Caitlin Clarke is a somatic coach and healer who specializes in working with highly sensitive, ambitious women who are struggling with stress and burnout. She is a certified Hakomi practitioner and has a background in creative marketing.

In this episode, Caitlin explains the principles of somatics and how it involves tuning into the body's wisdom and intelligence. Rather than merely talking about somatics, we do a short demo together! She also provides tips for connecting with the body and finding inner peace, such as focusing on the breath and tuning into the back body.

Connect with Caitlin ⁠here⁠.

In this episode, I share how gratitude can be used as a tool to shift your state almost instantly thanks to the release of neurotransmitters in the brain. Instead of telling yourself "I should be more grateful" ask yourself "what am I grateful for in this moment?" The former has this expectation that you should simply be grateful, while the latter realized it is a tool that we exercise.

The three practices I share to help you practice gratitude are (1) spontaneous gratitude lists (2) guided meditations that bring into awareness subtle things to be grateful for (3) random thank you notes to people in your life.

Guided meditations on gratitude to try:

- 10 Minute Morning Meditation for Gratitude and Positivity to Start your Day

- Cultivate an Attitude of Gratitude with this 15 Minute Guided Meditation

Danish Munir, healthcare entrepreneur and founding partner of Gray Matter, discusses his journey in the mental health industry and the need for a systems-level approach to improving the entrepreneurial journey for future founders. He shares his personal connection to mental health and the importance of destigmatizing the conversation. Danish highlights the current state of the mental health sector, the shift towards holistic well-being, and the revolutionary work being done by companies like Home Away Health in providing compassionate care for individuals in crisis. He emphasizes the need for societal awareness and intentionality in addressing mental health and creating a more supportive and inclusive world.

Timestamp Summary

4:43 Leaving Microsoft to launch a mental health company

7:11 Advice for younger self on making big life decisions

13:47 Evolution of mental health industry in the US.

18:00Need for a holistic understanding of mental health

21:19Wellness as prevention and human potential actualization

22:21Home Away Health's revolutionary crisis respite model

31:03The power of using our voices for positive change

"What is more reckless than not following your dream or to living a life that is not true to yourself?" - Danish Munir

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In this episode, I talk about the practice of committing to lightness. We can do the exact same thing, but have two very different experiences, depending on our state. I reflect on what shifts with on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels when you commit to lightness.

Key Takeaways:

"You don't have to give up the goal. You just have to find a path there that is filled with lightness."

Show Notes:

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Negar Razavi is a political anthropologist. Her work brings a critical feminist lens to studying national security, expertise, gender, race, humanitarianism, and U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. Drawing on over two years of ethnographic research in Washington, D.C., Negar’s research specifically examines the role of policy experts and think tanks in shaping U.S. security policies towards Iran and Egypt.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of expertise, but also the need for diverse perspectives and voices in shaping policy. Negar encourages individuals to recognize their own expertise and contribute to the conversation, while also leaving themselves open to constructive critique to improve our collective knowledge and ability to tackle structural challenges of our time.

Key Takeaways:

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In this episode I share my own reflections on motivation, which include knowing oneself and knowing the science. Listen for some tips for how to get something done that you are struggling to do.

Resources:

- Motivation Meditation

- Hope Theory by C.R. Snyder

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This episode shares a tool I have developed from my work with clients called the Social Impact Wheel (adapted from the Wheel of Life). It identifies the 8 most important areas for people to find joy and balance on their social impact journey.

Download your guide to the Social Impact Wheel here.

Themrise Khan, an independent development professional and researcher with over 25 years of experience in international development, joins us to talk about the issues around how international aid is practiced and the responsibility we have as indviduals.

Themrise is currently based in Pakistan and her work focuses on social policy, aid effectiveness, gender, and global migration. Themrise actively speaks, writes and advises the global community on notions of decolonisation, North-South power imbalances in development, race relations, immigrant citizenship and integration and most recently co-edited the book White Saviorism in International Development. Theories, Practices and Lived Experiences.

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In this episode, I ask the question: What is it that only you can create in the world? And why is it a good idea to create a social impact venture?

“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” -Pablo Picasso

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Diana Yáñez, a Certified Financial Planner and Money Coach, joins us to talk about the role of money in our lives. She shares her own Goldilocks journey to find a career path that has just the right amount of people, numbers and values. Together, we unpack current money practices in the nonprofit sector and dream about a world where we are all connected.

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