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Breaking Free from Sugar Addiction: A Journey to Health with Dr. Nicole Avena
Jan. 16, 2024

Breaking Free from Sugar Addiction: A Journey to Health with Dr. Nico…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Discover how to liberate yourself from the clutches of sugar addiction with the insights of Dr. Nicole Avena, whose groundbreaking research shines a light on the hidden ways sugar is controlling our lives. In our candid conversati…

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[ITR Short]  Triumphs and Reflections of a Cancer Conqueror
Jan. 5, 2024

[ITR Short] Triumphs and Reflections of a Cancer Conqueror

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Ever found yourself obsessing over the details, like how clean your pot is, only to realize there's another side to the story? Khevin Barnes, a male breast cancer survivor, graces our podcast with an enlightening conversation abou…

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Embracing a New Perspective on Holidays: Combating Stress and Finding Gratitude
Nov. 21, 2023

Embracing a New Perspective on Holidays: Combating Stress and Finding…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. As your host, Bettina Brown, like many, I've walked a tough road here and there in life., Those experiences have helped me reshape my perspective on life and the holidays. This episode is my heartfelt sharing of those experiences …

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Grieving, Growing, and Gratitude with Author Annie Gudger
Oct. 10, 2023

Grieving, Growing, and Gratitude with Author Annie Gudger

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Have you ever wondered how to cope and transform grief into something meaningful? Join us for an enriching conversation with the inspiring Annie Gudger, author of the powerful memoir, The Fifth Chamber. She vulnerably shares her j…

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Progress, Not Perfection: Building Healthy Habits That Last
Sept. 12, 2023

Progress, Not Perfection: Building Healthy Habits That Last

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. It's Never Too Late: How Small Changes Can Create Big Health Benefits Have you ever wondered if it's simply too late to make a difference? In this episode o...

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Embracing the Journey: Trust, Transformation, and Community in the Cancer Experience with Amy Robinson
June 27, 2023

Embracing the Journey: Trust, Transformation, and Community in the Ca…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. When faced with the fear and uncertainty of a cancer diagnosis, how can one find acceptance and trust in the journey? Join us as we dive into a heartfelt conversation with Amy Robinson, who shares her transformative cancer experie…

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Embracing the Art of Waiting: Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, and Growth in Uncertain Times
June 13, 2023

Embracing the Art of Waiting: Mindfulness, Self-Compassion, and Growt…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Do you find yourself constantly waiting for something? Whether it's a job, a relationship, or even a cancer diagnosis, waiting can be frustrating and anxiety-inducing. This episode of In The Rising explores the concept of waiting …

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The Healing Power of Community with Amy Robinson
May 2, 2023

The Healing Power of Community with Amy Robinson

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. The Healing Power of Community: How We Can Support Moms Facing Breast Cancer with Amy Robinson What happens when life brings you to a place where you can no...

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The Benefits of Embracing Your Negative Emotions: A Break from Toxic Positivity
March 30, 2021

The Benefits of Embracing Your Negative Emotions: A Break from Toxic …

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Be Positive! Be Grateful! Can you be all of these things, and still be "allowed" to feel your feelings right now. There is such a thing as toxic positivity, and in this episode I review a few myths associated with being negative- …

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Why We Struggle to Trust Ourselves and How to Overcome It
March 23, 2021

Why We Struggle to Trust Ourselves and How to Overcome It

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. What are some ways that you show you don't trust yourself? Having to prove yourself--constantlySelf-sabotaging your life through your habits and patternsRehash past traumasMinimalize your own needs This show discusses five ways we…

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How to Kickstart Your Motivation in Just 5 Steps
March 16, 2021

How to Kickstart Your Motivation in Just 5 Steps

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Struggling for getting the motivation together to do what you are interested in? I talk about some ways to get motivation together so that you can do the th...

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Boosting Your Motivation: How to Stay Inspired When Others are Lacking
March 9, 2021

Boosting Your Motivation: How to Stay Inspired When Others are Lacking

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Are you super excited about your future and all of the plans that surround that... but those around you are not so excited. In fact, they are not really excited about anything, and are not only not helping you move forward with yo…

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Overwhelmed? Here's How to Handle Too Much on Your Plate
March 9, 2021

Overwhelmed? Here's How to Handle Too Much on Your Plate

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. What can you do when you are overwhelmed? Well... a lot! Life is a series of challenges, and waiting for them to go away is not always a fruitful or beneficial pathway. Small changes that you can do NOW, may make all the differenc…

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Finding Hope When You Feel Stuck: Practical Strategies for Moving Forward
Feb. 23, 2021

Finding Hope When You Feel Stuck: Practical Strategies for Moving For…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. When is feeling lost part of life compared to when it is an opportunity to change direction? Feeling lost is a common feeling, and this podcast talks about this and how you are not alone! Thank you for your time and interest in th…

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The Power of Authenticity: How Honoring Your Values Helps You Find Your Voice
Feb. 16, 2021

The Power of Authenticity: How Honoring Your Values Helps You Find Yo…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. "Speak up," "say what you want to say," but does that mean you have really found your voice? I explore that int today's podcast. Here is the link to Huffington Post, which goes into davidji 857 (contributor) detail as well.. Thank…

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Trust Your Gut: The Importance of Not Ignoring Your Feelings about Someone's Energy
Jan. 19, 2021

Trust Your Gut: The Importance of Not Ignoring Your Feelings about So…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. So, you meet someone and you aren't sure if this new acquaintance is someone that may end up being a great friend of yours someday. Or, you are on a first day, and you are so excited by their interest in you that you block one thi…

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Escaping the Trap of Emotional Affluenza: Strategies for Cultivating Gratitude and Mindfulness
Dec. 29, 2020

Escaping the Trap of Emotional Affluenza: Strategies for Cultivating …

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Vaccinating against Emotional Affluenza-- getting rid of the need to have the latest and newest, and taking the time to enjoy the "ordinary moments." So often, the best memories involve knowing that the extraordinary is already th…

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Embracing the Unknown: 3 Tips on How to Navigate New Beginnings
Dec. 21, 2020

Embracing the Unknown: 3 Tips on How to Navigate New Beginnings

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Why do we get so excited about new beginnings? New outlook New possibilities New Opportunities Here is a great article by Dr. Barton Goldsmith, PhD in Psych...

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Facing the Future: The Role of the Five F Words in Achieving Success
Dec. 8, 2020

Facing the Future: The Role of the Five F Words in Achieving Success

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. The "F" Word- Curious? What exactly does that mean to you? Thank you for your time and interest in this podcast! I invite you to leave a heartfelt review on...

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A Recap of the Good: My Year in Gratitude- 2020
Nov. 24, 2020

A Recap of the Good: My Year in Gratitude- 2020

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Wow. What a year this has been. Instead of a regular podcast show, I give a quick chat to the things that we can be grateful for. Even if Thanksgiving is not important to you... the word "thank" gives us a time to just pause. Ther…

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Stoking the Fire Within: How Desire Fuels Your Pursuits
Nov. 10, 2020

Stoking the Fire Within: How Desire Fuels Your Pursuits

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Desire. What do you really desire out of your life? Is desire, just another word for want? I think not, and explain more in today's episode. She Bytes blog, that is really incredible and powerful The Psych Central Blog, 4 steps to…

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The Psychology Behind Imposter Syndrome and How to Combat It
Nov. 3, 2020

The Psychology Behind Imposter Syndrome and How to Combat It

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. The Imposter Syndrome Website by Dr. Valerie Young. You can sign up for her weekly newsletter and be on the look out for excellent tips for perspective and mindset. You can also see some of her YouTube videos on the subject. This …

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Unlock Your Potential: Identifying and Eliminating External Roadblocks
Oct. 27, 2020

Unlock Your Potential: Identifying and Eliminating External Roadblocks

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. So, you have addressed the internal barriers holding you back, and faced them head on, and ... ran into some circumstances that feel just as overpowering and frustrating as the internal ones. Is there anything we can do about it? …

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Overcoming the Invisible Obstacles: 4 Barriers That Are Holding You Back
Oct. 20, 2020

Overcoming the Invisible Obstacles: 4 Barriers That Are Holding You B…

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. What do you think holds you back from achieving your goals. What is in your imagination that excites you, just to be pulled back down to the ground, into the same-ole', same-ole'? Our internal barriers become internal vows/oaths a…

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