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RiseUp - Live Joy Your WayNavigating Parental Anxiety on the Road to Real ConnectionAre you parenting from a place of connection—or from a place of fear? In this episode of RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way, Kamini Wood speaks directly to parents navigating the anxiety of raising teens in an unpredictable world. With constant headlines, new technologies, and shifting cultural pressures, it's easy to fall into reactive, control-based parenting. Kamini challenges the myth that protection comes from strict rules, instead emphasizing the power of emotional safety, vulnerability, and deep listening. She offers practical reflection questions and powerful mindset shifts to help parents build trust-based relationships that truly support and protect their children. If y...2025-05-0812 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayFinding the Courage to Say the Hard ThingWhat’s keeping you from saying the thing you know needs to be said? In this episode of RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way, Kamini Wood explores why so many of us avoid hard conversations—whether it’s setting a boundary, expressing our truth, or giving honest feedback. She unpacks the fears that keep us silent, from fear of rejection to fear of conflict, and explains how choosing temporary peace often leads to inner turmoil. Kamini offers a compassionate framework for saying the hard thing with clarity, kindness, and self-trust—while letting go of how it’s received. If you’ve been holdin...2025-05-0112 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayUnpacking the Myth of Falling Behind in LifeWhat if the feeling of being behind in life is just a story you've been told—not a truth you have to live by? In this episode of RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way, Kamini Wood unpacks the deeply ingrained belief that we should all be on a certain timeline, whether in career, relationships, or personal growth. She explores how comparison culture and invisible expectations create anxiety and self-doubt, and offers powerful mindset shifts to help you reconnect with your own unique path. Through personal reflection, mindfulness, and redefining success on your own terms, Kamini reminds us that there’s no rac...2025-04-2410 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayHow to Recognize and Heal Self-AbandonmentDo you find yourself putting others first while slowly losing sight of yourself? In this episode of RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way, Kamini Wood unpacks the deeply personal and often overlooked pattern of self-abandonment, the process that takes place we silence our needs, ignore our inner voice, and stretch ourselves thin to maintain peace or gain approval. Kamini shares how this behavior often stems from early conditioning and offers powerful tools to help you reconnect with your true self. Learn how to recognize the subtle signs of self-abandonment, reclaim your boundaries, and build a more compassionate relationship with yourself, on...2025-04-1711 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayCreating Safe and Successful Teams Through Emotionally Intelligent LeadershipWhat makes a truly effective leader in today’s evolving workplace? In this episode of RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way, Kamini Wood explores the powerful connection between leadership and emotional intelligence. As burnout rises, engagement drops, and diverse workforces evolve, leaders must go beyond productivity and learn to connect with the human experience. Kamini breaks down the key elements of emotionally intelligent leadership—self-awareness, empathy, trauma-informed communication, and adaptability—and explains why they’re essential for building trust, resilience, and innovation. Whether you’re managing a team or aspiring to lead, this episode will provide you with tips on how to lead...2025-04-1011 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayFrom Meltdowns to Mindfulness: How to Support Your Child’s Emotional RegulationWhy do kids struggle to manage big emotions, and what can we do to help? In this episode of RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way, Kamini discusses the often-overlooked truth about emotional regulation in children and teens. She explains that kids can’t regulate emotions they’re not allowed to feel, and how many parents unintentionally pass down patterns of emotional suppression. Kamini offers heartfelt guidance for breaking that cycle through mindful parenting, emotional validation, and modeling healthy coping strategies. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to support your child’s emotions—while still learning how to manage your own—this epi...2025-04-0310 min
Heart of MotionWater, Work, and Wisdom: A Conversation with Olympic Kayaker Kamini JainPaddle into the remarkable world of Kamini Jain, an Olympic kayaker whose journey from shy teenager to Hall of Fame paddler reveals powerful lessons about perseverance, community, and finding strength on the water.Kamini's story begins with a quiet 14-year-old discovering kayaking – a perfect fit for her introverted nature that would eventually lead to Olympic finals, 11 World Cup medals, and induction into three different Halls of Fame. Kamini has a unique perspective, with her breadth of experience across multiple paddle disciplines. From sprint kayaking to dragon boating to outrigger canoes, she illuminates the technical foundations tha...2025-03-3126 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayOvercoming Imposter Syndrome and Owning Your WorthEver feel like you don’t belong, even when you’ve earned your place? In this episode of RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way, Kamini Wood takes a compassionate deep dive into the concept of imposter syndrome, the persistent self-doubt that makes even the most accomplished people feel like a fraud. Join Kamini as she unpacks where these feelings come from, how they show up in our daily lives, and why even seasoned professionals and high achievers aren’t immune. More importantly, she offers empowering strategies to shift your inner narrative, reframe your thoughts, and celebrate your wins, big and small. I...2025-03-2711 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayThe Quarter-Life Crisis ExplainedFeeling lost in your 20s or early 30s? You’re not alone. In this episode of RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way, Kamini Wood explores the concept of the quarter-life crisis: that overwhelming period of uncertainty where you question your career, relationships, and life direction. Wondering why this phase can feel so disorienting, how societal pressures fuel self-doubt, and why comparison only makes things worse? Tune in as Kamini shares some practical strategies to navigate this transition, from shifting your mindset and journaling for clarity to redefining success on your own terms, all while moving through this phase with self-compassion, curi...2025-03-2009 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayThe Hidden Impact of Toxic CoachingCan coaching do more harm than good? In this episode of RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way, Kamini Wood uncovers the hidden dangers of toxic coaching and its lasting impact on athletes, artists, and performers. She explains the difference between ineffective coaching and truly harmful leadership, where fear, shame, and unrealistic pressure can create long-term emotional and psychological scars. Kamini explores the importance of trauma-informed coaching, the role of organizations in fostering safe environments, and how former athletes and performers can heal from past toxic experiences. Tune in to learn how to recognize, prevent, and break the cycle of toxic co...2025-03-1310 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayReclaiming Your Voice: Letting Go of People-Pleasing & Self-GaslightingDo you constantly put others first while dismissing your own needs? In this episode of RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way, Kamini Wood explores the exhausting cycle of people-pleasing and self-gaslighting, where overcompensating, avoiding conflict, and second-guessing your own emotions become a way of life. She breaks down why this pattern develops, how it keeps you stuck, and most importantly, how to break free. Kamini shares strategies for recognizing self-gaslighting, setting boundaries without guilt, and reclaiming your sense of self. Tune in to learn how to stop walking on eggshells and start showing up fully as you.For mo...2025-03-0608 min
Worthy Mother PodcastOvercoming Limiting Beliefs as a High-Achieving Mom with Kamini WoodWhat happens with high-achievers become moms? Kamini Wood, a certified life coach and mother of 5, is on the podcast to discuss limiting beliefs and their impact on high-achievers in motherhood. Kamini shares the importance of self-awareness and self-compassion, as well as tips on values-based action to overcome beliefs that might be holding you back.In the episode, Kamini and I talk about:How our kids act as mirrors reflecting us back to ourselvesWhat happens when high-achievers become mothersThe need for awareness in overcoming limiting beliefsWhy you need to know your own valuesRedefining success and failureThe need...2025-02-1838 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayFrom Conflict to Connection: Parenting Teens with ConfidenceHow do you navigate the rollercoaster of parenting teenagers? In this episode of RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way, Kamini Wood sheds light on the challenges, self-doubt, and emotions that come with raising teens. She reassures parents that risk-taking, boundary pushing, and even rebellion are all part of a teenager’s natural development—not a reflection of parenting failure. Kamini shares insights on mindful parenting, teaching through mistakes, and staying emotionally grounded to foster trust and communication. Tune in to discover how to guide, support, and remain a steady presence in your teen’s life—because even when they push you away...2025-02-1306 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayLetting Go of Perfection and Embracing GrowthWhat if embracing imperfection is the key to living more fully? In this episode of RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way, Kamini Wood unpacks the exhausting cycle of perfectionism and the power of letting go. She explores why perfection is an illusion, how it keeps us stuck in self-doubt, and the ways it limits our ability to experience joy and connection. Kamini shares strategies for shifting away from all-or-nothing thinking, learning from mistakes, and celebrating small wins. Most importantly, she highlights the role of self-compassion in breaking free from perfectionism and stepping into a more authentic, fulfilling life. Tune in to...2025-02-0609 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayEncouraging and Elevating Women in Leadership RolesWhat’s holding women back from stepping into leadership roles?" In this episode of RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way, Kamini Wood explores the barriers that women face in leadership, from implicit bias to work-life balance pressures and self-doubt. Have you ever wondered what differentiates sponsorship from mentorship? On today's show, Kamini explores both concepts and shares the importance of challenging limiting beliefs and the role of organizations in creating inclusive policies that support women’s advancement. She also shares actionable steps for women to develop confidence, embrace their unique leadership style, and advocate for opportunities. Tune in to learn how to...2025-01-3006 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayBreaking Free from the Lie of NormalcyDo you feel pressured to conform to what society deems 'normal"? In this episode of RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way, Kamini Wood unpacks the pervasive “lie of normalcy” and its impact on how we live and view our lives. She explores how societal expectations can lead us to compromise our authenticity. Kamini shares strategies for breaking free from these pressures, such as developing self-awareness, aligning decisions with personal values, and rewriting the story of your life. Tune in to discover how embracing your truth can help you live authentically and inspire others to do the same.For more i...2025-01-2306 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayInstilling Self-Esteem and Confidence Through Mindful ParentingWhat if building your child’s confidence starts with transforming your own approach to parenting? In this episode of RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way, Kamini Wood uncovers the secret to fostering self-esteem in children—not by handing it to them, but by creating an environment where it can thrive. She explains how mindful parenting, rooted in presence and self-awareness, can empower kids to navigate challenges and discover their inner strength. Kamini offers practical tips to model confidence, embrace imperfections, and step back to let kids learn from their experiences. Join this insightful conversation and uncover how to nurture resilience and se...2025-01-1607 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayMastering Emotional Regulation in a High-Stress WorldHow can emotional regulation transform the way you handle stress and challenges? In this episode of RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way, Kamini Wood dives into the importance of emotional regulation, especially for high-performing professionals in today’s fast-paced world. She shares practical strategies such as mindfulness, naming emotions, deep breathing, and cognitive reframing to help you navigate stress and prevent burnout. Kamini also discusses the role of emotional intelligence in building resilience, improving relationships, and enhancing leadership skills. If you're looking to learn how to better understand and manage your emotions, foster a balanced mindset, and show up more effe...2025-01-0209 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayHow to Stop People Pleasing and Honor Your NeedsAre you saying yes to others at the expense of yourself? If so, you might be interested in embarking on the journey from people-pleasing to self-leadership, which Kamini Wood details in this episode of RiseUp. She explains how people-pleasing, often rooted in a fear of rejection or the need for acceptance, can leave us feeling invisible and disconnected from our true selves. Kamini shares practical steps to break free, including learning to set healthy boundaries, identifying your needs, and challenging the belief that your worth is tied to pleasing others. Tune in to discover how embracing self-leadership can help...2024-12-2608 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayMaking Small Steps Toward Living In Your PurposeDo you feel lost when it comes to finding your purpose? In this episode of RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way, Kamini Wood dives into the often-daunting topic of purpose, offering clarity and a fresh perspective. She explains that purpose isn’t about discovering a singular grand mission but rather about identifying what lights you up, aligns with your values, and allows you to contribute meaningfully. Kamini guides listeners through practical steps to recognize moments of flow, overcome self-doubt, and take small, intentional actions that align with their authentic selves. Tune in to learn how to connect with who you trul...2024-12-1906 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayPracticing Mindful Parenting: Strengthening Bonds for LifeAre you finding it challenging to connect deeply with your kids amidst the busyness of life? In this episode of RiseUp, Kamini introduces the “5 A’s of Parenting” as a roadmap for nurturing meaningful relationships with your children. She explains how attention, acceptance, appreciation, affection, and availability can transform parent-child interactions, fostering trust, love, and security. Whether it’s offering undivided attention, embracing your child’s uniqueness, or showing gratitude for who they are, Kamini shares practical ways to integrate these principles into daily life. Discover how these small yet powerful actions can create a stronger, more joyful connection with your...2024-12-0509 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayEmpowering Yourself By Transforming Fear Into CourageHow can you transform fear into a source of strength and courage? In this episode of RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way, Kamini Wood dives deep into the complex relationship between fear and courage. You’ll learn how to identify and process fear rather than just muscling through it, discover tools to ground yourself in the present moment, and take aligned actions that resonate with your values. Kamini also shares a practical framework for shifting your perspective on fear and cultivating true courage—skills you can apply to overcome challenges in both personal and professional settings. Listen in and uncover how to...2024-11-2107 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayShifting Perspectives: Embracing Uncertainty as OpportunityDo you feel uneasy when life takes an unexpected turn? In this episode, Kamini explores how embracing uncertainty can lead to profound personal growth. Challenging the human instinct to seek comfort and stability, Kamini explains why adapting to the unknown is essential for building self-trust and resilience. Listen in to learn how leaning into one’s core strengths and values can provide a steady foundation, even when external circumstances are unpredictable. Tune in for insightful tips on reframing uncertainty as an opportunity, and how doing so can open doors to rewarding experiences that shape and strengthen us on a de...2024-11-1408 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayHow to Recognize Gaslighting and Reclaim Your Personal PowerHave you ever questioned whether someone in your life is making you doubt your own reality? In this episode, Kamini Wood, a leading expert in emotional intelligence, unpacks the concept of gaslighting—an insidious form of psychological manipulation designed to control and distort a victim’s sense of reality. Kamini explores the stages of gaslighting and explains how it impacts high achievers and over-givers, especially within personal and workplace relationships. Tune in to hear valuable insights on recognizing gaslighting behaviors, reclaiming your power, and setting boundaries to protect your mental and emotional well-being, and learn how to spot the subt...2024-11-0709 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayThe Power of Setting Boundaries Without GuiltAre you struggling to set boundaries without feeling guilty? In this episode of RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way, Kamini dives into the importance of establishing boundaries as an act of self-respect, rather than selfishness. She explores how boundaries communicate your personal limits and needs, while fostering healthier, more understanding relationships. Kamini likens boundaries to gates or fences, allowing for openness and connection, instead of walls that isolate. Tune in for practical tips on how to start small—by identifying key boundaries and expressing them with kindness and compassion. Though saying no can be uncomfortable, Kamini expounds on why pr...2024-10-2410 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayInstilling Self-Confidence In TeenagersIn this episode of RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way, Kamini Wood explores how parents can nurture confidence in their teens without trying to "fix" their self-esteem. Listen to learn the importance of creating a supportive environment where teens can develop their own sense of self-worth, normalizing insecurities, the role of positive self-talk, and how celebrating both efforts and strengths can empower teens. Kamini also explains the benefits of visualization techniques and details how showing vulnerability can strengthen the parent-teen connection. Tune in for practical insights and tips on guiding teens toward greater confidence and resilience.For...2024-10-1709 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayTaking Small Steps to Overcome Social AnxietyWhat if you could stop letting the fear of judgment hold you back from connecting with others? In this episode, Kamini Wood dives deep into the issue of social anxiety, showing how it doesn’t have to control your life. She explores its core—the fear of rejection—and shares actionable strategies to help you overcome these feelings. From taking small steps and reframing negative thoughts to practicing self-compassion and mindfulness, Kamini offers tangible tools to help you navigate social situations with more ease. This conversation empowers listeners to build authentic connections while managing their anxiety.For more i...2024-10-1009 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WaySnowplow Parenting vs. Conscious ParentingConscious parenting has been making the rounds on social media and whenever it shows up on your feed, there are typically comments below saying that we are raising a soft generation. Is this true? As a parent of five children, Kamini shares her perspective as to why conscious parenting should be the status quo and status norm for how to raise emotionally stable and regulated children. Kamini is a wiser parent today than she was 22 years ago when she had her first child. Now, upon reflection, she 100% agrees with her children that she treats the yo...2024-04-0510 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayHow to Forgive Yourself and Your Past MistakesThis subject hits close to home. As parents, we always try to do the best we can, but sometimes our best isn't what was needed for the situation. In this particular instance, Kamini thought her son had a minor injury that he could recover from and made the best judgment for the situation at the time. She later found out that her son needed surgery because he had a broken wrist. Mistakes like this happen, but as a parent, you can’t help but feel so guilty for ‘not knowing better’. We can carry guilt and sham...2023-08-1109 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayChange and Transitions are InevitableSomething remains a true fact no matter where you go and that is: Change is inevitable. As Kamini is experiencing change in her home as an empty nester, she was originally resistant to these up and coming transitions. Life decisions happen to all of us, whether you’re moving out of your family home, getting married, having kids, changing careers, no one is immune to these transitions. We also experience life transitions that we simply do not have control over, like death or economic uncertainty. These things can really hit us hard, and we can be...2023-04-0608 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayHow to Practice Mindful Self-Compassion Every DayKamini has struggled with self-compassion and still works through some of her own thoughts and doubts about herself to this day. Your personal journey to wellness and healing will always be a work in progress, but Kamini has some healthy and gentle ways you can incorporate a daily practice around boosting your own inner thoughts and becoming more compassionate towards yourself in today’s episode. It’s so much easier to be compassionate to other people than it is to receive that same compassion for ourselves. You might find yourself being filled with judgemental thoughts about...2023-03-1610 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayHow to Break Out of Bad PatternsBad patterns that don’t serve us can keep cropping up over and over and sometimes we feel helpless in not knowing what to do to solve it. As the new year is coming up, many people are beginning their resolution process and trying to set new goals for the upcoming year. Kamini likes to approach it differently. With a little reflection, Kamini asks herself what might no longer be serving her and then works on shifting it to a healthier place. A majority of our patterns happen everyday and they’re not always conscious. A lot...2022-12-0109 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayThe Unhealthy Power of Toxic ShameKamini continues her discussion around shame. This time covering toxic shame and how it shows up for some of us. Shame is very internal and toxic shame takes it one step further by making you feel like you’re a wrong, worthless, or inferior person. This level of toxic shame usually happens as a result of a traumatic experience. People who have been abused often feel like they deserved the experience that happened to them. Deep levels of shame can have you unintentionally develop self-sabotaging patterns or self-harm, or chronic perfectionism that won’t allow you to...2022-11-1710 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayWomen’s Struggles in the WorkplaceWomen have a slightly different experience in the workplace. As women make up around 40% of the labor workforce all over the world, these subjects cannot be ignored. Women still have to face gender bias, work-life balance demands, and more. Kamini understands that men can face similar challenges when it comes to work and life demands, but will be focusing today’s topic on women. Many working moms find themselves sacrificing their family time for their job and career. If a woman wants to push forward in her career, she needs to make a choice. As a mo...2022-05-1308 min
Bhagvad Gita: Knowledge SeriesGeeta ka AarambhYudh se pehle kaise Geeta ka aarambh hua--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kamini-sharma39/message2022-02-1110 minBhagvad Gita: Knowledge SeriesChapter 3 Shloka 41Krishna talks about Gyaan and Vigyaan and Krishna talks about how Vaasna destroys our Gyaan and Vigyaan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kamini-sharma39/message2022-01-3103 minBhagvad Gita: Knowledge SeriesChapter 3 Shloka 2Arjun is confused about the superiority about Knowledge (Gyaan) and Action (Karma) and is seeking Lord’s help for his path to Moksha.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kamini-sharma39/message2022-01-3104 minBhagvad Gita: Knowledge SeriesChapter 2: Shloka 41This describes about the single point determination of the Intellect. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kamini-sharma39/message2022-01-3111 min
RiseUp - Live Joy Your WaySoothing Meditation: A Guide Towards A Restful And Rejuvenating Deep SleepIt is common that a busy mind keeps you from taking the leap from being awake to falling asleep. Allow yourself one last moment for your thoughts to run through your mind and let Kamini guide you to let go of them. With this podcast meditation, empty your thoughts, let them go, and get ready for a good night's sleep! Continue Your Growth Journey: Kaminiwood.com2022-01-0608 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WaySoothing Meditation for a Quick Reset and BreakIf you’re feeling a bit stressed or overwhelmed, especially as we enter into the final month out of the year, then Kamini offers a relaxing meditation for you to do in less than 12 minutes. Take this time to enjoy a quick break throughout your day and feel free to come back to this meditation if you need more than one break. Remember to be kind to yourself and to utilize the power of your breath throughout the day. Take things one step at a time and stay in your center, your spirit, your mind, and...2021-12-0211 minBhagvad Gita: Knowledge SeriesChapter 2: Shloka 23 to 25Lord Krishna here talks about body and soul! Very interesting, enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kamini-sharma39/message2021-11-3003 minBhagvad Gita: Knowledge SeriesDon't Worry!Here the Lord says don't worry. Surrender to me and relax. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kamini-sharma39/message2021-11-2605 minBhagvad Gita: Knowledge SeriesChapter 2: Sankhya Yog SummaryThis is the summary of Sankhya Yog in which Lord Krishna talks about atma tatva and much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kamini-sharma39/message2021-11-2612 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayWhat’s the Difference Between Interdependency vs. Codependency?As human beings we have an innate need for social connection and community. When we are connected, we are less stressed and we are happier. When things fall on bad times, we rely on our friends and family to help us through these painful moments. However, with that being said, functional and rewarding relationships do require effort and commitment from both parties. A healthy and productive relationship is like a dance between two people who are willing to put in the effort. Each person is responsible for helping and lifting each other up. When you kn...2021-11-2510 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayThe 5 Different Ways Perfectionism Shows UpKamini wants to talk about perfectionism on this week’s episode. As a recovering perfectionist, she knows how hard it is to simply just let things go. Kamini has identified five ways perfectionism can show up in our daily lives. The first one being self-oriented perfectionism, which means you have very high personal standards. You give yourself the expectation to be perfect all the time, which is exhausting! The next perfectionist trait is socially-prescribed perfectionism, which is basically the perception that if you don’t act perfect, you will be letting others' expectations of you down...2021-11-1808 minBhagvad Gita: Knowledge SeriesChapter 6 Shloka 5&6Lord Krishna says one's own elevation is one's own duty and we are our own friend and enemy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kamini-sharma39/message2021-11-0206 minBhagvad Gita: Knowledge SeriesChapter 2 Shloka 47Lord Krishna talks about the total content of karam yoga. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kamini-sharma39/message2021-11-0108 minBhagvad Gita: Knowledge SeriesChapter 2 Shloka 16Lord Krishna says that what you see may not be the truth and the truth, you may not always see. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kamini-sharma39/message2021-10-3104 minBhagvad Gita: Knowledge SeriesChapter 2 Shloka 12&13Lord Krishna says that body is destructible but self is eternal.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kamini-sharma39/message2021-10-3003 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayAre You in a Toxic Workplace?Toxic work environments can cause us to feel anxious, stressed, and can sometimes lead to physical illness. A survey came out that said 30% of workers had experienced bullying at work. Sometimes, we don’t notice the telltale signs, and we think these work environments are just ‘normal’. Kamini sheds some light on what’s unacceptable and what to be aware of if these things are happening to you! Let’s slow it down. A bad workplace can be through ineffective leadership. A positive workplace would be where a leader has set clear and concise goals, encourages h...2021-10-1410 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayThe 10 Voices of Self-SabotageThere are different voices in our heads that can prevent us from living a life of true happiness. It’s called self-sabotage and it isn’t always so obvious when these voices are at play. Self-sabotage usually involves a negative mindset that reduces your motivation and hinders your chances for success and happiness. If you’re trying to move up in life, whether that be bettering yourself or getting better career opportunities, those voices in your head could keep you from moving forward. The thing about these voices is that we all have them. We are all...2021-10-0710 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayHow to Interpret Non-Verbal CuesHow do we become healthier, more effective, communicators? In last week’s episode, Kamini talked about active and engaged listening to be a better friend and partner. This week, Kamini focuses on non-verbal cues and communication to help you build a better connection. In fact, the most important thing in communication is your ability to hear what isn’t being said. Most communication is non-verbal. We need to use our eyes to see the undertones of the person’s body language, which then helps us translate our conversation into a different context. For exam...2021-09-0910 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayHow to Refine Your Listening SkillsKamini continues her conversation about communication and building healthy communication skills to help bring your relationships closer. Today, Kamini does a deep dive on how to have a great conversation through the act of honing in on your listening skills. Listening is an act that requests attention over talent, over ego, and over self! Being a great listener is a vital skill, not just for your personal relationships, but for your professional ones as well. We often think about communication as our speaking ability, but through active and engaged listening, you can actually have a mo...2021-09-0211 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayHow to Build Healthy Communication SkillsThere’s so many subtle details that go into communication. If you think about it, communication is more than just talking. During a normal conversation, we have the ability to process the undertones and layers of communication that go on. We intuitively know how to ‘read between the lines’. Communication is so powerful. It can uplift others, and it can discredit and disempower them. Whether you realize it or not, you are walking a fine balance when it comes to communicating with another person as they are not just listening to what you say, but how you...2021-08-2607 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayThe Five Friendship Love LanguagesWe continue our series about friendship. Kamini recaps the last two episodes she talked about on how to find and keep sane and nurturing friendships, especially during times of burnout and extreme stress, as well as things to look out for that will disrupt a friendship. This week’s episode covers how you can strengthen and enhance your friendships by using Gary Chapman’s The Five Love Languages. The five love languages are: Quality time, physical touch, words of affirmation, gifts, and acts of service. Although Gary wrote this for romantic partnerships, Kamini explores how you ca...2021-08-1908 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayDo You Journal? Here’s Why You ShouldSo many people roll their eyes when it comes to journaling! But wait! Before you click off of this episode, you might want to hear what some of the unforeseen benefits are. For a lot of people, journaling can just seem like an extra to-do. However, Kamini attributes journaling similar to watering a seedling. You water it a couple of times and it appears nothing is happening, but little do you know, your seedling is growing. When we start a new habit, we don’t see the benefits immediately. So, how is journaling helpful? For one...2021-07-0108 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayTake Care of Yourself and Avoid Parental BurnoutLet’s talk about parental burnout. Kamini is a parent of five children, but it doesn’t matter if you’re a parent of one child or 12, all parents face this struggle. It’s tough constantly trying to balance the demands of work, life, and children. Also, there can be a lot of guilt associated with this too if you have to work late or you feel like you’re unable to prioritize your children’s needs above everything else. We all have these expectations of ourselves on what success looks like at home. We want to be th...2021-06-0310 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayHealthy Perfectionism vs. Unhealthy PerfectionismKamini is a recovering perfectionist. These ‘perfection’ tendencies are just part of who Kamini is as a person and part of her personality traits, but that doesn’t mean they always work to her benefit. Perfectionists typically hold a belief that they’re the only ones who can get it right and that no one else can do as good of a job as them. Although this may or may not be true, this doesn’t help us scale or grow as a person. Perfectionists hold a lot of weight and burden on their shoulders and they hav...2021-05-2710 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayEp 45 - Forgiveness is the Way Forward Towards Happiness.So many of Kamini's clients really want to be happy, but yet many of their objectives and goals were tied to external focuses. The purpose of true happiness means we find internal satisfaction from an inside out perspective. When we are no longer dependent on external forces, we will always find our happy place no matter what else is happening in our lives. We liberate ourselves from the stress of day-to-day life by tapping into this happy source no matter what. In our previous episodes, we spoke about gratitude, letting go of perfectionism, and more. Th...2021-05-2008 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayEp. 44 - It’s Time To Let Go of Perfectionism if You want To Be HappierWe often fall victim to thinking that we will be happy after we get a promotion or after we’ve found our ‘perfect’ partner, but that’s not the case! Happiness is an inside job. Kamini continues her series on how you can cultivate happiness on this week’s episode! Our past series talked about the importance of a gratitude practice, why we have to let go of comparing ourselves to others, how to be more mindful and present in the moment, but there’s another piece that we have to let go over, and that’s perfec...2021-05-1307 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayEp. 43 - Gratitude Is Where the Happiness Comes FromThis week we are continuing our series about happiness. A common theme in Kamini’s client calls has been surrounding happiness. We’re so desperate to find it! We keep looking externally to find happiness. How many times have you been guilty of saying, “I’ll be happy when I get…” Well guess what, now that you have it, the brain starts looking for it’s next dopamine fix. The real truth is that happiness is an inside job. If you want to be happy, you need to cultivate happiness from the inside out. One of the best ways...2021-05-0606 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayEp. 41 - Get to Your Happy Place -- All The Time!Let’s talk about cultivating happiness. So many of Kamini’s clients just want to ‘be happy’, but they just find themselves stuck or unable to sustain it for a long period. Does this sound familiar? At the end of the day, what causes happiness? To sum it up briefly, it’s when the body experiences pleasure based on our thoughts and experiences. However, true happiness is something that starts first from within. When we continue to look for happiness externally or through pleasure seeking activities, we will always be chasing something and we will never truly...2021-04-2206 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayEp. 37 - Self-Compassion vs. SelfishnessKamini recently spoke to a client that thought it was selfish to practice self-care. Kamini wants to take a step back and recognize that self-care is so much greater than that. Self-care can mean just taking a conscious pause in your day to practice gratefulness, and to stop yourself from ‘running on autopilot’. What does self-care look like? It can show up in different forms, and it doesn’t have to be big things either. Some people might feel selfish taking a full day off to go to the spa, but self-care can basically just look li...2021-03-2506 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayEp. 36 – GratitudeGratitude. We hear about starting a gratitude practice...but why? This episode discusses first - what is gratitude really, what is it not, and how can it benefit us? Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes2020-11-1615 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayEp. 35 – Five Love LanguagesWe all would love to have perfect relationships. Well, perfection is not really a thing, but sometimes understanding how our partner receives love can help. This episode touches on the five love languages. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes2020-11-0609 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayEp. 34 – Uncertainty and Wanting NormalcyCOVID numbers are on the rise..again. So many of us are fearful, anxiety ridden. What happens next? This episode touches on a way to manage those fears. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ 2020-10-3109 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayEp. 33 – BurnoutWe are hearing more and more about burn out. In this episode, we revisit what burnout is, the signs of burnout, and ways we can take care of ourselves to heal from burnout and overwhelm. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes2020-10-2615 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayEp. 32 – Self-TalkThis episode tackles the topic of negative self-talk and positive self talk, and the benefits we see when we are able to show ourselves more self-compassion. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes2020-10-1913 min
Kamini vermaJD SKV,New journeyKamini verma2020-10-1300 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayEp. 31 – Emotional EatingEmotional eating occurs when we are trying to avoid dealing with difficult emotions. The issue with emotional eating also leads to more overwhelm because it leads to feelings of guilt and shame. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes2020-10-1113 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayEp. 30 – Self LoveSelf love is not selfish. Its actually the exact opposite. When we practice self love, we have the ability to show up to our relationships more fully and completely. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes2020-10-0512 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayEp. 29 – CreativityCreativity helps us solve problems and face adverse situations. On this episode, we discuss some tips on how to foster more creativity. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes2020-09-2813 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayEp. 28 – Assertive CommunicationIn this episode, Kamini Wood discusses the difference between assertive and aggressive communication. She emphasizes the importance between the two and the way we can speak assertively. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes2020-09-1814 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayEp. 27 – Motivation: Extrinsic vs. IntrinsicHow do we stay motivated? First, its about understanding where our motivation is coming from - externally or internally? In this episode, Kamini Wood explains the difference between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation and how we can build our internal motivators. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes2020-09-1415 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayEp. 26 – Self-ForgivenessSelf forgiveness is an important aspect of emotional well being. There is no such thing as a perfect human. It is about learning to accept what has happened, learn from it, apply it forward and then committing to the next best action step. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes2020-09-0412 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayEp. 25 – GaslightingGaslighting. What is it and how do we recognize it? Gaslighting is a form of manipulation that occurs in toxic relationships whether they are familial, workplace or romantic. Tune in to learn more. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes2020-08-3114 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayEp. 24 – Stress BustersStress busters. What are some ways we can deal with the stress and overwhelm? This episode discusses a few ideas to do just that. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes2020-08-2414 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayEp. 23 – Fix Your FlatFixing your flat. Although we would all love the quick fix, sometimes we have to be willing to give ourselves the race and space to make the shifts we need to find our inner joy and happiness. The gold is not always in the quick easy button. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes2020-08-1511 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayEp. 22 – ChoicesChoices. They are constant. Do we go down the right hand path or the left hand path? Sometimes choices can feel so overwhelming, we feel stuck. This episode tackles a few ideas on how to face choices in life. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes2020-08-1013 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayEp. 21- Got ANTs?Got ANTs? This episode discusses automatic negative thoughts, the distortions that come with them, and how this can affect your self-esteem. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes2020-08-0217 minRiseUp - Live Joy Your WayEp. 20 – MindfulnessMindfulness. A term that is used so much lately. What do we mean by it? This episode discusses what it is, aspects of it, and benefits we can see from building a mindfulness practice into our lives. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes2020-07-2513 min