Building Well-Being: Resilience, Personal Growth, and Relationships with Mark Nepo

When we experience fear, we often instinctively push things away, which only amplifies that fear and tests our resilience. However, by embracing awareness and leaning into our relationships, we create a pathway for personal growth. By staying fully present and avoiding the urge to build emotional walls, we enhance our well-being and lay the foundation for spreading love and positivity in the world, thereby strengthening our resilience.

To discover the secret to building better relationships with ourselves and others, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with author, poet, and storyteller, Mark Nepo.

Mark Nepo discusses how to build well-being by reducing the impact of fear on our lives, how resilience can be enhanced by reaching out to others, and explains the personal growth that occurs when we are in service to others. Mark’s book, The Book of Soul: 52 Paths to Living What Matters, can be used as a guide to enhance relationships.

Original Air Date Wednesday, August 28, 2024

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Meet Our Guest:

Mark Nepo, PhD, is a poet and storyteller celebrated for his spiritual guidance. He writes and teaches about the journey of inner transformation and the life of relationships and resilience.

His books have been translated into over twenty languages, selling millions of copies worldwide. The Book of Awakening received acclaim from Oprah Winfrey, who named it one of her Ultimate Favorite Things. Mark holds a doctorate in English and taught at the University of Albany for 18 years. His work has received accolades in periodicals such as The New York Times and The Oprah Magazine, reflecting his thoughts on resilience.

Book:The Book of Soul: 52 Paths to Living What Matters

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