CLEARING THE CLOUDS

Lance Labno
CLEARING THE CLOUDS

Practical advice for life’s mental and emotional challenges. Clearing the Clouds helps you navigate difficult moments with empathy and insight. With thoughtful storytelling and expert perspectives, The Insightful Coach offers clarity and actionable solutions to transform your mental fog into focused peace. Tune in for relatable stories and expert guidance that will leave you feeling supported and empowered.

Episodes

  1. Movement Matters: Boost Your Mind and Clarity with Simple Steps - Mindful Mover

    4 DAYS AGO · BONUS

    Movement Matters: Boost Your Mind and Clarity with Simple Steps - Mindful Mover

    🎧 Episode Title: Movement Matters: Boost Your Mind and Clarity with Simple Steps 📅 Release Date: 12/7/2024 🎙️ Host: Dr. Lance Labno 🔥 Why ListenDiscover why movement is key to a clearer mind in Episode 1 of Mindful Mover. We explore the surprising link between physical activity and mental clarity using Spiral Dynamics and Integral Theory. Learn practical tips and exercises to sweep away brain fog, boost creativity, and level up your mental game—all without needing a gym membership. 🎯 Top TakeawaysKey Point 1: Identify the Mental Clouds: Learn to recognize when stress, doubt, or confusion is clouding your thoughts.Key Point 2: Mindful Awareness: Use mindful check-ins to pause and assess your mental state, preventing small clouds from growing into storms.Key Point 3: Scientific support for movement: The Upper Right quadrant of Integral Theory highlights the measurable, objective benefits of physical activity, including increased blood flow, endorphin release, and enhanced creativity.t. ExercisesHourly Stretch Reminder: Set a timer to stand up and stretch every hour. Use the anchor phrase "Time for a Quick Fix!" to signal your brain for a reset.Try New Movement Forms: Experiment with different activities each day for a week (e.g., yoga, dance breaks, walking). Rate your experience and observe how different types of movement affect your mood and clarity.10-Minute Daily Walk: Incorporate a simple 10-minute walk into your daily routine. Use it as a moving meditation and focus on sensory details (sounds, smells, and sights). Gratitude Walk: During your walk, think of three things you’re grateful for. This exercise shifts your mindset and enhances mental clarity. 📌 Timestamps[0:00] - Intro & overview 🌍 Connect with UsHost: Movement Solutions Website 🔗 Recommended EpisodesThe Art of Active Listening: Why No One Is Wrong ⭐ Leave a ReviewLove the episode? Drop a review, and we might read yours next! Review Here on Podchaser!

    31 min
  2. 4 DAYS AGO

    Spotting the Storm: Understanding and Managing Stress, Doubt, and Confusion

    🎧 Episode Title: Spotting the Storm: Understanding and Managing Stress, Doubt, and Confusion 📅 Release Date: 12/7/2024 🎙️ Host: Lance Labno 🔥 Why Listen"In this Episode of 'Clearing the Clouds,' host Lance Labno guides you through spotting and managing common mental stressors like stress, doubt, and confusion. Learn to forecast your own 'mental weather' and discover practical tools like mindful check-ins, emotion labeling, journaling, and self-compassion breaks. By understanding your emotional clouds, you can clear the path to mental clarity and well-being." 🎯 Top TakeawaysKey Point 1: Mental Weather Forecasting: Understanding stress, doubt, and confusion as "mental clouds" that can be identified and addressed before they overwhelm.Key Point 2: Awareness as the First Step: Recognizing and naming emotional states helps reduce their impact.Key Point 3: Practical Tools for Self-Care: Incorporating mindful check-ins, emotion labeling, journaling, and self-compassion breaks into daily routines. Challenges: Exercise 1: Cloud Check (Mindful Mental Scan)A guided practice to scan for urgent, stormy thoughts. This exercise helps listeners identify stress clouds before they escalate.Exercise 2: Labeling EmotionsEncourages listeners to name their emotions specifically, like "mild frustration" or "heavy sadness," to gain clarity and reduce overwhelm.Exercise 3: Mental Weather Log (Journaling)A journaling practice to track emotional patterns and identify recurring triggers, with a focus on gratitude to end each entry on a positive note.Exercise 4: Self-Compassion BreakA simple, comforting exercise where listeners pause, take a deep breath, and say something kind to themselves, acknowledging their efforts during challenging moments. 📌 Timestamps[0:00] - Intro & overview 🌍 Connect with UsHost: Podcast Home CLEARING THE CLOUDS websiteApple YouTube 🔗 Recommended EpisodesThe Art of Active Listening: Why No One Is Wrong ⭐ Leave a ReviewLove the episode? Drop a review, and we might read yours next! Leave a Review on Podchaser Mentioned in this episode: Fall Prevention "Before we dive in, let’s think about the fall. No, not autumn—the one we all worry about in old age. Ever consider that today’s skipped balance exercises might lead to tomorrow’s tumble? Here’s the good news: ‘Clearing the Clouds’ sharpens your mind, ‘Mindful Mover’ keeps you on your feet, ‘Resilience Ritual’ gives you strength, and ‘6-Minute Reset’ makes it all manageable. Because nobody wants a lifetime membership to ‘fall prevention’ classes in their seventies!" Clearing the Clouds -...

    14 min
  3. OCT 28

    The Art of Active Listening: Why No One Is Wrong | Clearing the Clouds Ep. 1

    Lance Labno 1 [00:15] - Intro [01:11] - Unpacking the Movement [02:30] - Understanding and Using the Spectrum of Active Listening [03:56] - Different Plateaus of Experience—... No One Is Wrong [05:05] - Bring It All Together [06:14] - Closing Remarks 🌍 Connect with UsHost: Podcast Home CLEARING THE CLOUDS websiteApple YouTube 🔗 Recommended EpisodesThe Art of Active Listening: Why No One Is Wrong ⭐ Leave a ReviewLove the episode? Drop a review, and we might read yours next! Leave a Review on Podchaser Mentioned in this episode: Ad: Resilience Flow Network Ever wondered what your body’s trying to tell you? Or why that little ache won’t go away? On The Resilience Flow Network, our podcasts help you tune in to those signals … with simple, practical advice. From Clearing the Clouds to Mindful Mover, Resilience Rituals, and 6-Minute Reset … each episode gives you easy-to-follow tips for a healthier, more resilient life. And guiding you is Lance Labno … a doctor of physical therapy, one who knows how to help you understand your body … and make real changes in how you feel. So whether you’ve got five minutes or half an hour … there’s something here to help you move better, feel better, and live well. Take a step toward a healthier you … and subscribe to all of our Podcasts on The Resilience Flow Network on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Clearing the Clouds - Podcast Depends - All Episode Advertisement "Hey there! Ever thought about the habits you're building now that might just sneak up on you later? Today, it’s easy to skip a few squats, and tomorrow? Well, let’s just say Depends might come in handy if you're not exactly…moving mindfully. That’s why I’ve got four podcasts that dive deep into resilience, movement, mindfulness, and keeping you active. From ‘Clearing the Clouds’—which will help you clear your head and focus, to ‘Mindful Mover’—that’ll get you moving like you’ve got no extra baggage, to ‘6-Minute Reset’—yes, you can reset in just 6 minutes. Because whether it’s strength, peace, or bladder control… it’s all about the habits you’re building now. Let’s get into today’s episode and stay out of diapers together, shall we?" Clearing the Clouds - Podcast

    9 min
  4. TRAILER

    Trailer: Welcome to Clearing the Clouds

    Welcome to Clearing the Clouds, the podcast where life’s mental and emotional challenges meet real, actionable solutions... I’m your host, Lance Labno, your friendly guide through life’s mental fog, kind of like a GPS for your brain... except with fewer wrong turns... Every episode, we’ll tackle the clouds that roll into your life... whether it’s stress at work, juggling family, or trying to remember why you walked into a room... We’ll dig into your questions, stories, and moments of “What the heck am I doing?” and I’ll help you clear those clouds with a mix of practical advice and a few bad jokes... because, hey, sometimes laughter is the best umbrella... What makes Clearing the Clouds special?... It’s you... You help shape every episode with your questions, your stories, and your polls... It’s like a group project, but you won’t hate everyone by the end of it... Now, let’s start with a simple exercise... Take a deep breath in... hold it... now let it out like you’re deflating an air mattress... slowly... This is your first step to clearing that mental clutter... We’ll also share listener stories, like the one about overcoming self-doubt by celebrating tiny wins... like finding matching socks... Their journey is proof that even when life feels like a storm, there’s always a way to dodge the rain... Join me on Clearing the Clouds... Finding Peace in the Storm of Life... because even when it rains, we can find a little sunshine... or at least an umbrella... 🌍 Connect with UsHost: Podcast Home CLEARING THE CLOUDS websiteApple YouTube 🔗 Recommended EpisodesThe Art of Active Listening: Why No One Is Wrong ⭐ Leave a ReviewLove the episode? Drop a review, and we might read yours next! Leave a Review on Podchaser Mentioned in this episode: Ad: Resilience Flow Network Ever wondered what your body’s trying to tell you? Or why that little ache won’t go away? On The Resilience Flow Network, our podcasts help you tune in to those signals … with simple, practical advice. From Clearing the Clouds to Mindful Mover, Resilience Rituals, and 6-Minute Reset … each episode gives you easy-to-follow tips for a healthier, more resilient life. And guiding you is Lance Labno … a doctor of physical therapy, one who knows how to help you understand your body … and make real changes in how you feel. So whether you’ve got five minutes or half an hour … there’s something here to help you move better, feel better, and live well. Take a step toward a healthier you … and subscribe to all of our Podcasts on The Resilience Flow Network on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Clearing the Clouds - Podcast

    2 min
  5. Why Rituals Matter: Building Habits That Stick for a Healthier Mind and Body - Resilience Rituals

    OCT 12 · BONUS

    Why Rituals Matter: Building Habits That Stick for a Healthier Mind and Body - Resilience Rituals

    🎧 Episode Title: Why Rituals Matter: Building Habits That Stick for a Healthier Mind and Body 📅 Release Date: Dec 10, 2024 🎙️ Host: Dr. Lance Labno 🔥 Why ListenEver feel like you’re stuck on a hamster wheel... running endlessly but never actually getting anywhere? It’s exhausting, isn’t it? Well, today, I want to help you hop off that wheel... and take control of your own journey. Imagine your daily habits as your GPS... setting the path toward your goals. When you make those small, consistent turns... you’re on your way. But without clear direction? Let’s just say you’re more likely to find yourself in a ditch... before you’ve even finished your morning cleanse. 🎯 Top TakeawaysKey Point 1: Rituals vs. Habits: Understanding the difference between habits (automatic actions) and rituals (intentional practices that anchor your day).Key Point 2: Consistency Over Complexity: Simple, consistent actions are more effective than complex routines.Key Point 3: Habit Stacking: Pairing new rituals with existing habits to make them stick.Key Point 4: Small Steps Lead to Big Change: Tiny, incremental actions can create a ripple effect for long-term transformation.Key Point 5: Small Steps Lead to Big Change: Tiny, incremental actions can create a ripple effect for long-term transformation. Challenge: This week, your challenge is to start a 5-minute ritual every morning. Whether it’s stretching, deep breathing, or a gratitude practice, find what feels right for you and share it with us using #ResilientRituals. 📌 Timestamps[0:00] - Intro & overview 🌍 Connect with UsHost:Podcast Home 🔗 Recommended EpisodesThe Art of Active Listening: Why No One Is Wrong ⭐ Leave a ReviewLove the episode? Drop a review, and we might read yours next! Mentioned in this episode: Fall Prevention "Before we dive in, let’s think about the fall. No, not autumn—the one we all worry about in old age. Ever consider that today’s skipped balance exercises might lead to tomorrow’s tumble? Here’s the good news: ‘Clearing the Clouds’ sharpens your mind, ‘Mindful Mover’ keeps you on your feet, ‘Resilience Ritual’ gives you strength, and ‘6-Minute Reset’ makes it all manageable. Because nobody wants a lifetime membership to ‘fall prevention’ classes in their seventies!" Podcast Home Ad - CTC - Stamina and Endurance "Quick pause! Now, I know you’re here to clear that mental fog, but let’s not forget the whole body that’s carrying it around. Remember the last time you really had to go, but the bathroom was, say, a hundred feet away? No problem now, but in a few years? It might feel like the New York Marathon. Good news—we’ve got podcasts to help! ‘Resilience Ritual’ will keep you strong, ‘Mindful Mover’ gets you moving, and ‘6-Minute Reset’ helps keep those habits in check. After all, staying light on your feet might keep you light on your bladder too, if you know what I mean." Podcast Home Depends - RFN "Hey there! Ever thought about the habits you're building now that might just sneak up on you later? Today, it’s easy to skip a few squats, and tomorrow? Well, let’s just say Depends might come in handy if you're not exactly…moving mindfully. That’s why I’ve got four podcasts that dive deep into resilience, movement, mindfulness, and keeping you active. From...

    26 min

Trailer

Ratings & Reviews

About

Practical advice for life’s mental and emotional challenges. Clearing the Clouds helps you navigate difficult moments with empathy and insight. With thoughtful storytelling and expert perspectives, The Insightful Coach offers clarity and actionable solutions to transform your mental fog into focused peace. Tune in for relatable stories and expert guidance that will leave you feeling supported and empowered.

To listen to explicit episodes, sign in.

Stay up to date with this show

Sign in or sign up to follow shows, save episodes, and get the latest updates.

Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America and the Caribbean

The United States and Canada