RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way
Episodes
How to Empower Ourselves To Quit Overthinking
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How often do you find yourself dwelling on the past or the potential dramas that can happen in the future? Truth be told, a lot of us spend most of ou...
What’s the Difference Between Interdependency vs. Codependency?
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As human beings we have an innate need for social connection and community. When we are connected, we are less stressed and we are happier. When thing...
The 5 Different Ways Perfectionism Shows Up
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kamini wants to talk about perfectionism on this week’s episode. As a recovering perfectionist, she knows how hard it is to simply just let things g...
How Nice is Your Self-Talk?
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you actually talk to yourself? Are you someone who has an overall negative talk or are you somewhat more positive? What does the voice inside y...
How to Break Free From Self-Limiting Beliefs
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our beliefs contribute to our mindset, which can trickle down into everything we do and not do. The way we see ourselves and those around us has a big...
How to Work With Negative Overthinking
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about overthinking! Do you think or replay scenarios in your mind where your thoughts end up being so intrusive that you can’t shut the...
Are You A Big Procrastinator?
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you experiencing procrastination? Do you seem to just keep putting off your tasks so that you can focus on something that’s not as important? To...
Are You in a Toxic Workplace?
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Toxic work environments can cause us to feel anxious, stressed, and can sometimes lead to physical illness. A survey came out that said 30% of workers...
The 10 Voices of Self-Sabotage
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are different voices in our heads that can prevent us from living a life of true happiness. It’s called self-sabotage and it isn’t always so...
There’s No Stupid Questions
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An attribute that healthy communicators have is the ability to stay curious. If you don’t know how to ask the right question, you discover nothing. ...
How to Best Control Your Emotions
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are some of the best ways to manage and monitor our emotions? It’s important to strive to a point where your mood doesn’t shift dramatically ...
How to Interpret Non-Verbal Cues
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do we become healthier, more effective, communicators? In last week’s episode, Kamini talked about active and engaged listening to be a better f...
How to Refine Your Listening Skills
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kamini continues her conversation about communication and building healthy communication skills to help bring your relationships closer. Today, Kamini...
How to Build Healthy Communication Skills
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There’s so many subtle details that go into communication. If you think about it, communication is more than just talking. During a normal conversat...
The Five Friendship Love Languages
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our series about friendship. Kamini recaps the last two episodes she talked about on how to find and keep sane and nurturing friendships, ...
Disruptive Patterns That Destroy Friendships
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest reasons for burnout is the lack of community. This episode is a continuation of last week’s episode about friendships, and how yo...
How to Attract Healthy and Positive Friendships
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the reasons why people experience burnout is due to the lack of community and friendships in their lives. With the inability to connect with ot...
Are You Stressed Out? Prevent Burn Out Before It’s Too Late!
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you stressed out? Do you know the tale-tell signs of when you’re stressed? It is true that a bit of stress is a good thing because it can push y...
How to Recover from Break Up Trauma
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about breakup trauma. Unfortunately, breakups are a part of life. Almost everyone has been broken up with when they were still in love wi...
How to Avoid Gaslighting Tactics from Your Manipulator
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gaslighters use emotional manipulation to create doubt in someone’s own perception, emotions, and sanity. They use these tactics to undermine and em...
How to Heal Your Inner Child
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The inner child is a hot topic these days, but not many people might know about it. What is the inner child? It represents the sum of your past experi...
Do You Journal? Here’s Why You Should
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So many people roll their eyes when it comes to journaling! But wait! Before you click off of this episode, you might want to hear what some of the un...
How to Cultivate Optimism
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Optimism is both a mental attitude as well as a personality trait and it’s often shaped by the perceptions we have about the world around us. Basica...
How to Set Healthy Boundaries
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about boundaries today! There are so many benefits to setting boundaries, but a lot of us have fears that if we express our needs, it’l...
Are You Being Gaslighted? Red Flags to Notice
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is gaslighting? The term actually comes from a 1934 movie, Gas Light, where a husband manipulates his wife and alters her environment to force he...
Take Care of Yourself and Avoid Parental Burnout
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about parental burnout. Kamini is a parent of five children, but it doesn’t matter if you’re a parent of one child or 12, all parents...
Healthy Perfectionism vs. Unhealthy Perfectionism
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kamini is a recovering perfectionist. These ‘perfection’ tendencies are just part of who Kamini is as a person and part of her personality traits,...
Ep 45 - Forgiveness is the Way Forward Towards Happiness.
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So many of Kamini's clients really want to be happy, but yet many of their objectives and goals were tied to external focuses. The purpose of true hap...
Ep. 44 - It’s Time To Let Go of Perfectionism if You want To Be Happier
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We often fall victim to thinking that we will be happy after we get a promotion or after we’ve found our ‘perfect’ partner, but that’s not the...
Ep. 43 - Gratitude Is Where the Happiness Comes From
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are continuing our series about happiness. A common theme in Kamini’s client calls has been surrounding happiness. We’re so desperate...
Ep. 42 - Want to Be Happy? Stop Comparing Yourself to Others.
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are continuing our series about happiness. We all want to feel happy, but what does that actually mean? We are often so dependent on exte...
Ep. 41 - Get to Your Happy Place -- All The Time!
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about cultivating happiness. So many of Kamini’s clients just want to ‘be happy’, but they just find themselves stuck or unable to ...
Ep. 40 - Let’s Talk About Body Positivity
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lately, body positivity has gotten a bit of a bad rep, so let’s clear up some misconceptions. The main purpose of the body positivity movement is th...
Ep. 39 - The Roots of the Inner Critic
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you suffer from a very mean inner critic? As many of us set new year resolutions at the beginning of the year, we often fall off these goals around...
EP. 38 - Happiness and Its Connection to Our Wellbeing
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s dive into the concept of happiness and how it’s an important part of our well-being. We often strive to be happy, but did you know that ther...
Ep. 37 - Self-Compassion vs. Selfishness
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kamini recently spoke to a client that thought it was selfish to practice self-care. Kamini wants to take a step back and recognize that self-care is ...
Ep. 36 – Gratitude
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gratitude. We hear about starting a gratitude practice...but why? This episode discusses first - what is gratitude really, what is it not, and how can...
Ep. 35 – Five Love Languages
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all would love to have perfect relationships. Well, perfection is not really a thing, but sometimes understanding how our partner receives love can...
Ep. 34 – Uncertainty and Wanting Normalcy
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
COVID numbers are on the rise..again. So many of us are fearful, anxiety ridden. What happens next? This episode touches on a way to manage those fear...
Ep. 33 – Burnout
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are hearing more and more about burn out. In this episode, we revisit what burnout is, the signs of burnout, and ways we can take care of ourselves...
Ep. 32 – Self-Talk
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode tackles the topic of negative self-talk and positive self talk, and the benefits we see when we are able to show ourselves more self-comp...
Ep. 31 – Emotional Eating
11 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Emotional eating occurs when we are trying to avoid dealing with difficult emotions. The issue with emotional eating also leads to more overwhelm beca...
Ep. 30 – Self Love
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Self love is not selfish. Its actually the exact opposite. When we practice self love, we have the ability to show up to our relationships more fully ...
Ep. 29 – Creativity
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Creativity helps us solve problems and face adverse situations. On this episode, we discuss some tips on how to foster more creativity. Connect with K...
Ep. 28 – Assertive Communication
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kamini Wood discusses the difference between assertive and aggressive communication. She emphasizes the importance between the two an...
Ep. 27 – Motivation: Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do we stay motivated? First, its about understanding where our motivation is coming from - externally or internally? In this episode, Kamini Wood ...
Ep. 26 – Self-Forgiveness
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Self forgiveness is an important aspect of emotional well being. There is no such thing as a perfect human. It is about learning to accept what has ha...
Ep. 25 – Gaslighting
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gaslighting. What is it and how do we recognize it? Gaslighting is a form of manipulation that occurs in toxic relationships whether they are familial...
Ep. 24 – Stress Busters
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Stress busters. What are some ways we can deal with the stress and overwhelm? This episode discusses a few ideas to do just that. Connect with Kamini!...
Ep. 23 – Fix Your Flat
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fixing your flat. Although we would all love the quick fix, sometimes we have to be willing to give ourselves the race and space to make the shifts we...
Ep. 22 – Choices
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Choices. They are constant. Do we go down the right hand path or the left hand path? Sometimes choices can feel so overwhelming, we feel stuck. This e...
Ep. 21- Got ANTs?
02 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Got ANTs? This episode discusses automatic negative thoughts, the distortions that come with them, and how this can affect your self-esteem. Connect w...
Ep. 20 – Mindfulness
25 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mindfulness. A term that is used so much lately. What do we mean by it? This episode discusses what it is, aspects of it, and benefits we can see from...
Ep. 19 – Guilt vs. Shame
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the difference between shame and guilt? This episode tackles the importance of moving through and past shame and how to begin your journey. C...
Ep. 18 – Principles of Effective Communication
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode discusses seven principles to effective communication, and introduces listeners to Marshall Rosenburg’s non-violent communication. Conn...
Ep. 17 – Stresses in Relationships
05 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Stresses in relationships that are left unmanaged can lead to the end of the relationship. Communication is one of the major ways to combat stresses i...
Ep. 16 – Stress
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you by chance addicted to stress? This episode talks about what stress is, what prolonged stress can do to us - both physically and emotionally - ...
Ep. 15 – Body Image
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Body image plagues many people, both adolescents and adults. It is so important to recognize that our bodies are more than just the appearance on the ...
Ep. 14 – Embrace Who You Are
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Should you change who you are to fit others' expectations of you to make it easier for them? This episode discusses why it is so important to fully em...
Ep. 13 – Toxic Relationships
07 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Toxic friendships and relationships. This episode tackles different possible red flags to look for when trying to figure out if the relationship you a...
Ep. 12 – False Identities
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
False identities are acquired in childhood. We start to relate to ourselves with these false beliefs, and they set up a pattern of how we show up in o...
Ep. 11 – Inner Critic
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The inner critic loves to tell us all that is wrong with us. But what happens when we allow the inner critic too much speaking time? This episode disc...
Ep. 10 – Multi-Tasking and Burnout
17 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Multi-tasking seems to be a badge of honor or a way to measure success. But is it? In this episode we discuss how multi-tasking can keep you from full...
Ep. 9 – Emotional Suppression
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss emotional suppression. We talk about what it is, ways that we suppress our emotions, and why it can hinder us from moving ...
Ep. 8 – Nutrition and Fitness During the Pandemic
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss how the pandemic can affect how we eat and workout. Kacee of Kacee Fitness gives us practical ways to still have nutritiona...
Ep. 7 – Boosting Joy
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Different studies have proven that happy people are healthier and more successful. Happy people attract positivity and abundance in their lives and ar...
Ep. 6 – Student Athletics and the Pandemic
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The pandemic has caused stress across the board. In this episode, Kamini explores how it has affected student athletes, and what it has been like for ...
Ep. 5 – Taking the Road Less Traveled
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kamini discusses what it is like to follow a non-traditional path. Through the interview of an 18-year-old, aspiring ballerina, we le...
Ep. 4 – Building Harmony in Uncertain Times
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Building Harmony in our house during uncertain times starts with self compassion. When we are taking care of ourselves, we are able to show up in rela...
Ep. 3 – Overcoming Self-Doubt
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kamini discusses how self-doubt can hold us back, and ways and tools to move beyond self-doubt so that we can move into a place of empowered living. ...
Ep. 2 – Coronavirus Anxiety
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The pandemic that is gripping the world right now and causing overwhelm and anxiety. How do we handle it? This podcast talks about ways that we can ma...
Ep. 1 – The 3 Pillars of Leadership
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the premiere episode of Rise Up - Live Joy Your Way with host Kamini Wood. Kamini talks about how self-esteem, self-confidence and self-com...