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Is your mindset working for you or against you? Our podcast will show you how to build a mindset that will propel you and create opportunities to find joy in every aspect of your life. Doesn’t that sound great? A more positive mindset AND more joy? It’s all based in the science of positive psychology, which is the study of human thriving. Come and thrive right along with us!
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Teaching how to live exceptional, Extraordinary, purposeful and happy Life.
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🌈 Be Love, Light and Happiness ✨ 🏘️ I teach you how to exit the 9-5 💸 💖 I show you how to live your best life ever, every single day 💪 ✨ You are Number 1! Remember, only the sky is the limit. ✨ You limit yourself. You have unlimited potential, own it. ✨ Truth is all. The truth will set you free. Speak it, own it, feel it. ✨ Be the best version of your self. Every day. 1% better each day. ✨ Time is all there is, better make the most of it. ✨ You can control the outcome of your life. Period. ✨ ...
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Mental illness touches so many of our families, yet it continues to be something difficult to understand and to talk about. Our guest, Lisa Zarcone (https://www.lisazarcone.net/) has written a powerful new book called, The Book Of Joann, about her mother’s journey with mental illness, and what it was like being her mother’s child. Lisa says Joann w…
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WOW 337 ~ Kindness never dies with Vivian Foulke, Executive director of The Narrative Initiative
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What can we learn about surviving grief from someone who has had way too much of it? Our guest Vivian Foulke, Executive director of The Narrative Initiative and registered nurse, recently contributed to a book called After, Journeys Through Grief, where she talks about the unfortunate recent passing of her dear friend, Dr. Lorraine Dickey, her busi…
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“We get stuck in a rut because of what we make things mean in our minds,” says our guest Rob Cross. “Your thinking is where it all starts. Flipping your thinking changes your life.” Cross is life coach, author and speaker, www.RobFlips.com who has written a new book called, Flip Your Thinking: To Ignite Your World. He reveals simple and highly effe…
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What are the unique character strengths that make you who you are? How can you use your strengths in new ways to increase your joy and happiness? And how can you spot strengths in others for their fulfillment and joy? The ladies of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ take a look at how we can focus on what’s strong in our lives…
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We always look for that “perfect someone,” but does that really exist? Clinical psychologist Dr. Carla Marie Manly says joy-filled relationships have nothing to do with perfection. In her book, The Joy of Imperfect Love: The Art of Creating Healthy, Securely Attached Relationships, Dr. Manly emphasizes that real love is messy and imperfect, and she…
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WOW 333 ~ Untangle the hold media has on your life with Elizabeth Ortiz, media literacy expert
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How are you influenced by the media that surrounds you? How is it shaping your life, your attitude, and your self-esteem? What should you know about it? We take a look at these questions with media literacy expert Elizabeth Ortiz, who spent 19 years teaching this subject at the college level and is now working on her PhD. Elizabeth outlines some fr…
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"It is literally impossible to be a woman. You are so beautiful, and so smart, and it kills me that you don't think you're good enough. Like, we have to always be extraordinary, but somehow we're always doing it wrong.” This is part of the riveting monologue in the Barbie movie delivered by America Ferrera. It is difficult to be a woman! In this ep…
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WOW 331 ~ Write your own book of proof that you are enough with Emilie Bree Carlino, Career and Professional Development Coach & Business Strategist
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There’s no need to put yourself down anymore because in this podcast, you’ll learn how to prove that you are enough!! Our guest, Emilie Bree Carlino, Career and Professional Development Coach & Business Strategist, explains the concept of the book of proof that we can make and use to build our confidence and reach our goals. Emily is an amazing che…
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WOW 330 ~ Don’t let fear cut off your joy with Joe Ryan, certified Peer Counselor and podcast host
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“There’s a reservoir of joy and happiness within us. It is just buried under fear, and defenses, and programming, and poor modeling,” says Joe Ryan, https://joeryan.com/ a certified Peer Counselor and host of the podcast “It’s not you, it’s your trauma”, a trauma, PTSD, abuse, anxiety, and recovery podcast. Joe brings his unique style of frank talk…
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WOW 329 ~ Another way to happiness with Dr. Ski Chilton, innovator, academic and entrepreneur
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“We build mind made prisons,” says Dr. Ski Chilton https://nutrition.cales.arizona.edu/person/floyd-ski-chilton-phd a distinguished innovator, academic and entrepreneur. He’s authored five books including his latest, There is Another Way to Happiness: The Four Step CAST Process that Will Transform Your Life. In this episode, he explains the awakeni…
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Rituals have the power to turn the ordinary into something meaningful, help us celebrate life, process grief, and reduce our anxiety. Research tells us we can create our own rituals to feed our soul and to enrich our live. In this episode, Kim and Nancy of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/words-of-wisdom explore a recent news…
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WOW 327 ~ Free yourself from the boundaries that hold you back with Elaine Zelker, business woman and entrepreneur
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What are the limits you are putting on your life and your success? What if you discovered a formula that would give you zero limits? In this episode, our guest outlines the process she uncovered from A-Z. Elaine Zelker, https://www.elainezelker.com/ a business woman and entrepreneur recently wrote a book called Zero Limits, Breaking The Boundaries …
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WOW 326 ~ How is your body image impacting your behavior with Lisa Hammett, positive intelligence coach
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Have you ever considered how your body image is impacting your behavior? If you can answer honestly, you might realize that these tentacles reach into our relationships, our health, our professional lives, and even our mental well being. Our guest Lisa Hammett, a positive intelligence coach and owner of Success coaching. https://lisahammett.com/ jo…
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WOW 325 ~ Your body on trauma and what you can do about it with Licia Sky, co-founder and CEO of the Trauma Research Foundation
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Do you know the impact of trauma on your body? Do you understand how it lingers? We interview Licia Sky, co-founder and CEO of the Trauma Research Foundation https://traumaresearchfoundation.org/, who works closely with Cofounder and Chairman of the board Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps The Score, which spent 141 weeks on the NY T…
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What if time found a way to erase itself? Time seems to have a mind of its own as it sometimes seems to go very slowly, and sometimes seems to go very fast. It usually correlates with our activities. Thirty minutes in the dentist chair feels a lot longer than thirty minutes in the massage chair! Kim and Nancy of https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ …
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WOW 323 ~ How much can one person overcome and still be optimistic with Qin Sun Stubis, author
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Could you still be positive after being born into extreme poverty? Qin Sun Stubis https://www.qinsunstubis.com/ says she can because she learned at an early age that things won’t make her happy, but people will. She is a longtime newspaper columnist who explores the similarities and differences between East and West cultures. She grew up in the squ…
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WOW 322 ~ How can you save a life with Marci Lesko, Chief Operating Officer for United Way of The Greater Lehigh Valley
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“Mental health is the crisis of our time,” says Marci Lesko, Chief Operating Officer for United Way of The Greater Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania. While her organization is heading up a multi-year initiative to raise awareness and funding around the growing mental health crisis, Marci joins us to reflect on how suicide has touched her family, and wh…
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That’s right-YOU control your mindset. It isn’t dependent on what’s happening in your life. It depends on what you cultivate inside. Nancy and Kim of https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ give a crash course in the very foundation of positive psychology, which is understanding our mindset. The discussion is based off of a recent blog you can find her…
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WOW 320 ~ Plant the seeds of intention now for a full bloom later with Joetta, four-time Olympian
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“Just because someone doesn’t see your worth doesn’t mean you’re not worthy,” says four time Olympian, Joetta https://joettasportsandbeyond.com/. She is a thriving businesswoman, a motivational speaker, and a huge advocate for girls and women. Joetta says the world is full of “cans”- what we CAN do! She encourages all of us, but especially middle a…
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How you perceive the world is really the key to your happiness and your success, according to our guest Lynda Ross Vega who recently released a book with co-author Gary Jordan, called, Unlock the Power of Your Perception: Claim Your Natural Strengths, Reframe Your Weaknesses, Reshape Your Most Important Relationships. Vega says, “We spend so much t…
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They say it’s the most wonderful time of the year, but that certainly is a lot of pressure, isn’t it?! With that kind of expectation, it’s no wonder we can end up feeling stressed, exhausted, and disappointed. In this episode, Kim and Nancy https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/, examine how we can let go of unrealistic expectations so that we can rea…
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WOW 317 ~ Life changes in a the blink of an eye with Tracey Iraca, Executive Director of the MDS Foundation
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We have all had those moments that change everything. When something turns your life upside down, it’s positivity that can help you find your way again, says our guest Tracey Iraca, Executive Director of the MDS Foundation https://www.mds-foundation.org/ , who suffered a significant spinal cord injury in 2022. Tracey shares her difficult, personal …
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“We are joy at the core,” says Lisa McCourt, https://lisamccourt.com/ author of the new book, Free Your Joy: The 12 Keys to Sustainable Happiness. Lisa dives into the specific methods she teaches to show people how to build authentic, sustainable joy every day. Lisa tells us how to find and elevate your “joy setpoint”, so you can discover the inner…
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WOW 315 ~ How can you reconnect with yourself with Gail Hunsberger, owner of Tumble Tails Farm
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Did you ever wish you could step out of your life and rediscover yourself again? Did you ever want to explore what’s troubling you in a place that wraps you with love? This is what happens at Tumble Tails Farm in Coopersburg Pennsylvania https://www.tumble-tails-farm.com/ with animal assisted interventions. Why animals? Because they can sense our e…
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“Freedom is a skill, not a pill. Once you’ve trained your body and mind how to do it, it will begin to happen all by itself while you continue to enjoy all the other bits of your life,” says Bob Gardner, Founder of The Freedom Specialist, https://www.thefreedomspecialist.com/ a body based approach to happiness, health, and well-being. Bob says we c…
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Even in the worst possible time, can you be your best possible self? In this podcast, we explore Nancy’s realization that being her best self as her father passed away was an incredible gift she could give to everyone she loved. She felt a domino effect that triggered love, compassion and strength in her other family members. In this episode, Nancy…
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WOW 312 ~ Be A Joy Maker with Hannah Votta Coleman, Founder and Executive Director of Joyful Giving
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Are you a joy maker? Do you go around spreading joy all over the place? So many of you do and for good reason. We found a wonderful example of someone who understands the value and power of joy! “When you give joy, you get joy,” says Hannah Votta Coleman, Founder and Executive Director of Joyful Giving https://www.4joyfulgiving.org/ in Pennsylvania…
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WOW 311 ~ Are you sabotaging yourself with Laura K. Connell, trauma-informed author and coach
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“Self-sabotage is self-protection in disguise,” says our guest Laura K. Connell https://laurakconnell.com/ a trauma-informed author and coach. She has a new book coming out called, It’s Not Your Fault: Unconscious Reasons We Self-Sabotage And How To Stop. Connell explains ways that we abandon ourselves, the reasons why we do, and the understandings…
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WOW 310 ~ How past events shake up your life today with Dr. Geri-Lynn Utter, clinical psychologist
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After an earthquake, we might experience aftershocks that are sometimes just as damaging as the original event. Turns out our emotional landscape can be just like that. Dr. Geri-Lynn Utter, https://drgerilynnutter.com/ a clinical psychologist has a new book out called. Aftershock: How Past Events Shake Up Your Life Today . She explains how we can c…
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What do you choose to see and what do you choose to be blind to in your life? Are you really seeing what’s right in front of you, or are you concocting a story that is only based on your thoughts and not on reality. The ladies of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ explore engaging questions about how you can really focus the l…
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WOW 308 ~ Are you in an unhealthy relationship with Lori Sywenski, Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley
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Are your most intimate relationships as healthy as they can be or is there something lurking that is making you feel unsteady? Unhealthy relationships can be violent, yes, but they might also be abusive in a number of ways. We speak with Lori Sywenski, Executive Director of Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley, https://turningpointlv.org/ about exact…
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How would you like to grow something spectacular that will help with your mental health and wellness? You can! It’s easy!! It’s called plant therapy. This is a philosophy that is exploding in popularity. Growing plants helps us to be grounded and mindful and gives us an opportunity to pause, reflect and recharge. Our guest Veronica Moore of Brown S…
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When was the last time you were awestruck? When you looked at something or felt something that filled you with a feeling of wonder. Awe experiences shift our attention away from ourselves and make us feel we are part of something greater. These moments can have a huge impact on our lives, our outlook, and our capacity for love. In this episode, Kim…
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We will all face a crisis at some point. How can we navigate these difficult times in the best way we can, embracing our best selves and the positive impact we can have on other people? Kim and Nancy of The Wisdom Coalition, https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/, dig into the latest science on the subject, but also their recent personal experiences w…
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WOW 304 ~ Don’t just bounce back, bounce forward with David Dennis, licensed counselor and author
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After a traumatic childhood, David Dennis is living his life “with urgency.” He wants to create his best life, but also share what he has learned about thriving, despite disaster. David is a licensed counselor and President and CEO of Eckerd Connects, a child welfare non-profit. His new book is called Gameness: Land on Your Feet, Not on Your Feelin…
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Do you hate to exercise? Think of it as “joyful movement” instead. Our guest says joyful movement is like Miracle Grow for the brain. And what’s even better is if you get to move and play with other people! All of this is hugely important to our well-being. Dr. Elaine O’Brien, PhD, MAPP https://elaineobrienphd.com/ one of the most informed academic…
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Do you find that you take steps to minimize yourself without even knowing it? Do you sacrifice your own needs for the needs of others? Have you stayed silent in a relationship to keep the peace? Do you distance yourself from what you really feel? In this podcast, Nancy and Kim, of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ , explore S…
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After the tragic suicide of her husband, Lynette Eddy set out to find out how she could have helped him out of the spiral he fell in to. Her plunge and research allowed her to write her new book, The Fight Inside: Winning the Battle Between Your Ego and True Spirit, which details how people can overcome destructive thoughts. Eddy, a social worker a…
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You know how the food in your fridge sometimes expires and you just have to throw it out? Turns out our mindset is just like that, says our guest, Dr. Charryse Johnson, https://drcharryse.com/ a psychotherapist and founder of Jade Integrative Counseling and Wellness in North Carolina. We explore her new book, Expired Mindsets, Releasing Patterns Th…
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WOW 299 ~ How to regulate your emotions with Jason Sizemore, co-executive director of the Mindful Child Initiative (MCI)
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How do you handle your emotions? The difficult ones? The fantastic ones? How could your life be better if your emotional regulation was different? Experts say emotional regulation is the key to our success, our relationships, and our level of joy. We speak with Jason Sizemore, co-executive director of the Mindful Child Initiative (MCI) in Allentown…
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WOW 298 ~ What’s the right choice with Dr. Sherry Skyler Kelly,Psychologist and Neuropsychologist
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“Our lives are a summation of the choices we make,” says our guest Dr. Sherry Skyler Kelly, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist at Mind and Heart Coaching https://mindandheartcoaching.com/nand . Dr. Kelly deconstructs our attitudes about choices and gives us a tangible framework to understand how to make choices that will propel …
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WOW 297 ~ How to rewire your brain for more joy with Dr. Tami Berry, master mindset and life coach
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Did you know your brain has the ability to rewire itself? It’s an amazing ability called neuroplasticity. Our guest, Dr. Tami Berry www.drtamiberry.com, a master mindset and life coach, explains it, and how she created a simple, scientifically-proven, step-by-step process to build a life brimming with health, happiness and joyful success. Dr. Berry…
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How can art and love help you overcome pain and be more positive? Our guest tells us how! He is artist Kyle Edwards and his brand is called A True L.O.V.E. Story (with LOVE standing for looking on to victory every day) https://atruelovestoryllc.com/ Kyle has an incredible strength and positive outlook that he wants to share with others through his …
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How can you get motivated? Positive psychology has some great teachings in this area to help us find our motivation and reach our goals. Kim and Nancy of The Wisdom Coalition, https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/, break down the teachings and give you some useful tools to create an attitude that is unstoppable. Whatever you have your eye set on, we …
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WOW 294 ~ Learn how to grow after trauma with Dr Matthew Scult, Ph.D., licensed clinical psychologist
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You might have had a traumatic experience but new research shows we can actually grow in positive ways after trauma! It’s called post-traumatic growth theory and says positive change can occur after a life crisis. This is great news! We break down how to ignite this positive spark with Dr Matthew Scult, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist in pr…
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“What is it in my life that I wish I didn’t know?” Can you ask yourself this question? Our guest says this is how you start to redesign your life. Brad Reed, creator of Repurpose you https://www.repurpose-you.com/, says our life is a process of rediscovering and learning to be okay with all parts of ourselves. Brad’s own healing journey took him ar…
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Our thoughts, feelings and emotions create stress, says our guest Karen Wright, creator Pause Breathe Proceed https://pausebreatheproceed.com/ , which is a powerful framework that addresses mental health through an awareness and understanding of self and stress. Karen gives great insights into how you can calm yourself and others and how you can av…
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What is in the undertow of your life? What is tossing you around, sucking you under, and keeping you stuck in the same place? In this podcast, the ladies of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/shop, will tell you how to identify what is limiting you, how to manage it and, most importantly, how to rise above it! While you may not…
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When you reach for that donut or those chips, is that what you really want? Or is there something else you are actually hungry for? In our relentless quest to lose weight, many times we overlook what we are really trying to feed. Our guest, Anne Alexander AnneAlexander.com, author of two New York Times best selling books on weight loss, says once w…
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You have the ability to create a mindset of joy and peace but you have to slow down, get quiet and listen to your inner world. Your mindset hinges on your ability to embrace positivity and create a life you love. But your mindset also needs nourishment and fulfillment. In this podcast, the ladies of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoaliti…
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