Your Personal Power Pod
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Are You Offended?
May 22, 2023 03:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBThese days it seems that people are easily offended. If you have an opinion different from theirs, they instantly get defensive and go on the attack. There is no room for respectful discussion, or even agreeing to disagree. If you are one of these folks, it might be that you are choosing to take things personally and be offended, instead of respectfully allowing the other person to have an opinion. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we talk about being easily offended, what c...
Does Your Work Run Your Life?
May 07, 2023 21:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBAre you one of those people who is so reliable and responsible that you spend all your time either at work or thinking about work? Do you allow your work to take precedence over everything else in your life, including your family, your health, and your relationships? If so, you might be feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious and unhappy. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we talk about the importance of work/life balance and how to achieve it. We want to hear from you, whether...
Do You Feel Like an Imposter?
April 30, 2023 23:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBWhen you begin something new it’s normal to struggle a bit, and feel insecure and like a fraud. Whether it’s a sport, a new job, a new skill, or taking on a new role in your life, at the beginning it’s common to feel unsure of yourself. However, as time goes on and you learn and grow into the role, most people begin to feel more confident and certain of your ability to do the new thing. However, if you continue to feel anxious, insecure and doubt yourself after doing the new thing for mon...
Do You Believe in Yourself?
April 23, 2023 20:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBWhen you believe in yourself you know that you’re a loveable, valuable, capable, competent person. You have positive self-esteem and know you have the right and ability to live your best life and accomplish whatever you set out to do. For some people this is easy, but for others it can be a challenge. So, how do you get there? In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we look at the power of believing in yourself. We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-est...
Who Are Your People?
April 17, 2023 02:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBThroughout your life you will have a wide variety of relationships with family, friends, church or school communities, etc. With these people you feel you belong and are part of something bigger than yourself. As time passes, some of these relationships might change, you will no longer feel connected to some of these people, and will move on and find others to be part of. The hard part is recognizing when one person or group no longer fits and finding your new people. In today’s episode o...
Do You Live in the Past, Present, or Future?
April 09, 2023 22:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBAre you one of those people who spends all of your time thinking about and focusing on the past? The things you liked, and also the things you regret? Or do you just focus on the future, and spend your time planning ahead and putting current things on hold so you can do them later? Or do you focus on right now, find the good in it but ignore possible consequences? In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we talk about the positives and negatives of living in the past, the present an...
Are You Discouraged?
April 02, 2023 22:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBWhen something isn’t working the way you want it to, it’s normal and easy to become discouraged. You might get frustrated and just want to give up. However, if you let your discouragement stop you, you will never get anything done and it can become a pattern that stalls your life. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we talk about discouragement and how to deal with it. We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal power affect your life,...
Fuzzy Brain
March 27, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBDo you ever get brain fog or a fuzzy brain? You know what that is, when your usually sharp and witty mind gets sluggish and refuses to function. This is something we all occasionally experience, and is what I was dealing with last week. So, in today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we’re talking about brain fog: what it is, where it comes from, and what to do about it. We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal power affect your life, or top...
Are You Reliable, Responsible and Respectful?
March 20, 2023 00:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBBeing reliable, responsible and respectful are a big part of all positive relationships. When you have these things your interactions are good, and when you don’t, relationships can be difficult. It seems that recently these ideals aren’t as prevalent as they once were, so in today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we look at these three values and their importance in your life. We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories about how self-esteem and personal power affect your life...
Attitude, Gratitude and the Power of Appreciation
March 12, 2023 20:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBYour attitude reflects your thoughts and beliefs, and can affect how you feel and behave. When you choose to have an attitude of gratitude it will positively impact your life and the lives of those around you. You will then find many things to appreciate, in yourself, in other people, and in all areas of your life. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we look at how powerful your attitude, gratitude, and appreciation can be. We want to hear from you, whether it’s your stories ab...
We Answer Your Questions
February 05, 2023 23:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBIn the past year the team at Your Personal Power Pod has received many questions asking us to expound on some of the topics we’ve discussed, so today we’re going to answer a few of them. We apologize that we weren’t able to get to more in one episode, but will be sure to do another Q & A episode in the future. Hopefully that way we’ll make sure we cover what you’d like to know. Also, today’s episode is the final one of Season 2. We will be taking a couple of weeks off to put together more ...
Are You Happy?
January 29, 2023 22:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBAre you happy? This can be a tricky question for some people. If you were raised in a family that always expected the worst you might bring that attitude into adulthood and struggle to find the joy in your life. However, there are many reasons to identify your happiness level and raise it if necessary. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod we talk about what happiness is, where it comes from, and how it impacts your life. For more informations and topics, visit yourpersonalpowerpo...
Do You React, Respond or Reciprocate?
January 22, 2023 21:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBWhen something happens or someone does something for you or to you, what do you do? Do you react, respond or reciprocate? There are many ways to deal with events and in today’s episode of Your Personal Power Podcast we look at several, and discuss what is effective, what is not, and how it can affect your life.
How Do You Talk to Yourself?
January 16, 2023 01:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBWhen you wake up in the morning, what’s the first thing you tell yourself? Do you say, “this will be a great day”, or do you say, “my body hurts and today is going to be a pain”? Are you aware that you’re constantly talking to yourself? You might not always pay attention to it, but that little voice in your head continually runs, interpreting and defining all that’s happening around you. What’s important to know is that your inner dialogue determines how you feel and function, and how you...
What Do You Want?
January 08, 2023 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBn a recent episode we talked about Self-Care and the importance of being good to yourself. Part of that is giving yourself permission to get what you want. This time of year, many people make resolutions about what they want to experience and accomplish and what they’re willing to do to make that happen. For some people that works out well, but for others the good intentions fade away and disappear after a few weeks or months. Then what happens to being happy and getting what you want? ...
Is it Selfish or Self-Care?
January 02, 2023 23:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBAre you one of those people who is always rushing around trying to get everything done? Your focus is on doing what others expect and making sure things are always done right. If this is you, then you might get so caught up in celebrating the holidays, focusing on doing things for other people, and end-of-the-year stuff, that you don’t leave room to take care of yourself. This might work for a while, but eventually your body and mind will rebel and you could end up feeling overwhelmed, ove...
Holidays, Traditions and Change
December 18, 2022 19:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBFor many people the holidays are a time filled with love, joy and celebration of family and friends, and we often create traditions around these important events. However, at some point things may change, and when that happens, we can be left feeling confused and lost about how to move forward. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we talk about the holidays, traditions and change.
Episode 55 - Holidays, Traditions and Change
December 18, 2022 19:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBFor many people the holidays are a time filled with love, joy and celebration of family and friends, and we often create traditions around these important events. However, at some point things may change, and when that happens, we can be left feeling confused and lost about how to move forward. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we talk about the holidays, traditions and change.
Forgiveness
December 13, 2022 00:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBForgiveness is a conscious, deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance toward a person or group who has harmed you. It’s also the ability to pardon yourself if you’ve made a mistake or violated your values. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod we look at the importance of being able to forgive, and how your ability to do or not do this impacts your life.
What Do You See?
December 04, 2022 22:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBWhen you get up in the morning what do you think about and see? Do you expect your day to go well and for wonderful things to come to you, or do you expect things to be a struggle? Either way, you will probably be right! In today’s Episode of Your Personal Power Pod we talk about what you choose to see and how it affects your life.
Regrets
November 27, 2022 20:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBHave you ever done something, or not done something, and then later regrated it? Of course you have, because you’re human and humans occasionally make mistakes. The important thing is to be aware of it, pay attention to what happened and then decide what to do about it. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we look at regrets, what they are and how to deal with them.
Regrets
November 27, 2022 20:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBHave you ever done something, or not done something, and then later regrated it? Of course you have, because you’re human and humans occasionally make mistakes. The important thing is to be aware of it, pay attention to what happened and then decide what to do about it. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we look at regrets, what they are and how to deal with them.
Where Do You Fit? Birth Order, Personality and Family Roles
November 07, 2022 00:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBWe’re all born into some kind of family. It might have been a family with two parents, a family with just one parent, or some other kind of situation. However, when you were a baby there were adults taking care of you, and there might have been other children there either before or after you were born. What’s important is where you fit in the family structure, because research has shown that your position in the family can affect your personality, behavior and view of the world. In today’...
Interview with John Javna
October 24, 2022 01:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBToday we’re excited to bring you the 50th episode of Your Personal Power Pod, and are celebrating by interviewing John Javna. John is a bestselling author of countless books on environmental and political topics, including 50 Simple Things You Can Do to Save the Earth and the hugely successful Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader series, both of which have sold millions of copies. He is also a publisher, co-founder of ScienceWorks Museum in Oregon, and is the founder of the national Neighborhood Foo...
Are You Overwhelmed?
October 19, 2022 00:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBWhen you have so much going on that you’re struggling to cope with it all, or you’re dealing with a specific stressful situation, you might feel overwhelmed. Being overwhelmed can cause you to be flooded by thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations that are difficult to manage. Feeling overwhelmed is a normal response to everyday stressors. Things like constant news, social media, phones always demanding your attention, general work and family challenges, etc. can cause overwhelm. But w...
Anxiety
October 14, 2022 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBMost people occasionally feel anxious. When you’re doing a new thing, or something that has been stressful in the past, it’s normal to feel some anxiety as you go into it. However, for some folks, anxiety can become a way of life, and they eventually feel the fear, dread and uneasiness about almost everything. In today’s episode we talk about anxiety, what it is, where it comes from and how to deal with it.
Are You Stuck in Your Comfort Zone?
September 26, 2022 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBWhen you’re in your comfort zone you feel at ease because you're not being tested. You don't engage in new experiences or take on any challenges. You only participate in activities or stay in relationships that are familiar and make you feel “in control” of your environment. At times this can be a place to rest and rejuvenate, and can be a positive experience. However, a comfort zone can also be a trap where you get stuck, stop growing or accomplishing things, your self-esteem diminishes ...
What Do You Think?
September 18, 2022 21:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBPeople often believe that they are controlled by their feelings, or by things that just happen in their lives. They feel they are at the mercy of these things and just have to go with it. However, the reality is that is not true. The great news is that your thoughts control your life, and since YOU are in control of your thoughts, you always have the power to be in charge of your life. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we look at what you are thinking, how powerful your ...
Coach Yourself to Success
September 12, 2022 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBWorking with a coach has long been acknowledged as the most effective way to succeed in the sports world, and savvy business people have also learned the value of having a coach on their team. Even if you aren’t able to hire a coach to support you as you define and achieve your goals, you can still Coach Yourself to Success. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod we look at the ways to coach yourself to create the success you desire.
Drama
September 04, 2022 21:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBDrama is created when someone gets emotional about a situation, so that it quickly escalates and often gets out of control. We’ve all known people who react to life with drama, and dealing with it can be a challenge to any relationship. In today’s episode we talk about drama. What it is, how to identify it, how it affects us, and how to deal with it.
Difficult People
August 28, 2022 22:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBMost people are positive, happy, like to find the good in life and are a pleasure to be around. However, there are also those who always seem to expect, and find, the negative about everything. We call these difficult people. No matter how great things are, they are all gloom and doom, and are really uncomfortable to spend time with. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod, we look at the different kinds of difficult people, how to identify them, and how to protect yourself from...
Taking Care of Yourself
August 21, 2022 20:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBWhen you were a child you were taught many rules and expectations about how you were to treat yourself and others. You might have been told that taking care of yourself and meeting your needs is selfish, and since nobody likes someone who is selfish you should always put yourself last. The reality is that if you don’t love and appreciate yourself and your needs as much as you do those of others, you will find that it’s difficult to be happy and your life will be a struggle. In today’s episo...
Friendships
August 13, 2022 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBGood, positive friendships are an important part of a healthy, happy life. However, as one of our listeners who asked us to talk about this topic said, “friendships can be tricky.” Having good friends can bring happiness in many areas, but having people who you think are friends, but are actually negative and toxic, can cause you emotional, mental and physical pain. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod we talk about all kinds of friendships and what you can do to create and make t...
Do You “Should” On Yourself?
August 07, 2022 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBWhen you were young you probably learned a set of rules about how to behave and what you should and should not do. Sometimes these were positive and still serve you well. However, often they were negative, and now that you’re an adult they might be holding you back from being your best self. We call these rules that have become self-talk in your head, “shoulds”, and it’s important to be aware of when you “should” on yourself and how that impacts your life. In today’s episode of Your Perso...
Episode 39, How Do You Apologize?
August 02, 2022 00:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBWhen you’ve done something, on purpose or by mistake, that hurts another person, it’s vitally important that you give a sincere apology. How effectively you do this will make a huge difference in the quality and longevity of your relationships. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod we look at how you apologize.
How Do You Apologize?
August 02, 2022 00:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBWhen you’ve done something, on purpose or by mistake, that hurts another person, it’s vitally important that you give a sincere apology. How effectively you do this will make a huge difference in the quality and longevity of your relationships. In today’s episode of Your Personal Power Pod we look at how you apologize.
Do You Stay Stuck or Move Ahead?
July 25, 2022 01:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBWhen someone does you wrong, or things don’t turn out the way you want them to, do you hold on to it and relive the situation over and over, or do you learn the lessons and move on? As we’ve talked about in previous episodes, life is about change, and it can come from a variety of things. Whatever it is, you always have a choice about how to deal with it. You can continue to revisit the event, or you can learn the lessons and move on with your life. Your choice will make all the differen...
Interview with Jon Perry
July 20, 2022 01:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBHave you ever wondered how hugely successful people got that way? How they go from struggling to finding their niche to living the life of their dreams? In today’s episode we have the honor of talking with the creator of a hugely popular Science YouTube Channel and founder of STATED CLEARLY, Jon Perry. Jon shares his journey from being a kid who was fascinated by science, to figuring out how to share his knowledge and wisdom with the world.
Do You Talk or Listen?
June 20, 2022 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBWhen you meet a new person, what do you do? Do you talk about yourself and make sure they know everything about who you are, or do you ask questions and really listen to their answers? If you’re one of those people who likes to talk, you might be entertaining but probably don’t learn much or really connect with people. On the other hand, if you listen you will be amazed at what you find. In today’s episode we revisit communication, and the most effective ways to do it.
Do You Talk or Listen?
June 20, 2022 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBWhen you meet a new person, what do you do? Do you talk about yourself and make sure they know everything about who you are, or do you ask questions and really listen to their answers? If you’re one of those people who likes to talk, you might be entertaining but probably don’t learn much or really connect with people. On the other hand, if you listen you will be amazed at what you find. In today’s episode we revisit communication, and the most effective ways to do it.
Building Your Self Esteem
June 12, 2022 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBThis podcast is about your personal power, which comes from positive self-esteem. In one of our early episodes we talked about self-esteem, and since then several listeners have asked us to talk more about where it comes from and how to build it. So, in today’s episode we discuss how to increase your self-esteem so you can be personally powerful and live your life filled with joy and success.
Do You Know What You Don't Know?
May 29, 2022 22:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBAre you one of those people who thinks you're supposed to know everything? Whenever you start something new, do you go into it assuming you already know how it all works? It seems that these days it's really hard for people to admit they don't know something because they think others will look down on them for not knowing. However, this attitude can get you into a lot of trouble. In today's episode we look at the importance of knowing what you don't know.
Trust and Betrayal
May 23, 2022 00:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBTrust is when you have a firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something. When you trust, you place confidence in how something or someone will act, and make yourself vulnerable in the process. When the person or thing you’ve trusted lets you down or doesn’t follow through, you feel betrayed. Trust is a cornerstone of any good relationship, and in today’s episode we look at how trust and betrayal play out in your life. You can listen to this episode, an...
What Do You Believe? - Reprise
May 16, 2022 21:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBWhen you look ahead to your day, your week, or your year, what do you expect? Do you believe that things will come together just as you want them to and all will be great? Or do you believe that even though you really want a certain outcome, something will happen to sabotage the result you want? Either way you will probably be right! In today’s episode we look at expectations and disappointment, and how you can manage them both.
What Do You Believe?-Revisited
May 16, 2022 21:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBWhen you look ahead to your day, your week, or your year, what do you expect? Do you believe that things will come together just as you want them to and all will be great? Or do you believe that even though you really want a certain outcome, something will happen to sabotage the result you want? Either way you will probably be right! In today’s episode we look at expectations and disappointment, and how you can manage them both.
Do You Expect to Succeed or Fail?
May 05, 2022 21:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBAre you one of those people who decides you want something, sets the goal, backtracks to outline the action steps necessary to achieve it, and then believe it will work and moves ahead expecting to succeed? Or do you decide you want something, set the goal, and then start coming up with all the reasons why it will never work? If you are the first kind of person, your life is most likely fantastic, and exactly as you want it to be. If you operate in the other way, you’re probably not living...
Choices, Rewards and Consequences
May 02, 2022 01:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBAre you aware that you make choices, big and small, all day long, throughout your life? Often you might not even notice you’re doing it, but you are. How you choose to see things, and then the behavior choices you make based on that, determines the way your life unfolds. Since this is so important, in today’s episode we’re looking at choices, rewards and consequences, and the powerful impact they can have on your life.
Endings and Beginnings
April 24, 2022 17:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBRecently it seems that things are changing at a rapid rate. People are moving far away, businesses are closed or have new owners and are not what they used to be, people are getting sick and dying, and attitudes seem to be different. In a previous episode we looked at Change, Grief and Loss, and in today’s episode, we are revisiting that topic since it seems that so much has changed during and after the pandemic.
Procrastination
April 08, 2022 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBDo you have a “round to it” problem? There are things you need to do to improve your finances, relationships, health or other areas of your life? Yet for some reason you never get around to doing them? This is called procrastination, and it can stop you from ever achieving your goals or attaining the life of your dreams. In this episode we look at what procrastination is, where it comes from, and how you can overcome it so you can move ahead in your life.
What Do You Believe?
April 01, 2022 01:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBHave you ever really looked at what you believe? The thoughts, that come from your values and attitudes, that you run your life by? Many of us just take these for granted and follow them without thinking. However, these things form your belief system, which dictates how you conduct your life. You might believe that things will always work out well, and this attitude creates a happy and successful life. Or you might believe that things will never work the way you want and even when they...