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Repetition is a powerful force, and the things you repeat most often to yourself are the very things that either power your success or your, you guessed it, your lack of it. How can you use the enormous power of repeated thoughts to work for you, rather than against you?

What tools can you use to free yourself from the obstacles to success that you yourself are putting in your own way? In this podcast, you'll learn a surprisingly simple process to use the power of repetition for your success and happiness!

Ever notice how the people closest to you—your partner, your coworkers, your family—seem to be the ones you clash with most? What trips most of us up isn't that we disagree, it's how we handle the disagreement once it starts.

In this episode, we dig into what's really happening beneath those recurring confrontations: the unspoken assumptions, the defensiveness that kicks in before we even realize it, and the subtle ways we turn simple differences of opinion into full-blown power struggles. You'll walk away with practical, usable tools for defusing tension before it escalates—so you can ho...

Loss is never easy. Whether you're grieving the absence of a person, a pet, a possession, or simply something that once brought you joy — the sting of losing something that mattered is universally human. But what if loss didn't have to be the end of the story?

In this episode, we explore a powerful shift in perspective that just might change everything. Because buried within every loss is the raw material for something remarkable — if you know how to look for it.

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Why is it you get stuck on what should be unimportant things that your children, co-workers or partner seem to inflict on you day after day? Why you can't be "mature" and just let them go?

Maybe it's because you haven't taken charge of your Reticular Activating System (RAS) — the part of your brain that determines what's important and what's not.

In this podcast, discover what your RAS is and how to take charge of it, finally!

Why is it that when you've just offered a perfectly decent opinion that just happens to disagree with your friend or partner's opinion, the conversation goes south? Do you have to permanently agree with them to have a decent relationship? Good question!

In this podcast, walk away with a simple but powerful shift in how you show up in conversations — one that lets you hold your own perspective while honoring theirs, turning disagreement into dialogue and conflict into connection.

Is your job making you physically sick? Dreaded boss. Soul-crushing workday. Coworkers who drive you up the wall. If you're stressed 24/7 and running on empty — this one's for you. In Episode 141, we dig into the mind-body connection and show you how to stop being a victim of your circumstances and start using your own mind to fight back. 

Why can't you get heard? Why, no matter how loudly, angrily or with tears you speak your distress, your partner stands there like a stone? In this podcast, you'll find out how to use your body language to help ease the way into more fruitful discussions without all that drama.

There's nothing as powerful as a switch in focus. In this podcast, you'll learn from a surprising source how to help you turn an unanticipated negative situation to your advantage. 

Are you tired of getting absolutely nowhere at work? Why, despite your best efforts, do you never seem to be the one to land the raise/bonus/promotion and achieve the success you know you deserve? Instead, it seems you land belly up in despair and depression a good deal of the time. In this podcast, you'll explore how to get yourself out of repetitive "ain't it awful" – and get yourself in the right mindset for success.

Happiness can be elusive. How can you be happy when you feel that you can't do anything right? That all you ever get from your partner, child or boss is critical comments, no matter how hard you try? Rather than figuring life is just like that and it'll never get better, discover in this podcast a different, far more powerful and empowering approach to happiness.

Ever wonder why some conversations get stuck before they've even really gotten started? Why do you get into fights rather than getting things sorted out? Learn how to unblock discussions so you can have meaningful conversations that actually get somewhere instead of ending in a fight. In this podcast, you'll discover a powerful yet easy way to do just that.

How do you prevent your attention from always being diverted to stuff you don't like, don't want, and never asked for? Why does all this clutter get in the way of you having the good life you deserve? How can you free yourself from the negative? In this podcast, you'll discover an easy way to shift your focus so you can experience what is truly yours to enjoy.

Why is it so difficult for people to receive your support? Why do people – friends and others – insist on arguing with you, when you know what you're offering is really good for them? What's with the "Yeah, but" argument? In this podcast, you'll find out just what the "Yeah, but" syndrome is all about, turn it into a positive and give people the opportunity to really hear what you have to say.

Does your partner's refusal to accept your heartfelt apology totally irritate you? Especially when whatever they were so offended by wasn't all your fault? How can you have a positive relationship without being perfect? In this podcast, receive helpful tips to master the magic of a complete apology, no groveling required, that your partner will accept.

Why does it seem like there's just too much to do, to be, to have, and all of it riddled with what you "should" do? Why can't things just stay steady on course? Like forever? In this podcast, you'll find out how to deal with the guilt-whip of "should" so you can open up to the new and better yet to come.

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Now there's a challenge for you. Hosting a humongous party for your partner's parents 50th Anniversary, to which they've invited every living relative, friend and assorted mates. And yet, it's doable. In this podcast, you'll learn a surprisingly easy process that will help you work with your partner to make this impossible party happen - without you carrying all the load. Oh happy day!

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Doesn't it just seem sometimes like you're never gonna get out of this rut you're in? Much less actually enjoy your life. It doesn't have to be that way! In this podcast, you'll explore how to turn disaster thinking into "I can do this!" so that your life can be a whole lot more satisfying.

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Ever have that feeling that you just can't win for losing? And then dismiss it as your lot in life? Rather than respect it as pointing to a different path that may really be successful? Discover in this podcast what being an Optimist really is, and how you can use it to change your life in the best way!

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Why is it that sometimes you just can't let go of an argument, a disagreement? You obsessively hash and rehash what is long done and over with. How unfortunate. Especially since it doesn't need to be this way. In this podcast you'll learn how to truly let go and be done with old "stuff" forever.

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Your boss is the worst of the worst. Makes you feel lower than an earthworm, undeserving, miserable. That's not a way to live. And certainly not a way to achieve your career goals. In this podcast you'll discover what makes your boss so horrible, and how to use their secret fears and desires to pave your way to success.

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What is it about getting together as an extended family that seems so challenging? You should love and accept your relatives, but they drive you simply up a wall! How can you be grateful in this supposed time of gratitude when they are so annoying? Tune in to this podcast to find out an easy way to accept your whiny/obnoxious/critical relatives so you can have a genuine Thanksgiving.

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Do you ever have a day where it seems everything is going badly, nothing ever seems to go right? To where you want to just scream, and give up on well, everything? Yet all you want to do is be happy, so what now? In this podcast, you'll discover what's holding you back from that happiness you crave, and how to handle things so yes, you can be happy!

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You don't think of yourself as an overly fearful person, but heck! There are lots of scary situations out there, and yes, you get scared. Which doesn't particularly make you feel good, if anything, fear just seems to grow and grow. In this podcast, you'll learn an easy 2-step process for dealing with fear and how you can use it to restore your happiness and well-being.

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Ever felt stuck, like you're on a hamster wheel of replaying your last argument with your partner over and over and over? Why is it that you just can't seem to get over it, boring your friends and family with your continual replay? Are you that relationship-impaired? No! In this podcast, find out how to get off that hamster wheel easily and into the land of a happier relationship quickly.

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Why is your world so annoying? From the traffic that's a mess, to your boss who's awful, and all the rest, landing you at risk of high blood pressure and heart problems, aargh. All is not lost. Discover what this podcast offers, namely, how to get past your anger and resentments so you can have a more enjoyable and healthy life. Tune in and find out!

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Does it ever feel like no matter how hard you try, you can't get yourself to do what you want yourself to? Like stick with your diet, complete a work project, spend more time with the kids? And you're fed up with feeling like a failure, a walking disaster. In this podcast, discover how you can be more successful at whatever, so you don't have to give up on what you want, and don't have to live a life of woe-is-me misery, either.

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How can you handle your work frustrations and anger without losing your job, or alienating friends and family with your constant complaining? Is there a better answer than "Oh, well," and making do with your current situation? Yes! Find out, in this podcast, how to enroll family or friends in a positive way so they help you successfully resolve those frustrations, while making family and friends feel all the better for having helped you do so.

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Random acts of kindness sound like just so much airy-fairy stuff you have neither the interest in or time for. And yet, random acts of kindness are part of what makes us truly human. Explore in this podcast exactly why such acts are important, and how they can bring more joy into your life quickly and easily, without costing you a dime.

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What is it with managers who want endless team meetings when you're busy? Worse, now it's their latest-greatest "team-building exercise." Aargh! Got other things to do, thank you very much. But you can't beg off, so . . . discover in this podcast the value a certain team-building exercise might actually have, and how to genuinely benefit from it.

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Are you ever frustrated over how hard it is to get ahead? Like managing to get that raise or that promotion you so feel you deserve? In this podcast, find out what's truly in the way of the success you long for, and how to turn things around in your favor!

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What if you had a way to feel better, that's always available, costs nothing and has none of those dreaded side effects? In this podcast, you'll be introduced to a simple shift of perspective that can transform your not-so-wonderful moments into a feel-good solution, quickly and easily.

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Sometimes it can seem like everybody else has life handled in a successful way that totally eludes you. And yet, you have unique talents, skills and qualities that others don't. In this podcast, you'll explore what comparing yourself to others really does and be introduced to ways to get out of that comparison game altogether.

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Just how powerful are negative thoughts or words you launch at your partner? Do they really damage your relationship when they know perfectly well that you love them? In a word, yes! In this podcast, you'll discover how to deal with those negative thoughts/words not by becoming an insincere Pollyanna, but with a way to work with them to make your relationship better and better.

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Sure, office gossip is fun. Who doesn't relish the latest dirt on you-know-who? But what if that "fun" interferes with your getting ahead? Hmm. In this podcast, find out why gossip is counter-productive to your success and how to handle it without turning into an anti-gossip snob.

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Why is it the voice in your head criticizes you non-stop? What if you instead talked yourself up, not down? Would anything change? Yes, indeed! In this podcast, you'll be introduced to some easy techniques that can power you into the land of "up" not "down" to greater happiness and success!

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No, your world won't come to a complete stop if you get your face out of your devices from time to time. On the contrary, in this podcast, explore how using your eyes as well as your ears to communicate with people puts you ahead of the game, whether that's at work, at home, or even at the gym!

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Why is celebrating your Anniversary – or any other special occasion with your partner – seem to cost so much? Do you really have to spend a fortune to prove to your beloved, that yes indeed, you do love them? In this podcast, discover a way to celebrate your love without spending your last dime--and making them oh-so-happy in the process . . .

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Do you ever feel like absolutely nothing is going your way? And like there's nothing you can do about it but somehow endure this misery? In this podcast, find out how you can take charge of your life's experiences and get to the happiness and success you deserve!

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Too many decisions to make about too many things every moment of every day. Yikes! Welcome to the ever-increasing number of choices offered to us daily from big decisions like house/car buying to which laundry detergent will really clean your clothes. 

In this podcast, you'll discover a 3 step technique to help you deal with our exponentially expanding universe of choices, without going nuts or giving in to "whatever."

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As Valentine's Day rapidly approaches, how about checking in with yourself as to your lovability? Yes, you know you're a great person, terrific, but are you loveable? Great question! In this podcast, you'll explore how to find out where you're at in terms of your lovability – beyond your pretty/handsome face and winsome personality – to genuinely answer the question: Would you marry you?

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