Best DARE Response Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 32: Processing Exercise - Your Sacred Yes: Living in Response to Spirit 20:14

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5d ago20:14

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Today’s episode of the Initiations in Love podcast is a follow-up to our previous episode: “My Love Story with God with Suwaylu Adams.” In that conversation, Suwaylu shared the profound story of her lifelong romance with the Divine. Over the years, her path deepened and widened - through heartbreak, family challenges, and personal reckonings - all …

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Episode 31: My Love Story with God with Suwaylu Adams 47:42

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In today’s episode of the Initiations in Love podcast, Britta talks with minister and founder of The Lord’s Chapel and The Land Celebration, Suwaylu Adams, who shares her profound journey of spiritual awakening and her eventual calling to ministry. Suwaylu recounts saying YES to miraculous experiences that shaped her path, including the establishme…

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Responsible by Design - Reimagining AI with Zamina Ahmad 33:45

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In this episode we’re diving deep into one of the most transformative forces of our time - Artificial Intelligence. And we are doing this together with Zamina Ahmad, one of the most influential and sought-after person in the German AI universe. From her early days as a data analyst to becoming a leading voice in responsible AI, Zamina’s journey has…

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Episode 30: Processing Exercise – From Revelation to Integration 21:50

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Today’s episode of the Initiations in Love podcast is a follow-up to our previous episode: “Psychedelics and the Divine Dance of Self Love with Mellie Logan.” In that conversation, Mellie shared how she experienced a powerful awakening in her forties through what’s often called a “medicine journey”—an intentional, therapeutic use of psychedelics to…

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Episode 29: Psychedelics & the Divine Dance of Self-Love with Mellie Logan 1:08:57

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In today’s episode of the Initiations in Love podcast, Britta talks with spiritual counselor and friend, Mellie Logan. Together, they explore the complexities of emotional healing, the transformative power of surrender, and the role psychedelic medicine can play in personal growth. They discuss the importance of embracing difficult emotions, the pr…

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Episode 28: Processing Exercise: The Sacred Art of Making Love 24:12

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Today’s episode of the Initiations in Love podcast is a follow-up to our previous episode: “Reclaiming the Sacred in Sexuality with Diana Richardson.” In that episode, Diana shared how she experienced a powerful awakening around her relationship with her body and her sexuality, and became a lifelong student—and eventually a teacher—of the tantric a…

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Episode 27: Reclaiming the Sacred in Sexuality with Diana Richardson 1:09:55

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In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of Initiations in Love, Britta sits down with Diana Richardson—Tantra teacher and pioneer of the slow sex movement—for a deep dive into the healing potential of sexuality. Together, they explore themes of deep connection and awareness on the journey to understanding sexuality, and how we can move beyond per…

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Episode 26: Processing Exercise: Dream Big—Your Post Is Calling… Are You Gonna Answer? 21:57

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Today’s episode of the Initiations in Love podcast is a follow-up to our previous episode: “Are You Dreaming Big Enough?! with Morgan Zanotti.” In that episode, Morgan shared how she experienced a powerful awakening in her mid-twenties—one that taught her to trust herself through anxiety, imposter syndrome, and self-doubt, and ultimately led her to…

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Episode 25: Are You Dreaming Big Enough?! with Morgan Zanotti 48:39

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In today’s episode of the Initiations in Love podcast, Britta talks with Morgan Zanotti, a Natural Products industry expert and health and wellness enthusiast, discussing her journey from a quarter-life crisis to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Together, they explore themes of navigating anxiety and imposter syndrome, the challenges of self-dou…

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March 2025 Newsletter 4:50

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This "episode" is the audio version of our new Osio Labs Community newsletter. You can read the newsletter and leave comments on our new community site, https://community.osiolabs.com/. If you would like to receive the written version of the newsletter by email, you can sign up for our mailing list at https://mailchi.mp/36f93644f9be/osio-labs-newsl…

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Episode 24: Processing Exercise - The Call Within the Call 23:16

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Today’s episode of the Initiations in Love podcast is a follow-up to our previous episode: “How Can I Serve Today - The Call to a Deeper Love with Rob Schware, PhD.” In this episode, Britta explores the themes of purpose, service, and the life-changing power of saying YES through the lens of two events in Rob’s life which called him to continually …

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Episode 23: How Can I Serve Today - The Call to a Deeper Love with Rob Schware, PhD 47:44

5M ago47:44

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In today’s episode of the Initiations in Love podcast, Britta speaks with Rob Schware, PhD, who shares his transformative journey from a senior manager at the World Bank, to co-founding the Give Back Yoga Foundation. Together, they discuss the importance of service, the concept of Whole Brain Living, and how understanding the four characters of our…

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Episode 22: Processing Exercise - Listening to the Body, Trusting the Heart 18:22

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Today’s episode of the Initiations in Love podcast is a follow-up to our previous episode: “Trusting Your Inner Knowing - How an Ultra Runner Found Healing and Self-Love with Katie Arnold.” In this episode, Britta explores the themes of healing, resilience, and self-advocacy through the lens of Katie Arnold's journey. After a traumatic accident Kat…

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We're Back and We Have Plans 9:32

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This is a short episode to share where we've been the last year and what's coming up for us this year. We're getting ready to launch a new learning community focused on self development and leadership for building communities. Catch up with us. You can get in touch with us to ask questions, leave comments, or provide suggestions on our website, htt…

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Episode 21: Trusting Your Inner Knowing - How an Ultra Runner Found Healing and Self-Love with Katie Arnold 1:10:52

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In this compelling episode of the Initiations in Love podcast, Britta speaks with Katie Arnold—author, ultra runner, and student of Zen—about her transformative journey following a traumatic wilderness accident. The conversation explores themes of love, healing, and the connection between physical movement and creativity. Katie shares how running s…

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Episode 20: Processing Exercise - Taking a Stand for Love 27:26

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Today’s episode of the Initiations in Love podcast is a follow-up to our previous episode: “Rebuilding Marriage with Courage and Love with Kristy Arnett Moreno.” In this episode, Britta explores the courage it takes to honestly expose our shadow side in relationships, and the profound healing that happens when we are met with love and acceptance. S…

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Episode 19: Rebuilding Marriage with Courage and Love 💍 with Kristy Arnett Moreno 59:13

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In this powerful episode of the Initiations in Love podcast, Britta speaks with Kristy Arnett Moreno—professional poker player, writer, and speaker—about the raw and courageous path she took to heal and rebuild her marriage after her husband's affair. Kristy’s journey, marked by deep personal awakening, became a catalyst for transformation—not only…

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Episode 18: Processing Exercise: Trusting the Light - Following Your Creative Bliss 20:18

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Today’s episode of the Initiations in Love podcast is a follow-up to our previous episode: “From Near-Death to Musical Awakening with Jens Kruger,” where we explored themes of trust, letting it happen, and creative passion. Jens experienced as a child how much he was cradled by unconditional Love (with a capital L), that he was not alone, and how t…

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Cook the Mountain – In the kitchen with Norbert Niederkofler 39:04

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Welcome to the third episode of "Learning from Legends," the inspirational podcast with and about people who have made it to the top in their profession. This podcast is brought to you by The TUM Campus Heilbronn gGmbH. Our guest today is one of only 140 chefs globally to have earned three Michelin Stars and one of only 33 who have been awarded an …

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Episode 17: From Near-Death to Musical Awakening with Jens Kruger 1:04:28

8M ago1:04:28

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In this episode of the Initiations in Love podcast, host Britta Eskey speaks with Jens Kruger - a world renowned banjo player, and part of a trio called The Kruger Brothers - exploring his unique journey through music, family, and personal transformation. Jens shares his early experience of a life-altering near-death experience, his lifelong journe…

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Episode 16: Processing Exercise - Opening to the Unknown Through Life’s Challenges 25:37

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Today’s episode of the Initiations in Love podcast is a follow-up to our previous episode: “The Mystery of Life, Death, and Suffering with Drew Boa”. Britta reads a story from her new spiritual memoir, Initiations in Love, entitled, “Letting Janosch Go”. In this reading, she shares the difficult process of letting her then 16-year-old son, Janosch,…

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Episode 15: The Mystery of Life, Death, and Suffering with Drew Boa 47:18

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In this episode of the Initiations in Love podcast, host Britta Eskey engages in a profound conversation with Drew Boa, founder of Husband Material. They explore the themes of love, grief, and the transformative power of loss through Drew's personal experience of losing his son, Josiah. The discussion delves into the awakening that comes from facin…

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Episode 14: Processing Exercise - The Dark Night as a Portal to Deeper Self-Love 23:20

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Today’s episode of the Initiations in Love podcast is a follow-up to our previous episode: “Finding Yourself in the Dark Night of the Soul with LiYana Silver”. Britta reads a story from her new spiritual memoir, Initiations in Love, entitled, “Maria’s Advice”, where she shares about how her longtime girlfriend Maria gave her 3 powerful ways to skil…

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Episode 13: Finding Yourself in the Dark Night of the Soul with LiYana Silver 59:36

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In today’s episode, Britta talks with LiYana Silver about the Dark Night of the Soul. For LiYana, the Dark Night was a profound initiation, one that rocked the foundation of her former self and changed her irreversibly, as Dark Nights have a tendency to do. We talk about several themes, including treating ourselves as a lover versus a warrior, comi…

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Episode 12: Processing Exercise - In and Through the Transformation Cauldron 16:29

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Today’s episode of the Initiations in Love podcast is a follow-up to our previous episode: How I Finally Stopped ‘Looking for The One’ with Bonnie Serratore. Britta reads a story from her new spiritual memoir, Initiations in Love, entitled, “Facing the Demon”, where she shares one of the first times in her life she consciously faced a difficult and…

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Episode 11: How I Finally Stopped ‘Looking for The One’ with Bonnie Serratore 1:06:20

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In today’s episode, Britta talks with Bonnie Serratore about her lifelong journey to find ‘The One’. Bonnie shares what she means by the term ‘The One’, and takes us from the beginning stages of her very challenging journey as a young person, all the way to where she has arrived today: At true inner peace. (Trigger Warning): This episode covers dif…

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Episode 10: Processing Exercise - Learning to Love Our Body More Fully 25:33

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Today’s episode of the Initiations in Love podcast is a follow-up to our previous episode: The Long Journey of Loving My Body with Dani Buckley. Britta reads a story from her new spiritual memoir, Initiations in Love, entitled, “The Change”, where she awakened to a much deeper level of surrender to the wisdom of her body through the powerful rite o…

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Episode 09: The Long Journey of Loving My Body with Dani Buckley 1:02:07

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In today’s episode, Britta talks with friend Dani Buckley about her long journey of loving her body. Discover how Dani has profoundly navigated this multifaceted aspect of her life, and how she grew in awareness that the way she was living her life was not serving her need to feel good about herself and enjoy her beautiful body. From her early memo…

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Farewell, The DARE Podcast 1:21

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Thank you for tuning in to the DARE podcast. We've really enjoyed making these episodes, but unfortunately, due to time constraints, we'll only be focusing on YouTube content going forward as well as content for the DARE app. So head over to our YouTube channel for videos full of tips and success stories on overcoming anxiety and panic attacks. You…

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Mastering the Game – On the soccer pitch with Dr. Felix Brych 35:14

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Welcome to the second episode of "Learning from Legends," the new podcast brought to you by The TUM Campus Heilbronn gGmbH. We hope that you have already had the opportunity to listen to the first edition with the astronaut-to-be Suzanna Randall, who took us on a journey to the stars. In this new episode, we will stay more down to earth, but only p…

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Daring the Impossible - A journey to the Stars with Dr. Suzanna Randall 27:50

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Welcome to "Learning from Legends," the new podcast brought to you by The TUM Campus Heilbronn gGmbH. Whether you're aiming for leadership, planning your career, or seeking that perfect work-life balance, our podcast "Learning from Legends" is your gateway to the minds of those who have already made it happen. "Learning from Legends" will inspire y…

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Episode 08: Processing Exercise - Growing into Right Relationship with the Inner Critic 21:46

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Today’s episode of the Initiations in Love podcast is a follow-up to our previous episode: Facing the Inner Critic - An Initiation into Deeper Self-Love with Chrissy Brady-Smith. Britta reads a story from her book, Initiations in Love, entitled, “Knot in My Stomach Dance”, where she turned her attention inward to examine a constant knot that was cl…

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Episode 07: Facing the Inner Critic - An Initiation into Deeper Self-Love with Chrissy Brady-Smith 49:15

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In today’s episode, Britta talks with one of COR’s former facilitators, Chrissy Brady-Smith, about the Inner Critic. Discover Chrissy’s profound journey of navigating this often shadowy realm, and her initiation into a much deeper level of self-love. Together, they unravel the complexities of self-love, the impact of childhood wounds and generation…

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Episode 06: Processing Exercise - Facing the Bottomless Pit 20:06

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In today’s episode, Britta reads a passage from her recent book debut, “Initiations in Love,” as a follow up to the previous episode (Transforming Codependency/Anxious Attachment with Aaron Steinberg). In it, she recalls a personal growth story she has titled, “The Bottomless Pit.” She guides listeners through a journaling exercise to lovingly face…

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Episode 05: Transforming Codependency/Anxious Attachment with Aaron Steinberg 57:32

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In today’s episode, Britta talks with Aaron Steinberg about his initiation of transforming his enmeshment-tendencies (doing extreme things in order to stay close to a loved one), and how he and his wife grew in love – both with each other and as co-parents. We dig into his experience of Stage Three of the initiation process, the “Transformation Cau…

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Episode 04: Processing Exercise – Be A Breaker of Generational Trauma 18:29

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In today’s episode, Britta reads a segment from The Gift stage of her book, Initiations in Love, regarding a profound insight she had in terms of finding peace within her family of origin. She then guides the listener through a journaling exercise to explore their familial relationships, and begin to break - and heal - cycles of generational trauma…

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Episode 03: Unmasking Generational Trauma with Gina Birkemeier 1:01:11

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In today’s episode, Britta talks with Gina Birkemeier, licensed counselor, award-winning author, and speaker. The topic? Generational Trauma & Generational Healing! Listen as Gina shares her journey through the five Initiations in Love stages, and how she unmasked inherited dysfunction, and became a pattern breaker in her family. Learn how she foun…

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Episode 02: Processing Exercise - Is Something Calling YOU? 18:02

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In today’s episode of the Initiations in Love podcast, Britta reads a segment of her book, Initiations in Love, and guides the listener through a journal exercise to explore if there is a place in your life where you are being called to step forward. This is a follow-up to our previous episode Finding Freedom in Motherhood with Jess Geist. - - - - …

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Episode 01: Finding Freedom in Motherhood with Jess Geist 57:26

1+ y ago57:26

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In today’s VERY FIRST episode of the Initiations in Love podcast, Britta talks with her student, friend and business mentor, Jess Geist! They speak about her Initiations in Love journey, dig deep, get vulnerable, and Britta even coaches Jess throughout the discussion. They discuss one of the most primal passages – Jess’s initiation into motherhood.…

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When Anxiety Doesn't Equal Danger | EP 062 1:04:06

1+ y ago1:04:06

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In this podcast episode, DARE coaches Michelle Cavanaugh and Aida Beco's discussion emphasized the importance of distinguishing between calmness and safety, challenging the misconception that not being calm equates to danger. They covered topics such as trauma, the coexistence of anxiety with conditions like eating disorders, and the application of…

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Navigating Panic Attacks and Cultivating Acceptance in the Anxious Mind | EP 061 1:07:31

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In this podcast episode, DARE coaches Michelle Cavanaugh and Aida Beco took on the challenge of navigating panic attacks, urging listeners to embrace acceptance instead of struggling to force calmness. They delved into the concept of anxiety recovery, advocating for a shift from frenetic activity to mindful presence and a willingness to allow sensa…

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How to Embrace the Discomfort to Empower Anxiety Recovery | EP 060 1:07:51

1+ y ago1:07:51

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In this podcast episode, DARE coaches Michelle Cavanaugh and Aida Beco touched on various topics, including the challenge of seeking support for panic attacks. They emphasized the importance of community and shared insights on handling anxiety, addressing questions about depersonalization and driving. Michelle and Aida encouraged a gradual shift to…

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TRAILER: Initiations in Love Podcast 1:10

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Hello, beautiful souls Welcome to the Initiations in Love Podcast! I'm your host, Britta Eskey, master facilitator, leadership trainer, and author of the forthcoming "Initiations in Love" book. You know, they say life is the greatest teacher, and our journey through it, a constant initation. An Initiation into what, you ask? Into LOVE, my friends. …

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Deep Dive #3; Anger! Creation or destruction. How do you use this emotion? 21:04

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A new Deep Dive! This time we are talking about Anger. Anger is a so called ' doing' - emotion meaning that a lot of power can come from this emotion. Creative or destructive. Which way it goes depends on your relationship with the emotion. In this conversation we explore: - How anger is an indicator for underlying emotions - How anger can be very …

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Embracing Discomfort: Navigating Anxiety's Physical Sensations | EP 059 1:04:56

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In this podcast episode, DARE coaches Michelle Cavanaugh and Aida Beco will guide you through understanding physical sensations associated with anxiety. They advocate for accepting discomfort, letting go of the "why" spiral, and practicing mindfulness and defusion techniques. Michelle shared a personal experience of physical discomfort, emphasizing…

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Overcoming Anxiety and Adrenaline Surges Through Acceptance | EP 058 57:23

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In this podcast episode, DARE coaches Michelle Cavanaugh and Aida Beco addressed one DARE community member's question about experiencing random adrenaline surges, attributing it to sensitization rather than panic disorder. They stressed the significance of normalization and encourage tuning in or out of sensations rather than obsessing over why the…

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Work Schedules for Humans 30:25

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In this episode Blake and Addi talk about work schedules and how they do or do not match with human and natural cycles. We've had a standardized work week for over a century and it comes from a long history. How does that actually fit the lives we live? What are ways we can reconsider work schedules so they flow better with the humans trying to con…

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Living with Anxiety: Embracing What Is and Letting Go of Control | EP 057 1:04:21

1+ y ago1:04:21

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In this podcast episode, DARE coaches Michelle Cavanaugh and Aida Beco discussed anxiety and how to deal with it effectively. They emphasized that anxiety is not a problem that needs to be fixed, but rather a normal human experience that can be handled with the right approach. They introduced the concept of "defusion," which involves stepping back …

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Powerful Strategies to Overcome Anxiety and Panic Attacks | EP 056 1:07:31

1+ y ago1:07:31

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In this podcast episode, DARE coaches Michelle Cavanaugh and Aida Beco discussed common patterns and questions related to overcoming anxiety and panic attacks. They emphasized the importance of simplifying the process and finding commonalities in individuals' struggles. This podcast episode covers topics such as the significance of accepting and al…

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Learning to Deal with Unpleasant Emotions Caused by Anxiety | EP 055 1:00:31

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In this podcast episode, DARE coaches Michelle Cavanaugh and Aida Beco talked about the nature of anxiety and how to deal with it. They explained that anxiety is a normal human emotion that everyone experiences from time to time. They also emphasized the importance of understanding physical symptoms, such as jelly legs and a spinning head, during s…