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Suz and Esther explore the worldwide sensation of 'Wordle' and how a simple game has given us an avenue for deeper connection with those around us. We discover the beauty of having a shared goal and how our surroundings influence the depth of connection with others. Human connection is complex and diverse- how are you connecting with people in your life?    Resources Evangelism in a Skeptical World by Sam Chan  https://www.nytimes.com/games/wordle/index.html Call Convos Insta callconvospod@gmail.com

We are starting a new series where we interview our good friends about their passions. Zac Murfet lives his life on the edge. From travelling to the Stan countries on his own to dispensing thoughtful questions as a life coach, Zac spends his days with conviction and purpose. He has embodied the life of a minimalist/essentialist and strives to create a life that is fun, adventurous and filled with curiosity for the people and places around him. It was an absolute honour to have him as our first guest, and we hope you enjoy this convo as much as we did.    Resources Essentialism by Greg McKeown  Call Convos Insta callconvospod@gmail.com

In the first convo of 2022, Suz and Esther reflect on things they have learnt from 2021 and what they are grateful for. Instead of creating ambitious resolutions and coming up with lofty goals, they discover that is it the small things or 'one percenters' that are important for a successful and sustaintable year. 2022 has started off with cautious optimisim and we look forward to continuing this journey with all our listeners.  Call Convos Insta callconvospod@gmail.com

What do we look for in a guy? What would we say if we had mind control? What is our ice-cream flavour? What are our highlights of the COVID era? and may more! Thank you for all your questions and your support of Call Convos in 2021. We love our listeners and it brings us so much joy to hear from you. May you and your family have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!  IG: @callconvos  

Submit your question for the Q&A here.  In today's call convo, Esther shares with Suz about her surprising emotional reaction to the renovation of a shopping centre from her adolescence/young adulthood. We have an insightful discussion on the sentimental value of places from formative periods of our lives, and the people/places that shape perception of identity. As you go home for the holidays, what are places or things that you still hold dear to your heart? 

Join our call convo: ask us a question for our final episode of 2021! Suz and Esther have a spontaneous conversation about Suz's next adventure. This is one of our favourites because it is such a raw, hope-filled and fun conversation about dreaming alongside our close mates. Through this convo, Suz was encouraged by Esther's 'predictions' and it encouraged her to think more about her giftings/passions. We hope this fires up the dreams in your heart, and may you also pass on encouragement and hope to the close friends and families in your own life. 

In today's convo, Suz and Esther discuss the factors that influence our daily decision making and how saying yes to one thing means simultaneously saying no to something else. We explore how our values impact decision-making and the importance of self-awareness in the journey of establishing our values. Saying no is not easy, but it is a skill that Suz and Esther have been practicing. We encourage you to be mindful in WHY you say yes/no over the coming weeks. 

This is a special episode where Esther interviews Suz about her job as an audiologist. We discuss the importance of hearing, the isolation that accompanies hearing loss and its impact on the lives of Indigenous Australians in the NT. It is an informative episode that will hopefully allow you to appreciate the gift of hearing and encourage you to be empathetic to those around you who have hearing loss. 

Suz and Esther are back from an 8 month hiatus! 2021 has been incredibly challenging, but there has also been exciting new developments. Tune in to hear what Suz and Esther have been up to, and of course, be prepared for some deep reflections as well. 

Esther and Suz discuss the control that phones have over their lives. They discover that the hours spent on social media can rob us of actively participating and enjoying the present. The solution? Change your mindset toward phone usage and ask a trusted person to keep you accountable (or... delete your Instagram)   Resources & Links: Counterfeit Gods, Timothy Keller The Ruthless elimination of hurry, John Mark Comer Call Convos Insta callconvospod@gmail.com

Welcome to 2021! Suz and Esther reflect on their key lessons from 2020 and discuss their hopes and aspirations for 2021. We talk about our practices for starting off a new year and remind ourselves (and our listeners) that it is ok not to have a perfect start.  Resources & Links: Essentialism, the disciplined pursuit of less by Greg McKeown Call Convos Insta callconvospod@gmail.com  

Suz and Esther discuss their morning routines and the purpose behind these tasks. They share the favourite parts of their morning and reflect on how these simple, yet powerful processes can set them up to win their day. Share your morning routine with us on our Instagram page (@callconvos).  Link to Tim Ferris' podcast: https://tinyurl.com/timferrispod  

Suz and Esther discuss their approaches to seasons of waiting. COVID has been a time of uncertainty and disrupted the plans we created for 2020. It can be difficult to navigate times where we are waiting indefinitely for an outcome that is unknown. Suz and Esther provide some suggestions on constructive ways to use this period of time.

Suz and Esther follow on from the discussion of busyness in episode 7. We discover that our faith and relationship with God is central to attaining effective rest. However, scrolling social media or watching TV are frequently substituted as easier, yet less effective methods to rest and recharge. The call convo concludes with a pledge to incorporate intentional time within our week to spend time with God and to rest well. 

Suz and Esther try out a more spontaneous episode format. We discuss what it means to be busy and the dangers of glorifying busyness on our physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. 

Suz and Esther answer YOUR questions. Find out how we plan out our podcast, whether we want to live overseas, our all time favourite movie and many more. Thank you to all our listeners who submitted questions. We greatly appreciate your support of Call Convos

There is no formula to making new friends. However, with a dose of serendipity, shared interests/faith and a dollop of vulnerability, Suz and Esther have uncovered some principles of friendmaking. We also acknowledge the physical/emotional capacities for allowing new people into our lives. Leave us a question for our Q&A episode!

Suz and Esther discuss their experiences of living by themselves, boarding as a homestay and living with friends. We discuss the importance of setting expectations and open communication. Living with others is a wonderful experience and we hope our experiences, as well as amateur advice, will also help you bring out the joy and fun in your current living situation.

Suz and Esther discuss the difficulty of dealing with feelings of loss in the midst of moving toward an exciting next stage of life. Our bittersweet emotions were discussed in the context of the 5 stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance. We hope that our experiences will show you that grief is a normal part of life transitions and you are not alone. 

Suz and Esther moved out of their parents' homes in Melbourne over a year ago. Due to COVID-19, we moved back home prematurely. The last few months at home were predominantly filled with positive experiences, however, there were also some unexpected challenges. We learnt how to truly serve our family, grow in grace and patience, as well as appreciating the privilege of coming home to warm, loving family members.

Suz and Esther both moved interstate from Melbourne (VIC, Aus) to pursue their careers of being an audiologist and doctor. Our passions extend far beyond our careers and despite the 100s of kilometres between us, the good old fashioned phone call has kept our friendship intact. Today, we invite you into our call convos and may you be encouraged, challenged and even entertained by our musings and adventures!