Episode 2 of Series 2 of the OnBeingHuman Podcast explores the concept of progress and challenges the traditional view of it. Mariah emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and understanding one's triggers to respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively. From within her own deep exploration of her own burn-out, Mariah presents the idea that progress is about being fully present with ourselves and making space for those parts that we might find hard to look at. The speakers challenge the idea that progress isn't about constant upward growth but about knowing when systems need to change or end to make space for new ideas. Mariah’s personal anecdotes from a career with Doctors Without Borders and founding a business, Yoni, illustrate the theme that true change comes from self-acceptance and compassion, rather than focusing solely on end goals and consumerism.

Chapters in this episode

00:00 Challenging the Myth of Progress

02:28 Exploring Personal Views on Progress

05:16 Internal vs External Progress

10:11 Business Perspectives on Progress

17:44 Personal Journey and Burnout

20:20 Reflections on Self-Development and Goals

Our speaker

You can find more information about Mariah Mansvelt-Beck at:

https://yoni.care/our-story/

https://youtu.be/WyZjuIchMUw?si=V0oRgVWmKCj2-X67

TEDX Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWCTQoF3mdA

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariah-mansvelt-beck-64212a7/

External references

If you want to learn more about the work referenced in our conversations please visit the following links:  

* Margaret Wheatley: Who Do We Choose to Be? https://margaretwheatley.com/books/who-do-we-choose-to-be/

* The Paradoxical Theory of Change: https://gestalt.org/arnie.htm

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