Growing 'n Musing Podcast

In Today’s Episode A positive mindset precedes a positive attitude. We have to actively and persistently create thought patterns that support a positive attitude. Like coach, we can train our minds to have a positivity bias with time and growth. For Dorian, this means maintaining firm boundaries to protect his attitude and state of mind. We dive into the details of this mental training and attitud...

In Today’s Episode Perfectionism and exceptionalism can make it hard to slow down enough to give yourself credit. Many of us quickly scold and reprimand ourselves for what we do wrong. Why aren’t we just a quick to give ourselves credit and praise for what we do well? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit growingan...

In Today’s Episode Sometimes failure can feel like the ultimate end. Sometimes it is —the necessary end of a dream or goal. Regardless, failure is a great place for reflection and recalibration, but only for those open to pivoting and creating their own opportunities. A healthy relationship with failure can teach us to find silver linings and solutions. What’s your relationship with failure? How d...

In Today’s Episode I believe the search for God is merely the search for greater understanding, meaning, and connection.  I also, arrogantly and comfortably, believe that a lot of us are traumatized after centuries of pain inflicted by the religious God. This leads us to call the God-like experience by another name: the universe, the great spirit, Allah, Jehovah, the great mystery, and magic.  In...

In Today’s Episode My therapist, and a few other people, called me brave. They made my day. All the time I spend battling and suppressing my fears, it often feels like I am losing. Now that people qualify me as brave, I am gaining clarity and perspective. In today’s episode, I share how I am learning to treat fear. How do you face your fears without trying to affirm them away? This is a public epi...

In Today’s Episode Today, we talk through some gems in Tuesdays With Morrie, a book centered on the meaning of life. Reading this book reminds me how valuable it is to ask questions of ourselves as much as others. There is a lot to learn and become, and sometimes it feels like there is not enough time for all of it. When things start to feel this way, it’s good to have some core questions to groun...

In Today’s Episode Who would you be if things turned out differently? “I’m not like my old self. I'm not in character anymore, I'm me.” - Damon Albarn Lately, my reflections center on who I could have been, who I have become, and the values that have guided me here. Love. Community. Peace. Sustainability. Freedom. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers o...

In Today’s Episode How do you build mental fortitude? How do you keep the faith? Affirmations. Friends. Family. Positive self-talk. Reframing. Journaling. Long walks. Early morning gym workouts. The dream of freedom and travel. Retreating. Reimagining. Nurturing. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit growingandmusi...

In Today’s Episode Talking through the myth that ‘creativity is limited’ with a special guest. Creativity is innate. It flows through us. At least, it should! Creative expression as a wellness practice saves my life every day. Maybe it can do the same for you? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit growingandmusing....

We often confuse activity with significance. Reminder: slow down and enjoy the now! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit growingandmusing.substack.com

In Today’s Episode I’ve been confronting the shadow side of my wellness and growth journey. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit growingandmusing.substack.com

In Today’s Episode How I combat digital escapism. Too many of us are avoiding human interactions or hiding behind our devices. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit growingandmusing.substack.com

In Today’s Episode I’ve been confronting the shadow side of my wellness and growth journey. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit growingandmusing.substack.com

It’s Valentine’s Day! Shoutout to the lovers and the loving . ❣️Have you ever considered what your absolute requirements are in relationships? The what-you-can’t-do-withouts? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit growingandmusing.substack.com

In Today’s Episode I am at that point in life where I am deciding what really matters to me and it has slowed my life down. Through it all, I am observing three things: * I am not who I thought I was * I am changing in a way that will soon make me unrecognizable to myself. * My singleness and childlessness are privileges. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subsc...

In today’s episode I made a commitment to peace about a year ago, and people are noticing. To be at peace or war with oneself —that’s the choice in living, day in and day out. Today’s affirmation I choose to accept only those beliefs which empower my life. Retraced Steps written by Kellion Knibb I came back to the roots that bred me now I see I forgot the girl I used to be Once I had dreams of a c...