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Thrive Boldly: The Comeback: Slaying Dragons, Round 109
"You are a bum." (Elizabeth, of Robert Munsch’s Paper Bag Princess, to the unworthy prince after she saves herself.) Some days, life...
Carrie Rodarte
3 days ago9 min read
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Thrive Boldly: Compatibility Isn’t About Liking the Same Curry—It’s About Integrity
You thought you were close. They gave that new besties vibe - ride or die. But then comes the 200th last-minute cancellation. You’re...
Carrie Rodarte
Apr 246 min read
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Thrive Boldly: The 100 Deaths of Alzheimer’s and the Neurobiology of Grief
Grief doesn’t come all at once. It comes in fragments—like a mirror shattering, piece by piece. When someone you love has Alzheimer’s,...
Carrie Rodarte
Apr 248 min read
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Thrive Boldly: The Neurobiology of “WTF Are You Doing?” (AKA: When Rage Spills Where It Doesn’t Belong)
Today, I snapped. Twice. And I felt awful. I've been fighting like hell for my parents’ care, navigating complex emotional and legal...
Carrie Rodarte
Apr 236 min read
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Thrive Boldly: When the Stakes Are High: Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others
“This too shall pass. It might pass like a kidney stone, but it will pass.” — Unknown Right now, I’m in the trenches. My parents, one...
Carrie Rodarte
Apr 228 min read
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Thrive Boldly: When Cruelty Crosses the Line: A Jungian and Three Brain Reflection on the Fracture of the Self
“ Only to the extent that we expose ourselves over and over to annihilation can that which is indestructible be found in us. ” - Pema...
Carrie Rodarte
Apr 205 min read
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Thrive Boldly: We Teach What We Need to Learn
“My yoga teacher once told me: we teach what we need to learn.” There is truth to that in yoga and, I am finding, in life. I didn’t start...
Carrie Rodarte
Apr 193 min read
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Thrive Boldly: The Secret Sauce Biohackers Might Be Missing: You Can’t Hack Shen
“Shen is the light in the eyes, the calm in the voice, the softness in the presence.” — TCM Teaching He smiles and says, “My biological...
Carrie Rodarte
Apr 189 min read
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Thrive Boldly: Glow-Ups And the Brave Eagle (Disappear to Reappear)
Sometimes the most powerful glow-ups I’ve witnessed don’t look like a makeover or a hustle. Sometimes they look brutal before they are...
Carrie Rodarte
Apr 153 min read
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Thrive Boldly: Self-Love Is a Light Along the Path Not the Destination
“You can search the whole universe and not find a single being more worthy of your love than yourself.”— Buddha It’s taken me a very long...
Carrie Rodarte
Apr 143 min read
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Thrive Boldly: The Essentialness of Alignment
I’ve been a yoga practitioner for over 20 years, and the truth is that I have been injured. Not just once. It happens when I move too...
Carrie Rodarte
Apr 135 min read
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Thrive Boldly: The Art of Asking AI - A Lesson from Einstein and Light
My daughter came home from school the other day with a math problem that stumped her. Her teacher’s advice? “Ask Google AI how to solve a...
Carrie Rodarte
Apr 134 min read
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Thrive Boldly: Slow is My Politics—But Connection Has a Need for Speed
The turtle is my spiritual animal. I don’t like speed. If I could, I would slap a “20 is Plenty” bumper sticker on my car with pride. My...
Carrie Rodarte
Apr 114 min read
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Thrive Boldly: Oatmeal 3 Ways to Begin Again—Anytime, Any Day
Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. Not just for the flavors—though few things rival the oats, cinnamon, walnuts and something...
Carrie Rodarte
Apr 113 min read
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Thrive Boldly: My Scientist Patron Saint: Dr. Ellen Langer
If I had to choose a scientist as my spiritual guide, it would be Dr. Ellen Langer—Harvard psychologist, mindfulness pioneer, and one of...
Carrie Rodarte
Apr 95 min read
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Thrive Boldly: The Healing Power of Humor: Lessons from My Grandfather
I’ll never forget my grandfather’s ultra-wicked sense of humor—he could find a punchline in almost anything. Johnny Carson was the late...
Carrie Rodarte
Apr 85 min read
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Thrive Boldly: From Neutral to Courageous: A Journey Back to Integrity (with Cake + Tea)
Let’s go back for a moment to the middle school hallway.The kind of place where bullies make their existence known — loud, smirking,...
Carrie Rodarte
Apr 85 min read
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Thrive Boldly: The Neurobiology of Courage vs. Fearlessness: A Three-Brain Perspective
Elizabeth Gilbert wisely said, 'Fear is a giant part of creativity,' and while fearlessness may seem appealing, it's bravery—acting...
Carrie Rodarte
Apr 79 min read
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PLEASE READ: Thrive Boldly: Imposter Syndrome: A Confession - with a Three Brain Perspective
Have you ever found yourself in a position where you’re doing something you feel deeply passionate about, but then suddenly, the gremlins...
Carrie Rodarte
Apr 77 min read
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Thrive Boldly: Quiet Power Nourish Bowl: A Recipe for Strength, Clarity & Balance
Quiet Power Nourish Bowl: A Recipe for Strength, Clarity & Balance
Carrie Rodarte
Apr 12 min read
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