The Joy of Being: What Dogs Can Teach Us About Happiness

The Joy of Being: What Dogs Can Teach Us About Happiness

🎙️ The Joy of Being: What Dogs Can Teach Us About Happiness. What if one of the greatest lessons about happiness, presence, and living fully wasn’t found in a book, a podcast, or a self-help seminar… but in a dog? While many of us spend our lives replaying the past, worrying about the future, measuring our worth by our productivity, and chasing the next thing that will finally make us happy, dogs seem to live by a different set of rules. They don’t care about status. They don’t worry about tomorrow. They don’t spend their day wondering if they are enough. They simply experience the moment they are in. And maybe that’s the lesson. In this episode, we explore the science, psychology, and mindset behind what I call the joy of being — the ability to be fully present in your life instead of constantly waiting for the next achievement, milestone, or problem to solve. Together we’ll explore: 🐾 What living in the present actually means 🐾 Why humans struggle with it so much 🐾 What dogs can teach us about happiness, self-worth, and emotional well-being 🐾 The science behind connection, stress, overthinking, and the present moment 🐾 Three powerful mindset shifts to help you experience more peace, joy, and presence in everyday life 🐾 Practical tools you can start using immediately If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, stressed, stuck in your head, or simply moving through life too fast… this episode is for you. Because what dogs seem to understand so naturally is something many of us have forgotten: Joy doesn’t require a reason. It simply requires presence. That is the joy of being. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2511824/fan_mail/new] 💬 Let’s connect! Instagram: @mindsetpower_mariela [https://www.instagram.com/mindsetpower_mariela] Email: transformindsetcoach@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariela-longo-0597a03a2?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariela-longo-0597a03a2?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios] 🎧 Tune in now—and let’s take back control of your life, together.

The Promise You Keep To Yourself | Consistency and Commitment

Episode 50 is here… and it belongs to both of us. In today’s episode we’re talking about one of the most misunderstood concepts in personal growth: the difference between motivation and consistency. Because if you’ve ever started something with so much excitement only to watch that energy slowly fade… this conversation is for you. The truth is, motivation is temporary. It’s the spark. But consistency? Consistency is the fire that keeps burning long after the spark is gone. In this milestone episode you’ll discover: •Why chasing motivation is keeping you stuck •Why consistency feels so hard — and why that resistance is completely normal •How the small promises you keep to yourself build unshakeable self trust •Why showing up imperfectly is still showing up •How to stay committed to yourself even on the hard days Plus a special celebration — because episode 50 also means listeners in 62 countries, 297 cities, and over 3,000 downloads. And that milestone belongs to every single one of you. If you’ve been waiting to feel ready, waiting for motivation to return, or wondering if it’s worth it to keep going — this episode will remind you that consistency is not about being perfect. It’s about returning to the promise you made to yourself. Your mindset is not just what you think. It’s where your power begins. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2511824/fan_mail/new] 💬 Let’s connect! Instagram: @mindsetpower_mariela [https://www.instagram.com/mindsetpower_mariela] Email: transformindsetcoach@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariela-longo-0597a03a2?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariela-longo-0597a03a2?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios] 🎧 Tune in now—and let’s take back control of your life, together.

Your Mind: The One Thing No One Can Take From You

What if everything was taken from you… and the only thing you had left was your mind? In this deeply powerful episode of Your Mindset, Your Power, we explore the true meaning of mental fortitude through the extraordinary story of Holocaust survivor, psychologist and bestselling author Edith Eger. As a teenager, Edith and her family were sent to Auschwitz during the Holocaust. In the middle of unimaginable loss and suffering, she held onto one powerful sentence her mother told her before they were separated: “No one can take from you what you put in your mind.” That mindset not only helped her survive…  it shaped the way she chose to live for the rest of her life. In this episode, we talk about:  • mental fortitude during adversity  • emotional resilience and mindset  • protecting your inner world during difficult seasons  • overcoming hopelessness and fear  • the power of perspective and self-talk  • how adversity shapes us emotionally and mentally  • and why true strength is not becoming emotionally numb… but learning how to stay grounded while life feels heavy I also share a deeply personal story about one of the hardest financial seasons my family faced, and how mindset, hope and emotional resilience helped carry us through uncertainty. This episode is a reminder that resilience is not built when life feels easy. It’s built in the moments where life challenges us…  and we slowly discover we are capable of carrying more than we thought. Because your mindset is not just what you think… it’s where your power begins. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2511824/fan_mail/new] 💬 Let’s connect! Instagram: @mindsetpower_mariela [https://www.instagram.com/mindsetpower_mariela] Email: transformindsetcoach@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariela-longo-0597a03a2?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariela-longo-0597a03a2?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios] 🎧 Tune in now—and let’s take back control of your life, together.

How Avoidance Quietly Shrinks Your Life

Fear doesn’t always show up loudly. Sometimes it shows up quietly… through avoidance. Avoiding the crowded place.  Avoiding the conversation.  Avoiding the opportunity.  Avoiding the risk. And little by little… without even realizing it… your world starts getting smaller. In this deeply personal episode of Your Mindset, Your Power, I share my own experience with fear, anxiety, avoidance, and the moment I realized that what I thought was protecting me… was actually slowly shrinking my life. We talk about: * How avoidance trains your brain to stay afraid * Why waiting to “feel ready” keeps people trapped * The connection between fear, anxiety, and shrinking your life * How small acts of courage slowly rebuild confidence * Simple but powerful mindset shifts to help you rebuild confidence and stop shrinking your life This episode is not about becoming fearless. It’s about learning how to stop letting avoidance quietly shape your life. And if you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, emotionally stuck, or afraid to take the next step in your life… this conversation will stay with you. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2511824/fan_mail/new] 💬 Let’s connect! Instagram: @mindsetpower_mariela [https://www.instagram.com/mindsetpower_mariela] Email: transformindsetcoach@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariela-longo-0597a03a2?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariela-longo-0597a03a2?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios] 🎧 Tune in now—and let’s take back control of your life, together.

30,000 Feet Above Motherhood: A Moment That Made Me Pause

Three generations. One weekend. And a moment that made me pause and see motherhood differently. What happens when you finally slow down long enough to feel motherhood? In this deeply personal, thinking-out-loud episode, I’m recording from a plane—on my way to my son’s college graduation, just days before Mother’s Day..and reflecting on what it truly means to be a mom… and a daughter at the same time. This isn’t a traditional Mother’s Day episode.  This is a real, unfiltered conversation about: * the invisible moments of motherhood no one sees * the challenges, growth, and letting go * watching your child step into their life * and finally understanding your own mother in a deeper way Because motherhood isn’t just about the milestones.  It’s about the small, everyday moments… the courage, the resilience, and the love that carries us through it all. Whether you’re a parent, a son or daughter, or simply navigating your own journey, this episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and appreciate where you are. 🎙️ If this resonates, share it with someone you love..and don’t forget to celebrate the moments that truly matter. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2511824/fan_mail/new] 💬 Let’s connect! Instagram: @mindsetpower_mariela [https://www.instagram.com/mindsetpower_mariela] Email: transformindsetcoach@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariela-longo-0597a03a2?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariela-longo-0597a03a2?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios] 🎧 Tune in now—and let’s take back control of your life, together.