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Specifically for Seniors - A New DirectionThe Longevity Secret with Noelle NelsonI have a friend who just celebrated his 100th birthday. He was a bombadier during World War II. He is in great physical ad mental health, has written a play about his experiences and is trying to cast that play at the senior residence he considers home. This got me wondering if there was a way that more of us could live well into old age, so I called on Noelle Nelson, PhD author of “The Longevity Secret, How to Live Happy, Healthy & Vibrant Into Your 70s, 80s, 90s and Beyond” for the answer.
Noelle has appeared on national and...
2024-06-0321 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalThe Joy of Meaningfulness, Episode 75Too often we go about our days by rote, never really looking at the why, as in "what's it all about and why am I doing this anyway?" which too often lead to a profound sense of uselessness, of meaninglessness. In this podcast you'll explore in specifics how you might be able to find the value and meaning in your everyday activities, which in turn can lead to much more personal life-satisfaction. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp
2023-10-0303 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalThe Joy of Meaningfulness, Episode 75Too often we go about our days by rote, never really looking at the why, as in "what's it all about and why am I doing this anyway?" which too often lead to a profound sense of uselessness, of meaninglessness. In this podcast you'll explore in specifics how you might be able to find the value and meaning in your everyday activities, which in turn can lead to much more personal life-satisfaction. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp
2023-10-0303 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalMore on The Positive Power of Response, Part 2, Episode 74It's amazing just how much time and effort we can put into what someone else is thinking about or why they're doing what they're doing. Usually coming up with lots of negative conclusions that do absolutely nothing for our self-esteem. What you'll learn in this podcast is a surprisingly simple way to bypass that kind of questioning altogether, and instead use a much more self-affirming and pleasing approach. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp
2023-09-1904 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalMore on The Positive Power of Response, Part 2, Episode 74It's amazing just how much time and effort we can put into what someone else is thinking about or why they're doing what they're doing. Usually coming up with lots of negative conclusions that do absolutely nothing for our self-esteem. What you'll learn in this podcast is a surprisingly simple way to bypass that kind of questioning altogether, and instead use a much more self-affirming and pleasing approach. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp
2023-09-1904 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalThe Positive Power of Response, Part 1, Episode 73Isn't reacting just part of life? How can you possibly choose something as automatic as your reaction to things? You can't. But what you can choose is how you respond to whatever it is. In this podcast, you'll discover how your response is what allows you to operate from choice, your very valuable and personal choice, and can make all the difference in how your life goes. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp
2023-09-0503 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalThe Positive Power of Response, Part 1, Episode 73Isn't reacting just part of life? How can you possibly choose something as automatic as your reaction to things? You can't. But what you can choose is how you respond to whatever it is. In this podcast, you'll discover how your response is what allows you to operate from choice, your very valuable and personal choice, and can make all the difference in how your life goes. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp
2023-09-0503 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalQuit The "I'm Sorry" SyndromeDo you find yourself apologizing for other people's misfortunes or unhappiness? Saying "I'm sorry" because they are suffering however, even when – and most often when – you had nothing to do with their particular unhappiness? In this podcast, you'll discover what's behind your "I'm Sorry" syndrome, and how to release it so you only say "I'm sorry" when you legitimately have something to be sorry for! https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp
2023-08-1504 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalQuit The "I'm Sorry" SyndromeDo you find yourself apologizing for other people's misfortunes or unhappiness? Saying "I'm sorry" because they are suffering however, even when – and most often when – you had nothing to do with their particular unhappiness? In this podcast, you'll discover what's behind your "I'm Sorry" syndrome, and how to release it so you only say "I'm sorry" when you legitimately have something to be sorry for! https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp
2023-08-1504 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalThe Way To Your Heart's DesireWe are blessed with both a head and a heart. You'd think that would be enough to get us successfully through this adventure called 'life.' And yet, too often, we use one to the exclusion of the other, or use them upside down and backwards, as it were. In this podcast you'll explore in specifics just how you might be able to use your head and heart together, harmoniously, to further your happiness and success! https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp
2023-08-0104 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalThe Way To Your Heart's DesireWe are blessed with both a head and a heart. You'd think that would be enough to get us successfully through this adventure called 'life.' And yet, too often, we use one to the exclusion of the other, or use them upside down and backwards, as it were. In this podcast you'll explore in specifics just how you might be able to use your head and heart together, harmoniously, to further your happiness and success! https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp
2023-08-0104 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalTry A Different ApproachEver wonder why no matter how much you browbeat yourself for doing something wrong or never getting 'it,' you just can't seem to do better? Are you that incompetent? Heck, no! But It's often how you approach something that keeps you stuck. In this podcast, you'll learn a surprisingly simple approach that can make that vital difference between never getting 'it' (whatever 'it' is) and getting 'it.' https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp
2023-07-1803 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalTry A Different ApproachEver wonder why no matter how much you browbeat yourself for doing something wrong or never getting 'it,' you just can't seem to do better? Are you that incompetent? Heck, no! But It's often how you approach something that keeps you stuck. In this podcast, you'll learn a surprisingly simple approach that can make that vital difference between never getting 'it' (whatever 'it' is) and getting 'it.' https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp
2023-07-1803 min
Women Over 70: Aging ReimaginedNoelle Nelson: What You Think You Know About Aging is WrongAuthor of more than a dozen books, Noelle has appeared on national and international radio and television, been interviewed, quoted or written about in dozens of publications and has spoken on the subject of appreciation before audiences in the U.S., Canada, England, The Netherlands and Australia.Noelle did not come into her own until she was in her mid-thirties. Life growing up was difficult. She says she was a pessimist and reached out for help from therapists, read books and worked hard to gain confidence in herself. Today she is on the go all the time. “My...
2023-07-0525 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalThe Value of IntentWhy should 'intent' matter anyway? Isn't the point that you do what you're supposed to do, what's 'right' and that's that? No, In this podcast, you'll discover how 'intent' matters to what you do. How without meaningful intent, what you do is often just a shallow display of "I'm better than you are" instead of something that brings you – as well as others – genuine satisfaction. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp
2023-07-0404 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalThe Value of IntentWhy should 'intent' matter anyway? Isn't the point that you do what you're supposed to do, what's 'right' and that's that? No, In this podcast, you'll discover how 'intent' matters to what you do. How without meaningful intent, what you do is often just a shallow display of "I'm better than you are" instead of something that brings you – as well as others – genuine satisfaction. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp
2023-07-0404 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalOn AddictionAddiction isn't just something that afflicts other people and involves heavy drugs. Most of us have some form of addiction, even if it's to seemingly benign activities – like working out obsessively or overworking that credit card or the remote. Those too often activities get in the way of our having the full and rewarding life we deserve. In this podcast you'll discover how to engage the healthy, functioning parts of yourself to help you heal whatever addiction, major or minor, gets in your way, even if only occasionally. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp
2023-06-2004 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalOn AddictionAddiction isn't just something that afflicts other people and involves heavy drugs. Most of us have some form of addiction, even if it's to seemingly benign activities – like working out obsessively or overworking that credit card or the remote. Those too often activities get in the way of our having the full and rewarding life we deserve. In this podcast you'll discover how to engage the healthy, functioning parts of yourself to help you heal whatever addiction, major or minor, gets in your way, even if only occasionally. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp
2023-06-2004 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalWhen Agendas CollideWouldn't it be nice if your child/teenager did just what you needed them to do, right when you wanted them to? YES! Unfortunately, that's rarely the case, and most often you find yourselves butting heads or in a screaming match. Sigh. . . However, there is a very different approach that will get your child/teenager on board with what you want and need. In this podcast you'll explore in specifics just how you might be able to accomplish that. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp
2023-06-0605 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalWhen Agendas CollideWouldn't it be nice if your child/teenager did just what you needed them to do, right when you wanted them to? YES! Unfortunately, that's rarely the case, and most often you find yourselves butting heads or in a screaming match. Sigh. . . However, there is a very different approach that will get your child/teenager on board with what you want and need. In this podcast you'll explore in specifics just how you might be able to accomplish that. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp
2023-06-0605 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalA Matter of BalanceHow do we manage to stay so very connected with everyone on the planet via all our devices, yet somehow disconnect from what our own bodies are trying to tell us? We tend to ignore our bodies' messages until they get so big, we can't do anything else than succumb to illness or some other health issue. In this podcast, you'll learn the incredible value of the mind-body system, and how to listen to your body so you can have the best life possible. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp
2023-05-1605 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalA Matter of BalanceHow do we manage to stay so very connected with everyone on the planet via all our devices, yet somehow disconnect from what our own bodies are trying to tell us? We tend to ignore our bodies' messages until they get so big, we can't do anything else than succumb to illness or some other health issue. In this podcast, you'll learn the incredible value of the mind-body system, and how to listen to your body so you can have the best life possible. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp
2023-05-1605 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalA Question of CharacterWhat is 'character' anyway? And what does 'character' have to do with you? 'Character' matters, it's what tells you if someone is trustworthy or not, and trustworthiness is fundamental to good relationships of all kinds. In this podcast, you'll discover what 'character'- or lack of it - looks like, and how to determine if someone is likely to be trustworthy or not. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp
2023-05-0204 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalSeducers, Episode 64There are people who genuinely like you, are well-meaning and truthful about their attraction to you. Then there are people who only like you for what you can give them in the moment, and are quick to dump you after they've gotten whatever it is they want. Yet they are often so wonderful to you that you succumb to their charm, oblivious to the unfortunate consequences that will probably ensue. In this podcast, you'll discover what separates the genuine people from those just in it for whatever, saving your heart and possibly your bank account in the process!
2023-04-1805 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalThe Problem With ControlWouldn't it be nice if you could control everyone and everything so they did just what you needed them to do, right when you needed it? Maybe. The reality is, that will never happen. But there is a way, an approach you can use that will get people and situations on board with what you want and need – that doesn't involve control at all! In this podcast you'll explore just how you might be able to accomplish that. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp
2023-04-0405 min
Aging GreatFULLy with Holley KelleyThe Longevity Secret with Dr. Noelle NelsonTune into this week’s Aging GreatFULLy© power-hour to discover The Longevity Secret: How to Live Happy, Healthy and Vibrant Into Your 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and Beyond, with the author of just that book, renowned psychologist, Dr. Noelle Nelson.Dr. Nelson has authored multiple books on this subject, but her latest work is full of inspiration and insight, prompting readers to make the rest of the years the best of the years! Dr. Nelson researched older adults who continue to experience the sheer joy of wanting to do something-–and then doing it—those who don’t let anything...
2023-03-3144 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalThe Temptation of BlameWhat is it about blame that makes it so very tempting? And what's wrong with knowing you're right and others are wrong? Surely they should know they messed up! The problem with blame is that it may feel good in the moment, but it doesn't do a darn thing to resolve the situation. Dang. In this podcast, you'll learn an easy two-step process to bypass blame and boogie on to that success you so desire! https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp
2023-03-2105 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalWhat Little Old Me?Does anything you do really matter? Why do you feel so often like an insignificant cog in some giant wheel? Where you don't matter. In this podcast, you'll discover that you really do matter, that what you do – big or small – has impact, not just in some philosophical way, but real, important, viable impact. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp
2023-03-0705 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalThe Agony of ShameYou beat yourself up endlessly over the "I should haves" and "I should have known betters" that punch nasty holes in your otherwise happy life, aka the "shame" of messing up. Yuck! What to do? In this podcast, you'll find possible answers to that very question, so that you can mess up without feeling down. On the contrary, you'll find ways to deal constructively with whatever happened. A much happier result than walking around in shame! https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp
2023-02-2105 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalThe Choice For LoveLove. Everyone wants it, in every aspect of their lives, from self-love to love of others, to love of how we are and what we do in the world. Too often, though, we are run by fear, not love. Our lives cease to be satisfying, and we are too often downhearted and unhappy. Yet there is a way to deal with fear such that love, in its most expansive meaning, fills our lives. In this podcast, you'll explore how you might be able to accomplish that. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp
2023-02-0704 min
Solopreneur MoneyLimiting Beliefs and How to Replace the Malware to Live Your Dream Life with Noelle PetersonLimiting beliefs are like malware for your mindset. To live your dream life you have to first replace the malware and overcome those limiting beliefs. In this episode of Solopreneur Money, coach and author, Noelle Peterson joins me to discuss what we can do to replace the malware so that we can awaken our dreams and design a path to reach them. You won’t want to miss out on this conversation. You’ll hear how Noelle began her path to becoming an author and life coach, what’s in the Dream Life Planner, and how to re...
2023-01-2325 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, Practical"A" Versus "The" SolutionWhy is it that the apparently easy one-shot answer to your problem just caused a whole bunch of other problems? You're exhausted! Understandably so, because you see, one size does not fit all. In this podcast, you'll learn how to figure out the impact of your possible solution before implementing it, so that your solution really is a worthwhile answer to your problem. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp
2023-01-1704 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalNew Year's ResolutionYou resolve to be nicer, you get walked on. You resolve to be more assertive, people avoid you. What's up with that? Why can't you get this dealing with people thing right? Well, maybe it's not that you can't get it right, maybe, as you'll discover in this podcast, it's because you've allowed some very valuable aspects of yourself to go undeveloped and others to rule your life. Hmm . . . Time to find out what and how! https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp
2023-01-0305 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalOn Choosing EnthusiasmWhat you bring to life is what you get from it. No, that's not just a cute platitude, it's real. As in, you really do get what you give. But how? How exactly do you go about giving to life, your life, what you want from it? Good question! In this podcast, you'll find possible answers to that very question, so that you can live a life you genuinely enjoy. And watch some of your dreams actually come true. Indeed!
2022-12-2004 min
Nelson Arts Festival Pukapuka TalksBreaking the Cycle (Noelle McCarthy) Pukapuka Talks session at the 2022 Nelson Arts FestivalPrize-winning writer and broadcaster Noelle McCarthy's memoir, Grand: Becoming my mother’s daughter, is an astonishing debut about mothers and daughters, drinking, birth and loss, running away and homecoming. Fellow journalist/broadcaster Wendyl Nissen, who had her own mother difficulties and challenges with alcohol, facilitates the conversation.
At the heart of Noelle McCarthy’s memoir is a revelation about lines of women in families, and trauma, and how it has the potential to repeat. From Catholic Ireland in the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s to sparkling Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland in the first years of the new millennium, Grand is a...
2022-12-1554 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalEnabling v HelpingHave you ever been caught between wanting to help a loved one, but worried that in your attempt to help, you're just furthering their dysfunction? You're not alone! It's a dilemma faced by many of us who care about our nears and dears. Yet there is a way through the dilemma that does not involve abandoning your loved one, but rather supporting them in their healing. In this podcast you'll explore how you might be able to accomplish that.
2022-12-0604 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalA Matter of FocusIt is said that whatever you focus on, grows. Great. Except when you find yourself focusing on yucky hurtful things, which just seem to magnify the misery in your life. How can you use the enormous power of focus, or concentrated energy, to work for you, rather than against you? What tools can you use to keep from dumping into either a miserable victim or angry ranter? In this podcast, you'll learn an easy three-step process to use focus for your success and happiness!
2022-11-1504 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalApproval v. Love, Episode 53Why is it you can never seem to find the love you seek? That special relationship that would fill you with such joy. What's wrong with you? Nothing! What's wrong is how you're going about seeking love, namely confusing someone's approval of you with loving you. In this podcast, you'll discover the profound difference between approval with love and some ways to get to that love you so ardently desire.
2022-11-0104 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalWhose Life Is It Anyway?Do you ever feel like your life isn't in your control? Like you're living what everyone else wants you to and you're not happy, and you don't know what to do about it? What a painful unfortunate way to spend your days! Well, you don't need to put up with it anymore. In this podcast, you'll discover ways to live the life you want to live, without having to run off to a desert island or turn into a hermit . . .
2022-10-1804 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalThe Power of Mental RehearsalOlympic athletes use it, successful performers use it – guess what? You can use it too! When you have to have that conversation you dread, make that presentation for the first time, face that person you're in awe or fear of, you too can use mental rehearsal to position yourself in the best possible place for success. In this podcast, you'll learn the mental rehearsal techniques that will help you turn any challenge to your advantage. Indeed!
2022-10-0405 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalWhere's The Horse?How can you make sense of the pile of manure you've just dumped into? The upset or disaster you didn't anticipate but is now making a mess of your life? Good question! In this podcast, you'll explore some of how you turn that pile of manure into something positive and valuable for your life (and it isn't fertilizer!).
2022-09-2005 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalWinner In The MakingIs it ever just all too much? That the marriage or job or friendship you counted on to last forever falls apart? Or some dreaded disease afflicts your beloved child and all you can do is rant and rave? Rather than turning into a perpetually miserable victim or anger finger-pointer, discover in this podcast a far more effective and soul-restoring process!
2022-09-0605 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalSilence Is Not Always GoldenWhy can't you get heard? Why, no matter how loudly, angrily or with tears abounding you speak your distress, your partner stands there like a stone? Aargh! In this podcast, you'll find out how to express your unhappiness in a way that your partner can hear you and respond. Hopefully appropriately! Oh, the sweet relief. . .
2022-08-1604 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalHow Judgment Hurts YouYou can't help yourself. When "stuff" hits the fan, you go down that rabbit-hole of dread and despair so fast, it not only hurts, it hurts bad! But what if there was a way to avoid the rabbit-hole altogether? In this podcast, you'll learn a surprising technique that will help you turn any "stuff" to your advantage. Yes!
2022-08-0204 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalWhen Love Is Not EnoughAre you tired of endlessly "working" on your relationship? Why should you have to be "working" on it in the first place? Good question! In this podcast, you'll explore some of the reasons why you can't seem to get your relationship to "work" despite all the energy and effort you put into "working" it – and how to get on track in the first place.
2022-07-1905 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalWhat's Wrong With Me?Do you ever feel that you can't do anything right? That you can't get things to go your way no matter how hard you try? Rather than deciding something must be wrong with you – or with whoever's not being helpful - discover in this podcast a different, far more powerful and empowering (!) approach!
2022-07-0504 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalWhat Now, Why Me?, Episode 44Why does it seem like just when life is going along so nicely, something pulls the rug from under you? Like losing your job, relationship, car? Why can't things just stay steady on course? Like forever? In this podcast, you'll find out how to deal with some of the ordinary inevitable losses of life so you can open up to the new and better yet to come.
2022-06-2105 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalTransform Parent into AdultNow there's a challenge for you! Getting your parent to quit bossing you around when you're waaaay past the need-bossing-around age. And yet, it's doable! In this podcast, you'll learn a surprising technique that will help your parent grow up into an adult, and thus treat you as one. Oh happy day!
2022-06-0704 min2022-05-1704 min
Stories of Inspiring JoyDr. Noelle NelsonDr. Noelle Nelson is a California-based psychologist, consultant and speaker. She is passionate about personal growth and happiness. She’s authored over a dozen books about finding our better selves.
In 2018, her home was destroyed in the Woolsey fire that tore through many parts of Southern California. Dr. Nelson was able to turn tragedy into hope. As part of her own healing process and to help others who have lived through natural disasters, she wrote Phoenix Rising - Surviving Catastrophic Loss: Fires, Floods, Hurricanes and Tornadoes, Amazon, where she explores the trauma of losing everything--the photos and memo...
2022-05-1612 min2022-05-0305 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalThe Pull of The FamiliarWhy is it that sometimes in the best of times, you feel anxious? Like the other shoe is going to drop any minute, and sure enough, something comes along to bump you out of your happiness bubble. How unfortunate! Especially since it doesn't need to be this way. In this podcast you'll learn how to keep that happiness going – on and on and on! Cause, why not? You certainly deserve it.
2022-04-1905 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalThe Trap of ComparisonIt's tempting to compare yourself to others, you know, those slimmer-richer-happier-more successful others, yet whenever you do, you end up feeling awful about yourself. Lower than an earthworm, undeserving, miserable. That's not a way to live! And certainly not a way to achieve your unique goals. In this podcast you'll discover how to get past the trap of comparison and actually use comparison to your advantage. Yay!
2022-04-0504 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalThe Truth, The Whole TruthWhy can some people express their disappointment, frustration or even anger with a loved one so easily, and yet confrontation is something that totally makes you cringe. You can't go on like this, bottling up all your hurt and angry feelings, but what are you to do? Tune in to this podcast to find out a remarkably easy way to confront others appropriately and without cringing!
2022-03-1504 min
Transform Your WorkplaceMaking Your Employees Happy with Dr. Noelle NelsonWhat's the key to productivity and engagement in the workplace? According to recent guest Dr. Noelle Nelson, it's all about making your employees happy. Listen in to get the latest research from her book, Make More Money by Making Your Employees Happy, and get an inside glimpse into how some companies survived and thrived during the pandemic by focusing on employee engagement. Avoid common pitfalls and implement best practices so that you too can ensure your employees feel appreciated and heard. TAKEAWAYS Companies that thrive no matter what are companies who truly appreciate their employees Successful...
2022-03-0126 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalThe Power of Expectation, Episode 37Does it ever feel like you're in a really bad movie, where no matter what you do, you end up in a sucky relationship? Over and over and over again? To where you want to give up on relationships forever. Yet you know you really want a good relationship, so what now? In this podcast, you'll discover what's holding you back and how to handle it so you can have that blissful relationship you dream of.
2022-03-0105 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalThe Power of ChoiceYou don't think of yourself as an overly sensitive person, but heck! When people think your ideas are ridiculous or stupid or whatever, or when they don't see the value of your work, your help, you get hurt or angry - sometimes both at the same time. Neither of which truly makes you feel better. There is a better way! In this podcast, you'll learn the magic of choice, and how you can use it to restore your happiness and self-esteem.
2022-02-1505 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalThe Power of ALL your MindEver felt stuck, like you're on a hamster wheel of never really getting ahead, whether it's with finances, love, or just plain getting up in the world? Why is it that what you really really want always seems just out of reach? Are you that inept? No! In this podcast, find out how to get off that hamster wheel and into the land of "YAY!" in two easy steps.
2022-02-0104 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalThe Force of HabitWhy is it you can't seem to get any of your desired self-improvement goals going? Whether it's losing weight, going to the gym, or getting to work on time, nothing you do seems to stick. Surely you're not that bad a person! No, you're not! You just haven't discovered what this podcast offers, namely the secret of how to make your worthwhile self-improvement goals stick. Tune in and find out!
2022-01-1804 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalThe Fallacy of ControlDoes it ever feel like your emotions are running the show? Like your anger, anxiety, depression have just taken over your whole being? How are you to get on with what needs to be done when you feel such overwhelming emotions? In this podcast, discover how you can deal with your emotions so they don't take you hostage, so you can get on with your life the way you want to.
2022-01-0405 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalTake the Martyr Out of PatienceTo you, it seems like "be patient" is just another way of people saying "tolerate the stuff you don't like." Aargh! Who needs that? But patience is actually the key to a wonderful future. Not a future of putting-up-with, but a future designed by your choice. Yes! It's possible, it's doable. In this podcast, you'll learn the true value of patience, and how you can use it to create a better, more fulfilling life for yourself.
2021-12-2105 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalTalk Less, Listen MoreWhat is it with people who won't do what they're supposed to do! Partners, children, co-workers, what is it, a conspiracy to get you to do everything yourself? No. Although it certainly can feel like it. In this podcast, discover two easy yet powerful steps to getting more of what you need other people to handle, actually handled! Without wearing yourself out screaming or nagging. Sweet!
2021-12-0705 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalThe Blame GameWhy is it you can't seem to get off the blame game? Whether it's blaming other people for whatever's going wonky in your life, or blaming yourself over and over again, it seems blame is your go-to for, well, everything! But it doesn't feel good in the long run, and it never solves anything, so what are you to do? In this podcast, you will discover the two secrets that can allow you to let go of the blame game forever. And lead a much happier life because of it.
2021-11-1605 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalThe Curse of Runaway EmotionsDoes it ever feel like your emotions are running the show? Like your anger, anxiety, depression have just taken over your whole being? How are you to get on with what needs to be done when you feel such overwhelming emotions? In this podcast, discover how you can deal with your emotions so they don't take you hostage, so you can get on with your life the way you want to.
2021-11-0204 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalStuff HappensIt seems like life keeps punching you in the gut, whether it's with annoying stuff like your car getting keyed, or serious stuff, like dealing with a partner's terminal illness, and you're getting increasingly bitter and cynical with every passing day. Which does no good to you whatsoever. In this podcast, you'll learn more productive, helpful ways to deal with whatever "stuff" – minor or serious – life throws at you.
2021-10-1906 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalStop, Look and ListenYou've totally had it with people who won't do what they're supposed to do! You don't like snapping at people or yelling at them, but what else can you do? You've run out of patience and things have got to get handled! In this podcast, discover three easy yet powerful steps to getting more of what you need done by others, done!
2021-10-0504 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalSay "No" To Verbal AbuseWhat is it with some people that they refuse to respect who you are? Dissing pretty much everything from your emotions and your dress style to what you do for work? Why does it feel so bad? It's verbal abuse, that's why! In this podcast, you'll learn the three basic forms of verbal abuse and how to handle them in the moment, so you never have to feel "bad" or "wrong" again! (A note of caution: if you fear that someone might get more abusive with you – verbally or physically - if you stand up for yourself, do...
2021-09-2805 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalSurviving StressDoes it feel like the stress in your life has increased exponentially since COVID? Are you all too often jumpy, anxious, upset, or just plain mad? How are you to survive all this, much less thrive?! In this podcast, discover a few simple techniques to help you deal with some of that stress, and feel an "Ah" of relief so you can get on with your life.
2021-09-2404 min
The Leadership CodeGetting Unstuck: with Dr. Noelle NelsonUsing examples from how she survived the tragic loss of her house through the Woolsey Fire in 2018, Dr. Noelle Nelson shares great insights about how to get unstuck in life. To learn more about Dr. Nelson, visit: www.noellenelson.com
2021-09-0331 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalHow to Rock the Boat – SafelyHave you ever been scared to death of making a change, no matter how much you wanted it, because – heck – what if it didn't work out? What if it made things worse? Yikes! A valid fear, for sure, but one that you don't need to carry around with you. In this podcast, you'll discover a powerful yet easy way to make those changes you want without endangering all that you care about.
2021-08-1706 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalQuit Rescuing, Start Empowering!You are so over being the go-to person for everyone in your life: at work, at home, wherever. How can you free yourself of their demands without being a jerk? Great question! In this podcast, you'll explore how to do just that in three easy steps that allow you to genuinely support your peeps without doing it all for them.
2021-08-0304 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalPut the Fun Back Into Your LifeWhen did the idea of fun vanish from your life? What happened that turned you into this serious, perpetually worried, anxious person? Wouldn't it be nice to have that feeling of "fun" once again? Well, in this podcast, you'll find out just how to re-discover "fun" no matter what you're doing, and in the process enjoy your life so much more.
2021-07-2004 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalMining For GoldDoes the uncertainty of post-pandemic life have you chewing your nails to the quick and spending your nights tossing and turning? How can you survive in the midst of so much economic and social chaos? In this podcast, discover the "gold" that is truly yours, and that can not only sustain you, but help you thrive, even in the face of so much change.
2021-07-0605 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalHandling FearDoes fear ever hold you back from asking for that promotion, or exploring that new hobby, or going for a better relationship? Is there a better answer than "Oh, well," and making do with your current situation? Yes! Find out, in this podcast, how to weed out absurd fears from real ones, and how to respond to real fears so that they no longer stand in the way of your heartfelt desires.
2021-06-1505 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalMake Worry Your FriendReally? How can worry possibly be a friend, given the rampant anxiety it plunges you into. But yes, used properly, worry is indeed a very valuable friend, which is what you will explore in this podcast: the hows, wheres and whys of your new and powerful friend – worry!
2021-06-0104 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalListen With Your HeartWhy is it that people don't understand you're busy! But when you offer a quick apology for whatever it is they think you did wrong and zip off, they're miffed. What's up with that?! Isn't an apology sufficient? Nope. Not unless you've been listening with your heart. Discover in this podcast what makes for a genuinely satisfying apology, without taking oodles of time out of your already harried life.
2021-05-1806 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalHow To Change – For Real!Are you ever frustrated over how hard it is to change sometimes? Like sticking with a new diet or exercise plan, or de-cluttering your home, or being nicer to your kids or co-workers? In this podcast, find out what's truly in the way of that change you long for, and the steps to making change really stick!
2021-05-0404 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalHow To Turn A Negative Into A PositiveDon't you just wish people would quit pointing out aspects of your personality as annoying? Yet you do recognize you have some traits that aren't all that swift. In this podcast, you'll be introduced to a simple shift of perspective that can transform your not-so-great personality quirks into positive ones that will bring value to yourself and others.
2021-04-2304 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalI'm Bored!There's the occasional dip into boredom, and then there's boredom that seems relentless, dumping you into the grey of depression. In this podcast, we'll explore what boredom really is, and some ways to conquer boredom so you can lift yourself out of mind-numbing grey and into the technicolor of an invigorating life!
2021-04-0605 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalIt's To Die For!Just how powerful are the words you tell yourself, over and over? Does the yada-yada going on in your head matter? What if in this podcast, you discovered not only are your words to yourself powerful, but that there's a way to work with them to make your life better and brighter?
2021-03-1605 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalGrowing The LoveWhat if there was a way to grow more love in your life? What if you could, by the "doing" of love, grow the feeling of love? In this podcast, find out what the "doing" of love is, and how you can harness it to grow the love in your life!
2021-03-0204 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalDon't Worry, Be HappyEver wished life were that simple? That you could just dump worry and be happy? In this podcast, you'll be introduced to a couple of easy techniques that can indeed release your worry and lead you to the land of "be happy."
2021-02-1604 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalCoping With AnxietyThere's garden-variety anxiety, and then there's panic attacks. Heart-thudding, breath-catching, mind-racing panic that comes out of nowhere. In this podcast, you'll explore what panic attacks can be about, and some ways to deal with panic so it doesn't ruin your life.
2021-02-0205 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalFantasy FunWhat do you do when you want so badly to just ditch it all – yet you know you absolutely cannot? What if you could discover a way to ditch it all – without really ditching it? And without harming anyone in the process . . .
2021-01-1904 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalDon't Let Fear Run the ShowDo you ever feel like you're not in charge of your emotions, that fear is lurking inside of you, ready to engulf you in a tsunami of dreaded and dreadful feelings? In this podcast, find out how you can take charge of your fear and take back your life the way you want it to feel!
2021-01-0505 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalBreak the Self-Pity HabitEver get the feeling that the whole world is against you? It seems that all you can do is be miserable and feel sorry for yourself? Well, in this podcast you'll discover how to kick the self-pity habit and take back your power!
2020-12-1505 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalCinderella's ShoesEver wonder why, when you try so hard to fit in a certain job or relationship, it just doesn't work? Like there must be something wrong with you? In this podcast, we'll explore how to get past your "what's wrong with me?" and into healthy self-respect.
2020-12-0105 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalAll You Have to Do Is AskDo you ever get frustrated with people not knowing what you want and totally ignoring your very legitimate needs? In this podcast, you'll discover the easiest, quickest way to get those needs met!
2020-11-1705 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalAnger: Dumping versus DealingDon't you just hate it when you'd love to lash out at someone, but for a whole host of reasons, you absolutely cannot? In this podcast, find out how to deal with your anger and resentment without hurting yourself or another!
2020-11-0305 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalA Magical QuestionDo you have those days when you not only feel like you got up on the wrong side of the bed, but that your whole day is one long "wrong side of the bed"? Well, in this podcast, you'll be pleased to discover a simple question that can turn the "wrong side" into the "right side" with surprising ease!
2020-10-2004 min
Zestful AgingNoelle Nelson -- Why Optimism is So Crucial, Even When It's ToughSince 2016, Dr. Noelle Nelson, who is the author of "Happy Healthy…Dead", has been posting stories about older folks (she calls them Amazings) on a Facebook page "Meet The Amazings." These are older adults who have achieved impressive feats or are living truly fulfilling lives. She's featured almost 450 of these folks. As our older population grows, Dr. Nelson believes it's important (and inspiring) for all of us to realize that accomplished older individuals are everywhere and making a positive impact on their community. She's found a common thread in all—they see the value of continued learning, exercise, and most impo...
2020-10-1744 minUp! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalThree Practical Ways Out of DepressionEver get the feeling that you've just plain run out of steam? Not that you're physically tired, but somehow everything seems to be too much; your "get up and go" just got up and went? In this podcast, we'll explore three ways to help you get out of the doldrums and back on track!
2020-10-0706 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalA Winner's SecretDo you find yourself stuck sometimes, looking for who or what to blame when something goes wrong? It's certainly tempting! Especially in these turbulent, unpredictable times. In this podcast, find out how to get un-stuck and be the winner in your life!
2020-09-2204 min
Up! Uplifting, Inspiring, PracticalThe Impossibility of FailureEver find yourself shying away from undertaking a new venture, going for a new job, or learning a new skill? In this podcast, discover two components that will help you succeed – every time. If babies can do it, so can you!
2020-09-0804 minThe Leadership CodeForgiveness: with Psychologist and Best-selling Author, Dr. Noelle NelsonOn Nov. 8, 2018, Dr. Noelle Nelson’s home of 18 years was one of the 1,643 homes destroyed in the unexpected Woolsey fire and resulting in nearly $6 billion in damages in Ventura and Los Angeles counties.
In this interview, she shares powerful lessons and insights about how she was able to forgive herself, to be appreciative, and to move forward after losing everything in the fire.
Her story inspires others who go through difficult circumstances to forgive, see the positives, and not be afraid to lean on others for support.
Noelle C. Nelson, Ph.D. is an internationally respected psychologist, author, and seminar leade...
2020-07-2448 min
Live Long and Master AgingNoelle Nelson: Celebrating amazing longevityHow many times have you heard about an older person doing extraordinary things, despite their great age? In recent weeks the story of the 100-year-old war veteran, Captain Tom Moore, has captivated millions, for his marathon fund raising efforts in the UK. Walking lengths in his garden he has raised more than £30m for the National Health Service, during the Covid-19 crisis. He is amazing. In this episode of the Live Long and Master Aging podcast we explore the lives of amazing people through the eyes of Dr. Noelle Nelson, a California-based psychologist, author of Happy, Healthy...Dead and c...
2020-05-2431 minLive Long and Master AgingNoelle Nelson: Celebrating amazing longevityHow many times have you heard about an older person doing extraordinary things, despite their great age? In recent weeks the story of the 100-year-old war veteran, Captain Tom Moore, has captivated millions, for his marathon fund raising efforts in the UK. Walking lengths in his garden he has raised more than £30m for the National Health Service, during the Covid-19 crisis. He is amazing. In this episode of the Live Long and Master Aging podcast we explore the lives of amazing people through the eyes of Dr. Noelle Nelson, a California-based psychologist, author of Happy, Healthy...Dead and c...
2020-05-2431 min
Becoming VirtuosaDoctors and Life Coaches... WTF?! With Dr. Noelle NelsonJoin Dr. Noelle Nelson and me this week to discover why your thoughts do not define you and how you're fully in control of what you think and feel. We'll elaborate on why it's important to allow yourself to feel your emotions, and why your entire life is formed by what you're habitually telling yourself. You won't want to miss this! Get full show notes and more information here: https://virtuosacoaching.com/15
2020-05-0621 min
Fearless Fabulous YouDr. Rebecca Traub and Dr. Noelle NelsonTingling, burning pain, numbness or weakness in your limbs may be signs of peripheral neuropathy. The most common form is carpal tunnel syndrome. Columbia Univ. Medical Center Neurologist Dr. Rebecca Traub discusses the causes and remedies of neuropathy. Clinical Psychologist Dr. Noelle Nelson, PhD, author of " Happy Healthy Dead..Why What You Think You Know About Aging Is Wrong and How To Get It Right," discusses why a positive attitude keeps you young at heart and in good health.This show is broadcast live on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Ta...
2016-02-2549 min
Your Working Life with Caroline Dowd-HigginsDr. Noelle NelsonDr. Noelle Nelson is the author of "Got a Bad Boss? Work that Boss to Get What You Want at Work" where she shows how workers can turn the tables on a bad boss to take control of their job and career.
2015-05-1500 min