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Looking to relocate? Or even just mildly considering it? What are some of the happiest cities in the world, and why? Do any of them show up in your country of origin? Are any of them in someplace you’d maybe like to live? So many questions. Some answers- Thank you so much for being here, C

What a week. Challenging, painful, surprising in its culmination. I am grateful to have survived it. But I don’t want to spend more of my life in survival mode. I want to thrive. And I want your friendships to do the same. What could healthy conflict resolution among friends look like? Could we possibly make it to the other side of something difficult better than we started?? Yes. Thank you for be...

Got a trip coming up? Thanks for your patience and understanding, C

Let’s wrap up what we’ve been talking about when it comes to becoming a better conversationalist. Yes it was originally meant to facilitate conversations where at least one person present is an introvert, and it’s still valid in that context, but these tips can work for anyone and everyone attempting to have a conversation. Make a connection. Thanks tons for being here, C

..it’s not quite a standard show either. Thanks for being here anyway, C

Don’t you think it’s time for an encouragement episode?? I do! I really, really do. Glad you’re here for it, C

It’s important to acknowledge unhealthy responses to conflict on the way to learning what the healthy responses are. It can help you ascertain whether they are manageable in your current friendship situation They might be! They might not be. But we’ve got to start somewhere. Or continue, as it were- I’m so glad you’re here for this. It’s all going to work out the way it needs to, C

What’s that one thing you need to bring from home when you travel? That one thing that’s going to help bridge the gap between what your life normally looks like, and the reason why you’re on the move? A creature comfort item, if you will Figuring out what that is can give you access to both convenience and ease, two things that are wonderful to experience but can feel hard to come by when you’re t...

DON’T YOU NEED MORE COZINESS IN YOUR LIFE (You do!) You really do, C

We took a break from this topic last week, but we’re back! How to have a conversation with people when one of the people involved might be (or definitely is) an introvert, and therefore more inclined not to speak with you But as it turns out, many of these ideas can also work for talking with any humans in general! Let’s get after it ;) So glad you’re here, C

Keeping it light on a Monday! Let’s talk about whether you’re on track to age as optimally as possible with some of the habits and practices you have in place today. There’s some fun and hopefully encouraging ideas ahead (Also, it didn’t die!! Amen to that) Let’s get into this; I’m thrilled that you’re here, C

We’re slowly coming down the other side of the mountain. Let’s start the beginning of the end of this Conflict Subset. More thoughts and resources for how to come about healthy conflict resolution and maintain some kind of connection with those you are in community with (even if it has to be realigned or changed!) So glad you’re here. Thanks tons for your patience this week, C - Did you know that...

Going to Europe anytime soon? (Or to a specific country on the European continent?) Know what you’re going to bring with you?? Glad you’re here, hope you’re well, C - Did you know that you can listen to the show live?? Since its inception, the live broadcast has been a cornerstone of this podcast, and is still so today. You can hop on to IG in the neighborhood of 5a pacific, 6a mountain, 7a centra...

It’s a day for encouragement! (Let’s encourage this headache to go away for good.) Some TIMELY thoughts on their way that particularly resonated with me recently and hopefully will draw your mind to better things as well Thanks tons for being here; it means a lot, C

Employment red flags (plus still some headache) Thanks so much for being here, C

Migraine episode :( C

The Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Model presents five strategies that you can consider using in any of your interpersonal interactions, friendships included. Although my opinion is that some are more valid than others in this context (which of course I share with you), they all merit discussion. We’re still trying to avoid total separation, you may have noticed. Take care of yourself and others, C

A couple of travel experts let us know which countries they’ve been to that they’d have to think twice about before visiting again. Thanks for being here, C

What if the resolution is right around the corner? C

FOR TUESDAY 4.22.25 (Forgive the upload mishap.) - Where’ve you been?? No, really. Not like why have you been missing the show (if that’s the case), but where have you physically been in the world? It’s a great thing to talk with ppl about, travel, and an almost foolproof way to have a conversation with your favorite introvert. Or a way to have a conversation with someone else if you’re your favor...

I’m still committed to trying to keep Mondays on the lighter side, and today we’re doing that by talking about one of my favorite things: practical steps you can take on any given day to make your life work better for you and your mental health :) Some of these suggestions come from other real ppl, some straight from my mind or experiences. See what resonates or perhaps gives you ideas of your own...

We’re back on track with this Conflict subset, y’all. As we near its close, it may feel like we’re attempting to put off the culmination (separation) by figuring out as many friendship-preserving options as possible. That’s exactly what we’re doing! Now is not the time to sacrifice valuable community on the alter of conflict aversion. Have you considered setting boundaries and then discussing them...

Wide scale financial instability is an occasional marker of our modern times. (I recognize the understatement; it’s intentional lol.) What are you doing about it? Or what are you going to do about it? Or what *can* you about it? We’re going to talk about where you can start, some goals you can consider, and the benefits of not avoiding money matters, even if they bring you notable anxiety. Bonus:...

I find health and wellness interesting. I like knowing how best to take care of myself! It’s important and something I strive towards as I am able. As far as I can see, what we’re talking about today is not the way lol. And I was so fascinated by it that I couldn’t not tell y’all about it. So buckle in! Glad you’re here to chat health trends, C - Did you know that you can listen to the show live?...

How can you get an introvert to talk with you? How can you (an introvert) start a conversation with someone else that’s not going to make it feel like your brain is going to fall out of your ear? Let’s keep talking about it. It’s possible!! Thanks tons for being here, C - Did you know that you can listen to the show live? Since its inception, the live broadcast has been a cornerstone of this podca...