Kamini Wood works with high achievers on letting go of stress, overwhelm and anxiety that comes with trying to do everything, and trying to do it all perfectly
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Welcome to RiseUp HR! It’s time to put back human in Human Resources & challenge the status quo together. Join Brenda G. as she uncovers real talk HR matters with senior, c-suite, civic, government, military, & business leaders from various industries. Join this collaborative community to challenge the status quo and reform HR practices & business strategies. We’re paving the way to shift minds, problem solve faster & intelligently. We’re uplifting armed forces in transitions and assisting t ...
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What’s holding women back from stepping into leadership roles?" In this episode of RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way, Kamini Wood explores the barriers that women face in leadership, from implicit bias to work-life balance pressures and self-doubt. Have you ever wondered what differentiates sponsorship from mentorship? On today's show, Kamini explores bot…
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Do you feel pressured to conform to what society deems 'normal"? In this episode of RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way, Kamini Wood unpacks the pervasive “lie of normalcy” and its impact on how we live and view our lives. She explores how societal expectations can lead us to compromise our authenticity. Kamini shares strategies for breaking free from these…
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What if building your child’s confidence starts with transforming your own approach to parenting? In this episode of RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way, Kamini Wood uncovers the secret to fostering self-esteem in children—not by handing it to them, but by creating an environment where it can thrive. She explains how mindful parenting, rooted in presence an…
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Have you ever wondered how fear factors into anxiety and how understanding your anxiety help you move past it? In this episode Kamini Wood explores the intertwined nature of fear and anxiety, and explains how these emotions, while natural, don’t have to define or control you. She also shares insights on recognizing anxiety as a messenger and using …
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How can emotional regulation transform the way you handle stress and challenges? In this episode of RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way, Kamini Wood dives into the importance of emotional regulation, especially for high-performing professionals in today’s fast-paced world. She shares practical strategies such as mindfulness, naming emotions, deep breathing,…
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Are you saying yes to others at the expense of yourself? If so, you might be interested in embarking on the journey from people-pleasing to self-leadership, which Kamini Wood details in this episode of RiseUp. She explains how people-pleasing, often rooted in a fear of rejection or the need for acceptance, can leave us feeling invisible and disconn…
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Do you feel lost when it comes to finding your purpose? In this episode of RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way, Kamini Wood dives into the often-daunting topic of purpose, offering clarity and a fresh perspective. She explains that purpose isn’t about discovering a singular grand mission but rather about identifying what lights you up, aligns with your valu…
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Have you ever wondered if its possible to break free from the invisible patterns of generational trauma? In this episode of RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way, Kamini explores the profound impact of generational trauma on our well-being and relationships. She demystifies this often-invisible influence, explaining how patterns like emotional suppression, fe…
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Are you finding it challenging to connect deeply with your kids amidst the busyness of life? In this episode of RiseUp, Kamini introduces the “5 A’s of Parenting” as a roadmap for nurturing meaningful relationships with your children. She explains how attention, acceptance, appreciation, affection, and availability can transform parent-child intera…
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Is anxiety really the enemy, or can it be transformed into a source of strength?" In this episode Kamini Wood shares details on how to view anxiety as a natural part of the human experience rather than something to eliminate. She shares her personal journey with anxiety and offers a powerful framework for renegotiating your relationship with it. Li…
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How can you transform fear into a source of strength and courage? In this episode of RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way, Kamini Wood dives deep into the complex relationship between fear and courage. You’ll learn how to identify and process fear rather than just muscling through it, discover tools to ground yourself in the present moment, and take aligned …
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Do you feel uneasy when life takes an unexpected turn? In this episode, Kamini explores how embracing uncertainty can lead to profound personal growth. Challenging the human instinct to seek comfort and stability, Kamini explains why adapting to the unknown is essential for building self-trust and resilience. Listen in to learn how leaning into one…
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Have you ever questioned whether someone in your life is making you doubt your own reality? In this episode, Kamini Wood, a leading expert in emotional intelligence, unpacks the concept of gaslighting—an insidious form of psychological manipulation designed to control and distort a victim’s sense of reality. Kamini explores the stages of gaslightin…
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How often do we truly understand and name what we're feeling, beyond just saying, "I feel bad"? In this episode, Kamini delves into the essential role of naming emotions as a key element of emotional intelligence and self-care. She explains how societal norms often discourage expressing negative emotions, leading to suppressed feelings and increase…
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The Power of Setting Boundaries Without Guilt
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Are you struggling to set boundaries without feeling guilty? In this episode of RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way, Kamini dives into the importance of establishing boundaries as an act of self-respect, rather than selfishness. She explores how boundaries communicate your personal limits and needs, while fostering healthier, more understanding relationship…
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In this episode of RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way, Kamini Wood explores how parents can nurture confidence in their teens without trying to "fix" their self-esteem. Listen to learn the importance of creating a supportive environment where teens can develop their own sense of self-worth, normalizing insecurities, the role of positive self-talk, and how …
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What if you could stop letting the fear of judgment hold you back from connecting with others? In this episode, Kamini Wood dives deep into the issue of social anxiety, showing how it doesn’t have to control your life. She explores its core—the fear of rejection—and shares actionable strategies to help you overcome these feelings. From taking small…
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What causes us to feel guilty, and what are the different types of guilt? In this episode of RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way, Kamini Wood explores the concept of guilt and describes the differences between constructive and destructive guilt. Learn more about how constructive guilt serves as a nudge towards personal growth and alignment with one's values…
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Examining the Link Between High Achievers and High-Functioning Anxiety
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Have you ever wondered how individuals who excel in their careers or personal lives can still struggle with intense anxiety, manifesting as perfectionism, overthinking, people-pleasing, and an inability to relax? In this episode of RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way, Kamini sheds light on this common phenomenon. Listen to learn helpful methods of practicin…
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What exactly is burnout, and how can it be prevented? Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. Contributing factors include being overworked, lack of appreciation, lack of social support, lack of agency or autonomy, misalignment of values, and insufficient resources. In today's episo…
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How can sharpening your soft skills help aid you in your personal and professional development? Kamini Wood dives into the topic in today's episode, sharing a list of essential soft skills that will assist you in improving your life. Tune in to learn how skills like adaptability, problem-solving, continuous learning, collaboration, and more can pro…
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Have you ever wondered if conflict avoidance is negatively impacting your life? Conflict avoidance can be a common survival mechanism for those who have experienced toxic or unpredictable conflict in their past. While it may provide short-term peace, avoiding conflict can lead to a loss of self and mental and emotional health issues. How can you re…
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Are you truly in control of your life, or are you letting external factors dictate your path? Kamini's advice on taking ownership of your life will help you evaluate how you spend your time and energy, set boundaries, and align your choices with your values. How can this reflective process lead to a more fulfilling and meaningful life? Listen to to…
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Self-Full, Not Selfish: How to Prioritize Self-Care
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What is the importance of self-care? Self-care is essential for maintaining a healthy balance in your life. It's about taking the time to rest, recharge, and nurture yourself in mind, body, and soul. In today's episode, find out the methods of practicing self-care that will allow you to reduce stress, improve your mood, and boost your overall well-…
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Debunking the Myths About Slowing Down
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What are the benefits of slowing down and taking breaks to prevent burnout? How can slowing down improve productivity and well-being? Find out the importance of rest and recovery in this latest episode as Kamini breaks down some of the most common myths and misconceptions around slowing down, and shares tips on how to use rest as a tool to maintain…
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A lot of the conversations happening today are around how to be a good leader, especially a leader that is able to have empathy when they’re trying to get things done and have deadlines to complete. Leaders have a lot of pressure put on them to perform and sometimes can lose their cool on their people. It is a common struggle among people who are l…
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If you have social anxiety, a lot of the time people associate that with shyness or introversion. It can be a bit strange to find out that extroverts might also struggle with social interactions and anxiety. These feelings are not mutually exclusive to one type of person! We should clarify and define what introversion vs. extroversion is. People wh…
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Let’s talk about conscious parenting. It is very common to go through a rollercoaster of emotions when trying to raise your child, especially if you’re a first time parent. Sometimes we lose our cool and we don’t always react appropriately to a situation. Kamini recently witnessed a father completely lose his cool and berate his daughter for walkin…
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Self-care doesn’t mean you have to treat yourself to a lavish spa day or spend large quantities of money to take care of yourself. Your self is as personal and as intimate as you want it to be. A self-care day could simply mean finding low-tier ways to rejuvenate your spiritual, emotional, social, and physical well-being. We want to think of self-c…
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When we set boundaries, a side effect or a thought that can pop into our heads could be that we’re giving up or walking away from something important, but that couldn’t be further from the truth! When you set boundaries, you’re not forcing someone to ‘stop’ or you’re not ‘giving up’ and resigning, you’re reinforcing what you will or will not tolera…
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Today, let’s talk about conflict! Sometimes, when we do not want to confront something, our people-pleasing traits get activated so that we can move through the discomfort as quickly and as less confrontational as possible. Conflict is scary! However, it’s important to train ourselves that conflict isn’t always so bad. If we avoid conflict, then we…
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What is Covert Emotional Abuse and Are You Under Someone’s Spell?
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Kamini works with a lot of high-functioners and over-givers, and without realizing it, they’re typically primed for covert emotional abuse. This is because whenever something goes wrong, they can feel so, so responsible for the problem and like it was their doing all along. All it takes is to be around someone who doesn’t have the best intentions, …
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Snowplow Parenting vs. Conscious Parenting
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Conscious parenting has been making the rounds on social media and whenever it shows up on your feed, there are typically comments below saying that we are raising a soft generation. Is this true? As a parent of five children, Kamini shares her perspective as to why conscious parenting should be the status quo and status norm for how to raise emoti…
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With so much information going on in the world, we can feel like we are never able to take a break. This can lead us to have a mental fog that disrupts our clarity. The biggest thing we have to pay attention to is what is taking our energy away from the meaningful things in our lives. We might be familiar with the external distractions that occur i…
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So many myths get spread across social media, news articles, etc around the topic of anxiety. We like to think that anxiety is only a ‘me’ problem and that we are somehow flawed. The biggest myth that still gets pushed today is that anxiety isn’t a ‘real’ or that it isn’t a very common problem, but that couldn’t be further from the truth! We all ex…
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The inner critic voice will often point out some of our deepest insecurities. It knows what to say, when to say, and how to say it, to get you to spiral and doubt yourself. Some of the inner critic's words might cut deep, but in this episode we talk about how we can lessen the load and be kinder to ourselves. If we first get curious and ask what’s …
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Words have a lot of power. We sometimes like to believe that actions or physical behavior can carry consequences, and they do, but words should be seen in the same light. Toxic words over time have an effect and can change our brain chemistry or belief system to believe in these false truths. Words have the power to corrode our sense of self. If yo…
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Codependent relationships can be a hard thing to get out of. Even when people are self-aware about how codependent their relationship truly is, they still can’t seem to shake it and remove themselves from the unhealthy dynamic. People find themselves in these types of relationship dynamics because it's a survival mechanism. There is something in th…
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Self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-acceptance can show up very uniquely and personally for different types of people, which can make it slightly difficult to define. Self-esteem is how we see ourselves. Our self-esteem can often be clouded by a wide variety of external measurements like societal pressures, unrealistic benchmarks, criticisms, an…
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High-achievers tend to have a tendency to be people pleasers and perfectionists, which can create a common pattern of being sucked into highly abusive and/or toxic relationships. When a relationship becomes so toxic, the victim or survivor might take on very aggressive traits and even become toxic and abusive themselves. This is what’s called react…
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Let’s talk about grief! Grief doesn’t have to happen whenever a loved one has passed on. Grief can happen when you’ve lost your job when you’ve moved into a new role or identity (motherhood/fatherhood), and so much more. Grief is not as one-dimensional as we might think. In its simplest sense, grief is when we’ve lost something that’s near and dear…
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When we hear about relationship bonding, we often think about relating to another human in a safe and healthy kind of way. The opposite of that is trauma bonding, where we end up bonding to our person for all the wrong reasons. We end up feeling incredibly attached to someone who ends up harming us. In these trauma bonds, the victim often feels a s…
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Do you have trouble making decisions independently? Do you struggle to identify your own needs and wants? Maybe even your own preferences? Do you seek approval and guidance from all the wrong places or from unhealthy ‘mentor’ figures? And, finally, do you feel personally responsible for the individual feelings of your family members? If any of this…
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Easy Self-Compassion Affirmations to Use
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What is self-compassion? Kristien Neff, the lead researcher in self-compassion, gives a three pillar self-compassion framework: Kindness over judgment, common humanity, and mindfulness. Self-compassion is all about practicing gentle kindness towards yourself and the things you do. So often we have an inner-mean critic that won’t let us breathe. A r…
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Why Is It So Difficult To Get Rid Of Toxic People?
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People who tend to have overgiving and overfunctioning traits can be easily susceptible to toxic dynamics and relationships with other people. These overgivers are not able to clearly set their own boundaries and often aren’t always aware when they’re own boundary has been crossed. Even though we might be aware that this person is toxic to us, it c…
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Best Ways to Increase Your Emotional Resilience Score
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As you’re going through life and its challenges, emotional resilience becomes incredibly important. We can’t control all of our stresses, but we can control how we show up for the things that do stress us out. When we increase our emotional resilience, we are able to show up for others in a healthier and calmer way. People high in emotional resilie…
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The word ‘boundary’ is coming up a lot, especially in pop psychology, that it can become overused or even weaponized by the wrong people. We keep thinking about boundaries, but what does that actually mean and are we indeed using (and acting) on this term correctly? When it comes to setting boundaries, do you continuously get upset that people are …
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Have you ever heard someone in your family or even a friend/coworker say, "It's not me, it’s you.” Or even shift blame and fault onto you when you were just a bystander? This is a classic tactic that narcissists do to shift the ‘bad’ spotlight away from them and onto you. They might even use misdirection to change the topic entirely so that they co…
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As the holiday season rolls around, it’s important to spot some tell-tale signs that a narcissist might be baiting you into drama. Remember, they thrive off chaos and the ability to control the narrative/dynamic. When they feel a loss of control, they’ll use subtle or not-so-subtle tactics to get an emotional reaction out of you. Some of these migh…
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Shame has a tendency to come up a lot in our everyday lives, but so few of us actually recognize it as internalized shame or guilt. For example, we might not want to show up publicly on social media; even if it’s for a good cause like in support of a friend, your personal brand, or charity. We feel icky to even be posting. This is a form of shame t…
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