two be honest

This week, we're jumping on the people pleasing train! Well, we've probably been on it for some time. That's not necessarily a bad train to be on. Studies show that 'people pleasing' behaviour can reveal underlining empathy and compassion as drivers for this way of living. And let's be honest, the world could use bucket loads more of that.

The challenge comes with finding the right balance. As always, nothing is inherently good or bad, and to that point, people pleasing can also lead us into a spiral where we are actually acting to the detriment of our own happiness. We talk about our own experiences with people pleasing, where we think it might come from, and how we'd like our relationship with it to evolve moving forward.

All aboard - it's gunna be fun!

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Trying new things is scary. What if I fail? What if I look stupid? What if... no no no. Let's take a breath for a minute and flip the narrative. What if it works out? What if it's everything you'd ever wanted it to be and more? What if, indeed.

We've all heard the adage that failure is a part of life. And we're not here to argue any different. Failure means being willing to run head first at a challenge and embracing the outcome. Failure means self acceptance. Failure means growth. This week, we muse over our own recent experiences of tackling new adventures - and what we've learned from failing plenty in the process.

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Who am I, and how do I become myself 💭 

Science says we can have up to 60,000 thoughts per day. That’s a helluva lot for little old us. 

This weeks episode is all about unpacking some of the more recent ones. Taking lessons where we can, and letting go of what we can’t. We’re always learning, right?

(peep the opening line for a major spoiler 😅)

Enjoy the episode! 🧡

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Ever felt like life is spinning you out of control? Or that you’re chasing yourself trying to catch up? Well, same. 

Join us this week as we talk about how we try to stay present when it all gets a little bit too much. The methods we use to come back to ourselves, to experience life as fully as we can - and above all, to be grateful that we're all on this weird little planet together at the same time. There's always time for a reminder of that.

As always, hope you enjoy the episode!

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“Nothing stays the same. People move on. Hearts break. Dreams change. What you wanted from life vs. what’s important to you now varies as time goes on. Friends move cities and relationships change shade as though they were setting with the sun. And all you can do is accept each phase of life with open arms and try to make the most of who you were and what you’ve become.”

- Ruby Dhal 

This week is all about growth. Specifically outgrowing friendships & relationships. It’s something that - although necessary to experience - can be really hard to process & to deal with.

The truth is, growth & change are facts of life. The positive or negative association we have toward them, that’s up to us. We always have options and we always have choices. No matter how big or small. 

We talk about our personal experiences of outgrowing ourselves & others, and as always, try to make sense of it in the best way that we can.

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Big or small, loud or quiet. We all have a voice. A unique expression of our own identity. Being allowed the time, space & support to express that… well that’s something we believe in (two be honest). 

Neither of us have ever felt like the loudest in the room. In this episode, we explore our experiences with that, and our journey to finding our voice(s). All in the hope that you can too. Because lifting each other up is as human a quality as we can imagine.

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Back in 1991, Psychologist Elaine Aron developed the concept of highly sensitive persons (HSPs). Today in 2023, it’s estimated roughly 15–20% of the population is highly sensitive. But wait! What does that mean? How would you recognise it as a condition? Well friends, this episode is all about unwrapping those very questions. As a HSP herself, Emily opens up about how it can positively & negatively impact day-to-day life, and some of the best ways she’s found to cope with it. 

https://www.additudemag.com/highly-sensitive-person-sensory-processing-sensitivity-adhd/

https://highlysensitiverefuge.com/this-is-the-difference-between-sensitive-and-highly-sensitive-and-why-it-matters/

https://www.psychomeda.de/online-tests/test-fuer-hochsensibilitaet.html

(German) 

https://hsperson.com

https://www.idrlabs.com/highly-sensitive-person/test.php

https://hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-test/

https://www.juliebjelland.com/sensitivity-scale

https://healyournervoussystem.com/6-facts-about-highly-sensitive-people-based-on-research/

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/highly-sensitive-person

(English) 

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2023! We're all feeling recharged & ready after the holiday period, right? Hello? Don't be shy now...

Ok so let's get real about recharging. It doesn't show up once a year like it's Santa Claus. It's something we have to create space for for ourselves. Whether that's letting go of expectations of what 'time off' looks like - or learning the true power of saying...no. That's where the superpower of recharging lies.

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