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3.4 Our Differences Connect Us - Jasmine Bradshaw - First Name Basis Podcast


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In this episode with Jasmine Bradshaw of the First Name Basis Podcast, we discuss why we should listen to other people who are different than us. This is an important thing to do both for our own benefit and for society as a whole.

In this conversation, we talk about why being different is not something to hide, but to celebrate. In her loving and sweet way, Jasmine gives advice on how to approach difficult topics, and why we need people who are different than us in our lives.

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Show Notes
Quotes "How can you really love someone if you don’t love the pieces of them that are different from you - if you are only connecting on what’s the same, them your relationship might be pretty shallow. And you are going to miss out on some people who are amazing because you are not looking for that." - Jasmine Bradshaw

"Our differences connect us." - Jasmine Bradshaw

"Society has set it up in a way that separates us so we are going against these systems that have been taught to us since we were really really little.

Lean into the discomfort." -Jasmine Bradshaw

"I know I am going to be a little bit uncomfortable, but it is worth it - for my values." -Jasmine Bradshaw

"What message are we telling ourselves (and our kids) by not interacting with people who are different then us?" =Jasmine Bradshaw

"We are missing out on so much by not embracing other people." Jasmine Bradshaw

"As an act of rebellion we have chosen to be joyful"

"When we are able to connect with someone on a level of struggle, there is a deep understanding there that can create an extremely powerful bond.

We don’t have to be going through the same thing to make that deep connection."

"It is so powerful to be able to hold space for struggles that are different."

"Reshape our idea of what UNITY means."

"We all want the same thing! We have differences in how we think that we are going to get there. Recognizing that is the starting point. Be willing to try other ideas."

"Anything that leads us out of a place of hurt into a place of healing is a good road." - Jasmine Bradshaw

"Things that come across really mean or defensive are coming from a place of hurt." - Jasmine Bradshaw

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