With Shiro

Might your lack of assertiveness be a result of your culture or upbringing? If so, what to do? Reference: Etaf Rum (A Woman is no Man)

Discussion on how to stop swimming against the tide and accept what is in front of you. References: Dr. Bradley Nelson (The Emotion Code) & Eckhart Tolle (The Power of Now) https://shirondune.com

We talk about improper and unwanted male advances and the shame of keeping quiet. Let's discard that shame once and for all while appreciating small steps as we take them.

What is it that makes you crave for control? Have a talk with your inner child to learn more about this. https://shirondune.com/2024/04/24/a-day-in-vedic-art/

We have our first guest! Alex from https://www.youtube.com/@alex_antoinette joins me in a discussion around the interviewing process. We touch on work environments, values, intuition, self worth and of course - how to approach the money question in the interview process! It's really great! Come listen in! Reference: "Never Split the Difference" by Chris Voss We had a second discussion on toxicity...

We look at the avoidant attachment style noting that most avoidants are not aware of it. "The Coincidence Makers" by Yoav Blum Brené Brown Ted Talk on Vulnerability: https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability?subtitle=en

Using the term "toxic" to refer to negativity and "meanness", we look at things you may be doing to raise the toxic vibe in your work place. For the blog, book reviews & coaching opportunities, visit us at https://shirondune.com

I discuss my morning routines and how I have come to manifest the bus! Listen in! References include Dr. Joe Dispenza, Hal Elrod and Napoleon Hill.

We look at how to recognize toxicity in the work place, it's effects and what to do about it.

Our culture, society and upbringing affect how we show up at work and how free we are to ask for help when overwhelmed. This episode bursts some myths around workplace etiquette, empowering women to say "no" when they have too much on their plate.

What does it take to start speaking up and occupying space at work if you've been taught to be a self effacing good girl?

We're looking at how to set boundaries, especially taking the "good girl" concept into perspective References: Atomic Habits by James Clear

In this episode we look at steps you can take towards re-establishing a connection to yourself.

We look at the signs to look out for to show that your dating life may be in trouble because you are disconnected from yourself. Music by Atemi Oyungu

How would you recognise if there was an element of yourself that you were not connected to? What if this connection is what you've been craving for all your life through? That missing puzzle piece? Join me as we discuss signs that you can look out for to see the disconnect.

https://lostinour40s.com It is possible to live through trauma without being aware of it. In this episode, we look at steps that can help uncover past trauma and how it is showing up in your life. References: "The Myth of Normal" by Gabor Maté "No Bad Parts" by Richard C. Schwartz "Split" movie starring James McAvoy For more on Johari's Window see https://en.wikip...

https://lostinour40s.com We look at 7 points that can help in getting over the fear of being seen. References: Lean in by Sheryl Sandberg

This episode takes a look at the workings of the mind and why it is that each person's world view is unique to them. It encourages us to release expectations and explore an openness to new experiences.

https://lostinour40s.com Hind sight is always 20/20, but how do you get ahead of the curve and see when the relationship you're in is no longer serving you? We dive into this with input from my own experiences. Reference: "Born a Crime" by Trevor Noah

https://lostinour40s.com What does it take to listen to the voice in your being calling you down a specific path? Where does one find the courage to accept the call? What challenges can be expected? This episode discusses this, using the movie The Truman Show as the chalkboard for the learnings. Resources: The Truman Show (movie) "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle

https://lostinour40s.com Existential Crises! 40 is a time many find themselves pondering what life is all about and what it all means. In this episode, we look at a couple of thinkers who have contemplated just that query, sharing their musings. Resources: "The Coincidence Makers" by Yoav Blum The Holy Bible "How to think about God" by Marcus Tullius Cicero "The Little Pri...

https://lostinour40s.com When's the last time you remember being wrong? What if those around you have a different perspective? How do you know if you are wrong? This episode gives 6 pointers on how to do just that, also touching on why it's so difficult for us to notice our own flaws in the first place Resources: "Attached" by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller "Mary Magdalene Re...

https://lostinour40s.com This episodes nudges us to explore what we've been told about the role that women played in traditional African Society through a look at the 'House of Mumbi' in Kenya and the Dahomey women warriors of Benin characterized as the warriors of Wakanda in the Marvel movie "Black Panther". Resources: "The Perfect Nine - the Epic of Gikuyu and Mumbi&qu...

https://lostinour40s.com Dipping a toe into demystifying the origins of patriarchy, we are lead by definition and the works of great women who have lead the way in looking into the topic. We touch on the impact of religion in the entrenchment of patriarchy, so join us for a listen! Resources: "When Women Ruled the World" by Kara Cooney "The Creation of Patriarchy" by Gerda Lern...

https://lostinour40s.com If you don't have words to describe something, then is it even real? What happens when words change meaning? In this episode we explore all this and more, looking at how words and language can help shape our experience. Resources: "Daring Greatly" by Brené Brown "1984" by George Orwell "Cultish the Language of Fanaticism" by Amanda Montell...