Backed by Science: Beauty is Healing! with Dr. Peggy DeLong
Release Date: 03/30/2022
Beautiful Anticipation: The Story Behind the Photograph.
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This week’s episode covers the story behind a beautiful image I captured of while ice trekking the stunning Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina. Come along with me as I share the story of watching the group before me trek up the glacier in full, beautiful anticipation of the journey I was about to take for the first time ever. Also learn more about Perito Moreno Glacier, which is not only a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but also one of the only glaciers in the world that is growing (and not shrinking)! Listen to hear the fascinating reason why. I hope you enjoy traveling to...
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"Hey Bear!": The Story Behind the Photograph.
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This week’s episode covers the story behind a sweet image I captured of a mama bear in Glacier National Park. It was a beautiful moment viewing this amazing creature and also had me realizing the importance of bears and other animals in the ecosystem. Come along with me as I tell the story of how I, and about 30 other park visitors and rangers helped to protect this mama bear and her two little cubs. We’ll also explore a bit about their importance to the health of the environment and how we as human beings benefit from it. Punchline: our wellness is connected to the health of our...
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Ubuntu: The Merging of Two Rivers: The Story Behind the Photograph.
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This week’s episode covers the story behind a really cool photograph taken in Slovakia this past Fall. It was an optical illusion and an amazing natural phenomenon as two rivers (The Danube and Morava) merged into one. I couldn’t help but think about the South African term, “ubuntu” as I watched this awesome effect occur. The word is often described as: “I am because we are”. These two rivers coming together to form this beautiful swirling of water and colors… becoming natural art happened right in front of my eyes and I captured it. Listen in to hear more and...
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Discomfort and Beauty Can Co-Exist: The Story Behind the Photograph.
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“All of us are confronted with negativity, but focusing on something beautiful can help you shift your mind to a more positive place.” Jay Shetty - Calm Have you ever been in a situation where you’re not feeling well and/or you’re feeling some kind of discomfort… and then you notice something beautiful around you and you automatically feel better? Well, that’s what happened to me on a boat trip in rough waters this last Fall in Portugal. I was really sea sick… yet, immersed in so much beauty I couldn’t resist clicking my camera… and it made me feel better, doing...
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The Story of the Photograph: I Heart Nature - Frequency Illusion is a Real Thing.
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Have you ever wondered what was going on when an image was captured? Where it was taken? What was the feeling when capturing…awe, gratitude and magic? Well, in this episode, I’m introducing a new series called “The Story of the Photograph”, which is essentially the behind the scenes of the image. This first episode goes into the story of finding naturally formed hearts in nature and the cool scientific phenomenon called the Frequency Illusion. Plainly stated, once you learn of something for the first time, your brain starts to notice more and more of it. So when it comes to...
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Using Beauty to Create Joy: Four Simple Ways to Unlock the Power.
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Have you noticed how loud it is out there? Lots of distractions, and oh my goodness, does the negative news keep coming. But did you know that we all have something amazing at our fingertips to generate ease and calm? Yep. We do. And the best part? It’s free, and it’s always accessible. (We just need to learn how to use it.) Do you want to know what it is? It’s the power of beauty! Over the last few years, I’ve made it a priority to incorporate more beauty in my life and it’s been amazing to feel the healing benefits of it. I’ve gone from depressed and stressed (picture wine...
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Alignment Like An Orchestra: The Beauty of "Sing Me A Story" with Austin Atteberry.
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“I think music in itself is healing. It's an explosive expression of humanity. It's something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we're from, everyone loves music.” - Billy Joel “Sing Me A Story” is doing amazing work in a beautiful way, bringing together people all over the world to create music utilizing children’s stories. Their mission quoted from their website is “to serve deserving families in need through the imaginative stories of their children and the power of music. With the help of songwriters, we create music inspired by the creative stories of...
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Broken Little Believer. Finding Purpose in All the Pretty Painful Pieces - with Shane Svorec
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“Changing your perspective, changes your experience.” - Anonymous As the world turns and we are collectively and individually faced with many challenges and bumps in the road, the one thing we have control over is perspective. For this episode, I’m excited to share a conversation with my new beautiful friend, Shane Svorec (bio below), who a year ago released the #1 new release book: “Broken Little Believer. Finding Purpose in All the Pretty Painful Pieces.” There is so much beauty in the book where she tells the true story of her life and her journey of overcoming unimaginable...
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“There is no such thing as a bad child.” The Words, Wisdom and Impact of Starr Commonwealth - with Derek Allen.
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In a world full of fear and trauma, there are people like Derek Allen and organizations like Starr Commonwealth who are actively trying to make the world a better place by supporting, educating and building resilience in children, families and communities. They are leading with courage to create positive experiences for them to flourish. In this episode, you’ll hear about the beautiful work and programs of Starr Commonwealth under the leadership of Derek (Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Starr)… and the impact that they are making. This conversation left me with hope...
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Going the Extra Mile: Literally. Seven Magical National Park Moments.
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National Parks are full of spectacular things to see… I often feel like I’m on another planet when I visit them! In this episode come along and hear about seven magical moments from six recent visits: Indiana Dunes, Canyonlands, Arches, Joshua Tree, Pinnacles and Death Valley National Parks. My focus in every visit is to of course, check out and capture with my camera, some iconic sights, but also to go on the trails less traveled to experience the parks in a different and often times, more magical way… these are some stories of just that! My hope is to inspire you to get out...
info_outlineIf you’ve been listening for a while, you know that I am a huge fan of getting out in nature, feeling the great energy and capturing it with my camera! I’ve always come home feeling so good! I’ve known there was some science to explain why I’ve always felt so good… but didn’t realize how great it was!
In this episode, I’m so excited to share the wisdom of Dr. Peggy DeLong. Peggy shares everything from research backing how healing nature and beauty is, to how you can easily apply some practices… Spoiler alert: get outside in nature!
This has been a long time coming: sharing Peggy’s work and her impact in the world! I hope you enjoy learning from her, as I did! My intention with this episode is to leave you inspired to take even a 10 minute break from inside today and while you're at it, reap the organic benefits of nature and beauty!
Thank you for listening!
A little more about Peggy:
Dr. Peggy DeLong is a psychologist, known as The Gratitude Psychologist. She teaches people how to harness the power of gratitude and joy to live their best lives, especially through difficult times. She does this through psychotherapy, her on-line monthly membership Feeling Good with Dr. Peggy, on-line courses, speaking engagements, books, and bracelets.
Peggy is the author of I Can See Clearly Now: A Memoir about Love, Grief, and Gratitude, The Gratitude Journal: A 365 Day Gratitude Journey, and Feeling Good: 35 Proven Ways to Happiness, Even During Tough Times. She is also the owner of LOVE in a Bracelet, where she designs bracelets for coping with grief and loss, mental health, and inspiration.
Peggy coordinated a weekly women’s walking group for 7 years, and she hosts women’s hiking events for spiritual growth and personal development.
When she’s not focused on her businesses, you’ll find Peggy with her husband and three children in the mountains, downhill or telemark skiing, kayaking, hiking, or mountain biking.
You can learn more Peggy’s beautiful work at: drpeggydelong.com
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