#wealth #investing #wealthmanagement In this rich and fascinating conversation, psychologist and FlowxLife founder Marianne Cottin, M.Sc., Ph.D., breaks down the neuroscience of flow and why it’s one of the most powerful states for human flourishing. Marianne explains how transient hypofrontality, clear goals, challenge-skill balance, and immediate feedback create effortless excellence — and why flow is not reserved for elite performers, but available to everyone.

Together, Gillian and Marianne explore how flow reduces rumination, strengthens mental health, sharpens attention, and can be intentionally designed into work, relationships, and later-life learning. They dive deep into group flow, curiosity as a longevity tool, and how to build a life that naturally invites presence, purpose, and peak experience. This is a masterclass in using neuroscience to live more fully and flourish more deeply.

To engage with the research of Marianne Cottin and other psychologists in her field, explore her portfolio of work on LinkedIn here, and through such academic outlets as Google Scholar here.

Takeaways
🌊Flow is a state of consciousness where time disappears and performance peaks.
🔬Dr. Cottin emphasizes the importance of focus and clear goals to achieve flow.
🌊Flow triggers include challenge-skill balance, clear goals, and immediate feedback.
🔬Group flow occurs when individuals are in sync, working towards a common goal.
🌊Failure is a crucial part of achieving flow, especially in sports and high-performance settings.
🔬Flow can be experienced in both simple and complex tasks, providing joy and satisfaction.
🌊Creating an environment conducive to flow involves minimizing distractions and prioritizing important tasks.
🔬Flow is accessible to everyone, not just elite athletes or high performers.
🌊Music and rituals can help individuals enter a flow state more easily.
🔬Flow contributes to mental health and well-being by reducing rumination and increasing 🔬engagement.

Quotes

Flow Follows Focus: “Flow will always follow focus. If you’re not in the present moment, flow can’t find you.”

Effortless Excellence: “In flow you can do very hard things without feeling effort. Work becomes play.”

The Sweet Spot: “Flow lives in that perfect space where challenge meets skill — just enough stretch to grow, not enough to panic.”

Purpose Supercharges Flow: “Flow becomes transformational when you use it for something that matters to you — something larger than yourself.”

Flow and Mental Health: “When you’re in flow, you’re not ruminating. The problems are still there — but you get a moment to breathe.”

Design Your Life for Flow: “Choose what you care for. If everything is important, nothing is. Clarity creates the space for flow.”

Chapters
00:00:00 Introduction to Flow and Dr. Cottin
00:03:00 Understanding the Flow State
00:09:00 Flow Triggers and Techniques
00:15:00 Group Flow and Communal Dynamics
00:21:00 Flow in Everyday Life
00:27:00 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

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#wealthmanagement #investing #wealthmanagement In this conversation, Paul W. Lermitte discusses the importance of financial diligence for young adults, emphasizing the need to save and invest wisely. He highlights the distinction between good and bad debt, particularly cautioning against the pitfalls of credit card debt and expensive car loans. The discussion encourages young individuals to be proactive in their financial planning and to make informed decisions about their expenses. This is an episode that is as much about making great decisions as it is about building strong financial partnerships based on your deepest values.

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Takeaways
💰Young adults must be very diligent at making sure that they save money.
🚘Investing money is crucial for young adults.
💰There's good debt, and there's bad debt.
🚘In your twenties, you're likely to encounter bad debt.
💰Avoid expensive car loans; consider buying older cars.
🚘Traveling should not be financed through credit cards.
💰Having savings is essential before making big purchases.
🚘Financial literacy is key for young adults.
💰Understanding expenses is vital for financial health.
🚘Budgeting is not a bad word! It can help manage and even avoid bad debt.

Quotes

• “Sometimes that hard work, that getting uncomfortable — that’s exactly what we want in the 20s.”

• “We told our son to give $25 to a charity, and it changed his trajectory. When you think of others, you suddenly see how fortunate you are.”

• “Debt is the biggest anti-flow force working against young people. Good debt builds your future. Bad debt steals it.”

• “You don’t deserve a vacation — you earn it. Work, save, stay financially sound, and then you can travel for the rest of your life.”

• “Every young person can own a home. Your grandparents did it, your parents did it, and you can do it too — with discipline and smart decisions.”

• “Financial resilience is simple: cash, savings, investments — and zero credit card or car debt. That’s power.”

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Financial Foundations
00:56 Debt Management and Financial Freedom

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#wealth #investing #wealthmanagement In this episode, Gillian Stovel Rivers and Julie Littlechild delve into the critical role of trust in sustainable business growth, particularly in the wealth management sector. They explore the gaps between advisors' perceptions and clients' realities, emphasizing the importance of understanding clients' feelings and concerns beyond just financial metrics. The conversation highlights the need for a shift from efficiency-focused practices to more engaging, personalized client interactions, leveraging technology to enhance human connections. They discuss the evolving role of advisors in facilitating deeper conversations about clients' broader life concerns, ultimately aiming to build stronger, trust-based relationships.

Learn more about Julie's award-winning research and advocacy at https://absoluteengagement.com


Takeaways
🧠 Trust is the foundation of sustainable business growth.
🤖 There are significant gaps between what advisors think they deliver and what clients actually need.
🧠 Clients prioritize how they feel over mere service delivery.
🤖 Conversations about clients' concerns are crucial for building trust.
🧠 Efficiency in client services can lead to commoditization.
🤖 Technology can enhance human relationships in client engagement.
🧠 Advisors should address broader life concerns, not just financial ones.
🤖 Asking the right questions can lead to deeper client insights.
🧠 Starting with small changes can lead to significant improvements in engagement.
Trust must be earned through consistent, meaningful interactions.


Quotes
• “I don’t walk away from a meeting thinking, wow, they’re really using their CRM well. That’s not what grabs me.”
• “When it’s efficiency, everybody looks the same. It becomes commoditized. It’s not differentiated. You could go anywhere and get the same.”
• “Solving for efficiency is a safe route. It doesn’t require you to ask a tough question. It means we can see more people—but not see them deeply or truly.”
• “We tend to over-index on efficiency. It’s foundational, but it’s not the full experience.”
• “Clients’ real gaps aren’t about service. It’s their confidence and clarity when they look forward.”
• “Advisors are well-positioned to support clients emotionally, but they have to ask the right questions.”
•“It’s not about replacing advisors with technology—it’s about using technology to be more human.”


Chapters
00:00 The Essence of Trust in Business Growth
02:22 Identifying Gaps in Client Engagement
05:34 Expanding the Value Proposition
08:14 The Shift from Efficiency to Engagement
12:13 Balancing Technology and Human Touch
15:55 Understanding Client Concerns Beyond Finances
19:14 Building Stronger Relationships Through Broader Conversations
23:26 Facilitating Deeper Conversations in Wealth Management
26:24 Taking Steps Towards Enhanced Client Engagement
28:02 Moments of Bliss and Personal Connections

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#wealth #investing #wealthmanagement This episode of The Flourish Feed Podcast explores the concept of longevity, emphasizing the importance of intentional living and redefining aging. Jonathan Ainsley, a longevity strategist, discusses how to shift mindsets from fear and frailty to opportunity and fulfillment. The conversation covers the need for a new approach to aging, focusing on purpose, community, and financial readiness. It also highlights the role of advisors in guiding individuals through this transition and the potential for creating a scorecard to measure one's flourishing longevity.

Learn more about Jonathan's InvestInU Program Platform here.

Quotes

• “Most people don’t age by design — they age by default. When we bring intention into longevity, everything changes.”
• “We don’t have to look far to see people living far longer than expected — but very few set out with the intention to do so. Longevity without purpose is just time.”
• “60 to 100 is not the wind-down window — it can be the true performance window of life.”
• “We are more capable than we allow ourselves to believe. We are infinite beings handicapped by limiting beliefs.”
• “Aging has become reactive — two and a half percent of healthcare spending is preventative. We wait for decline rather than designing for vitality.”
• “The greatest breakthroughs happen when fear gives way to possibility. With guidance, people shift from ‘I hope I make it’ to ‘I can design my future.’”

Takeaways
🧬 Living longer doesn't guarantee living better.
💡 Retirement is a concept that needs to be redefined.
🧬 Aging should be approached with intention, not passively.
💡 Mindset plays a crucial role in successful aging.
🧬 Fulfillment and purpose are key to a flourishing life.
💡 Advisors need to shift their focus from numbers to meaningful conversations.
🧬 The future of aging involves multi-generational relationships.
💡 Creating a scorecard can help individuals track their longevity journey.
🧬 Joy and fulfillment should be prioritized over traditional retirement models.
💡 We must challenge societal norms around aging and retirement.

Chapters
00:00 Redefining Longevity: A New Perspective
02:20 Living by Design vs. Default
05:37 Rituals for Successful Aging
10:19 The Performance Window: Ages 60 to 100
14:17 Shifting Mindsets: From Fear to Opportunity
19:35 Navigating the Future: The Role of Advisors
23:08 The Three Revolutions of Aging
26:30 Creating a Flourishing Longevity Scorecard
31:26 Reverse Engineering Your Desired End State
38:15 Finding Bliss in the Journey


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In this episode of the Flourish Feed podcast, host Gillian engages with Deb Knupp, founder of the HX Collective, to explore the concept of human flourishing. They discuss the mission of the HX Collective, which aims to create a community where individuals can thrive personally and professionally. Deb shares her journey of loving people into loveliness, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, curiosity, and connection in fostering a flourishing life. The conversation also touches on the barriers people face in embracing human flourishing, the redefinition of success, and the lessons learned from different generations, particularly Gen Z. The episode concludes with a Deb’s beautifully poignant moments of bliss in everyday life.

Takeaways
💗People want to be seen, heard, and valued.
💫Love is the essential throughline of human flourishing.
💗Selling should be viewed as an active service.
💫Human flourishing encompasses work, relationships, and self.
💗Curiosity and authenticity are vital for growth.
💫Retirement should be seen as a new beginning, not an end.
💗Asking the right questions can lead to meaningful insights.
💫Community and connection are essential for flourishing.
💗Barriers to flourishing include impatience and unrealistic expectations.
💫Moments of bliss can be found in everyday interactions.

Quotes
“Toxic positivity and trying to talk someone out of their pain isn’t just ineffective — it’s injurious. What people need is to be seen, to have their suffering validated, and to be met where they are.”
“When my daughter entered a period of deep struggle, we realized we didn’t have the emotional tools to support her. That was the awakening — not to fix her, but to learn how to show up for her.”
“Flourishing isn’t about feeling good all the time — it’s about being real, being supported, and being human through all of it.”
“We built HX Collective because people don’t need to be told to ‘stay positive’ — they need communities where they can be fully human.”
“Validation is not agreement — it’s acknowledging the truth of a person’s lived experience and honoring it.”
“Our culture celebrates strength as independence. But real strength is interdependence — it’s knowing how to ask for help and how to receive it.”

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the HX Collective
02:48 The Concept of Human Flourishing
04:59 Personal Journey and the Birth of HX Collective
11:20 Understanding the Audience of HX Collective
15:05 Defining Success in Human Flourishing
19:46 Measuring Impact and Outcomes
25:36 Challenges in Promoting Human Flourishing
28:08 Navigating Vulnerability and Growth
30:09 The Power of Relationships in Personal Growth
31:06 Redefining Retirement: A New Perspective
35:06 Imagining Life Beyond Work
38:51 The Role of Community in Transition
39:50 Learning from Generations: Curiosity and Authenticity
43:53 Moments of Bliss: Finding Joy in Everyday Life

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#wealth #investing #wealthmanagement In this episode of the Flourish Feed Podcast, Gillian Stovel Rivers interviews Greg Klym, a mindfulness and embodiment coach. They discuss Greg's journey from competitive athletics to corporate life and ultimately to a focus on mindfulness and well-being. The conversation explores the importance of curiosity, the role of breath and body awareness in emotional regulation, and how mindfulness practices can be integrated into daily life and the workplace. They also touch on the impact of mindfulness on athletic performance and the challenges of navigating information overload in today's world. The episode concludes with a discussion on finding joy in everyday moments.

Takeaways

• Flourishing is not a destination, but a practice.
• Curiosity helps us cope with uncertainty.
• Mindfulness involves present moment awareness with kindness.
• Breathwork is essential for self-regulation.
• Emotional regulation starts with feeling safe and seen.
• Mindfulness can be integrated into workplace culture.
• Athletes benefit from being present and letting go of outcomes.
• Acceptance is crucial in mindfulness practice.
• Self-awareness allows for better emotional responses.
• Finding joy in small moments enhances well-being.

Quotes

• "Your breath is your fastest way back to yourself.”
• “Flourishing isn’t a destination — it’s a daily practice.”
• “Most of us are in fight or flight and have no idea. That’s the scary part.”
• “I still have drive. I’ve just softened my relationship with the outcome.”

Chapters
00:00 The Journey from Achievement to Mindfulness
11:00 Understanding Flourishing and Well-Being
15:56 The Role of Breath and Body Awareness
25:09 Integrating Mindfulness in the Workplace
33:12 Mindfulness vs. Meditation: Understanding the Difference
37:23 The Impact of Mindfulness on Athletic Performance
40:18 Navigating Information Overload and Stress
44:35 Moments of Bliss: Finding Joy in Daily Life

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In this episode of the Flourish Feed podcast, host Gillian Stovel Rivers speaks with Tanya Green, a seasoned producer in children's media, about the vital role that children's television plays in the development of young minds. They discuss how characters in shows like Daniel Tiger and Sesame Street help children learn empathy, sharing, and emotional regulation. Tanya emphasizes the importance of relatable storytelling and the challenges faced in producing quality children's content in a rapidly changing media landscape, especially during and after the COVID pandemic. The conversation also touches on the impact of technology and screen time on children's development, the need for high-quality programming, and the collaborative efforts required to ensure that children's media remains a priority.

Takeaways
🧸Children's media plays a crucial role in emotional development.
🌟Characters in children's shows can serve as friends and role models.
🧸Empathy and sharing are key lessons taught through storytelling.
🌟Screen time should be managed carefully to ensure healthy development.
🧸COVID-19 significantly changed how children engage with media.
🌟Quality children's programming is essential for mental health.
🧸Producers face challenges in financing and creating children's content.
🌟Co-productions with other countries can help create quality content.
🧸Parents should engage with their children about what they watch.
🌟Boredom can lead to creativity and exploration in children.

Dr. Becky Kennedy’s YouTube resource @goodinside was mentioned as a valuable resource for equipping parents and solving problems at home.

Quotes
“All screens are not created equal. What you feed your brain matters.”
“Kids learn empathy from characters like Daniel Tiger and Elmo.”
“Emotional literacy is modeled, not taught.”
“Boredom isn’t the enemy — it’s where possibility begins.”

Chapters
00:00 The Role of Children's Television in Development
05:50 The Impact of Characters on Emotional Growth
11:36 Storytelling Techniques for Resilience and Curiosity
13:53 Navigating Technology's Role in Child Development
19:19 The Shift in Engagement During COVID-19
20:20 The Importance of In-Person Connections
24:01 Encouraging Play and Creativity in Children
27:17 The Role of Parents in Managing Screen Time
29:14 The State of Children's Programming
33:35 Navigating the Future of Children's Content Creation


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In this episode of the Flourish Feed podcast, Gillian Stovel Rivers interviews Adam Lazarus, a theater maker and master coach, about the art of communication and the nature of attention. Adam shares insights from his diverse career, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, connection, and the balance between grabbing and earning attention. He discusses the role of pleasure and conviction in leadership, the impact of verbal, vocal, and nonverbal communication, and the significance of empathy in crisis situations. The conversation also touches on teaching principles for engaging audiences and finding moments of bliss in daily life.

Takeaways
🪙Attention is a finite currency that we must earn.
🎭Authenticity is crucial in communication.
🪙The impact of communication is 7% verbal, 38% vocal, and 55% nonverbal.
🎭Embrace failure as a part of the learning process.
🪙Pleasure in what you do translates to better communication.
🎭Effective leaders create a sense of safety and connection.
🪙Understanding your audience is key to effective communication.
🎭Empathy is essential in crisis communication.
🪙Awareness of communication barriers can enhance connection.
🎭Finding joy in everyday moments fosters better relationships.


Quotes

• “Attention is this very finite aspect that we have in our lives. If we’re trying to get it from other people, then we should care about what we’re talking about and really authentically try to connect.”
• “I feel like I am in service of every room that I walk into. Whether it’s to help by entertaining, by offering skills, or helping someone overcome nerves—I’m here to help.”
• “Sometimes we need to grab attention just to wake people up. But earning attention means creating authentic connection based on the people in the room.”
• “I always want to see the actor beneath the character. Just as in leadership, I want to see the human beneath the title.”
• “Verbal communication is only 7% of your impact. The other 93% is how you sound and how you show up.”
• “You don’t get stronger by reading about getting stronger. You have to hit the gym. It’s the same with communication.”
• “If your key message is ‘I want them to think I know what I’m talking about,’ that’s about you. The real question is: how do you want your audience to feel?”
• “Don’t put on the mask of ‘CEO voice.’ If I see you engaging with your own material with pleasure and belief, then we’re onto something.”
• “If Mr. Flop shows up, thank him. Something’s happening in the room. Change your pace, your energy, your attitude—but don’t panic.”
• “Today I was good. Tomorrow I hope to go on. Today I was bad. Tomorrow I hope to go on.”

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Adam Lazarus
01:54 The Nature of Attention
09:36 Grabbing vs. Earning Attention
13:11 The Art of Authentic Communication
15:55 The Impact of Verbal, Vocal, and Nonverbal Communication
19:20 Overcoming Communication Barriers
21:51 The Importance of Engagement in Communication
27:13 Building Trust Through Communication
32:38 Teaching Connection and Attention to the Next Generation
37:20 Embracing Failure and Learning from Mistakes
42:43 Finding Bliss in Everyday Moments

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