By Amanda & Esther
The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.
Coming out of pandemic-induced restrictions has caused more than a few of us to feel unfamiliar or unacquainted with having connections with people! Are you feeling socially awkward lately as well? So how do we build or rebuild connection? How can we have encounters that are meaningful?
(So sorry about the choppy audio! The mic setup was a bit funny. Will change it for next time.)
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Theme music credit: Give me some answers, The New Fools, sourced from: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/
Disclaimer: All opinions are our own and do not strictly represent the opinions of our religious affiliation (although you'd hope they align with our beliefs, and we definitely endeavour to have a Christian faith-based frame of reference).
Can intelligence change over time? Does it matter what your perspective and mindset really is?
In this episode we talk about our encounters with the “growth mindset” concept and how it’s impacted our careers and lives. What does Esther do when she feels incompetent? Why does Amanda embrace challenges and "like" failing? Find out!
Resources/References:
“Mindset” by Carol Dweck https://www.bookdepository.com/Mindset-Updated-Edition-Dr-Carol-Dweck/9781472139955
| Big Life Journal https://biglifejournal.com/
| Growth Mindset Institute https://www.growthmindsetinstitute.org/
| Follow us on instagram @freeforacatchup_podcast or email [email protected]
Theme music credit: Give me some answers, The New Fools, sourced from: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/
Disclaimer: All opinions are our own and do not strictly represent the opinions of our religious affiliation (although you'd hope they align with our beliefs, and we definitely endeavour to have a Christian faith-based frame of reference).
We discuss starting with ‘why’ and how that helps with change and adaptability, resilience building and making big decisions. We link it to gratitude, connection and feeling alone vs. being alone, and how change affects friendship. This season finale episode ties everything together!
Simon Sinek's TED talk “Start with why” https://youtu.be/u4ZoJKF_VuA | Triggers by Marshall Goldsmith | Thinking Slow and Fast by Daniel Kahnemann | Evidence about planning holidays being more enjoyable than the holiday itself: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11482-009-9091-9#Sec33 | Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein | Any Ordinary Day by Leigh Sales.
Follow us on instagram @freeforacatchup_podcast or email [email protected]
Theme music credit: Give me some answers, The New Fools, sourced from: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/
Disclaimer: All opinions are our own and do not strictly represent the opinions of our religious affiliation (although you'd hope they align with our beliefs, and we definitely endeavour to have a Christian faith-based frame of reference).
We converse about...conversations! This episode touches on communication skills, some techniques, and some differences between males and females. How do you exit a conversation? How do you enter a conversation mid-way? Do you prefer talking or are you ok with silence?
Videos, podcasts and concepts we reference:
We made a call out for those who identified as integrators to let us know what they thought....and we heard back! Introducing Rob, an integrator and an advocator of integration. Here is a snippet of his thoughts.
The podcast currently has 17 episodes available.