In this essential episode, Kamini Wood provides a crucial guide to identifying red flags and green flags in teen and young adult relationships, emphasizing that early relationship patterns lay the groundwork for future health and self-trust. She details common red flags in the digital age, such as love bombing, possessiveness, constant monitoring (like checking Snap Maps or location), and public shaming masked as a joke. Conversely, Kamini outlines green flags, including respect for boundaries, support for independence, honest communication, and accountability. The episode is not only for young adults but also for parents and educators, stressing the importance of listening and validating feelings rather than lecturing, to ensure young people have the emotional safety to seek support and build the self-trust necessary for healthy connections.
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Kamini Wood is an entrepreneur, author, international speaker, and the host of the RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way podcast. As a certified life coach and board-certified Human Potential Coach, Kamini helps high achievers and young adults overcome imposter syndrome, social anxiety, perfectionism, and people-pleasing.
➡️ Her mission is to guide individuals through releasing trauma, breaking free from limiting beliefs, and rediscovering authentic self-worth.
Here you’ll find practical tools and inspiring conversations on confidence, resilience, boundaries, eating disorder recovery, money mindset, conscious uncoupling, emotional intelligence, and building fulfilling relationships. Blending positive psychology, trauma-informed coaching, and mindfulness, Kamini empowers her audience to transform overwhelm into clarity, stress into resilience, and self-doubt into authentic self-leadership.
Kamini is also the bestselling author of Om: Life’s Gentle Reminders, a book of reflections on living with presence and joy. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, she brings both academic depth and lived experience to her work.
➡️ As the CEO and Founder of Live Joy Your Way and AuthenticMe® Life Coaching, her approach is rooted in compassion, research-based methods, and the belief that everyone deserves to live a purpose-driven, joyous life without burning out.
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In this episode, Kamini Wood explores the powerful and often misinterpreted silence in relationships that emerges during conflict, which is distinct from peaceful quiet. She explains that withdrawal is rarely about punishment; instead, it's often a survival mechanism or a shield rooted in old attachment wounds or feelings of shame that whisper, "You're not good enough." Kamini highlights the dangerous mismatch: one partner's silence (a form of protection) is received by the other as rejection or abandonment, eroding emotional safety. The episode provides crucial awareness for the "silent partner," validating their past use of silence as a protector, while offering small, actionable steps—like stating "I need to pause, but I want to talk about this later"—to break the pattern and start building a safer, more connected way of engaging in difficult conversations.
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Kamini Wood is an entrepreneur, author, international speaker, and the host of the RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way podcast. As a certified life coach and board-certified Human Potential Coach, Kamini helps high achievers and young adults overcome imposter syndrome, social anxiety, perfectionism, and people-pleasing.
➡️ Her mission is to guide individuals through releasing trauma, breaking free from limiting beliefs, and rediscovering authentic self-worth.
Here you’ll find practical tools and inspiring conversations on confidence, resilience, boundaries, eating disorder recovery, money mindset, conscious uncoupling, emotional intelligence, and building fulfilling relationships. Blending positive psychology, trauma-informed coaching, and mindfulness, Kamini empowers her audience to transform overwhelm into clarity, stress into resilience, and self-doubt into authentic self-leadership.
Kamini is also the bestselling author of Om: Life’s Gentle Reminders, a book of reflections on living with presence and joy. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, she brings both academic depth and lived experience to her work.
➡️ As the CEO and Founder of Live Joy Your Way and AuthenticMe® Life Coaching, her approach is rooted in compassion, research-based methods, and the belief that everyone deserves to live a purpose-driven, joyous life without burning out.
If you’re ready to rise up, live joy your way, and reclaim your power, this channel is here to support your journey toward growth and authentic living.
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In this episode, Kamini Wood dives into the dark reality of narcissistic manipulation, detailing how manipulators subtly twist facts and events to make victims doubt their own memory, feelings, and sanity. She explains that this is a form of gaslighting and a psychological warfare that targets a person's core identity, leading to nervousness, agitation, and a profound loss of self-trust because humans are wired for connection and trust. Kamini emphasizes that feeling confused or doubting yourself is not a sign of failure but a normal reaction to intentional distortion, and she provides crucial steps for healing, including journaling to anchor reality, seeking validation from trusted support, setting firm boundaries, and gently rebuilding the muscle of self-trust to move from a state of survival to one of being rooted in your own truth.
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Kamini Wood is an entrepreneur, author, international speaker, and the host of the RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way podcast. As a certified life coach and board-certified Human Potential Coach, Kamini helps high achievers and young adults overcome imposter syndrome, social anxiety, perfectionism, and people-pleasing.
➡️ Her mission is to guide individuals through releasing trauma, breaking free from limiting beliefs, and rediscovering authentic self-worth.
Here you’ll find practical tools and inspiring conversations on confidence, resilience, boundaries, eating disorder recovery, money mindset, conscious uncoupling, emotional intelligence, and building fulfilling relationships. Blending positive psychology, trauma-informed coaching, and mindfulness, Kamini empowers her audience to transform overwhelm into clarity, stress into resilience, and self-doubt into authentic self-leadership.
Kamini is also the bestselling author of Om: Life’s Gentle Reminders, a book of reflections on living with presence and joy. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, she brings both academic depth and lived experience to her work.
➡️ As the CEO and Founder of Live Joy Your Way and AuthenticMe® Life Coaching, her approach is rooted in compassion, research-based methods, and the belief that everyone deserves to live a purpose-driven, joyous life without burning out.
If you’re ready to rise up, live joy your way, and reclaim your power, this channel is here to support your journey toward growth and authentic living.
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In this episode, Kamini Wood challenges the societal myth that happiness is a permanent destination, explaining that it is a fleeting emotional state, much like sadness or fear, subject to the hedonic treadmill. She argues that chasing constant happiness leads to disappointment and offers a more sustainable goal: contentment and meaning. Contentment, she explains, is about being at peace and grounded regardless of life's circumstances, while meaning is about living in alignment with one's core values. Drawing on positive psychology research, Kamini highlights that focusing on meaning builds resilience and fulfillment, even through challenges, and encourages listeners to cultivate a meaningful life through gratitude, mindful presence, and values-based living instead of pursuing a constant high.
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Kamini Wood is an entrepreneur, author, international speaker, and the host of the RiseUp – Live Joy Your Way podcast. As a certified life coach and board-certified Human Potential Coach, Kamini helps high achievers and young adults overcome imposter syndrome, social anxiety, perfectionism, and people-pleasing.
➡️ Her mission is to guide individuals through releasing trauma, breaking free from limiting beliefs, and rediscovering authentic self-worth.
Here you’ll find practical tools and inspiring conversations on confidence, resilience, boundaries, eating disorder recovery, money mindset, conscious uncoupling, emotional intelligence, and building fulfilling relationships. Blending positive psychology, trauma-informed coaching, and mindfulness, Kamini empowers her audience to transform overwhelm into clarity, stress into resilience, and self-doubt into authentic self-leadership.
Kamini is also the bestselling author of Om: Life’s Gentle Reminders, a book of reflections on living with presence and joy. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, she brings both academic depth and lived experience to her work.
➡️ As the CEO and Founder of Live Joy Your Way and AuthenticMe® Life Coaching, her approach is rooted in compassion, research-based methods, and the belief that everyone deserves to live a purpose-driven, joyous life without burning out.
If you’re ready to rise up, live joy your way, and reclaim your power, this channel is here to support your journey toward growth and authentic living.
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In this episode, Kamini Wood explores the science behind humor, revealing that laughter is far more than just a fun distraction—it's a powerful, scientifically-backed tool for enhancing happiness and reducing stress. She shares fascinating research, including a study where daily humor therapy significantly increased participants' happiness and reduced physical pain. Kamini explains the physiological effects of laughter, such as the reduction of stress hormones like cortisol and the release of feel-good endorphins. She also makes a crucial distinction between positive, uplifting humor that fosters connection and negative, sarcastic humor that can lead to bitterness.
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In this episode, Kamini Wood explores the concept of high-functioning anxiety, which she describes as an internal struggle often hidden behind a facade of success and productivity. While not a formal DSM-5 diagnosis, it's a recognized experience among high achievers characterized by persistent worry and a fear of failure, despite outward appearances of being composed and successful. Kamini explains that this anxiety is often rooted in societal pressures that tie self-worth to accomplishments, leading individuals to mask their struggles for fear of appearing weak. She introduces Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as a powerful framework to help anxious achievers by focusing on accepting anxiety, clarifying core values, and taking purposeful action.
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In this episode, Kamini Wood redefines vulnerability in the context of leadership, challenging the outdated notion that it's a weakness. Drawing on research from Brené Brown and the Harvard Business Review, she explains that vulnerability is a courageous act of showing up authentically, and it builds emotional safety, trust, and loyalty within teams. Kamini uses a client's story to illustrate how moving from a controlling, image-conscious leadership style to one that embraces openness and acknowledges uncertainty can dramatically improve team cohesion and genuine collaboration. She also touches on the neuroscience behind it, noting that the brain is wired to respond positively to vulnerability as a sign of honesty and courage.
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In this episode, Kamini Wood defines gaslighting as a form of emotional manipulation where one person deliberately twists information to make another person question their own reality, feelings, and sanity. She outlines its three stages: disbelief, where you dismiss your gut feelings; defense, where you argue your point but become exhausted and confused; and depression, which leads to emotional exhaustion and a loss of self-trust. Kamini explains that gaslighting undermines a person's self-trust and ties their self-worth to the manipulator's approval. She offers strategies for healing and reclaiming personal power, including validating your own experiences, establishing firm boundaries, and rebuilding self-trust through journaling, seeking support from trusted individuals, and practicing self-compassion.
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In this episode, Kamini Wood delves into the concept of toxic positivity, which she defines as the pressure to maintain a cheerful and optimistic outlook regardless of the circumstances. Kamini explains that while well-intentioned, phrases like "just stay positive" can invalidate a person's genuine emotions, such as grief, sadness, or anxiety. She highlights that research has shown that suppressing these negative emotions doesn't make them go away; instead, it can lead to increased anxiety, stress, and even physical health problems. Kamini introduces emotional agility as a healthier alternative, which involves acknowledging, sitting with, and thoughtfully responding to all of your emotions. The episode provides practical strategies for embracing emotional authenticity, including journaling, expanding emotional vocabulary, and practicing genuine emotional validation for yourself and others. Kamini concludes by explaining that true resilience and authentic joy come from honoring all of our emotions, not ignoring them.
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In this episode of "Rise Up Live Joy Your Way," life coach Kamini Wood tackles the pervasive habit of overthinking, also known as rumination. She dives into the psychological and neuroscientific reasons behind this cycle, explaining how repetitive thoughts can trap us in a state of anxiety and decision paralysis. Drawing on research from cognitive behavioral therapy and authors like Barry Schwartz, Kamini reveals how cognitive distortions and an abundance of choices can fuel overthinking. She provides practical, science-backed strategies to interrupt these patterns, including thought challenging, mindfulness, and taking small, decisive actions to reclaim your focus and move from a state of worry to productive, intentional living.
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In this episode of "Rise Up Live Joy Your Way," certified life coach Kamini Wood dives into the common habit of people-pleasing, exploring why it's so pervasive and how to break free. She explains that people-pleasing is a persistent tendency to prioritize others' needs and desires over your own, often stemming from a fear of rejection or a need for approval. Drawing on research from neuroscience and psychology, Kamini discusses how these behaviors are reinforced by the brain's reward pathways and can be linked to insecure attachment styles from childhood. She offers a compassionate, science-backed guide to overcoming this pattern through boundary-setting, cognitive reframing, and self-compassion, empowering listeners to live a more authentic life.
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In this episode of "Rise Up Live Joy Your Way," certified life coach Kamini Wood challenges the myth that we must wait for perfect circumstances to find peace. Drawing on research from psychology and neuroscience, she explains that calm is not a destination but an internal state we can intentionally cultivate. Kamini discusses how practices like deep breathing, mindfulness, and sensory grounding can regulate your nervous system, reduce stress hormones like cortisol, and alter your brain's threat-detection system. She provides simple, bite-sized techniques that can be practiced for just a few minutes a day, offering a practical guide to accessing a state of calm and clarity even in the midst of life's most chaotic moments.
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In this episode, Kamini Wood explores the phenomenon of the inner critic, that voice of self-doubt and judgment that often becomes loudest just before a significant achievement. She explains that this is a common psychological occurrence, as the inner critic's primary, albeit misguided, function is to protect us from perceived emotional threats. Drawing on research from Dr. Valerie Young, Kamini notes that 70% of successful individuals experience this inner criticism, particularly during major career or personal milestones. The episode offers several actionable tools to manage this self-criticism, including cognitive reframing to challenge negative thoughts, mindful awareness to create space between the thought and the self, and cultivating self-compassion. Other strategies discussed are exposure and progressive action to build confidence through small steps, and journaling to externalize and challenge critical thoughts. Kamini concludes by encouraging listeners to see the loud inner critic not as a sign of inadequacy, but as an indicator that they are on the verge of significant progress.
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In this episode, Kamini Wood explores "experiential avoidance," defining it as the conscious or subconscious effort to evade uncomfortable thoughts, emotions, sensations, or conversations. She explains that while this behavior is a natural, wired-for-survival response, it ultimately proves unhelpful. Avoiding difficult emotions or situations, such as conflict, rejection, financial anxiety, or vulnerability, only causes them to intensify or reappear. Kamini emphasizes that this avoidance keeps us stuck, emotionally exhausted, and disconnected from ourselves and others, hindering genuine healing, connection, and growth. She encourages listeners to observe the urge to avoid, name the feeling or fear, pause, breathe, and consciously choose to sit with the discomfort, even for a few seconds, to move towards growth and deeper connection.
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In this episode, Kamini Wood addresses the common challenge of setting boundaries, highlighting that the discomfort experienced is normal and does not signify wrongdoing. She explains that fears of rejection, disappointing others, confrontation, or being perceived as mean often make setting boundaries difficult. This discomfort is compounded by a societal conditioning that prioritizes others' feelings over our own. Kamini emphasizes that while the person receiving a boundary may also experience discomfort or react negatively, this is their own adjustment to a change in dynamic, not a reflection of the boundary being incorrect. Setting boundaries is an act of courage and self-respect that ultimately clarifies needs, defines what works and doesn't work in a relationship, and fosters more genuine and respectful connections. She acknowledges the difficulty, having struggled with boundaries herself, but stresses the importance of understanding the "why" behind them to prevent over-functioning, overgiving, resentment, and burnout.
In this episode, Kamini Wood reframes procrastination not as laziness or poor time management, but as an emotional coping strategy to avoid uncomfortable or challenging tasks. She explains that underlying emotions such as fear of failure, perfectionism, overwhelm, or a lack of control often drive procrastination. Understanding these emotional roots is crucial to breaking the cycle, as procrastination can erode self-trust, damage self-esteem, amplify anxiety, and reduce productivity. Kamini offers actionable tools to combat this, including Mel Robbins' "Five-Second Rule" (counting down from five and taking immediate action), breaking down large projects into smaller steps, clarifying your "why" to build intrinsic motivation ,, and time blocking specific tasks in your schedule. She emphasizes that progress, not perfection, is the goal, and celebrating small actions builds momentum and confidence.
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In this episode, Kamini Wood delves into emotional regulation, defining it as the ability to intentionally manage one's emotional reactions rather than controlling them. She explains that emotional dysregulation occurs when the nervous system interprets situations as threats, pushing us into fight, flight, or freeze mode, even when there's no life-threatening danger. Poor emotional regulation can significantly impact relationships by eroding emotional safety, hinder career success by affecting perceptions of capability, and negatively affect physical health through chronic stress. Kamini offers practical tools for emotional regulation, including box method breathwork (inhaling for four, holding for four, exhaling for four, pausing for four) and grounding techniques that engage the five senses. She also suggests mindfulness practices like pausing to acknowledge feelings without judgment and identifying needs. Kamini stresses that emotional regulation is about managing emotional expression, not suppressing emotions, and is a continuous practice of self-care and self-leadership that can transform relationship dynamics.
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In this episode, Kamini Wood challenges the common perception of conflict, reframing it from a problem to an opportunity for growth and connection. She acknowledges that most people experience tension or dread when facing conflict due to past negative experiences, leading to conflict avoidance. However, avoiding conflict also means missing opportunities for authenticity and deeper connection, often resulting in resentment, stress, and superficial relationships. Kamini suggests shifting from judgment to curiosity, using "I statements" instead of "you statements," actively listening, and taking breaks to regulate emotions. She provides a workplace example of addressing missed deadlines with compassion and directness, leading to solutions rather than resentment. Ultimately, navigating conflict with kindness builds emotional safety, mutual respect, empathy, emotional intelligence, confidence, and self-esteem, fostering deeper connections.
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In this episode of "Rise Up, Live Joy Your Way," Kamini Wood emphasizes that boundaries are essential guidelines for healthy relationships and personal peace, often misunderstood as walls that push people away. As a "recovering people pleaser," Kamini shares her own struggle with setting boundaries, initially viewing them as rude or mean, but now understanding them as "fences" that allow for connection and deeper, healthier relationships. She introduces her "FENCES" framework: Focus on your needs, Express them kindly, Navigate expectations transparently, Clarify consequences, Ensure consistency, and Stay grounded. Kamini acknowledges that setting boundaries can be scary and may elicit negative reactions from others, especially those who benefited from the lack of boundaries previously. However, she stresses that these reactions often open the door for healthier communication and that boundaries are ultimately for one's own well-being and to foster healthier dynamics. She advises starting with small boundaries to build confidence and concludes by reiterating that boundaries can lead to more authentic and respectful connections.
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In this episode, certified life and wellness coach Kamini Wood debunks the pervasive myth that fear equals respect in various relationships, including parenting, partnerships, friendships, and leadership. She explains that fear hinders trust, connection, and authentic performance, often stemming from upbringing where respect was demanded, not earned, or silence was mistaken for obedience. Kamini details how fear impacts the brain, shutting down the prefrontal cortex responsible for problem-solving and critical thinking, leading to survival mode rather than growth. True respect, she argues, is built on safety, curiosity, and compassion, fostering an environment where individuals feel secure enough to express themselves and even make mistakes. Kamini guides listeners on how to shift from fear-based conditioning by practicing repair instead of repetition, modeling self-regulation, and allowing space for evolution in all relationships, ultimately emphasizing that consistency, clarity, and safety—not fear—build genuine respect.
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