With everything happening in our lives, businesses, and in the world right now, many of us are trying to protect our peace and manage the overwhelm, stress, and uncertainty. On this episode, I talk about the difference between creating healthy boundaries and emotionally checking out, why it's so important to stay grounded without becoming disconnected, and how we can care deeply about what matters while still protecting our energy, well-being, and humanity.

Resources:

We're All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Blog

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on LinkedIn

Mike Robbins on Instagram

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins YouTube Channel

Mike Robbins on TikTok

Mike Robbins on X

Mike Robbins on BlueSky

Lately, I've been noticing how easy it is to get pulled into either/or thinking, especially with everything happening in our lives, our businesses, and in the world. We can feel like we have to choose one perspective, one idea, or one side over another. On this episode, I talk about the importance of remembering that multiple things can be true at the same time, why this can be challenging, and how allowing for more nuance and complexity can help us stay grounded, connected, and even more effective with ourselves and others.

Resources:

We're All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Blog

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on LinkedIn

Mike Robbins on Instagram

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins YouTube Channel

Mike Robbins on TikTok

Mike Robbins on X

Mike Robbins on BlueSky

The Curiosity Shop with Brene Brown and Adam Grant (podcast)

There's a lot happening right now that can feel uncertain, overwhelming, and out of our control. On this episode, I revisit the idea of focusing on what we can control, specifically our attitude and our effort, and why this matters so much, especially these days. I talk about the difference between being informed and being consumed, how we can stay grounded without ignoring reality, and what it looks like to show up with intention, presence, and integrity, even when things feel unsettled.

Resources:

We're All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Blog

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on LinkedIn

Mike Robbins on Instagram

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins YouTube Channel

Mike Robbins on TikTok

Mike Robbins on X

Mike Robbins on BlueSky

It's easy to find ourselves pushing, striving, or looking for validation without always realizing what's driving us, especially these days. On this episode, I talk about the difference between being thirsty, hungry, and trusting, why we often confuse these states, and how bringing awareness to our motivation can help us show up with more clarity, intention, and alignment.

Resources:

We're All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Blog

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on LinkedIn

Mike Robbins on Instagram

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins YouTube Channel

Mike Robbins on TikTok

Mike Robbins on X

Mike Robbins on BlueSky

In a world of over-scheduled calendars, lots of clutter, and constant activity, creating space can feel uncomfortable or even counterintuitive. On this episode, I talk about why making space, physically, in our calendars, and emotionally, is so important, why it can be challenging to do, and how creating intentional space allows us to feel more grounded, present, and connected to what and who matters most.

Resources:

We're All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Blog

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on LinkedIn

Mike Robbins on Instagram

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins YouTube Channel

Mike Robbins on TikTok

Mike Robbins on X

Mike Robbins on BlueSky

It's easy to get irritated by the small, everyday things that don't go our way, from minor inconveniences to other people's behavior, especially these days. On this episode, I talk about how shifting our default setting from mildly annoyed to mildly amused can change our experience in meaningful ways, why this mindset helps us stay more grounded, less reactive, and tapped into greater flow, and how bringing a little levity and perspective, even when things are heavy, can make everything feel lighter and more manageable.

Resources:

We're All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Blog

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on LinkedIn

Mike Robbins on Instagram

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins YouTube Channel

Mike Robbins on TikTok

Mike Robbins on X

Mike Robbins on BlueSky

Appreciation is one of the most effective ways to empower ourselves and positively impact the people around us, yet it's something that can be both challenging and overlooked, especially when there's a lot going on as there is these days. On this episode, I talk about what makes appreciation difficult to focus on authentically and why it matters so much, how it strengthens our relationships and our well-being, and what it looks like to practice genuine appreciation in our lives and with the people we care about and work with every day.

Resources:

We're All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Blog

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on LinkedIn

Mike Robbins on Instagram

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins YouTube Channel

Mike Robbins on TikTok

Mike Robbins on X

Mike Robbins on BlueSky

In a world that can feel overwhelming, uncertain, and exhausting, it's often easier to pull back, numb out, or protect ourselves by caring less. On this episode, I talk about why truly caring is a courageous act, the difference between going all in and burning out, and how choosing engagement over detachment allows us to live, lead, and relate with more meaning, boldness, and presence, even when there are no guarantees.

Resources:

We're All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Blog

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on LinkedIn

Mike Robbins on Instagram

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins YouTube Channel

Mike Robbins on TikTok

Mike Robbins on X

Mike Robbins on BlueSky