Letting Go of Clutter to Live a Richer Life (E35)

From childhood teddy bears to the latest smart phones, our stuff brings us status, comfort, happiness, and even excitement. But over time, the shininess wears off, the therapeutic properties the object once possessed evaporate, and the object becomes nothing more than another piece of clutter.

Make Room for What Matters: Before and After Home Office Makeover (E34)

In this week’s episode, we’re continuing our August theme of organizing and decluttering your life by looking at the research and methods you can use to take control of the untidy parts of your home (and life) starting NOW. Everything from the KonMari method to becoming the CEO of Y.O.U. – this episode has it all!

Organizing Maven Kelly Jayne McCann on Why Decluttering isn’t Just About Your Stuff (E33)

When it comes to organization, we could all use a little help. That’s why Kelly Jayne McCann, The Organizing Maven, is such an excellent guest on The Art of Personal Growth Podcast this week. I chatted with Kelly about what “holistic organization” really looks like, and why organizing your space is a reflection of how well you take care of yourself. Be sure to check out the full episode for all of Kelly’s amazing insights, and grab a copy of Kelly’s free workbook – Creating Clarity and Finding Focus for great strategies to identify, align, and achieve your decluttering goals!

Therapist Rhoda Mills Sommer: What Couples & Singles Need to Know to Have Healthy Relationships (E32)

In this week’s episode of The Art of Personal Growth Podcast, we’re talking relationships. I’m joined by Rhoda Mills Sommer from Therapy Ideas, who also runs the podcast What Healthy Couples Know That You Don’t. We have a fun, lively conversation about the realities of dating, being in a relationship, and staying true to yourself.

The Anti-Procrastination Pyramid You Need To Help Get Stuff Done (E31)

I know I’m not the only one out there who struggles from procrastination, right? In this week’s episode of The Art of Personal Growth Podcast, come with me on a journey to explore the psychology of procrastination – and how we can think about it and change our procrastinating ways.

Registered Dietician Christine Dyan Thomson on the Importance of Chocolate Cake (E30)

Some conversations are just so fun, you never want them to end. That’s how I felt in my recent conversation with registered dietician Christine Dyan Thompson. In this week’s episode of The Art of Personal Growth Podcast, Christine and I had a great conversation about health, food, and happiness. Here are six of the best gems from our conversation, but make sure you listen to this week’s episode to hear them all!

Four Powerful Words That Laura Reagan Says Can Boost Happiness (E29)

In this week’s episode of The Art of Personal Growth Podcast, we’re back to our normal 30-minute shows. I sat down with Laura Reagan, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator. She also hosts a podcast, Therapy Chat, and like me, is a bit of a perfectionist. We had a great conversation about everything from perfectionism to the power of mindfulness, and becoming aware of one’s own emotions so that we can help others (both professionally, and in our personal lives).

Journaling: Tips and Tricks to Start Journaling Right Now (E26BT, Part 3)

In case you missed it, this is the third mini-episode in a three-part series on journaling – part 1 talked about the benefits of journaling, and part 2 covered potentially harmful parts of journaling (and how to avoid them!). In this final part, I’m going to give you all the tips, tricks, and tools I know to get you started journaling right now – many of these I learned myself in the past six months, and which helped me cultivate a habit of healthy journaling every day!

Journaling: How to Avoid Harmful Journaling Habits (and What to do Instead) (E26BT, Part 2)

Welcome back to the second of a three-part series on Journaling – and why you should start doing it today! If you missed the first part of this Episode 26 Bonus Track, click here to learn all about the benefits of journaling. In this mini-episode, I introduce you to the risks of journaling – and what not to do as you begin your journaling habit.