The Third Place

A Pause and a New Beginning with Mary and David - Ep 81

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:27:39 +0000

Mary and David reflect on the last two years of the Third Place Podcast and share what has been emerging in part because of this work.

Our society is in a moment where we need the principles of the Third Place now more than ever. As we wrestle with this difficult season, the question remains, how can we create safe places for ourselves and for others by offering postures of humility, curiosity, and offering generous perspectives.

Our hope is that you have learned to embodied the third place into your everyday lives and you feel equipped to offer a new depth and safety in all of your relationships. And as always, be well!

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Learn more about Mary's next chapter of work here:

https://www.ellementcollective.com/

David's next chapter can be found here:

https://socialenterprise.us/

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

We've forgotten how to talk to each other… Life has become polarized and dualistic - you’re either with me or against me. To embrace the complex human experience is to see the world through other’s eyes. The Third Place podcast helps with the disconnect. This looks like less conflict and tension and more like a peaceful existence with others. The Third Place podcast restores the art of dialogue.

Third Places: Their History and Significance with Lani Kingston - Ep 80

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 11:07:30 +0000

Lani is a well known coffee-writer and global food industry consultant, and has has published best-selling coffee books in the USA, Finland, Sweden, China, Korea, Thailand and the UK. In her work, she has written about the history of what a third place is through the lens of the coffee shop. She has over a decade of experience in every corner of the food industry (and every corner of the world), including serving as a barista in London.

This interview is a lot of fun and shows how important third places are in our lives. After talking with Lani, we would even say that to fully live this human experience is to include finding your own Third Place.

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www.lanikingston.com

In addition to writing books about coffee, Lani has written culinary articles for a range of print magazines and newspapers; set-up and managed London’s largest bean-to-bar chocolate factory; headed up a cooking school run entirely with ‘food waste’; worked as one of Chef Dan Barber’s senior managers at his World 50 Best Restaurant Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Upstate New York; judged food and coffee for the UK’s prestigious annual Great Taste Awards; set up food brands and retail stores in Singapore; and traveled and researched food production and preparation all around the world.

With over a decade of experience in every corner of the industry (and every corner of the world), Lani saw first hand where food businesses were most in need of support. In response, she started a global food and beverage support agency, Four Seasons of Food, offering on-call, highly experienced and affordable staff for the movers and shakers of the food world.

What Lani loves most about her work is that she never stops exploring and learning. Throughout her career, she's been lucky enough to bake pies in English bakeries, learn about hunting reindeer from Fäviken’s gunsmith, tap maple trees in Wisconsin, mill flour in an 1800’s Lincolnshire windmill, cook Peranakan cakes with Singaporean grandmothers, eat rattlesnake in the Arizona desert, forage for wild food at River Cottage, spend Swedish Midsummer on a potato farm, venture deep under the streets of London to harvest herbs from disused Air Raid bunkers, harvest cacao with local farmers in the hills of Kerala, India – and much more!

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

Healthy Conflict: a Conversation with Mary and David - Ep 79

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 09:51:17 +0000

Conflict. As the world has continued to recover from lockdowns and physically being with people, the environment has left us all in a tense state and it seems like conflicts are all around us. We don't like conflict and most try to avoid it at all costs.

That being said, it is one of the topics that we enjoy talking about the most - not because we love conflict, but because every relationship has it. And when you can “do conflict” well - when you can meet in that messy grey third place and bring in both perspectives - then it can really lead to new depths of relationship, which is such a beautiful gift.

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Do you lead a team and are looking for help with resolving conflict, or developing a vibrant and healthy team culture? We would be happy to connect about our consulting work and how we could help you bring the Third Place to your organization.

Email us and we'll set up a time to connect at info@thirdplacepodcast.com

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.

Pronouns and Why They Matter with Silen Wellington - Ep 78

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:19:33 +0000

For many cisgender people who are working to become advocates for others, there can be a learning curve when it comes to using new pronouns for non-binary individuals.

One common hurdle for many people is that we are often surrounded by people who look like us. So when we have the opportunity to meet someone outside of our life’s experiences, and we can meet in a safe place to learn from each other, it’s a moment that we can come to treasure greatly in helping us to expand my worldviews.

That is why Mary and David were so happy to invite Silen Wellington the to podcast.

Silen Wellington is a member of the LGBTQ+ community and is striving to make the world a better place as the Alliance for Suicide Prevetion’s LGBTQ+ Youth Outreach Coordinator. Silen believes every young person needs a space to explore who they are and be witnessed for their unique gifts.

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Silen’s background is in psychology and music composition, and they are passionate about mental health, advocacy, and community building. Outside of work, they enjoy world-building through performance art, harvesting stories, continual transformation, and unhinged-unfettered-unapologetic dance. Silen’s superpower is creating spaces where people feel safe to come closer to their authentic selves.

silenwellington.com

allianceforsuicideprevention.org

mypronouns.org/what-and-why

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.

Middle School: Finding the Magic with Chris Balme - Ep 77

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 11:24:39 +0000

Middle School. Even saying this phrase can immediately bring up memories of awkwardness for many people. But it's also a formative time of life that gives us space to develop our relational skills and shape who we are. As we learn in our conversation with Chris Balme, there are new possibilities when we shift our perspective to view this as an opportunity to build into young people. This can radically change our perspective about this time and equip us as adults to be better guides for this foundational moment of life.

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Click HERE to learn how to support Chris's Kickstarter campaign.

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Chris Balme is an education leader, writing, and school founder, passionate about helping young people discover more of their human potential. As Co-Founder and Head of School at Millennium School, a lab school in San Francisco, Chris helped pioneer new learning methods for middle schoolers, based in developmental science. Chris then founded Argonaut, an online program to bring social-emotional learning to more students. He received the Ashoka Fellowship as a leading change-maker in education, and regularly speaks, trains, and writes for parents and teachers around the world. His book, Finding the Magic in Middle School is about how we can use developmental science to understand and enjoy the middle school years much more, whether we're parents, teachers, or in the broader education world, and will be released in September 2022.

chrisbalme.com

millenniumschool.org

argonaut.school

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.

Polyvagal Theory and the Nervous System with Deb Dana - Ep 76

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:50:17 +0000

Two years into the pandemic of COVID-19, many people are feeling overwhelmed and over stressed. Our nervous systems are exhausted and we can more easily be in heightened states of emotions, including our fight or flight responses. Polyvagal Theory gives us language to help us understand how our nervous systems processes our emotions in states of safety and in fight or flight, and can help us navigate how to better process and interact with others.

Deb Dana, LCSW is a clinician, consultant and author specializing in complex trauma. Her work is focused on using the lens of Polyvagal Theory to understand and resolve the impact of trauma, and creating ways of working that honor the role of the autonomic nervous system. She is a founding member of the Polyvagal Institute and developer of the signature Rhythm of Regulation Clinical Training Series. Deb is well known for translating Polyvagal Theory into a language and application that is both understandable and accessible - for clinicians and curious people alike.

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Deb’s clinical work published with W.W. Norton includes The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy: Engaging the Rhythm of Regulation, Polyvagal Exercises for Safety and Connection: 50 Client Centered Practices, and the Polyvagal Flip Chart. She partners with Sounds True to bring her polyvagal perspective to a general audience through the audio program Befriending Your Nervous System: Looking Through the Lens of Polyvagal Theory and her print book Anchored: How to Befriend Your Nervous System Using Polyvagal Theory.

Deb can be contacted via her website www.rhythmofregulation.com

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.

Sex and Sexuality with Erwan Davon - Ep 75

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 10:36:48 +0000

How do we talk about sex? When thinking about uncomfortable conversations, it’s always one of the first questions comes to mind. How and when do we talk about it with our kids? How do we talk about it with our partner? And in thinking about things like the “Me too” movement and realizing that we’re at an age when we need safer boundaries around sex and pursuing healthier masculinity and femininity, it’s one of the areas of life where we need to have better communication and language.

Over the past 25 years, Erwan Davon and his wife Alicia have successfully taught over 12,000 singles and couples how to have exceptional relationships, and have become the go-to experts for those seeking a higher level of relationship support.

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Erwan is the founder, senior teacher and president of San Francisco based Erwan Davon Teachings. Together with Alicia, they specialize in supporting singles in getting into passionate and successful relationships, and helping couples take their relationships to new heights of romance and intimacy.

Being based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Erwan and Alicia provide a high end boutique service that gives their clients an effective way to enhance their relationships. They also offer all of their coaching and classes online and support students all over the world.

erwandavon.com

pleasurecourse.com

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.

Peak Performance with Bob Lessor - Ep 74

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 10:23:29 +0000

All of us wrestle with finding meaning, fulfillment and purpose in our lives. Empowering people find their purpose while also becoming the best version of ourselves is the passion that led our guest Bob Lessor to write his book, The Peak Performance Formula.

In this actionable guide to achieving one's peak performance, Lesser shares his analysis of the three pillars of success: purpose, values, and vision. He incorporates case studies from real-life peak performers: people and organizations that are the best and the brightest.

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Bob is a trained psychotherapist and executive coach working primarily with start-up founders in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, Boston, Canada and elsewhere. He studied management, negotiation and leadership at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government where he holds a Masters Degree and obtained his BA in sociology from Vassar College. Bob also lived in Vietnam where he studied meditation and buddhism. He lives in Oakland, California with his wife and three children.

boblessor.com

Book: The Peak Performance Formula

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.

The Conscious Cleanse with Jo Schaalman - Ep 73

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 10:18:36 +0000

The New Year is often a time to take a pause and hit a reset button so to speak. Sometimes this includes new mindfulness practices, sometimes new diet or exercise routines… It seems like the best times to make changes or create new habits are when there is a pivotal moment in your life. Well, for our guest Jo Schaalman, it was when she was literally hit by a truck.

Jo was a state champion gymnast, a nationally ranked diver and a diving coach. While prepping for medical school she was t-boned by a semi-truck during a cross-country bike tour. As a result of the accident, Jo was told that she wouldn’t live a normal life, let alone become a doctor. Her recovery process was both physically and emotionally grueling, but through her healing she was able to unlock some universal healing principles that could not only help, but other people as well. These discoveries are key foundations of the Conscious Cleanse. Because of her experience, Jo is driven to help people who think healing is out of their reach. Although she never became a doctor, Jo has been able to fulfill her lifelong mission of helping people heal.

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Jo has impacted thousands of people through the live online Conscious Cleanse and sold over 25,000 of their best selling Conscious Cleanse book.

Jo graduated with honors from Grinnell College with a degree in Biology and Pre-Med. She’s co-published papers on women’s health and reproduction while working with Dr. Newcomer at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She studied at a Master’s level at the Nutrition Therapy Institute and worked closely with Dr. Theron Randolph, the father of environmental medicine and clinical ecology. She is also a nationally recognized yoga teacher who has taught workshops around the country and has been featured on Gaiam TV and Yogadownload.

consciouscleanse.com

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.

Winter Solstice 2021 with Mary and David - Ep 72

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 09:36:14 +0000

The Winter Solstice is one of our favorite days of the year. While being the shortest day for the northern hemisphere, it also can represent beginnings and new light in each of coming days.

This is a fun and playful reflection where Mary and David share some of their favorite moments this past year as well as inviting you in to play "Two Truths and a Lie" as they look ahead to the year to come.

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.

Highly Sensitive People with Julie Bjelland

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 11:10:42 +0000

*This is a replay of one of our favorite episodes this past year!

If you've ever been told "you're too sensitive," you're probably immediately hearing that as a negative comment. But being a highly sensitive person is actually an innate and highly unique trait, and as HSP expert Julie Bjelland points out, it is not a disorder, but rather a trait that has helped us to evolve. People with this trait have specially developed abilities that helped them be good at finding food, mates, and a safe place for the tribe to live.

Nearly 20% of our population is considered Highly Sensitive, and in our conversation, we learn how to understand the experience of an HSP (highly sensitive person) so that we may tap into the gifts of sensitivity.

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Julie Bjelland is a Psychotherapist, host of The HSP Podcast, and Founder of the Sensitive Empowerment Community, whose mission is to create a paradigm shift where sensitivity is embraced, valued and honored.

Empowering sensitive people to recognize, access, nurture and share their gifts, her Blog, Books, and Courses offer valuable resources. Get a free guide to calm your brain, and take the Sensitivity Quiz at JulieBjelland.com ❤️🌈❤️

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: How Understanding Basic Needs Lead to Better Dialogue with Dr Liz Przybylinski (Replay)

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 10:53:28 +0000

We are replaying one of our favorite episodes from this past year!

The Third Place is about creating space to have hard conversations. However, part of what is necessary for creating the element of safety required to even begin to discuss these difficult topics is first ensuring that our basic needs are met. The ability to engage in difficult conversations is also a sign privilege. If you’re hungry and worried about where your next meal will come from for you and your family, then you simply do not have the capacity to think about greater issues. You just need food. So, what are our basic needs? And, how can we do the work of first helping meet those needs before we try to engage in dialogue?

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Dr. Liz, as she is affectionately called by friends and colleagues alike, is a social psychologist specializing in how past relationships unconsciously influence or re-emerge in present relationships, for better or worse. Born and raised at the Jersey Shore, she moved to NYC to study psychology and philosophy at Barnard College ('05) and research clinical epidemiology at the NYS Psychiatric Institute. She received her Ph.D. in Social Psychology at NYU ('14) and has since been teaching a variety of courses on social and emotional development, cognition, and social behavior at University of Pennsylvania, Brooklyn College, and NYU.

Dr. Liz is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor and a Program Coordinator in the NYU Psychology Masters Program, where she teaches research, statistics, and social behavior, while working to keep the day-to-day runnings of the program in high gear. Arguably obsessed with social-cognition, and the ways in which our knowledge systems, needs, emotions, and behaviors are often unconsciously learned and become resistant to change, she is currently exploring in her research how the need for shared reality with others can interplay with experience to create meaning systems that shape one's values and worldviews.

Outside of work, Dr. Liz spends a lot of time with her extraordinarily large immediate family (including her own twin sister, Sarah), and has hobbies that include houseplants, running, hiking, cooking, beach life, and spending time in the "emo/post-hardcore" music scene.

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.

Menstruation is a Superpower! with Kate Morton of Funk It Wellness - Ep 71

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:11:55 +0000

Menstruation and Periods are a normal part of life. Actually, let's start that sentence over... Life would not exist without menstrual cycles. So, why is there so much stigma around the topic?

This week we welcome Kate Morton from Funk It Wellness to talk about menstruation and throughout our conversation, there were several eye opening, paradigm shift moments that came from talking about periods and women's menstrual health in a safe space. Many women are continuing to learn about their health many, many years after they have had their first period. But also, other conversations around work, business, productivity, living one's best life, and even removing the negative effects of patriarchal systems are all connected to having thoughtful and open communication about periods.

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Kate Morton is a Registered Dietitian & the founder of Funk It Wellness. She has a master's degree in Human Clinical Nutrition that focuses on women's health and fertility.

Funk It is a menstrual health company that makes natural products to empower and support the entire cycle. We offer inclusive education and products that are both empowering and delicious.

funkitwellness.com

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.

Sober Living with Ellen Elizabeth - Ep 70

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 21:49:44 +0000

The Holiday Season... a time for family, social gatherings, cold nights and warm fires. For many people, these moments are also filled with alcoholic drinks in hand, and the notion is that if you're not drinking along, you're also not having as much fun. For those who struggle with alcohol and other substance use, this is a time that can be a significant struggle where you may wish you could avoid gatherings all together. We are grateful to be able to share an honest conversation about sobriety as we enter this season.

Ellen Elizabeth joins us to share her journey with alcohol and substance abuse, her hardest moments and how it directly impacted herself, her family and her career. Her road to recovery is an inspiration to all!

Especially if you or someone you know struggles with alcohol and substance, this episode is a great resource to share along as Ellen's story leaves us with a sense of hope, encouragement and even resources to guide others on the recovery journey.

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Ellen is a 36 year old Colorado native who is celebrating over 4 years of sobriety and the proud mother of twins. She lives with her family of 4 in Colorado Springs, CO and currently works in Corporate Ethics for a well known defense contractor. Ellen loves animals, especially her dog Diego, as well as the multitude of outdoor activities Colorado has to offer and is very passionate about the French language.

When not working or engaging in the joys of raising twins, she enjoys being a wellness influencer on many different social media platforms to anyone struggling with addiction or infertility. Ellen is here to support anyone struggling now, anyone who is in recovery, or family members of those struggling.

www.itsellenelizbeth.com

instagram.com/itsellenelizabeth

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.

Narcissism: How Hurt People, Hurt People with Tejal Patel - Ep 69

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 10:33:03 +0000

"Hurt people, hurt people." This powerful and profound phrase holds so much truth. When you are a victim of any form of trauma, and you have the healing and ability needed to step back and look at the person who caused you pain, you can often find that the hurtful behavior patterns that someone exhibits stem from pain that another person had caused them earlier in their lives. We asked Tejal to join us today to specifically talk about Narcissistic behaviors and how these negative behavior patterns could be broken.

Tejal Patel is the host of the Time-In Talks Podcast, and author of The Mom’s Choice Gold Award winning book Meditation for Kids: 40 Activities to Manage Emotions, Ease Anxiety and Stay Focused and motivational speaker.

Her doable approach to family meditation and mindfully handling meltdowns (yours and your kids) sets her apart from the traditional self-help crowd and makes her a go-to expert for modern parents who want to NamaSLAY stress, snap less and raise mindful kids too.

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Tejal V Patel is a former divorce attorney turned certified mindful parenting coach, breathwork, meditation and mindfulness expert for families.

Tejal has appeared in NBC10, Fox 29, Phl17, Pix 11, Yoga Journal, Parents Magazine, The Huffington Post, Us Weekly Magazine among other places spreading awareness about the Kids Can Meditate movement

tejalvpatel.com

https://instagram.com/tejalvpatel

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.

Introverts Emerge! with Sara Lewis - Ep 68

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 04:59:15 +0000

Introverts and Extroverts and learning to understand their differences is always a fascinating topic! Do you gain energy from being around a lot of people and processing out loud? OR, do you absolutely crave complete aloneness and silence to replenish your being? Or both?!?

Sara Lewis loves to empower introverted small business owners to use their personality to their advantage. As the founder of Introverts Emerge, she created a brand dedicated to the growth of introverted entrepreneurs. Through coaching and training, Sara helps entrepreneurs put themselves out there, gain confidence, and grow their business successfully.

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Sara has written for multiple trade journals including the IDEA Fitness Journal, Personal Fitness Professional, and SparkPeople.com. When she’s not coaching, you can find Sara relaxing at home, walking her dog, or reading a good book.

introvertsemerge.com

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.

The Language of Emotions with Karla McLaren - Ep 67

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 18:11:25 +0000

Karla McLaren, M.Ed. is an award-winning author, social science researcher, and empathy pioneer. Her lifelong work focuses on her grand unified theory of emotions, which revalues even the most “negative” emotions and opens startling new pathways into self-awareness, effective communication, and healthy empathy. She is the founder and CEO of Emotion Dynamics LLC and the developer of the Empathy Academy online learning site.

Her applied work, Dynamic Emotional Integration® (also known as DEI) is a trailblazing approach to emotions and empathy that reveals the genius and the healing power within the emotional realm. Licensed DEI professionals are available across the globe.

Today, Karla shares with us her experiences that led her to becoming an expert of emotions, and shared with us her Emotional Vocabulary List, which gives us insight to our 18 different emotions, how they show up in our lives, and what they are trying to tell us.

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Karla is the author of many books, audio learning programs, and online courses, including Embracing Anxiety: How to Access the Genius of this Vital Emotion (2020), The Dynamic Emotional Integration® Workbook (2018), The Art of Empathy: A Complete Guide to Life’s Most Essential Skill (2013), The Language of Emotions: What Your Feelings are Trying to Tell You (2010), and the multi-media online course Emotional Flow: Becoming Fluent in the Language of Emotions (2012).

Karla is also the coauthor (with cult expert Dr. Janja Lalich) of Escaping Utopia: Growing Up in a Cult, Getting Out, and Starting Over, which focuses on Dr. Lalich’s groundbreaking study of seventy people who were born in or grew up in forty different cults spanning twelve countries (Routledge, 2017).

Her newest book, The Power of Emotions at Work: Accessing the Vital Intelligence in Your Workplace, will be released in August of 2021.

KarlaMcLaren.com

EmpathyAcademy.org

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.

A Red and Blue Marriage with Chris and Kim Watson of Braver Angels - Ep 66

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 09:28:03 +0000

In July, we shared a conversation with Beverly Horstman & David Lapp of Braver Angels - an organization formed shortly after the 2016 election to bring reds and blues together and heal the wounds between left and right.

Today we welcome Chris and Kim Watson, two active members of Braver Angels who find themselves on different sides of the aisle, but within their marriage. One of the core functions of politics is to work towards figuring out our social contracts with each other… What are our rules as we work, play and all live together. Marriage is similar in that we’re constantly working on how we live together in our homes - so very political, just on a much smaller scale. Mary and I were both very curious to learn from Chris and Kim what they have learned from each other while being on opposite sides of politics.

They have been married for 33 years and live in Oregonia, OH, about 30 miles north of Cincinnati.

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Braver Angels was inspired by the words of Abraham Lincoln, who not only called on Americans to summon the “better angels” of our nature — but called on us to find the courage needed to pursue a more perfect union, “with malice toward none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right.”

To meet the current moment, at this time of national crisis, we need more than civility. We need to challenge ourselves to work together when we disagree. We need bravery.

braverangels.org

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.

Dear White Women, the Book! with Sara Blanchard and Misasha Suzuki Graham - Ep 65

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 11:18:33 +0000

We welcome back Sara Blanchard and Misasha Suzuki Graham of The Dear White Women podcast to tell us about their new book!

Sara and Misasha have become dear friends to The Third Place. They share with us why they wrote this book, and give their unique perspectives of race in America.

This book is amazing! So please, check it out! And also, be sure to review on Amazon!

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WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP?

This is a question that many seemingly well intentioned White people ask people of color. Yet, it places the responsibility to educate on their peers, friends, colleagues, and even strangers, rather than themselves. If you've ever asked or been asked "What can I do to help combat racism?" then Dear White Women: Let's Get (Un)comfortable Talking About Racism is the answer you're looking for.

From the creators of the award winning podcast Dear White Women, this book breaks down the psychology and barriers to meaningful race discussions for White people, contextualizing racism throughout American history in short, targeted chapters. Sara Blanchard and Misasha Suzuki Graham bring their insights to the page with:

Personal narratives
Historical context
Practical tips

Dear White Women challenges readers to encounter the hard questions about race (and racism) in order to push the needle of change in a positive direction.

dearwhitewomen.com

instagram.com/dearwhitewomenpodcast

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.

The Emotions of Money with AJ Bishop - Ep 64

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 09:24:42 +0000

Money is emotional! Spenders, Savers, Planners... we each take a different approach to money. Money can define our self worth. If we're struggling financially, it can dominate our thoughts in other areas of life. Even when we have enough, it's easy to let our internal voices question "what is enough?"

AJ Bishop joins us today to talk through our emotions around money and what she calls "wealth consciousness." AJ is the Founder of My Wealth Conscious Coach and spent over 15 years as an executive in the wealth management industry with JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and MUFG Union Bank. She is passionate about helping women across the globe transform their financial lives and command their true WORTH in the workplace and the world.

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AJ Bishop is a real talk financial leader, entrepreneur, stepmom and yoga teacher. A compelling and engaging communicator on the topics of wealth consciousness and money empowerment, AJ works with women-owned businesses and high-profile clients across the country, helping them develop mindful strategies that increase their financial confidence, protect their wealth and secure their financial legacies. She has been described as a “modern day Suze Orman meets Oprah.”

She is dedicated to building a trusted, long-term relationship with her clients; helping them to achieve transformation through feminine leadership, financial education and deep community.

hmywealthconsciouscoach.com

https://www.instagram.com/mywealthconsciouscoach/

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.

Social Media and Its Influence in Marketing with Gabby Blitz Rosen - Ep 63

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 07:28:27 +0000

Little did we know that when we recorded this in the early summer, Facebook would be in the news and congress about users safety vs company profits, and with a huge outage earlier this week!

Gabby gives us such great insight to social media, how it’s used in marketing, and helps us navigate both the good and the bad of this crazy digital world. Gabby, welcome to The Third Place.

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Gabby is the founder and CEO of Townhouse Digital, an editorial house for social media and digital marketing. They've worked with brands ranging from Kid & Coe, Indagare, trestique beauty, W magazine, and Artfully Walls to groups like Afterpay USA, Mandarin Oriental, TripAdvisor, and Hyatt.

She helms from Beautiful Destinations where she was the Chief Digital Officer and Travel + Leisure Magazine, where she was the Social Media Editor.

She's also an adjunct professor at Columbia University, where she teaches social media for the publishing industry.

townhousedigital.com

www.instagram.com/townhousedigital

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.

Suicide and Gun Control - Part 2 with Scott Smith - Ep 62

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 10:40:02 +0000

Guns are the leading cause of death for those who die by suicide. Yet guns are so interwoven into our culture, thinking about reducing guns is a near impossible conversation to have - and it certainly does not allow for us to actually make an impact on reducing the number of people who die by suicide. But is it possible to dream about other solutions? Can we use technological advancements to make a difference? These are the conversations that Scott guides us through today.

Remember also that September is suicide awareness month, and we want to encourage you to take a couple moments and check out suicidepreventionlifeline.org and learn how we can all make a difference. The Lifeline network and its partners are working to change the conversation from suicide to suicide prevention, and to actions that can promote healing, help and give hope.

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Scott Smith, MSW, has worked in the field of behavioral health and human services for over a decade. He began his social work career in k-12 education by implementing trauma informed strategies, restorative practices and substance use prevention frameworks both in the US and abroad. He has served on numerous boards and committees at the local and state levels and previously served as the President of the Southwest Colorado chapter of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Currently, Scott works as the Executive Director of the Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer County. He attended Fort Lewis College where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and later attended the University of Denver where he received his Masters in Social Work. Scott is a life-long advocate for social justice and when he isn’t working you can find him skiing, biking, gardening or cooking food for family and friends.

imaginezerosuicide.org

suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Suicide Hotline:

1-800-273-8255

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.

Imagine Zero Suicides with Scott Smith - Ep 61

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 03:19:56 +0000

Can you imagine a world with ZERO suicides? In our conversation with Scott Smith, he paints a hopeful picture of how we can make a real difference of lowering the number of suicides.

Also, September is suicide awareness month, and we want to encourage you to take a couple moments and check out suicidepreventionlifeline.org and learn how we can all make a difference. The Lifeline network and its partners are working to change the conversation from suicide to suicide prevention, and to actions that can promote healing, help and give hope.

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imaginezerosuicide.org

suicidepreventionlifeline.org

1-800-273-8255

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.

The Innovation Stack with Square Co-Founder Jim McKelvey - Ep 60

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 09:54:39 +0000

We had never met a billionaire before and were curious to know what a day in the life was like! While we certainly had a lot of fun asking this question, Jim ALSO gave such great insight about entrepreneurship as we asked many questions about his book, The Innovation Stack: Building an Unbeatable Business One Crazy Idea at a Time. Jim's hope in writing the book was to empower everyday people to address some of our world's toughest problems through changing how we think about new ideas.

This interview is such a treat, and we think you’re really going to enjoy it! And, for what it’s worth, Jim doesn’t sound like a stereotypical billionaire, so we’ll still have to find another someday for different awkward questions!

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Jim McKelvey is a serial entrepreneur, inventor, philanthropist, artist, and author of The Innovation Stack: Building an Unbeatable Business One Crazy Idea at a Time. He is the cofounder of Square, and served as the chairman of its board until 2010, and still serves on the Board of Directors. In 2011, his iconic card reader design was inducted into the Museum of Modern Art. McKelvey founded Invisibly, an ambitious project to rewire the economics of online content, in 2016. He is a Deputy Chair of the St. Louis Federal Reserve.

jimmckelvey.com

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.

Postpartum Depression from a Male Perspective with Steven D'Achille - Part 2 - Ep 59

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 17:08:49 +0000

We continue our conversation with Steven D’Achille of the Alexis Joy foundation.

We do want to let you know that up front that part of this story is difficult to hear... it does have a tragic ending with his wife Alexis dying by suicide.

But there is also hope in the story. Beauty has formed out of the ashes, and through the Alexis Joy foundation, many women’s lives have been saved and positively impacted.

It’s also appropriate that this episode comes out during National Suicide Prevention Week. It’s such an important topic to talk through and resources are available for you or anyone you know struggling with suicidal thoughts.

Please check out the work of the Alexis Joy Foundation and share this episode and information to your friends and family.

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From the moment Adriana arrived, Alexis seemed stressed. Once home, she felt out of control, with anxiety beyond the “normal” new mom worries. Though she sought help, she was not able to get the relief she needed from what was now obviously postpartum depression.

Clearly not seeing any other way out, she took her own life on October 10th, 2013, just 6 weeks after Adriana’s birth.

The way Alexis died was not the way she lived. She had a doting husband, a beautiful daughter, gorgeous home, great family and friends, and a fulfilling career – everything a girl could hope for. That’s why her passing was so tragic and unexpected. If she could feel that lost and alone, any woman can.

In the weeks after, Steven decided he would make it his mission to do what he could to stop something like this from happening again…To create a legacy for Adriana to carry on in her mother’s name.

alexisjoyfoundation.org

suicidepreventionlifeline.org

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.

Postpartum Depression from a Male Perspective with Steven D'Achille - Ep 58

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 10:54:04 +0000

Postpartum depression is a treatable medical illness that affects about 15-20% of women after giving birth. It can develop anywhere from a few weeks to a year after delivery, but it's most common in the first three months postpartum.

However, postpartum depression can be hard to spot, because the moodiness and other symptoms are similar to the "baby blues" — a short-lived state that affects up to 70% of new mothers. Only 15% of all women with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including postpartum depression, ever receive professional treatment.

Steven shares his story of how his wife developed postpartum anxiety and why perinatal mood and anxiety disorders are not just issues for women, but for the family to work together through.

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Clearly not seeing any other way out, she took her own life on October 10th, 2013, just 6 weeks after Adriana’s birth.

https://www.alexisjoyfoundation.org/

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.

Happy Birthday - It's Been a Year! And, It's Been a Year - Ep 57

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:43:09 +0000

One year ago, we began inviting listeners into the hard conversations that we tend to avoid.

We take a moment to share some of our most pivotal moments and what's to come!

ALSO

Don't forget to check out Inner MBA! Enrollment ends Sept 9th. Learn more here!

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast and...

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.

Dwarfism Pt 2: Little People, Huge Stories with Christophe Zajac-Denek - Ep 56

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 10:17:15 +0000

Since birth, Christophe has proved everyone wrong when they discounted his ability. Standing 4’4” and having a rare form of dwarfism, Christophe endured three major surgeries before age 18.

In the 2nd part of our interview, we learn about Christophe’s experiences as an adult, working in TV and film in Hollywood.

ALSO

Don't forget to check out Inner MBA! Enrollment ends Sept 9th. Learn more here!

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Christophe Zajac-Denek is the producer and host of the podcast I’m Kind Of A Big Deal: Little People, Huge Stories. He interviews little people, sharing their life experiences.

After graduating from Michigan State University, he worked as a TV producer while touring in a rock band. He now lives in Los Angeles, where he’s a drummer, actor/stuntman, surfer, journalist, and speaker.

www.patreon.com/bigdealpod

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.

Dwarfism Pt 1: Little People, Huge Stories with Christophe Zajac-Denek - Ep 55

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 01:30:48 +0000

Since birth, Christophe has proved everyone wrong when they discounted his ability. Standing 4’4” and having a rare form of dwarfism, Christophe endured three major surgeries before age 18.

We had so much fun in our conversation with Christophe! We asked awkward questions, including "what is the politically correct phrase to use when we meet someone with Dwarfism?" His response caught us off guard to say the least!

You won't want to miss this irreverently funny, real and honest episode!

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Christophe Zajac-Denek is the producer and host of the podcast I’m Kind Of A Big Deal: Little People, Huge Stories. He interviews little people, sharing their life experiences.

www.patreon.com/bigdealpod

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.

Tami Simon on Immersive Leadership and the Inner MBA - Ep 54

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 09:40:27 +0000

We are all interconnected, and learning to lead one's self is the foundation to a leadership style that allows you to come from a place of calmness, confidence, creativity, centeredness and curiosity. When someone can be truly self led, whatever you are trying to bring to the world will be good, will have integrity and will lift others up.

We are thrilled to share our interview with Tami Simon of Sounds True where she provides so much insight of becoming true to oneself and realizing how we are all interconnected to each other.

To learn more and to enroll for Inner MBA, click here!

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Tami Simon is the founder of Sounds True, one of the world’s leading wisdom based multimedia companies whose mission is to wake up the world. Sounds True publishes groundbreaking authors and teachers with topics ranging from mindfulness, neuroscience, psychology, trauma therapy and more.

Tami also founded The Inner MBA, a collaborative effort between Sounds True, LinkedIn, Wisdom 2.0 and MindfulNYU to train the next generation of conscious business leaders by teaching them the inner skills required for success in today’s environment.

soundstrue.com

Inner MBA Registration

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.

The Four Aims of Life: Wealth (Artha), Duty (Dharma), Pleasure (Kama), and Liberation (Moksha) with Vernika Shukla - Ep 53

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 12:19:26 +0000

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Meeting and understanding one’s needs is a necessary ingredient in creating the emotional safety needed to have depth of conversation. So when we came across these basic goals from Sanatana teaching: Kama (pleasure), Artha (prosperity), Dharma (service), and Moksha (liberation)...

We instantly realized that learning about these aims of life are critical to understanding how to create that safe place for ourselves and for others.

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The daughter of a Reiki Master, Vernika Shukla was raised in India in a family with deep-rooted beliefs in yoga and Ayurveda. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy with a major in Yoga and a Master of International Business degree from Grenoble Graduate School of Business, London, UK. She is also a Pranic healer and strongly believes in healing the mind and body holistically.

Vernika's upbringing, passion for yoga, meditation, and natural remedies motivated her to work with certain formulations which ended up in her launching Kanya - a chakra aromatherapy inspired product line. Her intention with Kanya is to redefine luxury, skin care and take it beyond the superficial level. Products that motivate you to deeply inhale and help you to come back to yourself.

Her undying passion to offer holistic Chaka aromatherapy oil treatments using only the purest, most natural products has blessed Kanya with some of the most prominent 5-star spas in America.

kanyalife.com

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.

Bringing Implicit Bias to Consciousness with Ryan Wynett - Ep 52

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 21:03:49 +0000

When we hear the word "bias," it is often heard with a negative connotation. In reality, we all have bias and it's neither good nor bad. Ryan Wynett defines bias as "the attitude or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions and decisions in an unconscious manner."

Our biases are based on our personal experiences, and most often through indirect influences. Approximately 95% of all thinking is unconscious, and biases simply help our brains to make decisions process information quickly. Recognizing that we have bias is not intended to be an attack on our character, rather, it's up to us to choose what to do with bias when we see it show up in our minds.

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Ryan Wynett is the Manager of Implicit Bias Initiatives at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

freedomcenter.org

https://freedomcenter.org/visit/permanent-exhibits/open-your-mind-understanding-implicit-bias/

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.

Grieving the Loss of a Child with Regina Marie - Ep 51

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 13:30:49 +0000

Death is a difficult conversation for all of us, but it's even more difficult when someone leaves this world too soon. The grief and soul searching of any parent who has lost a child is gut wrenching and unbearable.

Today, Regina Marie comes onto the podcast to share her story of tragically losing her two year old son, Joey. Regina openly and so vulnerably recounts the moment she lost her son and the many emotions that she was wrestling with during that tragic time, as well as how it impacted the shaping of finding a new purpose and path in life.

Disclaimer: Regina's story is powerful and heartbreaking. Be prepared to listen with tissues nearby!

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Regina is a life coach who has now helped many others navigate death, grief, and loss - seeing that death is not experienced as solely the loss of a person, but also as a transformation and what one chooses to do with it that makes all the difference.

reginamariecoach.com

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.

Bridging Our Political Divide with Beverly Horstman & David Lapp of Braver Angels - Ep 50

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 11:34:48 +0000

The vitriol in American politics was a problem long before Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton and the 2020 election. Affective political polarization (not only disagreement on issues but personal contempt and distrust) has been growing between us for at least 25 years, and today there is evidence to suggest that we are now as polarized as we have been since the Civil War. Americans no longer see their political opponents as simply wrong or misguided. They see them as enemies who must be defeated at all costs.

Braver Angels was formed shortly after the 2016 election because they do not accept this division. They reject the normalizing of this extreme polarization and our work is about building civic trust in the USA, healing the wounds between left and right.

We welcome Beverly and David to The Third Place to learn how we can begin to see ourselves as fellow Americans once again.

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To meet the current moment, at this time of national crisis, we need more than civility. We need to challenge ourselves to work together when we disagree. We need bravery.

braverangels.org

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.

The Culture of Food with Chef Jamie Hunt - Ep 49

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 19:11:49 +0000

Food is such a beautiful representation of cultures from around the world. It can provide that safe "Third Place" where we can all come to the table to learn about each other and see all of the things we have in common with one another.

Today, we welcome Chef Jamie Hunt to give us a behind the scenes glimpse of what it's like to be a private celebrity chef and how those experiences allow her to get to know other people as well as celebrate our many cultures through food.

Pornography and Addiction: Safe Vulnerability and Healthy Accountability with Jeremy Lipkowitz - Part Two - Ep 48

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 04:34:42 +0000

In order to break the cycle of a pornography addiction, one of the most important things is to find someone who you can be vulnerable with, and who can hold you accountable.

So many people struggle with pornography in isolation, and they are afraid to tell others about their struggles in part because the addiction can also be a source of shame. Just the ability to tell a single person and realize that you're not a bad person if you have an addiction can be a huge weight off of people's shoulders.

We need to talk about pornography in safe places more, because hearing other people talk about it without shame is healing and helpful. Listen in as Jeremy continues sharing his story about how he was able to break free and become a light for others.

Pornography and Addiction: How Mindfulness Helped Break Through Its Addictive Cycle with Jeremy Lipkowitz - Part One - Ep 47

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 19:57:58 +0000

Many addictions have similar roots: behaviors or substances that help create temporary moments of pleasure to help us avoid real world pains and traumas.

In this first part of our interview, Jeremy shares how his personal addiction to pornography led to an existential moment of crisis, helping him to realize that his path was not leading towards his happiness; rather, his habit of pornography was contributing towards being unhappy and unfulfilled.

Join us as Jeremy shares his next steps in these moments to pursue Buddhist philosophies towards happiness. This pursuit with mindful practices helped him to see fundamentally why he was struggling with many addictive behaviors and gave him the tools needed to truly break destructive habits.

Bridging Educational Gaps Through Internships with Kristina Gentleman of Pathmatch - Ep 46

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:41:41 +0000

For many students in college, skills learned are based in theory and can sometimes lack practical application that real world experiences can teach. Helping students find valuable internships is a great way to bridge the gap.

Kristina's personal experiences of higher education as well as passions for coaching others led her to her work at Pathmatch, helping to equip students with practical skills through intern programs in businesses around the country.

Adoption Doesn't Heal Infertility with Jesse and Doug Brown of Uniquely Knitted - Part 2 - Ep 45

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 14:18:47 +0000

Every Adoption and Infertility journey is unique. They each come with their own special circumstances, pains, traumas and moments of joy. Stories of adoption also include the precious life of another human being, yearning to be loved, to be known and to be a part of a family.

In this second half of our interview with Jesse and Doug, we go deeper into their experiences with adoption and foster care. Their story includes a beautiful and pivotal realization that it’s not about bringing children into your family’s story. Rather, you are brought into theirs.

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Jesse and Doug are the founders of Uniquely Knitted - an organization dedicated to healing the traumas of infertility and ending the isolation associated with struggling to grow your family.

https://uniquelyknitted.org/

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.

Adoption Doesn't Heal Infertility with Jesse and Doug Brown of Uniquely Knitted - Part 1 - Ep 44

Wed, 26 May 2021 13:57:30 +0000

Adoption doesn't heal infertility. They are in fact a separate series of painful and beautiful, difficult and emotional moments that 1 in 8 couples have to work through as the plan for a family.

After Jesse and Doug were married, they immediately began to make plans for having the large family they had always wanted. But after five years of trying to conceive, they discovered that they each have serious infertility issues. Going through a variety of infertility treatments over several years, it became obvious, they were not going to be able to conceive a child.

For Jesse and Doug, their story of infertility led them to the journey of adoption. What they did not anticipate was the moments of trauma caused by infertility still came through as they navigated through the adoption process.

We begin hearing their story in this first part of their interview.

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Jesse and Doug are the founders of Uniquely Knitted - an organization dedicated to healing the traumas of infertility and ending the isolation associated with struggling to grow your family.

https://uniquelyknitted.org/

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.

Navigating Trauma and a Near Death Experience with Alison Rothman of Embodied and Awake - Ep 43

Thu, 20 May 2021 11:43:42 +0000

It's not everyday you find yourself hiding for your life when the cartel starts firing at your hotel room while on vacation. Alison Rothman, of the Embodied and Awake Podcast, has endured many traumas in her life, including this near death experience. All of the micro traumas that led up to this moment required her to do somatic and mindfulness work that would in turn allow her to resource those tools even at the most traumatizing of moments.

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Be sure to check out Alison's work at Embodied and Awake!

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.

Diversity and Inclusion for Kids with Dr Zabina Bhasin - Ep 42

Wed, 12 May 2021 11:44:10 +0000

Dr. Zee lives by her own mother’s motto that, “We are more similar than we are different. Our differences make us unique, but they do not separate us.”

As a mother of two, we explore how we can have diverse and inclusive conversations with our children, helping them grow to become global citizens.

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Be sure to check out "Crowded Table" by The Highwomen wherever you listen to music!

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.

Gratitude Habits with Pamelyn Rocco, Author of "Gratitude the Great" - Ep 41

Wed, 05 May 2021 03:34:36 +0000

Gratitude is available to us all, and creating habits that build our gratitude should be a part of our daily routines - just like brushing our teeth! This week's guest, Pamelyn Rocco share's how her life's negative experiences and the practices of gratitude helped her gain new focus and perspectives. She has just published a children's book, "Gratitude the Great" so that kids can begin learning about these great habits at an early age.

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.

Mindful Negotiation with Erin Gleason Alvarez - Ep 40

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 04:20:12 +0000

Whether we realize it or not, negotiation is a part of our everyday lives. Mediator, arbitrator, and attorney Erin Gleason Alvarez has been teaching negotiation theory and practice for over 15 years. She is the CEO of Take Charge Negotiations LLC, which she founded to transform negotiation into a dialogue grounded in mindfulness and positivity. Her online membership community - Compass by Take Charge Negotiations® - provides members with a space to learn, practice, and share their journey towards more collaborative and rewarding negotiation experiences and outcomes.

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The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.

Where Infertility and Community Intersect with Ali Prato of Infertile AF - Ep 39

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 10:49:00 +0000

In recognition of National Infertility Awareness Week (April 18-24), we wanted to bring in a different perspective of working through Infertility. What we have learned is that everyone’s family planning journey is very unique. Many’s stories end with much joy, but also, so many stories are extremely difficult to live through. And, unless you have struggled with infertility or with a pregnancy loss, you don’t realize how common it is and how uncommon it can be to welcome a healthy baby home.

Thankfully, today’s guest Ali Prato (host of the podcast Infertile AF) has helped create community around infertility, giving people a way to talk through and share their pain with others. This support system is a beautiful representation of The Third Place, allowing space for dialogue around one of our least talked about topics.

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The Third Place Podcast.is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.

We “go there” on things such as…

How anger is beautiful
How to find presence amidst chaos
How to have difficult conversations
How to be an ally
How to live with grief

The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.

For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.

Infertility: A Raw, Honest and Hopeful Conversation with Nathalie Carpenter - Ep 38

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 11:38:39 +0000

Many people dream of having kids and raising a family. Imagine the pain and shock when all of a sudden, that story becomes very difficult or simply impossible. Grief surrounds, and as with many painful experiences, those surrounding us often don't know what to say when they are trying to offer support.

***This is a sensitive topic*** especially if you or someone you love struggles with infertility. Today's story ends with the birth of a child, but we and today's guest Nathalie acknowledge not all stories end in the same way. We hope that as Nathalie shares with us her experiences of processing her and her husband's emotions through their path of infertility, you can find a community of support or be a community of support for someone going through this painful journey.

Democratizing the Electric Grid with Leo Alicante - Ep 37

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:51:51 +0000

The topic of Green and Renewable energy can clearly be an uncomfortable conversation with anyone who's livelihood is formed around fossil fuels. Not to mention, fossil fuels has been instrumental in all of our lifestyles. But it is also a much larger umbrella for many of our most uncomfortable conversations including global warming, economic and racial inequality, and how to transition different types of work and labor.

Our guest today is the founder of Quioveo Energy, Leo Alicante. Growing up on an island in West Africa, Leo witnessed how both the smallest changes in weather patterns and the influx of extractive energy industries deeply impacted his island people and their way of life. Access to energy on the island was unreliable at best and often would take advantage of the most vulnerable. Quioveo’s vision, rooted in Leo’s journey, is of a vibrant future, fueled by sustainable, affordable and accessible energy for all.

The Entrepreneurship Spirit during Crisis: An inspiring conversation with Angela Engel - Ep 36

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 05:23:33 +0000

What happens when a successful entrepreneur is faced with crisis? And that crisis is a global pandemic... You anticipate a critical need, launch a new crowdfunding campaign, and make magic happen.

One common myth of entrepreneurship is that it's all on one amazing individual to carry others and bring an idea to life. The reality is quite the opposite! Entrepreneurship at its finest looks like casting vision, creating a team and empowering everyone’s unique and collective gifts.

Today we hear the inspiring story of how Angela Engel, founder of The Collective Book Studio, tapped into her innate spirit as an entrepreneur and engaged her network to launch a campaign for building lifesaving PPE for her community at the start of COVID-19.

Reframing Sensitivity: An Enlightening Interview with HSP Advocate Julie Bjelland - Ep 35

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 10:35:36 +0000

Reflecting on This Week's Mass Shootings - Ep 34

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:45:22 +0000

Rather than publish our normal episode, we wanted to take a moment to pause, grieve and honor the victims of this past week's mass shootings.

We are all heartbroken, angry, confused and left feeling helpless...

We hold these emotions with you in this space.

A Black Man's Perspective of Our Current Racial Tensions with André Brown - Ep 33

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 05:48:02 +0000

We need to continue to talk about racial healing and keep asking questions like, why we are here today, what we can be doing to move towards equality, and how do we heal the deep wounds and pain that we've caused one another?

We invite André Brown of racialjustus.com into The Third Place to talk through this hard topic, what his emotions were last year when he heard the horrific news of George Floyd's and Brianna Taylor's murders, and his guidance on how our society can begin to heal and move forward.

How Understanding Maslow's Hierarchy and Basic Needs Help Us with Hard Conversations - Dr Liz Przybylinski - Ep 32

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:06:21 +0000

Bringing the Peace of Yoga into the Family with Dee Marie - Ep 31

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:33:23 +0000

Over this past year, tensions with many of our relationships have been stretched, and this is especially true within many of our families. Today we invite Dee Marie of Calming Kids to talk about bringing the mindful practices of yoga into the family as a way to strengthen our bonds and to bring peace within ourselves and to others.

CalmingKids.org

https://www.youtube.com/c/CalmingkidsyogaOrg

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Where it All Began: How David met Mary - Ep 30

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:17:14 +0000

We could not be more excited about the interviews that are coming up in the coming months! There are so many amazing stories to share, experts in social sciences, and just beautiful people - all who have embraced the idea of The Third Place as a safe place for uncomfortable and hard conversations.

One of the many questions that has come up from our listeners and our new friends is, "Where did the concept of The Third Place come from and how did you, Mary and David, meet?"

So, this episode is the story of where it all began :)

Curiosity and Humility: Foundations of The Third Place - Ep 29

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 04:43:58 +0000

So many of us are hoping we are entering a season of UNITY. We have been through several difficult seasons and in their wake, we find ourselves not only divided as a country, but also among family and friends.

So now what? How do we move forward? Is unity just an idea that will forever be out of reach, or can we actually move towards each other? In this episode, Mary and David discuss how CURIOSITY and HUMILITY play major roles in how we approach conversations centered around rebuilding and reconnecting.

Thinker vs Feeler and Judging vs Perceiving of Myers Briggs with Laura Jackson - New Year, Know You! Series - Ep 28

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 05:07:30 +0000

Last week's episode covered the history of Myers Briggs and the first two letters of the powerful, personality categorization tool.

Today's episode wraps up the two remaining letters of "preferences." Feeling versus Thinking and Perceiving versus Judging.

Introvert vs Extrovert and Sensing vs Intuitive of Myers Briggs with Laura Jackson - New Year, Know You! Series - Ep 27

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 06:21:36 +0000

The Myers Briggs personality assessment began over a century ago from a mother-daughter duo as their way of bringing Carl Jung’s work to life.

Today, it is know as one of the most scientifically based assessments. What is it's history and how can learning how we perceive the world help us to have deeper conversations?

Learn how to decipher between the first two letters of the "preferences." Extroverted versus Introverted and Sensing versus Intuitive.

Awakening Your Rare Breed Within, with Sunny Bonnell - New Year, Know You! Series - Ep 26

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 03:59:45 +0000

Have you ever been told that you need to change in order to succeed? These external voices can come from childhood or in your career, and our own voice is either silenced or awakened.

For those who dare to be different in a sea of sameness, Sunny Bonnell joins us and offers insights on how to navigate your own notorious personality traits which can lead to incredible breakthroughs and triumphs in business and in life.

Understanding the Enneagram with Nicole Seawell - New Year, Know You! Series - Ep 25

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 09:53:09 +0000

You’ve heard it before… “New Year, New You!” We say screw that and instead suggest “New Year, Know You!” In this spirit, we kick off our January series on ways to truly get to know yourself. Our goal with dedicating a month to this content is to give everyone permission to first befriend themselves again as we are ever-evolving and changing beings. It is likely that the last year exposed parts of ourselves we had either never met, forgotten about, or rarely acknowledged. Whatever your experience, there is no time like the present to meet yourself again.

Over the coming weeks we will take deep dives into a variety of concepts, assessments, and tools that can support you in reintroducing yourself to yourself. Because when we are grounded in a sense of authentically knowing ourselves we can show up for ourselves and others more fully. It is our hope that from here, we can then move into tough, sticky topics that require us to be rooted in healthy and productive core truths about ourselves.

The Third Place - Best of 2020 - Ep 24

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 04:44:22 +0000

We launched a podcast!

Throughout this first year, we received a number of messages from listeners letting us know how different episodes had spoken to them.

As 2020 comes to a close, we take a moment to share these personal accounts with you. Our hope is that our episodes and interviews continue to challenge us to expand our perspectives, equip us with practical tools for better dialogue, and to teach us how to take care of ourselves.

Listen in as we share the best of this past season!

Winter Solstice, Grief and New Light - Interview with Emily Bingham - Ep 23

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 21:49:40 +0000

2020 has been such a hard year for everyone. But also, one thing we’ve learned through this series and what you’ll hear today is that in grief, there is hope.

Grief can bring us meaning.

Grief can help bring clarity.

And while grief is hard - so, so hard, it can also give us celebration.

We also finish with our last interview on grief with founder of moveTHRU, Emily Bingham. Emily is a fitness professional, mother of two, and widow as of March 2019, when her husband passed away from Uveal Melanoma.

Healing Grief Your Way with Gina Moffa - Ep 22

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 06:56:19 +0000

A psychotherapist for over 16 years, Gina Moffa, LCSW, has an active private practice on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, where she specializes in the many faces of grief and loss, trauma, as well as anxiety and depression that accompanies change. Gina also focuses on helping people to navigate uncertain, complicated life transitions, (even welcome changes come with their fair share of challenges!), and most recently, she is writing a book on healing grief- your way.

Candid Conversations About Grief with Gabrielle Birkner and Marisa Renee Lee - Ep 21

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 13:06:42 +0000

Join us as we welcome two powerful guests, Gabrielle Birkner and Marisa Renee Lee, in our first interview to unpack the heavy topic of grief. Both of them candidly share their stories of loss and how it has impacted the way they lead their lives and their work today. This episode is a breath of fresh air for those who have suffered deep loss this past year, or ever.

Good Grief: Can Grief also be a Gift? - Ep 20

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 07:00:00 +0000

As 2020 comes to a close, we take a moment to pause and grieve. So many of us have lost loved ones, lost jobs, lost relationships, and lost basic human connections of hugs and simply hanging out with friends. How can we embrace our grief? Can it be a gift? What are the stages of grief and what does walking through the stages look like in this difficult year?

We begin this conversation as one of four parts as we have four amazing grief experts joining us in the next three episodes.

Giving Thanks with Monica Scalf of Crazy Grateful - Ep 19

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 12:48:50 +0000

Listen in as we interview Monica Scalf! She is the Creator of Crazy Grateful, an online gathering place for people who want to look on the bright side of life. You can learn more at crazygrateful.com, or on instagram @crazygrateful.

Gratitude in 2020? - Ep 18

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 08:43:45 +0000

As we enter into Thanksgiving, how do we approach the feelings of Gratitude in what has been a very difficult year?

Acknowledging 2020 Fatigue with Stories of Love and Hope - Ep 17

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 22:10:55 +0000

Listen in as we "feel all the feels" of our current moment in time. Whether your candidates won or lost, the reality is that it's been a heightened emotional time and only one thing is clear... there is a lot of work ahead to create the space for the hard conversations we need from one another.

So, we give pause to feel... and as we do, we feel inspired to push deeper into the Third Place... to create those safe spaces and to keep "going there" into dialogue that is uncomfortable. And while we know it will be difficult, these are the conversations that also give us HOPE.

Love as a Social Ethic with Samantha Thomas of Just Choose Love - Ep 16

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 20:53:40 +0000

As we publish this episode on Election Day 2020, we recognize that there is a lot of tension for everyone - and pretty much about all things!! We wanted to acknowledge the tension, but also ground ourselves, and talk through life's greatest truth - LOVE. How can we view love as the basis for learning, growing, and really figuring out how to be in society with each other?

Politics: And Insider's Perspective with David Burstein of Generation18 - Ep 15

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 21:30:43 +0000

This is our corresponding interview following our episode, "Politics is a GOOD Word." Join us as we interview David Burstein, founder of Run for America and Generation18 - two organizations dedicated to improving American politics. We'll take a behind the scenes look at politics in America and in Washington today. We'll also talk through what gives us hope in this contentious moment in our politics today.

Politics is a GOOD Word - Ep 14

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 15:30:51 +0000

We just days away from Election Day, and we are in a hyper season of US vs THEM thinking. Is this really how politics is supposed to be??? Is there a better way? - to disagree, to wrestle with big issues, to live all together as Americans??

How can we embrace the messy, middle grey as a place of hope and healing as we walk through this season? CAN we have healthy disagreements with family and friends? How can we simply just get through the coming weeks?

Fight or Flight: Difficult Conversations with Sonam Kline - Ep 13

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 11:32:27 +0000

The second of our two corresponding interviews following our episode, "Not IF But WHEN - Being Prepared for Difficult Conversations." Join us as we interview Sonam Kline, a professor of Cyber Psychology and the New Jersey Institute of Technology as we take a clinical look at how our body responds during conflict.

Having Difficult Conversations with Sara and Misasha of the Dear White Women Podcast - Ep 12

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 15:06:07 +0000

The first of two corresponding interviews following our episode, "Not IF But WHEN - Being Prepared for Difficult Conversations." We are honored to have Sara and Misasha from the Dear White Women podcast join us as we unpack difficult conversations with empathy and compassion.

Being Prepared for Difficult Conversations - Not IF But WHEN - Ep 11

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 08:38:45 +0000

We find ourselves in a world textured with heightened emotions. From COVID, to race and gender issues and to our current political climate, we more often find ourselves in challenging, emotionally charged situations. Often, in these difficult moments, our emotions go straight to a fight or flight response, which only adds fuel to! So why does our mind work this way?

Understanding why and how our minds respond to heightened emotions will help us to put small actions in place to be prepared for tense conversations that are bound to happen. Because, it’s not IF they happen, but WHEN. And when they do, how can we prepare our responses and truly use difficult and charged conversations to deepen our relationships and find the grey, messy middle of the THIRD PLACE?

Personality Assessments with Kirsten Moorefield of Cloverleaf - Ep 10

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 02:47:21 +0000

Interview that follows Ep 11! Please welcome our friend Kirsten Moorefield, co-founder of Cloverleaf.me as we further unpack the topic of Personality Assessments!

Who Am I? How Personality Assessments Help with Self Care and Awareness - Ep 9

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 10:44:04 +0000

“Awareness is the greatest agent for change.” - Eckhart Tolle

As we think about being the change we want to see in the world, we have come to realize that it first begins with an understanding of who we really are. And who we are is VERY complex! Personality assessments can be great tools to better understand how we think, process information, interact with others, and identify what motivates us. There is no perfect test, but they can be great tools to begin to unpack how we see the world and ultimately how we can change, adapt and better the relationships around us.

Fear and Insecurity with Sabina Hitchen - Ep 8

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 15:26:09 +0000

Interview that follows Ep 9! Please welcome our friend and PR guru Sabina Hitchen as we further unpack the topic of Fear and Insecurity!

Who Told You You're Not Good Enough??? - Ep 7

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 04:30:00 +0000

We’ve all heard it… that inner voice… “Who am I to do this? I’m not an expert! I’m not good enough!” From starting a business, to parenting, to putting art into the world; whatever it may be, it’s all creating something that others will see (and judge). While it’s easy to assume that the most “successful” people have never heard that voice or they already mastered how to quiet it, trust us when we say, everyone hears it… And it’s a voice that will show up again and again.

So what do we do with this voice? How do we push through and persevere? Can we silence it? Better yet, can we befriend this voice? In this episode, we talk through how to unpack our fears and insecurities so that they don't keep us from bringing our unique gifts to the world.

Beautifully Angry - Ep 6

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:15:49 +0000

Anger, often viewed as a negative emotion, is a response that comes from within. Oftentimes, we are misled to think that anger is something that happens to us, not something that happens within us. In “Beautifully Angry” we invite you in to explore how anger can be a powerful energy that we can tap into, and how it can transform into something so powerful and beautiful, and to truly be used as a catalyst for change.

Presence in the Midst of Chaos - Ep 5

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 04:05:51 +0000

Is anyone NOT in chaos right now??? All of us, even those of us that are doing well, are in the midst of so much uncertainty. In this episode, we will recognize the chaos, and talk through different tools and techniques to find quiet in the noise, many of which can be small micro moments.

Hard Conversations: Black and White AND Grey - Ep 4

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 16:38:00 +0000

The idea of finding common ground from a variety of perspectives is a foundational idea of "a THIRD place." However, not all truths are found here. Especially as we are wrestling with addressing racism in our country, it is clear that many ideas and truths are in fact found in the black and white.

If LOVE and HATE are on opposite ends of a spectrum, our guide towards healing is not found in the middle ground. Leading with LOVE, which is on the far edge, is where we will find our true path.

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Here is the link to the Harvard Business Review article Mary mentioned!

Setting SMART Goals - Ep 3

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 05:04:48 +0000

In our episode, The Wheel of Life, we talked about dreaming what the future could be with all of the aspects of your life. Now, we talk through how to set goals to achieve those dreams.

Dayenu and the Wheel of Life - Ep 2

Wed, 13 May 2020 03:56:03 +0000

Many businesses have gotten good at answering the question, "Why do you do what you do?" The more you, your customers and your team members can answer this question, the better you will be able to connect your work with other people! But have you ever stopped to ask the question personally? Why do YOU do this work? What about it makes you light up? Why can't you walk away? Being a part of a community minded business is REALLY HARD! Understanding your personal why can help shape other aspects of your work.

What is The Third Place? - Ep 1

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 21:15:01 +0000

In this Episode, we'll unpack the meaning of The Third Place, why it's important, and defining framework and language for businesses that encourage community dialogue and development.