הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-Square Hole (2024)

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Ep.25 | Finding True Identity with Guest Beth Abbott 1:00:23

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In this conversation, Tim talks with Beth Abbott who shares her journey of hitting rock bottom and finding redemption. She discusses the events that led to her national news coverage, including a DUI accident that injured pedestrians. Beth opens up about her struggles with depression, PTSD, and hiding her sexuality. She talks about the pressure she…

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Ep.24 | Two Words: Slow Down 26:22

1+ y ago26:22

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You don’t want to miss this episode. In my opinion anyway (but I’m biased). Clearly, I’ve been away from the microphone for a few weeks—much longer than even I expected for sure. But I’ve had good reason. And the lessons I’ve been learning during this hiatus have only helped to strengthen what I’ve been wanting to say to my loyal listeners as I tal…

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Ep.23 | Move Your Ass 21:30

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Sometimes life feels insurmountable. Those are the moments when you don't believe you have the strength or stamina to overcome the obstacles in your path—the seasons when you seriously consider giving up. You're not alone. We all face seasons in life when molehills feel like mountains. But there's always hope if we will learn to pause long enough t…

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Ep.22 | Bet On Yourself 27:49

2y ago27:49

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"If it doesn't bring you peace, profit, or purpose, then don't give it your time, energy, or attention." —Unknown I posted that quote on social media over the last few days. As you might suppose, the response was affirming. Because it just makes sense, right? So why does such simple wisdom appear to be so difficult to implement in our lives? Why do…

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Ep.21 | Is Your Pain Self-Inflicted? 25:51

2y ago25:51

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No one likes to admit the possibility they might create the majority of their own problems or that they are the source of their own pain. Even considering the idea is slightly embarrassing. Or shameful. But is it true? I hate to be the one to tell you, but it’s true. Most of our pain is self-inflicted. Deliberately? Not usually. Inadvertently? Most…

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Ep.20 | Shut Up and Relax 21:16

2y ago21:16

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Does that title sound a bit harsh? Well, it is certainly abrupt. Why? Because sometimes there's no sugarcoating the truth. And the truth can hurt. But there are times we need someone to speak boldly and get our attention. That's what I hope to do for us in this episode. My goal is to both challenge and encourage us all to remember the power we poss…

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Ep.19 | Too Much Thinking 26:44

2y ago26:44

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We overthink. And the thoughts bouncing around in our brains shape our world and become our reality. We also take life too seriously. Is it any wonder we are so emotionally stressed and uptight? What would happen if we chose to relax, care less, and see life as a beautiful gift? Because it is precisely that, my friends. That truth is available for …

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Ep.18 | Take One Small Step 21:32

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Most of the time, many people who are trying to make significant and lasting changes in their life do one major thing wrong—they go too far too fast. It's like quitting a habit cold turkey. You are either going to fail now or relapse later because you bit off more than you can chew. Well, breaking free from the acceptance of others is even harder b…

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Ep.17 | Don’t Put on Your Face 25:39

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Have you heard the phrase (or used the phrase) I need to put on my face? It’s an idiom about putting on makeup; however, the concept can be applied in much broader terms. Because we all put on a “face” of sorts. Our face (or public persona) is the outward identity we reveal to others which may or may not portray the true, authentic you. In this epi…

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Ep.16 | It's Not My Fault, Dammit. 24:16

2y ago24:16

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Have you noticed that it's nobody's fault anymore? No one is responsible. For anything. Personal responsibility is becoming ancient history. It's no longer a virtue we value. Everyone wants to fight for their rights. But few want to be held accountable for their behavior. For their personal choices. Does life actually work that way? Has it ever? I'…

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Ep.15 | Love: Feeling, Choice, Both, Other? 22:04

2y ago22:04

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What is love anyway? Has it been so exploited or so poorly explained that we really have no idea anymore? Maybe our ideas about love are the very reason we don't understand it in a healthy way. Or perhaps it's only my perspective on the whole subject that is wrong. Who knows? But either way, that's my focus on this episode for your consideration. M…

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Ep.14 | Broken Beyond Repair 21:08

2y ago21:08

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The ‘middle ground’ of compromise is becoming scarcer and scarcer. Tolerance—once a cherished concept in our world—has disappeared from our human vernacular. We are a harshly divided world. Is that the way it has always been? Or is it getting increasingly worse? Are we broken beyond repair? Is there a bridge from the chasm of conflict to one of dec…

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Ep.13 | It's Worth the Investment 25:20

2y ago25:20

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Life is change. And change is hard. That about sums it up, right. Every time we turn around we have to adjust to some occurrence in the world—or in our personal world at least. Obviously, that's not a newsflash. But how do you make good decisions when it comes to inevitable change? How do you discern where to invest your time, energy, and emotions …

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Reflecting on Square Hole: Beginning to Learn and Understanding a Diagnosis 43:19

2+ y ago43:19

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As an Art Director/Photographer and Illustrator/Educator, Lorna and Jhinuk unveil their own perspectives on how Neurodiverse traits are attributed to their creative careers. In these combined episodes, they listen back and reflect on points throughout the interview that have directly affected their learning of Neurodiversity, particularly in their …

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Reflecting on Square Hole: Fitting the Bill From Job-Hunting to Teamwork 46:02

2+ y ago46:02

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As an Art Director/Photographer and Illustrator/Educator, Lorna and Jhinuk unveil their own perspectives on how Neurodiverse traits are attributed to their creative careers. In these combined episodes, they listen back and reflect on points throughout the interview that have directly affected their learning of Neurodiversity, particularly in their …

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Reflecting on Square Hole: Interpreting the world through a Neurodiverse lens and What this can serve to creative industries 45:06

2+ y ago45:06

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As an Art Director/Photographer and Illustrator/Educator, Lorna and Jhinuk unveil their own perspectives on how Neurodiverse traits are attributed to their creative careers. In these combined episodes, they listen back and reflect on points throughout the interview that have directly affected their learning of Neurodiversity, particularly in their …

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Reflecting on Square Hole: Employer Perspectives and What Neurodiversity Can Offer to a Creative Team 48:47

2+ y ago48:47

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As an Art Director/Photographer and Illustrator/Educator, Lorna and Jhinuk unveil their own perspectives on how Neurodiverse traits are attributed to their creative careers. In these combined episodes, they listen back and reflect on points throughout the interview that have directly affected their learning of Neurodiversity, particularly in their …

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Sophie Broadgate 42:31

2+ y ago42:31

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In this episode we hear from Sophie Broadgate, Filmmaker and Founder of Pikaia Films speaking to Jhinuk about owning your own access needs. Sophie looks back at her own journey into filmmaking and how creating a more bespoke ‘seat at the table’ became a way to stand out in the industry. Sophie and Jhinuk talked about communication, creative struggl…

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Tzipporah Johnston from The Neuk Collective 41:23

2+ y ago41:23

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Our narrator Sazzie talked to Tzipporah Johnstone, a member and joint founder of the collective Neuk. Neuk Collective is a Scottish based group of neurodivergent artists that look to focus and advocate for neurodivergent people working in the arts. Tzipporah talked about some of the frustrations she has had while working in the creative sector and …

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Ali Wilson, Creative Director of Every Brain 33:57

2+ y ago33:57

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In this episode our narrator Sazzie speaks to the founder and creative director of Every Brain, Ali Wilson. Every Brain’s mission is multi-faceted, not only do they do their own creative work that centres neurodivergent people, they provide training and write guides on how theatres and other cultural centres can support neurodiversity. Sazzie spoke…

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Fraser Muggeridge 32:33

2+ y ago32:33

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In this episode we are joined by Fraser Muggeridge. Fraser is Creative Director of the graphic design agency Fraser Muggeridge, studio based in London. Fraser, along with his team, produce a large range of artists’ books and exhibition catalogues to posters, marketing materials, exhibitions and websites. Lorna talked to Fraser about the importance …

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Adele Orcajada from Material Driven 21:18

2+ y ago21:18

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This time we are joined by Adele Orcajada, a partner in a design agency and materials library, Material Driven. In our interview we uncover Adele's perspective on materials as part of a creative process. We talked of environmental impact, sustainability, and the potential of neurodiverse creatives' perspectives to be the catalyst for exciting disco…

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Ab Rogers 35:24

2+ y ago35:24

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This episode we are talking to Ab Rogers, founder and Creative director of Ab Rogers design. Lorna and Jhinuk caught up with Ab while he was in the midst of installing the companion exhibition to Wes Anderson’s film, The French Dispatch at 180 The Strand. They discussed his creative process and how he found a way to thrive in the creative industry.…

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Juliet Davis-Dufayard 31:29

2+ y ago31:29

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In this episode our narrator Sazzie talked to Juliet Davis-Dufayard. Juliet is an Artist who has worked alongside Neurodivergent artists on many community projects, predominantly based in Manchester. In this interview we hear Juliet share their thoughts on how beneficial it is to work collaboratively and how collaboration with Neurodivergent partic…

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Tracey Waller from The RCA 36:08

2+ y ago36:08

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In this episode Lorna speaks to Tracey Waller Head of Programme of the Visual Communication MA at The RCA and before that she was the Programme Director of Graphic Design at Camberwell, Chelsea & Wimbledon College of Art. Lorna talked to Tracey about interpretation of creative work, process stages and Tracey's own journey with neurodiversity. Follo…

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Ruth Ellen Danquah from Exceptional Individual 43:13

2+ y ago43:13

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Ruth Ellen is the delivery Lead at the consultancy and recruitment company Exceptional Individuals (EI). We talked to Ruth Ellen about finding your voice, hiring processes at EI understanding changing the language, coaching pay and interview skills, coaching individuals to build confidence to work with others and making people feel they belong. The…

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Lily Ash Sakula 27:01

2+ y ago27:01

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We spoke to Lily Ash Sakula, a freelance Illustrator, Animator and Educator. Our Narrator Sazzie talked to Lily about their work with Neurodivergent and disabled participants. Drawing from these experiences Lily talks about their perspectives on advancing creative careers, mental health, the elusive work/life balance and those all important boundar…

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Annabel Crowley 33:21

2+ y ago33:21

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We spoke to Annabel Crowley: a Textile Artist, Educator and Researcher. She is currently a Teaching Learning and Attainment Coordinator at Central St Martins and during this episode we spoke about disclosure, working alongside neurodivergent colleagues, and about whether recruiters for Creative and Design agencies should change their hiring practic…

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Dr Anne Cockayne, founder of Dandelion Careers 30:07

2+ y ago30:07

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We spoke to Dr Anne Cockayne the founder of Dandelion Careers, about anxiety when applying for work, organisational skills and what support is out there for neurodivergent people seeking employment. Dandelion Careers is a specialist consultancy that provides one-on-one coaching to neurodivergent people, as well as support for employers to create tr…

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Kati Balazs 32:40

2+ y ago32:40

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In this episode you’ll be having a rest from my voice and instead one of our producers Jhinuk Sarkar will be talking to Kati Balazs. Kati is a professional project manager based in Bristol, with a background in working as a Disability Adviser for Goldsmiths University and University of the Arts London. Kati draws on her experience working in Higher…

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Brixton Finishing School 39:35

2+ y ago39:35

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In this episode our producer Lorna Allan talks to a group of recent graduates from the Brixton finishing school. Brixton Finishing School was set up in 2017 by former Unruly and MailOnline ad exec Ally Owen. BFS’s mission is to find young talent, from underrepresented groups and provide them with tools to enter the, often homogenous, world of adver…

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Knights Of & Elle McNicoll 32:25

2+ y ago32:25

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In this episode I’ll be speaking to author Elle McNicoll & Managing Director of indie publisher, Knights Of, Aimée Felone. Elle McNicoll’s first novel A Kind of Spark, won the Waterstones childrens book prize & her second Show Us Who You Are was released in March 2021 to rave reviews. Both books feature neurodivergent characters in leading roles, s…

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Dr Jessica Eccles 54:40

2+ y ago54:40

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In this episode we are joined by Dr Jessica Eccles an neuroscientist at Brighton and Sussex Medical School. Dr Eccles is a specialists in neurodiversity and supports neurodivergent adults. Jhinuk talks to Dr Eccles about her work, getting a diagnosis and what is literally happening in the mind of a neurodiverse individual. Follow updates from us on…

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Ep.12 | Talking About Change with Dai Manuel 58:44

2+ y ago58:44

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Here are two truths: 1) Everyone has a story. 2) Change is hard. On this episode, my guest, Dai Manuel, discusses both of these realities from his life. Our conversation is honest and practical for anyone seeking any kind of holistic transformation: body, mind, and spirit. If you’re looking to make changes to your life, please listen and also check…

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Welcome to Square Hole 2:17

2+ y ago2:17

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Square Hole is a podcast investigating neurodiversity, employment and the creative industries. In this series producers Lorna Allan and Jhinuk Sarkar bring together a variety of creative experts to discuss neurodiversity and creativity. Along with our narrator, Sazzie Kluviste, our guests generously share their knowledge and experiences in their cr…

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Ep.11 | Embrace Your Baggage 18:40

2+ y ago18:40

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There's no one alive who doesn't carry baggage. Yes, even you. It might be the pain of the past that has followed you around for years—even decades. It could be current problems looming over you that seem impossible to shake. Baggage comes in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Baggage has different names and labels. Regardless, it's heavy. And it's a d…

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Ep.10 | Stop Conversations from Becoming Confrontations 1:00:23

2+ y ago1:00:23

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Conversations don’t have to be confrontations. They can simply be honest, transparent, and vulnerable dialogue. But how do you create conditions for productive discussions? Simple. You come to the table ready to listen and learn something new about the other person. And you come without the need to prove a point. This week on Episode 10 of Square P…

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Ep.9 | When Life Gets Hijacked 25:47

2+ y ago25:47

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There are only two areas of life—two—what you can control and what you can’t. You know the saying: 10% of life is what happens to you and 90% is how you respond to it. When you focus on what you can control, you become strong. When you ignore what you can’t control, you become free. So that means you must give 100% to the 10%. And while all of that…

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Ep.8 | Tell Yourself a Different Story 24:16

2+ y ago24:16

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You know that story you keep telling yourself? Yeah, the one you keeping playing over and over again on a constant loop. The one that keeps you stuck in the status quo of life. Isn't it time to knock that off? Of course, the answer is yes. But how exactly? How do you stop self-sabotaging? Well, it's not terribly difficult. But that doesn't make it …

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Ep.7 | Guest: Johnny Shelton 1:14:12

2+ y ago1:14:12

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Is there a relevant connection between the life of an NFL player and the average person? It might not seem like it at first glance because of the glitz and glamour that comes from being a professional athlete, but you'd be wrong to make that assumption. Real people have real pain and real problems. Regardless of our role, position, or profession, l…

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Ep.6 | What's the Thing? | Jeff Goins 1:14:33

2+ y ago1:14:33

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I love conversations that challenge my thinking because that's the beginning of learning. Well, on today's episode, my guest, Jeff Goins, didn't disappoint. I never even got to the questions I wanted to ask because Jeff just jumped to warp speed and took me on a journey I'm still processing. What made this conversation so powerful was the authentic…

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Ep.5 | 10 Contributions to Trustworthiness 44:42

2+ y ago44:42

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Today, I continue my conversation with Monty Hipp about trust as we discuss 10 contributions to building trustworthiness in your life. These nuggets of truth are valuable whether you've broken trust like we talked about in part one of our conversation or not. Before we dive into the issue of trust, we lay some essential groundwork of what it means …

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Ep.4 | Repairing Broken Trust 37:49

2+ y ago37:49

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Today, I’m joined by my friend and CompleMentor, Monty Hipp. Join us for part one of our conversation as we discuss how fear and trust are closely related. In some ways, they're almost twins. One uniquely resembles the other. But which is born first? And why is trust so critical? In this episode, Tim and Monty unpack how trust is broken and how we …

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Ep.3 | Paralyzed by Fear 17:16

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We all have fears. But most of the fears we carry around have been fabricated. In reality, they're only a figment of our imagination. And when we recognize that reality, we're one step closer to letting them go. That's a huge step to becoming free to be your true self. Send us a text message. We'd love to hear from you! Thanks for listening. Please…

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Ep.2 | It Begins With You 18:20

2+ y ago18:20

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Words. We throw them around without pondering their real power. But it begins before they even come out of our mouths. Words begin in the mind. And thoughts become things. So how we use both words and thoughts against ourselves requires some real consideration. Send us a text message. We'd love to hear from you! Thanks for listening. Please follow …

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Ep.1 | Don't Be A Dumbass 15:35

2+ y ago15:35

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Much of our lives are determined by the opinions and points of view of dumbass people. We let their words wound us because we take them personally. As a result, we adjust our beliefs and behaviors to accommodate others and lose ourselves in the meantime. No wonder why artificial has overshadowed authenticity. Listen and learn how to stop letting ot…

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Trailer | Square Peg Round Hole 2:06

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Living a life of authenticity isn’t a strategy. It’s a state of being. Being a person who doesn’t give in to the whims of others or even the ways of the world to impress or get ahead. Because when our motivation is to please people, we pretend. We put on masks which is a miserable way to live. But that’s how life works, right? That’s what many peop…