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In this episode, I begin the first part of my conversation with my friend, Jenny, who lost both her parents within two years. We explore the messages we get about death and dying.

Highlights:

- Her mother was diagnosed with cancer right after she lost her dad.

- Rose-colored glasses teach us not to trust ourselves.

- Losing both of your parents makes you a sort of orphan.

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“Who Said So? Creating a Life Outside the Box” by Jenny Ward: https://amzn.to/2PQm0Mt

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In this episode, I conclude my conversation with my friend, Chris, who lost his father in 2017.

Highlights:

- Chris cared for his father in his home at the end, with his children present.

- You don’t have control. Accepting that reduces the anxiety associated with someone’s passing.

- Reconciliation is critical, before or after death.

** Some affiliate links for any books we mentioned **

“The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning” by Margareta Magnusson: https://amzn.to/2OuM5Dn

“Final Gifts” by Callanan and Kelley: https://amzn.to/2pKwul4

“The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” by Marie Kondo: https://amzn.to/2A0BMiy

“Being Mortal” by Atul Gawande: https://amzn.to/2CjI2U3

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In this episode, I continue my conversation with my friend, Chris, who lost his father in 2017.

Highlights:

- Long-standing rituals can connect us to past and future generations.

- Grief must be accepted in order to be moved through; consider scheduling it.

- Simplify your life sooner than later.

** Some affiliate links for any books we mentioned **

“The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning” by Margareta Magnusson: https://amzn.to/2OuM5Dn

“Final Gifts” by Callanan and Kelley: https://amzn.to/2pKwul4

“The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” by Marie Kondo: https://amzn.to/2A0BMiy

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This month, I talk with two of my friends about their experiences with their parent’s passing. First, I talk with my friend, Chris, whose experiences were the inspiration for this topic. We start by discussing how this whole theme came about and a little about his experience with his parents.

Highlights:

- We seem to have an uncomfortable relationship with death in our culture.

- We don’t have a common language around death and dying.

- Fear of death is really fear of loss of identity.

** Some affiliate links for any books we mentioned **

“The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning” by Margareta Magnusson: https://amzn.to/2OuM5Dn

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I wanted to do something a little bit different this week. After covering my conversation with Moon over the last three episodes, I wanted to define some terms and answer a question from a caller!

Highlights:

- Fear of success is a real thing, and it has a lot with not wanting to take responsibility.

- You really oughta stop “should”-ing on yourself...

- If you are struggling with your goals, there’s a good chance you didn’t set them right in the first place.

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“Self Coaching 101” by Brooke Castillo: https://amzn.to/2QZrRjJ

“The Willpower Instinct” by Kelly McGonigal: https://amzn.to/2QKyRAD

“Do the Right Thing: Living Ethically in an Unethical World” by Thomas Plante: https://amzn.to/2QWCBiJ

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I hung out with Moon Ameen to talk about owning our own process of growth. In part 3 of 3, our conversation focuses on maintaining momentum.

Highlights:

- Momentum is best defined as any movement AT ALL.

- Nothing kills momentum faster than not accepting failure.

- Set incremental goals to ensure you can have small wins.

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I hung out with Moon Ameen to talk about owning our own process of growth. In part 2 of 3, our conversation focuses on eliminating excuses.

Highlights:

- Consistency is critical; something is better than nothing.

- The difference between a reason and an excuse is mindset.

- A question to shift you from problem to solution: “What action can I take to still create my desired result considering this circumstance?”

- Your process is going to look different from others, so don’t get caught in comparisons.

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I hung out with Moon Ameen to talk about owning our own process of growth. In part 1 of 3, our conversation focuses on taking responsibility.

Highlights:

- Responsibility stems from how we take ownership of something.

- Passion and discipline both affect commitment.

- Planning and consistent effort over time are required to get what we want.

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After the last three episodes with Jenny Ward, I wanted to tie a bow around our conversation.

Highlights:

- Labels are natural. How we apply them is what matters.

- Self-talk determines our frame for our experiences.

- Mantras can shift our frames. Affirmations are not necessarily effective. Honesty is key.

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I hung out with Jenny Ward to talk about labels, self-talk, and mantras. In part 3 of 3, our conversation focuses on "mantras."

Highlights:

- Mantras are conscious self-talk.

- Mantras can become automatic.

- Mantras shift our state of being.

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