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The Elegant Warrior Episode 268 – How to Believe Part 2: Prove It

31 July · Episode 268

Part 2 – Prove Your Belief

29 Min, 52 Sec · By Heather Hansen

Heather Hansen continues her 'How to Believe' series. Heather explains the power of evidence & how you can collect or create it to build belief.

In part 2 of my How to Believe series, I will explain the next step to believing in yourself and I’ll share how I recently used this to go on a trip I’ll never forget.

We’ll Discuss

How to make yourself believe first
The power of evidence and storytelling (the Santa Claus experience)
How we can both collect and create evidence to build belief
Why we may need to take the leap and do the thing in order to create our own evidence

Mentioned in this episode
Joie: A Parisian’s Guide to Celebrating the Good Life by Ajiri Aki
Second Life podcast with Hillary Kerr

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The Elegant Warrior Episode 267 – How to Believe Part 1: Choose Your Belief

24 July · Episode 267

Part 1 – Choose Your Belief

27 Min, 41 Sec · By Heather Hansen

Heather Hansen helps listeners believe in themselves. In this episode, she discusses 4 types of belief styles & how to identify which one you have

We’ve heard it many times, we have to believe in ourselves and our abilities. But no one really talks about how. In this episode, I want to teach you how to believe.

We’ll Discuss

The two steps to believing
The real reason why you don’t know what you want
Four types of belief styles, and how to identify which one you have
Why evidence is an important part in believing

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The Elegant Warrior Episode 266 – Touch Matters with Michael Banissy

17 July · Episode 266

Touch Matters with Michael Banissy

32 Min, 38 Sec · By Heather Hansen

Heather Hansen speaks with Michael Banissy about the power of human touch. Learn about the impact that touch has on our health & more.

Author and psychologist Michael Banissy offers insight on the new science of human touch, and the impact it has on our physical and mental health, relationships, and more.

We’ll Discuss

How the pandemic and going on lockdown was the inspiration for his book
How a self-hug during a stressful scenario can be just as beneficial as a hug from somebody else
What happens when we don’t receive enough touch and ways that we can access it
Why different people may need different levels of touch

Michael’s book recommendation: The Practice of Groundedness by Brad Stulberg

About Michael Banissy

Michael is an award-winning Professor of Psychological Science at the University of Bristol (where he is also Head of Psychology). He is an author and science communicator who regularly participates in public events, podcasts, radio, and television. Michael has also been recognized for his engagement with the public and industry. He is a member of the Royal Society Industry Fellows College. He also regularly works with organizations to apply psychological science in the workplace in areas such as creativity and innovation, empathy, teamwork, and social connection.

Book: Touch Matters: Handshakes, Hugs, and the New Science on How Touch Can Enhance Your Well-Being
Website: banissy.com
Instagram: @mbanissy
Twitter: @mbanissy

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The Elegant Warrior Episode 265 – From Fear to Freedom: Mastering the Art of Being Wrong

10 July · Episode 265

Mastering the Art of Being Wrong

20 Min, 5 Sec · By Heather Hansen

Heather Hansen shares how to turn uncertainty into a powerful tool for growth. Learn how to accept and benefit from failure, instead of fearing it.

If you’re feeling trapped in a cycle of self-doubt and anxiety every time you make a mistake, constantly seeking external validation and approval to avoid being wrong, then you are not alone! Many individuals struggling with the fear of being wrong find themselves stuck in this painful emotion, unable to fully embrace their true potential. Despite their efforts to avoid making mistakes, they may still face criticism, rejection, and a lack of personal growth.

It’s time to shift the perspective on being wrong, empowering ourselves with the mindset that mistakes are opportunities for learning and growth, and advocating for our own beliefs and ideas confidently.

We’ll Discuss

Discover the art of embracing uncertainty and turning it into a powerful tool for growth.
Uncover unique ways of switching your outlook on being wrong and see it as a stepping stone to success.
Learn how accepting failure opens doors to invaluable learning experiences.
Realize the profound impact fear can have on your ability to advocate effectively.

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The Elegant Warrior Episode 264 – MVP – Choose to Choose (Oliver Burkeman)

3 July · Episode 264

Choose to Choose (Oliver Burkeman)

51 Min, 5 Sec · By Heather Hansen

Heather speaks with Oliver Burkeman who explains the reality behind procrastination and finite time. A re-release of a MVP (Most Valuable Podcast).

For the holiday week, I’m re-releasing one of my MVP (Most Valuable Podcast) episodes. Author Oliver Burkeman explains how we can all gain a new relationship with time and stop pushing ourselves to fit it all in.

We’ll Discuss

Why our time is finite
The reality behind procrastination
Why we should focus on enjoying the things we have time for and not the things we don’t

References Mentioned

Maria Shriver’s Newsletter: I’ve Been Thinking…about What We Truly Need
The Guardian article: Time Millionaires

Oliver’s book recommendation: Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life by James Hollis

About Oliver Burkeman

Oliver Burkeman is a winner of the Foreign Press Association’s Young Journalist of the Year Award and has been short-listed for the Orwell Prize. He wrote a long-running weekly column on psychology for The Guardian, “This Column Will Change Your Life,” and his work has also appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Psychologies, and New Philosopher.

Book: Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals
Website: oliverburkeman.com
Twitter: @oliverburkeman

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The Elegant Warrior Episode 263 – Bragging Rights: How to Talk about Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion with Lisa Bragg

26 June · Episode 263

Self-Promotion with Lisa Bragg

38 Min, 26 Sec · By Heather Hansen

Lisa Bragg shares with Heather why women need to brag, how to do it in the right way & why bragging needs to be viewed as self-love and pride.

Society often tells us (especially women) that we must be humble and not speak about our accomplishments, but how can that serve us in getting what we want? Author and speaker Lisa Bragg shares why waiting for someone to notice your work is just not enough in today’s noisy world and how to brag the right way.

We’ll Discuss

How she fought against the conditioning to hide her successes in order to fit in
Why bragging should be viewed as self-love and expressing pride in your work and not self-aggrandizing
The difference between wanting a spotlight only on yourself and encouraging everyone to shine
How to view competitors as collaborators

Lisa’s book recommendation, Widest Net by Pamela Slim and Wonderhell by Laura Gassner Otting

About Lisa Bragg

Living with the name Bragg, Lisa has had to master the art and science of self-promotion. She’s seen when being too humble has cost international deals and when bragging right has unlocked opportunities leading to untold fortunes. Lisa helps high-achievers of all sorts to be seen, heard and share their value with the world. She then takes it a step further to show leaders how to help less visible people on their teams to do the same.

Book: Bragging Rights: How to Talk about Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion
Website: lisabragg.com
Instagram: @thatlisabragg
LinkedIn: Lisa Bragg

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The Elegant Warrior Episode 262 – Persuading Yourself to Set Boundaries

19 June · Episode 262

Persuading Yourself to Set Boundaries

17 Min, 40 Sec · By Heather Hansen

Heather Hansen talks about the main obstacle to setting boundaries & how to overcome it. Learn how to state your boundaries and not ask for them.

Do you struggle with setting boundaries in your personal and/or professional life? I’ll explain the main obstacle getting in your way and how to overcome it.

We’ll Discuss

Why you first need to persuade yourself that you deserve the boundary you want to set
How you can confidently state your boundaries, and not ask for them
How to change your own perspective around your boundaries

Listen my other episode, Advocating for Your Boundaries

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The Elegant Warrior Episode 261 – Get Rooted with Curanderismo Practitioner Robyn Moreno

12 June · Episode 261

Get Rooted with Robyn Moreno

39 Min, 34 Sec · By Heather Hansen

Robyn Moreno speaks with Heather about Curanderismo & shares her own personal journey to healing, saving her soul, and tapping into her ser.

Robyn Moreno, former media maven turned modern curandera, shares her journey to healing, saving her soul, and tapping into her ser.

We’ll Discuss

How she realized she was experiencing susto (soul loss)
The 5 cardinal directions in Curanderismo
Different ways to build a relationship with your ancestors

Robyn’s book recommendation, Woman Who Glows in the Dark by Elena Avila

About Robyn Moreno

Robyn Moreno is a Curanderismo practitioner, meditation teacher, and author. Robyn has worked to lift the stories and voices of Latinxs via her popular podcast Get Rooted with Robyn Moreno, and in her books, including Border-line Personalities: A New Generation of Latinas Dish on Sex, Sass, and Cultural Shifting. She has been invited to the Obama Whitehouse, the Sundance Film Festival, and SXSW Interactive; and has interviewed powerhouse women from Rihanna to Jennifer Lopez, Hillary Clinton, and more.

Book: Get Rooted
Website: robynmoreno.com
Instagram: @robynmoreno
Podcast: Get Rooted with Robyn Moreno

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The Elegant Warrior Episode 260 – The 3 Reasons You Aren’t Getting What You Want

5 June · Episode 260

3 Reasons You Aren’t Getting What You Want

17 Min, 56 Sec · By Heather Hansen

Heather Hansen shares with listeners 3 reasons why people don't get what they want, how to overcome them & what it means to "ask out loud".

There are 3 reasons you’re not getting what you want, and today Heather will tell you what they are. She’ll also tell you what to do to overcome them.

We’ll Discuss

How you can be grateful and still want more
What it means to “ask out loud”
How to “master the ask”

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The Elegant Warrior Episode 259 – My What If Year with Alisha Fernandez Miranda

29 May · Episode 259

My What If Year with Alisha Fernandez Miranda

26 Min, 35 Sec · By Heather Hansen

Alisha Fernandez Miranda shares with Heather why she spent a year in unpaid internships at dream jobs of her childhood & the life lessons learned.

Former CEO, Alisha Fernandez Miranda, shares the life lessons she learned when she decided to quit her career and spend a year taking unpaid internships at the dream jobs of her childhood.

We’ll Discuss

How she was molded by the example of immigrant parents
How she overcame the guilt of wanting something more
How making a “selfish” decision made her a better wife and mom

Alisha’s book recommendation: Women Are the Fiercest Creatures, by Andrea Dunlop

Alisha’s book: My What If Year
Her website: alishafmiranda.com
Instagram: @alishafmiranda
Podcast: Quit Your Day Job with Alisha Fernandez Miranda

About Alisha

Alisha Fernandez Miranda is a Cuban-American, born and raised in Miami who has spent her adult life in New York and London and is currently based in Scotland. Alisha is the ex-CEO and current Chair at I.G. Advisors, an award-winning social impact intelligence agency that consults to the world’s biggest non-profits, companies and foundations on their philanthropy and social impact.

Alisha the author of My What If Year, which details her year of unpaid internships in the dream jobs of her childhood. The book follows Alisha on her quest to figure out what might have happened if her life had taken a different path. Alisha and her story have been featured on Good Morning America, CNN, MSNBC and as one of People’s Best New Books.

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