This Episode:

Join me for an in-depth discussion exploring Non-Violent Communication, AI and emotions, and some daily coping mechanisms we can all use when faced with micro-aggressions with Nate Guadagni.

You can learn more about Nate's wonderful work with non-violent communication, coaching, and his podcast below!

Nate Guadagni (languageoflife.com)

Learn more about this podcast here:

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Website: Home | My Site (danije336.wixsite.com)

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In today's episode, as we wind down from the holiday season, I decided to kick off 2024 with a teaser of what you can expect from the pod in the upcoming year. 

Alongside the rebranding that'll take place in the next few months, we'll dive into new challenging and thought-provoking subjects suggested by you, the audience, like dealing with changes provoked by current events, the news, and finding reliable resources. 

You can also expect new interviews with people who can certainly add value to our discussions, more conversations with Susan Brown about psychology, isolation, overcoming fear, and more. 

Tune in and listen to episode 9 of Comfortable Change and get a taste of what we are reading for you in 2024. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• A bit about our future discussions with Susan Brown (1:10)
• A quick reminder about the importance of changing habits (3:40)
• Celebrate your successes (4:30)
• Let's start seeing rejection as a redirection (6:00)

Resources Mentioned:

• Book: Jack Canfield - The Success Principles(TM) - 10th Anniversary Edition: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be

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• Email: dani.j.e.336@gmail.com 

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In this episode, Dani speaks with astrologer Hummingbird to seek clarification and a deeper understanding of Astrology.

What is astrology? What are common misconceptions about it? What is the difference between a horoscope and pop astrology?

Additionally, we explore how the real-world applications of astrology and how to use it as a guide or practice to enhance our lives. Hummingbird also shares a bit about her background as an astrologer and a few words for anyone who is on the fence about this ancient practice.

Hummingbird has been doing astrology readings for about six years, and other types of spiritual and energy healing work since 2009. She has a degree in political communications from Emerson College, and I spent her twenties teaching yoga and working as an energy healer. More recently she has pursued education in the overlapping fields of trauma, somatics, and justice. She currently releases a monthly newsletter to anyone interested in the upcoming months' astrological events and more. To learn more about Hummingird's background and her current work in both personal and political astrology - check out her websites and social media:

Instagram: astrologyfortherevolution

Medium: https://medium.com/@astrofortherevolution 

Website: https://www.astrologyfortherevolution.com/

And, as always, check for more info about this podcast on Instagram at ComfortableChange - and check back soon for the release of my official website!

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In today's episode, continuing the series of conversations we've been having with Susan Brown, we touch on two broad and sensitive topics: privilege and coping with the world around us. Susan is a Mental Health Counselor and Brain Injury Specialist; she owns Boulder Semita Counseling, a private practice where she helps communities through a person-centered, humanistic, transpersonal lens.

Throughout this episode, you'll hear Susan's unique perspective on privilege, her analysis on using the power granted by privilege to build, and get closer to others, and how transformational it can be for folks to look at themselves and recognize their privileges. You'll also hear Susan's thoughts on intersectionality and how we can use this concept to better understand others, and respect and honor our uniqueness.

Additionally, Susan shares golden nuggets on coping with the chaotic reality developing around us, physical interventions for stress release, resources for practicing mindfulness, and much more.  

Tune in and listen to episode seven and allow yourself to rethink your privilege and what you have the power to do with it.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

A fresh look at privilege (3:40)

Why it is essential to understand intersectionality (11:50)

Strategies for coping with stress in the moment (17:10)

Why being a person of good character matters (29:00)

Using the power of our privilege to give and connect (32:00)

The power of acceptance (42:20)

Resources Mentioned:

Privilege: A Reader

Privilege, Power and Difference

Developing Cultural Humility: Embracing Race, Privilege and Power

Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment and Your Life

Mindfulness: An 8-Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World

Jean-Dominique Bauby's: The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (book)

Connect with Susan:

Website

LinkedIn

Let's Connect!

Email: dani.j.e.336@gmail.com

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In today's episode, we are blessed to have Susan Brown back with us, this time, to deep dive into ways of creating community, its benefits, how it supports our well-being and healing. Susan is a Mental Health Counselor and Brain Injury Specialist; she owns Boulder Semita Counseling, a private practice where she helps communities through a person-centered, humanistic, transpersonal lens.

Throughout our conversation, you'll hear discussion on the loss of community in modern society, and how cultivating and caring for community can benefit the well-being of us all. Community is multifaceted and extremely nuanced, and is a core element of our health; as such we also examine the pros and cons of technology and community, the fear of rejection, isolation, support systems, and the value of friendship.

Tune in and listen to episode six of Comfortable Change and learn more about the transformative potential of community. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Defining community (1:20)
• Community support systems (12:00)
• Chosen family (15:30)
• Fear of rejection and community building (25:10)
• The value of friendship (34:40)
• How to build trust with simple questions (46:00)

Resources:

Creating the World We Want to Live In

Designing Creative Communities

How to Make Friends That Last

Here to Make Friends: How to Make Friends as an Adult

Connect with Susan:

• Website
• LinkedIn

Let's Connect!

• Instagram
• Email: dani.j.e.336@gmail.com 

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In this episode, Susan Brown joins us to discuss change from a transformative perspective. With her help, we dissect change as the creator of new experiences, an opportunity to be appreciative and grateful, and how change motivates us to create our connection with people and nature. Susan is a Mental Health Counselor and Brain Injury Specialist; she owns Boulder Semita Counseling, a private practice where she helps communities through a person-centered, humanistic, transpersonal lens. 

Throughout this episode, Susan shares her overview on change and transformation, the importance of examining stability, stability as an illusion, and how community and connection can be an antidote to coping with the effects of change. We also talk about the healing nature of humor, the need for predictability and novelty, and valuable resources on these topics.

Since "change is the only constant in life," focusing on acceptance makes much more sense than seeking stability. 

Tune in and listen to the fifth episode of Comfortable Change and learn more about Susan's unique perspective on adapting to change. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Defining change (3:00)
• Stability and stability as an illusion (9:10)
• Change as opportunity (15:20)
• Appreciation, and gratitude (23:10)
• Recommended Resources (33:00)
• About predictability and novelty (36:50)

Resources Mentioned:

• William Bridges, Susan Bridges - Transitions (40th Anniversary Edition): Making Sense of Life's Changes
• Pema Chodron - Comfortable with Uncertainty: 108 Teachings on Cultivating Fearlessness and Compassion
• Viktor Frankl - Man's Search for Meaning

Connect with Susan:

• LinkedIn
• www.bouldersemitacounseling.com

Let's Connect!

• Instagram
• Linkedin
• Youtube
• Email: dani.j.e.336@gmail.com 

Keywords:

Change and Acceptance - Change Is Inevitable - Stability Is An Illusion

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What's the hardest thing to change? 

In today's episode, I'll take you through a list of the ten most challenging things to change. Deciding and committing to change is never easy, yet some things are more complicated than others to effectively modify. 

Throughout this episode, I share some data from my research on the things most people struggle to change. We'll discuss the challenges of changing ourselves, our political and religious views, our relationship with death and illnesses, and our careers. 

You'll also hear about the challenges of switching banks, last names, personal and professional relationships, and much more. 

Tune in and listen to the fourth episode of Comfortable Change, and discover the top ten most challenging things to change and how to overcome them. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Why changing ourselves is so hard (2:10)
• What makes changing political and religious views so hard to change (4:00)
• Changing how we see and react to death and diseases is particularly challenging (6:30)
• How to avoid being affected by a career change (11:20)
• Honorable mentions (15:20)

Let's Connect!

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• Email: dani.j.e.336@gmail.com

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We all have things we would like to be different about us, our lives, jobs, career choices, or relationships, and yet almost every time we decide to change them, we can't. Why is wanting to change something so common yet so hard to achieve?

In today's episode, I'll take you through the things I believe make change so hard, why some changes appear more daunting than others, and the debilitating effect of the doubts that arise every time we start changing something. 

You'll also hear about the importance of strengthening the choice muscle, the benefits of having accountability partners and environments that support the changes you want to make, why you should stay away from self-judgment, and much more.  

Tune in and listen to the third episode of Comfortable Change and find out what makes change so hard and the secret to producing massive change in your life.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Sometimes, a change's origin is what makes it so hard to achieve (1:30)
• How to avoid falling into your self-doubt's traps (4:20)
• Consistency and discipline's roles in changing (7:30)
• Why you should exercise your choice muscle (10:40)
• The multiple benefits of having an accountability partner (14:20)
• How to boost your motivation to produce change in your life (18:00)
• Why you should be mindful of your environment to generate change in your life (20:20)

Let's Connect!

• Instagram
• Linkedin
• Youtube
• Email: dani.j.e.336@gmail.com 

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