XO Conversations
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A podcast for growth-minded people who want to get more out of life. Hosted by XO Living founder, Dr. Rishma Walji, expect interviews with experts, conversations with real people and Rishma’s unique take on the strategies and action items you can begin incorporating into your life to help you be your most vibrant self.
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The Accidental Heirloom: A Story Of Love, Loss and Legacy
In this episode, I share with you a story that’s close to my heart – a story about an accidental family heirloom that's much more than just a piece of jewelry.
Today is all about a special necklace that's woven through the generations of my family. A history that is interconnected with my own, and hopefully with future generations. It's a symbol of love, a bridge between past and present, and a reminder of the laughter, tears and love that binds us.
This necklace isn’t just an accessory; it’s a storyteller, whispering tales of my family's love and strength and the bonds that have shaped who I am.
As you listen, think about the stories that live within your own family. Maybe it’s a recipe, a photograph, or an old letter. Like our necklace, these are more than objects; they’re the threads that connect us to our past and guide us into our future.
I hope this episode inspires you to explore the depths of your own family history and the beauty of living intentionally. It's about finding meaning in the little things and understanding how our roots influence our wings.
So grab a cozy spot and join me. Let's discover together how our families, in all their ups and downs, shape our paths and how we can honour their legacy in our daily lives.
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Nov 13, 2023
[QT] How To Do Hard Things
How to do hard things: going from "I Can't" to "I'm Doing It"
Episode Description: Dive into this episode of the XO Conversations Podcast as Dr. Rishma Walji discusses the psychological and physical strategies behind conquering challenging endeavors. Whether it's tackling a new hobby, enhancing a skill, or mending a relationship, the techniques shared in this episode can guide you from fear and uncertainty to confidence and execution.
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Oct 30, 2023
[XO] When Life Throws You A Curveball
Have you ever felt like the ground beneath you suddenly shifted? This isn’t about painting on a brave face; it’s about the deep work of understanding, leaning into self-love, and finding glimmers of hope even on the cloudiest days. Because sometimes, resilience is quietly whispered in the pauses between our challenges. Join us for an intimate conversation that reflects the shared journey of navigating life when the roadmap changes.
We'd love to hear from you! Share your experiences with resilience. Connect through the website, livingxo.com/contact
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Oct 16, 2023
[QT]: Breaking the Self-Sabotage Cycle
Why do we sometimes make things harder for ourselves without even realizing it? In this episode, we'll explore the ins and outs of why we sometimes make choices that make life harder and why we self-sabotage. We'll also talk through how to swap negative reactions for a positive responses.
We'd love to hear from you! Share your experiences with self-sabotage or let me know which strategies resonate with you. Connect through the website, livingxo.com
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Don't miss out on more insightful episodes on personal growth and intentional living. Subscribe to the XO Conversations podcast, and follow us on your favorite podcast platform for regular doses of inspiration.
Free Gratitude Challenge
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Oct 2, 2023
[XO] How to talk to your kids about gender and sexuality
How do I talk to my kids about gender and sexuality? This episode is for parents who want to have open conversations with their kids, but may not know how to facilitate that communication, who may have some discomfort around discussing sensitive topics, and who want more information about navigating this part of parenting.
If you want to show up for your kids in an open and intentional way, but feel uncomfortable talking about sex, gender and sexuality, this episode is for you. In this video, we talk about starting these conversations, staying open without projecting biases, teaching consent and boundaries, sex education and even addressing the often-overlooked aspects from a healthcare perspective. These topics can feel uncomfortable but they are a necessary and important part of parenting, and also of the human experience. As parents, teachers and trusted adults, we need to be able to navigate uncomfortable conversations. So grab a cozy seat, because this isn't just an interview. It's a narrative style, storytelling episode with voices from real people, experts and parents.
Join Dr Rishma Walji and Dr Ashifa Jiwa for this narrative style podcast with real stories from people who have come out with their families.
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Resources for LGBTQ+ :
Pride at Work
Lesbian/Gay/Bi Youth Line: 1-800-268-9688 (Toronto)
Two Spirited People of the First Nations (145 Front St. E) (Toronto)
Sherbourne Health Center (333 Sherbourne Street) : LGBTQ specific healthcare (Toronto)
LGBTQ+ Resources USA
Ontario Health Curriculum
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May 29, 2023
[XO] Pushing Limits: Taking Goal Setting to the Extreme
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May 22, 2023
[QT] Are you living with ambient stress?
I know how overwhelming it can be to manage the never-ending demands of life. I've been there too. From chasing dreams to navigating personal and professional responsibilities, the weight of stress can feel unescapable. That's why I'm here—to share my journey and offer guidance rooted in expertise and empathy.
When I was in clinical practice, I witnessed firsthand how stress takes a toll on our overall well-being. It impacts our energy levels, hormones, mental health, and physical vitality.
In this episode, I introduce you to a game-changing concept—ambient stress. It's the often unnoticed background noise that perpetuates our stress levels. By recognizing and addressing this silent accomplice, you can navigate both acute and chronic stressors with greater resilience and clarity.
I share practical strategies and real-life examples to help understand and navigate your own ambient stress.
More resources: livingxo.com
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May 14, 2023
A personal note from Rishma
This is a personal note from Rishma. She shares some behind the scenes information about what's happening and what's coming up.
Stay tuned for 2 more episodes for this season before she takes a break for the summer.
Don't worry, season 3 will be back in the fall!
Website: livingxo.com
Free Gratitude Challenge: livingxo.com/gratitude
Quiz to determine your intention style: livingxo.com/quiz
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May 8, 2023
[Interview] Beyond the label of mental health with Dr. Christina Bjorndal
In this episode, Dr. Chris Bjorndal shares her journey with mental health and how she is now helping others regain their mental health. She talks about her book "Beyond the Label," where she discusses how labels for mental health diagnoses can be stigmatizing and contribute to suffering. Dr. Bjorndal has struggled with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, suicide attempts, bulimia, and ADHD. She says that seeking help is the first step towards healing, but those with mental health struggles may not be objective about their subjective reality, which makes it difficult to reach out for help. Caregivers and the community are essential for mental health care. Dr. Bjorndal emphasizes the importance of showing up with love and compassion, recognizing that those struggling with mental health may not be ready to take the first step.
The topic of mental health is crucial in today's society, and Dr. Chris Bjorndal shares her story with honesty and vulnerability, which makes it easy for people to relate to her journey. She emphasizes that mental health struggles are a social condition, and we are all responsible for each other.
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May 1, 2023
[XO] Behind Closed Doors: A Journey Through Intimacy Struggles
Misha and her husband had a marriage that seemed perfect from the outside. They were close friends and partners who had been together for years. However, there was one issue that they had been struggling with for a long time - intimacy. Every time they tried to be more intimate, Misha would experience pain, which made it difficult for them to be physically close.
Misha felt embarrassed and didn't know what to do. They both struggled to communicate about it, and despite their efforts to find help, they didn't get the answers they needed. They tried to ignore the problem, pretending it was okay, but eventually, things fell apart.
Misha's story is not uncommon. Many people struggle with intimacy, but it's not something that's talked about openly. For Misha, it was a taboo subject, and she never felt comfortable discussing it with friends or family.
As a naturopathic doctor with over 20 years of clinical experience, your host, Dr. Rishma Walji understands how important it is to have these conversations. She believes that it's essential to break the taboo around intimacy and increase awareness - not just physical awareness (understanding your body) but also system awareness (how to get the resources you need). By sharing Misha's story, Dr. Rishma hopes to encourage others to speak up and seek the help they need.
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Apr 24, 2023
[QT] Finding Your Creative Flow: How to Get in the Zone
In this quick tip episode, I thought I’d look at the science, go through some practical examples, and give you some ideas on how to bring more creative flow into your life.
What is Creative Flow?
Psychologist and researcher Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi describes the state of flow as a state of concentration or complete absorption in an activity. It’s when you’re so involved in an activity that nothing else seems to matter. You’re _in the zone_.
And you could be doing any number of activities, running, cooking, painting, gardening. The idea is that it’s a positive mental state, where you’re completely absorbed and focused and feeling your best.
Today I’ll focus on flow in the context of creativity but the idea is really widely applicable.
When you’re in flow, you’re in a state of:
* Complete concentration - you become so focussed that everything else falls away. You can lose track of time. You become one with the actions that you’re doing. There is what they call…
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Apr 17, 2023
[Inspo] Exploring Creativity with Vocalist, Composer and Producer Abøn
Have you ever wondered how to unlock your creative potential and live a more authentic life aligned with your passions? In this episode, Lauren Abøn Pedersen, a Danish-Canadian singer, songwriter, and composer, shared her journey and experiences with following her creativity and living intentionally.
In this episode, I’m talking with Lauren Abøn Pedersen. She’s a Danish-Canadian singer, songwriter and composer. She has the most amazing presence and she’s just a lovely person. I felt like we were just hanging out in a coffee shop talking deeply about life and creativity and I hope you enjoy the conversation much as we did.In this episode, we talk about:
* Finding inspiration and harmony with nature to fuel creativity
* Making career pivots and bold decisions for creative fulfillment
* Maximizing creative potential through intentional living
* Navigating career changes and pursuing your creative passions
* Living an authentic life: aligning your passions with your act…
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Apr 10, 2023
[Interview] Strategies to manage difficult emotions with Dr. Joan Rosenberg
Ever have trouble managing your emotions? Today your host Dr. Rishma Walji is talking with guest Dr. Joan Rosenberg about unpleasant emotions and how to manage them.
They discuss grief, self confidence, criticism and so much more.
For a free workshop on Emotional Regulation, a Free Gratitude Challenge and other resources, check out our website at livingxo.com
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Apr 3, 2023
[XO] How Hair Shapes Our Identity
In this episode, we dive deep into the physical, emotional and cultural significance of hair and how it shapes our identity. Your host, Dr. Rishma Walji, and our guests share their own journeys with their hair, how it looks, how much time they spend on it, what it means for their self-perception and how they are perceived by others. Through this conversation, you'll gain a better understanding of the complex relationship between hair and self-confidence, identity, culture, ancestry, expectations and beauty. You might even find some inspiration for your own hair journey.
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Connect with our guest Hima Batavia
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Mar 27, 2023
[QT] Is It Time To Curate Your Friendships?
In this short, 'quick tip' podcast episode, we explore the importance of curating your friendships and surrounding yourself with people who uplift and support you.
We delve into the difference between collaborative friendships (where both parties support and encourage each other) versus competitive friendships (where there is a constant need to one-up each other). We also discuss how to identify toxic friendships and how to determine who to keep in your life.
If you're looking to re-evaluate who is in your life, who you want to spend your time with, this is the episode for you. Of course every relationship is unique, in this episode we discuss a helpful way to look at your relationships and to determine if you want to keep certain relationships, work with those relationships to improve them, or gracefully let them go.
For a free quiz to learn your intentionality style: https://livingxo.com/quiz
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Mar 20, 2023
[Inspo] Loneliness and Friendships: Interview with Jillian Richardson, author of Unlonely Planet
Have you ever felt alone? Even as you may be surrounded by other people, or interact with others on a regular basis? Being physically alone is distinct from feeling alone, and the difference is a lack of connection and belonging. As humans we possess a need to _belong_. In this week's episode, your host Dr Rishma Walji has a conversation about finding friendships with Jillian Richardson, author of Unlonely Planet.
We talk about:
—Loving relationships, feeling enough and supported
—The value of facilitated spaces
—Learning while sharing and imposter syndrome
—Trying again after getting hurt
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Mar 13, 2023
[Interview] Protecting Your Mental Wellness On Social Media
If you're trying to manage your social media, or teach your kids how to manage their usage, this is a must listen. It's an interview with guest expert Dr Don Grant on healthy device management.
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Mar 6, 2023
[XO] Social Media: Love it or Leave it?
Do you ever feel like deleting your social media? Or taking a break from it and doing a social media 'detox'? In this episode we look at social media and the love/hate relationship many of us have. How do we navigate a deep, thoughtful life in the presence of social media?
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Free Gratitude Challenge: https://livingxo.com/gratitude
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Feb 27, 2023
[QT] Learning to Living: Turning Information into Action
In this quick tip episode we talk about how to turn learning into changing. We have so much access to information and many of us seek information to grow and change. But how can we actually use the knowledge we acquire to make our lives better? This is a technique that has worked well for me, and others, and I hope will help you too.
Discover Your Decision-Making Style: Are You a Spinner, Drifter, Driver, or Dreamer?
Take the free QUIZ: https://livingxo.com/quiz
More resources at: livingxo.com
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Feb 20, 2023
[Interview] Healing from Trauma with Dr. Aimie Apigian
On this episode of the XO Conversations Podcast, I had a conversation with Dr. Aimie Apigian. Dr. Aimie is a Board Certified Preventative Medicine Physician with a Masters in Biochemistry and Public Health. She is also an author, speaker, and founder of Trauma Healing Accelerated, LLC.
We talk about trauma, and the complex factors that contribute to it. We cover what trauma actually is and how it deeply impacts our lives. It's a great perspective on integrating health, emotions and history in order to heal.
For more information on living your own XO life, head over to our website: livingxo.com
Free QUIZ
The Intentionality Quiz: Are you living the life you truly want?
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Feb 13, 2023
[Inspo] Wouldn't It Be Amazing? With Karen Darke
Today's episode is with special guest: Karen Darke.
Karen could be described as a modern-day ‘Alchemist’: an adventurer, athlete, speaker and author, Karen’s purpose is about inspiring and impacting, about turning challenge into opportunity: finding ‘inner gold’. Karen started out as a geologist researching gold in the Bolivian Andes, but a life-changing accident that left her paralysed led her away from being a ‘rock-doctor’ to winning Paralympic gold in the sport of Paralympic hand-cycling in Rio 2016. It was the 79th medal for Britain, and 79 being the elemental number for Gold led to Karen creating _Quest 79: Find Your Inner Gold_. The project has Karen cycling 7 continents in 9 iconic rides, raising £79K for Spinal Injuries and encouraging people to step out of their comfort zones and discover passion, purpose or ability: their ‘inner gold’.
The Intentional Life Quiz: Discover Your Decision-Making Personality
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Feb 6, 2023
[XO] Life Lessons from Looking Back
We often think that can 'do that later', 'call tomorrow'. We think we have more time. In this episode, your host Dr. Rishma Walji is talking to Dr Jacqueline Hui, a palliative care physician, about her experiences working with patients at the end of life. What she's learned from them, and how we can apply those lessons to our lives today.
Resources to live your own XO Life: livingxo.com
Take the free QUIZ to find out how you can live more intentionally in your life: livingxo.com/quiz
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Jan 30, 2023
[QT] Move Towards Your Goals Faster
This is a Quick Tip Episode on how to move towards your goals faster. A new way to think about not only your goals but the outcome. What are you really trying to achieve?
Take the Intentionality Quiz: Uncover Your Path to Success
More resources
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Jan 30, 2023
[Author] Redefining Success: Part 3
An inspiring interview with Canadian author and pianist Coco Ma. She wrote her first novel, Shadow Frost, at the age of 15, and since she began playing the piano at the age of five and a half, she has also performed on some of the world's greatest concert stages and graduated with a pre-college diploma in piano performance from The Juilliard School in New York City. Currently, she studies at Yale University. When she isn't practicing piano, writing, or studying, you might find her bingeing Netflix or eating cake.
Coco is a household name for us. She's inspired my daughters in so many ways and has been their favourite author since they started reading her first novel, Shadow Frost.
In this episode I sit down with my daughters to interview Coco. And now, she's our hero! Honestly, this was such a fun episode. We learned a lot, had a great time and I hope you enjoy listening as much we enjoyed recording this.
Get Coco's books HERE
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Jan 30, 2023
[Inspo] Redefining Success Part 2
This is an interview with the lovely, 13 year old author, Kaiya. Her book, The Shifters, is a fantasy fiction novel. She also happens to be my daughter :) We talked about the book, her process writing the book and and she's learned.
More resources to help you live your own XO Life: livingxo.com
Clarity Journal:
https://livingxo.com/clarity-journal
Kaiya's book: Amazon Canada; Amazon USA
FREE Gratitude Challenge: livingxo.com/gratitude
Take the QUIZ on decision making to find out your intentionality style: livingxo.com/quiz
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Jan 30, 2023
[XO] Redefining Success Part 1
What does success _really_ mean to you?
Have you ever tried to reach a goal, and then achieved it, and realized that you don’t want it anymore? Or maybe you’ve questioned your goals and dreams themselves. Why do you want to accomplish that goal? Is it aligned with your values in life and your vision of yourself?
In this episode I share personal story about 'failure' and what happened to change my perspective on what constitutes 'success' in my life.
More resources to help you live your own XO Life: livingxo.com
Clarity Journal:
https://livingxo.com/clarity-journal
Kaiya's book: Amazon Canada; Amazon USA
FREE Gratitude Challenge: livingxo.com/gratitude
Take the QUIZ on decision making to find out your intentionality style: livingxo.com/quiz
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Mar 28, 2022
Behind The Scenes
A VERY SPECIAL behind the scenes episode all about how we made the podcast, what's coming up for season 2 and much more.
Connect with Dr. Rishma Walji at livingxo.com/contact or on IG @__livingxo__
Connect with Avery Moore Kloss @averymoorekloss
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Mar 21, 2022
Want To Become More Optimistic?
If you want to be more positive and optimistic in life, join your host, Dr. Rishma Walji as she explores strategies on how you can take a more optimistic attitude on life. She discusses negative and positive thought patterns, and actionable strategies that can help you feel more hope for the future, and more control over your circumstances.
Find out more at livingxo.com
Join the newsletter: livingxo.com/subscribe
Workshops available HERE
Clarity Journal
The Connected Parent Journal
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Mar 14, 2022
Do Affirmations Really Work?
If you've ever had a hard time with positive affirmations, and wonder if they actually work, then this episode is for you. Of course it would be nice to have positive, encouraging thoughts that can turn into beliefs and hopefully change our lives but is that too much to ask of a few sentences? We dive in the science around affirmations and a few ways to make them resonate more deeply and more authentically.
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Mar 7, 2022
Is Good Enough, Good Enough?
Are you a perfectionist?
Do you wonder to how to stop being a perfectionist without compromising your work or personality characteristics?
In this episode we explore the concept of Good Enough (a concept from parenting) and extrapolate to ask the question, is good enough sometimes good enough?
And if not, what can we do to strive to be our best, without feeling the guilt and crippling self-criticism that comes with trying to be perfect.
Let me know how you're enjoying the podcast. You can leave a message at livingxo.com/podcastmessage or email hello@livingxo.com.
You can find me on IG @__livingxo __
Get a copy of my Clarity Journal. A journal full of prompts to help you gain clarity and insight in different areas of your life (with sections on confidence, health/wellness, gratitude, inspiration/motivation and self-reflection. Write a review on Amazon and let me know at hello@livingxo.com and I'll send you my bonus journal prompts for career and goal setting.
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Feb 28, 2022
Fostering emotional safety in kids: A conversation with Dr Jessica Borelli
This was the full interview with Jessie. There are some short clips of the conversation in a previous episode, The Connected Parent, but the interview was so good and so interested that it's been included here as a bonus for you.
We talked about:
* emotional safety
* parenting strategies
* how to talk to your child(ren)
* and so much more
Find out more at XO Living: livingxo.com
Get your own copy of The Connected Parent Journal
https://livingxo.com/connectedparentjournal
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Feb 21, 2022
The Connected Parent
In this episode we talk about how to connect with your kid(s) in a unique way. A strategy that can help you feel calmer, more present, feel more empathy and at the same time can help your kids develop more confidence and emotional security.
How can you do all that? Well that's what our host, Dr. Rishma Walji was on the search for. A way to feel connected, to help manage stress, to help bond with her kids in a deeper and more intentional way. Something that would not just have a momentary effect, but a lasting one on her and her kids.
Get your own copy of The Connected Parent Journal
https://livingxo.com/connectedparentjournal
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Guest: Jenn @lobeloveco
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Feb 14, 2022
What if Burnout Is More Than Just Exhaustion
Burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion brought on by prolonged or repeated stress. Many people have experienced some type of burnout symptoms over the years, and look forward to taking time off, or going on vacation to get a break from things and recover. But what if there was more to it than that? What if burnout wasn’t just about being busy, loaded with responsibilities and feeling exhausted. What if there was more to feeling burnout and another factor that could help you feel like yourself again? Join us in this episode as we discuss burnout from a different perspective.
_“There’s something significant that sits underneath these two parts of burnout – managing the demands of life on one side, and coping with stress on the other. Something more that impacts us on a deeper level and put us at risk for burnout in a more profound way.”_
Questions We Answer in This Episode:
* What is burnout
* What are burnout symptoms
* A new perspective on b…
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Feb 7, 2022
Learning to Take Up Space: Interview with para-athlete Candice Combdon
Special bonus episode with Para-athlete Candice Combdon!
If you've been listening to the XO Conversations podcast, you know that the format is very different.
This is not the typical episode style because we wanted to share the entire conversation. Candice talks to your host, Rishma Walji, about being born with spina bifida, her childhood and decision to amputate as an adult, how she started in tennis and her approach to sport and being an athlete. They talk about accessibility, struggles, getting out of your comfort zone and so much more.
Connect with Candice:
@candice_combdon
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Website: livingxo.com
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Jan 31, 2022
The Dash: Making Meaningful Memories
In this episode you'll learn practical ways to create meaningful memories that will last a lifetime. Join host Dr. Rishma Walji with her guest Rishma Govani as they discuss love, family and making meaningful memories.
Summary: When we think about living a full life, it's about the things we experience. The people we connect with the memories we make. After all, it's the memories of our lives that make us who we are. There are ways to make those memories more meaningful to you. There are also ways to create and recall happy moments more easily. In this episode, we talk about family bonding, connecting with those you love, and how you can intentionally build a richer 'highlight reel' of your own life.
_“Wow, what a life. It’s an inspiration. And I’ll never look at that dash the same way again.”_
Questions We Answer in This Episode:
* How to make memories that will last a lifetime
* How memories work in your brain
* Intentionally creating more happy memories with your fa…
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Jan 24, 2022
Meditation for People Who Can't Meditate
If you have trouble with meditation, feel like you're always getting distracted or can't sit still and clear your mind, but want to, this episode is for you.
Join Dr. Rishma Walji as she explores meditation and her own journey towards reaching a meditative state. She talks about the brain and how things work (in an understandable way) and how she has extrapolated the science to make it apply to real life. She's not advocating 'hacking' meditation (because of course meditation is awesome and beneficial), but she is offering a clear way to 'hack' how you can get better at reaching meditative effects if you're normally a person who can't meditate.
Her unique take makes meditation more accessible for people who would normally find it hard to practice meditation on their own, in traditional ways.
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Jan 17, 2022
How to REALLY create a habit
This podcast episode examines the key factors and science around creating new habits. We explore the missing piece, without which, we're more likely to fall off of our new habits and resolutions.
Follow along with your host: Rishma Walji, ND, PhD as she looks at habits a new way and explores why it sometimes takes longer to create a habit than we expect, and what we can actually do about making habits stick.
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Jan 6, 2022
Introducing XO Conversations: Adding a Little Extra
I don't want life to be ordinary. I want it to be extraordinary. The difference is just a little extra.
How do you define living a little extra?
In this episode we explore how live a life that we love. Finding joy, connecting deeply with my family, feeling energetic, following my dreams, making an difference and having fun. It comes down to lots of little choices, moments and insights related to personal growth and wellbeing.
But how can you make those choices when you have no time and never ending responsibilities?
This is the journey of this podcast, finding ways to live a life that we love, one with 'a little extra'.
It's not enough to know what to do, it's not even enough to know how to do it. To really be deliberate in life, you need to understand how things work and then you need to become self-aware so that we can find a way to make it work, for you. That's the key. Knowing how things work and then figuring out how to make it work for you.
In this podcast we talk about how…
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