Today we’re sharing an episode from Dr. Nicole Bossard’s podcast, Practicing Positivity, where she interviewed your host, Dr. Carolyn Colleen. Dr. Carolyn shares how to confront fear and use it as fuel for fierce, positive action. She introduces her BFF method—Breathe, Focus, Fierce Action—designed to help you build resilience, one five-minute step at a time. Dr. Carolyn covers the realities of overcoming adversity, redefining personal goals, and using emotions to propel yourself forward. Whether you're facing hardships or trying to reignite your drive, this episode offers strategies and inspiration that resonate deeply with anyone looking to turn obstacles into opportunities.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 - Confronting Fear: Choosing Actions that Empower
• 00:00:47 - Embracing Positivity: Welcome to the Journey
• 00:03:02 - Meet Dr. Carolyn Colleen: Resilience Firewalker
• 00:06:09 - The Science of Resilience: A Lifelong Practice
• 00:11:29 - Five-Minute Resilience: Building Strength in Small Steps
• 00:21:31 - Transforming Emotions into Positive Power
• 00:24:29 - Emotional Mastery: Identifying and Harnessing Your Power
• 00:26:22 - Defeating Procrastination: Overcoming Creative Blocks
• 00:28:19 - Redefining Your Identity: Setting New Goals
• 00:30:21 - Turning Adversity into Advantage: Real-Life Strategies
• 00:33:20 - The BFF Method: Practical Applications for Everyday Life
• 00:37:40 - Vision Setting: Future Forecasting for Success
• 00:43:04 - Connect with Dr. Carolyn: Expanding Your Resilience Toolkit
• 00:45:09 - Final Reflections: Wrapping Up with Positivity

Links and Resources

• Watch Dr. Carolyn on the Practicing Positivity Podcast on YouTube
• Dr. Nicole Bossard on LinkedIn
• TGC Positivity

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