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Religion and Positive Psychology With Patty Van Cappellen

Patty Van Cappellen is the Director of the Interdisciplinary Behavioral Research Center at Duke University. Patty earned her Ph.D. in Social Psychology in 2012 and then a Master in Biblical Studies in 2014 from the Université catholique de Louvain, Belgium. Dr. Van Cappellen is currently Associate Editor of the peer-reviewed journal “Archive for the Psychology of Religion”. She is the recipient of a 3-year grant (2017-2020) from the John Templeton Foundation to investigate: “The embodiment of worship: Relations among postural, psychological, and physiological aspects of religious practice.” What you'll learn in this episode: How religion or spirituality can promote a happier life. What could trigger the search for meaning, religion, or spirituality. How some positive emotions, called self-transcendent, can change your outlook on life. Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Check out Dr. Van Cappellen's website here. Download the sketch note for this podcast.
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Wire Your Brain for Confidence with Louisa Jewell

Louisa Jewell is a speaker, author and positive psychology expert who has facilitated thousands of people towards greater flourishing both at work and in their personal lives. She is the founder of the Canadian Positive Psychology Association an organization that shares the latest knowledge on psychological well-being to improve the mental health of all Canadians. She is also a graduate of the Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) program at the University of Pennsylvania, and she is currently a professor of positive psychology at the University of Texas. Her book Wire your Brain for Confidence: The Science of Conquering Self-Doubt will be released in September, 2017. What you'll learn in this episode: To have greater self-awareness about your own self-doubt and how it may be showing up for you Tools and strategies for managing self-doubt and building confidence Why confidence is so important to authentic happiness Why building confidence is more important than building self-esteem Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Download the first chapter of her book for free here Purchase a copy of Wire Your Brain for Confidence: The Science of Conquering Self-Doubt Follow Megan on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
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Faith in the Spotlight with Megan Alexander

Faith in the Spotlight with Megan Alexander

Megan Alexander is one of the youngest rising stars in the television news industry. For the past decade she has carved a solid career as a TV Host, Producer, Speaker and Actress. She can be seen every evening as a correspondent on the longest-running, top rated syndicated national news magazine television show INSIDE EDITION. What you'll learn in this episode: The inspiration behind her new book Fath in the Spotlight: Thriving in Your Career While Staying True to Your Beliefs What motivates and fuels her ambition in her diverse career path The thought process behind her podcast "Inspired" and what makes it stand out from the rest Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Listen to her podcast "Inspired with Megan Alexander" Purchase a copy of Faith in the Spotlight: Thriving in Your Career While Staying True to Your Beliefs Follow Megan on Twitter and Instagram
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The Ken Commandments with Ken Baker

The Ken Commandments with Ken Baker

Ken Baker, the Los Angeles–based senior correspondent for E! News, has worked in entertainment news for more than twenty years. In between interviews with A-list celebrities amidst the land of fairy tales and double-dealing, Ken came to realize his spiritual cup was evaporating and it was up to him to fill it back up again. His new book The Ken Commandments: My Search for God in Hollywood reveals a world that is deeper and more God-centered than many of us might ever imagine. What you'll learn in this episode: What prompted him to make the Ken Commandments The spiritual transformation during his search for God How his perspective shifted with the intersection of celebrities and spiritual advisors Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Learn more about Ken on his website Purchase a copy of The Ken Commandments: My Search for God in Hollywood Follow Ken on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
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How to Raise Positive and Gritty Teens with Caren Baruch-Feldman and Molly Dahl

Dr. Caren Baruch-Feldman is a clinical psychologist and a certified school psychologist. She maintains a private practice in Scarsdale and works as a school psychologist in the Harrison schools in Westchester, New York. Providing in-services, interactive workshops, and now writing her first book, titled, The Grit Guide for Teens are the highlight of Dr. Baruch-Feldman’s professional life. Molly Dahl is author of Youth Positive, Exploring the Unique Genius of Every 21st Century Adolescent and The YOUTH Positive Teacher’s Guide. She conducts teacher trainings and workshops, and presents YOUTH Positive and Positive Education at conferences around the country. She holds a Certificate in Positive Psychology from The Wholebeing Institute. What you'll learn in this episode: How we can help teens be the best version of themselves. What mindset, behavior, and culture supports grit. What YOUTH Positive is. Why happiness is a worthy goal. Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Follow Caren on Facebook and Twitter Purchase a copy of The Grit Guide for Teens Follow Molly on Facebook and Twitter Check out YOUTH Positive resources here.
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The Four Tendencies with Gretchen Rubin

The Four Tendencies with Gretchen Rubin

Gretchen Rubin is the author of several books, including the New York Time best-sellers Better Than Before, The Happiness Project and Happier at Home. Her newest book, The Four Tendencies, is about a personality framework she devised that divides people into four personality profiles. What you'll learn in this episode: How to understand yourself better How to understand other people better How to create change more effectively Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Take the four tendencies quiz Purchase a copy of The Four Tendencies Follow Gretchen on Facebook and Twitter
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The Impact of Lifelong Learning with the GripTape Challenge

The Impact of Lifelong Learning with the GripTape Challenge

GripTape is an initiative committed to putting young people in the driver's seat of their learning. They create opportunities for youth to follow their passions — as inventors, designers, and producers, actively constructing their path for success and supporting other young people to do the same. The GripTape Learning Challenge is a call to action to youth to design, create, and execute their own learning journeys. What you’ll learn in this podcast: Why the way formal schooling traditionally functions can be an impediment to the development of agency The "supports" that adults often put in place in service of helping youth to develop and learn run counter to the development of independence The 3 things young people request to better own and drive their own learning Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Visit griptape.org
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Practicing Gentle Discipline with Sarah Ockwell-Smith

Sarah Ockwell-Smith is a mother of four children, founder of the parenting website GentleParentingInternational.com and author of eight parenting books, including the upcoming release Gentle Discipline. What you’ll learn in this podcast: How to effectively discipline your children for a peaceful, harmonious family life How to raise kids who will be emotionally intelligent, confident and independent How to control your temper and reduce yelling in the household Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Visit GentleParentingInternational.com Follow Sarah on Twitter and Facebook Purchase a copy of Gentle Discipline: Using Emotional Connection—Not Punishment—to Raise Confident, Capable Kids
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Becoming Stress-Proof with Mithu Storoni

Mithu Storoni is an author, physician, and researcher. She qualified in Medicine from the University of Cambridge and trained in Ophthalmology before undertaking research at the National Hospital of Neurology and Neurosurgery, London where she was a Clinical Research Fellow before relocating to Hong Kong. What you’ll learn in this podcast: One behavior that can dramatically reduce the impact of a stressful moment Why you need a pleasure ‘piggy-bank’ Why chronic stress is the price we pay for having a plastic brain Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Follow Mithu on Twitter Purchase a copy of Stress-Proof: The Scientific Solution to Protect Your Brain and Body and Be More Resilient Every Day How do you manage stress? Tell us your stress-busting tricks in the comments below!
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Health and Happiness with Dr. Partha Nandi

Dr. Partha Nandi is the creator and host of the medical lifestyle television show, Ask Dr. Nandi. Dr. Nandi is also the Chief Health Editor at WXYZ (ABC) Detroit, a practicing physician and a renowned international speaker. His new book  Ask Dr. Nandi shares the 5 Steps to Becoming Your Own #HealthHero for Longevity, Well-Being and a Joyful Life.  What you’ll learn in this podcast: What it means to be a health hero An introduction to his book Ask Dr. Nandi The 5 pillars to being a health hero Links and resources mentioned in this episode: Pre-order Ask Dr. Nandi
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