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Do you have to have been born naturally optimistic (as I often assume I was) to have access to the brighter side of life? NO! Isn’t that great news?! You can restructure the scaffolding that your mind rests on. You can. Wanna give it a try? C

We’re continuing this Conflict subset (that we started last week in case you missed it) by talking about what you can do if it feels like the venom of competitiveness has entered the communication aspects of your friendship This one is mind boggling to me! It might not always be rooted in malice or intentional oneupsmanship though- Let’s get into it; I’m glad you’re here, C

It’s funny how some things get classified as “bad habits” and other things don’t. Have you ever thought about that process? Who gets to decide what is bad for you? Or best for you? As it turns out, in a lot of cases, you are the decider of things! We’re having a relaxed chat about average ppl who discovered that they have life habits that are misunderstood as “bad” by some, but that have ended up...

Continuing forward with thoughts that will hopefully lift you up. All will be well, C

Just between the weather and climate related events going on for both coasts of the US and the fact that a significant swath of people returned to their standard routines, this past week has been more stressful than perhaps we anticipated What can you do to mitigate the effects of the stress on how your body works? Let’s talk reducing cortisol, inflammation, anxiety, etc. Take care of yourself and...

CONFLICT. We’re starting a subset of this series that is crucial to maintaining healthy interpersonal interactions over time: Managing Conflict. I know that it feels easier to avoid, ignore, to sweep things under the carpet. But it’s not. Things have to be handled, and you have to know how to handle them in a way that can lead to reconciliation and a deepening of intimacy, if at all possible. And...

Ooh look a treat: A second encouragement episode for you during this first week of the calendar year because I’ve been noticing some struggle and resistance and challenge as people I know and interact with transition back into their routines. No judgment; it’s okay to feel how you feel! And I’m bring to that some extra support and hoping that it helps. Love that you’re here, thank you, C - (First...

It doesn’t have to coincide with this calendar year, but what goals are you trying to accomplish? Do you have any? What do you want? What do you want your life to look like in the future? How are you going to get there? Let’s think through these things and then start moving forward :) So glad you’re here! C

Welcome to the first full week of 2025! Ready to hit the ground walking? That’ll make more sense when you listen in, but take a moment out of this day to plan for more good things in your life. It will hopefully be encouraging ;) Happy New Year! C

This first Friday of the year is also the first Friday in months that we haven’t had an albums episode to go through. How am I recovering from it in a more specifically musical sense? We’ll get to that in the future, but while we work our way there, let’s talk a little about what to do when something good ends. Plus a production note for some changes coming here to the live portion of the show. Si...

Ppl steal things on planes!! I had thought about it a little but not super deeply. Not trying to give you anxiety but let’s chat a little about the prevalence and what you can do to mitigate. Happy second day of 2025! C

Happy 2025!! You may not feel like it, but all the more reason to try- Let’s talk about hope. Happy New Year, thanks for hanging out and looking ahead, C =) PS: It’s a spile!

Let’s finish (for now) with the online development (not necessarily maintenance) of adult friendship. What if you want to meet your new screen-based friend IRL? And what are some of the benefits of meeting ppl online anyway? (In case you’re still not convinced.) Plus another plug for the concept of community in times like these. So long 2024, C :)

Y’ALL the lengths I have gone through to get this one to you!! First of all, I’m in the field, but I was able to get the show done live and I was stoked. Unfortunately there was a technical issue and the live show was neither broadcasted nor recorded :P Bummer! Never fear- I always record a backup. But the backup audio is open air (no mic) so the quality is a tad different fyi I was still able to...

We’re back on the albums again! Part ***THIRTY*** concluding with Albums Ten through One. - WE DID IT. - This week features The Beach Boys, OutKast, Fishmans, and seven other artists to complete this massive undertaking. Hmm, who else could there be? ;) - Poetry Time ____________________________________________________ Instructions for Living a Life Instructions for living a life: Pay attention. B...

Let’s finish talking through some awesome European cities that you could more safely visit on your own, or perhaps with one other close person :) Keep taking it easy! C

Merry Christmas!! Let’s talk about love :) Joy and Peace, C

We’re continuing our discussion about how to make friends online. It’s an important part of the friend-making tapestry we’re weaving with this series. Done well, it can be an effective way to expand your social circle. (Not to mention the benefits when it comes to maintaining the circle you’re trying to build!) What are your interests? Use them ;) Don’t overdo it this week, C

Our final encouragement episode before this week of holidays gives us a time to reflect. Take care of yourself during this busy time, C

We’re back on the albums again! Part TWENTY NINE 20-11. - THERE IS ONLY ONE EPISODE OF THIS PROJECT LEFT AFTER TODAY. oh my word - This week features Fleetwood Mac, Public Enemy, Joni Mitchell, and seven other artists to continue this massive undertaking. Hmm, who else could there be? ;) - Barely squeezed in the albums! Def not enough time for Poetry Time. But you already knew that. Here’s the wri...

A little care for yourself, a little care for others. We’re going to make it through this one step at a time, one day at a time. Thrilled that you’re here, C :)

What about the online?? You didn’t think we were going to make it through this entire series without talking about if you’d like to explore the option of meeting ppl online, did you? Perhaps you’ve tried online dating or chat rooms or talking with ppl on social media with little or no success. Maybe even the opposite of success, maybe you’ve been damaged or compromised in some way But don’t necess...

CONTENT WARNING: If you have sensory processing issues or SPD, Sensory Processing Disorder, we are going to be talking about things today that might make you uncomfortable. We’re going to be talking about them in a light and humorous way tho, so feel free to try and see how far you get ;) However if you don’t struggle at all in this way, you need to hear this! Let it help raise awareness for you a...

What do you think of when you’re in the midst of something difficult? How do you return to equilibrium after disturbance or, dare I say, happiness? I have some personal mantras I’ve conceived that work great for me, but there is something to be said for creating your own. Need a jumping off point? That’s what we’re talking about today :) Glad you’re here, C

We’re back on the albums again! Part TWENTY EIGHT 30-21. - This week features Ms. Lauryn Hill, Sam Cooke, The Clash, and seven other artists to continue this massive undertaking. Hmm, who else could there be? ;) - Barely squeezed in the albums! Def not enough time for Poetry Time. But you already knew that. Here’s the written version for you: ____________________________________________________ Wh...