Feeling wrung out by political headlines, work pressure, and family needs—sometimes all before 9 a.m.? This episode is your practical reset.

In this episode of Healthy House Calls, Angel V. Shannon and guest Loretta Turner, Founder of Do Good Leadership Collective, explore the vital themes of emotional intelligence, emotional regulation, and the importance of mindfulness in navigating life's challenges. Together they unpack emotional intelligence and emotional regulation as everyday tools to quiet reactivity, see your “saboteurs” clearly, and respond with intention. Loretta Turner shares how grief reshaped her routines and the simple practices she uses to stay steady—without checking out of real life.

Tune in if you’re:

- Doomscrolling before coffee and tense all day

- Snapping at loved ones, then feeling guilty

- Torn between staying informed and staying sane

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

Spot your saboteurs: the mental habits (worry, perfectionism, people-pleasing) that drain focus and how Positive Intelligence helps you interrupt them.

Regulate in real time: 60-second resets, breath + body cues, and “name it to tame it” so stress moves through instead of taking over.

Mindfulness that fits busy lives: micro-practices you can do between meetings or soccer drop-offs.

Solitude as medicine: why intentional alone time protects clarity, especially during grief or big emotions.

Community matters: how shared language and support make the habits stick.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

* Emotional intelligence involves knowing and being honest with oneself.
* Granularity in emotional awareness helps identify deeper feelings.
* Judgment can hinder emotional awareness and regulation.
* Self-sabotage often manifests through inner critics and saboteurs.
* Community support is crucial during difficult emotional times.
* Engaging in physical activities like yoga can aid emotional processing.
* Solitude and retreats provide space for self-reflection and healing.
* Expressing oneself through art can facilitate emotional understanding.
* Rest and self-care are essential for emotional well-being.
* Finding joy and celebrating small victories is important for mental health.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Emotional Intelligence and Regulation
05:23 Understanding Emotional Intelligence vs. Emotional Regulation
12:12 The Role of Judgment in Emotional Awareness
18:56 Navigating Grief and Self-Sabotage
24:52 Tools for Emotional Regulation and Self-Care
25:20 Exploring Support Systems for Personal Growth
28:22 The Importance of Movement and Creative Expression
30:57 The Power of Solitude and Self-Reflection
33:49 Retreats: Finding Solitude in Everyday Life
38:52 Embracing Change and Joy in Life
42:20 END

ABOUT LORETTA: Loretta Turner, MA, CNP, ACC is a leadership coach and guide for social impact professionals, deeply attuned to the emotional and truth-telling work required to lead in today’s landscape. Loretta holds a Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership and Management, University of San Diego School of Leadership and Educational Sciences (2020) and is an Accredited Associate Certified Coach (International Coaching Federation) and Certified Nonprofit Professional, Nonprofit Leadership Alliance. She is also 500hr Certified Yoga Instructor (Yoga Impact Institute). Loretta says, "I work my best when I’m connected with leaders who are ready to lead with care, humility, and hope. My approach weaves together wellbeing practices, leadership theory, and resilience strategies to help you sustain your passion without sacrificing yourself."

Learn more about Loretta at: https://www.lorettaturner.com/

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ABOUT ANGEL: Angel V. Shannon, MS, AGPCNP-BC is a highly sought out personal development keynote speaker, a board certified nurse practitioner and the founder of Seva Health and The Seva Institute where she puts mindfulness and compassion in action. Her life changing seminars, workshops, and immersive retreats are drawn from over three decades of clinical practice and lifetime study of integrative health and mind-body medicine.

Through courses, coaching, clinical practice and customized bespoke retreats Angel teaches her patients and private clients how to change their life, not just their symptoms with lifestyle medicine. When not teaching or coaching, you can find her tip-toeing through her garden or jet-setting to a quiet corner of the world to snorkel and dive.

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