What if instead of taking a stance against someone, you took a seat across from them? In this episode, we explore what gets in the way of real connection—fear, labeling, and our obsession with “agree or disagree”—and how curiosity can restore kindness and empathy. From paradox and humility to soul food and soul-level conversations, we’re asking: what would a truly connected world look like, and how do we start building it one conversation at a time?

Timestamps

00:00 – Imagine a Connected World

07:00 – The Prism & Seeing From a New Angle

09:42 – Mark Nepo on Paradox

16:00 – Fear Unplugs Curiosity

23:37 – The Cost of Labeling

38:32 – Take a Seat Across From Them

Show Music: Just Like Me by, ThruLine

The Morning Share Podcast is edited and produced by Angela Boeckman and Deanna West.

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Resources Mentioned

• https://www.enemiesproject.org/

• Mark Nepo, Seven Thousand Ways to Listen

• David Dark, The Sacredness of Questioning Everything