The Being & the Doing Podcast
This podcast is all about balancing the being and the doing in life.
The being is all about mindful presence and awareness.
The doing is all about getting stuff done.
You’ll find practical ideas about how to discover the sweet spot between slowing down to embrace life in the moment & productively tackling the tasks and commitments of a busy life.
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When times are tough, it can be a challenge to feel hopeful. What if we thought of hope as an abiding state of being rather than a future looking activity? In this final episode of the season, I’m in conversation with Donna Love Huling about how we can tend to our hopefulness even in challenging…
How attached are you to the things in your life? Do they bring you joy or simply take up space in your house? Our ability to go with the flow of life depends on our lives not being cluttered up with too much stuff. But how do we know what is too much? In this…
Prioritizing what matters most in our lives can be a challenge in a busy and distractible world. With multiple demands on our time and often conflicting priorities, sometimes we find ourselves sacrificing the things that matter most to us. Whether it is small habits throughout the day, or life changing choices, prioritizing what’s most important…
Do you listen to the wisdom of the body? If we can pause and find stillness, we can tap into the great wisdom our body has to share about what we need physically, mentally and emotionally. Instead of always looking outside ourselves for validation, our bodies can help guide us in what we say yes…
Cultivating meaningful connection and a sense of belonging is important to our health and well-being. Now we find ourselves feeling increasingly disconnected at home and work. How can we cultivate connection and belonging in our technology-centric world? What do we need to do to revitalize our sense of interconnectedness? In this episode I’m in conversation…
Can something as simple as a pause in your day make life and work better? We know that creating a habit of pausing can make your personal life more mindful and present. But what happens when you are at work? Can pausing in the workplace make things better for you and your team? In this…
Forget seizing the day. If you are looking for a practical and meaningful approach to life then pivot to thinking about savouring the day instead. How can we be more mindfully present in life so we are enjoying the good times? And how can we navigate the challenging times with more calm and grace? In…
What matters most to you in life? And more importantly, do your actions align with what you say is important? This episode is a deep dive conversation with internationally best selling author Jim Huling on how we can focus on the wildly important things in our lives. Tune in to find out how we can…
We all have a food story – a way we talk about and reminisce about food. In this episode holistic nutritionist Loretta Friedrich offers some interesting perspectives on why we eat, what we eat and how to nourish ourselves physically and emotionally. *Full transcript is available at the bottom of this page. [Website] Loretta Friedrich…
Slow living guru Carl Honoré joins me in conversation about the great pause happening during COVID-19. In this episode we explore the challenges and opportunities of living at a slower pace, our new relationship with time and the impact this has on home and work. *Full transcript is available at the bottom of this page….
We are having a cosmic coronavirus wake up call. There’s nothing like a pandemic to stop everyone in their tracks. But will this global experience actually change us for the good? In this episode I explore this question and whether post COVID-19 the new normal will just be like the way it was before….
Social distancing during the COVID pandemic has forced us into new ways of interacting with others. In this episode we look at the challenges of staying connected and how we can shift into a positive mindset about keeping the distance. *Full transcript is available at the bottom of this page. [Free Resource] 101 Tips for…
The coronavirus has created a new normal around the world. It calls all of us into action for the greater good. In this episode I talk about how COVID-19 has changed the game and how we can move forward in challenging times. *Full transcript of the show is available at the bottom of this…
The Being & The Doing EPISODE 29: How Much is Enough for Simpler Living? Want to have a simpler and richer life? Slowing down sounds great but how do you do that when life seems complicated? In this episode I’m in conversation with simpler living expert Kim Duke about her mission to help people find…
The Being & The Doing EPISODE 28: Why We Worry and How to Stop We can spend a lot of time worrying enough though it doesn’t get us anywhere. Constant worrying and pessimistic thinking distracts us from our ability to refocus and take proactive steps to manage our fears and concerns. In this episode we…
The Being & The Doing EPISODE 27: Morning Rituals to Start Your Day Your morning rituals are a key to starting your day on a positive note. With a busy schedule, it’s easy to hit the snooze button or jump straight into the day’s to-do list without a moment of pause. In this episode we…
The Being & The Doing EPISODE 26: Spiritual but not Religious: Yes it’s a thing Spiritual but not religious (SBNR) is the fastest growing faith category. But what does that really mean? In this episode I’m in conversation with author Anne Bokma about her year long exploration of spiritual practices in search of a…
The Being & The Doing EPISODE 25: Is Your Life a Gong Show? Managing Expectations to Reduce Stress Does life sometimes feel chaotic and out of control? It can be stressful when your life becomes a gong show of too many commitments, too little time and energy and unexpected events disrupting the flow. In this…
The Being & The Doing EPISODE 24: Is the Art of Conversation Dead? Is the art of conversation dead? These days it seems we debate or argue but we don’t really have conversations any more. Why is that? Maybe the topics are too difficult. Maybe we are too busy to take the time. In this…
The Being & The Doing Podcast: Sneak Peek at What’s New in Season 3 Season 3 of The Being & The Doing podcast launches in January! Your support for the first 2 seasons – 23 episodes! – has been wonderful. We explored a bunch of topics from decluttering to gratitude and from life purpose…
The Being & The Doing EPISODE 23: How to Walk Your Talk to Greater Success Do you walk your talk? It’s how people decide whether you are credible or not. All of us get out of alignment where our words and actions don’t line up. In this episode we take a look at why it’s…
The Being & The Doing EPISODE 22: Top 10 Personal Habits for a Happier & Healthier Life Successful people – the ones who live joyful, fulfilling and meaningful lives – have personal habits that contribute to their health and happiness. In this episode I share my list of the top 10 personal habits and the…
The Being & The Doing EPISODE 21: What Do You Do With an AHA Moment? In the first episode of season 2, I answer the practical question of what to do when you have an AHA moment. Instead of leaving your great ideas or brilliant insights on the table, you can close the gap between…
The Being & The Doing EPISODE 20: Positivity: Is It Overrated? In this last episode of season 1, I tackle the question of whether positivity is just another overdone idea. Can we simply ignore what is going on and look on the bright side? Or have we missed the point about the power of optimism…
The Being & The Doing EPISODE 19: Do I Need a Life Coach? Curious about life coaching but not sure why you would want one? In this episode we tackle the what and how of coaching – what happens in a coaching call and how you would benefit from working with a life coach. My…
The Being & The Doing EPISODE 18: 10 Mindfulness Practices to Reduce Stress at Work Stressed at work? That’s not good considering the number of hours you spend there. Sure there might be lots of workplace distractions and irritations that are out of your control, but that doesn’t mean you have to be unhappy at…
The Being & The Doing EPISODE 17: Too Much Stuff! Getting Rid of Your Clutter Too much stuff makes us stressed. It also wastes our time, makes us less productive and zaps our energy. It’s time to sort, purge and organize! You can get a handle on your clutter with some simple rules for clearing…
The Being & The Doing EPISODE 16: The Hidden Impact of Invisible Clutter The clutter in your house definitely takes a toll on you. But you might not realize the invisible clutter in your heart and mind also has a negative impact on your life. It just might be the reason you can’t tackle the…
The Being & The Doing EPISODE 15: Clearing the Clutter that Holds You Back From Marie Kondo to the Minimalists everyone is looking for ways to declutter. In part one of a 3 part series on Clearing the Clutter I explore our addiction to stuff. How did we get to this place where clutter overwhelms…
The Being & The Doing EPISODE 14: What You Don’t Know about Gratitude Gratitude is not just the latest new age fad. Research shows that a regular gratitude practice can make us happier and healthier. In this episode I debunk a few myths about gratitude and challenge you to change your thinking about counting your…
The Being & The Doing EPISODE 13: Stress Management with Sound Wellness If you are looking for ways to help manage stress in your life, then this episode will give you some new things to try. My special guest for this The Being and The Doing conversation is Sharon Carne. We dive into the topic…
The Being & The Doing EPISODE 12: How to Create a Mindfulness Habit The mindfulness exercise of pausing is pretty simple. What is more challenging is remembering to do it. With busy lives we simply forget to take a mindful pause until we have created a habit of doing it throughout our day. In this…
The Being & The Doing EPISODE 11: 21 Mindfulness Exercises to Help You Pause The mindfulness exercise of pausing is a super effective way to use a minute or two of your time. There are many benefits to pausing including calming yourself or getting off autopilot for a moment and being present or shifting your…
The Being & The Doing EPISODE 10: Creating a Home Sanctuary Life is busy and can feel overwhelming or exhausting. We all need a calm and inspiring place to go to be able to recharge. Creating a DIY home sanctuary or meditation room doesn’t have to be complicated. In this episode Laurel shares ideas for…
The Being & The Doing EPISODE 9: Do You Have Nomophobia! Do you need a relationship reboot with your phone? Digital distraction is a problem that can have seriously negative effects on your focus, productivity and your relationship with others. In this episode Laurel invites listeners to look at the truth behind our phone addiction…
The Being & The Doing EPISODE 8: One Powerful Question that Changes Everything Mindset has a powerful impact on our choices and focus. The way you view the world determines your day to day experiences. In this episode Laurel shares the most important question you can ask yourself and why it has an impact on…
The Being & The Doing EPISODE 7: The Go/No Go Factor Being more mindful as you go about your day means you can make more conscious and intentional choices. Then you are better able to align those choices with your priorities and values and show up authentically in your interactions in the world. In this…
The Being & The Doing EPISODE 6: What’s the Point?! It’s a basic human need to feel that we are making a difference in the world. At the heart of our well-being is having a sense that what we are doing in life is meaningful and worthwhile…otherwise what’s the point? In this episode Laurel shares…
The Being & The Doing EPISODE 5: A Focus on Getting Stuff Done In an always-on world, there are endless distractions inside our minds and all around us. With too much to do and competing priorities, it’s easy to stop paying attention to the most important things that need to get done. In this episode…
The Being & The Doing EPISODE 4: Finding Calm in the Midst of Chaos If life was always smooth sailing then we wouldn’t need to learn how to go with the flow. From minor irritations to major crises, managing stress is an inevitable part of life. Unfortunately, when things are hectic or uncertain, we tend…
The Being & The Doing EPISODE 3 The Most Important Well-being Habit Busy busy busy is the 21st century mantra. It seems like if you aren’t busy these days, there must be something wrong, or unproductive or downright lazy about you. The truth is that learning how to slow down for a few moments and…
The Being & The Doing EPISODE 2: A new kind of well-being checklist Everybody has a checklist of things they “should do” if they want greater well-being. For many of us that long to-do list just leaves us feeling stressed out and guilty, especially when we don’t tick all the boxes. In this episode Laurel…
Episode 1: What the heck is the Being & the Doing? Feel like life balance is fleeting in your crazy busy life? That’s because you have been thinking about it all wrong. In this episode learn what you need to do so you can go with the flow of life while still getting stuff done….
