I think one primal fear inherent in ego is that we are somehow inadequate, that we are unworthy and need to stave off this possible truth. The other side of this coin is an expectation that we can and should be perfect. Which is not only impossible and false, but also a harmful ideal even if it were attainable. It’s based in a belief that perfect is good. Th ... Show More
Jun 3
Ep 251: A Midlife Reckoning - Reassessing Happiness
There comes a time when we take stock of our lives and ask whether or not it’s still working for us. That might be our self-definition, our career, our relationship, or all of the above. You might arrive at this by accident, as in a health issue that forces the wake up, or you mi ... Show More
42m 37s
Mar 2024
187. Stop Feeling Guilty For Choosing Yourself
If you’re tired of people pleasing, lacking boundaries and always coming last, this episode is for you. If other’s make you feel guilty when you choose yourself, this episode is for you. If you have been made to think self-love is selfish, this episode is for you. The cost of sel ... Show More
40m 24s
Mar 2024
How To Belong To Yourself When You Are A Tool
In my previous episode with Ritu Bhasin, author of We Got This, we dove deep into the concept of belonging and she wisely stated we must first begin by belonging to ourselves. Few of us were ever taught anything about our relationship with ourselves and to many, like me, the very ... Show More
10m 52s
Mar 2025
Commusings: How to Activate Your Brain & Learn Better
This week, Jeff geeks out about neuroplasticity — our ability to learn new skills and rewire the brain, even later in life. It turns out there are many techniques to optimize the creation of new neural networks so that we can be alert, focus, and learn. Commusings is our Sunday m ... Show More
16m 39s