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Empty Nesting: Co-Creating What’s Next for You
Mindset, Habits & Performance Belonging & Impact

Empty Nesting: Co-Creating What’s Next for You

When your kids leave home, the change can bring a mix of emotions: sadness, freedom, uncertainty, excitement, and the question, What now? In this conversation, Sam Expert Paige Zuckerman, M.Ed., CMHC explores the emotional side of empty nesting and offers a practical way to think about what comes next.

Paige

Paige

October 4, 2026

The Book of Delights
Mindset, Habits & Performance Caregiving & Family Career & Leadership 1 more...

The Book of Delights

A collection of 102 short, lyrical essays by poet Ross Gay, each capturing a moment of daily joy—ranging from cradling a tomato seedling on a flight to the subtle nod between strangers—revealing the profound beauty in everyday life.

Ross Gay

Ross Gay

April 20, 2025

Finding Calm in the Chaos
Mindset, Habits & Performance

Finding Calm in the Chaos

In this conversation with Mel, you'll discover practical tools to help you navigate life's challenges with greater ease and resilience. You'll gain a deeper understanding of how your nervous system responds to stress - and how to support it in moments of overwhelm. Whether you're feeling burnt out, anxious, or simply seeking ways to reconnect with your inner stability, this session will offer supportive, science-backed strategies for creating a genuine sense of safety within yourself.

Mel

Mel

October 4, 2026

Stable Body, Stable Mind
Mindset, Habits & Performance

Stable Body, Stable Mind

A guided meditation that grounds the body to calm the mind, helping you build internal stability through breath, stillness, and somatic awareness.

Cara

Cara

April 20, 2025

The Science of a Good Night’s Sleep
Mindset, Habits & Performance

The Science of a Good Night’s Sleep

Sleep expert Eti Ben Simon and "Sleep With Me" podcast host Drew Ackerman explore science-backed strategies to improve sleep quality and overall well-being.

Greater Good Science Center

Greater Good Science Center

April 20, 2025

Elizabeth Gilbert | The Simple Practice That Changed Her Life (and might change yours)
Grief & Hard Stuff Mindset, Habits & Performance Caregiving & Family

Elizabeth Gilbert | The Simple Practice That Changed Her Life (and might change yours)

This heartfelt podcast episode features author Elizabeth Gilbert sharing her ritual of writing letters from love to herself—a practice that nurtures self-compassion, resilience, and healing in tough moments.

Good Life Project Podcast

Good Life Project Podcast

April 20, 2025

Nap Ministry Rest Deck - 50 Practices to Resist Grind Culture
Mindset, Habits & Performance Career & Leadership

Nap Ministry Rest Deck - 50 Practices to Resist Grind Culture

The Nap Ministry Rest Deck offers gentle prompts for burnout or change, reframing rest as radical, healing, and essential in a hustle-driven world.

Tricia Hersey

Tricia Hersey

April 18, 2025

How to Introduce Yourself — and Get Hired
Mindset, Habits & Performance Career & Leadership

How to Introduce Yourself — and Get Hired

Watch this short TED Talk by Rebecca Okamoto to learn five simple ways to introduce yourself in 20 words or fewer.

TED

TED

May 12, 2026

Paying Attention to Sensations Can Help Reset the Mind
Mindset, Habits & Performance Caregiving & Family Grief & Hard Stuff

Paying Attention to Sensations Can Help Reset the Mind

This article explores how tuning into bodily sensations can quiet the mind, boost focus, and support emotional regulation—offering a simple, science-backed path to reset through present awareness.

Scientific American

Scientific American

April 20, 2025

Heart Coherence Meditation
Mindset, Habits & Performance Grief & Hard Stuff

Heart Coherence Meditation

The Heart Coherence Meditation is a calming practice that syncs breath, heart, and emotions—perfect for grounding, unwinding, or easing stress to build clarity, resilience, and emotional balance.

Mel

Mel

April 20, 2025

Between Two Kingdoms
Mindset, Habits & Performance Belonging & Impact Caregiving & Family

Between Two Kingdoms

Between Two Kingdoms is a powerful memoir for those facing illness or change, showing that healing is about rediscovery and meaning-making—not just the body, but the whole self.

Suleika Jaouad

Suleika Jaouad

April 18, 2025

Happiness Break: How to Awaken Joy, with Spring Washam
Mindset, Habits & Performance Career & Leadership

Happiness Break: How to Awaken Joy, with Spring Washam

Happiness Break with Spring Washam is a short mindfulness practice for stress or overwhelm, offering a grounding pause to reconnect with your breath, body, and inner calm through compassion.

Greater Good Science Center

Greater Good Science Center

April 20, 2025

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