Positively Being Well
By Jeanne Troncao-Heath
Positively Being WellFeb 27, 2022
Episode 23: Life is a Series of Transitions and Choices
Join me for this final episode of the podcast. Learn about my journey to the decision to discontinue the podcast and find inspiration to brave transitions in your own life. Visit positivelybeingwell.com for courses and free resources.
Episode 22: Perinatal Mental Health
Perinatal Mental health refers to the time during pregnancy and up to one year after birth. Mental health concerns are the primary complication of childbirth. Moms and birthing partners can experience mental health concerns. Dads and non-birthing partners can also have postpartum depression. It is important for everyone to be aware of signs of perinatal mental health concerns so new families can be supported by health professionals, family, friends, and their communities. Visit positivelybeingwell.com for courses and free resources. Podcast listeners enjoy 15% off of online courses with the code: PBW2022
Postpartum Support International offers free resources including virtual support groups related to all aspects of perinatal mental health.
Mom and Mind podcast is produced by a psychologist, Dr. Kat Kaeni, who specializes in perinatal mental health.
Episode 21: Health Benefits of Positive Relationships
Learn how nurturing relationships benefit your overall health. Get tips for how to maintain healthy relationships. Visit positivelybeingwell.com for courses and free resources. Podcast listeners enjoy 15% off of online courses with the code PBW2022.
Resources
Life-saving Relationships article from American Psychological Association
Social Isolation and Health article at healthaffairs.org
Episode 20: The Benefit of Pets
People have been keeping pets for millennia. Learn how you may benefit from keeping pets in your home.
Visit positivelybeingwell.com for courses and free resources. Podcast listeners enjoy a 15% discount on courses with the code: PBW2022.
Learn about the history of pets from the Smithsonian Magazine.
National Institute of Health article The Power of Pets
Episode 19: Practicing Gratitude to Improve Your Well Being
Learn the benefits of practicing gratitude. Find out ways to incorporate gratitude into your life today. Visit positivelybeingwell.com for courses and free resources. Podcast listeners enjoy 15% off of online courses with the code PBW2022.
Greater Good Science Center white paper "The Science of Gratitude"
Greater Good Magazine Gratitude Quiz
University of Pennsylvania Authentic Happiness Gratitude Survey (located under Engagement Questionnaires)
Episode 18: Self Care as Health Care
Caring for yourself is one aspect of caring for your health. Learn 6 activities you can do today to care for yourself. Visit the website positivelybeingwell.com for courses and free resources. Leave a message for the podcast on the podcast page of the Positively Being Well website. Enjoy a discount on digital courses with the code: PBW2022.
Read the CDC exercise guidelines here.
Episode 17: Massaging Your Baby Benefits Both Baby and You
Learn how adding massage to your tool bag can benefit parents, caregivers, and baby. Get free resources and take classes at positivelybeingwell.com.
Supporting Fathering Through Infant Massage study
Infant Massage & Postpartum Depression study
Postpartum Support International
Episode 16: Innovative Ways to Incorporate Massage Into Your Life
Visit positivelybeingwell.com for courses on using massage at home plus free resources. Here are some links to research on the massage mentioned in the podcast.
Partner Massage
A Pilot Study of Partner Chair Massage Effects on Perinatal Mood, Anxiety and Pain
Couples Massage Significantly Benefits Both Partners' Wellbeing
Workplace Massage
Self Massage
Episode 15 Ten Benefits of Massage Therapy
Happy New Year! This is the first of a series of episodes dedicated to enjoyable activities that benefit your health and well-being. Visit Touch Research Institute for research studies on the benefits of massage for a variety of issues and stages of life. For classes and free resources visit positivelybeingwell.com.
Episode #14: Successful Goal Setting
Use these goal setting models to help you achieve success. Visit positivelybeingwell.com for classes, free resources, and to contact me.
SMARTER goals
- Specific
- Measurable
- Achievable/Attainable
- Relevant/Realistic
- Time-Bound
- Exciting/Evaluate
- Re-do/Revise
Auerbach GOOD Model
- Goal
- Options
- Obsticles
- Do
Episode 13: The Tool of Reflection
Leverage reflection as a tool to help you start the new year in a fulfilling way. Visit positivelybeingwell.com for classes and free resources.
The Reflection Process
1. Jog your memory.
2. Recognize the good and highlights.
3. Acknowledge disappointments and pain.
4. Ponder.
5. Express your desires.
6. Take your time.
Episode 12: Alternatives to New Year's Resolution
Are you tired of making resolutions only to realize that by February or March, you aren't fulfilling these. This episode explores alternatives to the traditional resolutions. Visit positivelybeingwell.com for a downloadable infographic of the alternatives in this podcast.
Miriam Webster definition of New Year's resolution.
Episode 11: Authentic Goal Setting
Explore ways to set goals that are fulfilling. Goals that are true to your purpose are easier to achieve. Visit positivelybeingwell.com to sign up for email notifications of new episodes and resources as they become available.
Leave a message for the podcast here.
Episode 10: Creating Your Stress Management Plan
In this final episode related to stress management, we discuss how to plan for using your stress management tools. Access free resources and sign up for the newsletter at positivelybeingwell.com.
Episode 9: Got Stress? Take a Brain Break
In this fourth episode of the Stress Management series we discuss giving your brain a break to reset and recharge. Get the Brain Break infographic at positivelybeingwell.com. I welcome your feedback and any ideas for discussion topics you may have. Email me at jeanne@positivelybeingwell.com.
Episode 8: Practice Presence to Manage Stress
This is the third episode with tips for managing stress. Get your free Practicing Presence info-graphic at the Positively Being Well website.
Episode 7: Your Stress Management Goals and Adjusting Your To-do list
Today you have the opportunity to create your stress management goals with a brief guided visualization. Then dive into ways to adjust your to-do list. Visit positivelybeingwell.com to read blog posts and sign-up for the email list.
Episode 6: Stress - What is it and why should I care?
Today we learn what stress is and how it impacts the body and mind. Explore more of what I have to offer at positivelybeingwell.com.
Here are links to the sources cited in the podcast:
Merriam-Webster definition of stress
Merriam-Webster definition of eustress
American Psychological Association definition of stressor
Mayo Clinic - Stress Symptoms: Effects on your body and behavior
U.S. National Library of Medicine - MedlinePlus: Stress and your health
Episode 5: I'm back! What's in Store for the Next few Episodes.
After taking a break, I am back. Learn why I was gone and what to look forward to in the next several episodes. Stay in touch by visiting my website at positivelybeingwell.com.
Episode 4: Values-Based Living
Defining what is important to you can help you make decisions that add to your sense of Well Being. Visit the Positively Being Well website to give me feedback or suggestions for future topics to explore.
Episode 3: Holistic Integrative Well-Being
Begin to use a holistic approach to being well. Learn how in this episode. Visit the Positively Being Well website to leave me feedback about how you are doing.
Episode 2: Creating a Strong Foundation: Awareness is Key
Explore ways to begin incorporating awareness into each day. Visit the Positively Being Well website for more wellness tools.
Episode 1: What to expect from this podcast
Learn about your host's experience. Get an introduction to what will be discussed in the podcast.
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Trailer
The Positively Being Well podcast explores holistic wellness from a positive psychology perspective.