In today’s conversation, Ari and Dr. Gary Sprouse explore the multifaceted nature of stress, its impact, and practical strategies for managing it. They discuss the importance of defining happiness through the concept of a 'happy place.' The discussion also delves into the significance of gratitude, minimalism, setting priorities, and finding fulfillment and purpose in life!

Dr. Gary Sprouse is a retired primary care physician who practiced in Maryland for 38 years. He has taken everything he has learned about stress reduction and crafted his book, Highway to Your Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress. Dr. Sprouse also collaborated on a book with Jack Canfield. The new book, Mindset Matters, is a best-seller on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Website: www.thelessstressdoc.com

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Stress Management

02:12 Recognizing Chronic Stress

12:37 The Rooms of Your Happy Place

17:08 Minimalism and Stress Reduction

21:51 The Struggle of Empathy and Self-Identity

27:55 The Importance of Connection and Safety

33:08 Redefining Addiction and Stress Reduction

41:06 Resources for a Happier Life

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Ari https://youtube.com/shorts/Ac2YwtV4emE?si=2Yq53B4VJm3TNyoC is the host of the Growth, Grace, and Gratitude Podcast! She is a pre-med/psychology graduate, a professional ballerina, lifestyle columnist, and author who grew up performing ballet at Lincoln Center with New York City Ballet, Miami City Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and at Madison Square Garden. Her poem book "Long Distance Love" is out now! Her unique upbringing has inspired her to open up the conversation with experts in their field for the purpose of growing in self-development. From everyone’s favorite Astrologer Valerie Mesa to ADHD Mental Health Coach Brooke Schnittman, to Board-Certified Neurophysiologist Toby Pasman and International Renowned International Spiritual Teacher Guy Finley, our guests are diverse and motivational in their approach to lending their expertise in the form of offering practical daily mental health guidance for our listeners. We celebrated over 100 inspiring guests and counting. I look forward to continuing the conversation to inspire all generations towards achieving authentic happiness and success! Connect with us for daily & weekly inspired content & conversation on:

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In today’s conversation, Mary Beth O'Connor shares her inspiring journey from addiction to recovery, emphasizing the importance of community support, healing from trauma, and finding purpose in life after recovery. She discusses her experiences with addiction, the challenges of sobriety, and the lessons learned from her memoir, 'From Junkie to Judge.' Mary Beth highlights the significance of self-acceptance and the gradual process of healing, encouraging others to seek support and remain hopeful on their recovery journey!

Six years into her recovery, Mary Beth attended Berkeley Law. She worked at a large firm, then litigated class actions for the federal government. In 2014 she was appointed a federal Administrative Law Judge. Her story is chronicled in her memoir From Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction. She’s had essays in such publications as The Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, and Recovery Today. Mary Beth is a Director for She Recovers Foundation and LifeRing Secular Recovery. Mary Beth trains attorneys and medical professionals about substance use disorder and recovery.

Website: https://junkietojudge.com

Chapters

03:09 Mary Beth's Journey: From Trauma to Triumph

06:15 The Role of Community in Recovery

09:44 Lessons from 'From Junkie to Judge'

12:33 Understanding Addiction and Mental Health

15:40 The Process of Healing and Self-Discovery

18:29 Finding Purpose in Recovery

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Ari https://youtube.com/shorts/Ac2YwtV4emE?si=2Yq53B4VJm3TNyoC is the host of the Growth, Grace, and Gratitude Podcast! She is a pre-med/psychology graduate, a professional ballerina, lifestyle columnist, and author who grew up performing ballet at Lincoln Center with New York City Ballet, Miami City Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and at Madison Square Garden. Her poem book "Long Distance Love" is out now! Her unique upbringing has inspired her to open up the conversation with experts in their field for the purpose of growing in self-development. From everyone’s favorite Astrologer Valerie Mesa to ADHD Mental Health Coach Brooke Schnittman, to Board-Certified Neurophysiologist Toby Pasman and International Renowned International Spiritual Teacher Guy Finley, our guests are diverse and motivational in their approach to lending their expertise in the form of offering practical daily mental health guidance for our listeners. We celebrated over 100 inspiring guests and counting. I look forward to continuing the conversation to inspire all generations towards achieving authentic happiness and success! Connect with us for daily & weekly inspired content & conversation on:

The Podcast: Growth Grace Gratitude

YouTube:@GrowthGraceAndGratitudePodcast

Instagram: @growthandgracemindset

Ballet YouTube: @BalletDaily

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In todays episode, Ari and Jon explore the intricate relationship between holistic wellness and spirituality. They discuss the importance of integrating the heart & mind centers into cohesion and the necessity of gratitude in silence to support personal growth. Jon shares his journey with spiritual development, emphasizing that true growth often requires a release of the toxic ego. The dialogue encourages listeners to embrace their authentic selves and recognize the importance of choosing moral growth as key for making grounded decisions, ultimately leading to a deeper connection with their true essence.

Jon Tesser (@jonathantesser1 on Threads) has over 10 years developing effective career related programs, mentoring, and content for young professionals, including a significant presence on LinkedIn, an innovative career coaching program designed to match “the person to the job,” and an insights bootcamp for aspiring data analysts. He grew a LinkedIn account to 158K followers in 1.5 years based on career advice content for young professionals, won multiple top influencer awards for best data influencer, spoke to over 1,000 young adults from over 80 countries to learn about their career journeys and cultures, and produced two pieces of content every day for over two years, with an average reach of 40K people per post.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Holistic Wellness

02:05 The Journey of Spirituality

05:34 Integrating Heart and Mind

10:02 The Work Behind Silence

12:14 Understanding Triggers and Reactions

15:15 The Role of Identity in Spirituality

19:41 Navigating Criticism and Growth

24:14 The Nature of Truth and Experience

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Ari https://youtube.com/shorts/Ac2YwtV4emE?si=2Yq53B4VJm3TNyoC is the host of the Growth, Grace, and Gratitude Podcast! She is a pre-med/psychology graduate, a professional ballerina, lifestyle columnist, and author who grew up performing ballet at Lincoln Center with New York City Ballet, Miami City Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and at Madison Square Garden. Her poem book "Long Distance Love" is out now! Her unique upbringing has inspired her to open up the conversation with experts in their field for the purpose of growing in self-development. From everyone’s favorite Astrologer Valerie Mesa to ADHD Mental Health Coach Brooke Schnittman, to Board-Certified Neurophysiologist Toby Pasman and International Renowned International Spiritual Teacher Guy Finley, our guests are diverse and motivational in their approach to lending their expertise in the form of offering practical daily mental health guidance for our listeners. We celebrated over 50 inspiring guests and counting in a few months. I look forward to continuing the conversation to inspire all generations towards achieving authentic happiness and success! Connect with us for daily & weekly inspired content & conversation on:

The Podcast: Growth Grace Gratitude

YouTube:@GrowthGraceAndGratitudePodcast

Instagram: @growthandgracemindset

Ballet YouTube: @BalletDaily

Join us for our weekly Zoom ballet barre classes and learn the art of ballet and classes range from beginner to advanced in pointe work and variation!

And get your typewriters, dance class sign ups, paintings, empath awakening poem books, emotional support guidebooks, essay help & tutoring services via ⁠: growthandgracemindset@gmail.com⁠⁠ Share, comment, & rate 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Thanks for tuning in!! 🤗