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In a world that loves to talk, do, achieve, promote, preach, sell....what does it mean to connect, be, and listen. A podcast about #humanconnection #mentalhealth #socialhealth #empathy #belonging and #loneliness. And always thinking about justice and inclusion in all things. Join us. And share far and wide. Or start your own chapter of Sidewalk Talk in your community. www.sidewalk-talk.org

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In a world that loves to talk, do, achieve, promote, preach, sell....what does it mean to connect, be, and listen. A podcast about #humanconnection #mentalhealth #socialhealth #empathy #belonging and #loneliness. And always thinking about justice and inclusion in all things. Join us. And share far and wide. Or start your own chapter of Sidewalk Talk in your community. www.sidewalk-talk.org

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Episodes

Exploring Male Sexuality, Consent, and Tender Heartedness with Dr. Eric Fitzmedrud

9/22/2023
In this enlightening episode of The Sidewalk Talk podcast, your host Traci Ruble engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Eric Fitzmedrud, a prominent couple's therapist specializing in male sexuality. Their discussion delves into the complex world of male sexuality, consent, and the significance of emotional intelligence within relationships. Traci expresses her deep admiration for Dr. Fitz's work and the unique lens through which he views male sexuality, emphasizing his dedication to issues related to consent and patriarchy. One of the highlights of the episode is the exploration of Dr. Fitz's groundbreaking book published this week, "The Better Man: A Guide to Consent, Stronger Relationships, and Hotter Sex." Traci feels so strongly about the potential of this book to radically alter sex from a pressure tug-of-war between partners to something magical. Dr. Fitz underscores the importance of men reconnecting with their tender hearts and nurturing authentic relationships. He argues that this is key to unlocking their true power and satisfaction. The conversation takes an intriguing turn as they discuss the potential conflict between tenderness and sexiness. Dr. Fitz illuminates how embracing tenderness can create safety within relationships and enhance intense sexual experiences. Episode Timeline Resources Mentioned The Better Man: A Guide to Consent, Stronger Relationships, and Hotter Sex (Book) Standout Quotes Find | Sidewalk Talk At sidewalk-talk.org On Instagram: @sidewalktalkorg On Twitter: @sidewalktalkorg Find | Traci Ruble At Traciruble.com On Instagram: @TraciRubleMFT On Twitter: @TraciRubleMFT On Facebook: @TraciRubleMFT Find | Dr. Eric Fitzmedrud At www.drericfitz.com On Instagram: @drericfitz On Facebook: @drericfitz On TikTok: @drericfitz On LinkedIn: @drericfitz On Twitter: @drericfitz

Duration:00:40:16

Reinventing Masculinity Will Allow Men to Live Longer Happier Lives | Ed Frauenheim

4/21/2023
Reinventing Masculinity Will Allow Men to Live Longer Happier Lives | Ed Frauenheim Ed Frauenheim is a consultant and co-author of four books, including A Great Place to Work For All and Reinventing Masculinity: The Liberating Power of Compassion and Connection. Ed and Traci share how old-school masculinity has harmed both of their lives. Ed gives concrete instructions on what all of us can do today to begin to reinvent masculinity. Episode Timeline Resources Mentioned Reinventing Masculinity (Book) Standout Quotes Connect: Find | Sidewalk Talk At sidewalk-talk.org On Instagram: @sidewalktalkorg On Twitter: @sidewalktalkorg Find | Traci Ruble At Traciruble.com On Instagram: @TraciRubleMFT On Twitter: @TraciRubleMFT On Facebook: @TraciRubleMFT Find | Ed Frauenheim At www.edfrauenheim.com On LinkedIn: @edfrauenheim SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts On Google Podcasts On Spotify On YouTube

Duration:00:49:59

How to Break our Addiction To Othering with Dawn Menken

3/23/2023
Dawn Menken, PhD. has been working in the field of psychology and facilitator development for over 35 years. She is an internationally respected educator, therapist, leadership coach, and conflict resolution specialist. She co-founded the Process Work Institute, a not-for-profit graduate school dedicated to the training of facilitators, where she co-created its Masters's programs and served as academic dean for more than a decade. She is the author of Facilitating a More Union: A Guide for Politicians and Leaders, which offers a radical and innovative approach to political discourse. She is also the author of the award-winning book Raising Parents Raising Kids: Hands-on Wisdom for the Next Generation. In all of her endeavors, she is moved to improve social discourse and inspire more meaningful civic engagement. Join Traci and Dawn as they explore the foundations of process work and how it can help us shift out of polarization. Dawn reads the most beautiful speech she would give to the Charlottesville rioters. In this speech she overcomes her terror as a Jewish woman and models how we all can confront our addiction to “other” by speaking both ferociously and compassionately. Episode Timeline aqui Mexican Indian Sorcerer, Don Juan Matus Resources Mentioned Facilitating a More Perfect Union (Book) Raising Parents Raising Kids (Book) The Process Work Institute Standout Quotes Connect: Find | Sidewalk Talk At sidewalk-talk.org On Instagram: @sidewalktalkorg On Twitter: @sidewalktalkorg Find | Traci Ruble At Traciruble.com On Instagram: @TraciRubleMFT On Twitter: @TraciRubleMFT On Facebook: @TraciRubleMFT Find | Dr. Dawn Menken At www.dawnmenken.com On Instagram: @processworkinstitute SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts On Google Podcasts On Spotify On YouTube

Duration:00:46:21

Normalize Loving Conflict Everywhere with Rosa Zubizaretta

3/17/2023
Rosa supports leaders and groups around the world to work creatively with divergent perspectives. Her mission is developing our collective capacity to transform friction into useful energy and greater insight. Author of From Conflict to Creative Collaboration, a manual on Dynamic Facilitation. She also just finished her Ph.D. so soon we should say Dr. Rosa Zubizaretta. This has freed up her time to take on new clients after some time steeped in academia. What would happen if helping a neighbor with a conflict was as normal as waking up in the morning? What if our companies had an ethos that conflict is not only natural but good and has a hearty system for restoring after conflict? That is what Traci and Rosa discuss as well as why we need to not start with our most difficult political rivals but make resolving conflict with those close to us our first order of business. Episode Timeline Resources Mentioned From Conflict to Creative Collaboration (Book) Standout Quotes Connect Find | Sidewalk Talk At sidewalk-talk.org On Instagram: @sidewalktalkorg On Twitter: @sidewalktalkorg Find | Traci Ruble At Traciruble.com On Instagram: @TraciRubleMFT On Twitter: @TraciRubleMFT On Facebook: @TraciRubleMFT Find | Rosa Zubizarreta At www.diapraxis.com www.co-intelligence.institute On LinkedIn: @rosazubizarreta SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts On Google Podcasts On Spotify On YouTube

Duration:00:48:59

Being A Sacredly Powerful Human with Julio Maria Muhorro

3/8/2023
Julio Maria Muhorro is a power coach, facilitator, and speaker. He uses his 10 years of experience in management, training, and research to enable entrepreneurs, leaders, and organizations to tap into their power so that they can engage with their stakeholders from a place of deep purpose, sharpen their offerings to deliver innovative services and digital products and tell transformational stories to drive long-lasting social and economic impact. Join Traci in a conversation with Julio where Traci asks Julio, “How can I use my power wisely?” Julio will lay out three concrete steps you will need to take and give you a heads-up on the significant resistance you will likely meet. This is a podcast where you will likely want something to take notes with nearby. Episode Timeline Resources Mentioned Never Been Done Before Global Facilitator’s Community Standout Quotes Connect: Find | Sidewalk Talk At sidewalk-talk.org On Instagram: @sidewalktalkorg On Twitter: @sidewalktalkorg Find | Traci Ruble At Traciruble.com On Instagram: @TraciRubleMFT On Twitter: @TraciRubleMFT On Facebook: @TraciRubleMFT Find | Julio Maria Muhorro At Link Tree On Instagram: @liveinpowernow On LinkedIn: @juliomuhorro On TikTokr: @liveinpowernow SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts On Google Podcasts On Spotify On YouTube

Duration:00:43:06

What this crisis manager learned from indigenous wisdom | Thomas Lahnthaler

3/3/2023
Thomas Lanthaler drops into hot spots of crisis all over the world and helps people make decisions to get through the chaos as peacefully as possible. He is an experienced international crisis leader, experiential facilitator, and speaker with nearly two decades of experience across 30 countries. Thomas is the Founder and CEO of The Crisis Compass. This cross-sectoral consultancy acts as a partner and guide to companies genuinely interested in working with a crisis as a means for innovation. He advises leaders on all aspects of human-centered crisis management, confident decision-making, and making businesses crisis-ready using innovative tools to deal with uncertainty and challenging situations - all centered around learning and communication to reframe crises into means of reinvention. In this episode of the Sidewalk Talk podcast, you will get an inside view of the life of a humanitarian crisis manager and learn what crisis management even is. Then you will have the chance to go on a deep and soulful journey with Thomas as he experienced a new way of thinking about community care and self-responsibility while training with aboriginal leaders in Australia. Episode Timeline [00:09] Intro [0:58] Meet Thomas [7:35] Becoming a crisis manager [11:17] Fatherhood and how children are natural crisis managers [13:32] What is crisis management [17:21] When we label things a crisis [25:15] What are your non-negotiables? [31:40] Ritual and spirituality [39:17] An earth-based practice of collectivism [48:46] Closing [49:40] Outro Resources Mentioned Navigating Beyond Crisis (Book) Standout Quotes “If you make a small difference with just one person, you've already made a difference.” (Thomas) “A crisis is not an event. A crisis is basically the aftermath of it.” (Thomas) “If it's not a life or death crisis, no one is dying in front of you, there's always time.” (Thomas) “I deserve the acceptance here, but I also have to give acceptance because others are different and they will see it differently.” (Thomas) “I'm talking about the awareness, what it does to me if I actually let go.” (Thomas) “We're trying to do what you just talked about, sitting there on the land, trying to practice collectivism.” (Traci) Connect Find | Sidewalk Talk At sidewalk-talk.org On Instagram: @sidewalktalkorg On Twitter: @sidewalktalkorg Find | Traci Ruble At Traciruble.com On Instagram: @TraciRubleMFT On Facebook: @TraciRubleMFT Find | Thomas Lahnthaler At www.thecrisiscompass.com On LinkedIn: @thomaslahnthaler On Medium:@thomas-89340 Subscribe to this podcast On Apple Podcasts On Google Podcasts On Spotify On YouTube

Duration:00:49:30

Going to Work is an Important Source of Happiness Despite Its Bad Press with Dr. Tracy Brower

2/21/2023
Dr. Tracy Brower is a PhD sociologist and vice president of workplace insights for Steelcase. She is the author of The Secrets to Happiness at Work and Bring Work to Life, as well as a contributor to Forbes.com and Fast Company. Traci and Tracy sort through information on workplace happiness and how the workplace meets important needs in our lives for happiness, meaning, and belonging. Not everyone wants to be friends with their co-workers but we do get an important sense of identity and belonging from our work that cannot be overlooked. Episode Timeline Resources Mentioned The Secrets to Happiness At Work (Book) Bring Work to Life (Book) Standout Quotes Connect: Find | Sidewalk Talk At sidewalk-talk.org On Instagram: @sidewalktalkorg On Twitter: @sidewalktalkorg Find | Traci Ruble At Traciruble.com On Instagram: @TraciRubleMFT On Twitter: @TraciRubleMFT On Facebook: @TraciRubleMFT Find | Dr. Tracy Brower At www.davidbedrick.com On Instagram: @tlb108 On LinkedIn: @tracybrowerphd On Twitter: @tracybrower108 SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts On Google Podcasts On Spotify On YouTube

Duration:00:42:08

Body-shame, Hunger and Redemption: Beyond Sexism and Diet Culture with David Bedrick

12/7/2022
David Bedrick is a psychological activist - an ally to the unheard and marginalized voices inside individuals and the culture at large. Join Traci as she discusses body image, body-shame and diet culture with David, which is also the subject of David’s book: You can’t judge a Body by its Cover: 17 Women’s Stories of Hunger, Body Shame, and Redemption. Episode Timeline Resources Mentioned You can’t judge a Body by its Cover: 17 Women’s Stories of Hunger, Body Shame, and Redemption (David’s book) Standout Quotes Connect: Find | Sidewalk Talk At sidewalk-talk.org On Instagram: @sidewalktalkorg On Twitter: @sidewalktalkorg Find | Traci Ruble At Traciruble.com On Instagram: @TraciRubleMFT On Twitter: @TraciRubleMFT On Facebook: @TraciRubleMFT Find | David Bedrick At www.davidbedrick.com In Two Deep (David’s podcast): https://www.intwodeep.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts On Google Podcasts On Spotify On YouTube

Duration:00:43:22

Seeking Wonder with Andrea Scher

11/22/2022
Andrea Scher is a writer, artist and life coach whose work is driven by her belief in the transformative power of wonder for creativity and wellbeing. For nearly two decades, through her award-winning blog Superhero Journal, her international workshops, her Creative Superheroes podcast, and bestselling e-courses, she has thrilled others with their own power to find magic all around them. Join this conversation for a celebration of joy, love, friendship and the wonder of wonder. Episode Timeline Resources Mentioned Wonder Seeker (Andrea’s book) Superhero Journal (Andrea’s blog) Standout Quotes Connect: Find | Sidewalk Talk At sidewalk-talk.org On Instagram: @sidewalktalkorg On Twitter: @sidewalktalkorg Find | Traci Ruble At Traciruble.com On Instagram: @TraciRubleMFT On Twitter: @TraciRubleMFT On Facebook: @TraciRubleMFT Find | Andrea Scher At www.andreascher.com On Instagram: @AndreaScher SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts On Google Podcasts On Spotify On YouTube

Duration:00:41:07

Why I don’t want to die anymore with Johnny Crowder

11/10/2022
Johnny Crowder is a suicide and abuse survivor. You've probably seen him. He's tatted up, and he's been a TEDx speaker. Johnny’s a billboard charting rock musician and a certified Recovery peer specialist. But what he's most known for is as the founder and CEO of Cope Notes, which is an online mental health platform that provides daily support to people in over 100 countries around the world. If you have ever doubted whether you matter (and let’s be honest, how many of us haven’t?), this episode will be a balm for you. Johnny brings rock n roll vibes, vulnerability and a wisdom beyond his years to this emotional and essential conversation. Episode Timeline Resources Mentioned Why I don’t want to die anymore (Johnny’s Tedx Talk) Cope Notes Standout Quotes Connect: Find | Sidewalk Talk At sidewalk-talk.org On Instagram: @sidewalktalkorg On Twitter: @sidewalktalkorg Find | Traci Ruble At Traciruble.com On Instagram: @TraciRubleMFT On Twitter: @TraciRubleMFT On Facebook: @TraciRubleMFT Find | Johnny Crowder At https://johnnycrowder.com/ On Instagram: @JohnnyCrowderLovesYou SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts On Google Podcasts On Spotify On YouTube

Duration:00:43:19

High Conflict (and how we get out) with Amanda Ripley

10/25/2022
Amanda Ripley is a New York Times bestselling author, an investigative journalist, and the co-founder of Good Conflict, LLC. She writes for the Atlantic, the Washington Post, and Politico, and she spent a decade writing about human behavior for Time magazine in New York, Washington, and Paris. Listen in as Amanda and Traci explore what High Conflict is (and how we get out) drawing on research, insights, and experience across astronauts on space missions (yes, really!), the Israeli-Palestine conflict, intimate relationships across political divides, gang warfare, and racism. Episode Timeline Resources Mentioned High Conflict: Why we get trapped, and how we get out (Amanda’s book) Standout Quotes Connect: Find | Sidewalk Talk At sidewalk-talk.org On Instagram: @sidewalktalkorg On Twitter: @sidewalktalkorg Find | Traci Ruble At Traciruble.com On Instagram: @TraciRubleMFT On Twitter: @TraciRubleMFT On Facebook: @TraciRubleMFT Find | Amanda Ripley At https://www.amandaripley.com/ On Twitter: @AmandaRipley SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts On Google Podcasts On Spotify On YouTube

Duration:00:47:39

Rule Makers and Rule Breakers with Michele Gelfand

10/19/2022
Michele Gelfand is a Professor at Stanford University, and an expert on negotiation and cross-cultural psychology. Her book Rule Makers, Rule Breakers explores how tight and loose cultures wire our world, and in doing so offers unique insights on how we might bridge today’s cultural divides. Michele and Traci chat about the impact of culture on everything from international negotiation to couple’s arguments over chores… in a wide-ranging and fascinating conversation that might just shift how you see yourself and the people around you. Episode Timeline Resources Mentioned Rule Makers, Rule Breakers (Michele’s book) Standout Quotes Connect: Find | Sidewalk Talk At sidewalk-talk.org On Instagram: @sidewalktalkorg On Twitter: @sidewalktalkorg Find | Traci Ruble At Traciruble.com On Instagram: @TraciRubleMFT On Twitter: @TraciRubleMFT On Facebook: @TraciRubleMFT Find | Michele Gelfand At https://www.michelegelfand.com/ On Twitter: @MicheleJGefland SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts On Google Podcasts On Spotify On YouTube

Duration:00:48:21

Sensitive Striving with Melody Wilding

10/11/2022
Melody Wilding is an executive coach for Sensitive Strivers - smart, sensitive high-achievers who are tired of getting in their own way. Melody is a Sensitive Striver herself, a licensed social worker, professor of Human Behavior and a contributor to Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Business Insider. She’s also the author of Trust Yourself, described by Susan Cain as “essential reading for every introverted, sensitive professional”. Listen in is as Melody and Traci take us on a tour of what it means to be a Sensitive Striver, the constellation of challenges facing sensitive people, and how the characteristics of Sensitive Strivers make them the leaders of the future. Episode Timeline Resources Mentioned Trust Yourself - Stop Overthinking and Channel Emotions for success at work (You can download a free chapter of Melody’s book) Standout Quotes Connect: Find | Sidewalk Talk At sidewalk-talk.org On Instagram: @sidewalktalkorg On Twitter: @sidewalktalkorg Find | Traci Ruble At Traciruble.com On Instagram: @TraciRubleMFT On Twitter: @TraciRubleMFT On Facebook: @TraciRubleMFT Find | Melody Wilding At https://melodywilding.com/ On Medium On Instagram: @melodywilding SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts On Google Podcasts On Spotify On YouTube

Duration:00:41:30

Black Feminism and Sensuous Knowledge with Minna Salami

10/4/2022
Hailed as a “blistering new literary voice”, Minna Salami is a Nigerian-Finnish and Swedish writer and social critic, and the founder of the multiple award-winning blog, MsAfropolitan, which connects feminism with critical reflections on contemporary culture from an Africa-centred perspective. Traci talks with Minna following the publication of her new book, Sensuous Knowledge, which was described by Bernadine Evaristo as “intellectual soul food”. Their conversation is a deep, rich and wonderful romp through Minna’s muti-faceted identity and how her experiences have shaped her writings on Black feminism, Minna’s fresh cultural insights and the need to create space for growth and grappling in today’s world. Episode Timeline Resources Mentioned Sensuous Knowledge (Minna’s book) Standout Quotes Connect: Find | Sidewalk Talk At sidewalk-talk.org On Instagram: @sidewalktalkorg On Twitter: @sidewalktalkorg Find | Traci Ruble At Traciruble.com On Instagram: @TraciRubleMFT On Twitter: @TraciRubleMFT On Facebook: @TraciRubleMFT Find | Minna Salami At https://msafropolitan.com/ On Instagram: @minnasalami_ SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts On Google Podcasts On Spotify

Duration:00:46:05

Being seen, just as you are with Natalie Koussa

9/26/2022
In this episode of the Sidewalk Talk podcast, Traci is in conversation with Natalie Koussa, a trauma-sensitive visibility coach and podcast guesting strategist who supports high-integrity entrepreneurs to bring their work into the world in a bigger way. Traci and Natalie explore how Leadership Designs (a trauma-aware way of understanding how you move through the world, show up, create and lead from your core) can support us to understand our core needs, and the vulnerabilities of letting ourselves be seen, just as we are. This episode will be a balm for you if you’re feeling the call to show up in your life in a bigger, more true-to-you way. Listen in, and let yourself come home to yourself. Episode Timeline Resources Mentioned The Leadership Designs Assessment Standout Quotes Connect: Find | Sidewalk Talk At sidewalk-talk.org On Instagram: @sidewalktalkorg On Twitter: @sidewalktalkorg Find | Traci Ruble At Traciruble.com On Instagram: @TraciRubleMFT On Twitter: @TraciRubleMFT On Facebook: @TraciRubleMFT Find | Natalie Koussa At www.uncommon-people.com On Instagram: @nataliekoussa_ SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts On Google Podcasts On Spotify On YouTube

Duration:00:45:33

The 3 Flows of Compassion with Dr. Stan Steindl

9/20/2022
Dr. Stan Steindl brings a fresh take to compassion in this week’s Sidewalk Talk conversation. Stan’s a clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience as a therapist, trainer and researcher, and he’s also an adjunct associate professor at the School of Psychology at the University of Queensland, Australia. Last year, Stan published his first book: The Gifts of Compassion. Stan and Traci explore the 3 flows of compassion, bringing a new light to a timeless topic. If you’ve ever been curious about what compassion truly is, how to cultivate more of it in your life, and why it can be so damn tricky to receive… Stan brings some fascinating ideas and practical ways of incorporating compassion into your daily life. Connect: Find | Sidewalk Talk At sidewalk-talk.org On Instagram: @sidewalktalkorg On Twitter: @sidewalktalkorg Find | Traci Ruble At Traciruble.com On Instagram: @TraciRubleMFT On Twitter: @TraciRubleMFT On Facebook: @TraciRubleMFT Find | Dr Stan Steindl At www.stansteindl.com/ On Youtube On Instagram: @dr_stan_steindl SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts On Google Podcasts On Spotify On YouTube

Duration:00:45:23

Living and breathing the archetypal realm with Kristina Dryza

9/9/2022
Traci and Kristina share a deep and rich conversation, in which Traci asks the kind of big questions Kristina thrives on. Questions like… You’ll leave this episode with a renewed sense of wonder, and a deeper understanding of how archetypes can help us access wisdom and creative energy beyond the confines of our rational mind.

Duration:00:37:58

Getting weird and vulnerable with Aziph Mustapha | Aziph Mustapha

8/17/2021
Aziph Mustapha is a weirdo. As the head of culture transformation and employee engagement at Malaysian telecommunications giant, Celcom, Aziph has built a career on disrupting social norms. But being weird isn’t just good business, for Aziph it’s the only authentic way to live. On this episode of The Sidewalk Talk podcast, Traci gets to talk with—and really, make space for—Aziph as the two discuss creating psychological safety in the workplace, what it means to be a weirdo in a formal culture, and the importance of vulnerability and authenticity. As their conversation progresses, Aziph gets real with Traci, sharing that he’s struggling to process a number of the tragedies happening in the world right now, including the latest Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic. Traci thanks Aziph for his willingness to share, and together the two embark upon a time of listening and making space for the other. This is a powerful exchange between two great listeners that you won’t want to miss. Episode Milestones [00:07] Intro [03:02] Meet Aziph [06:15] What Aziph makes for breakfast and dinner in Malaysia [09:08] Creating psychology safety and cultural transformation in the workplace [14:19] Aziph’s vision for Celcom [20:46] Being a weirdo in a formal culture [25:31] Discerning when to be contrarian versus when to go along with social norms [30:07] Volunteering, community, and providing space for one another [37:38] Aziph’s willingness to be vulnerable and authentic [44:42] Aziph’s word for you [47:04] Outro Resources Mentioned Ted Talk: To Be the Best, Be a Weirdo Celcom Standout Quotes from the Episode “Every person or group we touch with our business we consider a distinct society, and our job is to advance them in one way or another.” —Aziph Mustapha “Sometimes you need to make those conscious efforts to change even simple things, like language, simple terms people use to humanize that relationship.” —Aziph Mustapha “Success gives you confidence.” —Aziph Mustapha “You need to grasp on something, you need to have a bit of control in this vast, chaotic storm.” —Aziph Mustapha “Maybe these human beings just talking to each other could help in small way.” —Aziph Mustapha “People need to be listened to, and there’s just not enough people willing to listen to them in the world.” —Aziph Mustapha Connect: Find | Sidewalk Talk Podcast At sidewalk-talk.org On Instagram: @sidewalktalkorg On Twitter: @sidewalktalkorg Find | Traci Ruble At Traciruble.com On Instagram: @TraciRubleMFT On Twitter: @TraciRubleMFT On Facebook: @TraciRubleMFT Find | Aziph Mustapha On LinkedIn: @AziphMustapha On Twitter: @aziph_mustapha SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts On Google Podcasts On Spotify

Duration:00:36:49

Anna Katharina Schaffner on the timeless truths of self-improvement | Anna Katharina Schaffner

8/10/2021
Restless in the often too structured world of academia, Anna Katharina Schaffner carved her own path as a professor, researcher, writer, coach, and modern thinker. In her forthcoming book, The Art of Self-Improvement: Ten Timeless Truths, Anna sets out to shift the way we think about self-help and how to better ourselves by taking cues from our ancestors’ ways of thinking and living that still remain true today. Traci was thrilled to sit down with Anna for this latest episode of The Sidewalk Talk podcast to chat all about Anna’s new book, how metaphor shapes our human experience, and where to find the soul in today’s culture of human as computer. As the two talk, they make discoveries about the benefits of growing as a collective versus as an individual, explore the concept of loneliness, and talk about mutual messy interactions they’ve had in the past. Towards the end of the episode Anna shares a few of the “timeless truths” from her new book, including the truths of controlling your mind, using your imagination, and being humble. In a time where we’ve increasingly been told that we simply need to “rewire” our brains in order to function better as humans, Anna and Traci explore a different way of thinking—one that helps us examine the metaphors we use about ourselves, and become more vulnerably human in the process. Episode Milestones [00:07] Intro [02:25] Meet Anna [06:40] What made Anna restless in academia [08:41] Provoking to leave a legacy [12:09] How metaphor shapes our human experience [16:32] A shift to growing as a collective [20:28] Learning from Eastern cultures and ways of thinking [23:39] Where’s the soul? [26:35] Questions and definitions of loneliness [29:40] Messy interactions [33:25] Anna’s discoveries about self-improvement [37:06] “Timeless truths” of self-improvement [39:57] Anna’s word for you [42:15] Outro Resources Mentioned Perspectiva Exhaustion: A History The Art of Self-Improvement: Ten Timeless Truths “You’re not a computer, you’re a tiny stone in a beautiful mosaic” Standout Quotes from the Episode “I like to take issue with what everyone accepts to be the case. I like to look at ideas that we take for granted, and that we don’t really investigate very much.” —Anna Katharina Schaffner “I think it’s always very important to have a questioning mind.” —Anna Katharina Schaffner “The language we use to talk about the psyche is very very telling because it reveals the models of the psyche that we believe in as people, but also as a culture.” —Anna Katharina Schaffner “This focus on self-actualization and self-realization has begun to sound very tired, and very unsatisfying.” —Anna Katharina Schaffner “Stories can give a lot of solace.” —Anna Katharina Schaffner “Self-help reveals our models of selfhood.” —Anna Katharina Schaffner “Be aware of the kind of language you use to think about yourself, and inner voices, and reflect on it because they will tell you a lot about your deeper values and deeper models.” —Anna Katharina Schaffner Connect: Find | Sidewalk Talk Podcast At sidewalk-talk.org On Instagram: @sidewalktalkorg On Twitter: @sidewalktalkorg Find | Traci Ruble At Traciruble.com On Instagram: @TraciRubleMFT On Twitter: @TraciRubleMFT On Facebook: @TraciRubleMFT Find | Anna Katharina Schaffner At AnnaKSchaffner.com On LinkedIn: @AnnaKatharinaSchaffner SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts On Google Podcasts On Spotify

Duration:00:34:10

Street Wisdom’s David Pearl on finding magic in the everyday | David Pearl

8/3/2021
David Pearl is a true Renaissance man. A self-title “experience engineer,” David has done it all—from writing books and starting a nonprofit to advocating for social change and even working as an opera star. Our current reality may seem anything but magical, that’s far from the truth in David’s eyes. On this episode of The Sidewalk Talk podcast, Traci gets the chance to sit down with one of her new favorite European friends to talk about his nonprofit Street Wisdom, doing soul-work in the paradox of the here and now, and why simplicity is at the heart of what David and Traci are both doing with Street Wisdom and Sidewalk Talk. This is a playful and fun conversation between two people with an urgency to see our society, and the world at large, become a more inclusive, and magical, place. Come along for the ride and discover your own version of magic, today! Episode Milestones [00:07] Intro [03:34] Meet David [11:09] David’s time on the street and what it taught him [15:00] Street Wisdom and serendipity [19:37] Making connections with perfect strangers on the street [23:30] How Street Wisdom is finding its future [27:42] Finding the magic in the everyday [35:25] Play and breaking the rules [39:23] Doing work in the paradox [45:14] The urgency to grow Street Wisdom and Sidewalk Talk [47:25] Embodied intelligence [49:40] Simplicity and a shared sense of being seen [57:49] David’s word and song for you [1:03:02] Outro Resources Mentioned Street Wisdom Wanderful: Find wonder in the every day. Every day. Standout Quotes from the Episode “For me, the brushes I had with mental breakdown were the wellspring of why I’m here today.” —David Pearl “Serendipity is only surprising if you think you’re a separate human being who ends at your skin.” —David Pearl “How could you be the perfect stranger for those strangers?” —David Pearl “As soon as we take the problems to be real, they become heavy and difficult to move.” —David Pearl “People don’t always see the work behind the apparent spontaneity.” —David Pearl “The wandering is the new straight and narrow. When the world is as wobbly as ours, you’d have to be nuts to go in a straight line—you’d end up in the wrong place.” —David Pearl “The way we change things is through a million simple things.” —David Pearl “If you’re prepared to see the magic in the ordinary you can have a conversation, you can have a dialogue. And we need a dialogue because the one inside your head isn’t great.” —David Pearl “There’s a certain urgency, and yet we can enjoy everything that happens.” —David Pearl “Being lost and feeling lost are not the same thing.” —David Pearl Connect: Find | Sidewalk Talk Podcast At sidewalk-talk.org On Instagram: @sidewalktalkorg On Twitter: @sidewalktalkorg Find | Traci Ruble At Traciruble.com On Instagram: @TraciRubleMFT On Twitter: @TraciRubleMFT On Facebook: @TraciRubleMFT Find | David Pearl At DavidPearl.net On Twitter: @DavidPearlHere On LinkedIn: David Pearl SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST On Apple Podcasts On Google Podcasts On Spotify

Duration:00:49:07