Finding the balance between taking care of oneself and being selfish can be a fine line for some. Certain personalities are wired to be overtly nurturing and consider others. Other personalities are wired for fierce independence and introversion. Learning the importance of self-care is critical for maintaining emotional regulation and healthy relationships. It can be compared to putting on one’s oxygen mask…tune in to this example in the episode! Being overly focused on one’s needs, however, has a tendency to damage relationships. Listen along as we unpack how to masterfully achieve balance on this continuum.

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Music composed by Justin Breame

The culmination of stress looks and feels different for each of us, depending on a number of factors. One of the most telling factors is our PCM Condo and our base and phase psychological needs. Burnout is such a relatable condition that we decided to unpack this information in a 2 part series. This episode explores how stress manifests in Harmonizer, Persister, and Thinker types based off the Process Communication Model. In addition, we discuss how to invite ourselves out of stress and burnout by prioritizing our psychological needs and breaking the stress cycle.

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Music composed by Justin Breame

No one likes being on the receiving end of criticism, trolling, bullying, fun suckers, etc. The abundance of technological advances and social media make these issues an every day occurrence for some. Learning to decipher the difference between constructive criticism and conflict and energy draining exchanges, as well as the difference between unproductive drama and healthy conflict, empower us to make choices regarding how we react. Tune in as Matt and Sarah identify drama vs. conflict, options for navigating them, and how to be self-aware and not add to the problem!

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Cover art by Scott Thome

Music composed by Justin Breame