Your Personal Power Pod

Text us! We are all special in many ways.  Each of us has our own set of skills and talents, which are ours to enjoy and share with the world.  Some people are fortunate to discover their gifts when they are small.  The child who is a great artist, loves to sing, or is a good athlete, has already discovered some of his/her talents. However, for many of us it takes longer to see all that makes us s...

Text us! How do you want others to perceive you?  Do you want them to see you as a reliable, strong, capable and competent person, or do you want to fade into the background and be invisible, or worse, have them think you are weak and incapable?  In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we talk about how the ways you present yourself determine how others perceive you and the way your life un...

Text us! Today on Your Personal Power Pod we are doing something different.  A few weeks ago, Sandy was honored to be interviewed by Marketing Guru Robert Middleton for his Ordinary Visionaries series, and now we are excited to share that interview with you.  You can listen to the audio version on our website and regular streaming platforms, and see the video version on our Your Personal Power Pod...

Text us! Trauma is the emotional condition that results from exposure to an incident or series of events that are emotionally disturbing or life-threatening.  Sometimes it can have lasting adverse effects on your functioning and mental, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being.  Drama is a behavior choice, and is the way you decide to react to situations. In today’s episode of Your Pe...

Text us! When you procrastinate it means you put off doing things, and sometimes never get around to them.  When you are productive you are clear about your goals and what you need to do to achieve them, and then take action to make that happen.  In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we look at procrastination and productivity, why you do them and the consequences and rewards of both. We...

Text us! Today we’re excited to share with you the 100th episode of Your Personal Power Pod, and to celebrate this momentous occasion we are doing something a little different. Instead of having a specific topic that we talk about, we have each chosen a few of our favorite quotes, and spend our time together sharing why they are important to us. We hope you enjoy this fun and different episode of...

Text us! When you carry emotional baggage, you have unresolved and unprocessed emotional issues, traumas, or negative experiences from the past that you bring into the present. When you are emotionally balanced you can effectively manage your emotions, and experience them in a healthy and appropriate way without being overwhelmed or controlled by them. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod...

Text us! Have you ever been in a situation where you didn’t know what to say?  It might be because the person you’re talking to is emotional and dealing with some kind of trauma, or it might be because someone has just said something to you that is harsh, insulting, critical, hurtful or cruel.  Either way, in these kinds of situations you might be confused and unsure about how to respond.  In toda...

Text us! Life is full of choices. Some are easy, such as what to have for dinner or which movie to watch, and others are more serious, like, choosing a career or a life partner. Regardless of how important a decision is, good decision-making skills are a vital part of your life. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we look at what happens when you are able to make decisions, and what hap...

Text us! "Judgmental," "tolerant," and "accepting" are terms that describe different attitudes and approaches you might have towards people, ideas, or behaviors. Using these approaches can have both positive and negative consequences, and it’s important to decide which to use in every situation.  In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we talk about the pros an...

Text us! When you’re faced with a big change or challenging situation, there are several ways you can respond to it.  You can let it overwhelm you, stop you in your tracks, and throw you backwards.  Or you can be resilient, grow, learn and thrive. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod we are looking at resilience, the amazing strength that lies within each of us to help us face and overcom...

Text us! There are several ways to approach your life and deal with the people in it. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we're looking at being rigid, flexible, and adaptable; the delicate balance between these; and how which one you choose will make a huge difference in the quality of your relationships and your life.

Text us! Being able to feel and express sympathy, empathy and compassion is an important part of every healthy relationship.  Most people are able to do this on some level, but some get confused and go overboard with one when another one would be more appropriate. Also, some people aren’t able to do any of these, which causes problems for the people in their lives.  In today’s episode of Your Pers...

Text us! When you have personal power it means you have the ability to influence and control your life, circumstances, and how the people around you treat you. It’s the capacity to act and make choices according to your values, goals, and beliefs. Whether or not you choose to claim your personal power is always up to you.  Unfortunately, when you choose to not access your power there can be many n...

Text us! All relationships require walking a delicate line between meeting the other person’s needs while also taking care of your own. Finding this balance can be difficult at times, but can also be incredibly rewarding when it’s done in a healthy way. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we talk about three different ways a relationship can play out, and the rewards and consequences of...

Text us! The team from Your Personal Power Pod is very excited to be back with you, beginning Season Four of our podcast.  We greatly appreciate your patience and loyalty while we took December off to get ready for this new season, and are looking forward to continuing to share this podcast journey with you. In today’s episode we’re talking about enabling and empowering, which are two ways of deal...

Text us! We are now in the middle of the holiday season, and the team at Your Personal Power Pod wants to remind you of what this time of year is all about. With that in mind, we are reposting some episodes that might help you cope with the stress and make your holidays bright. In previous episodes we’ve talked about a lot of important but difficult things, so we’re excited that in today’s episode...

Text us! We are now in the middle of the holiday season, and we at Your Personal Power Pod want to remind you what this time of year is all about. With that in mind, we are reposting some episodes that might help you cope with the stress and make your holidays bright.  Today we’re talking about your attitude, gratitude, and the power of appreciation.   Your attitude reflects your thoughts and beli...

Text us! As we move into the holiday season, the team at Your Personal Power Pod wants to help you be ready for the challenges that we often experience at this time of year.  So, this month we're focusing on topics that we hope might help you cope with the stress, and make your holiday season a bit easier and brighter  For many people the holidays are a time filled with love, joy and celebrat...

Text us! Happy holidays from Your Personal Power Pod!  We know this time of year can be challenging what with crowds of stressed-out shoppers, family gatherings, and larger than normal expenditures.  So, this month we're focusing on topics that we hope might make the holiday season a bit brighter. This week were reprising Stress and Anxiety: where they come from, how they're different, a...

Text us! Your life is like a book with many chapters.  Some chapters you write, and some are written by others or circumstances. Chapter one is when you are born and are young, and pages turn as you grow. Some chapters are sad, some are happy, some are exciting and some are calm. The important thing is to understand that you are writing your life book, so whether it’s filled with drama and angst,...

Text us! Holding a grudge happens when you can't let go of feelings of anger or resentment toward someone who wronged you. It can be in response to something that actually happened or a perceived threat or action against you. When you feel that someone's hurt you, it's difficult to move past it right away — or ever.  In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod we look at why you m...

Text us! Self-sabotage is when you consciously or unconsciously do or don't do things that block your success or prevent you from accomplishing your goals. When you do these kinds of behaviors it can affect your personal and professional success, your relationships, and your mental, physical and emotional health. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we talk about self-sabotage and h...

Text us! Your identity is how you and society define you, based on a wide variety of things from your family, nationality, age and ethnicity to your social standing, appearance, and job.  When you have a solid sense of self, you are in charge of your personal identity, and you will be mentally, physically and emotionally healthy. However, when things in your personal or social life change, your id...

Text us! When you fail it means you are unsuccessful at accomplishing something or achieving your goals. Some people are so afraid of failure that they don’t ever try something new.  Others understand that when you fail it’s not a reflection on who you are, and there are actually many benefits from it.  In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we talk about what happens when you embrace fail...