EPISODE · Apr 24, 2025 · 32 MIN
Laugh More, Live Better! with Michelle E. Dickinson
from Productive Joy · host Dr. Christie McMullen
In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie welcomes Michelle E. Dickinson, a resilience visionary, mental health advocate, and founder. Michelle shares her transformation from a corporate worker to a TED Talk speaker and memoir author. She and Dr. Christie talk about her dedication to teaching resilience as a proactive lifestyle, helping people build resilience daily rather than waiting for rock bottom. Michelle also discusses patterns of thought, the power of self-awareness, and practical tips like gratitude and physical exercise to improve mental health. Her work involves coaching executives, educators, and corporate staff.Find more about Michelle E. DickensonDr. Christie McMullen is a best-selling author and 24-year educator turned entrepreneur who can help you make work fun! She has worked with thousands of adults in multiple industries at organizations like Aetna, ReMax, Solaris, and RISE to improve human interactions.With a master's and doctorate in Educational Leadership and two and a half decades of practical experience she is able to connect with CEOs, directors, educators, salespeople, and everyone in between. Check out the incredible sponsor of our podcast, Shine Press. Want to increase your visibility? A book establishes you as a leader in your field. Shine Press makes publishing seamless. Illuminating Stories. Empowering Authors. Shine Press.Episode Highlights:00:00 Welcome to Productive Joy00:38 Meet Michelle Dickinson: Resilience Visionary02:03 Michelle's Journey: From Corporate to TED Talk03:25 Resilience as a Lifestyle: Proactive Mental Health05:17 Practical Tips for Building Resilience06:11 The Power of Self-Awareness and Positive Thinking13:18 Coaching and Training for Resilience15:00 Defining Productive Joy23:30 Michelle's Memoir and Final Thoughts26:23 Rapid Fire Questions and Closing RemarksKeywords:TED Talkmental healthresilienceresilience as a lifestyleself-awarenessgratitudeadversitymindsetpositive thinkingpersonal storyburnout interventioncoachingexercise enthusiastCrossFitburnoutmental illnessbipolar disorderhigh rockerdog momexecutive coachingeducatorsleadershipde-escalation trainingemotional healingself-discoverytransformationintegritybusiness spacedisciplinegroup fitnessEnneagramenthusiastic optimistmental health advocateemotional resiliencememoirBreaking Into My Lifevitalityenergyhormonestraumatriggersvictim mentalitysocial media comparisonagencystudent advocacyempowerment
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In this episode of Productive Joy, Dr. Christie welcomes Michelle E. Dickinson, a resilience visionary, mental health advocate, and founder. Michelle shares her transformation from a corporate worker to a TED Talk speaker and memoir author. She and Dr. Christie talk about her dedication to teaching resilience as a proactive lifestyle, helping people build resilience daily rather than waiting for rock bottom. Michelle also discusses patterns of thought, the power of self-awareness, and practical tips like gratitude and physical exercise to improve mental health. Her work involves coaching executives, educators, and corporate staff.Find more about Michelle E. DickensonDr. Christie McMullen is a best-selling author and 24-year educator turned entrepreneur who can help you make work fun! She has worked with thousands of adults in multiple industries at organizations like Aetna, ReMax, Solaris, and RISE to improve human interactions.With a master's and doctorate in Educational Leadership and two and a half decades of practical experience she is able to connect with CEOs, directors, educators, salespeople, and everyone in between. Check out the incredible sponsor of our podcast, Shine Press. Want to increase your visibility? A book establishes you as a leader in your field. Shine Press makes publishing seamless. Illuminating Stories. Empowering Authors. Shine Press.Episode Highlights:00:00 Welcome to Productive Joy00:38 Meet Michelle Dickinson: Resilience Visionary02:03 Michelle's Journey: From Corporate to TED Talk03:25 Resilience as a Lifestyle: Proactive Mental Health05:17 Practical Tips for Building Resilience06:11 The Power of Self-Awareness and Positive Thinking13:18 Coaching and Training for Resilience15:00 Defining Productive Joy23:30 Michelle's Memoir and Final Thoughts26:23 Rapid Fire Questions and Closing RemarksKeywords:TED Talkmental healthresilienceresilience as a lifestyleself-awarenessgratitudeadversitymindsetpositive thinkingpersonal storyburnout interventioncoachingexercise enthusiastCrossFitburnoutmental illnessbipolar disorderhigh rockerdog momexecutive coachingeducatorsleadershipde-escalation trainingemotional healingself-discoverytransformationintegritybusiness spacedisciplinegroup fitnessEnneagramenthusiastic optimistmental health advocateemotional resiliencememoirBreaking Into My Lifevitalityenergyhormonestraumatriggersvictim mentalitysocial media comparisonagencystudent advocacyempowerment
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