Polly Campbell, Simply Said

Acceptance isn’t giving up. It’s not pretending everything is fine when it’s not. It’s the opposite of resistance—it’s allowing reality to be what it is so we can respond with a clear head to make change, instead of reacting from a place of stress or denial. Simply, sure. Easy? Not always. Polly talks about how acceptance empowers us and how we can engage it in our own lives. For more on acceptance and how to live well, do good, be happy, join the Simply Said community at https://pollycampbell.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it possible to be calm, healthy, and even happy during a time that seems so fraught and uncertain? Yep, says resilience and burnout expert and mental health advocate Michelle E. Dickinson, and it's necessary if we want to live with mental well-being and make positive changes in our communities and workplaces. She says there will always be outside stresses, but how we respond to them determines how well we will live. In this episode, Dickinson shares practical insights on cultivating mental strength, and shifting our mindset and focus to give attention to the things that help us feel better and manage stress effectively. Polly and Michelle talk about building emotional endurance, practicing gratitude, and thriving during uncertain times whether you are facing personal struggles or global upheaval. To learn more about Michelle Dickinson's consulting, speaking, and book go to: https://michelledickinson.com. For more on how to live well, do good, be happy join our Simply Said community at https://pollycampbell.substack.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we dive into the sneaky ways social comparison affects our well-being and holds us back from our most meaningful goals. It’s easy to scroll, compare, and feel like we’re falling behind—but that mindset keeps us stuck. We’ll break down why comparison is so tempting, how it drains our confidence, and what to do when we catch ourselves spiraling. Expect practical strategies to shift your mindset, regain focus, and cultivate a healthier relationship with yourself. For more on how to live well, do good, be happy join the Polly Campbell, Simply Said community at https://pollycampbell.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Outside stresses can put pressure on our marriages and friendships, but with awareness and understanding, we can offset that upset and find ways to support and enjoy each other when we are our most authentic selves. In this insightful program, we talk to couples coach Dr. Jackie Black about how to recognize what we are bringing to our relationships and learn how to navigate stressful times before they hurt the people and relationships we hold dear. 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

Are you caught up in frazzled, muddled, fearful thoughts? It's easy to feel worn out by all going on around us, but a clear head can ease our stress and help us be calm, creative, and more decisive. It also improves our cognition and helps us be deliberate and productive in our actions, and that is how we make good things happen. Instead of stressing out, Polly is working to cultivate more mental clarity and calm, and in today's episode, she explains why that's important, how we can create it for ourselves, and why we must. Note from Polly" Hello to our 300th Episode. Thank you for sharing Simply Said with me and navigating what it means to feel big things, hold big goals, and create meaningful lives. I believe in us and that's why I keep at it. Thanks for hanging out with me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actress and author Walker Brandt talks about holding on to our innocence and curiosity to find our way through hardship and trauma. After a childhood of abuse and addiction Walker says she learned that when we become comfortable with not having the answer, we can make the next best move and stretch beyond our circumstances and self-imposed limitations to live a fulfilling life. Find Walker and her book Awaken – Discovering Yourself Through the Light of Your Innocence https://walkerbrandt.com For more on how to live well, do good, be happy join the Polly Campbell, Simply Said community at https://pollycampbell.substack.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A mistake isn't a character flaw. You haven't failed because you didn't get the job or ace the exam. You've simply gotten information --data-- that can help you improve and move on. That's the power of a growth mindset and it can help us keep going, accomplish our goals, and manage the stress and upset in our lives. And Polly says it's one of the most valuable practices in her life. Listen in to learn how you can adopt it in yours. For more on how to live well, do good, be happy join the Polly Campbell, Simply Said Community at https://pollycampbell.substack.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The easiest way to get organized is to have less stuff, says organizing expert Tracy McCubbin, owner of dClutterfly. McCubbin, the author of the bestselling book Make Space for Happiness: How to Stop Attracting Clutter and Start Magnetizing the Life You Want says getting rid of the clutter first is the secret to getting organized and feeling more satisfied and less stressed. In this episode, McCubbin talks about how we can reduce clutter, while keeping the memories and mementos that add meaning to our lives. In the end, we'll feel better and have more freedom. Find Tracy McCubbin and learn more about dClutterfy at https://dclutterfly.com/ and Tracy_McCubbin join our free Simply Said community at https://pollycampbell.substack.com to download McCubbin's keys to reducing clutter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hope goes beyond wanting things to be OK. It's the view that things can get better and that we have the ability to make that happen. It's an active way of living, and it helps build resilience and move you closer to your dreams and goals. Research also shows that hope improves our health, moods, and overall well-being and adds meaning to our lives. In this episode, Polly explains the power of hope and how to cultivate it. Here's hoping you'll listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jodi Wellman predicts that she has fewer than 15,454 days left. She tracks this stuff and says recognizing that our time on Earth is limited is motivating and can inspire us to use the time we have better. Life is short, so how can we come alive in the moments we have? Wellman, an executive coach and speaker, with a specialty in positive psychology is also the author of You Only Die Once: How to Make it to the End With No Regrets, shares her suggestions in this dynamic episode. By the end of this show, you'll be ready to put your ideas into action and create the life you've always wanted one small step at a time. Connect with Jodi Wellman and find her book You Only Die Once at https://fourthousandmondays.com/ And for more on how to live well, do good, be happy join our Simply Said community at https://pollycampbell.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices