The Power of Peacefulness and Stress Relief

The Hidden Costs of Silence: Why Speaking Up Matters

Welcome to The Power of Peacefulness Podcast—a space created for professional women to explore what it means to cultivate inner peace through career, relationships, and self-improvement. We share practical wisdom and encouragement to help you live a more fulfilling life.

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The Power of Turning Inward: How Focusing on What You Can Control Brings Peace

In today’s episode, we dive into the transformative practice of shifting your energy away from the uncontrollable and toward what you can control. When life feels overwhelming, this simple but powerful mindset can bring clarity, resilience, and inner peace.

You’ll learn practical strategies rooted in psychology, mindfulness, and evidence-based therapies th...

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Episode Title: Why Am I So Defensive? Understanding the Roots and Choosing a Better Response

Episode Summary:
In this insightful episode of The Power of Peacefulness Podcast, we explore the hidden forces behind defensiveness—why it happens, how it shows up, and what you can do to shift from automatic reactions to conscious, connected responses.

Host Sharon McLaughlin, MD, unpacks the biological wir...

Bad Work Ethic

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the surprising and significant costs of a poor work ethic. We go beyond surface-level assumptions to explore the real impact on productivity, morale, and overall well-being in the workplace. We discuss the tangible losses, such as reduced output and efficiency, as well as the intangible costs, like the erosion of team spirit and job satisfaction. We also explore proactive stra...

Confronting Employee Undermining: A Practical Guide for Leaders

In this episode of the Power of Peacefulness podcast, we dive into the subtle and damaging world of employee undermining. We explore the often-hidden signs of this behavior, its psychological and organizational roots, and provide a clear playbook for addressing it head-on.

• (01:15) What exactly is employee undermining? We define the difference between construc...

The Power of Peacefulness podcast, where we take a whole stack of sources and give you a shortcut to being genuinely well-informed. In this episode, we tackle the difficult and heart-wrenching topic of supporting parents who have lost a child. Using the resource "Comforting Grieving Parents, a Compassionate Guide," we unpack evidence-based insights on what to say, what to avoid, and how to offer comfort without accidental...

Mastering the “What Are Your Strengths?” Interview Question: Tell Your Story with Confidence

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Ever feel stumped when someone asks, "What are your strengths?" You’re not alone—and this question is more powerful than it seems. In today’s episode of The Power of Peacefulness, we’re going beyond the buzzwords and helping you turn this common interview question into a strategic moment of personal branding. Wh...

Have you ever looked in the mirror and barely recognized the person staring back? You're not alone. In this heartfelt and practical episode, Sharon explores the often unspoken experience of identity loss—why it happens, what it feels like, and how to find your way back to yourself with intention and grace.

Whether you're navigating a career change, divorce, parenthood, retirement, or illness, this episode offers a deep, evid...

Office Politics in the Workplace: Navigating Influence with Integrity

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Welcome back to The Power of Peacefulness Podcast—the space where professional women come to reclaim their peace and power through meaningful conversations on career, relationships, and self-improvement.

In today’s episode, we’re diving into a topic many whisper about—but few openly discuss: office politics in the workplace.

You’ve likely felt it—that ...

Behavioral interview questions are no one’s favorite—especially when they start with, “Tell me about a time when…” But what if you could turn those questions into a confident, compelling narrative?

In this episode of the Power of Peacefulness podcast, we’re breaking down the art and science of answering behavioral interview questions with clarity and purpose. Whether you're navigating a career transition, preparing for leadershi...

Storytelling for Effective Communication: How to Capture Attention and Drive Action

Welcome to the Power of Peacefulness podcast, a space created for professional women to explore what it means to cultivate inner peace—at work, in relationships, and in life. Through meaningful conversations and practical wisdom, we help you lead a more fulfilling life from the inside out.

In today’s episode, we dive into the timeless art—and modern s...

Passive Aggressiveness in Relationships: Spot It, Understand It, Change It

A space created for professional women to explore what it truly means to cultivate inner peace—through the lens of career, relationships, and self-improvement. We offer practical wisdom and encouragement to help you lead a more fulfilling life.

👉 If you haven’t already, download our free workbook at powerofpeacefulness.com — a guide to reclaiming your inner c...

Inferiority Complex: Understanding Its Origins and Overcoming Its Grip

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✨ Episode Summary:
Have you ever heard that quiet inner voice whisper, “You’re not good enough”? Whether it shows up at work, in relationships, or while scrolling online, that subtle—sometimes overwhelming—sense of inadequacy may be something deeper: an inferiority complex.

In this episode, we explore:
🔹 The psychol...

Thinking Smarter: A Deep Dive into the Six Thinking Hats Method

Welcome to the Power of Peacefulness Podcast, a space created for professional women to explore what it means to cultivate inner peace—at work, in relationships, and within yourself.

In this episode, we explore a powerful decision-making tool that brings structure, clarity, and creativity to even the most complex conversations: Dr. Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats meth...

🎙️ Episode Title: Fear of Failure Explained: What It Is and How to Conquer It

Welcome to the Power of Peacefulness Podcast, a space for professional women who are ready to reclaim their inner calm and lead more meaningful, intentional lives. Each week, we talk about career, relationships, and self-improvement—offering practical wisdom to help you lead with clarity and purpose.

🌿 In this episode, we’re diving deep into a topic that ...

How Can I Be More Productive Without Burning Out?

Welcome to the Power of Peacefulness Podcast, a space created for professional women to explore what it means to cultivate inner peace—through meaningful conversations around career, relationships, and personal growth.

In today’s episode, we take a deep dive into one of the most common struggles we all face: how to be more productive. But not in the hustle-until-you-drop kind of way. ...

What to Do When You’re Feeling Stuck at Work: Proven Strategies That Work

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Welcome back to the Power of Peacefulness Podcast—a space for professional women who are ready to live, work, and lead with greater clarity and calm. In today’s episode, we’re talking about a topic that so many of us quietly struggle with: feeling stuck at work.

Is it just a bad week, or is it something deeper? That nagging sense that your job no lon...

Feeling more forgetful lately? You're not alone—and you're not powerless either. In this episode of The Power of Peacefulness, we’re digging into what causes everyday forgetfulness and what you can actually do about it.

👉 Tune in now to uncover the science behind why we forget, how stress and sleep impact your brain, and the lifestyle changes that can truly make a difference. This episode is packed with practical tools and ...

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Episode Title: Getting to the Root: Mastering Root Cause Analysis Techniques

Welcome to the Power of Peacefulness podcast, a space created for professional women to explore what it means to cultivate inner peace—personally and professionally. Through conversations about career, relationships, and self-growth, we deliver practical wisdom and encouragement to help you lead a more fulfilling life.

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