The Lost Art of Communication

If you’re curious how your personal development affects your communication skills, this episode is for you! Our guest Natsune Oki is the author of The Game of Self-Domination and the host of LifeUpEducationTV. She has not only gone on to finish her University education in Business and Economics in the United States as a foreigner, but she’s also worked with hundreds of innovators, entrepreneurs, and next-generation thinkers in Seattle. Passionate about creating lifelong success and inspiring others to reach their full potential, Natsune’s goal is to help people reach their dreams and master their resilience in life.

Natsune, Molly, and Tricia discuss topics like making decisions, falling into the comparison trap, redefining “success” and “failure,” and how to institute change in your life.  

Find Natsune: 

IG: @liveupeducationtv

FB: https://www.facebook.com/lifeupeducationtv 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeupeducationtv

YouTube:LifeUp Education TV

The Game of Self Domination book: https://www.lifeupeducationtv.com/english-book

Mark Manson Article: https://markmanson.net/fuck-your-feelings

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*note: we aim to keep our episodes unscripted and (largely) unedited to provide an example of communication in its natural form.*

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We’d love to hear from you about your thoughts, ideas, and stories! You can reach us at: [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook (@lostartofcommunication), Instagram (@lostartofcommunication), and Twitter (@LostArtofCommu1) for more updates.

Our guest today, Rabbi Dovid M. Cohen, is a Rabbi, therapist, podcaster, and author - a self-proclaimed “Jack of All Trades - Master of Some.”  He works with many couples to strengthen their communication skills.  Rabbi Cohen is also author of the book “We’re Almost There: Living with Patience, Perseverance and Purpose,” published by Mosaica Press in 2016, “presenting a vision and pathway for confronting life's challenges.”  

Today’s discussion takes us in as many directions as Rabbi Cohen’s life journey has - we touch on (our favorite topic) how to be a good listener, communication across faith backgrounds, what challenges come with parenting a child with a disability. His insights teach us to view life as a journey, not as a destination. 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dovidm.cohen/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rabbidovidmcohen/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Almost-There-Rabbi-Dovid-Cohen/dp/1937887596

Podcast: https://jewishphilantropypodcast.libsyn.com/2019

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*note: we aim to keep our episodes unscripted and (largely) unedited to provide an example of communication in its natural form.*

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We’d love to hear from you about your thoughts, ideas, and stories! You can reach us at: [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook (@lostartofcommunication), Instagram (@lostartofcommunication), and Twitter (@LostArtofCommu1) for more updates.

Money is a topic that folks rarely feel comfortable talking about - so Molly and Tricia break the ice and speak with our friend Andrea Ramos, a Money Coach and founder of Building Gen Wealth. Andrea focuses on helping Women of Color manage their money and start building wealth from the ground up. Her advice, though, is relevant for anyone looking to improve their finances.

You might be thinking, “But what does money have to do with communication?” The answer? Much more than you think!

We discuss the ways self-talk affects our relationship to finances, how to communicate with friends when trying to save money, and why we must separate monetary wealth from self-worth.  

In today’s episode, we referenced this article: https://ideas.ted.com/have-you-mispronounced-someones-name-heres-what-to-do-next/

Building Gen Wealth Instagram: @Building.Gen.Wealth

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*note: we aim to keep our episodes unscripted and (largely) unedited to provide an example of communication in its natural form.*

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We’d love to hear from you about your thoughts, ideas, and stories! You can reach us at: [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook (@lostartofcommunication), Instagram (@lostartofcommunication), and Twitter (@LostArtofCommu1) for more updates.

This episode goes to places none of our previous episodes have! We discuss what communication looks like during open, semi-open, polyamorous, and monogomous relationships. Natasha and Jachym walk us through their own love story and share incredible insights on what they’ve deemed the most successful strategies to keep a relationship strong. They even share their Formula for relationship success, which they use with clients around the world.

Jáchym Jerie and Natasha Koo are the founders of yourexceptionalrelationship.com. They've worked with people all over the world and created The Exceptional Relationship Formula™ which takes away the guess-work and puts your marriage back on track for more intimacy, love and connection.

Website: www.yourexceptionalrelationship.com/understand 

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*note: we aim to keep our episodes unscripted and (largely) unedited to provide an example of communication in its natural form.*

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Connect with us! 

We’d love to hear from you about your thoughts, ideas, and stories! You can reach us at: [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook (@lostartofcommunication), Instagram (@lostartofcommunication), and Twitter (@LostArtofCommu1) for more updates.

While we tend to focus on words and talking over drawing or art when it comes to relating to others, William Warren, CEO of The Sketch Effect, has created a way to harness the power of visuals to enhance and clarify communication. In our episode today, we talk with William all about art, creativity, and the power of listening. We discuss his work at The Sketch Effect, and he walks us through how to become more influential and powerful through listening. He shares his own transformation story from a self-identified poor listener to an expert in active listening, along with the science behind why drawing is pivotal to communication and achieving dreams! 

William Warren is an entrepreneur, illustrator, speaker and writer who has spent his career using visuals to help communicate ideas in an effective and enjoyable way. He is the Founder and CEO of The Sketch Effect, a Visual Communication agency that helps make ideas understandable and actionable through animation, live event sketching and graphic design. The Sketch Effect’s client list includes top-tier brands such as Marriott, Walmart, Microsoft, Chick-fil-A, P&G, and Delta in addition to premier consultancies including Boston Consulting Group, Bain, Ernst & Young and Accenture. The Sketch Effect has sketched for thought leaders such as Steve Wozniak, Brene Brown, Malala Yousafzai, Sheryl Sandberg, Peyton Manning, and more. William lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife Monica and young kids, Liam and Gracie.

Sketch Effect Website: https://thesketcheffect.com

Sketch Effect Instagram: @thesketcheffect

Active Listening Blog Post: https://thesketcheffect.com/the-power-of-listening-when-its-needed-most/

Virtual Meeting Blog Post: https://thesketcheffect.com/four-pain-points-of-a-virtual-meeting/

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*note: we aim to keep our episodes unscripted and (largely) unedited to provide an example of communication in its natural form.*

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Connect with us! 

We’d love to hear from you about your thoughts, ideas, and stories! You can reach us at: [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook (@lostartofcommunication), Instagram (@lostartofcommunication), and Twitter (@LostArtofCommu1) for more updates.

Our episode today is an all encompassing discussion about relationships with Kingsley Moyo, a relationship coach, consultant, and founder of The Relationship Factor. 

Kingsley leads Molly and Tricia through various insights regarding the power of communication in relationships. He discusses what "relationship" really means, how our relationship with self affects all others, how they shape our identify, and what you can do to improve your own! Kingsley also leads Molly and Tricia to their own “a-ha moments” regarding their personal communication patterns. 

PSSSST….You don’t want to miss this! Stick around until the end for Kingsley’s exclusive and generous offer for LAOC listeners valid until July 31st, 2020. 

Order Kingsley’s Book: https://www.relationshipfactor.org/shop

Kingsley’s Podcast: https://www.relationshipfactor.org/podcast

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*note: we aim to keep our episodes unscripted and (largely) unedited to provide an example of communication in its natural form.*

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Connect with us! 

We’d love to hear from you about your thoughts, ideas, and stories! You can reach us at: [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook (@lostartofcommunication), Instagram (@lostartofcommunication), and Twitter (@LostArtofCommu1) for more updates.

In today’s episode, we welcome Annette Whittenberger, a retired Army Combat Veteran, mother, and military spouse. She is the creator and founder of the blog “A Wild Ride Called Life™, LLC”.  She initially started the blog as a platform to share her story in order to help others who were living with mental illness. She also recently created “The Truths We Hide” Podcast as a safe space to share stories of overcoming triumph. Now she uses it to coach veterans and military families on coping with mental illness and overcoming trauma.

Our talk today takes us on a journey through the power of vulnerability, the balance between sharing on social media versus maintaining privacy, and turning the challenges life gives us into something to be proud of.

Annette’s Blog: https://www.awildridecalledlife.com/blog

Annette’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truths-we-hide/id1492522285

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*note: we aim to keep our episodes unscripted and (largely) unedited to provide an example of communication in its natural form.*

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Connect with us! 

We’d love to hear from you about your thoughts, ideas, and stories! You can reach us at: [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook (@lostartofcommunication), Instagram (@lostartofcommunication), and Twitter (@LostArtofCommu1) for more updates.

Everyone feels lonely from time to time, and that’s okay! Chronic loneliness, though, can be seriously detrimental to our health and happiness. 

In this episode, Molly and Tricia share their own stories of lonely experiences and talk about ways they’ve pulled themselves out of that rut. Surprisingly, none of these include actually connecting with people…! Sometimes it’s all a matter of changing our thoughts, and sometimes it’s channeling our lonely energy into productive activities. Stick around until the end for some unexpected strategies that helped when they were most “in their feelings.” 

Article on Social and Emotional Loneliness: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3979439/

Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruh6rN5UrME

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*note: we aim to keep our episodes unscripted and (largely) unedited to provide an example of communication in its natural form.*

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Connect with us! 

We’d love to hear from you about your thoughts, ideas, and stories! You can reach us at: [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook (@lostartofcommunication), Instagram (@lostartofcommunication), and Twitter (@LostArtofCommu1) for more updates.

Even just hearing the word “conflict” can trigger some people’s “fight or flight” stress response. Conflict, however, is a necessary element of any relationship. In this week’s episode, we interview Jonathan Miller - a Conflict Transformation Coach. Jonathan has spent hundreds of hours practicing deliberate communication and stretching himself outside his comfort zone. He is a former program leader at Landmark Worldwide and is in the process of becoming a Certified Professional Coach through Erickson Coaching International. He has done extensive training in Nonviolent Communication and is also a dedicated Vipassana meditation practitioner, having spent well over 2,000 hours meditating over the past few years. His coaching style is rigorous, compassionate, and highly action-oriented.

In this interview, Jonathan talks with us about how to put a positive spin on conflict, ways to be more mindful when approaching disagreements, and tactics to tackle conflicts even before they occur.  

SPECIAL OFFER: 

50% off The Mindful Communication “Tough Talks Made Easy” assessment using code: LOSTART50!  https://www.mindfulcommunication.me/tough-talks-made-easy

Fact Revision: In 2005, the National Science Foundation published an article regarding research about human thoughts per day. The average person has about 12,000 to 60,000 thoughts per day. 

Where to find Jonathan: 

Website: https://www.mindfulcommunication.me/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/millerdjonathan

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulcommunication/

Podcast: https://www.mindfulcommunication.me/podcast

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*note: we aim to keep our episodes unscripted and (largely) unedited to provide an example of communication in its natural form.*

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Connect with us! 

We’d love to hear from you about your thoughts, ideas, and stories! You can reach us at: [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook (@lostartofcommunication), Instagram (@lostartofcommunication), and Twitter (@LostArtofCommu1) for more updates.

Sometimes even the sweetest of people have trouble communicating with kindness in the heat of the moment. In today’s episode, Molly and Tricia talk about the heart of communication: compassion. We discuss ways to incorporate simple acts of kindness into day to day conversations, personal examples, and how taking perspective has made it all the easier. 

NOTE: We want to let our listeners know that, while we are continuing to release new episodes that are not directly related to the Black Lives Matter movement, that does not mean that we have forgotten or that we are choosing to ignore the issues at hand. We stand in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and are committed to doing our part to undo the racist policies that are woven into society through systemic racism and oppression.  If you want to know more about how to do that, one resource is our episode titled “How to Communicate as a White Ally - Black Lives Matter.” We encourage you to also continue the conversation with your family and friends to not let the momentum of this movement end.  With that being said, we are happy you are here to learn ways to be a better communicator. Thank you and enjoy the show!

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*note: we aim to keep our episodes unscripted and (largely) unedited to provide an example of communication in its natural form.*

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Connect with us! 

We’d love to hear from you about your thoughts, ideas, and stories! You can reach us at: [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook (@lostartofcommunication), Instagram (@lostartofcommunication), and Twitter (@LostArtofCommu1) for more updates.