I'm happy to share all the wonderful things that happened this summer, both personally and professionally. There was so much going on in my in life, so here's a recap!

To me a Mastermind group (MM) is a collective of people coming together, in a safe and welcoming atmosphere, sharing intentions, goals, concerns, hopes, dreams, and strengths in the spirit of caring for one another.

“Dr. Dan” had a great reputation as a top instructor. Dan’s knowledge, upbeat energy, and approach, made his course a delight. His thoughtful assignments gave me insight, and meaningful resources for approaching parenthood.

Webinar with the International Positive Psychology Association

In my interview with Kari Gormley, I remind us of the joy of movement! Particularly in these dark, cold winter months, it's easy to hibernate and forget the positive impact movement can have on our moods and on our lives.

Webinar: The Shapes of Loving Movement: Six Ways to Embody Positive Energy & Spark Joy

In my interview with Keri Spring and Robbie Raugh I discuss The Shapes of Loving Movement. The model that was created around whole health, the SHAPES of movement and why it’s important to our whole health: mental, physical, spiritual , social - emotional.

In this episode we explore the concepts of embodied well-being, the importance of alignment, the role of rhythm and connection in physical wellness, and how we're taught to think about aging (and why you don't have to buy into it!)

Today, I join Dr. Mark Rowe to talk about positive movement. We talk about what it is and why it’s powerful. We discuss the positive contagion uplift effect of positive movement and note that even a small amount of regular movement can build up and make a difference.

Positive movement is the intersection of the teachings of positive psychology, appreciative studies, exercise, and sports medicine, fitness science, human movement studies, and embodied well-being.

Positive Movement can boost our health, happiness, and well-being at every age. We can use our strong bodies and positive movement to help ourselves, others, the world, and our environment.

Dr. Elaine creates customized programs designed to help you and your organization revitalize, cultivate more positive relationships, reduce distress, build vibrant health, and move toward thriving. This is a MAPP Magagine article I wrote with links to Body Full of Joy.

Learn about the optimal, and positive, state of Flow, and how to apply it to improve your performance, energy, and enjoyment.

Helping people find greater, more loving connections to their bodies, minds/brain-powered movement (especially aerobics training), and each other.

Learn about Dr. Martin Seligman’s PERMA model, a “Flourishing strategy for building mental and social strengths, here in senior fitness.

Dr. Elaine is a health / fitness expert and movement specialist who speaks, writes, advocates, and creates content to support positive health, and vibrant flourishing lives. Elaine supports “exercise as a vital sign,” and the international initiative, Exercise is Medicine. This is an article I wrote for Positive Psychology News Daily.

Dr. Liana Lianov, MD, former president of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and IPPA Positive Health and Wellness (PHW) president, interviews Dr. Elaine, about how positive emotions and physical activity can lead to health and happiness. This is a brief podcast.

Elaine co-created Body Full of Joy, a series of thirty, 1+ minute YouTube videos led by Elaine and fellow MAPP positive psychology leaders, designed to help you “move your body and love your mind.” This Remote Work Strategies podcast with team members, is hosted by Dr. Senia Maymin.

Dr. Elaine O’Brien interviews Suzie, a fellow MAPP, and an expert on positive relationships.

Dr. Michelle McQuaid, positive psychology leader interviews Dr. Elaine O’Brien. The Drs. discuss energy boosting strategies, and cool moves you can add in the workplaces (or at home) to keep your bodies, hearts and minds functioning at their best. This podcast is from Michelle’s Making Positive Psychology Work Series.