Wednesday Wisdom With Jimmy Warden

In this episode, I discuss how we can find more meaning in our lives, and I specifically site the work of Viktor Frankl and his book Man's Search for Meaning.  I take a dive into how meaning is more purposeful than happiness, as well as some of Frankl's techniques that he created to use in this psychiatry practice.  If you're someone who is trying to create a life with more meaning, look no further than this podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jimmy-warden/support

Hey everyone!  I just wanted to share another poem with you all in honor of national poetry month.  This poem is about finding stillness amidst our chaotic lives that we live.  If you're trying to cultivate some stillness, give this poem a listen! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jimmy-warden/support

In honor of National Poetry Month, I wanted to share a recent poem I wrote about how our mind is limitless, with you all.  Far too often we shackle our own potential with our thoughts.  Hopefully, there are a few lines in this poem that resonate with you, to try to help you release your limitations on yourself, and others.  Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jimmy-warden/support

In this episode, I sat down with my former lacrosse coach, Neal Anderson, to discuss the fickleness of flow state.  Neal is a unique guy who brings a lot of perspective to not just athletics, but life as well.  His insights about peak performance, experiencing flow, and what that can do for a person are quite intriguing.  If you've ever been interested in trying to manifest more flow into your life, give this a listen! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jimmy-warden/support

This episode is a conversation that I had with Steve Boudreau about transparency in teaching and coaching.  Steve has been a mentor and role model of mine since I was in middle school, and I can now call him a colleague and a friend.  He is a high character guy who has been transparent with me since the day we met.  I really enjoyed this conversation as Steve had a lot of great anecdotes about how important it is to be transparent as a teacher, coach, and person.  If you're curious about why transparency is so important, give this a listen! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jimmy-warden/support

In this episode, I finish out the three part series about dopamine by discussing how dopamine has a hold on the creative process, as well as, when we experience bouts of madness.  If you're curious about how dopamine contributes to the creative process and manic episodes, give this a listen! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jimmy-warden/support

This episode is part two of a three part series about the neurotransmitter, dopamine.  In this episode, I discuss the ways that dopamine affects three types of relationships.  Intimate/romantic relationships, friendships, and work relationships.  If you've been curious about what is affecting these relationships, give this a listen! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jimmy-warden/support

In this episode, I begin part one of a three part series about the neurotransmitter, dopamine.  In this episode, I discuss what dopamine is, how it influences our decision making, how it contributes to experiencing joy or disappointment, as well as how we can use one type of dopamine to combat the other type of dopamine.  If you ever find yourself making decisions that you don't fully understand, based on certain desires you might have, give this episode a listen! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jimmy-warden/support

In this episode, I talk about the practice of visualization.  Specifically, I break down what visualization is, how to practice it, and some of the benefits that you can have from practicing visualization.  If you've been curious about visualization, give this a listen! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jimmy-warden/support

What's up everyone!  In this episode, I talk to you about who I am, how Warden's Wisdom began, and why I changed the name from Wednesday Wisdom with Jimmy Warden to Warden's Wisdom.  You'll get to know a little bit more about me and why I started this podcast, so if that's something that you've been curious about, give this episode a listen! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jimmy-warden/support

In this episode, I talk all about habits.  How they form, how we're not always aware of our habits, what role the brain plays in the formation of habits, misconceptions about habits, and how we can start to make changes to our habits. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jimmy-warden/support

In this episode, I discuss the process of self-awareness, and how self-awareness can lead to some sustainable changes in your life.  As long as you are willing to observe yourself to create an awareness of your thoughts, behaviors, and speech, then take the time to truly contemplate how that has served you and the world, you'll have a clearer picture of what changes you need to implement for a better experience.  Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jimmy-warden/support

In this week's podcast, I share my most recent poem, "Like a River", that can also be found on my blog, https://wednesdaywisdom.blog/.  This poem is about how life can sometimes feel like a river with its ebbs and flows.  Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jimmy-warden/support

Hey, everyone!  In this episode I talk a bit about how to deal with depression.  I discuss what it is, how it manifests, and some steps that we can take to help combat depression.  As someone who has experienced depression myself, I felt it was an important conversation to have, and I hope you can take a couple anecdotes to help you with your battles.  Thanks for listening and please don't be afraid to seek help if you are experiencing some mental health challenges. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jimmy-warden/support

In this episode, I breakdown what anxiety is and how it manifests in both the mind and body by discussing what happens inside our body when we're feeling anxious and what some of the mental and physical symptoms are as a result of these feelings.  I also discuss strategies for how to cope with anxiety that can be implemented as soon as today!  If you are interested in learning more about anxiety and how you can start to better manage your anxiety, look no further than this podcast.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jimmy-warden/support

In this episode, I go into some details about how socialization, values, and personality influence our priorities.  We all have priorities in our lives, but we don't always do a great job genuinely living those priorities out.  In this podcast, I discuss how these influences affect our ability to live out our priorities.  Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jimmy-warden/support

In this episode, I got the chance to sit down with Lindsay Demers and Jaren Jeffcoat to discuss our Sober October journey.  I met both Lindsay and Jaren during my time at Norwich University.  Lindsay graduated from Norwich with a degree in Communications and she also spent a chunk of her time at Norwich writing for the school newspaper, The Guidon.  Jaren graduated with two degrees, one in English and another in Communications.  He was also a member of the men's basketball team, a 1,000+ point scorer, and team captain.  In our conversation, we discuss the trials and tribulations that we faced, lessons that we learned, and lessons that we hope others can also learn to ignite change within themselves.  If you are a person that is feeling a need to be inspired by everyday people, look no further than this podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jimmy-warden/support

In this episode, I got the chance to sit down with my good friend, Lincoln Vamos, to discuss polarity in politics.  Lincoln is a Saint Anselm College graduate where he received degrees in both Political Science and Communications.  Lincoln is currently studying for his LSATs and he stays very informed on today's politics, as well as, current events by digging for the facts.  In this episode, we talk a lot about what has created the polarity we are seeing in today's politics, by discussing the roles of politicians and society.  Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jimmy-warden/support

In this episode, I got the chance to sit down with current professional basketball player and former Division 2 collegiate standout, Josh Bradanese.  Josh has a crazy accomplished basketball resume which includes, but is not limited to, scoring over 1,000 points in his career, making almost 250 three-pointers, and being named all-conference.  Josh was also a three-time academic all-conference selection, so he is well-rounded, both on and off the court.  I believe a lot of Josh's success has come from his ability to be passionate about in multiple facets of his life.  If you're curious about what passion is and how you can cultivate it in your life, look no further than this episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jimmy-warden/support

What's up, everyone!  Just wanted to share with you all a mindfulness technique called "noting" that I have been using for the past several years.  Noting is a great way to take "mental notes" of ur thoughts and feelings to help reduce feelings of anxiety, stress, or depression.  If you're looking for a healthy way to reduce your own personal anxiety, stress, or depression give this one a listen.  Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jimmy-warden/support