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"I'm a Happy Enchilada"

A weekly podcast that talks about life. We talk about feelings and explore topics like FEAR, ANXIETY, RESENTMENTS, to seldom talked about topics such as BOUNDARIES, SELF SABOTAGE, COMPARING OURSELVES TO OTHERS, and dozens more.. My goal is to bring "awareness" of the many things in life that are seldom talked about yet can hold us back from having our best possible life, the one we deserve. We take a deep dive into every topic and suggest easy ways you can start right away to remove self defeating behaviors from your life and create a more peaceful, joyful, and successful life for yourself.

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    Something to consider #297 Navigating uncertainty

    Send us Fan MailHi everyone, Join us as we dive into "navigating uncertainty". It's something that we all have to deal with in everyday living, it's just the way life works. It can cause us fear, anxiety, and the voice in your head screaming "this is going to be a disaster". Well, there's good news! we have strategies to help you get stronger in this area, enchilada style!!!!

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    Something to consider #296 We're born with a Negativity Bias

    Send us Fan MailHi everyone, Join us and find out what the "Negativity Bias" in our brain is all about. In the beginning, our ancestors had to scan their environment for hazards, predators, and threats. Today we don't need that, but our brain still comes with it, so we're likely to focus on the negative more than the positive. It's fixable! Learn ways that you can rewire your brain and be more positive.

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    Taking a second look #2 Getting past self-doubt

    Send us Fan MailHi Everyone, Today, we take a second look at self-doubt. it's a crippling and self defeating behavior that can cause great harm and distress in a persons life. I suffered in silence with it as a child and half of my adult life. It kept me from participating fully in life. Please join us today to learn you're not alone and also ways to conquer self-doubt and move forward freely with your life. You won't regret it! And remember, knowledge is power.

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    Something to consider #295 The importance of adaptability in a fast changing world

    Send us Fan MailHi everyone, we live in a fast changing world and we never know what new changes are just around the next corner. It can make one anxious or fearful to even think about it. Join us for a quick adaptability check up & learn new ways to be more flexible & prepared for whatever life throws at you.

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    Something to consider #294 Feeling unmotivated

    Send us Fan MailHi everyone,We are all subject to feeling unmotivated at times in our lives. please join us today and discover some great tools for shutting down that feeling fast, before it can take hold of your good mood and ruin your day or several days.

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    Something to consider # 293 Overcoming your past

    Send us Fan MailHi everyone, Today we have a serious topic. it's "overcoming your past". For many, our todays and tomorrows can be full of reminders of past failures, mistakes, and the constant reminders of them haunting our thoughts and dreams today. Or perhaps of growing up and having a parent or other adult authority figure telling you that you would never amount to anything, or worse, and living with that thought in your subconscious mind. Join us and find ways you can begin to put those self defeating thoughts out of your mind and free yourself. 

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    Something to consider #292 Becoming more self-reliant

    Send us Fan MailHi everyone,The concept of self-reliance was first popularized by American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson in 1841. So, it's been around for a while. Join us as we take a deep dive into the deep end of the pool of self-reliance, enchilada style!

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    Something to consider #291 Tuning out undermining voices

    Send us Fan MailHi Everyone, Today we dive into tuning out those other voices , perhaps that old inner critic, a passive aggressive colleague, a parent, or other family member, insisting on sharing their ideas and thoughts on what you should do with your life, and shooting holes in your dreams. join us to learn some cool ways to not let them ruin your day or spoil another dream!

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    Something to consider #290 Taking personal responsibility in your life

    Send us Fan MailHi everyone, Join us as we dive into taking a dive into personal responsibility and find the importance of whether in our personal or work life, having a good sense of personal responsibility is an important asset in all our lives!!!

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    Taking a second look, #1 Setting healthy boundaries

    Send us Fan MailHi Everyone, Join us as  we begin a new series titled "taking a second look" where we revisit some of our most popular and most important topics of the past few years that you may have missed or need a quick refresher on. We're kicking off the series with "setting healthy boundaries". Never know, it could change your life!!!

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    Something to consider #289 The freedom to be

    Send us Fan MailHi Everyone, Today we explore the freedom to be, and focusing on self. Living a life we choose for ourselves is not always easily accomplished. it requires courage, resilience, and lots of patience. Join us today and come to realize, you're not alone in the quest.

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    Something to consider #288 Waiting for the right time to make your big move in your life

    Send us Fan MailHi everyone, Most of us want to break out and go for the gusto in our lives. Sometimes, just finding the courage to do so is the biggest challenge. Join us as we explore this topic and discover that we're not alone dealing with the challenge and discovering that more likely than not, FEAR is our greatest obstacle.

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    Something to consider # 287 People can tell you anything, but the vibe tells you everything

    Send us Fan MailHi Everyone, Join us as we take a deep dive into "the vibe". We'll show you several common behavioral and emotional vibe shifts that can catch you off guard if you're not aware of them. A little knowledge can be priceless sometimes, and give us an early warning of possible troubles on the horizon. Be informed!!!

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    Something to consider #286 What are things that humans struggle with most with in life?

    Send us Fan MailHi Everyone, today we ask the question, What are the things that humans struggle most with in life? Join us and find out that it's much more than just struggling with fear, anxiety, and lack of purpose, for instance. get the whole story and see how many of the things we worry about ring a bell with you. fortunately, we have  an episode on almost all the things one might struggle with in life to help you get a grip on them. check it out!!!

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    Something to consider #285 Being a true individual

    Send us Fan MailHi everyone,I hope you all enjoy today's episode. it's one of my favorites. I guess because I lived it. It was not easy, I was admonished by my family for being "different" and not willing or able to go with the flow of everyday society. I tried a few times to be what society wanted me to be, but in a little while it was stifling and I went back to being me. It affected many relationships as well. If you can relate, check out today's episode for strength & hope and never give up!

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    Something to consider #284 What you think about, you bring about

    Send us Fan MailHi everyone, and welcome back! "What you think about, you bring about",  is a mindset philosophy suggesting that focused thoughts ultimately create ones reality. Looking back over my lifetime, I would have to say that's true. Join us to learn how to make this mindset philosophy work in your life starting today !!!

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    Something to consider #283 Dealing with difficult people

    Send us Fan MailHi Everyone, Come join us as we take a look into dealing with difficult people. They're everywhere in life it seems, and we have some great ways you can deal with them without losing your cool and actually looking pretty cool while doing it. We would call that doing it Enchilada style!!!

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    Something to consider #282 Dealing with your inner life

    Send us Fan MailHi everyone, Join us as we dive into "dealing with your inner life" which resides within you. We'll share some great ways to help you keep it on the sunny side of the street, so you can enjoy a more peaceful life. You won't regret it!!!

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    Something to consider #281 Open-mindedness

    Send us Fan MailHi Everyone, please join us as we take a look at open-mindedness in today's episode. Learn ways to be more willing to look at another point of view, consider another persons opinion, without having to agree or change your opinion.

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    Something to consider #280 Adjusting to change

    Send us Fan MailHi everyone, Going through some changes in your life? trying to adjust to the changes? Going through all that can sure bring up some crappy thoughts in your mind and give that voice in your head amunition to ruin your day!!! Join us today and get some great ideas to stay on track and stay strong as you move forward, enchilada style!

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    Something to consider #279 How does all or nothing thinking affect your life?

    Send us Fan MailHi everyone, Today we take a dive into all or nothing thinking. Join us to find out more about what all or nothing thinking is about, and more importantly cool ways to help you put those things out of your mind and your life, starting today.

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    Something to consider #278 Giving up on yourself?

    Send us Fan MailHi Everyone, today we ask an important question, giving up on yourself? Most of us have probably found ourself in that place a few times in our life, when more things are coming at us than we can handle. It can be overwhelming for sure. Join us today to learn foundational habits that will change your life forever, really!!!

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    Something to consider #277 How many do-overs do we get in life?

    Send us Fan MailHi everyone,Of course we all want to know how many do-overs we get in life. Do-overs have been important to me and I've needed several already. I hope there's a million at least! Tune in and find out how many there are and be a happy enchilada.

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    Something to consider #276 Are self limiting beliefs holding you back in life?

    Send us Fan MailHi Everyone,Join us as we explore "self limiting beliefs". Perhaps you never considered that it's self limiting beliefs holding you back from reaching your dreams and not just bad luck or bad timing. find out what limiting beliefs are and how you can begin to get control over them in your life.

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    Something to consider #275 Unleashing the power of your mind

    Send us Fan MailHi everyone,If you're consistently working on yourself, you will not want to miss todays episode. It's about learning how to control our thoughts and actively choose to think about things in a more positive and rational manner, and doing it Enchilada Style!!!

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    Something to consider #274 Improving the structure of your life

    Send us Fan MailHi everyone, You may have it all together, but there's always room for improvement in the everyday structure of our lives. Join us and get some tips to easily improve the structure of your life, You'll be happy you did!!!

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    Something to consider #273 How does a mindset shift lead to a better life for you?

    Send us Fan MailHi everyone, Having a "mindset shift" involves replacing outdated or dysfunctional beliefs with more productive ones, often transitioning from a focus on limitations to a focus on possibilities. If you find that perhaps some of your current beliefs are no longer helpful in your life, join us today and learn how you can shift from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset and move your life to the next level.

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    Something to consider #272 Being spontaneous in a relationship

    Send us Fan MailHi everyone, and welcome to this week's episode. Being spontaneous in a relationship can be challenging. it can also be sometimes boring, monotonous, irritating, and even crazy making. Join us today and learn some surprisingly  simple ways to spice up your relationship and have fun doing it!!!

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    Something to Consider #271 Dealing With Confusion

    Send us Fan MailHi everyone, today we dive into confusion and find it can be caused by a number of mental and medical reasons, like lack of sleep or chronic anxiety for example. Join us to find out so much more about its causes and what you can do to start getting peace back into your life, and have a great day!!!

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    Something to Consider #270 Focusing on Yourself

    Send us Fan MailHi Everyone, join us as we look into "focusing on ourselves" this week. Initially it sounds like maybe a selfish exercise, but a deeper look finds it to be an exercise in self love and more self awareness for you. Check it out and see what you think!

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    Something To Consider #269 How Avoiding Reality affects Your Life

    Send us Fan MailHi Everyone, Today we dive into avoiding reality and how it affects your life. If you've experienced trauma in your life, you'll want to tune in to discover healthy ways to not only cope, but to re-engage in your life starting today.

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    Something To Consider #268 Dealing With Your Self Defeating Behaviors

    Send us Fan MailHi Everyone,Welcome back to another episode of "I'm a Happy Enchilada". Please join us as we look at what self defeating behaviors are, where they come from, and most important, tips on how you can begin to leave them behind and soar like an eagle in your life. Remember, "change your thinking and change your life"!

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    Something to Consider #267 How About Being More Grateful in Your Life?

    Send us Fan MailHi Everyone, Sometimes life can be overwhelming, especially if you're hungry, angry, or tired, or a hundred other feelings, right? With Christmas just around the corner, that voice in your head may be acting up and sending negative thoughts into your brain. Join us today to learn some sure fire ways to quiet the negative voice and get your peace back starting right away, Enchilada Style!

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    "Something to Consider #266 How Does Having a Dog Improve The Quality of Your Life?

    Send us Fan MailHi Everyone, Join us as we look at the many important reasons why having a dog will improve the quality of your life. Besides the physical and emotional reasons that make a dog the perfect companion for most people, they're also great listeners and offer unconditional love and devotion to their owners, and so much more. tune us in to get the rest of the story. WOOF WOOF!!!!!!!!

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    Something to Consider #265 Re-Imagining Your Life, For a Brighter Future

    Send us Fan MailHi Everyone,Come join us as we dive into Re-Imagining your life. If you've been struggling on your life journey , perhaps today is a great day for a redo! To break out of that rut and start moving towards your destiny in a more purposeful way. Come explore  the possibilities with us.

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    Something To Consider #264 Slow Down , Let Those Small Miracles And Blessings Catch up With You

    Send us Fan MailHi Everyone,Please join us as we show you easy ways that you can begin to slow yourself down just a little bit and let those small miracles and blessings catch up with you!!! When we're striving daily for a better, more successful future, we can easily begin to overlook living in the present and miss out on a lot of the everyday joys in our lives that make our everyday lives more meaningful. You'll be glad you did!!!

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    Something To Consider #263 Getting Out of Your Own Way

    Send us Fan MailHey Everyone,Here we go again with an important episode titled, Getting out of your own way. Join us and find out exactly what you need to help you break out of your rut and start running with the Big Dogs once again. Yeah, it may be a dog eat dog world, but with the right tools you can thrive and reach your goals. Eat Steak & Drink Champagne! Enchilada Style!!!

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    Something To Consider #262 Finding Your Best Life

    Send us Fan MailHi Everyone,Please join us today to find great ideas to help you on your journey to find your best life. There may be some things in this episode you will want to add to your plan that will help you get to your goals sooner! And be a Happy Enchilada!!!

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    Something To Consider #261 Adding More Playfulness To Your Life

    Send us Fan MailHi Everyone,Do you sometimes feel like life is a drag and you feel like you've lost your edge? Well, join us today and learn several simple steps to putting more playfulness into your life and get your groove back, Enchilada Style!!!!!

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    Something To Consider #260 How To Improve Your Communication Skills

    Send us Fan MailHi everyone, Join us today and learn valuable tips you can use to improve your communication skills and keep your career and life moving in a positive direction, Enchilada Style!!!!!

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    Something To Consider #259 Why Openness is So Important in Your Life & Relationships

    Send us Fan MailHi Everyone,Come join us as we jump into openness! A person who embodies openness tends  to be flexible in their thinking, willing to try new things, and tolerate new ideas and experiences, rather than preferring routine and tradition. It may be just what you've been looking for to add more spice to your life. Check it out!

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    Something To Consider #258 Maintaining Your Individualism

    Send us Fan MailHi everyone, join us as we we dive  into "maintaining your Individualism". it's a battle that requires courage and perseverance to push back against societal pressures to conform to societies norms, and live your life according to the desires of your true self. you have a choice, relent to the pressure and become another sheep in the flock, or push forward towards your true self. which do you choose?

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    Something To Consider #256 Developing a Wealth Mindset

    Send us Fan MailHi Everyone, join us today as we learn how you can shift your fundamental beliefs and attitudes about money from scarcity to abundance. This psychological shift is the foundation for building strong financial habits and creating lasting prosperity. Don't miss it!!!!

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    Something to Consider #255 Dealing With Your Feelings

    Send us Fan MailHi everyone, Today's episode is all about recognizing your emotions and choosing how you want to respond to them in a healthy way. Join us and learn some great ways to get better control of your feelings and enjoy a happier life.

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    Something To Consider #254 Failing to Take Action in Your Life

    Send us Fan MailHey everybody, here's something we all deal with, right??? Join us as we learn some common reasons for not taking action in our lives, things you may have never considered! Then, learn some great strategies to learn right now, how to start taking action in your life. Enchilada Style! Gotta Love It!!!

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    Something To Consider #253 Evolving As A Person

    Send us Fan MailHi Everyone, Today we explore "evolving as a person"! It's a super interesting topic and one you may not have given much thought to in your life yet. Join us and learn exactly what evolving as a person is all about, and easy ways that you can increase your awareness of it, begin to add new life skills, and continue to grow in your personal life journey. Check it out! You'll be glad you did.

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    Something to Consider # 252 Becoming More Self Reliant

    Send us Fan MailHi Everyone,If you haven't thought much about being more self reliant in your life, maybe it's time to start. Being self reliant means having confidence in our own abilities and using your own resources and judgement to handle your responsibilities and decisions, rather than depending on others for help or validation. Join us today to find out more about what self reliant means and how you can have more of it in your life . Today could be that day when you take charge of your life!

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    Something to Consider #251 Bringing More Enjoyment Into Your Life

    Send us Fan MailHi Everyone,Whoa, we have a Blockbuster episode today for you, with a boat load of ways for you to bring more enjoyment into your life. Please don't miss this opportunity to put more enjoyment into your life and reap the rewards for years to come. you'll be glad you did!

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    Something to Consider #250 Finding Your Strengths

    Send us Fan MailHi everyone,It's a tough world out there. If you're not sure of your true strengths, you could get crushed out there. Join us today to find out what strengths are and why they are important in your life, and great tips on how to find your personal strengths, enchilada style!!!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A weekly podcast that talks about life. We talk about feelings and explore topics like FEAR, ANXIETY, RESENTMENTS, to seldom talked about topics such as BOUNDARIES, SELF SABOTAGE, COMPARING OURSELVES TO OTHERS, and dozens more.. My goal is to bring "awareness" of the many things in life that are seldom talked about yet can hold us back from having our best possible life, the one we deserve. We take a deep dive into every topic and suggest easy ways you can start right away to remove self defeating behaviors from your life and create a more peaceful, joyful, and successful life for yourself.

HOSTED BY

Don Culver

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A weekly podcast that talks about life. We talk about feelings and explore topics like FEAR, ANXIETY, RESENTMENTS, to seldom talked about topics such as BOUNDARIES, SELF SABOTAGE, COMPARING OURSELVES TO OTHERS, and dozens more.. My goal is to bring "awareness" of the many things in life that are...

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