Selfcare Episodes
Sept. 30, 2024
You Were Right and I Was Wrong
Fawn reflects on a powerful lesson in empathy and self-awareness. Titled "You Were Right and I Was Wrong," the discussion dives into how emotional connections can cloud judgment, leading to misunderstandings in friendships. Matt offers a logical perspective on handling relationships, helping Fawn s…
Sept. 9, 2024
"Kintsugi and Friendship: How to Heal After Heartbreak and Strengthen Bonds"
"In this episode, Fawn and Matt discuss the universal experience of heartbreak and how to rebuild after emotional setbacks. Drawing inspiration from the Japanese art of kintsugi, they explore how the cracks left by heartbreak can be filled with new strength, much like how broken ceramics are mended…
July 22, 2024
Lalochezia and the Filtered World
In this week's episode, Fawn and Matt explore the importance of having friends with different beliefs and lifestyles. They delve into personal stories, including Fawn’s memorable encounter with a childhood classmate and the lessons learned from it. The episode takes a humorous turn as Fawn discusse…
July 15, 2024
Mental Fitness for a New World
Join Matt and Fawn as they delve into the concept of mental fitness through the lens of negative visualization. Exploring ancient Stoic practices, they discuss how contemplating potential setbacks can build resilience and gratitude. From the origins of Stoicism to practical applications in modern l…
July 8, 2024
The Art of the Party - "Making Memories: Planning Parties That Honor Friendship"
In this week's episode, "The Party," Fawn and Matt discuss an eventful weekend involving their next-door neighbors' lively party. While Matt was asleep, Fawn found herself alone and feeling both inspired and lonely by the festivities next door. She braved the night, sitting outside on their deck, a…
June 3, 2024
How to Heal After a Friendship Breakup Lessons in Emotional Detox and Self-Discovery
In this week's episode, Fawn and Matt delve into the complexities of friendship, particularly the challenging experience of friend breakups, navigating breakups, and embracing authenticity. They discuss the emotional aftermath, comparing it to a dog's instinctive shake to detox from trauma. Fawn sh…
Feb. 12, 2024
The Art of Joy
This week's episode delves into the importance of joy in life, especially during challenging times, exploring the significance of creating art or engaging in creative activities every day to maintain balance and counteracting negative thoughts. The episode emphasizes the transformative power of joy…
Nov. 27, 2023
Friendship and Emotional Support, Lessons Learned from Prejudice
This podcast episode delves into personal experiences with prejudice and discrimination, discussing the emotional impact and strategies for coping. Fawn recounts encountering prejudice in a new group, reflecting on the pain, shame, and feelings of being disregarded or unseen due to racism. The epis…
Nov. 13, 2023
Urban Mobility Behavior - How the Way We Move Affects Our Friendships
Fawn and Matt discuss an article titled "Orientation Towards the Common Good in Cities: The Role of Individual Urban Mobility Behavior." They touch on the idea that cyclists, due to their vulnerability on the road, may have a stronger emotional bond to their neighborhoods and exhibit less individua…
Oct. 30, 2023
The Art of Joy – How to Marry Joy with Hard Times
Like friends that are totally different from one another, coexisting through their different personalities and creating a healthy relationship with different perspectives, so too can joy and grief be friends in the same way.This week we ask how we marry joy with hard times, what happiness versus jo…
Oct. 9, 2023
The Art of Hearing with Dr. Cathia Walters
Dr. Cathia Walters joins us again to discuss how we hear each other. What happens when individuals or groups of people observe different experiences, and realities, even just hearing things or seeing things? How can we communicate with each other when we all have different perspectives?
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Oct. 2, 2023
Transitioning from Point A to Point B
Dealing with change can make us all anxious. During a time of transition, everyone is experiencing a little bit of trepidation, a little bit of wondering what's going to happen. This is the perfect time to remind each other that it's going to be okay. Appreciate this time. Don't fret about anything…
Sept. 25, 2023
The Art of Integrity
When we think of integrity, we think of the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles, blah, blah, blah. But it also tends to go towards the division; “I have integrity. You don't, I believe in such and such, and you don't. Therefore you don't have integrity.”This week we look at t…
Aug. 28, 2023
"Unlocking Your Potential: How to Improve Your Luck and Manifest Success"
Did you know that people who consider themselves lucky are more likely to be extroverted?
As we look to emphasize personal growth and empowerment while also touching on themes of luck and manifestation, we explore how we can look at luck in our lives and explore ways to attract positive outcomes.…
June 5, 2023
þetta reddast - It Will All Work Itself Out
There are messages everywhere you guys! It's funny how messages will come to you. They come in the wildest ways and they come just right when you need them. So the message today is, don't worry, it's going to be okay. It will all work out okay. This week, we get the message from a few sources and o…