I recently arrived at the conclusion that I needed more self-compassion. I had heard this so many times I figured it must be true. Only I didn’t really know what self-compassion meant. So I started studying up on it. See, at first I had self-compassion confused with self-PITY. I didn’t…
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Preview KEW The Are vs Should Interview Series: Paul Levitin
Like me, Paul Levitin probably roped you in with just the mustache. But he’s not only a good looking dude, he’s well-versed in maximizing our physical AND mental health. And, more importantly, helping YOU do the same. Paul started his career as a personal trainer but has since decided to…
FLASHBACK! KEW Episode 55: The Bully and Your DNA: Part 2
In Part 2 of this series I dig deep into the link between our ‘ares’ and our DNA. I am working on a theory, ‘The Uniqueness Imperative’, that describes a link between who we are and our DNA. I’m starting to look at psychology from an evolutionary biology perspective. I…
KEW Episode 73: What is Stress?
Ahh, stress, our bestest buddy. Our forever companion. The voice in our head telling us how much we suck. The ticking clock rushing us to work and home every day. Yeah, you know what stress is, but what is it REALLY? And how can it be so many DIFFERENT things?…
KEW Are vs Should Interview Series: Dalton Johnson
This was a really fun interview. I hesitate to say that, because it implies that not all the interview are fun, but I’m saying it anyway. It’s kind of like when people say, ‘to be honest with you . . . ‘, because that implies they are sometimes dishonest. But…
Preview KEW Episode 73: What is Stress?
You think you know what stress is, but do you? I think the term ‘stress’ is oversimplified. Sure, sometimes just venting ‘I’m stressed!’ is helpful to get some of the negative energy out, let people know how you are generally feeling, or explain your behavior. But ‘stress’ is so overused,…
Preview KEW The Are vs Should Interview Series: Dalton Johnson
Ok, so I got pretty lucky (again) when Dalton Johnson agreed to be interviewed on KEW. Like Dawn Bates, I met Dalton in a facebook group that links podcast with potential interviewees. All I knew about Dalton is, again like Dawn, he seemed to live more in his ‘are’. From…
FLASHBACK! KEW Episode 54: The Bully and Your DNA (Part 1)
In this flashback Episode I separated the two main elements from the Are vs Should Problem. The Bully is the ‘Shoulds’, those voices in your head telling you to do things a certain way, follow a specific path, or make a decision that jibes with an influential element in your…
KEW Episode 72: What is Success?
If you said ‘money’ or ‘power’, you are not alone. Sure, there are lots of different versions of success. Getting a good grade. Getting a raise or a better job. Being invited to a prestigious event. Being revered or treated like a celebrity. But I think we can generally boil…
KEW Are vs Should Interview Series: Dawn Bates
I found Dawn Bates on a podcast interview facebook site. She was looking for podcasts to do interviews and promote her story. She is a coach, an author, and a genuine warrior. She is on a mission to help people in as many ways as she can. I reached out…