Good to Talk

In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss where confidence originates.  The goal isn't to fake or perform confidence, but rather to trust oneself.  We have to harness fear and focus while remaining mindful of the internal voices we use with ourselves. As always, thank you for listening along with us.  If you'd like to know more about the podcast or if you'd like to connect with us, pl...

In this episode, Jeremiah and E are discussing emotnioal regulation tools and strategies.  Frustration tends to begin where our desire clash up against points of resistance.  Because it often manifests in the body, usually, the body is good place to start.  We focus our awareness on calming our tense muscles and regulating our breathing.  As we calm ourselves, frustration can often be used as a co...

In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss some favorite odds and ends from the internet.  Topics covered include: Adam Grant's TED talk "Are you a giver or a taker?" Spiral Dynamics Merrill-Reid Social Personality Styles Khan Academy Wikiart.org As always, thank you for listening along with us.  If you'd like to know more about the podcast or if you'd like to connect with us...

In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss what it means to feel capable and know we are enough.  This is our third and final installment in the Learning series: Safety, Love, and Strength, where we've explored these core developmental tenants of humanness, too often overlooked. As always, thank you for listening along with us.  If you'd like to know more about the podcast or if you'd...

In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss some of their earliest memories of experiencing love and feeling safe.  Love offers availability in feeling connected and having our emotions met, reinforcing that we matter.  Here we're chatting through attunement, delight, and repair. As always, thank you for listening along with us.  If you'd like to know more about the podcast or if you'd...

In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss some of our earliest memories of learning what it means to feel safe.  Content warning, some childhood trauma is shared, though we attempted to keep it as light as possible.  If you'd like to skip through an extended intro and get to the point, jump to minute 8.   As always, thank you for listening along with us.  If you'd like to know more about t...

In this episode, Jeremiah and E are discussing the importance of self talk.  Our brain acts like a muscle that strengthens in whatever way we use it.  Neuroplasticity is a gift and a curse, but mostly a gift.  Healthy thinking is intentional.  We can shift habits and perceptions and ultimately make our reality better by taking care in our thought process. As always, thank you for listening along w...

In this episode, Jeremiah and E are discussing Albert Camus and the Myth of Sisyphus.  Though life does not inherently owe us meaning, meaning can still be found, nonetheless.  The tension between what we want and what we get can lead to suffering, but it can also be the key to freeing us. As always, thank you for listening along with us.  If you'd like to know more about the podcast or if yo...

In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss grounding in tactile, sensory rich experiences outside of the demands of digital life.  Vinyl and film cameras and paper books, letter writing and manual engines.  Opportunities for interacting with life in analog formats are usually less convenient, but more meaningful.  Analog experiences offer a chance for slowness and foster some amount of cognitive rest...

In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss the Jungian concept of the Shadow Self.  The Shadow Self tends to stay hidden, sometimes intentionally, and sometimes as parts of ourselves that are so quiet we lose track of the them.  "Working on ourselves" has its limits.  Shadow Work attempts to shed a light on what has been forgotten, helping us see ourselves in wholeness. As always, thank you...

In these new Season 6 episodes, Jeremiah and E are trying something new.  Here we are discussing change in a slightly more free-flowing style, straying from our usual structured, outlined conversation format. As always, thank you for listening along with us.  If you'd like to know more about the podcast or if you'd like to connect with us, please visit our website at https://goodtotalk.c...

Happy holidays from Jeremiah and E!  In this, our 100th episode, we are discussing how our family dynamics keenly shape some of our experiences and emotions around the holidays.  We are so pleased and grateful to have been able share 100 episodes with you and we can't wait to push into what's next! We wish you all a merry and joyful end to 2025 and as always, thank you for listening alon...

In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss thanksgiving traditions and how to remain thankful amidst an increasingly complicated world.  Here we chat through remembering what grounds us and helps us remain steady in times of change, making space for receiving as a means of growing our gratitude, and returning to our communities the gifts of peace and gratitude we most prize. We wish you all a loving...

In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss adult friendships.  Between meeting, making, and keeping friends navigating relationships as we age can be an immensely rewarding and potentially challenging place of life.  This episode is broken down into three sections:  Defining and accepting the seasons of friendship, staying intentional, and letting go when necessary. As always, thank you for listening...

In this episode, Jeremiah and E are revisiting episode 58 from Season 3 about existential dread.  Here, we discuss combatting dread by setting aside intentional time for checking in with our emotions and bodies.    Hope can be found by centering inside ourselves and finding gratitude. As always, thank you for listening along with us.  If you'd like to know more about the podcast or if you&apo...

In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss emotional regulation.  Here we discuss checking in with ourselves in awareness, labeling our emotions, and differentiating between reacting and responding. As always, thank you to everyone who listens along with us. If you'd like more information about Good To Talk or its hosts, please visit: https://goodtotalk.co To check out our sister project, Good T...

In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss the importance of creating space in our lives for ourselves.  Though life can often feel busy and stressful, we can ask ourselves several questions to help guide how we spend our limited time. Where do you feel the noise of busyness pressing in most strongly? What belief about rest keeps you from pausing? How could you begin to resist the pull of busyness th...

In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss some simple ways to pursue physical health and wellness.  Focusing on staying active, eating well, and sleeping consistently, this "Check In" is all about caring for our whole selves.  Our hope is to emphasize how small choices can have massive benefits for our mental and physical wellbeing and they definitely don't require an all-or-nothing a...

In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss what it means to notice our present selves, turning inward without ruminating or catastrophizing.  Flexing our self awareness and observing ourselves clearly, without judgement, can help ground our emotions and foster growth. As always, thank you to everyone who listens along with us. If you'd like more information about Good to Talk or its hosts, pleas...

In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss how accountability can be a transformative force in our lives.  From avoidance and reactionary responses to living with integrity and keeping promises to ourselves and others, accountability is a powerful tool. As always, thank you to everyone who listens along with us. If you'd like more information about Good to Talk or its hosts, please visit: https:...

In this episode, Jeremiah and E are excited to introduce Good To Self, an engaging platform that connects learning and living.  Incorporating philosophy, psychology, history, and the arts and humanities, our hope is to provoke introspection and health.  As the second installment in our "Good To" project series, Good To Self is meant to help you discover who you are, what you feel, and wh...

In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss some of Epictetus's philosophy of control from his handbook, the Enchiridion.  Here Epictetus clarifies what's ours to manage, recommends acceptance of our responsibilities and limitations, and points us towards responding with purpose.  Our actions become an opportunity to investigate our own authenticity and ultimately help us find meaning and pu...

In this episode, Jeremiah and E discuss the importance of consistency in our pursuits.  Quick results and life hacks don't bring the deep and meaningful growth that time, energy, and effort yield.  Even though it isn't always fun or flashy, quiet persistence is the secret to success. As always, thank you to everyone who listens along with us. If you'd like more information about Goo...

In this episode, Jeremiah and E meander through a conversation about creativity.  Our belief is that creativity is essential to living a whole existence, fostering insights into self awareness, healing, hope. As always, thank you to everyone who listens along with us. If you'd like more information about Good to Talk or its hosts, please visit: https://goodtotalk.co

In this episode, Jeremiah and E continue a three part series about burnout, finding balance, and making space for self.  Here we discuss some practical ways to fight burnout and create space for self, applying Aristotle’s Golden Mean and pondering three questions we can ask ourselves throughout our days that will hopefully point us back towards balance and away from burnout. As always, thank you t...