The Wisdom Coalition Podcast — Well Of Wisdom (WOW‪)‬ The Wisdom Coalition

What are you holding on to that you haven’t forgiven yourself for? Is there something you did or someone you hurt? Science tells us that holding onto resentment toward ourselves, and being unforgiving, increases our stress levels, and takes a huge toll on our well-being. In this episode, Kim and Nancy of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/, talk about an element of their on-line program, Filling In The Missing Peace, that outlines how you can practice self-forgiveness in your life, and why you should!

We talk a lot about how you can increase your joy and what you can do to be more positive and happier. In this episode, Kim and Nancy of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ explore what you need to give up to be happier! If we are to live our lives with intention and purpose, knowing what to add, and what to take away, is so important. Listen in, and improve your life right now!

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 wanted her struggle to be talked about, and her story to be told, to raise awareness about what mental illness does to the entire family system. Join us for this important discussion.

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 business partner in The Narrative Initiative, which is designed to increase kindness in healthcare. (Dr. Lorraine appeared on podcasts 142 and 154) Vivian reflects also on the murder/suicide of her parents and in the book writes, “Some things cannot be fixed, they can only be carried.” Vivian shares what she has learned, what has helped, and what hasn’t. Her kindness and open heart are sure to help you with your grief.

“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 effective ways to flip how we think to restore hope and to transform how we approach life. He says, “It’s not about what happens to you but what happens in you.” Listen in and discover how to flip your thinking, what we call “reframing” in positive psychology. This incredibly useful tool will show you how to harness the power of your own thoughts. 
 

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, the very foundation of positive psychology. They discuss the Values In Action character strengths assessment https://www.viacharacter.org/ which is a valuable tool to help you discover and cherish your strengths. Learn more about the unique recipe that makes you who you are!