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Mindset & Positive Psychology Episodes

July 5, 2024

From Business to Ballots - A Mompreneur's Path to Politics // with Ta…

In this episode, host Carmelita (Cat) Tiu, welcomes Tamie, a passionate entrepreneur and political candidate, who shares her journey from being a single mom and business owner to running for Congress. Tamie discusses the impo...

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Dec. 3, 2023

Ep 058 - Grief, Loss & Parenting // with Shameka Williams

Grief is not exclusive to death. Guest Shameka Williams, founder of Those Without Mothers, and From Grief to Love, shares her journey with grief and the lessons she learned, including: Giving yourself permission to grieve How...

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June 7, 2023

Unpacking Positivity & Processing Emotions // with Jen Rafferty

Do you love learning about how our brains work, and what makes us tick? Do you wonder what positive psychology is, and whether you’ve got a positive attitude or toxic positivity? Me too! In Ep. 55, host Carmelita Tiu chats …

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March 30, 2023

How to Navigate & Challenge Beauty Standards // with Val Monroe & Deb…

Val Monroe, former beauty editor for O, The Oprah Magazine and writer of the popular Substack newsletter How Not to F*ck Up Your Face, and Body Relationship Coach Debbie Saroufim, chat with host Carmelita Tiu about how to nav...

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Feb. 1, 2023

The Parent Compass: How's Yours Working? // with Cindy Muchnick

Have you ever stopped to question the version of success that you may be pushing your kid to achieve? Do you wonder if you’re over-involved in your tween or teen’s life, or not enough? Do you want your kids to …

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April 5, 2022

Mindset, and Why Modeling It Matters // with Mary Beth Henry

How do we define "mindset"? Why does it matter, and how do we model a positive, growth mindset for our kids? Personal growth & life coach, Mary Beth Henry, breaks it down for us with host Carmelita Tiu. Mary Beth …

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March 22, 2022

Being a Work In Progress & Challenging Expectations // with Julia Mar…

How often do you stop to question the expectations you have for yourself? How do we figure out what's a healthy expectation, and what's not? Join host Carmelita Tiu as she chats with author and therapist, Julia Marie Hogan-We...

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March 15, 2022

Positive Psychology: Rewiring Your Brain for the Better // with Mary …

What is positive psychology? Personal growth & life coach, Mary Beth Henry, breaks it down for us with host Carmelita Tiu. Mary Beth Henry shares: What positive psychology is How it differs from toxic positivity Tools to inc...

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Feb. 8, 2022

6 Things to Tell Your Daughter At Valentine's Day // with Carmelita T…

Host Carmelita Tiu tells the story of the worst/best valentine she ever received, and shares the truths she wants to share with her daughters, especially around this time of year. Comments? Email her at knowthembethemraiseth...

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Dec. 21, 2021

Rethinking Creativity, Stepping In & Stepping Back // with Melissa Oh…

What does it mean to be creative? How do we raise good kids? What does a mom of 3 grown daughters wish she knew back then, or know for sure now? My guest this week, and the second featured “mom …

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Nov. 23, 2021

Pen, Paper & Gratitude: A Happiness Hack // by Kate Brenton

Gratitude Journaling is touted as a good thing. But why? And how does it work? Kate Brenton's short and thoughtful article sheds some light on the matter. Especially at busy and potentially stressful times (like the holidays!...

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Oct. 5, 2021

How to Interrupt: Manners, Assertiveness, and No Apologies // by Car…

“I’m Speaking.” We all remember that simple-yet-powerful Kamala Harris statement, right? We encourage our daughters to be assertive, share their stories, and speak up. But when we teach them that interrupting is impolite and...

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