Rejuvenaging with Dr. Ron Kaiser

People are different in many ways. We have different views, different tastes, and different ideas about things. However, one commonality most of us share is that we all have that thing. That insecurity that we can’t seem to overcome or get past. It may not always be glaring, but it lives within us, ready to strike at any moment. And when it does, it talks down to us and it makes us feel small and incapable of chasing what we truly want out of life. This was the case for this episode’s guest, Chris Ruden, who used to feel humiliated as an amputee and Type I diabetic living in a non disabled-inclusive world. However, with time, Chris learned how to rise above his fears and see the world without limits. Chris joins me today to discuss his journey to overcoming adversity and how, through his keynote speeches and book, The Upper Hand, he’s dedicated his life to helping others do the same. Tune in to Episode 178 of REJUVENAGING® and start living without limits with Chris Ruden.Some Questions I Ask:What triggered the switch that made you change? (6:09)The advice that you give on stages, and elsewhere, is it specifically aimed at people with disabilities? (15:26)Do you find that major companies are receptive to what you speak about or are there some old biases that need to be overcome? (16:56)In This Episode, You Will Learn:About Chris’ journey to seeing the world without limits (4:20)How Chris was able to change his mindset and his life (9:24)Why Chris chose not to opt for a skin-colored prosthetic arm (13:09)How Chris became a champion powerlifter (21:26)About Chris’ book, The Upper Hand (25:27)ResourcesChris’ book: The Upper HandConnect with Chris RudenWebsiteInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokEmailUseful REJUVENAGING® ResourcesWebsite: https://www.thementalhealthgym.com/Book: Dr. Ron Kaiser -Rejuvenaging: The Art and Science of Growing Older with EnthusiasmEmail: ron.kaiser@thementalhealthgym.com TEDx Talk: Aging Enthusiastically to Make the World a Better Place

No relationship is perfect. Despite what tv shows and movies tell us, it’s normal to have differences, it’s normal to get angry, and it’s normal to go through periods of turbulence. It’s how these periods are handled, however, that is the real indicator as to whether the relationship will survive. Linda and Charlie Bloom are trained psychotherapists and relationship counselors. Married since 1972, Linda and Charlie have lectured throughout the US and conducted seminars across the world on relationships and how to navigate them. On this episode, Linda and Charlie join me to discuss the ideas behind their latest book - An End to Arguing: 101 Valuable Lessons for All Relationships. They break down why arguing can be good, and where it goes bad, and offer a plethora of helpful advice for couples and individuals in all kinds of relationships. Tune in to Episode 177 and start bettering your relationships with Linda and Charlie Bloom.Some Questions I Ask:What do you do when you're not writing a best-selling book? (3:18)Is arguing necessarily bad? (10:17)​​Tell us about the book. What's in it, and why should we want to read it? (16:50)In This Episode, You Will Learn:About Linda and Charlie’s journey as a couple (5:27)About the line that shouldn’t be crossed when expressing your feelings to another person (14:04)When it’s time for a couple to see a couple’s counselor (15:00)What Linda and Charlie would like readers to take away from their book, An End to Arguing: 101 Valuable Lessons for All Relationships (20:57)Linda and Charlie’s advice for new/young couples (23:37)Linda and Charlie’s advice for couples who have fallen into unhealthy habits (28:21)ResourcesLinda and Charlie’s new book - An End to Arguing: 101 Valuable Lessons for All RelationshipsLinda and Charlie’s other books:101 Things I Wish I Knew When I Got MarriedThat Which Doesn’t Kill Us: How One Couple Became Stronger at the Broken PlacesHappily Ever After and 39 Other Myths About LoveSecrets of Great MarriagesConnect with Linda and Charlie BloomWebsiteYouTube ChannelFacebookTwitterUseful REJUVENAGING® ResourcesWebsite: https://www.thementalhealthgym.com/Book: Dr. Ron Kaiser -Rejuvenaging: The Art and Science of Growing Older with EnthusiasmEmail: ron.kaiser@thementalhealthgym.com 

Oftentimes, listening to the news can be difficult. Between wars, famines, climate change, and inequality (to name a few), happenings of the world can start to seem like a never-ending cycle of unfortunate events. It can be deflating to think this way and discouraging to feel like there’s nothing that you can do about it. However, you have more power and influence than you may think, and the spark to light the flame of change could be as simple as… being compassionate.My guest on today’s episode, Dr. Rick Hanson, is a psychologist, Senior Fellow of UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, and New York Times best-selling author. His latest book, Making Great Relationships, offers practical guidance for developing a positive mindset and improving relationships. Rick joins me on my show today to talk about what compassion can do for the world as well as the Global Compassion Coalition, an organization that he founded that’s focused on creating a compassionate world where people and nature are cared for and thrive. Tune in to Episode 176 of REJUVENAGING® and channel your compassion with Dr. Rick Hanson.Some Questions I Ask:How do you define compassion? (3:12)If an individual wants to join the coalition, how can they do it? (24:03)Why should I, as a listener, join the coalition? What's in it for me and the world? (24:46)In This Episode, You Will Learn:About the aim of the organization Rick founded - The Global Compassion Coalition (8:05)About what leads to the basis of the evolution of altruism (18:19)About Rick’s theory of change (20:35)About some of Rick’s foundational practices (29:39)ResourcesThe Being Well PodcastRick’s Latest Book: Making Great RelationshipsRick’s Other BooksGlobal Compassion CoalitionConnect with Dr. Rick HansonWebsiteTwitterFacebookUseful REJUVENAGING® ResourcesWebsite: https://www.thementalhealthgym.com/Book: Dr. Ron Kaiser -Rejuvenaging: The Art and Science of Growing Older with EnthusiasmEmail: ron.kaiser@thementalhealthgym.com TEDx Talk: Aging Enthusiastically to Make the World a Better Place