Best Introvert Dear Podcasts (2025)

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Superman Style Kindness 48:02

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5 days ago48:02

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Truth, Justice and a Better Tomorrow... Do those principles seem a bit hokey to you? A bit dated? They do for some people. But why? Why is the desire to stand for honesty, fairness and optimism derided as being stale and "Woke"? The new Superman movie has risked restoring Clark Kent to a symbol and hope of the kindness we are all capable of. It's a…

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Men's Mental Health - Anatomy of a Crisis 48:01

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The statistics are shocking - men are facing a plague of loneliness, depression and mental health issues, made worse by societal messaging that tells them to bottle it up. Liana talks to returning guest Avrum Weiss, a psychotherapist and author of the book Hidden in Plain Sight: How Men's Fears of Women Shape Their Intimate Relationships, about the…

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People Pleasing Pleases No One 48:01

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There's a difference between doing something nice for someone as a nice gesture of love or friendship and doing it hoping to influence the recipient. In the first situation, your reward is in the doing; in the second, the reward you hope for may not happen leading to anger, sadness or depression. That's called People Pleasing Behaviour and it often…

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The Great Exhale founder Lisa Hurley

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HushLoudly host Jeri Bingham talks to author and introvert Lisa Hurley about rest being the new success through the soft life. Hurley encourages us to remove our superhero capes, create life-work balance, and oppose society’s hustle culture. Hurley’s book, “Space To Exhale: A Handbook for Curating a Soft, Centered, Serene Life” shows us how to beat…

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Why Ghosting Is So Painful 48:02

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about a year ago48:02

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Lots of people, especially these days, have experienced ghosting - when someone in your social or business circle just vanishes without explanation, ending all communication. And that can be more scary than a literal haunting. Using her own experiences, past and recent, Liana talks about why people may ghost you, why it can hurt so much and how to …

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College Chancellor Greg Smith serves 90,000 students from a place of purpose and intention.

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Gregory Smith, Chancellor of the San Diego Community Colleges – all photos HushLoudly HushLoudly host Jeri Bingham chats with Gregory Smith, Chancellor of the San Diego Community College system. Leaning into his innate abilities and introvert-leaning skill sets, Greg Smith’s non-traditional path to chancellorship is a winning formula for his career…

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Put on the Big Boy/Girl/Enby Pants 48:01

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'Adulting' is the idea that being an adult is something you do, not something you are, and some younger people are having trouble handling the requirements. Liana talks about facing the challenges, real and imagined, for grown-ups who haven't grown-up.By Liana Kerzner

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How Overexplaining Might Be Ruining Your Relationships 48:02

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about a year ago48:02

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"Let me explain...and explain...and explain" Everyone wants to be understood - or maybe more importantly, not be misunderstood. But there are times when explaining actually gets in the way of being understood. Liana talks about 'over-explaining', why it happens, how it clouds your message and how to take control of your words.…

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Dear Extroverts, Please Stop, Love, Introverts 48:02

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about a year ago48:02

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Introverts Unite (but not necessarily in-person)! Liana has been a television and radio host, a model, does public speaking, weekday YouTube videos and It's Not Therapy, so you may find it hard to believe that she's very much an introvert. At least, if you don't really understand introverts, and most extroverts don't! Liana breaks down the barriers…

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Seeing Red - The Politics of Anger 48:01

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It's an unfortunate fact that the heated rhetoric of modern politics has had a negative effect on our mental health. The level of anger, hostility and division in the air has damaged or ended relationships and fractured families. It makes many of us want to curl up into a ball. Liana walks us through the motivations behind the rancor and how we can…

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Money Is Scary! 48:01

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Money makes the world go 'round - and many heads to spin. Fears and traumas related to money are commonplace and may lead us to make poor decisions - or indecision - which negatively affect our lives. Liana talks to financial planner Natasha Janssens about finding the root of your money trauma and tips to control and overcome your financial fears. …

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"Don't be Negative" Is Not Actually Advice 48:01

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You've probably heard this over and over - "Don't be negative." What you won't hear is how to accomplish that. Liana talks with life coach Janet Ettele, author of "How Joyous Effort Works" about how a slight shift of focus in how we approach our relationships, our jobs, our families and ourselves can uncover sources of happiness that have always be…

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Why Some People Hate On Immigrants 48:01

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about a year ago48:01

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Why Immigrants? You'd think we'd learn from history that blaming Immigrants for society's problems is never warranted and never solves any problems - just makes them worse. Yet too many haven't learned...but why? Liana lays it out in simple terms and why and how we can question our illogical urges.By Liana Kerzner

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The New Age of Raising Sensitive Boys 48:02

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about a year ago48:02

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"Suck it up, be a Man!" That's the message boys have received for generations, meant to crush their more sensitive natures. And it worked, at the cost of the spirits of these boys who became men. But when author and journalist Amy Molloy's toddler son started exhibiting troubling sensitivities, she didn't impose stern discipline, instead finding so…

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The Cruelty Economy 48:01

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about a year ago48:01

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Seems as though cruelty and meanness have become greatly valued currency in how people are treated (and maybe how you're treating people). Are we living in meaner times? Is our only path retaliating or just taking it? Liana tackles these questions and more with Jennifer Keluskar, Ph.D. a professor of Biobehavioral Health at Pennsylvania State Unive…

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Happiness Is Real and You Can Have It Right Now! 48:07

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We talk about the pursuit of happiness as if it's something that will be achieved at some later date, if we just keep chasing it. But what if happiness is already here but we've been blinded to it? Dr. Gillian Mandich, a PhD in health science, believes that happiness is not a destination, it’s a practice; not something we earn, but something we lea…

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Has Medicine Lost Its Mind? - Mental Health and The Health Care System 48:01

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about a year ago48:01

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For the majority of patients, their primary care physician is the one who will address their mental health issues...even though they aren't trained for it. But shouldn't they be? The medical profession has separated mental health from physical health, creating two separate streams of care and separate medical practitioners for mind and body - leavi…

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How the Incredible Hulk Helped Save a Family 48:01

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As she explains in her new book The Unlocking - An Autism Story, Porscia Lam and her husband had a problem - their toddler, Harry, would not do anything he was asked to do. Yes, that's typical for some children, but Harry's reactions were extreme, with troubling behaviour escalating to the point it endangered Harry and his younger sibling. The Lams…

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You Don't Need To Forgive 48:01

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That's the title of trauma therapist Amanda Ann Gregory's new book, and her book's synopsis, "(f)eeling pressured to forgive their offenders is a common reason trauma survivors avoid mental health services and support. Those who force, pressure, or encourage trauma survivors to forgive can unknowingly cause harm and sabotage their recovery" gives A…

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Everyday Mental Health's Fantastic Four 48:01

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about a year ago48:01

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They aren't cosmically-powered superheroes, but understanding them can give us greater power over ourselves and lead to happier lives. Values, Needs, Boundaries and Manipulations - understanding these four building blocks is key to achieving better mental health, and Liana shares personal experiences to show you how you can do it.…

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Top 10 Ways You're Driving People Away 48:01

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The TV show "Seinfeld" popularized the line, "It's not you, it's me." And while George Costanza wasn't being sincere, the truth is that for a lot of people, it is them! Liana takes us through the top 10 things people do that drives others away from them in romantic relationships, friendships and work situations.…

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Are You a Narcissist? Are They? 48:01

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about a year ago48:01

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No, probably not. True narcissists - those with Narcissistic Personality Disorder - are rare. But you don't need to be a narcissist to behave like one; personality traits can be absorbed from others without our realizing it. Liana guides us to understand what true narcissism is and, importantly, what it isn't...and how to effectively deal with one.…

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How Girls Bully 48:01

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Real talk: society trains girls and women to use feminine stereotypes to bully other women - and to use the same stereotypes to get away with it. Liana shines a light on the tactics female bullies use and the cultural attitudes that enable and excuse the behaviour.By Liana Kerzner

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How To Make It Less Hard To Meet People 48:01

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Social anxiety is a real and growing phenomenon that deters folks from meeting new people, or being successful when meeting new people, or from even going out to places where there will be new people! Liana offers her personal first-hand experience with social anxiety and offers some tools that helped her and may also help you.…

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So You Feel Like You're Going To Lose It 48:01

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about a year ago48:01

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Losing it leading up to the holidays? You're not alone. Economic uncertainty, politics turning relationships with friends and family into a pressure cooker, the loneliness this time of year can bring on...it's not surprising if you feel like you're losing it! From her own personal experiences, Liana offers some suggestions on how to calm turbulent …

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A Response To Those Treating The United Healthcare CEO Shooter Like A Hero 48:01

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We're Better Than This...Aren't We? Maybe not right now, but we still can be. The reaction to the murder of an American health care executive spurs Liana to examine how our current societal distress has led us away from our better angels, using deeply personal revelations as a guide.By Liana Kerzner

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What To Do If Your Friend Is Suicidal - Unedited, Uncensored Bonus Version 56:08

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The unedited version of episode 112 with Aquila and Jerry. If you're experiencing thoughts of suicide call the national crisis line in North America at 988.By Liana Kerzner

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What To Do If Your Friend Is Suicidal - Clean Radio Version 48:01

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Discussions of suicide are usually heavy on statistics; this episode focuses on people affected by suicidal thoughts and actions. Liana talks to show regular Aquila and her friend Jerry, who talked her through a harrowing personal crisis a few months ago. What prompts suicidal ideation and what helps - and does not - when speaking with someone cons…

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Making Friends With Fear 48:01

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about a year ago48:01

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We have nothing to fear but fear itself...but that's still frightening! The truth is that the fear of facing our fears is a double-whammy that contributes to depression, anxiety and making bad choices that keep us from realizing our goals. Liana is joined by hypnotist Sainoor Premji (2BHypnosis.com), whose specialty is teaching how to turn fear fro…

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Trust and Betrayal 48:01

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Trust is a very precious thing, and a fragile one - once it is broken, regaining it is a delicate process. How can you regain the trust you've violated, and what can someone do to re-earn your trust? Liana has some answers based in her own experiences that may help you with your own trust matters of trust.…

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HushLoudly: Higher education leader shares both the misperceptions and wonders as an introverted gay male

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HushLoudly tackles the subject of introversion when intersected with marginalized identities (race, gender, LGBTQ+ status) and the impact it could have based on an expectation rooted in stereotypes and unconscious bias. Dean Marchildon, an introverted gay male shares the misperceptions that sometimes occur when others are expecting more animated be…

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How To Stop Hating Working With Other People 48:01

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Humans became the dominant species on Earth by working together - which is likely a surprise for anyone who's had to work on a group project. Rather than pooling everyone's strengths, group efforts often falter due to individual weaknesses. Rob Lion, Ph.D. of Training & Performance Improvement, professor at Idaho State University and co-founder of …

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Ten Ways People Bust Your Boundaries! 48:01

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Boundaries are limits you set for the kind of behaviour you will accept from others and what others will accept from your behaviours. In theory. But the fact is that many of us were raised with poor boundaries or none at all, which impacts how we are treated and how we treat others - and never in a good way. Liana takes us through the Top 10 Bounda…

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Why Your Apologies Don't Work 48:01

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I'm Sorry, That's Not an Apology. (Neither was that sentence.) Ever wonder why an apology doesn't deliver the results you thought it would? Even when you're sincere, sometimes an apology misses the mark and Liana presents the Top 10 Reasons that happens - and the steps you can take to get better results! Seg Times 1) 10:10:10 2) 17:29:02 3) 32:10:1…

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Healthy Hurting - Resilience and Leadership 48:01

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We've probably all heard the saying "Life is not about how many times you fall down - it's about how many times you get back up." Sure, sounds good. But how do we get back up? Resilience is an essential life skill we can learn and Liana is joined by Angie Lion, Chief Soul Officer of Black River Performance Management (blackriverpm.com) to talk abou…

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What Helps Women Rise, and What Makes Them Fall? 48:01

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"If you’re anything like me, you’re tired of folding yourself into a neat little box with clean descriptors that make linear sense. Women’s lives and experiences just aren’t like that. The messiness of our lives is a main ingredient in the mysticism that is womanhood." Author & women's mentor and coach Megan Dalla-Camina https://womenrisingco.com/ …

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Diet Culture - What it is and What We Can Do About It 48:01

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As people have pointed out, the word 'diet' begins with 'die' - society's unhealthy focus on a person's weight has killed the self-esteem of too many men and women - too often with fatal results. The 'diet culture' messaging that bombards us is based in outdated attitudes, racial biases, perceptions of wealth and commerce. Liana talks about the pro…

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A Wounded Heart - Trauma in the Clergy 48:01

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When many people lean on you for emotional support, who do you lean on? This is a question that caregivers and members of the clergy wrestle with every day. US Army Lt. Colonel Rebecca D'Angelo, speaks to Liana about how military clergy face the challenge, with information that caregivers can model in their own lives.…

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Why (Some) Men Struggle With Friendships 48:01

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There is a loneliness epidemic uniquely affecting men. Why do men have fewer friends than women - and how does that affect their relationships, self-worth and potential for success? Also... why do men have fewer friends than women?? Liana talks to game designer James "Grim" Desborough of Postmortem Studios (post-mort.com) as they explore answers fo…

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Women Leaders - Not Going Back 48:01

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Canada's first female mayor, Dr. Charlotte Witten, said “Whatever women do they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good. Luckily, this is not difficult.” With respect to Dr. Witten - yes, it really is. Dated perspectives often punish women for the very thoughts and behaviours men are celebrated for. But this isn't a man vs woman iss…

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What I've Learned in 100 Episodes! 48:01

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It's the 100th episode! Liana uses her Top 10 Sayings to share what she has learned from her discussions with expert guests about mental health recovery, the strengths & weaknesses of mental health systems and treatments and the essential role of peer counseling.By Liana Kerzner

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Ageism - Why You Should Care At Any Age 48:01

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The media feeding frenzy and intra-party backstabbing that forced US President Joe Biden to withdraw his candidacy for the 2024 Presidential Election wasn't just politics - it was a profound example of our society's long-standing prejudice against older people. Award-winning U.S. author and psychiatrist Dr. Ravi Chandra https://ravichandramd.com/ j…

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How To Handle Prejudice 48:01

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It's just a fact that all of us harbour some kind of prejudice. It doesn't need to be based on things like religion or ethnicity, it may be as small as attitudes toward movie genres or sports teams, but it's a part of the human condition. Where does it come from? Liana takes a journey through how to recognize prejudice, find its source, and disarm …

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How To Talk To Your Friends Who Have Different Politics 48:01

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We're in an era of political bad crazy, and friendships that have lasted decades are crumbling because of political fights. Why does this happen, and what can you do about it? Liana looks at social identity threats on this episode!By Liana Kerzner

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How To Deal With Hate 48:01

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Yoda is well known for saying hate leads to the Dark Side. Though it's an impulse that is human and natural, it never leads anywhere good. Liana, no novice when it comes to being a target of some peoples' enmity, talks about how to handle being hated, what to do when you're the hater, and how to stop hating yourself, in a world where everyone is en…

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Mental Health First-Aid 48:01

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Ever wished you could have an owner's manual for your brain - a reference you could turn to when facing mental and emotional health issues? That book is You Will Get Through This and Liana talks to the authors, 3 mental health professionals, about their approach to getting a handle on common mental health challenges. Link to the book by Julie Radic…

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Are You Being Gaslighted (Gaslit?) by "Therapy-Speak"? 48:01

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What is 'Therapy-Speak'? People using mental health care terms like 'gaslighting' and 'narcissism' without knowing what they really mean. Too many people use Therapy-Speak to win arguments and marginalize people with their 'diagnoses'. Liana unpacks what the words really mean, what they don't mean, and how to deal with someone using them against yo…

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"They Just Want Attention" 48:01

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Wanting attention for accomplishments, actions, outfits or just for being you is a normal healthy human desire. Everyone needs validation now and then. Narcissism is when wanting attention crosses into needing attention - and that's not good. Liana lays out a list of what separates a healthy appetite for attention from the unhealthy cravings of nar…

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How to Live Your Values 48:01

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How we measure success or failure depends on our core values. So what are your core values? That's not the easiest thing to define. Liana is joined by Marianna Lead, founder of Goal Imagery Coaching Academy and author of the book Me, My Brand And Why, to help you name the personal values that guide your life.…

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How You're Probably Screwing Up Conversations 48:02

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What we have here is a failure to communicate "So, what are you saying?" That's a question people get asked, but also one we should be asking of ourselves. Are we really delivering the message we intend, or has it gone (maybe horribly) awry? Communication errors plague everyone at some point, so Liana takes us through easy ways to get our message a…