The Renew Your Mind Podcast

Relationships can be hard to navigate sometimes, but it can be easier when you have the right tools. Hear Dr. Rick Marks share a portion of his research-based curriculum that teaches essential skills and principles for healthy loving and mature relationships. Connect with Dr. Rick Marks at www.relatewell.com or www.drrickmarks.com . More from Diana at www.rympodcast.com –that is where you'll find...

We try to create new habits to be more healthy, achieve our goals, improve our lives – but so often we quit or they just don't stick! In this episode, Diana shares seven brain hacks to help you get over the hurdle and finally make those new habits become a reality and stay with you. Check out www.rympodcast.com for additional resources to help you on your journey to renew your mind.

Most of the time we think our thoughts are true and we don't even question them. This is a problem because unchecked thoughts usually means we have some lurking around in there that are not working for us—in fact, there are probably some toxic ones in there that are sabotaging your life. Time to learn how to stop them! Need additional help? Check out all the free resources at www.rympodcast.com!

We don't need to fight with reality. We can accept what is instead of resisting it or wishing it was different. When we do that, we can let go of frustration, anger and worry and create more space for peace, contentment, and joy. You don't need to let go of your values or morals, you just need to stop arguing with what is. Need additional help? Check out all the free resources at www.rympodcast.co...

Waiting is one thing. We all do that. But for many of us waiting includes panic or frustration while we ask how long? And when will this end? Usually we are impatient. Patience is the way we wait. In this episode, we explore what patience is and how to practice it. Need additional help? Check out all the free resources at www.rympodcast.com!

What is coaching like anyway? If you've never been coached, you want to learn more about it, or you already know you love coaching, this episode is for you! In this episode I interview a client so you can her all about it from her perspective. Plus, I coach her live. You won't want to miss it. Find Jill Peterson online at her blog www.jillonthehill.com Don't forget to check out www.rympodcast.com...

Did you know that we don't need to be carrying around the pain of the past anymore? We think that past is a story set in stone and if it included pain that is our burden to bear. But what if you could let go of the burden? What if you could change your story? It's possible. In this episode, Diana will show you how. Sign up for the monthly webinar at www.rympodcast.com

One word can change everything. We think with words—and let's face it—sometimes our thinking is off. While it can be difficult to make drastic changes to the thoughts that are spinning in our heads or to move off a story that just sticks with us, we can start to wiggle loose by adding just one word… maybe. Sign up for the monthly webinar at www.rympodcast.com

We want to find our passion, but we let obstacles get in our way, not enough time, fear, perfectionism, confusion, and more. In this episode, we'll talk about navigating obstacles and taking practical steps to find your passion. Let's do this! Free tools to help your mind renewal and more information at www.rympodcast.com.

If you are feeling overwhelmed you are not alone. There is always so much to think, so much to do, it's… Just. Too. Much. Overwhelm is a common word these days, but it doesn't have to be a common problem. Diana shares practical steps you can take to decrease overwhelm in your life today. Free tools to help your mind renewal and more information at www.rympodcast.com.

Many times, we don't get what we want just because we give up too soon. Whatever it is in your life that you wish was different, you can get there by using baby steps. Even if you think you know this already, listen to learn how to get your subconscious on board too, so you stop sabotaging your efforts. Free tools to help your mind renewal and more information at www.rympodcast.com.

Welcome back special guest and life coach Zach Spafford! On this episode, Zach and Diana discuss why we seek pleasurable activities such as drinking alcohol, using pornography, shopping, eating, or binge-watching TV to avoid discomfort or pain – as well as ways to interrupt the cycle and reduce or eliminate undesired behavior. Find Zach Spafford at www.zachspafford.com or on social media as self_m...

Labeling emotions as good or bad is a common thing to do, but it just might be sabotaging your desire to improve your life, reach your goals, or even feel better. Maybe you're thinking about it wrong. Join me and we'll check out a different way to think about your emotions be examining if/how they serve you. Free tools to help your mind renewal and more information at www.rympodcast.com.

When we don't love ourselves well, we aren't able to love others well. We may know this, but many people just don't know how, or where to start. And even if you do, this is still a critical area to grow and get better. The better you love you, the better you will love others. www.rympodcast.com

Challenging relationships can be frustrating and exhausting. Often they have misunderstandings, unmet expectations that bring disappointment, unkindness, lack of mutual respect. There is usually underlying tension or a general feeling that it is hard or unpleasant. But they don't have to feel so terrible. There are things you can do to show up better, feel better, and bring more positivity to the...

When people share things we could be better at, it can be hard to listen with humility and a willingness to be teachable and grow. In this episode, learn skills to find the truth in what others see and make it an opportunity to grow.   www.rympodcast.com

When people are wrong about us, we might feel things like resentment, judgement, inadequacy, and more. Not fun. But what if you didn't have to? You can actually be okay when people are wrong about you. In this episode, we will explore how. www.rympodcast.com

We are told the "right whatevers" to focus on in Philippians 4. This episode is a follow up to episode 10 on the tool that helps you solve your problems. See it at work as Paul shows us how he learned to be content regardless of the circumstance. www.rympodcast.com

From Shakespeare to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy—You can solve many problems in your life by neutralizing the situation and asking yourself three specific questions to get unstuck and on your way to a solution. In this episode, I share the coaching tool I use that makes it all possible. www.rympodcast.com

We love the "positive" emotions and avoid the "negative" ones. This doesn't work. Learn why processing all emotion leads to emotional maturity and how to do it well. www.rympodcast.com

Often we feel stuck because of all the things we have to do. What if I told you that you don't have to do any of it? It's true. You don't have to. Now what? Choose to do something instead of believing you have to do something. It changes everything. Identify why you are choosing to do things in your life and get unstuck. www.rympodcast.com

Another episode on control.  Most of us have a list of all the expectations we have of the other person-how they should behave, what they should do, what they should say, how they should respond. You know, the list. The list of the right way to do it. We think life would be great if people would just act in accordance with the list, but the list isn't really helping. Listen and find out why. www.r...

We all do it. We try to control other people and circumstances. The more things feel out of control, the more we try to control. Sometimes it works, temporarily, but it is a strategy that will ultimately fail and leave you feeling worse. Time to stop trying to control so you can feel better.  www.rympodcast.com

Faith and practicality can coexist. In fact, both are needed if you want to find solutions that work, feel better, and live your best life. Renewing our minds means we need to focus on the right things and for those of us who are stuck, we need practical and effective tools to kick start our transformation. www.rympodcast.com

Coronavirus is affecting us all in different ways. One thing everyone seems to agree on is things are strange right now. Life has thrown us a curveball. Our brains love to go to work to solve problems, so they are throwing out all sorts of thoughts and scenarios it thinks we should consider. In this episode I share three questions you can ask about any thought to see if it's useful, and I have a d...