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Lance Gould, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Brooklyn Story Lab (BSL)

Austin Tang — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:25:08 +0000

Listen to “Lance Gould, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Brooklyn Story Lab (BSL)” on Spreaker.

Our guest today is Lance Gould, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Brooklyn Story Lab (BSL), a media-strategy firm that teaches purpose-driven organizations how to be more effective storytellers, particularly around their work in the social-good space.

He was previously a journalist who held newsroom-leadership positions at The Huffington Post (Executive Editor), The Boston Phoenix (Editor in Chief), The New York Daily News (Deputy Managing Editor), and Spy Magazine (Editor).

In 2016, Lance received a Tribeca Disruptive Innovation Award for his editorial work related to the SDGs. In 2017, Lance was named to the Leadership Council for the UN’s Media for Social Impact Summit. He is on the Board of World Elephant Day and for four years has been a volunteer commissioner for the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)’s Commission on Education and Communications.

To get in touch with him about working with Brooklyn Story Lab, visit brooklynstorylab.net, or find him on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lancegould/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lancegould7/

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The Knot: Experts Say These Are the Only 8 Marriage Tips Couples Need

Austin Tang — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 21:25:13 +0000

Consider these the golden rules.

by Wendy Rose Gould

It goes without saying: Deciding to get married is a huge deal, and there’s no doubt you’d only enter into that commitment with deep love and dedication. Just like any relationship, though—and perhaps more so—you’ll experience ups and downs. So what’s the secret to a happy marriage? And FYI, it’s not about never arguing or taking wow-worthy vacations every year.

Happiness in marriage is a journey that brings many of its own challenges, in addition to the joyous and profound love shared between two people. We asked relationship experts to share their “golden rules” for how to maintain a happy marriage that’ll withstand the test of time.

Meet the Experts:

Dr. Stan Tatkin, PsyD, MFT is the best-selling author of In Each Other’s Care
Naomi Angoff Chedd, LMHC is a licensed mental health counselor with Counslr
Leanna Stockard, LMFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist at LifeStance Health
Jaki Silver, LMSW is a licensed master social worker based in New York City.

In this article:

What Is a “Happy Marriage?”

A happy marriage is one where both parties feel fulfilled, appreciated and united as a team taking on life and the world together. There’s an unwavering sense of commitment to each other (even through life’s inevitable trials and difficult conversations), as well as a mutual respect, admiration and desire for the other to feel happy and seen.

112 Happy Anniversary Quotes That Celebrate Love

Being happily married requires both people to exercise deep trust and remain patient with one another. It requires not only listening, but truly hearing what the other person says and feels. It also means taking time to acknowledge our own faults, and to continue striving toward being a better version of ourselves so we can keep showing up for our partner in meaningful ways.

The Best Tips for a Happy Marriage, Hands-Down

We spoke with several relationship experts, including a psychiatrist and licensed counselors and therapists, who have worked with many couples over their careers. Through their work, they’ve been able to pinpoint some of the key steps to a happy marriage.

1. Make Your Relationship Your #1 Priority

Above anything else—work, friendships, hobbies—your relationship must always claim the number one spot in your priority list. “This simple but all-inclusive idea protects the two of you from the outside world and becomes a social contract between the two of you to serve each other above and beyond all else,” says Stan Tatkin, PsyD, MFT.

“That does not mean that your work, children or others are given short shrift. This principle of putting the relationship first protects the two of you from each other and ensures a union that can last a lifetime.”

2. Get Reallyyy Great at Communicating

You’ve likely heard this advice a million times—but have you processed what it truly means? It doesn’t simply imply talking; but involves hearing, processing and conveying our thoughts in a way that’s healthy, helpful and conducive. Yes, this can be difficult, particularly in challenging conversations or scenarios where one person is feeling hurt or unseen.

“Learn how to express your dissatisfaction, frustration or downright anger in a way that can lead to a solution,” urges Naomi Angoff Chedd, LMHC. “The point is not to make your spouse feel bad. The point is to fix what’s broken, to better understand and respond to each other’s needs and to enhance and enrich both your lives.”

3. Get to Know Yourself

Record scratch—wait, what? Yup, getting to know who you are can make a huge difference in the quality of your relationships, including the one with your life partner.

“Getting to know yourself is an important element of helping your partner get to know you,” explains Jaki Silver, LMSW. “I often hear patients expressing things like, ‘They just don’t get me,’ or ‘They don’t understand what I need.’ This can lead to distress and uncertainty of the durability of the relationship.”

When Silver hears this, she asks her patients to get specific: What’s a need of theirs that they want their partner to understand? And if they’re unable to communicate this clearly, it’s an indication they may not understand themselves or be able to share their feelings with their partner.

“It’s only through understanding ourselves, our values, our goals and our needs that we can begin to find ways to express them effectively,” Silver says. “This allows our partner to work with us in creating their role in meeting our needs and the development of solutions together.”

4. Keep Dating

Just because the ink is dried on your marriage certificate doesn’t mean the courting phase has to be over. Remaining curious about your partner and continuing to date them can make for a very happy marriage, according to experts.

“Ultimately, the decision to continue to date your partner shows your investment in them and helps keep the relationship alive,” explains Leanna Stockard, LMFT. “It makes them feel valued as a human being, and shows that you want to continue to grow and evolve with them through all of life’s changes [and] to continue to have fun adventures.”

5. Use a Filter

No, not that kind of filter! The kind of filter you use before saying whatever’s on your mind. As the saying goes, you can’t put squeezed toothpaste back in a tube, and you can’t take back words that have been spoken. Be intentional about the way you communicate versus being reactive or impulsive.

“It is inevitable that anger and resentment may surface at times—and many problems are worth arguing about,” says Chedd. “But you don’t have to say everything that is on your mind, especially when your emotions are at a fever pitch.”

“Wait 10 minutes or wait an hour. Even sleep on it,” Chedd suggests. “And if it still bothers you and seems worth a conversation, bring it up in a calm, kind-spirited [manner] rather than in an accusing way.”

6. Always Have Your Partner’s Back

“What’s mine is yours” is a common saying we associate with finances and belongings, but it also extends to our partner’s well-being and heart: You two are a partnership, so protect each other and always stand up for the other.

“You are first and foremost a survival team where you both protect each other from the slings and arrows of life. You are both staunch defenders of each other at all times,” says Dr. Tatkin. “Having each other’s backs—even when in disagreement with the other—is one of the strongest attachment values we can express.”

7. Try to Surprise Each Other

It’s so easy to fall into the monotony of daily routines—but where’s the fun in doing that for 50 years? Predictability is important to help us feel secure and comfortable, but also try to spice things up every once in a while to keep that spark ablaze.

“Bring home a big bouquet of flowers or a gigantic balloon for no reason. Take your spouse on a ‘mystery’ ride to a little restaurant or to look at a breathtaking view. Declare a mental health day and take the day off together,” Chedd suggests.

“Do whatever helps you connect and remember why you are right here, right now, with the right person.”

8. Learn Your Partner’s Love Language

The phrase “treat others the way you want to be treated,” is a golden standard, but what if that looked a bit different? Treating others the way they want to be treated is a big key to a happy marriage. You can do that by understanding what your partner’s love language is.

“You may realize that the way you are showing your partner that you love and care about them is not resonating with your partner the way you are intending,” Stockard says.

“Learning how to speak each other’s love languages helps you realize signs for compassion and caring that we may have otherwise missed, or that we did not realize had a much deeper meaning than what we believed at the time.”

Be it through emotional intimacy, quality time or check-ins throughout the day, learn what specific acts of love and intimacy your partner needs to feel secure and—you guessed it—happy in your marriage.

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New Year, New You: January Detox

admin — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 11:57:16 +0000

Event Description
Are you ready to say YES to a healthier you? Please join Amy Salman, Wellness Expert, on Tuesday, January 12th @ Rockefeller University from 6-8pm to learn more about our New Year’s detox program! We will begin with a light relaxation and meditation session with yoga guru, Pia Luchini, then Amy Salman & Lauren Gould will discuss the importance of reducing toxic foods and chemicals from your life. By fueling yourself with essential nutrients, you will start to experience exciting changes in your body and have the willpower to make better choices, feel more energized and reduce cravings. All you need to do is say YES & join us on January 12th. Healthy refreshments and snacks will be served courtesy of Juice Plus+ and Bite Me Naturals.

http://januarydetox.eventbrite.com/

Please register on eventbrite for your FREE ticket & to reserve your spot! Look forward to seeing you soon!

Healthy refreshments and snacks will be served courtesy of Juice Plus+ and Bite Me Naturals.

To your good health,
Transform30 is a program designed to eliminate toxins in your body. Toxins prevent your body from releasing fat (long term). T30 is NOT a quick fad diet, but a lifestyle change teaching you how your body reacts to certain foods. It is a 30 day KICK-START to healthier living.

In addition to our customer guide with recipes, shopping guide, meal plan, measurement tracker sheets, etc., the program also includes a daily regimen of Juice Plus capsules and the Complete shake (either one or two a day). After 30 days, it’s up to you how you want to continue, but you will have a 90 day supply of the capsules to continue as part of the maintenance plan.

You will also be added (if you want) to our VIBRANT private Facebook forum where others are on this journey as well. It’s a great place for each of us to support and encourage one another and celebrate our successes. We also share recipes and healthy tips.

You can review the program here, which is our online “brochure.” The Program is about $4-6/day depending on if you order the Complete Shake/Capsules/Bars or any combination. You drink 1-2 delicious no-brainer shakes a day, which you can have “on-the-go” or mix-up with extra goodies in a blender for more calories and fullness if you desire. Also you replace your vitamin regime – in case you have one – with safe, effective and clinically proven WHOLE FOOD capsules. This way you are flooding your body with WAY over 50 plants every day and that is a game changer as you can imagine! We also encourage and support additional lifestyle steps to improve your overall results; you can choose one or all of them…depending on how quickly you want results. The two I most highly recommend (and do) are reducing/eliminating dairy and gluten in your diet due to the extreme inflammation it creates in our bodies…but you get to choose and I will support you.

There is no fee for the program and support; you pay for your own whole food concentrated products though. (OPTIONAL: I also offer TWO coaching sessions your first month if you wish to take advantage of those.)

Dr. Mitra Ray, world-renowned Biochemist, is the Founder of Transform30 and the brain behind how/why this works – especially long-term. This is not just about weight-loss…it is SO much more than that on SO many levels of health. Here is a brief video that goes into the program a bit further and will help answer more detailed questions.

How does that sound to you? I can help you get your orders placed so you can start experiencing the benefits you want as well. I attached the pricing form so you can see your options.

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