EP. 84 — "Hard Conversations: Clarity, Curiosity & Courage"

Avoiding tough talks doesn’t make them go away—it just lets silence do the damage.

In this episode, it's about about navigating hard conversations—why we tend to avoid them, how that avoidance can quietly damage relationships, and how to approach them with clarity, curiosity, and emotional regulation.

You’ll learn:

✨ Why your brain treats conflict like danger (and how to stay grounded)

✨ The 3C Framework to navigate tense talks: Clarity, Curiosity, Collaboration

✨ Practical prep steps so you can respond with care, not react with heat

✨ How to know when to speak up—and when to wait

Whether it’s with a friend, partner, coworker, or family member, this episode will help you trade fear for connection and show up in conversations you’ve been avoiding.

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What if clarity isn’t about having all the answers…

…but about asking better questions?

This week on The Podgecast, we sit down with Nourhan Shaaban — Head of Production at Envive and former Product Director at Noom — for a deeply human, practical, and honest conversation about how we make decisions, and why it’s so easy to overthink the ones that matter most.

From high-stakes career moves to everyday life choices, Nourhan shares a refreshingly real framework for getting unstuck, listening to your inner voices, and reconnecting with what truly matters.

We talk about:

👉Why the “perfect” decision doesn’t exist

👉How exhaustion and overthinking sabotage clarity

👉The importance of aligning with your future self

👉Practical frameworks like “internal family systems” and “positive intelligence”

👉Why our values (not outcomes) should drive our choices

This is one of those episodes you’ll want to pause and take notes on.

🎧 Streaming now wherever you listen to podcasts.

Tag a friend who’s at a crossroads or caught in analysis mode 💭

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My guest this week is Tiahna Hays — someone who operates at the hospitality end of tech, where relationships, trust, and presence matter just as much as strategy.

Tiahna Hays was 24 weeks pregnant when she interviewed for a job. Final round? One week postpartum. She didn’t share that part of her story — not because she was hiding, but because the workplace didn’t feel safe for it.

In this powerful new episode of The Podgecast, we unpack what it really means to:

– Show up authentically in unsafe environments

– Lead with empathy in corporate spaces

– Build trust through small, human gestures (like remembering a name... or bringing a bottle opener)

This conversation is for the people who:

🧠 Have had to show up with grace when no one’s watching

🌪️ Are navigating uncertainty but still trying to lead

👀 Have ever questioned if their authenticity would be “too much” at work

This one will sit with you long after the episode ends.

👥 Tag someone who leads with heart.

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“Staying Connected in the Middle” with Jeremy Cefaratti & Rebecca Allen

What does it really take to stay connected — to yourself, to others, and to what truly matters — when life falls out of rhythm?

In this deeply honest conversation, Jeremy shares the unexpected grief that surfaced after losing his job of 16 years, while Rebecca opens up about finding identity beyond external roles.

It’s not just about bouncing back — it’s about rediscovering your center in the mess.

Visit there Profile👇

🔗Rebecca’s linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccalallen/ ⁠

🔗Jeremy's linkedin: ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/jeremycefaratti⁠

🔗SubStack : ⁠https://substack.com/@1eyedjer?utm_source=user-menu

👇 What part of “the middle” are you learning to navigate right now?

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🚨 New Episode Alert!

Ever said “I’ll just start again Monday”?

You might be stuck in the All or Nothing Spiral — and it’s not about willpower, it’s about the story you tell yourself after a slip.

🎧 In this episode, we break down why one bad day doesn’t mean you’ve failed — and how to rebuild consistency with compassion, not shame.

Out now wherever you listen to podcasts.

💬 Tag someone who needs to hear this.

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Title: #79 - The Power of Plateaus: Why Progress Isn’t Always Visible with Podge O Connor

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Ever feel like you're doing everything right… but still not moving forward?

That frustrating phase? It’s not failure. It’s a plateau. And it might be the most important part of your journey.

🎧 In this week’s episode of The Podgecast, we’re diving into:

✅ Why plateaus are normal (and necessary)

✅ How to know if you’ve hit one

✅ The psychology behind why they feel so uncomfortable

✅ And how to coach yourself through them without giving up

Because real progress isn’t always visible — but it’s still happening.

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You’re not stuck because you’re lazy.

You’re stuck because you’re always reacting.

This episode is your reminder to stop living on the back foot — putting out fires, waiting for motivation, and catching up every day.

We’re flipping the script.

🔥 Action before urgency.

🔥 Movement before motivation.

🔥 Rhythm instead of recovery mode.

You don’t need a perfect plan to get started.

You just need to stop waiting.

🎧 Listen to “Action, Not Reaction” —this one could shift everything for you.

👇 Drop a ⚡️ if you're ready to lead your life from the front foot.

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“Psychological Safety Isn’t a Buzzword — It’s a Business Essential”

with Dr. Seán O'Meara 🔊

In today’s conversation, we unpack one of the most misunderstood elements of a healthy workplace: psychological safety. It's not about being "soft" — it's about creating spaces where people feel safe enough to speak up, take risks, and grow.

Dr. Seán O'Meara joins us to explore:

✅ How middle managers can protect their teams under pressure

✅ Why fear kills creativity and trust

✅ The real impact of AI, layoffs & job insecurity on mental well-being

✅ How leadership behavior either builds or breaks a safe culture

✅ The actual ROI of caring about your employees

This one goes deep — not just into workplace strategy, but into human connection. 🔥

If you lead people, manage a team, or just want to work somewhere healthier — you need to hear this.

#ThePodgecast #WorkplaceWellness #LeadershipDevelopment #EmotionalIntelligence #PsychologicalSafety #MiddleManagement #MentalHealthAtWork #CorporateWellness #ConnectionMatters #HumanFirstLeadership