BOO272 – Owning Our Story
To become fully free, we need to learn how to own the whole of our story with compassion. We need to integrate all of our experience, even the c...
BOO271 – Encore -Turn Off the Alarm System
Dr Arlie Hochschild traveled from Berkley to Louisiana to understand our political divide. Her clear purpose supported her in turning off her al...
BOO270 – Encore – Moving From Complaints to Choice
When I catch myself complaining, I know I am not operating from my best self. It’s time to slow down and explore my choices because living...
BOO269 – Come Out Wherever You Are
We need to heal to create joy in our lives. We need to heal to make social justice possible. But first, we need to stop hiding… Resources ...
BOO268 – Puzzling Times
Anne Swallow Gillis is a recently retired Protestant Pastor, aspiring writer and jigsaw puzzle fan. In this edition of Best of Ourselves, she shares h...
BOO267 – ENCORE- Acceptance
The paradox of sustainable change is learning to truly accept the parts of ourselves we want to “fix”. Resources Reacting Podcast Christop...
BOO266 – Women
Is there still an issue with women’s voices? Sure. But the trick is to notice when it’s happening. Resources Whe We Aren’t Mak...
BOO265- Thriving
We can support our thriving by avoiding negativity and managing our energy. We all need a bit more TLC right now. Resources How to Thrive When E...
BOO264 – Enoughness
It is radical to imagine we don’t have to fix, acquire or change ourselves to access what Sonya Renee Taylor calls our innate enoughness. Resour...
BOO263 – Laughter
Instead of the intense reflection on changing, I told a few funny stories. Laughter helps us navigate challening times. Resources Stress Relief ...
BOO262 – Imprisoned in Our Story
We breath in a worldview from our culture and families. But, unless examined, it is just the way things are. Resources Brené Brown with Sonya R...
BOO261 – Facts and Faith
You must never confuse faith that you will prevail in the end—which you can never afford to lose —with the disciplineto confront the most brutal f...
BOO260 – ENCORE- Creating Kindness Stories
We become the stories we tell ourselves. Celebrating kindness to create a community of care. Resources Kindness as a Strategy Taking a Stand for...
BOO259 – Rethinking Rituals
Rituals provide comfort, especially in stressful times. The pandemic is providing us with an opportunity to think through what is a “should do&#...
BOO258 – Change is Always Possible
You can teach an old dog new tricks. Our brains are malleable and change with every interaction. Yes, we are wired to operate from habit but we ...
BOO257 – Moving From Complaints to Choice
When I catch myself complaining, I know I am not operating from my best self. It’s time to slow down and explore my choices because living...
BOO256 – Encore – Easy Questions for Complex Times
We have to stretch our capacity to thrive in complex times. Dr. Jennifer Garvey Berger offers 3 simple questions to help us open up to new possi...
BOO255 – Intentionality
We have a lot more choice than we remember. It is so easy to spend the day being reactive. And if we pause, and reflect on what we would like to...
BOO254 – Turning Off Our Alarm Systems
Dr Arlie Hochschild traveled from Berkley to Louisiana to understand our political divide. Her clear purpose supported her in turning off her al...
BOO253 – What Are You Referring To?
One key to a constructive conversation, is to be genuinely curious about the other person’s experience. Otherwise, we are just debating conclu...
BOO252 – Encore – Habits of the Heart – Habit 5
This is the 5th and final episode where we explore the Habit of the Heart from Parker Palmer’s book, Healing the Heart of Democracy. ...
BOO251 – Encore – Habits of the Heart – Habit 4
In Parker Palmer’s book, Healing the Heart of Democracy, he talks about 5 habits of the heart we need for a robust democracy. Habit 4 is&n...
BOO250 – Encore – Habits of the Heart – Habit 3
Parker Palmer believes that if taken together, the 5 habits are critical to sustaining a democracy. The habits are described as deeply...
BOO249 – Encore- Habits of the Heart – Habit 2
This podcast explores Habit 2 in the Parker Palmer’s 5 Habits of the Heart; habits that are critical for a vibrant democracy. This habit i...
BOO248 – Encore – Habits of the Heart – Habit 1
In Parker Palmer’s book, Healing the Heart of Democracy, he cites 5 habits of the heart that will help us move beyond fear. Using excerpts...
BOO247 – Lessons from John Lewis
When a friend was lamenting that she couldn’t imagine listening to people who had different political beliefs, I was dismayed. It’s been...
BOO246 – Getting Perspective
We need to be conscious about what we pay attention to. If we only focus on what is wrong, we lose perspective. Resources Brene Brown “Ask...
BOO245 – Encore – Finding Happiness That is Already There
Happiness is not so dependent on our external circumstances as it is our mindset. Reflecting on practices we can use to remind us of the gift ar...
BOO244 – Exploring Race
If we are kind and well intentioned people, how could we be racist? Isn’t that the label for hateful and cruel people? In this episo...
BOO243 – Encore – Seeing Our Choices
Being proactive means seeing where we have control or influence; seeing where I have choices. Resources 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Ha...
BOO242 – Acceptance
The paradox of sustainable change is learning to truly accept the parts of ourselves we want to “fix”. Resources Reacting Podcast Christop...
BOO241 – Encore – Emotions Affect Perception
We think we experience “reality”. However, what we perceive is greatly filtered. One filter, that is helpful to understand, is how o...
BOO240 – Encore – Feeling Into Change
Science is learning our brain is in our whole body not just our head. It is important to learn how to tune in for deep, meaningful change. Resou...
BOO239 – How Can I Be of Service?
It is hard to believe what we do can make a difference. It is easy to look that other way or give up hope facing such big problems. This episode e...
BOO238 Encore – Working Hope
Are you hopeful? How do we re-frame hope to support us using our energy towards what matters most. Resources Active Hope Video on THE GREAT TURN...
BOO237 Encore- Using My Voice
I notice how I stay comfortable and how that can keep me stuck. In this case, I noticed how I wouldn’t speak up, especially if I fa...
BOO236 – Listening Between the Words
If we are going to have productive conversations and build community, we need to grow our capacity to listen. And we need to reduce our capacity to ge...
BOO235 Encore – Breathe
Learning how to get grounded helps us access more of our intelligence; we are not our brightest selves when we are reactive. Resources An Interview wi...
BOO Special Edition – A Story About Looking Where You Want to Go
Listen to the myth Monkey Movement and consider where you put your focus. If you would like to read and reflect on more Mything OR if you would like s...
BOO234 – Suffocating
If we want to create a more beautiful world, we need to start with what is present. The brutal murder of George Floyd has become a wake up call for ...
BOO233 – ENCORE Encountering Others
In Barry Oshry’s latest book, Encounters with the “Others”, he succinctly shows how we get into trouble and can do great harm. Seein...
BOO232 – Creating Kindness Stories
We become the stories we tell ourselves. Celebrating kindness to create a community of care. Resources Kindness as a Strategy Taking a Stand for...
BOO231 – Cleaning Out Our Old Thinking
During the pandemic, many of us are cleaning out closets. It is also a good time to clean out old stories that limit us. Resources The Mindtrap of Ego...
BOO Special Edition – A Story About Fear
Listen to the myth Fear Gets a Hug and explore your own relationship with fear through reflection questions at the end. If you would like to read and ...
BOO230 – Easy Questions for Complex Times
We have to stretch our capacity to thrive in complex times. Dr. Jennifer Garvey Berger offers 3 simple questions to help us open up to new possi...
BOO229- Olympic Level Challenges
Challenging times invite us to grow and change. But what actually supports us to change? Resources Change is Possible Podcast Feeling Into Change Po...
BOO228 – Kindness As A Strategy
When times are stressful, emotions run high. In this episode, hear an inspiring example of using kindness and love to counter agression. Resourc...
BOO227 – Navigating White Water
We can learn practices that increase our resilience in times of increasing white water levels of change. A few things you can do each day to sup...