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Long Story Short, It’s Time We Show Up Differently


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This week Skye and Amanda read How We Show Up by Mia Birdsong and discuss what it looks and feels like to dismantle the so-called American Dream, a system that for many of us has caused toxic individualism. The two discuss Birdsong’s suggestion that we create the family, friendship and community dynamics that best serve us and our well being, rather than having a focus on nuclear households or doing it all on our own.

Amanda finds inspiration in the book’s take on bringing an added layer of care and intimacy to relationships outside of coupledom. Skye wants to draw closer to her friends who are parents and build community through non traditional events. While discussing how to both offer and ask for help, the hosts both reflect on how they play a part in interrupting the cycle of giving and receiving and leave the episode with homework to do. 

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How We Show Up: Reclaiming Family, Friendship, and Community by Mia Birdsong

This week’s ‘Bout That Action! highlight is: Creative Collective NYC 
Follow
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Check out what Skye & Amanda have been loving this week:
Omar’s Kitchen and Rum Bar


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