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Real RetirementEpisode 21: How to Activate Hope and Strengths for a Fulfilling Retirement with Polly ChandlerIn this episode of The Real Retirement Show, hosts Yasmin and Kathleen welcome Polly Chandler, a leadership development and transition coach. They explore Polly's journey from academia to coaching, highlighting how she helps individuals navigate major life transitions by leveraging their strengths. Polly shares her innovative approaches, including the use of the StrengthsFinder tool and her concept of a 'Hope Journal,' to inspire people to discover their true calling and find joy and purpose. The conversation delves into topics such as addressing career transitions, finding hope, combating fears, and realizing one's potential using a strengths-based approach.2025-05-1244 min
The Everyday Awesome Project71: "Let Them" Theory with Coach PollyCome along with Coach Polly this week as she unpacks the popular Mel Robbins "Let Them" Theory! It is a reality check we all need to get- that the moment you stop trying to control other people, that is when you truly regain your personal power. This episode dives deep into Mel's latest book on the "Let Them Theory" - a revolutionary framework for releasing the exhausting grip of control and finding the peace in surrender.As a self-described "recovering perfectionist with a 20-year long addiction" to control, Coach Polly shares how this concept has transformed her...2025-05-0127 minThe Everyday Awesome Project68: Creating Your Day with Coach PollyCoach Polly solo here! Wondering if you ever feel like your days are 'happening TO you' rather than being created BY you? That's what living in "default mode" feels like—a reactive state where we're at the mercy of our monkey minds, external demands, and fluctuating energy levels. STOP THIS!In this deeply personal episode, Coach Polly shares a transformative practice I've recently adopted called "Creating Your Day." This simple 15-minute morning ritual has completely shifted how I show up in the world, helping me move from reactive to creative living. Drawing from wisdom gained through Landmark Ed...2025-04-1018 minThe Everyday Awesome Project56: Create a Theme for the Year: Coach Polly's Solo EpisodeEver felt lost in the whirlwind of daily chaos, longing for a way to navigate with clarity? Join Coach Polly as we embark on a transformative journey inspired by programs I've completed and my own personal new year rituals. Together we'll setting a yearly theme that becomes your personal North Star. This practice isn't just about picking a word; it's about aligning with your core values and ensuring that your actions and experiences truly reflect what matters to you most. Discover how this simple yet profound exercise has helped me live with intention and purpose, and...2025-01-1628 minThe Everyday Awesome Project52: Year End Closing Rituals w/ Coach PollyHow do you want to bring closure and walk away with your life's lessons? Learn how Coach Polly engages each year in deep reflection and personal growth that sets the foundation for entering a new year; wiser, more grounded and empowered than ever. This episode is overflowing with practical tools — from journal prompts to meditation practices —that you can adopt to encapsulate your season of life and make way for the new.As you come to the end of a season or cycle in your life are certain areas of your life a little off-balance? The "...2024-12-1937 min
Ear Snacks Podcast for KidsSing with Andrew & Polly at Austin City Limits!Hey Texas! Andrew & Polly are SUPER-excited to finally perform in you!
We're taking the stage at Austin City Limits / Austin Kiddie Limits this Friday and Saturday, October 4th & 5th, at 12:30p. Awesome band? GRAMMY-nominated music? Double check. Enough shakers, stickers & bubbles to share? Check, check, check! The good people of ACL are bringing some amazing live acts for all ages along with crafts, activities & snacks to support a full day of rocking and rolling -- so come sing & dance with us? Or tell a friend who can?
Thank you for any way...2024-10-0201 min
Truth, Wellness and Psychic Adventures with Polly and Kristin: Unedited, unfiltered, unbiased talksPolly & Kristin interview the Common Mystics sisters Jill and Jen - get ready for some major laughs!Polly and Kristin interview The Common Mystics Jen and Jill on this episode. Enjoy creepy stories with a most hilarious spin as only the Common Mystics can do! Who else can make an exorcism sound comical?!? We find out how they first discovered their gifts, what their favorite haunted house story is, and we learn from them on how we can better tap into our own spooky skills!2024-07-0950 minThe Everyday Awesome Project22B: Becoming Ironman: Polly Mertens' Inspirational Journey to Her 1st Triathlon Race FinishEver wondered what it takes to transform from an everyday athlete to an Ironman finisher? Join me, Polly Mertens, as I recount my exhilarating journey from a non-Iron Woman to crossing the Ironman finish line. Inspired by my co-host Samantha's seasoned triathlon experience, I took on this monumental challenge and faced every triumph and setback head-on. From the excitement of my initial motivations through the grueling yet rewarding training process, I share the incredible support and community that made it all possible.You'll hear all about my rigorous preparation starting in January, including finding the perfect bike...2024-05-231h 20
The Feminine Millionaire ShowThe Art of Reinvention and Creative Entrepreneurship with Polly SingerThis episode features a fascinating conversation with Polly Singer, a multi-talented creative entrepreneur, hat designer, etiquette trainer & and motivational speaker. During the conversation, Polly shares her journey of reinvention, moving from a career in the New York music business to becoming a celebrated hat designer, then expanding her brand into a line of artisan teas and afternoon tea etiquette. Polly shares insights on the importance of reinvention at any age, detailing her transition into entrepreneurship and the role of intuition and serendipity in her career. The discussion also covers overcoming burnout, the significance of pursuing...2024-05-1531 min
Truth, Wellness and Psychic Adventures with Polly and Kristin: Unedited, unfiltered, unbiased talksA Channeled Message from Polly.Tune in as Polly leads us in a beautiful meditation to get in "the zone" followed by a channeled message. We never know exactly what will come through so join us to find out!2024-04-2357 min
Menopause RescueWeight Gain in Midlife - Part 2"Midlife women are often caught up in a sea of symptoms," says Dr. Polly Watson. "Too often, they're overwhelmed by the lack of support from mainstream healthcare. They're inundated with so-called experts who are selling solutions which may lack credibility." Dr. Polly addresses the common mistakes and misconceptions related to weight gain in midlife women. She emphasizes the importance of personalized approaches to health and weight loss, debunking the myths of calorie restriction and macro tracking as universal solutions.
Highlighting the importance of adequate protein intake, Dr. Polly cautions against the pitfalls of excessive fasting a...2024-04-0528 minMenopause RescueWeight Gain in Midlife - Part 1At a point in a woman's life when balance seems like it should come effortlessly, menopause introduces complexities that can tip the scales. Dr. Polly Watson tackles the common issue of weight gain during menopause—a concern for many, despite their best efforts at maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Dr. Polly explains the hormonal upheavals that lead to increased insulin resistance. This shift predisposes the body to store glucose as fat, especially around the abdomen. It is further exacerbated by factors such as sleep disruption and stress, making the weight management journey more challenging.
2024-04-0520 minMenopause RescueMenopause Myths: Insights on Libido, HRT, and Breast CancerUnderstanding the menopause transition involves addressing common misconceptions, particularly about hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Dr. Polly Watson addresses the enduring myth that associates all forms of HRT with breast cancer, tracing its origins to a misinterpretation of the Women's Health Initiative study. She clarifies the distinction between bioidentical progesterone and synthetic progestogens, highlighting their differing effects on breast cancer risk. Furthermore, she emphasizes the significance of personalized HRT protocols.
Dispelling the belief that HRT's sole purpose is to combat hot flashes, Dr. Polly delves into its FDA-approved benefits and beyond. These include easing joint pain, i...2024-04-0528 minMenopause RescueWhy Won’t My Doctor Check My Hormones?What will hormone tests tell me and why is my doctor so resistant to ordering them? Dr. Polly Watson explores the complexities and controversies surrounding hormone assessment in midlife women. She addresses the frustrations many women experience when their symptoms are dismissed or when they are denied hormone testing by healthcare providers.
Dr. Polly discusses the critical role hormones like FSH, estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone play, particularly through perimenopause. She explains why a single hormone test might not provide a comprehensive overview, whereas a series of tests can guide you toward understanding and managing symptoms r...2024-04-0531 minMenopause RescueMenopause at Age 38: Dr. Watson Shares Her Mother’s StoryMenopause is a natural yet often misunderstood phase in every woman's life, marked by mixed emotions and misconceptions about this significant transition. In this inaugural episode of "Menopause Rescue," Dr. Polly Watson, a gynecologist certified by the Menopause Society and renowned for integrating traditional and functional medicine, shares a personal catalyst for her career in women’s health—her mother’s early menopause experience. Her story goes beyond her own path through medical training on gynecology and menopause. It's a wake-up call, urging us to fundamentally change how we talk about and manage menopause care.
Dr. Pol...2024-04-0519 min
Polly's Vague TheoriesPolly's Vague Theories S3 All Brains Welcome Ep4 ft Joe RobinsonSeason Three of Polly's Vague Theories explores neurodiversity, leadership and inclusion through the stories of lived experience. How do people with neurodivergent brains navigate the complexity of contemporary leadership? How can cultures better accommodate people to lead from authenticity, connection and creativity rather than survival? Does a diagnosis matter and why.
Episode 4 we meet Creative Technologist Joe Robinson. Joe is woven into my own diagnosis story, as well as being a solidly awesome colleague and pal. Flipping around in his brain is a genuinely fun pastime, and we definitely see the creative ADHD superpowers emerging across his st...2024-04-0435 minPolly's Vague TheoriesPolly's Vague Theories S3 - All Brains Welcome Ep2 ft Zoe WyllieSeason Three of Polly's Vague Theories explores neurodiversity, leadership and inclusion through the stories of lived experience. How do people with neurodivergent brains navigate the complexity of contemporary leadership? How can cultures better accommodate people to lead from authenticity, connection and creativity rather than survival? Does a diagnosis matter and why.
On Episode Two, meet Zoe Wyllie. Zoe is an earth scientist who started her career at the age of 30 because she fell in love with a fossil deposit and wanted to study these creatures in more detail. She also picked up geophysics and ge...2024-03-1940 minPolly's Vague TheoriesPolly's Vague Theories S3 - All Brains Welcome Ep3 ft Bree GormanSeason Three of Polly's Vague Theories explores neurodiversity, leadership and inclusion through the stories of lived experience. How do people with neurodivergent brains navigate the complexity of contemporary leadership? How can cultures better accommodate people to lead from authenticity, connection and creativity rather than survival? Does a diagnosis matter and why.
On Ep3 meet Bree Gorman, a Diversity and Inclusion consultant and educator working with organisations to create sustainable meaningful change. Bree’s expertise is in tackling systemic barriers to inclusion. They have worked with Universities, Government departments, and corporates. They have lived experience as a genderqueer bise...2024-03-1944 minPolly's Vague TheoriesPolly's Vague Theories S3 - All Brains Welcome ft Polly McGee (that's me!)Season Three of Polly's Vague Theories explores neurodiversity, leadership, and inclusion through the stories of lived experience. How do people with neurodivergent brains navigate the complexity of contemporary leadership? How can cultures better accommodate people to lead from authenticity, connection and creativity rather than survival? Does a diagnosis matter and why.
On Episode One, I am kicking off the series with some personal deep diving into why this topic became important enough for me to make a whole series about after my own AuADHD diagnosis. Across the episode we look at the intersection with the recognition that l...2024-03-1947 min
Truth, Wellness and Psychic Adventures with Polly and Kristin: Unedited, unfiltered, unbiased talksManifesting made easy! Join Polly and Kristin as we share with you our 5 most powerful manifestation tips.Manifesting made easy! Join Polly and Kristin as we share with you our 5 most powerful manifestation tips. Polly and Kristin each have different manifesting practices, both of which have garnished much abundance. In this episode, you will be walked through the step-by-step process of focused and fun manifesting!2024-02-2758 min
Swipe!SWIPE 165 -Using your credit: Give yourself a "Polly Pass" during challenging times.Polly shares some credit basics and focuses on giving yourself some grace when it is time to access your credit, especially during challenging times. Sometimes you have to give yourself a "Polly Pass" and she detailes when and how in this episode!2024-02-1416 minThe Everyday Awesome Project0: Meet Your Co-hosts: Coach Polly & Coach SamA Coach is the person who helps you to take inventory of your life and unpack opportunities for change and growth to occur. They help you to develop your unique truth and foundational values in order for you to lead from a place of peace and confidence. They guide you on an exploration of your full potential so you can then build the life you yearn for. A Coach believes in YOU 110% and stands behind your best self until your best self finally takes the main stage. This is who we are and why we built the Everyday Awesome P...2023-12-3133 min
Dream Printing Podcast | Planner, Custom Journal, Self Publishing, Devotional, Paper Product206 // Luxury Printing & Profits! ”Can I Afford This?” 5 Burning Questions Answered with Polly PayneUnlock the secrets to launching your own luxury paper product business with Polly Payne, CEO and founder of Horacio Printing.
In this episode, Polly dives deep into the following questions:
Q1: Is this really possible? Could I ever afford to start this?
Q2: How do I publish the guided journal I've had in my head for years (and make it look pretty, because some of the options I've seen for that are...not cute. Lol)?
Q3: How do I avoid printing more than sell/How do pre-orders work?
2023-11-2128 min
The Empowered Parenting PodcastE2: Polly's StoryPolly's Story. In this episode Polly talks about:
The reason sharing stories and experiences is so important.
Her passion and why she does what she does.
Her childhood and how the messages she picked up affected her as an adult.
The impact childhood has on adulthood.
Changing the world by changing the way we parent.
Her struggles with imposter syndrome, self-doubt, perfectionism and inauthenticity.
Cultivating a growth mindset.
Her own self-development journey.
The books mentioned in the podcast:
Mindset by Carol Dweck
You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero
The Conscious...2023-02-0619 minDream Printing Podcast | Planner, Custom Journal, Self Publishing, Devotional, Paper Product164 // Productivity + Business Series : Life Systems To Help Your Business Scale with Chelsi Jo, Stefanie Gass and Polly PayneDon’t miss out on our Power Bundle!
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2023-01-2533 min
Simply Write w/ Polly CampbellFiction Powerhouse Jacquelyn Mitchard Joins Polly Campbell on Simply WriteHer debut Deep End of the Ocean became Oprah's first book club pick, now 22 books later, Jacquelyn Mitchard talks about dedication, commitment to writing, and creating emotionally complex characters on Simply Write w/Polly Campbell.Pick up Jaquelyn Mitchard's newest The Good Son and be sure to sign up for The Gasp. for behind-the-scenes details and a deep dive into the craft and quirks of living a writer's life, join our subscriber community here: www.simplywrite.substack.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-11-0231 minSimply Write w/ Polly CampbellFiction Powerhouse Jacquelyn Mitchard Joins Polly Campbell on Simply WriteHer debut Deep End of the Ocean became Oprah's first book club pick, now 22 books later, Jacquelyn Mitchard talks about dedication, commitment to writing, and creating emotionally complex characters on Simply Write w/Polly Campbell.Pick up Jaquelyn Mitchard's newest The Good Son and be sure to sign up for The Gasp. for behind-the-scenes details and a deep dive into the craft and quirks of living a writer's life, join our subscriber community here: www.simplywrite.substack.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-10-3131 min