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Lost in Plain Sight46. Meeting Your Childhood Self(Light Bite) This week, we reflect on connecting with those from our pasts after years apart and how that sparked an encounter with my younger self. Drawing on the concept of “inner child work,” we explore how our emotional triggers may be holding us back. I invite you to revisit your past selves with compassion—and discover how far you've really come by understanding who you used to be.2025-06-1709 minLost in Plain Sight45. Self-Celebration(Light Bite) Everyone says you should be happy, yet sometimes it can be difficult to acknowledge the great achievements in your life. This week, we dive into why we must recognize our accomplishments and make space for the reflection and reward of them. Read More: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/invisible-bruises/202410/30-ways-to-celebrate-yourself-this-monthhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/motivationhttps://sequoiamd.com/internal-vs-external-validation/#:~:text=Internal%20validation%20is%20the%20process,of%20seeking%20excessive%20external%20validation.https://fullfocus.co/downside-of-driven/https://www.calmwaterspllc.com/thenotsosecretanxietydiary/2023/5/1...2025-06-1011 minLost in Plain Sight44. When Ideas Change Us(Deep Dive) This episode explores how our perception of someone—or something—can shift entirely when new information comes to light. From discovering a friend’s unexpected feelings to getting struck by an idea that alters your beliefs, we talk about how these moments challenge your assumptions and force you to reconsider what you thought you knew. Plus, we dive into the electric charge of entrepreneurial ideas—the ones that won’t leave you alone until you bring them to life.2025-06-0614 minLost in Plain Sight43. Visit Your Work(Light Bite) I wish that my career counselor had told me that where I move matters as much for my life as what I do. Finding friends, future spouses, balancing activities, cost of living, a doctor, or affording an apartment long-term can all come down to where you accept your next job offer. In this week’s episode, we break down what you should consider before your next move and how to be strategic during your in-betweens. 2025-06-0308 minLost in Plain Sight42. Anti Aging Cream(Deep Dive) In “Your Mind’s Anti-Aging Cream”, we explore how our diminishing attention spans actually are causing us to experience symptoms which are being called digital dementia. Living constantly online has warped how our generation experiences time, memory and is related to a phenomenon called frenetic stand still, where we don’t feel like our lives are changing. Our centers of novelty are shut off. However, not all is lost! In this episode, we also find seven new ways to keep our minds healthy and feel like ourselves again!Read More!https...2025-05-3025 minLost in Plain Sight41. Full Participation(Light Bite) So… what does it actually mean to fully participate in your life?Like, if you work 40 hours a week doing stuff you didn’t choose… are you living or just kind of… existing? But… if you never risk being embarrassed, are you even showing up for your own life? Embarrassment means you tried. That you cared. That you showed up.Read More:https://www.carolinezwickson.com/blog-list/2024/2/7/what-does-it-mean-to-fully-participate-in-your-life https://justinthomasmiller.com/how-to-actively-participate-in-your-life-and-turn-big-challenges-into-big-success/ 2025-05-2713 minLost in Plain Sight40. Lifestyle Creep & The Trap of Luxury(Deep Dive) How does the quiet rise in spending as income grows will trap you in unsustainable habits? From luxury apartments, status symbols to financial freedom, we explore how true wealth may lie in restraint, offline living, and conscious spending. Read More!https://www.investopedia.com/terms/l/lifestyle-creep.asp https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/01/money-coach-shares-financial-mistakes-to-avoid-in-your-20s.html The Millionaire Fastlane by M. J. Demarco2025-05-2322 minLost in Plain Sight39. Existential Dread(Light Bite) Have you been feeling stuck in a whirlwind of news? Whether it is artificial intelligence or a self-comparison scroll on social media, it can be easy to feel like the world is moving on without you. This week, we explore existentialism and find one answer to this question of why we perceive ourselves to be so powerless in the face of these changes. (Hint... You may have a lot more control than you think!Read More: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/jul/19/doomscrolling-linked-to-existential-anxiety-distrust-suspicion-and-despair-study-finds2025-05-2011 minLost in Plain Sight38. Lost In A Graduate Degree(Deep Dive) When you’re feeling lost, so many people tellyou that the quick and easy solution is to just “go back to school”. This week, I graduated with a master’s degree from Georgetown University and unpack the truths, misconceptions and realities of returning to school in your 20s andbeyond! https://acu.edu/2023/10/24/credentials-inflation-are-masters-degrees-the-new-bachelors/https://www.forbes.com/sites/prestoncooper2/2020/08/31/a-new-study-investigates-why-college-tuition-is-so-expensive/2025-05-1619 minLost in Plain Sight37. Hide Your Mirrors: You Weren’t Supposed to See That(Light Bite) This week, we explore how images and the constant availability of mirrors has shaped our self-image, the exhaustion of awareness of ourselves and a collective commoditization of appearance for connection. Read more:https://www.dazeddigital.com/beauty/article/60860/1/we-were-never-supposed-to-see-our-faces-this-much-social-media-zoomhttps://www.newsweek.com/womans-realization-viral-faces-theory-2040009https://www.today.com/health/essay/avoided-mirrors-entire-week-happened-rcna35075https://medium.com/@kate8/a-visual-history-of-the-instagram-filter-f1ffe81680912025-05-1310 minLost in Plain Sight36. Death Trap: Playing It Safe(Deep Dive) This week, we explore how we’re being held back by our unwillingness to change and how diversification of our time can provide purpose to your stability. https://www.elephantjournal.com/2021/12/why-playing-it-safe-is-the-most-dangerous-attitude-in-life-2/The 10% Entrepreneur: Live your startup dream without quitting your day job by Patrick J. McGinnishttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-art-and-science-of-emotions/201903/the-unintended-risk-of-playing-it-safe2025-05-0915 minLost in Plain Sight35. Teamwork(Light Bite) Ever wondered why people run marathons? In this week's episode, I share the story of my first marathon and the individuals who got me through. The biggest revelation: That we cannot do these things alone, despite what we may believe. Where ego meets ourselves, we must decide our why for ourselves. 2025-05-0610 minLost in Plain Sight34. Privilege and Obligation(Deep Dive) This week, we explore the balance between increased opportunity and the responsibility that comes with having more. From marathons to relationships to our community, there are a number of ways that we are required to show up, but sometimes fail to. In the spirit of exploring feeling lost, we attempt to find an answer or a guide to understanding how we show up and the ways in which we can best live up and honor the privileges that we have the the obligations that we serve. https://thinkshiftinc.com/blog/a-fine-line-between-privilege-and-obligation2025-05-0217 minLost in Plain Sight33. Defeating Doubt(LB) This week, we deep dive into the pain cave, self-doubt and the challenges of overcoming one's fears. We explore the meaning behind challenge in this week's light bite. 2025-04-2912 minLost in Plain Sight32. The Rise of the Cowboy(Deep Dive) This week, we take a deep dive into the machismo culture of cowboying as the rise of concrete cowboys spreads across America. We explore the patterns of male loneliness, leading a simpler life and the origins of everything cowboy from boots to Lainey Wilson. Read Morehttps://www.futuremarketinsights.com/reports/cowboy-boots-markethttps://time.com/archive/6808121/rodeos-the-bulldogger/https://www.desertsun.com/story/opinion/2024/02/11/cowboy-boots-were-made-for-everyone/72511455007/2025-04-2521 minLost in Plain Sight31. Cool Under Pressure(Light Bite) Ever wondered how the upper echelons of business, nonprofits and government make decisions under times of high stress? What could you do if you practiced the same decisiveness? Find out more in today's light bite. 2025-04-2209 minLost in Plain Sight30. Speed Dating the Attachment Styles(Deep Dives) Are you an anxiously attached or an avoidant? Did you know that your attachment style can actually have profound impacts on how well you relate to coworkers and lead at work? This week, we explore how attachment styles impact our lives and how we can move towards a more secure attachment on life. 2025-04-1819 minLost in Plain Sight29. Ulterior Motives(Light Bite) This week, we dig deeper into how to discern ulterior motives and whether or not they're a bad thing! If you're a rational self-actor, you're looking out for your own self-interest. In this episode, we explore discerning motivation and learning to trust our intentions in relationships. 2025-04-1510 minLost in Plain Sight28. Self-Parenting and the View From Above(Deep Dive) Have your problems ever felt so frustrating that you wish you could just step out of your life and into another? This week, we're exploring how self-parenting can allow you to perceive your life's experience from a different viewpoint--from above. Self-Parenting, South Pacific PrivateHow to Think Like a Roman Emperor, Donald Robertson2025-04-1117 minLost in Plain Sight27. Authenticity and the In-Crowd(Light Bite) In today's light bite, we explore how being a lone wolf can help you make new friends, change up your perspective and align your path with your goals. Learn how to be more authentic by pushing back against the need to be liked and understood. 2025-04-0807 minLost in Plain Sight26. Were the Spartans onto something?(Deep Dive) In today’s deep dive, we’re donning our helmets and armor to explore how the spartan’s relationships to mental toughness helped them build resilience through motion and obstacle immunity in an effort for us to capture some of their fortitude in our lives today. Spartan RacesMental habits of Spartan RacesHistory.comLiving like a modern Spartan2025-04-0416 minLost in Plain Sight25. All In or All Out(Light Bite) This month, we're planning out how we'll be achieving our goals. When picking your strategy, you need to decide whether you'll be going all in or all out. We're discussing how much risk you can handle, balancing work and pursuits, and how to create a strategy for your future pursuits. 2025-04-0111 minLost in Plain Sight24. Competition(Deep Dive) This week on the LIPS podcast, we're diving deep into competition. We explore how the temptation to look over one's shoulder right before the finish line is holding you back.Read now: Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday PDF2025-03-2817 minLost in Plain Sight23. The Cornerstone(Light Bite) One habit to rule them all. The Cornerstone is your baseline routine from which all others cascade. Learning to harness an action for good can involve identifying the both positive and negative ripple effects that stem from what we do repeatedly. References Origins of the Book, Make Your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven as inspired by his 2014 University of Texas Autin Commencement Addresshttps://www.ricklindquist.com/speeches/make-your-bed 2025-03-2508 minLost in Plain Sight22. Perspective Out of Focus(Deep Dive) Our competitive edge is often our perspective on a challenge--it's the one factor that separates us from the crowd. This week, we learn how to enhance our outlook to leverage it towards success. 2025-03-2122 minLost in Plain Sight21. Neuroplasticity(Light bite) Neuroplasticity is our brain’s ability to change and adapt throughout our life. Essentially, it’s being able to touch your toes in the thought world. How we exercise our brains can have a profound impact on our cognition and memory, mood and optimism, learning ability and brain health.Psychology Today Article - Cultivating OptimismPacific Neuroscience Institute - Cultivating Optimism with Neuroplasticity2025-03-1809 minLost in Plain Sight20. Corporate Rage & the Curse of the Competent(Deep Dive) The curse of the competent is a phrase created to describe how the people responsible for assigning tasks repeatedly assign more to the most capable people on their team than those who are less capable. This phenomenon is also called “Performance Punishment.” This week, we explore professional competency and how to manage anger and prevent burnout. References:48 Laws of Power 2025-03-1418 minLost in Plain Sight19. Getting Good at Golf(Light Bite) This week, we dive into the world of clubs, club sodas and club houses to give you the tools to navigate spaces where you can meet people with greater wealth and resources than you. We unpack the skills to getting started and get you ready to tee off!2025-03-1109 minLost in Plain Sight18. Lost in the Ingredient LabelWe're diving into how so many people are "Lost in the Ingredient Label" when they're learning to evaluate healthy food options for themselves.While I'm not a nutritionist--this is not nutrition advice--we're exploring how to evaluate food choices, read food labels and finding out the story behind why a Pringle is actually ~not~ a potato chip!Potato Chip Conundrum https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/pringles.htm#:~:text=In%202008%2C%20a%20lower%20British,Procter%20%26%20Gamble's%20argument%20that%20the Daily Mail https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/food/article-14123339/Food-professor-reveals-Pringles-tubes-specifically-designed-going-evolution.html Whole Food benefits https://orwfoundation.or...2025-03-0726 minLost in Plain Sight17. Spontaneity vs. The Mundane(Light Bite) Welcome to the very first Light Bite epsiode of the LIPS Podcast! Light Bites are short tidbit epsiodes, which air every Tuesday and help you set up your week!In this week's episode, we chat about how adding spontaneous and fun activities can help you spice up your life and brighten your days, all without breaking the budget!Watch the Productivity Peter video, "Train Your Brain to Automatically Reach Your Goals", here. 2025-03-0406 minLost in Plain Sight5. Stealth, Health, Wealth(Deep Dive) In this episode, we discuss the great in between--that feeling of directionlessness that we experience when unemployed, or disatisfied in our day job. The Stealth, Health, Wealth framework helps you rebalance, weighing what's important against what's not. 2025-03-0328 minLost in Plain Sight16. The Second Lost Generation(Deep Dive) On a very special LIPS History episode, we explore how history always repeats from the first Lost Generation of young people following World War I, to today. We learn from those who came before with actionable tips to combat the listlessness and disillusionment that many Gen Z feel today. 2025-02-2823 minLost in Plain Sight15. Analog(Deep Dive) In this week's episode, we discuss a story of how I digitally detoxed in the mountains of Tennessee. We also discuss the meaning of going screen free and some tips and tricks to live mores sutainably analog. 2025-02-2129 minLost in Plain Sight14. Intimacy is Awkward(Deep Dive) This week on the LIPS podcast, we're talking about all the personal relationship-building tips that are established through being vulnerable. Consider trying out a few of these on your significant other or friends on this special holiday. I hope that you and yours have the happiest Valentine's day. Here at LIPS, we hope that you are practicing openness, being great listeners and creating safe spaces for those you love. 2025-02-1424 minLost in Plain Sight13. Who Decides?(Deep Dive) Who is in the driver's seat of your life? Despite the swirling news cycles and habits that feel impossible to break, there are many ways that you can get back in control of your life by taking ownership over the things you can or cannot choose. The Lefkoe Institute, "What Really Determines How We Live Our Lives?"Mark Manson, "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck" Ali Abdal, "How to Figure Out What You Really Want in Life?"Reshma Saujani, "Brave not Perfect: Fear Less...2025-02-0726 minLost in Plain Sight12. Dealing with Disappointment(Deep Dive) Our emotions are like the primary and secondary colors of a theory wheel. In this week's episode, we get to know disappointment a little better--learning how we can best recover from when we disappoint others or ourselves. Read more: https://www.6seconds.org/2022/03/13/plutchik-wheel-emotions/https://www.stayfreeradioip.com/post/sabrina-carpenter-please-please-please-meaning-and-reviewRyan Holiday, Ego is the Enemy (2016). 2025-01-3127 minLost in Plain Sight11. Mastering the "Small" Talk(Deep Dive) Have you ever wondered how some people can make social interaction look so easy? Why are we drawn to certain personalities? Is being charismatic an inherent personality trait, or something that we can develop? On this week’s episode of the LIPS podcast, we’re diving into Mastering the Small Talk and every secret to make new interactions advantageous and authentic. Episode Links: The Best Summary of How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie (1936) https://fs.blog/how-to-win-friends-and-influence-people/ 3 Reasons to Avoid Making a Personality Hire, Forbes https://www.forbes...2025-01-2446 minLost in Plain Sight10. Late Night, All Alone(Deep Dive) When you’re alone, how do you motivate to finish that late-night project? Why does finishing what you say you will matter? In this week’s epsiode of the LIPS podcast, we’re exploring how to manage your alone time and celebrate your successes, both big and small. Ali Abdaal’s Youtube video “How Not To Waste Your Life” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58BHUsD24vs 2025-01-1720 minLost in Plain Sight9. Back in Balance: Learning to Regulate Your Nervous System(Deep Dive) Learning to recognize, identify and feel through your emotions can be a superpower for anyone navigating their 20s. Growing up, it's like a second puberty brought on by living on your own for the first time or leaving the people you relied on for the majority of your life. In this week's episode, we discuss feeling lost in your emotions and some techniques to stay in the driver's seat when your emotions are leading you towards bad ways. 2025-01-1029 minLost in Plain Sight8. Reintroduction to the Averages(Deep Dive) Have you ever looked up to a sky of possibilities and wondered if you will become successful? We all do it. We dream of being the breakout in our families—the successfulone, the stable one, or the one who makes something of themselves. But what are the chances of breaking the mold? And if there was something we could do to become the 1%, would you be able to do it? In this week's epsiode, we unpack the answers to a few of these questions and recalibrate our metrics for success. Forbes“The Myth of the Bell...2025-01-0318 minLost in Plain Sight7. Creating Your 2025 Life Contract(Deep Dive) Skip the new year's resolutions this year and choose something a bit more concrete. In this week's episode of the LIPS podcast, we're exploring how you can create a life contract, an outline of goals, systems and motivations to actually follow through on your commitments this new year. Click here to access your very own life contract: Here.2024-12-2725 minLost in Plain Sight6. To Wait or Create?(Deep Dive) In this week's episode, we explore how time can relate to feeling lost? Whether you feel like you're in a rush, or you feel the future droning out before you, we'll explore how that time perception can impact your vision and goals. 2024-12-2025 minLost in Plain Sight4. It's Only Delusional Until It Works(Deep Dive) In this week's episode of Lost in Plain Sight, we're exploring how being 'delusional' in our dreams factors into our success and how to mentally prepare yourself for the hard conversations and periods of growth necessary to continue evolving.2024-12-0628 minLost in Plain Sight3. Getting Back on (Turkey) Track!(Deep Dive) Are you prepared to face this Turkey day? In this week's episode, I break down the best tips for managing family conversation from a public relations pro. 2024-11-2216 minLost in Plain Sight2. Defeating Distraction(Deep Dive) Where does all the time go? Well... you probably wasted two hours scrolling on your phone. In Episode 2 of Lost in Plain Sight, we're unpacking distraction and the reasons why we may be feeling like we're losing the battle with our screen time. 2024-11-1524 minLost in Plain Sight1. The Inability to Start(Deep Dive) Do you feel like you're constantly working and getting nowhere? I might have the answers that you've been looking for. In episode 1 of LIPS, we explore how perfectionism and fear can hold us back and unpack three easy strategies to overcome this freeze of being perfect. 2024-11-0815 min