Talk Therapy

Planning our lives around our kids' schedules carries a heavy cost. Today we're talking about how to put ourselves back into the equation, the importance of teaching our kids give-and-take, and the value in embracing adult learning as a model for the messiness of growth.

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Between the US election and rising COVID-19 numbers, it feels like the whole world is on edge. Today we're sharing tools for how to cope, including mantras to get you through your toughest days, the importance of keeping values at the forefront of uncomfortable conversations, why being kind and being assertive are not mutually exclusive, and the fluidity of self-compassion.

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Entitlement and instant gratification is stressing us out. Today we're talking about the power of changing our relationship with discomfort, how our perceptions never match reality and the relationship between satisfaction and solving problems.

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Say Hi: Email: [email protected] Kelly Bos' Website: kellybos.com Kelly Bourne's Website: kellybourne.ca

Today we're talking about the guilt that often accompanies positive lifestyle changes, including:

• The importance of knowing your values • Why growth feels uncomfortable • How to use your guilt to guide decision making • The trap of thinking your goals are your own — when they're actually someone else's

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Say Hi: Email: [email protected] Kelly Bos' Website: kellybos.com Kelly Bourne's Website: kellybourne.ca

Simple strategies for cutting relational "clutter" and cultivating connection with those who matter most, including:

• How false connectivity is sucking your energy

• A litmus test for determining friendship reciprocity

• Simple swaps to create a meaningful connection with your kids

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Say Hi: Email: [email protected] Kelly Bos' Website: kellybos.com Kelly Bourne's Website: kellybourne.ca

This week we're discussing common cognitive distortions and some tools for silencing the "stinky thinking" keeping you up at night.

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We're juggling more than ever and something has to give. Today we're talking about:

• The default assumption that everything is our responsibility • How to step back so your kids and partners can step up • Why we need to allow the people in our lives to be responsible for themselves

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Say Hi: Email: [email protected] Kelly Bos' Website: kellybos.com Kelly Bourne's Website: kellybourne.ca

Being calm and cool in front of our kids when we're feeling the stress of uncertainty is tough. Today we're sharing some tips on managing anxiety so we can be resilient, confident, models for our kids.

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030: Welcome to Season Two!

Join us for a quick check-in and update as we recap summer 2020 and let you in on our plans for season two!

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Join us for our season finale discussing our plans and perspective shifts for summer 2020.

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