Join Dr. Kate Watson, of the Advocacy Academy, LLC, and Leslie Ballway as they help every day people better advocate for the ones they love and cherish. Dr. Watson has traveled the world speaking to large audiences about basic helping and communication skills. All over the world, informal counselo…
In this episode, Dr. Kate Watson sits down with Reyna Puentes for a candid conversation about our natural urge to give advice—especially when we want to help. Together, they unpack why “fixing” often feels like caring, how advice-giving can unintentionally shut down connection, and what to do instead when someone comes to us in pain. It's an honest, insightful look at the tension between wanting to help and learning to truly listen.
In our season finale, Kate and Peter talk about how it can (sometimes) be helpful to break the rules. Unprecedented times might call for it.
Nurture by Nature: A Chat with Marie Burgess
Explore the connection between our bodies and our minds with Somatic Therapist, Marie Delorme.
Margo joins us to talk about helping yourself in tiny simple ways
Scott Kerby joins the show to talk about the power of togetherness and group support.
Kate reads a letter from a listener who is curious about ambiguous loss
Back to basics! Jennifer and Kate talk about simple listening skills.
Ravi joins us to talk about performative helping
Learn about accountability with Meg Rogers and Elizabeth McElroy
Only trying to help the homeless: Well-meaning behaviors when trying to help folks living in poverty
We used to do an annual episode on "well-meaning gift giving" and we're bringing it back with guest, Laura Hayes Ford.
Dr. Alicia Carter joins us to talk about body shaming conversations with our loved ones.
Ravi comes to the show to talk about accepting flawed people.
Laura joins us to speak about being a helpful party guest
Margo Bristow joins us for a conversation about how to join up with people when they're down in the dumps.
Even though this is an episode all about crying...it's more fun than it sounds.
Ryan Eakin joins us again to talk about helping people in your professional network.
Ryan Eakin joins us to talk about being supportive to friends who have been laid off from work.
Rediscovering the joy of work and helping others.
Helping teams and organizations change with Fredrik Eliasson.
Conversations about conversations with Mats Hogmark
Helping someone through the loss of a child
You know what they say about assumptions...
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