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Today, Polly talks with transformational coach and author Rachael Wolff about how we can create lives of greater abundance, peace, and joy by becoming aware of the beliefs and patterns that hold us back and taking responsibility for our thoughts and feelings. Wolff, author of Tending Your Inner Garden: How to Weed Out Fear, Lack, and Separation and Cultivate Love, Abundance and Peace, also shares practical, compassionate strategies for personal growth and transformation. For more on how to live well, do good, and be happy join the Simply Said community at https://pollycampbell.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Being nicer doesn’t mean being friends with everyone, but it means making the moment a little softer. Today, Polly talks about what it means to be nice, why she doesn't like the word, and how a "nice" interaction can ease pressure and make the day easier for everyone. For more on how to live well, do good, be happy, join our Simply Said community at pollycampbell.substack.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Motivational speaker and author Angela Enos talks about worry, negative thinking, and resetting the mind. Angela shares practical ways to interrupt worry, become curious instead of reactive, and fill your life with positive energy. For more on how to live well, do good, and be happy join the Simply Said community at https://pollycampbell.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's good to do our best and to work toward quality, but a drive for perfection can also keep us trapped in overthinking and procrastination. In this episode of Simply Said, we talk about the importance of just starting, growth thinking, and embracing “good enough” to help us overcome task paralysis and move forward with more confidence and clarity. For more on how to live well, do good, and be happy, join the Simply Said community at https://pollycampbell.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the beliefs shaping your life are also limiting what you believe is possible? Mindset mentor Natalie Wynn shares how to recognize scarcity thinking, challenge subconscious beliefs, reclaim purpose, and shift toward abundance. We also talk about manifestation, taking aligned action, and becoming a more intentional co-creator of your life. For more on how to live well, do good, be happy, join the Simply Said community at pollycampbell.substack.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Better focus isn’t about forcing yourself to concentrate harder, it's about creating the conditions that help. In today's show, Polly talks about how she's working to enhance her focus and how you can too. She explores practical ways to protect your attention, work with distraction, take effective breaks, and make space for mind-wandering. For more on how to live well, do good, be happy, join the Simply Said community at pollycampbell.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Blacknell shares how meditation, self-awareness, and consistent practice helped him move through PTSD, addiction, and rock bottom. He explains his simple “stare-at-the-wall” meditation and why creating internal space can help us build stability and trust ourselves. For more on how to live well, do good, and be happy, join our Simply Said community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's do this! September is an ideal time to reassess, reflect, and recommit to your goals. In this episode, Polly talks about how to disengage from what isn't working and reset your goals to build momentum and energy. How do we do that? It starts with curiosity and intention--and this podcast. For more on how to live well, do good, and be happy, visit Simply Said: https://pollycampbell.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't let AI replace your critical thinking, but don't be afraid to use it either. AI can be a helpful tool when used well, and to do that we need digitial literacy. In this episode, Dr. Pamela Rutledge is back talking with Polly about using AI wisely, avoiding doom scrolling, teaching media literacy, and finding a healthier balance with technology. Learn more from Dr. Pamela Rutledge at [email protected]. For more on how to live well, do good, and be happy, join our substack community at PollyCampbell.substack.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The stories you tell yourself shape how you see your past, respond to challenges, and imagine your future. Learn how to recognize limiting narratives, reframe old experiences, and create a more balanced, resilient personal story. For more on how to live well, do good, be happy, join us at Simply Said: https://pollycampbell.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What makes an emotion "toxic," and when is it simply part of being human? Psychologist Dr. Toni Cooper joins Polly Campbell to discuss boundaries, expectations, family dynamics, and practical ways to manage difficult emotions. Find out more about Dr. Toni Cooper's work at https://www.drtonicooper.com For more on how to live well, do good, and be happy, join the Simply Said community at https://pollycampbell.substack.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fun is not a luxury. It's an important part of well-being and a clue to who you really are. In this episode of Simply Said, Polly explores why doing what you genuinely enjoy can improve happiness, support resilience, and help you live more authentically. You'll learn five practical ways to discover what you truly enjoy, especially if you've spent years focused on responsibilities, expectations, or what you think you should do. The things that bring you joy may be more than pleasant distractions. They may be pointing you toward a fuller, more satisfying life. For more on how to live well, do good, and be happy, join our Simply Said Community at pollycampbell.substack.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Health psychologist, author, and researcher Dr. Laurel Mellin joins Polly to discuss Emotional Brain Training (EBT), a method designed to help people move from stress and survival mode toward greater calm, resilience, and joy. Dr. Mellin explains how emotional patterns become wired into the brain and how EBT techniques can help rewire those circuits in just a few minutes a day to ease stress and trauma, boost joy, and even help us lose weight. Dr. Mellin shares a brief demonstration of the EBT process . Learn more about EBT at https://ebt.org For more on how to live well, do good, and be happy, join our Simply Said Community at ⁠pollycampbell.substack.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Simply Said, Polly explores what it really means to age well and why our mindset may matter more than we think. After seeing a photo of herself with more gray hair than expected, she dives into research showing that worries about aging can influence health, well-being, and even longevity. She shares practical ways to challenge negative assumptions, stay engaged with life, manage stress, and embrace the opportunities that come with age. Aging is not a problem to solve. It is a privilege, and one we can approach with curiosity, purpose, and optimism. For more on how to live well, do good, and be happy, join our Simply Said Community at ⁠pollycampbell.substack.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Polly Campbell talks with Sherry Richert Belul about living well and leaving a legacy of love. Richert Belul, the author of The Love List of a Lifetime, talks about how taking practical and personal steps now can ease the burden on loved ones after our death. She suggests memory keeping and decluttering as well as organizing legal documents, medical and banking information, and creating a legacy of love with love lists and simple, intentional acts. When we take these steps, end-of-life preparation becomes less about loss and more about connection, clarity, and a legacy of loss. For more on how to live well, do good, and be happy, join our Simply Said Community at ⁠pollycampbell.substack.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices