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We all experience change each and every day. Recognizing and accepting change when it occurs can be challenging. With a short phrase "It's like this now," we can extend self-compassion, love and acceptance to where we are in the present and honor how temporary it can be. Join Lynn and Karen as they talk through the powerful shift that can happen when we stay grounded in the present.

We have all experienced times in our life where we may have felt defective or broken. Navigating life is complicated and hard at times. In our work, Karen and I often share with others the value that we hold that all people are fundamentally whole. We believe that we were born whole and are impacted by a myriad of experiences that cause us to question it. Join us as we share the powerful shift that can occur, in ourselves and our relationship with others, when we embody the concept that there are no broken people.

We are all connected. Whether it is a tragic event that is far from us or one in our backyard, we feel the emotion, grief and empathy as if it is our own. Empathy for the human experience is universal and deeply needed in our world. Join Karen and Lynn as they share their own experiences of connection with near and far and how they navigate through the emotions.

In the work that we do, we often hear about the conditioning and pressure many feel to stay positive or happy. Here's the real deal folks ... it is an impossible ask. As human beings, we all experience ups and downs and moments of no direction at all. So know that whatever you are experiencing, however you are showing up in the world, you are not alone. Join Karen and Lynn as they take a REAL look at all people are carrying and the power of connection to lighten our load..

NEW EPISODE: A primary tenet of the work we do is the power of “Connection as Prevention.” Whether we are talking suicide prevention, mental health challenges, substance use, physical illness or any other condition that creates a feeling of isolation, connection is prevention. In this episode, Karen and Lynn talk through the impact of social isolation and loneliness, how epidemic it truly is, and how connecting with others is key to healing and prevention.

Each of us has learned how to navigate the world through our family, community and collective cultures ... and this includes our relationship with emotion. How do you engage with your own emotions? How do you engage with the emotions of others? Join Karen and Lynn as they unpack all of the conditional messaging we've received and how to unlearn and relearn a more natural, more human way of being with our emotions.

In the last few weeks, we have seen a dramatic increase in the number of people reaching out to us regarding compassion fatigue and burnout. Some are organizations looking for new ways to support their employees. Others are individuals who have reached their tipping point and can no longer function in their work environment due to overwhelm, the ongoing pressure of trying to "catch up," and a feeling of disconnection from themselves and others. Join Karen and Lynn as they describe the impact of compassion fatigue and burnout and how connection and emotional wellness are the keys to change and healing.

Our lives are constantly in transition, but are we aware of how we are navigating them? Karen and Lynn talk through the transitions occurring in their own lives and how creating pause can help us extend empathy to ourselves through the process.

The Impact of Collective Trauma

Life can often provide us with opportunities to reflect on how our life is working. Are there things that are important to us ... that we would like to hold onto? And, are there things that no longer serve us or align with the person we are becoming? In this episode, Karen and Lynn share on ways that they have been reflecting on their lives and the power of holding on and letting go.