Nataly Kogan

Is it possible to achieve meaningful success without burning out? Yes! And this episode will help you do it. Nataly interviews Brad Stulberg, the author of newly-released The Practice of Groundedness: A Transformative Path to Success That Feeds--Not Crushes--Your Soul. What you'll learn: - How the practice of groundedness can help you achieve sustainable success - Why patience is essential for high performance (and how to practice it even if you're naturally impatient) - The essential role that human connection and community have for well-being and success (and how to cultivate it in your life) - Why you should make a "BS list" and how it will help you stay true to your values To learn more about Brad Stulberg and his work, visit: www.bradstulberg.com For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

No, you don’t need to find your passion to live a meaningful life! In this episode, Nataly talks with Terri Trespicio, an award-winning writer, speaker, brand advisor, and the author Unfollow Your Passion: How to Create a Life that Matters to You (Dec 21, 2021). Here’s what you’ll learn: - Why you should not feel pressured to find your passion and what you can look for instead - The difference between making plans and learning how to plan - How to create a bucket list that brings you joy vs. pressure and frustration Plus, how to bust through the “should”, make your own choices and define a path in life and work that is meaningful to you! To learn more about Terri and her book, check out: https://territrespicio.com/unfollowyourpassion *** REGISTER TO ATTEND AWESOME HUMAN HOUR LIVE VIA ZOOM: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k8wilMrgQYu9Qa_9k0dilw

If your inner self-critic and doubter gets in the way of doing what you care about, this episode is for you! Nataly shares the science of how our brain can cause us to struggle more and 2 skills you can use to edit your thoughts so you can bring your best awesome self to work -- and to everyone you care about. What you'll learn: - What is negativity bias and how it clouds your judgement (including of yourself) - A 2-step practice to edit thoughts that cause you to struggle - Why self-compassion beats self-criticism when it comes to self-improvement - A 3-step practice to talk to yourself as you would to a friend For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/ #MentalBlocks #Motivation #NatalyKogan

We’re all feeling exhausted from the past 2 years of the pandemic and just doing our best to make it through the day. But it’s time to shift from surviving to LIVING and this episode will help you do it! Nataly shares her perspective on shifting from surviving to living with more joy and spark — and takes you through a practice to give yourself permission to do it. We also have a special guest from the Awesome Human community join us live to share how he has practiced doing this in his own life! What you’ll learn: - What it means to practice aliveness and how to define what it means for you - A simple practice to give yourself permission to practice your joy every day - How gratitude can help you shift from living in a state of fight or flight to experiencing more meaning and joy *** REGISTER TO ATTEND AWESOME HUMAN HOUR LIVE via Zoom and be part of the audience: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k8wilMrgQYu9Qa_9k0dilw

Do you want to learn how to make better choices to reduce stress and improve your emotional fitness? In this episode, Nataly talks with Aliza Freud, founder and CEO of SheSpeaks, about how the practice of self-awareness can help us make better choices to support ourselves, our well-being, and our ability to show up fully for the work and the people we care about. What you’ll learn: - Why self-awareness is essential to help you find dynamic life balance and reduce stress and overwhelm - 2 powerful yet simple ways you can practice self-awareness daily - The connection between self-compassion and personal agency – and why both are essential to wellbeing Plus, Nataly and Aliza talk about Simone Biles’ courageous decision to pull out of the Olympics to protect her mental health and her team’s chances of winning – and how it was a powerful act of self-awareness, self-compassion, and leadership. To learn more about Aliza and her SheSpeaks: How She Does It podcast, visit www.shespeaks.com/podcast For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

If you ever doubt the value you bring to others, this episode will change that in a powerful way. Nataly talks with Steve Pemberton, the author of The Lighthouse Effect: How ordinary people can have extraordinary impact in the world, and the CHRO of WorkHuman. In this inspiring, deeply moving conversation, Steve shares his incredible life story and inspiration for all of us to share our own — so that it might help and inspire others. What you’ll learn: - What makes an ordinary human a lighthouse in someone else’s life - How to shift from doubt about your ability to have extraordinary impact - How bringing our humanity and vulnerability to our interactions with others creates a meaningful impact As a bonus, Steve shares some fascinating facts about lighthouses!

Is your inner critic super loud? Do you hold yourself to impossibly high standards and when you don’t achieve perfection, beat yourself up? This episode is for you! Nataly shares her personal story of how her drive for perfection hurt her and those around her and some of her favorite tips and practices to help you calm your inner perfectionist and quiet your inner critic. What you'll learn: - Why perfection is a trap (and never what others expect from you) - Specific strategies to practice self-compassion to reduce struggle and suffering - A 3 step self-compassion practice to shift from harsh to kinder self-talk For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

If you're feeling overwhelmed by the world, distracted, or unable to step away from social media or the news, this episode will help! Nataly talks about the power and JOY of taking one day a week off from technology with Tiffany Shlain, an Emmy-nominated filmmaker, founder of the Webby Awards, and author of the national bestselling book 24/6: Giving up Screens One Day a Week to Get More Time, Creativity, and Connection. What you'll learn: - Why the human brain needs rest and breaks and how taking time away from technology fuels your creativity and productivity - How designating one day a week to be technology-free can help you reconnect with your family and friends, be more calm and present, and experience greater joy in your life - Suggestions for more peaceful mornings and evenings - Tips to encourage your teenagers to join you for a technology-free day To learn more about Tiffany and her work, visit: tiffanyshlain.com For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

In this very special episode, Nataly shared exclusive sneak peeks and read from her new book, THE AWESOME HUMAN PROJECT. She also talked about how her personal experience of struggling and burning out led her to change her life and share lessons learned in this book. We also announced the creation of our Founding Member Team - here's the link to learn more and apply to join if you're interested: https://natalykogan.com/awesome-human-project-founding-members/ --- To pre-order THE AWESOME HUMAN PROJECT and get awesome bonuses, click here: https://natalykogan.com/awesome-human-project/the-awesome-human-project-book/

Your brain loves to tell stories -- some of which cause you unnecessary stress and anxiety. In this episode, Nataly shares specific tips and practices to help you break through the stories that make you struggle and remove mental blocks that prevent you from bringing your best to what’s most meaningful to you. What you’ll learn: - The difference between feeling difficult feelings and telling stories about them - How to handle imposter syndrome - 2-step practice to help you shift your brain's unhelpful stories For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/ #MentalHealth #Happiness #NatalyKogan

Are you spending more time organizing your stuff than enjoying what’s meaningful in your life? Do you find yourself overwhelmed with clutter and not sure what to do? In this episode, Nataly talks with Joshua Becker, the founder of Becoming Minimalist, about removing what’s less important from our lives to make room for living with more joy, meaning, and ease. What you’ll learn: - What does it mean to have a minimalist lifestyle (and how it fuels your joy) - 3 questions to ask yourself as you begin to declutter - How to handle sentimental objects - The best way to encourage people you live with to get rid of stuff To learn more about Josh and his work, please visit http://www.becomingminimalist.com/ *** REGISTER TO ATTEND AWESOME HUMAN HOUR LIVE https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k8wilMrgQYu9Qa_9k0dilw

Hello, Awesome Humans! I'm Nataly Kogan and in this video I'm going to share tips to help you get over the fear of public speaking. ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ SUBSCRIBE TODAY: https://bit.ly/HappierWithNataly ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ It turns out, public speaking is the #1 fear for adults. If public speaking -- or doing any kind of presentation -- makes you anxious, this video is for you. I speak for a living and have given more than 1,000 talks and in it, I will share tangible tips you can use not just to break through your fear of public speaking, but be awesome at it! Here's a preview: Tip #1: Forget the stupid advice about being fearless (it's not possible if you're human) and instead, get honest and specific about what is making you anxious. Tip #2: Shift out of your ego's fear of what others will think and into a pro-social mindset that research shows helps you bring your full, awesome capacity to anything you do, including speaking! Tip #3: Get to know what makes you comfortable and bring that to your speaking and presentations. The more yourself you can be, the better your talk will be! #PublicSpeaking #Motivation #NatalyKogan

If you’re feeling overwhelmed with stress and anxiety, this episode is for you. Nataly talks with Nikole Benders-Hadi, M.D., Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Doctor On Demand, about practical ways we can all support our mental and emotional health during this difficult and uncertain time. What you’ll learn: - Strategies to help you feel calmer and grounded - Coping techniques to handle stress with more ease - How practicing self-awareness helps to reduce stress And where dark chocolate and oceans fit into all this! For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly #MentalHealth #Happiness #NatalyKogan

Do you think you’re not creative or talented enough to try something creative? Then tune into this episode, where Nataly talks with the artist and author Kimberly Brooks about the myth of talent and how to find more freedom to express ourselves creatively. What you’ll learn: - Why talent is a myth (and what it really means) - The 8 steps of the creative process - How to overcome your brain’s chatter about not being creative enough *** REGISTER TO ATTEND AWESOME HUMAN HOUR LIVE https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k8wilMrgQYu9Qa_9k0dilw

Are you tired of looking for the elusive "work-life" or worried you may never find it? In this episode, Nataly shares what's broken about the notion of "work-life" balance, why she personally hates the concept, and what framework has worked much better for her: dynamic life balance. She offers 3 strategies to help you experience it and answers questions about what to do if you're overwhelmed or feeling stuck. What you'll learn: - A more helpful framework to think about balance (including daily) - 3 strategies (and tangible practices) to help you experience more dynamic life balance - Why emotional awareness and self-compassion are essential to living a more fulfilling, balanced life where different parts of you find expression For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/ #WorkLifeBalance #Happiness #NatalyKogan

If public speaking stresses you out, this episode will help! Nataly is a professional speaker and in the past year alone has given more than 200 talks. In this episode, she shares strategies to help you work through the fear of public speaking and let your awesome self shine through in any presentation. What you’ll learn: - Why public speaking causes so much fear and specific ways to work through it - How telling a story makes any presentation 1000% more powerful - What it actually means to be yourself during a talk And much, much more! *** TO REGISTER TO ATTEND AWESOME HUMAN HOUR LIVE VIA ZOOM https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k8wilMrgQYu9Qa_9k0dilw

Do you crave more joy in your days? In this episode, Nataly talks with Ingrid Fetell Lee, the author of Joyful and founder of The Aesthetics of Joy, about the importance of finding joy even when life is challenging. Here's what you'll learn: - The difference between joy and happiness - How simple moments of joy give you more strength and resilience - The evolutionary connection between joy and color - How to find moments of joy even on the toughest days To learn more about Ingrid Fetell Lee and her work, visit: https://aestheticsofjoy.com For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/ #Joy #Happiness #NatalyKogan

Does your brain tell you that self-care is a luxury you don't have time for or deserve? This episode is for you! Nataly shares her definition of self-care, offers powerful mindset shifts, several realistic ways to practice it in just a few minutes a day, and things to say back to your brain when it tries to convince you that self-care is optional. And she gets on her signature soapbox about how self-care is an act of service to people you love What you'll learn: - Why self-care is not a selfish luxury - How daily self-care fuels you in every way and impacts the people and work you care about - How to realistically practice self care in your daily life For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

Is it possible to achieve meaningful success without burning out? Yes! And this episode will help you do it. Nataly interviews Brad Stulberg, the author of newly-released The Practice of Groundedness: A Transformative Path to Success That Feeds--Not Crushes--Your Soul. What you'll learn: - How the practice of groundedness can help you achieve sustainable success - Why patience is essential for high performance (and how to practice it even if you're naturally impatient) - The essential role that human connection and community have for well-being and success (and how to cultivate it in your life) - Why you should make a "bullshit list" and how it will help you stay true to your values To learn more about Brad's work, visit: www.bradstulberg.com *** TO REGISTER TO ATTEND AWESOME HUMAN HOUR LIVE VIA ZOOM https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k8wilMrgQYu9Qa_9k0dilw

Are you someone who appears to have your career and life in order on the outside, yet on the inside you are anxious, exhausted, or near the end of your rope? This episode is just for you! Nataly shares her journey through burnout and into learning how to protect her energy through self-care, setting boundaries, and practicing more emotional openness. She interviews Morra Aarons-Mele, who hosts the Anxious Achiever podcast, about setting boundaries, managing anxiety, avoiding burnout, and more! What you'll learn: - Tips for preventing and working your way out of burnout - Real life examples and strategies to manage anxiety - Advice and tips for introverts who work with people all day To learn more about Morra and her Anxious Achiever podcast, visit https://hbr.org/2019/09/podcast-the-anxious-achiever For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

If your inner perfectionist loves to make you feel like you’re not doing enough or well enough, this episode will help! Nataly shares how her overefforting and drive for perfection contributed to her burnout and the powerful lessons she learned since. She offers several new ways to think about our drive for perfection and leads you on a super-short, fun, and awesome creative exercise to help tame your inner perfectionist. So grab a piece of paper and something to draw on and join in! Here’s what you’ll learn: - How to edit your story about why you need to do things perfectly - Why substituting “sometimes” for “always” is a powerful practice to preserve energy - How what you perceive as imperfect can lead to more authenticity and human connection *** REGISTER TO BE PART OF THE LIVE AUDIENCE ON ZOOM https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k8wilMrgQYu9Qa_9k0dilw

Does your loud inner critic get in your way of fully expressing yourself? During this episode, Nataly shares a powerful practice to help you quiet your inner critic and leads you through a fun and transformative 5-minute creativity experience. What you'll learn: - The science behind the benefits of creativity - A simple but powerful practice to quiet your inner critic - Ideas and suggestions for how to explore your creativity and practice self-compassion For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

Taming my inner perfectionist has been so helpful in my practice of self-care -- and this is one simple way to do it!

Is your worry switch always on? In this episode, Nataly shares powerful mindset shifts that will help you worry less by learning how to worry with less anxiety and stress and several science-backed practices to help you do it. What you’ll learn: - Why worry is a natural part of being human (your brain’s negativity bias and fear of uncertainty are at work!) - 5-10-minute Embrace Your Worry practice to reduce worry anxiety - How thinking about the worst-case-scenario you’re worried about can actually help you feel less anxious - Why worrying about others is not an act of love (and what you can do instead) *** REGISTER TO ATTEND AWESOME HUMAN HOUR LIVE ON ZOOM https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k8wilMrgQYu9Qa_9k0dilw

If you feel overwhelmed with stress or stuck in a daily cycle of burnout, today’s episode will help. Nataly shares tips and practices to help you better manage stress, set boundaries, and support yourself through challenges. She also talks with Kerri Palamara McGrath, MD, Director of the Center for Physician Well-Being at Mass General Hospital about ways Kerri practices self-care and supports her emotional fitness even on her most busy and tense days. What you’ll learn: - A simple practice to strengthen your emotional awareness and support your well-being - Strategies to help you manage your to-do list and avoid overwhelm - How to talk about boundaries with your colleagues at work - How to talk to colleagues or friends who are struggling For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/