027: The Good and the Bad of "Figuring Yourself Out"
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What does it mean to figure yourself out? In today's episode, we're leaning more toward "soul searching". Understanding yourself is a lot of work, however, and there's a reason that self discovery requires a conscious effort. In today's episode, we learn about the good and the bad that comes along with spending time on you.
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026: Job Shadowing: The Best (Forgotten) Curiosity Tester Out There
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Job shadowing is the perfect opportunity to get a preview of what a new professional day-to-day life would look like if you switched things up. In this episode, we talk about why job shadowing is such an underutilized resource and how we can overcome the nerves of job shadowing to make use of its benefits.
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025: Comfort, Safety, and Shakeups in our Life Path (Repeat)
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Cultivate Curiosity is turning 6 months old, and do you know what that means? Shakeups are coming, and we're celebrating this change in season with a rerun of our most-listened to episode ever. Enjoy!
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024: The 3 Biggest Mistakes We Make When Trying New Things
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As fulfilling as it may feel to try new things, we have a habit of getting in our own way from time to time. In today's episode, we break down mistakes we all make when it comes to stepping out of our comfort zones.
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023: Reflecting on Summer: Did We Achieve Our Goals?
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As the seasons change, let's reflect on summer and our goals, how those worked out, and what goals we have planned for the chilly autumn and winter months ahead.
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022: What "Luck" Is Really About
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Today we're talking about the moment when preparation meets opportunity -- or as Oprah puts it: luck.
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021: Cultivating Curiosity With Your Kids
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For all of the parents listening, this episode is for you. While all kids are naturally curious, some parents have reached out and asked for ways to push their kids to live a more fulfilled and curious childhood - tune in for 3 helpful tips!
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020: Are You Hitting Pause?
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Life is busy. We are constantly moving from one task to the next. Even the time we devote to our curiosities is a check on the list, and we aren't giving ourselves time to slow down and soak in the joys that come along with our passions. Today we are talking about the importance of pausing and taking in the moment -- enjoy!
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019: Imposter Syndrome, Taking Leaps, Finding Your "Why"
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In a very special episode, we hear from Scottish event planner and soulful leader, Johanna Holtan. Johanna takes us on a journey as she paints a picture of the events in her life that have led her to Scotland, and explains how insecurities and imposter syndrome can be conquered when you remember your "why".
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018: Why I'm Traveling Across the Country For My Curiosity
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Today's episode is an exciting one! This week, I'm not just talking the talk -- I'm walking to walk. I'm following my curiosities across time zones and half the country and I'm breaking down my reasons for investing my time, money - and vacation days - in an interest that isn't even paying the bills. These reasons may have you packing your bags and flying to your curiosities soon, too.
info_outlineCreativity and imagination are one and the same, and they’re both taken to new heights when building a board game.
We awaken our inner child in this episode as we explore the world of board game creation. We will hear from Branwen Zakariasen, a board game creator with the experience and knowledge we need to learn everything we can about this fascinating process.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
A Theory of Semiotics by Umberto Eco
The Landlord’s Game, patented by Elizabeth Magie
Epic Board Game Extravaganza, hosted in Indiana, US
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