Thriving Between The Lines

So, we've been producing Thriving Between the Lines for a little while now so, we figured it's about time we do a little roundup of our experience thus far. 

When we set out to create a podcast examining personal development books through the lens of intersectionality, we weren't exactly sure what we were signing up for. We just knew that the topic was so important to us that we were ready to endure whatever headaches were required to get the project off the ground!

In this episode, we tell the story of how we got started and some of the things we've learned so far. We also talk about some of the original plans that didn't quite pan out, as well as how we've overcome the challenges we've faced along the way.

Have a listen, will ya? :) And don't forget to rate us!

Kindest regards,

Leslie Crudup Villagarcia
-Your No-Nonsense Life Coach-

 

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This is a little story about the sorts of things that used to give Leslie anxiety and how that all changed once she became a mum.

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This is a little story about a piece of art Meka once made as an illustration of his worry and anxiety. 

Have you ever tried to shove your worries into a box? Then perhaps you can relate. Click below to see the image in question:

Meka's worry box

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As an openly depressed/anxious life coach, I am very sceptical about any form of media that claims to offer a 'cure' for worry. So, naturally, there was no way this book was not going to be tossed under our microscope. We're going wayyyy back in time and diving into a self-help classic, How to Stop Worrying and Start Living, by Dale Carnegie!

Can a book published in the 1940s offer us insights relevant to 2024? What about the revised version, 'updated for the 1980s!'? And is there anything in this book that may be relevant for people from marginalised communities? Let's talk about it!

Join Meka and I as we examine some key themes in this book through the lens of intersectionality. Some of our focus topics:

- Is 'keeping busy' a path to a worry-free life, or simply a recipe for burnout?
- Can we really cure our bodies using 'positive thinking' in place of medicine?
- Are disabled folks obliged to be 'inspirational'? (spoiler alert: no)
- WTF is up with the chapter titled 'How to cure depression in 14 days'???

Have a listen, drop us a message and let us know your thoughts! Any books you want us to discuss? Tell us about those too!

Kindest regards,

Leslie Crudup Villagarcia
- Your No-Nonsense Life Coach -

Links to topics mentioned in the video:

Confronting Belle Gibson - the health advocate who faked cancer | 60 Minutes Australia

Stella Young TED Talk: I'm not your inspiration, thank you very much

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In this footnote, Meka asks Leslie a set of questions that started trending back in the mid-2010s. This topic came up in the full episode on Girl, Wash Your Face, by Rachel Hollis during a chat about the ethics around adoption.

Full question list:
1. Pro-Life or Pro-Choice?
2. Babywearing?
3. Circumcision?
4. Adoption?
5. Baby piercing?
6. Breast milk vs formula?
7. Cry-it-out method?
8. Spanking?
9. Co-sleeping?
10. Home VS Public VS Private schooling?
11. Vaccinations?
12. Medicating children?
13. Cloth vs disposable nappies?
14. Home-made vs store-bought baby food?

So, what do Leslie and Meka have to say about these topics? You can probably guess the answers to some already. Have a listen and see if you were right!

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In this episode, we dive into the 2018 New York Times Bestseller 'Girl, Wash Your Face" by Rachel Hollis.

Rachel Hollis built her brand on a platform of being super 'relatable'.....until it stopped working for her. Join us as we examine some key themes in this book through the lens of intersectionality. Some of our questions:

- What is the difference between being relatable and being #relatable?
- How does toxic positivity manifest in conversations about diversity (and should people just Google stuff instead of overburdening their 'diverse' friends with questions all the dang time)?
- How can a person be body positive and fatphobic all at once?
- Is adoption always compassionate? (spoiler: its not)

Hollis-bashing has been done to death, so we've really tried our best to focus mainly on the content of the book, rather than the whole Hollis....situation. So how'd we do?

Drop us a message and let us know! Any books you want us to discuss? Tell us about those too.

Kindest regards,

Leslie and Meka

Links to topics mentioned in the video:

The viral bikini photo that launched Rachel Hollis into the self help stratosphere

Dave Hollis SHOCKING cause of death revealed -KeyasWorld on Youtube

NPR report: Ethiopia Bans All Foreign Adoptions

Ethiopia, Evangelicals and the Fake Orphan Racket

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This footnote is about Meka's ongoing quest to find space in this world for some quiet while it's being so bloody loud. 

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This is a story about the time Leslie was pushed into a mental health crisis that led to her transitioning into a new career. 

Let this be a lesson to any managers or supervisors out there-- psychological safety is important!

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When the author or "Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products" then sells us the solution to our constant distraction, it's natural to be a little suspicious. 

Nir Eyal has been tremendously influential in the business/tech world for his insights into how companies can design services and products that will keep consumers wanting more, more, MORE! Many have argued that Eyal has been at fault for the problem he now claims to have the solutions for, but is that fair? Maybe, maybe not. And what do his insights say about who is responsible for our collective shrinking attention spans? Does Eyal implicate people like himself for the addictive nature of innovations such as social media? We dive into just that in this episode.

So strap yourselves in, kiddos! Because we're about to share the useful/not-so-useful/and highly questionable insights from 'Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life'.....through the lens of intersectionality! 

To all of our fellow ADHD/autistic/and otherwise neurodivergent friends, this one is especially relevant to you. Enjoy!

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Leslie reflects on how becoming a parkour instructor helped solidify good habits while reflecting with Tash on signs that a group has become culty or restrictive. 

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