Nine to Thrive: The Well-Being Podcast
Welcome to Nine to Thrive: The Well-Being Podcast, where we explore what it means to thrive and flourish in this complex world we are living in.. Join Julie Fischer, Positive Psychology Practitioner, Coach and Well-Being Advocate for meaningful and lively conversations with experts, thought leaders, authors, business leaders and more. We dive into the “un-well-being crisis” we are experiencing as a collective, and share tools and strategies that foster increased mental, emotional, physical, spiritual and financial well-being. Ready to connect with a community of people who strive to thrive? Tune in every other week for inspiration, insight and maybe what feels like a nudge from a friend to keep moving, keep uncovering and keep transforming yourself, your life and your sense of well-being.
Episodes
In this episode of 9 to Thrive, host Julie talks with transformational coach Alexandra Howard to explore the concept of aliveness. They discuss the importance of living fully in a world that often promotes disconnection and mere surviving, while we want to be thriving.
Alex shares her personal journey towards understanding aliveness, emphasizing that it is a skill that requires intentional practice. Their conversation delves into ...
In this episode, I explore the challenges of staying present in a world filled with distractions. When I recorded this last week, I was days away from my daughter’s wedding and I realized how much the “to-do’s” and worries were taking me out of the present moment. So listen today as I share the neurological impacts of attention fragmentation, the dopamine addiction cycle, and how anxiety thrives in the gaps of our attention. I also...
In this episode of Nine to Thrive, Julie dives into the concept of learned helplessness with Dr. Mira Brancu, exploring its implications in today's divisive climate. What is learned helplessness?
Learned helplessness is a psychological concept originally identified by psychologist Martin Seligman in the 1960s. It describes a condition where individuals believe they have no control over their situation and that whatever they do is ...
In this episode of Nine to Thrive, I am reflecting on the profound impact of divisiveness on our well-being. What is happening? There is an epidemic of disconnection with shrinking social circles, increased loneliness, and the psychological toll of constant anxiety and hypervigilance. There are also interconnected struggles stemming from divisiveness, such as relationship strain, identity threat, and compassion fatigue. Let’s face...
In this episode of Nine to Thrive: The Well-Being Podcast, I have the pleasure of discussing the pervasive issue of imposter syndrome with Dr. AJ Lauer, an expert in diversity, equity, and inclusion and author of the book My Monster Mungo: A Story About Imposter Syndrome. (The research says that 82% of us have experienced imposter syndrome at some point in our lives!) We explore the origins of imposter syndrome, its impact on high ...
In this episode of Nine to Thrive: The Well-Being Podcast, I have the privilege of engaging in a deep conversation with Carolina Lasso about human flourishing, exploring its significance in positive psychology, in our work, in our lives and in our world. We discuss the journey to understanding flourishing, the importance of pausing and being present, and practical tools like the STOP method to manage triggers. Our conversation emp...
In this episode of the 9 to Thrive Wellbeing Podcast, I have the chance to discuss the importance of simplification in chaotic times with MCC Coach Merideth Melberg. We explore how simplifying various aspects of life can lead to greater agency, inner steadiness, and overall well-being. Meredith shares her journey to coaching, the power of simplicity in achieving homeostasis, and practical strategies for incorporating simplification...
In this episode, I have the privilege of having a profound conversation with Kathryn Goetzke, the Chief Hope Officer of the Shine Hope Company. We explore the delicate balance between despair and hope, discussing how individuals can navigate these emotions in a world filled with challenges. Kathryn shares her personal journey through mental health struggles and her mission to teach hope as a skill. Our conversation delves into the ...
In this episode, Sally Wolf (back by popular demand) and I delve into the concept of post-traumatic growth, exploring how individuals can experience positive psychological changes and growth following trauma. We have all heard of post traumatic stress or PTSD but most have not heard of the other end of the continuum, post traumatic growth, which is defined as a psychological phenomenon where individuals experience positive changes ...
In this episode, Isabelle Labbe and I explore the themes of setting intentions and goals for the new year, understanding our patterns and narratives, and the importance of curiosity and self-awareness in achieving our goals. We share how our beliefs and stories shape our actions and how changing these narratives can lead to meaningful change. The conversation emphasizes the connection between who we are and what we do, and the impo...
In this episode of 9 to Thrive, I reflect on the messiness of starting a new year without clear goals. I share some of the things I am doing to create more clarity, including re-identifying my core values, journaling, meditating, connecting with people and embracing the uncertainty. I am doubling down on finding joy in small moments and staying curious about my inner narratives.
One thing I am doing to help me get closer to my go...
In this episode of Nine to Thrive: The Well-Being Podcast , I had the pleasure of discussing the critical importance of sleep with holistic sleep coach Morgan Adams. Together, we explore the impact of sleep on mental, emotional, and physical health, delve into Morgan's personal journey with sleep struggles, and discuss the varying sleep needs among individuals. The conversation also highlights the unique challenges women face regar...
In this episode of Nine to Thrive, I talk with compassion expert Sara Shairer, Founder of Compassion It, to explore the significance that compassion can have in our lives, especially in today's divisive world. We discuss Sara's personal journey to understanding compassion, the importance of self-compassion, and practical ways to cultivate compassion through mindfulness and daily practices. Compassion is a practice. The more we work...
I am excited to reshare Nine to Thrive: The Well-Being Podcast Episode 1 this week with one of the simplest pathways to happiness, presence, longevity and overall well-being…gratitude. It is a lens that changes everything, especially in our most challenging seasons. My first guest, Sally Wolf, is an inspiring speaker, well-being advocate, Stage IV cancer “thriver” and all around remarkable human being. Sally and I dive into tools a...
In this episode, Daria Nashat and I explore the concept of resilience, particularly in the context of conflict and personal growth. Daria shares her personal journey, including her experiences during the fall of the Berlin Wall, and discusses how these experiences shaped her understanding of resilience and conflict transformation. The conversation delves into the nature of conflict, the importance of compassion and relationships i...
We are living in a divided country and we are all feeling the effects of the divisiveness, non-stop negativity and the 24-hour news cycle. It is Election Day 2024 and today, I am having conversations with Amy Laughlin and Dr. JB Rose to share some basic tools and practices, beginning with some simple breathing exercises and moving through some additional grounding practices to help us regulate our nervous systems and resource ourse...
In this episode, we have the pleasure of having Dr. JB Rose with us to delve into the pressing mental health crisis facing the nation. We explore multifaceted causes including the pandemic, the divisiveness in our country, the impact of trauma, our family of origin, societal pressures, systemic inequity.
Throughout the episode, we explore the importance of safe and secure connection in healing.
We talk about the need for self-comp...
In this episode, Conscious Leadership coach Tim Day and I explore the complexities of human experience and how those complexities impact every relationship we have, especially the one with ourselves. We are living in a world where the need to be “right” is more powerful than our desire to be in relationship with people we love and care for, to be happy or to be at peace.
Why is this? There are a lot of reasons that we explore in t...
In this episode, Jennifer Chapman and I discuss resilience and the importance of building resilience in navigating life's challenges. No one gets a pass on hard things in life. Jennifer shares her personal journey of resilience after experiencing a major stroke at the age of 34. We explore the concepts of meaning and purpose, tapping into our inner warrior, and reframing fear in this complex world we are living in. Jennifer also sh...
Welcome to the first episode of Season 2 and episode 22 of Nine to Thrive: The Well-Being Podcast.
I turned 60 last week and I am celebrating the privilege of aging. In this episode, LA Glassford and I discuss thriving as we age in a society that values youth and beauty. Together we explore the concept of ageism and the pressure to conform to societal expectations, and the importance of curiosity and self-discovery as we get older...
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