It's likely that every single human on this planet needs some dose of therapy right now. For some, professional help is necessary. But for many others, it may be as simple as crowdsourcing their therapy.
We can all be part of each other's therapeutic regimen if we just slow down, ask better questions, and understand that we can all be part of the bigger solution - at work and everywhere. We hope this week's episode does that, in multiple ways, for you.
This week, Erin Hatzikostas and Nicole Licata Grant start by celebrating the b Cause podcast's two-year anniversay!
Nicole tells us about her semi-unplanned birthday extravaganza weekend, swimming backstroke through hummus, overshadowing Easter and church visits for delicious Italian market food.
Erin gives a quick look into her taxes this year and how her business is fairing, in the spirit of sharing her journey truthfully. Nicole coaches her through it, and they both agree that the investment will certainly pay off one day.
This starts a discussion around embarrassment and shame and broader issues of mental health. Nicole mentions that the "coffee talk therapy" is gone from many people's lives now with Covid, and how people are now struggling to put words to their feelings.
And with a rise in domestic abuse, gender abuse, and LGBTQ abuse, Nicole has added some links to resources where anyone can go to look for help or peace of mind, or even just a conversation, to help with these difficult times.
Erin wants us to slow down and ask more mindful questions. For example, stop asking "How are you today?" and instead ask "How are you on a scale of 1-10?". She thinks the first is an exercise in futility, whereas the second is a great foundation for a conversation and an entry point to help people when they most need it.
Nicole thinks the workforce is lacking a culture of accountability lately, with everyone working remotely. While Erin mentions the upcoming talent she thinks companies will face in the near future.
RESOURCES FOR MORE HELP:
SAMHSA National Disaster Distress Helpline. 1-800-985-5990 https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8225) https://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Covenant House Nine Line: 24-Hour teen crisis line. 1-800-999-9999
Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741-741 https://www.crisisline.org/
LGBTQ: The Trevor Lifeline: 1-866-488-7386
Trans Crisis Line: 1-877-565-8860
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 https://www.rainn.org/
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DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences.
Tweetable Comments:
"I don't have time to go to church, but I do have time to go to every single Italian market."
"so I went to all the markets, got all the food, flirted with all the guys at the meat counter."
"I wanted to backstroke through the hummus and make angels in it."
"Sometimes I'm not looking for solutions. I just want to talk through things."
"It comes back to community. How do we serve each other?"
"We may be energized. We may not be energized. We may want to punch energized people in the face. Who knows?"
"I think this will be a test for the authenticness of authenticity."
"Companies are going to face the biggest talent war they've ever faced."
"I have to stop showing up where I'm needed. I have to show up where I'm loved."
"Go forth, process, and prosper."
