Showing Up To Life
740 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★ - 7 ratingsA daily podcast for people who want to naturally reduce stress in their bodies and optimize themselves to THRIVE in their lives, and not merely survive.
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Episodes
EP 90: Empathic Distress
September 13, 2019 17:10 - 24 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this episode I talk about how empathy can cause stress in our bodies and how to deal with it. I also talk about the physiology of stress on the neurological level.
EP 89: Work Stress
September 12, 2019 19:29 - 36 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this episode I discuss work stress: what causes it and how to reduce it.
EP 88: Practice Wednesday: Sleep Meditation
September 11, 2019 18:06 - 10 minutes - 9.71 MBIt’s Wednesday! And that means practice!!! Here is the recording of my short sleep meditation. I hope you like it! And if you need something a little longer, try this Body Scan by Jon Kabat Zinn. It’s 45 minutes and most people don’t get past about 15 minutes before dozing off... https://youtu.be/u4gZgnCy5ew
EP 87: Role Stress
September 10, 2019 20:08 - 26 minutes - 12.7 MBIn this episode I talk about the stress that can arise from the roles we play in our lives and how to reduce the stress by applying a mindful awareness of our various roles.
EP 86: Sleep Stress
September 09, 2019 18:13 - 37 minutes - 17.8 MBIn this episode I talk about one of the most vital and important types of stress. Sleep stress! I reference these two doctors during the episode. Please take some time to listen and/or watch. Not only are they very entertaining, they are vitally helpful and informative. Dr Breus: https://podcast.mindvalley.com/michael-breus-optimizing-your-sleep/?_ga=2.128917132.1652647899.1544119873-85554509.1544119873 ... And Dr Walker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXflBZXAucQ
EP 85: Time Stress
September 06, 2019 17:34 - 18 minutes - 8.96 MBIn this episode I talk about time and the stress it can cause in our lives. And of course I give you some great ways to reduce this stress and manage your time.
EP 84: Stress, Part I
September 05, 2019 18:14 - 34 minutes - 16.5 MBIn today’s episode I talk about the huge subject of stress. I cover what stress is, what causes it, and the positive and beneficial ways to handle it so it doesn’t damage your health.
EP 83: Practice Wednesday: Just Like Me/Loving Kindness.
September 04, 2019 17:51 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MBIt’s Wednesday, and that means it’s time to practice!!!! Here is one of my very favorite formal practices that develops both empathy and compassion. If you’d prefer a shorter version of this practice, you can download it here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X65z0GApm_JyTs9FLD945FO6B0UeQVBF/view?usp=drivesdk. But please understand that the longer version in today’s episode includes some mindfulness practice as well for a more rounded meditation.
EP 82: Self Awareness and Seeing Internal Changes
September 03, 2019 16:28 - 21 minutes - 10.3 MBToday I talk about how self awareness, cultivated through mindfulness, allows us to see even the tiny changes in our bodies and minds and allows us to thrive.
EP 81: A Personal Story
September 02, 2019 18:41 - 31 minutes - 15.1 MBIn this episode I talk about my personal story, which includes the reckoning with a big problem I used to have with alcoholism and other addictions. I talk about how mindfulness plays a role in my recovery (yes, it’s the present tense because recovery is never really ‘done’). And I offer some help for anyone who might be living with the same difficulty as I did for so many years.
EP 80: Integrity
August 30, 2019 21:11 - 23 minutes - 11.2 MBToday I talk about how the practice of mindfulness will lead beyond emotional intelligence and into integrity.
EP 79: Being Mindful With Our Words
August 29, 2019 21:43 - 18 minutes - 8.83 MBIn this episode I talk about how mindfulness can help us with the limiting language we use with ourselves and help us avoid triggering the stress response with our words.
EP 78: Practice Wednesday: Multiplying Goodness Meditation
August 28, 2019 18:41 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBIt’s practice Wednesday! And this week I’m giving you a wonderful meditation that will help form the super valuable mental habits of 1. Seeing the goodness in others, 2. Giving Goodness to others, and 3. Realizing with confidence and optimism that you have the transformative power to add Goodness into the world around you. The results of these habits will be that people trust, admire, and respect you on a higher level. Enjoy!
EP 77: New Learning
August 27, 2019 19:35 - 28 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this episode I talk about the importance of new learning, especially through reading. Did you know that the average CEO in America reads up to 60 books per year? Reading, especially non-fiction, creates new synaptic connections in the brain and promotes neuroplasticity. And reading about mindfulness and emotional intelligence will give you a point of reference for the practices we talk about in this podcast. Here are links to the reading and watching lists I share with my clients. Click it...
EP 76: Why Do We Practice Mindfulness?
August 26, 2019 20:37 - 33 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this episode I talk about how we are motivated by the physical feelings our emotions create and how practicing non-judging, moment to moment awareness of the positive, negative, and neutral experiences in our lives we reclaim the power of this motivation.
EP 75: The Beginners Mind
August 23, 2019 14:43 - 28 minutes - 26 MBIn this episode I talk about approaching every situation with an attitude of curiosity and openness that will lead to resilience and happiness. It will also allow you to see obstacles and failure as opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed.
EP 74: The Vagus Nerve
August 22, 2019 14:57 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MBIn this episode I talk about an amazing Nerve in our bodies called the Vagus Nerve and how it is central to many health benefits. And I give you a practice that will ultimately result in a higher vagal tone and improved health. I also mention this TED Talk: https://youtu.be/fHoEWUTYnSo Check it out!
EP 73: Practice Wednesday: Body Scan for Self Discovery and Emotional Awareness
August 21, 2019 22:10 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBThis is a fantastic meditation to gain insight into where our emotions reside within our bodies. Don’t feel discouraged if it seems hard the first time you do this one! Please stick with it and try it a few times.
EP 72: Naming Our Feelings For Brain Integration
August 20, 2019 19:30 - 32 minutes - 15.6 MBIn this episode I give you a really cool and wonderfully effective practice that will integrate your brain AND develop your self awareness. Enjoy!
EP 71: Going Deeper Into Self Awareness
August 19, 2019 21:10 - 23 minutes - 11.1 MBToday we explore the concept of self awareness more deeply in order to gain a better understanding of our emotional process, especially in the context of our preferences, resources, and intuitions.
EP 70: Runaway Train of Thought
August 16, 2019 21:59 - 22 minutes - 10.8 MBIn this episode I describe what a lot of people experience in their minds. I call it a runaway train of thought and it can severely hamper your day if you don’t stop it. The perfect solution? Listen to the episode to find out!
EP 69: 5 Domains of Emotional Intelligence
August 15, 2019 16:16 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this episode I take us back to the basics and review the 5 key domains of Emotional Intelligence. And I talk about how they apply to our lives and the importance of practicing to develop these skills.
EP 68: Meditation for Emotional Resilience
August 14, 2019 13:20 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBHere is the guided meditation for Emotional Resilience. It’s very helpful in developing resilience so that we don’t allow failures in life to drag us down and also so we don’t let successes make us feel infallible. Enjoy!
EP 67: I/It vs I/You relationships
August 13, 2019 22:37 - 13 minutes - 6.39 MBToday I talk about what Daniel Goldman calls I/It and I/You relationships and how we can practice self awareness and empathy around this subject in order to develop Emotional Intelligence.
EP 66: Altruism on Social Media
August 12, 2019 22:15 - 18 minutes - 8.85 MBIn this episode I tell a really beautiful story about altruism and compassion making a deep impact on the lives of some young people. And I give you a fun practice you can do to try it yourself. Please take 5 minutes a day for a week and let me know how you feel afterwards.
EP 65: Integrating The Default Mode Network
August 09, 2019 20:29 - 25 minutes - 12.2 MBIn this episode I talk about the default mode network and how for most of us, due to cultural conditioning, it operates in isolation and contributes to depression, anxiety, and addiction. And I discuss practices that can build an integration in our brains for a better sense of well being. In the end I make a very special offer.
EP 64: My Journaling Story
August 08, 2019 20:53 - 23 minutes - 11.3 MBIn this episode I talk again about the practice of journaling and how much it has helped me in my life. And I share a specific story from earlier this week in which journaling came to my rescue!
EP 63: Practice Wednesday: Meditation for Emotional Resilience
August 07, 2019 19:47 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBIt’s Wednesday and that means it’s time to talk about practice! This is the recording of the practice I reviewed two weeks ago. If you’re interested in receiving a free copy of this meditation, just shoot me an email at [email protected] and I’ll send you the link.
EP 62: The Habit of Feeling Loved
August 06, 2019 19:22 - 26 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this episode I talk about finding the feeling of love in our bodies. This goes far beyond simply feeling good. It’s actually a crucial step toward kind intention that will develop an integration of your brain for optimized performance.
EP 61: Evening Routine
August 06, 2019 15:55 - 22 minutes - 10.7 MBPublishing this one from yesterday again, as the audio wasn’t playing properly yesterday. I apologize for the mix up.
EP 60: Morning Routine
August 02, 2019 19:53 - 31 minutes - 15 MBIn this episode I talk about the importance of a morning routine, how to establish one, and what it should include.
EP 59: Habits
August 01, 2019 21:34 - 26 minutes - 12.6 MBIn this episode I talk about how the practices we do can shift us on a level of habit and result in meeting every experience we have with compassion and altruism.
EP 58: Practice Wednesday: Guided Mindfulness Meditation
July 31, 2019 19:07 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBIt’s Wednesday and that means it’s time to review a formal practice! However, the loving kindness meditation is the one that would fit best, but I’ve already reviewed that one a few weeks ago. So today, please accept my gift of a guided meditation I’ve written and recorded. If you have any questions, just reach out to [email protected]. And don’t forget to sign up for the 33 Day Compassion Challenge!!! It starts tomorrow!
EP 57: Wired for Compassion
July 30, 2019 19:41 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBToday I go further with the brain science and talk about studies that show our brains are wired for compassion.
EP 56: The Science of Compassion
July 29, 2019 22:27 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBIn this episode I talk about the work of amazing scientists and researchers who’ve found the physiological basis for the benefits of compassion
EP 55: Compassion in Leadership
July 26, 2019 22:04 - 39 minutes - 37 MBIn this episode I talk about how compassion can not only make you a happier person, but also will make you a more effective leader in your business.
EP 54: Practice of Transformation
July 25, 2019 20:37 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBIn today’s episode I talk about a simple and easy informal practice that will help you transform into optimism for amazing effects in your life.
EP 53: Practice Wednesday: Meditation on Resilience
July 24, 2019 20:43 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MBToday is practice Wednesday!!! And this week I go through a really helpful and powerful meditation that, if practiced daily, will help to form a habit of resilience for you that will be enormously valuable in your work and personal life. For a copy of the guided meditation, email me at [email protected]
EP 52: Cognitive Resilience
July 23, 2019 19:38 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MBIn this episode I follow up on the resilience I talked about in the last few episodes. And I give you a simple exercise you can do TODAY to develop cognitive resilience in your life right away.
EP 51: Emotional Resilience
July 22, 2019 20:07 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBIn this episode I go deeper into emotional resilience and talk about how acceptance can allow us to be free from the emotional discomfort that can come from all kinds of experiences in our lives.
EP 50: Training Resilience And Optimism
July 19, 2019 21:08 - 35 minutes - 33.1 MBIts Episode 50!!!! And so I talk about the resilience and optimism that helped me press on and keep going with these episodes. But of course, it’s not about me! I talk about how we can all train ourselves to be resilient and optimistic in the face of life’s challenges.
EP 49: Self Awareness and How We Present Ourselves
July 18, 2019 20:22 - 30 minutes - 28.7 MBOne often overlooked benefit to self awareness is the ability to see clearly how we present ourselves to those around us.
EP 48: Practice Wednesday- Walking Meditation
July 17, 2019 19:40 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBIn this episode I review the formal practice of Walking Meditation. It’s a simple formal practice that helps encourage mindfulness in all our daily activities on an informal basis. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me: [email protected] or go to my website: artburnscoaching.com and book a virtual cup of tea with me.
EP 47: Higher Purpose for Management
July 16, 2019 19:57 - 30 minutes - 14.5 MBIn this episode I revisit the subject of a higher purpose—- it’s THAT important! —- but from the perspective of management and organization.
EP 46: Happiness
July 15, 2019 20:24 - 25 minutes - 12.1 MBIn this episode I talk about the three types of happiness as described by Tony Hsieh (pronounced Shay), the CEO of Zappos. Most importantly, I talk about the sustainability of each of these types of happiness and how to achieve them.
EP 45: Finding Your Higher Purpose
July 12, 2019 19:42 - 29 minutes - 14.1 MBA higher purpose in your work can be the difference between happiness fueled success and stress fueled burnout. In this episode I tell a few stories to illustrate this and, of course, I offer some help in the form of simple exercises.
EP 44: Sustaining a Daily Practice
July 11, 2019 19:37 - 32 minutes - 15.7 MBIn this episode I give three really helpful tips on starting and sustaining a daily meditation practice.
EP 43: Practice Wednesday Circuit Training Meditation
July 10, 2019 19:47 - 22 minutes - 10.7 MBIt’s Wednesday and that means it’s time to review one of the many meditation practices I’ve discussed during this podcast! Today I talk about Circuit Training Meditation, a profoundly effective practice to develop focused attention and open awareness in a deep and lasting way. If you’d like a copy of a guided meditation to help you with this practice, send me an email or book a call with me and I’ll happily send it to you.
EP 42: Self Regulation
July 09, 2019 21:33 - 25 minutes - 12.1 MBIn this episode I talk about the important skills involved in self regulation. SPOILER ALERT: it’s not just about self control!
4 Ways to Deal with Distress
July 08, 2019 20:39 - 31 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this episode I walk you through 4 principles of dealing with the emotions of distress. Knowing and practicing these will help you avoid the damage that often accompanies reaction to emotional triggers.