French Kissing Life
If you were free to be who you really are deep down and who you were always meant to be, what would your life look like? What does it mean to have a zest for life? Can you *really* invite more joy into your everyday living through doable steps that don’t take a lot of time? Yes, yes, and more yes!
French Kissing Life is an inspirational podcast that guides you toward finding your spark and unleashing it into the world. If you’ve been yearning to celebrate your unique presence and fall in love with who you truly are, then you’ve found your tribe. If you believe the world needs what only you can offer, this community will be your biggest cheerleader. Picture this podcast as your weekly dose of encouragement – a sanctuary where you can escape the noise of the world and embrace the beauty of your own existence.
From skinny dipping in Portugal to auctioning herself off for a date and testing whether a slinky will go down an ancient pyramid, host Shawnna Stiver knows a thing or two about going for it and the hilarious stories that await. Through heartfelt, playful and funny conversations, Shawnna helps you discover what makes your heart race, your soul dance and your spirit soar. You’ll also hear from guest experts who share insights on how to navigate the journey of self-discovery and invite the world to come alive alongside you.
In a world that demands you be anything but yourself, this is your permission slip to be a little more YOU. Together, we’ll make every moment count and create a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. If you’re ready to shed the shoulds and welcome in a life that feels uniquely, beautifully, and authentically yours, subscribe now and let’s make every episode a celebration of YOU! Buckle up for an adventure where realness reigns, inspiration thrives and fun is the name of the game. Are you ready to french kiss life?!
French Kissing Life
Ep 86: Finding Strategies That Fit Your Brain, Your Way with Becca Block
If your brain doesn’t thrive on traditional productivity hacks, it doesn’t mean you’re broken; it might just mean you have a spicy brain.
In this conversation, I’m joined once again by Dr. Rebecca Block to explore how to work with your brain instead of against it. We talk about procrastination as emotion management, why low dopamine makes “helpful” tools harder to use, and how creativity and empathy can be powerful strengths when you let them lead.
You’ll also hear practical ways to approach decision-making, motivation, and those two-minute tasks that somehow take two weeks. If you’ve ever struggled to find strategies that truly fit, this episode is full of joyful, judgment-free guidance.
Topics Covered:
- Why traditional productivity strategies often fail neurodivergent minds.
- The ABCDs of motivation and how they apply to adults.
- How low dopamine impacts your ability to use helpful tools.
- The four root causes of procrastination (and what to do about each).
- Reframing productivity as play, experimentation, and emotional safety.
- Undervalued strengths like hyper-focus, empathy, and attention to detail.
- Why decision-making drains your energy (and how to make it easier).
- Fun, affirming strategies from Becca’s “Your Brain, Your Way” game.
Here are some actions you can take, whether you have 5 minutes or 50:
- If you have 5 minutes, take this quiz from Exceptional Individuals to see if any of the traits feel like they fit how your unique brain operates. I found a couple of other quizzes that you could check out that are linked below.
- If you have 50 minutes, I found an article from Care Scribe called “What does neurospicy mean?” and it has a ton of really useful information to help you dissect all of these “neuro” words that are showing up regularly in our newsfeeds.
Connect with Rebecca!
Website: http://www.beccablock.com/ and http://www.spicy-brains.com/
Spicy Brains Get Stuff Done course: https://maven.com/rebecca-block-phd/spicy-brains
Instagram: https://instagram.com/spicybrainsgetstuffdone
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@beccablock3
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spicybrainsgetst
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- Connect with Shawnna Stiver on LinkedIn
- Email us at frenchkissinglifepodcast@gmail.com
Until next time, muah!
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