“ It’s just incredibly hard to really resist these forces that are, you know, probably from evolution, that we adapt to our circumstances,” says psychologist Angela Duckworth, PhD. “But once you have that insight, then you realize that you do have to shape your circumstances before they shape you.” In her new book Situated, Duckworth (who wrote the #1 New Yo ... Show More
Oct 26
What’s Meaningful in This Media Landscape? (Monthly Solo)
In October’s solo episode, I’m sharing what I’ve read this month (including the rare novel, which I loved!), and what’s inspiring my latest attempts to resist the compulsion to overwork. I’m also sharing my takes on some things that are happening now in the media landscape: chang ... Show More
44m 8s
Oct 22
Joy for People Who Aren’t Happy (Kelly McGonigal, PhD)
“Globally, across many cultures, across the lifespan, many people have a deep mistrust of joy and other positive emotions for different reasons,” says psychologist, teacher, and author Kelly McGonigal, PhD. In her new book, Joy Is a Risk Worth Taking, she shares the research that ... Show More
59m 20s
Nov 2023
The Flickering Flames of Betrayal
In this special episode of Get Your Rear in Gear with Lori, host Lori McAfee takes listeners on a journey through the pages of her new book, "Burning Hope." This book explores themes of longing for love, feeling abandoned and ashamed, and finding redemption and hope through facin ... Show More
7m 41s
Aug 2024
Become an Independent Thinker
In this episode we talk about this wild energy we’re in, where we feel like we’re in a washing machine - we feel up AND down, hopeful AND hopeless, optimistic AND slightly scared. Now that we’re opened up our consciousness so much, now is the time to only invest in what serves ou ... Show More
30m 59s
Apr 2022
Soul In Progress Mini 777 --- how do we integrate spirituality into this messy human world
On this week of Skinny Dipping the podcast on spirituality, mental health, and the human experience host Kela Rose (@sundazedkk) dives in to the difficult topic of how tf do we incorporate spirituality, spiritual practices, mindfulness, etc. in a world and society ruled by hate a ... Show More
20m 17s
May 2024
The Divine Feminine, Relationships & Individualism
The premise of this podcast is that I am having a conversation with my conscience.That is the male voice you hear; my father.We tackle all things life by going through all the lessons I’ve learned with him as my mentor.The ups, the downs, the pain, and the joy. All of it.My consc ... Show More
40m 41s