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Ep 0042 – How to be true to our authentic selves without steamrolling over others

Laurie rests with her eyes shut under the tree at the trail head
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It feels so good to relax in the soft breeze at the top of the trail.

Podcast Recap

An email comment by new listener, Marie, triggers me to ponder the whole topic of being authentic and how that can impact our relationships. Shout-outs also go to Nancy, Sandy and Janet. I recommend a great podcast interview done by Alen Standish, of Quit Binge Eating, with Michelle Cleary that I listened to on my way up the trail. I remind the brave companions that my 20th anniversary is coming up and so the podcast will have a larger gap than usual before the next episode.

Laurie waving

Here I’m experimenting to see if I can email a “Hello” photo from the mountain top to new listener, Marie. Guess I was just in the mood for silly selfies today!


Laurie's legs crossed at the ankles showing only her hiking boots.

By mistake I took this photo of my boots, but kind of liked it!


A deer grazes on the trail

I surprised a deer on the trail. We spent several minutes just staring at each other until the deer decided I was trustworthy enough that she could go back to eating. A few moments later, she was joined by her mate. Pretty big up close.

Mentioned

Quit Binge Eating – Alen Standish’s interview with therapist, Michelle Cleary

Sandy’s comment about the healing and support of the brave companions.

Our new “Who are the Brave Companions” page. Come tell your story!

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Credits

Host: Laurie Weaver

Main Theme: I’m Letting Go by Josh Woodward from The Simple Life Part 1

I’m Letting Go (Josh Woodward) / CC BY 3.0

Resource of the day


Assertive Communication A really good PDF created for the Faculty and Employee Assistance program of the University of Virginia that briefly outlines communication styles and tells how to try for assertive vs. passive, passive-aggressive or aggressive communication styles.
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