wellness

Finding Purpose After Relational Trauma

In this episode, host Dana Skaggs is joined by fellow boundaries coach Barb Nangle, who shares her journey of navigating what she calls “relational trauma.” She reveals how trauma can take the form of a quiet, ongoing pattern of emotional invalidation, not just a sudden, explosive moment. Through 12-step recovery, Barb discovered a path to…

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Adapt or Drown: Finding Your Life Raft in the Modern Workplace

Join host Dana Skaggs and organizational researcher Craig Mattson as they dive into the pressures of the modern workplace. Using powerful metaphors like “the wave” of digital overwhelm and the “life raft” of coping strategies, they explore why remote work often feels confusing and detached. The conversation tackles the big question: “Should I quit if…

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How Your Survival Brain is Sabotaging Your Happiness

In this episode, Matt O’Neill reveals how to achieve “conscious happiness” even when life feels chaotic. He explains that the common belief of “I’ll be happy when…” is a deceptive trap that keeps us constantly striving but never satisfied. Matt reframes negative moods not as personal flaws, but as predictable functions of our “survival brain”…

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Reclaiming Health and Embracing the Second Act

Kim Mosiman, a nutritionist and author, shares her journey of reclaiming her health and discusses the importance of self-love and body responsibility. She emphasizes the need to prioritize our health and make intentional choices, even in the midst of a busy life. Kim encourages women to let go of expectations and focus on becoming who…

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