In this episode, we discuss being ready - being ready to make a change, have a conversation, take advice. We talk about how readiness involves a lack of resistance, how it reflects our internal being more than external circumstances, and how it involves a mix of emotions. We discuss personal reflection and granting ourselves permission to be open to a range of possibilities, including not being ready.

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In this episode, we discuss how we deal with big social issues. We talk about trauma, being overwhelmed and feeling desensitized. We talk about being open, vulnerable and uncomfortable, as well as taking in doses of information in moderation. We discuss guiding children through heavy topics and also learning from children. We talk about taking action, which includes listening.

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In this episode, we talk about the assumptions we make about others and ourselves. We discuss whether or not assumptions are accurate and what role they play in our perceptions, beliefs and thinking. We ask, can we be in the moment without assumptions?

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***WARNING: This topic may not be appropriate for all listeners, or in front of young ears. This is not a graphic or explicit conversation, but we talk in-depth about the subject. Listener discretion is advised.

In this episode, we talk about sexual education - what kind of information is provided and where do we get that information. We talk about the tone of how the topic is commonly discussed, the differences between the female and male experiences, cultural influences and the lack of continuing education.

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In this episode, we explore common physical experiences and how they relate to our thinking and mindset. We talk about how physical sensations and behaviours are a mode of communication for children. And we discuss the inner wisdom of our bodies and minds, and how that can be used to compliment and support medical treatments.

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In this episode, we talk about the mind-body connection and in particular, communication through physical discomfort/pain/disease, tuning in to our deeper wisdom, the belief that the mind and body are separate and the benefits of pain and discomfort.

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In this episode, we discuss blaming others and blaming ourselves. We talk about many aspects of blame: fear behind blame, being validated as a way to diffuse blame, the idea that something is wrong with the situation, blame versus responsibility versus accountability, shame with blame and shifting from blame to empowerment.

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In this episode, we have a discussion of the lighter things in life.

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In this episode, we talk about finding your National Geographic voice - and what we mean by that is finding the perspective where you are an observer in your life. As we explore this topic, we discuss the benefits of having some distance from events and experiences.

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In this episode, we talk about the difficulty we have in talking about ourselves in a positive way. We discuss underlying social power dynamics, building up others and diminishing ourselves, self-esteem, loving ourselves and the shift that seems to happen in our self-image between youth and adulthood.

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