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Join us in our continued exploration of courage and how we can tap into courage to combat imposter syndrome.

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Simply Human Imposter Syndrome Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg_3lbIOBUhkXk5zG1g-TrVW6FWAmxsBv

EXERCISE:

Values Clarification Reflection:

1. Think about a time when you felt the most comfortable, engaged, and purposeful. What was I doing when I felt most in integrity with myself? Focus on behaviors. How was I showing up?
2. What would I stand up for even if I stood alone?
3. When did I feel most aligned with my true self?

What are 3-5 core values that were present from above?

Courage Mapping

Draw three concentric circles.

Inner Circle: list core values from the exercise above.

2nd Circle: current imposter fears

3rd Circle: list whole hearted actions

Draw lines to connect a fear to a core value and then see what actions is related to the core value.

🌐 Connect with Karen and Christina:
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https://kleeconnect.com (Professional/Organization Coaching)
https://selftrustcoach.com (Personal Coaching)
https://www.christinacarophd.com (Psychotherapy/Organization Development)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-lynskey-67794/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachcaro/
https://www.instagram.com/selftrustcoach/
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Be it difficult times and ordinary times, we are often called on to face our fears and find our courage interpersonal relationships. Learn a new framework for confronting fear and learn how to turn fear into an invitation to encounter the courage within. 

📖 Explore More: 

“The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings on Authenticity, Connection, and Courage” with Brené Brown. https://a.co/d/gp6HZpJ

“10 Guideposts for Wholehearted Living” https://brenebrown.com/art/ten-guideposts-for-wholehearted-living-3/

🌐 Connect with Karen and Christina:
Email: [email protected]

👀 Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimplyHuman-connect

https://kleeconnect.com (Professional/Organization Coaching)
https://selftrustcoach.com (Personal Coaching)
https://www.christinacarophd.com (Psychotherapy/Organization Development)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-lynskey-67794/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachcaro/
https://www.instagram.com/selftrustcoach/
https://www.facebook.com/christinacarophd

Members: Asian American Podcasters Association: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aapodcasters/about

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This short commentary launches our 2nd year on YouTube and the beginning of a deep dive into the human capacity for Courage. Current events demand the spotlight on a profile in courage, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as he defends himself and his country from an unprecedented ambush by the US President.

🌐 Connect with Karen and Christina:
Email: [email protected]

👀 Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimplyHuman-connect

https://kleeconnect.com (Professional/Organization Coaching)
https://selftrustcoach.com (Personal Coaching)
https://www.christinacarophd.com (Psychotherapy/Organization Development)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-lynskey-67794/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachcaro/
https://www.instagram.com/selftrustcoach/
https://www.facebook.com/christinacarophd

Members: Asian American Podcasters Association: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aapodcasters/about

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Dropping hints and sideways comments might feel safe but actually these indirect communication strategies often result in conflict, resentment, and cognitive fatigue. Learn why we engage in hidden requests and how to start practicing being more direct.

📖 Explore More: 

Simply Human Communication playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg_3lbIOBUhkJudK9yjf3FGZIdpxnatst

Simply Human Boundaries playlist; https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg_3lbIOBUhkBa_2SZ8gHCI4uo_4qgoLj

🌐 Connect with Karen and Christina:
Email: [email protected]

👀 Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimplyHuman-connect

https://kleeconnect.com (Professional/Organization Coaching)
https://selftrustcoach.com (Personal Coaching)
https://www.christinacarophd.com (Psychotherapy/Organization Development)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-lynskey-67794/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachcaro/
https://www.instagram.com/selftrustcoach/
https://www.facebook.com/christinacarophd

Members: Asian American Podcasters Association: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aapodcasters/about

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Humanity continues to find itself facing more uncertainty and chaos than we have faced in a long, long time. Join us as we explore what the wisdom traditions can teach us on how to find peace in challenging times. 

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SERENTIY PRAYER

"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference"

Mindfulness link

*10 Minute Guided Mindfulness Meditation with Jon Kabat-Zinn https://youtu.be/8HYLyuJZKno?si=QS_yhANccyA9YX4u

*10 Minute Guided Tonglen practice with Puma Chodron https://youtu.be/SAV1RCnuAaE?si=o1epI2f2pUY18-bN

Calm App: #1  https://www.calm.com/

Daily Reading: “The Language of Letting Go” by Melody Beattie https://a.co/d/hwhLsT1

Reading: “Rilke’s Book of Hours: Love Poems to God” Translators: Anita Barrows and Joanna Macy https://a.co/d/16Vd3AE

Reading: “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor E. Frankl https://a.co/d/fhr5CBr

🌐 Connect with Karen and Christina:
Email: [email protected]

👀 Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimplyHuman-connect

https://kleeconnect.com (Professional/Organization Coaching)
https://selftrustcoach.com (Personal Coaching)
https://www.christinacarophd.com (Psychotherapy/Organization Development)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-lynskey-67794/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachcaro/
https://www.instagram.com/selftrustcoach/
https://www.facebook.com/christinacarophd

Members: Asian American Podcasters Association: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aapodcasters/about

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(c) 2024, 2025 Karen Lee Lynskey & Christina Caro
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America continues to find itself more and more polarized as our we move into uncharted territory as a nation. A growing addiction to the emotion of Schadenfreude, the experience of pleasure in another person’s misfortune or harm, is threatening to erode our capacity for empathy, compassion, and common purpose. In this episode we explore how tribalism, polarization, cognitive biases, and media have supercharged the potential dark side of Schadenfreude and what we can do to protect our capacity for empathy and shared humanity.

🌐 Connect with Karen and Christina:
Email: [email protected]

👀 Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimplyHuman-connect

https://kleeconnect.com (Professional/Organization Coaching)
https://selftrustcoach.com (Personal Coaching)
https://www.christinacarophd.com (Psychotherapy/Organization Development)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-lynskey-67794/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachcaro/
https://www.instagram.com/selftrustcoach/
https://www.facebook.com/christinacarophd

Members: Asian American Podcasters Association: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aapodcasters/about

👍 Don't forget to subscribe for more empowering content on being Simply Human.✨

(c) 2024, 2025 Karen Lee Lynskey & Christina Caro
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Disclaimer - This content is the personal opinions of Christina Caro, PhD and Karen Lee Lynskey and is for informational and educational purposes only. This is not...

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In this episode we diver deeper into how the “hidden” parts of our awareness, specifically Hidden Expectations. Hidden expectations can contribute to more, not less, stress and discontent in relationships. We will continue to work with the JOHARI window as the model for brining what is “hidden” into the “open” domain.

📖 Explore More: 

Learn more about the JOHARI Window in our episode - “Blind spots, secrets, and the unconscious: JOHAR Window, Paths to being more Open.”

https://youtu.be/rAD5RvexdH8

From “Can you?” To “Willing to?” A Game-changing Ask https://youtu.be/161vVpM2XVQ

On how the Hidden contributes to conflict:

“Conflict Avoidance: The Cost of Pretend Harmony: https://youtu.be/un-mDRite2s

“Assuming: The Killer of Curiosity” https://youtu.be/d4ssF4EwV2k

“So you want to stop avoiding conflict: Now What?” https://youtu.be/oPBId3fVLZo

“Boost Team Dialogue: 8 Game Changing Behaviors: https://youtu.be/02wcjyjG8jE

SELF-AWARENESS EXERCISE:

1. Notice when you have strong emotional reactions like disappointment or resentment.
2. Was there an unmet need?
3. Was I expecting mind reading?
4. What behavior or action were you ‘expecting’ from the other person?
5. Are my expectations reasonable?
6. Where does this expectation come from?
7. Did you communicate that expectation? Did you communicate ALL the connected expectations?
8. Practice communicating expectations using “I” statements: “I have an expectation of….” As opposed to “You should….”

🌐 Connect with Karen and Christina:
Email: [email protected]

👀 Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimplyHuman-connect

https://kleeconnect.com (Professional/Organization Coaching)
https://selftrustcoach.com (Personal Coaching)
https://www.christinacarophd.com (Psychotherapy/Organization Development)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-lynskey-67794/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachcaro/
https://www.instagram.com/selftrustcoach/
https://www.facebook.com/christinacarophd

Members: Asian American Podcasters Association: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aapodcasters/about

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(c) 2024, 2025 Karen Lee Lynskey & Christina Caro
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Disclaimer - This content is the personal opinions of Christina Caro, PhD and Karen Lee Lynskey and is for informational and educational purposes only. This is not...

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In this episode we diver deeper into how the “hidden” parts of our awareness, specifically Hidden Feelings and Emotions. Hidden feelings and emotions can contribute to feeling drained, anxiety, and strain in relationships. We will continue to work with the JOHARI window as the model for brining what is “hidden” into the “open” domain.

📖 Explore More: 

Learn more about the JOHARI Window in our episode - “Blind spots, secrets, and the unconscious: JOHAR Window, Paths to being more Open.”

https://youtu.be/rAD5RvexdH8

Brené Brown “Atlas of the Heart” https://a.co/d/bhWrgxcOn HBO Max, https://brenebrown.com/hbo-max-presents-brene-brown-atlas-of-the-heart/

Emotions & Feelings Vocabulary List: https://www.ndapandas.org/wp-content/uploads/archive/Documents/News/FeelingsWordList.pdf

DISCERNMENT REFLECTION:

1. Identify a feeling or emotion you keep hidden.
2. Rate the intensity. 1-10.
3. What do you wish you could disclose and write it down. “If I could be completely honest right now…”

STEPS TO INCREMENTAL DISCLOSURE

1. Identify GREEN (easy), YELLOW (more challenging), and RED (difficult) emotions
2. Start with sharing Green emotions more intentionally until it feels natural.
3. Then try sharing Yellow feelings and emotions with someone you trust.
4. Finally, try sharing Red emotions with your most trusted person/people.
5. Use “I” language or “I am feeling X in response to situation Y, because it causes/triggers/means Z” 
6. Practice will lead to it becoming easier.

🌐 Connect with Karen and Christina:
Email: [email protected]

👀 Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimplyHuman-connect

https://kleeconnect.com (Professional/Organization Coaching)
https://selftrustcoach.com (Personal Coaching)
https://www.christinacarophd.com (Psychotherapy/Organization Development)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-lynskey-67794/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachcaro/
https://www.instagram.com/selftrustcoach/
https://www.facebook.com/christinacarophd

Members: Asian American Podcasters Association: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aapodcasters/about

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(c) 2024, 2025 Karen Lee Lynskey & Christina Caro
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Nine days after the historic devastation of the Los Angeles wildfires that destroyed over 12,000 homes and structures, we explore the psychological instinct to “Blame” as a response to trauma, the hidden costs of blame as an act of protection, and how to bring compassion and awareness to the moment.

📖 Help With the Recovery: 

With threats of withholding aid coming from the soon-to-be installed national leadership, we are grateful to all the people who have stepped forward to help our citizens and communities start the long road to recovery. Blow are links to vetted organizations where you can volunteer or donate to help the survivors.

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: https://www.lafoodbank.org/fire/#:~:text=Many%20organizations%20locally%20coordinate%20disaster,our%20many%20disaster%20response%20partners.

World Central Kitchen https://wck.org

Pasadena Humane Society https://pasadenahumane.org

LA Strong: https://lacity.gov/LAstrong

🌐 Connect with Karen and Christina:
Email: [email protected]

👀 Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimplyHuman-connect

https://kleeconnect.com (Professional/Organization Coaching)
https://selftrustcoach.com (Personal Coaching)
https://www.christinacarophd.com (Psychotherapy/Organization Development)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-lynskey-67794/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachcaro/
https://www.instagram.com/selftrustcoach/
https://www.facebook.com/christinacarophd

Members: Asian American Podcasters Association: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aapodcasters/about

👍 Don't forget to subscribe for more empowering content on being Simply Human.✨

(c) 2024, 2025 Karen Lee Lynskey & Christina Caro
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Disclaimer - This content is the personal opinions of Christina Caro, PhD and Karen Lee Lynskey and is for informational and educational purposes only. This is not...

"Text us your thoughts and questions!"

In this episode we diver deeper into how the “hidden” parts of our awareness, specifically Hidden Thoughts” can contribute to more, not less, stress and discontent in relationships. We will continue to work with the JOHARI window as the model for brining what is “hidden” into the “open” domain.

📖 Explore More: 

Learn more about the JOHARI Window in our episode - “Blind spots, secrets, and the unconscious: JOHAR Window, Paths to being more Open.”

https://youtu.be/rAD5RvexdH8

On how the Hidden contributes to conflict:

“Conflict Avoidance: The Cost of Pretend Harmony: https://youtu.be/un-mDRite2s

“Assuming: The Killer of Curiosity” https://youtu.be/d4ssF4EwV2k

“So you want to stop avoiding conflict: Now What?” https://youtu.be/oPBId3fVLZo

“Boost Team Dialogue: 8 Game Changing Behaviors: https://youtu.be/02wcjyjG8jE

DISCERNMENT REFLECTION:

1. Why am I keeping this thought hidden?
2. What is my fear around disclosing/Sharing?
3. Is that fear valid (or FEAR: False Evidence Appearing Real)?
4. Is there a way to mitigate my fear?
5. Who is served by keeping my thoughts hidden?
6. Am I aligning with my values when I keep this thought hidden?
7. Is this helping or hurting the relationship?

STEPS TO INCREMENTAL DISCLOSURE

1. Pay attention to timing.
2. Intention oriented towards growth and understanding
3. Use “I” language or “The story in my head is…” to check hidden assumptions

🌐 Connect with Karen and Christina:
Email: [email protected]

👀 Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimplyHuman-connect

https://kleeconnect.com (Professional/Organization Coaching)
https://selftrustcoach.com (Personal Coaching)
https://www.christinacarophd.com (Psychotherapy/Organization Development)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-lynskey-67794/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachcaro/
https://www.instagram.com/selftrustcoach/
https://www.facebook.com/christinacarophd

Members: Asian American Podcasters Association: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aapodcasters/about

👍 Don't forget to subscribe for more empowering content on being Simply Human.✨

(c) 2024, 2025 Karen Lee Lynskey & Christina Caro
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Disclaimer - This content is the personal opinions of Christina Caro, PhD and Karen Lee Lynskey and is for informational and educational purposes only. This is not...