Change Roadblocks-The Deal Breakers

In the puzzle of life, I hope there are always missing pieces!

Let's talk about FOOD! It is possible to have a balanced, harmonious relationship with food that supports your health and well-being. It takes love, acceptance, compassion...and practice, practice, practice!

Your body is your first, best and last partner in this life. No one knows you better than your body. It is your closest friend, ally, confidant, collaborator and mirror. It is the two of you who live this life now and will leave this life together just as you entered it. If you do not yet love your body, it’s never too late to start. https://www.giraffetangooctopus.com/post/your-body https://www.cnn.com/2014/10/16/health/dying-regret-body-hate/index.html

Appearance standards are unrealistic, ever-changing, and most importantly..made up! They take on the importance we give them and are only true if we believe them. Learn eight daily practices for uncoupling your self-worth from the way you look and freeing yourself to focus on matters that matter!

Join me and special guest Dr. Dravon James for a lively discussion of how to wrangle those unhelpful thought patterns, uncover their source, get to the heart of you, and discover your superpower! Knowing and using your superpower will center you, bring purpose into your life, and elevate your day-to-day happiness!

Join us for a story of family, faith, and forgiveness. Ken Guidroz discusses how he coped with his son's challenging journey through prison. He shares how he discovered hope and transformation through letters between father and son following a tragic accident. Lessons, gifts, and gratitude can be found even amidst life's most challenging trials.

Karen Johansen is spry, active, vivacious, social, and fully engaged in life. She has accepted and navigated life's challenges with positivity, optimism, and gratitude. Join us for stories of life, love, loss, friends, family, and football! Karen shares her philosophy and the secrets to living well and happy at every age.

Gratitude has the power to lift, shift, heal, restore, and change our perspective. Join us for seven days of prompts, affirmations, and practices to help you manifest gratitude in your life.

The colder months are on the horizon and the subsequent “Winter Blues” are following close behind. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, Millions of Americans have reported experiencing symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (more commonly referred to as seasonal depression). Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is strongly correlated to a dysregulation in mood, sleep patterns, and energy levels. In a time when anxiety and depression have already been skyrocketing due to social, political, and economic unrest, it’s more important than ever to take preventative measures to protect our mental health from a seasonal decline. Thankfully, reducing stress, depression, and burnout is possible if given the right tools. In this episode, Dr. Hammer shares the GAIN Method to combat negative thoughts and rewire the brain with daily practice. It may be even easier than you think to strengthen your resilience, thrive all winter long, and meet your mental health goals!

Did you know that most couples get engaged during the holidays? According to BBC Future, 40% of proposals in the U.S. take place in the 2 ½ months between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day. With 40-50% of marriages ending in divorce, we need to make sure we are making these bonds for the right reasons to ensure they will last. Being intentional about when and why we choose to pop the question plays a big role. On this show, Dr. Frieda Birnbaum shares ways to avoid the social trap of the holiday season that might cloud your judgment when it comes to your relationship.