Polly Campbell, Simply Said

Enjoy a replay of one of our most popular episodes and we'll be back Sept. 10 with all new episodes of Polly Campbell, Simply Said. Fall is a good time to assess how things are going this year and make any changes or add fun practices as we head into the year ahead. Journaling is a big part of my morning practice and in this popular episode, author Lynda Monk talks about it's benefits and methods...

Want to boost your productivity and ease the stress that leads to overwhelm and irritability? Stop the multitasking and try this counterintuitive approach instead. For more about how to live well, do good, and be happy, join our Simply Said community at https://pollycampbell.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cameron Hughes is the guy who dances in the aisles, tosses t-shirts to the crowd, and laughs with spectators. He considers himself a professional spark plug to get people fired up and having fun, not only at sporting events around the globe but also in life. It's about sharing a smile, connecting to the good energy of others, and responding in a way that inspires good feelings. But before bringing...

Feeling a little blah after a long weekend, or blue after a vacation? Maybe even tired, unmotivated, even achy? This phenomenon is called post-vacation depression and it's a real thing that many people--Polly included-- experience. Today we talk about why and how we can make reentry easier after our time away. For more on how to handle the post-vacation blues and other ways we can live well, do go...

How we connect to the people in our lives, influences how well we do at work and at home. Friendships, romantic relationships, and relationships with co-workers have a huge impact on how we feel about our lives and too often they become tense, strained, stressful. But they don’t have to be. Today author, psychotherapist, and spouse Linda Bloom shares the skills we can develop to cultivate and nour...

With a busy schedule this summer, Polly is reminded of the value of deliberate doing. Of being mindful of the tasks that need to be completed as well as the other things that help us stay grounded. The practice of minimalism can help us identify what we value and stay close to those things without all the background noise. Enjoy this early episode this week. Simply Said will be back with all new e...

Are you developing a money mindset that will help you live authentically, with passion, purpose, and stability? According to author and attorney Chrissy Grigoropoulos, you can start making small changes to change your financial future through a series of simple steps. It all begins with understanding your current relationship with money. Listen in as the Ladyshark herself and author of LADYSHARK:...

Our discussion of The Big 5 Personality Traits ends today with a focus on Neuroticism. Yep, like the other foundations of personality, we all have some degree of this too. Neuroticism shows up as anxiousness, worry, and moodiness. Those who are low in this trait, tend to be emotionally resilient and empathetic. In this episode, we cover some ways you can manage your neurotic tendencies to live a h...

As human beings we are wired to experience high-arousal emotions, stress, anger, love, fear--in fact stress is part of living an engaged and meaningful life--and it doesn't have to be a detriment if we learn to interpret the signals differently. In this engaging episode, Dr. Rebecca Heiss talks about how stress is here to serve us and when we identify the signals from our body and reframe them as...

Our discussion of The Big 5 Personality Traits continues with a focus on Agreeableness. Those high on the agreeable scale tend to be cooperative, and collaborative. They look to diffuse--or even avoid conflict. The upside is highly agreeable people are supportive colleagues and friends. The downside, they might have to work a little harder to take care of themselves, hold boundaries, and be assert...

There is plenty to be angry about and feeling that big emotion isn't necessarily a bad thing. Anger can give us information, offer a warning, and help us to understand and process our pain --if we learn how to experience and express it healthily, says Bronwyn Schweigerdt, psychotherapist, anger expert and the host of the Angry at the Right Things Podcast. To learn more about Bronwyn Schweigerdt fi...

Our discussion of The Big 5 Personality Traits continues with a focus on Extroversion. This trait is a powerful one. With it comes the ability to collaborate and lead. If you are talkative, and someone who is comfortable sharing your insights and opinions and feels energized around others, you may be higher in extroversion. In this episode, we cover some ways you can develop or dial back your extr...

Getting older offers opportunities we could never have without the experience and changing perspectives that come with age, but to live well in our later years we've got to embrace life and appreciate the richness it offers. Aging is not a goal, it's a process, says psychologist and retirement coach Dr. Mary Flett. How do you want to feel as you get older? What do you want to do? What makes an ide...

Our discussion of The Big 5 Personality Traits continues with a focus on Conscientiousness. Are you a reliable person? Someone others count on? Do you hit your deadlines and pursue your goals? Well, then you might be high on Conscientiousness, the skill employers say they want more than any other in the people they hire. In this episode, we cover some ways you can develop your conscientiousness an...

Ninety-five percent of the thoughts and beliefs we operate from exist below the surface of our conscious mind in our subconscious, says world-renowned hypnotherapist Victoria Gallagher. In today's show, this former stockbroker explains how hypnosis can help us release those unconscious beliefs to help us achieve our greatest desires and how we can manifest using the law of attraction. You can find...

Our discussion of The Big 5 Personality Traits continues today with a focus on Openness. Do you consider yourself a creative person? Are you open to new experiences? Can you manage change--even if you don't like it? Are you curious about life and learning? These are all hallmarks of openness and this quality is directly related to health and well-being. People with a higher degree of openness tend...

We don't have to be positive all the time to be happier in our lives and manifest our dreams, according to Richard Spitzer, a specialist in communications and behavioral research. But how much positivity makes a difference and what does that even mean to our lives? In today's episode, Spitzer, the author of "Discover Your Positivity Intelligence" talks about practical positivity, and how we can ma...

Do you worry a lot? Are you open to new experiences, and thrive in groups of people? Are you detail-oriented and open to new experiences? How you answer these questions says a lot about how you operate in the world. These behaviors are part of what researchers call the Big 5 Personality traits. They exist on a spectrum within all of us, and by understanding how they work and contribute to who we a...

Jeff Johnston says he was a successful wealth manager and a high-functioning alcoholic and gambler. But after the death of his son, and wife he stopped drinking and started working to empower others who are living with addiction and mental health issues. He wants to be present to life and better not bitter. Today he shares his story and explains how he's using technology to empower Gen Z with tool...

Do you know what you must have in your relationship, job, or life to feel safe, supported, and healthy? Are you clear about what you won't allow in your life, the things you will not tolerate? What about the habits and rituals that you incorporate into your life because they make you better? These are your dealbreakers and non-negotiables. Dealbreakers are the things you cannot tolerate. If they s...

Emotional intelligence is the quality employers are seeking in new hires and the thing that draws people to us creates collaborative relationships, and helps us manage conflict and stress. Without it, it's hard to thrive in the workplace and develop the connections that make life meaningful. Emotional intelligence also contributes to our happiness and life satisfaction. Today, educator, behavior s...

"Don't make mountains out of molehills," Polly's Mom always used to say. But when you are dealing with changing schedules, work deadlines, and household responsibilities and the little things start going wrong, it can feel like everything is going wrong and the whole day is ruined. Instead, use these strategies to diffuse the stress of the moment and improve everything that comes next. Learn more...

We can transform our lives at any age by taking small steps today, and it doesn't have to be difficult or overwhelming, says executive coach and the author of Power Up, Hilda Fainsod. For more, join our Simply Said community at https://pollycampbell.substack.com. Get in touch with Hilda Fainsod at https://hildafainsod.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Millions of people say they experience feelings of loneliness sometimes daily. Often we are ashamed of that, thinking we are unworthy of friends, or that people don't like us. That is not true, of course, but we must shift our thoughts and expectations to manage those feelings and lean into the things we love. Listen today as we talk about loneliness, how we can use it, and what we can do to cope...

We are born creative and we can use that quality to amp up our happiness and find the "miraculous in the moment." How do we do that? In this episode life strategist Cynthia Gregory talks about learning to pause, scheduling play, and creating the experience you want to feel better in your life. "Creating a life that we truly desire to live is the most important creative endeavor we can undertake,"...