Positive Life Answers

Dr. Mary Ann Mercer

Dr. Mary Ann V. Mercer helps you transform the quality of your life.
And…helps you create the life you desire. Time for you to create your best life ever!

When you face a problem, solutions don’t always come easy! When you can’t find solutions to your problems or effective ways to improve and change your life...I can guide & help you. Don’t worry: Change Won’t Take Forever!

In my podcast, I give you solution-focused, ultra-effective tools to create the life you desire. You will learn practical + long-lasting approaches to guide you to live a happier + fulfilling life.

Mary Ann V. Mercer, Psy.D., is an Author, Speaker, Psychologist & Intensive Coaching™ co-creator. Dr. Mercer wrote the new book, “Bouncing Back from Difficult Times™.” She co-authored many books, including SPONTANEOUS OPTIMISM™.
Dr. Mercer studied + practices techniques on healing + the mind-body connection. She is a Certified Awakening Dynamics® Practitioner, ThetaHealing® Practitioner & Movement Feedback Expert.

Dr. Mercer’s unique background and experience will give you the tools and the edge you need to improve your life. Dr. Mercer appears on TV & Radio, including Oprah, Home & Family, plus Crook & Chase. She is quoted in many publications, including Self, Medium, Fitness, Health, Martha Stewart, Fitbit and more.
She delivers speeches + workshops + co-founded the self-help website www.PositiveLifeAnswers.com

Sign up for your free “Positive Life Answers Newsletter” at www.PositiveLifeAnswers.com.  When you sign up, you will receive a FREE guide called, “Quick Tips to Become More Upbeat & Optimistic.” While you are at the website please feel free to email your questions and comments using the contact us form.

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Thank you for listening.
Positively,

Dr. Mary Ann Mercer

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Episodes

E68: Coping with The Holidays
Nov 12 2024
E68: Coping with The Holidays
Hello everyone! I’m Dr. Mary Ann Mercer.  Welcome to my ‘Positive Life Answers’ podcast!Welcome to Episode 68:   Coping with The HolidaysIn my ‘Positive Life Answers Podcast’, my goal is to help you transform the quality of your life.  And…help you create the life you desire.  The goal of my podcast is to help you make improvements and changes in practical and empowering ways.  Let’s create your best life ever!Holiday Season is soon arriving. For most of us, it Includes many challenges to cope with holiday stress and pressure. What can you do to get thru the rest of this year? How can you cope with the many challenges that come along with the holidays. My new podcast episode helps you in so many ways.  Episode 68:  Coping with The HolidaysYou will learn ways to cope and deal with holiday stress:+ Learn the ways and reasons holiday times are difficult + Strategies to not only cope, but resolve issues that come up for you+ How to deal with the upcoming end of the year pressures+ Changing your 'Holiday Mindset' + Importantly developing what I call a new + improved 'Holiday Mindset'   and outlook.To get your copy of one of my books,  go to www.PositiveLifeAnswers.com and visit our online store.  While you are at my website, please feel free to email me your questions, comments & Intensive Coaching™ session requests , using the ‘Contact Us'  form. I will respond to your questions and comments during my podcasts.  You can use the ‘Contact Us’ form to reach out to me to speak at your next conference, organization, or event.  Please also contact me for information on our Intensive Coaching™  Sessions. Please leave a positive rating and review note on Apple or Spotify if you are enjoying and benefiting from my podcast. A note to my listeners:  This podcast aims to provide useful information to my listeners. It is published with the understanding you’re your host, Dr. Mary is not engaged in rendering professional services, counseling, or therapy through the contents of this podcast.  If professional service is sought by a listener, such as counseling,  psychotherapy,  medical advice, and other help, then the listener is totally responsible for seeking the services of a competent professional.  Contact your local Psychological Association or contact your doctor for referrals. Thank you for listening. Make it a fantastic day & week.Positively,Support the showContact Us & Visit our website:https://positivelifeanswers.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Instagram (positivelifeanswers) https://www.instagram.com/positivelifeanswers/orFacebook (Positive Life Answers)https://www.facebook.com/positivelifeanswersThanks for listening.Dr. Mary Ann Mercer
E67: Create Your Best Life Ever
Oct 29 2024
E67: Create Your Best Life Ever
Hello Everyone! I am your podcast host & Self-Improvement expert, Dr. Mary Ann Mercer.  You can call me Dr. Mary.   In my ‘Positive Life Answers’ podcast, my goal is to help you transform the quality of your life.  And…help you create the life you desire.  The goal of my podcast is to help you make improvements and changes in practical ways. If you are new and just discovered my podcast…A Warm Welcome! I’m so glad you found me. Don’t forget to ‘Follow’ the podcast so you don’t miss out on future episodes. Thank you for your help in listening and reviewing my podcast which helped to continue growing and making it the top 5% Globally!! Welcome to my new episode: Create Your Best Life EverAre you feeling like things are going okay in your life, yet you have this feeling inside that something is missing?  Do you sometimes feel that life is too predictable -- or that you are stuck in a daily rut and not living the life you imagined?  This podcast episode is for you.Today you will learn:1.  Why we don’t live our  best life ever2.  How to begin developing the life you desire3.  Benefits of living your the life that you desire4. An Important motivational hack for you - How to MindshiftTo get your copy of one of my books,  go to www.PositiveLifeAnswers.com and visit our online store.  While you are at my website, please feel free to email me your questions, comments & Intensive Coaching™ session requests , using the ‘Contact Us'  form. I will respond to your questions and comments during my podcasts.  You can use the ‘Contact Us’ form to reach out to me to speak at your next conference, organization, or event.  Please also contact me for information on our Intensive Coaching™  Sessions. Please leave a positive rating and review note on Apple or Spotify if you are enjoying and benefiting from my podcast. A note to my listeners:  This podcast aims to provide useful information to my listeners. It is published with the understanding you’re your host, Dr. Mary is not engaged in rendering professional services, counseling, or therapy through the contents of this podcast.  If professional service is sought by a listener, such as counseling,  psychotherapy,  medical advice, and other help, then the listener is totally responsible for seeking the services of a competent professional.  Contact your local Psychological Association or contact your doctor for referrals. Thank you for listening. Make it a fantastic day & week.Positively,Dr. Mary Support the showContact Us & Visit our website:https://positivelifeanswers.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Instagram (positivelifeanswers) https://www.instagram.com/positivelifeanswers/orFacebook (Positive Life Answers)https://www.facebook.com/positivelifeanswersThanks for listening.Dr. Mary Ann Mercer
E66 - Overcoming Setbacks
Oct 22 2024
E66 - Overcoming Setbacks
Hello Everyone! I am your podcast host & Self-Improvement expert, Dr. Mary Ann Mercer.  You can call me Dr. Mary.   In my ‘Positive Life Answers’ podcast, my goal is to help you transform the quality of your life.  And…help you create the life you desire.  The goal of my podcast is to help you make improvements and changes in practical ways. If you are new and just discovered my podcast…A Warm Welcome! I’m so glad you found me. Don’t forget to ‘Follow’ the podcast so you don’t miss out on future episodes. Thank you for your help in listening and reviewing my podcast which helped to continue growing and making it the top 5% Globally!! Today, I would like to talk with you about Overcoming SetbacksAre you experiencing a setback in your life?  Is your path to improving yourself and life not taking a straight line to your goals and hopes?Setbacks in your process of improving yourself and making some changes in your life are not uncommon. They also pop up when you feel your life is doing just fine.  Setbacks can be big or small challenges, and they can become potential obstacles. How we handle and react to them can be quite telling. I will help you break through the disappointments of setbacks today. Today you will learn:1. What to do to overcome setbacks in your life2. Why do some of us get stuck when a setback occurs3. Our reactions and stories we develop about our setback is key4. A motivational hack you will not forget when handling setbacksTo get your copy of one of my books,  go to www.PositiveLifeAnswers.com and visit our online store.  While you are at my website, please feel free to email me your questions, comments & Intensive Coaching™ session requests , using the ‘Contact Us'  form. I will respond to your questions and comments during my podcasts.  You can use the ‘Contact Us’ form to reach out to me to speak at your next conference, organization, or event.  Please also contact me for information on our Intensive Coaching™  Sessions. Please leave a positive rating and review note on Apple or Spotify if you are enjoying and benefiting from my podcast. A note to my listeners:  This podcast aims to provide useful information to my listeners. It is published with the understanding you’re your host, Dr. Mary is not engaged in rendering professional services, counseling, or therapy through the contents of this podcast.  If professional service is sought by a listener, such as counseling,  psychotherapy,  medical advice, and other help, then the listener is totally responsible for seeking the services of a competent professional.  Contact your local Psychological Association or contact your doctor for referrals. Thank you for listening. Make it a fantastic day & week.Positively,Dr. Mary Support the showContact Us & Visit our website:https://positivelifeanswers.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Instagram (positivelifeanswers) https://www.instagram.com/positivelifeanswers/orFacebook (Positive Life Answers)https://www.facebook.com/positivelifeanswersThanks for listening.Dr. Mary Ann Mercer
E65 - Secrets of Living a Joyful & Happy Life
Oct 8 2024
E65 - Secrets of Living a Joyful & Happy Life
Welcome to Episode 65: Secrets of Living a Joyful & Happy Life I am your podcast host & Self-Improvement expert, Dr. Mary Ann Mercer.  You can call me Dr. Mary.   In my ‘Positive Life Answers’ podcast, my goal is to help you transform the quality of your life.  And…help you create the life you desire.  The goal of my podcast is to help you make improvements and changes in practical ways. If you are new and just discovered my podcast…A Warm Welcome!! I’m so glad you found me. Don’t forget to ‘Follow’ the podcast so you don’t miss out on future episodes. Thank you for your help in listening and reviewing the podcast which helped to continue growing and making it the top 5% Globally!!Please leave a positive rating and review note on Apple or Spotify, if you are enjoying and benefiting from my podcast or this episode.  Today’s topic: Secrets of Living a Joyful & Happy LifeYou will discover today the truth behind the secrets of Living a Joyful & Happy Life.  These insights are the results of research my co-author and I did for our self-improvement books and working with people in our Intensive Coaching(SM) sessions for many years.Today, you learn + Key Actions to Living a Joyful & Happy Life + How to get into a joyful & happy frame of mind and emotional states + Mind-Shifting strategies to easily shift youPLEASE go to www.PositiveLifeAnswers.com and sign up for your free “Positive Life Answers Newsletter”.  When you sign up you will receive a FREE guide called, “Quick Tips to Become More Upbeat & Optimistic.” A note to my listeners:  This podcast aims to provide useful information to my listeners. It is published with the understanding you’re your hosts, Dr. Mary & her guests, are not engaged in rendering professional services, counseling, or therapy through the contents of this podcast.  If professional service is sought by a listener, then the listener is totally responsible for seeking the services of a competent professional.  Contact your local Psychological Association or contact your doctor for in-network referrals. Make it a great day! Dr. MarySupport the showContact Us & Visit our website:https://positivelifeanswers.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Instagram (positivelifeanswers) https://www.instagram.com/positivelifeanswers/orFacebook (Positive Life Answers)https://www.facebook.com/positivelifeanswersThanks for listening.Dr. Mary Ann Mercer
E64 - From Lessons to Blessons with Mitzi Campbell
Oct 1 2024
E64 - From Lessons to Blessons with Mitzi Campbell
Welcome to Positive Life Answers!I am your podcast host & Self-Improvement expert, Dr. Mary Ann Mercer. You can call me Dr. Mary. In my ‘Positive Life Answers' podcast, my goal is to help you transform the quality of your life.  And…help you create the life you desire.  The goal of my podcast is to help you make improvements and changes in practical and empowering ways.  Let’s create your best life ever!!If you are new and just discovered my podcast…A Warm Welcome!I’m so glad you found me. Don’t forget to ‘Follow’ the podcast so you don’t miss out on future episodes. Thank you to those who are continuing to listen to and support my podcast.Please don’t keep me a secret and share with someone who can benefit from these episodes.Please leave a positive rating and review note on Apple, Spotify or YouTube if you are enjoying and benefiting from my podcast or even this episode.  Thank you for your help in growing this podcast and making it the top 5% Globally!!Welcome to my new episode: E 64 - From Lessons to Blessons with Mitzi CampbellMitzi is the creator and host of The Blessons Podcast.  In our conversation today, Mitzi Campbell reveals her life experiences with me. After nearly three decades as a college professor and going head-to-head with a debilitating health crisis, Mitzi felt called to move outside of the confines of the four walls of a classroom. She created and is the host of The Blessons Podcast.  Mitzi works with people to help them go after their desires, self-actualize and extract powerful lessons & blessings from life experiences so they can identify blind spots, release false foundational beliefs and learn the life lessons that, left unlearned, are holding them back from living their true potential. Mitzi's story and Blessons are inspiring. The lessons and blessings of life are told by her and people just like you in their own voices. Blessons are the results of our unique and collective life experiences. They are the blessings and the lessons we use to learn about ourselves and others to access our desires.You will also learn about common threads in Blessons people learn in life and more in today's episode. CONNECT WITH MITZI: IG | https://www.instagram.com/mitzianncampbell/LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitzi-campbell-m-a-26575167/Website | https://www.mitzicampbell.com/ The Blessons Podcast on Apple Podcasts:https://www.mitzicampbell.com/podcast Support the showContact Us & Visit our website:https://positivelifeanswers.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Instagram (positivelifeanswers) https://www.instagram.com/positivelifeanswers/orFacebook (Positive Life Answers)https://www.facebook.com/positivelifeanswersThanks for listening.Dr. Mary Ann Mercer
E63 - Secrets of Happy & Loving Couples
Sep 17 2024
E63 - Secrets of Happy & Loving Couples
WELCOME TO POSITIVE LIFE ANSWERS! I am your podcast host & Self-Improvement expert, Dr. Mary Ann Mercer.  You can call me Dr. Mary.   Dr. Mike is also here with me today. In my ‘Positive Life Answers' podcast, my goal is to help you transform the quality of your life.  And…help you create the life you desire.   The goal of my podcast is to help you make improvements and changes in practical and empowering ways.  If you are new and just discovered my podcast…A Warm Welcome!! I’m so glad you found me. Don’t forget to ‘Follow’ the podcast so you don’t miss out on future episodes. Thank you for your help in listening and reviewing the podcast which helps us to continue growing and making it the top 5% Globally!!Please leave a positive rating and review note on Apple or Spotify if you are enjoying and benefiting from my podcast or this episode.  Welcome to Episode 63:  Secrets of Happy & Loving CouplesDr. Michael Mercer & I recently talked with you about Obstacles to Love.  If you haven’t listened to it yet, please give E60 a listen to (E60) and E61 Turning Conflicts Into ClosenessToday’s topic:  Secrets of Happy & Loving Couple Keys you discover today with Dr. Mike & I are + Secrets of Happy and Loving couples+ Actions you can take to be in a cheerful relationship+ Strategies of the 3 A’s of Love+  Important takeaways for you+ Our easy to follow  = Doctors’ Prescription  PLEASE go to www.PositiveLifeAnswers.com and sign up for your free “Positive Life Answers Newsletter”.  When you sign up you will receive a FREE guide called, “Quick Tips to Become More Upbeat & Optimistic.” You can also visit our online store to get your copy of our book we talked about today, "Endless Love, Romance & Passion:  Secrets of Happy and Loving Couple" and also our audio program called, 6-hour audio program + Doctors’ Manual (E-Workbook).     https://positivelifeanswers.com/relationships-love-expert/A note to my listeners:  This podcast aims to provide useful information to my listeners. It is published with the understanding you’re your hosts, Dr. Mary & her guests, are not engaged in rendering professional services, counseling, or therapy through the contents of this podcast.  If professional service is sought by a listener, then the listener is totally responsible for seeking the services of a competent professional.  Contact your local Psychological Association or contact your doctor for in-network referrals. Make it a great day! Dr. Mary & Dr. Mike MercerSupport the showContact Us & Visit our website:https://positivelifeanswers.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Instagram (positivelifeanswers) https://www.instagram.com/positivelifeanswers/orFacebook (Positive Life Answers)https://www.facebook.com/positivelifeanswersThanks for listening.Dr. Mary Ann Mercer
E62: Discovering Values & Embracing Possibilities In Your Life with Kristen Bilodeau
Sep 10 2024
E62: Discovering Values & Embracing Possibilities In Your Life with Kristen Bilodeau
Welcome to Positive Life Answers!I am your podcast host & Self-Improvement expert, Dr. Mary Ann Mercer. You can call me Dr. Mary. In my ‘Positive Life Answers' podcast, my goal is to help you transform the quality of your life.  And…help you create the life you desire.  The goal of my podcast is to help you make improvements and changes in practical and empowering ways.  Let’s create your best life ever!!If you are new and just discovered my podcast…A Warm Welcome!I’m so glad you found me. Don’t forget to ‘Follow’ the podcast so you don’t miss out on future episodes. Thank you to those who are continuing to listen to and support my podcast.Please continue to enjoy my podcast episodes + don’t keep me a secret.  Please leave a positive rating and review note on Apple, Spotify or YouTube if you are enjoying and benefiting from my podcast or even this episode.  Thank you for your help in growing this podcast and making it the top 5% Globally!!Welcome to my new episode:E62: Discovering Values & Embracing  Possibilities in Your Life with Kristen BilodeauKristen Bilodeau is the host of 'Wild Women Reborn'Kristen and I talked about1.  The story behind Wild Women Reborn2.  What inspires her3.  Finding your values 4.  How values guide every decision in your life5.  Embracing who you are and the possibilities in life 6.  Living a life that is fulfilling 7.  An easy meditation yo can do daily called 'Ziva Meditation' Connect with Kristen on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildwoman_reborn/Click the link in Bio below to learn more.Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/wildwomanrebornReclaim your Power Journal FREEBIE: 3 Steps to Reclaim your Power3 Steps to Reclaim your Power (subscribepage.io)Ziva Meditation FREE Masterclass:https://cd371.isrefer.com/go/3secrets/kbilodeau/ A note to my listeners:  This podcast aims to provide useful information to my listeners. It is published with the understanding you’re your hosts, Dr. Mary & her guests, are not engaged in rendering professional services, counseling, or therapy through the contents of this podcast.  If professional service is sought by a listener, then the listener is totally responsible for seeking the services of a competent professional.  Contact your local Psychological Association or contact your doctor for in-network referrals. PLEASE go to www.PositiveLifeAnswers.com and sign up for your free “Positive Life Answers Newsletter”.  When you sign up you will receive a FREE guide called, “Quick Tips to Become More Upbeat & Optimistic.” You can also visit our online storeMake it a great day! Dr. Mary Support the showContact Us & Visit our website:https://positivelifeanswers.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Instagram (positivelifeanswers) https://www.instagram.com/positivelifeanswers/orFacebook (Positive Life Answers)https://www.facebook.com/positivelifeanswersThanks for listening.Dr. Mary Ann Mercer
E61 - Turning Conflict Into Closeness - with Dr. Michael Mercer
Aug 13 2024
E61 - Turning Conflict Into Closeness - with Dr. Michael Mercer
Welcome to Positive Life Answers podcast.  I am your podcast host & Self-Improvement expert, Dr. Mary Ann Mercer. You can call me Dr. Mary.  And today my partner, Dr. Mike is with me today in this episode.In my ‘Positive Life Answers' podcast, my goal is to help you transform the quality of your life.  And…help you create the life you desire.  The goal of my podcast is to help you make improvements and changes in practical and empowering ways.  Let’s create your best life ever! If you are new and just discovered my podcast…A Warm Welcome! I’m so glad you found me. Don’t forget to ‘Follow’ the podcast so you don’t miss out on future episodes. Thank you to those who are continuing to listen to and support my podcast. Please continue to enjoy my podcast episodes + don’t keep me a secret.  Please leave a positive rating and review note on Apple, Spotify or YouTube if you are enjoying and benefiting from my podcast or even this episode. Thank you for your help in growing this podcast and making it the top 5% Globally!!Welcome to Episode 61:  Turning Your Relationship Conflicts Into ClosenessDr. Michael Mercer & I talked with you about in our last episode, Overcoming Your Obstacles to Love.  If you haven’t listened to it yet please give Episode 60 a listen. Today’s topic:  Turning Your Relationship Conflicts Into ClosenessKey lessons you learn from Dr. Mike & I: + How To Turn Conflict Into Closeness+ Signs of Resentment in Your Relationship+ Ways to resolve Resentment+ Our Rules for Optimal Relationships+ Our easy to follow  = Doctors’ Prescription  PLEASE go to www.PositiveLifeAnswers.com and sign up for your free “Positive Life Answers Newsletter”.  When you sign up you will receive a FREE guide called, “Quick Tips to Become More Upbeat & Optimistic.” You can also visit our online store to get your copy of our book we talked about today, "Endless Love, Romance & Passion:  Secrets of Happy and Loving Couple" and also our audio program called, 6-hour audio program + Doctors’ Manual (E-Workbook) https://positivelifeanswers.com/relationships-love-expert/A note to my listeners:  This podcast aims to provide useful information to my listeners. It is published with the understanding you’re your hosts, Dr. Mary & her guests, are not engaged in rendering professional services, counseling, or therapy through the contents of this podcast.  If professional service is sought by a listener, then the listener is totally responsible for seeking the services of a competent professional.  Contact your local Psychological Association or contact your doctor for in-network referrals. Make it a great day! Dr. Mary & Dr. Mike MercerSupport the showContact Us & Visit our website:https://positivelifeanswers.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Instagram (positivelifeanswers) https://www.instagram.com/positivelifeanswers/orFacebook (Positive Life Answers)https://www.facebook.com/positivelifeanswersThanks for listening.Dr. Mary Ann Mercer
E60:  Overcoming Your Obstacles to Love - with Dr. Michael Mercer
Jul 30 2024
E60: Overcoming Your Obstacles to Love - with Dr. Michael Mercer
Welcome to Positive Life Answers podcast.  I am your podcast host & Self-Improvement expert, Dr. Mary Ann Mercer. You can call me Dr. Mary.   In my ‘Positive Life Answers' podcast, my goal is to help you transform the quality of your life.  And…help you create the life you desire.  The goal of my podcast is to help you make improvements and changes in practical and empowering ways.  Let’s create your best life ever!! If you are new and just discovered my podcast…A Warm Welcome! I’m so glad you found me. Don’t forget to ‘Follow’ the podcast so you don’t miss out on future episodes. Thank you to those who are continuing to listen to and support my podcast. Please continue to enjoy my podcast episodes + don’t keep me a secret.  Please leave a positive rating and review note on Apple, Spotify or YouTube if you are enjoying and benefiting from my podcast or even this episode.  Thank you for your help in growing this podcast and making it the top 5% Globally!!Welcome to Episode 60:  Overcoming Your Obstacles to LoveDr. Michael Mercer & I will talk with you about the topics of relationships and in this episode – your Obstacles to Love.  Today, we would like to talk with you about our unique approach to helping others as ‘husband & wife’ psychologist team.Key lessons you will learn today are + An introduction to the 3 As of Love+ Identifying your obstacles to love+ Easy ways to resolve your blocks & obstacles to lovePLEASE go to www.PositiveLifeAnswers.com and sign up for your free “Positive Life Answers Newsletter”.  When you sign up you will receive a FREE guide called, “Quick Tips to Become More Upbeat & Optimistic.” You can also visit our online store to get your copy of our book we talked about today, "Endless Love, Romance & Passion:  Secrets of Happy and Loving Couple" and also our audio program called, 6-hour audio program + Doctors’ Manual (E-Workbook) https://positivelifeanswers.com/relationships-love-expert/A note to my listeners:  This podcast aims to provide useful information to my listeners. It is published with the understanding you’re your hosts, Dr. Mary & her guests, are not engaged in rendering professional services, counseling, or therapy through the contents of this podcast.  If professional service is sought by a listener, then the listener is totally responsible for seeking the services of a competent professional.  Contact your local Psychological Association or contact your doctor for in-network referrals. Make it a great day! Dr. Mary & Dr. Mike MercerSupport the showContact Us & Visit our website:https://positivelifeanswers.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Instagram (positivelifeanswers) https://www.instagram.com/positivelifeanswers/orFacebook (Positive Life Answers)https://www.facebook.com/positivelifeanswersThanks for listening.Dr. Mary Ann Mercer
E59: How to Help People in Your Life Become More Happy & Optimistic, including Your Children
Jul 23 2024
E59: How to Help People in Your Life Become More Happy & Optimistic, including Your Children
Welcome to Episode 59: How to Help People in Your Life Become More Happy & Optimistic – Including Your Children In my ‘Positive Life Answers' podcast, my goal is to help you transform the quality of your life.  And…help you create the life you desire.  The goal of my podcast is to help you make improvements and changes in practical and empowering ways.  Let’s create your best life ever!! If you are new and just discovered my podcast…A Warm Welcome!! I’m so glad you found me. Don’t forget to ‘Follow’ the podcast so you don’t miss out on future episodes. Thank you to those who are continuing to listen to and support my podcast. Today, I would like to talk with you about how to help people in your life become more upbeat, and happy -- and feel like they can overcome problems or challenges in their lives.Key lessons you will learn today are+ Helping People Become More Upbeat & Optimistic, including your    friends & children+ 5 Consistent Actions of An Optimistic Role Model+ Importance of Turning Your Children into Optimists+ Turning your friends, family & co-workers into Upbeat & Optimistic People+ Instilling Optimism in Your Child & Individuals in your life+  The CAP Method Thank you for your support.  Please continue to enjoy my podcast episodes + don’t keep me a secret. Please leave a positive rating and review note on Apple, Spotify  or YouTube if you are enjoying and benefiting from my podcast or even this episode.  Thank you for your help in growing this podcast and making it the top 5% Globally!!  PLEASE go to www.PositiveLifeAnswers.com and sign up for your free “Positive Life Answers Newsletter”.  When you sign up you will receive a FREE guide called, “Quick Tips to Become More Upbeat & Optimistic.”   A note to my listeners:  This podcast aims to provide useful information to my listeners. It is published with the understanding you’re your hosts, Dr. Mary & her guests, are not engaged in rendering professional services, counseling, or therapy through the contents of this podcast.  If professional service is sought by a listener, then the listener is totally responsible for seeking the services of a competent professional.  Contact your local Psychological Association or contact your doctor for in-network referrals. Make it a great day! Dr. Mary  Support the showContact Us & Visit our website:https://positivelifeanswers.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Instagram (positivelifeanswers) https://www.instagram.com/positivelifeanswers/orFacebook (Positive Life Answers)https://www.facebook.com/positivelifeanswersThanks for listening.Dr. Mary Ann Mercer
E58 - Meaning & Moxie After 50 - An Inspiring Talk with Leslie Maloney
Jul 16 2024
E58 - Meaning & Moxie After 50 - An Inspiring Talk with Leslie Maloney
WELCOME TO POSITIVE LIFE ANSWERS!I am your podcast host & Self-Improvement expert, Dr. Mary Ann Mercer.  You can call me Dr. Mary.   In my ‘Positive Life Answers’ podcast, my goal is to help you transform the quality of your life.  And…help you create the life you desire.  The goal of my podcast is to help you make improvements and changes in practical ways. A Warm Welcome to my guest today, Leslie Maloney.E58 - Meaning and Moxie After 50 - An Inspiring Talk with Leslie MaloneyLeslie Maloney is a book author, teacher, proud wife and mom. She is the podcast host of ‘Meaning & Moxie After 50’. Leslie is committed to living a life of meaning and moxie. What's moxie you may ask?Moxie means energy, grit, courage, things that make for an interesting life. Leslie explores this subject via a variety of topics and guests in her podcast. Her podcast helps to have some of those conversations that help people design the life they want in their later years -- or at any age. Explore all the new possibilities in your life with Leslie.Leslie authored 3 books:  + Things to Remember As You Fly From the Nest + Mermaid Meg and the Magic Lagoon  + Danny’s Adventures with the Ocean Lifeguards.  Leslie built a successful life enrichment and educational programs at the high school, college and community levels for over 35 years.  In this podcast episode we explore:+ Leslie’s story and how she developed her podcast+ What is moxie and how you can develop it in your life+ Developing Moxie and Re-inventing your life.+ Empowering stories that will encourage you + Changing your story about mid-life and onHere are links to Leslie’s podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meaning-and-moxie-after-50/id1709819553 Meaning and Moxie After 50 | iHeart Link to Leslie’s websites: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2253090 https://meaningandmoxieafter50.com/Thank you for your support.  Please continue to enjoy my podcast episodes + don’t keep me a secret.  Please leave a positive rating  + review note on Apple or Spotify if you are enjoying and benefiting from my podcast.  Thank you for your help in growing this podcast and making it the top 5% Globally!!A note to my listeners:  This podcast aims to provide useful information to my listeners. It is published with the understanding you’re your hosts, Dr. Mary & her guests, are not engaged in rendering professional services, counseling, or therapy through the contents of this podcast.  If professional service is sought by a listener, then the listener is totally responsible for seeking the services of a competent professional.  Contact your local Psychological Association or contact your doctor for in-network referrals. Make it a great day! Dr. Mary   Support the showContact Us & Visit our website:https://positivelifeanswers.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Instagram (positivelifeanswers) https://www.instagram.com/positivelifeanswers/orFacebook (Positive Life Answers)https://www.facebook.com/positivelifeanswersThanks for listening.Dr. Mary Ann Mercer
E57 - Overcoming Problems + Hard Times: Bouncing Back From Difficult Times
Jul 9 2024
E57 - Overcoming Problems + Hard Times: Bouncing Back From Difficult Times
WELCOME TO POSITIVE LIFE ANSWERS!I am your podcast host & Self-Improvement expert, Dr. Mary Ann Mercer.  You can call me Dr. Mary.   In my ‘Positive Life Answers’ podcast, my goal is to help you transform the quality of your life.  And…help you create the life you desire.  The goal of my podcast is to help you make improvements and changes in practical ways. E57 - Overcoming Problems + Hard Times: Bouncing Back From Difficult TimesIn today’s podcast,  you learn strategies for overcoming problems, difficult and hard times in your life.  Some key lessons you will discover today from my Bouncing Back From Difficult Times book include:+ why some people can’t cope in difficult times, while others rise above it & come out better from it.+ reasons why some people survive and thrive during difficult times, while others suffer+ how you can overcome problems and difficult times + specific action steps you can take to rebound and rise above challenges Thank you for your support.  Please continue to enjoy my podcast episodes + don’t keep me a secret. Please leave a positive rating and review note on Apple or Spotify if you are enjoying and benefiting from my podcast.  Thank you for your help in growing this podcast and making it the top 5% Globally!!  If you are new and just discovered my podcast…A Warm Welcome!Don’t forget to 'Follow/Download' my podcast so you don’t miss out on future episodes. PLEASE go to www.PositiveLifeAnswers.com and sign up for your free “Positive Life Answers Newsletter”.  When you sign up you will receive a FREE guide called, “Quick Tips to Become More Upbeat & Optimistic.”  A note to my listeners:  This podcast aims to provide useful information to my listeners. It is published with the understanding you’re your hosts, Dr. Mary & Dr. Mike, are not engaged in rendering professional services, counseling, or therapy through the contents of this podcast.  If professional service is sought by a listener, then the listener is totally responsible for seeking the services of a competent professional.  Contact your local Psychological Association or contact your doctor for referrals. Make it a great day! Dr. Mary   If you have benefited + liked this episode, please go to Apple/iTunes or Spotify to leave your positive rating.  Thank you.   Support this podcast if you are benefiting from my episodes.Support the showContact Us & Visit our website:https://positivelifeanswers.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Instagram (positivelifeanswers) https://www.instagram.com/positivelifeanswers/orFacebook (Positive Life Answers)https://www.facebook.com/positivelifeanswersThanks for listening.Dr. Mary Ann Mercer
E56: More Strategies To Become a Resilient & Hardy Person
Jun 25 2024
E56: More Strategies To Become a Resilient & Hardy Person
Welcome to Episode 56: Learn More Strategies to Become a Resilient PersonI am your podcast host & Self-Improvement expert, Dr. Mary Ann Mercer.  You can call me Dr. Mary.   In my ‘Positive Life Answers’ podcast, my goal is to help you transform the quality of your life.  And…help you create the life you desire.  The goal of my podcast is to help you make improvements and changes in practical ways. In today’s podcast, we will learn more specific traits, strategies + habits of Resilient & hardy people + what they can teach you.In this episode we will talk about:1. More traits + outlooks of Resilient & Hardy People     How this trait of resilience helps you become more confident in your abilities to           make changes or improve your life.  2.  Steps they take to overcome difficulties & problems in their lives 3.  My unique technique called, Positive Mind-ConditioningThank you for your support.  Please continue to enjoy my podcast episodes + don’t keep me a secret. Please leave a positive rating and review note on Apple or Spotifyif you are enjoying and benefiting from my podcast.  Thank you for your help in growing this podcast and making it the top 10% Globally!!  If you are new and just discovered my podcast…A Warm Welcome!Don’t forget to 'Follow/Download' my podcast so you don’t miss out on future episodes. PLEASE go to www.PositiveLifeAnswers.com and sign up for your free “Positive Life Answers Newsletter”.  When you sign up you will receive a FREE guide called, “Quick Tips to Become More Upbeat & Optimistic.”  A note to my listeners:  This podcast aims to provide useful information to my listeners. It is published with the understanding you’re your hosts, Dr. Mary & Dr. Mike, are not engaged in rendering professional services, counseling, or therapy through the contents of this podcast.  If professional service is sought by a listener, then the listener is totally responsible for seeking the services of a competent professional.  Contact your local Psychological Association or contact your doctor for referrals. Make it a great day! Dr. Mary   If you have benefited + liked this episode, please go to Apple/iTunes or Spotify to leave your positive rating.  Thank you.   Support this podcast if you are benefiting from my episodes.Support the showContact Us & Visit our website:https://positivelifeanswers.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Instagram (positivelifeanswers) https://www.instagram.com/positivelifeanswers/orFacebook (Positive Life Answers)https://www.facebook.com/positivelifeanswersThanks for listening.Dr. Mary Ann Mercer
E55 - Overcoming Grief & Loss: My guest, Nick Gaylord of "Our Dead Dads"
Jun 18 2024
E55 - Overcoming Grief & Loss: My guest, Nick Gaylord of "Our Dead Dads"
Welcome to Positive Life Answers!I am your podcast host & Self-Improvement expert, Dr. Mary Ann Mercer.  You can call me Dr. Mary.   In my ‘Positive Life Answers’ podcast, my goal is to help you transform the quality of your life.  And…help you create the life you desire.  The goal of my podcast is to help you make improvements and changes in practical ways. E55 - Overcoming Grief & Loss: With Nick Gaylord of "Our Dead Dads" podcastWelcome Nick to Positive Life Answers.Nick is the host of the new podcast show, called Our Dead Dads. He will talk with me today about his journey with death & loss and how his experiences laid the groundwork healing and for his new podcast. The topic of loss and grief is important for us to explore given that unresolved issues of grief can be a block + hold you back in your quest to find happiness and to create the life you desire. So Nick will help us understand how grief effects us.According to Nick, the concept of Our Dead Dads was born via daily discussions of seven men who share bonds of blood, friendship and all having lost their fathers. Nick Gaylord, the show’s host, shares his life experiences with his deceased father while exploring the complications + realities of that relationship. Life is intense, grief and loss come in many forms. In Nick's show you will find candid conversations with his three brothers + three of his lifelong friends, along with other special guests who discuss their experiences with loss, grief, laughter + moving forward.  Nick learned after his father's passing that he couldn't process what he was going through alone and sought the help of a therapist, who helped him to let go of his anger toward his father.Looking back, he realized just how many people are being crushed under the weight of grief, loss, and in some cases, anger. Nick's mission through Our Dead Dads is to offer a platform for anyone who needs or wants to tell their story, to have that opportunity. He hopes to reach many more who need to talk but don't know how to start the conversation, hopeful that by listening to these stories, they will be able to start talking with someone. Get ready for an emotional deep dive. Everyone has been through trauma, grief, and loss. Now, along with Nick and his guests, everyone will get through it together. Links to Nick Gaylord & Our Dead Dads podcast:Website: www.ourdeaddads.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourdeaddadspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourdeaddadspodA note to my listeners:  This podcast aims to provide useful information to my listeners. It is published with the understanding you’re your hosts, Dr. Mary & her guests, are not engaged in rendering professional services, counseling, or therapy through the contents of this podcast.  If professional service is sought by a listener, then the listener is totally responsible for seeking the services of a competent professional.  Contact your local Psychological Association or contact your doctor for in-network referrals. Make it a great day! Dr. Mary  Support the showContact Us & Visit our website:https://positivelifeanswers.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Instagram (positivelifeanswers) https://www.instagram.com/positivelifeanswers/orFacebook (Positive Life Answers)https://www.facebook.com/positivelifeanswersThanks for listening.Dr. Mary Ann Mercer
E54: Ways To Become a More Resilient Person
May 21 2024
E54: Ways To Become a More Resilient Person
Welcome to Episode 54: Ways to Become a More Resilient PersonI am your podcast host & expert, Dr. Mary Ann Mercer. You can call me Dr. Mary.In my ‘Positive Life Answers Podcast’, my goal is to help you transform the quality of your life.  And…help you create the life you desire. The goal of my podcast is to help you make improvements and changes in practical ways. In today’s podcast, we will explore the habits of resilient people and what they can teach you. We explore why learning how being optimistic, hardy + resilient helps you in your quest to building habits for change + improvements in your life. Today we will talk about:  1. Key traits of Resilient & Hardy People  2. What they can teach you about overcoming difficulties and/or times in your life          when you feel stuck or unhappy.3.  How to release ‘Agony Anchors’ that Hold You Back from being happy + making       changes just like resilient people. Thank you for your support.  Please continue to enjoy my podcast episodes + don’t keep me a secret. Please leave a positive rating and review note on Apple or Spotify if you are enjoying and benefiting from my podcast.  Thank you for your help in growing this podcast and making it the top 10% Globally!! If you are new and just discovered my podcast…A Warm Welcome!Don’t forget to 'Follow/Download' my podcast so you don’t miss out on future episodes.  PLEASE go to www.PositiveLifeAnswers.com and sign up for your free “Positive Life Answers Newsletter”.  When you sign up you will receive a FREE guide called, “Quick Tips to Become More Upbeat & Optimistic.” A note to my listeners:  This podcast aims to provide useful information to my listeners. It is published with the understanding you’re your hosts, Dr. Mary & Dr. Mike, are not engaged in rendering professional services, counseling, or therapy through the contents of this podcast.  If professional service is sought by a listener, then the listener is totally responsible for seeking the services of a competent professional.  Contact your local Psychological Association or contact your doctor for referrals.Make it a great day! Dr. Mary   If you have benefited + liked this episode, please go to Apple/iTunes or Spotify to leave your positive rating.  Thank you. Support this podcast if you are benefiting from my episodes.Support the showContact Us & Visit our website:https://positivelifeanswers.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Instagram (positivelifeanswers) https://www.instagram.com/positivelifeanswers/orFacebook (Positive Life Answers)https://www.facebook.com/positivelifeanswersThanks for listening.Dr. Mary Ann Mercer
E53: Get Over Your Fear of Making Changes in Your Life
May 14 2024
E53: Get Over Your Fear of Making Changes in Your Life
Hello everyone! I am your podcast host & Self-Improvement expert, Dr. Mary Ann Mercer.  You can call me Dr. Mary. In my ‘Positive Life Answers Podcast’, my goal is to help you transform the quality of your life.  And…help you create the life you desire.  The goal of my podcast is to help you make improvements and changes in practical ways.  Let’s create your best life ever!  E53 - Get Over Your Fear of Making Changes in Your LifeToday, I would like to talk with you about Getting Over Your Fear of Making Changes in Your Life.  It takes courage to make changes sometimes. Making changes or improvements in your life does take a certain amount of courage to finally do it and even to look at what needs to change when you feel dissatisfied or even stuck.Today’s podcast, you will learn:+ Why some of us get scared or hesitate to make changes+ Courage it takes to make improvements + changes in your life+ How to feel brave to look at your life + the narrative or stories you developed+ Ways you can take a step ahead in your lifeThank you for your support. Please continue to enjoy my podcast episodes + don’t keep me a secret. Please leave a positive rating and review note on Apple or Spotify if you are enjoying and benefiting from my podcast.  Thank you for your help in growing this podcast and making it the top 10% Globally!! If you are new and just discovered my podcast…A Warm Welcome!Don’t forget to 'Follow/Download' my podcast so you don’t miss out on futureepisodes.  PLEASE go to www.PositiveLifeAnswers.com and sign up for your free “Positive Life Answers Newsletter”.  When you sign up you will receive a FREE guide called, “Quick Tips to Become More Upbeat & Optimistic.”  A note to my listeners:  This podcast aims to provide useful information to my listeners. It is published with the understanding you’re your hosts, Dr. Mary & Dr. Mike, are not engaged in rendering professional services, counseling, or therapy through the contents of this podcast.  If professional service is sought by a listener, then the listener is totally responsible for seeking the services of a competent professional.  Contact your local Psychological Association or contact your doctor for referrals. Make it a great day! Dr. Mary  Support this podcast if you are benefiting from my episodes.Support the showContact Us & Visit our website:https://positivelifeanswers.com/contact-us/ Follow us on Instagram (positivelifeanswers) https://www.instagram.com/positivelifeanswers/orFacebook (Positive Life Answers)https://www.facebook.com/positivelifeanswersThanks for listening.Dr. Mary Ann Mercer