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Lil on Life
by Lil on Life Podcast
”Lil on Life” is an engaging podcast hosted by behavioural neuroscientist, health and safety professional and ICF ACC certified coach Lilian Riad-Allen, who shares personal stories and insightful reflections on topics like ”triggers” and ”purpose”. With authenticity and vulnerability, Lil shares a journey of self-discovery, emphasizing the importance of building a positive relationship with oneself. Join Lil for a thought-provoking exploration of life’s nuances, growth, and the pursuit of a purposeful existence.
Episodes
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How To Hack Imposter Syndrome: Come See me at PODCAMP T.O.
Lil checks in to share a quick update about an upcoming workshop session and where she's at in terms of her annual goals and what's next for Lil on Life (for now). The journey continues and thanks for being on it with me <3.
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12 Days of Wellness Holiday Special
Welcome to a special holiday episode of Lil on Life! On this special Lil will share a festive twist on self-care through 12 self-care tips to get through the holidays. With acknowledgement that while the holidays can be a magical time, they can also bring stress, overwhelm, and fatigue. Let’s…
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Practice: Supporting Oneself to Make Speaking Easier
Lil starts this practice with responses to listener questions focused around a topic we all face: setting boundaries during tough talks. From there, the focus of this episode is around creating strategies to support ourselves with concrete ways to go about getting support despite discomfort...
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Concept: SpeakEasy, Crafting Comfort in Hard Conversations
In this segment, Lil from "Lil On Life" discusses the importance of holding space for difficult conversations and offers insights into effective practices for supporting others. Lil emphasizes the significance of self-awareness, encouraging listeners to recognize their own reactions and emotional...
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Story: Speaking Easy, Nurturing Safety in Dialogue
Lil shares a mix of personal stories focused on difficult conversations and interactions. Drawing from her experiences, Lil emphasizes the need for safe spaces and supportive listening spaces. Sharing a personal anecdote about receiving tough feedback from a friend, Lil acknowledges the...
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Practice: Finding the "Mango" Moments in your "Apple" Days
In this episode of "Lil on Life," Lil leads listeners through a reflective practice segment designed to enhance self-awareness and empowerment. Reflecting on the significance of perspective, Lil introduces the concept of "Team Apple" and "Team Mango" days to illustrate varying responses to life's...
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Concept: Mango Tango - Dancing with Your Inner Narratives
In this juicy episode, it's Team Apple vs. Team Mango as Lil unpacks the power of our thinking patterns. Whether you're having an 'apple' day or feeling like you're on the 'mango' side of life, join Lil as she explores how our automatic thinking patterns can lead us down unexpected paths.…
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Story: Grateful Giggles. Lil's Tales of Kindness and Joy
In this delightful episode, Lil dishes out a few short stories that'll leave you smirking at the randomness of life. From moments that catch us by surprise to intentional gestures of support that warm the soul, each story is a testament to the magic of human connection. Join Lil as she shares a…
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Practice: Savoring the everyday moments for a happier life
In this episode, Lil guides us through practical techniques to lean into the art of savoring. From mindful awareness to savoring journals, learn new ways to use sensory exploration to celebrate everyday moments and achievements as a way to cultivate a deeper sense of gratitude and contentment....
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Concept: AKA why I Savor?
In this episode, Lil introduces the concept of savoring—the practice of fully engaging with and appreciating the richness of life's experiences. Join Lil as she shines a light on the benefits of savoring, from enhancing gratitude and resilience to fostering deeper connections with ourselves and...
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Story: Savoring is more than enjoying the chips you ate without sharing
In this episode Lil explores the transformative power of savoring through three heartwarming stories. In the first tale, we follow an industrious ant on its journey to bring a chip back to its ant family, revealing the beauty of appreciating life's simple pleasures. The second story delves into…
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Mini Bonus Practice: Walking amongst the tombstones
Taking advantage of a beautiful sunny day on what has been a dark and dreary start to the year so far, Lil takes a walk through the first place she began her journey of mindfulness-based practices, and cultivating the relationship with herself. Lil shares a version of the 5-4-3-2-1 sensory...
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Practice: Body scan meditation
In this episode, Lil guides a mini body scan practice. With a focus on breathing, Lil encourages listeners to find physical comfort. This involves systematically scanning the body for tension and releasing it with each breath. Lil prompts reflection of experiences, fostering self-compassion and...
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Concept: Taking the unpaved road over the highway
Lil explores the concept of embracing a "yes and" vs. a "but" mindset as a means to counter negativity bias, and reflects on the benefits of intentionally working to slow down automatic thinking patterns as well as the practice of getting out of the head and into the body; perhaps taking a path...
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Story: When I Injured Myself Receiving a Safety Award
Lil shares embarrassing stories featuring some special guests to share embarrassing stories, of her. An episode inspired by a reflection about creating a legacy of laughter, inspired by a deep longing, and appreciation for the beauty of a deeply missed voice.
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Practice: Setting SMART Wellbeing Goals
Make your own Personal Goal Scorecard using SAMHSA's 8 Dimensions of Wellness to create SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time-bound) goals that lean into supporting your wellbeing. Because as SAMHSA says, "wellness is not the absence of illness". Starting first by reflecting…
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Concept: The Art of Effective Goal Setting
An introduction to cognitive distortions, specifically negativity bias, and how it impacts our interpretation of events, and how we can use the superpower of gratitude to: change our wiring, help us notice, and set, goals that serve us. Introduction of the Reticular Activating System and Neural...
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Story: When Everything Changed & My New Goals
Join Lil as she recounts a difficult walk home that changed everything. In this episode, Lil shares the start of her journey to discovering her purpose through cup filling goals, and making every moment count.
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Mini Bonus: Imposter Syndrome Practice II
Tune in to this bonus mini episode for another mini-practice using your own reflections to objectively challenge your imposter syndrome thoughts. Additional Resources: Take the Character Strengths Survey References in this episode to the idea of adding "yet" to challenge imposter syndrome through…
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Practice - Imposter Syndrome: The Practice
Listen in for some practices you can integrate to notice and challenge your own imposter syndrome.
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Concept - Imposter Syndrome: Concepts & Theories
This segment is all about what some of the literature in this space tells us about imposter syndrome. Sprinkled with anecdotes to bring the point home.
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Story - I’m an Imposter
Hey and welcome to my first segment! It’s on imposter syndrome, which is exactly how I am feeling right now. Listen to me share stories of imposter syndrome from my life that bring the concept to life.
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Hey I'm Lil!
Welcome to "Lil on Life," where host Lilian Riad-Allen takes you along her journey of self-discovery and introspection. Join Lil on this thought-provoking podcast as she navigates the complexities of self-care, resilience, and the profound connections that shape our lives. Get ready for engaging...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
”Lil on Life” is an engaging podcast hosted by behavioural neuroscientist, health and safety professional and ICF ACC certified coach Lilian Riad-Allen, who shares personal stories and insightful reflections on topics like ”triggers” and ”purpose”. With authenticity and vulnerability, Lil shares a journey of self-discovery, emphasizing the importance of building a positive relationship with oneself. Join Lil for a thought-provoking exploration of life’s nuances, growth, and the pursuit of a purposeful existence.
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