52: Special Encore: Becoming A Deliberate Listener
Respect Circles - The Podcast
From the beginning, our mission with Respect Circles has been to foster open communication, learning, and respectful dialogue. We’ve referenced the importance of deliberate listening, and we’ve specifically mentioned a popular past episode of Respect Circles about this subject. That’s why we thought it would be timely to present a special encore of that episode on becoming a deliberate listener, for listeners who haven’t yet heard that discussion, or as a refresher for long-time listeners to deepen their learning. Deliberate listening can dramatically improve the quality of our...
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51: Time to Call B.S.
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In our last episode, we looked back at some of our most impactful conversations and we talked about how we can put what we have learned into action. At the time we were recording, another school shooting had just occurred in Nashville, Tennessee, where three 9-year old children and three teachers were killed. We shared our frustration at the escalation of gun violence here in the United States, and the apparent lack of action to change it. In this episode, we decided to call B.S. on the complacency and lack of real action on this critical issue. The solutions should be common sense, as...
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50: Celebrating 50!
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It’s the 50th episode of Respect Circles, and we’re excited to take this opportunity to celebrate all the great conversations and guests we’ve had on the podcast the last year and a half! In this episode, we reflect upon some of our most meaningful lessons and share what we hope to carry forward from our learning. We want to thank each of you who has listened, subscribed and shared our podcast, and provided feedback and encouragement along the way. We’re looking forward to all the good that is possible as we continue to grow and expand our reach. Don’t...
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49: The Pursuit of Happiness
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When we think about the documents that have framed and influenced our nation, there are few that are more important than The Declaration of Independence. While there were a number of edits and updates made to Jefferson’s original version, one thing that remained constant or consistent throughout were the rights that were given to all Americans for things like life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. For many years, researchers have studied the meaning of happiness, which has provided valuable clues to what it takes to live happy and healthy lives. Most recently however, reports...
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48: Connecting Across Our Differences
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In this episode, join us as we explore the cultural divide in our country and discuss what it means to be proud of who you are and where you come from. What do you hear when someone says they are proud to be black? And how does the meaning change if they are proud to be white? What’s possible if we learn to connect across our differences? This concept is an important part of our mission here at Respect Circles, and in this episode we deepen the discussion about the ‘whys’ behind the cultural divide and keep looking for ways to foster respect and...
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47: Survival & Forgiveness: Powerful Lessons with Dylan Pryor & Cory Spain
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On today’s episode of Respect Circles, we are honored to be joined by guests Dylan Pryor and Cory Spain, as they share their perspectives of a tragic incident that happened 5 years ago in Lone Tree, Colorado. March 22nd, 2018 is a day that neither Cory or Dylan will forget, and in this episode, they share the events of that day and the powerful lessons they have learned from it, including the power of forgiveness, what true friendship really is, why adversity does not need to define you, and how to become better, not bitter, in the face of challenging times. You’ll also hear...
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46: When We Know Better, We Should Do Better
Respect Circles - The Podcast
At the time of this recording, it’s been two and a half years since the murder of George Floyd. As we kick off Black History Month in February, it feels relevant and timely to look back and to see what progress has been made since his death. We believe one of the ways we continue to create a more just society is to ensure all citizens are provided the same rights, protections, pursuit of happiness and justice that are still important to us...and to keep having the hard conversations about it. We also want to look at what opportunities still lie ahead. Each of us has...
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45: Modern Friendship: Meeting People Where They Are
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Today we discuss our perspectives on friendship, exploring what it means to be a friend and what happens when what we give in a relationship feels out of balance. As we share our own personal experiences, we’ll talk about ways that each of us can show up as the best version of ourselves for the friends in our lives. How are you doing with our initiative? Comment below and then share your efforts and successes on social media and tag us @respectcircles in your post. We’ll share your posts in our stories and may even give away some prizes as we kick off the...
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44: Gifts of the New Year
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Happy New Year! This time of year is such a fun time of gift giving and celebration with the people that we love, so today we thought it would be timely to share our perspectives on this timely topic. Gift giving looks different for everybody, and is very personal, so we hope that what we share today helps you be more intentional when giving, and receiving, gifts! Movement is medicine, and we all know we need to move more, which is why we’re introducing . We may have gotten out of the habit over the past 2-3 years as we’ve worked from home and stayed in more (thanks...
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43: Looking Forward: So Much More To Talk About
Respect Circles - The Podcast
Here we are at the end of 2022, and in this episode, we take time to reflect on some of our topics this past year, as well as what we’re proud of at Respect Circles. We also look forward to what else is possible with this platform we’ve built, and to consider the conversations ahead this upcoming year. Looking forward, there are so many topics we want to talk about, including the importance of reducing the stigma associated with focusing on mental health, as well as how critical self-care and movement are to our overall well-being. In this episode, we explore different ways to show...
info_outlineWe’re back, and thank you for joining us once again! We took a break over the summer to recharge, regroup, and spend a little time with our families, and we’re so excited that we’ll again be bringing you thought-provoking and meaningful conversations, as we dive into some new topics on the podcast.
We’ve both really missed having these conversations and we feel, more than ever, that helping people know how they can approach these topics with others is really needed, and we’ll be doing our own work as we continue on this path with you as well.
In this episode, you’ll hear how there is an opportunity right now, and especially over the next few weeks leading up to the midterm elections in the U.S., to get curious about the information being presented and think about where you are getting it from. Look for some different resources and perspectives, and see if you can come away with a balanced approach to deciding who is best for your local community, your state, and the nation as we move forward. So, get involved, because now is not the time to sit on the sidelines!
We have an exciting new segment debuting today where we highlight people who we refer to as “Models of Respect”, and who demonstrate the values of Respect Circles that we promote here and that inspire both of us each and every day. If you have someone you’d like to suggest for this segment and we can feature in an upcoming episode, go to our website, https://respectcircles.com/ and let us know who that person is and why you feel they are such a good role model for others.
Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook, and we’d really appreciate you leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform to let us know what you’re enjoying about this show. You can also go to https://www.respectcircles.com/voicemail/ to leave us a message and you can also reach us by email, [email protected] to give us your thoughts.
Again, we’re so happy to be back having these conversations, and we’re looking forward to bringing you another topic and episode very soon.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- A look at what’s happened since we took a break for the podcast, and how we’re seeing the divide in our country growing larger [2:44]
- Why the upcoming United States midterms may just be the more important elections we’ve ever had in this country [4:59]
- Questions you can ask to start determining if character, and voting, still matters [6:19]
- How Stephanie is getting informed through international media [8:07]
- Our thoughts on the recent Dobb’s decision on abortion in the United States and why it’s something that we need to pay attention to [11:19]
- A personal experience that Stephanie had, and how the laws of today could have impacted her if they were in effect at the time [18:29]
- The ways that AJ is trying to find a more moderation position, and how he’s keeping the messages talked about on this podcast in mind [20:59]
- The challenge we have for you, and the opportunity that exists for all of us at this point in time [26:11]
- A look at our first “Models of Respect” that we are now featuring as a segment of the podcast [30:07]
Links & Resources:
31: The CROWN Act: I Am More Than My Hair
The Impact of Legalized Abortion on Crime (2001 Study)
MacKenzie Scott’s latest $84.5 million donation could transform Girl Scouts as you know them
Tracee Ellis Ross’s Docuseries with Oprah Winfrey, The Hair Tales