What happens when life forces you to slow down — and everything you thought made you "strong" no longer works?

In this deeply personal solo episode, I'm sharing the story of a major injury that changed me in ways I never expected. After recently rediscovering a note I wrote to myself early in recovery, I realized how little I understood about what was actually ahead — and how much resistance added to my suffering.

Inspired by the phrase "no mud, no lotus," this episode explores how life's hardest seasons can quietly shape us, soften us, and strengthen us — if we let them. We talk about mindfulness in real life (not theory), why accepting help was one of the most uncomfortable and transformative lessons I learned, and how reframing strength changed everything.

This episode is an invitation to slow down, connect more deeply with yourself, and remember that you don't have to navigate hard seasons alone.

🎧 Tune in to discover how connection, presence, and self-compassion can transform adversity into meaningful growth.

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• Why resisting change often creates more suffering than the situation itself

• How mindfulness can help you stay present during hard moments (without forcing positivity)

• What "no mud, no lotus" really looks like when life doesn't go as planned

• Why true strength isn't independence — it's participation

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In this week's episode we're talking about why your willingness to hear "no" may be the key to getting more yeses — and living a fuller, braver life.

Lori shares a powerful story about Girl Scouts who earned a trip to Greece by selling nearly 6,000 boxes of cookies — and how every "yes" they earned required hearing countless "no's" first. That lesson applies far beyond cookie sales.

Drawing on research around psychological flexibility, rejection sensitivity, and growth mindset, this episode breaks down why avoiding rejection shrinks our self-expression — and how learning to tolerate discomfort can unlock more confidence, creativity, and opportunity.

If you've ever thought "Wouldn't it be cool if…" and then stopped yourself from trying, this episode is your invitation to stretch just a little further.

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• Why fear of rejection limits confidence and fulfillment
• How learning to hear "no" helps you get more yeses
• Why rejection is information — not a verdict
• How to start "collecting no's" as a practice for growth

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In this episode, host Lori A. Harris speaks with Francesca Hogi, author of How to Find True Love, about what it really takes to build healthy, fulfilling relationships.

Francesca challenges the common belief that love is about finding the perfect partner and living happily ever after. She introduces the idea of the "fairy tale industrial complex" and explains why true love begins with the relationship we have with ourselves.

The conversation explores how self-love is a daily practice, not just a concept, and how our self-worth directly influences the quality of our romantic relationships. Francesca also discusses why many high achievers succeed in their careers but struggle in love, often due to a lack of clarity, intention, and emotional awareness.

This episode offers practical insight for anyone looking to find true love, strengthen self-worth, and create meaningful, lasting relationships.

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• Learn how your relationship with yourself shapes the quality of your romantic relationships—and why self-love is a daily practice, not just a mindset.
• Understand why success in career doesn't automatically translate to success in relationships, and how intention and emotional awareness can transform your love life.
• How cultural myths about love create unrealistic expectations and what to focus on instead to build healthy, lasting relationships.

Francesca Hogi's - Website and Instagram

Francesca Hogi's Book- How to Find True Love

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