Lost in Plain Sight

(Light Bite) This week, we reflect on connecting with those from our pasts after years apart and how that sparked an encounter with my younger self. Drawing on the concept of “inner child work,” we explore how our emotional triggers may be holding us back. I invite you to revisit your past selves with compassion—and discover how far you've really come by understanding who you used to be.

(Light Bite) Everyone says you should be happy, yet sometimes it can be difficult to acknowledge the great achievements in your life. This week, we dive into why we must recognize our accomplishments and make space for the reflection and reward of them. Read More: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/invisible-bruises/202410/30-ways-to-celebrate-yourself-this-month https://www.psychologytoday.c...

(Deep Dive) This episode explores how our perception of someone—or something—can shift entirely when new information comes to light. From discovering a friend’s unexpected feelings to getting struck by an idea that alters your beliefs, we talk about how these moments challenge your assumptions and force you to reconsider what you thought you knew. Plus, we dive into the electric charge of entrepre...

(Light Bite) I wish that my career counselor had told me that where I move matters as much for my life as what I do. Finding friends, future spouses, balancing activities, cost of living, a doctor, or affording an apartment long-term can all come down to where you accept your next job offer. In this week’s episode, we break down what you should consider before your next move and how to be strategi...

(Deep Dive) In “Your Mind’s Anti-Aging Cream”, we explore how our diminishing attention spans actually are causing us to experience symptoms which are being called digital dementia. Living constantly online has warped how our generation experiences time, memory and is related to a phenomenon called frenetic stand still, where we don’t feel like our lives are changing. Our centers of novelty are sh...

(Light Bite) So… what does it actually mean to fully participate in your life? Like, if you work 40 hours a week doing stuff you didn’t choose… are you living or just kind of… existing? But… if you never risk being embarrassed, are you even showing up for your own life? Embarrassment means you tried . That you cared. That you showed up. Read More: https://www.carolinezwickson.com/blog-list/2024/2/...

(Deep Dive) How does the quiet rise in spending as income grows will trap you in unsustainable habits? From luxury apartments, status symbols to financial freedom, we explore how true wealth may lie in restraint, offline living, and conscious spending.  Read More! https://www.investopedia.com/terms/l/lifestyle-creep.asp   https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/01/money-coach-shares-financial-mistakes-to-avo...

(Light Bite) Have you been feeling stuck in a whirlwind of news? Whether it is artificial intelligence or a self-comparison scroll on social media, it can be easy to feel like the world is moving on without you. This week, we explore existentialism and find one answer to this question of why we perceive ourselves to be so powerless in the face of these changes. (Hint... You may have a lot more con...

(Deep Dive) When you’re feeling lost, so many people tellyou that the quick and easy solution is to just “go back to school”. This week, I graduated with a master’s degree from Georgetown University and unpack the truths, misconceptions and realities of returning to school in your 20s andbeyond!   https://acu.edu/2023/10/24/credentials-inflation-are-masters-degrees-the-new-bachelors/ https://www.f...

(Light Bite) This week, we explore how images and the constant availability of mirrors has shaped our self-image, the exhaustion of awareness of ourselves and a collective commoditization of appearance for connection.  Read more: https://www.dazeddigital.com/beauty/article/60860/1/we-were-never-supposed-to-see-our-faces-this-much-social-media-zoom https://www.newsweek.com/womans-realization-viral-...

(Deep Dive) This week, we explore how we’re being held back by our unwillingness to change and how diversification of our time can provide purpose to your stability.  https://www.elephantjournal.com/2021/12/why-playing-it-safe-is-the-most-dangerous-attitude-in-life-2/ The 10% Entrepreneur: Live your startup dream without quitting your day job by Patrick J. McGinnis https://www.psychologytoday.com/...

(Light Bite) Ever wondered why people run marathons? In this week's episode, I share the story of my first marathon and the individuals who got me through. The biggest revelation: That we cannot do these things alone, despite what we may believe. Where ego meets ourselves, we must decide our why for ourselves.

(Deep Dive) This week, we explore the balance between increased opportunity and the responsibility that comes with having more. From marathons to relationships to our community, there are a number of ways that we are required to show up, but sometimes fail to. In the spirit of exploring feeling lost, we attempt to find an answer or a guide to understanding how we show up and the ways in which we c...

(LB) This week, we deep dive into the pain cave, self-doubt and the challenges of overcoming one's fears. We explore the meaning behind challenge in this week's light bite.

(Deep Dive) This week, we take a deep dive into the machismo culture of cowboying as the rise of concrete cowboys spreads across America. We explore the patterns of male loneliness, leading a simpler life and the origins of everything cowboy from boots to Lainey Wilson.  Read More https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/cowboy-boots-market https://time.com/archive/6808121/rodeos-the-bulldogge...

(Light Bite) Ever wondered how the upper echelons of business, nonprofits and government make decisions under times of high stress? What could you do if you practiced the same decisiveness? Find out more in today's light bite.

(Deep Dives) Are you an anxiously attached or an avoidant? Did you know that your attachment style can actually have profound impacts on how well you relate to coworkers and lead at work? This week, we explore how attachment styles impact our lives and how we can move towards a more secure attachment on life.

(Light Bite) This week, we dig deeper into how to discern ulterior motives and whether or not they're a bad thing! If you're a rational self-actor, you're looking out for your own self-interest. In this episode, we explore discerning motivation and learning to trust our intentions in relationships.

(Deep Dive) Have your problems ever felt so frustrating that you wish you could just step out of your life and into another? This week, we're exploring how self-parenting can allow you to perceive your life's experience from a different viewpoint--from above. Self-Parenting, South Pacific Private How to Think Like a Roman Emperor, Donald Robertson

(Light Bite) In today's light bite, we explore how being a lone wolf can help you make new friends, change up your perspective and align your path with your goals. Learn how to be more authentic by pushing back against the need to be liked and understood.

(Deep Dive) In today’s deep dive, we’re donning our helmets and armor to explore how the spartan’s relationships to mental toughness helped them build resilience through motion and obstacle immunity in an effort for us to capture some of their fortitude in our lives today.  Spartan Races Mental habits of Spartan Races History.com Living like a modern Spartan

(Light Bite) This month, we're planning out how we'll be achieving our goals. When picking your strategy, you need to decide whether you'll be going all in or all out. We're discussing how much risk you can handle, balancing work and pursuits, and how to create a strategy for your future pursuits.

(Deep Dive) This week on the LIPS podcast, we're diving deep into competition. We explore how the temptation to look over one's shoulder right before the finish line is holding you back. Read now : Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday PDF

(Light Bite) One habit to rule them all. The Cornerstone is your baseline routine from which all others cascade. Learning to harness an action for good can involve identifying the both positive and negative ripple effects that stem from what we do repeatedly.  References  Origins of the Book, Make Your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven as inspired by his 2014 University of Texas Autin Commencement...

(Deep Dive) Our competitive edge is often our perspective on a challenge--it's the one factor that separates us from the crowd. This week, we learn how to enhance our outlook to leverage it towards success.