On the Finding Joy Series, I I discuss the real-life ups and downs we experience as mothers, parents, and in life, how to be more mindful, and how to change our mindset to cause change. I discuss:
The difference between happiness and joy
How joy can be self-created and not based on external circumstances
Managing expectations AND still celebrating ... Show More
Yesterday
From I Do to We Do: Marriage, Communication, and Parenting After Kids
Parenting changes everything, including your relationship. In this episode, I sit down with therapist and author Eli Weinstein to talk honestly about why couples feel so disconnected after kids, what actually fuels resentment, and the small shifts that bring you back to each othe ... Show More
59m 28s
Mar 9
The Follow-Up: Skills Kids Learn From Traveling
Travel is often framed as a luxury or a break from real life, but in this conversation we explore how it can be a powerful developmental tool for kids. Beyond sightseeing, travel becomes a classroom for empathy, adaptability, and connection. We talk about how exposure to new cult ... Show More
13m 2s
Mar 4
All About Allergies, Myths, and Online Education as a Doctor with Dr. Zachary Rubin @Rubin_Allergy
What happens when an allergist steps into the online world and starts breaking down headlines in real time? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Zachary Rubin, board certified allergist and immunologist, content creator, and now author of All About Allergies. We talk about why al ... Show More
1h 3m
Aug 2023
#273 - Only YOU Know What Is Best For YOU
<p>Remember how we used to ask our parents for approval before making any decision? Yes, that's exactly what many of us are still doing - but instead of our parents, we're now deferring to others when it comes to our own happiness and life choices. In this episode, Dr. ... Show More
23m 39s
Sep 2024
HOW TO DEAL WITH CHANGE & LIFE TRANSITIONS | handling stress, learning detachment, ways to find acceptance
in this episode we're diving into the topic of change and how we can learn to deal with it gracefully ♡ change is the only constant in life and for that we talk about ways to anticipate change, handle the stress that comes with it, ways to cope, ways to find acceptance / regain h ... Show More
37m 30s
Dec 2024
11 Habits To Stop For A Happier Mom Life
<p>Are there habits you know are holding you back, but no matter how hard you try, they seem impossible to shake? Whether it's mindlessly scrolling through your phone, indulging in one too many episodes of Netflix, or eating sugary snacks that leave you feeling sluggish, these ha ... Show More
35m 35s
Oct 2024
Do you allow yourself to feel joy?
Send a textWhat if you could turn fleeting happiness into lasting joy and protect yourself from worry and self-doubt? In the latest Curious Neuron podcast, join me, Cindy, as we explore the connection between joy and emotional regulation. We’ll dive into neuroscience and the insi ... Show More
26m 10s
Feb 2025
3493: How to Be Your Best Self When Life Gets You Down by Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy
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Episode 3493:
Ellen Burgan shares five powerful self-reflection questions to help you pause, reset, and realign when life feels ove ... Show More
11m 50s
Mar 2025
3533: Want to Feel Better About Work and Life? Try Saying These Two Words by Dr. Jenny Brockis
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Episode 3533:
Feeling overwhelmed by negativity at work or in life? Shifting to a gratitude mindset can transform your well-being, ... Show More
12m 39s