#28: Stealing

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When we think about stealing, odds are good we think about stuff – and yes, Whitney and Paul discuss that at length. Beyond that, though, the idea of stealing energy in order to make ourselves feel better is also explored – does it really help us?

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#27: Neat and Tidy

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This week, Whitney and Paul talk cleanliness. Paul nerds out about keeping things in a certain place and order – and the ramifications of those decisions – while Whitney introduces the idea of being clean on the inside and what that means for her. And yes, we absolutely reference Marie Kondo, too.

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#26: Self-Restraint

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Is self-restraint a valuable trait? In this episode, Whitney & Paul dive in to this topic and find that flexibility and mindfulness drive our own self-restraint. Plus, we examine how our personas and the people around us play a major part of when we exercise that restraint.

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#25: Contentment in the Present Moment

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This week, Whitney and Paul explore the concept of contentment. A surprising amount of work goes into it – focusing on the present moment, and what we truly have and need.

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#24: Something's Come Up

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This week we talk about self-discipline. Scheduling, commitments, habits... these all reflect how we stick to things. Or do they? We talk about those calendars, when to deviate from them, and increasing awareness of our automated behaviors.

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#23: Compassion

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In this episode, we discuss the compassion we have with ourselves and others, particularly in times of turmoil. Do other people affect our moods? How do we approach highly emotional situations while being mindful of our own emotions?

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#22: Never Enough

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In our second episode this season, we're talking about striving — becoming attached to the idea of achieving or obtaining something, and then expending all of our energy in order to get it. But does our preoccupation with some future state get in the way of us giving our all in the moment? What if when we finally get what we want, we don't want it anymore? And what might we be missing if we're always trying to control the outcome of our efforts?


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