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  • Come Back To Your Senses

    Come Back To Your Senses
    Nov 14 2013
    Many previous episodes covered topics about how to experience greater enjoyment and well-being. To end the season, I offer you a summary of some of the fundamental tips and suggestions for achieving happier, healthier ways of being. Concepts like: accepting the natural cycles of ebb and flow, self-care as a life-line to well-being, building blocks for healthy relating, honoring yourself by setting healthy limits, listening to your body, and the grace of humility. Previous podcasts are available 24/7 in ITunes and through Voice America Variety until February 15, 2014. New episodes & archived shows will be posted on my website www.comebacktoyoursenses.com as they become available. To stay up-to-date with new activities, services, and coaching sessions contact me at leah@comebacktoyoursenses.com or drop by my website. I appreciate you, the listeners of Come Back To Your Senses Radio, and remain your ever grateful host. Until next time, I encourage you to relax and enjoy your life.
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    58 min
  • The Process & Benefits Of Professional Coaching

    The Process & Benefits Of Professional Coaching
    Nov 7 2013
    Coaching is an effective method of accompanying a person from where they are today to where they want to be; separate from therapy which tends to focus on the past. A coach taps into your creativity and resourcefulness through confidential, non-judgmental dialogue. Beliefs drive thoughts, and thoughts drive emotions. Most people know that they are physically capable of achieving their goals yet tend to ignore their emotions. Emotional limitations can cloud your judgment and prevent you from accessing the best possible version of yourself. A coach can teach you how to reframe your thoughts and refocus your personal and professional goals towards success. Coaching is about believing in you and what is possible; anyone who is seeking direction, motivation and support would benefit from coaching. For a successful coaching relationship there are 3 things that you need: clear intent, desire, and commitment. Tune in this week as we explore the process and benefits of professional coaching.
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    58 min
  • The Brain Rules

    The Brain Rules
    Oct 31 2013
    Generally speaking the average person knows very little about how the brain works. A “brain rule” is something that scientists know for sure about how the brain functions. When you don’t know the rules, your chosen lifestyle may or may not support optimal brain health and function. In his book “Brain Rules”, molecular biologist Dr. John Medina shares valuable information that could influence the way you teach your children, approach work, and relate to life. Each chapter presents one of 12 science based rules about the brain, and offers ideas on to how to use the rules to help you produce positive results in daily life. Some of the brain rules reveal that every brain is wired differently, exercise improves cognition, humans are designed to never stop learning, vision has a greater influence than the other senses, and the amount of sleep and stress you have affects the way you learn. Tune in this week to learn about and explore the “12 Brain Rules” that Medina highlights in his book.
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    58 min
  • User Friendly Yoga

    User Friendly Yoga
    Oct 24 2013
    Yoga originated in ancient India; the literal meaning of this Sanskrit word is “yoke” or “union. It is one of the oldest known health practices; modern studies show that Yoga can reduce stress, lower blood pressure and regulate heart rate. This discipline involves a series of stretching postures, breathing exercises and meditative practices. The overall purpose is to calm the mind, and tone the body, which creates balance, and promotes health, vitality and peace of mind. As a student of Yoga, your part is to earnestly engage in the practice. While you focus on stretching, breathing, and meditation the innate wisdom of the body, mind and spirit does the rest. Throughout history many masters and yogis have devoted their life to this multifaceted discipline. However, Yoga is extremely versatile and can be approached very simply. Students can practice at their own pace and level of ability, and receive great benefit. Tune in this week as we explore, and demystify the practice of Yoga.
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    57 min
  • Snapshot Storytelling

    Snapshot Storytelling
    Oct 17 2013
    The human psyche needs stories. Reading or writing short literary pieces can temporarily take you away and provide a few moments of respite. Little vignettes can, cleanse you to the core, entice you with excitement, infuse you with humor, intrigue you with alarm or fill you with peace. These tidy little episodes are perfect when you don’t have time for a hefty novel or standard short story. Snapshot storytelling drops you into a scene, cranks up your interest, then like a great joke packs a punch at the end. Granted not everyone is a writer; yet anyone can use a prompt and write for ten or fifteen minutes about a cherished moment, personal insight, challenging episode, humorous encounter, or traumatic event. Just start writing, tell the tale with brevity, and allow your subconscious mind to bring the pieces together. Whether its fact or fiction, read or written, short literary pieces can breathe new life into you. Tune in this week as we explore the wisdom of snapshot storytelling.
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    58 min
  • The Influence Of Belief On Biology

    The Influence Of Belief On Biology
    Oct 10 2013
    When you continually think the same thought it becomes concretized; your thought becomes a belief. Even when your conscious mind isn’t picking up on your thoughts, or your words, your biology is always listening. One of the functions of the mind is to create coherence between your beliefs and what you experience. When you repeatedly think that you can’t do something or that you are predisposed to a particular aliment or disease, your thoughts becomes your belief. In turn, because the function of your mind is to create coherence, your belief becomes your reality. You have choice; you can build a life based on negative thoughts or build a life that is affirming. Bear in mind that your biology does not discriminate, your biology responds in the same way to positive and negative beliefs. Therefore, you constantly increase or decrease your wellbeing based on your thoughts and beliefs about your wellbeing. Tune in this week as we explore the influence of belief on biology.
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    58 min
  • Meaningful Habits Of Happy People

    Meaningful Habits Of Happy People
    Oct 3 2013
    Likely we all know someone whose level of happiness seems to stand out from the crowd. Perhaps you have actually wondered what makes people happy, or why some people seem to experience more happiness than others. Too often people focus on the quick fix that can be attained through engaging in activities that produce momentary pleasure. Yet, engaging in meaningful activities seems to be the key to lasting fulfillment and increasing ones happiness quotient. It has been scientifically proven that expressions of gratitude significantly contribute to a person’s overall level of happiness. Not so surprising, acts of kindness also rank very high in promoting an increase in happiness. It might sound a little odd to purposefully pursue engaging in meaningful activities in order to increase your happiness. However, meaningful activities are something that anyone can easily incorporate into an already busy life. Tune in this week as we explore some of the meaningful habits of happy people.
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    58 min
  • Addiction and Addictive Personality

    Addiction and Addictive Personality
    Sep 26 2013
    Addiction can be described as any behavior you continue to engage in that brings negative consequences into your life. Addictions have been grouped into these areas: drugs, alcohol, food, sex, and money. Clearly no one is immune; addiction affects people of all ages, races, classes and professions. Until recently people thought that an addict was a person hooked on some kind of drug. There has been an increase in awareness of the problem, which makes it easier to accept the idea of having an addictive personality. Generally speaking, an addict has a hard time setting limits on enjoyable activities; often when they quit one addiction, another one surfaces. Active addiction is never about alcohol, food, money, sex, or drugs; it is about being driven by the feeling that you get from engaging in the behavior. There are healthy ways to meet the needs that drive addictive behaviors. Tune in this week for tips about what to watch out for if you have an addiction or an addictive personality.
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    57 min