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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode openly discusses themes and situations of sexual abuse, child abuse, and other scenarios that may be triggering and/or not suitable for children of young ages. Please listen at your own discretion and refer to our show notes for resources.

"Sometimes you just get a clear yes or no or a gut feeling. If your gut tells you something is off, that is your deeper source of wisdom that you're gonna be using for the rest of your life." - Katie Wee

In 2017, Katie Wee came forward to the police about sexual abuse by her ballet teacher that had happened to her as a child. Her abuser was arrested in 2018 and over three years later, he finally pled guilty to molestation charges for her and another victim. He's currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for his crime.

In this episode, Katie shares her experiences and advice for girls and women in a similar situation.

Head over to meetbridget.com for full show notes. Additional resources:

• https://www.rainn.org/resources (RAINN, national sexual abuse hotline)
• https://childhelphotline.org (national child abuse hotline)
• https://ncvli.org/ (National Crime Victim Law Institute)

Today, I am coming to you as a parent of a toddler and a newborn, who quite honestly really doesn't have it all together! In a storm of Google searches on how to get my toddler to stop throwing things for fun, I've explored several theories of DISCIPLINE.

Prior to having kids, my main relationship with the word discipline was through the concept of self-discipline. Self-discipline with health and fitness, self-discipline to earn academic degrees, and self-discipline to keep working away at something (like creating this podcast) until it became a reality.

But now that I am in this position of needing to use discipline to help my daughter grow and develop as a responsible and safe little human, it's like I need to learn it ALL OVER AGAIN. Do I need to be disciplined on discipline?

In today's episode, Asha is breaking down the word DISCIPLINE!

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Romantic relationships share some of the things we discussed in episode 51 with friendships, but there are some new and different challenges. Asha and Keshiia share their experiences with relationships and some tips for building strong relationships.

In this episode, we'll cover it all, from dating to breakups, plus how to spot red flag behavior that points to an unhealthy relationship dynamic, including grooming and gaslighting.

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Based on the definition of the steadfastness of its etymology over time, it might be really easy to assume that the idea of connection or connecting is a fairly simple one. However, a quick Google search brings up hundreds of millions of hits. But upon further research, the original intention of the word shows that just because we're seemingly connected at any given point in time, true connection requires linking two entities.

Binding them together through the cultivation of a relationship, we can work on cultivating and maintaining these relationships.

In today's episode, Keshiia is breaking down the word CONNECTION!

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So you've focused your life on a single career route. You realize that you won't find fulfillment in that endeavor as you get older. Or perhaps you just feel like doing something different from what you were studying in school. If this is the case for you, I'm sure you can identify with this week's guest on Meet Bridget.

Gacia Tachejian is a self-made, first-generation American who chose a different path from what she went to school for. She holds a Bachelor's degree in psychology from UCLA and a Master's in science, social work/social enterprise administration from Columbia University.

Before founding Laidrey Coffee Roasters in her garage, Gacia Tachejian began her career in medical research as a clinical research director at UCLA. She then opened Laidrey as a modest one-woman business in her hometown, Tarzana, California, and transformed it into a stunning brick-and-mortar coffee roastery. She is the only female roaster in the Valley and organizes many activities to foster community and educate people about the fundamentals of good coffee.

In this episode, Gacia talks about her struggles of moving and settling in America at four years old. She shares her story from early childhood, teen years, school, relationships, and work. Through her story, you will learn to believe in yourself and know that you have many skill sets and the value of never giving up.

Even if you can't see a future for yourself, just know there are many different paths you could take. And you, as a human being, have so many abilities and skills that you can develop. You don't have to be just good at one thing. - Gacia

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If you haven't heard an influencer talk about what is or isn't their aesthetic, you might just be living under a rock. I even hear people say that a piece of furniture or pair of shoes is "so my aesthetic!" all the time.

In today's episode, Asha is breaking down the word AESTHETIC!

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Have you ever had to end a friendship?Setting boundaries is one way of creating strong, long-lasting friendships. Without them, our friends might make us feel disrespected, uneasy, or violated. If these emotions are suppressed, resentment will eventually develop, which could result in arguments, blow-ups, or even the end of the friendship.In this episode, we will talk about how fundamental communication is in a relationship and whether you need to redirect those relationships or set some boundaries to avoid resentment.

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These days, we hear a lot about manifestation and about how the art of "manifesting" can literally transform thoughts into being. You may have heard of the law of attraction or perhaps read the book The Secret, both of which validate the power of "thinking things into existence". And while the idea at first pass may seem mystical, manifestation itself is more concrete and palpable than one might be led to believe.

Curious? In this episode, we will also talk about two competing mindsets, fixed mindset, and growth mindset, as explained by Dr. Carol Dweck. We will also go into how this translates back into manifestation.

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Leaving everything behind, Polina and her family had to escape their home country Russia, to run away from uncertainty. However, settling into a new country was not easy, and it brought them many challenges.

Polina Chebotareva is an innovative pioneer with a comprehensive background in business, economics, strategic opportunity investments, and venture capital transactions. Utilizing her career as her platform, Polina is passionate about empowering women in business and female entrepreneurs.

In this episode, Polina shares how life's setbacks taught her to thrive in a foreign land. And how dreams are possible with the right motivation, dedication, and grit. She is an inspiring female leader, a true example of what women should be in our generation.

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We are a culture fascinated by winners– those who come out on top and can fight to prove it. These days, we also have plenty of important causes and platforms that need championing. Whether a champion is rising through elite levels of a sport or fighting to promote a cause they believe in, they capture our attention on a grand scale.

Today Asha is breaking down the word "CHAMPION".

Join us today as we dive into another Bridgetymology episode and look deeper into the word CHAMPION.

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