The Awesome Human Podcast

5 Lessons About Reinvention

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -0400

In this 100th! and final episode, Nataly shares 5 life-changing lessons she's learned about reinvention as she reinvented her life and her business.
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Your mindset determines your experience
You don't have to know your final destination to begin
Let what feels good and deeply meaningful to you be your guide
It helps (hugely!) to have a mentor
Reinvention is beautiful and challenging -- it's the essence of the human experience and you can thrive through it

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Nataly also makes a BIG announcement about her new upcoming podcast, so don't miss it!

Conversations with your Future Self

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 03:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the first episode in the BRAND NEW Conversations With Your Future Series!
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In this episode, Nataly shares the powerful research about how our possible future selves impact our decisions, choices, and motivations.
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Then, two audience members join her in the "hot seat" and share a challenge they're dealing with.
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Nataly then offers them suggestions and strategies for how to work through the challenge by using the concept of the future self!
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Think a call-in radio show, modern day style!
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The two challenges in the hot seat are:

How to escape the insecurity that comes up when you get caught in the comparison trap
How to prioritize doing what makes you feel good if you're a life-long responsible overachiever

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The courage to be boldly yourself - with Ashley Longshore

Mon, 13 May 2024 03:00:00 -0400

If you need a giant boost of positive energy, empowerment, and inspiration to embrace your authentic self, this episode is for you!
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Nataly speaks with Ashley Longshore, a renowned pop artist known for her vibrant and bold creations that blend elements of pop culture with social commentary.
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Regularly called a young, feminist Andy Warhol, Ashley Longshore has paved a colorful path for pop art and fashion to coexist. Through her art, she challenges conventions and champions individuality, making her a unique and influential figure in the contemporary art scene.
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Nataly and Ashley talk about:

Creating a fueling inner narrative of self-love and self-respect
Why gratitude is the most powerful life fuel
How joy and enthusiasm for life help you be more authentically yourself
The power of being honest about your challenges and difficult emotions
Why the choice to love yourself and focus on the good is the ONLY rational choice!

And much, much more!
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To learn more about Ashley and her amazing art, books, and creations, please visit: https://ashleylongshore.com/
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Lessons on work-life integration from a 23-year marriage - with Avi Spivack

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 03:00:00 -0400

In this special impromptu episode, Nataly’s special guest is her husband, Avi Spivack. Nataly and Avi have been married for 23 years and share the lessons they’ve learned about work-life integration, boundaries, communication, and more!
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Here’s what they talk about:

Why work-life balance sets up the wrong construct and what works better
The importance of the right kind of boundaries
How not sharing your work with your family might cause more stress
Getting honest about the stories that keep you stuck and burned out
How Nataly helped Avi break through the “I’m not ambitious” story and the benefits Avi has experienced?

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And much, much more!
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To learn more about Avi, check out his LinkedIn profile here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/avispivack/
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Finding your path through uncertainty - with Jenny Blake

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 03:00:00 -0400

If you’re going through a lot of change or uncertainty in your life, this episode will inspire you.
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Nataly speaks with Jenny Blake, career strategist and best-selling author of several books, including Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One.
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Nataly and Jenny talk about how to handle career change, a failure of a business, and getting unstuck when you’re unsure about your next path.
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You’ll learn about:

The role of serendipity and how to create more serendipity in your own life
How to run small experiments to find your next path
A new definition of success and how it can inspire you to embrace more of your different dimensions (that may not have anything to do with work!)
The power of surrender and allowing in helping you move through uncertainty and change

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And much more!
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To learn more about Jenny and her work, please visit: https://www.pivotmethod.com/
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You can also find her and her awesome writing on Substack: https://substack.com/@jennyblake
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Finding lightness in the hard - with Brooke Eby

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0500

How do you face a terminal diagnosis with humor and grace?
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Nataly's guest, Brooke Eby, has found a way and she shares her humor, deep wisdom and inspiring perspective in this episode.
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Brooke was diagnosed with ALS at 33. It's a terminal disease that doesn't have a cure and the average life expectancy is 2-5 years after diagnosis.
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But she has chosen to face this disease with her signature humor and resilience and to use her (awesome!) voice and growing platform (she has 100s of thousands of followers on Instagram and TikTok) to bring attention to ALS and advocate for more funding and research.
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"Life is not forever for any of us," Brooke tells Nataly during their conversation. It is a powerful reminder to live fully, even when life challenges us to our core.
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Follow Brooke on TikTok:

/ limpbroozkit
And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/limpbroozkit/
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Why self-care is never selfish - with Nataly's daughter, Mia

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 03:00:00 -0500

This is a very special edition episode with Nataly’s daughter and BFF, Mia!
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When you fuel yourself and honor your being, you have so much more love, capacity, and compassion to give to others.
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This is the powerful and inspiring lesson Nataly and Mia share in their honest, vulnerable, and often funny conversation during this episode.
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Mia (19) has witnessed Nataly’s burnout, recovery, and most importantly, her learning how to love and take care of herself. In this episode, Mia shares how Nataly’s self-compassion and self-care have positively impacted her and their relationship.
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If you feel that self-care is selfish or have a hard time taking time for yourself, please listen to this episode. It will shift your mindset on self-care and self-love and activate you to create a more supportive relationship with yourself.
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How to be a hope dealer - with Alysia Reiner

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 03:00:00 -0500

If you need hope and inspiration in your day, this episode will deliver 10x!
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Nataly talks with Alysia Reiner, actor (you probably know her from Orange Is the New Black), creator, filmmaker, activist for women, volunteer firefighter, and hope dealer!
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They talk about:

How to be a hope dealer amidst all the darkness and challenges in the world
The brain’s negativity bias and how to overcome it
The power of accepting vs. judging our emotions
What success means and why it’s not about accumulating achievements
How to cultivate aliveness in the process and the journey

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And so much more!
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Fuel yourself with a serious dose of hope by listening to this episode! As Alysia said:
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Be a HOPE dealer sharing glimmering LIGHT"🙌🏻
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To learn more about Alysia, please visit: https://www.alysiareiner.com/
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Thinking your way to chronic health - with Ellen Langer, Ph.D.

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 03:00:00 -0500

Join Nataly for a conversation with one of the most original thinkers and scientists of our time, Ellen Longer, Ph.D., as they talk about groundbreaking concepts around health, mindfulness, and the ability of our thoughts to dramatically change our health and the quality of our lives.
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Ellen shares many of her groundbreaking studies on stress, exercise, health, decision-making, the power of perception, aging, and more. This episode will give you a fundamentally fresh mindset with which to approach not just your health, but your life.
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Here’s what you’ll learn:

How our perception of stress, sleep, and fatigue determines how we’re affected by each
What is mindfulness (and why it has nothing to do with meditation) - and how applying it can improve your health and well-being
Ellen’s groundbreaking studies about ways that our perception of an event, including a disease diagnosis, can affect outcomes
How being mindful can help us live with greater energy and aliveness?

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And so much more!
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To learn more about Ellen’s book and work, please visit: https://www.ellenlanger.me/
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Ellen’s new book is: The Mindful Body: Thinking Your Way to Chronic Health.
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Embracing Imperfection

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0400

If your inner critic gets loud or if you’re holding back at work or in your craft because you don’t think you can do something perfectly, this episode is a must-listen!
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Nataly shares the challenge she faced hand-writing and illustrating her new Awesome Human Journal and the powerful lessons it taught her about embracing and loving imperfection — and shutting up her inner critic!
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In the second half of the episode, Nataly’s husband of 22 years joins her as a surprise guest!
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What they share about the impact of Nataly’s journey from burnout to self-love and self-discovery will fuel your soul and inspire you to become a better friend to yourself. You really don’t want to miss it!
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Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

The powerful question to ask yourself to shift from self-judgment and into inspired action
How to overcome the drive for perfection through the volume of creation
How healing your relationship with yourself ripples to every important relationship in your life

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And so much more!
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How to uncover your unique gifts - with Olivia Ives-Flores

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0400

Are you searching for more meaning in your life? Want to feel more purposeful and energized about your work? Then this episode is for you!
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Nataly and Olivia take you on an inspiring and activating journey of uncovering your unique gifts and identifying more ways you can share them with others. It’s a workshop wrapped in a podcast episode and there’s even an interactive workbook to help you get the most out of it!
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Here’s what you’ll learn:

How to find more meaning in your work and life through action
What’s a Creative Detective and how you can use it to connect to more of your unique gifts
A 3-step process to help you uncover your unique gifts and brainstorm new ways to share them with others (which is how you derive the greatest sense of purpose in your life!)

This is an episode you’ll want to listen to twice… or more!
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To download your Discover Your Inner Awesome interactive workbook, go to: https://www.natalykogan.com/practice
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To learn more about Olivia’s work as a brand strategist, please visit: https://www.ohart.agency
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Finding microjoys even when life is challenging - with Cyndie Spiegel

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 03:00:00 -0400

How can you find joy when life is challenging? Can joy and sadness sit side by side?
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In this inspiring conversation, Nataly talks with Cyndie Spiegel, author of Microjoys: Finding Hope (Especially) When Life Is Not Okay, about the choice we all can make at any moment: to access joy, even when life is difficult.
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What you’ll learn:

The concept of microjoys and how to find more microjoys in your days
Getting rid of the binary mindset around sadness and joy (you can choose to feel both!)
How joy can be powerful fuel when you're going through grief or hardship (and why you should never feel guilty about it)
Why we don’t owe anyone our suffering but can give them the gift of empathy and possibility of joy by our own practice

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And much more!
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To learn more about Cyndie and her work and book, please visit:
https://www.cyndiespiegel.com/

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The Lost Art of Connecting - with Susan McPherson

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 03:00:00 -0400

We’ve never had more ways to stay connected thanks to all of our technology, yet so many people are feeling isolated and lonely.
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In today’s inspiring conversation, Nataly speaks with Susan McPherson, the author of The Lost Art of Connecting, about how we can find meaningful ways to connect with each other (even amidst the busy of our lives).
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What you’ll learn:

A powerful mindset shift that will help you create more meaningful connections - including at work
Susan’s unique Gather, Ask, Do framework
How to ask great questions that lead to meaningful conversations (hint: never talk about the weather!)

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And much, much more!
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About Susan:
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Susan McPherson is a serial connector, angel investor, and corporate responsibility expert.
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She is the author of The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Relationships.
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She is the founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a communications consultancy focused on the intersection of brands and social impact.
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Susan has 30+ years of experience in marketing, public relations, and sustainability communications and has appeared on NPR, CNN, USA Today, The New Yorker, New York Magazine and the Los Angeles Times.
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To learn more about Susan, please visit:
https://www.susanmcp.com/
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On Starting Over and Living your Authentic Life - with Richard Banfield

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 03:00:00 -0400

If you’re looking for a new direction, a change, or are recovering from a loss and seeking ways to move forward, this episode will fuel and inspire you.
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Nataly speaks with Richard Banfield, experienced product designer, advisor and artist, about his path of starting over after a devastating loss of his wife to cancer. Nataly and Richard both share their personal experience of moving forward after loss and failure, and how these difficult experiences helped them connect to and share their most authentic selves with others.
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What you’ll learn:

How to apply the 5 steps of product design to designing a new path in life.
Ways to overcome feeling like an impostor or fear of being judged for sharing your creativity.
How human connection and sense of purpose guide your path to living your most authentic life.

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And much, much more!

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For more about Richard, please visit: https://www.richardbanfield.com
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To see Richard’s art, visit: https://richardbanfieldart.com
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For more about Nataly and her work, visit: https://www.natalykogan.com
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From burnout to thriving: 3 lessons I learned on my journey

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 03:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Nataly shares her journey from suffering a severe burnout 6 years ago to where she is today. If you’re feeling burned out, or just overwhelmed, this episode will both inspire you and give you tangible actions you can take right now to fuel your energy and feel a little better.
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In the episode, Nataly shares:

Common symptoms of burnout and how she experienced them.
3 powerful lessons she learned as she recovered from her own burnout.
Small yet surprisingly powerful actions you can take daily to fuel your energy and well-being.

And much more!
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Living a Committed Life - with Lynne Twist

Mon, 22 May 2023 03:00:00 -0400

In this inspiring episode, Nataly talks with Lynne Twist, the author of The Soul of Money and Living a Committed Life, and a global visionary committed to alleviating poverty and empowering women and girls.
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Nataly and Lynn talk about:

The 3 myths of scarcity
How to shift from scarcity into the mindset of sufficiency and feeling that you’re enough
The power of taking a stand and making a commitment to something bigger than yourself
How you can connect to your calling and how committing to your calling fuels you

And much, much more.
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To learn more about Lynn, her books and work, please visit:
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https://soulofmoney.org
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How awe can make you happier - with Jonah Paquette, Psy.D

Mon, 01 May 2023 03:00:00 -0400

How awe can make you happier?
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In this awesome and inspiring episode, Nataly talks about the power of awe with Jonah Paquette, Psy.D., a psychologist specializing in the science of well-being and the author of Awestruck: How Embracing Wonder Can Make You Happier, Healthier, and More Connected.
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What you’ll learn:

How to practice awe on a daily basis?
Research the positive effects of awe on your mental and emotional health
How experiencing awe can improve your health by reducing inflammation and more?

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To learn more about Jonah, please visit: https://www.jonahpaquette.com/
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My burnout journey – Jessi Hempel interviews Nataly

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 03:00:00 -0400

This special episode was recorded during Awesome Human Day, a live event to celebrate the Awesome Human inside ourselves and each other.
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Jessi Hempel interviews Nataly and gets personal about her unexpected journey.
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Jessi is the Senior Editor-at-Large at LinkedIn and host of the Hello Monday podcast.
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For more about Jessi, please visit:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessihempel/

Becoming Your Truest Self with Wendy Whelan

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 03:00:00 -0400

In honor of International Women’s Day, Nataly speaks with Wendy Whelan, one of the greatest ballerinas of our generation, a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet for 30 years, and now its Associate Artistic Director.
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In this inspiring and fueling conversation, Nataly and Wendy talk about:

How to break free of the limitations of perfection.
Life’s work and the process of chiseling away to find our truest expression of ourselves.
How to grow through transitions and change with humility and joy.

And so much more!
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To learn more about Wendy, please visit https://www.wendywhelan.org
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How to handle rejection – with Matthew Del Negro

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 03:00:00 -0500

This special episode was recorded on Awesome Human Day, a live event to celebrate the Awesome Human inside ourselves and each other.
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Nataly interviews Matthew Del Negro about what we can learn about handling rejection from an accomplished actor.
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Matthew is an actor, author of 10,000 NOs, and host of 10,000 NOs podcast.
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For more about Matthew, please visit:
https://www.matthewdelnegro.com/

5 Emotional Fitness Skills to Help You Manage Uncertainty at Work

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 03:00:00 -0500

In this super-packed episode, Nataly shares the 5 Core Emotional Fitness Skill and how you can use them to struggle less through constant change and uncertainty — and help people you impact thrive, even when things are challenging.
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What you’ll learn:

The neuroscience of uncertainty and change
5 Emotional Fitness Skills of Acceptance, Gratitude, Self-Care, Intentional Kindness, and the Bigger Why
Why motivation is an output, not an input — and how you can fuel it in people you lead

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And much more!
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Nataly also shares details about her upcoming 7-week virtual Leading Through Change program.
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You can get all details here:
https://natalykogan.com/leading-through-change/
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As part of the Awesome Human community, you get to take advantage of a special discount to participate in Leading Through Change! Enter code awesomehuman15 to get 15% off the Early Bird offer! *
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Finding courage – with Apolo Ohno

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -0500

This special episode was recorded on Awesome Human Day, a live event to celebrate the Awesome Human inside ourselves and each other.
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Nataly interviews Apolo Ohno about what we can learn from how to get through fear from an Olympic speed skater.
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Apolo is America’s most decorated Winter Olympian of all time and the author of Hard Pivot.
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For more about Apolo, please visit:
https://apoloohno.com/

The power of sharing our true selves - with Jessi Hempel

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -0500

In this vulnerable and life-affirming episode, Nataly talks with Jessi Hempel, author of the new book, THE FAMILY OUTING.
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Nataly and Jessi talk about the book and Jessi’s family’s story of coming out, in many unexpected ways.
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Among many themes, their conversation covers:

How to find the courage to come out to your loved ones as your authentic self
Why we should all undertake the project of asking our loved ones about their stories?
How we can best be there for people we love when they share their authentic selves with us?

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And so much more!
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For more about Jessi and her book, THE FAMILY OUTING:
https://www.jessijhempel.com/
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Why you need a "meet yourself" ritual

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 03:00:00 -0500

What does self-awareness really mean and how can it fuel your growth and prevent burnout?
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Nataly dives into these topics in this episode, and shares how finding the courage to be honest with herself helped her heal from burnout and truly thrive.
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What you’ll learn:

Why self-awareness is an essential emotional fitness skill
How to create your own “meet yourself” ritual
How self-knowledge can help prevent burnout

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And more!
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The Art and Science of Kindness

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0500

Kindness, when you practice it intentionally and consistently, has amazing power to heal and fuel you and the recipients of your kindness acts.
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In this inspiring episode, Nataly shares the science behind the power of kindness and a powerful daily question to help you make kindness a priority.
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She also speaks with Julie Schechter, the founder of The Present App and Small Packages, about how to strengthen our relationships at home and at work.
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What you’ll learn:

Why kindness is not a selfless act
How the human brain responds to acts of kindness
A daily question to make kindness a priority

And more!
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To learn more about Julie Schechter, please visit https://www.thepresentapp.co.
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The skills and practices Nataly shares are from her new book, THE AWESOME HUMAN PROJECT. Grab your copy today!
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https://natalykogan.com/ahp
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How to listen better - with Dr. Mark Goulston

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0400

If you want to be a better listener and know how to help people you love when they are struggling, don’t miss this incredibly powerful episode.
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Nataly talks with Mark Goulston, the world’s leading healthy conflict coach, psychiatrist, and best-selling author of 9 books, including “Just Listen”.
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What you’ll learn:

What does it mean to be a good listener (no vague advice)
The 4 prompts for parents to talk to their kids about mental health
What is Surgical Empathy and how you can use it to help people who are struggling

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And much, much more!
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For more about Mark, please visit his website:
https://markgoulston.com/
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Mark’s book, Just Listen:
https://www.amazon.com/Just-Listen-Discover-Getting-Absolutely/dp/0814436471
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Mark’s podcast, My WakeUp Call
https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/my-wakeup-call-with-dr-mark-goulston-great-hlS5Wxi_eJ3/
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Emotional Fitness Skills to Fuel Resilience During Uncertain Times

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0400

In this special edition of the Awesome Human Podcast, Nataly teaches a Masterclass on 3 science-backed skills and practices to fuel resilience during these uneasy and uncertain times -- and some suggestions for how to help people you work with struggle less through challenges.
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What you’ll learn:

Why uncertainty is so difficult for the human brain
The true definition of resilience
How to practice Acceptance, Gratitude, and Self-Care to edit your thoughts, counter your brain’s negativity bias, and fuel your energy

And much, much more!
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You’ll get a lot more out of Nataly’s Masterclass if you follow along in the book, so if you haven’t yet, grab a copy of THE AWESOME HUMAN PROJECT!
https://www.amazon.com/Awesome-Human-Project-Burnout-Struggle/dp/1683647858
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Ancient Peruvian wisdom for modern times - with Wilbert Salas Atasi

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 03:00:00 -0400

On this very special episode, Nataly talks with Wilbert Salas Atasi, a Peruvian Paco (healer) from the ancient Andean tradition.
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Wilbert was Nataly and her family’s guide during a recent trip to Peru, an experience with opened new dimensions spiritually, mentally, and emotionally.
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Nataly and Wilbert talk about:

What the Andean tradition can teach us about self-acceptance and self-love
Why forgiving ourselves and others is a sacred practice
How finding value in ourselves helps us to contribute our unique gifts to others.

And much, more more. This conversation is a gift for your heart as much as your mind.
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The Power of Gratitude - with Gina Hamadey

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 03:00:00 -0400

In this energizing and heart-opening episode, Nataly talks about how her recent trip to Peru reinvigorated her gratitude practice in surprising ways. She then speaks with Gina Hamadey, the author of I Want to Thank You, a book about her experience of writing a gratitude note a day for a year.
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What you’ll learn:

How expanding your gratitude lens to include nature can fuel your daily experience
What the ancient Incan tradition teaches us about gratitude and nature
A simple daily gratitude practice + how to not to use the “busy” excuse to write gratitude notes to others

And much, much more!
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To learn more about Gina’s work, please visit https://www.ginahamadey.com/
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What death can teach us about living well - with Rana Awdish, MD

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 03:00:00 -0400

This special episode kicks off with a classical piano performance by Nataly’s daughter Mia! (If you need some soul fuel, you will not want to miss it!)
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Nataly then talks with Rana Awdish, MD, FCCP, who is the author of In Shock, a critically-acclaimed, bestselling memoir based on her own illness. Rana is a critical care physician and faculty member of Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan and an artist.
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Nataly and Rana talk about:

The power of compassion in medicine and as a way to heal ourselves
What coming close to death teaches us about what’s truly important
How Rana’s illness made her a better doctor

And much, much more!
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To learn more about Rana, please visit: https://www.ranaawdishmd.com/
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Tips to Feel Less Overwhelmed

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 03:00:00 -0400

Tune into this episode to learn some super-tangible tips about how to handle stress and overwhelm.
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What you’ll learn:

Learn to say “no” so you have more time and space
Recognize what is at the root of your overwhelm
Reduce uncertainty, which is causing your brain to feel more stressed and anxious

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And more!
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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

The Power of Emotional Fitness - A Masterclass

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 03:00:00 -0400

If you want to break free from daily burnout, struggle less and thrive more in work and life, this episode is for you!
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Nataly gives a powerful, energizing, and truly inspiring talk about her own journey from burnout to emotional fitness, shares 3 life-changing lessons she learned and the 5 emotional fitness skills to honor your humanness, fuel your energy, and embrace your Awesome Human!
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Here’s what you’ll learn:

Common causes and symptoms of burnout and daily burnout
A powerful self-awareness practice to prevent burnout
What is emotional fitness and how you can begin to improve yours
5 core emotional fitness skills

Mindfulness and creativity - with Erica Jago

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 03:00:00 -0400

If you want to find a bit more space, calm, and connection - to yourself and your creativity - this episode is for you!
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Nataly talks with Erica Jago, yoga and mindfulness teacher and author.
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What you’ll learn:

What mindfulness and creativity have in common
Small ways you can explore your innate creativity
How to weave moments of mindfulness into your days

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And Erica guides us through a simple and beautiful mindfulness practice!
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To learn more about Erica and her work, please visit:
https://www.jagoyoga.com/
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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

Nataly gets personal: Making hard decisions, saying no, and more!

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 03:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Nataly gets raw and personal about how she recently had to make a difficult decision to avoid burning out and create more space in herself and her work life.
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If you have trouble saying “no”, if you feel like you’re burning out, please take some time to listen — it will fuel you and give you ideas for how to move forward and support yourself.
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And you’ll learn a ton about:

How to become aware if your burning out daily and what steps you could take to support yourself
How to do stuff you don’t feel like doing
How to say “no” with openness and what will help you set better boundaries

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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

What are NFTs and why they are awesome - with Randi Zuckerberg

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -0400

If you’re curious about all the excitement about NFTs and Web3.0 but aren’t sure what it’s all about, listen to this episode!
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Nataly talks with Randi Zuckerberg, an entrepreneur and awesome advocate for women in NFTs and Web3.0.
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Here’s what you’ll learn:

What NFTs are and why they are really interesting (and not just PDFs or random images that cost money!)
Why you want to learn about blockchain, NFTs, and Web 3.0 – even if you don’t ever buy an NFT
Why Nataly is diving into the NFT space with her first art collection

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And much more, including HUG, an amazing community Randi has founded to help women rock it out in the NFT space!
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To check out Nataly's NFT collection of Awesome Humans, please visit:
https://awesomehumansart.com/
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Learn more about HUG and how it can help you dive into the world of NFTs, please visit: https://thehug.xyz/
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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

How to Uncover Your Calling

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -0400

If you feel unsure about your calling or purpose in life, this episode will help!
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Nataly shares her journey to uncovering her calling as a teacher, speaker, and artist, and offers several powerful and tangible approaches to begin to uncover yours.
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What you'll learn:

Acorn Theory: What it is and how it can help you uncover your calling
4 questions to ask to get closer to identifying your calling
Why do we often face inner resistance in pursuing our calling

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And much more!
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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

How to find your unicorn space - with Eve Rodsky

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -0400

If you want to spark your inner creativity and bust through guilt or fear around exploring it, this episode is for you!
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Nataly talks with Eve Rodsky, the author of Find Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World.
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Nataly and Eve talk about:

How to reframe exploring creativity to avoid results/achievements pressure (or pressure to do it perfectly!)
Why reclaiming your Unicorn Space is an act of rebellion - and suggestions to help you do it?
The link between creativity and flourishing.

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Plus, you’ll get to play a simple and powerful game to spark your creative explorations!
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To learn more about Eve and her book, please visit:
https://www.everodsky.com/unicorn-space
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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

How to say "NO"

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -0400

If you have trouble saying “no” and setting boundaries, this episode is for you!
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Nataly shares super-tangible strategies and mindset shifts to get you out of people-pleasing mode so you can honor your humanness and focus your energy on what is most meaningful to you.
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What you’ll learn:

Where the fear to saying “no” comes from
What it means to practice self-care and why setting boundaries is essential to it
A simple yet powerful practice to help you say “no” with less resistance

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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

How art can heal and do good - with Liz Powers

Mon, 30 May 2022 03:00:00 -0400

If you need a boost of inspiration, this episode is for you!
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Nataly talks with Liz Powers, CEO and co-founder of ArtLifting, an organization that champions artists impacted by housing insecurity and disabilities.
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Nataly and Liz talk about:

What it means to found and run a mission-driven company
How art and creativity can be a source of emotional healing
How you can find ways to have a positive impact in your sphere of influence

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To learn more about Liz and her work, please visit:
https://www.artlifting.com/
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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

How to be less afraid of taking risks

Mon, 23 May 2022 03:00:00 -0400

Are you afraid to try new things because you don’t want to fail?
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In this episode, Nataly will help you break through this fear so you can explore your full potential, enjoy trying new things, and truly thrive! This is like a masterclass on not fearing new things!
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What you’ll learn:

Why taking risks is scary for the brain
The neuroscience of uncertainty and how you can help your brain have less fear
A new mindset around risk (and why staying where you are might be riskier)
Specific strategies and steps you can take to reduce fear of failure and being judged

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And much, much more!
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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

Nataly Unscripted! Nataly answers audience questions

Mon, 16 May 2022 03:00:00 -0400

In this episode, we celebrate the 100th Awesome Human Hour Live by switching things up!
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Instead of sharing skills and practices to help you struggle less and thrive more, or interviewing awesome guests, Nataly is in the guest chair!
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She answers your questions — submitted by our Awesome Human community in advance — and no topic is off limits!
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This is a fun, inspiring episode you don’t want to miss!
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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

Finding calm amidst the chaos - with Ashley Wray

Mon, 09 May 2022 03:00:00 -0400

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by life, work, and all the things going on in the world, today’s episode is for you!
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Nataly is joined by Ashley Wray, CEO of Mala Collective, a meditation and mindfulness teacher, who leads you through a beautiful meditation and relaxation experience — with no prior experience required!
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Nataly and Ashley also talk about the practice of meditation and you’ll learn:

What meditation is and what it isn’t
How to start a meditation practice
Tips to help you find calm and relax even when things are super busy!

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To learn more about Ashley and her work, please visit: https://www.ashleywray.co/
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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

Awesome Human Project Masterclass #1: The Skill of Acceptance

Mon, 02 May 2022 03:00:00 -0400

If you’re feeling stuck or frustrated — or perhaps even helpless with all the challenges in the world — this Masterclass is for you!
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In her first-ever Awesome Human Project Masterclass, Nataly guides you through the chapter on the emotional fitness of Acceptance in her new book, THE AWESOME HUMAN PROJECT.
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What you’ll learn:

What is the true meaning of Acceptance (and why it’s the opposite of being passive)
How to practice the 2 steps of the Lens of Acceptance to get out of the Valley of Struggle
Specific strategies to help you shift from feeling stuck to finding ways to have a positive impact

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And more!
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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

How to Love Your Career - with Fran Hauser

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 03:00:00 -0400

If you feel stuck in your career, this episode is for you!
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Nataly talks with Fran Hauser, author of Embrace the Work, Love Your Career, about how you can get unstuck, feel more motivated and find more joy and meaning in what you do!
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What you’ll learn:

A brand-new way to think about networking (that doesn’t feel so intimidating!)
Specific tips to help you feel more motivated
An awesome practice to find more joy in your work

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And much more!
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To learn more about Fran and her new book, please visit: www.franhauser.com
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To check out Nataly’s NFT art collection (that she and Fran talk about), please visit: www.awesomehumansart.com
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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

How to edit stories that cause you to struggle

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 03:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Nataly reveals the truth about the stories our brains tell us and shares a powerful practice to help you edit stories that cause you to struggle or get in your way of truly thriving.
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What you’ll learn:

Why the stories your brain tells you are not true (mini neuroscience lesson!)
The 2 questions you should ask yourself to edit stories that cause you to struggle
How to shift away from familiar thought patterns that don’t serve you

Finding joy even when it’s tough - with Shauna Ahern

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 03:00:00 -0400

Wow, if you need inspiration and heart, mind, and soul fuel, this episode is for you!
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Nataly talks with Shauna Ahern, author of Enough: Notes From a Woman Who Has Finally Found It. They talk about how reaching rock bottom and burning out changed the trajectory of both of their lives — towards more joy and honoring their truest selves.
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What you’ll learn:

10-minute tiny joy practices that you can fit into a busy day
Why writing is an act of grace towards yourself (and how to practice)
How to use neuroplasticity to live with more joy and less overwhelm

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And much, much more!
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To learn more about Shauna and her work, please visit:
www.youcanhavemorejoy.com
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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

How to get stuff done when you don’t want to do it

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 03:00:00 -0400

Feeling unmotivated? This episode will help!
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Nataly shares some of her favorite tips and strategies to fuel your motivation and get stuff done — even the annoying stuff you don’t want to do!
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What you’ll learn:

How to use temptation bundling to get motivated
A simple yet powerful practice to feel less overwhelmed
Nataly’s favorite To-Do List Makeover practice

How to work less and get more done - with Joe Sanok

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -0400

Are your blurry boundaries between work and non-work causing you stress and overwhelm?
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In this episode, Nataly talks with productivity researcher Joe Sanok about how to set better boundaries -- including micro-boundaries -- work less, sleep better, and be more productive!
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What you'll learn:

The history of our 5-day workweek and why a 4-day week is a better option
How to set hard, soft, and micro boundaries
Why you should have a "what do I want to become" list

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And so much more!
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To learn more about Joe’s book and his work, please visit: https://joesanok.com
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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

2 Mental Lenses to Help You Prevent Burnout

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -0400

If you’re feeling burned out or on the edge of daily burnout, this episode is for you.
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Nataly shares several mindset shifts you can make to help you avoid daily burnout - even when there are challenges outside of your control.
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What you’ll learn:

How your perception of reality can increase your chances of burnout?
Practices to help you shift your thoughts and perceptions to feel more in control of your daily life?
How to use the lens of gratitude to feel less frustrated?

How to Use 5 Emotional Fitness Skills to have a Better Year

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -0400

Forget resolutions or huge goals that feel unrealistic.
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In this episode, Nataly shares the 5 science-backed emotional fitness skills and tangible ways you can use them to better manage stress, experience more ease and joy, and shift from struggling to thriving this year!
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What you’ll learn:

What emotional fitness is and what it’s not?
The 5 science-backed emotional fitness skills.
How creating a more supportive relationship with yourself, your thoughts and emotions improves your wellbeing, resilience, and ability to thrive through challenges

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To see the book illustration Nataly mentioned in the episode, visit this link:
https://natalykogan.com/awesome-human-project-illustrations/
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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

How to recover from failure - with Lan Nguyen Chaplin

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -0500

Learning how to fail is a skill. Do you want to get better at it?
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In this episode, Nataly talks with Lan Nguyen Chaplin. Ph.D, Associate Professor of Marketing at the University of Illinois at Chicago, about recovering from failure, including Lan’s powerful article in Harvard Business Review, in which she courageously shared how she got through a big career set-back.
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What you’ll learn:

How accepting all of your feelings about failure is the key to working through it
A powerful 5-minute practice to refocus your mind on what’s most meaningful to you
Specific strategies to help you move forward after a setback (and how to fuel your energy to do it)

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To learn more about Lan and her work, please visit:
https://lanchaplin.com/
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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

A Powerful Self-reflection Ritual (for setting resolutions and goals)

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 03:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Nataly shares her favorite ritual she does at the end of every year. It's a beautiful alternative to setting resolutions and big goals to help you achieve what is truly meaningful to you, in a more self-compassionate, self-affirming way.
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What you’ll learn:

What a Sankalpa is and why it’s a powerful alternative (or addition) to your New Year’s resolutions?
How to create a simple statement of resolve and sacred commitment, your Sankalpa?
How to use your Sankalpa statement to help guide your choices and energy and realize your deep desires?

How ordinary people can have extraordinary impact - with Steve Pemberton

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 03:00:00 -0500

If you ever doubt the value you bring to others, this episode will change that in a powerful way.
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Nataly talks with Steve Pemberton, recent author of The Lighthouse Effect: How ordinary people can have extraordinary impact in the world, and the CHRO of WorkHuman.
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In this inspiring, deeply moving conversation, Steve shares his incredible life story and inspiration for all of us to share our own — so that it might help and inspire others.
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What you’ll learn:

What makes an ordinary human a lighthouse in someone else’s life
How to shift from doubt about your ability to have an extraordinary impact
How bringing our humanity and vulnerability to our interactions with others creates a meaningful impact

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As a bonus, Steve shares some fascinating facts about lighthouses!
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To learn more about Steve and his new book, check out: https://www.amazon.com/Lighthouse-Effect-Ordinary-People-Extraordinary/dp/0310362326
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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

How to Handle Stress of Family Gatherings and Holidays

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 03:00:00 -0500

Is your brain telling you about all the things you should do and feel during this holiday season — and it’s stressing you out?
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In this episode, Nataly shares her trusted tips and practices to help you stress less, find more joy, and take some pressure off.
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What you’ll learn:

A simple and powerful practice to help you focus on what’s actually important to you (and let go of what isn’t)
How to get less annoyed by family members and handle potential conflict
How gratitude can help during tense times

Practicing aliveness: Shifting from surviving to living

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 03:00:00 -0500

We’re all feeling exhausted from the past 2 years of the pandemic and just doing our best to make it through the day. But it’s time to shift from surviving to LIVING and this episode will help you do it!
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Nataly shares her perspective on shifting from surviving to living with more joy and spark — and takes you through a practice to give yourself permission to do it. We also have a special guest from the Awesome Human community join us live to share how he has practiced doing this in his own life!
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What you’ll learn:

What it means to practice aliveness and how to define what it means for you
A simple practice to give yourself permission to practice your joy every day
How gratitude can help you shift from living in a state of fight or flight to experiencing more meaning and joy

Unfollow Your Passion - with Terri Trespicio

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 03:00:00 -0500

No, you don’t need to find your passion to live a meaningful life!
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In this episode, Nataly talks with Terri Trespicio, recent author of Unfollow Your Passion: How to Create a Life that Matters to You, about how to bust through the “should”, make your own choices and define a path in life and work that is meaningful to you!
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Here’s what you’ll learn:

Why you should not feel pressured to find your passion and what you can look for instead
The difference between making plans and learning how to plan
How to create a bucket list that brings you joy vs. pressure and frustration

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To learn more about Terri and her new book, check out: https://territrespicio.com/unfollowyourpassion
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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

How to Strengthen Your Emotional Fitness to Better Manage Stress

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 03:00:00 -0500

Stress is inevitable. But you can improve your ability to manage it by strengthening your emotional fitness.
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That’s what this episode is all about.
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Nataly dives into the definition of emotional fitness (as a skill) and shares specific strategies and skills to help you strengthen it - specifically to better manage stress.
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What you’ll learn:

What is emotional fitness (and why it’s not about being strong and tough)?
A 1-minute powerful emotional awareness practice
How practicing acceptance can reduce stress?
How to use gratitude to counter your brain’s negativity bias?

How to Worry Less (and better)

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 03:00:00 -0500

Is your worry switch always on?
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In this episode, Nataly shares powerful mindset shifts that will help you worry less by learning how to worry with less anxiety and stress and several science-backed practices to help you do it.
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What you’ll learn:

Why worry is a natural part of being human (your brain’s negativity bias and fear of uncertainty are at work!)?
5-10-minute Embrace Your Worry practice to reduce worry anxiety
How thinking about the worst-case-scenario you’re worried about can actually help you feel less anxious?
Why worrying about others is not an act of love (and what you can do instead)?

Finding joy by owning less stuff - with Joshua Becker

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 03:00:00 -0500

Are you spending more time organizing your stuff than enjoying what’s meaningful in your life?
Do you find yourself overwhelmed with clutter and not sure what to do?
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In this episode, Nataly talks with Joshua Becker, the founder of Becoming Minimalist, about removing what’s less important from our lives to make room for living with more joy, meaning, and ease.
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What you’ll learn:

What does it mean to have a minimalist lifestyle (and how it fuels your joy)?
3 questions to ask yourself as you begin to declutter
How to handle sentimental objects?
The best way to encourage people you live with to get rid of stuff

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To learn more about Josh and his work, please visit http://www.becomingminimalist.com/
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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

How to be a more Awesome Public Speaker

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 03:00:00 -0500

If public speaking stresses you out, this episode will help!
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Nataly has been a professional speaker for years and in the past year alone has given more than 200 talks. In this episode, she shares strategies to help you work through the fear of public speaking and let your awesome self shine through in any presentation.
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What you’ll learn:

Why public speaking causes so much fear and specific ways to work through it?
How telling a story makes any presentation 1000% more powerful?
What it actually means to be yourself during a talk?

The freedom to be more creative - with Kimberly Brooks

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 03:00:00 -0500

Do you think you’re not talented enough to try something creative?
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Then tune into this episode, where Nataly talks with the artist and author Kimberly Brooks about the myth of talent and how to find more freedom to express ourselves creatively.
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What you’ll learn:

Why talent is a myth (and what it really means)?
The 8 steps of the creative process
How to overcome your brain’s chatter about not being creative enough?

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To learn more about Kimberly Brooks and her work, visit: https://www.kimberlybrooks.com/
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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

How Creativity can Help Tame your Inner Perfectionist

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 03:00:00 -0500

If your inner perfectionist loves to make you feel like you’re not doing enough or well enough, this episode will help!
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Nataly shares how her over-efforting and drive for perfection contributed to her burnout and the powerful lessons she learned since. She offers several new ways to think about our drive for perfection and leads you on a super-short, fun, and awesome creative exercise to help tame your inner perfectionist.
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So grab a piece of paper and something to draw on and join in!
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Here’s what you’ll learn:

How to edit your story about why you need to do things perfectly?
Why substituting “sometimes” for “always” is a powerful practice to preserve energy?
How what you perceive as imperfect can lead to more authenticity and human connection?

The Case for No Guilt Self-Care

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 03:00:00 -0500

Do you feel guilty about putting your self-care at the top of your list?
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In this episode, Nataly will help you bust through the guilt and learn practical strategies to make self-care a realistic daily priority.
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What you’ll learn:

What self-care actually means
Tangible ways to prioritize self-care, even on the busiest of days
How to fuel your energy and do less of what drains it

The Practice of Groundedness - with Brad Stulberg

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 03:00:00 -0500

Is it possible to achieve meaningful success without burning out? Yes! And this episode will help you do it.
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Nataly interviews Brad Stulberg, the author of newly-released The Practice of Groundedness: A Transformative Path to Success That Feeds--Not Crushes--Your Soul.
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What you'll learn:

How the practice of groundedness can help you achieve sustainable success
Why patience is essential for high performance (and how to practice it even if you're naturally impatient)
The essential role that human connection and community have for well-being and success (and how to cultivate it in your life)
Why you should make a "BS list" and how it will help you stay true to your values

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To learn more about Brad Stulberg and his work, visit: www.bradstulberg.com
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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

How to bust through mental blocks that hold you back

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 03:00:00 -0500

If your inner self-critic and doubter gets in the way of doing what you care about, this episode is for you!
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Nataly shares the science of how our brain can cause us to struggle more and 2 skills you can use to edit your thoughts so you can bring your best awesome self to work -- and to everyone you care about.
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What you'll learn:

What is negativity bias and how it clouds your judgment (including of yourself)
A 2-step practice to edit thoughts that cause you to struggle
Why self-compassion beats self-criticism when it comes to self-improvement
A 3-step practice to talk to yourself as you would to a friend

The power of self-awareness to fuel your well-being - with Aliza Freud

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 03:00:00 -0500

Do you want to learn how to make better choices to reduce stress and improve your emotional fitness?
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In this episode, Nataly talks with Aliza Freud, founder and CEO of SheSpeaks, about how the practice of self-awareness can help us make better choices to support ourselves, our well-being, and our ability to show up fully for the work and the people we care about.
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What you’ll learn:

Why self-awareness is essential to help you find dynamic life balance and reduce stress and overwhelm
2 powerful yet simple ways you can practice self-awareness daily
The connection between self-compassion and personal agency – and why both are essential to wellbeing

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Plus, Nataly and Aliza talk about Simone Biles’ courageous decision to pull out of the Olympics to protect her mental health and her team’s chances of winning – and how it was a powerful act of self-awareness, self-compassion, and leadership.
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To learn more about Aliza and her SheSpeaks: How She Does It podcast, visit www.shespeaks.com/podcast
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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

How to quiet your inner critic and perfectionist

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 03:00:00 -0500

Is your inner critic super loud? Do you hold yourself to impossibly high standards and when you don’t achieve perfection, beat yourself up?
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This episode is for you!
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Nataly shares her personal story of how her drive for perfection hurt her and those around her and some of her favorite tips and practices to help you calm your inner perfectionist and quiet your inner critic.
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What you'll learn:

Why perfection is a trap (and never what others expect from you)
Specific strategies to practice self-compassion to reduce struggle and suffering
A 3 step self-compassion practice to shift from harsh to kinder self-talk

The power of disconnecting from your devices - with Tiffany Shlain

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 03:00:00 -0500

If you're feeling overwhelmed by the world, distracted, or unable to step away from social media or the news, this episode will help!
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Nataly talks about the power and JOY of taking one day a week off from technology with Tiffany Shlain, an Emmy-nominated filmmaker, founder of the Webby Awards, and author of the national bestselling book 24/6: Giving up Screens One Day a Week to Get More Time, Creativity, and Connection.
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What you'll learn:

Why the human brain needs rest and breaks and how taking time away from technology fuels your creativity and productivity
How designating one day a week to be technology-free can help you reconnect with your family and friends, be more calm and present, and experience greater joy in your life
Suggestions for more peaceful mornings and evenings
Tips to encourage your teenagers to join you for a technology-free day

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To learn more about Tiffany and her work, visit: tiffanyshlain.com
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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

How to bust through the stories that make you struggle

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Your brain loves to tell stories -- some of which cause you unnecessary stress and anxiety.
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In this episode, Nataly shares specific tips and practices to help you break through the stories that make you struggle and remove mental blocks that prevent you from bringing your best to what’s most meaningful to you.
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What you’ll learn:

The difference between feeling difficult feelings and telling stories about them
How to handle imposter syndrome
2-step practice to help you shift your brain's unhelpful stories

Tips to support your mental health - with Nikole Benders-Hadi, M.D.

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 03:00:00 -0400

If you’re feeling overwhelmed with stress and anxiety, this episode is for you.
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Nataly talks with Nikole Benders-Hadi, M.D., Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Doctor On Demand, about practical ways we can all support our mental and emotional health during this difficult and uncertain time.
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What you’ll learn:

Strategies to help you feel more calm and grounded
Coping techniques to handle stress with more ease
How practicing self-awareness helps to reduce stress

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And where dark chocolate and oceans fit into all this!
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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

Why Work-Life Balance Doesn't Work? (and what works better!)

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Are you tired of looking for the elusive "work-life" or worried you may never find it?
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In this episode, Nataly shares what's broken about the notion of "work-life" balance, why she personally hates the concept, and what framework has worked much better for her: dynamic life balance.
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She offers 3 strategies to help you experience it and answers questions about what to do if you're overwhelmed or feeling stuck.
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What you'll learn:

A more helpful framework to think about balance (including daily)
3 strategies (and tangible practices) to help you experience a more dynamic life balance
Why emotional awareness and self-compassion are essential to living a more fulfilling, balanced life where different parts of you find expression

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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly Kogan's weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

How to Find More Joy - with Ingrid Fetell Lee

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Do you crave more joy in your days?
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In this episode, Nataly talks with Ingrid Fetell Lee, the author of Joyful and founder of The Aesthetics of Joy, about the importance of finding joy even when life is challenging.
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Here's what you'll learn:

The difference between joy and happiness
How simple moments of joy give you more strength and resilience
The evolutionary connection between joy and color
How to find moments of joy even on the toughest days

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To learn more about Ingrid Fetell Lee and her work, visit: https://aestheticsofjoy.com
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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

Why Self-Care is Your Responsibility

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Does your brain tell you that self-care is a luxury you don't have time for or deserve?
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This episode is for you! Nataly shares her definition of self-care, offers powerful mindset shifts, several realistic ways to practice it in just a few minutes a day, and things to say back to your brain when it tries to convince you that self-care is optional. And she gets on her signature soapbox about how self-care is an act of service to people you love.
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What you'll learn:

Why self-care is not a selfish luxury?
How daily self-care fuels you in every way and impacts the people and work you care about?
How to realistically practice self-care in your daily life?

Tips for Anxious Overachievers - with Morra Aarons-Mele

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Are you someone who appears to have your career and life in order on the outside, yet on the inside you are anxious, exhausted, or near the end of your rope?
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This episode is just for you! Nataly shares her journey through burnout and into learning how to protect her energy through self-care, setting boundaries, and practicing more emotional openness. She interviews Morra Aarons-Mele, who hosts the Anxious Achiever podcast, about setting boundaries, managing anxiety, avoiding burnout, and more!
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What you'll learn:

Tips for preventing and working your way out of burnout
Real life examples and strategies to manage anxiety
Advice and tips for introverts who work with people all day

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To learn more about Morra and her Anxious Achiever podcast, visit https://hbr.org/2019/09/podcast-the-anxious-achiever
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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

Creativity and Self-Compassion

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Does your loud inner critic get in your way of fully expressing yourself?
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During this episode, Nataly shares a powerful practice to help you quiet your inner critic and leads you through a fun and transformative 5-minute creativity experience.
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What you'll learn:

The science behind the benefits of creativity
A simple but powerful practice to quiet your inner critic
Ideas and suggestions for how to explore your creativity and practice self-compassion

Tips to Help you Avoid Burnout - with Kerri Palamara McGrath, MD

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 03:00:00 -0400

If you feel overwhelmed with stress or stuck in a daily cycle of burnout, today’s episode will help.
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Nataly shares tips and practices to help you better manage stress, set boundaries, and support yourself through challenges. She also talks with Kerri Palamara McGrath, MD, Director of the Center for Physician Well-Being at Mass General Hospital about ways Kerri practices self-care and supports her emotional fitness even on her most busy and tense days.
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What you’ll learn:

A simple practice to strengthen your emotional awareness and support your well-being
Strategies to help you manage your to-do list and avoid overwhelm
How to talk about boundaries with your colleagues at work
How to talk to colleagues or friends who are struggling

How to Handle Change With Less Anxiety

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Do you experience a ton of anxiety around change?
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That’s totally normal! Change is hard, even if it's good change. In this episode, Nataly shares insights into why change brings stress and anxiety and offers 3 science-backed practices -- plus a bonus idea! -- to help you find more ease through whatever change you're facing.
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What you'll learn:

How the brain reacts to change and why it makes you anxious?
How to edit the overly negative story your brain tells you about change?
A simple but powerful 2-step Acceptance practice to focus your attention on what you can control vs. wasting energy ruminating on what you can't.
Why practicing gratitude is essential as you go through change and uncertainty?

How to Cultivate Well-being at Work - with Jen Fisher

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Do the words "well-being" and "work" sound like opposites to you?
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They shouldn't! Nataly talks with Jen Fisher, Chief Well-Being Officer at Deloitte, about how to make well-being a realistic priority at work and strategies that individuals, teams, and organizations can use to help cultivate it.
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What you'll learn:

Specific strategies to help you set better boundaries at work, and how to have open conversations about this with your boss or colleagues
The importance of human connections and relationships for happiness and well-being
Tips to help strengthen your workplace relationships, including when working remotely

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To learn more about Jen’s new book: Work Better Together: How to Cultivate Strong Relationships to Maximize Well-Being and Boost Bottom Lines, visit https://www.amazon.com/Work-Better-Together-Relationships-Well-Being/dp/1264268122
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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

How to Enjoy the Present Moment Without Worrying About the Future

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Is your brain constantly pulling you into worrying about the future?
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In this episode, Nataly shares strategies you can use to help you focus your attention on the joy of the present moment without over-focusing on it being over or ruminating on what might go wrong in the future.
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What you’ll learn:

How to practice the Lens of Gratitude to feel more joy in your day
An effective practice to use when your brain is ruminating on worries
Tips to help reduce Sunday Scaries.

Navigating the Transition to the New World of Work - with Erica Keswin

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 03:00:00 -0400

During this special Masterclass episode, Nataly and Erica offer strategies and practical tips to help you support yourself, your team, and your organization through the many challenges and changes of transitioning to the post-pandemic world of work.
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They cover:

Specific actions that leaders and HR professionals can do to support employees’ emotional and mental health.
Tips and rituals for making this transition less stressful for you and everyone around you.
How to manage change and resistance -- including from within yourself! -- around going back into the office, commuting, or being around a lot of people.
Ways to create a sense of connection and community when some people are physically together and others aren’t.

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To learn more about Erica, please visit: https://ericakeswin.com/
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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

How the Science of Fresh Starts Can Help You Get Motivated

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Are you having trouble getting motivated?
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This is an awesome episode for you! Nataly shares the science of temporal landmarks and “fresh starts” and how you can use it to help you get motivated to achieve meaningful goals.
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What you’ll learn:

Research about how “fresh starts” can boost our motivation
The 4 steps to help you use the power of “fresh starts” to get motivated to achieve a goal
How the 3 emotional fitness skills of Acceptance, Self-Compassion, and connecting to your Bigger Why help you not just get motivated but stay committed

Foods to Reduce Stress and Anxiety - With Uma Naidoo, MD

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Do you want to learn what foods can help reduce stress and anxiety?
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In this episode, Nataly interviews Uma Naidoo, MD, author of Your Brain On Food, psychiatrist, nutritional expert, and professional chef! They talk about what foods to eat to help feel less stressed and anxious, how to substitute healthier treats when you have sugar cravings, and why water is so essential for emotional health and well-being.
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What you’ll learn:

How the foods you eat impact wellbeing and which foods can help to boost your mood
What foods to avoid to optimize your brain health
The best foods to help reduce stress and anxiety

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To learn more about Uma Naidoo and her book, visit: https://umanaidoomd.com
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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

How to Stop Ruminating On Negative Thoughts

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Do you get stuck in an endless cycle of worrying about the future or regretting what happened in the past?
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In this episode, Nataly shares science-backed tips and strategies to help you interrupt the negative thought cycle, stop wasting your emotional energy, and better manage stress and anxiety.
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What you’ll learn:

How uncertainty affects the brain and causes it to make up worst-case scenarios about the future
A gratitude practice to help you reverse your negative thought spiral
How to practice the 2 steps of Acceptance to edit your brain’s negative stories

There Are No Wrong Emotions - With Melissa Bernstein

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Do you feel like you have to hide your feelings to be successful or loved?
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Nataly talks with Melissa Bernstein, co-founder of Melissa & Doug toys and author of the newly released Lifelines: An Inspirational Journey from Profound Darkness to Radiant Light. Melissa opens up about her lifelong battle with depression, which she kept hidden from everyone while building a super-successful company with her husband and creating hundreds of new toys that brought joy to so many kids - and their parents!
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What you’ll learn:

How to find the courage to accept all of your emotions, including the difficult, dark, or uncomfortable ones
Melissa's 4-step practice to embrace her whole self and reduce struggle
How allowing yourself to feel what you feel, without judgement, positively impacts your creativity and relationships with others

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To learn more about Melissa and her new book, visit: https://www.lifelines.com/
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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

How To Keep Your Sanity When Everything Goes Wrong

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Do you easily become overwhelmed when something goes wrong?
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In this episode, Nataly shares how she practiced the emotional fitness skills of Acceptance, self-compassion, and Gratitude to keep her cool and stay focused during a recent challenge. She also offers some straight talk about how not indulging her inner critic actually helped her solve the problem -- instead of spinning out of control and wasting her energy.
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What you’ll learn:

What it means to practice Acceptance and how it’s the opposite of resignation
How to realistically practice self-compassion when something goes wrong and why it will help you solve problems and improve
Why finding something to be grateful for, even when everything goes wrong, is one of the most important things you can do

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome - with Suzanne Koven

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Do you experience imposter syndrome or feel like you’re not good enough?
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Then this episode is for you! Nataly interviews Suzanne Koven, primary care physician and writer in residence at Mass General Hospital and the author of Letter to a Young Female Physician. Suzanne’s insights about overcoming imposter syndrome are unique and powerful -- and often, unexpected.
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What you’ll learn:

How to identify the biases and stories that have contributed to your imposter syndrome
Tips to break free from expectations of perfection that are contributing to your feelings of inadequacy
Why sharing your true, imperfect self is the essential ingredient to achieving your most meaningful goals

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To learn more about Suzanne, visit: http://suzannekoven.com/
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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

5 Essential Lessons About Happiness

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Are you stuck in the “I’ll be happy when...” cycle?
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In this episode, Nataly shares the five powerful lessons she has learned about happiness. She shares research and simple practices to help you break free from the mental traps that keep you unhappy and teaches you how to find joy, meaning, and a sense of connection in the present moment -- how to shift from “I’ll be happy when…” to practicing happiness as a skill.
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What you’ll learn:

Why happiness is a skill anyone can practice and improve
Simple practices to help you experience greater joy, connection, and contentment, even when life is really challenging
How to counter the negativity bias and adaptability of the human brain

The Power Of Human Connection For Living Happier - with Andy Proctor

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 03:00:00 -0400

If you’re feeling isolated, lonely or just stuck feeling down, this episode will help.
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Nataly talks with Andy Proctor, positive psychology expert and the host of More Happy Life podcast, about the powerful effect of human connection on your health and happiness. Andy shares fascinating research and insights, how to practice small "bids for connection" even when you're busy, and a beautiful Loving-Kindness meditation to fuel compassion (including compassion towards ourselves).
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What you’ll learn:

Research on why your social connections are essential when it comes to health and living happier
Personalized practices to connect with yourself and others, including Andy’s morning routine, micro-connection moments, and instant bids for connection
How finding your “tribe” fuels positive connection (and how guinea pigs can help)

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To learn more about Andy, visit: https://morehappylife.co/
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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

How To Relax When You're A Workaholic

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Do you have trouble turning off your brain even when you’re on vacation?
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Do you feel like you should always be busy or you’re not being productive?
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You’re not alone -- and today’s episode is for you. Nataly, a fellow workaholic, shares practical ways to put your working brain on pause and convincing research about why it’s important to prioritize rest (including why rest will actually make you more productive and help you get more work done).
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What you’ll learn:

Research about the benefits of taking breaks and rest
How to practice active rest (and why it’s important)
What to say back to your brain when it makes you feel guilty for not working

The Courage To Be More Authentic

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Do you hold yourself back because you’re afraid of how people might judge you?
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Are you afraid to share your thoughts openly at work?
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In this episode, Nataly dives head first into realistic and powerful strategies to help you find the courage to be more authentic -- at work and outside of work. She shares her own journey to becoming more open and the practices she has learned to work through the fear of being judged by others.
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What you will learn:

How to practice working through fear of being judged
Why not being authentic is a risk (and how it drains your energy)
What to say back to your brain when it traps you in fear of “what others think”

The Power Of Rituals - An Interview With Erica Keswin

Mon, 31 May 2021 03:00:00 -0400

How can you turn everyday experiences, including at work, into moments of meaning and connection?
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The answer is through rituals. In this episode, Nataly talks with Erica Keswin, bestselling author of Rituals Roadmap: The Human Way to Transform Everyday Routines Into Workplace Magic, about creating meaningful yet simple rituals at work and how rituals can help us during times of challenge and uncertainty.
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What you’ll learn:

How to turn an everyday experience into a meaningful ritual
The 3 Ps of rituals at work
How leading companies like LinkedIn are creating simple yet meaningful rituals

How The Japanese Concept Of Ichigo Ichie Can Ease Uncertainty

Mon, 24 May 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Do you find yourself always worrying about the future?
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Do you want to learn how to find more moments of joy and calm, even amidst challenges and uncertainty?
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In this episode, Nataly shares how the Japanese concept of Ichigo Ichie can help you live more mindfully and find a sense of inner calm even when times are uncertain. While doing a quick painting on a Buddha board (which she talks through so you can listen), she reveals how we all have the ability to be present for the moments in our lives -- even when those moments are difficult.
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What you’ll learn:

Research on the human brain’s negativity bias (and how to counter it)
A simple gratitude practice to help strengthen resilience amidst uncertainty
How connecting to your Bigger Why during uncertain times helps you grow through them

Overcoming Insecurity To Create A Life You Love - with Chris Brock

Mon, 17 May 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Is your self-doubt holding you back from living the life you want?
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Then tune into this conversation between Nataly and Chris Brock, host of the Conversations on Living podcast, author, and a life-long student of mindfulness. Nataly and Chris talk about overcoming self-doubt, breaking free of stories that hold us back, and what it means to have courage (including why it has nothing to do with being fearless!)
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What you’ll learn:

How to break through mental blocks that hold you back
What is courage and why it’s not about being fearless
Tips to help you find joy, peace, and confidence amidst uncertainty

How to say 'No' and Other Practical Self-care Tips

Tue, 11 May 2021 11:00:00 -0400

Do you feel guilty about taking time for yourself?
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Are you burning out from being overcommitted and have a hard time setting boundaries?
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In this episode, Nataly offers some straight talk and super-practical tips to help you bust through the guilt around self-care and make it a realistic part of your day, even if you’re really busy. As a recovering people-pleaser, she knows first-hand how hard it can be to set boundaries -- but also, how absolutely essential this skill is for your emotional and mental well-being.
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What you’ll learn:

A new way to define self-care as a skill
How to create emotional boundaries and say “no”
Research about the benefits of rest and taking breaks

5 emotional fitness skills to help you be more resilient through challenges

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Do you feel overwhelmed and stressed out when times are difficult?
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Do you want to learn strategies to help you be more resilient during challenges?
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In this episode, Nataly shares 5 science-backed skills and tangible, simple ways to practice them to boost your resilience during challenges and better manage your stress and overwhelm. She reveals her powerful definition of resilience (that has nothing to do with being or never feeling difficult feelings) and research about qualities that most resilient people have in common.
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What you’ll learn:

Research about resilience
5 emotional fitness skills to be more resilient through uncertainty and change
Simple practices to boost your resilience and better manage stress

How to stop thinking you're not good enough and overcome self-doubt

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Do you often struggle with self-doubt and feeling like you’re not good enough?
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In this powerful episode, Nataly shares research and powerful mindset shifts and practices to help you shift out of self-doubt and fuel your courage and emotional and mental energy to do what’s meaningful to you. This isn’t empty motivational talk, but a blueprint to help you edit your thoughts so you can work through self-doubt instead of it becoming a constant obstacle.
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What you’ll learn:

One question to ask yourself when you feel self-doubt
2 steps of Acceptance to work through self-doubt
How to connect to your Bigger Why to overcome feelings of being not good enough

The science and power of rest - An interview with Alex Soojung-Kim Pang

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Do you feel guilty about taking time to rest?
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Does your brain have you convinced that taking breaks and resting is unproductive?
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This episode will change your mind. Nataly interviews Alex Soojung-Kim Pung, a leading researcher on rest and author of Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less, who shares why rest increases productivity and creativity and how to get the most out of your breaks.
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What you’ll learn:

Research about how rest increases productivity and creativity
The difference between passive and active rest
Strategies to make breaks most effective (including at work)

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To learn more about Alex Soojung-Kim Pung: https://www.strategy.rest
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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

What is your Emotional Whiteboard and why does it matter (a lot)

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Do you think you’re good at hiding your emotions from others?
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Do you try to avoid dealing with your emotions when they feel too difficult or uncomfortable?
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Join Nataly today as she explains why we, as human beings, are really good at sensing each other’s emotions and how they are written on your Emotional Whiteboard. Nataly talks about how not acknowledging your emotions risks causing unnecessary stress for people you interact with (including at work). And she shares how becoming more aware of your emotions, learning how to handle the difficult ones with honesty and compassion, and knowing when and how to share them with others, strengthens your emotional fitness and builds trust.
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What you’ll learn in this podcast:

A simple but powerful way to practice emotional awareness.
How to share one sentence from your Emotional Whiteboard (even at work)?
How to become less reactive, especially during stressful situations?

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Want more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more?
Subscribe to Nataly’s awesome weekly newsletter here www.happier.com!
Would you like to be part of our live Awesome Human Hour audience, ask Nataly questions, and connect with other Awesome Humans?
Book your free Zoom seat here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

Overcoming imposter syndrome and fear of rejection - An interview with Matthew Del Negro

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Does your fear of rejection get in your way of giving your best to what’s meaningful to you?
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Are you struggling with imposter syndrome?
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Then this episode is for you! Nataly interviews Matthew Del Negro, actor, podcast host, and author of 10,000 NOs, about his experience in overcoming rejectiong, handling imposter syndrome, and tapping into his true sense of purpose to overcome self-doubt.
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What you’ll learn:

How not to take rejection personally and let it derail your efforts
Tips to deal with imposter syndrome
How to find the courage to do the hard things

To learn more about Matthew Del Negro: https://www.matthewdelnegro.com/

For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

How to have a Positive Mindset in Tough Times

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400

What is the difference between having a positive mindset and toxic positivity?
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And what can you do to adopt a positive mindset to help you struggle less through challenges you face?
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A true positive mindset has nothing to do with always thinking only positive thoughts -- which is not possible and actually damaging to your emotional and mental health. It’s about shifting your mindset to look for solutions and ways to work through challenges vs. overfocusing on everything that’s wrong.
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What you’ll learn:

The difference between a positive mindset and toxic positivity
How to course-correct your brain’s fear-based thoughts
How to connect to your sense of purpose to build a Bride of Resilience and reduce stress when you’re dealing with a difficult challenge (or self-doubt)