The Practice

This episode delves into the nuances of work ethic — is our work our value? Does quitting something imply a lack of ability? How do we know when we are doing the work we’re meant to be doing?

I’m this episode we explore 2 ways to reframe how we strive for balance between our jobs and the rest of our lives.

Do you ever find yourself in the midst of a decision, unsure of what choice to make? There are often little clues as to what the right answer is, although it can be challenging to say “no.” Listen into this episode for a few signs your answer should perhaps be “no.”

In this episode of "The Practice," I sit with guest Haley Schroth and we talk about the simple yet profound truths relating to the nervous system. In this conversation, we overview how healing and regulation happen AND how those journeys can perhaps be easier in community and when equipped with helpful tools. If what you come across here piques your interest, consider joining us for a month-long p...

Improve your decision making process with 3 strategies shared in this episode.

What do phone alarms, stress levels, and scheduling have in common? Listen in to find the answer to that along with some insights into how intentional scheduling can be a form of self care.

Now more than ever, there’s great controversy surrounding New Year’s resolutions. Is setting a goal a form of self judgment? Is the lack of a goal a sign of complacency? How do we truly step into the new year in a way that feels good and nourishing and aligned? Listen in for three different ideas on how to approach the new year and all of the pressures that come with it.

“Boredom” is often cast as a negative thing, but it might just be our ticket to more creative thinking, better problem solving, and a general sense of calm. Tune in to hear why.

To honor some thing is to keep what is true in view. How do you see and honor both the truth of your context and reality, as well as the truth of what is meaningful and right for you? Listen in for some inspiration on realigning with what matters most.

In this episode we explore the difference between kindness and niceness and delve into the balance of caring for others and oneself.

In this episode we look at the difference between orienting toward goals versus orienting toward ways of being. Listen in for a perspective shift that might just add some ease and freedom into your life.

In this episode, we look at the choices present within each and every moment, and discuss how freedom brings with it a great deal of responsibility. This episode might be a bit jarring, but it might also be quite empowering. Listen, and if you are curious on how you can take back some power in your day-to-day life.

The word “love” has a variety of implications, but what does it actually look like in practice, and beyond the realm of romance? Tune in to find out.

Do you ever feel guilty for taking a break? Or perhaps you feel a physical discomfort when trying to relax? Or maybe you’re just tired of moving at a pace that doesn’t feel sustainable, much less - fulfilling. Tune into this episode for a look into the concept of rest which addresses why it might feel hard or uncomfortable AND why it is so crucial to choose anyway.

How can we see others without jumping to judge them? How can we accept where we ourselves are at on any given day without judging or attaching to expectation? Listen in for some ideas.

In the season three kick off we explore the evolution of humans as a herd species and question how our social practices align with our social needs.

In this episode we take a look at fear and discuss its usefulness as well as its drawbacks. We talk about mindfully navigating risk and recognizing the utility of external support when pushing beyond our comfort zones.

In this episode, we take a look at the idea of success and start to question many of the common definitions. By the episode’s end you will hopefully have a clearer definition of what success means to you and thereby a clearer standard against which to give yourself and your decisions.

Intentions aren’t enough; we need actions. And action can only happen if we are willing to talk to each other to truly understand; if we’re willing to search for our common ground beneath all our differences; if we’re willing to show up to the table and do the work. So…I give you this. Some insights, some question, and a challenge.

A lot of things go into finding your purpose in life, not the least of which include: awareness, curiosity, and trust. If you’re at all striving to make greater meaning in your life, you might give this episode a listen and see what comes up for you.

I recently challenged myself to infuse all that I do with artfulness. Listen in for a little insight into how that looks and what I have learned along the way.

How often have we been asked what we want to do with our lives? And how often does that question feel like a heavy looming pressure on the decisions we make right now? What if, instead, we asked ourselves what we feel excited about presently — what if we could use moment to moment feedback to guide ourselves instead of placing some sort of arbitrary goal post far into the future? Listen in for som...

While we are all familiar with what hope is, we don’t always recognize its discrete components. Hope is partly the ability to envision a goal, and partly the agency to execute steps toward that goal. The feeling of hopelessness, then, can be attributed to a lack of vision or a lack of agency. Listen in for some ideas on how to further cultivate hope within yourself as well as some practical steps...

Thoughts like “I should..” or “If only…” indicate that we are pushing against the reality of our current experience. And only when accepting where we are can we act from a place of power. Tune in for some discussion of the different ways in which we push against reality and some ideas on how to empower ourselves to act from where we are.

Tune into this episode for a look into the difference between joy and happiness and and examination of how connection can facilitate greater joy in your life.