Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D: “America’s Most Trusted Celebrity Psychologist." In fact, NBA star Shaquille O’Neal says, “Dr. Lombardo is my Head Coach for Happiness.”
Elizabeth (Dr. E) Lombardo is a clinical psychologist, an inspirational public speaker, and the author of Get Out of the Red Zone; Transform Your Stress and Optimize True Success. Elizabeth has been dubbed the ‘Head Coach of Happiness’ by Shaquille O’Neal, and her life’s purpose is to bring out the best in others and help them feel good about themselves.In this episode, you’ll hear from Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo on;(00:07:13) Her definition of happiness. Dr. E points out the difference between pleasure and happiness and shares her formula for true contentment, which focuses on the three pillars of passion, purpose, and people.(00:21:23) The physical benefits of happiness. Elizabeth reveals that happier people live eight to ten years longer than their more anxious counterparts and explains how stress negatively impacts our nervous and immune systems.(00:24:22) The dangers of the Red Zone. Dr. E sets out her sliding scale of color-coded stress levels, which range from 0 in the Green Zone to 10 in the Red Zone. Plus, she describes how our thought processes become narrower and more negative when we enter the Red Zone.(00:36:07) Controlling your inner critic. We talk about overcoming negative self-talk and not allowing your internal dialogue to hijack your chances of success.(01:01:03) Priming her brain for positivity. Dr. E shares her morning routine and reveals how meditation, exercise, and sleep help her to keep out of the Red Zone and cope with the challenges in her life.