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If you experience moments ... hours ... days of feeling overwhelm, know that you are not alone. The pandemic is still affecting us friends. And, let's be honest, we were feeling the overwhelm and stress of life prior to that. The pandemic just served to amplify it and the feelings of overwhelm are hitting us much more frequently. Join Karen and Lynn as they talk through the feeling of overwhelm, w...

Have you ever heard the Albert Einstein quote, "Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid." We are all unique human beings with very different life experiences, dreams and aspirations. Yet much of being human has us comparing ourselves to others ... much to our demise. In this episode, Karen and Lynn talk throu...

As we approach the end of the year, people often begin to think of resolutions for themselves in the new year. It's usually something they want to do more of, less of, or completely eliminate. The absolutes of resolutions result in a good/bad or right/wrong outcome which can be filled with shame. What if instead we set an intention for the year? Join Lynn and Karen as they share their 2023 intenti...

The holiday season is upon us and, although it can be stressful and challenging for many, we can find magical moments to savor. Join Karen and Lynn as they share their own magical moments where they found themselves savoring life. By slowing down, being present and noticing life through our senses, we will find moments to savor every day.

In a world that screams "Urgent! Faster! Do More!" under the veil of capitalism and white supremacy, it is vitally important for each of us to prioritize rest. In her book "Rest is Resistance - A Manifesto," Tricia Hersey talks passionately about rest as a form of resistance and how liberation begins with honoring our bodies. In this episode, Karen and Lynn talk through all of the demands of ordin...

Happy Holidays? Or not so much. For many people, the holidays are anything but happy, and the expectation to feel happy can be incredibly overwhelming. Some people may be dealing with deep grief for people who are no longer part of their holiday celebration. Others may experience a complicated, emotion-filled day with stress, confrontation or unhealthy family dynamics. Whatever your holidays look...

According to Gabor Mate, a leading expert on trauma, a child has two needs as they develop. The first is an attachment with the people who help them survive; the second is the need to be authentic. Oftentimes, a child needs to choose between the two ... especially in the realm of emotion. Can I share my emotions authentically? Or do I need to suppress that piece of me to be a good and nice child?...

Have you heard people talk about holding space for others? What in the world does that actually mean, right? Karen and Lynn unpack this concept of supporting people and share how impactful it has been in their own lives.

We hear often about the importance of setting boundaries as a way of practicing self-care, but what about emotional boundaries? Have you ever intentionally created space to become aware of the way your body reacts to the emotions of another? Or how comfortable you are expressing your own emotions? Often times in childhood, we learn through social conditioning within our families, our communities,...

We live in a culture that values thoughts and logic over emotions. But science has proven the detrimental physical and mental effects of pushing our emotions aside and suppressing them. Join us as we talk about human emotions, the missing piece, in the life journey of wellness!

Parenting is challenging. Parenting is rewarding. Parenting is the greatest work of our lifetime. And yet, there is no manual for it. So how in the world do we know what to do? Find out the essential truth of parenting by joining Karen Iverson Riggers and Lynn McLaughlin as they get REAL about parenting!

Navigating all of the changes in life, big and small, takes intention and space for all of the feels! Join Karen and Lynn (and Karen's son, Ari Asher) as we talk about life changes.

In our world of incredible uncertainty and overwhelm, you may find yourself feeling the extremes of emotion. One moment you are holding hope that everything will work out and you witness random acts of kindness or people who are making a difference. The next moment it feels like we are self-destructing and doomsday is upon us. More than anything, know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Join us as we talk abo...

One of the most important lessons in life is recognizing that it is oftentimes uncomfortable. This is especially true when it comes to sitting with our emotions and recognizing all of the ways that we avoid discomfort (Think social media, alcohol, food, "doing" obsessed, and a bazillion other ways). Becoming aware of our discomfort and pausing long enough to recognize it is an important piece of s...

Grief is a constant in life. With every life change, we experience grief. Whether it is a small change or the loss of a loved one, our lives are impacted and we experience the process of letting go ... and it looks different for everyone.

What do you do with all of the emotion that comes when our communities experience violence or tragedy? How do you navigate the overwhelming stories of school shootings, domestic terrorism rooted in racism, or other news that invokes big emotion? Karen Iverson Riggers and I recently had a conversation about the heaviness in our hearts over the past two weeks and the reminder that none of us are alo...

What is your relationship with emotion? Are some emotions more comfortable to express? How comfortable are you with another person expressing emotion? Join Lynn and Karen as they explore the awkward, messy relationship many of us have with emotion and embrace a new way of being present with all of our emotions.

Let’s get real! Real emotions. Real experiences. Real connection. Join Karen Iverson Riggers and Lynn McLaughlin as they explore authenticity and how to get real with yourself and others.