Dr Arlie Hochschild traveled from Berkley to Louisiana to understand our political divide.  Her clear purpose supported her in turning off her alarm system and to listen to those who think very differently.

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Strangers in Their Own Land

Review of Strangers in Their Own Land

When I catch myself complaining, I know I am not operating from my best self.  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 need to heal to create joy in our lives. We need to heal to make social justice possible.  But first, we need to stop hiding…

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Change is Always Possible Podcast

Sounds True Interview with Rachel Ricketts

Turning Off Our Alarm Systems Podcast

Anne Swallow Gillis is a recently retired Protestant Pastor, aspiring writer and jigsaw puzzle fan. In this edition of Best of Ourselves, she shares her reflections on these puzzling times.

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Easy Questions for Complex Times Podcast

Getting Perspective Podcast

Acceptance Podcast

The paradox of sustainable change is learning to truly accept the parts of ourselves we want to “fix”.

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Reacting Podcast

Christopher Germer

Is there still an issue with women’s voices?  Sure. But the trick is to notice when it’s happening.

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Whe We Aren’t Making More Progress Towards Gender Equity

We Won’t Reach Gender Equity Until the 22nd Century

We can support our thriving by avoiding negativity and managing our energy.  We all need a bit more TLC right now.

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How to Thrive When Everything Feels Terrible

It is radical to imagine we don’t have to fix, acquire or change ourselves to access what Sonya Renee Taylor calls our innate enoughness.

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Brene Brown Interview with Sonya Renee Taylor

Sonya Renee Taylor

Instead of the intense reflection on changing, I told a few funny stories.  Laughter helps us navigate challening times.

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Stress Relief From Laughter: No Joke, Mayo Clinic

We breath in a worldview from our culture and families.  But, unless examined, it is just the way things are.

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Brené Brown with Sonya Renee Taylor on “The Body is Not an Apology”

Exploring Race

Suffocating