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Regulated Holidays: Ep. #3 Navigating Family

In this episode of Regulated Holidays within the Burnout Solutions series, host Mona delves into the complexities of dealing with family dynamics during the holiday season. The episode focuses on how we often fall into patterns of protection and categorization

00:00 Introduction: Navigating Family Dynamics

03:00 Understanding Family-Induced Stress

04:12 Survival Stories and the Nervous System

08:46 Common Family Survival Stories

16:28 Breaking Down Mental Barriers

24:44 Practical Tips for Rewriting Your Story

34:08 Conclusion and Next Steps

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Regulated Holiday Sessions

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Regulated Holidays: Navigating Holiday Stress with Ease

Welcome to the first episode of 'Regulated Holidays,' a four-part series brought to you by Burnout Solutions. Mona dives into how holidays, despite being a time for joy and connection, often turn into stress-filled marathons. Learn about the fundamental reasons behind holiday stress, including how our brain and nervous system respond to the increased demands. Mona discusses the neuroscience behind holiday anxiety, the concept of the 'window of tolerance,' and provides actionable tools like pre-event regulation and establishing micro boundaries. Whether you're dealing with family expectations, crowded gatherings, or the emotional landmines of past painful learning, this episode offers practical solutions to help you maintain your sanity and enjoy a more grounded holiday season. Join us as we explore why stress spikes during the holidays and how you can better manage it.

00:00 Introduction to Regulated Holidays

01:00 Understanding Your Brain and Nervous System

02:05 Holiday Stress and Behavior

11:59 The Neuroscience of Holiday Stress

24:21 Practical Tools for Holiday Regulation

30:59 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes

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Using Gratitude for Regulation and Resilience

In this episode, Mona delves into the profound impact of gratitude on our happiness and overall wellbeing. She explores how gratitude rewires our brain, affecting key areas like the prefrontal cortex and anterior cingulate cortex. These changes result in improved emotional regulation, social connection, and stress tolerance. Mona also highlights the powerful effects of gratitude on our nervous system, showing how it shifts us from a state of stress to one of calm and optimal performance. Sharing insights from happiness expert Arthur Brooks and personal research, Mona discusses practical ways to develop a gratitude practice, including journaling, expressing appreciation, and grounding exercises. She emphasizes that while gratitude doesn't change circumstances, it transforms our perception, enabling us to live more intentional and fulfilling lives. Tune in for actionable tips and scientific insights to enhance your happiness through the power of gratitude.

00:00 The Secret to Happiness: Gratitude

01:29 Introduction and Recap

02:48 The Science Behind Gratitude

06:45 Gratitude and the Nervous System

09:41 Practical Applications of Gratitude

22:25 Building a Gratitude Practice

25:36 Conclusion and Takeaways

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Mastering the Art of Complaining- Let's rewire this Nervous System Pattern

In this episode, Mona delves into the pervasive issue of complaining, particularly in high-stress environments like healthcare. She discusses the physiological and neurological impacts of chronic complaining, such as sympathetic activation and neural pathway reinforcement. Highlighting the critical role of the nervous system, Mona explains how complaining can either contribute to burnout or inspire constructive change. She provides actionable strategies to transform complaints into productive communication, emphasizing the importance of intention, regulation, and mindfulness. By shifting from reactive venting to solution-oriented dialogue, listeners can cultivate a more positive workplace environment and enhance their emotional resilience.

00:00 Introduction to Complaining in Healthcare

01:29 The Impact of Complaining on the Nervous System

02:06 Burnout and the Role of Complaining

03:08 The Physiology of Complaining

05:25 Complaining in Healthcare Settings

06:21 The Negative Effects of Chronic Complaining

13:23 Transforming Complaints into Productive Communication

14:05 Practical Steps to Manage Complaints

22:42 Conclusion and Next Steps

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A Review of Tools for Increasing Emotional Resilience Presentation

I love helping people understand their brain and nervous system when it comes to learning about stress and recovering from burnout. This is the audio version of the in person or virtual workshop for Tools for Increasing Emotional Resilience. a great way to review what you were taught if you attended this in person, or a sneak peak into what I can come and teach your organization. Each presentation is changed slightly to fit the audience. I would be honored to come in person to teach this for your staff or group. Contact me on my website to schedule a time to meet with me and discuss what you want done.

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Emotional Intelligence Part 2 : Tools and Strategies to Decrease Stress and Burnout

In this episode, Mona dives deep into the significance of emotional intelligence in various aspects of life, from personal relationships to professional environments. Highlighting the impact of emotional states on physical and mental health, she discusses how higher emotional intelligence can mitigate stress and burnout. Mona shares insights from Dr. Kandi Weins and provides practical tools and examples to help listeners develop their own emotional intelligence. Key techniques include 'name it to tame it,' body checks, micro-regulation pauses, empathy mapping, and maintaining an emotional journal. Listeners will learn how to control their responses, improve their approach to stressful situations, and ultimately enhance their overall well-being.

00:00 Introduction to Emotional Intelligence

01:44 Welcome Back to the Podcast

02:24 Understanding Emotional Intelligence

04:08 The Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Stress and Burnout

08:20 Practical Tools to Build Emotional Intelligence

19:02 Examples of Emotional Intelligence in Action

25:38 Using Empathy Maps

31:08 The Power of Emotional Journaling

36:54 Conclusion and Personal Journey

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