What if opportunities for something more extraordinary were hiding and disguised in the ordinary? Join me, Sylvia Flanagan, as I explore how to embrace the sacred in our everyday lives. Often, we find ourselves buried in routine while feeling we're following a script we really didn't write and don't always want to follow. In this episode I explore ways to challenge that. I'll explore the term "sacred" and encourage you to define the term so it resonates with you as an individual. I'll move the term beyond religious connotations, and outline ways to find moments that punctuate your days and weeks with experiences that bring about more wholeness, joy, inspiration and meaning.
Nov 2, 2023
18 min
All transitions are change but not all changes are transitions. Transitions are usually big life shifts and begin with a subtle discontent that gets stronger if we don’t pay attention to what message is trying to be conveyed. In this episode I outline the nature of transition, what it often feels like and why the struggle is worth it.
May 3, 2023
9 min
Everyone experiences a little jealousy here and there in life. But when it becomes the norm and isn't managed jealousy can break down a relationship and become unsustainable. In this episode I outline 7 signs of jealousy that can undermine a healthy relationship and prevent trust and security from developing.
Apr 24, 2023
16 min
Do you find yourself taking rude behavior or criticism personally? Do the opinions or inconsiderate words of others lead you do doubt yourself or your abilities at times? In this episode I unpack why it's natural to feel bad when criticized or treated poorly and how you can reframe those encounters and put criticism or less than kind treatment in its proper place.
Apr 13, 2023
15 min
Excuses are one of the worst things you can do to yourself and to your relationships. Making excuses is also one of the easiest habits to slip into. In this episode I outline how excuses negatively impact you and the relationships you care about and what it looks like to field a complaint about your behavior in a healthy and responsible way without reacting defensively and resorting to an excuse.
Apr 5, 2023
12 min
"Everything happens for a reason". Chances are you've said it and been told it. It's impact is rather benign when life is going well but can be problematic when you're in the middle of one of life's storms. It's implications impact meaning, purpose and bring into question free will. I discuss the ramifications of believing everything happens for a reasons and unpack why you may want to rethink that philosophy.
Mar 30, 2023
11 min
In this episode I talk about how to distance yourself from negative thoughts and how to develop a value based road map uniquely yours symbolizing your North Star. I discuss how the influx of various thoughts throughout every day can derail us from doing our best, upset our moods and deceive us into holding beliefs that run contrary to our best interest. I outline a strategy taken from the theoretical model ACT and discuss how you can create distance from those thoughts in order to better choose beliefs and actions in your best interest. Finally, I give steps to create your own "North Star" based on your particular values so you can choose wisely when facing negative thinking and tough feelings. List of values can be found at https://brenebrown.com/resources/dare-to-lead-list-of-values/
Mar 27, 2023
14 min
The apology is a powerful tool and can have tremendous positive impact on a relationship if used wisely and its absence can do significant harm. I unpack the importance of a sincere apology, and how it impacts both the person receiving the apology and the person giving it.
Mar 23, 2023
14 min
Some people refuse to communicate when a problem arises or an argument ensues. This behavior not only prevents resolution but feels disrespectful to the partner on the other end. In this episode I outline the main reasons a person shuts down, shuts others out instead of talking the issue through and what approaches might help remedy the unhealthy communication dynamic.
Mar 16, 2023
11 min
In this episode I discuss the two bedrock all good relationships including the relationship you have with yourself. Generosity and Honesty are crucial elements and have a cost associated but are well worth the investment.
Mar 14, 2023
9 min
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