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Love, Happiness, and Success For Therapists#62 How Financial Therapy Can Heal Money Shame for You and Your Clients Ever feel like money stress is the third wheel in your therapy sessions—or your own life? You’re not alone. In this episode of Love, Happiness & Success for Therapists, I sat down with the incredibly wise and wonderfully down-to-earth Jillian Knight, LMFT, who opened my eyes to the transformative power of financial therapy. We talked about what financial therapy actually is, why it’s different from traditional therapy, and how this niche is helping clients heal. From financial trauma to the emotional minefield of pricing your services as a therapist, this episode is a refresh...2025-04-0345 minLove, Happiness, and Success For Therapists#56 Why You're Probably Committing Therapy Insurance Fraud (And How to Stop)Therapists, we need to have a real conversation about insurance fraud. I know, I know. You’re probably thinking, "Lisa, I would NEVER do that!" But hear me out… many private practice therapists are accidentally stepping over the ethical line when billing insurance. And it’s way more common than we like to admit. In this episode, I’m peeling back the curtain on the unspoken truth about therapist insurance fraud—why it happens, the systemic pressures that push therapists into ethical gray areas, and most importantly, what you can do to stay on the right side...2025-02-2028 min
Love, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#436 Stop ‘Working’ on Your Relationship to Start Making it Fun AgainDo you ever feel like “working” on your relationship just drains the joy out of it? You’re not alone— that “work on it” narrative is so common and in my experience as a marriage counselor…. some of the worst advice ever. Of course you want a better relationship, but there are much more effective ways of making that happen: Especially when you start prioritizing the parts that you enjoy. In this podcast, I’ll show you why the idea that “relationships are hard work” might actually be sabotaging your connection and what to do instead. Learn how to...2025-01-1440 minLove, Happiness, and Success For Therapists#50 How Internal Family Systems (IFS) Can Revolutionize Your Therapy Practice with Dr. Dick Schwartz Ever felt like you’re missing that one tool in your therapy toolkit that could help your clients truly heal and reconnect with their best selves? Well, in today’s episode of Love, Happiness and Success for Therapists, I’m chatting with Dr. Dick Schwartz, founder of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, about the power of IFS and how it can be a game-changer for your clients. IFS is more than just a therapy model—it's a transformative approach that helps clients access their own core Self, heal their internal wounds, and lead their lives wit...2025-01-0930 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#435 Every Part of You is Loveable: Exploring IFS with Dr. Dick Schwartz Ever feel like you’re at war with yourself? This might change everything… In this heartfelt and transformative episode, I had the honor of sitting down with Dr. Richard Schwartz, founder of Internal Family Systems (IFS), to explore how understanding and working with your “parts” can unlock profound healing and self-growth. 🌟 We all have parts of us—the inner critic, the procrastinator, the overachiever. These parts aren’t flaws; they’re doing their best to protect us, even if their methods aren’t helpful. Dr. Schwartz explains how we can connect with these parts, heal the pain...2025-01-0736 minLove, Happiness, and Success For Therapists#49 Setting Goals for Us Therapists, Not Just Our Clients Therapists, let’s get real—when was the last time you focused on YOUR goals? In this episode of Love, Happiness, and Success for Therapists, I’m turning the spotlight on you. We’ll dive into the transformative power of therapist goal-setting—not just for your practice, but for designing a life that feels balanced, fulfilling, and truly aligned with your values. Here’s the deal: If you’ve been putting everyone else’s needs first (sound familiar?), it’s time to check in with yourself. Together, we’ll walk through a simple process to reflect on where you a...2025-01-0238 minLove, Happiness, and Success For Therapists#46 The 5 Biggest Mistakes Therapists Make (Without Even Realizing It) Are you currently making some of the biggest therapist mistakes right now, without even realizing it? Chances are that you might be making common therapy mistakes that could harm your practice—or your clients, and that’s why we need to talk about this! Trust me, I’ve been there, and as a clinical supervisor, I’ve seen it all. In this podcast, we’ll cover the most common therapist missteps (that you might not even realize you’re making!) and actionable strategies to avoid them. From building a solid therapeutic alliance to mastering boundar...2024-12-1227 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#424 How To Reparent Yourself, with Dr. Dan SiegelEver feel like the love, support, or security you needed growing up was just… missing? And now, you’re feeling the effects in your relationships, your self-esteem, or even your ability to create the life you *really* want? If this hits home, don’t worry—you’re not stuck! This week I’m joined by THE legendary Dr. Dan Siegel, and we’re diving deep into the powerful process of reparenting yourself. Together, we’re going to show you how to rewire your brain for emotional healing, break free from past patterns, and build healthy, fulfilling relationships. ✨ In this...2024-10-2249 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#423 How to Handle Toxic Friends, with Dr. Marisa FrancoEver feel like your friendship is taking more out of you than it gives? If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in a relationship that feels draining, toxic, or just plain bad, you’re in the right place. In this episode of Love, Happiness & Success, I’m sitting down with Dr. Marisa Franco, a brilliant psychologist and bestselling author of Platonic, to talk about one of the toughest aspects of relationships—knowing when a friendship is no longer serving you. Together, we’ll dive into the signs of toxic friends, how attachment styles play a role in our friends...2024-10-1646 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#419: Why Making Friends as an Adult is so HARD... and How to Cultivate a CommunityWhere did everyone go?? At some point, many/most adults look up one day to realize that all their old friends have either moved to Austin or are completely buried in #babylife or never-ending home improvement projects… and they have nobody to spontaneously get a beer with on a Tuesday night. Can you relate? It's not just you. Did you know that, on average, most people lose more friends every year than they gain? Over time, your life can become increasingly lonely unless you’re actively working to build and maintain friendships. But here’s the thing: making...2024-09-1757 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#418: Are You Making Major Relationship Mistakes Without Realizing It?Could you be accidentally and unintentionally DESTROYING your relationship? Pro tip from a marriage counselor: Many, many people are... and literally have no idea. I think I know why. Everyone with an Instagram account is posting things about what they think you should do to have a great relationship—communication tips, romantic date ideas, etc.—but let’s be real... sometimes, it's more important to know what NOT to do! And nobody talks about that!! That’s why today, we’re flipping the script on the usual relationship advice you hear. 💥 In this episode, we’re b...2024-09-1048 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#417: Natural Anxiety Relief feat. Dr. Nicole Cain🎧 Forget Everything You Knew About Anxiety – This Changes Everything! 🎧 Ever feel like anxiety has a grip on your life? Here’s the game-changing truth: You can heal anxietyy, not just manage the symptoms. 💥 In this transformative episode of the Love, Happiness, and Success podcast, I sit down with the brilliant Dr. Nicole Cain, a holistic anxiety expert and author of the upcoming book Panic Proof, to discuss a revolutionary approach to healing anxiety from the inside out. 🌱 👉 Imagine freeing yourself from anxiety by nurturing your body, mind, and soul. Together, we dive into practical strategies that blend psycholo...2024-09-0359 minLove, Happiness, and Success For Therapists#32: Why Your Therapy Clients Think You're WeirdDid you know that our healthy, appropriate therapeutic boundaries have the potential to cause hurt feelings, emotional barriers, and even ruptures in our relationships with clients? 😬 It’s true! Even though these boundaries are vital for ethical practice, they can leave clients feeling hurt, frustrated, or confused if we’re not handling them with care and intention. In this episode, I’m diving deep into how therapeutic boundaries for therapists—from declining social media requests to maintaining client autonomy—can unintentionally create emotional distance if we’re not communicating about them properly. I’m sharing strategies to prevent these rup...2024-08-2926 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie BobbyHow to Control Anger in a RelationshipAnger can destroy a relationship, but it can also be the doorway to deeper connections and the emotional intimacy you want and deserve. In this episode of 'Love, Happiness, and Success,' we’re not just talking about managing anger in relationships—we’re transforming it into a tool for deepening emotional intimacy and strengthening your connection. Join me, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby, as we explore the roots of anger, its impact, and practical strategies to use it constructively. Learn how to manage anger, communicate effectively, build emotional intelligence, and turn conflict into meaningful connection. Plus, I’ve got so...2024-08-1332 minLove, Happiness, and Success For Therapists#28: My Mental Health EHR Was Stealing My Data!🔥 Is Your Mental Health EHR Software SABOTAGING Your Therapy Practice? 🔥 Hey there, fabulous therapists! If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably poured your heart and soul into building your therapy private practice. And let’s face it, managing the business side of things isn’t exactly why we got into this field. But what if I told you that the very tool you rely on for efficient practice management might actually be working against you? The Shocking Discovery It all started with a seemingl...2024-08-0119 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#412: Want To Improve Your Relationship FAST? TRY THIS!7 WEIRD Things That Will Improve Your Relationship Are you wondering, "How can I improve my relationship?" 🤔 You're in the right place! In this episode of "Love, Happiness, and Success," I’m sharing the most surprising and counterintuitive tips to dramatically enhance your relationship. From giving each other more space to embracing healthy anxiety, these strategies are strange - but they are based on research… and they are game-changers! 🌟 What we’re discussing: 00:00 Introduction: Improving Your Relationship 02:00 Counterintuitive Tip #1: Give Each Other Space 04:07 Counterintuitive Tip #2: Embrace Healthy Anxiety 05:53 Counterintuitive...2024-07-3028 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#411: Did You Marry The Wrong Person?? How to Tell...Was your marriage a MISTAKE? Today we’re diving into a question I hear a lot: "Did I marry the wrong person?" If your relationship feels hard and you're starting to wonder if you made the right choice, you’re in the right place. We’ll tackle four essential areas to help you gain clarity: compatibility, communication, alignment, and growth opportunities. By the end of this episode, you’ll have some fresh ideas, free resources, and a clear plan to create positive change, whether with your partner or on your own. Specifically, we’re discussing: 0:00...2024-07-2338 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#410: It's Okay to Be AMAZING! How to Stop Playing Small...🔥 STOP PLAYING SMALL! 🔥 Discover the secrets to growing more confident and comfortable with putting yourself out there. 🌟 Are you constantly minimizing yourself, feeling guilty for setting boundaries, or believing that good things are meant for others but not for you? If so, it's time to break free from these limiting beliefs and start living unapologetically! In this powerful episode, we dive deep into why we play small and how to overcome it, empowering you to step into your greatness. Today I'm sharing actionable strategies and inspiring insights to help you become your own hero. Whether it's in y...2024-07-1635 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#409: Feeling Unheard in a Relationship? Try This!One of my listeners wrote in saying, "Dear Lisa, https://www.growingself.com/feeling-unheard-in-relationship right now. I try to talk about how I feel, but I'm just not getting through. It seems like my partner is either not hearing me or not understanding me, and I feel so lonely. How do I change this situation?" Honestly: This is one of the most common issues I hear about as a marriage counselor. In today’s podcast, I’m diving into why you might feel unheard in your relationship and sharing practical strategies to change that dynamic. If this...2024-07-0932 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#407: Love on the LOOSE: How to have a great time traveling with (or without) your partner. Traveling with your partner can be so fun, but it can also be stressful and lead to conflict. Whether you're wondering why vacations sometimes lead to arguments or how to navigate different travel styles, this episode is packed with insights and practical strategies to help you have a great time adventuring with your partner — or apart! Main Takeaways: Understand the common conflicts that arise on trips and how to address them constructively. Learn how to appreciate and respect your partner's travel preferences. Discover how to plan trips that satisfy both you and your partner. Ex...2024-06-2537 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie BobbyLet's Talk About YOU! Thursdays @ 12pm MTHave you ever listened to an episode of the Love, Happiness, and Success podcast and thought, "I wish I could talk to Dr. Lisa about this"? Now you can! When: Every Thursday at 12:00 PM Mountain Time (2:00 PM Eastern Time) Where: Live on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook Each week, after dropping a new podcast episode on Monday, I'll host a live stream on Thursday to discuss that week's topic, answer your questions, and give you personalized advice. How to Participate: Live: Tune in on any of my social channels: YouTube, Instagram, Facebook...2024-06-2001 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby406: Is it a mistake to get back together with an ex?Have you been thinking about getting back together with your ex? It's completely natural to wonder if getting back together with an ex is a mistake, or if it might be the beginning of a beautiful new chapter in your relationship. In this episode, I'm here to offer you the clarity you need. We'll walk through FOUR ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS that you must ask yourself and your ex before getting back together. These questions are designed to help you understand whether giving your relationship another chance is the right move. Doing this introspective work will either...2024-06-1834 min
Love, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie BobbyIntroducing Love, Happiness, and Success FOR THERAPISTS!Lisa here with exciting news! I've launched a new podcast, Love, Happiness, and Success for Therapists, designed specifically for therapists seeking support and community. If you're a therapist, I hope you join me! (And if you know a therapist, I hope you pass this on to them!) Every week on this podcast I'll be speaking with thought leaders in our field, and drawing from years of experience as a clinical supervisor and leader Growing Self — a mission driven, growth oriented private practice that supports and cares for 50+ therapists. We'll be fearlessly tackling the unique challenges we face, wh...2024-03-2805 minLove, Happiness, and Success For Therapists#1 Being a Therapist... The Struggle Is Real!No matter how much you care about your clients or your craft, being a therapist can be a struggle! Between isolation, burnout, financial stressors, and being exposed to other people's trauma day after day, it's no wonder so many clinicians leave the profession. But when you have healthy boundaries, a balanced workload, and most of all, a supportive community, being a therapist can be a joy — which is exactly what it should be. Introducing Love, Happiness and Success for Therapists. I'm your host, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby, a fellow therapist and the founder and clinical director of Gro...2024-01-1730 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#308 - Managing Up for Career SuccessManaging Up for Career Success Have you ever worked in a truly terrible environment? Think back to that job now. What made it so bad? If you’re like most people, the difference between a great job and a horrible job doesn’t have all that much to do with the work itself. Instead, it usually comes down to your relationships with your coworkers — and especially your relationship with your boss. Having a positive, healthy relationship with your boss, based on genuine trust and respect, makes your working life so much easier, and ultimate...2022-08-0251 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#289 - What Happy Couples Know — with Director Roger NygardWonderful, healthy and fun relationships can seem magical. But the truth is that awesome relationships don't happen "magically." Not at all. Long-term couples who love their relationships are simply reaping the rewards of the intentional effort they've put in to their partnerships. Sounds easy, right? In theory, it is. But here's the issue: No one teaches you how to have a fantastic relationship. So even though many people would love to have a stronger, more satisfying connection with their partner and would be very happy to do the working of making their good relationship great... t...2022-03-221h 02Love, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#280 - Becoming Anti-RacistGeorge Floyd’s murder in 2020 sparked an outpouring of grief, and a renewed motivation to change the world for the better. But to truly fight racism we first have to look inside ourselves. In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I'm re-releasing this episode about antiracism, and the steps you can take to create a more just, peaceful world. xoxo, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby GrowingSelf.com2022-01-171h 06Love, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#256 - How to Be HappyFeeling "meh" lately? If so, join me today to learn: What the current "science of happiness" has to say about what moves the happiness needle… and what does not. The biggest hidden culprit getting in between you and a joyful life Simple strategies to get reconnected with the real you (who IS still in there!) Why you can't buy happiness, but where to invest your resources to cultivate more joy Life hacks to make more space in your life for fun and play I hope this discussion helps you reconnect with your joy. You deserve it. ...2021-07-2644 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#252 - Letting Go of AngerRelease Anger + Reclaim Yourself There are many different types of anger that often impact our life coaching, therapy, and couples counseling clients here at Growing Self. All are different in some way, and similar in others. All are important, and deserve attention. On this episode of the Love, Happiness and Success Podcast I'm going to be sharing my best advice for how to let go of anger. We'll be discussing: Different types of anger How holding on to anger harms you, ultimately Strategies to work through anger, productively Ways to maintain a more positive...2021-06-2850 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#251 - How to Feel More Secure In Your RelationshipOVERCOMING INSECURITY | Even people in long-term relationships can struggle with feelings of insecurity. While very common, being insecure in a relationship can create problems — for both of you. Can you relate? Join me and my colleague Georgi, a marriage counselor and family therapist who specializes in attachment theory and emotionally focused couples therapy. We're going deep into the topic of insecurity in relationships, and how to overcome it. Listen and learn more about: The root causes of insecurity The surprising ways insecurity can impact a relationship Practical strategies to help someone else feel more sec...2021-06-2147 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#249 - 12 Effective Ways to Destroy a Great RelationshipAre you unknowingly making one of the 12 biggest relationship mistakes? Avoiding "relationship killing behaviors" is just as important as doing the good stuff on purpose! So today... I'm mixing it up. I decided to put together a very straightforward, extremely honest list of what NOT to do if you want to have a great relationship. All for you! Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby www.GrowingSelf.com P.S. If you're worried that some of these things are happening in your relationship, take my free "How Healthy is Your Relationship" quiz t...2021-06-0757 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#238 - How to Relax When You're Stressed OutHere at Growing Self our therapy and life coaching clients are generally successful, high-achieving people on a path of personal growth. Because of this, I have a soft spot for the superstars, and I know that being a go-getting, productive, conscientious, high-achieving, intelligent, successful person has many, many benefits. You get things done, you're on top of it, and you are probably extremely successful in many areas of life. And... it's probably hard for you to relax. How to Relax When You're an Over-Achiever Today's episode of the Love, Happiness and S...2021-03-2254 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#220 - How to Deal With Covid Anxiety: Re-ReleaseIf you have anxiety about coronavirus, you’re not alone. Many people have been experiencing Covid anxiety, and understandably so. The virus is spreading, things are being canceled, schools and businesses are closing, and these are uncertain times. There's lots in the news about how to protect your physical health, but not so much info about how to protect your mental health from coronavirus-related anxiety. Help is here: On this episode I’m sharing practical strategies for how to manage Corona anxiety using helpful cognitive-behavioral strategies so that you can stay in a good place mentall...2020-11-2338 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#219 - Thinking of you today!Dr. Lisa here, doing a swan dive into your podcast feed a little early today to let you know that if you've been experiencing a resurgence of "covid anxiety" lately, you're not alone. I'm re-releasing my "How to Cope With Covid Anxiety" podcast episode for you right now, and will be back in touch later today with a new episode. Wishing you all the best, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby2020-11-2303 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#211 - How to Feel "Good Enough" & Overcome Imposter SyndromeDo you struggle to feel like you are good enough? It's not just you: Many people — no matter how successful or accomplished — still feel like they're not *quite* measuring up. Today's episode does a deep dive into HOW to feel that you're good enough. Plus, psychologist and executive coach Dr. Lisa Orbe Austin shares how push back against self-doubt and overcome imposter syndrome. Follow along! Text ESTEEM to 55444 to get the Self Esteem Quiz discussed in this episode. xo, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby www.GrowingSelf.com2020-09-1447 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#208 - Letting Go Of ResentmentAre you holding on to resentment about hurtful things that have happened in the past? Is your partner? In today's episode, we’re talking about how to let go of resentment in your relationship, so that you can both move forward, put the past behind you, and start enjoying each other again. xo, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby www.GrowingSelf.com2020-08-1742 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#207 - Burnout Prevention and RecoveryIf you've been feeling mentally and emotionally exhausted, and that the daily grind is relentless... you are not alone. The realities "corona-life" are wearing down even the sturdiest and most productive among us. Help is here: Today's show is all about helping you recover from burnout, reclaim control, cultivate resilience, reprioritize time and energy, and craft a sustainable "burnout prevention" plan for yourself, your career and your family. With love, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby GrowingSelf.com2020-08-1151 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#206 - Moving Forward: The Path of Personal GrowthA listener asked, “I want to grow and move forward, but HOW?” Today, I'm giving you the inside scoop — from my perspective as a therapist and life coach — into what the process of personal growth actually involves so that YOU can move forward. We're discussing: The circumstances that set the stage for growth (and why now is the perfect time) How to transform a "breakdown" into a "breakthrough" Why courageously tapping into your dark emotions is essential What things may seem like “obstacles” but actually ARE the path forward in disguise! The key turning points that...2020-08-0250 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#205 - The Signs of Low Self EsteemHow healthy is your self esteem? If don't feel good about YOU, it's hard stay in a good place and feel confident, hopeful, and effective. In this episode, we'll explore the signs of low self esteem and its causes, and discuss the action oriented strategies that will help you feel good again. Bonus! Text the word "ESTEEM" to 55444 to get the "How Healthy is Your Self Esteem" quiz, to see where you land on the spectrum of self esteem. To growth! xoxo, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby www.Gr...2020-07-281h 07Love, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#204 - When To Call It Quits in a RelationshipHow do you know when it's time to break up? Knowing when to end a relationship can be confusing, especially when there are good parts — and maybe even hope for the future. Some people are clear that they're done with the relationship, but worry that the realities of single life could be harder than trudging on in the marriage. If you're in this bind, today's episode is for you. We're tackling questions like: How can you get clarity and confidence around whether to end a relationship? What are the signs that hope and growth is still pos...2020-07-201h 13Love, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#203 - What's Your Attachment Style?How do you relate to others? Are you unknowingly getting involved with people who are only going to hurt you? How do romantic partners experience you — good, bad, and ugly? How can you release self-limiting patterns in relationships so that you can create a healthy, secure, long-term connection? Understanding your attachment style can provide you with answers to all these questions. Listen and learn about attachment styles, what they mean for you, and don't forget to text "ATTACH" to 55444 to get the Attachment Style Assessment to uncover your own patterns in relationships. All for you, 2020-07-1356 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#202 - When Your Partner Has a ProblemAre you in a relationship with someone who has issues they're not getting help for? It is painful to watch someone you love struggle, and it's also frustrating when you're not getting your needs met in a relationship. How do you help someone who won't help themselves? How long do you wait? When does being "supportive" slide into being "codependent?" When do you call it quits and move on? All that and more, on this episode. Wishing you all the best, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby 2020-07-0659 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#201 - Finding Friends You Can Count OnAre you seeking to increase your social circle with true-blue friends who have your back? (And weed out the selfish people who take more than they give?) On today's episode of the Love, Happiness & Success podcast, Val Walker is here to share expert advice for how to cultivate relationships with friends you can count on. In this emotionally intimate interview, Val talks about the moment she realized she had "400 Friends & No One To Call" (the title of her latest book), and how it launched her intentional, successful creation of a supportive community of meaningful friendships. V...2020-06-2954 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#200 - The Importance of Healthy FriendshipsMost busy professionals feel they don't have the luxury to "just hang out." Yet investing in healthy friendships is one of the single most impactful things you can do to improve your mental, emotional, and even physical health. To support YOU in your understanding of the importance of healthy friendships, and to deepen you understanding of what it really takes to build supportive relationships in your life, I’ve invited science journalist and author Lydia Denworth to speak with me about her new book, “Friendship: The Evolution, Biology, and Extraordinary Power of Life’s Fundamental Bond.” She sha...2020-06-2256 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#199 - Love Without Borders: Cross Cultural RelationshipsHow to Deal With Cultural Differences in a Relationship As a marriage counselor and couples therapist l know that all relationships bring a variety of challenges and opportunities for growth. At the same time, some couples — particularly those in cross-cultural relationships — feel that they have further to go in bridging the gap. It’s very easy for couples to get entrenched in conflict rooted in a core belief of “right and wrong” when it comes to how to approach various aspects of their shared life. This can be especially true around hot-button issues such as: “How mu...2020-06-1552 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#198 - Fight Racism, Part 1: Hope, Healing and EmpowermentWe are living in historic times. In the midst of a global pandemic, our country is also fighting another battle: One that seeks to shine a light on injustice and systemic racism, end abuse and discrimination of Black Americans and other people of color, and begin the hard work of healing. This reality brings up questions that need to be answered: How can a person of color cope with feelings of anger and pain due to being directly impacted by (or bearing witness to) racial injustice in our society? What are some strategies that Black Americans...2020-06-0949 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#197 - Can't Stop Thinking About Your Ex? If you're still thinking about your Ex, and wishing you could heal, let go, and move on, today's Episode of the Love, Happiness and Success Podcast is for you. We're discussing: Why you can't stop thinking about your Ex Why understanding your biology can set you free What to do when you're obsessing about your Ex's new relationship Why anger and guilt can keep you trapped in the past How to let go of insecurities and jealousy about your Ex's new relationship How to get closure after a relationship has ended How to let g...2020-06-0152 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#53 - How To Love YourselfWe all hear “You have to love yourself first.” But what if you don't know how to love yourself? This episode is all about authentic self love: What it really means, why having compassion and care for yourself matters so much, and how to love yourself even if (and especially if) you don't always feel like it. You are worthy of love and respect, and today's podcast will help you build your relationship... with yourself. With love and gratitude for the gift that is YOU, xoxo, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby Grow...2020-05-251h 07Love, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#196 - How to Get Unstuck When You're Feeling TrappedFeeling Trapped? When you're in a situation you're unhappy in but feel that the exits are blocked and that you have no good options, it's easy to feel trapped. Perhaps you're in an unhappy relationship, but can't leave. Or you feel forced to stay in a job you hate. Or your circumstances are limiting your empowerment and growth. When change feels futile, or impossible, it's easy to feel helpless, disempowered, and trapped. Does this sound familiar at all? If so, you're not alone. We all hit a wall sometimes. The good news is...2020-05-1823 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#195 - How to Stop a DivorceIs your partner threatening divorce? Are you? If so this is certainly a relationship crisis... but not necessarily the end. In fact, when couples are on the brink of divorce, it can be a turning point for a marriage. On this episode, I'm sharing some from-the-heart advice learned from my years as a marriage counselor about things you can do to stop this runaway train, and have new conversations with your partner to start the process of healing. I am also aware that there are situations where you cannot stop a divorce if your partner...2020-05-111h 00
Love, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie BobbyLife After LossLIFE AFTER LOSS: We've all recently experienced losses great and small. Some losses feel sad but manageable, such as the loss of the ability meet with friends. Other losses are harder to cope with, like losing your job, or even giving birth to a child without the support of your partner there. But the worst loss of all, and the one too many around the world are facing, is the loss of a cherished, irreplaceable loved one. There are no words to describe the enormity of the devastation losing a loved one brings. The grief is overwhelming, an...2020-05-0453 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#194 - Intentional Living... at HomeIntentional Living: Without and Within On this episode of the Love, Happiness and Success Podcast (as well as other episodes to come), I'm providing you with new ideas and growth activities that will help you move yourself forward on a deep level, while the world around us stops. To begin, I'm speaking with my dear Olivia, the mastermind behind Decluttered Intentions, about simple things you can do to: Create organization and order in your personal space Cultivate spaciousness and peace inside of yourself Release the opportunity to bury yourself in busyness Understand your patterns...2020-04-2038 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#193 - Finding Balance — with Dr. Michele GelfandFINDING BALANCE: We want to have everything. We want and need to have rules and structure to protect us and guide our lives. Yet we also crave freedom and independence. We long to have empathy and compassion in our relationships,but we also want to be challenged so that we can grow. Finding Balance In All Things Tight vs. Loose. Protective vs. Forgiving. Planning vs. Being Present. Everything we do exists on a continuum, a spectrum of finding balance between extremes so that we can create a healthy path on every level. Dr...2020-04-1354 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie BobbyFree TherapyShort public service announcement about: - Pro-bono (free) therapy services for medical professionals on the front lines of the Covid-19 crisis - Free cognitive behavioral therapy training course to help with anxiety and depression - Free community resources for mental health services, supportive services, crisis services and more. I hope this information is helpful to you, or someone you love. xoxo, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby GrowingSelf.com 2020-04-0700 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#192 - Couples and MoneyLet's face it: Couples and money is a hot-button issue for many relationships. Sooner or later, all successful long-term couples need to work together to figure out how to communicate productively about money so that they can get on the same page and create a shared financial future. This is not always easy under the best of circumstances. Now, many couples are facing financial uncertainty or even a financial crisis (thanks coronavirus). It's more important than ever to be working as a united team around finances so that your relationship stays strong and healthy... even if your b...2020-04-0751 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#191 - Protect Your Career From CoronavirusADVICE FROM A CAREER COACH | In addition to everything else in your life being upended by the coronavirus pandemic, you probably have a slew of new "coronavirus career anxieties" in addition to the usual coronavirus anxiety that's buzzing inside everyone right now. Many people are very worried about their career future right now. Many jobs have been lost to coronavirus, and with the threat of recession, there may be more layoffs to come. (Read: Coping With a Layoff) For those among us lucky enough to have stable employment, we now figure out how to maintain our professionalism...2020-03-301h 03Love, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie BobbyCouples Communication Strategies For Stressful TimesIf you're cooped up at home, bickering with your spouse (or worse) help is here: I asked my colleague, online marriage counselor and relationship coach Silas Hendrich to join me on the podcast and offer his relationship advice. We talked about things you can do right now to not just improve communication, but also restore and strengthen your emotional bond during this challenging time. Takeaways: How some people (often men) tend to internalize stress and withdraw How some people (often women) tend to exernalize stress and need to talk How this (predictibly!) creates a...2020-03-231h 07Love, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#190 - Coping With Coronavirus Life: Your Questions, AnsweredCoronavirus anxiety? Struggling with the new reality of "Corona Life?" You're not alone. I recently polled some of my tribe on Instagram to see how they were doing mentally and emotionally during the Coronavirus crisis we are all experiencing together. In efforts to help you manage Coronavirus anxiety and cultivate emotional resilience, I am devoting this episode of the Love, Happiness and Success Podcast to addressing your questions about coping with "Coronavirus Life" in order to provide new ideas and direction. Specifically: "I am freaking out about Coronavirus. How do I stop worrying about...2020-03-1744 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#189 - Relationship Advice From a Premarital CounselorKnowing how to handle inevitable issues that creep into every relationship makes all the difference in whether your relationship becomes stronger over time... or strained. The truth is that all couples need to learn "how" to do relationships, and there are a few core skills that are essential. My guests today are expert premarital counselors who are sharing their best advice for the things every couple must do to keep their relationship strong and healthy for the long haul. Whether you're in a newly committed relationship or have been married for years, I hope you...2020-03-091h 01Love, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#188 - How to Stay Stress FreeDo you feel like it's hard to manage the stress of it all? If you're like so many of our high-achieving type-A life coaching and therapy clients here at Growing Self, you probably have days when you're feeling spread thin. How do you create a sustainable way of being that allows you to not just do the things that you need to do but manage your life in such a way that you don't constantly feel like a frantic stress-ball? My guest on this episode of the Love, Happiness and Success Podcast, Marilyn Paul, PhD, i...2020-03-0350 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#186 - Breaking Free From a Toxic RelationshipLEAVING a TOXIC RELATIONSHIP? Or thinking about it? If so, my heart goes out to you: You've already been through the wringer. As a therapist who specializes in toxic relationship addiction, and having researched and written a breakup recovery book, I know from years of experience that when you're addicted to a toxic relationship, it messes with your mind. Toxic relationships trash your self esteem. They damage your ability to trust. But even worse, after tolerating months or even years in a toxic relationship it can make you feel like you can't even trust your own judgement anymore. 2020-02-241h 14Love, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#185 - Is Your Career Ready For The Future?There's a unique type of existential anxiety brewing in younger professionals lately who consider their career future and wonder, "Are robots coming for my job?" To help you move forward fearlessly into a bright professional future, I've invited future-focused career coach Nicolle Merrill to speak with us. She's here today to share her best future career advice with you, including: Insight into what types of future careers are more vulnerable to AI and automation than others How to balance passion and practicality as you're developing your career goals What to do if you create your ideal ca...2020-02-171h 03Love, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#184 - Emotional SafetyIf you want to create a fantastic relationship, there's one irreplaceable ingredient that you must have: Emotional safety. If you have emotional safety everything from communication to intimacy feels so much easier. But without it, everything feels like a battle. Today, on the Love, Happiness and Success Podcast, I'm going to share the secrets behind how to create emotional safety in your relationship. We'll be discussing: What emotional safety is, and why it's important How to determine if your relationship is emotionally safe or not How to begin increasing the emotional safety in your...2020-02-1050 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#183 - How to Achieve Your Most Ambitious GoalsIf you started the new year with ambitious goals and aspirations that are already on life-support, or have been abandoned altogether: CONGRATULATIONS. Only now do you have the real-world information you need to reassess your situation, gain more clarity, and tweak your approach. To help you figure out how to achieve your most ambitious goals for real, I've invited master life coach Laurie Gerber of The Handel Group to share her tips for how to use setbacks to understand yourself more deeply, and shine a spotlight on the mental, emotional and practical strategies that will help you...2020-02-0357 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#182 - The Path to WellnessThe path to wellness can be a long and challenging one if you're dealing with a chronic health condition... particularly one that does not have an obvious cause or simple solution. Dealing with these kinds of health issues requires an enormous amount of strength, courage, and persistence — all of which can be hard to come by when you're at a low point, physically. If you or someone you love is going through this, help is here. My colleague at Growing Self, Amy-Noelle Shih, M.A., LPC is a holistic, empowering therapist and life coach who specializes in su...2020-01-271h 03Love, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#180 - The Power of ConnectionHuman beings are built to bond — but we can also develop powerful bonds to unhelpful behaviors, toxic people, and even substances of abuse. Understanding the power of connection can help you break unhealthy attachments, and cultivate empowering, energizing new ones. Here's how... Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby GrowingSelf.com2020-01-131h 12Love, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#179 - Relationship Advice From a Divorce LawyerOn this episode of the Love, Happiness and Success Podcast I have a special gift for both premarital couples AND couples on the brink of divorce: A special interview with Jim Sexton, author of "How to Stay in Love." Jim has a unique perspective — he has spent years working as a divorce lawyer and has sat with countless couples who are in the process of ending their marriage. Through these experiences he gained insight into the biggest mistakes couples can make,the most important things you can do to prevent a divorce, and key things that couples can do to...2020-01-061h 03Love, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#178 - How to Create Your Ten Year PlanIt's a brand new DECADE! To celebrate, we're doing something special in this episode: I'm going to walk you, step by step, through a "growth experience" that will help you create your very own Ten Year Plan so that you have clarity about where you want to be (and how to get there!) over the next ten years. To help you get the most out of this, I've created some free resources to assist you: Text 10YPlan to 33777 OR visit GrowingSelf.com/My-Ten-Year-Plan to get access to my (totally free) Online 10 Year Planning Tool and / or printable p...2019-12-3129 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#177 - Design Your Life Around What Matters MOSTIt's so easy — especially for smart, determined, proactive and successful people — to spend a lot (a LOT) of time and energy pursuing goals that, at the end of the day, are not actually the most important or meaningful ones to them. Sounds crazy, but it's true: We're all vulnerable to absorbing messages from our families, social media, our culture, and certainly the combined efforts of many savvy marketers about what we should want. About who we should be. About what we should do with our lives. You Are The Author of Your Own Life Story At the...2019-12-241h 08Love, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#176 - How to Not Be a DickLet's face it: We all have moments. Moments when we feel (justifiably!) angry or frustrated with other people, and moments when we lose our cool. While everyone is in agreement that there is a time and place for healthy anger, sometimes the lines can get blurred around when you're setting appropriate limits.... and when you're probably being unnecessarily aggressive about making your feelings known. How do we find that balance? The balance between not being a pushover and having a right to your feelings, but also having compassion for other people? Especially (here's the hard...2019-12-1758 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#175 - Let's Talk About YOU.Do you have relationship questions, dating questions, breakup questions, communication questions, therapy questions, or need to know how to handle a totally awkward family situation? Today on the podcast we're talking about all of it: The entire show is devoted to you. Your life, your relationships, and your questions. Specifically, we discussed: What if you're having an argument with your partner and need to take a break to calm down, but they keep pursuing you? How to handle it when you're married and have a crush on someone else? What if you have a cr...2019-12-1053 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#174 - Coping With Your Broken Heart Over The HolidaysHolidays: NOT The Happiest Time Of Year For Heartbreak Divorces and breakups are difficult any time of year, but most people find that the period between Thanksgiving and Valentine's day adds an extra layer of angst and anxiety to the recovery process. On this edition of the Love, Happiness and Success Podcast I'm going to be giving you actionable advice to cope with a breakup or divorce during the holiday season. You'll learn how to take care of yourself, ways to manage your feelings, and most importantly -- how to use this time to heal, g...2019-12-0249 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie BobbyFrom Emotional to Intuitive Eating: Cultivating a Positive Relationship With FoodEMPOWERED EATING: Your relationship with food can be an important part of a health and authentic self-care strategy. However, for many people — food is much more fraught. Emotional eating, shame and anxiety around food or body image, and negative cultural messages about what we "should" be doing can interfere with mindful, compassionate and self-aware eating practices. Intuitive eating is all about listening to yourself, trusting yourself, and having a positive relationship with the food that nourishes your body or that brings you pleasure. I'm discussing how to create that reality with intuitive eating cou...2019-11-2555 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#173 - Dealing With JudgmentFeeling judged is difficult at any time, but as we lead up to the holidays, I begin to hear from many therapy and life coaching clients that feeling judged or criticized during family gatherings creates a ton of anxiety. On today's episode of the Love, Happiness and Success Podcast I'm diving deeply into this topic, in order to help you find strategies to stop feeling judged (while you're staying true to yourself and your values). We'll discuss: Why it's so important to get clear about your values before heading into emotionally fraught situations with fa...2019-11-1845 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#172 - How To Fix Your Relationship After a FightI often share relationship advice geared towards helping you proactively solve problems, practice good communication, and tackle tough issues before they become explosive... but that doesn't always happen. Sometimes, couples just have a terrible fight where they both say mean things to each other and feel like they damaged their relationship in the process. Has this just happened in your relationship? Have you just had a nasty fight, and now you're looking for help to get your relationship back on track? You're in the right place: Today I'm sharing my top tips for how to c...2019-11-1141 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#171 - How to Stop Beating Yourself UpDo you have a running commentary in your head about all your mistakes, faults and shortcomings? It's so painful. It's so exhausting. It's also so common — especially in high-achieving, successful types. (Ironically). Yes, the people who seem pretty darn close to perfect in the eyes of others are often the ones struggling the most to feel peaceful and self-accepting. Can you relate? Do you feel like you're never doing enough? Or like you have to be perfect (but even when you are, it could still be better? If so, the latest epi...2019-11-0441 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#170 - Unlocking The Power of Your Subconscious MindWithout understanding your subconscious self, it's very difficult to create real and lasting change in your life and in your relationships. You can try to make changes, but if your subconscious mind has other motivations.... it's going to win every time. Today, we're discussing: Why high level "solutions" will not be effective unless you understand your subconscious self Why your subconscious brain can sabotage you How to get insight into your subconscious mind How to use self-awareness to gain control over your subconscious 2019-10-2857 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#168 - Your (Complex!) Dating Questions, Answered. Modern dating is complex and challenging. I've had so many listener questions about dating coming in lately, that I just had to address them on a podcast! In particular, we're diving deep and talking through some of the more complicated aspects of "dating life" that many people struggle with, like: What to do when you're terribly sad about being single? How do you know if you're ready to date after a bad breakup or divorce? If you're a single parent, when should you tell the kids about your new relationship? How d...2019-10-141h 04Love, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#167 - How To Get Your S**t Together When You Feel OverwhelmedDo you ever feel overwhelmed by your life? Like you have so much to do and you're always busy, but also like you're not actually getting things done? Or, worse, are you SO busy that things are actually starting to fall through the cracks? Eek! This is incredibly stressful, and yet so many people are struggling with it: Especially conscientious, hardworking and responsible types. If this is a "pain point" for you, too, I hope you join me on this episode, to learn about: What types of core belief and approaches to life lead...2019-10-081h 06Love, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#166 - Cultivating Emotional IntelligenceEMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE: How well do you understand other people? How well do you understand yourself? Do you know how to handle emotionally sensitive moments? Because emotional intelligence skills really are so important, I decided to devote an entire episode of the Love, Happiness and Success Podcast to helping you understand emotional intelligence and how to improve emotional intelligence. Listen, and learn: Signs of low emotional intelligence Consequences of low emotional intelligence Why some people have higher emotional intelligence than others Emotional intelligence and empathy Why self-awareness is the key first step to dev...2019-09-241h 00Love, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie BobbyDo What You L O V EHow to Create A Career That's In Alignment With Your True Self Do you ever feel STUCK in your career? Like you're not doing what you really love, but feel paralyzed about making a major career change? Maybe you genuinely don't know what your true purpose is, or maybe you're just feeling overwhelmed by all the possibilities. Committing to a career, or letting go of something that feels secure (annoying, but secure) can feel risky. How amazing would it be to get some clarity so that you can move with confidence, in the right direction. 2019-09-0900 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#165 - Living in a Beautiful StateDo you ruminate? Think about things that happened in the past? Worry about what could happen in the future? Feel irritated with other people? Or struggle with the anxiety of comparing yourself with others? There is an alternative to being at the mercy of your mercurial mind. Learning how to mindfully and with intention get in control of your inner experience can help you break free from anxiety and worry, rise above stress, attain profound levels of empathy and connection with others, and feel happier and more joyful in the process. But how? Ho...2019-09-0457 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#164 - Free Relationship AdviceYOUR RELATIONSHIP QUESTIONS, ANSWERED | Lately, I've had quite a few listeners and readers get in touch with their relationship questions. I thought I'd devote an entire episode of the podcast to answering them! Specifically, I'm offering free relationship advice around these common questions on today's episode: What to do when you're feeling bored in your relationship, and are concerned because you're married but have a crush on someone else. What to do when you and your partner have different love languages Whether to stay in a relationship with someone who doesn't listen to you How to get your...2019-08-271h 08Love, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#163 - How to Declutter Your LifeTHE POWER OF DECLUTTERING: Do you ever feel oppressed by all the stuff you're hanging on to? Is it hard to get organized, and stay organized? Do you feel like your life is crammed full of obligations, relationships, things — even a career — that no longer fits the person you've grown into? Intentionally getting clear about who you are NOW, and where you want to go with your life can help you cut through all the clutter and develop an environment and a lifestyle that feels satisfying and congruent with the best parts ofyou. True...2019-08-1957 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#162 - How to Find Your Purpose in LifeOn today's episode of the Love, Happiness and Success Podcast, I'm talking all about how to not JUST find your purpose and highest calling, but how to start living your life with self-awareness and intention so that you can design the reality you want. Specifically, we're discussing: Why your ultimate purpose in life is bigger than your career How to fully embrace the amount of power you already have to design the life you want How to uncover the unconscious beliefs and messages that have been leading to life circumstances you don't want Targeted questions to help you...2019-08-1356 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#161 - How to Make Real and Lasting Change, Right Now.The Transformational Season Did you know that right now is possibly the best time you'll have all year to make real and lasting change in your life? That's not hyperbole. In my experience as a therapist, life coach, marriage counselor, and fellow traveler on this journey of life, I have noticed that this season -- the annual transition from summer to fall -- is often when people are feeling most intrinsically motivated, and most able to make real and lasting change in their lives. Perhaps it's a natural itch to get back to work after the...2019-08-0537 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#160 - Why Friendships EndMany people get involved with therapy or life coachinghere at Growing Self in order to improve all their relationships — not just their romantic partnerships or marriages. Let's face it: Friendships can present their own unique challenges. If this is an area of growth for you, too, you'll definitely want to listen to this episode. I'll be discussing: Why friendships end How the dynamics of friendships are similar to and different from romantic relationships How to mend a friendship that has been feeling strained What to do about toxic friendships How to cope if you've bee...2019-07-231h 02Love, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#159 - 10 Tips For a Restorative VacationThe Art of Vacationing Well It is vacation season, and you probably have some getaways planned. (I hope.) But if you are of the "rest is for mortals" mindset, you are not alone. So today I'm bringing you ten tips that will help you make the most of your hard earned vacation time -- whether you travel to exotic lands or just stick around town. We'll be discussing how to: 1) Take time off without feeling guilty about it 2) Use your vacation time intentionally and mindfully 3) Prepare to step out in...2019-07-0847 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#158 - What to Do When Your Partner Refuses Marriage CounselingSaving a Relationship, Single-Handedly It can feel really discouraging when you are eager to work on your relationship, and your partner is less than enthused about going to marriage counseling or relationship coaching. But know this: Every couple who gets to marriage counseling does so because one of the partners initiates it. In your relationship, that person might need to be you. And that is okay. This episode will give you insight into what might be going on inside your partner when they say things like: "Things aren't that bad" "Marriage counseling is too exp...2019-07-0151 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#157 - How to Keep Your Relationship Strong After Having a BabyWelcoming a new baby into the world can be one of the most exciting and joyful times for a couple... and also one of the hardest. It's unfortunately very common to have marriage problems after baby. As marriage counselors and family therapists we often see that most couples spend so much time and energy preparing for the birth, and how to take care of their newborn, they neglect to think about how they'll keep their relationship strong after baby. Because this transition to parenthood can feel so challenging for many couples, we're devoting a whole episode of th...2019-06-2551 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#156 - How to Get Ahead at WorkDo you feel frustrated with your current job? Perhaps you generally feel good about your line of work, but want to take it to the next level. Maybe, like so many people, you're feeling a vague sense of dissatisfaction with your job: You know you want more, you know you can do more, but aren't sure which direction you should go in — much less how to make it happen. Today, you're in for a treat. I've invited Denver career coachand leadership coach Nicholas Manning to speak with me on the Love, Happiness and Success Podcast, and share his...2019-06-0344 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#155 - Find True Love: Real-Deal Dating Advice On this episode of the Love, Happiness and Success Podcast I'm putting on my dating coach hat to give you some free dating advice for how to date with confidence, and hopefully find your true love this summer. I'll be discussing: How to date with intention, and save yourself time, energy and frustration How to get interesting people interested in YOU New relationship warning signs What to look for in a potential partner How to establish a healthy long-term relationship If you're single and hoping to find true love this summer, you'll definitely want to l...2019-05-281h 04Love, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#154 - How Travel Helps You Grow These days, travel is more than just taking a trip. Where you go, who you go with, and what you do when you're in complete control of your time says a lot about you. Your personality, your interests, and even your identity becomes intertwined with what you do during your leisure time. More importantly, traveling with intention can lead to personal growth. Having new experiences, getting a fresh perspective, and putting yourself in challenging situations can help you expand: Becoming wiser, more worldly, and more resilient. Traveling well can also provide you with benefits that l...2019-05-201h 07Love, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#153 - How to Start Making Positive Changes in Your LifeWe think of the process of changing your life as a positive thing — one that is hopeful, and infused with joy. However, here's the dirt: While the results are absolutely positive, no-one ever, ever, changes because they're just so happy with their life as it currently is. No. People actually change because they are frustrated, annoyed, hurt, embarrassed, experiencing negative consequences, or just completely worn out and exhausted from living the way they have been. It takes a brave soul to raise their hand and say, "This is what changing my life actually was like — tell my story...2019-05-1458 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#152 - How to Break Up With Someone You Care AboutIn my role as a therapist, life coach and breakup recovery coach here at Growing Self, I have had the honor and privilege to walk along side many people as they make agonizing decisions about whether or not to stay in a relationship. They often have deep ambivalence about the relationship: They love their person, and they acknowledge that the relationship has many good aspects, and yet they simply feel in their heart that it is not the right relationship for them. So they stay. Sometimes, for years. If this is familiar to y...2019-05-071h 01Love, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#151 - How to Feel Happier and Less Stressed... Right NowGrowing Self is devoted to helping you feel happier, and get better results in your relationships and your career. Over the years of being a therapist and coach I've learned that there are a couple of specific skills that, when learned, can change everything for you; you'll feel happier, less stressed, more confident, and empowered. I teach these skills to my private therapy and coaching clients, I teach them in my online Happiness Class, and I'm here today to teach them to you, too. These strategies work for me, they work for my clients, and they'll work f...2019-04-2949 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#150 - How to Be Better With MoneyMoney. Love it, hate it, it matters. Financial concerns can impact every area of your life, including your relationships, your career and even your self-esteem. Learning how to take charge of your financial success is vital to creating the life you want. Learning how to be better with money is not just a matter of making a budget and stopping your $5 latte habit. Genuine financial success requires self-awareness, clarity about your core values, and intention -- as well as a plan. Financial management is a vital life-skill that is learned, and once you have a to...2019-04-2257 minLove, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#124 - Relationship Advice: Listener's Relationship Questions, Answered. Your Relationship Questions, Answered. Today, we're answering your relationship questions in order to give you real help for your relationship. Here are some of the relationship questions I'm answering today: Ms M asks, "How do I know whether my relationship is worth saving, or if I should let this go and move on?" Lisa asks: "Should I stay friends with my Ex?" Mr. T asks: "I'm shutting down with my partner. How do I stop?" Ms. K asks: "I'm afraid that my boyfriend is emotionally unavailable due t...2018-04-231h 06Love, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#67 - How to Get OrganizedAny Life Coach or Career Coach worth their salt will tell you that part of making great things happen in your life depends on your ability to be organized, at least to a degree. You may be blazingly talented and creative but if you can't manage your self, your possessions, your tasks and your time well enough, you are going to flounder. Learning how to get organized and stay that way is a foundational life skill: Your ability to keep your self together is the platform from which you build great things -- occupationally, creatively, and relationally. (D...2015-03-1048 min
Love, Happiness and Success with Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby#33 - What to Do When You Feel OverwhelmedDo you have too much on your plate? Are you struggling to figure out how in the world you're going to get everything done? On this episode of the Love, Happiness and Success podcast, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby addresses the common experience of feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and stressed by life. Dr. Bobby will teach you five practical, real-world strategies that you can start using today to feel more peaceful and productive. 2014-03-2629 min