Being and Doing Now

If you’ve been avoiding the news because current events feels overwhelming — from Coronavirus stress to politics to economic news — you’re not alone. It’s been a particularly rough week. Yet I felt a shift Monday. An internal switch flipped as I woke up to headlines full of dire news about happenings in our world, and in the U.S.: Coronavirus cases and deaths increase here at home. The stock market tumbles. All of Italy goes on lockdown. And more. Any personal fears, hesitations, doubts, or uncertainties I had about what to do or how to do it in terms of my service in the world was gone. I knew that I had to speak up, reboot this podcast, and provide a space for you to find resources and support for navigating this challenging time. (Burying your head in the sand may feel like a smart strategy. But you may find that it backfires and leads to more to deal with.) There is an effective antidote to the stress you’re experiencing, which likely feels like it got kicked up several notches with the week’s happenings. In this episode, I talk more about that antidote and speak frankly about where we’re at collectively, turning toward the fear, and where you can find answers during this challenging time. Trigger warning: In this episode, I speak plainly and sometimes bluntly about current events and what they mean for us collectively and individually, as I see it. If your emotions feel brittle at the moment, or you’re concerned about your mental health, you may want to listen when you’re feeling stronger and better able to process information that might feel difficult to hear. Related Posts and Podcasts: Feeling Overwhelmed? Try This Emotions: Unwanted Interlopers or Helpful Messengers? Ep. 003: Being Genius and Staying Sane © 2020 Being and Doing Now | Kristen Quirk. All Rights Reserved. Note: The content of this show is for informational purposes only and represents solely the opinion of the person speaking. It is not intended to provide medical, psychological, or legal advice. If you need those types of services, please seek the assistance of a licensed professional. Music from bensound.com. Many thanks!

When you know you have something coming up that may feel hard, do you spend time and energy in advance to help things go more smoothly? It may seem obvious that it’s easier to prep weekday meals on weekends, or pack for a trip a day or two before you leave. But what about relationships? Do you do the same kind of thoughtful preparation for difficult conversations and inevitable relationship conflicts? That’s what Britt Frank suggests. Britt is a featured mental health expert on podcasts, blogs, and television. In this podcast, she shares about: *What role the body, and trauma, plays in the ability to be present for yourself and your loved ones *When to have a difficult conversation, and when not to *The steps you can take to set up both you and the other person up for conversational success *Specifics about what to say and how to say it in a way that is accurate and authentic, and honors both of you *And much more Listen to get the scoop not only on how you can be prepared for inevitable conflicts in your relationships, but also how you can help yourself along your own journey of awareness, growth, and well-being. To learn more about Britt, visit her website at www.thegreenhousekc.com, or follow her on Instagram (@brittfrank). [8.7.19 Update: Britt's Instagram username is now @brittfrank, so please use that to contact her rather than what's mentioned in the podcast.] Related Posts and Podcasts: Emotions: Unwanted Interlopers or Helpful Messengers? What Happens When Your Go-tos Don’t Work Anymore? Ep. 004: How Boundaries Preserve Your Sacred S © 2019 Being and Doing Now | Kristen Quirk. All Rights Reserved. Note: The content of this show is for informational purposes only and represents solely the opinion of the person speaking. It is not intended to provide medical, psychological, or legal advice. If you need those types of services, please seek the assistance of a licensed professional. Music from bensound.com. Many thanks!

If you feel like you're not on track with the goals or resolutions you set at the beginning of the year, you’re not alone. The good news is that you can begin again, or pick up where you left off, to bring your visions to fruition. Four simple adjustments can help reboot your efforts toward making your dreams a reality — so you can spend your valuable time and energy doing what lights your fire and, ultimately, create a life you love waking up to every day. Related Posts and Podcasts: Setting Goals for 2019? You May Want to Do This Instead What’s Safer for You — Information or Implementation? Ep. 001: On Happiness, and the Stories That Shape Our Lives © 2019 Being and Doing Now | Kristen Quirk All Rights Reserved. Note: The content of this show is for informational purposes only and represents solely the opinion of the person speaking. It is not intended to provide medical, psychological, or legal advice. If you need those types of services, please seek the assistance of a licensed professional. Music from bensound.com. Many thanks!

As much as we might wish it to be otherwise, Mother’s Day may not be all about celebration and appreciation. If you’ve experienced childhood abuse or neglect, or the loss of a parent in one form or another, the day can bring up complex emotions and trigger deep wounds. To explore what this can look and feel like — and what we can do about it — I recently had a conversation with Dr. Danica Harris. She is a private-practice therapist and co-owner of Empowered Healing Dallas, and a clinical faculty member at Texas Women’s University. Her practice focuses on clients who deal with trauma, and here she offers key insights for navigating both caregiver-related holidays like Mother’s Day and the internal world of attachment and relational trauma. Show Notes [2:49] “Attachment-related trauma” and “secure attachment” [7:16] Recognizing expectations and wound triggers [11:16] We’re all out in the world “connecting and colliding” [14:30] “Going inside” and creating safety [24:00] Planning ahead of time and getting support [29:44] Trauma-informed therapy and becoming your own expert You can get in touch with Danica via: Instagram: @theempoweredtherapist Website: www.empoweredhealingdallas.com And do share in the comments: How do you experience Mother’s Day? Is it a day that brings up difficult emotions for you? If so, how do you navigate them? Related Posts and Podcasts: Emotions: Unwanted Interlopers or Helpful Messengers? Ep. 004: How Boundaries Preserve Your Sacred Space and Deepen Relationships — An Interview With Susan Cadley (Part 1) Ep. 005: 5 Keys to Setting Boundaries and Cultivating Loving Relationships (Part 2) © 2019 Being and Doing Now | Kristen Quirk All Rights Reserved. Note: The content of this show is for informational purposes only and represents solely the opinion of the person speaking. It is not intended to provide medical, psychological, or legal advice. If you need those types of services, please seek the assistance of a licensed professional. Music from bensound.com. Many thanks!

With just a day left before Christmas, check out these last-minute tips for staying sane, surviving, and even thriving this holiday season. You'll hear more about how to tame your lengthy to-do list, reduce stress, and prepare for anxiety-producing family visits. Or, if you expect to spend the holidays alone, take a listen to this episode to discover not only how you can make it less lonely, but also make a difference for someone else. Links mentioned in this episode: Heart Math Institute — heartmath.org Article — How to deal with holiday stress: The psychology behind why family time can turn adults into moody teens again © 2018 Being and Doing Now | Kristen Quirk All Rights Reserved. -- Note: The content of this show is for informational purposes only and represents solely the opinion of the person speaking. It is not intended to provide medical, psychological, or legal advice. If you need those types of services, please seek the assistance of a licensed professional. -- Music from bensound.com. Many thanks!

Do you ever feel guilty about setting boundaries — as if doing so is somehow unkind or unloving? In this episode, we explore five aspects of interpersonal boundary setting that help you not only honor yourself, but also cultivate loving relationships with those you care about. And here's easy access to the two previous episodes mentioned: Episode 3 (on paradox), and Episode 4 (Part 1 of the boundaries conversation with Licensed Professional Counselor Susan Cadley). © 2018 Being and Doing Now | Kristen Quirk All Rights Reserved. -- Note: The content of this show is for informational purposes only and represents solely the opinion of the person speaking. It is not intended to provide medical, psychological, or legal advice. If you need those types of services, please seek the assistance of a licensed professional. -- Music from bensound.com. Many thanks!

If the thought of setting and maintaining interpersonal boundaries brings up a variety of emotions, ranging from relief to fear to dread, you’re not alone. In this episode, I talk with Susan Cadley, a licensed professional counselor in private practice in Alpharetta, Georgia. Susan offers simple, practical examples of what healthy boundaries look and feel like — and how you can be gentle with yourself as you establish effective boundaries and create a safe, sacred space. © 2018 Being and Doing Now | Kristen Quirk All Rights Reserved. -- Note: The content of this show is for informational purposes only and represents solely the opinion of the person speaking. It is not intended to provide medical, psychological, or legal advice. If you need those types of services, please seek the assistance of a licensed professional. -- Music from bensound.com. Many thanks!

Genius exists in many forms. Typically, we think of intellectual capability. But there's also emotional intelligence, skill in the arts or a craft, business mastery, and much more. In this episode we talk about one particular way genius shows up, and how you can choose to be genius. Listen to hear, too, how you can bring a greater sense of sanity and well-being to your life, even amid the roller coaster of your own thought processes, daily life, and the seemingly never-ending news cycle. © 2018 Being and Doing Now | Kristen Quirk All Rights Reserved. -- Note: The content of this show is for informational purposes only and represents solely the opinion of the person speaking. It is not intended to provide medical, psychological, or legal advice. If you need those types of services, please seek the assistance of a licensed professional. -- Music from bensound.com. Many thanks!

In his roles as life coach, filmmaker, husband, and dad, Chad Brown is committed to living his family's motto: Love Always, Adventure Often. In our wide-ranging interview, he shares down-to-earth and practical yet timeless wisdom about life, love, and adventure. You can connect with Chad via his website, Instagram (@lovealways_adventureoften) or on YouTube (#LoveAlwaysAdventureOften). © 2018 Being and Doing Now | Kristen Quirk All Rights Reserved. -- Note: The content of this show is for informational purposes only and represents solely the opinion of the person speaking. It is not intended to provide medical, psychological, or legal advice. If you need those types of services, please seek the assistance of a licensed professional. -- Music from bensound.com. Many thanks!

Stories are powerful. We all have them — about what has happened to us, that make us feel happy or sad, and that inspire, teach, or motivate us. Stories literally have the power to shape our lives, from the ones we’re told to those we tell. This episode focuses on three types of stories, including a common one many of us have heard about how to be happy in life. But is it true? And, more importantly, is it true for you? Listen to hear more, and to discover what it looks and feels like to create your own story of happiness. Related Post: Write Your Own Prescription for Happiness © 2018 Being and Doing Now | Kristen Quirk All Rights Reserved. -- Note: The content of this show is for informational purposes only and represents solely the opinion of the person speaking. It is not intended to provide medical, psychological, or legal advice. If you need those types of services, please seek the assistance of a licensed professional. -- Music from bensound.com. Many thanks!

Do you feel like you're standing on the sidelines, waiting for life to begin? Or do you long to make a greater impact in the world, but don't quite know how to get out of your own way? Being and Doing Now is about exploring what it means to know yourself better, love yourself more, and share from the heart. We dive beneath the surface, into the underlying patterns that shape our thoughts, emotions, and actions — and connect with our infinite, limitless nature — to discover the untouched and expansive authenticity of Who we are. The intention: to provide, in each episode, resources and inspiration that help you connect more and more with yourself, those you love, and our world. And to help you remember that you make the world a better place by knowing yourself better, loving yourself more, and sharing from the heart. The journey is both trippy and exhiliarating. Let's enjoy it together! Much love to you. © 2018 Being and Doing Now | Kristen Quirk All Rights Reserved. -- Note: The content of this show is for informational purposes only and represents solely the opinion of the person speaking. It is not intended to provide medical, psychological, or legal advice. If you need those types of services, please seek the assistance of a licensed professional. -- Music from bensound.com. Many thanks!