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Episode 2868:

Jen Hayes sheds light on the damaging impact of common phrases people say to those with anxiety, often with good intentions, but harmful results. By breaking down seven misguided statements and offering compassionate alternatives, she helps listeners better support loved ones struggling with anxiety through empathy, understanding, and emotional presence.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.jenhayes.me/7-things-not-to-say-to-someone-who-has-anxiety/

Quotes to ponder:

"Anxiety is not something you can just 'turn off'."

"Anxiety doesn't have a set end point, and it can make you feel hopeless, depressed, and give you the illusion that you're losing your mind."

"Many people with anxiety have learned to hide their anxiety very well, but that doesn't mean they don't feel it."

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Episode 2867:

Evan Marc Katz explores the emotional aftermath of dating disappointments through the story of Paul, a good man hardened by repeated heartbreak. Katz challenges women to reflect on their own dating patterns, suggesting that true relationship success lies in both choosing better partners and embodying the generosity they wish to receive. The takeaway is clear: give wisely, love openly, and walk away from those who can't reciprocate.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/blog/understanding-men/you-have-two-choices-choose-better-men-or-treat-men-better

Quotes to ponder:

"You can literally change the way he acts towards you just by being happier, more playful, more generous and less judgmental towards him."

"It's not HIS fault he's taking advantage of you. It's YOUR fault for choosing him and staying with him, the same as it's Paul's fault for perpetually choosing selfish women over givers."

"Have you been the 'giver' in relationships and concluded that you're never going to be that way again?"

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Episode 2866:

Melissa Josue explores how attachment to dating outcomes fuels anxiety and emotional instability, urging a shift toward inner wholeness and self-trust. By practicing detachment, cultivating possibility over expectation, and reconnecting with your true self, you reclaim your power and date from a place of grounded confidence and peace.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://melissathelovecoach.com/get-off-emotional-roller-coaster-date-centered-place/

Quotes to ponder:

"When you're attached to an outcome, you feel at the mercy of your circumstances and in constant fear of loss."

"Rather than being in the energy of expectation and being attached to an outcome, shift to being in the energy of possibility."

"You realize that no one can ever rob you of yourself. You are safe. There is nothing to lose that cannot be replaced and nothing to gain that adds to who you are."

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Episode 2865:

Melissa Josue explores the emotional highs and lows that often accompany modern dating and reveals how attachment to specific outcomes can leave us feeling anxious and out of control. By learning to let go and practice healthy detachment, not indifference, we can date from a grounded, centered place that fosters genuine connection and emotional clarity.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://melissathelovecoach.com/get-off-emotional-roller-coaster-date-centered-place/

Quotes to ponder:

"One of the most challenging issues that many of my clients and blog readers struggle with in dating is feeling like they're on an emotional roller coaster."

"When you're attached, you're riding between the thrill of having something and the threat of losing it."

"It's about having a much deeper awareness of your human experience, but from a place of being centered and a place of profound openness, not attachment."

Episode references:

The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra: https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Spiritual-Laws-Success-Pocketbook/dp/1878424114

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Episode 2864:

Kylee Lessard shares transformative insights from the Inner MBA program at NYU, offering practical tools to regulate emotions and shift from stress to presence in daily life. By exploring Professor Jeremy Hunter's concept of mindful self-management, listeners gain accessible strategies, like self-dialogue, cold exposure, and nervous system awareness, to reclaim calm, energy, and clarity amid the chaos.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.ablueskymind.com/blog/mindful-self-management-strategies

Quotes to ponder:

"Self-management, in the modern world, is all about managing the flow of your attention and the way your nervous system responds to the flow of your attention."

"Where attention goes, energy flows."

"Your nervous system dictates how much you struggle by bringing either accepting or resisting energy to pain that arises."

Episode references:

Inner MBA by NYU: https://innermbaprogram.com

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Episode 2863:

Vironika explores how our feelings of being unloved often stem not from others' actions, but from deep, unresolved inner wounds and self-rejection. Her powerful story traces the journey from external blame to self-awareness, ultimately revealing that true healing begins when we decide to treat ourselves with compassion.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.vironika.org/nobody-loves-me/

Quotes to ponder:

"I thought other people were causing me pain. In reality, they were just accidentally clicking 'play' on already existing tapes inside my mind."

"The thing about hating myself was that I didn't realize I was doing it."

"My relationships with others became defined by their ability either to save me from my misery or to hurt me by perpetuating it."

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Episode 2862:

Andy Hill shares a practical, age-appropriate system for teaching kids responsibility and money management through a mix of unpaid family chores and paid "money chores." By combining a simple three-task allowance system with "Save, Spend, and Give" jars, he lays the groundwork for lifelong habits of contribution, self-discipline, and financial awareness, all while keeping it fun and achievable for young kids.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/mkm-challenge-create-a-chore-and-reward-system-for-kids

Quotes to ponder:

"When the chore is done, inspect their work to make sure they did it right. They know you're engaged and you care about the hard work they did for the family."

"Help your child 'Spend, Save and Give' responsibly."

"If they save up a bunch of money for something big, meet them in the middle if you want."

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Episode 2861:

Amanda Brownlow shares how a gentle variation of the cry-it-out method helped her baby sleep through the night in just three days. Emphasizing routine, patience, and parental follow-through, she walks readers through a step-by-step nighttime strategy that helped her family reclaim rest and sanity.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://hellobrownlow.com/2019/01/10/how-our-baby-slept-through-the-night-after-just-3-days-of-sleep-training/

Quotes to ponder:

"Babies and children crave routine."

"You shouldn't touch your baby while checking in on him."

"Talk it over with your partner and decide what your time limit on crying is."

Episode references:

BabyCenter: https://www.babycenter.com

Bringing Up Bébé by Pamela Druckerman: https://www.amazon.com/Bringing-Up-Bebe-Discovers-Parenting/dp/0143122967