The Focused Mindset Podcast Cher Kretz

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In this conversation, Cher Kretz interviews Dr. Heather Browne, author of Speaking with the Heart. They discuss the importance of authentic communication and compassion in relationships. Dr. Browne shares her personal journey of growing up with a mother who had paranoid schizophrenia and how it influenced her work as a psychotherapist. They also explore the power of choosing to change and create new pathways in our minds to improve our relationships. In this conversation, Dr. Heather Browne and Cher Kretz discuss the importance of approaching relationships with love and compassion. They emphasize the need to remember that both partners in a relationship should strive to love each other better and be open to making corrections when needed. They also highlight the significance of communication and the power of approaching conversations with hope rather than fear. Dr. Browne shares a simple exercise that can be done daily to strengthen relationships and ensure that both partners feel seen and loved. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of leading with love and compassion in all relationships.
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00:00Introduction and Background
01:14Meeting and Connection
03:14Becoming a Psychotherapist and Writer
04:09Authenticity and Making a Difference
05:15The Importance of Authenticity in Relationships
06:22Working with Couples
07:41Hope for Lifetime Relationships
08:54Compassion in Communication
10:40Approaching Fear and Honoring Past Experiences
13:19Taking Action and Changing Future Experiences
17:28Honoring Fear and Choosing Compassion
20:07Creating New Pathways in the Brain
21:25Changing Trajectory and Empowering Yourself
22:28Choosing to Take Care of Yourself
24:04Creating New Pathways in Relationships
25:19The Importance of Love in Relationships
26:26Miscommunication and Different Ways of Showing Love
27:18Approaching Conversations with Hope Instead of Fear
28:13The Power of Compassion in Relationships
29:02Shifting from Fear to Hope in Relationships
30:23Crawling Out of Emotional Holes
30:56The Difference Between Problems and Solutions
31:44The Magic of Shifting Energy and Perspectives
34:35Approaching Conversations with Compassion
35:18Honoring Where You Are in Relationships
36:06Being Gracious with Yourself in Relationships
37:28Practical Exercise: Checking In with Loved Ones
39:03The Power of Daily Check-Ins in Relationships
39:39Extending Love and Care in Relationships
42:41Applying the Lessons in Different Relationships
44:09Connecting with Dr. Heather Browne
45:25Leading with Hope and Love in the World

Listen in as we have a conversation exploring the development of the teenage brain and how it affects decision-making and impulse control. The frontal lobe, responsible for reasoning and judgment, is not fully developed during adolescence, leading to impulsive behavior. The speakers emphasize the importance of understanding and providing grace to teenagers during this stage. They discuss the need for parents to regulate their emotions and have conversations with their teens about making safe choices. The conversation also touches on having a plan for challenging situations and being a safe person for teenagers to turn to. 
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In this episode of the Focused Mindset podcast, Cher Kretz discusses the concept of toxic positivity and how it can affect our emotions and conversations. Toxic positivity is the rejection of negative emotions and the constant focus on positive ones. Cher emphasizes the importance of honoring and validating all of our emotions, as they make up who we are. She explains that toxic positivity can damage relationships and lead to suppression of real emotions, which can manifest in other negative ways. Cher provides strategies for practicing empathy, validating emotions, and moving from problem-focused to solution-focused conversations.
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Chapters
00:00Introduction
08:18Understanding Toxic Positivity
14:38The Damaging Effects of Toxic Positivity
33:54Moving from Problem-Focused to Solution-Focused Conversations
45:16Conclusion
 

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Joe George discusses his new book, 'Solution Focused Trifecta,' a hands-on guide to implementing solution-focused practice. In presentations and resources, he emphasizes the importance of focusing on the why, what, and how. Joe shares his journey of discovering a solution-focused approach and getting trained and certified in different solution-focused branches. He also talks about the value of interviewing experts in the field and learning from their various approaches. The conversation highlights the benefits of a solution-focused approach in building relationships, promoting ownership, and achieving quicker results. The conversation discusses the importance of a solution-focused mindset and the benefits of using solution-focused strategies in counseling. They highlight the value of Joe George's workbook, 'Solution Focused Trifecta,' which provides practical activities for embracing and understanding solution-focused principles. They also emphasize the need for a simple and accessible way to implement solution-focused strategies in counseling. They discuss the role of school counselors in promoting solution-focused approaches and the potential for collaboration between different solution-focused practitioners. The conversation concludes with information on connecting with Joe George and accessing his resources. www.solutionfocusedfuture.com or email Joe at Joegeorge.sff@gmail.com
 
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Now to the episode! We are celebrating episode 200 with a peek behind the scenes of all 40 amazing conversations I have had with my previous guests on The Focused Mindset Podcast. We have come a long way, baby! From me re-recording my first episode 5 times only to realize I used the wrong setting, and it sounded like I was in an echoing cave! Eventually, I got that first one up, and the rest is history. In this episode, I tell you how I managed to learn how to podcast and grow it to hit the top 100 in the USA podcast charts.  I talked about Pat Flynn and SPI Smart Passive Income and how much his courses and community helped. You can get that same hope by checking out his ALL ACCESS community. I will be writing my first college-level course on communication navigation on SPI Pro all-access next month with the Horos Guide to Creating a Course, and you can take that course with me with the SPI all-access pass!
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Each of my guests has been so special and amazing, so let me share with you how each one helped to shape this podcast. These solution-focused conversations have helped so many people, and I am grateful.
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Today, we are talking to Louise Hajjar Diamond, who gives us guidance about how to help kids thrive in their tween and early teen years when they are in middle school.  
 
Louise Hajjar Diamond has been a school counselor since 1990 in Florida. She earned a master’s degree in Counseling and Human Systems and a bachelor’s in Psychology from Florida State University. She counsels students, parents, faculty members, and administrators on issues of student adjustment, mental health, and motivational behavior. She has also served as the exceptional student education coordinator for her students. 
Her experience in school counseling, child development, and education has led her to write dozens of articles for parenting and professional publications for over twenty years. She is the author of the parenting book Creating the Balance: Parenting Through the Middle School Years 
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