Let’s talk about change, shall we? Specifically, changing our actions, habits, and behaviors in ways that make our lives better. When we try to change something about our lives, we often experience doubt, insecurity, or resistance. And while these things feel very true and worth listening to, they are actually a manifestation of the human brain’s natural desire for efficiency and keeping the status quo.In other words, our brains don’t want us to change. So today we’re talking about what to do in

How’s “Failure” as an episode title? Does it really make you want to listen? I thought so.Today we are indeed talking about failure. Specifically, how many of us encounter situations where our fear of failing threatens to prevent us from seizing opportunities or going after things we’d like. I’ll share a bit about where our fear of failure is born, and how it changes over time. And, we’ll break down what we’re actually afraid of, and learn a couple of helpful frameworks for overcoming the fear of

Today we’re talking about a standard I recommend to my clients: self-evaluation without self-judgment.Many of us are committed to learning, growth, and deeper self-understanding. Judgment moves us farther away from these things. Every single time. Setting this standard means — inside your own mind — redirecting self-judgment. Instead of judging, you’ll walk yourself through an evaluation process. Because, unlike judgment, evaluation drives momentum and major growth. And when you regularly redirect

I love a good story.Listening to one. Telling one. And it seems like an appropriate day for a story. About summer camp, inspiration, and professional trajectory. About gratitude, and the mysteries of human connection. Tune in, cozy up. Happy Thursday. Happy Thanksgiving. Thanks for listening. Hungry for more of the things we talk about on this podcast? Visit mimigordon.com to find articles, classes, and other resources. Or to schedule a free 60-minute consultation to talk about working with me as

Today on the podcast, I’m sharing one of my favorite, super-practical techniques for shaking your brain out of a spin.The human brain is an exceptional (if overexuberant) danger scanner. This means that it sometimes (or often) defaults to negative interpretations — of a colleague’s tone or facial expression, or an interaction with a stranger. This is especially true when the stakes feel high. (Most of us don’t anxiously replay conversations with our best friends. But almost everyone has replayed an

Today is the final episode in our short series about making job searches more delightful.And it’s about the final mindset shift that can aid your enjoyment of your job search: I hope they like me. This particular thought has deep socialization roots. Particularly for women, who — in dating and job searching and everywhere else — are taught that other people's opinions are more important than their own. Today we’re evening the scales. I’m sharing how to keep your brain focused on the truth: that

Episode three in a short series of episodes about making job searches more delightful.Today we’re talking about the second of three mindset gremlins that often come along with a job search: this is going to be a slog (or difficult/hard/annoying . . . fill in the blank with your brain’s favorite flavor). This thought has caused so much misery. 🤓😉And it’s caused so many highly qualified, ambitious people who actually love (yes, you heard that right) many aspects of looking for a job to THINK they

This week, we’re continuing a short series of episodes about making job searches more delightful.In this episode, we’re talking about the first of three mindset gremlins that often pop up when we begin to look for a job: thinking there’s nothing out there (that matches what you want). This little thought demon rears its head often, and when we let it run the show, it can cause us to feel defeated, and to stay in a situation we’re merely tolerating. Today I’m sharing a different perspective, that

On its face, a job search is just a project. Take action, take action, and eventually get a result.But a job search rarely feels like “just a project.” For many people, a search brings up all kinds of insecurity, dread, and discomfort. Over the next few episodes of Joyful Leader, I’ll be talking about the mindset shifts that can help take your job search from terrible to terrific . . . or at least tolerable. Whether you’re looking for a job now or know you will again at some point . . . this series

Social Justice Origin Stories is a storytelling project that highlights personal stories and defining moments that have inspired individuals and organizations to labor for equity and social justice. Through truth-telling: the honest sharing of their experiences, storytellers teach us about themselves, enabling us to learn about ourselves and our world through their stories. By reconnecting with pivotal moments of activation in their lives, they invite us to do the same. Every journey has a

This week, we’re talking about balance.Specifically, your balance line. If you imagine a glass filled to the midpoint, this is your balance line. It represents the place in your life and work when your needs are met, and you have what you need to be at your best. When one or more of your needs goes unmet, you fall below your balance line. This is such an important topic. Because when we fall below our balance line, it can create a vicious cycle that results in feeling less and less like

Action. Getting started. Momentum. Consistency.Starting and keeping up desired habits. You want to do something. It’s beneficial. Good for you. You know it. But it feels hard to start. Or . . . You have a habit. It’s working. It’s good for you. You want to keep it up. But some circumstance arises (travel, a bit project) and you “fall off the wagon.” These two themes — starting and continuing — are the main action-related topics that my clients bring to our coaching sessions. Today on the podcast,

Self-love sounds simple, but why do we so often put ourselves last? In this episode, Dr. Liz is joined by Physician Assistant, Licensed Therapist, and founder of Soul Via Sole, Jada Butler. Together, they dive into the deep connection between self-love and wellness. Discover how healing, nurturing, and valuing yourself is the key to achieving your wellness goals and living a life that truly loves you back.Jada Butler's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulviasole/ Jada's website:

Join Dr. Liz as she chats with Haifa Barbari, founder of the self-coaching app "Be What Matters," about the surprising ways technology impacts our relationships. Haifa reveals how dating apps shifted her from confident to anxious in dating and how they're designed to keep us hooked. Discover how these apps trigger our brain's reward system, making us crave more, and why not getting a match can feel like physical pain. Dr. Liz and Haifa also tackle the "disposable culture" mindset and share tips on

Ever feel like the moods of those around you affect your own? Do you struggle with people-pleasing, perfectionism, or maintaining boundaries? In this episode of Always Evolving, Dr. Liz and licensed mental health counselor Alana Carvalho explore the roots of codependency and share strategies to overcome it.Learn how intense care for others can blur your boundaries and why people-pleasing is more about self-protection. Discover practical tips to self-reflect, observe your habits, and cultivate

This week,Sherri Kitzberger sits down with Jeff Concepcion cover Jeff's vision in creating a billion-dollar empire with Stratos Wealth Partners & affiliates. Topics discussed: The vision & process behind creating Stratos Wealth Partners Navigating obstaces in a business & creating a "people first" culture Creating a business model around the question, "Can we do WELL by treating people WELL?" Companies mentioned in this episode: Statos Wealth Partners & Affiliates This podcast is

In this episode of Always Evolving, Dr. Liz is joined by Deana Bledsoe, Licensed Associate Counselor, who describes the importance of core values in relationships and how to ensure you're in alignment. She highlights that you and your partner do not have to have the exact same values, but they should align. Dr. Liz points out that having different values can even benefit a relationship as you balance each other out. Listen in to get tips on how to identify and discuss your core values with your

In this episode of Always Evolving, Dr. Liz is joined by licensed therapist Dr. Chris Duquette to explore the crucial role of repair in relationships. Acknowledging that imperfection and hurting others is inevitable, Dr. Chris explains the importance of sincere apologies and the steps to making amends. Discover how to model healthy communication, understand the difference between intent and impact, and create trust and accountability in your relationships through genuine apologies.Dr. Chris

In this episode of Always Evolving, Dr. Liz is joined by Nova Gibson, counselor and best-selling author of "Fake Love - Understanding and Healing from Narcissistic Abuse." Nova identifies some signs of gaslighting and other manipulation tactics associated with narcissistic abuse. She offers some strategies to navigate and avoid falling victim to these harmful tactics. Dr. Liz and Nova discuss the cycle of love bombing and trauma bonding, highlighting the devastating effects on victims who often

Mrs. Gross tackles the complex interplay between personal choices and divine plan in this thought-provoking episode.She addresses common concerns: Does limiting your geographical preferences for marriage interfere with finding your bashert? Can choosing a specific city for job opportunities or other reasons impact your destined match? Is it possible to "mess with" what Hashem has planned for you? Mrs. Gross explores the balance between making proactive life decisions and trusting in divine