Mindfulness and Mental Health Tips for Women: From Both Sides Of The Couch

Stress At Work and Home: How Shifting Your Mindset Can Bring You Peace

In episode 16 of Inner Healing Intelligence, Dr. Laurie Little outlines essential strategies to maintain inner peace, both at work and at home. In this insightful discussion, she delves into our understanding of stress and suggests that much of our stress is self-induced, stemming not from actual situations but rather, our perceptions of them. Dr. Little underscores the importance of understanding and adjusting our mindset to manage stress.
Dr. Little dissects the root causes of stress in our personal and professional lives, using common scenarios as examples. She believes that feelings of stress often arise from situations where we feel considerable responsibility but exercise little power. These scenarios may be found in high-pressure jobs or challenging parenting situations.
However, rather than being stuck in a cycle of anxiety and frustration, Dr. Little offers practical and mindset solutions to make stress more manageable. She emphasizes the importance of saying 'no', delegating tasks, and dispelling notions of perfectionism. Above all, she stresses the importance of understanding ourselves better to uncover the underlying beliefs that contribute to our stress levels.
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Journey Towards Being Your Own Best Friend

In this episode of Inner Healing Intelligence, clinical psychologist and mindfulness
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Why Asking Why Leads You To Suffer

In this episode, Dr. Little delves deep into the habit of asking 'why' — a habit that, while seemingly innocuous, can often lead to an unhealthy spiral of suffering when left unchecked.
Discover how introspection can turn into a problematic loop, leading to anxiety and distress when answers remain elusive. Learn about the profound power of radical acceptance, the importance of coping with challenges instead of seeking elusive root causes, and focusing on the 'how' rather than the 'why.' Dr. Little shares valuable insights through patient stories and personal experiences.
Suffering is optional. And this episode is all about breaking free from unnecessary suffering fueled by incessant questioning and uncertainty, whether the issues are physical or psychological. Learn the difference between pain and suffering, and how to accept, manage, and live a fulfilling life despite inevitable pain.
Be it a physical ailment, a mental health issue, or an emotional crisis, Dr. Little encourages us to shift our perspective and redirect our energy away from the endless search for answers and towards solutions. She encourages us to accept our reality and work with it rather than against it.
Discover the long-term healing benefits of radical acceptance - a journey from pain to acceptance to empowerment - and the critical role it plays in easing our suffering. This episode is an invitation to a more powerful, effective approach to mental and physical wellness, making it a must-listen for anyone seeking holistic health and peace of mind.
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The Power of Forgiveness: The Gift to Give Yourself

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In this episode, Dr. Little shares what forgiveness means and why it is a crucial step towards peace and self-acceptance. She discusses the common barriers to forgiveness and how to overcome them. She discusses the steps you can take to move forward on your journey of forgiveness. She also discusses how you can apply these steps towards others as well as forgiving yourself. 
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Five Steps to Discover Your Word of The Year

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In this episode, Dr. Little talks about finding your Word of the Year. She shares a little more about the role of a mantra in our lives. She then breaks down 5 sets of questions to help you really discover what the ideal word is for you as we head into 2024. If you struggle with regret, fear/anxiety or perfectionism, this episode will speak to you.
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The Mindful Holiday: Steps To Increase Your Joy and Reduce Your Stress

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In this episode, Dr. Little shares how throughout the busyness and chaos of the holiday season (whichever holiday you celebrate), you can still slow down, be present and enjoy the moments to their fullest. 
Dr. Little walks you through a mindfulness exercise to help you enjoy your holiday food and reduce your risk of over eating or binge eating. She also teaches a mindfulness skill called Turning the Mind, which puts you in charge of your own thoughts, feelings and experiences.
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Direction Not Perfection with Dietitian and Accountability Coach Lindsey House, RD

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In this episode, I visit with my longtime friend and colleague, Lindsey House, RD. Lindsey is a dietitian & Personal Trainer turned accountability coach.  We talk about themes such as balancing acceptance and change, taking risks and facing vulnerability, and the importance of staying focused on our own journeys rather than comparing ourselves to others.
Lindsey has been my personal inspiration for giving me the courage to start this podcast so I was very grateful she could be my first interview. 
Lindsey's personal mission is to help individuals take action to achieve exciting results, such as:
-Letting go of the all-or-nothing mentality (overcoming perfectionism)
-Getting off the sidelines in life and feeling energetic enough to participate
-Decreasing joint soreness to enjoy something as big as travel and small as playing on the floor with grandkids
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- Do you ever hear yourself saying “I don’t even know where to start! I get motivated to make health changes and then feel instantly overwhelmed with what to prioritize! “ This is the PURPOSE of this call… you will walk away feeling equipped with the understanding of where to start! (feeling supported in your journey).
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Talking To Myself: Using Mantras and Other Strategies to Change Your Thoughts

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In this episode, Dr. Little shares three ways you can change the way you talk to yourself.
Step One: Increase awareness of what you are saying to yourself.
Step Two: Change your negative thought to a neutral or more compassionate thought
Step Three: Practice the new healthy thought with visual and other artistic reminders.
Dr. Little discussed why asking "why?" is not the quickest strategy to change.
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The Gratitude Blueprint: Building a Life of Appreciation

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In this episode, Dr. Little defines gratitude and why it is so important to build a joy-filled life. She discusses some research about the benefits of building a gratitude practice on our emotional, social and physical health. Dr. Little then shares simple, actionable steps you can take to start turning your mindset into a more positive, grateful one.
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Why Sitting Still is So Scary

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In this episode, Dr. Little shares three reasons why you might be having difficulty learning how to be mindful and to listen to your inner wisdom. She discusses how shame, guilt and anxiety all contribute to the challenges of going within. 
Dr. Little provides several ways that you can begin to address these obstacles. By going slowly, using mantras and practicing self compassion, you can learn how to sit in solitude and start to hear and trust everything that your mind and body have to share with you. 
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