Grow the Good
Grow the Good, formerly The Sonya Looney Show, is your guide to continual personal growth, meaningful connections, and positive impact in the world. Challenge the idea that you are broken or need fixing. Instead, discover how to cultivate the good that already exists within you and amplify the strengths and potential you may not yet realize you have. Grounded in the science of positive psychology and guided by the pillars of purpose, vitality, resilience, hope, and connection, each episode is packed with tools, stories, and evidence-backed insights to help you create a more authentic and flourishing life.
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Today"s episode features an episode of the Meaningful Work Matters podcast hosted by Andrew Soren. Beyond Perfect Performance: Lessons from Sonya Looney In this episode of Meaningful Work Matters, host Andrew Soren explores the intricate relationship between perfectionism and meaningful work with Sonya Looney, a uniqu
Mindfulness in Action: How to Regulate Your Emotions for Resilience and Performance
Have you ever found yourself overcome by emotions—whether excitement at a race start, stress at work, or overwhelm from everyday life? In this Mindfulness in Action session, I explore practical strategies to regulate your emotions, inspired by Ethan Kross’s insightful new book, Shift. I"ll share powerful tools, includi
Finding Meaningful Work with Tamara Myles and Wes Adams: The 3 C's to Thrive in Your Career
What does it mean to truly find meaning at work? This week, I"m thrilled to chat with my friends and positive psychology experts, Tamara Myles and Wes Adams. Their new book, Meaningful Work, offers powerful insights and practical strategies on how we can transform our careers and workplaces using their three-part frame
How do you respond to rejection, uncertainty, or feeling like an outsider? Today"s guest, Capella Fahoome, filmmaker and organizational development expert, believes these moments are opportunities for incredible growth. Capella shares her inspiring journey from psychology to award-winning filmmaking, highlighting the e
What does it really take to thrive in today’s world? Dive into this compelling conversation with Steve Magness, renowned performance coach and author of "Win the Inside Game." In this episode of Grow the Good, Steve and I unpack the essentials of maintaining a balanced identity amidst life’s challenges. We delve into h
In this reflective moving meditation, I am taking us on a trail ride through the serene greenery post a heavy snowfall, sharing her personal journey towards finding contentment amidst life’s relentless pace. I"m going to talk about the subtle distinction between rumination and reflection, emphasizing the value of embra
