Shine with Mary Obana

049—Have you ever wondered whether you are doing “enough” with your life? Whether you are making a difference? How do you explain when you have your heart set on something that doesn’t turn out as yo…

048—With the turmoil in the world, what can we do? What do we do when others are in pain or going through something horrible, and we are so far away? Is there anything we can do to help?

The answer is…

047—What do you do when you feel “off,” not feeling how you want? Maybe something unwanted has happened, or you’re worried or anxious about something. Perhaps you are filled with anger or sadness, fr…

046—Do you have questions that continue to nudge you—the ones that come from deep within you? Questions that you know you should be listening to but that you ignore or find a hard time answering.  

Ar…

045—When’s the last time you’ve had an encounter with a random act of kindness? Maybe you were the giver, perhaps the receiver, or perhaps an observer. No matter which one, it’s pretty nice, isn’t it…

044—With all the every day “doing” that fills our lives, when is the last time you really laughed? Deeply? In this episode, Mary shares how important laughter is for our health and lives and reminds …

043—This episode released on Thanksgiving Day reminds us that gratitude should be more than a once-a-year thing. Listen as Mary shares how gratitude benefits virtually every part of our lives, but ev…

042—Have you ever wanted something really badly, and it just didn’t happen? Maybe there’s something you want now—a new relationship, a dream job, expanding your family, a thriving business. 

No one wa…

041—Did you know that fear is connected to every negative emotion? Anger, frustration, worry, jealousy, insecurity… the list goes on.  

There are two pieces of good news here. First, if you can let go…

040—Is there something that you keep bumping up against in your life? Maybe it's an inability to reach your goal weight or to find the relationship of your dreams. Perhaps it's a fear of flying or th…

039—Why is it that we can want something so badly but not get it? Why do things come more easily for some than others? Is this a matter of luck or something else?

There IS a reason, and understanding …

038—As we grow and love, we inevitably face those moments when we are confronted with mortality, that of a loved one or our very own. Mary discusses our soul’s journey, what to consider as you or a l…

037—What do you do when you are confronted with something you don’t like? Maybe it’s an unwanted situation, a decision that you disagree with, shocking news. When every ounce of our mind and body wan…

036—How do you feel about change? Do you invite it in or fear it? Either way, it’s difficult to avoid. Change always comes.
 
Listen as Mary discusses why change can feel uncomfortable for so many of …

035—We all have something special within us, a light we are meant to find and share. But it can be easy to overlook or discount that which is so much a part of us.
 
Listen as Mary re-releases an inter…

034—You know that feeling, don't you? When things aren't happening as quickly as you want,  when you are eager to get to that place, wherever or whatever that might be. Then, before you know it, feel…

033—Do you feel guilty or fear the consequences of saying no? Do you squirm at the idea of confrontation? Does the thought of someone disliking you make you anxious? 

When people quiet their voice and…

032—Do you ever feel worry, anxiety, doubt, guilt, regret, fear? What if you could go to a place that would immediately take all those unwanted feelings away and replace them with joy and peace?  Wan…

031—After the previous episode, "Well-Being Part 1," you identified what your signature strengths are and learned the common misconceptions about the things that will bring us genuine joy and fulfill…

030—We all want to live our best life, but the things we think will make us happy aren't necessarily what ultimately does. Listen as Mary shares Part 1 of what she learned from The Science of Well-Be…