(Podcast episode) Death by overthinking. Paralysis by analysis. Why is it that we tend to think we can get all the answers to our questions, and find certainty, before we take a chance, make a move, or dive into a project? When we stop trying to see our process all the way through and predict… Read More »
True Take 006: Am I Too Old to Start Something New?
Podcast episode: Is it too late to start a new venture or career at this stage of my life? When is a good time? Is there a perfect time? When allowing ourselves to imagine something new, our minds tend to tell us the reasons we can’t. One of the most common blocks we can run… Read More »
True Calling Project 23 – Beth Luwandi: Presenting a TED Talk with Confidence
Beth Luwandi is a psychotherapist, master communicator, host of the Midlife Love Bytes! podcast, and recent TEDx speaker. We discuss the process of creating and delivering a TED Talk, and the message she wants to share with the world. The theme of TEDxGustavusAdolphusCollege was “Life On Purpose.” As a speaker, she was tasked with condensing… Read More »
True Take 005: Am I Making the Right Decision?
Podcast episode: Why is it so hard to make a decision sometimes? Am I making the “right” decision? How will I know if I am? Making decisions, even seemingly simple ones, can be difficult. The hard part isn’t the decision, it’s letting go of the need for certainty and answers that’s hard. Letting go of… Read More »
True Take 004: The Problem With Labels
Podcast episode: When we attach a label to ourselves we limit ourselves. Commonly overheard in conversation. “Are you an introvert or an extrovert?” or “What do you do?”, we are frequently asked. “Well, I’m a this doing that.” What happens to our sense of self when we aren’t being defined or categorized? More importantly, what… Read More »
True Take 003: It’s All a Grind
When it comes down to it, much of what sustains long lasting change is simple routine. Simple, boring, routine. It’s what separates us from dedication to the process and from going off to our impulsive directions. It’s a grind. But can we love the grind? Interested in learning more about how I can help you… Read More »
True Calling Project 22 – Domenic Nappa: The Power of Yoga
Today’s guest, Domenic Nappa, shares the unique path that brought him from blue collar worker to yoga instructor, and how yoga benefits our physical, mental, and emotional health. We also discuss why our society is kinda screwed up, and what you can do to rise above the noise. Domenic grew up scoffing at yoga, and… Read More »
True Take 002: Why I Love Getting Older
Getting older doesn’t have to mean losing what we used to have. If anything, getting older can bring us an invaluable sense of awareness of who we really are. My kids, my marriage, my job, my physical changes, are all things that remind me that I can’t compensate like I used to when I was… Read More »
True Take 001: Momentum Beats Motivation
Stop waiting to get motivated to make a change. Motivation is fleeting. Act. The more you do something new without needing to be motivated, the more momentum that will build. Momentum trumps motivation. Motivation is as fleeting as a sugar rush. It’s temporary. Stop looking for it to save you. Act. Think and feel later…. Read More »
True Calling Project 21 – Kat Love: Finding Your Purpose
Kat Love is a website designer and strategist dedicated to helping psychotherapists get more clients (she designed my beautiful website!). We discuss struggling to find your purpose, how she ultimately discovered a calling, and how empathy influences her web design. “I was struggling to figure out what I really wanted and who I really am… Read More »