Aha! Moments with Elliott Connie
663 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsJoin me every weekday as I share lessons from both my own life and my experiences as a trained psychotherapist to refresh your perspective and allow you to be your best self.
In 5 short minutes, I hope to leave you saying "...Aha!" as you apply these lessons to your own life.
My aim is to inspire you and light the fire and passion that my work for 15+ years as a world-renowned solution focused brief therapist lit in me, so that you too, can transform your own life and the lives of others.
Thanks for listening! -- EC
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Facing Your Fears
November 01, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.82 MBI promise that confronting your fears will positively benefit your life. Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
Tackling Fear In Your Life
October 31, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.26 MBIt's okay to feel scared, and to acknowledge our fears. What are some of the fears you wish to overcome? How will doing so lead you to becoming the person you want to be? Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
Building Active Habits For Your Brain
October 28, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.95 MBIt is important to help create habits that can positively impact your daily living instead of falling into the traps of depression. Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
A Mental Health Routine
October 27, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.11 MBDo you keep a daily routine? Is it strict? Is it unconventional? Is there a quirky twist? Let me know! Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
Exercise What You Don't Want to Lose
October 25, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.99 MBDo you have any habits that help keep your body in use? Feel free to share what small tasks you do to keep your body in motion! Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
Conversation and Cognition
October 25, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.24 MBIn light of the pandemic, it has been harder to engage in connecting with others. I urge you to reach out into your community and seek out proper conversation to catch up and unplug and enrich your mind. Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
Keeping Your Brain Healthy
October 24, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.03 MBWhat are ways you like to tease your brain to think more or puzzle through? Do you have any exercises you would recommend? Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
What Commitment and Motivation Earns You
October 21, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.35 MBMy desire and passion to make the world a better place is the drive that led me to the success I have today. Have you been able to stay motivated on the path towards your goals? Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
The Key that Helps Me Stay Motivated
October 20, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.28 MBI went through so many challenges in life, and this is my hope to prevent you from going through the same. Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
How to Stay Motivated Against Resistance
October 19, 2022 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.4 MBWhat are some ways you stay motivated? Has it been easy? Hard? Share your story and let me know! Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
How the Movie "Rudy" Inspired Me
October 18, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.21 MBLet me know which movie has moved you enough to inspire you to make a dramatic change in your life! Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
How I Started to Be Personally Motivated
October 17, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.01 MBBelieve in your goals when you set them, and have the courage to pursue them. Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
The Power of Being Heard
October 14, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.71 MBMake sure you give people the gift of being heard. Listen to others and their stories about their culture and background. They will love it, and so will you. Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
The Most Important Lesson My Grandma Taught Me
October 13, 2022 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.54 MBAs you walk through life, never forget your own personal culture. You always need to be your authentic self, so never let anybody rain on your parade. Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
My Recent Experience With a Different Culture
October 12, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.33 MBAs you are living your life and meeting different people from different cultures, remember that your culture isn't right and theirs isn't wrong. It's just life, so take a moment to learn from someone else! Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
Why I Fell in Love With Māori Culture
October 11, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.89 MBWe have to take some time to respect and appreciate the culture of others. In any city, there's always a cultural part that belongs to an ethnic group different from you. Take a visit and explore the other cultures and learn something new! P.S. If you ever see me, ask me about my Māori tattoo! I would love to show the meaning behind it. Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
Why You Should Explore Different Cultures
October 10, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.09 MBWe need to spend time exploring other cultures because difference matters. I would like to ask you to step out of your bubble and learn about another person's culture. Learn and appreciate their differences! It will make the world a better place. Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
The Best Kind of Connections
October 07, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.66 MBReach out to those special people in your life whose friendship you value, especially if you haven't heard from them in awhile. Watch the impact that rekindling your relationships can have in your life Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
The Meaningful Connections I Cherish
October 06, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.05 MBThink of someone who is important to you. Reflect on how you communicate with them and how you knew they were significant connections in your life. Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
What Happens When We Don't Have Connection
October 05, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.34 MBI want you to try and do the following two things: 1.) Reach out to someone who you think could benefit from having someone to talk to. 2.) Be open to having people reach out to you. It can make a significant difference. Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
Effective Communication and Building Connections
October 04, 2022 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.51 MBReach out to someone you haven't talked with in awhile, and reconnect with them using these communication tips! It'll make a difference to them AND you! Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
Why Your Friends Make You Rich
October 03, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.05 MBTake stock in the meaningful relationships in your life, because they are making you rich! Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
The Biggest Mistake Psychotherapists Make
September 30, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.99 MBPart of what's important about life is connection. And the only way to connect with people is to respect and honor their uniqueness. So I want you to keep that in mind whenever you connect with someone. Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
The Origins of Anxiety
September 29, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.12 MBLook for positive stories, relationships, and people in order to counteract the anxiety being produced in our society. Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
How to Set Your Mindset Up For Success
September 28, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.79 MBThink about the next big event or test you have coming up. Prepare for success so you can program your brain for great things! Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
How I Conquered My Childhood Anxiety
September 27, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.01 MBI want to challenge you to get comfortable being YOU. Forgive yourself. Work on yourself. And you'll start to notice improvements. Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
How to Overcome Anxiety
September 26, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.4 MBWhat makes you anxious in your own life? They can be big or small things. But what is it about YOU that helps you overcome those feelings of anxiousness in your life? Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
Why You Are a Master of Change
September 23, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.42 MBGive yourself some credit and recognize that you are constantly changing, and that's a good thing! So take a moment to look back at some of those changes and show a little self appreciation for your ability to get through change! Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
Why Change Can Have Unintentional Consequences
September 22, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.21 MBThink of some of the things in your life that "haven't worked," but also recognize that every good change comes with negative moments. Just remember, many of those goals and aspirations are still worth chasing after! Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
How Being Open to Change Helped My Business
September 21, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.89 MBChange doesn't have to be limited to your career or business! What aspects of your life are you interested in changing? New beginnings can make a huge difference in the quality of your life and help you become a more well-rounded individual. Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
The Biggest Change I Made in My Life
September 20, 2022 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.26 MBI hope my message inspires you to practice gratitude. I'd love to hear one way you plan to implement this trait into your life. Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
How to Make Transitions in Your Life
September 19, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.78 MBThink about who you want to become as you turn over this new leaf. What will you be on the other side of this season? Who would you like to be? I'd love to hear! Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
Why You Need to Maintain Your Confidence
September 16, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.88 MBFind the people around you that you can feel safe, comfortable, and confident around. And make sure you continue to surround yourself with those types of people throughout your life! Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
How to Overcome Low Confidence
September 15, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.31 MBBe sure to look at your life through the lens of your accomplishments. Train your brain to look at the past successes in your life. Whether they're big or small, they can contribute to your confidence! Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
The Power of Confidence
September 14, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.86 MBI want you to think about a story from your life where you learned the power and impact of confidence? How did it influence the rest of your life? I'd love to hear your stories! Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
The Number One Way to Achieve Confidence
September 13, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.95 MBGet in the habit of looking at your past successes to inform the way you can overcome challenges and pursue your life goals and missions. Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
Finding the Confidence to Do Hard Things
September 12, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.97 MBIf you want to build more confidence, give yourself credit for every success, no matter how big or small it was. Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
How I Changed My Appreciation Mindset
September 09, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.39 MBIt's so important to just SLOW DOWN and enjoy life. Focus on the beauty of the world without reflecting on any negative stressors. There is so much to be appreciative of in this world. So take a chance and try something different that you can slow down and appreciate. Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
Why the Little Things ARE the Big Things
September 08, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.79 MBPractice the skill of paying attention to really small things you maybe haven't thought of before. It will make a huge difference in your life to appreciate the little moments. Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
The Biggest Lesson We Can Learn From Children
September 07, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.73 MBI want to challenge ALL of you to learn a lesson from Toby. Find little things to smile and laugh about. Find the joy in your life through the smallest of things. Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
Why Appreciation Brings Happiness
September 06, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.74 MBIf you want to unlock happiness, appreciate the small things around you. So take some time to reflect on your day and find something to appreciate, whether it's a text message you received or a cup of coffee. Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
How to Appreciate the Little Things
September 05, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.84 MBWhen your time in this world comes to an end, you'll remember the little things in life more than the working and grinding. I want you to watch for the little things in your life that you can appreciate and how it made a difference for you. Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
Asking For Help is Okay
September 02, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.69 MBI want to challenge anyone dealing with stressful times to ask for help. Asking for help is hard, but it is worth it in the long run. Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
The Most Stressful Moment of My Life
September 01, 2022 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.02 MBSo many things in life are beyond your control, and they will cause a lot of stress. But you are stronger and more capable than you can ever imagine, so lean into that! Control the variables that you CAN control. Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
What Simone Biles Taught the World
August 31, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.48 MBI want you to think about how you can offer others support, even if you don't understand all the details of their situation. It will make a difference for you and them. Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
Three Ways to Make Sure Stress Doesn't Overwhelm You
August 30, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.3 MBDon't compare yourself to others and always make sure to run your own race. What works for others might not work for you, and that's okay! How do you think you'll apply today's advice in your life? I'd love to hear! Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
How to Manage Stress
August 29, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.45 MBStress can be manageable if we recognize it early enough. Look for opportunities to laugh, move your body, and become more disciplined with your thoughts. Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
Our Differences Make Us Rich
August 26, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.18 MBTrying new things improves your life, so go try something new! Whether it's a hobby or food, your life will be much more enriched. Also, tell me your plans! I'd love to hear how you plan to enrich your life. Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
Brian's Song and the Beauty of Diverse Friendships
August 25, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.45 MBWhat movies have you seen where two people that are completely different from one another created a bond? How did that movie change the world... and how did it shift your perspective? Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks
Developing Relationships to People Who Are Different Than You
August 24, 2022 05:00 - 6 minutes - 5.82 MBInstead of looking at differences as a trigger that makes you want to change, look at them as beautiful. Spend more time looking at the beauty that arises when we are different. Text me at 972-426-2640 so we can stay connected! Support me on Patreon! Twitter: @elliottspeaks Instagram: @elliottspeaks