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Pardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo - Christian Motherhood, Biblical Parenting, Raising Christian KidsDevices, Dopamine and how to help our families with Niro FelicianoI took a break from social media in December, and I could not believe the difference in my mood and clarity. This episode is not here to guilt us as parents - but to equip us! My guest, Niro Feliciano, is a psychotherapist, mom of four kids and regular contributor on The Today Show. She speaks in a language we can understand. She shares about brain science and how the dopamine high/low pattern is really impacting the moods and wellbeing of our children (and us). I saw Niro’s reel on the “dopamine defic...2025-01-1635 min
The Alli Worthington ShowThe Shocking Dangers of Social Media on Your Self-Worth with Niro FelicianoWelcome back! I am so excited about this show. Today, I'm with Niro Feliciano, and she is brilliant. I'm such a fan of her work.
You'll learn what we need to know as women about self-worth, confidence, contentment, and how social media affects it. You’re also going to learn about the habits that we have every day and what they're doing to our hearts and our brains. This is a good one.
Niro Feliciano is a psychotherapist, podcast host, national media commentator, and expert on anxiety, brain science, and spirituality. She ho...2024-12-0242 min
MomCastEp. 7 - Forget Happy, Get Content! with Therapist Niro Feliciano“If happiness is getting what we want, contentment is wanting what we have.” This is the profound lesson in today’s episode with guest Niro Feliciano, psychotherapist and author of This Book Won’t Make You Happy, Eight Keys to Finding True Contentment. She urges us to find joy in the everyday moments-even with ambitious plans and exciting achievements-because “life happens between the goal posts.” As a mom of 4 kids, Niro gets it. She faces the same juggle we do every day and offers tactical advice for handling it all:*understanding the difference between happiness and contentment*how to ex...2024-10-0838 min
The Authentic Souls PodcastBEYOND HILLSONG: Niro Feliciano on faith, healing and using discernment within spiritual communityToday we had the pleasure of meeting Niro Feliciano, a psychotherapist, author and national media commentator. We first saw Niro on the documentary series Secrets of Hillsong, where she gave her perspective on spiritual community. We had the intention of just speaking about the Hillsong controversy but the conversation naturally evolved into so much more. We discuss her relationship with faith, helping others heal from spiritual abuse, and how God can speak to us through people in our lives. She also shares how science and spirituality connect, the importance of keeping an open mind to new concepts...2024-05-1553 min
Simple FamiliesSchool Contentment ft. Niro FelicianoIt's Back-to-School season and today we are talking about about contentment--as it relates to our children's educational experience. I'm joined by Niro Feliciano (Author, Psychotherapist, National Media Commentator and Mom of 4). In this episode Niro and I discuss monitoring our own expectations and reactivity, in addition to that of our children.Links from this Episode
Niro’s Website
This Book Won’t Make You Happy: Eight Keys to Finding True Contentment
All Things Life with Niro Podcast
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All Things Life with Niro FelicianoOverwhelmed? We Got You!We all go through seasons feeling overwhelmed, and this tends to be the case as we head for the summer.Best-selling author, speaker, and podcast host Tanya Dalton talks about what to do when this feeling hits and how we can still stay productive and live a meaningful life. https://tanyadalton.com __COZY EARTH discount: CE-Niro2023-04-3045 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoIs the Hype About Plant-Based Wellness True?With so many different messages on what we should be eating, it’s hard to know what truly makes a difference in our overall wellness. Dr. Katie is back on the podcast talking about her beautiful cookbook Plants First: A Physicians Guide to Wellness Through a Plant-Forward Diet. She offers her valuable insight on what a plant-forward diet can do for us, how to practically incorporate more into our everyday lives, AND how to get the kids on board, too! For more tips, recipes, and wellness insights, go to DrKatie.com. For more info on Life Coaching wit...2023-03-1952 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoTo judge or not to judge...that is the REAL questionSo we tell our kids not to judge, but as adults, do we follow that advice? I find myself intentionally reminding myself not to judge and to stay curious about people. It's pretty hard these days given what we see on social media and the assumptions that are instantly made. Today I have Brenton Vaughan on the podcast, a very special guest who gave me a very special gift that sparked this conversation.__Niro Feliciano | Life CoachingContact me about Life Coaching here2023-03-0546 min
Without Fear Of Her Future Podcast044: This Podcast Won't Make You Happy Featuring Niro FelicianoThere’s one thing all successful entrepreneurs have in common…On this week’s episode of Without Fear Of Her Future, we’re sitting down with a licensed psychotherapist, author, mother of four, and faith-based extraordinaire. Niro Feliciano has been an anxiety specialist for the past 17 years and today, she’s explaining the difference between happiness and contentment; the true heart of your well-being. We also discuss why you need a specific journal, and how to find comfort in uneasy situations. All tying together the one thing all successful entrepreneurs have in common.
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Insta...2023-03-0342 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoCan't Sleep? We Got Answers! with Devin BurkeIf you can't sleep, join the 40+ million people who struggle with it—including me! I asked sleep expert Devin Burke all the questions I had on what I needed to know to help me sleep better and took his advice. For the first time in months, I am starting to sleep through the night, and you can, too. In this podcast, we talk about what to do if you can't fall asleep and stay asleep, how better sleep affects our longevity, health, and weight-loss goals, what we need to do during the day to sleep better at nig...2022-11-281h 00
The Intentional AdvantageThe Good Enough Life with Niro FelicianoWhat is normal? And why are we obsessed with being normal? Today's guest, Niro Feliciano would argue that "normal" often means overscheduling yourself, being exhausted and overwhelmed, spending too much time on your phone. Normal isn't necessarily healthy. In this episode we are going to unpack the difference between happiness and contentment; we'll understand how pressure and stress can pack our to-do list full of tasks that we don't really want; and how we can start living with more intention. FOR SHOW NOTES & MORE, GO TO: https://tanyadalton.com/podcasts/277-the-good-enough-life-with-niro-feliciano/2022-11-2241 min
MOM2MOM with Maria SansoneTips to Cultivate Contentment, Not Happiness, with Niro FelicianoIn her new book psychotherapist Niro Feliciano wont' give you the tips for happiness, but she will give you the keys to find true contentment. So, what's the difference? Feliciano shares that contentment is wanting everything you have while happiness is having everything you want. Sounds pretty simple, right?! Feliciano shares how you can make small changes to find that sustained fulfillment including ways to ditch a comparison mindset, identify what's important to you, and have some fun doing it all. ------Check out all of the MOM2MOM episodes: nbcboston.com...2022-11-1427 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoSouth Asians on the Rise: A Conversation with Hena DobaHena Doba is truly an inspiration. Today we talked about her South Asian roots and the obstacles she faced rising in her prestigious career as a TV journalist from local news networks to CBS and now Cheddar News. Although our stories are different, there was an instant connection I felt with this South Asian sister as we talked about growing up South Asian in America, race, privilege, and how far we have come. Following on the heels of Diwali, this conversation is timely. Hena Doba is Anchor/Breaking News Correspondent at Cheddar Inc. Affiliate podcast...2022-11-1138 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoSoulFull Sunday: When God DisappointsWe all go through hard seasons where our faith expectations are not met. Maybe it's a prayer that hasn't been answered or answered in a way that you didn't want. We have come through a season of all of the above, and God has walked us through it. In this episode, I talk about what I have learned. Affiliate podcast partner COZY EARTH lounge, sleepwear and bedding: https://glnk.io/182l/niro-felicianoDiscount code: CE-NIRO2022-10-2326 min
Simple FamiliesChild Anxiety, Part II: Parenting Styles ft. Niro FelicianoChild anxiety rates are on the rise, therefore, it's a topic that feels familiar to many parents. Last week I discussed child anxiety with expert Dr. Eli Lebowitz. In today's episode, I'm joined by fellow mom and mental health professional Niro Feliciano. We are answering questions submitted by listeners on the interaction of parenting styles and child anxiety.Links from this Episode
Child Anxiety, Part I ft. Dr. Eli Lebowitz
Niro’s Website
This Book Won’t Make You Happy: Eight Keys to Finding True Contentment
All Things Life with Niro Podcast
Simple Families Podcast Episode 298 - Ac...2022-07-2658 min
Ruthless Compassion with Dr. Marcia Sirota111 – Niro Feliciano: Finding Contentment in Your Everyday LifeNiro Feliciano is a psychotherapist, author, podcast host of “All Things Life”, and expert on anxiety, brain science, and spirituality. She is often interviewed on relationships, parenting, mental health, and faith, having appeared in national media outlets including Parents Magazine, Today, Today Parents, and NBC News. Her blog “The Good Enough Life” can be found on Psychology Today online. Feliciano has been in private practice for sixteen years, treating both adults and adolescents. Feliciano graduated from Columbia University with a masters degree in social work, completing her internship at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. Her first book “Th...2022-06-0239 min
Fearlessly Facing Fifty And BeyondEP 150: Contentment or Happiness? Meet Niro FelicianoSummaryIn today's episode of Better Than Gossip, Amy and Lisa chat with Niro Feliciano, author, psychotherapist, podcast host, national media commentator, and expert on anxiety, brain science, and spirituality. Niro has been an anxiety specialist for the past 17 years. As she shares her story, Niro will discuss how her book title, "This Book Won't Make You Happy: Eight Keys To Finding True Contentment," came about.She will also discuss why she felt divine intervention during the publishing process of her book.You will learn why social media likes a...2022-05-1540 min
Simple FamiliesContentment ft. Niro FelicianoNiro Feliciano set out to write the book on happiness…then she realized happiness wasn’t even the goal. Today, she joins me to discuss what contentment means and how we can ditch the metrics t0 move towards it. She’s a cognitive psychotherapist, mom of 4, and a brand-new author.Links from this Episode
Niro’s Website
This Book Won’t Make You Happy: Eight Keys to Finding True Contentment
All Things Life with Niro Podcast
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The Fearless Fostering PodcastFinding Contentment with Niro FelicianoIn this week's episode, I'm speaking with psychotherapist, author and speaker Niro Feliciano about her new book. Niro and I talk about how you can find contentment in your life and be grateful for the small things you have in life.
Buy Niro's book and learn more about her: https://www.nirofeliciano.com/
Follow Niro on social media: https://www.instagram.com/niro_feliciano/2022-04-0724 min
The Relentless Pursuit Podcast"What Did COVID Do To Us?" An Interview with Niro FelicianoWe speak with licensed therapist Niro Feliciano and learn about the impacts of COVID on families, and how we can begin to recover. Niro Feliciano is a psychotherapist, author, podcast host of “All Things Life”, and expert on anxiety, brain science, and spirituality. She is often interviewed on relationships, parenting, mental health, and faith, having appeared in national media outlets including Parents Magazine, Today, Today Parents, and NBC News. Her blog “The Good Enough Life” can be found on Psychology Today online. Feliciano has been in private practice for sixteen years, treating both adults and adolesce...2022-04-061h 04
Reimagining the Good Life with Amy Julia BeckerHow to Cultivate Contentment with Niro FelicianoIn a society that pursues happiness at all costs, how do we cultivate contentment? Niro Feliciano, psychotherapist and author of This Book Won’t Make You Happy, talks with Amy Julia Becker about the keys to finding true contentment.Bio:Niro Feliciano is a psychotherapist, podcast host, national media commentator, and expert on anxiety, brain science, and spirituality. She holds a master’s degree in social work from Columbia University and is a columnist for Psychology Today. A first-generation Sri Lankan American, she lives with her family in Fairfield County, Connecticut. ...2022-04-0551 min
CXMH: On Faith & Mental Health152 - How to Find Contentment (Instead of Happiness) (feat. Niro Feliciano)This week we talk with Niro Feliciano about the difference between happiness & contentment (13:02), why happiness is so hard to find in the first place (17:37), and the 8 keys to contentment (24:11). These keys include things like connection (27:38) and present focus (33:34). In the intro, Robert & Holly talk about birthday parties for animals!Niro Feliciano is a psychotherapist, podcast host, national media commentator, and expert on anxiety, brain science, and spirituality. She holds a master’s degree in social work from Columbia University and is a columnist for PsychologyToday. A first-generation Sri Lankan American, she lives with her fa...2022-04-0551 min
We Gotta Talk: News, Issues, and Beauty for Women176: Why Aren’t You Happy? The Keys to Contentment, with Author & Therapist Niro FelicianoCognitive psychotherapist Niro Feliciano spends her days and her career talking with her patients about this basic, but profound, question: Why aren’t I happy? In her new book, “This Book Won’t Make You Happy,” Niro dives into the root causes of discontent, and the 8 Pillars of Contentment that can help you finally feel peace. We talk: the difference between happiness and contentment; the lesson in resistance; the very human desire to end suffering; the power of faith in healing; what types of connection foster contentment, and more.2022-03-311h 00All Things Life with Niro FelicianoThe Secrets to Long-Term LoveEd Feliciano joins me on this post-Valentine's Day podcast to talk about the ups and downs of long-term relationships and the lessons we have learned and continue to learn even after almost 19 years of marriage. And, yes, this is how we spent our Valentine's Day evening...recording a podcast!2022-02-1658 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoCovid in the Schools with Dr. Kelly FradinCovid is in our schools now and you might be asking the same questions I am these days. Author of Parenting in a Pandemic- How to Help Your Family Through Covid-19 Dr. Kelly Fradin joins me to answer all of your tough questions- should my kids play winter sports, how do I get my teen to social distance and much more! Learn more and buy Dr. Fradin’s book: www.adviceigivemyfriends.com2020-11-0438 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoSoulFull Sunday: Fasting for a Breakthrough with Sonia Thomas Not talking about weight loss or intermittent fasting—this is fasting for a spiritual breakthrough. Especially when I am not drinking in the midst of a pandemic, I get questions (and crazy looks) on what in the world is going on!! On this episode, my dear friend Sonia Thomas breaks down why we should fast and the amazing things that can happen in our faith life when we do. 2020-11-0147 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoCan We Still Be Friends? with Carrie Amos Once again my friend and colleague therapist Carrie Amos joins me to talk about friendships in this season of division. Whether its politics or pandemic we have all seen different sides of people leaving us with the question "Can we still be friends?" Two therapists are sometimes better than one and we discuss all of this today. This audio is taken from a Live- for the video go to my Instagram @niro_feliciano. 2020-10-2850 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoSoulFull Sunday: Pick Your Battle—There Are Many in 2020 Everyone has battles, but we aren't called to fight them all. God has given us pretty clear direction on what we can do when we are weary, anxious and overwhelmed, yet in the midst of a battle. And the good news is we can all do this one! 2020-10-2531 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoAMA (Ask Me Anything) Part 2Ask me Anything . . . Answering the rest of your questions today! Talking about how to have the awkward conversations about holidays, setting boundaries, how to not get depressed and how to stay organized. Great questions!!!2020-10-2139 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoSoulFull Sunday: How Do I Find My Purpose? What is my purpose and how do I find it? This is a question I get asked alot in session and one that I have struggled with myself at times. Especially if you are a person of faith, here are my thoughts on how to figure this out. 2020-10-1829 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoAMA (Ask Me Anything) Part 1Been getting so many questions lately that I wanted to answer some of them on this podcast. Loved hearing from you and talking through these issues. Today I talk about what to do about holidays during COVID, Ideas to stay off your phone and use your time in a meaningful way, friendships across political views, and parents that are emotionally unavailable. Send me more questions for next week- Part 2!2020-10-1436 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoSoulFull Sunday: The Fight for PeaceYou may be feeling peace is hard to find these days. My friend Becca Mowery shares how she has found peace during these tumultuous times. I have always admired Becca's faith and relationship with God and in this episode she offers practical and insightful ways we can find peace even during these divided times. 2020-10-1137 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoCreating the Life You WantWe often come to a point in life where we ask the question “Is there more for me?” The life you want starts with a choice and my guest vascular surgeon Dr. Brittny Howell has made several big ones recently. She shares her wisdom on how to trust yourself and what you know to create a life you love. Learn more about Dr. Brittny:https://www.doctorbrittny.com2020-10-0741 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoSoulFull Sunday: The Next ChapterHard to envision what comes next sometimes..Anna Llanos is the owner and creator of The Mothership Bakery. She is also a cancer survivor 10 years out and thriving. Today on the podcast she shares her story and spiritual journey that I know will encourage and inspire anyone going through anything right now!Please include this link: https://www.mothershipbakeryandcafe.com/2020-10-0440 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoWhat Every Woman Needs To KnowOctober is breast cancer awareness month and my dear friend, wife, mom of 3 and cancer survivor Denise Schimenti joins me to tell her story. Denise's perspective, resilience and wisdom have inspired me throughout her journey and she has much to share that we all need to hear right now. 2020-09-3038 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoSoulFull Sunday: Just Say YesWhat does it mean to say "Yes" to God and what can we expect when we do? My friend and pastor Brian Mowrey joins me to talk about his new book that will break this all down for us. He also shares some powerful stories that left me literally speechless- and that's hard to do these days!Learn more about Brian and "On the Other Side of Yes" at brianmowrey.comBuy the book on amazon2020-09-2742 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoHow to Support Your Kids Through School in 2020Whether your child is virtual, hybrid or in person, there will be challenges. Child and adolescent specialist Jackie Crnic, LCSW joins me to talk about how best to support your kids through this transitional learning year while preserving your mental health and theirs!Resources:www.additudemag.comhttps://childmind.org2020-09-2345 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoSoulFull Sunday: Surviving Election 2020 It's a big one and creating more conflict and division than any other that I can recall in my lifetime and for many it's getting personal. I've often been asked how do we handle our relationships that are changing and even ending because of our political perspectives? Tune in as I talk about a couple things to keep in mind to navigate these next few months while preserving your mental and spiritual health.2020-09-2036 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoWhen You Can't Turn It Off From the beginning, I've been saying to limit your media intake for your mental health. But what if that isn't an option? My friend and news anchor Vanessa Freeman joins me to talk about her experiences reporting during this challenging time, her perspective as an African American woman, and what she does to stay well amidst so much news!! 2020-09-1640 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoSoulFull Sunday: The Down and DirtyLife is messy. If there is anything that we are sure of in 2020, it is this. Things don’t go as planned, heck we can’t even plan. But what if getting messy, getting dirty are the beginnings of something bigger? Something greater, even if we can’t see it. Perhaps all we need is a little perspective shift...2020-09-1328 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoMo Money Mo Problems?Talking with my dear friend and author Amy Julia Becker on affluence and anxiety as well as other types of privilege. This is an episode from Amy Julia's podcast Love is Stronger Than Fear where we talk about the complexities of privilege, race and identity and the achievement oriented culture of affluence that impacts our culture today. 2020-09-0956 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoSoulFull Sunday: Don’t Go It Alone: Connecting To Your Life ForceIf your week was anything like mine- working, homeschooling, and managing the everyday challenges of life, you realized how much grace we are going to need in this season. Today I talk about what it means to not walk this path alone, but how to live a life connected and intertwined with God. 2020-09-0637 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoThe Conversation We Just Don't Want to Have ...but really need to. My dear friend and hospice nurse Lauren Messina joins me to talk about the conversations we should be having with our partners and older parents during this season of COVID. Lauren also shares the challenges of being a working mom in this season and what we can do to keep going. 2020-09-0234 minReimagining the Good Life with Amy Julia BeckerS3 E10 | Anxiety, Affluence, and Identity with Niro FelicianoIn an achievement-oriented culture, how do we risk vulnerability in order to move toward personal and racial healing? Cognitive therapist Niro Feliciano talks with Amy Julia about the complexities of privilege, race and identity, affluence and anxiety, and the hurt and the hope found within communities of faith.SHOW NOTES:Niro Feliciano is a certified cognitive therapist and co-founder of a multi-specialty mental health group in Connecticut where she treats anxiety in adults and adolescents. Connect with Niro: nirofeliciano.com, her All Things Life podcast, @niro_feliciano on Instagram, and Niro Feliciano, The Incidental...2020-09-0155 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoSoulFull Sunday: What do YOU want? Path, Purpose and Asking For DirectionsYes, even in this time of uncertainty we can think about what we truly want for our lives. It starts with silence, good questions, and listening to still small voices, one of which is our very own.2020-08-3037 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoWe All Need a Little Big LoveSisterhood. We are part of a huge, collective sisterhood of shared experiences both in joy and struggle and my next guest knows this well. OBGYN Dr. Shieva Ghofrany has devoted her life to both encouraging, supporting and healing women. Today she shares her incredible story, her journey to losing the fear and how she became known as "big love fierce juju." Connect with Dr.Ghofrany at www.biglovefiercejuju.com and on Instagram @biglovefiercejuju.2020-08-2659 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoSoulFull Sunday: When Healing Hasn't HappenedMom of 3 and successful photographer Rachel Henderson talks about how to hold onto faith during trying times. Living with a chronic illness that has been debilitating at times, Rachel has a beautiful story of hope and God’s faithfulness even when the healing hasn’t happened… yet. 2020-08-2348 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoStraight Outta The ICUMy childhood friend Dr. Mirna shares her story on working in a Manhattan ICU during the height of the pandemic. Such an important episode to understand the impact COVID has had on healthcare workers and what we can do now to prevent getting to this point again. 2020-08-1946 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoSoulFull Sunday: Can I Get A Miracle?Does God still do miracles today? You Bet! My friend and Family Pastor Craig Horne talks about a few of the many miracles he's seen in his life and what's actually the most important thing to remember when we need one. A powerful episode and his accent is pretty awesome, too! You can find his book, The White Afrikan: That Became An African-American, by clicking here2020-08-1645 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoKids and Covid—The Questions We've All Been AskingFor parents this issue is front and center both on our minds and on our hearts. Pediatrician and mom of 3, Dr. Meredith Renda offers us sound advice on what we need to consider when making the decisions that are right for our families. 2020-08-1242 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoSoulFull Sunday: Everyday FaithWhat does faith look like in the everyday? How can we live out our faith with people who don’t want anything to do with it? What about passing on faith to our kids? Public speaking coach and media trainer Demetra Ganias @demetraganias and I talk about what everyday faith looks like both in our families and in the workplace.This episode is taken from an Instagram live, I did with Demetra a few weeks ago. She is an excellent interviewer, insightful and brings such important topics in the world and in our nation to light everyday on h...2020-08-0939 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoThe Evolution of Female Friendships Part 2: Is it a Gain or a Drain?Today I am sharing an interview that I did with my friend and journalist Sonni Abatta on her awesome podcast 30 Something with Sonni. She is insightful and thoughtful and I really had to think about some of the questions she asked me! I'm sure you will relate and see yourself in much of what we talk about. Follow Sonni @sonniabatta on Igwww.sonniabatta.comHer podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/30-something-with-sonni-abatta/id1441586631?i=10004864859172020-08-0554 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoHow To Deal With People Who SuckWe all have these people in our lives and we might be that person to someone else. There are many facets of a difficult situation as well as a difficult person and here I talk about what to consider if you find yourself in a tough relationship. Also, what does it really mean to live as a blessing even to those who hurt you? Listen and find out—it just might change your life and someone else's.2020-08-0237 min
We Gotta Talk: News, Issues, and Beauty for Women78: Female Friendships are the Best, and the Hardest, with Therapist Niro FelicianoToday’s episode is all about FEMALE FRIENDSHIPS. You know, the relationships that save your damn soul, and also can be the most challenging and complicated relationships ever. My fave, cognitive psychotherapist Niro Feliciano, is back, digging into this juicy topic with me, and we go deep on all things friendship. We talk:
+ Why female friendships are so important
+ Why they’re different from relationships with men in our lives
+ Why female friendships are so complicated
+ How to tell if you’re in a toxic friendship
+ Little ways you can make yourself a better friend
+ The “culture of vulnerability” on which so m...2020-07-2955 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoMindset Reset Part 2: Distracted Much?Distraction is literally addictive and that’s why it's so hard to stop!!! In this episode I will give you effective, practical strategies to become less distracted and more focused on making the most of your time and living the life that you really want.2020-07-2947 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoSoulFull Sunday: Part 1: Distracted Much?Today I’m talking about distraction and how it impacts living a life of faith and connection. Distraction has become a serious issue in our lives affecting our mental health and relationships especially in the midst of a stressful pandemic. If you are ready to make the choice to live more present and focused- these episodes are for you!2020-07-2635 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoThe Life-Changing Magic of Self-CareStressed, bored, or just losing your excitement for life? All normal, especially in the midst of a pandemic, and self-care is essential to living a healthy life physically, emotionally, and even spiritually. Psychotherapist Cathleen Bearse joins me to talk about the magic of self-care. Connect with Cathleen on her website selfcarebestie.com2020-07-2229 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoSoulFull Sunday #18: Embracing the Season You Are InFeeling disconnected or cut off from life as you knew it or perhaps the plans, purposes and dreams that you hoped for? If so you are not alone. God is very intentional about the season you are in right now and this is the lesson He gave me this week in my very own garden. 2020-07-1926 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoWhy Not Me? The Journey of InfertilityWe've all asked that question or at least thought it "Why isn't this happening for me?" Today my guest Psychotherapist Victoria Nunguesser gives us a powerful perspective on what we need to answer that question. We talk about her work with clients and her own journey of infertility and the wisdom she has received through both. 2020-07-1537 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoSoulFull Sunday #17: Finding Faith in the DesertToday I’m talking with my former patient Sara Spranzman who shares her story of fear, loss and how she found hope along the way. It’s the story of discovering your faith in the desert seasons of your life. We also talk about the unspoken grief of miscarriage and what is important to know if you or someone you know has experienced this loss. A powerful message not to be missed. 2020-07-1235 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoTales from the Couch: Feeling Anxious? My friend and colleague Dr. Lisa Fraidin joins me to talk about what we are seeing most these days in the office. If you are feeling anxious you are not alone and there IS something you can do about it! 2020-07-0831 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoSoulFull Sunday #16: While We Are Waiting: The Practice of PatienceSome of us were born with it–most of us not. We are all waiting for something and patience has a huge impact on the quality of our lives spiritually, emotionally and physically. So how do we develop more of this? Listen up. 2020-07-0542 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoThe Evolution of Female FriendshipsOur female friendships are so valuable and often so complicated. We can’t live without them, so its worth making the time to understand them. My friend and colleague, therapist Carrie Amos joins me once again to discuss the value of female friendships, how they change, what is toxic and what we need to be healthy and have a healthy connection with other women. 2020-07-0156 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoSoulFull Sunday #15: 2020–Our Year of Vision That's what we thought, but maybe this has been the year we have seen more clearly than ever before... 2020-06-2836 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoHow To Face 50 FearlesslyOne of the most positive people I've ever met Amy Schmidt shares her vision for this second act of life that can be the greatest gift we have ever received even if accompanied by hot flashes or power surges as she calls them! I told you this lady is positive! For more from Amy:fearlesslyfacingfifty.comBuy her new book Cannonball:https://www.amazon.com/Cannonball-Fearlessly-Facing-Midlife-Beyond/dp/057869901X2020-06-2435 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoSoulFull Sunday #14: Beyond the White Picket FenceAmy Julia Becker, award winning author of White Picket Fences joins me today to talk about privilege and how to love in a world divided by it. We talk about what it means to be a person of faith entering into this dialogue and work. To hear more from Amy Julia visit:amyjuliabecker.comBuy her sold out book on Amazon back in stock this week:https://www.amazon.com/White-Picket-Fences-Turning-Privilege/dp/1631469207/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=white+picket+fences&qid=1592658339&sr=8-12020-06-2150 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoHow To Fight RightSuch an important time to really learn how to listen, hear and if we are going to disagree, do it respectfully. Our couples therapist, Dr. Doug Scarth, shares insight into how to do this the right way. Dr. Scarth has had a private practice in Brookfield, CT for over 30 years treating families, children and adults with a broad range of difficulties. He can be contacted via phone at 203-740-8078 or drdougscarth@gmail.com2020-06-1746 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoSoulFull Sunday #13: Don't Just Talk About It, Be About ItDeacon Art Miller has seen a lot in his lifetime. Been arrested numerous times, marched with Dr. King and his brother was Emmet Till's best friend. I'm talking about Emmet Till who was brutally lynched at 14 years old- that's 8th grade. He shares his wisdom, his insight and his radical love for people and justice with me on the podcast today. 2020-06-1431 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoPut On Your Own Oxygen Mask FirstLA therapist and my sister, Dushyanthi, joins me to talk about anxiety, trauma, self -care and how to pace yourself in this journey of self-discovery and activism. 2020-06-1033 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoSoulFull Sunday #12: What Do I Do With The Shame and GuiltWhat do I do with the shame and guilt? We have all experienced these powerful, ugly emotions and some in these days more than others. Here is what you can do about it so you can move on and take affective action.Great article that gives clear direction:https://forge.medium.com/performative-allyship-is-deadly-c900645d9f1f2020-06-0732 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoReflections from a non-Black POC (Person of Color)More thoughts about this week: why the most important thing you can do right now is to hear the voices of people experiencing racism.why the response ALL Lives Matter is hurtful.why change has to start at home with you and what you might want to consider.Resources:For kids: https://www.prettygooddesign.org/blog/Blog%20Post%20Title%20One-5new4Other Podcasts:Code Switch, The Stoop, In The Light with Dr. Anita Phillips2020-06-0327 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoSoulFull Sunday #11: From Hurting to Hopeful: Race, Privilege and Meaningful ActionWhat you don’t know can’t hurt you or anyone else for that matter? Think again.I have waited to speak on this until the weekend because I wanted to think through the events in our nation this week. I’m talking about some of the hard stuff and the role of implicit bias in how we think, feel and treat other people, and of course how to find hope. To take an Implicit Bias Test:https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.htmlBias Cleanse...2020-05-3154 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoStyling From the Inside OutSo what's your quarantine style? Owner and founder of @stylingseed Angela Niznik shares thoughts on why taking a little time to get dressed in the morning can make a difference in your day. Great conversation on self esteem, self-love and style. No worries though, you can listen in your pjs and sweats. For more great tips and styling from Angela visit @stylingseed on Instagram and FB and at her website www.stylingseed.com.2020-05-2829 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoSoulFull Sunday #10: Looking Forward To NowTalking about finding purpose during a pandemic and the two qualities, ok maybe 3, that are essential to any transition or crisis, as well integral to living a healthy, full life. 2020-05-2442 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoParenting Teens in the PandemicEspecially as the country opens up we will begin to see a new wave of issues arising in parenting young people. We might also begin to see their grief over what was lost begin to set in. High school counselor and therapist for the past 25 years, Kathy Weiss joins me today to talk about our teens and how we can support them during this time of transition.To contact Kathy Weiss: Kweisslcsw@gmail.com203-526-56702020-05-2043 minAll Things Life with Niro FelicianoSoulFull Sunday #9: Living Life After DeathIt’s not everyday you meet someone who has come back from the dead….My dear friend Aimee Dos Santos joins me to tell her story of how she died as a child, went to heaven and met Jesus. This is a story I have shared with many, especially a few close friends close to the end of their lives and it has always brought much peace. I can’t wait for you to hear it. To hear more from Aimee visit her website:www.seekingup.comFollow he...2020-05-1753 min