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

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!

We always look for that “perfect someone,” but does that really exist? Clinical psychologist Dr. Carla Marie Manly says joy-filled relationships have nothing to do with perfection. In her book, The Joy of Imperfect Love: The Art of Creating Healthy, Securely Attached Relationships, Dr. Manly emphasizes that real love is messy and imperfect, and she offers profound, yet easily digestible insights for building healthy relationships. She says, “Some of the most destructive patterns come from our childhood issues that are unresolved.” Listen in and improve your relationships!

How are you influenced by the media that surrounds you? How is it shaping your life,  your attitude, and your self-esteem? What should you know about it? We take a look at these questions with media literacy expert Elizabeth Ortiz, who spent 19 years teaching this subject at the college level and is now working on her PhD. Elizabeth outlines some frightening truths about the impact of technology on our social development, and especially on the development of kids and teens. If you consume media of any kind, you need to listen to this podcast!

"It is literally impossible to be a woman. You are so beautiful, and so smart, and it kills me that you don't think you're good enough. Like, we have to always be extraordinary, but somehow we're always doing it wrong.” This is part of the riveting monologue in the Barbie movie delivered by America Ferrera. It is difficult to be a woman! In this episode, the ladies of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ explore what can make it easier on women to embrace and love themselves more. Listen in and give us your thoughts and suggestions!

There’s no need to put yourself down anymore because in this podcast, you’ll learn how to prove that you are enough!! Our guest, Emilie Bree Carlino, Career and Professional Development Coach & Business Strategist, explains the concept of the book of proof that we can make and use to build our confidence and reach our goals. Emily is an amazing cheerleader helping us all be positive and be our very best.

“There’s a reservoir of joy and happiness within us. It is just buried under fear, and defenses, and programming, and poor modeling,” says Joe Ryan, https://joeryan.com/ a certified Peer Counselor and host of the podcast  “It’s not you, it’s your trauma”, a trauma, PTSD, abuse, anxiety, and recovery podcast. Joe brings his unique style of frank talk to his explanation of how a traumatic childhood can leave us unable to experience the joy that makes life worth living because we are locked in a place of shame and fear. Joe talks from experience and says, “Self-hate was my first language.” But he says, with self-exploration, we can understand ourselves and our trauma to make space and safety to feel more joy every day.