The Sonya Looney Show Podcast
1) Validation: The Communication Skill That Can Transform Your Relationships with Dr. Caroline Fleck
Validation is more than just nodding along. It’s the foundation of healthy communication, trust, and connection. And for today’s guest, it could change the world as we know it. In this episode, I sit ...Show More
2) The Mattering Mindset: How to Feel Valued and Add Value | The Mental Training Lab with Pete Kadushin
Have you ever achieved a big goal, only to feel something was missing afterward? Or wondered why no amount of external validation ever seems quite enough? Today, I’m excited to reshare a meaningful co...Show More
3) Regenerating Our World with Positive Psychology: Insights from IPPA Brisbane 2025
I just got back from the International Positive Psychology Association World Congress in Brisbane, and I’m still buzzing with ideas that stretched how I think about well-being, purpose, and what it me...Show More
4) Why Pursuing a Psychologically Rich Life Beats Chasing Happiness with Dr. Shige Oishi
What does it really mean to live a rich life? Today’s guest, Dr. Shige Oishi, challenges what we usually think of happiness and meaning by introducing us to the concept of a "psychologically rich life...Show More
5) Mindfulness in Action: How to Combat Self-Criticism
Today, I’m taking you along a trail ride, not just through the physical landscapes but through the terrain of our minds. It’s about confronting and managing the self-criticism that often accompanies o...Show More
6) Flourish FM: Resilience, Performance and Growing the Good, with Sonya Looney
Can you chase high performance and well-being without burning out? In this special crossover episode of Grow the Good, I'm resharing a super relevant conversation with Dr. Jon Beale and Nick Holton fr...Show More
7) Redefining Exercise: How Flexible Movement Boosts Vitality and Joy with Katy Bowman & Diana Hill
Are your “exercise rules” helping or hindering your joy, vitality, and overall well-being? I’m your host Sonya Looney, and in this transformative episode of Grow the Good, I sat down with renowned mov...Show More
8) Mindfulness in Action: Slowing Down the Rush
Lately, I've been grappling with motivation—questioning what to share, how to show up authentically, and the pressure to always be productive. Let's dive into the emotional and physical toll of consta...Show More
9) Why Feeling Valued Matters: Creating a Culture of Significance with Zach Mercurio
Ever wonder why feeling valued and significant at work (and in life!) matters so much? This week, I'm thrilled to welcome researcher, author, and purposeful leadership expert Zach Mercurio to Grow the...Show More
10) The Power of Connection: Why Friendship Matters More Than You Think
We all crave connection—but in the busy shuffle of adult life, it’s easy to lose touch with the very relationships that keep us grounded. In this solo episode of Grow the Good, I’m diving into the top...Show More