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Weil Deine Sichtbarkeit zählt - Der Podcast#54 - April, April! Warum Reichweite allein Dich nicht weiterbringt
Auf Social Media geht es nur darum, dass Du extrem viel Reichweite generierst…“ – April, April!Falls Du diesen Satz geglaubt hast, dann höre jetzt unbedingt diese Folge! Denn das reine Sammeln von Aufrufen bringt Dich nicht weiter.Instagram & Co. setzen längst auf ganz andere Signale: Speichern, Teilen, Liken und Kommentieren sind die wahren Gamechanger! 💡In dieser Episode erfährst Du:✅ Warum Speichern und Teilen mittlerweile wichtiger sind als Likes✅ Wie Du Inhalte erstellst, die Menschen wirklich weiterleiten und abspeichern✅ Warum Du nicht in Panik verfallen solltest, wenn mal weniger Likes oder...2025-04-0107 min
Mother Daughter Connections®129_How To Live Your Best Life As A Mother (w/ GUEST: Dr. April Seifert) On today's episode of Mother Daughter Connections™, I'm joined by speaker, coach, social cognitive psychologist, podcast host, and life design strategist, Dr. April Seifert. April and I . . . Discuss how the death of her dad impacted her relationship with her mom and her own journey into motherhood. Explore how moms can break the cycle of limiting beliefs in their lives Review how to embrace more compassion in your life as a woman and mom… …and a WHOLE LOT MORE! __________________________________ To Connect With Dr. April Seifert… On Soci...2022-10-1755 min
Building Psychological Strength0356 | How to Reduce Intergenerational DramaIn the field of Psychology, we are increasingly learning more about how trauma, habits, and beliefs are handed down from generation to generation, many times, without us knowing. Think about it - you very likely have belief systems and ways of seeing and responding to the world that were transmitted to you through generations of your family.This has incredible implications for the way we individually respond to the world, but also for the ways we understand systemic challenges and inequality in our society.If you've ever worked hard to understand your own behavior... If...2022-08-2455 minBuilding Psychological StrengthThe Psychology of Parental GuiltIf you're a parent and you've ever felt guilty for taking a break, raise your hand! (April raises her hand.)Parental guilt is all too familiar for so many of us. Taking care of our little ones is challenging, and sometimes, you just need a break. But, the second you get one, the guilt creeps in. I find that situations like these are easier to handle when we understand WHY we're feeling that way. That's exactly what we're digging into in this episode.Specifically, we're going to talk about 2 concepts that you've probably heard about...2022-04-2731 min
Building Psychological Strength0276 [PROFESSIONAL] The Hidden Force that Keeps You Stuck in a Job You Want to LeaveThe last 18 months have caused so many of us to reevaluate the way we live life, and most notably, the work we do. Because of this, experts are predicting that we are at the beginning of one of the biggest professional migrations we've ever experienced as people change jobs, companies, and even industries to align their work with who they truly are. However, there's a hidden roadblock that can stand in your way if you're not watching for it. Many times, our identity gets wrapped up in our job through a process called role engulfment. We begin...2021-06-1817 min
Psychology at WorkEpisode Swap with April Seifert from Building Psychological StrengthIn this episode Casey and Tim join April Seifert, host of Building Psychological Strength podcast, in an episode swap - this episode with be released on both podcast feeds! Listen in as Casey and Tim discuss with April the A Deeper Way Foundational Tenets - which is an excellent primer for Season 5!April Seifert holds a Ph.D. in Social Cognitive Psychology. This means, she has spent nearly 2 decades studying the ways our minds store information, form habitual and subconscious thought processes, and how all of that impacts our behavior and our life experience. She is...2021-05-211h 06
The Gratitude PodcastAppreciating What Is Easy For Us Now - April Seifert (ep. 685)April Seifert received her Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She spent her doctoral career studying factors that uniquely impact women, particularly women in leadership positions and positions of power. After grad school, she spent about a decade in the growing field of data science. She's a positive person even though when you'll hear her story she has every reason to be a bitter one. Many life lessons and inspiring thoughts in this interview, it's worth your time. :) Resources:Visit www.beyondthenest.org and mention our podcast for a 15...2021-03-2940 min
Building Psychological Strength0234 [BUSINESS] The Psychology of Sales [Part 1] Confession time. I absolutely love selling. I'm actually serious. I LOVE IT! The thing is, April from 5-10 years ago would also be staring at this version of April in utter disbelief. Who in the heck actually LIKES SALES? I do. The cold hard fact is that selling is a critical function in your business. And, psychology plays a significant role in our comfort level and ultimate success in sales, which is why I'm tackling it here on the podcast. Today’s episode is Part 1 of 2. Apply for business success coaching at www.aprilseifert.c...2021-03-1214 min
Building Psychological Strength0206 | Design Your Way Into The Future with a Calendar AuditAs you look back on the past year, are you happy with how you spent your time? How about as you look forward. Do you feel confident that you have a crystal clear picture of how you want your days to look and feel in the coming year...as well as how to make that happen? One practice I’ve been doing on a semi-annual basis for the past few years is a calendar audit. This is a time set aside for us to intentionally look at how we’re spending our time, and set some general ground ru...2020-12-3044 min
Building Psychological Strength0187 | The Committee in Your Mind (Part 1)This is a special episode of the podcast. It’s actually the first part of a 2-part series we’re doing to dive into one of the most foundational principles of psychological strength. Specifically, the inner chatter of the committee in your mind. What is the committee in your mind? It’s the set of voices that chatter on a near-constant basis and have something to say and a judgement about every situation you find yourself in. It’s the set of mental patterns you’ve developed over time that leads you to over-function, be self-critical, and ignore your own...2020-08-1959 min
Building Psychological Strength0186 | How to Protect Yourself from Burn-OutToday’s show is dedicated to the person on the edge of burn out. The person who is juggling work, family, household, friends, and other responsibilities. You are an asset in your life. You are THE asset in your life, and as an asset, you must be protected. When you serve such an important role to so many different areas of your life, you need to make sure you’re able to show up with as much energy as possible. And, this means taking care of yourself. Today, we’re speaking with Jamie Shapiro...2020-08-1247 min
Building Psychological Strength0185 | Surviving and Thriving through the Upcoming School Year in the Era of COVID"I’m so worried about the upcoming school year.” “I’m already struggling to be a good mom and a good employee. Now I have to be a good teacher too?!” “I have such high standards for myself. I’m afraid of my perfectionism as school starts again.” “I’m afraid for my health and for my child’s health.” “I feel like I’m choosing my job over my kid’s health.” Do any of these sound at all like the thoughts and feelings you’re having right now as the 2020 school year approaches...2020-08-0555 min
Building Psychological Strength0184 | Designing Your Life for HappinessOne of the really cool things that Psychology has to offer is its ability to help us understand our own behavior. I mean, why is it that some behaviors or habits are relatively easy for us to adopt, while we struggle with others? Why do some behaviors feel more “authentic” to us, while others feel more fake? What underlies all of that? And, more importantly, how can we use it to our advantage? That is exactly what we’re talking about this week as we chat with Amy Bucher. Amy holds a Ph.D. in Organizati...2020-07-2942 min
Building Psychological Strength0183 | The Self-Care Pyramid: The Components Most People MissSelf-care is more than bubble baths and manicures, but unfortunately, most self-care content we see out there is missing important components. Arguably, they’re missing THE MOST IMPORTANT components. Today on the podcast, we’re diving into something we call The Self-Care Pyramid. Specifically, it’s the 3 key levels of self-care that you really need to have in order to support yourself as the asset that you are. Sadly, most self-care content only addresses one of these levels, and it’s typically the least important one. During this episode, we dive into: The 3 key levels of self-c...2020-07-2246 min
Building Psychological Strength0182 | Resentment Grows Where a Boundary Needs to be PlantedWe’ve all been in the situation where someone, a boss, a co-worker, a partner, a friend, oversteps a boundary, we get frustrated, and we feel resentment toward that person begin to grow. The fact is, the way we interact in these interpersonal situations has incredible implications for so many aspects of our lives. It impacts the health of those relationships, it impacts our own sanity and wellbeing, and it impacts the way we show up for other people. Boundaries are important...but they’re not always easy to set. It’s this reason why...2020-07-1545 min
Building Psychological Strength0181 | The Annoying Roommate in Your MindI’m sure you’ve seen it. The pretty Instagram post that says, “You are not your thoughts.” Heck, we’ve even posted that exact post from the Peak Mind account! But, you might be wondering what that even means, and that’s what we’re diving into with this week’s episode of the podcast. You see, here’s the thing: our minds are thought-generating machines. It’s their jobs. Our minds sending us a constant slew of thoughts is as natural as our stomach growling when we’re hungry. But, many times, those thoughts feel...2020-07-0844 min
Building Psychological Strength0180 | You are the AssetLet’s take just a moment to review all of the people who rely on you in a given week. Your partner. Your kids. Your team at work. Your broader family. Your friends. That's a lot...and it can be overwhelming at times. You’ve probably seen the social media meme that says, “Self care isn’t selfish!” It’s typically written in some kind of flowy font on top of a photo of a woman in a bubble bath. But, for the number of times you’ve seen that meme, ‘liked’ that meme, nodded along with that me...2020-07-0125 min
Building Psychological Strength0179 | Take Back Your Keys – Be the Driver of Your Own LifeHave you ever been frustrated by self-help gurus and other people who tell you to become your best self, focus on gratitude, and show up as the person you want to be....all the while, they’ve never faced a day of adversity in their lives? The thing is, gratitude is easy when life is easy. It’s easy to show up as our best when life is going well. But, the rubber hits the road when life gets tough and we have to put this information, tools, and techniques to work in difficult times. Today, we’re t...2020-06-2447 min
Building Psychological Strength0178 | Facial Coding and Emotional IntelligenceWhen someone asks you, “How are you feeling today?” How do you typically answer? If you’re like many of us, you answer with a simple, “Good.” But, that doesn’t convey nearly the entire story, does it? The fact is, we experience incredibly complex emotions, and our ability to recognize our own emotions and the emotions of others is called emotional intelligence, and it’s what we’re focusing on with this week’s guest. This week, we’re speaking with Dan Hill. He’s an internationally recognized expert on the role of emotions in politics, bus...2020-06-1741 min
Building Psychological Strength0177 | The Technology Behind Mental Well-BeingHave you ever wondered how some of the best mental well-being apps came to be? Apps like Happify, Headspace, and Muse. How did they come to be, and how did they scale to the point that they’ve touched over 100 million people? Today we’re getting a little glimpse behind that curtain as we speak with Charlie Hartwell. Charlie is a partner within the influential investor group, Bridge Builders Collaborative. This group was the first to see, understand, and invest in startups within the consumer technological health market. They are now pioneers in the new arena of health and...2020-06-1045 min
Building Psychological Strength0176 | Building Psychological Strength at Our CoreToday we’re going deep. Into the depths of our minds to talk about the fundamental processes that govern more of our behavior and more of the results and outcomes in our lives than we even realize. We’re sifting through the core of our psychological profiles that makes up the basis or the foundation for most of our lives. And we’re showing how this core, these fundamental processes, can be used to both better our lives and to navigate through some of the most difficult days that life will throw at us. Today, we’re speaking wi...2020-06-0350 min
Building Psychological Strength0175 | The Psychology of Building WealthThere are a few topics that just feel….”yucky” to talk about sometimes, and money is one of them. Think about it, we don’t talk about how much money we make, nor do we ask other people how much money they make. We have a tough time asking for what we’re worth, or even knowing what we’re worth in the first place. We’ve all heard dozens of sayings that portray people who are trying to build wealth as greedy people. No wonder why this topic is so off-limits! Not today! Today...2020-05-2755 min
Building Psychological Strength0174 | Living Life by Design After COVIDStop. Stop right now. Consider for a moment the opportunity that stands before each and every one of us. Life is about to go back to “normal” after COVID. We’re about to go back to our jobs, begin shopping, interacting, and living in a way that is closer to the way we lived before COVID. However, we’ve been through a formative experience, and if you’re like me, you’ve learned a few things over the past few months. There are things you want to change. Alignments to be made. You’re...2020-05-2056 min
Building Psychological Strength0173 | Building Your New Life – One Conversation at a TimeAs many of us are either reemerging after the pandemic or contemplating what our lives will be like as we go “back to normal,” many of us are thinking through the aspects of our “normal” lives that are worth going back to. Yes, the situation we’ve all been through has been difficult. We’ve endured tremendous hardship as a globe, but this adversity has likely illuminated changes you want to make in your life as you move forward. Effectively making those changes requires knowing exactly what you want…and asking for it in an effective way. 2020-05-1338 min
Wellness + Wisdom PodcastApril Seifert: How To Navigate Mental Maps of AnxietyIf we can all just agree that we are humans with brains and realize that brains tend to respond to times of uncertainty, change, and real threat in very predictable ways as anxiety, worry, and fear...then we can immediately be compassionate with ourselves because it just means that we're human. Every single person that is going through COVID19, they're human and they're experiencing what it means to be human which is: We react to our surroundings in these predictable ways. - April Seifert If thoughts and feelings are not us then why are they there i...2020-05-121h 04
Building Psychological Strength0172 | Nima Rahmany - How to Become Trigger ProofToday’s episode is a deep one. We’re diving straight to the heart of a set of topics that are responsible for more suffering, stress, and anxiety in people’s lives than any others. Today we’re speaking with Dr. Nima Rahmany. Dr. Rahmany is a chiropractor turned educator whose goal is to help people locate, understand, and heal their own inner suffering and trauma so that they might live better and connect to others on a deeper level. In this episode we talk about: Radical responsibility and how we all must take 100% responsibility fo...2020-05-0645 min
Yoga MagicLife By Design Rather Than Default with April Seifert of Peak Mind PsychologySelf-Care means many things to many people. But does your version of self-care truly make you feel great? Does it make you feel strong and resilient? This week's episode of the Wedded Wellness Podcast with April Seifert will help design your life by way of everyday practices so that you can answer YES to all of these questions. April Seifert intimately knows the importance of the 1 life we are all going to live. After losing her father to colon cancer at the age of 11 and being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at age 14, April became keenly aware that t...2020-04-3042 min
Building Psychological Strength0171 | Permission to Take Care of YourselfIf you’re like me, you’re a “doer.” When something needs to be done, you do it. When someone needs help, you’re there. When you see something that can be improved, you’re on it. There’s a shadow side to all that “doing.” Many times, we take on more and more at our own expense. We feel obligated to tend to others’ needs at the expense of our own. We try to control and manage things that are in actuality not ours to control and manage. This is called “over-functioning,” and it’s one of the key topics we’re...2020-04-2954 min
Building Psychological Strength0170 | Maintaining Social Connection During a PandemicWe’re in an unprecedented time of “social distancing.” Many of us are experiencing the effects of spending time away from family and friends, and loneliness is one feeling so many of us are having. Because of this, I’m thrilled to welcome Peter Montoya back to the podcast. Peter was actually with us for a past episode that you can access here. Peter is a best-selling author, a keynote speaker, and the CEO of Thrive Union. Most importantly for today’s conversation, he’s an expert on social connection. In this very candid conversation, we talk about some im...2020-04-2250 min
Building Psychological Strength0169 | Psychological Strength for Our Front-Line Healthcare Workers This episode was created for and is dedicated to our front-line healthcare workers. The responsibility you are being asked to shoulder amidst a time of incredible uncertainty and rapid change is overwhelming. We see you. We see the sacrifice you’re making. We can attempt to empathize with the emotional toll this must all be taking. When you play such an important role supporting others, it’s important that others support you. We support you. This week, I’m speaking with Lisa Wimberger, the founder of the Neuroscultping Institute. Lisa created neurosculpting using a combination of m...2020-04-151h 00
Building Psychological Strength0168 | Parenting During a PandemicIf you’re a parent, I’m sure I don’t have to tell you that these are very difficult times. During this global pandemic, parents are being asked to simultaneously do multiple different jobs at the same time, and the expectations and evaluations we’re placing on ourselves can be crushing. I recently stumbled upon a meme on Facebook, of all things, and I knew that I had to reach out to its author to ask her to come on the podcast. Here’s an excerpt from that meme: Working, parenting, and teaching are thr...2020-04-0850 min
Building Psychological Strength0167 | Mindfulness as a Tool to Thrive through AdversityPeak mind is currently offering bi-weekly (2 / week) psych strength building workshops absolutely FREE. Sign up for the Peak Mind Starter Pack at www.peakmindpsychology.com/start to get all the details about how you can join us and to access the replays from past calls. If you’re searching for tools and techniques to help you maintain resilience in the face of the uncertain times we’re in, this episode is for you. A few months back, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ariel Garten, mindfulness expert, and Founder of the company Muse. Muse makes a br...2020-04-0145 min
Building Psychological Strength0166 | An Actionable Exercise to Help Ground You During Uncertain TimesAs we move through these uncertain times together, I want to do everything I can to help you build and maintain the psychological strength you’ll need to thrive through this adversity. We founded Peak Mind to help you navigate times exactly like this. Life is not always perfect. Sometimes gratitude is more difficult to find. Sometimes, the best thing we can do is do our best to remain calm and keep a balanced mindset. Psychological strength can help you do just that. This episode is the first of a series of episodes...2020-03-2528 min
Building Psychological Strength0165 | Thoughts, Emotions, and ‘Mom Guilt’What if I told you that it is literally possible for you to choose the way you’re going to feel in nearly every situation in life? As it turns out, decades of research into the connection between thoughts and emotions shows us that it is, and we’re digging deep into it this week. This week, we’re speaking with Dr. Sasha Heinz. Dr. Heinz is a Developmental Psychologist and Life Coach, is an expert in Positive Psychology, lasting behavioral change, and the science of getting unstuck. She is a graduate of Harvard University, a former faculty...2020-03-1848 min
Building Psychological StrengthBONUS: Dealing with Anxiety During a PandemicUnless you’ve been living so far off the grid that a global pandemic can’t reach you anyways, you’ve heard about the coronavirus. You’ve probably also been affected in some way. Events have been cancelled. Businesses and schools have closed or shifted to remote options. Supplies at grocery stores have sold out in places, and the stock market has plummeted. With organizations like the WHO and CDC issuing the need for safety precautions and various levels of government calling various states of emergency, it’s hard not to worry…or worry that you’re not worrying eno...2020-03-1633 min
Building Psychological StrengthHow to Negotiate for Yourself…Even if You’re AfraidPop quiz! On a scale from 1-10, how uncomfortable does it make you feel to think about negotiating on your own behalf? Now, on a scale from 1-10, how uncomfortable does it make you feel to think about negotiating on someone else’s behalf? For a lot of us, the thought of asking for something for ourselves is TERRIFYING. The self-doubt kicks in so fast. “Am I being fair?” “Is my performance really worth that much?” “What if they think I’m difficult to work with?” So many of us have that experience, and that’s why we’re di...2020-03-1149 min
Building Psychological StrengthHigh-Functioning Anxiety and The Happier Approach with Nancy Jane SmithSometimes, the most difficult issues to work on are the ones that are in our blind spots. The ones that are masked by external factors or achievements that make us believe that we’re ok….when we aren’t. This week, we’re talking about one of those potential blind spots: high-functioning anxiety. This week we’re speaking with Nancy Jane Smith. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with eleven years in private practice and has spent 20+ years working as a counselor/coach. She has written three books on living happier, most notably The Happier Approach: Be Kin...2020-02-1251 min
Building Psychological StrengthMindfulness Through Music with Cheryl B. Engelhardt This week is a first on the podcast. This week I’m speaking with a Julliard-trained music composer. What does that have to do with psychological strength you ask? Well, in addition to being a talented musician, Cheryl B. Engelhardt suffered from monthly panic attacks that would leave her exhausted for days. After learning about the power of a morning routine including gratitude, mindfulness, and meditation, Cheryl decided to use her talents to help others. She created her new album “Luminary” as a way to help other people become more present and mindful. This beautiful a...2020-01-2258 min
Building Psychological Strength0144 | Your Life, Lived Well with Dr. Kevin PayneThis week on the podcast we’re speaking with Dr. Kevin Payne. He is a scientist, entrepreneur and author. His upcoming book, "Your Life, Well Lived" presents a new understanding of what it’s like to live with a chronic health condition and shows both diagnosed and caregivers how to improve quality of life. Beyond that, it’s an actionable, understandable text on how everyone, chronic condition or not, can live better lives. We talk about so many impactful concepts in this episode, but most notably, we talk about something Kevin calls “the edge.” This is the edge of our...2019-10-1655 min
Highway to Health PodcastApril Seifert, Ph.D. - Peak Mind - Building Psychological StrengthApril Seifert joins Jeremy for a conversation! In this episode April shares her story of being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis as a teenager, how she's managed it, and what it's taught her about wellness care and the value of time. She also shares the concept behind her latest project Peak Mind - online tools to develop pschological strength - peakmindpsychology.com. They discuss from a neurological perspective how mental exercise is just as important as doing physical exercises. The two also compare their experience of sharing their knowledge and experience to audiences through their podcast, as w...2019-08-061h 08
Building Psychological Strength0120 | Failure is Necessary with Sophia SunwooOne of my very favorite quotes is by Henry Ford: Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently. Now, that all sounds nice, right? Sure, April, failure is the opportunity to begin again. That sounds lovely. However, when the rubber hits the road, most of us enjoy failing about as much as we enjoy having dental work done. But here’s the thing, the longer I’ve been an entrepreneur, the more I have come to truly understand how necessary and inevitable failure is in this journey. 2019-06-121h 01
The Wander Wealthy Podcast | Financial Coaching for High EarnersWW 109: April Seifert on How To Build Psychological Strength as a Business OwnerApril Seifert is a social cognitive psychologist, business owner of a consulting company where she specializes in data science, and the podcast host of the Women Inspired Podcast. In this episode, April joins us to talk about life design, how to build psychological strength (especially for business owners), and how to change your identity in order to make more money. Show Notes: https://www.wanderwealthypodcast.com/podcast/episode109 Ready to create profit, effortlessly, in your business? Download The 5-Step Easy Profit Roadmap. Get on the waitlist for my next Guilt-Free Spending System Workshop for...2019-05-301h 05
Martha and Colby Grow UpHow to Design Your Life: A crash course in design thinking for millennials with Dr. April SeifertApril Seifert is a psychologist, entreprenuer, and self-proclaimed life experience junkie. I like her because she gives you real, practical advice for creating the life you deserve. And, she's heckin' smart too. If I had a PhD I would definitely make all of you call me doctor for no reason and in every situation!!She also mentions radical responsibility - the idea that you take 100% responsibility for 100% of the situations you're in. She explains how that mindset works with life design , as well as this 30 day sof beauty challenge. Basically, you take a picture of a beautiful...2019-04-2450 min
The Optimization Toolbox with Jenna RedfieldUnderstanding Your Customers using Data & Psychology with April SeifertWe talk with podcast host & data expert April Seifert about using psychology to not only figure out your user's needs and desires but also your own behavior and habits Follow April https://www.aprilseifert.com/ Podcast https://www.aprilseifert.com/women-inspired/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aprilseifert/ Jenna Redfield is a digital content expert, focused on organizing, planning and creating content for marketing purposes. She runs her YouTube channel Jenna Redfield and works with people to help organize their digital lives! ...2019-02-1251 min
To EmergeOvercome and live to the fullest with April SeifertWe are continuing our month focused on personal development. Hear April Seifert, a Minneapolis business owner and podcaster who helps women achieve their goals, share her story of rising up! April shares the power in designing a life that reflects your values and striving to live each day to the fullest.
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Building Psychological Strength0088 | The Winding Path of Intentional Life Design with April SeifertFriends, the Women Inspired podcast is turning 2! I released my very first episode on December 4, 2016, and wow has a lot happened in the past 2 years. On this week’s episode, I’m going to recap a big transformation that has been happening behind the scenes. This week’s episode is a conversation among friends. I want to fill you in on the direction I see the podcast and my broader work going. Bottom line: a HUGE announcement is coming toward the end of the year, and I can’t wait to tell you about it. L...2018-11-0724 min
Building Psychological Strength0087 | How a Non-Tech-Savvy Group of Friends Created a Technology Company to Serve Others with Acacia SielingTell me if this sounds familiar: You’ve taken on a big project at work or have decided to chase after a big goal. (Hooray! GO YOU!) As you’re going, you inevitably run into snags, barriers, and your own limitations along the way. You find yourself floundering because you aren’t sure how to move past those barriers….and the self-doubt kicks in. “See, you aren’t cut out for this. There’s no way you’ll get there - you can’t get past this obstacle.” Or, maybe you persist and reach out to others for help...2018-10-3141 min
Building Psychological Strength0086 | You Are Here For a Reason with Mettie SpiessHave you ever met someone who stopped you in your tracks? Someone who made you think about and appreciate life more fully? That happened to me when I recorded this week’s podcast episode. This week, I’m talking to an incredible woman who has an appreciation for life that is unmatched by almost no one I’ve ever met. And, if you know me, you know how big of a statement that is. Mettie Spiess lost two brothers to suicide. Now, as you can imagine, these two events shook her family to its co...2018-10-241h 02
Building Psychological Strength0085 | Vote Like a Mother and Change Our Society with Sara BerlinerLet me ask you a basic question: how important to you are the values of compassion, empathy, and kindness? Pretty important, right? Here’s another question: when you watch our political process on the news, to what degree do you think our elected leaders are acting out of compassion, empathy, and kindness? Do you realize that you have the power to impact that? No really. You actually do! What would this country look like if women got LOUD about the issues we are passionate about? What if we spoke with our voices, our mo...2018-10-1755 min
Building Psychological Strength0084 | The Beauty of Imperfection with Nicole HoganHow many hats do you wear on a daily basis? How much responsibility do you shoulder as a result? Do you find yourself rushing from task to task, feeling harried, stressed, and stretched thin as you attempt to get it all done? So many of us feel this way. We strive to perfectly get everything done, and as a result, we run ourselves ragged. But, let me ask you this: What are you missing out on because of it? What if you’re missing out on the small, truly meaningful moments that happen ea...2018-10-101h 03
Building Psychological Strength0083 | Discover Your Desire & Ask For It with Jamie ThompsonFew topics make grown women clam up like an open, honest discussion about sex and intimacy. What’s more, a recent study showed that 62% of women are unsatisfied with their sex lives. Whaaaaaat?! It’s terrible to think that a topic that is so basic to the essence of being human is one that we’re so uncomfortable with! This week, we’re tackling that topic with Jamie Thompson. Jamie is a sex and intimacy expert, and she helps women figure out what it is that they desire and helps them get more...2018-10-0357 min
Building Psychological Strength0082 | Permission to Know, Be, and Do You with Stephanie PierceIs this all there is? How many of you have examined your life and asked yourself that exact question? Be honest. The thing is, many of us shared at least some of the following life goals: Graduate from college Score a great job & start climbing the corporate ladder Get married Buy a house Have a/some kid(s) Maybe you didn’t have all of those goals, but you certainly had your own list. And, after we achieved our list of goals, many of us fo...2018-09-2654 min
Building Psychological Strength0081 | It’s Never Too Late to Build a Life You Love with Kerstin MartinBe honest, when you think about your current job, is it fulfilling? Does it light you up? Is it aligned with your goals, passions, talents, and strengths? Do you like going to work on Monday morning? If you’ve answered ‘no’ to at least one of those questions, you’re not alone. The majority of Americans are not engaged at their jobs. Essentially, they’re phoning it in. Slogging it out until Friday comes and they can have a little fun and freedom. What if I told you that it didn’t have to be that way?! T...2018-09-191h 03
Building Psychological Strength0080 | How to Follow Your True Passion with Marnie MarmetEach of us was given one and only one finite life to live, and because of that, the time we have is a precious gift. One of the ways to make the most of that gift is to spend our time doing things that align with our passions. Easier said than done, right? So many times, we succumb to the desire to stagnate and stay the same. Avoiding change feels safe and comfortable. We avoid asking ourselves whether the things we’re doing still align with our soul, and in doing so, we don’t live...2018-09-1241 min
Building Psychological Strength0079 | How Ordinary People Can Do Extraordinary Things! with Vindya VeeI want to let you in on a little secret: you absolutely can do extraordinary things! Don't believe me? Think about this: every single person who ever achieved something extraordinary, was just an ordinary person. They were an ordinary person with a passion that drove them to learn, push, work, and persist until they achieved their goal. Ordinary people ABSOLUTELY can do extraordinary things! That's what we're focusing on this week. This week, you will meet Vindya Vee. Vindya is an internationally renowned High-Performance Coach who works with the world’s top 1% of talent...2018-09-0547 min
Building Psychological Strength0078 | 3 Ways to Overcome Your FearsEach of us has been given one and only one life to live. We have a finite amount of time on this planet to live out the precious gift of life that we've been given, and so many of us choose to live a half-life. We live a half-life when we allow fear to paralyze us and keep us from doing what we truly want to do. One of my biggest goals with this podcast and this website is to help you live unlicensed. By that, I mean, I don't want anything to hold you b...2018-08-3120 min
Building Psychological Strength0077 | Wake Up and Go Love Yourself with Sharon PodobnikAs I look back on the last 5-10 years of my life, I am amazed at how much my life has changed. These days my life feels so aligned. I feel in control, and I know that I have the power to influence the way that I spend my time. I feel more self confident, present, and centered than I ever have before. I credit 2 things to helping me get here: Life design Personal development I began to make intentional decisions and subtle changes that shifted the trajectory of my life until it fell in li...2018-08-2941 min
Building Psychological Strength0076 | Love Yourself First with Emyrald SinclaireWhen I first met the man who would eventually become my husband, I did something I had never done before.... I was myself. As in, my WHOLE self. Yup, I let him see me for exactly who I was. I didn't worry about trying to impress him, say the right thing, wait the right number of days before calling, or texting just the right, flirty message. I was just....myself. And guess what, he dug it! He liked me for ME! And that relationship turned into something better than I could have ever...2018-08-2250 min
Building Psychological Strength0075 | Be Unapologetically You with Jasna BurzaFor a little while now, I have been working behind the scenes to develop some new content and new areas within, and outside of, the Women Inspired brand and AprilSeifert.com. I'm so excited to share this new work with the world, but I'm also feeling a bit stuck. It's that old, familiar script: "April, are you sure you're skilled enough to pull something like this off?" "Lots of people try and fail at things like this." "I doubt anyone will even be interested in what you're putting out there." Bring on the self-limiting beliefs!2018-08-1552 min
Building Psychological Strength0074 | Find Your Voice & Speak Your Truth with Amy Smith (The Joy Junkie)When was the last time you had to have a difficult conversation with someone? Maybe you had to deliver negative feedback. Maybe you had to ask someone to change their behavior or respect a boundary you'd set. Whatever it is, very few of us enjoy those conversations or even feel at all comfortable having them. This week's guest is here to help us approach difficult conversations with kindness and compassion so that, ultimately, they are more successful. Amy E. Smith is a certified confidence coach, masterful speaker, and personal empowerment expert. Founder of The...2018-08-0849 min
Building Psychological Strength0073 | Borrow My Belief with Gretchen Heinen Once in a while, lightning strikes, and the right person waltzes into our lives at exactly the right time, and things are never the same again. This week, you get to meet an incredible woman who was one of those lightning bolts for me. Gretchen Heinen is someone who doesn't settle for mediocre. She has changed careers three times in pursuit of a life that has worth and value while simultaneously serving in areas her heart is passionate about. She was a microbiologist, registered nurse and now entrepreneur helping people improve their health and finances. She...2018-08-011h 02
Building Psychological Strength0072 | Go From Mad 2 Glad in Raising Your Kids with Samantha MoeCan I be honest for a second? Not a week goes by where I don't find myself questioning my own parenting abilities. Am I doing it right? Is there a better way to handle a difficult situation with my daughter? Kids don't come with an instruction manual, but my guest this week is bringing the next best thing. Samantha Moe is the founder of Mad 2 Glad, an 8-week parent training program that she developed using her years of training and experience working with kids with sensory disorders. Samantha and I had an amazing conve...2018-07-2549 min
Behavioral Grooves PodcastApril Seifert on Digital Exhaust Analysis and Gender StereotypingApril Seifert, PhD considers herself a multi-passionate person. In this episode, our conversation with her covered skydiving, motherhood, data nerdery, implicit bias assessments, gender stereotyping and, of course, digital exhaust analysis. April's dissertation was on gender stereotyping which is what we spent most of our time on, between references to the Millennial Falcon. April offered two key ways we deal with the out-of-context or contradictory stereotype images: 1. We adjust our stereotype to include this new image (which is rare because it's hard) or 2. We claim the image is an exception to the rule. By gum, we humans are fascinating b...2018-07-191h 17
Building Psychological Strength0071 | If You Know Better, Do Better with Deb MallinWhen you see an injustice, someone in need of help, or a gap you could fill, how do you respond? This week, you'll meet a woman who learned about the massive literacy problem in her state, and she has devoted her career to closing that gap. Deb Mallin is the founder of Literacy Matters, a non-profit organization that aims to help children read proficiently by Grade 3. In her words, as kids transition from Grade 3 to Grade 4, they stop "learning to read" and begin "reading to learn." Kids who can't read at their grade level are lik...2018-07-1840 min
Building Psychological Strength0070 | Take Radical Responsibility for your Subconscious Mind with Carolin Hauser-CarsonYour mind can be your biggest asset or your biggest barrier, and the choice is up to you. Deep inside all of our minds is our subconscious. This is the old part of our brain that operates below our awareness, yet it exerts a powerful influence on the way we perceive the world and operate within it. Keeping your subconscious mind healthy, in check, and working for you can be incredibly difficult. But it doesn't have to be.... This week, I sit down with Carolin Hauser-Carson, a Humanistic Psychologist, Family Constellations Facilitator, and the a...2018-07-1148 min
Building Psychological Strength0068 | Network Like an Expert! with Jennifer Kroiss Let's be honest. For so many of us, the mere idea of networking makes us curl up our lip in revolt. The idea of milling around in a room, full of people wearing "Hello, my name is..." name tags, trying to muster up the confidence to had your business card to the V.P. of So-and-So who is standing across the room. If we're being really honest, that sense of dread arises because we're so focused on what we can get out of the situation. This week's guest asks you to flip the scr...2018-06-2745 min
Building Psychological Strength0067 | Nancy Lyons | A Master Class in Gumption!It's not often that we get to sit down with someone we have admired for a long time. This week, I'm sharing an interview that resulted from my opportunity to do exactly that. I have admired Nancy Lyons, CEO of Clockwork, for quite a few years. She is all of the good stuff, wrapped up together in one person. Strong? CHECK! Opinionated? CHECK! Gumption and self-confidence for days? CHECK! Gives good hugs? DOUBLE-CHECK! You are not going to want to miss this episode of the podcast. Nancy...2018-06-2049 min
Building Psychological Strength0066 | Mini-Episode | Silencing Your Inner Critic So You can Play Big!You've probably heard it before. That little voice in your head that gets louder and louder, the more you step out of your comfort zone. The voice of your inner critic. Maybe it sounds something like this, "Do you think you have enough experience for that?" Or, maybe it's more like, "No one is going to take you seriously." Or, my personal favorite, "Do you really think you can pull it off? You're not going to succeed, and you'll end up wasting all that time." I'll let you in on a little secret. I battle t...2018-06-1523 min
Building Psychological Strength0065 | Kateri Ruiz & Angel Rowell | The Power of Women Supporting WomenThis week's episode is all about women supporting other women using the power of the all-mighty dollar. Did you know that if we simply bought our tampons (JUST TAMPONS!) from women-owned businesses, it would drive $2.7 BILLION more into women-owned businesses than all of venture capital in 2017?! Those are some powerful tampons!! Those of you who have taken big leaps know how scary it can be to go after your dreams, and you probably also know how amazing it is to have the support of those around you. Support and tribe make all the di...2018-06-1358 min
Building Psychological Strength0064 | Susan Denk | Authenticity is the Foundation of ConfidenceHave you ever considered the link between authenticity and confidence? It is so hard to be confident when we’re masking who we really are. In other words, it is hard to be confident when our insides don’t match our outsides. This is one of the key topics we’re exploring in this week’s podcast episode. This week you’re going to meet Susan Denk. Susan is a 38-year veteran of the construction industry and is the owner and general manager of White Crane Construction LLC, founded in 2002. Susan's confidence ra...2018-06-0655 min
Building Psychological Strength0063 | Silvia Turonova | Find STRENGTH in VulnerabilityMany of us are familiar with the powerful work of Brene Brown. She truly pioneered the notion that our vulnerability is not a weakness to be hidden, but rather, a powerful way for humans to authentically live their lives and connect with one another. What does that look like for you? Are there times when you find yourself feeling consistently vulnerable? How do you respond in those situations? Do you allow yourself to feel the authentic feelings that are coming up, or do you feel compelled to hide your vulnerability. Have you ever even stopped...2018-05-3049 min
Building Psychological Strength0062 | Karen Magill | How to Live Your Best Life After AdversityUnfortunately, it's a near certainty that every single one of us will face some serious adversity in our lives. That might come in the form of a medical diagnosis, an accident, the loss of a job or a loved one, or something else. The fact that the adverse situation happens to us is one thing, what we choose to do afterward, is another thing entirely. What if you could THRIVE after adversity? What if an adverse event could be the very thing that reignites the passion in your soul and realigns you to what is real...2018-05-2334 min
Building Psychological Strength0061 | Alyssa Labrecque | Learning to Trust Your GutIsn't it funny how we don't think twice about helping someone else, but we so frequently put our needs on the back-burner? Whenever you fly to go somewhere, they always tell you to put your own oxygen mask on before assisting others, yet so few of us actually put that idea into practice in our lives. This week, you're going to meet a woman who learned to heal herself while she was trying to help heal her sister. Alyssa Labrecque is a Nutritionist and owner of Soul Food Nutritionista. With a strong family history of irri...2018-05-1641 min
Building Psychological Strength0060 | Shala Nicely | Turning Your Struggles and Adversity Into a Life of PurposeWe have all experienced adversity and struggle in our lives. It's unavoidable. However, what we do when we move past that adversity in our own lives can vary. Do you simply move on? Or, do you try to pave the way for others who might come after you? In this episode, you're going to meet Shala Nicely, a woman who turned an incredibly adverse, difficult struggle into passion that fuels her purposeful work. From the age of 5, Shala struggled with the symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Because of these symptoms, her day-to...2018-05-0943 min
Building Psychological Strength0059 | How to Beat the Negativity AddictionYour mind can be your best, most powerful asset, or if left unchecked, it can be your worst enemy. In this mini-episode of the Women Inspired podcast, I'm diving into something I'm calling the Negativity Addiction. Our tendency to to automatically and more easily perceive negative events and details in the world around us. We fall prey to the negativity addiction in our own lives when we focus on the small negative events that happen to us on a daily basis. And, by doing that, we train our brain to form a habit to seek out m...2018-05-0426 min
Building Psychological Strength0058 | Kristi Piehl | The Importance of Knowing Your 'Non-Negotiables'What are your personal values? What are your non-negotiables? Said another way, what are the things you absolutely need or absolutely refuse to put up with in your job / relationships / life? Have you thought about it? I mean, have you really thought about it? In this episode of the Women Inspired podcast, you're going to meet Kristi Piehl, former investigative journalist and founder and CEO of the company Media Minefield. Kristi's personal values and non-negotiables were so strong and clear that they helped her make the transition from her life-long dream job to launching and growing...2018-05-0246 min
Building Psychological Strength0057 | Lee Hersh | From Passion Project to Healing to Success!On Monday I released a podcast episode urging you to take immediate action on your big goals, even if you don't feel ready, and even if you don't know what you're doing. Did you take my advice? Have you started? Want another example to inspire you? In today's episode, you'll meet Lee Hersh, a woman who did just that. In fact, Lee began her blog, Fit Foodie Finds as a passion project 8 years ago, without the slightest idea of how to create blog. Not only did her passion project help her recognize and heal from...2018-04-2545 min
Building Psychological Strength0056 | Just Start. Start TODAY!By this point, I have interviewed dozens of inspiring women for the Women Inspired podcast, and one of the common themes I've uncovered is that they have all started big projects way before they felt ready. Funny thing, that's exactly what I did with this podcast, and this week, we're going to recap that journey. I'm going to get real and honest about how little I knew in the beginning. (SPOILER ALERT: I knew nothing. Like NOTHING!). I'll also tell you about a few mistakes I made in the beginning. Finally, I'll fill you in on a...2018-04-2314 min
Building Psychological Strength0055 | A Dose of Soul Powered WellnessWhy is it that everything that's healthy for us is portrayed as a "punishment" (exercise) or as some form of deprivation (healthy food)? Think about it! In this model, if you're "doing it right" you're walking around as a deprived, punished person. Who wants that?! That being said, we all know how important it is to live a healthy lifestyle. The answer: balance. This week, you're going to meet Jaime Morocco, founder of Soul Powered Wellness. We have an amazing discussion about why Jaime is so passionate about helping people achieve a balanced s...2018-04-1849 min
Building Psychological Strength0054 | How Becoming the Best Version of Yourself Helps Attract the Perfect PartnerHow many of you know someone who constantly dates the wrong type of person? Someone who doesn't treat them well. Someone who isn't kind. Or, simply, someone who just isn't a great match. This week, we're talking to Dr. Diana Kirschner, psychologist and best-selling author about why this pattern happens to people and how they can break the cycle. In our interview, Dr. Diana and I talk about how our early life experiences create mental "templates" or "scripts" that set our expectations for what love should look and feel like. These templates become our relationship co...2018-04-1146 min
Building Psychological Strength0053 | Break Free from Comparison, Expectations, and Nay-Sayers!This week, we're going after the heart of the beast. We're attacking 3 giant boulders that can get in the way of you being the person you want to be: Comparison Expectations Nay-Sayers If you've ever felt like you had to compete with other women or you find yourself in a situation where your life and experience isn't measuring up to another woman's, this episode is for you. If you've ever gotten down on yourself because you didn't react or perform in a way that aligns to the person you are striving to be, this episode...2018-04-0454 min
Building Psychological Strength0052 | Lisa Wimberger | Neurosculpting: The Powerful Practice that Can Help You Master Your Own MindIn Episode 0051, I opened up and shared my story of dealing with postpartum depression and PTSD. The CDC indicates that 1 in 10 women experience postpartum depression, but they indicate that the numbers could be as high as 1 in 5. Although this condition affects a large number of women, in my opinion, we aren't doing enough to put resources in the hands of the mothers who need them. I felt compelled to do my part. This week, I am thrilled to share with you the interview I recently did with Lisa Wimberger, founder of The Neurosculpting Institu...2018-03-2848 min
Building Psychological Strength0051 | My Journey Back from Postpartum DepressionThis episode is a very special, very personal episode of the Women Inspired podcast. In this episode, I share with you my firsthand experience with postpartum depression and PTSD. I wanted to share this story for a few reasons: I want to give more attention to a condition that impacts so very many women after they give birth.In a time that should be one of the happiest of our lives, so many of us struggle with postpartum mental health issues, and it needs to be something we get out in the open. If you've experienced i...2018-03-2627 min
Building Psychological Strength0050 | Kate Snowise | How to Turn Major Life Changes into Opportunities to THRIVE!If you're being totally honest with yourself, how fulfilling and aligned is your life right now? Are there areas that feel free-flowing and open, and other areas that feel more difficult? This week, you're going to meet Kate Snowise. Kate is a former corporate psychologist turned Life Coach. She is also the host of the "Here to Thrive" podcast. She believes that we all feel most alive when we're internally aligned and fulfilled. In her coaching programs she helps people uncover their unique needs and drivers, so that they can create happiness from the inside out. 2018-03-2157 min
Building Psychological Strength0049 | Patricia Lohan | Use Feng Shui to Support Your GoalsHave you ever found that the environment you're in can impact your energy level, mood, and motivation? In one setting, you might feel sluggish and struggle to get moving, but in another setting, you might feel energized and happy. This week, you will meet Patricia Lohan. She works with women to accelerate success in their lives by making their homes magnetic to their dreams, love, money and success. Patricia helps women accelerate success through creating powerful environments. She shows you what they don’t teach in school, what lies between the lines, your top secret tool...2018-03-1452 min
Building Psychological Strength0048 | Mari Ruddy | How to Cultivate a Mindset of HealthHave you ever faced a health challenge? I bet the answer to that question is 'yes.' Maybe it was a diagnosis. Maybe you are struggling with your weight. Maybe you I'm sure you are facing the health implications of aging. Regardless, I'm sure you can recall the struggles, both physical and mental, that come along with health challenges. If this speaks to you, this episode can change your life. Your mindset is one of the most powerful tools you have at your disposal, and this week, we'll speak with Mari Rudd...2018-03-0757 min