Best Stephanie Colegrove Alpheaus Johnson Podcasts (2025)

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52: Special Encore: Becoming A Deliberate Listener 38:59

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From the beginning, our mission with Respect Circles has been to foster open communication, learning, and respectful dialogue. We’ve referenced the importance of deliberate listening, and we’ve specifically mentioned a popular past episode of Respect Circles about this subject. That’s why we thought it would be timely to present a special encore of…

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51: Time to Call B.S. 43:33

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In our last episode, we looked back at some of our most impactful conversations and we talked about how we can put what we have learned into action. At the time we were recording, another school shooting had just occurred in Nashville, Tennessee, where three 9-year old children and three teachers were killed. We shared our frustration at the escala…

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50: Celebrating 50! 39:51

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It’s the 50th episode of Respect Circles, and we’re excited to take this opportunity to celebrate all the great conversations and guests we’ve had on the podcast the last year and a half! In this episode, we reflect upon some of our most meaningful lessons and share what we hope to carry forward from our learning. We want to thank each of you who h…

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49: The Pursuit of Happiness 39:12

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When we think about the documents that have framed and influenced our nation, there are few that are more important than The Declaration of Independence. While there were a number of edits and updates made to Jefferson’s original version, one thing that remained constant or consistent throughout were the rights that were given to all Americans for …

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48: Connecting Across Our Differences 46:11

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In this episode, join us as we explore the cultural divide in our country and discuss what it means to be proud of who you are and where you come from. What do you hear when someone says they are proud to be black? And how does the meaning change if they are proud to be white? What’s possible if we learn to connect across our differences? This conc…

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47: Survival & Forgiveness: Powerful Lessons with Dylan Pryor & Cory Spain 1:05:05

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On today’s episode of Respect Circles, we are honored to be joined by guests Dylan Pryor and Cory Spain, as they share their perspectives of a tragic incident that happened 5 years ago in Lone Tree, Colorado. March 22nd, 2018 is a day that neither Cory or Dylan will forget, and in this episode, they share the events of that day and the powerful l…

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46: When We Know Better, We Should Do Better 36:42

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At the time of this recording, it’s been two and a half years since the murder of George Floyd. As we kick off Black History Month in February, it feels relevant and timely to look back and to see what progress has been made since his death. We believe one of the ways we continue to create a more just society is to ensure all citizens are provided …

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45: Modern Friendship: Meeting People Where They Are 30:14

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Today we discuss our perspectives on friendship, exploring what it means to be a friend and what happens when what we give in a relationship feels out of balance. As we share our own personal experiences, we’ll talk about ways that each of us can show up as the best version of ourselves for the friends in our lives. How are you doing with our #MOVE…

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44: Gifts of the New Year 34:55

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Happy New Year! This time of year is such a fun time of gift giving and celebration with the people that we love, so today we thought it would be timely to share our perspectives on this timely topic. Gift giving looks different for everybody, and is very personal, so we hope that what we share today helps you be more intentional when giving, and r…

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43: Looking Forward: So Much More To Talk About 31:01

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Here we are at the end of 2022, and in this episode, we take time to reflect on some of our topics this past year, as well as what we’re proud of at Respect Circles. We also look forward to what else is possible with this platform we’ve built, and to consider the conversations ahead this upcoming year. Looking forward, there are so many topics we w…

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42: Moving Away From the Fringes: Who Voted For Herschel Walker and Why it Matters 38:33

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Here in the United States, we just held midterm elections that broke all kinds of expectations and historical trends. Although the house will have a Republican majority by a very slim margin, the “red wave” of wins that was projected across the country did not happen, even though typically the party of the sitting President does poorly in the midte…

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41: Respect in America: Where Do We Go From Here? 33:28

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Today we want to take some time to dive into the topic of respect in America, or the lack thereof, that we might be seeing and feeling these days. As we’ve shared, we started Respect Circles because we recognized a growing divide in this country, partially due to people not listening to each other or communicating effectively. We’ve seen the behavi…

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40: Leadership Today: Creating a Post-Pandemic Workplace 36:06

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It’s been an interesting and challenging time for business, companies, and organizations post-pandemic. The work environment changed, both throughout the pandemic and since, and both leaders and employees are trying to navigate this new world. How do companies re-engage their people, and how do workers gain the new skills that are necessary to oper…

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39: We’re back! So now what? 38:32

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We’re back, and thank you for joining us once again! We took a break over the summer to recharge, regroup, and spend a little time with our families, and we’re so excited that we’ll again be bringing you thought-provoking and meaningful conversations, as we dive into some new topics on the podcast. We’ve both really missed having these conversation…

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38: Respect Circles: Lessons Learned and Looking Forward 39:59

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It was late last summer when we decided to expand our Respect Circles conversations to the airways by starting this podcast. Since that time, we’ve had some incredible guests and have covered topics that are so meaningful. Today we thought it would be fun to reflect back on some of our most memorable episodes, the ones that really stood out to us, …

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37: Hope Loves Company: A Powerful Journey of Grief, Healing, and Helping Families Facing ALS 44:36

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Today we are joined by a very special guest, Jodi O’Donnell-Ames, as we learn about her journey and the amazing work she is doing to make a difference in the world and the lives of others. Jodi is a speaker, coach, author, and founder of Hope Loves Company - a non-profit organization with the mission of supporting children and young adults who love…

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36: Climbing Your Second Mountain: Creating Joy and Leaving a Legacy In the Second Half of Your Life 47:14

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Does success breed happiness? And how do we live for a cause larger than ourselves, as we’re often encouraged to do? Today we are diving into answering these questions and exploring the concept of preparing to find true joy in the second half of your life, or as has been referred to as your “second mountain”. In this conversation, we talk about how…

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35: How A Horse Can Improve Your Mental Health (Part 2) 35:51

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If you joined us last week, you’ll know we started a great conversation with two experts in the field of equine therapy and training, Alia Shahi and Becky Nibecker. This week we continue the conversation, learn more about their experiences, and explore how working with horses can be a gift to students, teachers, leaders, and to all of us who embrac…

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34: How A Horse Can Improve Your Mental Health (Part 1) 26:47

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If you’ve ever felt the need to improve your physical or mental health, or you’re looking for a personal or professional development opportunity, we bet you’ve never thought of looking for help in a horse barn! Yet, the growing field of equine therapy is showing us that spending time with animals can be extremely beneficial to our well-being. In th…

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33: The Path to Stronger Relationships - Getting Clear on Your Emotions 38:33

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This week on the podcast we’re continuing our discussion around what it takes to live a wholehearted life, based on the teachings of Brené Brown (if you haven’t yet listened to last week’s episode, we encourage you to check that out)! Today we’re going deeper around emotions and discuss the importance (in every relationship) of clearly naming and c…

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32: Wholeheartedness - Living Life From a Place of Courage 46:05

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In a recent episode, we spent time exploring what it means to live a quality life and how our choices, sacrifices, and perspective influence our own meaning of life. Today we’d like to go deeper with this conversation and look at what it means to live wholeheartedly, and share some steps we can take to move towards being more courageous in this pur…

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31: The CROWN Act: I Am More Than My Hair 56:34

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Earlier this March the U.S. House of Representatives passed The CROWN Act, which bans any form of discrimination based on hairstyle or texture. We also recently witnessed one of the most qualified Supreme Court candidates, Ketanji Brown Jackson, complete her senate confirmation hearing. Though we heard a lot about her qualifications and her appoint…

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30: Perspective: What Does Quality of Life Really Mean? 38:50

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What is the meaning of life? We have all heard this unanswerable question, but we often don’t take the time to reflect on what a good quality of life really is. In today’s episode, we thought we’d venture into a conversation on life and help give some perspective on this question that is so very important to everyone, particularly at this point of …

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29: The Evolution of the American Dream: How Has It Changed and Is It Still Attainable? 29:00

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Current statistics show that there are approximately 330 million people living in the United States, and according to our national ethos, we each live by the ideals that our freedom as American citizens includes the opportunity for prosperity and success. As well, it includes an upward social mobility for our family and our children achieved throug…

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28: Microaggressions: What They Are and Why They Are So Damaging 34:40

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One of the many things we love about doing this podcast is that there is always more to learn and explore. Our mission is to share thought-provoking topics that help us all be better humans. One conversation at a time. Join us this week as we start a dialogue about microaggressions - words and actions directed at members of a marginalized group tha…

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27: Fair and Inclusive Athletic Competition: Competing As a Trans Athlete 31:36

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While many of you have heard of Title IX, most people haven’t paid close attention to what it is and who is protected underneath it. In this episode, we’re looking at interpretations of this comprehensive law that removed many of the barriers that once prevented people, on the basis of sex, from participating in educational opportunities and the ca…

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26: Permission to Live Again - How to Move Forward and Live Your Life On Purpose 44:43

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Today on the podcast we thought we’d have a candid conversation about where we find ourselves, both mentally and emotionally, after two+ years of a pandemic, political and social unrest in our country, and watching the horrific events unfold in Ukraine. We felt it might be therapeutic for listeners (and for us!) if we had a conversation about how w…

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25: The Jewish Experience: Why is Anti-Semitism On the Rise? 46:37

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On today’s show, we welcome a special guest who helps us explore an area which we can all be more knowledgeable about. Listen in as we have a great dialogue about the Jewish experience, the rise in anti-Semitism around the world, and what is happening today. Tanya Schecter is a highly experienced leadership coach and consultant who focuses on relat…

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24: Freedom of Speech - How Much is Too Much? 42:17

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If you’ve turned on a television or looked at social media over the past decade, it’s hard to miss the discourse that’s taking place in our country. We as Americans pride ourselves in our rights in free speech, as spelled out in the First Amendment to the U.S, Constitution. However, lately there seems to be a lot of discussion around what should an…

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23: Spotlight on Learning: The importance of HBCUs with Alice Coleman and Dr. Rick Mason 44:17

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Throughout the month of February we are honoring Black History Month on Respect Circles, with featured episodes focused on the contributions made by Black Americans in our country. Today we’re excited to share information and insights about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and the important role that they continue to play in our…

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22: Choosing Courage Over Comfort: Time to Speak Up 47:42

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Today we’re diving headfirst into a topic that we’ve been wrestling with, especially due to some recent events in the news. We’ve found ourselves just a little fired up, and we think that the timing just might be right to jump into a deeper discussion on this subject. Over the last couple of years, social tensions in the U.S. have brought much need…

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21: Spotlight On Cultural Humility: The Process of Healing with Dr. R. Neil Siler 43:33

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Today is a very special episode, as we look back on the tremendous contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King, how he would feel about the changes we have made, and the current state of America 60 years later. Our expert guest is Dr. R. Neil Siler, who is here to share his wisdom and experiences on the impact of racial trauma on individuals, and to ta…

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20: How to Become an Emotionally Intelligent Leader 40:01

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As we continue our look at what makes an effective leader, today we dive deeper into the concept of emotional intelligence and how developing it can contribute to your success as a leader and in life. Being results driven as a leader is crucial, but the skills known as emotional intelligence are just as important to be aware of as you work to bring…

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19: Leadership and You: How Do You Show Up? 39:54

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Today’s conversation is all about leadership, which we believe is such an important topic because everyone is a leader in their own way. With several decades of combined leadership experience, we want to begin a broader dialogue about why leadership matters and some of the lessons we’ve learned, along with resources that will be helpful in your own…

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18: January 6: One Year Later. What’s the state of our democracy? 36:44

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Last week in the United States, we acknowledged the one-year anniversary of the events that took place last January 6th, which we all see as a very dark day in our history. Horrific actions taken on this date have created even more division in our country, and today on the podcast we want to explore where we are right now and what it means moving f…

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17: Reflections and Inspiration 27:37

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In our final episode of Respect Circles for 2021, we take a look back at some of our learning and growth during the past year. We also reveal our personal goals for 2022, and share our vision for expanding our podcast and serving even more people. There is a lot of good happening in the world right now. We are so grateful for the opportunity to spe…

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16: Human Kindness 34:32

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As we head into the holidays, we thought it would be a great time to share some things that are meaningful to us, as well as venture into a discussion on what we’re looking for as we head into a new year. Weighing on our hearts right now is pondering what it really means to be human, and how each one of us can strive to be kinder to the people that…

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15: The Power of the #GirlDad 55:26

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What’s it really like to be a “#GirlDad” in today’s world? Along with AJ, we are so excited to have two other fathers of young women as our guests on the podcast. On today’s episode, Matthew Cole and Kevin Wright share their perspectives, explore what fatherhood means to them, and answer important questions around navigating the journey of fatherho…

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14: Spotlight On Generosity: How Greta Randolph’s Outreach is Impacting Lives 37:06

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As we head into the holiday season, we recognize this time as one of celebration and being with family and friends. Yet, we also know that there are many people in our communities that continue to struggle with getting their basic needs met. Today we’re excited to share with you another one of our “Spotlights on Extraordinary People”, where we high…

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13: The Power of Gratitude 37:36

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We often hear that it’s important to live with gratitude, but with everything that is happening in our daily lives, how many of us actually stop to do this? As we’re preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving here in the United States, we thought it would be timely to take a pause and reflect on what we’re grateful for. We also reveal what the holiday mea…

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12: The Cost of Code-Switching 48:36

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On today’s episode we’re exploring what code-switching is all about, and what happens when people feel the need to change their language and behavior to fit into certain environments. We’ll be talking about why code switching is practiced, the danger that exists when people feel that it’s needed, and what we all lose out on when people can’t show u…

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11: Why is Everyone Talking About CRT? 50:52

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Today we explore a topic that has become a point of controversy in the U.S. and one we believe we can all benefit from understanding more broadly. Critical Race Theory, or CRT, is a graduate-level academic concept that is more than 40 years old, created by legal scholars in the late 1970’s. We both feel that we can use this week’s episode as an opp…

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10: The Power of Hope 38:20

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After what we’ve all been through collectively these past few years, today we wanted to have a discussion about hope, and the immense power that it can bring to our lives. In this episode, you’ll not only hear what hope means to each of us, but we share some practical ways in which you can start living a life filled with more hope at this very mome…

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9: Listening Through Discomfort: What’s Here for Me to Learn? 30:05

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We’ve received some great feedback on our recent episode, Becoming A Deliberate Listener, where we spoke about the importance of listening and really being present with people. Today we’d like to take that conversation just a little deeper, and talk about the need to suspend judgment and focus on what we can learn from the person in front of us, ev…

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8: Changing Demographics - What’s Different for Men? 34:00

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Looking back over the past 25 years or so, we have seen significant change in both the demographics in our country and the communities in which we live. Today, we scratch the surface on what has shifted for men in America and begin to explore what is driving behavior, especially in the last couple of years. This episode is a look at how to be bette…

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7: Becoming A Deliberate Listener 38:59

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Today’s topic can dramatically improve the quality of our conversations and, in turn, our personal and professional relationships. In this episode, we discuss the importance of becoming a better listener, because so often we jump to our own biases and form judgments before truly processing what the other person is saying. What might be possible if …

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6: Spotlight On Courage: Vivian Doctora’s Leap of Faith 31:45

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Today we are excited to bring you another installment of our “Spotlights on Extraordinary People”, where we have conversations with people in our communities, and more importantly, share how they are making a difference in the world. Everyone has a story and we can’t wait to share this one with you. This episode features Vivian Doctora, an inspirin…

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5: Spotlight on Resilience: How Dziko Singleton is Paying It Forward 33:45

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Today we are excited to begin what we’re calling our “Spotlights on Extraordinary People.” Where we’ll have conversations with people in our communities, and in yours and, more importantly, we’ll share how they are making a difference in the world. Everyone has a story and we can’t wait to share some of them with you. We’re so honored to introduce …

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4: Why Are People So Angry? 25:47

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The topic we are venturing into today has really been on our hearts and minds, and the question is: why are people so angry at this point in time? Where do we draw the line between people being angry because they feel like their individual rights are being stepped on, and what’s needed to serve the greater good? This episode is an invitation for ea…

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3: Reflections on 9/11 - What Have We Learned? 30:30

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This is a very special episode for us, as we’re recording it on the 20th anniversary of the events of September 11th, 2001 - a day that changed all of our lives. In this episode, not only do we want to reflect and share both of our own experiences from 9/11, but we also reveal some of the meaning that came out of that day for us. As always, we invi…