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Episode 350: Emotional Cleansing with Sherianna Boyle Aug 19, 2020

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This week on the show we are talking about emotions, which my guest, Sherianna Boyle, has a specific methodology to work through them. I was “emotionally illiterate” for a really long time, which led to lots of numbing out, so I love learning different tools to process them!

Sherianna Boyle is an international Emotional Detox Coach®, author of eight books, including her most recent Emotional Detox and Emotional Detox for Anxiety. Emotions are so much to carry sometimes. But as Sherianna said during our time together, “Emotions are not the problem, it’s our reaction to them.” She helps us understand emotions, how to process them, and honor them.

In this episode you’ll hear:

How emotions support a kick-ass life. (3:26)
Sherianna shares how she was drawn to work as an Emotional Detox Coach®. (6:32)
Emotional detox for anxiety and what it means. (7:35)
All emotions are good when you process them. There is no negative emotion. (11:25)
The Emotional Detox philosophy and how it applies to triggering experiences. (15:00)
How Sherianna works with people who are disconnected from their feelings. (24:39)
What to do if you carry core beliefs that you are the holder of others emotions. (30:00)
We discuss surrendering and how it differs from letting go. (38:33)

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Episode 349: Friendships at Work with Shasta Nelson Aug 12, 2020

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Work is the number one place we make friendships as adults, according to Shasta Nelson. So why not focus on friendships where we are most of the time? Well, Shasta is back on the podcast this week to talk about this topic, one she is an expert in, friendships.

Her newest book is all about friendships at work. And, this is definitely an interesting time for workplace friendships, with many working from home or working in the office but with socially distant restrictions. We can all use a little help with our relationships whether they are our personal relationships or friendships at work. I am happy to share our conversation with you.

In this episode you’ll hear:

The three things needed in a healthy relationship: consistency, vulnerability, and positivity. (5:43)
Why having a best friend at work improves employee experience and organizational success. (9:31)
How to handle the coworker friend who sucks the energy out of you and how to reduce the impact of their toxicity. (12:04)
#RelationshipGoals at work - do you have to be friends with everyone? (13:42)
Workplace boundaries and your responsibility around them. (18:17)
What to do or say when you are working with someone who indulges in office gossip. (21:33)
Leveraging your former professional friendships to help you during a job search. (27:47)

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Episode 348: Defining Your Future with Leah Campbell Badertscher Aug 05, 2020

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This week on the YKAL podcast, my guest is Leah Campbell Badertscher. She is a former attorney turned artist and Master Life coach for world-class performers and leaders in the arts, business, and movements in positive change for the social good.

During our conversation, Leah asks simply, “What are you giving up if you don’t go for it?” And that is the question she pondered after graduating law school. In this episode, she shares openly her battle with her inner-critic and how she pushed forward to pursue an artistic career. Her story of wanting to follow a specific path, but experiencing push back from self-talk is common. My hope is that if you see some of yourself in Leah’s story, you will be inspired to take action in your life.

In this episode you’ll hear:

Leah shares her journey from law career to artist. (4:14)
Why it is important to not dismiss your intuition and instead listen to what you really want. (11:13)
Leah talks about the battle with her inner critic and how she kept going. (24:58)
How Leah learned to lean into self-trust. (35:30)
Some of the pros and cons of the creative process. (41:26)

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347: CASTMWUP: Andrea and Jessica Talk About Diversity and Inclusion Jul 29, 2020

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Today I have a Conversation About Shit That Matters With Unqualified People (CASTMWUP as we call it over here). But, this time my guest/friend is qualified to talk about today’s topic on diversity and inclusion. CASTMWUP episodes are less interviews and more conversations between friends.

I assume people who listen to my podcast are those willing to engage in this conversation about race. I am not a race educator, but Jessica Sharp is. She has a Master’s of Public Affairs from the University of Missouri and is currently a student at William James College where she is obtaining a Doctorate in Leadership Psychology. Her work experience includes work in the non-profit sector and work in diversity & inclusion. My hope is that white women listen to Black voices who are race-educators, especially Black women. Because none of us are free until we’re all free.

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Episode 346: Self-Reflection and Unpacking Unconscious Biases with Leesa Renee Hall Jul 22, 2020

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Leesa Renee Hall has helped over 33,000 leaders explore their unconscious biases using her signature process called Explore Biases Now. Author of ten books, Leesa was known as a technology pioneer before turning her attention to disrupting the misinformation hardcoded deep in the mind. I am thrilled to be able to share our important conversation with you this week!

Today Leesa and I discuss reflective writing and self-reflection as an investment in your own life and your own healing. We explore the topic of stumbling bravely through understanding and processing our humanity. And, finally, we discuss how to stay in the work of unpacking your unconscious biases so you stand with and not for, black, indigenous, and people of color.

In this episode you’ll hear:

Leesa shares how she transitioned from working in tech to questioning her legacy and then moving to help others explore and unpack their unconscious biases. (3:33)
By developing a habit around self-reflection, you begin to accept the nuances and complexities within yourself. (11:00)
Why there is a disconnect between what we believe versus how we behave. (19:00)
Leesa’s work with introverted, highly-sensitive people. (23:07)
What happens to your nervous system when unpacking unconscious biases. (27:11)
How to begin unpacking your unconscious biases, some first steps you can take. (43:00)
Why perfectionism is a tool of white supremacy. (46:53)

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Episode 345: YKAL Coaching Sessions: Coping with Perfectionism and Unwanted Identities with Katie Jul 15, 2020

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Today, I bring you a YKAL Coaching session. Katie is a proud introvert and physical therapist in Nevada. She came to me because she has a desire to reduce her work capacity so she can focus on following her passions and interests. Together we discuss what she’s been struggling with and why she has been having such a difficult time changing the trajectory of her job. We also uncover some of Katie’s fears such as being seen as imperfect or non-knowledgeable in her field.

I encourage you to listen to the entire episode because Katie’s update was really interesting. As we say in coaching, a lot of the healing happens in between sessions. And as you will hear, such was the case for Katie.

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Episode 344: Whole Body Healing with Emily A. Francis Jul 08, 2020

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When I met this week’s guest, I knew I needed to have her on the show, just based on her enthusiasm alone. Emily Francis is the host of the radio show All About Healing and author of the new book, Whole Body Healing: Create Your Own Path to Physical, Emotional, Energetic, and Spiritual Wellness. One of the reasons I’m pumped to introduce you to her is because I’ve never had a guest on the show who does the kind of work that Emily does. Today we discuss how body memory leads us to carry pain, releasing your body of emotions, and leaning into joy and gratitude. I learned so much from our time together and I hope you do too!

In this episode, you’ll hear:

About muscle memory and why we carry pain where we do. Muscle memory is very much like mental memory. Our bodies remember. (11:01)
Some ways the body communicates its emotions - aka the body’s somatic languages. (22:00)
The importance of working with the body for the release of emotions, like grief or anxiety. (29:00)
How we can use tissue memory for healing. (31:00)
Listening to your own body - aka the body scan. (43:36)

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Episode 343: The Enneagram and Personal Development with Jessica Denise Dickson Jul 01, 2020

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How does the enneagram relate to personal development? Well, today we find out. Jessica Denise Dickson is a life empowerment Enneagram coach (and Black mermaid) who believes that when Black women heal, the world heals. She joins me to talk about the enneagram as a transformative tool for personal development.

I can’t tell you how excited I am about this topic and guest-- as I’ve wanted to have someone on for eons. Today, we discuss what the enneagram is, how it can help you become more self-aware, and help you address your blind spots. We also discuss what the enneagram has to offer during this time of global pandemic and global reckoning with systems of oppression.

In this episode you’ll hear:

There are a lot of ideas about the enneagram - Jessica breaks down what it is and what it is not. (3:59)
How the enneagram can help with self-awareness and empathy. (10:38)
Learning your type can be a personal and private experience, as well as, one of validation. (14:20)
For systems to change, it comes from doing the work. Jessica shares some information about her course for people who identify as white. (29:31)
Enneagram and relationships - there are no rules for making it work between different enneagram types. (37:27)
Conflict resolution through the lens of the enneagram. (42:58)

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Episode 342: Are we all in this together? With Mike Robbins Jun 24, 2020

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This week I am sharing my conversation with Mike Robbins. Mike Robbins is a speaker and author of five books, including, Bring Your Whole Self to Work and We're All in This Together. I had a bunch of questions ready to ask Mike about his newest book. But our conversation went in an entirely different direction. And for that, I am grateful.In this episode, Mike and I discussed the value and importance of talking about race, white privilege, and why being vulnerable is so important, now more than ever. Being vulnerable forces us to ask of others and of ourselves, “Can I trust you with my time, my space, and my voice?” The world is divided - vulnerability is just one way we can begin to open up to talk about and take action for social justice, equality, and civil change.

In this episode you’ll hear:

Mike’s idea and journey for his book, We’re All In This Together.
When he realized we are not all in this together.
Mike’s experience with understanding what white privilege means.
Acknowledging how our conversation is an example of centering whiteness.
One entry point to anti-racism can be helpful is if white people call forward other white people.
The importance of being vulnerable.

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Episode 341: The Human Condition and Liberation with Makenna Held Jun 17, 2020

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This week I have an episode featuring Makenna Held. Makenna is someone who is wise beyond her years. She is a writer, educator, and serial entrepreneur. While she's most known for being ‘the woman who bought Julia Child’s house’, that is one of the least interesting things about her. Her business, personal, and leadership coaching is committed to exploring paradigms of the human condition including liberation, human potential, obliterating capitalism's hold on our souls, and the essence of suffering.

Today, Makenna and I discuss the inheritance of whiteness by white people and why it is our job, (as white people), to unpack and dismantle it. We also discuss putting the focus on the value you provide to people rather than putting the focus on the value of money, how to begin to dismantle the patriarchy, and sitting with the uncomfortable in with personal growth. This episode is a perfect reminder that it’s never too late to make a change.

In this episode you’ll hear:

What Makenna means by “Whiteness is a sickness white people carry.” (5:00)
Obliterating capitalism's hold on our souls and putting the focus on the value you provide, instead. (12:30)
Where to start: dismantling the patriarchy or patriarchal structures. (18:03)
Human design and why it is so important for women to trust their intuition. (32:12)
How the concepts of cooking tie into personal development. (38:00)

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