Do you often find yourself deeply affected by the world around you, leaving you feeling like you're on an emotional rollercoaster? For those who experience emotions intensely, the ebbs and flows of life can sometimes feel overwhelming. But what if your sensitivity could become your superpower? In this episode, we're sharing an excerpt from the popular audiobook, "The Emotionally Sensitive Person: Finding Peace When Your Emotions Overwhelm You," by psychologist Dr. Karyn D. Hall. We'll explore the concept of emotional intelligence and how it can transform the way you navigate life's ups and downs.

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Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of trying to break a bad habit, only to find yourself back at square one? Many of us struggle with unwanted behaviors that seem impossible to shake. But what if there was a way to change habits without relying on sheer willpower? In this enlightening episode, we explore groundbreaking insights from Dr. Amy Johnson's audiobook, "The Little Book of Big Change: The No-Willpower Approach to Breaking Any Habit". Dr. Johnson offers a unique perspective combining neuroscience and spirituality to tackle stubborn habits and addictions.

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Strategies to calm your mind are especially valuable during emotionally charged moments when you may feel angry or afraid and want to resolve the situation immediately. Today, psychologist Dr. Karyn D. Hall offers five effective techniques to help you regain a sense of calm, allowing your logical thinking to emerge. In this excerpt from her popular audiobook, "The Emotionally Sensitive Person: Finding Peace When Your Emotions Overwhelm You,", she offers advice for stepping back and soothing an overwhelmed mind, enabling you to approach the matter more rationally once the intense emotions have subsided.

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Are you often told you're too emotional or overly empathetic? Do you find yourself deeply affected by the world around you? If so, you might be a Highly Sensitive Person, also known as an HSP. Today we're sharing the Highly Sensitive Person test from the popular audiobook "The Highly Sensitive Person's Survival Guide: Essential Skills for Living Well in an Overstimulating World". Do you think you might be a Highly Sensitive Person? Listen in and find out!

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Chronic stress and anxiety can take a real physical toll, even when medical tests show nothing wrong. In this episode, we'll explore stress illness—a condition where prolonged stress manifests as very real yet hard-to-diagnose physical symptoms. We'll hear from Dr. David Clarke, author of the audiobook, "They Can't Find Anything Wrong! 7 Keys to Understanding, Treating, and Healing Stress Illness", as he discusses the prevalence of stress illness and offers keys to recognizing if it may be impacting you.

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Today we're sharing an excerpt on the mastery mindset from the best-selling audiobook "Calming the Emotional Storm: Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills to Manage Your Emotions & Balance Your Life." We delve into the art of "Building Mastery" – a skill that involves engaging in activities that bring a profound sense of accomplishment and purpose. We'll explore how challenging yourself and taking pride in your achievements can lead to improved self-regard and emotional well-being. Unlock the power of mastery and embark on a journey toward a more fulfilling life!

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Today we're sharing an enlightening conversation with Robert Rabbin on tapping into inner wisdom. Robert shares his views on living a more fulfilling, authentic, and expansive life. He discusses the art of reframing problems, which helps us to release anxiety and contraction, and encourages us to practice accessing the tranquil space beyond the mind—the very source of our deepest inner wisdom and clarity. At the end of the episode, Robert shares an excerpt from his audiobook, "The Sacred Hub: Living in the Shimmering Light of Your True Self".

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Many of us tend to hold our breath or breathe shallowly when experiencing something stressful without being aware that we're doing so. However, breathing strategies have long been used to manage anxiety and promote relaxation. In this episode, we explore the science behind these practices and share powerful breathing techniques from the best-selling audiobook "Rewire Your Anxious Brain: How to Use the Neuroscience of Fear to End Anxiety, Panic, and Worry" by Catherine Pittman, PhD, and Elizabeth Karle.

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