Category: Mindfulness
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Expert Conversations on Trauma, Part 1
Trauma is real and at this point well researched. Yet it’s a topic so complex that we have to refer to experts if we want to have any constructive conversation on it. And why not go straight to world-renowned ones? We start with Gabor Maté.
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The Second Season of Investigative Selfism Podcast Is Here!
After a long break, I’m very excited to tell you that my podcast – and my videos, clearly! – are back. The learning and unlearning didn’t stop, nor did my desire to share everything with you.
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One Big THANK YOU!
Our time is so precious and what we pour into our heads is so important. If we want it or not, what we consume changes us so we have to be careful there (sounds grim, I know!). So thank you for allowing me into your lives!
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What Does Science Say About Empathy?
There are plenty of studies on empathy: it’s not a mysterious concept no-one ever dared to research. And that research is pretty fascinating! I invite you learn about some of it.
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Have You Reassessed The Concept of Wellbeing?
Health is not just absence of illness. But what is wellbeing really? And what has changed since March 2020, when COVID forced us to reconsider and re-evaluate so much? There is no one single answer to all of these questions but here’s a lovely conversation about it.
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Codependency, Narcissism, and What Boundaries Have to Do with Both of Them
Are you a codependent? Are you with a narcissist? Or do you show qualities of both? To check this is scary – what if you do? But to check it is also crucial if you want to move forward (go deeper? end?) with your relationships, including the one we have with ourselves.
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Renewal in The Midst of Action
To centre ourselves, to create a space of awareness, to show compassion to ourselves and others, to integrate both good and bad experiences of our lives is all one massive task. The good news is we have loving teachers who can point us in the right direction. This post is on one of them.
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Are You Sure You’re Responding with Empathy? Here’s a Checklist of Common Mistakes
To respond with empathy might be our intention but it’s not as easy it might seem. Our busy and caring minds tend to jump to so many potential responses, yet we have to be aware that not all of them are what creates that meaningful connection. So what is an empathetic response and what are the common mistakes we make?
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Are You a Deep Listener?
Deep listening is a thing: if you’ve ever felt that you weren’t truly seen in a conversation then you know it’s real. How can we improve our listening skills? What frameworks and reminders can we use? I have some suggestions for you. That’s a mix of what psychology, Buddhist psychology, and nonviolent communication point to.
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When Things Are Tough
Sometimes, fear, insecurities, and self-doubt take over. Whatever journey you’re on, it can get really tough at times. Here are some frameworks you can use to face your struggle with grace.
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