Smashing Success Stories

Karen

Smashing Success Stories is meant to inspire people who want results without compromising who they are. This is for folks that want to stay true to themselves while living in a world that challenges our humanity. We get real. We get loud. We express ourselves, and most of all, we take action on the things that we are responsible for – including our dreams and our goals – and we learn to navigate forward in a time where obstacles are inevitable, but we’re stronger and smarter than the things holding us back. Sometimes, what’s holding us back is ourselves. We cover that, too. Motivational Minute every Monday – a quick burst of motivation to get the week started right! Thursdays are for full-length episodes, and each episode will either discuss a specific topic, showcase an interview with a guest, be a Theory Thursday where a subject matter expert comes on to either validate or disprove a theory, or cover a hot take with solutions. All shownotes for each full-length episode will include resources discussed in each episode. Subscribe, share, and stick around – we’re building Smashing Success Stories together

  1. 5d ago

    Functioning in a Dysfunctional World

    How can you function in a dysfunctional world? This episode provides instructions and resources on how to do exactly that. Episode outline and resources: Attention and energyTAKE OWNERSHIP OF WHAT YOU CAN CONTROLQuestions to ask yourselfEEpisodes with tips to counter energy-sucking activitiesJust Get Started: https://smashingsuccessstories.com/episode-01-just-get-started/ Get Shit Done: https://smashingsuccessstories.com/episode-11-get-shit-done/ Awareness, Acceptance, Action: https://smashingsuccessstories.com/episode-16-awareness-acceptance-action/ Feel, Heal, RISE: https://smashingsuccessstories.com/episode-17-feel-heal-rise/ Mindset Series: https://smashingsuccessstories.com/category/mindset-series/What We Feed Grows: https://smashingsuccessstories.com/episode-05-what-we-feed-grows/ Strengthen Your Mind: https://smashingsuccessstories.com/episode-18-strengthen-your-mind/ Curating Your Algorithm from Meg Perry’s interview: https://smashingsuccessstories.com/episode-08-conversation-with-meg-perry/ No One Is Coming To Save You: https://smashingsuccessstories.com/episode-09-no-one-is-coming-to-save-you/ Critical thinking skillsExamples of what to start withMotivational Minute episodes go live every Monday. Full-length episodes go live every Thursday. Video episodes are uploaded to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@smashingsuccessstories     Support is always appreciated! Likes, comments, and subscriptions are welcome! If you’d like to further support Smashing Success Stories, one-time and/or monthly Ko-Fi donations are available: https://ko-fi.com/smashingsuccessstories  Patrons get exclusive content and credit in videos; Patreon information can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/c/SmashingSuccessStories   Music credit to Purple Planet Music: www.purple-planet.com  #SmashingSuccessStories

  2. Oct 15

    Authenticity

    Concepts we’ll cover in this episode: What authenticity means Whole-heartedness Living with a win-win mindset Shadow work Defying systems of oppression by being authentic Empathy Resources: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-7-habits-of-highly-effective-people-30th-anniversary-edition-stephen-r-covey/27df5d02e209b1cf?ean=9781982137274 Free PDF download guide here: https://www.franklincovey.com/courses/the-7-habits/habit-4/  You’re Not ‘Snatched,’ You’re Starving by Ashley Viola: https://youtu.be/6D2Q_UdEJgk?is=wbLfOQP3zLfu9m6M Romancing the Shadow by Connie Zweig and Steven Wolf (https://bookshop.org/p/books/romancing-the-shadow-break-unconscious-patterns-and-create-conscious-relationships-with-shadow-work-connie-zweig-phd/1687f9f14e7d1009?ean=9780345417404): Understanding Your Shadow Self: Embracing Inner Darkness for Growth by Briana Theroux https://brianatheroux.com/understanding-your-shadow-self-embracing-inner-darkness-for-growth/ Freedom isn’t rebellion, it’s birthright / solo roadtrip to explore south carolina by A Black Girl In The Woods: https://youtu.be/DjJUYAYzBQs?is=V4XoF_rIOu4cvRkIHoarding disorder from Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/conditions/hoarding-disorder) The Power of Empathy TEDx talk by Dr. Helen Riess: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baHrcC8B4WMMotivational Minute episodes go live every Monday. Full-length episodes go live every Thursday. Video episodes are uploaded to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@smashingsuccessstories     Support is always appreciated! Likes, comments, and subscriptions are welcome! If you’d like to further support Smashing Success Stories, one-time and/or monthly Ko-Fi donations are available: https://ko-fi.com/smashingsuccessstories  Patrons get exclusive content and credit in videos; Patreon information can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/c/SmashingSuccessStories   Music credit to Purple Planet Music: www.purple-planet.com  #SmashingSuccessStories

  3. Oct 8

    Blessings and Lessons

    This episode begins with the amazing story of Dr. Viktor Frankl – neurologist, psychiatrist, philosopher, Holocaust survivor, author, and founder of logotherapy (school of psychotherapy that describes a search for a life’s meaning as the central human motivational force). I also share my own philosophy on making the most out of any circumstances – especially in difficult times. My philosophy is called Blessings and Lessons. Resources: Logotherapy article from Simply Psychology: https://www.simplypsychology.org/logotherapy.html  Wikipedia Viktor Frankl page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viktor_Frankl  Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl on Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/p/books/man-s-search-for-meaning-viktor-e-frankl/f040ee34581bdc92?ean=9780807014271  Start Letting Stupid People Suffer by ItsSomethingToThinkAbout: https://youtu.be/9nZtJL-ZQvw?si=GVa3BVhA-0S2ucom 12 Things that happen when you say Yes more: https://www.lifehack.org/365343/12-things-that-happen-when-you-say-yes-more  Motivational Minute episodes go live every Monday. Full-length episodes go live every Thursday. Video episodes are uploaded to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@smashingsuccessstories     Check out Smashing Success Stories on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smashingsuccessstories/  Smashing Success Stories is BACK on Threads! https://www.threads.com/@smashingsuccesspod    Support is always appreciated! Likes, comments, and subscriptions are welcome! If you’d like to further support Smashing Success Stories, one-time and/or monthly Ko-Fi donations are available: https://ko-fi.com/smashingsuccessstories  Patrons get exclusive content and credit in videos; Patreon information can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/c/SmashingSuccessStories   Music credit to Purple Planet Music: www.purple-planet.com  #SmashingSuccessStories Music: www.purple-planet.com #SmashingSuccessStories

  4. Oct 1

    Strengthen Your Mind

    Episode outline: FactorsDifferent types of intelligenceWays you can strengthen your mindTakeawaysEpisode page (includes audio version of the episode): https://smashingsuccessstories.com/EPISODE Resources: Progress episode: https://smashingsuccessstories.com/episode-04-progress/  Get Shit Done episode: https://smashingsuccessstories.com/episode-11-get-shit-done/  Additional Factors Influencing Cognitive Decline: https://www.neurotalker.com/post/the-science-of-ageing-how-cognitive-interventions-can-combat-memory-loss  Science of People – How to Be Smart: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/how-to-be-smart/  South African College of Applied Psychology – Types of Intelligence: https://www.sacap.edu.za/blog/applied-psychology/types-of-intelligence/  Resource I referenced that I did not go into super deep details, but I did promise to share it: As I was going down this rabbit hole, I found another article that discusses how folks who aren’t blessed with high IQ can still master their skills and become incredibly successful – link: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/secrets-to-success/  Simple Ways To Keep Your Mind Sharp by Dr. Edward LeWine, M.D.: https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/simple-ways-to-keep-your-mind-sharp  Cognitive decline prevention: Brain stimulation and lifestyle choices: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/healthy-brain/preventing-congnitive-decline-with-brain-exercises/  22 Research-backed Ways To Be Smarter: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/how-to-be-smart/   Are There Things You Can Do to Become More Intelligent? https://www.webmd.com/brain/how-to-become-more-intelligent  How to Sharpen Your Mind & Boost Your Daily Focus and Brain Power: https://www.wikihow.com/Be-Smart  18 Habits to Become Smarter & Improve Your Intelligence: https://www.developgoodhabits.com/become-smarter/  You Need To Be Bored. Here’s Why: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orQKfIXMiA8  11 Ways to Improve Sleep Hygiene: https://sleeplay.com/blogs/news/sleep-hygiene?tw_source=bing&tw_campaign=606501162&utm_term=1346904324097263&tw_adid=84181808311305&msclkid=a971df6be8b5177b0567b5dec37979a2&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=SLP_PerformanceMax_US_New_Catalog&utm_content=AssetGroup_01  My current reading list: Junkyard Planet: https://bookshop.org/p/books/junkyard-planet-travels-in-the-billion-dollar-trash-trade-adam-minter/4c022e60c78337c3?ean=9781608197934&bkshp-astro=tNature’s Best Hope: https://bookshop.org/p/books/nature-s-best-hope-a-new-approach-to-conservation-that-starts-in-your-yard-douglas-w-tallamy/34f3dc64275ed6e7?ean=9781604699005&bkshp-astro=t I Eat The Stars: https://bookshop.org/p/books/i-eat-the-stars-how-to-live-fully-and-beautifully-in-a-collapsing-world-sarah-wilson/7aff612cd9283664?ean=9780593994993&bkshp-astro=t Lost and Found: https://bookshop.org/p/books/lost-and-found-a-compassionate-guide-to-homeownership-mercury-stardust/edb8985d7f8cb6c2?ean=9780593847824&bkshp-astro=t Safe and Sound: https://bookshop.org/p/books/safe-sound-a-renter-friendly-guide-to-home-repair-mercury-stardust/8608e25c1165f36c?ean=9780744079074&bkshp-astro=t Troubleshooting and Repairing Major Appliances:  https://bookshop.org/p/books/troubleshooting-and-repairing-major-appliances-eric-kleinert/7f3c7c864572d163?ean=9780071770187&bkshp-astro=t The Alchemist: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-alchemist-a-fable-about-following-your-dream-paulo-coelho/c65eb0a34f62007f?ean=9780062315007&bkshp-astro=t Womens Personal Finance: https://womenspersonalfinance.org/ – Sign up for their free newsletter: https://womenspersonalfinance.org/socials/  Resources on Smashing Success Stories website: https://smashingsuccessstories.com/Resources/  Do math! https://www.wikihow.com/Add-5-Consecutive-Numbers-Quickly  Neuroscience Research Shows Why Video Games Make People ‘Smarter, Better, And Faster’: https://www.businessinsider.com/how-video-games-make-you-smarter-2012-12?op=1  Maladaptive daydreaming: https://www.happierhuman.com/maladaptive-daydreaming-ad1/  Motivational Minute episodes go live every Monday. Full-length episodes go live every Thursday. Video episodes are uploaded to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@smashingsuccessstories     Support is always appreciated! Likes, comments, and subscriptions are welcome! If you’d like to further support Smashing Success Stories, one-time and/or monthly Ko-Fi donations are available: https://ko-fi.com/smashingsuccessstories  Patrons get exclusive content and credit in videos; Patreon information can be found here: https://www.patreon.com/c/SmashingSuccessStories   Music credit to Purple Planet Music: www.purple-planet.com  #SmashingSuccessStories Music: www.purple-planet.com #SmashingSuccessStories

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Smashing Success Stories is meant to inspire people who want results without compromising who they are. This is for folks that want to stay true to themselves while living in a world that challenges our humanity. We get real. We get loud. We express ourselves, and most of all, we take action on the things that we are responsible for – including our dreams and our goals – and we learn to navigate forward in a time where obstacles are inevitable, but we’re stronger and smarter than the things holding us back. Sometimes, what’s holding us back is ourselves. We cover that, too. Motivational Minute every Monday – a quick burst of motivation to get the week started right! Thursdays are for full-length episodes, and each episode will either discuss a specific topic, showcase an interview with a guest, be a Theory Thursday where a subject matter expert comes on to either validate or disprove a theory, or cover a hot take with solutions. All shownotes for each full-length episode will include resources discussed in each episode. Subscribe, share, and stick around – we’re building Smashing Success Stories together