In this episode Emiliya Zhivotovskaya, CEO & Founder of The Flourishing Center, speaks with Anne Marie Messier of Straightline Management Solutions. Anne Marie uses Positive Psychology to uncover fresh ideas, new approaches and smart moves for entrepreneurs and pivotal work teams.
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Episode 40: One Percent Better Each Day
 In this episode, Emiliya Zhivotovskaya CEO & Founder, The Flourishing Center highlights Suzanne Taylor-King, Life Coach & Business Mentor. Are you Ready to Become the C.E.O. of Your Life? Energy? Love? Work? Centered. Energized. Optimized! Find out who you are, how to heal, where to grow… Suzanne is a supportive big sister, wise […]
Episode 39: Positive Psychology Parenting
How positive psychology can help with parenting cross-culturally and in general. Most adults will become parents at some point in their lives. And while most of us strive to be great parents, we may also find ourselves confused and frustrated by the seemingly endless challenges of parenthood. In this episode, Emiliya offers some wonderful tips […]
Episode 38: Positive Impact Fitness – The 10 Year Effect
Listen to this podcast episode to discover what science says about the positive impact of fitness and the impact it can have on your life and well-being—10 years down the road. Duke University did a research study on the impact of vigorous challenging exercise has a wonderful impact on your well-being. The study: Ten-Year Legacy […]
Episode 37: Twisting the Plot
In this episode, Emiliya Zhivotovskaya CEO & Founder, The Flourishing Center highlights Dr. Cecilia Dintino, Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychology at Columbia University and Hannah Murray Starobin, licensed psychotherapist. If you’re at a stage in life where you’re asking what now, what next, and you’re wondering who it is you’re becoming – this episode is […]
The Positive Psychology of the Super Bowl and the Super Hive
Have you ever lost yourself in a crowd, felt a sense of awe or even felt your individual identity dissolve as a part of a group? I felt this sensation wash over me on Sunday as I stood in the hotel lobby of the downtown Marriott in Philadelphia when the Eagles won the Super Bowl. […]
How to create a Positive Psychology based Holiday Party
Activities for infusing your event with science and joy! Welcome! I hope you enjoy this review of our most recent Flourishing Center Holiday Party in New York City! I hope this gives you ideas on how you can integrate research based interventions into your next gathering to fill everyone with wellbeing and good cheer. I […]
Sitting 1,000ft away from the massacre.
Hi friends, I don’t typically write blog posts. However, I wanted to share my story from Sunday, October 1st and what it was like to be in Las Vegas—1,000 feet from the shooter and on lockdown. In this story, there are positive psychology teachings, funny moments, examples of self-care, gentle musings—and moments of struggle. Research […]
Student Spotlight: Libby Van Beuren
Our task must be to free ourselves by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole nature in its beauty. -Albert Einstein CAPP Final Project by Libby Van Buren It’s difficult to overlook the severity of the homelessness problem in San Francisco. When I walk out of my apartment in […]
Student Spotlight: Katie Starke
From Katie Starke, a Cheltenham High School biology teacher who is currently pursuing CAPP certification in our program: “I turned an ugly bulletin board in the front of the room (with a permanent and broken paper-towel dispenser stuck to it) into a “Win of the Week” board. For the Warm Up, kids write about a […]