The Lost Art of Communication

Are you BURSTING to tell your friend all about the cancer causing effects of non-organic food you heard on a reputable podcast? Or are you a professional in the medical field wanting to share your knowledge with your uncle who has a mole on his back? 

In an effort to help others, we are often tempted to give our two cents on a matter when we may or may not have been invited to chime in. In today’s episode, Molly and Tricia discuss their own experiences sounding like “know-it-alls” in an effort to help others and how to approach sharing your professional opinion in social settings.

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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 way we talk about our bodies can have a bigger impact on those around us than we realize.

Our own body image often “weighs” heavily on our brains. This, in turn, affects the things we say about ourselves and how we interpret others’ (often unintentional) comments.  

In this episode, Molly and Tricia discuss their personal body-acceptance journeys, ways the smallest remarks can impact another person’s self-esteem, and ways to communicate more positively about this ultra sensitive topic.  

Podcast episode referenced: This American Life: Tell Me I’m Fat

https://www.thisamericanlife.org/589/tell-me-im-fat

“Sorry, I want to say something…” , “Sorry for the delay…” , “Sorry, could I have a refill?”

Do you ever catch yourself saying “sorry” all the time, even to inanimate objects (like Molly?).

In this episode, Molly and Tricia discuss the overuse of the word “sorry,” the message over-apologizing sends to others, how it can make listeners feel, and what you can say instead to feel both polite and in your worth.

In today’s episode, we referenced this Ted Talk and article: https://ideas.ted.com/sorry-to-bother-you-but-do-you-say-sorry-too-much-what-to-say-instead/

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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.

Not all conversations serve the same purpose. Sometimes we seek advice, other times we simply wish to feel heard!

Today’s episode addresses the importance of making our intentions in a conversation known (our listeners aren’t mind readers, after all!). Molly and Tricia walk through examples of their own frustrations being misunderstood and ways to rectify and prevent miscommunications. 

In today’s episode, we referenced this book: https://www.gottman.com/product/the-seven-principles-for-making-marriage-work/

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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.

Have you ever wondered what strategies successful couples use to express their needs, desires, and expectations? In today’s episode, Tricia interviews Molly and her boyfriend, Joey, for some first-hand insight on navigating communication as a couple.

Molly and Joey share their experiences communicating within their relationship. They open up on the benefit of being vulnerable with your partner, strategies to improve any relationship, and tips they use to resolve conflicts. Their open-communication style is relevant for any type of relationship, even if you’re not part of a couple!

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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 extra special episode, we welcome our first guest to the podcast: Scott Carpenter! Scott works in an intensive residential services home with clients coming from long-term hospitalizations. He aims to equip them with skills and strategies to increase their independence and integrate back into the community.

Scott shares some of his unique work experiences and gives advice on dealing with this population, how it’s affected his communication style personally, and the number one skill necessary for relating to others.

P.S. Stay tuned until the end to hear Scott’s opinion on communication in the confusing world of online dating!

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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.

The terms “masculine” and “feminine” have come to be associated with “men” and “women”, respectively. The energies associated with these terms, though, extends far beyond gender! In today’s episode, Molly and Tricia discuss why we all need to balance masculine and feminine energy within ourselves. We talk about discovering your leading energy, using it effectively, and tuning into different environments to be your most effective self.

We referenced this article: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/masculinefeminine-differe_b_5559127

Take the quiz! https://core.tonyrobbins.com/gender-quotient-4/

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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 independent society, seeking help from others can seem like an insult to our pride. With technology at our fingertips, we feel like we “should” be able to do everything by ourselves, or we may even feel guilty asking others for help.

In today’s episode, Molly and Tricia discuss why we as humans are actually made to help one another and how doing so can benefit everyone involved. While we’re so grateful to be strong independent women, it’s easy to feel pressured to do it all on our own. Today’s episode serves as a reminder that asking for help is a sign of strength in numbers, not a weakness.  

We referenced this article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/turning-straw-gold/201106/how-ask-help

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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.

Love is a complicated “language” to become fluent in, especially since everyone can give and receive love in different ways. Fortunately, Dr. Gary Chapman wrote a book outlining five different “Love Languages” to provide a framework for communicating love with your partner. In today’s episode, Molly and Tricia talk in depth about each of the five love languages and provide some personal examples on how these have played a role in their own lives and how they’ve seen others use this framework, as well.

We referenced this chart in today’s episode:

https://fiercemarriage.com/how-to-speak-your-spouses-love-language-what-to-avoid

Take the quiz! https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/

Have you ever thought, “That was so nice of her!” or, “Wow, I loved hanging out with you!”, but were too scared to say it out loud? In today’s episode, Molly and Tricia talk about the heartwarming value of expressing authentic appreciation. “Thank you” shouldn’t be said out of obligation or reserved for special occasions, especially when we have countless reasons to appreciate those we love! We give examples of when and how to open up, the importance of being real, and the transformative power of gratitude.

In this episode, we reference a few different resources:

The 5 Love Languages: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/

Article referencing negativity bias: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22905826/

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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.