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Dr. Jen & Friends Lovecast10 Naturivities to Nurture the Body and BrainSeasons are changing and we're getting to that time of the year where we can shed a few layers of clothing and embrace the warmer weather! (yesss!)
Not only does it just feel so good to feel the sun on your face, but your body loves it too! Your body is ready for you to get up and get movin'! All month long I have been discussing the importance of being connected to nature and why moving your body is so beneficial to both your mental health AND your physical health.
A little...2021-04-2616 min
Dr. Jen & Friends LovecastMoving Your Body Toward HappinessWere you on the move today?
Finding the time in your busy schedule to move your body is hard! --and I'm not talking about running errands, cleaning, or chasing kids (even if you do rack up 10,000 steps while doing those and more!)
Just like Elle Woods said - "Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy." She isn't wrong! (Legally Blonde)
Moving your body is a known stress reliever and a sure way to get your energy back. When your body is moving and being active, you become happier and have...2021-04-1220 min
Dr. Jen & Friends LovecastOne Key Ingredient for Habit ChangeHave you ever created a goal but then stumbled along the way and found it hard to keep going?
I've been there -- more than once! It's so hard to pick yourself up and dust yourself off when giving up altogether is so much easier. While an easier option, it is definitely not the best. If you gave up as soon as things became difficult, tricky, or you felt embarrassed, then your life wouldn't change for the better. You wouldn't be making moves towards a happier, more rewarding life!
Perseverance, my friend. It...2021-04-0521 min
Dr. Jen & Friends LovecastIntuitive Eating and Happiness: What's the ConnectionHow intentional are you when it comes to food? 🤔
Our bodies are SO good about telling us what it wants, but sometimes we aren't that great at listening. Alllllll month long we have been talking about really focusing on what our bodies are telling us and intuitive eating.
I'm going to let you in on a little secret: I actually don't like the term intuitive eating! My take is to be intentional, not intuitive because some people can’t trust their intuition. There, I said it!
While I am NOT an intui...2021-03-2227 min
Dr. Jen & Friends LovecastGut Health + Happiness: What's the Connection?Gut what!?
Have you ever felt just sluggish, without energy, or even have a stomach ache and you're not sure why? There is a reeeeally good chance your gut is trying to tell you something!
Your “gut” is everything in your digestive system, from your esophagus to your colon and intestines. The gut has been called by some researchers a “second brain.” Your gut informs your body how it needs to feel.
Not only does your gut send you signals when it doesn't like the food you're consuming, but there is also a connec...2021-03-1531 min
Dr. Jen & Friends LovecastQuick Healthy, Happy Meals for Busy PeopleThere are 8 Self Love Tools, and today we’re talking about the 8th one - Enrich Your Body with Food. Today I’m answering “How do I eat healthy when I’m pressed for time?” I’m going to share 4 ways to eat healthy plus 2 ideas for quick, healthy meals.
Today I’m giving three ways to be mindful of your eating. I can’t wait to share allllll the great science behind food, nutrition, mental health, and happiness.
Show Resources:
Crockpot Recipes
Buddha Bowl Recipes
2021-03-0835 min
Dr. Jen & Friends LovecastFood + Mood: What's the Connection? (Plus, my personal mental health story)Food is powerful and the more we understand how food affects our body, the more we can use it to live happier AND healthier!
According to the World Health Organization, a poor diet is a major factor contributing to depression, which is the top driver of disability in American?
Enriching your body with nourishing foods is a HUGE step in creating that healthier, happier, more fulfilling life we’re all craving. This month I am covering how food truly affects your mood, intuitive eating, gut health, AND so much more (oh yes, there is SO mu...2021-03-0139 min
Dr. Jen & Friends LovecastWhere and How to Find Good, Inner-Core FriendsWant to know what it's like to join a bike club and where you're the only one who has a beach cruiser complete with a basket and a bell? (I don't know, I never got that far. Find out why...)
Close inner core friendships are the shiznit of life. When you have a few good compadres, the world just seems to click. But how do we meet these people?
On today's podcast, I'm answering the question: Where and How can I meet good A-friends?!
Children easily make friends on the playground...2021-02-2231 min
Dr. Jen & Friends LovecastShould my spouse be part of my inner core?Your inner core consists of the people who you chose to be in your life who know the real you, who you confide in, and who you share a connection with.
More than 60% of lonely people are married. Surprising, isn’t it?! When married couples no longer share their deepest feelings, thoughts, and desires one or both people feel disconnected and lonely, even in the same room with the person they are married to. Feeling this way causes the flame to fizzle out and the relationship itself starts to feel meaningless. When relationships get to this point, yo...2021-02-1531 min
Dr. Jen & Friends LovecastWhat are the 3 Types of Friends?Have you ever been with a group of friends you enjoy being with, but you still felt lonely and disconnected?
I've been there too! You're at a social gathering and you just feel withdrawn -- almost like you're faking happy.
Over 40% of us will feel aches of loneliness and isolation at one point in our lives or another. Unfortunately, despite how common these feelings are, not many people are really 100% aware of how they impact our lives AND the lives around us.
Not only does loneliness, isolation, and feeling disconnected bring us down...2021-02-0823 min
Dr. Jen & Friends LovecastWhat's So Important About Being Part of a Supportive Tribe?Did you know that major depression is one of the most common mental health disorders, and an estimated 17.3 people are diagnosed each year with a major depressive episode?
What you may not know is that depression is also often confused with loneliness. Loneliness is often confused with depression.
I know that feeling, and probably you do, too. We’ve all felt lonely in our lives, but chronic loneliness can lead to some serious mental health issues.
Loneliness can feel isolating. I’m on a mission to help people feel happier through their social conn...2021-02-0126 min
Dr. Jen & Friends LovecastSelf Talk and AffirmationsHave you told yourself how great you are today (AND meant it!) ? There is no better time than right this second to remind yourself how amazing of a human you are!
We're talking ALL about affirmations this week and how they give us the mental boost we need to push through barriers and believe in ourselves!
The term affirmation occasionally confuses people, so to start, let me tell you exactly what an affirmation is. An affirmation is a declaration or a confirmation about a current truth. For an affirmation to work, it needs to...2021-01-2625 min
Dr. Jen & Friends LovecastHow to Keep a Vision JournalWe are over half way through the first month of the new year! Can you believe it?!
Time is flying and not waiting around for us to decide what our next step is going to be. Have you mapped out what your goals for this year are going to be? It is so easy to get stuck in the day to day grind, but if you ever want that grind to change, you're going to have to plan, visualize, and get after those goals!
Visualization is SUCH an important part of not only creating goals...2021-01-1829 min
Dr. Jen & Friends LovecastReverse-Engineer Your Life VisionIn this episode, I'm answering, “How do I create a vision for my WHOLE life?” The answer? Reverse-engineer your life from the end to right now. Only then can you start planning your day because you'll be planning with purpose.
Learn the details of the Happiness Setpoint along with the Pursuit of Happiness. Plus, there are two types of visualization: outcome and processing. You'll hear Tammy and I laugh as we share stories of me doing Advanced Zumba and her spending a day with the Dallas Mavericks, too. 2021-01-1129 min
Dr. Jen & Friends LovecastWhat's a BHAG and How Can I Get One?This week I’m talking ALL about BIG, hairy, audacious goals (BHAG for short) and how to get the ball rolling!
Questions to ask when you're setting a BHAG:
Is there a clear endpoint?
Does it light you up when you talk about the endpoint?
Does this goal get your creative juices flowing?
Do you find it exciting and stimulating?
Are you willing to throw all of your energy into this goal?
Is it a little bit scary?
How will you know when you’ve hit it?
REFERENCES:
Jim Collins spoke about a BHAG...2021-01-0432 min
Dr. Jen & Friends LovecastVision 2021: An Appointment With Yourself Is the Most Important AppointmentThis week I am going to talk about Planning for 2021 and how an Appointment With Yourself Is Still An Appointment. In fact, how you schedule and prioritize your own life has a lot to do with how much you value yourself.
Here are steps to get you started:
Use a visual calendar
Add in sleep (a big chunk of time)
Add in time you give to others
Eyeball your calendar to see what you’re giving away to others when you could be giving to yourself
Schedule in your biggest self-love priorities in...2020-12-2734 min
Dr. Jen & Friends LovecastHow do I get through the holidays when I can’t see all my family?Are you feeling disconnected and alone this holiday season? That totally makes sense! 2020 has been the year of unpredictability, masks, and social distancing. Rather than dwelling on who we can’t be with this holiday season, let’s talk about all the ways we can still be connected to those we love.
To start, I’d like to talk about what a gathering is because it is actually different than being gathered. A gathering is when a group of people just get together in the same space. FEELING gathered is feeling at peace in your current physical and em...2020-12-2115 min
Dr. Jen & Friends LovecastHow to Find More “Me” TimeWhen you’re busy, with a mile-long to-do list, and you’re giving to everyone but yourself -- your job, your kids, your home -- it’s hard to make time for yourself. So, how do you find more time in the day to schedule what really matters to you? That’s what I’m answering on today’s Lovecast episode.
Chunking - Breaking off blocks of time into 15-minute increments and finding opportunities to prioritize yourself and prioritize what is most important to you. This is simply being intentional with your time.
Use a weekly calendar tha...2020-12-1333 min
Dr. Jen & Friends LovecastThe Single Best Thing to Inject a Little Calm Into a Crazy DayFor some, living with chaos feels completely normal, to the point that having calm is a foreign idea. However, when you get completely overwhelmed, anxious, and stressed, you need to have a go-to strategy that will inject your life with instant calm.2020-12-0629 minDr. Jen & Friends LovecastGlobal Grief: Loving What Was, Embracing What IsGlobal Grief is a real and palpable feeling for everyone because of COVID-19. On today's episode of Lovecast, I answer the question: What if this is the new normal, and we need to embrace what we have? What if we don’t do that? What are we risking when we don’t firmly place ourselves at this moment and begin to plan for our future.
Instead of waiting for the past to come back so you can “get things back to normal,” feel sad and frustrated about the ending we’ve all been in the process of facing...2020-11-3028 min