Well Balanced
May 9, 2022
How to build healthy friendships
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In continued celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, psychologist Todd Kashdan joins Ofosu and Leah to discuss how the people we surround ourselves with affect our mental health — both positively and negatively.
About Todd Kashdan
A professor of psychology and the director of the Well-Being Laboratory at George Mason University, Todd is a leading expert on the psychology of well-being, curiosity, mental flexibility, and social relationships. And he's passionate about translating science into practical tips to help improve our everyday lives. Todd's latest book, The Art of Insubordination, is now available through all major retailers.
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How to tackle your financial anxiety with Alexa von Tobel
Financial anxiety, just like all forms of anxiety, can affect anyone. So, Ofosu and Leah talk with Alexa von Tobel, the founder and managing partner of Inspired Capital and a Certified Financial Planner™ about how to overcome mental barriers around money and take the fear out of finances. She also shares her three key steps to successful money management and how to have better conversations about money with others.
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📚 More about Alexa von Tobel: Alexa is the founder and managing partner of Inspired Capital, a Certified Financial Planner™, and a bestselling author.
📙 You can order her book, "Financially Fearless," here: https://www.amazon.com/Financially-Fearless-LearnVest-Program-Control/dp/0385347618
📘 And you can order her second book, "Financially Forward," here: https://www.amazon.com/Financially-Forward-Todays-Digital-Smarter/dp/1984823523/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
🎧 What's in this episode:
- (00:31) Meet Alexa Von Tobel
- (01:47) What's at the core of our fears about money
- (02:57) Having conversations about money
- (03:44) Overcoming mental barriers around money
- (04:24) Reframing money as a tool
- (07:57) The 3 key steps to successful money management
- (10:14) How to talk to your family about financial stress
- (12:14) Reframing your beliefs about money
- (13:37) Teaching children about money
- (16:41) What's giving Alexa von Tobel life right now
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Mar 13, 2023
Date Yourself
What does it mean to #dateyourselfinstead? Ofosu and Leah talk about their experiences of taking themselves out on solo dates and why they're important, even if you're in a relationship. They also discuss tips to help you prioritize dating yourself, push against your comfort zone, and nurture your independence.
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▶️ You can watch the latest episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/j082m7hRgxQ
🎧 What's in this episode:
* Leah's experience going on artist dates
* Ofosu's experience eating solo at a restaurant
* How to push against your comfort zone
* Learning how to be truly autonomous
* The difference between spending time by yourself and dating yourself
* Going on N.I.C.E dates
* How Leah prepares for a solo date
* Nurturing the independent part of you
* Taking micro-dates with intention
* Feeling awkward when you're out by yourself
* Do you really know yourself?
* How to prioritize dating yourself
* Overcoming mom guilt
* Dressing up for yourself
🧘 About Balance: Well Balanced is co-hosted by Ofosu and Leah, Balance’s Co-Heads of Meditation. Balance is a highly personalized meditation and sleep app that's been named Google's App of the Year and Apple's App of the Day. Completely free for the entire first year, Balance is helping 5 million+ people around the world improve their stress, sleep, focus, and mood. Unlock your free year of Balance today by downloading it from the App Store or Play Store: https://balanceapp.sng.link/Arat1/h3qp/icji
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Mar 6, 2023
How to focus on what really matters
Ofosu and Leah talk about what really matters at the end of our days—and lives. They discuss how death can remind us to celebrate the life and connections we have, and they share tips that'll help you shift your focus toward what matters most.
▶️ You can watch the latest episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/0YSN1i8Ej6Q
🎧 What's in this episode:
* (00:46) - The Tibetan death meditation and celebrating the life that we all have
* (02:55) - Hear a part of Ofosu's new song
* (03:10) - Experiencing everything life has to offer
* (04:24) - How distracting social media really is
* (04:50) - Doing what's right for you
* (06:01) - Overcoming the sense of "time's running out"
* (07:46) - Ofosu's fear of losing his parents
* (10:24) - Leah's tip: Writing a letter to loved ones that have passed away
* (12:55) - Appreciating moments of real connection (with yourself and others)
🧘 About Balance: Well Balanced is co-hosted by Ofosu and Leah, Balance’s Co-Heads of Meditation. Balance is a highly personalized meditation and sleep app that's been named Google's App of the Year and Apple's App of the Day. Completely free for the entire first year, Balance is helping 5 million+ people around the world improve their stress, sleep, focus, and mood. Unlock your free year of Balance today by downloading it from the App Store or Play Store: https://balanceapp.sng.link/Arat1/h3qp/icji
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