Kick start your day with some motivation, inspiration and exploration. Sylvia Flanagan, LMFT is a licensed therapist and motivational coach who speaks on a variety of topics including motivational principles and strategies, personal development, relationship dynamics and how to better navigate this wonderful and sometimes difficult thing called life. As a therapist she has been in private practice over 20 years and in this podcast combines her clinical experience, life experience and education in philosophy to offer a rich and fresh perspective. She is direct, concise and focuses on what matters.
The content in this podcast is educational and informational only. The content of any episode is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for seeking therapy from a licensed mental health professional.
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In this episode I discuss the concept of integrity, its essence, and significance in personal growth and development. The discussion explores the challenges to maintaining integrity, including fear o…
In this episode, I tackle the complex and important issue of burnout. With insights into how it starts and how it grows, I discuss ways to recognize and address burnout, and encourage listeners to pr…
In this episode of 'How to Overcome a Scarcity Mindset,' I dive into the concept of scarcity mindset and its profound impact on life. From the detrimental effects on decision-making to strained relat…
This episode delves into the crucial role that sleep plays in our overall well-being. It highlights the significance of obtaining quality sleep for maintaining good health, emotional stability, and c…
In this episode I explore the concept of self-sabotage, the ways people undermine their success through negative behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes, and provide insights on how to recognize and combat…
In this episode I explore the uncomfortable and damaging mindset of Imposter Syndrome, discussing its origins and its profound effects on people in various sectors of life. I outline the five differe…
Today, we're taking a deeper dive into what courage means. Join me as I unpack a fuller meaning of courage and how it traditionally meant something far beyond how the word is typically used today.
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In this episode, I discuss the science behind motivation, drive, and focus and take a look at factors influencing our motivation including patters of behavior and genetics.
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In this episode, I discuss the far reaching fear of rejection. From dating, to job interviews, or asking for what you want, I emphasize how everyone experiences fear of rejection at points in life. I…
In this episode, I discuss the significance of setting boundaries in order to pursue purposeful growth and help manifest your potential. Fundamentally, I encourage you to know the "yes" that is behin…
In this episode, I tackle the topic of failure and mistakes, discussing what happens in our brain when we make mistakes and how we can train ourselves to deal with failure more effectively. I emphasi…
In this episode I talk about how to counter stress and anxiety with evidenced based solutions. Learn about tools to activate the parasympathetic nervous system and mitigate sympathetic overload and b…
Are you happy with how you face life's problems? Do you react with anxiety and worry more often that you'd like? Before you get too hard on yourself, let's take a look at the brain to discover just…
Join me as I unpack eight ways truth can be manipulated and spun in relationships of all kinds. This episode peels back the curtain on eight cunning tactics people use to bend reality to their will, …
What if opportunities for something more extraordinary were hiding and disguised in the ordinary? Join me, Sylvia Flanagan, as I explore how to embrace the sacred in our everyday lives. Often, we fin…
All transitions are change but not all changes are transitions. Transitions are usually big life shifts and begin with a subtle discontent that gets stronger if we don’t pay attention to what message…
Everyone experiences a little jealousy here and there in life. But when it becomes the norm and isn't managed jealousy can break down a relationship and become unsustainable. In this episode I outli…
Do you find yourself taking rude behavior or criticism personally? Do the opinions or inconsiderate words of others lead you do doubt yourself or your abilities at times? In this episode I unpack w…
Excuses are one of the worst things you can do to yourself and to your relationships. Making excuses is also one of the easiest habits to slip into. In this episode I outline how excuses negatively…
"Everything happens for a reason". Chances are you've said it and been told it. It's impact is rather benign when life is going well but can be problematic when you're in the middle of one of life's …