Good to Talk

Happy New Year!  The first episode of 2023 is also the final episode of Season 2.  In this episode, Jeremiah and E consider what it means to name goals and keep ourselves motivated while achieving them.  As we often begin, doing the work of reflection is an important first step in accomplishment.  Understanding the deeper threads running through our desires will ultimately help us set appropriately tailored goals and also facilitate our ability to stay motivated.  Dreaming and establishing vision will help insulate us from failures and setbacks by better focusing our efforts.  Lastly, inspiration and willful commitment will ultimately carry us forward towards a more fulfilling flow of life.  As always, thank you for joining us!

In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss the challenges of living and giving generously.  Because the holidays can often represent a season of stress for many of us,  we wanted to examine how we can make this time of year less about obligations and frantic plan-making and more of a chance to slow down, reflect, celebrate, and enjoy our time with friends and family.  We wish you a very happy holiday and hope that you can enjoy the good flow of life to its fullest!

In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss the impact movies can have on our lives.  A good film can expose us to new ideas and opportunities and offer us a glimpse of a life we may never otherwise see.  Inspiring our imaginations and broadening our perspectives, this is a lighthearted episode about appreciating cinema.

In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss why counting our blessings works.  Gratitude is desire fulfilled.  It's the culmination of what we want and what now get to enjoy.  Sadly, few of us actively engage our desires in this way and thus miss out on our full potential for feeling fulfilled and to be at peace.  Gratitude takes awareness and practice, but it gives joy and brings peace.

In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss the finding calm in the midst of chaos.  The Stoic disciplines of desire, assent, and action help us focus on what is in and what is out of our control.  Moderation is not punishment, but rather finding the balance and ultimate place of peace in all things.

In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss the stoic philosophy of "memento mori" in honor of Halloween.  The latin, "memento mori" or in english, "remember that you must die," gives us pause and has us consider the fleeting nature of existence and the value of the present.  The slightly less macabre extension of "memento mori" is "memento vivere" or "remember to live."

In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss how to wield technology well, appreciating it for its uses while staying conscious of life in the analogue.  Jeremiah and E also share a few of their personal favorite technologies.  After a few serious episodes in a row, this conversation stays a bit more lighthearted.

In this episode, Jeremiah and E conclude their conversation about honoring emotions.   This Good to Talk is focused on how to share our emotions healthily within our communities.  Improving our self awareness and learning how to communicate our feelings effectively not only honors ourselves, but also the people around us.

• Reflection
• Connection
• Communication

In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss understanding and experiencing healthy feelings through honoring our emotions.  We can integrate our feelings into awareness, think clearly about our judgements, and trust our instincts and actions to act responsibly.  When we honor our emotions, they can help us grow to see ourselves more clearly and lead healthier lives.

In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss understanding and experiencing healthy feelings by honoring our emotions.  While most everyone enjoys happy emotions, painful ones can feel like they often impede relationships and hinder our personal growth.  Even for those of us who do not express our emotions outwardly, our feelings are still at the core of our lived experiences.  Understanding how to curate and cultivate healthy emotional lives and relationships is absolutely worth our time.  Building awareness around our emotions requires reflection and connection with ourselves and leads to better communication with those around us.