We spend so much of our lives in between -- between milestones, between jobs, meetings, relationships, seasons of our lives, versions of ourselves. Isn't it time we get comfortable in the gap between where we left and where we're going?Join the community on Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/vfmspodcast/ or email me at [email protected] 💕Don't forget to leave me a rating & review on Apple Podcasts to help the show grow! https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-view-from-my-soapbox/id1549425603

Today I'm diving into my theory (which has probably been said before) about the appeal of trashy "reality" shows. No shame here, I'll never say no to a little Too Hot to Handle or The Circle or (unpopular favourite) Marriage or Mortgage. If you want extra good vibes coming your way, click on this link to leave me a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-view-from-my-soapbox/id1549425603 Let me know if you think I left anything out! Email me at [email protected] on reach out on Instagram @francescsivilotti :)

Keep it simple, stupid. That's it, that's the episode.Find me on instagram @francescsivilotti or email me at [email protected] to get in touch! Always love hearing from y'all.To support the show, you can leave me a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-view-from-my-soapbox/id1549425603 

Are you stuck in the past? Obsessed with the future? Absorbed in the present moment? Today we’re unpacking the various time zones of our thoughts and exploring the benefits of mindfulness and meditation. I’d like to be where my feet are; what about you?Also, this is funny, if you ffwd to 7:21 it really sounds like I'm saying "I'm always going to be on a journey to whatever snacks." I'm not even gonna bother correcting that because I fully stand by that. Sources: Davidson, Richard J. PhD; Kabat-Zinn, Jon PhD; Schumacher, Jessica MS; Rosenkranz, Melissa BA; Muller, Daniel MD, PhD; Santorelli, Saki F. EdD; Urbanowski, Ferris MA; Harrington, Anne PhD; Bonus, Katherine MA; Sheridan, John F. PhD Alterations in Brain and Immune Function Produced by Mindfulness Meditation, Psychosomatic Medicine: July 2003 - Volume 65 - Issue 4 - p 564-570 doi: 10.1097/01.PSY.0000077505.67574.E3 Tang, YY., Hölzel, B. & Posner, M. The neuroscience of mindfulness meditation. Nat Rev Neurosci 16, 213–225 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrn3916Find me on instagram @francescsivilotti or email me at [email protected] to get in touch! Always love hearing from y'all.

On the permission to feel, prefrontal cortex v amygdala, the freedom in freaking out, and the wisdom of your inner being. Fair warning: today we get a little woo-woo.References:Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle. Emily & Amelia NagoskiEmail: [email protected]: @francescsivilottiAsk me about my Wealthsimple link!

Do you think life is beautiful? Do you think life’s not fair? Are those two views mutually exclusive? This week we dive into what it means to cultivate radical hope, and why it’s so essential. Also, my apologies, I realize I was talking a bit too close to the mic, I’ll fix that next time. In the meantime, enjoy my very hard p’s.If you want extra good vibes coming your way, click on this link to leave me a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-view-from-my-soapbox/id1549425603 Let me know what you think about the topic! Email me at [email protected] on reach out on Instagram @francescsivilotti !References:Saphire-Bernstein, S., Way, B. M., Kim, H. S., Sherman, D. K., & Taylor, S. E. (2011). Oxytocin receptor gene (OXTR) is related to psychological resources. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 108(37), 15118-15122. Haidt, J. (2006). The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom. Basic Books. ISBN 978-0-465-02802-3.Lear, J. (2008). Radical Hope: Ethics in the Face of Cultural Devastation. Harvard University Press. ISBN 9780674027466.Maria Popova’s article on Radical Hope: https://www.brainpickings.org/2016/11/28/radical-hope-jonathan-lear/ 

Are you more afraid of not being liked, or of not mattering? Trigger warning: this episode contains a good dose of existential angst. And if you were on my hockey team, hey bestie! If you want to support my podcast, please share it with a friend, subscribe wherever you’re listening so you never miss an episode, and leave me a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It really goes a long way for me. You can also reach out to me on Instagram (@francescsivilotti) or by email ([email protected]); let me know what’s been inspiring you lately! Further listening/reading:Kara Loewentheil's brilliant podcast that I refer to all the time: https://unfuckyourbrain.com/podcasts/ (check out the episode on social anxiety, "UFYB 55: Social Anxiety"). Top book recommendation I give to people: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (I personally like Gregory Hayes's translation).

We naturally gravitate towards things we're already good at. What would life look like if we challenged ourselves to go back to square one, if we allowed ourselves to be beginners more often? In this episode I make a case for being a "lifelong beginner" and striving not to take yourself too seriously. Reach me on instagram @francescsivilotti or by email at [email protected] , I love hearing all your thoughts, ideas, book recommendations. I appreciate you all, and exciting things are coming!

In this episode I unpack why I think it’s silly to say you “find inspiration;” it’s always there, you just have to pay attention. I also share some of my biggest sources of inspiration lately, in these rough times, as well as the grocery store scene from the movie of my life. References:Brene Brown: https://brenebrown.com/ Big thank you to shorty for the neuroscience edits!Further "reading":Mary Oliver, Wild Geese: http://www.phys.unm.edu/~tw/fas/yits/archive/oliver_wildgeese.htmlDidn’t make the cut for today, but I’m getting really interested in Dr. Angela Duckworth, psychologist, CEO and author. Here’s her TED talk on grit and success: https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_grit_the_power_of_passion_and_perseverance?language=en If you want to support my podcast, please share it with a friend, subscribe wherever you’re listening so you never miss an episode, and leave me a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It really goes a long way for me. You can also reach out to me on Instagram (@francescsivilotti) or by email ([email protected]); let me know what’s been inspiring you lately! 

Exams are tough. Take a moment to check in and reflect on where you’re at right now before you wrap up the semester. TL;DR: (1) We are human beings, not human doings; (2) Check where you’re operating from and what you’re working for; (3) Life is meant to be enjoyed, not suffer through; (4) We’re all doing our best, yourself included. Best way to support the show? Leave me a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-view-from-my-soapbox/id1549425603 Find me on Instagram @francescsivilotti for episode alerts and pictures of food!Thanks for your support, your attention, your kindness. Happy Friday <3