Thinking on Purpose

NOTE FROM ABBIE: I was originally scheduled to speak on goop about “Creating a Life You Like” but that felt inappropriate given the state of events in my community in the Pacific Palisades. So, from my family’s evacuated airbnb, I invited grief expert, therapist, and author, Claire Bidwell Smith to join me to discuss grief and loss. We recorded thi...

Did you know that 93% of people fail within 30 days of setting their goals? It's true, but you can break down goal setting to make sure that you’re not part of the majority who end up quitting. 

In this episode of The Long Game Podcast with Sandra Scaiana, I introduce the concept of “kind goals.” Unlike the rigid, strict goals we’re used to, kind ...

Back to school is HARD!

So I sat down with Simone Boyce and Danielle Robay, co-hosts of The Bright Side, a daily talk show from Hello Sunshine on a segment of “Mom Friend" which offers a judgment-free zone to explore the often-overwhelming work of parenting.

In this episode, we talked back to school – and specifically how parents can navigate tha...

Do you find goals motivational or defeating? Does all the hubbub around the first of the year feel fresh or frustrating? 

This was the topic of a conversation with Laura Tremaine, host of the 10 Things to Tell You podcast. In Episode 202, we unpack all the reasons that setting goals makes us groan, and why it doesn't have to be that way. Instead, ...