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Everyday Better with Leah Smart

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Everyday Better is your essential podcast for leveling up in personal development, life, and career success. Hosted by Leah Smart, an educator in self-improvement and positive psychology, this podcast offers transformative conversations with influential experts sharing real-life success stories, actionable insights, and research-backed tips. Elevate your mindset, gain clarity, and unlock your potential as you journey toward becoming 'Everyday Better.' Whether you're at a crossroads or simply seeking more daily clarity, every episode leaves you inspired, empowered, and ready for more. Find new episodes of Everyday Better, right here, every Tuesday.

#227

A Behavioral Scientist’s Guide to Buying the Perfect Holiday Gift

Scott Rick is a behavioral scientist and marketing professor at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. He holds a PhD in Behavioral Decision Research from Carnegie Mellon, where he was a National Science Foundation graduate research fellow. On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Scott joins Leah to explore the complicated role of money in relationships. He shares advice for couples who have different views on spending money, including strategies for those who hate spending and those who enjoy it too much. He also discusses the importance of gift-giving in relationships and how to use psychology to find the perfect gift this holiday season. Follow [Leah Smart] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahasmart/) on LinkedIn. Follow [Scott Rick] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottianrick/) on LinkedIn. To learn more about how money messes with relationships – and how you can keep it from messing with yours – check out Scott’s book [Tightwads and Spendthrifts: Navigating the Money Minefield in Real Relationships] (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250280077/tightwadsandspendthrifts/) . ... Read more

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#226

The Anatomy of Friendship With Intimacy Expert Shasta Nelson

Shasta Nelson is a leading expert in healthy relationships and intimacy. For over 15 years, she’s been translating the science of human connection into actionable practices for enhancing belonging and well-being. On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Shasta joins Leah to discuss the key components of healthy relationships. Shasta shares strategies for developing new friendships and nurturing existing ones, as well as advice for ending a friendship. She also draws on data about loneliness and happiness to explain why working on our relationships is the most important thing we can do to improve our overall health. Follow [Leah Smart] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahasmart/) on LinkedIn. Follow [Shasta Nelson] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shastanelson/) on LinkedIn. To learn more about how to foster healthy relationships, check out Shasta’s book [Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health and Happiness] (https://www.shastanelson.com/frientimacy) . ... Read more

26 Nov 2024

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#225

How to Reset Your Inner Clock With Science Journalist Lynne Peeples

Lynne Peeples is a journalist and author of The Inner Clock: Living in Sync With Our Circadian Rhythms. She covers science, health and the environment and holds master’s degrees in biostatistics and science journalism. On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Lynne joins Leah to discuss the science behind our circadian rhythms. Lynne explains why our inner clocks are out of sync and what that means for our physical and mental health. She also offers strategies for resetting our clocks, including limiting the hours during which we eat and following a consistent sleep/wake schedule. Follow [Leah Smart] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahasmart/) on LinkedIn. Follow [Lynne Peeples] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnepeeples/) on LinkedIn. To learn more about circadian rhythms, check out Lynne’s book [The Inner Clock] (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/703281/the-inner-clock-by-lynne-peeples/) . ... Read more

19 Nov 2024

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#224

Second Acts: How Captain Carole Hopson Found Her ‘One True Thing’

Carole Hopson is a Boeing 737 captain for United Airlines and the author of ‘A Pair of Wings,’ a historical fiction novel about Bessie Coleman, the first Black woman to get her pilot license. After a successful twenty-year career working for iconic brands like the National Football League, Foot Locker and L’Oréal, Carole quit her job to pursue her lifelong dream of flying planes. On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Carole tells the story of how she turned that childhood dream into a second-act career. She shares wisdom on balancing your career alongside the responsibilities of being a parent, demonstrating why moms make for some of the best employees. She also discusses her novel and her next big dream: sending 100 Black women to flight school by 2035. Follow [Carole Hopson] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolehopson/) on LinkedIn. Follow [Leah Smart] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahasmart/) on LinkedIn. To learn more about the life of Bessie Coleman, check out Carole’s novel [A Pair of Wings] (https://www.carolehopson.com/book-inner) . ... Read more

12 Nov 2024

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12 Nov 2024

#223

How to Make the Most of Your 24 Hours With Researcher Cassie Holmes

Cassie Holmes is a Professor of Marketing and Behavioral Decision Making at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management. Her first book Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most is a practical guide for how to think about and spend time in order to experience joy every day. On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Cassie joins Leah to discuss her research on time and happiness. After dispelling the notion that more free time equals more happiness, Cassie offers tips for making the things you have to do every day – commuting, house chores, etc. – more enjoyable. She also explains the concept of ‘time crafting’ and why it’s so important to account for how we spend the hours in our days. Follow [Leah Smart] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahasmart/) on LinkedIn. Follow [Cassie Holmes] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassiemholmes/) on LinkedIn. ... Read more

05 Nov 2024

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05 Nov 2024

#222

Are Our Phones Making Us Lonelier?

Jeffrey Hall is a Professor of Communication Studies and the Director of the Relationships and Technology Lab at the University of Kansas. He studies the way technology influences relationships, including the impact of social media on feelings of belonging, connectedness and loneliness. The harms of social platforms have been well documented over the past decade – political polarization, misinformation – but is social media also to blame for the rise in loneliness? On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Jeffrey joins Leah to discuss the role of social media in the loneliness epidemic. Jeffrey argues that when used more intentionally, social media can fulfill its original promise: help us stay connected and deepen our connections with the people we care about most. Follow [Leah Smart] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahasmart/) on LinkedIn. Follow [Jeffrey Hall] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-hall-31304572/) on LinkedIn. Keep an eye out for Jeffrey’s forthcoming book [The Social Biome: ] (https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300272147/the-social-biome/) [How Everyday Communication Connects and Shape Us] (https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300272147/the-social-biome/) . ... Read more

29 Oct 2024

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29 Oct 2024

#221

How a Tibetan Buddhist Nun Works With Her Anger

Thubten Chodron is an American Tibetan Buddhist Nun and the founder of Sravasti Abbey, the only Tibetan Buddhist training monastery in the United States. In her recently re-released book Working With Anger, Thubten describes different practices for dealing with our anger that don't involve expression or suppression. On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Thubten and Leah explore the Buddhist perspective on some of the toughest emotions we experience, including anger. While many of us believe that anger is useful or even righteous, Thubten argues that anger distorts our perception of reality. She encourages us to reframe our anger using techniques such as meditation, self-reflection and humor. Follow [Leah Smart] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahasmart/) on LinkedIn. Follow [Thubten Chodron] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thubten-chodron-14bb35ab/) on LinkedIn. To learn more about the Buddhist perspective on anger, check out Thubten’s book [Working with Anger: Buddhist Teachings on Patience, Acceptance, and Transforming Negativity] (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/224282/working-with-anger-by-thubten-chodron/) . ... Read more

22 Oct 2024

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22 Oct 2024

#220

After Acceptance: The Sixth Stage of Grief With Author David Kessler

We’d love to hear from you! Take our audience survey [here] (https://abteta3j424.typeform.com/everydaybetter) . David Kessler is a grief and loss expert and the author of several bestselling books, including two he co-authored with Elizabeth Kubler Ross. He’s worked with thousands of people on the edge of life and death, helping them to find happiness and fulfillment after experiencing life’s gravest tragedies. On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, David joins Leah to discuss the role of meaning and how we make it after experiencing a loss and the grief that accompanies it. He describes the process of ‘excavating’ one’s pain – a crucial step in the grieving process that must precede meaning-making. He also offers advice for talking to your coworkers about grief, stressing the importance of simply being present for those who are in the midst of grieving as opposed to offering solutions. Follow [Leah Smart] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahasmart/) on LinkedIn. Follow [David Kessler] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kessler/) on LinkedIn. To learn more about the meaning-making process, check out David’s new workbook, [The Sixth Stage of Grief: Tools for Releasing Pain and Remembering with Love] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1962305295/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_B6BYRJAX5SP2DMWMP9H9?linkCode=ml1&tag=booksonendoflife) . ... Read more

15 Oct 2024

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15 Oct 2024

#219

How I Learned to Work With My Anxiety

We’d love to hear from you! Take our audience survey [here] (https://abteta3j424.typeform.com/everydaybetter) . This week, in honor of World Mental Health Day, Everyday Better host Leah Smart is sharing her story of living with anxiety – and how she’s learned to manage it. Follow [Leah Smart] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahasmart/) on LinkedIn. Additional Resources: [Anxiety and Depression Association of America] (https://adaa.org/) [A Return to Love] (https://www.harpercollins.com/products/a-return-to-love-marianne-williamson?variant=32206758543394) by Marianne Williamson [Anxiety Rx] (https://read.macmillan.com/lp/anxiety-rx-9781250365965/) by Dr. Russell Kennedy [Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts] (https://www.abct.org/books/overcoming-unwanted-intrusive-thoughts/) by Dr. Martin Seif and Dr. Sally Winston [The Tapping Solution by Nick Ortner] (https://www.thetappingsolution.com/) ... Read more

08 Oct 2024

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08 Oct 2024

#218

No Regrets Living: Designing Your Life Brief With Brand Strategist Bonnie Wan

We’d love to hear from you! Take our quick audience survey [here] (https://abteta3j424.typeform.com/everydaybetter) . Bonnie Wan is a brand strategist and author of The Life Brief: A Playbook for No Regrets Living. She’s passionate about helping people uncover their true desires and believes deeply in the power of intention to propel personal and professional growth. On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Bonnie joins Leah to explain the concept of a life brief, which is a tool for getting clear on what you want and how you’re going to get it. Bonnie highlights the importance of wanting when it comes to personal growth, as well as the role privilege plays in shaping our desires. Follow [Leah Smart] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahasmart/) on LinkedIn. Follow [Bonnie Wan] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonniewan/) on LinkedIn. To learn more about Bonnie’s work, check out her book [The Life Brief: A Playbook for No Regrets Living] (https://thelifebrief.com/) . ... Read more

01 Oct 2024

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01 Oct 2024

#217

How to Practice Mental Health Hygiene With Sociologist Corey Keyes

We’d love to hear from you! Take our quick audience survey [here] (https://abteta3j424.typeform.com/everydaybetter) . Corey Keyes is a sociologist and professor emeritus at Emory University. He studies how people find satisfaction in their lives, and why achieving a sense of well-being is no easy feat. On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Corey joins Leah to discuss his research on languishing, flourishing and how to move from one to the other. Corey argues that good mental health isn’t just the absence of mental illness but the presence of well-being. He also explains the concept of “functioning well” and why working towards that is more important than chasing happiness. Follow [Leah Smart] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahasmart/) on LinkedIn. Follow [Corey Keyes] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-keyes-058870b/) on LinkedIn. For more tips on how to move out of languishing and into flourishing, check out Corey’s book, [Languishing: How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down] (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/721460/languishing-by-corey-keyes/) . ... Read more

24 Sep 2024

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24 Sep 2024

#216

Turning Career Uncertainty into Clarity With ‘Death, Sex & Money’ Host Anna Sale

We’d love to hear from you! Take our audience survey [here] (https://abteta3j424.typeform.com/everydaybetter) . Anna Sale is a journalist, author and host of the award-winning podcast Death, Sex & Money. On her show, Anna has intimate conversations with people about life’s toughest yet often under-discussed moments – infidelity, bankruptcy, aging and illness to name just a few. On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Anna joins Leah to discuss what it was like when her podcast was unexpectedly canceled after nearly ten years on the air. Anna talks about how she transformed a moment of major career uncertainty into an opportunity to clarify her purpose. Anna and Leah also explore the evolution of ambition and what happens when we mine deep meaning from our work. Follow [Leah Smart] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahasmart/) on LinkedIn. Follow [Anna Sale] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-sale-6a11541a3/) on LinkedIn. To hear more from Anna, listen to [Death, Sex & Money] (https://slate.com/podcasts/death-sex-money) wherever you find your podcasts. ... Read more

17 Sep 2024

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17 Sep 2024

#215

Everyday Better Presents: Let’s Talk Offline

This week on Everyday Better, we’re featuring the first episode of Let’s Talk Offline, a new podcast from LinkedIn and iHeartPodcasts. Each week on the show, co-hosts Gianna Prudente, LinkedIn’s early career development editor, and Jamé Jackson Gadsden, a LinkedIn community manager, will answer your questions about what it takes to thrive in the early years of your career – without sacrificing your values, sanity or sleep. Listen to [Let’s Talk Offline] (https://link.podtrac.com/r2p0p8bg) wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes drop every Tuesday. ... Read more

13 Sep 2024

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13 Sep 2024

#214

The Only Time Management Technique That Works With Author Oliver Burkeman

We’d love to hear from you! Take our audience survey [here] (https://abteta3j424.typeform.com/everydaybetter) . Oliver Burkeman is a journalist, author and former “productivity geek.” His bestselling book Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals outlines a saner approach to managing your time in a world of never-ending demands and distractions. On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Oliver explains why all of the tools and techniques meant to save us time and maximize our productivity ultimately make us feel more stressed and short on time. Oliver argues that the only time management technique that works involves recognizing that you’ll never feel on top of things. Once you accept that, you can actually start crossing things off of your to-do list – and he has strategies for how to do that as well. Follow [Leah Smart] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahasmart/) on LinkedIn. Follow [Oliver Burkeman] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-burkeman-51651b21a/) on LinkedIn. To learn more about how to actually get stuff done, pre-order Oliver’s new book [Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts] (https://www.amazon.com/Meditations-Mortals-Embrace-Limitations-Counts/dp/0374611998) . ... Read more

10 Sep 2024

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10 Sep 2024

#213

The Number One Predictor of a Long and Happy Life With Dr. Robert Waldinger

We’d love to hear from you! Take our listener survey [here] (https://abteta3j424.typeform.com/everydaybetter) . Dr. Robert Waldinger is a psychiatrist, Zen master and director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, one of the longest-running longitudinal studies on human happiness ever conducted. His [TED Talk] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KkKuTCFvzI) on the major takeaways from the study has received over 43 million views since 2015 and is one of the most-watched TED Talks of all time. Today, Robert joins Leah to discuss the most significant – and surprising – findings from the study, as well as how we can use these insights to build a healthy and happy life. To learn more about the Harvard Study of Adult Development, check out Robert’s latest book [The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness] (https://the-good-life-book.com/) . Follow [Leah Smart] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahasmart/) on LinkedIn. Follow [Robert Waldinger] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-waldinger-90012169/) on LinkedIn. ... Read more

03 Sep 2024

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03 Sep 2024

#212

Finding Your Purpose Through Ikigai With Tim Tamashiro

Tim Tamashiro is a jazz singer, radio broadcaster and the author of How to Ikigai: Lessons for Finding Happiness and Living Your Life's Purpose. On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Tim joins Leah to explore the concept of Ikigai, an ancient Japanese philosophy that encourages us to live our “life’s worth.” After explaining what his Ikigai is and how he discovered it, Tim guides Leah through the process of uncovering her own. He also shares his perspective on how to achieve lasting happiness, and offers tips for when you get stuck in the process of identifying your own Ikigai. [Follow Leah Smart on LinkedIn] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahasmart/) . [Follow Tim Tamashiro on LinkedIn] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/timtamashiro/) . To learn more about Ikigai, check out Tim’s book, [How to Ikigai] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVGVGDTB) . And, don’t forget to sign up for Leah’s [weekly newsletter] (https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/everyday-better-6643244559776169984/) to get practical tips on how to level up with small steps every day. ... Read more

27 Aug 2024

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27 Aug 2024

#211

Conquer Everyday Anxiety with Dr. Wendy Suzuki

Dr. Wendy Suzuki is a professor of neural science and psychology at New York University and the author of Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion. In 2022, she was appointed Dean of NYU's College of Arts & Science. On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Wendy joins Leah to discuss strategies for turning our anxiety from a weakness into a superpower. She digs into the evolutionary purpose of anxiety and explains why the feelings of anxiousness we all experience don’t have to hold us back from achieving success. Follow [Leah Smart] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahasmart/) on LinkedIn. Follow [Wendy Suzuki] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-suzuki-5a509411/) on LinkedIn. For more anxiety-transforming techniques, check out Wendy’s book, [Good Anxiety] (https://www.wendysuzuki.com/good-anxiety) . And, don’t forget to sign up for Leah’s [weekly newsletter] (https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/everyday-better-6643244559776169984/) to get practical tips on how to level up with small steps every day. ... Read more

20 Aug 2024

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20 Aug 2024

#210

Navigating Conflict: The Gottman's Roadmap to Better Connections

John and Julie Gottman are world-renowned relationship researchers and psychologists who have been happily married for the past 37 years. They’ve authored more than 40 books together, including Fight Right: How Successful Couples Turn Conflict Into Connection. On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, the Gottmans join Leah to share their perspectives on conflict resolution in relationships. They explain how disagreements, whether at home or in the office, present opportunities to strengthen bonds and deepen connections. They also discuss the three main styles of conflict management in couple relationships and propose a new method for voicing dissatisfaction that moves from criticizing to complaint-making. Follow [Leah Smart] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahasmart/) on LinkedIn. Follow [The Gottman Institute] (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-gottman-institute/) on LinkedIn. For more on conflict resolution in relationships, check out the Gottmans’ latest book, [Fight Right] (https://www.gottman.com/product/fight-right/) . And, don’t forget to sign up for Leah’s [weekly newsletter] (https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/everyday-better-6643244559776169984/) to get practical tips on how to level up with small steps every day. ... Read more

13 Aug 2024

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13 Aug 2024

#209

Dr. Michael Gervais on Rising Above Fear of Other People's Opinions

Dr. Michael Gervais is one of the world's top high performance psychologists. He’s worked with professional athletes, sports teams and executives, helping them to thrive in the most high-pressure of situations. On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Michael joins Leah to unravel what he calls “FOPO” (Fear of Other People's Opinions), and to teach practical strategies for reducing our fear of external judgment. He also discusses the principles of high performance and the importance of developing your own personal philosophy. [Follow Leah Smart on LinkedIn] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahasmart/) . [Follow Micheal Gervais on LinkedIn] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelgervais/) . For more on Michael’s work, check out his book [The First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying About What People Think of You] (https://findingmastery.com/book/) . And, don’t forget to sign up for Leah’s [weekly newsletter] (https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/everyday-better-6643244559776169984/) to get practical tips on how to level up with small steps every day. ... Read more

06 Aug 2024

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06 Aug 2024

#208

Ditch the Pro/Con List and Embrace Your Core Values with Amanda Hilton

Personal growth educator Amanda Hilton says that when it comes to decision-making at work and in your personal life, there is never one ‘right’ answer. Instead of fretting over a list of pros and cons, Amanda offers a clearer path — one that uses our core values to center what matters most. On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Amanda and Leah demystify the concept of core values. Amanda gives practical tips and offers provoking questions to help us define our core values and apply them to the decision-making process. Follow [Leah Smart] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahasmart/) on LinkedIn. Follow [Amanda Hilton] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-hilton-a9a3b3a2/) on LinkedIn. For more on Amanda’s work, visit [The Simply Well’s website] (https://www.thesimplywell.com/) . And, don’t forget to sign up for Leah’s [weekly newsletter] (https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/everyday-better-6643244559776169984/) to get practical tips on how to level up with small steps every day. ... Read more

30 Jul 2024

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30 Jul 2024

#207

The Enneagram at Work: Leveling Up Your Leadership Skills

In part two of our conversation with psychotherapist and Enneagram expert Bea Chestnut, we explore how the Enneagram can be used at work. As an Enneagram coach, Bea has more than two decades of experience helping organizations strengthen their teams and workplace cultures. With attention to each Enneagram type’s particular strengths and blind spots, Bea describes how each of the nine types shows up at work as a colleague and as a leader. She also explains how the Enneagram can be used to help us develop our communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, and gain a deeper understanding of the people we work with. Follow [Leah Smart] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahasmart/) on LinkedIn. Follow [Bea Chestnut] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatrice-chestnut-0493602/) on LinkedIn. For more on the enneagram at work, check out Bea’s book [The 9 Types of Leadership: Mastering the Art of People in the 21st Century Workplace] (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34085475-the-9-types-of-leadership) And, don’t forget to sign up for Leah’s [weekly newsletter] (https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/everyday-better-6643244559776169984/) to get practical tips on how to level up with small steps every day. ... Read more

23 Jul 2024

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23 Jul 2024

#206

The Enneagram: A Path to Discovering Who You Really Are

Bea Chestnut is a psychotherapist, consultant and globally-recognized expert on the enneagram, a personality typing system based on ancient spiritual traditions. For the past 27 years, Bea has studied, written about and taught the enneagram in both therapeutic and business settings. She uses it as a map for guiding her clients towards a deeper understanding of themselves and others. On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Bea and Leah dive deep into the enneagram – what it is, where it comes from and how it can be used to raise your level of awareness. Bea describes each of the nine enneagram types, including each type’s growth path for reaching a higher level of consciousness. She also shares how she discovered the enneagram and explains why she thinks it’s one of the most powerful personal development tools in the world. Follow [Leah Smart] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahasmart/) on LinkedIn. Follow [Bea Chestnut] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatrice-chestnut-0493602/) on LinkedIn. For more on the enneagram, check out Bea’s book [The Enneagram Guide to Waking Up: Find Your Path, Face Your Shadow, Discover Your True Self] (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57192370-the-enneagram-guide-to-waking-up) . And, don’t forget to sign up for Leah’s [weekly newsletter] (https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/everyday-better-6643244559776169984/) to get practical tips on how to level up with small steps every day. ... Read more

16 Jul 2024

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16 Jul 2024

#205

The Pitfalls of Pursuing Your Passion at Work with Sociologist Erin Cech

Erin Cech is an Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Michigan and the author of The Trouble with Passion: How Searching for Fulfillment at Work Fosters Inequality. She studies societal inequality and cultural forces which reproduce inequality. On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Erin and Leah discuss what can happen when we turn our passion into a career. While many people believe this is the key to that feeling of never working a day in your life, the “passion principle,” as Erin calls it, doesn’t necessarily pave the way to personal fulfillment or financial stability. Instead, she argues, this advice can perpetuate socioeconomic inequality and unfair working conditions. She poses a question everyone should ask themselves when considering their career: what kind of relationship do you want to paid employment? Follow [Leah Smart] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahasmart/) on LinkedIn. Follow [Erin Cech] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinacech/) on LinkedIn. For more on the passion principle and its pitfalls, check out Erin’s book [The Trouble with Passion: How Searching for Fulfillment at Work Fosters Inequality] (https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520303232/the-trouble-with-passion) . And don’t forget to sign up for Leah’s [weekly newsletter] (https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/everyday-better-6643244559776169984/) to get practical tips on how to level up with small steps every day. ... Read more

09 Jul 2024

42 MINS

42:57

09 Jul 2024

#204

The Art of Feel Good Productivity with Ali Abdaal

Ali Abdaal is an author, YouTube star and productivity expert. In his book Feel-Good Productivity: How to Do More of What Matters to You and on his YouTube channel, he shares research-backed strategies for improving focus, building habits and meeting goals. On this week’s episode of Everyday Better, Ali breaks down the three main blockers to productivity: uncertainty, fear, and inertia. He shares tips for overcoming each one of these blockers, as well as the fear of judgment from others. He also discusses science-based approaches to building self-confidence and the importance of finding joy in your work. Follow [Leah Smart] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahasmart/) on LinkedIn. Follow [Ali Abdaal] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-abdaal/?originalSubdomain=uk) on LinkedIn. For more tips on sustainable productivity, check out Ali’s [YouTube channel] (https://www.youtube.com/@aliabdaal) . And don’t forget to sign up for Leah’s [weekly newsletter] (https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/everyday-better-6643244559776169984/) to get practical tips on how to level up with small steps every day. ... Read more

02 Jul 2024

40 MINS

40:27

02 Jul 2024

#203

Taking A Sabbatical from Personal Development with Marc Champagne

Marc Champagne is a philosopher, podcaster and the bestselling author of Personal Socrates: Questions That Will Upgrade Your Life from Legends & World-Class Performers. An expert in what he calls “mental fitness,” Marc teaches daily practices designed to enhance creativity, clarity and focus. On today’s episode of Everyday Better, Marc and Leah ask each other a challenging question: when it comes to the work of personal development, can you ever reach a stopping point? Through sharing their personal stories of growth, Marc and Leah discuss the challenges that brought them to this work – and then, years later, what sparked their curiosity around taking a sabbatical from personal development. They also share their favorite tools and non-negotiable self-care practices for whatever season of life they find themselves in. Follow [Leah Smart] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahasmart/) on LinkedIn. Follow [Marc Champagne] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-champagne-%F0%9F%A7%A0%F0%9F%92%AA-14767b17/?originalSubdomain=ca) on LinkedIn. To learn more about mental fitness, listen to Marc’s podcast [Behind the Human with Marc Champagne] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-human-with-marc-champagne/id1342231432) . And don’t forget to sign up for Leah’s [weekly newsletter] (https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/everyday-better-6643244559776169984/) to get practical tips on how to level up with small steps every day. ... Read more

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41:37

25 Jun 2024

#202

Charles Duhigg on How to Have More Meaningful Conversations

Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author. In his third book, Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection, he explores the science behind good communication and offers strategies for connecting more deeply with others. On this episode of Everyday Better, Charles joins Leah to explain why communicating effectively is the key to deepening our interpersonal connections, whether at home or in the workplace. Charles discusses strategies for asking more thoughtful questions, being a better listener and discussing controversial topics. He also explains the science behind effective communication and why it’s so important for our mental and physical well-being to connect with the people around us. Follow [Leah Smart] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahasmart/) on LinkedIn. Follow [Charles Duhigg] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesduhigg/) on LinkedIn. To learn more about improving your communication skills, check out Charles’s book [Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection] (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/677212/supercommunicators-by-charles-duhigg/) . Don’t forget to sign up for Leah’s [weekly newsletter] (https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/everyday-better-6643244559776169984/) to get practical tips on how to level up with small steps every day. ... Read more

18 Jun 2024

43 MINS

43:53

18 Jun 2024

#201

How a Career in Hospice Care Made Nurse Hadley “Death Positive”

Known as “Nurse Hadley” to her nearly 2 million followers on TikTok, Hadley Vlahos is a hospice nurse, content creator and New York Times bestselling author. Her first book, The In-Between: Unforgettable Encounters During Life’s Final Moments, is a collection of stories and lessons she’s learned from 12 patients she cared for in their final months on earth. On today’s episode of Everyday Better, Hadley reflects on how an unexpected life pivot led her to her dream career as a hospice care nurse. While hospice care nursing is viewed as a tough job by many outside of the profession, Hadley shares lighthearted, poignant, humorous and mystical experiences she’s had caring for patients in hospice. She discusses the importance of getting comfortable talking about death, and offers advice for how to get better at having those conversations. She also shares what she’s learned about what it means to live a meaningful life, and how work can play such an essential role in making life meaningful, no matter what kind of work you do. Follow [Leah Smart] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahasmart/) on LinkedIn. Follow [Hadley Vlahos] (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hadleyvlahos/) on LinkedIn. To learn more, check out Hadley’s book [The In-Between: Unforgettable Encounters During Life’s Final Moments] (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/709707/the-in-between-by-hadley-vlahos-rn/) . And don’t forget to sign up for Leah’s [weekly newsletter] (https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/everyday-better-6643244559776169984/) to get practical tips on how to level up with small steps every day. ... Read more

11 Jun 2024

38 MINS

38:56

11 Jun 2024

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