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Ep 109 Managing College Anxiety After Winter Break 17:55

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After a long winter break, many college students experience a mixture of excitement and anxiety about returning to campus. For students with disabilities, including those managing mental health conditions, this transition can feel especially challenging. The return to college often brings academic stress, social adjustments, and the pressures of ba…

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Ep 108 Building a Support System in College: A Guide for Students with Disabilities 16:19

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Starting college is an exciting time for students, but for those with disabilities, the transition can be especially challenging. Establishing a solid support system on campus is a critical step for these students to feel connected, supported, and empowered to be at their best. And you’ve heard me say, “a connected student is a successful student.”…

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Ep 107 SMART Goals for the College Semester 20:01

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For college students with disabilities, SMART goals aren't just beneficial—it’s essential. SMART Goals help students with learning disabilities, ADHD, and mental health challenges to stay organized, focused, and resilient as they navigate the unique demands of college life. In this episode, we’ll cover strategies to help students set effective SMAR…

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Ep 106 Replay: 5 Truths for Every Freshman to Build Strong Habits from Day 1 17:18

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Expectations are often better than the realities of college. Eager freshmen might overlook these realities, but for students with learning disabilities, the impact can be even greater. In this episode, I’ll be sharing insights for prospective students and parents about the realities of college life, along with the essential tools and mindset shifts…

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Ep. 105 Replay: How to assess their semester to improve success. 21:14

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In this episode, we delve into the pivotal task of assessing your semester—especially when it seems like everything went smoothly. We explore the necessity of avoiding complacency and seeking areas for improvement even in successful times. We start by reflecting on what went well, conducting a comprehensive class review that delves into preferred e…

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Ep 104 Rerun of Episode 1 From High School IEP to College Success 14:26

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This episode is all about my journey as a father to a son with hidden disabilities and what that taught me about the power of self-advocacy in higher education. As a college therapist and a former accessibility coordinator, I saw firsthand the unique challenges faced by students with learning disabilities, ADHD, and mental health, which led me to f…

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Ep 103 10 Essential Mindset Shifts for College Success 13:54

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In this episode, we dive into 10 mindset shifts for college success. Discover how these mindset shifts can help your college student create a distraction-free study environment, use powerful study techniques like the Pomodoro method, and stay focused on their academic goals. Whether you're struggling with phone notifications, social media, or other…

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Ep 102 The Parents' Guide to College Finals Week 10:08

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Finals week can be a challenging time for college students, filled with stress and anxiety. As a parent, your support can make a significant difference in your student's performance and well-being. In this blog post, we will explore various ways parents can help their college students navigate finals week successfully. From providing emotional supp…

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Ep 101 College Break: How I Help Parents and Students Prepare for Returning Home 14:10

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Returning home for college break can be a joyful yet challenging transition for both parents and students. Preparing for your student’s return involves more than just tidying up their room; it can actually bring some discomfort during those first few times back home. In today’s episode, I’ll walk you through thoughtful planning and strategies for o…

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Ep 100 Celebrating 100 Episodes!! 15:57

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100 episodes is a milestone for every podcaster and I’m happy I’ve reached it. So today I’m going to give you a behind the scenes look at what goes into the podcast and my reflections on the past 100 episodes and what’s to come. So, join me in celebrating 100 episodes. My thanks to you for listening in for 100 episodes and I hope this podcast has h…

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Ep 99 How to Get Better Sleep for College Students 13:55

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Good sleep is essential for college students to maintain their physical health, mental well-being, and academic performance. With the demanding schedules and social activities of college life, it's easy to overlook the importance of quality sleep. However, by following some simple yet effective strategies, students can significantly improve their s…

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Ep 98 Overcoming Procrastination: The Key to College Success 18:24

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Procrastination is a familiar challenge for many college students. It can lead to stress, poor grades, and missed opportunities. However, overcoming procrastination in college is possible with the right strategies. In this episode, I'll explore effective solutions to help students break the cycle of procrastination and boost their productivity. Hel…

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Ep 97 Balancing Social Life and Academics: Avoiding Overload in College 17:28

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Starting college is an exhilarating time filled with new experiences, friends, and opportunities. However, many first-year students fall into the trap of overloading on social activities, which can lead to burnout and negatively impact academic performance. In this episode, I'll explore why finding a balance between social life and academics is cru…

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Ep 96 Seeking Help Early for College Students with ADHD 12:10

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Navigating the demands of college life can be challenging for anyone, but for students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), it can feel overwhelming. Early intervention and seeking help promptly can be the key to unlocking academic success and personal well-being. In this blog post, we’ll explore why it’s crucial for college studen…

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EP 95 How to Overcome Academic Pressure in College 17:19

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Academic pressure in college is a common experience for students worldwide. Balancing coursework, exams, and assignments can be overwhelming, leading to stress and anxiety. However, with the right strategies, you can effectively manage academic pressure and thrive in your college journey. In this episode, I explore practical techniques to help your…

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Ep 94 Maximizing Academic Resources for College Success 16:58

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One of the most common mistakes first-year college students make is ignoring the wealth of academic resources available to them. These resources are designed to support students’ learning and help them succeed academically. In this episode, I will discuss the importance of utilizing academic resources, common reasons students ignore them, and pract…

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Ep 93 Effective Tips to Overcome Homesickness in College 9:08

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Starting college is an exciting milestone, but it can also be a time of emotional upheaval. Many students experience homesickness as they adjust to a new environment, make new friends, and face academic challenges. Homesickness in college is common, but with the right strategies, you can overcome it and enjoy your college experience to the fullest.…

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Ep 92 How to develop study skills for college with Katie Azevedo. 33:15

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Last week I hope you and your student learned a lot about effective note taking. This week, Katie Azevedo is back for part 2, effective study strategies. I know from my 15 years on a college campus, that a student can have a great mindset, wellness plans, and time management, but that student won’t succeed if they don’t have good study skills. So, …

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Ep 91 College Note Taking Skills 101, with Katie Azevedo 31:30

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All September long are episodes for your first year college student to develop the skills, mindset, and plans needed to be a successful college student. Today is part one of a two part interview with my special guest Katie Azevedo. Part one is about note taking. Note taking is an essential skill set for learning in the classroom. Knowing how to tak…

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Ep 90 The Importance of Seeking Help Early for First-Year College Students 11:50

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Starting college is a significant milestone, but it also comes with its challenges. One common mistake first-year students make is not seeking help early. Whether it's academic, emotional, or social support, reaching out for help can make a substantial difference in your college experience. We explore why seeking help early is crucial, common barri…

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Ep 89 Avoiding First-year College Student Mistakes 14:34

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The first month of college is an exciting and transformative time and the time for first year- college student mistakes. Newfound independence, new friends, and a new academic environment present both opportunities and challenges. However, this transition period is often accompanied by common mistakes that can affect a student's academic and person…

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Ep 88 The Importance of Self-Care in College: Tips for First-Year Students 13:14

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Starting college is an exciting milestone, but it also brings numerous challenges. One of the most common mistakes first-year students make is neglecting self-care. The demands of academic life, social activities, and newfound independence can lead to poor health habits. Prioritizing self-care is crucial for maintaining physical and mental well-bei…

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Ep 87 Questions to Ask College Accessibility Staff 9:57

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There are questions you can ask and should ask of the college accessibility staff. Last week was orienting you to the world of accessibility work, in part, and why some questions cannot be answered. However, these questions you can ask. These questions should be part of you college tour and college choice process. It adds some vital information for…

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Ep 86 Got Accommodation questions? Why you may not get the answers you seek. 11:52

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I know the pressure and worry about accommodations and making sure your son or daughter gets what they need. As a parent of a son with specific learning disabilities and dyslexia, I worried about the same thing. I get it. It takes a lot of willpower not to take over the process and get it done. I understand that if it gets done, that is just one le…

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Ep 85 How to manage emotions for college transition, with Dr. Cam Casswell 34:27

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Today, Dr. Cam Casswell gives us her insights into how we, as parents, can prepare ourselves and our teens to make the bigh shift to college. It's a big transition and comes with it's own fears, anxieties, and issues. How do parents cope, deal, and manage all those emotions? What can parents do so thier emotions and reactions don't get in the way o…

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Ep 84 Parent's Guide to College Mental Health 14:23

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College mental health is one of my favorite subjects. I can literally talk about it all day long. What does a student need to do to be mentally healthy? Here are eight episodes all about how to help your student with ADHD, a learning disability, or mental health condition stay mentally well now and throughout thier college journey. Are you on my em…

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Ep 83 College Transition Episodes You May Not Have Heard. 16:52

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Here are some of my favorite episodes that you may not have heard. These contain some of the most overlooked, but essential information. Each of these episodes fills a gap in information and guidance that is hard to find. Yet, this episode highlights past episodes covering critical topics like documentation requirements, gap year considerations, co…

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Ep 82 Time Management for College- Developing the Right Mindset 17:35

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Developing the right mindset for time management for college is a critical change some students don't make. It's unfortunate because being more skilled at time management can mean the world for your grades. It also means having more social time, more fun, less stress, and being responsible. If students don't develop the skills, then they have a har…

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Ep 81 5 Practical College Success Tips 19:25

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There’s a lot of information about college transition and success. Yet, most are not practical and don’t come from those involved in college. So, what are some of the simple and over looked college succes tips? I warn you that none of these college success tips are complicated. Yet, as I've stated before, 'simple doesn't mean easy.' Most are going …

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Ep. 80 Self-advocacy for invisible disabilities. 15:57

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I’ve said it before. K-12 does a horrible job of teaching self-advocacy. I find it tragic and neglectful that it’s not taught. A ton of people advocate for it, emphasize it, and even set goals for it. But they all get it wrong. What’s the best way to teach it and what do you need to do for your student to learn to self-advocate? Here are eight epis…

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Ep. 79 5 Steps to College Preparation. 16:40

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Being prepared and preparing your student for college are shared goals. The better they are prepared, the less regret you have and possibly less stress. How do you get your senior with a hidden disability prepared to make the shift to college? For students with ADHD, learning disabilities, dyslexia, and mental health conditions, there is a lot more…

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Ep. 78 My Parental Regrets for College Transition. 15:38

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There's a lot with college transition. As a parent who's done this twice already, I can tell you that there are always things you wish you did or said differently. Yep, I've been on a college campus for a minute for sure, but that does not mean I did everything right. I made mistakes. Not happy about it, but I get to pass on my experiences and less…

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Ep. 77 From application to graduation: This wasn’t in your IEP 16:11

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In this episode, I recap 10 episodes you can’t afford to forget — revealing all of the information left out of your IEP and filling in the gaps with proper transition planning. There’s more to college accommodations, transition, and success, than just ‘show me how to apply.’ Additional resources provided by Accessing College can be found at the bot…

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Ep. 76 Dadâs Role In College Transition. 20:53

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Dad's you have a special role to play in your student's college journey and self-advocacy. It's unlike any other role because your connection to your student is uniqe and special. What you bring to the plate is needed for your student's college success and a better college transition. Student's with disabilites like ADHD, learning disabilities, and…

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Ep. 75 College Transition Tips: 3 Things To Do Now Before High School Graduation. 16:04

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May is all about getting ready before graduation. Today is about the three things you and your student need to do before they graduate. For students with hidden disabilities like ADHD, learning disabilities, and mental helath conditions, there's a bit more to do before college starts. What are those three things and how do they help with college tr…

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Ep. 74 Six College Transition Conversations to Have Now 18:35

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Getting prepared for college is a huge task. Theres's not just the parctical stuff like bedding, snacks, food, mini-fridge etc. There is also the adult topics to discuss. As a parent of a college student, these topics are critical to have. Why? No regrets. None at all. Even if something happens, which I pray it doesn't, at least you know, as a pare…

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Ep. 73 College Transition Tips for Parents: 5 Valuable College Policies Your Student Needs To Know 17:13

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This is the second in a series this month all about copllege transition tips for parents and getting prepared. College transition is hard especially for students with ADHD, learning disabilities, and mental health conditions. Getting disability accommodations is vital as well as maintaining time management and mental wellbeing. What if something go…

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Ep. 72 College Success: Revealing the Top 3 Areas You Need to Know 17:32

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accessingcollege.com/college-success-revealing-the-top-3-areas-you-need-to-know/May is College Prep month and I’m kicking it off with an episode to help guide you and your student. If you could only pick three things that would make every student with a hidden disability successful in college, what three things would you pick? If you’ve listened to…

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Ep. 71 How to Cultivate A Mental Health First Mindset. 21:38

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Everything in college relates to mental health. Here are a few examples. Anxious college students don't study as well and don't remember as much for tests. Stressed students are not as productive and sometimes will put off assignments making stress worse. Depressed students may miss classes which causes secondary anxiety and worry about the work th…

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Ep. 70 Intuitive Eating Made Easy For ADHD with Rebecca King 35:53

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Today on the podcast, Rebecca King is joining me to talk all things heathy eating and changing your relationship with food to be healthier for those with ADHD. She is diagnosed with ADHD too. Here's what you'll learn on this episode: What are some of the big issues around food and eating for those with ADHD? What is intuitive eating? How does this …

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Ep. 69 The Best Mental Health Wellness Plan for College Students 22:06

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All the episodes this month are about mental wellness. You will hear me say it over and over again, 'mental health is the foundation upon which everything else is built." It's true. Yet, we all fall off this wagon and it seems harder to do. Truth is, it's simple but simple doesn't mean easy. So, how do we get our student to buy into it and incorpor…

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Ep. 68 The Truth About When Overachieving is A Problem 18:51

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Does your student have a sense of perfectionism? Do they get their self-worth from achieving good grades? Are the involved in a lot of different things? DO they have a type A personality? If so, your student may not be doing as well as it looks on the outside. Your student may be suffering on the inside. Overachievers succeed which can mask the pai…

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Ep. 65 Seven Helpful Questions About College Services You Need to Ask 15:28

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Dive deeper into the world of college services for students with learning disabilities, dyslexia, mental health conditions, and ADHD. There are a lot of services for every student at college. Which services does you student need to consider? And how do you factor college services into your student’s school choice? In this episode, learn how to help…

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Ep. 64 How to choose the right college for your disability. 20:27

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In this episode of After the IEP, we tackle a crucial concern for parents and students alike – choosing the right college for individuals with disabilities. Navigating the complexities of college selection can be daunting, especially when it comes to accommodating specific needs. Join us as we discuss the importance of finding a college that aligns…

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Ep. 63 How To Improve Self-advocacy Skills At Home that Really Work. 14:55

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In this episode, I’ll give practical steps to improve your student’s self-advocacy at home. Through the "I do, we do, you do" model, discover how to gradually empower them to self-advocate effectively. From scheduling their own appointments with healthcare professionals to handling takeout orders and picking up prescriptions (with a bonus: learning…

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Ep. 62 The importance of self-advocacy for hidden disabilities. 17:00

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In this podcast episode, we answer the question: Why self-advocacy is important? This is a pivotal question for self-advocacy for college students with disabilities. While self-advocacy is widely acknowledged and supported, self-advocacy skills are absent from K-12. In addition, self-advocacy's significance within higher education and beyond often …

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Ep. 61 College Transition Tips: What are Important First Semester Student Responsibilities 17:13

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Unravel the complexities of college responsibilities in this episode! Gain valuable insights into managing daily tasks, notifying instructors, and optimizing accommodations for academic success. Learn how proactive communication and informed choices about accommodations impact the college journey. We explore the use of assistive technology, test ac…

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Ep. 51 College Transition Tips for Finals: The Best Ways Support Your Student 13:56

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Get ready for the ultimate guide to conquering finals with your college student on "After the IEP"! As the semester winds down, the pressure amps up. In this episode, we delve into strategies to support your student during this crucial period. Discover the importance of a wellness plan and how your student can navigate stress effectively. Whether t…

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Ep. 50 You need to be more selfish? Secrets of putting yourself first. 14:00

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Today, we're diving into a rather unconventional idea: the power of being more selfish. You heard that right, but before you raise your eyebrows, let us redefine what selfishness means. In this episode, we'll debunk the negative connotations associated with selfishness and show you how embracing it can benefit your college student with a disability…

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Ep. 49 Something Special Happens When You Practice Gratitude 19:38

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In today's episode, we're diving deep into the transformative effects of practicing gratitude and how it can significantly impact your life. You'll discover that something truly special happens when you embrace gratitude in your daily routine. Gratitude has the power to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and even decrease your heart rate. It acts…