The Lost Art of Communication

Everyone is looking for that “perfect” balance in life - work/life balance, balance between friends and romantic relationships, balance between eating healthy and grabbing drinks with friends, etc. However, everyone’s “perfect balance” looks different based on their own set of priorities. 

In this episode, Molly and Tricia outline basic categories of life to prioritize. While “work/life”balance has become a hot topic for companies and employees alike, “work” and “life” aren’t the only two categories to consider. Taking it further, we discuss ways to set boundaries around maintaining the priorities you’ve decided upon and, of course, how to communicate those boundaries to others. 

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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.

The new year offers an opportune time to set goals, create new habits, and develop long sought-after skills. Determining the right goals is integral to your ability to reach them. The way you TALK about said goals is equally important! 

In this episode, Molly and Tricia discuss some general tips for goal setting, as well as how to communicate your intentions in a way that fosters support. 

In today’s episode, we referenced Jay Shett’s podcast episode found here: https://jayshetty.me/the-4-tier-framework-to-effective-goal-setting-why-youve-failed-in-the-past/

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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 wants to be funnier. So when Molly serendipitously met stand-up comedian Arturo Raygoza, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to discuss the impact of comedy on our daily communication. 

In this episode, Molly and Tricia interview Arturo on his start into comedy, how his communication has changed on and off the stage, the role of perspective taking in stand-up, and how to be funnier! 

Find Arturo at @arturoraygozajr 

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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.

Hors d'oeuvres at parties, weekend brunches, charcuterie boards at networking functions…the majority of social events include some form of eating or drinking. Mealtime has long since provided an opportunity to build social connections and friendships. For those with limited diets, though, food-centric social events can present a challenge. 

In today’s episode, Molly and Tricia discuss ways to navigate unique dietary situations to avoid feelings of social isolation and exclusion. We discuss struggles Tricia is currently facing with her own new health plan, ways to empathize with others while still being supportive, and how to be social without letting your diet inhibit you. 

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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.

It’s far easier to maintain friendships with people who are similar to you: same age, similar career, same marital status, etc. More challenging, though, is keeping up with friends when you find yourself in different stages of life. Maybe one of you just had a baby and the other parties every night. Or you’re still paying student loans while your friend married a billionaire. Whatever the case may be, your friendship shouldn’t suffer!

Today Molly and Tricia discuss how to navigate those tricky situations when you and your friend suddenly seem so different. We’ll discuss strategies to keep the friendship strong, including finding your timeless commonalities, being sensitive to the other’s situation, and of course, taking perspective.

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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.

Getting compliments is such a wonderful feeling...if you know how to receive them! In this episode, Molly and Tricia dive into the world of compliments: how to receive them without having the awkward *pause* afterwards, why you might be deflecting them, and how to give genuine (non-creepy) compliments that light up someone else’s day!

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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.

Research shows that suppressing a feeling only makes it stronger. In today’s episode, Molly and Tricia discuss the importance of talking about our issues within relationships (friendships, romantic, or otherwise) as they arise. Although this can feel awkward and tense, this episode will cover why you’ll never regret talking it out and provide tactics to make bringing up an issue more comfortable.

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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.

Living with roommates can add joy & community to your life, or (let’s be real) can be a pain in the neck. Either way, sharing a living space with another person non-romantically during adulthood presents a unique set of communication challenges. 

In this episode, Molly and Tricia explore topics including passive aggression, how to be generally considerate, and ways to alleviate tensions in the house to keep it the safe haven you desire. 

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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.

“So….ummm….what are we?”

During the initial phases of a relationship, it can be difficult to know exactly where you stand with your romantic partner. Becoming “official” with that person can prompt a tricky, awkward, and vulnerable conversation!

In today’s episode, Molly and Tricia pull from their own experiences to discuss what it means to define the relationship - aka putting a label on things. They talk about determining when the time is right, phrases you can use, and why this conversation matters in the first place.

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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.

Meyers Briggs, enneagrams, temperaments - there exist a number of personality frameworks designed to help us better understand ourselves and others.

In this episode, Molly and Tricia dive into their own personality types based on Meyers Briggs and how those four little letters helped them better identify, understand, and accept themselves. They also discuss how knowing a loved one’s personality type (based on any of the aforementioned frameworks) can help us communicate more effectively with them.  

Take a test yourself!

Meyers Briggs: https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test

Enneagram: https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test

Four Temperaments: https://www.wellandgood.com/good-advice/four-temperaments-personality-test/

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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.