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228 | The Pursuit of Happiness: Understanding Hedonic Adaptation Feb 01, 2022

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Pleasure and happiness are two things we strive for in life. Pleasure comes in many obvious forms, like sex and money, but we wanted to dive deeper into what we find pleasurable and why. As we discuss pleasure and happiness, we also talk about hedonic adaptation - the idea that regardless of what events happen to us in life, we will return to a baseline emotional state. Knowing that, we can navigate life in a way that brings us as many pleasures as possible, without over indulging or getting bored.

Last week, we talked about rejection. We hate it, but we have to learn to accept it as we move through life. Listen here: https://stream.redcircle.com/episodes/08ee3f59-381c-4238-9618-225b5fb72a52/stream.mp3

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227 | Embracing No: Unpacking Rejection Sensitivity Jan 25, 2022

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Everyone handles rejection differently. Some of us can take rejection in stride. Some of us hate it. Some of us act like we don't care either way.

How do you handle rejection?

We ask ourselves that same question as we unpack rejection sensitivity. Being teased, being given criticism or being straight up rejected can cause us to feel embarrassed and afraid to try new things. Enough of that! In this episode, we discuss our fear of rejection and go over some tips and tricks to accept rejection as a major part of our journeys in life.

Last week, we talked about chasing excellence instead of pursuing perfection: https://stream.redcircle.com/episodes/acadb0c9-a3f8-42f8-8caf-7a4bfb7e77a5/stream.mp3

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226 | Pursuing Excellence over Perfection Jan 18, 2022

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Which do you strive for: perfection or excellence?

We love talking about self improvement, especially as we embark upon this new year. As we reflect upon the things we would like to change about our lives or ourselves, we remind ourselves that being faultless is impossible. Perfection does not exist, but excellence certainly does! We can be excellent by chasing our goals and striving to be 1% better every day.

Last week, we talked about the Lighthouse Method and how it can make goal setting much more attainable. Listen here: https://stream.redcircle.com/episodes/f5b07534-08ff-418d-9a3b-3f8ead0677e1/stream.mp3

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225 | Getting Unstuck: Implementing the Lighthouse Method Jan 11, 2022

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Setting goals is easy, but accomplishing them can be hard, especially when you don't know where to start. There are many ways of going about accomplishing a goal. Recently, we stumbled across the Lighthouse Method. When the ocean is rocky, sailors view the light of a lighthouse as their way to safety. When planning your steps towards an accomplishment, view your goal as your lighthouse and remind yourself that there are tons of ways to get there. Listen in as we discuss this method of planning and hear why we want to use it in the new year.

Last week, we talked about idealization in relationships. See people for who they really are, not who you want them to be! Listen here: https://stream.redcircle.com/episodes/9740e188-4ad1-4fd6-9278-6378e38ae602/stream.mp3

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224 | Assessing Romantic Idealization Jan 04, 2022

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We're all guilty of it...

We meet somebody and they seem perfect, right? Or, we meet somebody and they're a little less than perfect, so we MAKE them perfect in our minds by idealizing their less desirable characteristics. News flash, y'all... the idealized version of someone is NOT who that person actually is! Listen in as we unpack the act of romantic idealization, our experiences with it and what you can do to stop doing so in your own relationships.

Last week, we recapped the year of growth we had: https://stream.redcircle.com/episodes/b165c724-6b72-43a3-9ea7-de9d347d7c2a/stream.mp3

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Bravado Bonus | Love Bombed Jan 01, 2022

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In this bonus episode we chat about Love bombing. Love bombing is characterized by excessive attention, admiration, and affection with the goal to make the recipient feel dependent and obligated to that person. We discuss the phases of love bombing, how to spot the signs of a love bomber and of course a few tips to keep you on your toes.

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223 | Wrapping Up 2021. Dec 28, 2021

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2021 was a year to remember. We increased our listenership, we got a studio, we expanded our team, we crushed our ratings and reviews goal... The list goes on! None of these accomplishments would be possible without your support, so thank you for listening.

Listen in one last time in 2021 as we talk about what we learned this year and what we're bringing into the new year. Let's prosper in 2022, homegirls!

Last week, we kept it light by reading more AITA posts: https://stream.redcircle.com/episodes/26b6112b-ce57-4dce-a62f-38005c1778b4/stream.mp3

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222 | Am I Wrong for Keeping the Baby?! Dec 21, 2021

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TW: Talks of abortion

We loved our last AITA deep dive so much, we dove right back in! Listen in with us as we discuss some of the most interesting topics from the infamous Reddit thread. This week, we wonder what we would do if we found out a loved one was exposing our secrets online. After that, we talk about a failed marriage and discuss who was in the wrong and who wasn't. After you hear these crazy stories, tap in with us on Instagram to let us know who YOU think the assh*le is!

Last week, we explored trauma dumping. There are healthier ways to spill your tea! Listen here: https://stream.redcircle.com/episodes/3e2670c5-1449-4222-a5c9-422445d82233/stream.mp3

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