Description

We are Misfits, Other and Dark Girls. My friend Fawn and I discuss the lost art of making friends through compassionate conversations. Fawn Anderson is a documentary photographer and founder- along with her husband Matt- of Be Friendly World, a social movement for compassion, dialogue, and friendship. Listen in as we recall the first fears-turned-freedom of being “other” and “dark-skinned girls”. We chat about childhood crushes who inspired our ultimate career paths, and ways to uncover deeper connections, for less loneliness. 

Episode Takeaways: 

1. Your Outsider, Other status is freedom 

• Feeling outsider-y propels you to make bold decisions 
• Promotes creativity and unique perspective 

2.  Glimpses of your ultimate creative path your whole life 

• Honor the experiences which have set you apart while growing up 
• Guideposts on using your imagination and visionary skills to be everything you dream 

3. Compassionate Conversations are the root of everything 

• Invite neighbors, family, colleagues into discussions by using open-ended questions
• Initiate conversations, though uncomfortable, to invite connection; dispel loneliness, anxiety, depression 

Links To Topics Mentioned In The Show:

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• Podcast Our Friendly World with Fawn & Matt  http://bit.ly/OurFriendlyWorld
• Website Be Friendly World  www.befriendlyworld.com
• Five Book Recommendations by Fawn:

1. Heart Intelligence by Doc Childre, Howard Martin, Deborah Rozman Ph.D. and Rollin McCraty Ph.D
2. Molecules of Emotion by Candace B Pert, PhD 
3. Mind-Body Code by Dr Mario Martinez 
4. Music and Mantras: The Yoga of Mindful Singing for Health, Happiness, Peace & Prosperity  by Girish 
5. Becoming Supernatural: How Common People Are Doing the Uncommon by Dr. Joe Dispenza

• Ep 9 Outro music:  Butterfly, A Sound Mandala by KJ Nasrul 
• Intro & Outro music: Canada Lo Res by Pictures Of The Floating World 

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• Work with KJ  https://blissbeginswithin.as.me/
• Info on Creativity & Compassion Workshops HERE 
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