In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall empower you to get comfortable with Confrontation. What happens when we approach confrontation without anger or excess emotion? Do you avoid confrontation? They'll explore these questions as well as why learning to be effective at confrontation is beneficial and a very important skill to have to deepen relationships.

In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about accountability.  There's self-accountability and then there's mutual accountability.  Listen in to hear what strengths (and weaknesses) are associated with mutual accountability.⁠

In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about the benefits of "open-ended questions" and the best ways to keep a conversation engaging and interactive.  Have you ever asked a question, got a yes/no answer and, then, silence?  How do you keep a person interested in talking with you?   Listen in to hear four key tips that will enhance your communications with others.

In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall explore the theory of 'complexity bias'.  As the expression goes, why do we make mountains out of molehills?  Are you an over-thinker?  Do you feel sometimes it's hard to make a decision?  How do you simplify your life? To read the article, click this link.

In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about what it means to be competitive.  What does it look like, when is it healthy and when is it not healthy?  They talk about how to enjoy being competitive in a way that helps you excel without feelings of negativity towards others.

In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall conclude their conversation on Ancient Greek Love.  What does it mean to have a crush on someone?  What is self-love so important?  What is toxic love and how do you know you're in an unhealthy relationship?  And find out why unconditional love is a choice but can be a difficult choice to make.  This episode is an extended version. 

In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about four of the eight different types of ancient Greek love that you find amongst friends, families and lovers.  Part 1:  Philia, Pragma, Storge and Eros.  The article that inspired this conversation can be read here.

In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall continue their conversation about the six most common family dynamics; as well as the strengths and weaknesses of these different family types.  In part 2, they talk about the final three:  childless family, stepfamily and grandparent family.  The article that inspired this conversation can be read here:https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/family/there-are-6-different-family-types-and-each-one-has-a-unique-family-dynamic/

In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about the six most common family dynamics and the strengths and weaknesses of these different family types.  In part 1, they talk about the first three:  nuclear, single and extended.   How would you describe your upbringing?   The article that inspired this conversation can be read here.

In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about the five love languages:  words of affirmation, receiving gifts, quality time, physical touch and acts of service.  What order would you place these in for yourself?  Brenda and Karen talk about the different ways you can love others through these five love languages.