Ep. 310 Deborah Mallow on Living with Joy and Purpose
In this episode, we chat with Deborah Mallow—motivational speaker, coach, and author of 6 Steps To Fewer Days That Suck. Her message? Revision is a decision. We can shift thoughts, emotions, and habits to create a more joyful, purpose-driven life.
Deborah shares why we often get stuck in fear and negative patterns—and how to break free with simple, daily decisions. From her early days in textile design to becoming a top biotech sales rep, Deborah proves transformation is possible at any stage.
Through her Positive Energy Club and coaching, she offers tools to build confidence, ditch non-productive habits, and find the sunshine—even on tough days. Find Deborah at https://thedailydecisions.com/
Tune in for mindset shifts, motivation, and practical steps toward a lighter, happier life.
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Ep. 309 Living with Intention: Less Hustle, More Happiness
Are you living on autopilot, or are you living on purpose? In this episode of Simply Said, we’re exploring what it really means to live intentionally—and why it matters more than ever. Polly unpacks how aligning your daily choices with your core values and long-term goals can lead to greater happiness, health, and resilience.
Drawing on research by psychologists Richard Ryan and Edward Deci, we look at how intentional living helps fulfill essential human needs like autonomy, competence, and connection. Plus, we’ll break down practical steps you can take to make more mindful, value-driven decisions in your everyday life.
This isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters most.
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Ep. 308 Navigating Female Friendships Through Life Transitions
True friendship isn’t about keeping score. But as we evolve, so do our relationships—and navigating those changes can be both meaningful and tough. Polly talks with Dr. Suzanne Degges-White about how to grow with your female friendships through every life stage. She says you don't need a ton of friends, but you need a few good ones to make life more meaningful and healthier. Good friends help us live longer healthier lives.
Learn more about Dr. Suzanne Degges-White at NIU Faculty Page.
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Ep. 307 Ease Friction, Add Joy
When our habits align with our goals, everything—from our performance to our well-being—gets better. But change isn’t always easy. I’ve had to adapt, push through doubt, and trust that I’ll get things done, even when it feels uncomfortable. That’s part of the process.
This week, I’m sharing what I’ve learned from a small life experiment and the questions that helped me spot the friction and shift toward more ease and energy. Try your own experiment—tweak, adjust, and realign.
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Ep. 306 Seasonal Growth: Find Your Flow
How do the changing seasons impact our energy, creativity, and emotions? In this episode, we explore how each season affects our mood and productivity—and how to work with these natural rhythms instead of against them.
Spring sparks fresh ideas and motivation, summer fuels social energy and inspiration, fall encourages deep reflection and focus, and winter fosters introspection and creative breakthroughs. We’ll uncover the best seasons for brainstorming, collaborating, and diving deep into creative work, according to research.
By syncing with the seasons, we can optimize our creativity, well-being, and happiness year-round. How will you use the seasons to launch your best life?
And a note to listeners: Simply Said will be taking a seasonal hiatus every quarter. This will give us time to develop new shows and launch exciting new projects. So, stay in touch with our newsletter at PollyCampbell.substack.com and listen to any one of the 300+ episodes already available. We'll be back in April with all new shows.
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If you want to succeed in today’s changing business climate and create the life you desire, you’ll need to understand the psychology of success. Join author and entrepreneur Polly Campbell as she offers science-based success strategies and practical ideas you can adopt today, to build a better business and create a life you want to live.
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