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130. Finding Your Voice in Relationships Jun 23, 2020

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Finding your voice in relationships can be the most freeing gift you give yourself. In today's podcast, Faith and Lois explore how you relate to others. Consider how you've communicated in the past. Decide what you need to say. When you speak truth, do it with love. Understand there will be consequences. Every time you speak up, you get better at finding your voice.

Pursue Resilience – A Special Report Jun 16, 2020

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Every one of you has been on an amazing journey over the past several months. Today we tap into what it means to pursue resilience - the capacity to recover from difficult events. You are not alone as you take steps to build relationships, reframe past hurts, accept failure, practice forgiveness and create a sense of purpose. One day at a time. Click here for a transcript.

How Do You Wrestle With Discomfort In This Time? A Special Report Jun 09, 2020

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If you are white, there's a good chance you are uncomfortable. If you are a person of color, you know racism is alive and oppressive. In this podcast, Faith and Lois wrestle with discomfort. They explore ways to become more educated about racial injustice. When you recognize the experiences of people of color, what action might you consider? Using love as your guide, how might you strengthen all of your relationships? There is room to grow.

How Are You Dealing With The Unrest Around You? – A Special Report Jun 02, 2020

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The coronavirus era is being upstaged by unrest that's sweeping the country right now. The death of George Floyd, under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer, has triggered protests and calls for justice. In our podcast, we explore how to listen to those who are in pain and are angry. Then we tap into how to give others a voice. We also talk about how to balance COVID concerns with the violence. Not an easy time.

How To Stay Present through COVID19 – A Special Report May 26, 2020

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Staying present is the best way to stop erupting over the anxiety of the past or the future. In today's podcast, find out how asking questions can help you manage negative thoughts. Observe how this challenging time is affecting you. Then be clear and consistent, even if everything around you feels like quicksand. And finally, take care of yourself. We hope these strategies bring you peace.

Preparing For A New Normal Beyond COVID19 – A Special Report May 19, 2020

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As portions of your life beyond your home begin to open up - are you ready? In our podcast, we wonder out loud what the new normal will look like. First, we face the anxiety you might be feeling. Then we explore how to prepare for returning to work. Maybe you're considering going into a business, how do you do that? We offer tools for communicating with your colleagues and supervisors or employees. And then we go out into the open world. Knowing what is in our control - and what is not.

How to Stay Centered in the Midst of the COVID19 Storm – A Special Report May 12, 2020

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Staying centered is critical when the storm rises around you. And in this coronavirus era, stress and conflict are at an all time high. So how do you manage yourself? In today's podcast, we explore what to do if there's division in your home. What about your friends? How do you deal with those with whom you truly disagree? And how can you step away from trying to convince others to see things your way? That, and some ideas for staying centered. You've got this!

How Are You Showing Compassion During COVID 19? – A Special Report May 05, 2020

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Compassion - how is it showing up in this challenging season? Today, we explore a number of ways you might consider practicing compassion. We begin with the importance of self-compassion. Without this element, it's hard to feel for anyone else. They we move on the joy you receive when you demonstrate compassion to others. From here we wonder how to show compassion to those who challenge you. And finally, being compassionate with yourself when you hit a wall. Remember, you are not alone.

How Will You Transition to the Next Phase of COVID19? A Special Report Apr 28, 2020

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How are you feeling about the effort to ease some of the COVID19 restrictions? In today's podcast, Faith and Lois explore some of the uncertainty you may be facing. Whether you're restless or feel the tension, take it one day at a time. And use this time to breathe, be grounded and pause. You've got this!

What COVID19 Habits Will Become Part of Your Life? A Special Report Apr 21, 2020

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Have you been adopting new ways of doing things that are now part of your daily routine? Maybe you've created new habits that you may not have considered essential or important or even possible prior to COVID19. This is a great time to reflect on those areas that are giving you more space to understand yourself, your spiritual connection, your emotional state and how you live.