Your Daily Gameface

Dr. Kim Lannon describes the hallmarks and effects of being raised by a narcissistic parent and provides a roadmap for breaking free from the negative impact it can have on one's life.

Do you tend to strive for perfection or prioritize pleasing others? Dr. Kim Lannon delves into the overwhelming nature of this mindset, and its origin, and provides guidance on how to alleviate the pressure of striving for perfection, both for yourself and your children.

Dr. Kim Lannon tells how expectations are often the root of our suffering. Managing expectations effectively, both our own and our response to the expectations of others, can ease a lot of the chronic emotional pain that we deal with every day and lead to a happier healthier life. Here are some of the first steps.

In this episode, Dr. Kim Lannon explains how Semaglutide, also known as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus, is being hailed by some as a potential cure for addiction. Originally designed as an antidiabetic medication for patients with type 2 diabetes, it is now being prescribed as an anti-obesity medication for long-term weight management. Dr. Lannon delves into how this medication works and highlights...

Dr. Kim Lannon introduces us to the Danish art of Hygge, a mindset, and philosophy that seeks to create a cozy and comfortable environment both physically and mentally as a form of self-care to help us be more positive and relaxed.

On this edition of Your Daily Game Face as we honor mothers ahead of Mother's Day. Dr. Kim Lannon discusses the traits of a good mother and offers advice on avoiding common parenting pitfalls.

Dr. Kim Lannon talks about her new round of medical battles with her cat and the ongoing saga of her Boston Marathon medal. The lesson here is about dealing with adversity on many different levels as we do each day. But the medal story turns out to be a great and happy one because of Karma, and that leads to a discussion about the growing problem of isolation and its emotional costs and remedies.

Dr. Kim Lannon warns us about how gaslighting can make you question your self-advocacy. It's essential to understand the validity of your needs to avoid this. She also talks about how fried food affects your mindset in the wake of a recent study that equated french fries and depression.

Dr. Kim Lannon tells us tales from the 9th running of the Boston Marathon and shares the human drama, both internal and external, of athletic competition, telling us about the rewards of perseverance and shared experience.

After updating us on her status for her upcoming 9th running of the Boston Marathon, Dr. Kim Lannon talks about NEAT, non-exercise activity thermogenesis, or the benefits of activity in your day that aren't quite "exercise" but still help with weight loss, sleep issues, and your overall mindset/ Then she addresses "brain fog"; explaining its possible causes, especially in t...

In this episode of Your Daily Game Face, Dr. Kim Lannon talks about the many ways your state of mind can be derailed on a daily basis and offers ways to get back on track. She also discusses the different approaches to mental health, addictions issues, or any health issues really, and the importance of choosing the right approach, especially in regard to medication.

Dr. Kim Lannon talks about how your mindset toward quitting has played a vital role in your outcomes in the past and how it will affect your future outcomes. It's important and beneficial to see quitting as a non-option. Learn how and why in this edition of Your Daily Game Face!

Dr. Kim Lannon talks about the frustrations that have built up in her preparations for her 9th Boston Marathon as she seemingly deals with yearly injuries. It's a talk about how important your mental approach is in a marathon, or in sports in general, or in the marathon that is your everyday life. It's a discussion about your game face.

Everyone has their pet peeves and they usually are deserved reactions to nuisances that make our lives more difficult unnecessarily, it seems. Sometimes however they cut a little deeper. Dr. Kim Lannon tells us how to process and be aware of the effect that our behavior has on others, and why, and how others behaviors affect us, and why.

Sarcasm, Know it Alls, vet bills, health concerns, expectations, self-identity, finances, the struggles of our kids, partners, pets ... It's all part of the stress accumulation we must deal with daily. Dr. Kim Lannon is not immune, and today she discusses how she starts to shovel out when the stresses start to get deep.  

After a short discussion about dealing with your day's adversities, Dr. Kim Lannon tells us the basics of ADD and ADD treatments. This episode focuses on ADD in children and teens and our often incorrect responses to the problem.

Given the way adversity of all levels hounds our day-to-day life on occasion, the quality of resiliency becomes more and more vital to us. Dr. Kim Lannon shows us the components of resiliency and talks about how the lack of resiliency in ourselves and in our children, can lead us away from a happy and healthy life.  

Dr. Kim Lannon talks about the exploding industry of dispensing pharmaceutical "solutions" to mental health challenges, in minutes, online. Can the interview process of online distributors ensure that the medication you seek is the best course of action for you, or perhaps more critically your child? It almost always pays to have prescribers look at your (or your child's) needs thoroughly and stro...

In a conversation rekindled by Tom Brady's second retirement announcement, Dr. Kim Lannon talks about how finding your purpose isn't a one-time thing, and we are challenged repeatedly, as we experience changes in our life, to identify what's important to us and where we aim our intent each day. Divorce, retirement, empty nest, job loss, grief ... These are a few things that demand we redefine what...

Dr. Kim Lannon is celebrating her birthday on this episode of Your Daily Game Face by acknowledging that birthdays can be hard because of the anxiety that can come from self-reflecting. But that look inward to spark some positive changes when it comes to dealing with chronic threats to your happiness because of poor mental hygiene. Do you confront everything in life? Dwell in negative thoughts, ju...

Dr. Kim Lannon talks about the growth in "easy fixes" in the battle against the growing obesity epidemic, especially among teens and younger kids.  Even with children, the move toward pharmaceutical and surgical remedies is too tempting and often happens too quickly, before more effective and less costly (physically and financially) strategies are attempted. In almost every battle with obesit...

Join Dr. Kim Lannon live with special guests, animal rights activists, Carole and Howard Baskin from Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, Florida Wednesday, January 11, 2023. They will discuss the legislature passing the Big Cat Public Safety Act bill signed into effect on Dec 20, 2022. Plus, the trio will be chatting about BCR's rehabilitation and release program of Florida Bobcats, the 3 newest Tigers from...

Join Dr. Kim Lannon tomorrow in welcoming Tammy Thies owner of Wildcat Sanctuary, philanthropist, and animal rights activist talking about all things Big and Small Cat, the passing of the Big Cat Public Safety Act, the 4 new Ukrainian Lion Cubs, the future of animal conservation and how it impacts our own health and wellness and how we can help!

Dr. Kim Lannon and her guest and friend Michelle Micalizzi of ChooseHealthyChange.com talk about self-assessment and accountability and how it affects various areas of your life, from weight challenges to mental hygiene, to sleep patterns, and ultimately to your overall health and your outcomes over time. It's about your hands back on the wheel of your life in this powerful episode. 

The holiday season can cause lots of stress and even trauma, especially when you are juggling lots of expectations and obligations. It's important to identify your priorities because that can be helpful when your obligations are in conflict. Hopefully it gets easier if you are a parent because your kids and their holiday experience are, or should be, a clear priority that you can honor without sha...