A regular practice of writing down your thoughts, experiences, observations, and insights can provide many benefits. Today’s guest, Scott Hay of Journal.Life, suggests that journaling can have both physical and numerous mental health benefits, from stress relief to clarity and focus about your direction. Many methods for journaling exist, from blank notebooks to more structured […] The post Being Well – The Why and How of Journaling appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

A regular practice of writing down your thoughts, experiences, observations, and insights can provide many benefits. Today’s guest, Scott Hay of Journal.Life, suggests that journaling can have both physical and numerous mental health benefits, from stress relief to clarity and focus about your direction. Many methods for journaling exist, from blank notebooks to more structured methods that apply a coaching approach to your daily reflection, helping you use journaling purposefully to move...

Many people equate fitness with exercise and working out in the gym, and struggle to set reasonable goals for themselves to become more fit. Josh Anderson, founder of DIYActive.com, suggests taking more of a lifestyle approach. The more you can think about integrating activity into your day, even in very small bouts of movement, the […] The post Being Well – Beyond Exercise appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Many people equate fitness with exercise and working out in the gym, and struggle to set reasonable goals for themselves to become more fit. Josh Anderson, founder of DIYActive.com, suggests taking more of a lifestyle approach. The more you can think about integrating activity into your day, even in very small bouts of movement, the more likely you are to experience benefits such as more energy, better sleep, and less stress. If you’re just getting started, simply taking a walk is an...

Have you ever tried to change something, and tried…and tried…and tried? With some change, the go-to approaches of willpower, self-discipline, motivation, and information don’t work. In these cases, you have an immunity to change. You might think there’s something wrong with you, but in fact, a part of you is brilliantly protecting you from what […] The post Being Well – Are You Immune To Change? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Have you ever tried to change something, and tried…and tried…and tried? With some change, the go-to approaches of willpower, self-discipline, motivation, and information don’t work. In these cases, you have an immunity to change. You might think there’s something wrong with you, but in fact, a part of you is brilliantly protecting you from what it thinks will happen were you to make that change. Deborah Helsing, co-author of three books including The Immunity to Change Coach’s Guide...

Everyone dreams, but are you honoring your dreams in some way? If dreams contain messages that help you understand yourself, your life, and the people around you, how can you begin to work with them to take advantage of those messages? Consciousness researcher and author Ryan Hurd joins me to explore our nighttime excursions into […] The post Being Well – Messages From Inner Space: Honoring Your Nighttime Dreams appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Everyone dreams, but are you honoring your dreams in some way? If dreams contain messages that help you understand yourself, your life, and the people around you, how can you begin to work with them to take advantage of those messages? Consciousness researcher and author Ryan Hurd joins me to explore our nighttime excursions into our interior realms and how they can inform our waking lives. We discuss tips to begin remembering your dreams and ways to honor them without getting too caught up...

Is your relationship with money calm or crazed? Your finances can increase your well-being or cause considerable stress and worry, regardless of how much money or debt you have. If your relationship with money is characterized by anxiety, there are steps you can take to create one of calm and confidence. Certified Financial Planner and […] The post Being Well – Financial Well-Being: Getting Real With Money appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Is your relationship with money calm or crazed? Your finances can increase your well-being or cause considerable stress and worry, regardless of how much money or debt you have. If your relationship with money is characterized by anxiety, there are steps you can take to create one of calm and confidence. Certified Financial Planner and author Manisha Thakor joins me to share how to bring a sense of Zen to money. Between understanding money in the greater context of our lives and values, and...

It’s a common mental habit to think in this way: “When I have enough money, then I’ll be happy.” “When I’m in the right relationship, I’ll be fulfilled.” “After I’m healed, then things will be okay.” We outsource our well-being any time we are looking outside of ourselves to another person or thing for the […] The post Being Well – Are You Outsourcing Your Well-Being? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

It’s a common mental habit to think in this way: “When I have enough money, then I’ll be happy.” “When I’m in the right relationship, I’ll be fulfilled.” “After I’m healed, then things will be okay.” We outsource our well-being any time we are looking outside of ourselves to another person or thing for the answers, or anticipating a future time when our life circumstances will match our expectations. Speaker, coach, trainer, and author Ami Chen Mills-Naim joins Julie to talk about the 10,000...

Are you aware of how many toxins you come into contact with on a daily basis? Most of us are surrounded by them, coming into contact every day with some of the 87,000 chemicals that are allowed in products we commonly use. We take them in through the air we breathe, our food and drink, […] The post Being Well – Toxic Chemicals In Everyday Products: What Can You Do? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Are you aware of how many toxins you come into contact with on a daily basis? Most of us are surrounded by them, coming into contact every day with some of the 87,000 chemicals that are allowed in products we commonly use. We take them in through the air we breathe, our food and drink, and our skin. Everything we use in, on, and around our body is potentially a source for health or for illness. Rheumatologist and environmental health expert Dr. Aly Cohen joins me to explore how these toxins...

Whether you’re changing what you eat because you’d like to lose weight, heal a chronic illness, or avoid getting one in the first place, it’s easy to fall into the “diet” approach, yet the lifestyle approach is more likely to be sustainable and lead to the outcomes you are seeking. Why is this? Registered Dietitian […] The post Being Well – Are You Following a Diet or a Lifestyle? appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Whether you’re changing what you eat because you’d like to lose weight, heal a chronic illness, or avoid getting one in the first place, it’s easy to fall into the “diet” approach, yet the lifestyle approach is more likely to be sustainable and lead to the outcomes you are seeking. Why is this? Registered Dietitian Jennifer Ventrelle joins me to explore these two very different approaches to the way we eat. One approach typically leads to an unsustainable pattern characterized by “shoulds”...

The ancient tradition of meditation is becoming increasingly known, studied, and practiced for a variety of reasons, as it has multiple benefits for all aspects of well-being. Meditation teacher Mary Meckley joins me to talk about the difference between mindfulness and meditation and how to create a meditation ritual to transition to a calm and […] The post Being Well – Honoring Yourself Through Meditation appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

The ancient tradition of meditation is becoming increasingly known, studied, and practiced for a variety of reasons, as it has multiple benefits for all aspects of well-being. Meditation teacher Mary Meckley joins me to talk about the difference between mindfulness and meditation and how to create a meditation ritual to transition to a calm and focused state. Practicing meditation has been shown to improve sleep and anxiety and promote healing, as it helps counter the stress response. People...

Do you consider yourself a leader? What if every action you take ripples out into the world, having impact beyond what you may ever know? Today’s guest Maura Wolf, leadership coach and author of What Matters Most, Everyday Leadership at Home, at Work, and In The World, defines everyday leadership as acting on your deepest […] The post Being Well – Are You Acting On Your Deepest Values? Being An Everyday Leader appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Do you consider yourself a leader? What if every action you take ripples out into the world, having impact beyond what you may ever know? Today’s guest Maura Wolf, leadership coach and author of What Matters Most, Everyday Leadership at Home, at Work, and In The World (http://amzn.to/1NiU2R5), defines everyday leadership as acting on your deepest values in ordinary ways. By this definition, we all can be leaders. Everyday leadership requires knowing what matters most to you, being willing to...

Are you living in a constant state of low-grade stress? Dealing with all aspects of your life and the world can feel like a constant bombardment of stimuli, and most people add to the outside stressors by their perception of events. Stress impacts not only physical health, but also our emotional well-being and enjoyment of […] The post Being Well – Responding Well to Stress appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Are you living in a constant state of low-grade stress? Dealing with all aspects of your life and the world can feel like a constant bombardment of stimuli, and most people add to the outside stressors by their perception of events. Stress impacts not only physical health, but also our emotional well-being and enjoyment of living. How can we change our response to stress so that we are able to respond instead of react? Dr. Kathy Gruver, author of Conquer Your Stress With Mind-Body Techniques...

Do you have enough time? In our ever-busier world, “I don’t have time” becomes an easy excuse for what we’re unwilling to choose. If you define success through how much you get done, it’s easy to fall into a “doing” mode that forever leaves you feeling rushed trying to get the ever-growing to-do list accomplished. […] The post Being Well – Being Joyfully Productive with your Time appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Do you have enough time? In our ever-busier world, “I don’t have time” becomes an easy excuse for what we’re unwilling to choose. If you define success through how much you get done, it’s easy to fall into a “doing” mode that forever leaves you feeling rushed trying to get the ever-growing to-do list accomplished. Business coach George Kao helps us shift to a healthier relationship to time through re-defining success as a mode of being instead of a mode of accomplishing. Then, we can fill...