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  • Ep. 344 Creating a Vision for Your Life

    Ep. 344 Creating a Vision for Your Life
    May 12 2026
    Polly talks with Robert Taibbi about shifting from goal-chasing to building a life you love. Instead of focusing only on outcomes like career or financial milestones, Robert suggests asking, How’s my life? and adjusting from there. The focus moves to daily choices and processes we can control, rather than distant results we can’t. Ready to create a daily vision for your life, tune in, and learn how. For more on how to live well, do good, and be happy, join our Simply Said Community at ⁠pollycampbell.substack.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 min
  • Ep. 343 You Become What You Do

    Ep. 343 You Become What You Do
    May 5 2026
    In this episode, we explore how our behavior shapes our identity. Who we are isn’t fixed. It’s built through what we do each day. Drawing on self-perception theory, embodiment, and brain plasticity, we see how our actions become evidence of who we are and even reshape the brain over time. For more on how to live well, do good, and be happy, join our Simply Said Community at pollycampbell.substack.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 min
  • Ep. 342 Make a Difference With a Thank-You Note

    Ep. 342 Make a Difference With a Thank-You Note
    Mar 31 2026
    In this episode, we talk about how to write simple, meaningful thank-you notes that strengthen connection and leave the recipient and the writer feeling good. We cover when to write a thank-you note, what to include, and how to keep your message genuine and focused so that the meaning is sincere and felt. A thank-you note is a little reminder that others matter, that they made a meaningful contribution, and it doesn't have to be perfectly written to make a difference. For more on how to live well, do good, be happy, join our Simply Said community at pollycampbell.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 min
  • Ep. 341 Analog Hobbies for an Anxious World

    Ep. 341 Analog Hobbies for an Anxious World
    Mar 17 2026
    Polly talks with psychotherapist Phil Lane about the quiet comeback of analog hobbies. From gardening and model railroading to journaling and building Lego sets, these hands-on activities help us slow down, step away from screens, and calm an anxious mind. Phil explains why analog practices create a sense of structure and presence, while Polly shares how simple habits like writing by hand can boost focus and creativity. Together they explore how small, mindful activities can reconnect us to ourselves and offer a powerful reset from digital overload. For more on how to live well, do good, and be happy, join our Simply Said Community at ⁠pollycampbell.substack.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 min
  • Ep. 340 Stop the Overthinking Thought Spiral

    Ep. 340 Stop the Overthinking Thought Spiral
    Mar 10 2026
    Overthinking can turn a simple decision into a mental marathon that leaves you drained and stuck. In this episode of Simply Said, we explore what overthinking really is, how it begins, and the subtle signs that your thoughts have shifted from problem-solving to rumination. Then we'll offer practical ways we can interrupt those spiraling thoughts and move forward feeling better. If your brain feels like it never powers down, this conversation is for you. For more on how to live well, do good, and be happy, join the Simply Said community at pollycampbell.substack.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 min
  • Ep. 339 Journey to Happiness with Emily Florence

    Ep. 339 Journey to Happiness with Emily Florence
    Mar 3 2026
    What does it really mean to choose your own well-being? In this episode of Simply Said, Polly Campbell talks with Emily Florence about her decision to leave law school after just four days to pursue a life more aligned with her happiness. The conversation looks at both external influences, such as digital habits and social media boundaries, and internal ones, including the thoughts we rehearse every day. Many of our daily worries never come to pass, and becoming more mindful of what we consume, mentally and emotionally, can shift everything. For more on how to live well, do good, and be happy, join our Simply Said Community at ⁠pollycampbell.substack.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 min
  • Ep. 338 The Softer Side of Being Mentally Tough

    Ep. 338 The Softer Side of Being Mentally Tough
    Feb 24 2026
    Mental toughness is often mistaken for force. For grinding yourself down in the name of achievement. But that’s not it. In this episode of Simply Said, we look at what mental toughness really is: a skill we can build to meet adversity without hardening ourselves in the process. It’s the steadiness that helps us adapt, cope with stress, and keep going when things get hard. For more on mental toughness and how to live well, do good, and be happy, join our Simply Said Community at ⁠pollycampbell.substack.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 min
  • 337. Finding Love, Surviving Heartbreak

    337. Finding Love, Surviving Heartbreak
    Feb 17 2026
    Dr. Corey Seemiller, relationship coach, leadership expert, and author of The Soulmate Strategy, talks about what it takes to find love, deepen existing relationships, and overcome heartbreak. And why self-love and emotional intelligence are essential to developing our best relationships and finding our soulmates. For more on how to live well, do good, and be happy, join our Simply Said community at ⁠pollycampbell.substack.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 min