Making Sense of Ourselves

What happens when life doesn’t match your values — and what does it take to course-correct? In this reflective episode of *Making Sense of Ourselves*, host Abby Covert is joined by Sensemakers Club members Mike and Jessica for an intimate conversation about values—where they come from, how they show up, and the moments we realize something in our life is no longer aligned. We talk about: - Leaving...

Season 2, Episode 1 — Support Systems: The Right People at the Right Time What does it really mean to be supported — and how do we build the kind of community that shows up when it counts? In this first-ever live episode of *Making Sense of Ourselves*, host Abby Covert is joined by members of The Sensemakers Club for an open discussion about support systems — the people we lean on (and the ones wh...

In this series for our podcast “ Making Sense of Ourselves ” we will be focused on new voices, featuring interviews with discussion leaders from this amazing community we are building here. In this episode Sarah Rice & Mari-Megan Moore talk about their experience starting one of our 20+ monthly discussion groups, Consultant Support (now Independent Senemakers), why the opportunity to lead at t...

In this series for our podcast “ Making Sense of Ourselves ” we will be focused on new voices, featuring interviews with discussion leaders from this amazing community we are building here. In this episode Joe Elmendorf & Suzan Quick talk about their experience starting one of our 20+ monthly discussion groups, Making Sense of Mindfulness & Modeling, why the opportunity to lead at the club...

In this special two part episode Abby and Alfi dig into their own frameworks, and reflect on revisiting them two years after production on their course started. In this second part, Abby walks us through three of the six growth paths in the program:

In this special two part episode Abby and Alfi dig into their own frameworks, and reflect on revisiting them two years after production on their course started. In this first part, Alfi walks us through three of the six growth paths in the program: Identifying Your Strengths and Passions Understanding Your Role and World Conducting a Network Health Check

In this episode of Making Sense of Ourselves, Abby and Alfi explore the contrasting levels of connection in our personal networks through a new tool: The Network Health Check. Topics in this Episode: 🎯 Origins and Purpose 🔄 The Three Rings Framework 🌱 Practical strategies for strengthening connections at each level, and knowing when it's time to make changes ✂️ A candid discussion about the cha...

In this series for our podcast “ Making Sense of Ourselves ” we will be focused on new voices, featuring interviews with discussion leaders from this amazing community we are building here. In this episode Natasha Godwin talks about her experience starting one of our 20+ monthly discussion groups, Making Sense of Change, why the opportunity to lead at the club made sense in this season, why this t...

In this episode of  Making Sense of Ourselves , Abby and Alfi engage in a deep exploration of the contrasting roles that safety and risk play in personal growth and community development. With their different upbringings and worldviews, Abby and Alfi bring unique perspectives on how these concepts influence our sense of self and our relationships with others. Topics this episode: 🛡️ Safety vs. Ris...

In this minisode Alison Gretz and Michelle Keller talk about their experience starting our group “Teams of One Support”, why they signed up to lead at the club, why they wanted to lead in this topic, as well as what they have learned from monthly discussions with our members. In this discussion they cover … Why they wanted to lead at The Sensemakers Club What their group has been discussing these...

In this special birthday episode of Making Sense of Ourselves , Abby and Alfi explore the significance of the number 42, inspired by The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy , and reflect on key life lessons that have shaped Abby as she reaches this milestone. Topics in this Episode: 🌌 The Meaning of 42: Abby kicks off the episode by reflecting on the meaning of 42, famously noted in The Hitchhik...

In this new series we will be focused on new voices, featuring interviews with discussion leaders from this amazing community we are building. In this first minisode Zalihata Ahamada and Alexis Logsdon talk about their experience starting our group on Neurodiversity and Neuro Inclusion, why they signed up to lead at the club, why they wanted to lead in this topic, as well as what they have learned...

In this episode of Making Sense of Ourselves , Abby and Alfi explore the crucial topic of building resilient relationships. They discuss how to develop deep, meaningful connections and share personal stories of overcoming challenges through strong friendships. Topics in this episode: 🤝 The Importance of Relationships: Abby and Alfi kick off the episode by discussing why relationships matter so mu...

In this episode of Making Sense of Ourself , Abby and Alfi delve into the essential topic of uncovering personal values. They explore how to identify your core values, shed those that no longer serve you, and integrate value-based decision-making into your daily life. Topics in this episode: 🔍 Why Personal Values Matter: Abby and Alfi discuss the journey to discovering personal values and why the...

In this episode, our hosts dive into a framework for collaborative problem-solving with peers, emphasizing the power of dialogue and understanding in building strong peer relationships. Topics in thie episode: 🌟 The Power of Dialogue: Abby and Alfi explore the significance of dialogue in peership and how it fosters understanding and connection, drawing inspiration from Mortimer Adler's concep...

Dive deep into the foundational concept that first united Abby and Alfi as co-educators: the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD). In this episode, they explore what ZPD is, why it's central to making sense of yourself, and how to recognize if you're in your own ZPD. Topics in this episode: 🌱 Understanding the Zone of Proximal Development : Alfi introduces the concept of ZPD, originally coi...

In their first episode our hosts find their footing and reflect on their peership and friendship. Topics on this episode: 🤝 Alfi and Abby talk about their peership origin story, and look back on where they both were at the start of 2023 when they started working together at the Sensemakers Club. 🧑‍🏫 A discussion of the core concepts of the 12 week course ‘Making Sense of Yourself’ and reflect o...