Are our lives really built on the choices we make? And if they are, how can we be sure we’re making the right ones? 

Episode 5 of “Ted Lasso” lets us dig into some meaty themes – such as the connection between agency and choice, toxic masculinity, being vulnerable in relationships and the importance of change.

Jeff also tells a story about the time he was mansplained in Portugal, and Dimple overanalyzes the titles of “Ted Lasso” episodes.

We also discuss the strength of the show’s female friendships, the power of reframing our challenges and focusing on gratitude. 

“Even that concept of believe - we have a choice. We have a choice to believe in ourselves, to believe that we can do something. We have a choice to find the courage to take those difficult decisions. At the end of the day we can just sit back and hope for the best. But I think a lot of what I felt coming out of this was how much choice we have in a given moment.” - Dimple 

In this episode

01:31 - Last week’s lessons

03:34 - The concept of manifestation

05:54 - Taking accountability for ourselves

09:03 - Dimple’s interpretation of “Tan Lines”

13:30 - Relationships as one of the episode’s themes

14:21 - Ted’s first big monologue

21:56 - Ted and the “believe” sign

26:46 - Jeff on being in a relationship where you’re walking on eggshells

28:24 - How the show’s soundtrack makes the episode more powerful

35:51 - The groomzilla and the bridezilla

40:42 - Toxic leaders and toxic people in the workplace

46:06 - Women supporting women

54:12 - Reframing with gratitude

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Learn More About Dimple Dhabalia 

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Why Radically Human Leadership Is More Important Than Ever 

https://www.rootsintheclouds.com/blog/why-radically-human-leadership-is-more-important-than-ever

4 Steps to Creating A Human-Centered Organization

https://www.rootsintheclouds.com/blog/004-4-steps-to-creating-a-human-centered-organization

Learn More About Jeff Harry 

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Building Psychological Safety At Work

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Solve Your Problem With Play

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Jeff’s Positive Psychology Playlist

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