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We’re talking about parenting, but don’t let that dissuade you from listening if you don’t have kids. If you have impact or influence on someone from 0-17, these perspectives could be useful for you. A trauma therapist who works specifically with children (anonymously) published the thoughts of some of her youngest clients (also anonymously) They are moving and varied, and yet at their essence, ea...

Finally got myself together concerning the Olympics and am I ever excited!! (As usual, and also not quite the same as usual.) These Games are more than just games and it can’t just be about the US alone for me anymore. Though Team USA will always have my heart, I’m taking a broader and more global approach this time around, which I’ve been thinking abut lately. So we discuss the beginnings of that...

I tried to make today about the start of the Olympics, but it just wasn’t meant to be. Instead we talk about something pleasant and mildly related: small towns and places around the US that have a high walkability factor. (Don’t worry, I explain my thoughts process.) Enjoy the Opening Ceremonies in Paris! Stay safe, C

We’re back on the albums again! Part Eight, 230-221. This week features The Supremes, The Avalanches, U2 and seven other artists to continue this massive undertaking. Hmm, who else could there be? ;) BUCKLE UP this one is a fast ride. We also encounter, for only the second time so far, an album that I had to put an asterisk on :/ There was SO MUCH to say about these 10 that I purposely excised Poe...

A different kind of encouragement episode. If you’re looking for more “standard” encouragement fare, similar to other episodes in our Summer Encouragement Series, take a look at Monday’s episode: Start Again. But today, I’m sharing some longer form thoughts from a variety of sources. The final story in particular had a major impact on my life and will continue to do so, I think. There are so many...

Y’ALL. Can we not catch a break? Like an actual break?? I think the answer (out in the world) might be no, so I’m here to give you an extra, portable opportunity for respite. At least mentally anyway. It feels important, relevant. Glad you’re here. Like immensely. Waking up is the first step, C

We’re back on the albums again! Part Seven, 240-231. This week features D’Angelo and The Vanguard, Joy Division, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, and seven other artists to continue this massive undertaking. Hmm, who else could there be? ;) I really loved all the contenders for this week’s lyric title, so I wanted to mention the others that were in the running, but that were ultimately beaten out b...

How do you stop doing something that you wish you didn’t do? There are theories, and we discuss a couple of them today. Plus all kinds of bad habits that can plague us humans: small, large, humorous, dangerous. Some that would be bad habits for one person and are simply diverting activities for others. Give yourself more freedom to enjoy your life! Glad you’re here, C

Such an important installment of our Summer Encouragement Series. If you haven’t been able to take in one of these yet, please jump in for this one. We’re all going through a lot. Extra grace is needed. I’m so incredibly glad that you’re here. C

You don’t have to be the “star” to have a massive impact on something.

In these nonstop “unprecedented” times, this past weekend was particularly eventful. I wanted to come to you today with a way to help transcend the individual challenges of life, that en masse can work together to keep you down. But there is more availabile than just challenges and suffering. We’re going to be okay, C

How can you survive a loooooong haul flight?? Thrilled you’re here, have an amazing weekend, C

We’re back on the albums again! Part Six, 250-241. This week features Alice Coltrane, Eric B. & Rakim, Sex Pistols, and seven other artists to continue this massive undertaking. Hmm, who else could there be? ;) Well, to give you an extra hint, the title of today’s show comes from a Steely Dan lyric, which I meant to refer to and then forgot to say in the midst of the excitement. Sorry for the...

I've been thinking alot lately about Art as a Function of Human Survival. Also about more a content existence in general. (Content like calm and happy, not content like internet consumption lol.) Today's Summer Encouragement emanates from some of those musings. Take a deep breath. Glad you're here in ev sense, C

Hydration is really important!

Have you been applying your neurotypical way of thinking to known (or unknown) neurodivergent people around you? Awareness (and reminders!) can be a beautiful thing. Let’s recalibrate :) So so glad you’re here, C

We’re back on the albums again! Part Five, 260-251. This week features Janet Jackson, OutKast, Popol Vuh, and seven other artists to continue this massive undertaking. Hmm, who else could there be? ;) The time management went way better today yay! I’m talking fast so listen up, but there’s some really great stuff here. Music you may not know from ppl you’ve heard of for ages. P cool - Oh it’s a ma...

Two in a row! I’ve had my finger in the air and the wind is blowing more frustration and anxiety for many this week, and not giving the level of celebration that it normally would (in the US). So we’re doing something highly unusual- Two encouragement episodes in a row! No matter who or where you are, I hope you can find joy, C

Things have been going on again! Sigh Come take a respite during this latest installment of our Sumer Encouragement Series. You proly need it more than you realize. I did. Grateful that you exist, C

Yesterday we talked about Fear. (And if you haven’t heard that one yet, might I suggest you start there first? These two episodes go together.) I can’t “solve” fear for anyone, but I can postulate some things that I think would help with it. And that’s what I tried to do here. Give a listen and see how it went :) Thrilled and honored that you’ve entrusted me with some of your time, C

I had some extra opportunities to observe a bunch of humans over the last couple days, and it confirmed for me what I had been thinking about for awhile- doing an entire episode about fear. So many social interactions amongst humans are rooted in fear :/ The concept is too big to cover in its entirety, but I did narrow it down to three subcategories that I’ve been thinking about a lot: embarrassme...

We’re back on the albums again! Part Four, 270-261. This week features Fiona Apple, The Meters, Alvvays, and seven other artists to continue this massive undertaking. Hmm, who else could there be? ;) BUT ACK WE WERE CUT OFF AGAIN Still working on the time management haha. Today’s poem wasn’t recorded in its entirety unfortunately, but it belongs to Fiona Apple (one of the featured artists) and is...

It’s an unconventional kind, but I fully agree. It totally counts And that idea brings us into other types of “unconventional” self care. Unconventional because they aren’t defined by how others might describe self care? Perhaps. Doesn’t make them any less valid. ;) Thrilled you’re sending some of your v valuable time here, C