Kaleidoscope- Shifting Perspectives With a Twist

In this episode we're talking about the reasons New Year’s resolutions fail (it's not your fault!)—and what actually works instead. We explore: the brain science behind habit change, the myth of motivation,why willpower isn’t enough. Drawing from neuroscience, the book Atomic Habits by James Clear and the deeper timing of 2025 as a year of completion, we reframe resistance and low motivation as signs of integration—not failure.If you’re feeling stuck or “in between,” this episode offers clarity, compassion, and a more supportive way forward in 2026. Check out James Clear on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jamesclearI'd love to hear what small step you'll take as well as any ahas you had while listening to this episode so feel free to DM me on social media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or email me at [email protected] we come Year of the Fire Horse! Let's Grow!

In this episode, we're digging into boundaries in a way that's both practical and insightful. Get ready to learn:- What boundaries are and aren't- What pushback on your boundaries is really about- Cultural considerations- Affirmations to help rewire your patterns so you can be a confident boundary pro-Wisdom from experts like Terri Cole & Nedra Glover TawwabFind Terri on IG @ https://www.instagram.com/terricole and Nedra on IG @ https://instagram.com/nedratawwabHere's where you can go back to listen to episode 1 and learn more about the Circle of Control https://open.spotify.com/episode/6QllAN3ECoxRm8gj2VIod5?si=9424abb6e8d04d08Join us in the Book Rapport on Facebook! Just follow this link, answer the Q's and get ready to read with us! https://bit.ly/theBookRapport⁠⁠Annnnnd here's a pdf for you to keep those magical affirmations to help with your boundaries journey close at hand. https://bit.ly/boundaryaffirmationsep8I'd love to hear your ahas and thoughts about this episode so feel free to DM me on social media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or email me at [email protected] to like and follow and tell your friends, family, co-workers and clients about this new podcast called Kaleidoscope- Shifting Perspectives With a Twist.Thanks for listening!

In this episode we explore the super power life tool of meditation. What it is and isn't, the benefits of a meditation practice, and a bonus short guided relaxation and grounding meditation is waiting for you at the end of the episode. Here's a beautiful loving, kindness meditation led by Sharon Salzberg (I mistakenly called her Susan in the episode. Ooops! ) Let yourself have 10 minutes to sink into this powerful metta meditation. https://insighttimer.com/sharonsalzberg/guided-meditations/lovingkindness-meditation-10-minute-daily-insight-practiceAnd you're invited to join the Book Rapport on Facebook! Just follow this link, answer the Q's and get ready to read with us! ⁠https://bit.ly/kaleidoscopeep6⁠I'd love to hear your ahas and thoughts about this episode on rest so stay connected with me on social media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or email me at [email protected] to like and follow and tell your friends, family, co-workers and clients about this new podcast called Kaleidoscope- Shifting Perspectives With a Twist.Thanks for listening!

In this episode we explore the 7 types of rest framework by Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith. I'll share the signs that point towards which types you're depleted in and a few suggestions on how to give yourself the particular rest that you are needing. After listening, pop back over here to assess yourself with Dr. Saundra's Rest Quiz: https://www.restquiz.com/quiz/rest-quiz-test/And you're invited to join the Book Rapport on Facebook! Just follow this link, answer the Q's and get ready to read with us! https://bit.ly/kaleidoscopeep6I'd love to hear your ahas and thoughts about this episode on rest so stay connected with me on social media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or email me at [email protected] to like and follow and tell your friends, family, co-workers and clients about this new podcast called Kaleidoscope- Shifting Perspectives With a Twist.Thanks for listening!

In this episode I share a tool to help you manage your feelings rather than wish them away. There are no "good" or "bad" feelings. All feelings are just messengers and they're on our team. Our feelings are actually something we have control over! (return to Episode #1 to refresh your memory on your Circle of Control).Give this tool for emotion management a try and reach out to let me know your ahas and takeaways. Stay connected with me on social media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or email me at [email protected] to like and follow and tell your friends, family, co-workers and clients about this new podcast called Kaleidoscope- Shifting Perspectives With a Twist.Thanks for listening!

Can we all just Calm Down?! Not without tools that help us to do so. In this episode I cover 5 ways to help yourself and your kids calm down.Listen and learn and then teach to your kiddos. Remember if one tool doesn't help, try another. Mix and match between the 5 and know that different tools work in different situations so explore and experiment a bit. Practice makes better!And if you'd like a free pdf reminder of the tools simply email me at [email protected] and put "Sandwich" in the subject line or DM "sandwich" to me on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and I'll send you your reminder.Remember to like and follow and tell your friends, family, co-workers and clients about this new podcast called Kaleidoscope- Shifting Perspectives With a Twist.Thanks for listening!* Questions or topic ideas for future episodes? Email them to me at [email protected]

There is a superpowered tool we can use daily and it is the Pause. In this episode, I'm sharing how we can move from reacting to responding. In a world of instant eh-ver-ee-thing, the pause allows us to slow down and take the time and space to respond consciously. Will you try Practicing the Pause? Let me know how it goes and what you notice by sending me a DM on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ Remember to like and follow and tell your friends, family, co-workers and clients about this new podcast called Kaleidoscope- Shifting Perspectives With a Twist. Thanks for listening! * Questions or topic ideas for future episodes? Email them to me at [email protected]

The idea that parenting is all about the kid is a myth. In this episode, looking through the lens of conscious parenting, allow yourself to have a shift in perspectives. While it's about parenting, this episode is really for all people and the communication upgrade can be used by anyone trying to increase their chances of being heard. After you listen, share your thoughts about this episode with a DM on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ Did you agree/disagree? Did you try the getting them to listen tip? And if so, share on social media or via an email how it went. Remember to like and follow and tell your friends, family, co-workers and clients about this new podcast called Kaleidoscope- Shifting Perspectives With a Twist. If you have a question or topic you'd like to hear featured, email it to [email protected] and maybe it'll get covered on a future episode!

Are you ready for the truth? We actually don't have control of much. The good news is that the stuff we do have control of is a pretty big deal and quite empowering when you let it be. In this episode Vibha shares a life changing tool called the Circle of Control. She also talks about how we often give away our control and how a simple reframe can change that. Take a listen and share with your peeps. Remember to follow Kaleidoscope- Shifting Perspectives With a Twist so you never miss an episode. Share your thoughts about this episode with a DM on Instagram or Facebook Do you have a topic you'd like me to cover or a question you'd like me to answer in an upcoming episode? Email it to [email protected] and maybe you'll hear it featured on a future episode!

A new podcast is being born and this is the episode before the first official one. Get to know a bit about your host, Vibha Arora and get an idea of what you can expect when you tune into Kaleidoscope- Shifting Perspectives With a Twist. Do you have a topic you'd like me to cover or a question you'd like me to answer in an upcoming episode? Email it to [email protected] and maybe you'll hear it featured on a future episode!