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The Flourishing Experiment
by The Flourishing Experiment
What does it mean to flourish? Join Resilience Trainer and Certified Applied Positive Psychology Coach Kari Gormley as she interviews scientists, experts, coaches and authors on how to live a flourishing life. You'll hear the latest research and recommendations for growing and strengthening your relationships, identifying your passions and priorities, and living healthier, happier life. The Flourishing Experiment podcast starts where The Running Lifestyle Show crossed the finish line and is a great listen for avid runners, casual athletes, or anyone looking to make a positive change in their life. Listen along to learn how you can go from functioning to flourishing!
Episodes
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357: How to Use Philosophy to Get Your Best Work Out the Door
Charlie Gilkey, author and owner of top productivity website Productive Flourishing, joins the podcast this week to share how to use philosophy to do our best work. We cover the importance of nuance, the power of choice, and even some on-air coaching from Charlie for my next big project. Listen…
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356: How to Talk About Pregnancy Loss—And Why We Should
Frieda Hoffman is an executive coach, mediator, creative consultant and now, author. After experiencing her second miscarriage, Hoffman decided to write the book she and so many others needed: "Carry Me: Stories of Pregnancy Loss." This episode discusses the reality of pregnancy loss, the…
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355: Expand Your Fitness, Grow Your Leadership
Ashley Tappan and Kari Gearhart are cocreators of Fit to Lead™, a program helping people discover (or reclaim) their inner athlete as a pathway to broader success. They join me on the podcast this week to talk about sports and their power to build confidence, leadership, and high performance....
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354: Why We Like What We Like
Melina Palmer, founder and CEO of The Brainy Business, joins us to help explain why we do what we do and like what we like! As a behavioral scientist, Melina provides behavioral economics consulting to businesses all over the world. We discuss the powerful intersection of psychology and business,...
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353: Creating Vitality through Community
David J Miller, PhD, shares how the brand Peloton became such a unicorn and also had a profound impact on his own vitality. You'll hear how a dad whose fitness was just ok increased his vitality not just physically, but also mentally. Join us for this fun conversation where we share our own Pelo...
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352: 11 Ways to Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself
Biases can really get in our way. This week we're addressing 11 biases that create limiting beliefs and could prevent you from keeping an open mind. This episode builds on our last episode with Todd Kashdan, P.h.D, who discussed his book, "The Art of Insubordination: How to Defy and Dissent...
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351: The Art of Insubordination
Todd Kashdan, Ph.D, joins us this week to talk about rebellion! A Professor of Psychology at George Mason University and author of several books including his latest, "The Art of Insubordination: How to Dissent and Defy Effectively," Todd talks us through how and when to question the status quo…
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350: The Science Behind Achieving Your Goals
Ayelet Fishbach, PhD, a social psychologist and professor of behavioral science, shares the science behind achieving our goals. We discuss all things goal-setting, including which goals to set, how to break them down, and how to cross the finish line! Please go HERE for this episode's show notes....
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349: The Tool You Can Use To Feel Calm and Move Forward With Purpose
With all of the turmoil going on, it's normal to feel scared, overwhelmed, and full of anxiety. This week we're rebroadcasting a valuable conversation with neuroscientist and clinical psychologist Dr. Kate Truitt on "havening," a tool we can use to help get calm so we can move forward with…
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348: 22 Ways to Get Happier and Get Energized
It's winter in the northern hemisphere, and it's been a long one! Some of us may be experiencing the winter blues or even Seasonal Affective Disorder. This week, we're going on a journey through the senses to get happy and get our energy up! Please go HERE for this episode's show notes. Tweet me...
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347: How To Go From Dragging A** to Kicking It
Content warning: This episode contains a discussion of disordered eating. Dr. Michael Breus, a sleep expert and clinical psychologist, returns to the podcast to help you go from dragging ass to kicking it! On this episode, you'll learn how taking five five-minute breaks throughout the day can...
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346: Answers for Sleep with Dr. Robert S. Rosenberg, DO, FCCP
Sleep doctor Robert S. Rosenberg discusses improving the quality of your sleep, getting more sleep, and everything a good night's sleep can do for you. This is a very powerful episode with the potential to change your life—reading Dr. Rosenberg's book, Sleep Soundly Every Night, Feel Fantastic...
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345: You Get to Define Your Identity
Melanie Curtis is a life coach, author, and professional skydiver who shines super bright. You'll hear how understanding your values can help you determine what's important to you, how to define your identity, and how to use major accomplishments as fuel for taking on your next big goal. Please…
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344: Revisiting Mindfulness with Dr. John Ratey
This week I'm rerunning a valuable conversation with John Ratey, MD, about how "going wild" can help you avoid the afflictions of modern civilization. You'll hear about the latest research on fat and metabolism, why people are made to run, and what exercise can do for you. We also discuss…
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343: Part 7 of The Flourishing Experiment's Summer Reading Series
We're closing out our seven-part summer reading series and finishing strong with three books on taking a holistic approach to your life. You'll hear about knowing yourself, creating habits that work for you, and figuring out what your priorities are. We'll also discuss how to set yourself up for...
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342: Part 6 of The Flourishing Experiment's Summer Reading Series
Some books encompass all three pillars of this podcast: vitality, creativity, and relationships. So, they get their own two episodes as we close out our seven-part summer reading series! You'll hear about how you can't give what you don't have, plus I'll discuss how focusing on vitality,...
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341: Part 5 of The Flourishing Experiment's Summer Reading Series
Relationships are so important to longevity that we're dedicating another episode of our summer reading series to favorite books on relationships. This week we're focused on our relationships with ourselves. We'll discuss mindset, being aware of our thoughts and their impact, practicing...
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340: Part 4 of The Flourishing Experiment's Summer Reading Series
Research has shown that the quality of your relationships is the number-one contributor to longevity—wow! Continuing our summer reading series, this week we'll hear about books on relationships and learn how you can improve your relationship with yourself and better connect with people from all...
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339: Part 3 of The Flourishing Experiment's Summer Reading Series
Creativity is on deck as we keep on reading (like keep on swimming) this summer. Steven Kotler shares how to get into a flow state and the many benefits to your life and potentially others. Majo Molofino shows how the 5 Good Girl Rules could be keeping you small and preventing you from doing what...
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338: Part 2 of The Flourishing Experiment's Summer Reading Series
This week's summer reads focus on vitality! Dr. John Ratey kicks off the episode with a look at what cardio does for the brain, then we learn about a resilient athlete's mindset with sports psychologist Simon Marshall, Ph. D, and his champion triathlete wife Lesley Patterson. Continuing on our...
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337: Part 1 of 7: Favorite Books to Help You Lead a Flourishing Life
Books are such a beautiful avenue for feeling, doing and being even better versions of ourselves. Throughout our seven-part summer reading series, you'll hear about some of my personal favorite books and authors—many of whom have been on the podcast—and maybe get inspired to add to your reading...
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336: What We Can Learn From Plants
The heliotropic effect shows that plants grow when they are near sunlight, and the same principle is true for humans. Research has shown that when positive energizers interact with others, they can leave people feeling inspired, lively, and motivated. On this week's episode, learn how you can use...
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335: Empowering Tools to Use for Anxiety
Kelly Miller, CAPP, author of the book "Jane's Worry Elephant: A Self-Help Guide for Kids with Anxiety," is here to share the many tools you can use to both manage your anxiety (I think it's safe to say almost all of us feel anxious at some point in our lives!) and to help others with theirs.…
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334: Using Music and Vibrations To Come Back Home
Robert Kuang, an intuitive life coach and child prodigy musician shares how the sound of music can be a catalyst for so much more. We discussed his circuitous route to the U.S., what it was like to study at one of the top performing arts colleges only to stop playing the piano, and how he…
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333: How to Handle Your Triggers
With so much going on in the world today, it's easy to feel triggered or even violated. Five elements in particular can lead to feelings of triggering or even violation. Once we become aware of what we're experiencing, we can react and respond in a way that empowers us. Please go HERE for this...
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332: What Do You GET To Do?
Words create worlds and today I'm sharing how word choice can really make a difference in our lives. You'll hear about tools, skills, and mindsets you can use to experience life in a different—and perhaps more fulfilling—way. You may even feel a spark of inspiration to go after a goal you never...
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331: Give Yourself a Big Hug
Serena Marie, RD, is back to share what people aren't talking about when it comes to intuitive eating, especially in the running world. We also discuss how compassion is the way to goal achievement. It's a wide-ranging conversation between two friends catching up on life. Plus, I share my recent...
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330: How and Why to 'Think Again'
In this week's episode, we explore Adam Grant's book, "Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know." Our topic is rethinking and how taking a scientific approach to life can help us live more harmoniously. I discuss the 'three P' modes of thinking—prosecutor, preacher, and…
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329: You Are Not Your Emotions
It doesn't feel good to feel sad, depressed, annoyed, or frustrated. But one of the worst things we can do is resist those emotions and let them impact us and the people around us. Research shows that when we hide from our emotions and don't allow ourselves to feel them, anxiety and depression...
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328: Benefits of Mindful Breathing
Dr. Elizabeth Hughes is back to discuss some simple breathing techniques that can make a huge impact. We also discuss what the vagus nerve does both physiologically and psychologically and how being mindful of your breath can make a big difference. Please go HERE for this episode's show notes....
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327: Meet Your Reticular Activating System
This week we're getting to know our Reticular Activating System (RAS)—the part of the brainstem that plays a crucial role in managing our thoughts and getting motivated! We'll discuss what it is, what it does, and how to use it, including some practical tips and and ideas for tapping into your…
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326: Use Creativity to Cultivate Happiness
Writer and performer Laura Hankin joins us this week to help us tap into our creative side! We talk about her writing process, books she recommends, authors she admires and even how our dreams can pop up unexpectedly. Plus, a little bit about her next book, "A Special Place for Women," due out in...
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325: Mindset is Medicine
Dr. Elizabeth Hughes shares how changing our mindsets can actually, physically help our bodies heal. A Stanford-trained physician with 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Hughes now blends her scientific training with a holistic approach drawing from non-Western medicine. The result? Less…
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324: "Haven" Your Way to Calm and Clarity
Dr. Kate Truitt introduces us to "havening," a tool to help us stay calm and gain clarity. Dr. Kate is a neuroscientist and clinical psychologist specializing in trauma-informed treatment and care. Our conversation was recorded late at night and has a very conversational, vulnerable tone; I got a...
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323: A Nudge Toward Novelty
It's been nearly a year since COVID really hit most of the U.S. and a lot of our days may seem repetitive and boring. What if you could nudge yourself toward novelty and use it not only for fun, but as a tool to get things done? Please go HERE for this episode's show notes. Tweet me your biggest...
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322: What If? How to Indulge Our Thoughts
What if when the pandemic is over, we're better than before? This week we're exploring that idea and indulging our "what-ifs" with the help of Positive Psychology and personal energy management tools. Please go HERE for this episode's show notes. Tweet me your biggest takeaways from the episode…
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321: Using Movement to Flourish
Elaine O'Brien, PhD, is here to remind us of the joy of movement! Particularly in these dark, cold winter months, it's easy to hibernate and forget the impact positive movement can have on our moods and on our lives. Please go HERE for this episode's show notes. Tweet me your biggest takeaways…
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320: How to Design Your Leisure Time
James Wallman's book "Time and How to Spend It: The 7 Rules for Richer, Happier Days" is an excellent manual for designing leisure time that is fulfilling and rejuvenating. That's our focus today: how to better spend our leisure time—listen in and learn how to build "richer, happier days"! Please...
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319: Using Body and Breath to Ground Your Mind
Maya Kova joins us this week to share with us how to use our body and breath to feel grounded during these turbulent times. She's an Applied Positive Psychology coach and Certified Tantra Educator who's been studying conscious living and loving for the past 10 years. Please go HERE for this...
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318: Using Endorphins to Manage Stress and Build Resilience
We know exercising releases endorphins—but what are they, really? This week we're talking all about endorphins, the neurotransmitters and hormones often thought of as chemical messengers. Listen in and learn all about this feel-good hormone, including how to get more of it! Please go HERE for…
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317: How to Reflect On Your Year—and Why It Matters
Today's theme was inspired by a quote from bestselling author Margaret Wheatley: "Without reflection we go blindly on our way, creating more unintended consequences, and failing to achieve anything useful." This week we're talking reflection: How to do it, when to do it, and why to do it. We'll...
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316: 2020 Reflections with Kari and Serena Marie RD
2020 has been the year that put so many things into focus. That's what my guest, Serene Marie, RD, and I discuss in this episode: What came into focus for us this year and what's on the horizon for us both in 2021! Speaking of: If you're looking to create a better 2021 year, then a C Journal…
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315: Harnessing Your Drive with Dopamine
This week we're continuing our exploration of feel-good hormones and neurotransmitters, this time with dopamine! Dopamine helps you move, get things done, and get motivated — basically, it's the perfect hormone to harness ahead of the new year! On this episode you'll hear the low-down on…
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314: Cultivating Calm and Safety with Serotonin
Because this year's holidays are different from how we've celebrated in the past, we could all use a little help making the most of them. Serotonin regulates impulsivity, anger, and aggressiveness, and helps us feel calm and safe. And who couldn't use a little more comfort and safety this year?…
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313: Creating Connection in an Age of Physical Isolation
This holiday season may be unusual, but we don't need to totally forgo human connection! This week we hear from professional connection creator Michelle Tillis Lederman. Disheartened by the lack of leadership and communication she experienced in corporate America, Michelle decided to take matters...
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312: Optimize Oxytocin for More Love, Calm, and Connection
Exciting research is coming out that oxytocin, a neuropeptide and hormone, could help treat COVID and Alzheimer's. Oxytocin can be made naturally, be given intravenously, and even inhaled. This episode will tell you how you can increase your oxytocin—also known as the "love hormone"—through fun...
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311: Honor Your Feelings and Make New Traditions This Holiday Season
This holiday season is likely going to be different from any we've previously experienced. Adapting can be hard, but it can also be fun and even exciting. In this episode, we'll discuss giving yourself and others permission to feel many feelings at once. I'll also offer some ideas for celebrating...
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310: How to Get Energized
Carolann Valentino, an award-winning entertainer, motivational speaker and TV host, Applied Positive Psychology Practitioner, and fitness expert is here for a wide-ranging conversation! We discuss how we create energy through our bodies, the words we use, and the conversations we have. This…
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309: Mind Your Mantras (Part 3)
Today's episode is the third and final installment of our mantra series. Part one was about physical sayings and a word that could be hurting you. Part two was around sayings that focused on emotions. Today I share four relationship sayings—plus an update about using a word that isn't as bad as I...
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308: Undoing Our Biases In Time for Election Day
For the past two weeks, I have been doing a series on sharing sayings that could be getting in your way. I'm interrupting part three of that series to instead share a timely conversation with former professional poker player and ultimate decision-maker Annie Duke. Her book, How to Decide: Simple...
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What does it mean to flourish? Join Resilience Trainer and Certified Applied Positive Psychology Coach Kari Gormley as she interviews scientists, experts, coaches and authors on how to live a flourishing life. You'll hear the latest research and recommendations for growing and strengthening your relationships, identifying your passions and priorities, and living healthier, happier life. The Flourishing Experiment podcast starts where The Running Lifestyle Show crossed the finish line and is a great listen for avid runners, casual athletes, or anyone looking to make a positive change in their life. Listen along to learn how you can go from functioning to flourishing!
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