At The Root With Greg Kiper - Season 2

Greg is a practicing psychotherapist and holistic life coach. He works with adolescents, adults, couples and families and is passionate in helping others find emotional connection within themselves and with others. Greg’s learning program “Connection through Awareness” takes us on a journey of exploration in recognizing and expanding the awareness we need to attune to ourselves and others. Join Greg as he challenges listeners to find these connections in an adventure of the mind, body and spirit on “At the Root.”

Our True Selves are in there Somewhere 05/15/2023

Our True Selves are in there Somewhere Greg looks at ways we can start to overcome the unconscious patterning of our insecurely attached past – allowing us to live in the present moment. /episode/index/show/0f770868-0be0-4a87-acbf-0eba930f2adc/id/26840682

Does your past control your present? 02/03/2023

Does your past control your present? Greg works through how emotional transactions from our childhood can affect our relationships today. /episode/index/show/0f770868-0be0-4a87-acbf-0eba930f2adc/id/25826619

Attached to What 12/06/2022

Attached to What Greg continues his discussion of Attachment Systems, introducing the Avoidantly Attached/Dismissive profile. We join Sara’s husband Tony in his individual session. /episode/index/show/0f770868-0be0-4a87-acbf-0eba930f2adc/id/25236201

Attachment Systems 11/15/2022

Attachment Systems Mis-attunement in our relationships can be the result of all kinds of factors for one or both partners like genetics, environment, culture, and health, as well as one of the most telling – our attachment system. Tune in as Greg talks about how this system affects our lives. /episode/index/show/0f770868-0be0-4a87-acbf-0eba930f2adc/id/25012011

Respect and Validation 11/07/2022

Respect and Validation Validating our partner means more than just listening to them, it means we respect who they are and what they mean to us. In this episode we meet Tony and Sara, a couple working through this process. /episode/index/show/0f770868-0be0-4a87-acbf-0eba930f2adc/id/24734214

Still Fixated on the Fixer 10/31/2022

Still Fixated on the Fixer Greg reviews how two types of cognitive bias impact our listening abilities in relationships with others and shares that being present doesn’t mean literally; it means being present in intent and emotional engagement. He reminds listeners that “fixers” often unintentionally hijack engagements because they were likely not permitted to be right or were often corrected resulting in low self-esteem and coping mechanisms. Regardless of origin, “fixers” don’t develop a sufficient emotional vocabulary and emotions provide the needed input for managing ourselves and responding effectively to others. He shares other “fixer” traits and offers hope that the autopilot can be rerouted in a positive direction. To learn more about Greg and his practice, go to /episode/index/show/0f770868-0be0-4a87-acbf-0eba930f2adc/id/24852357

Fixated on the Fixer 10/31/2022

Fixated on the Fixer Greg continues to talk about how our frame of reference when listening is through the lens of Cognitive Bias which results in our brains filtering the information we process. This can lead to short-cuts that leave out significant information and sensitivities. Greg goes on to explain the two types of cognitive bias he sees most often and how they impact our ability to listen. Often one partner hijacks an interaction because of their need for validation and respect; essentially ignoring the other’s need for same. Stacy continues to pepper Greg with questions as she searches for answers for her and other “Fixers” out there. To learn more about Greg and his practice, go to /episode/index/show/0f770868-0be0-4a87-acbf-0eba930f2adc/id/24852174

Fixing The Fixer 10/31/2022

Fixing The Fixer Greg continues to talk about the topic of listening and how when we listen it’s usually with cognitive bias or as a “Fixer.” He spends a lot of time talking about “The Fixer” and their origin story; where their need for answers, control and fear of emotion began. He also explains why they need to be met with compassion versus frustration. Stacy asks lots of questions on the topic since she relates to The Fixer. To learn more about Greg and his practice, go to /episode/index/show/0f770868-0be0-4a87-acbf-0eba930f2adc/id/24851973

Bridging the Gap 10/31/2022

Bridging the Gap Greg picks up where he left off on the topic of listening and how we should listen with context, intent and awareness of our own interpretation; something he refers to as “the fluffy stuff.” He comments that today’s norm is forcing a point of view rather than listening to, understanding or respecting other’s points of view. We have Fixer Bias, we can be attributed to an inability on the Fixer’s part to feel, share and express emotions. That makes it increasingly difficult to bridge the gap and find common ground. To learn more about Greg and his practice, go to /episode/index/show/0f770868-0be0-4a87-acbf-0eba930f2adc/id/24850764

Our Bias Means Intent Gets Lost in Translation 10/17/2022

Our Bias Means Intent Gets Lost in Translation Greg and Stacy review what they discussed last week about listening for intent AND content, and they talk a bit more about the power of our two “brains;” the brain and the heart. Greg picks up where he left off to discuss more about how our past experiences influence what we hear and how we hear it. He explains that listening with our hearts creates empathy which bridges the gap between our own past, and what is being shared presently. Greg shares some heavy truths which are lightened with ideas for how to approach communicating with curiosity, lack of judgement, and a heavy dose of self-awareness and humor. To learn more about Greg and his practice, go to www.kipercounseling.com /episode/index/show/0f770868-0be0-4a87-acbf-0eba930f2adc/id/24709008

Who’s Listening? 10/15/2022

Who’s Listening? Greg is back live from an extended break; he shares what he was doing and what he noticed while away. His biggest takeaway was our innate need for social connection with others and how that connection ideally goes beyond just words. To truly connect we need to listen for total meaning, not default to trying to solve for what we perceive to be the problem, make it about ourselves, or dismiss what we’re hearing all together. Greg also shares interesting information about the power of the heart as a second “energetic” brain which leads to a bigger conversation. To learn more about Greg and his practice, go to www.kipercounseling.com /episode/index/show/0f770868-0be0-4a87-acbf-0eba930f2adc/id/24695802

Thinking with People 10/15/2022

Thinking with People Greg and Stacy start with a brief recap from the last show when a call comes in from Maureen in Everett. Maureen shares she has an adult daughter with MS who’s experienced multiple traumas and likely experiences PTSD; she confesses she struggles to listen to her daughter because she goes on and on and has refused counseling. Greg offers some suggestions and support for Maureen and her daughter before turning to today’s topic of thinking with people. Greg gives a simple solution to practice for staying present and in the moment so the other person can feel heard. To learn more about Greg and his practice, go to www.kipercounseling.com /episode/index/show/0f770868-0be0-4a87-acbf-0eba930f2adc/id/24695697

Listen Up 10/15/2022

Listen Up Greg decides to zig from his most recent line of discussion partly inspired by some new clients seeking relationship counseling. He shares that we don’t just learn how to cope and react based on past experiences, we learn how to listen and react as well which places us squarely back in autopilot and avoidance mode. Greg talks about active listening, being vulnerable, and how important it is that our partners FEEL heard. Next week Greg will talk about the steps to be a better active listener. /episode/index/show/0f770868-0be0-4a87-acbf-0eba930f2adc/id/24695607

The Most Vital Connection Is With Yourself 08/29/2022

The Most Vital Connection Is With Yourself Today Greg doubled down on the importance of being connected to self in order to be better attuned with others. He and Stacy set the stage for future episodes to explore how poor communication skills impact relationships. /episode/index/show/0f770868-0be0-4a87-acbf-0eba930f2adc/id/24193608

Emotional Connection Starts with Reflection 08/29/2022

Emotional Connection Starts with Reflection Greg responds to a follow up question to last week’s episode about what emotional connection means by explaining how our past (infancy) subconsciously informs our present. Greg ends with a guided mediation that takes the listener back to a once-attuned connection, to illustrate what is possible with self and others. /episode/index/show/0f770868-0be0-4a87-acbf-0eba930f2adc/id/24193461

Fixing The Fixer 08/29/2022

Fixing The Fixer Greg continues to talk about the topic of listening and how when we listen it’s usually with cognitive bias or as a “Fixer.” He spends a lot of time talking about “The Fixer” and their origin story; where their need for answers, control and fear of emotion began. He also explains why they need to be met with compassion versus frustration. Stacy asks lots of questions on the topic since she relates to The Fixer. /episode/index/show/0f770868-0be0-4a87-acbf-0eba930f2adc/id/24193062

The Need For Emotional Connection 08/26/2022

The Need For Emotional Connection Greg and Stacy Heller talk about The Need For Emotional Connection. Getting to the root of the matter is key to solving problems and improving lives. It helps to have a guiding light when taking on life’s struggles and digging down to the root of the situation. At the Root, hosted by Greg Kiper, is just such a light. Tune in weekly for this informative and healing program. Greg is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington state, a certified holistic life coach, and a certified substance use disorder professional. He has a private practice and works with adults and adolescents, couples and families. He finds passion and purpose in helping find emotional connection both within and with others through his counseling, coaching and education program “Connection through Awareness.” Greg’s emotional connection with others can be a source of joy and personal growth to a source of pain and anxiety with anything (including disconnection) in between. Join psychotherapist and holistic life coach Greg Kiper as he challenges listeners to explore these connections and go on a journey of recognizing and expanding awareness. Experience an adventure of the mind, body, and spirit on At the Root. Take your first steps to learning more: Greg: [email protected] /episode/index/show/0f770868-0be0-4a87-acbf-0eba930f2adc/id/24172416

Connection is Integration, NOT Assimilation 08/26/2022

Connection is Integration, NOT Assimilation Greg talks about missing connections during the pandemic and about how connection to self is the first step to integration with others. /episode/index/show/0f770868-0be0-4a87-acbf-0eba930f2adc/id/24172374

At The Root With Greg Kiper - Season 2

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