Polly Campbell, Simply Said

Hosted by Polly Campbell

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Jul 2026

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If you want to succeed in today’s changing business climate and create the life you desire, you’ll need to understand the psychology of success. Join author and entrepreneur Polly Campbell as she offers science-based success strategies and practical ideas you can adopt today, to build a better business and create a life you want to live.

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September 29, 202625 min

Ep. 359 Good Enough

It's good to do our best and to work toward quality, but a drive for perfection can also keep us trapped in overthinking and procrastination. In this episode of Simply Said, we talk about the importance of just starting, growth thinking, and embracing “good enough” to help us overcome task paralysis and move forward with more confidence and clarity. For more on how to live well, do good, and be happy, join the Simply Said community at https://pollycampbell.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 22, 202630 min

Ep. 358 Natalie Wynn: Manifest an Abundant Life

What if the beliefs shaping your life are also limiting what you believe is possible? Mindset mentor Natalie Wynn shares how to recognize scarcity thinking, challenge subconscious beliefs, reclaim purpose, and shift toward abundance. We also talk about manifestation, taking aligned action, and becoming a more intentional co-creator of your life. For more on how to live well, do good, be happy, join the Simply Said community at pollycampbell.substack.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 15, 202629 min

Ep. 357 Improve Your Focus

Better focus isn’t about forcing yourself to concentrate harder, it's about creating the conditions that help. In today's show, Polly talks about how she's working to enhance her focus and how you can too. She explores practical ways to protect your attention, work with distraction, take effective breaks, and make space for mind-wandering. For more on how to live well, do good, be happy, join the Simply Said community at pollycampbell.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 8, 202628 min

Ep. 356 Mark Blacknell: From Rock Bottom to Better with Simple Meditation

Mark Blacknell shares how meditation, self-awareness, and consistent practice helped him move through PTSD, addiction, and rock bottom. He explains his simple “stare-at-the-wall” meditation and why creating internal space can help us build stability and trust ourselves. For more on how to live well, do good, and be happy, join our Simply Said community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 1, 202625 min

Ep. 355 Maximize Your Momentum this Fall

Let's do this! September is an ideal time to reassess, reflect, and recommit to your goals. In this episode, Polly talks about how to disengage from what isn't working and reset your goals to build momentum and energy. How do we do that? It starts with curiosity and intention--and this podcast. For more on how to live well, do good, and be happy, visit Simply Said: https://pollycampbell.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 28, 202632 min

Ep. 354 Dr. Pamela Rutledge: Using AI Wisely in a Digital World

Don't let AI replace your critical thinking, but don't be afraid to use it either. AI can be a helpful tool when used well, and to do that we need digitial literacy. In this episode, Dr. Pamela Rutledge is back talking with Polly about using AI wisely, avoiding doom scrolling, teaching media literacy, and finding a healthier balance with technology. Learn more from Dr. Pamela Rutledge at DrPam@substack.com. For more on how to live well, do good, and be happy, join our substack community at PollyCampbell.substack.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 21, 202628 min

Ep. 353 Change Your Story, Change Your Life

The stories you tell yourself shape how you see your past, respond to challenges, and imagine your future. Learn how to recognize limiting narratives, reframe old experiences, and create a more balanced, resilient personal story. For more on how to live well, do good, be happy, join us at Simply Said: https://pollycampbell.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 12, 202627 min

Ep. 352 Understanding Toxic Emotions with Dr. Toni Cooper

What makes an emotion "toxic," and when is it simply part of being human? Psychologist Dr. Toni Cooper joins Polly Campbell to discuss boundaries, expectations, family dynamics, and practical ways to manage difficult emotions. Find out more about Dr. Toni Cooper's work at https://www.drtonicooper.com For more on how to live well, do good, and be happy, join the Simply Said community at https://pollycampbell.substack.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 30, 202623 min

Ep. 351 Permission to Have Fun

Fun is not a luxury. It's an important part of well-being and a clue to who you really are. In this episode of Simply Said, Polly explores why doing what you genuinely enjoy can improve happiness, support resilience, and help you live more authentically. You'll learn five practical ways to discover what you truly enjoy, especially if you've spent years focused on responsibilities, expectations, or what you think you should do. The things that bring you joy may be more than pleasant distractions. They may be pointing you toward a fuller, more satisfying life. For more on how to live well, do good, and be happy, join our Simply Said Community at pollycampbell.substack.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 23, 202628 min

Ep. 350 Rewire Your Brain for Joy: Dr. Laurel Mellin

Health psychologist, author, and researcher Dr. Laurel Mellin joins Polly to discuss Emotional Brain Training (EBT), a method designed to help people move from stress and survival mode toward greater calm, resilience, and joy. Dr. Mellin explains how emotional patterns become wired into the brain and how EBT techniques can help rewire those circuits in just a few minutes a day to ease stress and trauma, boost joy, and even help us lose weight. Dr. Mellin shares a brief demonstration of the EBT process . Learn more about EBT at https://ebt.org For more on how to live well, do good, and be happy, join our Simply Said Community at ⁠pollycampbell.substack.com⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices