Have you ever felt curious about neurodivergence? Or have you felt like you were neurodivergent? Do you have an official diagnosis of ADHD or being on the spectrum? With the rise in the terminology, “neurodivergence” or “neurodiversity,” have you felt curious about what it entails?  

Let’s learn about neurodivergence and disability. 

This episode features our second guest speaker, Vanessa Ramos. She is a disability activist and an advocate, currently working at Disability Rights California– California’s protection and advocacy agency for people with disabilities.. 

We hope this episode inspires you to be your true authentic self, which is what Anchor Journals and Anchor Charts is all about. 

Are you neurodivergent? Please send us stories of how your mind works. 

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Have you felt limited by the five love languages framework? 

The five love languages we know and love is a framework that was developed by a Baptist minister Gary Chapman in 1992. It desperately needed an update, so Anchor Chats did it!

This episode also features Albert, our very first guest speaker! This is the episode to listen to if you’ve been curious about your relational needs, romantic or otherwise.

Perfect for listeners who want to push the conversation of love languages forward and invite nuance into the art of giving and receiving love! 

What is your love language, beyond the five that you already know? Share your story with us. 

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When you dedicate your entire life to trying to succeed in an industry of your passion, it’s not too different from being in an extremely engrossing intimate relationship. 

This episode features Brennan’s intimate story of his relationship with the fashion industry. He explains why he persists in being a sensitive observer in a harsh world.

Perfect for listeners who are currently feeling that they live in a post-pandemic world that is moving too fast and desperately grasping for a familiar normalcy that no longer exists. This episode is for the over-thinkers, the marinators, and the chewers who process things slower but more beautifully.

Do you have a story with an industry of your profession? Are you thinking about transitioning out of your field or trying to make a career pivot? Share your story with us.

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It’s January. It’s 2024. It’s the year of the dragon! The trio continues to share their stories on values, needs and boundaries.

How have your experiences shaped your personal values? Wanda shares a powerful and intimate story about how her values came to be; a love letter to her parents, as one can say. 

Perfect for listeners who are currently feeling self- reflective. You might be going through a transition– marriage, divorce, new job, new school, moving to a new country, or moving in with your partner. It’s also the new year! 

One way to discover your values is to reflect on your upbringing. 

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We came back after taking a summer break! You could consider this episode Season 2! 

Do you struggle with making decisions? Have you ever had to decide between two jobs that you could really see yourself doing? If you’re nodding your head vigorously, this episode is for you. 

This episode is especially intimate and hilarious!

Perfect for listeners who are currently feeling a little bit disempowered in your own life and craving community. No journey of self-discovery should be done alone. We're here to build with you!

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Brennan, MJ, and Wanda continue to talk about BOUNDARIES!! We talk about the feeling of resentment when crossing your own boundaries and work through some of the recent boundaries we’ve set.

Perfect for listeners who are currently feeling a little bit disempowered in your own life and craving community. No journey of self-discovery should be done alone. We're here to build with you!

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Brennan, MJ, and Wanda meet up the third time to talk about BOUNDARIES!! We wrestle with the concept of boundaries and how they differ from needs. MJ shares a story of when she was triggered from a co-worker’s excellent boundary setting!

Perfect for listeners who are currently feeling a little bit disempowered in your own life and craving community. No journey of self-discovery should be done alone. We're here to build with you!

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Brennan, MJ, and Wanda continue to talk about NEEDS! We discuss our respective needs from romantic/intimate relationships and the privilege of emotional literacy. 

Perfect for listeners who are currently feeling a little bit disempowered in your own life and craving community. No journey of self-discovery should be done alone. We're here to build with you!

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#002: Post new year gathering 1/2 – But wait, what the heck are NEEDS and how does it feel?

Brennan, MJ, and Wanda debrief NYE! Also drilling into talking about our respective “needs.” We discuss what it feels like when needs are met v. when they aren’t met.  

Perfect for listeners who are currently feeling a little bit disempowered in your own life and craving community. No journey of self-discovery should be done alone. We're here to build with you!

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#001: First gathering– processing post-pandemic era and discussing our values

Values, Needs, and Boundaries seem like straight forward concepts but are they? Brennan, MJ, and Wanda process our lives post-pandemic era, followed by a full discussion of their individual values. Wanda drops a knowledge bomb with a quote: "creativity is problem solving." 

Perfect for listeners who are currently searching for how to scratch their "itch" and feeling alone in that journey. No journey of self-discovery should be done alone. We're here to build community. 

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