Episode 253: The Positive Psychology Diet with Gemma Nastasi

<p>In this episode of Oh My Heath ... There's HOPE! Jana talks with Gemma Nastasi.</p> <p>Gemma is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach from the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching and an Associate Coach from the International Coaching Federation. In addition, she holds certifications in holistic nutrition, positive psychology, and life coaching. Her business is Gemma Health Coach, LLC, located in Red Bank, New Jersey.</p> <p>She is also a motivational keynote speaker and author. Gemma was recently an expert speaker on a Health Coaching panel at the Integrated Healthcare Symposium in New York, NY in February 2020, where she presented her new book, Happiness is My Choice – A Practical Guide to Happiness for a book signing. She was a speaker for Meridian’s Woman Rock Event at the Paramount in Asbury Park, New Jersey, in October. 2018. Her books The Positive Psychology Diet: 21 Days to a Happier and Healthier Life and Happiness Is My Choice – A Practical Guide to Happiness are available to purchase on Amazon.com. Some of her published articles include Capitalize on Adversity and Do Not Make Resolutions—Set Goals.</p> <p>Gemma is also the happiness expert for Pink Wisdom, which is a digital-based destination for women seeking advice that was founded by actress Alison Chace.</p> <p><em>“Today is the first day of the rest of your life, even if yesterday was the worse. The next moment can be better, it's up to you.”</em></p> <p><strong>This 30-minute episode is on:</strong><br /> 1) Growing up in a family with depression issues<br /> 2) What is Positive Psychology<br /> 3) The negative stick more easily than positive<br /> 4) Start talking to yourself and sharing those positive thoughts out loud.<br /> 5) Learning to take care of yourself through mindfulness</p> <p><strong>This episode is about:</strong><br /> In this episode, Jana and Gemma discuss Growing up with a family member struggling with depression and what is Positive Psychology. Why does the negative seem to stick with us easier tha