The function of mindfulness is to expose your own reactivity so that it’s no longer unconscious so that you see it.” – Stephen Schettini In this episode, Ana Melikian sits down with former Buddhist monk turned author, coach, and teacher, Stephen Schettini, to delve deep into the practice of mindfulness. Stephen, who spent eight years… Continue reading Building the Mindfulness Muscle: Stephen Schettini’s Practical Approach
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Embracing Tree Hugging Capitalism with Nicole Fende
“You can find nature everywhere if you look. The the impetus for this tree hugging capitalism was, yes, protecting nature, but also valuing people.” -Nicole Fende In this episode, Ana Melikian is joined by Nicole Fende, a former CFO and investment banker turned business coach for creatives. Co-founder of Creatopia, Nicole, shares her refreshing perspective… Continue reading Embracing Tree Hugging Capitalism with Nicole Fende
Differentiating Stressors & Stress Responses for Improved Well-being
If you can see the space between stimulus and response, you start having the power to choose your response. This is the core of self-leadership and your self-development – Ana Melikian Today I delve into the modern wilderness of stressors and stress and why completing stress responses is key to achieving clearer thinking. I discuss:
Differentiating Stressed from Overwhelmed – Why is this important?
“When we use ‘stressed’ and ‘overwhelmed’ as the same, we lose a container for when things get really overwhelming—when we feel upside down and underwater.” – Ana Melikian Have you ever noticed how drinking your morning coffee from your favorite mug makes that experience magical? In her book, Atlas of the Heart, American researcher and… Continue reading Differentiating Stressed from Overwhelmed – Why is this important?
Differentiating Stressors & Stress Responses for Improved Well-being
“If you can see the space between stimulus and response, you start having the power to choose your response. This is the core of self-leadership and your self-development” – Ana Melikian What is the difference between a stressor and a stress response? The answer—that the stressor is what triggers the stress response—may be simple and… Continue reading Differentiating Stressors & Stress Responses for Improved Well-being
Stress is a Tool, Not a Toxin with Dr. G
“Recovery requires comfort and time. Resilience requires stress and change.” – Dr. G I had the opportunity to speak with Deborah Gilboa—known as Dr. G—a practicing physician, resilience expert, on-camera personality, author, and parent. She’s a regular contributor on the Doctors Today show Good Morning America and the Rachael Ray show. Her latest book is… Continue reading Stress is a Tool, Not a Toxin with Dr. G
Use STRESS to Your Advantage with Barry Shore
“STRESS means ‘stomach-turning reality, enabling self-success.’ Choice, not chance, determines your destiny. How you choose to respond to any given situation will help determine it.” – Barry Shore I had the pleasure of speaking with Barry Shore, a mental wellness advocate, philanthropist, multi-patent-holding entrepreneur, speaker, and “Ambassador of JOY.” Barry is the author of The… Continue reading Use STRESS to Your Advantage with Barry Shore
Stress is Not a Toxin, It’s a Tool with Dr. G
“Recovery requires comfort and time. Resilience requires stress and change.” Dr. G Dr. G joins me today to discuss how we can use stress to build resilience. She explains the neuroscience behind stress and how the brain sees all kinds of change as stressful. She outlines the skills we can develop to become “change-competent.” She… Continue reading Stress is Not a Toxin, It’s a Tool with Dr. G
Use STRESS to Your Advantage with Barry Shore
“STRESS means ‘stomach-turning reality, enabling self-success.’ Choice, not chance, determines your destiny. How you choose to respond to any given situation will help determine it.” Barry Shore Barry joins me today to discuss what STRESS means and how we can use it to our advantage. He reveals the gift of living a purpose-driven life and… Continue reading Use STRESS to Your Advantage with Barry Shore
