The Stream

In this episode, we explore the topic of identity - who are we, how do we perceive of ourselves, how are we supported or not supported by our culture in developing this understanding of ourselves, and more of a zoomed out perspective of existential self, etc.    

In this episode, I interview Kate Marsiglio of Stony Creek Farmstead in Walton, NY. We learn about the type of connection visitors to their very special farm get to experience and why this type of experiential education matters. 

In this episode, we explore the topic of Radical Acceptance, pulling resources from Buddhist author, Tara Brach, and looking at the paradox of acceptance. Chelsea shares from her experience learning about radical acceptance through her mother's illness and death a few years ago and the many ways that unexpected teachers show up in our lives.

In this episode, wemove through the topic of self-worth from how you can measure it to what healthy self-worth looks like. We discuss the interplay with capitalism, self-worth, and gender roles, and we share some practical tips on working with self-worth, as always, including the power of sticky notes!

In this episode, we move through the topic of perfectionism, how it manifests in ourselves and our culture. We bring up the topic of white supremacy and how perfectionism relates, as well as how many of us learn perfectionism through the American educational system, problems it creates, and how can we be more anti-perfectionistic. 

In this first episode, we introduce ourselves so you have some context for where we're coming from with our various perspectives. Then we dive into the topic of boundaries, what they are, what makes them healthy or unhealthy, a little bit about technology and boundaries, and some tangible tips on how to actually set and maintain boundaries.