Finding the Throughline with Kate Hanley

Have you gotten out of the habit of exercising and can’t seem to get motivated to moving again? Well today’s episode can help, because I’m sharing 6 ways that exercise boosts your health that go far, FAR beyond burning calories–which is where I think most of us begin and end in our minds when it comes to reasons for exercising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A key part of focused attention is shutting out anything that isn’t what you’re choosing to focus on. So it’s only natural that at any given time, there are many things that you aren’t paying attention to. But sometimes, important stuff gets lumped into that group of “things I’m ignoring.” Today, we’re taking a look at what those things are for you.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

You know those moments when your ability to pay attention to any one thing drops out and you feel overwhelmed by everything and it’s just all too much? Today, I’ve got something to help you with that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm talking with Dr. Michelle Braun, neuropsychologist and author of High Octane Brain, about what parts of the brain are responsible for attention, the difference between attention and focus, the relationship between time and attention, and how to create the condition your brain needs to be able to focus--while still enjoying some good old fashion distraction, too. Learn more about your ad...

There are two kinds of attention--one that we tend to prioritize (and wish we were better at), and one that we tend to judge as bad (or have been told is bad by teachers, parents, and bosses). You need both, because they feed each other. Come find out what type of attention will help improve your focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is attention, really? Is it the ability to take in information, or get work done? Well, yes, but it’s so much more than that. And that’s what we’re going to dive into today, in this introduction to a week’s worth of episodes on attention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever wonder why you do the things you do? Or why you don’t do the things you don’t do? Your subconscious knows quite a lot about what your unwritten rules (that I call pink elephants--more on that in the episode) are, but you have to do a little digging to get the conscious mind to understand what’s really going on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When I surveyed listeners, I asked them what they struggled with when it came to being a better person. And so many of them said people-pleasing. Let's talk about how to stop giving a shit about whether other people are happy with you or not. Hahaha, not exactly--you can still care about whether the people in your life are happy, but you can unhook some of those beliefs in your mind that make it s...

Today I’m interviewing Suzanne Kingsbury, founder of Gateless Writing, a method of teaching the art and craft of writing that's designed to get you past the gatekeeper of your inner critic (AKA the source of all those judgments you secretly make about others, and yourself). It's hugely important when you're trying to create something, but learning how to work with your inner judge helps in all par...

I bet there are all kinds of areas of your life that may be ready for a re-boot. Your home, your relationships, your diet, your exercise routine, your car, your closet… I mean, phew! It’s a lot. A way to get yourself into motion is to figure out where the energy in your life is festering, and then address that one spot. Here's how you do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

If you’re not taking stock of the things you tell yourself on the regular, guess what--you’re going to make the same choices that led you to feeling like you needed that detox and that de-cluttering in the first place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s one of the most radical, life-affirming, helpful things you can do on any given day? That’s what we’re talking about today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It can be hard to feel connected to the magic of the world in the midst of your daily life, but today’s topic can help you have a tangible experience of it. AND it can teach you how to make positive changes in your life, too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm talking with Emily Murphy. Emily is a gardener who is currently rewilding her yard in Northern California. She's also the author of the new book Grow Now, which is beautiful and inspiring and really gets you pumped about thinking about what you're gonna grow in new ways. I'm excited to talk with Emily today because she has an enthusiasm and love for growing that is totally contagious and...

Today I’m coming to you with some motivation for getting out of your house and going outside so that Mother Nature can pull you a little closer and give you the hug you didn’t even know you needed. One's a really cool natural phenomenon that doesn't have a word in English, but it does in Japanese! One's something you may not have paid attention to before (although many people are obsessed with it)...

What if there were something that wasn’t a prescription drug that could help you focus better? Well, there is, and it’s completely free with no side effects. It’s nature. I talk you through some of the science that suggests that being in nature can improve your cognitive abilities and figure out how to put this superpower of nature together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

COVID brought a heaping helping of stress and uncertainty--two things that can strain even the strongest relationships. It also came with a LOT of together time. Like, way more together time than any couple or throuple or whatever your jam is really ever ought to spend together for such an extended amount of time.  If you're experiencing doubts about your relationship right now, here's how to tell...

There’s one thing that I wish I could wave my magic wand and everyone would stop doing in their relationships, and that is keeping score.  I get that women typically do way more of the emotional and the household labor and that it needs to end. BUT, keeping score is not the way out. If it were, we'd have made more progress on this front than we have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

We all know that the initial rush of a new relationship wanes. But does that mean that if you're in a long-term relationship your sex life has no choice but to fizzle out? No. Today's guest is Dr. Stephen Snyder, author of Love Worth Making and a sex therapist in NYC who has some awesome news and practical, doable, fun tips to help you enjoy and foster that physical connection to your partner--eve...

I’m coming to you today with a tip on how to keep your relationship strong even when there’s been some disturbance in the force. There’s a key to making sure that your fights end positively, and it’s something I was never taught–and that I think a lot of us have never been taught–and it has been a game-changer for me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the things that your partner does that drive you crazy suddenly didn’t annoy you so much anymore? Because we all have things about our partner that make us nuts. Today’s big idea is that the flip side of the things that initially draw you to someone and that you value about them the most is often exactly what drives you the craziest. It’s the yin and yang of life--the very thing that draws...

Listen, full confession, I’m not a coffee drinker. I just don’t like the way it tastes and I’m convinced it’s genetic because my dad doesn’t like it either. But I’m not here to bash coffee. If you drink it, keep drinking it! It has a lot of health benefits too, particularly in regards to protecting you from developing fatty liver disease. I’m just saying, GIVE TEA A CHANCE. Green tea, especially,...

Sunlight is basically a healing tonic for your physiology. Yes, you can overdo it and get sunburned, but that’s no reason to avoid this omnipresent part of life that is vital nourishment for your eyes, brain, and entire embodiment. Can't sleep? Immunity in need of a boost? Mood not where you'd like it to be? Just feeling off in general? Sunlight can help! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

Getting yourself into a truly relaxed state is like taking your car in for a tune-up and having an amazing therapy session all in one great-feeling package. The only kicker is, it takes a little effort. You’re not just going to magically achieve a physiological state of relaxation by doing the things you think you’re doing to help you relax, whether that’s watching your favorite show or having a g...

Cuddling or snuggling does more than just feel nice--it bathes your cells in oxytocin, the so-called love hormone that does incredible things for your body. And that also, sadly, declines with aging. Here's a pep talk for making time for physical contact, as well as four ways to boost oxytocin that doesn't require another person. Prepare to feel the love! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...