Act to Live
88 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsCome walk with us on this journey as we share life experiences and have conversations meant to help each of us evolve…
Act to Live is:
A place where we observe everyday life, pose questions and cultivate and create psychological flexibility with our thoughts and behaviors;
A place where we create conversations about how to find happiness and gratitude in daily life (you are a big part of these conversations and how Act to Live evolves);
A place where we examine how effectively we can communicate with ourselves and others;
A place where we discuss principles from mindfulness, positive psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, emotional intelligence and other psychological theories and principles in order to live well.
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Episode #87: FAITH or HOPE? Bringing them Together at Last
June 19, 2024 17:06 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MBSummary: On this episode of Act To Live, Jaime begins by sharing a recent conversation with a friend which centered around the idea that some people may be driven by hope while others may be driven by faith. Jaime asks Scott his perspective on the idea and the two then delve into the meaning of both terms and the roles these entities may have in life. The duo arrives at the idea that perhaps these concepts allow us to make sense of, and even find comfort in, the uncertainties and unknowns of...
Episode #86: RESILIENCE Coaching: Parents and More
April 03, 2024 04:01 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBQuote: “Never help a child with a task that he feels he can succeed.” – Maria Montesorri “Development is a series of rebirths.” –Maria Montesorri Summary: On this episode of Act To Live, Scott and Jaime are joined by Kirsten Nichter. Kirsten is a special education teacher and parent coach. Through her experiences working with young children, Kirsten realized her passion for helping parents. Kirsten shares her story of becoming a parent coach, as well as guiding Scott and Jaime in ex...
Episode #85: I TRUST You!
March 15, 2024 16:53 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MBQuote: Trust is “the most effective way of relating to and working with others” and “one of the most powerful forms of motivation and inspiration.” -Stephen Covey Summary: On this episode of Act To Live, Scott and Jaime are joined by Dr. James Panico. James guides a thought-provoking discussion about trust. How is it defined? What role can it play in one’s life? What happens when trust is harmed? And more! ACTion Event of the Week: Think about those people in your life who you deep...
Episode #84: STORIES: Write Your Own!
February 28, 2024 15:52 - 35 minutes - 49.1 MBSummary: On this episode of Act To Live, Scott and Jaime take some time to share pieces of their unique stories. They then delve into the idea of stories - the ways stories differ depending on who’s living or viewing them, the ways stories can change (often unexpectedly) over time, and the impact time and space can have on one’s ability to tell a story. ACTion Event of the Week: Write YOUR story! Take some time to ponder and reflect. Then, sit down and start writing. Perhaps from the begi...
Episode #83: EXPLORATION: Explore in 2024!
January 31, 2024 21:37 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBSummary: On this episode of Act To Live, Scott and Jaime introduce the theme of Season Six - exploration! Each episode will feature a single word meant for listeners to explore right along with the duo. Jaime and Scott begin the episode by defining exploration and the role it plays in their lives currently. They then discuss some ways that we can engage in self-exploration and a few of the benefits. ACTion Event of the Week: Take some time to think about an area of your life in which you’...
Episode #82: Chat & Chew…with Klaudia!
November 22, 2023 05:01 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MBSummary: On this episode of Act To Live, Scott and Jaime are joined by the amazing Kaludia Burian! Klaudia shares some of her journey to becoming an integrative nutritional health coach. She helps us to understand what a health coach is, what they do, and how they may be able to guide us in becoming the best and healthiest version of ourselves. Klaudia also provides some wonderful resources, so that we can all learn even more. ACTion Event of the Week: If you found yourself thinking, “I wa...
Episode #81: I love you, unconditionally?!
October 04, 2023 04:01 - 40 minutes - 56 MBSummary: On this episode of Act To Live, Scott and Jaime discuss a question they’ve been pondering for a while. Is it possible to love someone unconditionally? The duo talks about what unconditional love entails and contrasts it with conditional love. Jaime and Scott also talk about ways in which we might be able to cultivate unconditional love, which not so surprisingly, starts with learning to love ourselves unconditionally. In the end, Scott and Jaime decide that perhaps the best way to e...
Episode #80: Creating Space for Yourself and Others
September 13, 2023 04:01 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBSummary: On this episode of Act To Live, Scott and Jaime talk about the concept of ‘holding space.’ The duo shares their thoughts about what it means to hold space for oneself and others. Scott talks about the ways in which mindful and intentional daily practice of holding space for himself helps him to be better able to hold space for others. Jaime talks a bit about how, at the moment in her life, holding space for herself seems much more difficult and more daunting than holding space for o...
Episode #79: Vulnerability and authenticity: Where do they cross?
August 02, 2023 04:01 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MBSummary: On this episode of Act To Live, Scott, Jaime, and Courtney explore the terms authenticity and vulnerability. What do they mean? What role can they play in one’s life? How do they interact? And, can you be one without the other? The three then talk about the benefits, challenges, and motivations behind being authentic and/or vulnerable. ACTion Event of the Week: Part 1: When you are being authentic and vulnerable, what does that look like? Part 2: Choose any situation/perso...
Episode #78: The Power of Friendship
June 21, 2023 12:38 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBSummary: On this episode of Act To Live, Scott and Jaime explore the power of friendship. They discuss what it means to be a friend, the qualities of friends, the varying roles that friends may play in one’s life, and those extra special friends that truly become ‘our people.’ ACTion Event of the Week: Think about those people in your life who you call your best friends/your close friends/your people. Reach out to them and let them know just how much they mean to you! Where do we walk ...
Episode #77: Impermanence: Grasping the Ungraspable
May 24, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MBSummary: On this episode of Act To Live, Scott and Jaime discuss impermanence. The duo starts small as they discuss the impermanence that exists in daily life and then dig deeper as they explore the impermanence that often accompanies things like change, loss, grief, and trauma. Jaime and Scott both share some of their own experiences and struggles with impermanence and discuss the lessons they learned along the way. ACTion Event of the Week: Think about an area of your life in which you ...
Episode #76: Neurodiversity: Let’s Dive In
May 03, 2023 12:38 - 36 minutes - 50 MBSummary: On this episode of Act To Live, Scott and Jaime dive into the topic of neurodiversity - a term that is being talked about everywhere right now. Jaime shares some of her experiences as a parent of a child, who has been newly diagnosed as neurodiverse. And, Scott shares his thoughts, experiences, and reflections as someone who is also part of a neurodivergent population. The duo talk about the importance of getting to know an individual and truly understanding their wants, needs, and ...
Episode #75: Bring It On: The Only Way through Pain
April 17, 2023 13:05 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBSummary: On this episode of Act To Live, Scott and Jaime talk about the human tendency to avoid pain and suffering. Scott introduces a book by Stutz and Micheals (The Tools, 2013) in which they term this tendency - staying in one’s comfort zone. Scott discusses the book's recommendation to “Bring It On” and allow ourselves to begin to move toward, sit with, and eventually walk through pain and suffering. Jaime and Scott talk about their own experiences and struggles with this very behavior. ...
Episode #74: Trapped in a Maze…Thoughts that Lead to Avoidance
March 15, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MBSummary: On this episode of Act To Live, Scott and Jaime explore the ways in which we might use thoughts to avoid sitting with and working through something challenging in our lives. They talk about things we often tell ourselves in these moments and the stories we create. Things like “I don’t have enough time;” “I’ll deal with it later;” “I shouldn’t be upset about this;” “It’s not a big deal.” These thoughts often lead to further avoidance, and while not having to face something difficult ...
Episode #73: Stuck in a Rut…With ME!
March 01, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBSummary: On this episode of Act To Live, Scott and Jaime explore the commonly used phrase - ‘stuck in a rut.’ As they work through a checklist, they talk about some of the signs that an individual might be stuck and struggling to move forward. Jaime and Scott then discuss the chronic nature of being stuck - something that often leads to one’s difficulty in taking steps to climb out. The duo wraps up the episode by discussing pointers for getting unstuck. ACTion Event of the Week: Look ov...
Episode #72: Our Peeves that are Pets
February 15, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBSummary: On this episode of Act To Live, Scott and Jaime begin by talking about some of their pet peeves. The duo then explores what it is about pet peeves that seem to get some of us so worked up. This often involves thought fusion, in which we get wrapped up in our thoughts about something and allow those thoughts (and resulting emotions) to influence our actions. Jaime and Scott then discuss thought defusion and how this process can help us to create space between ourselves and our though...
Episode #71: Happy 2020 Weeeeeee!!!
February 01, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBSummary: On this episode of Act To Live, Jaime and Scott take some time to reflect on 2022. They discussed what they learned from the year, what they will take from 2022, and what they might want to leave behind. They also dove into some words they want to live by for 2023 and what that might look like. ACTion Event of the Week: Breathe in what you want to accept and love from 2022 and breathe out what you want to let go of from 2022 and say “WEEEEEEEE” (visualize what you are ridin...
Episode #70: Are You in the Zone?
November 02, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBSummary: On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Scott and Jaime explore the phenomenon commonly known in the sports world as ‘being in the zone.’ After defining the phenomenon and sharing their own personal experiences trying to get into the zone, the duo talks about the nine dimensions of the zone - balance between challenge and skill, concentration, action, clear goals, clear feedback, control, no self-criticism, time perception, and feeling high. Action Event of the Week: Conside...
Episode #69: The Thief of Joy: Imposter Syndrome - Part 2
September 14, 2022 04:00 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBSummary: On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Scott and Jaime are once again joined by marketing expert, Heather Jensen. The trio turns their conversation to what we can do when we are experiencing Imposter Syndrome. Action Event of the Week: Think of something that you’ve always wanted to do - no matter how much it scares you/you’ve been putting it off. Now, take one little step toward it, then take another step, then maybe even another step. What is the journey like? Join us ...
Episode #68: The Thief of Joy: Imposter Syndrome - Part 1
August 31, 2022 04:01 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MBSummary: On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Scott and Jaime are joined by marketing expert, Heather Jensen. The three talk about Imposter Syndrome - what it is, types of imposters, and the impacts that struggling with Imposter Syndrome can have on an individual. Heather, Scott, and Jaime then talk about some of their own experiences with Imposter Syndrome. Join us on the next episode of the Act To Live Podcast for Part 2 with Heather Jensen.
Episode #67: Taking Ownership of Our…Stuff!
July 06, 2022 04:00 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBSummary: On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Scott and Jaime talk about ownership - why might it be easier to ‘own’ something that went well or we’re proud of than to ‘own’ something that didn’t go well or that upset another person? Why do many of us have the tendency to ‘own’ things that we have no role in or control over? The duo discusses the complex nature of ownership and ways that we can take one step forward in owning our ‘stuff.’ Action Event of the Week: Try any or all of...
Episode #66: What do you regret? How can you move forward?
June 15, 2022 04:00 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MBSummary: On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Scott and Jaime talk about their experiences and struggles with regret. They also discuss the following questions - What challenges can regret bring to our lives? Can we learn and grow from our experiences with regret? How might we cope with regret and keep moving forward? Action Event of the Week: Think about a current regret - whether it’s something you’ve done, haven’t done, etc. Then try one of the four coping strategies discussed i...
Episode #65: The Power of ‘YET’
May 25, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 46.7 MBSummary: On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Scott and Jaime explore the word ‘YET.’ Adding this powerful word to our vocabulary (both when talking to others and ourselves) encourages learning, helps us to maintain engagement - especially in difficult tasks, and increases our confidence when working/interacting with challenging people. The duo talks about their own experiences using the word ‘yet’ and the ways in which this shift in mindset has led to action in various aspects of the...
Episode #64: We are not cars! Do we “fix” or “help” ourselves?
April 27, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBSummary: On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Scott and Jaime explore the idea of needing to ‘fix’ oneself. They discuss how ‘fixing’ is something that is done with cars, not people, and yet we’ve all had moments in which we could ‘just fix’ something about ourselves or our situation. The duo then talks about the idea of learning to instead help ourselves as we travel on our journey to becoming the best version of us possible. Action Event of the Week: Think about an aspect of your ...
Episode #63: What is your power? Empowerment
April 13, 2022 04:00 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBSummary: Scott and Jaime start the episode by talking about the definition of empowerment and what resources we might need to feel empowered. They also talked about seven tips for achieving empowerment with examples from their lives and examples for your life. ACTion Event of the Week: Choose one aspect of your life that you want to feel more empowered about? Go back to the seven tips we mentioned above and choose where you want to start? Where do we walk to next?: Looking t...
Episode #62: Hitting the Reset Button
March 30, 2022 04:00 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MBSummary: On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Scott and Jaime explore the concept of rumination. They discuss their experiences being ‘stuck in a rut’ and wishing they could ‘hit the reset button.’ The duo then discusses signs that you might be stuck in a cycle of rumination, as well as ways that you can start to work yourself out of that rut. Action Event of the Week: If you find yourself ruminating, stop for a moment, congratulate yourself for noticing, visualize the ‘reset’ butt...
Episode #61: Are you barely surviving? How can you tell? What can you do?
March 16, 2022 04:00 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MBSummary: On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Scott brings up the topic of ‘survival mode.’ A topic sparked by the awful happenings in Ukraine. And yet, a mode that many of us have probably experienced at least once in our lives, albeit to a much lesser degree. Jaime and Scott define ‘survival mode’ and then talk about possible signs that you may be living in ‘survival mode.’ The duo wraps up the episode by talking about some things we all can do to get out of ‘survival mode.’ Acti...
Episode #60: Those Sticky Icky Emotions: What of it?!
March 02, 2022 05:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBSummary: This week on the Act To Live Podcast, Scott and Jaime dive into emotions. They asked each other, “How are you, really” and discover that by simply adding the word “really” at the end, we can encourage others to share some true feelings and emotions, which may be very helpful to learn more about each other and assist those in need. They next took some time to define what emotions are, where Scott asked Jaime to list as many emotions as she can. She does well, and lists 11 (perhaps 12...
Episode #59: How Do We Flex Our Most Important Muscle?
February 16, 2022 05:00 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MBWhere did we walk this week? Happy New Year! Scott and Jaime start out 2022 by diving into a conversation about what happens when our mind gets stuck. They talked about how fears, anxiety, and the stories we create might allow us to keep the same perceptions that may not allow us to move forward. They then go on to say that the lack of validation from others, the distance from our values and getting rewarded for not moving (like avoiding hard thoughts and challenges) can keep us stuck. But, ...
Episode 58: Wizard of Oz: There’s No Place Like...
November 24, 2021 16:18 - 34 minutes - 48 MBSummary: On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Jaime and Scott explore the word ‘home.’ They share their own thoughts connected to the concept - experiences connected to physical places they’ve lived; feelings when surrounded by the people who mean most to them; and, even thoughts that surface when eating a certain food or participating in a specific activity. The duo also talks about the challenging thoughts and emotions that might arise if/when we find ourselves in situations that...
Episode 57: Happy NO...vember
November 10, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MBSummary: On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Jaime starts about the episode by talking about a quote that she recently saw on Instagram. The quote, by Erica Layne, brings up the idea of saying ‘NO’ to things that drain your energy and ‘YES’ to things that fill you up. Scott and Jaime then discuss the concept of saying ‘NO’ - something that both of them struggle with at times. The duo then talks about some of the research that exists behind the difficulty and worry associated with ...
Episode 56: Discover Random Acts of Kindness
October 27, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBSummary: On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Scott and Jaime begin by talking about the ‘act’ of being kind to others. The two then explore random acts of kindness and share their experiences both on the giving and receiving end of these acts. Scott then talks a bit about the health and neurological benefits of performing random acts of kindness. The duo wraps up the episode by discussing a few suggestions/ideas for those interested in performing random acts of kindness. ACTion...
Episode 55: Confidence? What the heck is it?!
October 13, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 50.8 MBSummary: On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Jaime and Scott talk about confidence - a term that is frequently used; however, perhaps not totally understood. The duo talks about their personal definitions and the roles confidence plays in their lives. They also talk about abilities that they feel confident in and those that they do not. Scott and Jaime wrap up the episode by talking a bit about the differences between confidence and self-confidence and the ways in which these two ...
Episode 54: Poetry in Motion...Music for Life
September 29, 2021 04:00 - 44 minutes - 61.2 MBSummary: On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Scott’s friend and bandmate, Joel Wilson, joins the duo to talk about music! Together, Scott and Joel discuss their experiences as musicians, some of the roles that music plays in their lives, the impacts that music can have on others, and more. ACTion Event of the Week: Take some time to explore music - in whatever way is most fitting to you! Write a song, listen to a new band, maybe even pick up an instrument you haven’t played i...
Episode #53: Community Psychology: “Are we all in the same boat or simply in the same ocean?”
September 15, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MBSummary: On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Scott talks about a conversation he had recently with a close friend. His friend posed the question - “Are we all in the same boat or simply in the same ocean?” As Jaime and Scott talk about their responses to this question, Scott introduces the concept of community psychology. Community psychologists seek to create a positive social change with a group/community. The duo wraps up the episode by talking about the benefits of being part ...
Episode #52: Going against the grain: Having the courage to do what is best for YOU!
September 01, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MBSummary: On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Scott and Jaime talked about the courage it took Simone Biles to say, “no” to competing. How our definition of a “success” in any occupation might involved a lot of factors and not just winning. And, Scott and Jaime dive into William Leth’s article, from The Guardian about the power and benefits of saying “no” to something because saying “no” is in our best interest, even if others disagree. ACTion Event of the Week: See if you c...
Episode #51: Creating Peace of Mind
August 16, 2021 15:43 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MBSummary: On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Scott and Jaime talk about their definitions of the terms aggression, peace, and peace of mind. Scott then walks Jaime through a short quiz meant to better understand her current level of peace of mind. The duo then talks about the ways in which taking time to foster peace of mind can be helpful to ourselves and the world in general. ACTion Event of the Week: Take time this week to focus on something - exercise, meditation, a mantra...
Episode #50: Inspiration LIVE! Happy 50th Episode and Two-Year Anniversary to ATL!
July 22, 2021 02:01 - 35 minutes - 48.1 MBSummary: On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Scott and Jaime GO LIVE! Together, with input from their listeners, the duo discusses the following questions: What is inspiration? Where does inspiration come from? What does inspiration look like? What feelings does inspiration spark in your life? What does inspiration motivate you to do? ACTion Event of the Week: Tune in this week to those things in your life that inspire you. What were they? In what ways did they inspire you? J...
Episode #49: This episode has NO title...we couldn’t make a CHOICE?!
July 07, 2021 01:45 - 37 minutes - 51 MBSummary: On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Scott and Jaime talk about their struggles with making big (and small) choices in life. The duo then discusses some of our innate biases that often increase the difficulty of making an objective decision. Jaime and Scott wrap up the episode by talking through some pointers that might help us all to feel a bit more confident when attempting to make objective decisions. ACTion Event of the Week: Make a choice CONFIDENTLY. What did you ...
Episode #48: Into The Great UNKNOWN
June 23, 2021 01:01 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBSummary: On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Scott and Jaime talk about the unknown and some of the reasons why the unknown can be so fear-inducing. The duo talks about the fact that the unknown brings with it a sense of uncertainty that our brain struggles to plan for/figure out. This uncertainty can lead to fearing or worrying about an outcome that may never happen. Jaime and Scott wrap up the episode by discussing some ways that we all can work through our fear of the known in ...
Episode #47: Are you ALL in? A discussion about active listening with Dr. Derek Daniels and Dr. James Panico
June 09, 2021 01:02 - 46 minutes - 65.1 MBSummary: On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Scott and Jaime are joined by guest stars Dr. Derek Daniels and Dr. James Panico. Together, the group explores the concept of active listening - What is it? Why is it important? What effects does the practice of active listening have on the brain? What are some ways to strengthen our active listening skills? ACTion Event of the Week: LISTEN! Connect with a family member or friend and take the time to actively listen to what is on the...
Episode #46: “Laughter is the Best Medicine”
May 26, 2021 01:02 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBSummary: On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Scott and Jaime explore a broader definition of humor, which involves the experiences of being positive and fun. The duo then talks about the age-old adage - “Laughter is the best medicine” and discusses some of the known benefits of laughter to one’s physical health, mental health, and social health. Jaime and Scott wrap up the episode by talking about the power of humor and laughter - especially during stressful times. ACTion Event...
Episode #45: The Anniversary Effect of COVID-19: Lessons Learned and Looking Forward
May 12, 2021 01:51 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MBSummary: On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Scott and Jaime talk about the psychological principle known as ‘The Anniversary Effect.’ Many people may experience unsettling emotions around the anniversary of a significant event - like the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Jaime and Scott then talk about things people can do if they find themselves experiencing strong emotions and challenging thoughts during this time. Scott and Jaime wrap up the episode by doing a bit of reflecting ...
Episode #44: Are you tired? Where did your compassion go? How can you get it back?
April 28, 2021 01:32 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MBSummary: On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Scott and Jaime talk about the concepts of burnout, compassion fatigue, and the difference between the two. This year has been really, really challenging and many people have found themselves in unplanned caregiving roles. Caring for others during times of stress and struggle in our own lives can be extremely taxing on us. Jaime and Scott discuss some of the warning signs of compassion fatigue and things you can do if you find yourself ...
Episode #43: Pet Benefits: Meow! Bow-Wow!
April 14, 2021 01:07 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MBSummary: On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Jaime talks about her incredible humorous and entertaining cat, Tully. Scott adds to the storytelling with tales of his dogs. They both acknowledged that having access to animals makes their lives interesting and their pets add to the well-being of their lives. They also discussed some research conducted with pet owners that showed people who own pets are healthy, happier, and more well adjusted. Lastly, research about the use of Pet T...
Episode #42: Feel the Rainbow: Color Psychology
March 31, 2021 01:15 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MBSummary: On this episode of the Act to Live Podcast, Scott shares a concept that he has recently learned about - color psychology. Color psychology “allows us to harness the power of individual color frequencies to heal the body, positively influence emotions, and achieve a reviewed sense of inner harmony…” (Daily Om, 12/02/2020). Scott and Jaime then dive a bit deeper into individual colors and go on to talk about the influence of color in their lives. ACTion Event of the Week: This week...
Episode #41: I FEEL...Good? (I knew that I would!)
March 17, 2021 01:35 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MBSummary: On this episode of the Act to Live Podcast, Jaime and Scott begin by talking about the concept of acknowledging one’s feelings (thanks to Lauren for the idea behind this episode!). The duo then talks about experiences they’ve had with both acknowledging and also bottling up their feelings. Throughout the rest of the episode, Scott and Jaime talk about the health benefits to acknowledging one’s feelings, in addition to steps that we can all take to build this skill. ACTion Event o...
Episode #40: Sunny with a Few Clouds - “Hare Tokidoki Kumori”
March 03, 2021 01:43 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBSummary: On this episode of the Act to Live Podcast, Jaime begins by talking a bit about her mindset as she embarked on her adventure of living abroad in Japan for two years. Scott and Jaime then discuss Carol Dweck’s term - Growth Mindset - what it is; misconceptions that may exist; and ways that we can all take steps toward cultivating this type of mindset. After all, like many topics that we talk about on the show, developing a growth mindset is a skill that takes time, intentionality, an...
Episode #39: A Hug a Day...Keeps the Doctor Away!
February 17, 2021 01:45 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBSummary: On this episode of the ACT to Live podcast, Scott and Jaime talk about their ‘hugging genes’ and the role that hugging has played in their lives over the years. The two then talk about the pandemic and how more people than ever are feeling lonely and longing to embrace their family members and friends. Jaime and Scott wrap up the episode by talking about the benefits of hugging, the science behind why hugs can be so beneficial, and the ideal number of hugs that we need each day to t...
Episode #38: Our Basic Needs for Resilience
February 03, 2021 01:27 - 34 minutes - 48.7 MBSummary: In this episode Jaime and Scott begin by welcoming everyone back and surviving the 2020, along with congratulating everyone for bouncing back from the challenges of what happened in 2020. They bring up the point that it is natural to blame a YEAR (2020) for challenges, and thus putting pressure on another YEAR (2021) to make things better. The truth is, we can take ownership for how we react to these challenges and how we can adjust to a new year. Jaime then defined what “resilience...