Your body breathes on autopilot—so why worry about how to inhale and exhale? Scientific research is showing that mindful breathing, paying attention to your breath and learning how to manipulate it, is one of the most effective ways to lower everyday stress levels and improve your well-being. Despite the inherently automatic nature of breathing, […]
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Episode 68: The Effect of Intention on Physical Things
In this Science Says episode Emiliya Zhivotovskaya, CEO & Founder of The Flourishing Center, dives into what it means to set an intention and how much impact it can really have on our lives?
Episode 67: Stop Deserving Love
You don’t need to DO something to be loved. We all hold internal conversations as we go through our days. Psychologists have identified these inner monologues as “self-talk,” in which you provide opinions and evaluations on what you’re doing as you’re doing it. It is this inner voice. We can actually “hear” what your […]
Episode 66: A Brighter Purpose
In this episode Emiliya Zhivotovskaya, CEO & Founder of The Flourishing Center, highlights Kelly Miller, the creator of a Brighter Purpose. A Brighter Purpose was ignited to create a movement of humans moving toward flourishing lives.
Episode 65: Shifting Gears with Grace
Productivity doesn’t happen by accident. Accomplishing all the things you need and want to do requires forethought and planning, along with a continuous supply of motivation and focus. Do you ever think how amazing it would be to do everything you set out to do each day and do it with ease and grace? […]
Episode 64: Possibility to Heal
Life isn’t perfect, so it is exciting to witness real people, with real stories, practicing real-time resilience. Listen in to Bounce Back stories that are sure to inspire and encourage you through any struggle. Healing starts with the belief that you can!  In this episode Emiliya Zhivotovskaya, CEO & Founder of The Flourishing Center, […]
Episode 63: Sugar Cravings Begone
Fill your life with sweetness that is not necessarily sweetness. Research says that our brains are hardwired for pleasure and sugar works like many addictive drugs. Sugar affects our brain pathways just like addictive drugs, and most of us don’t realize how much we’re eating.  In this episode Emiliya Zhivotovskaya, CEO & Founder of The […]
Episode 62: Grief with Gratitude
Grieving the loss of a loved one is a challenge like no other. Grief is the normal and expected response to death. The giving process is different for everyone. Listen how Emiliya coaches Venessa, through processing the loss of her father. In this episode Emiliya Zhivotovskaya, CEO & Founder of The Flourishing Center, takes […]
Episode 61: Sleeping Health From Nasal Breathing
Tape your mouth shut when your are sleeping! Sounds crazy, right? In this episode Emiliya Zhivotovskaya, CEO & Founder of The Flourishing Center, gives us tips on nasal breathing. Science has shown nostril breathing to be healthier than mouth breathing, which is associated with stress.
Episode 60: Living Out Louder
In this episode Emiliya Zhivotovskaya, CEO & Founder of The Flourishing Center, highlights Lizzie LaRock, a writer, photographer and coach based in Colorado. Lizzie teaches online and in-person creativity courses and workshops using photography, creative writing, mindfulness and applied Positive Psychology tools.Â