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"It could always be worse" has been a common phrase that people use when we are trying to empathise with others. However, did you know that this can sometimes be harmful to others depending on how you use this phrase?

In this episode, we explore why we shouldn’t use this phrase "It could always be worse" especially during difficult times. Don’t get us wrong, we’re not saying you can’t use it but hear us out!

Join us on this episode as we share our own experiences in how these words have hurt us and also how we have used these words to lift others through rough patches in their journey.

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Family, the word that makes us think of home, trust and love but for Khoulap, this isn’t quite what she imagined for her family.

There was a moment in her life where she would definitely claim to be daddy’s girl but this all changed in her 20s.

Forced to choose her own family after being abandoned by her biological father, she now focuses on making conscious choices for herself, building a life filled with purpose and passion.

Today we are blessed for Khoulap to share her vulnerable family story. A resilient and kind-hearted individual who has faced immense challenges and hardships after her dad left.

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Khoulap's journey is one of strength and perseverance!

We also share learnings a 1st generation Asian in Germany, born and raised in to parents from Laos.

She also has her own podcast, Khouliconnects. Sharing personal stories of growing up, overcoming burnout, living abroad, and much more. For our German listeners, make sure you go and check out her podcast and follow along her journey there!

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When they say action speaks louder than words, we really believe this one. It is also said that spoken communication only makes up 7% of communicating. This was also learnt through our episode with Julie (speech pathologist), episode S3E10.

For this episode, we go through all things body language:

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In contrast to our episode on plateauing (S3E13), where we discussed feeling stuck, this time we're exploring why growth can sometimes feel so lonely.

Even though you’re making progress and doing everything you can to reach the next level, these periods can feel like you're in a state of limbo. You've outgrown your old circle, but your new circle can’t quite relate to you just yet. These moments are among the many tests from the universe.

It's been said that the universe will isolate you when there's a lesson to be learned. Reflecting on this idea, it makes a lot of sense.

If you're currently on a growth journey, let us know if you've ever felt lonely during these times. We'll also share what we've done to navigate this phase of our lives.

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What does it mean to truly be confident versus merely acting the part? Timothy Born joins us today to share his experience as we explore the key differences between genuine self-assurance and the appearance of confidence.

From ego built self esteem to truly understanding confidence from within himself.

In this episode, we uncover his story of growing up almost always alone, figuring out life by himself as young as 7 years old which are all experiences that influenced his journey to discover true confidence.

Tune in to hear his amazing story which started back in East Germany, from:

It’s amazing to hear Tim’s story and where he is now. Running MindCom to help others become a better and more confidence & mindful communicator.

Whether you're looking to boost your own confidence or understand it better in your relationships, this episode will share valuable perspectives and maybe a journey you can relate to.

For more information on mindful communication & coaching, you can find him on his website here.

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You’s loved our unqualified opinion on reddit react relationships edition. So here is now our career edition!

Career takes up such a big part of our day and our life. You don’t want to be stuck in sh*tty situations or around sh*tty people. So we’ve picked out some pretty twisted situations but also not so twisted because unfortunately they seem like almost common occurrences to discuss.

From office dramas to career WITH relationship advice from our perspective and everything in between. We bring you the best (and worst) of what the reddit has to say. Join along and let us know what advice you have too!

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We often hear about the importance of setting personal boundaries. However, did you know that there are actually different types of boundaries, rigid and flexible.

When we found out about this, this got us thinking. If boundaries are set in place so that you are your best self. Should you ever be flexible with your boundaries.

This is what we’re going to discuss today because up until this episode, both of us thought boundaries had to be rigid. Is there a point where too many boundaries can make you inflexible? If they are flexible, then why have them as a boundary?

Many of us go through the motions every day, not realising that our stress, frustration, and burnout might be because of HOW we are setting our boundaries.

Join us as we explore the finding the right balance of setting between rigid and flexible boundaries effectively and defining if you need boundaries. Also see if our mind has been changed about our initial idea of boundaries.

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Will ChatGPT stand the test?! This week, we’ve given the responsibilities of generating our episode prompts to AI. We’ve asked it to give us THE TOUGHEST relationship questions to discuss.

From love and trust to the dynamics of communication and even reframing expectations and how we should all be looking at relationships.

Whether you're in a relationship, seeking one, or simply curious about the complexities of human connection, this conversation is for you.

Do you think ChatGPT understood the assignment?

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When we hear ‘someone has an ego’, a lot of us immediately steers towards a negative view about someone.

However, recently we found that ego is a actually spectrum. Meaning it’s neither good or bad. So this episode we want to understand, where did we go wrong? Why do we have the perception that someone with an ego is bad?

What does ego actually mean and does it have an impact on how we see the world?

We also bring in perspectives from philosophers such as Lao Tzu & Daoism and the concept of wu wei (無為) to truly understand ego and how we should implement the best practices of carrying ourselves within society.

Let us know what you think about the word ego, did this episode change your perception of how we should view this word?

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Calling the quits, sometimes seem like the easier option when situations get too challenging. We’re here to say that you could be right! Knowing when to quit and when to persevere through tough times is just as important as each other.

Persistence isn’t always the key but persevering can also be so rewarding when you’ve finally reached the end goal. So how do you know which direction you should take?

This episode we enter this conversations from 2 very different perspectives as Sam and Amelia have really takes on quitting.

If this is something that has been lingering in your mind lately, hopefully this episode is just what you needed to help decide your next move.

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