Episode 121: "Good Vibes Only!"

Putting a positive spin on things might be what we are often conditioned to do, but doing so disconnects us from the reality of all sorts of human experiences that can benefit us, even (and maybe especially) when they are difficult. Tawny and JDK range over several topics in their examination of this story, highlighting the importance of learning how to listen to ourselves - especially in those times where "good vibes" aren't present. Take a listen and see what comes up for you - and send Tawny and JDK a note about it!

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Episode 120: "Don't Worry, Be Happy"

When we tell ourselves that the "antidote" for worrying is to just "be happy," we do a lot to ourselves that isn't helpful in either dealing with worry or with the reality around and within us. In this episode, Tawny and JDK examine the roots of this popular saying / story and break it down into what makes it both appealing to believe and not-so-healthy to embrace.

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Episode 119: "Nothing Ever Changes"

When things in life are not changing the way we want them to, we often can fall back on this particular BS story to "console" ourselves. But instead, all this story does is limit us and keep us stuck in a position of "always wanting." Tawny and JDK take a close look at the various elements of this story and discuss what we can each do to move away from Always Wanting and towards something far better....take a listen to find out what that is!

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Episode 118: "I Shouldn't Have To Explain That"

Tawny and JDK untangle this particular knot of a BS story by looking at it from a relational perspective - what is going on inside us when we believe this, or say this, or hear this from someone else. What can we see in ourselves and in our expectations and assumptions about our relationships with others and with ourselves? There is much more to this story that what is apparent on the surface!

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Episode 117: "I'm Too Old...."

We get a great deal of messaging when we are young about needing to have everything about our life planned out, mapped out, anticipated, and more, as soon as possible. This doesn't leave room for the unexpected, for curiosity about new things, and so many of the realities of life. Thus, this BS story is born. Explore with Tawny and JDK the limiting that happens when we tell ourselves we are "too old" for something, and how we can instead be right where we are in life, no matter our age, and experience flow, ease, and meaning.

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Episode 116: "Life Sucks"

Tawny and JDK tackle this powerful, often "default" story many of us develop in life - that life just sucks. This BS story is one of the most limiting ones out there, so what might be a better framework for how we view our experiences and options in life? Instead of "life sucks," what would open us up more to curiosity, exploration, and possibility? Take a listen to find out where Tawny and JDK suggest we go instead....

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Episode 115: "I've Got to Get This Right"

The pressure to "be right" or to "get this right" can place us in positions of high stress and reduce our connection with ourselves and others. In this episode, Tawny and JDK take a close look at this strong BS story and discuss the ways in which we can get underneath that story to see more possibilities than just the option of being "right" or "wrong." See what sounds familiar to you by taking a listen!

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Episode 114: "I Can't Change Because of _________"

So often we can blame external factors for our unwillingness to consider or act on changing internally. Why do we do this? What are the costs involved in believing this story is actually true? What did we learn as children that helped shape our beliefs about what is and isn't possible for us? Tawny and JDK address these questions and many more in this latest episode - take a listen and pay attention to what comes up for you!

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