Simply Human

"Text us your thoughts and questions!" We’re taking a holiday pause. In the meantime, enjoy our past episodes — now organized into easy playlists. Send us your 2026 topic ideas at simplyhuman.connect@gmail.com . Happy holidays! Stay curious and kind 🌐 Connect with Karen and Christina: Email: simplyhuman.connect@gmail.com 👀 Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimplyHuman-conne...

"Text us your thoughts and questions!" If you've ever been confused about why your apologies don't seem to work, this episode is for you. Clinical psychologist [Your Name] breaks down why saying "I'm sorry" sometimes isn't enough—and what actually makes an apology meaningful. In this episode, we explore: ✅ Why apologies lose their value when there's no...

"Text us your thoughts and questions!" Feeling overwhelmed by everything happening right now? You're not alone. In this video, we explore simple, practical ways to build resilience, stay connected, and push back against fear and division—one small act at a time. When the world feels too big and too broken, hope becomes a practice, not a feeling we wait for. From paying for someone&a...

"Text us your thoughts and questions!" Have you ever been ghosted? That sudden silence after what felt like a real connection can leave you suspended between hope and heartbreak, unable to properly grieve or move forward. This episode gets vulnerable and real about the pain of ghosting while offering hope and practical wisdom for moving forward. Whether you've been ghosted or you&ap...

"Text us your thoughts and questions!" Join us as we explore the psychology of lies of omission - those truths we choose not to tell. We unpack when staying silent crosses the line from protection to problematic avoidance. The Evolution of Omission Why our brains are wired to withhold information for survival The "thrown out of the cave" phenomenon in modern contexts How childr...

"Text us your thoughts and questions!" In continuing our series on avoidance, we invite you to explore where avoidance has resulted in regret? Learn how to handle difficult choice points with more awareness to reduce regret and how to reframe regrets so you can learn and let go. COMMON TYPES OF REGRET 1. Not expressing feelings or resolving conflicts - People deeply regret harsh words le...

"Text us your thoughts and questions!" Have you ever considered that imposter syndrome may be triggering avoidance behaviors without realizing it? In this episode we revisit imposter syndrome and how to bring awareness to how IS might be causing you to avoid and shrinking your world in subtle ways. 📖 Explore More:  *SIMPLY HUMAN Imposter Syndrome Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?l...

"Text us your thoughts and questions!" In this episode, we dive deep into the specific challenge of avoiding difficult emotions using the ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) Choice Point model. Building on our previous discussion of avoidance coping strategies, we explore how to recognize when we're at a choice point, learn practical skills for staying present with discomfort, a...

"Text us your thoughts and questions!" Are you living a smaller life than you want because avoidance has become your default? In this episode, we explore how our ancient brain wiring keeps us "safe" but limits our potential - and most importantly, how to cultivate the courage to expand beyond those limitations. 🧠 What You'll Learn: Why your brain treats networking events...

"Text us your thoughts and questions!" Your brain at 3 AM: “What if I lose my job? What if AI takes over? What if my retirement disappears?” Sound familiar? You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck.  In this raw, honest episode, Karen Lynskey, Leadership & Self Trust Coach, shares the one question that’s been a lifeline for her clients (and herself): What can I do right now? 🔗 Full epi...

"Text us your thoughts and questions!" Imagine a workplace relationship secret that no one is talking about that is simple yet powerful. In this episode of Simply Human, we unpack the workplace secret of attentiveness: Observe ✚ Give a 💩 ✚ Act. This isn't how most people would define attentiveness. It's about showing up with genuine attention and strategic support.  We explore...

"Text us your thoughts and questions!" You do the dishes, take out the trash—but your partner still feels unseen. Why? In this episode of Simply Human , we explore what “attentiveness” really means in a relationship. Hint: It’s not about checking boxes. It’s about a three-part formula: Notice + Give a 💩 + Act. We discuss: – Why doing “the things” still isn’t enough – The emotional cost...

"Text us your thoughts and questions!" All of us ask risk situations in our life. What makes the difference between the badass who masters risk to achieve bold objectives and the dumbass who skates by on luck and bravado? Join us to explore the nature of risk taking. 📖 Explore More:  “Fine Lines: Life Lessons From Adventure Athletes” https://www.redbull.com/eu-en/films/fine-lines SERENI...

"Text us your thoughts and questions!" The secret to powerful communication is mastering the skill of switching from the content of the conversation to the process when “how” we are interacting with someone becomes more important than the “what” we are talking about. Join us as we continue to explore Edgar Schein's Inquiry framework by learning when taking time to engage in process-...

"Text us your thoughts and questions!" Many of us like to tell our opinions, offer solutions, or give advice. But what if all that “telling” is actually shutting people down? Join us as we continue to explore Edgar Schein's Inquiry framework by learning when taking time to inquiry can help to diagnose a core problem and when confrontational or strategic inquiry can help to move a co...

"Text us your thoughts and questions!" Most of us think we're good listeners, but what if the questions we ask are actually shutting down connection?  Discover how Edgar Schein's Humble Inquiry framework reveals the hidden dynamics in our conversations. Learn practical techniques to create psychological safety, access others' wisdom, and transform challenging relationships...

"Text us your thoughts and questions!" Are you someone who gives trust freely or do you require that trust be earned? Explore the pros and cons of each style and strategies to mitigate the cons of your preferred style. 📖 Explore More:  For more on how to engage in inquiry and assert boundaries when you need to confront concerning behavior: Simply Human: “You Want to Stop Avoiding Confli...

"Text us your thoughts and questions!" In our most important relationships we want to cultivate and receive Trust and Respect. Join us to explore some of the neurological processes of trust and what behaviors and practices are essential to building trusting and respectful relationships. 📖 Explore More:  Chase Hughes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chasehughesofficial Spider @...

"Text us your thoughts and questions!" Join us in our continued exploration of courage. Learn how to deal with situational challenges by cultivating the strategy of harnessing courage to move out of the “comfort zone” and into the “growth zone” 📖 Explore More:  Alex Honold TED Talk: “How I climbed a 3,000-foot vertical cliff -- without ropes”, April 2018 https://www.ted.com/talks/alex_h...

"Text us your thoughts and questions!" Join us in our continued exploration of courage and how we can use courage to sit in the uncertainty about another person without reaching for the quick label to avoid our discomfort. Learn about the concept of cultivating an I & Thou relationship rather than objectifying people into an I/It relationship. This requires sitting in uncertainty and...

"Text us your thoughts and questions!" Join us in our continued exploration of courage and how we can tap into courage to combat imposter syndrome. 📖 Explore More:  Simply Human Imposter Syndrome Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg_3lbIOBUhkXk5zG1g-TrVW6FWAmxsBv EXERCISE: Values Clarification Reflection: Think about a time when you felt the most comfortable, engaged, and...

"Text us your thoughts and questions!" Be it difficult times and ordinary times, we are often called on to face our fears and find our courage interpersonal relationships. Learn a new framework for confronting fear and learn how to turn fear into an invitation to encounter the courage within.  📖 Explore More:  “The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings on Authenticity, Connection, and Coura...

"Text us your thoughts and questions!" This short commentary launches our 2nd year on YouTube and the beginning of a deep dive into the human capacity for Courage. Current events demand the spotlight on a profile in courage, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as he defends himself and his country from an unprecedented ambush by the US President. 🌐 Connect with Karen and Christina: Email: sim...

"Text us your thoughts and questions!" Dropping hints and sideways comments might feel safe but actually these indirect communication strategies often result in conflict, resentment, and cognitive fatigue. Learn why we engage in hidden requests and how to start practicing being more direct. 📖 Explore More:  Simply Human Communication playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg_3...

"Text us your thoughts and questions!" Humanity continues to find itself facing more uncertainty and chaos than we have faced in a long, long time. Join us as we explore what the wisdom traditions can teach us on how to find peace in challenging times.  📖 Explore More:  SERENTIY PRAYER "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I...