Curious Minds with Dr. L

Dr. Lara Pence

Welcome to Curious Minds with Dr. L, a podcast where we use curiosity as the cure for stagnation in our lives. As a psychologist, I’ve worked with individuals, couples, and families for over fifteen years, helping them peel back the layers of what keeps them standing still and gently nudging them to move towards their goals. After countless sessions, I have learned one thing I know to be true: When we get curious, we change. And through this podcast, you will see that when we allow the answers to our curious questions bubble to the surface, we will find the path we are meant to be on. So if you feel stuck, lost, unhappy, confused about what you want next, or like you just want to quit–and let’s be honest–that’s all of us, this podcast will give you a window into how best to use curiosity to find your way and the insight you seek to find the path you’re meant to follow.

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Curious Minds Mini | Increase Your Emotional Acuity

Curious Minds with Dr. L

08/25/20 • 7 min

How can we increase our emotional acuity in three simple steps? Why does an expansion of your emotional vocabulary matter? And how can understanding and tuning into your body help your emotional awareness?

On this Curious Minds Mini, Dr. L shares her strategies to increasing your emotional acuity. She gives you three simple steps to understanding your emotions, identifying them, and expressing them well.

Corinna Coffin, RD | Using Curiosity as the Catalyst for A Healthy Body

Curious Minds with Dr. L

08/17/20 • 61 min

How can we use curiosity to find what works for us when we are trying to develop a healthy relationship with food? How have we confused who we are with what we eat? And what makes us so defensive when we talk about our own food choices? This and more as we get curious with Corinna Coffin.

Corinna Coffin, M.S., R.D., is a registered dietitian and fitness enthusiast with a strong passion for helping others lead healthier, happier lives through nutrition and lifestyle practices. A Virginia native, she attended Virginia Tech for undergraduate school where she received dual degrees in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise as well as Spanish. During her time there, she competed on the University's club lacrosse and triathlon teams, as well as discovered CrossFit and obstacle course racing (OCR). Four months after her first competitive OCR, she placed second at the 2014 Spartan Race World Championship in Killington, Vermont, and signed her first pro-team contract shortly thereafter. Corinna spent the next 2.5 years (including her final semester of school) racing professionally all around the continent. Since then, she has placed first and second at the 2017 and 2018 Tough Mudder X Championships, as well as competed on teams at the 2017 and 2018 CrossFit Regionals and at the 2018 CrossFit Games.

On the podcast today, Corinna dives deep into our relationship with food and how we can use curiosity to find what works for our body. She discusses the importance of nourishing your body and taking the perspective of 'what can I give you' instead of 'what can I take from you.' She also explores her own relationship to curiosity as a competitive athlete and how asking herself, what if?, allowed her to become a top athlete in various sports.

OUR CURIOUS JOURNEY:

6:46 - How does nature heal us wholistically.

10:30 - Is what you eat a reflection of who you are?

13:20 - How food choices become a vehicle for self- and other-judgment.

15:45 - Curiosity as the catalyst for understanding your relationship with food.

19:08 - The importance of empowerment around food choices and nutrition.

24:45 - Why sustainability is key when choosing your own nutrition plan.

29:30 - Using values to help you meet your goals.

37:36 - The role of curiosity in Corinna’s athletic accomplishments.

45:00 - How limitations grow inside of our heads.

51:30 - Human Declaration Quiz.

57:37 - Closing Curiosity.

FIND MORE FROM CORINNA:

www.therdathlete.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cscoffin13/

www.drlarapence.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlarapence/

A Curious Podcast for Curious Minds

Curious Minds with Dr. L

08/06/20 • 3 min

Welcome to the Curious Minds podcast with me, dr. l, a podcast where we use curiosity as the cure for stagnation in our lives.

As a psychologist, I’ve worked with individuals, couples, and families for over fifteen years, helping them peel back the layers of what keeps them standing still and gently nudging them to move towards their goals.

After countless sessions, I have learned one thing I know to be true: When we get curious, we change. And through this podcast, you will see that when we allow the answers to our curious questions bubble to the surface, we will find the path we are meant to be on.

So if you feel stuck, lost, unhappy, confused about what you want next, or like you just want to quit–and let’s be honest–that’s all of us, this podcast will give you a window into how best to use curiosity to find your way and the insight you seek to find the path you’re meant to follow.

Curious Minds Mini | The Truth About Eating Disorders

Curious Minds with Dr. L

09/22/20 • 31 min

What are eating disorders? And how are eating disorders different from a diet or poor body image? What are the myths about eating disorders and what are the truths?

In this Curious Minds Mini, Dr. L shares her expertise in this field and explores the truth about eating disorders, what they are and what they are not, and what to do when you know someone who is struggling or you yourself are struggling.

FOR MORE ON DR. L

Website: www.drlarapence.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/drlarapence

Twitter: www.twitter.com/drlarapence

Kwame Christian | Your Playbook for Navigating Difficult Conversations

Curious Minds with Dr. L

10/29/20 • 51 min

How can you navigate difficult conversations and negotiate your way through hard topics? Why does empathy matter and how can we shift to compassionate curiosity when talking with others who don't share our viewpoint? And how do we slow things down during a heated conversation? There may not be a topic as important as this one right now so listen in and get curious with Kwame Christian.

Kwame Christian, is the Director of the American Negotiation Institute and a respected voice in the field of negotiation and conflict resolution. His podcast, Negotiate Anything, is one of the most popular management podcasts out there. Kwame is also the author of Finding Confidence in Conflict, an incredible tool that allows you to grow confidence as you navigate the stormy waters of difficult conversations.

Difficult conversations are evergreen and current stressors can elevate discussions super quickly. It's critical to have a useful tools that can help you navigate any difficult conversation so that you feel heard AND so does the individual with who you are conversing. Kwame brings a practical framework to the table so that your next conversation AT the table can be one that is more productive and respectful.

TIME STAMPS:

2:45 - The definition of negotiation in conversation.

5:21 - What creates the barrier to individuals having difficult conversations.

8:00 - Fear in conversations: Being exposed and unraveling imposter syndrome.

9:50 - When likeability matters in conversation.

12:40 - How do we navigate the polarized climate of today.

18:38 - Preparing for difficult conversations over the holidays.

23:16 - The importance of boundaries when entering negotiations.

27:54 - What makes empathy so important.

32:02 - The framework of compassionate curiosity.

39:02 - Framing the conversation before it happens.

43:30 - Human Declaration Quiz.

46:16 - Closing curiosities.

For More From Kwame:

Website: www.americannegotiationinstitute.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/kwamenegotiates

For More From Dr. L:

Website: www.drlarapence.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/drlarapence

Twitter: www.twitter.com/drlarapence

Sanni McCandless | The Power of Risk, Reconnection, and Relationships in the Great Outdoors

Curious Minds with Dr. L

10/15/20 • 51 min

How does the backdrop of nature and the outdoors allow us to practice non-judgment and remaining grounded? What are the ways that suffering outside can support our own experience of being alive? And how can we reconnect with nature, ourselves, and others? This and so much more with the incredible Sanni McCandless.

Sanni McCandless, CPC, ELI-MP is a transition coach for outdoor-focused individuals who want to create more tailored, intentional lifestyles and find agency in their own lives. She is also a cofounder of the event series and resource hub, Outwild. She was featured in the film FREE SOLO alongside Alex Honnold, her now husband.

On this episode of the Curious Minds with Dr. L podcast, Sanni explores her own relationship to being outdoors and the impact that it has had on her willingness to take risks, be uncomfortable, and also be in nonjudgmental. She and Dr. L discuss the difference between confidence and competence, the importance of shifting the narratives in your head, and how to build authentic friendships.

TIME STAMPS:

1:45 - How curiosity unfolds in the outdoors.

7:00 - Elective suffering and its purpose.

10:55 - How to become the director of your own movie.

13:01 - The importance of rewriting your story.

18:15 - Separating confidence from competence.

23:00 - Non-judgment in nature.

28:00 - Becoming more comfortable with the discomfort of risk.

33:00 - The power of community in retreat.

37:25 - The joy of friendship.

44:10 - Human Declaration Quiz.

47:00 - Closing Curiosities.

For More From Sanni McCandless:

website: www.sannimccandless.com

instagram: www.instagram.com/sannimccandless

For More From Dr. L:

website: www.drlarapence.com

instagram: www.instagram.com/drlarapence

twitter: www.twitter.com/drlarapence

Jill Stelfox | Using Innovation and Curiosity to Create Solutions

Curious Minds with Dr. L

11/12/20 • 49 min

How do you problem-solve through the lens of curiosity and innovation? What problems get in the way of creating a culture of change? And how can a values-driven operation become both an asset and a liability? An incredible conversation with tech-guru and entrepreneurial powerhouse, Jill Stelfox.

Jill is the CEO of Panzura and co-CEO of EDGY, a company that helps mid-market companies achieve extraordinary success. Jill is also the founder of Graffiti Sports, which bridges the gap between sports and entertainment by powering and taking in-arena music, entertainment and video content to another level. Clients include the Minnesota Vikings, Ice Cube, Eminem/StockX, Kendrick Lamar, Kevin Durant, Clayton Kershaw, Oscar De La Hoya, Kobe Bryant, Jimmy Kimmel, Mark Cuban and many more.

In today's Curious Minds with Dr. L episode, Jill shares her valuable wisdom on developing innovative teams, leading with values, and the importance of curiosity in a problem-solving think tank. She and Dr. L unpack what is so important about asking critical questions that explore a line of inquiry and wonder. It's an incredible discussion with two powerful and vulnerable women. Don't miss it!

SHOW NOTES:

5:08 - Entering the field of tech without a tech background.

7:00 - How to show up and not be the smartest person in the room.

8:12 - Jill’s two favorite questions.

9:34 - The process of creating solutions.

13:15 - Critical elements of an innovative team.

16:55 - Why innovation trumps nostalgia.

18:35 - The importance of change.

25:15 - How change influences innovation.

30:15 - How does values-driven leadership work.

35:30 - Why being a woman in sports tech matters.

43:00 - Human Declaration Quiz

45:20 - Closing Curiosities

For More on Jill:

website: www.edgy.bz

For More on Dr. L:

Website: www.drlarapence.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/drlarapence

Twitter: www.twitter.com/drlarapence

LIGHFBOX: www.lighfbox.com

Dr. Will Cole | The Real Function of Functional Medicine

Curious Minds with Dr. L

02/11/21 • 57 min

What is the doctor/patient relationship really supposed to look like? How do you modify your own idea of what the body can do for you and what you can do for the body? And, what does intuitive fasting really mean? All of this and so much more with revered functional medicine doc, Dr. Will Cole.

Dr. Cole consults with people around the world via webcam and locally in Pittsburgh. Named one of the top 50 functional-medicine and integrative doctors in the nation, he is the bestselling author of Ketotarian and The Inflammation Spectrum and the upcoming book Intuitive Fasting. Dr. Cole has also cohosted the popular podcasts goopfellas podcast and Keto Talk and will be hosting the new podcast, The Art of Being Well, which launches in early 2021.

On this episode, Dr. Cole gets curious with Dr. L about the real power of functional medicine, how curiosity about health and wellness can fuel greater self-advocacy, and how to get what you need as a patient. He also shares his wisdom around his new book, Intuitive Fasting, and the benefits of tuning inward. If you've got health on your mind this year - and hopefully you do! - this is great episode to tune you into your body.

TIME STAMPS:

3:07 - What functional medicine is ... really.

6:06 - The integration of evidence-based medicine and alternative medicine.

10:50 - What should a doctor/patient relationship look like?

14:15 - How can we get curious about our own doctor and goodness of fit?

20:00 - The importance of curiosity around one’s own health and body.

24:30 - Why we need to be present in our body.

27:23 - What does intuitive fasting mean?

35:18 - What is the gut microbiome?

46:00 - Human Declaration Quiz

51:02 - Closing Curiosities

For more on Dr. Cole:

Website: www.drwillcole.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/drwillcole

For more on Dr. L:

Website: www.drlarapence.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/drlarapence

Evan DeMarco | Being and Becoming Complete

Curious Minds with Dr. L

04/01/21 • 54 min

How do you navigate what matters to you in a way that is meaningful? What are the best ways to explore the passions that you crave? And, what does it mean to explore and make curiosity your best asset? This and more with the ultimate game changer, Evan DeMarco.

Evan DeMarco is a leading sports medicine and nutrition expert, published author, public speaker and frequent guest on television, radio, and digital platforms. He is the co-founder of Complete Human, a platform that seeks to cross cultural boundaries and embrace the uniqueness of all people on this planet while shining a light on the major issues of our time. He is also the host of the Complete Human podcast.

On today's episode, Evan and Dr. L get curious about all things being and becoming complete. They explore how social media is shaping our own stories, how we can move what matters to us into a meaningful pursuit, and how we use curiosity with others to activate powerful conversations. This episode will leave you curious yourself about what mark you want to leave on the world and how you want to show up.

www.completehuman.com

www.instagram.com/evandemarco

www.drlarapence.com

Joe De Sena | Strategies from a Suffering Expert

Curious Minds with Dr. L

08/31/20 • 47 min

How are parents failing their kids? What does it feel like to lose human and be responsible for transforming lives? And what impact does witnessing abuse and divorce have on a kid from Queens? This and more as we get curious with Joe De Sena.

Joe De Sena is the founder and CEO of Spartan Race, the world's largest endurance racing company. De Sena has been an entrepreneur since his pre-teens. From selling fireworks at age 8, to starting a t-shirt business in high school, to building a multimillion-dollar pool business in college, to creating a Wall Street trading firm, De Sena is a living definition of "entrepreneur." De Sena is the New York Times bestselling author of Spartan UP: A Take-No-Prisoners Guide to Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Peak Performance in Life and Spartan Fit: 30 Days. Transform Your Mind. Transform Your Body. Commit to Grit. He is also the host of the Spartan UP! Podcast.

On the podcast with Joe we get real about how parents are drifting towards comfort and moving away from the challenge of building resilient kids. We also explore failure, the mission of transforming lives, and the importance of activity. In a moment of vulnerability, Joe gets real about the impact of witnessing domestic abuse in his home and how his parent's divorce led to a strategy of being able to compartmentalize.

TIME STAMPS:

3:30 - What are kids missing these days.

9:40 - What do parents need to do to parent better?

11:20 - The development of Joe’s own skill of building and producing projects.

14:30 - How does Joe approach failure.

20:08 - Joe’s pursuit of getting people to move and explore.

20:34 - How is Spartan similar to a Target Store?

25:50 - The impact of Joe’s childhood on his own parenting methods.

28:30 - The importance of being yourself with nothing to prove.

31:30 - Joe’s simple message: Walk the walk and do the work.

36:30 - The impact of divorce and abuse on Joe’s strategies.

38:00 - How does compartmentalization support productivity.