We become the stories we tell ourselves.  Becoming clear on what your story has been is an essential part of freeing ourselves.  Using creative forms of reflection we see our story more clearly.

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Mything

Awareness Changes Your Life

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When I catch myself complaining, I know I am not operating at my best.  It’s time to slow down and explore my choices because living as a victim is depressing.  

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Intentionality

Getting Perspective

We value rational thinking. Logic.  Focus.  We tend to undervalue embodied wisdom, intuition, and interconnection.  McGilchrist connects this to losing contact with our right hemisphere. The part of our brain that is wired for comprehension.

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Podcast – The Mindtrap of Rightness

Iain McGilchrist TED talk

The Divided Brain

Conversations about race and other uncomfortable subjects require us to do our own work, to build capacity in ourselves to listen to learn.

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The Mindtrap of Rightness Podcast

Resmaa Menakem Interview

Knowing our purpose makes us less vulnerable to reactivity and it has amazing health benefits.  Taking the time to figure out your “why” is well worth the time.

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The Ladder Out of Mindtraps – Podcast

Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps

Power of Purpose – TEDx talk by Richard Leider

At the Gottman Institute, they can observe couples for 15 minutes and 90% of the time predict whether the relationship will last.  Here are a few of their lessons.

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Four Horseman – Gottman Institute

Turning Towards – Gottman Institute

Building our capacity to observe ourselves, builds our capacity to grow and change.  It can be uncomfortable to wake up to our the ways we limit ourselves.  And if you do, the quality of your life changes.

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Freeing Ourselves From Our Stories Podcast

Tuning In Vs Changing the Channel Podcast

Anthony DeMello

When I am defensive, my whole body is on alert?  How do I increase my ability to hear feedback or different opinions with openness and curiosity.

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Building Capacity for Uncomfortable Conversations Podcast

Harriet Lerner Interview with Brene Brown Part 1

Harriet Lerner Interview with Brene Brown Part 2

We have a lot more choice than we remember. It is so easy to spend the day being reactive.  And if we pause, and reflect on what we would like to create, we can focus our energy on what matters most.

This show explores a few tips for living more intentionally.

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Lessons from John Lewis

Seeing our Choices

Stumped by the question, “What do you really, really, really want? No really!”

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Myth – Monkey Movement

Becoming What We Might Have Been Podcast

What Are You For? Podcast