November 21, 2021
Interview with Author and Martial Arts Expert Richard L. Haight
I felt a connection right away with Richard L. Haight . Although we focus mainly here on the philosophy behind his book, The Warrior's Meditation , he is the author of several books available now wherever fine books are found...
November 14, 2021
Interview with Mark Soboil of Shellscapes
I LOVE what this local business is doing to repurpose oyster shells in a very organic, sustainable way. Please visit the Shellscapes website today. Their site has all of their contact information should you be interested in r...
November 10, 2021
New Study Links Red and Processed Meats with Increased Stroke Risk
I'm not a vegetarian or a vegan, nor am I implying that you should become either one. But there is clear evidence that consuming red and processed meats in large quantities is not good for our overall health and well being. A...
October 16, 2021
Social Media Harm
A new comprehensive study finds that social media can be quite harmful to us in a number of ways. If you like what you hear on these FREE episodes, please consider supporting Hughes From The Heart . You can subscribe to my da...
September 25, 2021
McDonald's Plan to Curtail Plastic Use in Happy Meal Toys
The "old" me would have laughed at and ridiculed this effort to cut back on single use plastic in Happy Meal toys. The me of today thinks it's a damned good idea and I applaud McDonald's for plans to do this. Thoughts? Please...
September 04, 2021
Coping With Anxiety in Stressful Times
There's no question about it. These are exceptionally stressful times. Between the Pandemic, wildfires, floods, political bickering, war, and overall uncertainty, it's astonishing sometimes that we are doing as well as we are...
August 07, 2021
I'm Back...But Where Have I Been??
I'm BAAAAAAACK. Sorry for the long absence! And I stand corrected...in the Podcast I say we last chatted at the end of June. My last episode was actually at the end of MAY!! I was gone longer than I even imagined. And I apolo...
May 22, 2021
When Is It Time for a Digital Detox?
Probably sooner than later. Most of us--myself included, of course--spend way too much time on digital media. Here are some of the signs it may be time for a digital detox. If you like what you hear, please join my Premium Hu...
May 08, 2021
The Pandemic May Be Why You are Restricting or Binging
Do you find yourself eating differently than you did before the pandemic? Maybe you are binge eating from stress? Or you started eating more restrictively. Hopefully this episode's topic is helpful to you. If you like what yo...
April 26, 2021
How Possible Is It to Really Live in the Present Moment?
I'm a big mindfulness practitioner. But it isn't easy as many of you know! And Neuroscientist Caroline Leaf males the argument that there may be a better way for us to deal with the many stories of our lives than by JUST focu...
April 11, 2021
We Need to Be Present Not Just Productive
Our crazy fast paced and frantic society is always focusing on productivity at any expense. But we all know intuitively that there is more to life than just endless running on the hamster wheel! We need PRESENCE along with pr...
March 25, 2021
Strategies for Combating Anxiety
We all feel anxious about certain things from time to time. Here are some proven strategies from a neuroscientist on how to combat anxiety in our day to day lives. If you like what you hear on the free version of Hughes From ...
March 15, 2021
How to Take a Power Nap (National Napping Day)
The day after we "spring forward" with Daylight Saving Time is National Napping Day! Here are some great tips on how to take a power nap, on this day or any day. If you like what you hear on the FREE Hughes From The Heart Pod...
March 11, 2021
Washing the Dishes Is Good for Your Brain
Yep. It's true. It's not that washing dishes is a neurological miracle. It's the FOCUS behind the activity that helps keep our cognitive abilities strong! So next time you see a mountain of dishes...don't complain. Take the o...
March 03, 2021
Researchers Communicate with Lucid Dreamers!
FASCINATING new research involving researchers asking questions of people having a lucid dream and getting RESPONSES! If you enjoy what you hear on today's Hughes From The Heart Podcast, please show your support of good energ...
February 19, 2021
Ways to Bring More Happiness to Your Day
We have been taught that happiness is something we need to pursue...as if it were some distant, far off island on the horizon. We SHOULD have been taught that happiness comes from within! Happiness comes from the so called "l...
February 15, 2021
"Carpe Diem" the New Motto for 2021
I love this!! I learned about "carpe diem" as many of us did...from the Robin Williams life changing movie "Dead Poets Society" in 1989. Those who studied Latin in school probably learned about it well before that! But that m...
February 09, 2021
For the Love of a Swan
While the Mass Media Hysteria Machine is working overtime trying to scare you anyway that it can...I try to mine the good stories out there that have oftentimes been buried beneath the doom and gloom of the headlines. This is...
January 29, 2021
A Special Message to You Just Before I Turn 50
I turn 50 on February 1st. Hard to believe. Half a century?!?! How did THAT happen?? I don't feel a day over 72!! And mentally, I'm about 36. Joking aside, this is a very personal podcast episode sharing some motivation for y...
January 16, 2021
Some of the Best Ways to Show Someone Appreciation
An attitude of gratitude goes a long way for both our sense of well being as well the person on the receiving end of the appreciation! If you like what you hear, please consider supporting my premium content or making a donat...
January 01, 2021
Interview with Dr. Melissa Carver
This is an interview for the OPEN MINDED and FREE THINKERS out there!! Dr. Carver talks with us about her first book which is back in print at this time, Who The Hell Told You That? An Eviction Notice for Indoctrinated Though...
December 29, 2020
How to Make Resolutions Stress Free
New Year's resolutions can be SO stressful. There's a reason so many people abandon them almost as soon as they make them--we put too much pressure on ourselves to achieve them! Here are some awesome Lifehacker tips on how to...
December 24, 2020
Staying Connected While Avoiding Video Calling Fatigue
The pandemic has forced many of us to connect virtually more than we ever have before. Zoom and other video streaming platforms became household words in 2020. New research shows that many of us are burning out on video calli...
December 22, 2020
Decluttering the Mind
We often put our attention on the clutter in our living and working spaces... But what about all the things we clutter our mind with? We talk about what science is finding with regards to decluttering the mind...how to do it ...