Polly Campbell, Simply Said
272 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 21 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIf you want to succeed in today’s changing business climate and create the life you desire, you’ll need to understand the psychology of success. Join author and entrepreneur Polly Campbell as she offers science-based success strategies and practical ideas you can adopt today, to build a better business and create a life you want to live.
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Ep. 218 Dr. Grant Brenner Talks About Self-Acceptance, Compassion, and Working Through Trauma
May 30, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutesCompassion, Empathy, and Listening to Understand Can Help Use Grow From Trauma Psychiatrist and author Dr. Grant Brenner says that with reflection and curiosity, we can start to unravel the emotional barriers that can keep us from self-acceptance and intimacy with others and move learn to ease our trauma and move toward understanding. In this fantastic conversation, he explains the 40-20-40 practice that allows us to work with others to truly listen to understand and to move into a deeper con...
Ep. 217 Develop This Hopeful Habit
May 23, 2023 11:00 - 24 minutesThe Hopeful Habit There is one thing that shows up when we encounter challenge and uncertainty when we are struggling through adversity and pining for something positive to happen, and that's hope. Hope is an optimistic state of mind that is based on the belief that there can be a positive outcome. It's a mindset that leads to greater resilience, well-being, persistence, and creativity--but it emerges first during some of our most challenging moments. When we choose to be hopeful we are more ...
Ep. 216 Secrets of the Super Agers
May 16, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutesSuper-Aging Secrets from Elise Marie Collins Yoga instructor and author of Super Ager: You Can Look Younger, Have More Energy, a Better Memory, and Live a Long and Healthy Life, Elise Marie Collins explains how we can live long, healthy, and happy lives by adopting the habits of Super Agers. Living in sync with nature, tapping into our purposes, and seeking opportunities to engage and expand throughout every stage of life are some of the things Super Agers do regularly to live better and age...
Ep. 215 Find Your Way Through Brain Fog
May 09, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutesWelcome to the 5th Season of Polly Campbell, Simply Said. Thanks for listening. I love doing the show, sharing these ideas, and connecting with you. Thanks for being a part of our community. -pc Have you misplaced your car keys lately, forgotten to return an email, missed an appointment, or have a hard time making decisions? Yep, sounds like Brain Fog, the absentmindedness when we often experience when we are under stress, feeling isolated, tired, or uncertain. It's no surprise that as we ree...
Ep. 214 Life's Big Questions with Jonathan Robinson
May 02, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutesHow can you go from depression to something better? How can we connect with those we love in a deeper way? How can we use questions to direct us toward a life of service and meaning? Author and psychotherapist Jonathan Robinson, https://findinghappiness.com/, explains how asking questions and following our curiosity can help us become more open to growth and learning and discovery and that makes for a happier life. So what questions can we ask to guide us? Polly discusses those and much more ...
Ep. 213 The Polite and Peaceful Way to Disagree
April 25, 2023 11:00 - 21 minutesWhether you are negotiating with a teenager or protesting a political decision, learning how to navigate our disagreements is key to getting what we want, supporting each other, and changing the world for the better. We'll never get ahead by shouting each other down, but sharing stories and experiences, looking for commonalities, and not turning a talk into a competition can be some strategies that ensure our voices also get heard. Disparaging, bullying, and belittling one another won't chang...
Ep. 212 Paula Rizzo Shares How to Shape Lists to Ease Stress
April 18, 2023 11:00 - 28 minutesThe ListProducer.com Paula Rizzo talks with Polly about how we can use lists not only to ease stress in our days but to create more relaxed, meaningful lives. Paula, a former television producer, is the author of several books including Listful Living and Listful Thinking, and she says, by going beyond the to-dos we can create lists that help us build healthier, productive lives without piling on the stress. In this episode, Rizzo shares her tips and tricks for creating lists that move us clo...
Ep. 211 Learn to Like Yourself More
April 11, 2023 11:00 - 24 minutesOften we are kinder to our friends than we are to ourselves but when we change that around and start liking ourselves more we are less stressed and better able to care for others. But how can we like ourselves with all those negative voices in our heads? In this episode Polly Campbell, Author of You, Recharged and other books shares research and her tips and tricks for moving away from those critical inner voices so we can appreciate all of who we are. With a few simple practices, that we cov...
Ep. 210 How to Avoid Social Media Stress
April 04, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutesPolly Campbell talks with psychotherapist Katherine Cullen, MFA, LMSW, about how we can avoid the stress of social media. Sometimes, it's best to just hit the mute button, Cullen says. Find Katherine Cullen here: https://www.junipertherapeuticservices.com/ and read her blog https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-truth-about-exercise-addiction/202301/how-to-use-social-media-without-losing-your-mind Join Polly and the Simply Said community at https://pollycampbell.substack.com Learn more a...
Ep. 209:: A Holistic Approach to Stress Management
March 28, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutesLife can serve up plenty of drama, but we don't have to react to it, instead, Polly Campbell says, we can use some simple practices to calm our bodies, brains, and feelings and respond to challenges without becoming sick from stress. Join the Simply Said community at https;//pollycampbell.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 208 How to Listen to Your Body for Better Health
March 21, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutesPolly Campbell talks to Drs. Chris Gilbert and Eric Haseltine about the ways our bodies speak to us and how we can listen and interpret the signals for better health. Join Polly and her Substack community at https://pollycampbell.substack.com Dr. Chris Gilbert: https://drchrisgilbert.com/ Drs. Eric Haseltine: http://www.drhaseltine.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 207 Don't Be Rude
March 14, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutesPolly talks about how rude behavior can hurt our mental health and how we can avoid it and change the cycle of incivility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 206 Easy Ways to Feel Better
March 07, 2023 12:00 - 24 minutesPolly talks with Ayesha Ratnayake, author of Cheat Sheets for Life: Over 750 hacks for health, happiness, and success (https://cheatsheets.life/) about simple and practical ways we can create more happiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 205 Building Connection and a Conspiracy of Communication
February 28, 2023 12:00 - 32 minutesPolly talks with communication and connection expert Dr. Dave Smallen about how to create a conspiracy of communication and interactions that add meaning to our lives and the lives of those we love. Find Dave Smallen at Join the Simply Said community at https://simplysaid.substack.com or discover Polly's newest book and her other work at pollycampbell.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 204 When Work Turns Toxic
February 21, 2023 12:00 - 26 minutesOne in five people say they are in a toxic workplace where they are bullied, not allowed breaks, harassed, or given unrealistic amounts of work on tight deadlines. In this episode, Polly Campbell offers some ways to tell if you are n a toxic workplace and offers some suggestions to cope if you are. For more on this and other topics join Polly at https://Pollycampbell.substack.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 203 Navigating Life With Mind and Spirit
February 14, 2023 12:00 - 30 minutesPsychotherapist and author Donald Altman talks about how to use our whole selves using both the rational mind and our spiritual essence to manage life's challenges. This is the theme Altman explores in his newest book Travelers when Ben, a therapist seeks to cope with the death of his daughter and gets the help of an unexpected guide. Find Donald Altman, his newest Travelers, and information about his other work at Mindful Practices for Living. Please join Polly and our Substack community at...
Ep. 202 Living Longer, Better with Purpose
February 07, 2023 12:00 - 28 minutesResearch shows that people live longer, healthier,, happier lives when they know their purpose. How can you rediscover yours? Polly talks about that today, on Polly Campbell, Simply Said. Join our Simply Said Substack community--it's free!-- pollycampbell.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 201 Dr. Swiner Talks About Self-Care for Superwomen
January 31, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutesSelf-care can be as simple as taking a lunch break in the middle of a busy day, or escaping the grind during a weekend away, the important thing says, Dr. C. Nicole Swiner, is to schedule time to do something that eases our stress and lifts us up. In this episode, Polly talks with Dr. C Nicole Swiner, author of How to Avoid the Superwoman Complex offers a more practical approach to self-care. Join Polly and our Simply Said community and read her column at PollyCampbell.substack.com Learn more...
Ep. 200 Are You Afraid of Saying...Yes?
January 24, 2023 12:00 - 32 minutesWelcome to our 200th Episode. Wow! Thank you for listening and connecting with us through this podcast and at PollyCampbell.substack.com. I love doing the show--but I almost didn't do it at all, because I was afraid. The Fear of Saying Yes is a real thing for many of us and today we talk about overcoming this form of self-sabotage so that we can have more fun and lead more satisfying lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 199 Making Expectations Work for You
January 17, 2023 12:00 - 30 minutesWe are all shaped by our perceptions and what we expect will happen, but some expectations can leave us stressed and stuck while others can contribute to our success and good feelings. Learn how to identify the expectations impacting your life and how to work with them. And sign up for the Simply Said column at www.pollycampbell.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 198 Getting Through Emotional Ups and Downs
January 10, 2023 12:00 - 30 minutesNegative emotions aren't necessarily a bad thing, it all depends on how we use them. Emotions--positive and negative--provide valuable information that will help us grow, stay safe, and thrive. But if we get locked in the bad feelings or are always denying them and playing up to the positives we are adding to our stress. Instead, learning to accept our feelings is key to mental health. Today we talk about toxic positivity, working with negative feelings, and a few of the things Polly does eac...
Ep. 197 Intuitive Melanie Barnum Explains How We Can Use Our Intuition for Guidance
January 03, 2023 12:00 - 36 minutesPsychic, hypnotherapist, intuitive consultant, and author of Intuition @ Work and other books, Melanie Barnum, talks about how we can use our intuition at work and at home, and how to interpret our intuitive signs. Find Melanie at http://www.melaniebarnum.com/ Read more about intuition and other topics at https://pollycampbell.com substack.com and become part of our substack community. Writers,, please check out our new substack about writing and publishing at https://simplywrite.substack.com...
Ep. 145 Replay: How to Make Your Own Luck in Work and Life
December 29, 2022 12:00 - 34 minutesThis episode which first dropped in January is one of the most popular Simply Said episodes ever. Take a listen and you'll see why. In it, Dr. Christian Busch, author of The Serendipity Mindset talks about how to open to the unexpected and uncertainty and respond to circumstances in a way that helps us create more positive outcomes and smart luck that will elevate our businesses and our lives. Meanwhile, we'll be back with an all-new episode next week when we talk to psychic and intuitive con...
Ep. 92 Replay Simple, Meaningful Ways to Celebrate the Season
December 20, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutesThis program with Sherry Richert Belul originally aired as episode 92. It's an important and delightful show, ideal for an upbeat listen right now. It's about meaningful ways to celebrate life, share love and appreciation and change the world in all the best ways. And find Sherry Richert Belul and her book, Say it Now: 33 Ways to Say I Love You to the Most Important People in Your Life Mailing list + LOVE LIST toolkit: https://simplycelebrate.net/love/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Say-Now-Way...
Ep. 194 Leah Remillet Shares How to Be Better Not Busier
December 13, 2022 12:00 - 36 minutesDo you feel frantic and exhausted at the end of the day? Leah Remillet explains how we can do better work--even accomplish more, without sacrificing that matter to us. But, it starts by getting clear on what success means to you. We talk about it right here on Polly Campbell Simply Said. For more information on this and other ways to Live Well, Do Good, and Be Happy follow Polly at www.pollycampbell.substack.com or contact her at www.PollyCampbell.com Take Leah Remillet's free masterclass, ge...
Ep. 193 Tips for Low-Stress Socializing
December 06, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutesSocial gatherings can be depleting for introverts and exhausting even for the extroverts among us. Still, keeping these things in mind can make our time together satisfying, meaningful, and even fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 192 Nick Gray Talks Connection and Cocktail Parties
November 29, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutesAuthor and entrepreneur Nick Gray shares his approach to building better connections and making friends during structured, two-hour gatherings. Learn more about 2-hour cocktail parties and other ways to live well, do good, and be happy at our subscriber community at PollyCampbell.substack.com and Polly's Web site, www.pollycampbell.com, and Instagram at @pollylcampbell. And enjoy these resources from Nick Gray: How to Host a Party Website The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: Book info The 2-Hour Cockta...
Ep. 191 Get Your Gratitude On
November 22, 2022 12:00 - 40 minutesRe-sharing this timeless episode today. It originally aired in 2020. as episode 88. We talk about one of my favorite topics, gratitude. It's one of the most practical ways to increase happiness, ease stress, and connect in deeper ways with the people you love. Thanks for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 190 Building Emotional Intelligence
November 15, 2022 15:14 - 28 minutesWith emotional awareness, empathy, and accountability you can boost your emotional intelligence in ways that will help you thrive at work and at home. In this podcast, Polly Campbell explains what an emotionally intelligent person looks like and how it can develop higher EI to improve your relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 189 The Wellbeing Doc Talks About How We Can Take Care
November 08, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutesWellbeing is the outcome when we take steps to manage our stress, take care of our bodies, and find meaning in our work and lives. But how important is wellbeing to our overall health and happiness, relationships and work? And, how can we live with greater wellbeing even during times of turmoil and stress. Dr. Shanna Tiayon, The Wellbeing Doctor talks about all of this and more with Polly Campbell. She even gets real abotu what happened when she realized she was low in wellbeing. Dr. Shanna ...
Ep. 188 Kindness Matters (Even More Than You Think)
November 01, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutesHow would you feel if I gave you a cupcake? That's what researchers did in one experiment and found that the random act of kindness boosted happiness significantly. Yet many of us underestimate the impact kindness can make in our lives and the world. Polly Campbell talks about kindness, happiness, and cupcakes in this episode. Join Polly's Simply Said community at www.pollycampbell.substack. com And for all you writers out there who want to publish listen in on Polly's newest podcast, Simpl...
Ep. 187 Living an Abundant Life
October 25, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutesPolly Campbell talks to Chazz Scott about how we can become aware of our thoughts and use them to create abundance in our lives. Find out how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 186 Ease the Information Overload
October 18, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutesThe 24-hour news cycle is hurting our health. New research shows information overload is making many of us sick with rising anxiety, stress, physical aches and illness, and feelings of isolation. There is a way out and Polly Campbell talks about it in this episode. PollyCampbell.substack.com www.PollyCampbell.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 185 Better Aging with David Stewart
October 11, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutesDavid Stewart talks with Polly Campbell about how we can live with health, vitality, and purpose, no matter our age if we change how we think about age and focus on taking action and doing things that help others and engage in life. And learn how standing up straight can help your health. Find David Stewart and www.Agesist.com And join Polly's community at www.pollycampbell.substack.com where we go deeper into the qualities that help us live well, do good, and be happy. Learn more about your ...
Ep. 184 How to Live an Inspired Life (and Why You Want To)
October 04, 2022 15:30 - 25 minutesInspiration is good for our mind, body, and soul, but how can we feel more inspired and energized in our lives? Polly Campbell says we can't force inspiration but we can create the conditions to attract it. www.pollycampbell.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 183 Clear the Clutter
September 27, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutesIf your desk is cluttered and you are feeling overwhelmed the two could be related. Polly Campbell talks to award-winning organizer Julie Coraccio who explains how our mental mess impacts our physical spaces and how we can free ourselves from whatever is keeping us stuck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 182 The Better Side of Boredom
September 20, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutesBoredom can prompt harmful behaviors and even shorten our lives, but with awareness, it can be a motivating emotion that leads to innovation, creativity, and meaning. Polly Campbell covers the ups and downs of boredom. pollycampbell.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 181 What to Do After the Diagnosis
September 13, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutesHost Polly Campbell talks with medical writer and cancer, covid, and heart-failure survivor Jen Singer about what we can do to manage a difficult diagnosis and illness. Jen Singer is a medical journalist and author of The Just Diagnosed Guides. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 180 Living Your Best Life-NOW
September 06, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutesSimply Said Host Polly Campbell shares the micro-steps you can take today to do your best and live your potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 179 The Emotional Side of Cancer
August 30, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutesWe've all been touched by cancer, but how often do we talk about it? How often do we sit down and really listen to and share the complex emotions that come with cancer? Today, we go deep with Cycle of Lives author David Richman to talk about the emotions that linger around cancer even when the medical issues have ended. In this one, we learn how to support each other during the toughest stuff. Find David Richman here: https://david-richman.com/ And buy his newest book Cycle of Lives. All proc...
Ep. 178 This One Thing Makes Change Easier
August 23, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutesResearch indicates one practice is extremely powerful in helping us to cope better with life's ups and downs and adversity. And, the good news is, it's something we can do right now. It's psychological flexibility and we get into how we can adopt it right now to make life easier. Check out the work of Dr. Steven Hayes, who is an expert on the topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 177 Eric Maisel: Use Visualization for Better Mental Health
August 16, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutesVisualization can be a fun and powerful way to help us change how we think and feel about our lives. Learn how to design your mindroom to work for you in this episode with renowned coach and author Eric Maisel, Ph.D. PollyCampbell.substack.com PollyCampbell.com Eric Maisel: ericmaisel.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 176 Finding the Opportunity in Discomfort
August 09, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutesNobody likes to be uncomfortable, but with the right perspective, we can use that discomfort to create growth and opportunity. All depends on how we think about it. I'll tell you why and what you can do to make those difficult moments easier. Become part of the Simply Said community with our weekly Notes essay. Subscribe here: pollycampbell.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 175 Joe Bailey and Restoring Your Innate Mental Health
August 02, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutesWe all have the capacity for resilience, the ability to tap into our personal GPS system that can help guide us through the challenges of life and turbulent times. This innate quality can help us restore our mental health and thrive no matter what's going on and psychologist, coach, and author of thriving in the Eye of the Hurricane: Unlocking Resilience in Turbulent Times tells us how to do it. PollyCampbell.substack.com PollyCampell.com Joseph Bailey: Joe Bailey and Associates Thriving in t...
Ep. 174 The Skills Every Employer Wants and Every Family Needs
July 26, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutesWhen is the last time you trained in compassion or kindness? How about communication and active listening? Few of us are taught these skills yet surveys show these qualities are the things employers are looking for and the biggest reason people lose their jobs. They are also essential to maintaining healthy friendships. In this episode, we talk about the essential soft skills and how to put them to use everywhere from the conference table to the dining table. Go deeper with Simply Said Notes,...
Ep. 173 Make a Difference with Alex Amouyel
July 19, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutesExecutive Director of Solve MIT and author of The Difference is You talks about creating a social impact journey and why she believes we can solve the biggest problems facing the world if we all get involved. But how do we make a positive difference and not get overwhelmed by the scope of the need? We talk about that in this episode. It's time to take action, to use your talents and expertise to make a positive change. Do what you do, it is enough. Let's start today. Alex Amouyel: https://www...
Ep. 172 The Habits of Mentally Healthy People
July 12, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutesOur mental health impacts everything we do and feel and it is essential that we take care of it. Yet, so often we focus on mental disorders. Today we discuss what it looks like to live with a habit of good mental health and how to do it even when we are facing difficult circumstances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 171 The Healing Practice of Journaling with Lynda Monk
July 05, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutesJournaling about the moments of your life, your fears and challenges, your dreams and desires, and your successes and failures can be healing and invigorating. Research shows that journaling is a valuable part of health and wellbeing. But how do we do it? What do we write about and how can we access the benefits of journaling?. We get into all of that with Lynda Monk, the Director of the International Association for Journal Writing and the author and co-editor of several books including The ...
Ep. 170 How to Get Through the Suck
June 28, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutesSometimes life sucks. It can take one little thing to tear apart our day if we let it. But a bad moment doesn't have to ruin the entire day. We can take a breath, deal with the suck and make a better day and a better life, by feeling the big emotions and then using them to catapult us forward. We cover some ways of doing that in this week's episode. Join us on Substack. www.pollycampbell.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep. 169 How to Push Your LImits and Thrive with Dr. Jerry Lynch
June 21, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutesDr. Jerry Lynch, author of The Competitive Buddha and numerous other books, suggests we learn by trying things and testing our limits. Faith, he says, is knowing that we will be O.K. whether we succeed or learn something from our failure. In his thirty-plus-year career, Lynch has consulted Steve Kerr, head coach of the Golden State Warriors, Olympic athletes, and NCAA National Championship teams. Find Dr. Jerry Lynch at www.wayofchampions.com Go behind the scenes with Polly and how she applie...