How do we embrace intersectional identities? – with Sick author Porochista Khakpour
American writer, feminist, womanist, librarian, and civil rights activist Audre Lorde once said: “There is no thing as a single-issue struggle because we do not live single-issue lives.” Looking at identity, it is thought to be important to approach it from an intersectional perspective because it deepens the understanding that there is diversity and nuance in […]
How do we deal with our unconscious bias? – with End of Bias author Jessica Nordell
Understanding and addressing biases you may possess are important so you can be aware of how you treat and interact with others, both consciously and subconsciously. The Implicit Association Test is often used to measure implicit bias in individuals. But can we actually see our own unconscious bias? Thanks to the following guest for participating: […]
Can we trust our intuition and are you a thinking person?
For some reason we expect more from intuition than we do from logic. Ask yourself if your logic has ever been wrong about anything? Most people would agree that their logic doesn’t always prove accurate. But we expect intuition to be perfect, even though we are not skilled in its use. This is magical thinking […]
Are we self-aware? – with Stop Fixing Yourself author Don Joseph Goewey
Self awareness is seen as important because when we have a better understanding of ourselves, we are able to experience ourselves as unique and separate individuals. We are then empowered to make changes and to build on our areas of strength as well as identify areas where we would like to make improvements. But are […]
Why is spirituality important? – with Light The Way author Natalie Farrell
Spirituality is the broad concept of a belief in something beyond the self. It may involve religious traditions centring on the belief in a higher power, but it can also involve a holistic belief in an individual connection to others and to the world as a whole. So how can we be spiritual and why […]
What does living sustainably mean? – with My Happy Place author Rachel Fowler
Sustainability is about meeting our present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Living sustainably therefore, is an important practice for saving the environment and using our resources efficiently. But what does this actually mean in the day to day practical sense? Thanks to the following guests for participating: […]
Why can’t we talk about grief? – with One Hundred and Fifty-Two Days author Giles Paley-Phillips
A fundamental component of healthy grieving is to experience the pain and sorrow associated with loss. Equally important is giving yourself permission to take breaks away from your grief. But we seem to avoid it all together, never having that conversation. So why can’t we have honest conversations about grief? This week we had two […]
How do we deal with nerves from public speaking? – How to Speak So People Really Listen author Paul McGee
Being able to communicate effectively is apparently one of the most important life skills to learn. Communication is defined as transferring information to produce greater understanding. For example, in a 2016 LinkedIn survey conducted in the United States, communication topped the list of the most sought-after soft skills among employers. But what happens when you have a mortal […]
How do we live with intention? – 12 Tiny Things co-author Heidi Barr
Wikipedia defines “intentional living” as any lifestyle based on an individual or group’s conscious attempts to live according to their values and beliefs. And WSJ bestselling author of The More of Less and The Minimalist Home Joshua Becker says: “The worst thing you could ever waste is your life. Instead, commit yourself to intentional living and living with purpose.” […]
What are the issues with self-help? – with Dear Me author Michael Brian McDonnell
Self-help author Mark Manson writes about some of the toxic aspects of the industry including having some non-qualified people peddling ideas that can make people feel inferior and create unrealistic expectations if they can’t follow the same path and have the same results. So how can we critically analyse the ideas that we follow? Thanks […]