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148. A Discussion on Domestic and Interpersonal Violence with Jennifer Peterkin
Kristy Olinger Kristy Olinger

148. A Discussion on Domestic and Interpersonal Violence with Jennifer Peterkin

In this episode, we have a Discussion on Domestic and Interpersonal Violence with our guest, Jennifer Peterkin.  Jennifer helps us to understand the difficulties of recognizing and exiting a violent relationship as well as some of the harmful stereotypes and expectations society has pushed in regards to domestic and interpersonal violence. 

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146. Overcoming Upper Limits and Self-Sabotage with Gay Hendricks
Kristy Olinger Kristy Olinger

146. Overcoming Upper Limits and Self-Sabotage with Gay Hendricks

In this episode, we speak to Gay Hendricks on the topic of Overcoming Upper Limits and Self-Sabotage.  Gay shares his own personal struggles, how he came to recognize patterns of self-sabotage, and some of the techniques he uses to help others break through sabotaging behaviors to achieve liberation in their daily lives.

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143. The Art of Quitting, with Amani Zaveri
Kristy Olinger Kristy Olinger

143. The Art of Quitting, with Amani Zaveri

In this episode, we discuss with Amani Zaveri the topic of The Art of Quitting.  Amani shares with us some of the benefits of quitting, reasons or circumstances that may hold us back, and finally, she offers advice on how to gracefully quit without burning bridges.

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141. How to Face Fatfobia, with Kate Manne
Kristy Olinger Kristy Olinger

141. How to Face Fatfobia, with Kate Manne

Today’s guest Kate Manne discusses with us the topic of How to Face Fatphobia.  Kate shares with us some fascinating historical origins of the Body Mass Index (BMI); ways fat phobia shows up in areas of society including in medical treatment; and other relevant topics tackled in her book, released in January 2024, titled, Unshrinking: How to Face Fatphobia.  

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Episode 113: Uncomfortable questions about race, with Melina Cordero
Kristy Olinger Kristy Olinger

Episode 113: Uncomfortable questions about race, with Melina Cordero

In this episode we talk with Melina Cordero on the topic of Uncomfortable Questions About Race. We discuss her approach to uncomfortable questions and phrases; some of the barriers that we face in trying to understand one another’s human experiences; and how a conversation can sometimes be more effective than any other action.

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Episode 103: The Introvert Who Could, with Andreea Sandu
Kristy Olinger Kristy Olinger

Episode 103: The Introvert Who Could, with Andreea Sandu

In this episode we talk with Andreea Sandu on the topic of introverts. She shares her own first-person experience as an introvert in an extroverted world, some ways she learned to advocate for herself professionally, and guidelines that an extrovert can use, to better communicate with their introverted colleagues.

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Exploring the Mixed Race Experience, with W. Kamau Bell
Kristy Olinger Kristy Olinger

Exploring the Mixed Race Experience, with W. Kamau Bell

In this episode we talk with W. Kamau Bell about his new documentary, 1000% Me; Growing Up Mixed, released this month on HBO Max. We touch on some of the insightful things he learned from the mixed kids and families featured in the documentary including his own children, and how they give him hope for the future.

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Episode 86: Selling is Serving, with Nicole Cramer
Kristy Olinger Kristy Olinger

Episode 86: Selling is Serving, with Nicole Cramer

Could the key to achieving what you want in 2023 be your mindset? In this episode, we talk with Nicole Cramer about her experiences as a high school educator and a corporate sales professional and how they both helped to shape her, her mindset, and the services she provides to her clients as a successful sales coach.

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