BOO478 - Silence: A Refuge or Hiding Place?
bestofourselves podcast
Silence can be a refuge—or a hiding place. In this episode, we explore the ways silence shapes our inner and outer lives: when it helps us respond with clarity, and when it becomes a way to withhold our truth. What happens when we stay silent to stay safe? And what’s the cost of leaving our voice unheard? With reflections and a powerful quote from Audre Lorde’s daughter, this show invites us to listen deeply—to ourselves and to the world—and speak what’s waiting to be heard.
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BOO477 - Words Matter
bestofourselves podcast
In this episode, the show takes a hard look at the power of words—how they shape our relationships, our communities, and the world we co-create. We challenge the old saying “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me,” because we know that words do hurt—and they can also heal. From middle school memories to the courage of John Lewis, we explore how easy it is to mirror hate and how radical it is to respond from love. The episode invites reflection on how we use our words—especially when tensions rise—and what it means to stay grounded in our values. Call to...
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BOO456 - Living with Meaning and Intention: The Power of Engaged Presence
bestofourselves podcast
This series explores tapping our full potential and living true to ourselves using the EnneaCrossings™ lens. This episode, the fifth in the series, explores the fourth portal or doorway to living a life true to oneself. Engaged Presence explores how to respond and participate in life from a place of wholeness, interconnectedness, and attunement to what is needed. Resources
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BOO455 - Trusting the Heart: Essential Connectedness (EnneaCrossings™ Part 4 )
bestofourselves podcast
This series explores tapping our full potential and living true to ourselves. This episode, the fourth in the series, explores the third portal or doorway to living a life true to oneself. Essential Connectedness explores levels of consciousness and the mystery of the heart. Resources
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BOO454 - Essential Trust: Embracing the Mystery of Life (EnneaCrossings™ Part 3)
bestofourselves podcast
This series explores how to tap our full potential and live a life true to ourselves? This episode, the third in the series, explores the second portal or doorway to living a life true to oneself. Essential Connectedness explores levels of consciousness and the mystery of the heart. Resources
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BOO453 - True Self, True Life: The Path to Inner Freedom
bestofourselves podcast
This series explores how to tap our full potential. This episode, the second in the series, explores the first doorway to living a life true to oneself: Essential Holding, the internally sourced experience of belonging, love, security, and guidance. Through awareness and practice, we can pause, notice our reactions, and access deeper wisdom, allowing us to remain authentic and grounded even in challenging situations. By unlearning limiting beliefs and softening the grip of societal expectations, we cultivate the courage to trust ourselves and live in alignment with our true nature. Resources ...
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BOO452 - Expanding Our Capacity to Live Fully
bestofourselves podcast
What supports us in accessing our true nature? What practices help us deal with whatever shows up with a grounded presence? This is the first in a series that explores a framework that supports this way of being in the world. This episode explores what happens when we open up the infinite realm. Resources
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BOO436 - Comparison
bestofourselves podcast
It's a subtle form of the inner critic, so subtle, you might miss it. Comparison to others does not support you become your own, unique best self. Being inspired is great, thinking you don't measure up, not so much. Resources
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BOO434 - -Certainty
bestofourselves podcast
Sometimes, our certainty can cloud our perception of reality, making it difficult to see things as they truly are. When we're convinced that something is a certain way, we often overlook or dismiss evidence that contradicts our beliefs. This show explores the fascinating ways in which our minds can deceive us. Resources
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BOO430 - It is Hard to Hate Up Close
bestofourselves podcast
When we know someone's story, it is hard to make them an "other". We can get past the labels and see the humanity in those who have different life experiences. Resources
info_outlineLearning how to change our relationship with the inner critic can greatly increase the quality of our days. But not all inner critic episodes are the same. Some times the inner critic is a light breeze, something, when noticed that can be worked through easily. Other times, the inner critic is a level 5 hurricane and it's hard to navigate.
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