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The Open Door Podcast - Cultivating Community in a Divisive WorldEp. 10: The door to a new world is open!The creator I reference in this episode is singer-song writer @mon_rovia_boy on TikTok and I HIGHLY suggest following him! That was the first and only video I had seen of his and after recording this episode I did more research on him. Immediate follow! I also linked his music to this episode. In Episode 10, I talk about tips for staying grounded during times of upheaval and injustices. I remind you that you and your community are REAL and the more you can get off of your phone and connect, the better! I...
2026-02-1610 minThe Open Door Podcast - Cultivating Community in a Divisive WorldEp. 9: Navigating Activism and Awakening with Centeredness and LoveAuthentic purpose, community, and nervous system regulation are necessary for the revolution. Now is the time to build your tool box, get clear on your skills, learn from organizations who are experts in taking action, and extend love, generosity and compassion to your neighbors. I hope everyone listening feels a sense of love, inspiration, and activation. Thank you for being here!
2026-02-0918 minThe Open Door Podcast - Cultivating Community in a Divisive WorldEp. 8: Feeling off? Give yourself the reset you're looking for.If you're like me, you were waiting for a sense of renewal to wash over you in the new year, and then disappointed when the same sense of fatigue, burn out, and never ending to do lists followed you into the new year. That's why I am inviting you to kick start your journey into feeling better, more energetic, and maximally creative with an integration week. This episode will provide listeners with: Tangible advice on how to slow down and listen to your intuition Actionable tips for feeling more energized Permission to take a week away...
2026-01-2614 minThe Open Door Podcast - Cultivating Community in a Divisive WorldEp. 7: Questions, neutrality and honesty with Brendan LentzComing to you from our condo building community space, I am joined by my neighbor Brendan Lentz for awesome conversation about how to ask skillful questions for deeper relationships. This episode is for anyone wanting to turn acquaintances into new friends, to turn neighborhood into community, and to take a bucket list item and turn it into a check mark. Other topics we cover include: habit tracking, software development, no complaint challenge, acro yoga. Knock any time - my door is always open:Find me on TikTok and...
2026-01-1959 minThe Open Door Podcast - Cultivating Community in a Divisive WorldEp. 6: Read like democracy depends on itToday on The Open Door Podcast I urge listeners to read - read for democracy sake, for empowerment sake, for community sake, for the sake of you emotional intelligence. The fabric of community relies on books, literacy and reading!!! This episode will inspire you to take advantage of your neighborhood's great resource - the library! Plus, I explore the adorer/adored philosophy of relationship in my Ask a Neighbor segment. I talk about vulnerability, being OK with liking someone first, and how to flirt with someone who is naturally outgoing. Spoiler alert: just because...
2026-01-1232 minThe Open Door Podcast - Cultivating Community in a Divisive WorldEp. 5: What is the purpose of connection?Happy New Year! We are starting 2026 with a philosophical discussion about the purpose of connection. Spoiler alert: there is none. Knock anytime! Email: izzy@yourneighborizzy.com TikTok/Instagram: @izzyyybeee333Do you have a question about community, authenticity, self development, making friends, trying new things (the list goes on)? ASK A NEIGHBOR is now open!
2026-01-0521 minThe Open Door Podcast - Cultivating Community in a Divisive WorldEp. 4: "Connection is Everything" - Dr. Adam DorsayWhat an incredible episode! Episode 4 welcomes my very first guest - Dr. Adam Dorsay. Dr. Dorsay is a licensed psychologist, podcaster, and author of the book “Super Psyched: Unleash the Power of the 4 Types of Connection & Live the Life you Love." This conversation is about being open to new passions, building connections with unexpected people, and of course staying connected to those already in our lives. Find Dr. Adam Dorsay on his website and on Instagram at @dradamdorsay. I LOVED his book Super Psyched and would high recommend listeners re...
2025-12-1545 minThe Open Door Podcast - Cultivating Community in a Divisive WorldEp. 3: Are boundaries hurting community?Welcome to the Open Door Podcast, I'm so glad you're here! I'm your host, Izzy Bareiss.Stay with me here, because this episode has a LOT of nuance and I want to hear your thoughts! In today's society, people are trading community for comfort; company for solitude. There are numerous creators exploring this topic, so I recommend reading up on it outside of this episode as well. I also share interesting thought experiments from the philosopher Sartre on inherent freedom - and the overwhelm it creates, which results in...
2025-12-0822 minThe Open Door Podcast - Cultivating Community in a Divisive WorldEp. 2: Self Love is the First StepWelcome to the Open Door Podcast, I'm so glad you're here! I'm your host, Izzy Bareiss. Today we talk about my favorite topic - SELF LOVE (on my 30th birthday, too!). I discuss ways in which self love is viewed in our modern day society, how self love is discussed in philosophy and in the bible, and why it is truly the first step in building deeper, more fulfilling connections with others. Loving yourself will change the world! Introducing Ask a Neighbor!Do you have a question about...
2025-12-0126 minThe Open Door Podcast - Cultivating Community in a Divisive WorldEp. 1: Are you ready to live life wide open?Welcome to the Open Door Podcast, I'm so glad you're here! I'm your host, Izzy Bareiss. The Open Door Podcast is a space that explores deepening your connection with life itself through community, healing, authenticity, self love, joy, and loving your neighbors. Knock anytime! Email izzy@yourneighborizzy.comTikTok @izzyyybeee333Instagram @izzyyybeee333 Introducing, Open Door Living coaching! Now offering 3 life coaching sessions for $99 - email Izzy to get scheduled and start living life wide open!
2025-11-2428 min