The Wisdom Coalition Podcast — Well Of Wisdom (WOW)

“Everything that shows up in our bodies is a message,” according to Liz Jordon of Clear Path Wellness in Emmaus Pennsylvania http://clearpathwellnesslv.com/ Liz is a Trauma-Sensitive Yoga instructor and she guides us through the latest research on how trauma lives in our bodies long after the traumatic event is over. It turns out that trauma literally rewires our brains and when our brains are stuck in a stress mode, that manifests into physical changes in the body, which can have a...

What comforts you? How and why do we comfort ourselves and why do we sometimes ignore our need for comfort? Do you always know what you need and do you ask for it from yourself or others? The ladies of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/, examine this question of the role comfort plays in our lives. What is the root of ignoring discomfort, and how can we dial in and really listen to what we need? Join us for this helpful, thought-provoking discussion. Send us your...

Your perspective is a powerful tool to shape your life and your outlook. It’s the difference between a good day and a bad one! In this episode, we explore the tremendous power of perspective and break it down into three components that you can take with you every day to build the life and the mindset you want filled with joy and resilience.

Have you had hard times? Something in your past that is troubling you? Our guest says let your hard times be your floor not your ceiling. She is Dr. Tana Session, https://www.tanamsession.com/, an organizational development strategist. Dr. Session pulls on her own history of trauma and tells how she used it to propel herself forward instead of hold herself back. You will love her story of grit and determination and the wisdom she shares about how you can use her lessons in our life. She says...

Do you choose who you want to be? How can you? We speak with Vicky Alercia Casella, a licensed professional counselor and she just wrote a book called I Am Loving The Me That I Am Choosing To Be. It’s for children and their parents to help us all develop into the people we want to be. What are the barriers? How can we forge ahead with a healthy plan for ourselves? We’ll have the answers.

Even in the worst times, joy and happiness are possible. How? We get some practical tips from Dr. Maria Sirois, http://www.mariasirois.com/, a powerhouse in the field of positive psychology, who speaks extensively on this topic and says we need this conversation now more than ever. She tells us the most important things you can do for yourself in a crisis, and she outlines how to do it. This is a must listen to help you build resilience in your life.

Have you had difficulties in your past? Were there things that changed your plans, derailed your path? We talk about perseverance with our guest Rachel Beck, (also known as V. Lakshmi) who wrote a book called Finding Your Way When Life Changes Your Plans. Rachel was an orphan born in a remote village in India, adopted and raised by a white Jewish family in America and the book is her memoir. In our podcast, Rachel talks about getting back up every time you are knocked down.

Does your mind tell you lies about yourself? Do you ever say to yourself you’re not good enough, you are lazy or broken? Many of us believe these lies for various reasons so in this podcast, the ladies of The Wisdom Coalition www.thewisdomcoalition.com, talk about techniques to help you examine false beliefs you tell yourself about yourself and then how you can change these negative patterns. You are not broken! You are a masterpiece!

Imagine if you could befriend your difficult emotions instead of fighting with them and avoiding them. Our guest, Dr. Richard Shook Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist, licensed professional counselor and a professor at Life University https://www.life.edu/ where he teaches graduate students in the Masters of Positive Psychology program. He outlines how we can walk with our difficult emotions, accept them and incorporate them into a full life. He says often we fuse with negative emotions, so he...

What feelings are churning around in your mind and body that are keeping you stuck? How do you tap into your inner GPS and release them so you can be clear-headed and more joyful? Our guest, Kristin Joy Swarcheck, M.Ed , https://kristinjoyswarcheck.com/ Certified Coach, outlines a four step process that makes it so easy to live your best life! Kristin says it’s about unlearning more than learning and she adds, “When we are willing to drop the armor and weapons that imprison us from a life of...

Many of us feel like we are missing something or like we can’t find our purpose. Debbra Lupien, https://akashaunleashed.com/, spiritual teacher, author, and voice of the Akashic Records, tells us about ways to rediscover your soul purpose which she says is the key to unstoppable success and happiness. She says the Akashic Records is like a library, or a book that stores every thought, idea, and action from the past, present, and future. We break down the concept in this week’s podcast and...

Do you really know the full impact of your words and actions on other people? What have you done or what have you NOT done that hurt someone else? We explore a concept called heedfulness, which is a way to raise our awareness of how our words and actions leave a mark on other people. The ladies of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ explore the latest research and give you ways to raise your awareness about who you are and how you conduct yourself in the world.

When you use mercy, you reduce the suffering of someone else who may not have the capacity to reduce their own suffering. In this podcast, we explore the concept of mercy with Dr. Peggy Samples, a social psychologist with Life University https://www.life.edu/, who is doing research into mercy and the role it plays in our lives and hearts. Join us for some thoughts on the power of mercy.

You don’t have to wait for someone to say they’re sorry to forgive them. Sometimes we harbor resentments and hang on to anger waiting for a reason to forgive. Positive psychology tells us forgiveness is a gift we can give ourselves at any time. Our guest is Dr. Michael Karlin, who is Assistant Professor of Psychology at Life University https://www.life.edu/ in the Positive Human Development and Social Change Department, explains how we can get stuck in a “thinking trap” that keeps us buried...

Is self-love conceited? Does it come naturally to you? For most of us, it doesn’t. But science shows us that we can’t fully love anyone else unless we love ourselves first. Most of us are born with the capacity to feel love and acceptance toward ourselves, but what happened in your life to change your opinions about yourself? How can you undo what’s been done and find that sense of inner love and peace? That’s what we address in the final segment of our three part series on our new online...

What have you done that you can’t forgive yourself for? Or what did you fail to do that still haunts you? Self-forgiveness is the second part of our three-part series connected to our new online program called Filling In The Missing Peace. We will discuss how letting go of anger and resentment toward yourself is one of the keys to inner peace. Remember your internal environment greatly impacts your external environment. We can show you how to feel better about yourself today...

What is self-compassion and why do we lack it? We have discovered, and science supports it, that self-compassion is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. We begin a three part series touching on the keystones of our new online program, Filling In The Missing Peace. https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/online-programs What a great gift for yourself or someone you love this holiday season!

Are you in touch with your feminine energy? Man or woman, we can all tap in to this strength that we can use in all aspects of our lives. We speak with Henna artist, Sophie Hami, www.hennachakra.com, who also runs Goddess Circles to see what they’re all about and how they can improve our lives and sense of self.

Hope is what many of us need right now, and for the recovery community, COVID-19 has thrown up a barrier to many of the lifelines for people in need. We speak with Donna Jacobsen, a recovery advocate about where the hope is now, how families can get the help they need, and what you should be thinking about this Thanksgiving if someone in your family is struggling. We also invite you to our virtual book club via Zoom on Friday, November 20th at 12:00 noon EST. All you have to do is send us an...

Do you miss people as much as we do? How can we really connect with each other in a meaningful way? Why do we need to? The ladies of www.thewisdomcoalition.com explore creative ways we can touch each other’s hearts right now, and they also offer a great idea! You can be part of a virtual book club via Zoom on Friday, November 20th at 12:00 noon EST. All you have to do is send us an email at findyourjoy@thewisdomcoalition.com and let us know you’d like to join us. We will be talking about our...