Episode #85. This is the first time we have had a guest come back for part 2 on the podcast. Dr. Anna returns. She has been a good friend ever since we did the first episode a couple of months ago.

We talk resources and I will put below.

Dr. Anna BIO:

Born and raised in Bulgaria, I came to the US in 1999 to pursue my educational career in the field of psychology. In 2016 I finally obtained my 5th and final degree – a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Methodology. Along the way, I received a BA in Psychology with a Human Resources minor, an MA in Educational Psychology, an MS in Educational Psychology and Methodology, and a CAS in Educational Research. Helping people is my passion and I want to share my story and knowledge in hopes that it may help someone find happiness. I am an avid crafter, self-proclaimed chef, and an aspiring author who is working on  a research-based book on happiness and fiction books on various genres.”   Links:   Podcast channel (coming up): https://anchor.fm/psychology.unchained   Facebook pages:   Cooking: https://www.facebook.com/vivieskitchen   Crafting: https://www.facebook.com/Vivies-Corner-104246527701711   Dr. Anna (coming up): https://www.facebook.com/psychology.unchained   All resources in the episode:   1. (Book) “Why zebras don’t get ulcer” by Robert Sapolsky – this book will introduce you to stress and its effects on various aspects of our lives. Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Zebras-Dont-Ulcers-Third/dp/0805073698/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3C342A5VBRL0K&dchild=1&keywords=why+zebras+don%27t+get+ulcers&qid=1623682214&sprefix=why+zebras+don%2Caps%2C186&sr=8-2   2. (Book) “The upside of stress” by Kelly McGonigal – this book will tell you how to learn to use stress to your advantage and make it your strength rather than let it do what you learned in the Sapolsky book. Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Upside-Stress-Why-Good-You/dp/1101982934/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+upside+of+stress&qid=1623682323&sr=8-1   3. (Course) “The science of well-being” by Laurie Santos – this course offered on Coursera for free will introduce you to the basics of “happiness” – you will learn about what research suggests makes us happy (and what does not). It also will set you on your path to teach your brain to be happy. Available on Coursera: https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-science-of-well-being   4. (Course) “De-mystifying mindfulness” – this course offered on Coursera for free will teach you about the idea of construct mindfulness and its roots. The course also includes meditation exercises which may be a little challenging especially if you are new to meditation (this is where the next course will come in handy), but the knowledge introduced in the course is an excellent steppingstone.  Available on Coursera: https://www.coursera.org/learn/mindfulness   5. (Course) “Mindfulness for wellbeing and peak performance” – this course offered on Futurelearn.com for free will teach you how to use mindfulness in everyday life to boost your overall wellbeing. The course is excellent start for those who are new to meditation. It is also a good reminder to those who are advanced in this practice that even a 2-minute meditation can help and perhaps introduce you to new ways to use mindfulness in your life. Available on FutureLearn: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/mindfulness-wellbeing-performance   6. (Course) “Maintaining a mindful life” – this course is a sequel to the “Mindfulness for wellbeing and peak performance” course and it will take you further on your journey to exploring and incorporating mindfulness in your life. Available on FutureLearn: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/mindfulness-life   7. (Book) “When things fall apart: Heart advice for difficult times” by Pema Chodron – this book will bring you to more aspects of mindfulness and how it can improve your well-being. My favorite quote from the book is: “All over the world, people are so caught in running that they forget to take advantage of the beauty around them. We become so accustomed to speeding ahead that we rob ourselves of joy.” Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/When-Things-Fall-Apart-Difficult/dp/1611803438/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=When+things+fall+apart%3A+Heart+advice+for+difficult+times&qid=1623682540&sr=8-1   8. (Books) “Authentic Happiness”, “Learned Optimism” and other books by Martin Seligman. Seligman is the one who brought Positive Psychology to the spotlight and he has a lot to teach us! Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Martin-E-P-Seligman/e/B001ILOB78?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_3&qid=1623682569&sr=8-3   9. (Book). “The Hardest Peace” by Kara Tippetts – in this book, the author shares her battle with cancer and how religion helped her through her struggles. Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Hardest-Peace-Expecting-Grace-Midst-ebook/dp/B00M4S1VJU/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2M21R44HTZE4V&dchild=1&keywords=kara+tippetts&qid=1623682641&s=digital-text&sprefix=kara+tippet%2Cdigital-text%2C194&sr=1-1   Resources at the end:   You can always call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline if you are feeling overwhelmed and need someone to talk to. 800-273-8255   You can also visit online: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/   Also, nami.org is another great resource for education on mental illness and peer support.   Please email us and let us know what you think of the show. loudernow88@gmail.com