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In our perpetual pursuit of "do it, have it, get it now," we often forget to look at the long- term consequences of our instant decisions.   In this podcast, you'll explore how to make choices so you get what you want, but in a way that doesn't ruin your life.  Listen to all Up! Podcasts here .  

Why, when you just want to chill but your partner is demanding, do you just cave into them, shelving your needs, and ending up resentful? In this podcast, discover a way to satisfy your partner's needs without sacrificing your own. Wouldn't that be nice! Listen to all Up! Podcasts here .

Ever notice how when you've made a mistake or failed at something, your immediate reaction is to see yourself as dumb, stupid or a complete loser? In this podcast, find out how you can quit hurting yourself with self-blame and deal constructively with the mistakes and failures we all fall into!   Listen to all Up! Podcasts  here .

What do you do when your life is OK, but you'd really love to have some piece of it be "WOW"? Like climbing a mountain or recording a song or contributing to world peace. But you figure there's no way you could do any of that, you'd fail at such lofty dreams, so you go back to your OK life, which is, well, OK. How depressing! In this podcast, you'll be introduced to a simple shift of perspective t...

You're ready to stand up for yourself, hurrah! But you can't figure out quite how to do so effectively: you're either too shy or too bold in your approach. It's not working. No worries! In this podcast, you'll explore an easy three-step process that can lead to you being heard in a constructive, problem-solving way, which will facilitate your getting what you want. Yes! https://www.youtube.com/@Dr...

The words you hear from loved ones, friends, bosses and co-workers are powerful, you rely on them. But here's the thing: are they trustworthy? How do you know if their words are to be believed or not? In this podcast, you can discover how to sort out the words you can trust, and those you'd best ignore – without becoming paranoid in the process! https://www.youtube.com/@Dr. NoelleNelsonUp

How do you go from knowing what you don't want in your life to knowing what you do want? You've been so conditioned by other people's definitions of what you should want, you're stuck in the land of 'nowhere.' But what if there were an easy way to get yourself going where you want? In this podcast, find out how to get out of 'nowhere,' to the wonderful land of 'somewhere' and live the life of your...

Do you ever feel like you're not in charge of your emotions, that panic is swirling within you, ready to engulf you in a tsunami of dreadful feelings? In this podcast, find out how to differentiate between facts and feelings, such that you can take charge of your emotions and take back your life the way you want it to be! https://www.youtube.com/@Dr. NoelleNelsonUp

You give, you give, you give – while others take and take and take. How do you break this vicious cycle without becoming a selfish egomaniacal uncaring individual? In this podcast, you'll explore how to take charge of your giving, whether that's of love, of your talents or your time – so that you don't end up a taker or being taken advantage of – without turning into a narcissist. https://www.yout...

Patience may be a virtue, but you have yet to find anything virtuous about what seems to you to just be a monumental waste of time. Be patient for what? Why? With whom? In this podcast, you'll discover what patience really is, and how it can work for you in your life – without feeling like you're wasting even a second of your precious time. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr. NoelleNelsonUp  

Ever wished life were simpler, less complicated? What happened to the 'good old days' when things were easy and you were just bopping along, happy? In this podcast, you'll be introduced to a couple of easy techniques so that whatever is going on, you can find a path to the safety and security that will allow you to enjoy a happier and more successful life. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr. NoelleNelson...

There's a far worse Grinch than the Grinch that stole Christmas, and unfortunately that Grinch, the Negativity Grinch, lives in our own minds much of the time. Yet negativity, in and of itself, doesn't have to be a Grinch.   In this podcast you'll discover how to use negativity in its right and proper way, so that the Negativity Grinch doesn't take over and suck the very joy out of your life. http...

You don't want to be seen as needy or clingy, or – even worse – desperate, yet you want to be loved, appreciated, valued! And yet, you have every right to want what you want to feel good, to be happy. In this podcast you'll explore in specifics how to turn 'needy' into 'deserving' – and with that, be able to get that love you so richly deserve. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr. NoelleNelsonUp

Too often we don't stop to consider what we want our lives to look like, much less how to get there. We just go along, hoping to somehow stumble into that perfect job or lover or whatever else it is we desire.   What you'll learn in this podcast is a surprisingly easy way to respect yourself enough to go for a life that truly brings you joy. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr. NoelleNelsonUp

Do you confuse being modest with failing to acknowledge your own qualities? Too often, we confuse owning our qualities with arrogance, or entitlement, and certainly we don't want to be indulging in that! In this podcast, you'll discover how recognizing your qualities is in fact what gives you the tools to better navigate the challenges of life. Your super-powers! Never to be ignored or denied, jus...

It's so easy to have negative knee-jerk reactions to events in our day, which more often than not lead to a generally angry/irritated disposition for the whole day. Who needs that?   In this podcast, with hardly any effort at all, you'll discover how to make mindful choices rather than oblivious reactions. With that, you can enjoy a pleasing rest of your day instead of an irritated, angry one. htt...

Too often we go about our days by rote, never really looking at the why, as in "what's it all about and why am I doing this anyway?" which too often lead to a profound sense of uselessness, of meaninglessness.   In this podcast you'll explore in specifics how you might be able to find the value and meaning in your everyday activities, which in turn can lead to much more personal life-satisfaction....

It's amazing just how much time and effort we can put into what someone else is thinking about or why they're doing what they're doing. Usually coming up with lots of negative conclusions that do absolutely nothing for our self-esteem.   What you'll learn in this podcast is a surprisingly simple way to bypass that kind of questioning altogether, and instead use a much more self-affirming and pleas...

Isn't reacting just part of life? How can you possibly choose something as automatic as your reaction to things? You can't. But what you can choose is how you respond to whatever it is. In this podcast, you'll discover how your response is what allows you to operate from choice, your very valuable and personal choice, and can make all the difference in how your life goes. https://www.youtube.com/@...

Do you find yourself apologizing for other people's misfortunes or unhappiness? Saying "I'm sorry" because they are suffering however, even when – and most often when – you had nothing to do with their particular unhappiness? In this podcast, you'll discover what's behind your "I'm Sorry" syndrome, and how to release it so you only say "I'm sorry" when you legitimately have something to be sorry f...

We are blessed with both a head and a heart. You'd think that would be enough to get us successfully through this adventure called 'life.' And yet, too often, we use one to the exclusion of the other, or use them upside down and backwards, as it were. In this podcast you'll explore in specifics just how you might be able to use your head and heart together, harmoniously, to further your happiness...

Ever wonder why no matter how much you browbeat yourself for doing something wrong or never getting 'it,' you just can't seem to do better? Are you that incompetent? Heck, no! But It's often how you approach something that keeps you stuck. In this podcast, you'll learn a surprisingly simple approach that can make that vital difference between never getting 'it' (whatever 'it' is) and getting 'it.'...

Why should 'intent' matter anyway? Isn't the point that you do what you're supposed to do, what's 'right' and that's that? No, In this podcast, you'll discover how 'intent' matters to what you do. How without meaningful intent, what you do is often just a shallow display of "I'm better than you are" instead of something that brings you – as well as others – genuine satisfaction. https://www.youtub...

Addiction isn't just something that afflicts other people and involves heavy drugs. Most of us have some form of addiction, even if it's to seemingly benign activities – like working out obsessively or overworking that credit card or the remote. Those too often activities get in the way of our having the full and rewarding life we deserve. In this podcast you'll discover how to engage the healthy,...

Wouldn't it be nice if your child/teenager did just what you needed them to do, right when you wanted them to? YES! Unfortunately, that's rarely the case, and most often you find yourselves butting heads or in a screaming match. Sigh. . . However, there is a very different approach that will get your child/teenager on board with what you want and need. In this podcast you'll explore in specifics j...