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Be the Sun, Not the Salt

The "Be the Sun, Not the Salt” podcast will inspire you, equip you, and remind you HOW to be the better version of yourself - you already know WHY you should be. Dr. Harry Cohen, an unconventional shrink, and his co-host, innovative marketer Connie Fontaine, will interview famous and not-so-famous guests who make being the Sun, and not the Salt, a daily practice. This podcast is based on the tips from the book, "Be the Sun, Not the Salt."

Personal Development Personal Growth Health & Fitness Self-Improvement Leadership Education Mental Health Society & Culture
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
23 minutes
Episodes
63
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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#42 Gentle Nudge: Release Your Pet Peeves

#42 Gentle Nudge: Release Your Pet Peeves

Ever find yourself stewing over little things—like someone being late or leaving the cupboard open (again)? 🙃 In this episode of Be the Sun, Not the Salt, Dr. Harry Cohen and Connie Fontaine dig into…

00:08:14  |   Thu 17 Apr 2025
#41 Gentle Nudge: Take the High Road

#41 Gentle Nudge: Take the High Road

Ever felt like you deserved to stay mad? 😡 In this episode of Be the Sun, Not the Salt, Dr. Harry Cohen and Connie Fontaine unpack Chapter 20: “Take the High Road”—a powerful reminder that holding on…

00:06:36  |   Thu 10 Apr 2025
#40 Gentle Nudge: Make Your Motive Clear & Clean

#40 Gentle Nudge: Make Your Motive Clear & Clean

Ever had someone say one thing but mean something totally different? 🙃 In this episode of Be the Sun, Not the Salt, Dr. Harry Cohen and Connie Fontaine dive into Chapter 19: “Make Your Motive Clear a…

00:06:03  |   Thu 03 Apr 2025
#39. Gentle Nudge: Do the Next Right Thing

#39. Gentle Nudge: Do the Next Right Thing

Ever had one of those "Oops, I messed up!" moments? In this mini-episode, Dr. Harry Cohen and Connie Fontaine are back with a game-changing mantra in Chapter 18: "Do the Next Right Thing"!

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00:06:39  |   Thu 27 Mar 2025
#38 Gentle Nudge: Help Others Keep Perspective

#38 Gentle Nudge: Help Others Keep Perspective

Ever tried cheering up a friend… only to accidentally make things worse? Dr. Harry Cohen and Connie Fontaine are back with a Gentle Nudge from Chapter 17: “Help Others Keep Perspective”—and they’re d…

00:11:25  |   Thu 20 Mar 2025
#37 Gentle Nudge: Speak Fluent Gratitude

#37 Gentle Nudge: Speak Fluent Gratitude

Ready to supercharge your relationships with a little gratitude magic? 🌟 In this episode of Be the Sun, Not the Salt, Dr. Harry Cohen and Connie Fontaine dive into Chapter 16: “Speak Fluent Gratitude…

00:06:38  |   Thu 13 Mar 2025
#36 Gentle Nudge: Make Your Words Count

#36 Gentle Nudge: Make Your Words Count

Ever caught yourself rambling through a story or dropping verbal grenades that backfire? Dr. Harry Cohen and Connie Fontaine—your Be the Sun, Not the Salt super-smart duo—are back with Chapter 15: “M…

00:06:10  |   Thu 06 Mar 2025
#35 Gentle Nudge: Don't Be A Complexifier

#35 Gentle Nudge: Don't Be A Complexifier

Have you ever turned a simple task into a full-blown project? We’ve all been there! In this episode of Be the Sun, Not the Salt, Dr. Harry Cohen and Connie Fontaine tackle Chapter 14, “Don’t Be a Com…

00:05:59  |   Thu 27 Feb 2025
#34 Gentle Nudge: Be Your Own Best Friend

#34 Gentle Nudge: Be Your Own Best Friend

Have you ever called yourself a friggin idiot? Most of us have, but would you ever say that to your best friend? Nope! In today’s tip to make your life a little better, Dr. Harry Cohen and Connie Fon…

00:10:40  |   Thu 20 Feb 2025
#33 Gentle Nudge: Hold the Salt

#33 Gentle Nudge: Hold the Salt

In this episode of the 'Be the Sun, Not the Salt' podcast, hosts Dr. Harry Cohen and Connie Fontaine explore the key concepts of Chapter 12, 'Hold the Salt,' from Harry's book. We’ll discuss the meta…

00:09:05  |   Thu 13 Feb 2025
#32 Gentle Nudge: Learn to Walk Away

#32 Gentle Nudge: Learn to Walk Away

In this episode of the 'Be the Sun, Not the Salt' podcast, hosts Dr. Harry Cohen and Connie Fontaine explore the concept of walking away from toxic environments, as described in Chapter 11, 'Learn to…

00:07:01  |   Thu 06 Feb 2025
#31 Gentle Nudge: Don't Hang with Cilantro

#31 Gentle Nudge: Don't Hang with Cilantro

In this episode of the 'Be the Sun, Not the Salt' podcast, hosts Dr. Harry Cohen and Connie Fontaine explore Chapter 10, 'Don't Hang with Cilantro,' from Harry's book. (Did you know cilantro tastes l…

00:07:38  |   Thu 30 Jan 2025
#30 Gentle Nudge: Win-Win Always Wins

#30 Gentle Nudge: Win-Win Always Wins

In this episode of the 'Be the Sun, Not the Salt' podcast, hosts Dr. Harry Cohen and Connie Fontaine delve into Chapter 9, 'Win Win Always Wins,' from Harry's book. We discuss how to keep a win-win m…

00:07:02  |   Thu 23 Jan 2025
#29 Gentle Nudge: Assume Positive Intent

#29 Gentle Nudge: Assume Positive Intent

In this episode of the 'Be the Sun, Not the Salt' podcast, hosts Dr. Harry Cohen and Connie Fontaine delve into Chapter 8, 'Assume Positive Intent,' from Harry's book. We discuss the profound impact …

00:07:57  |   Thu 16 Jan 2025
#28 Radiant Resilience: Jill Martin's Journey Through Life's Challenges

#28 Radiant Resilience: Jill Martin's Journey Through Life's Challenges

In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Jill Martin to explore her inspiring journey from a renowned lifestyle expert and TV personality to a resilient cancer warrior. Jill shares personal anecdo…

00:57:35  |   Thu 09 Jan 2025
#27 Gentle Nudge: Apologize Well

#27 Gentle Nudge: Apologize Well

In this episode of the 'Be the Sun, Not the Salt' podcast, hosts Dr. Harry Cohen and Connie Fontaine explore Chapter 7, 'Apologize Well,' from Harry's book. They discuss the importance of making hear…

00:08:38  |   Wed 01 Jan 2025
#26 Gentle Nudge: Light Someone Up

#26 Gentle Nudge: Light Someone Up

In today’s episode, Dr. Harry Cohen and co-host Connie Fontaine explore Chapter 6, 'Light Someone Up,' from the 'Be the Sun, Not the Salt' book. They delve into the concept of heliotropic people, dis…

00:09:49  |   Wed 25 Dec 2024
#25 Creating Big Change through Small Acts with Brad Aronson

#25 Creating Big Change through Small Acts with Brad Aronson

Join us for an inspiring discussion with Brad Aronson, author of 'Humankind: Changing the World One Small Act at a Time.' Brad shares his journey of discovering the profound impact of small gestures …

01:01:04  |   Wed 18 Dec 2024
#24 Gentle Nudge: Be Your Best Self

#24 Gentle Nudge: Be Your Best Self

In this episode of the 'Be the Sun, Not the Salt' podcast, co-hosts Dr. Harry Cohen and Connie Fontaine delve into Chapter 5, 'Be Your Best Self,' from Harry's book. They discuss the power and simpli…

00:07:47  |   Wed 11 Dec 2024
#23 Gentle Nudge: Show You Care

#23 Gentle Nudge: Show You Care

In this special mini-episode of 'Be the Sun, Not the Salt,' hosts Dr. Harry Cohen and Connie Fontaine discuss Chapter 4, 'Show You Care,' from Harry’s book. We’ll explore the deeper aspects of genuin…

00:08:57  |   Wed 04 Dec 2024
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