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I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with accountability.  Similar to feedback, I know how important it is for us to hold ourselves and others accountable...it can just be hard and scary to do so at times.  On this episode, we discuss some of the specific reasons we avoid or run from accountability.  And we talk about why it's so important and how we can more effectively embrace accountability ourselves and within our teams...for the benefit of everyone involved. Resources: We're All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins Bring Your Whole Self to Work (book), by Mike Robbins (now out in paperback) Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube

Forgiveness is so important for our relationships, our teams, and our overall well-being...and, it can be really hard, especially these days.  On this episode, we discuss some of the things that make it challenging, and we delve into some specific ways to embrace and practice the power of forgiveness in our work, our relationships, and our lives. Resources: We're All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins Bring Your Whole Self to Work (book), by Mike Robbins (now out in paperback) Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube Forgive For Good, by Dr. Fred Luskin

Come on in, as April and Jen invite you to celebrate our 100th episode! In this episode, we hop into the way-back machine, laugh a lot, and tackle some astrology along the way: the musical Capricorn First Quarter Moon; a contentious Aries Full Moon (featuring quarrelsome Mars and Pluto); the Sun making a joyful aspect to Jupiter and a wretched aspect to Pluto before entering brooding Scorpio; and Mercury and Jupiter straighten up and fly right. Plus: beaucoup montages, April's brand loyalty in relationships of all kinds, and too-tight shoes! View all episodes and full show notes, leave comments, or make a contribution! Read April's essays and sign up for her newsletter here! Read a full transcript of this episode. 00:30 – Thanks, podpals, for celebrating 100 episodes with us! We couldn't do it without you! Woot! . 03:27 – We begin WEEK ONE (Oct. 11-17) with *MOONWATCH!* and a Capricorn First Quarter Moon (FQM) at 20° on Oct. 12 on the symbol, “A hidden choir singing.” Speaking of singing… . 04:30 – Hop in the way-back machine with us, as we remember some of the songs we've sung along the way! . 08:06 – Back to the FQM already in progress: Go ahead and break ground on an important project! This FQM brings us back to Jan. 12, 2021. . 10:56 – The Sun in Libra is busy! A reward is possibly coming as it trines Jupiter at 22.20 Aquarius (Oct. 15). And as it squares Pluto at 24.20 Capricorn (Oct. 17), never forget you have a reason for being here! (Lend your ears to our shows on the US Pluto Return: Episode 29, Neptune Washing Over All, and the US Pluto Return and Episode 65, Mars, Uranus, and Revisiting the US Pluto Return.) . 15:36 – Thanks to our non-imaginary sponsors over the past year: Faunabelle Tarot, Tenth House Creative, Shellie Crow Yoga, The Color Mage, and artist Victoria Pendragon! Let's hop into the way-back machine once again as we revisit our imaginary sponsors! . 21:21 – Are you interested in being a sponsor? Want to learn more? Drop us a line: April(at)bigskyastrology(dot)com . 21:53 – We move on to WEEK TWO (Oct. 18-24) with Jupiter (Oct. 17 at 22.19 Aquarius) and Mercury (Oct. 18 at 10.07 Libra) stationing direct! . 27:06 – *MOONWATCH!* We have a Full Moon (FM) at 27.26 Aries (Oct. 20), but first – let's take a look at the evolution of the Moonwatch theme! . 30:38 – This FM features a contentious T-square, including Mars in Libra squaring Pluto at 24.22 Cap (exact Oct. 21). The exit strategy is in Cancer, so enjoy home, favorite foods, and cuddling. This FM brings us back to March 2020 (Episode 17, Saturn in Aquarius: All in This Together) and June 2021 (Episode 84, Venus enters Cancer: Everything's Coming Up Throw Pillows!) Push in the direction of fairness, and defend the powerless! . 35:31 – A season of endings and the chance for new beginnings: the Sun enters Scorpio (Oct. 22)! . 41:05 – This year's Podathon raffle winners are announced! Thanks to ALL of our podpals who contributed during the Podathon! And, if you'd like to support the show (at no cost to you!) please give us a 5-star rating, follow wherever you listen, and/or leaving a happy review – here's how! Also, it's not too late to hear the exclusive equinox episode - just donate $5 or more, and we'll send it to you, along with our fun bingo card! See you in two weeks!  

Work and life seem to be getting busier and busier all the time.  Creating space in our schedules and in our minds is more important and challenging than ever these days.  On this week's episode, I talk to my friend and colleague, Juliet Funt.  She's the author of the new book, A Minute to Think, and an expert in training people, leaders, teams, and organizations specific techniques which allow them to reclaim creativity, conquer busyness, and do their best work.       Resources: We're All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins Bring Your Whole Self to Work (book), by Mike Robbins (now out in paperback) Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube The Juliet Funt Group A Minute to Think (book), by Juliet Funt

So many aspects of life and work are paradoxical, especially these days.  Paradox is something that I've always been fascinated by - the notion that more than one thing can be true at the same time, and often these truths can contradict one another.  We seem to be having a hard time, especially right now, embracing paradox in our society, but it's essential for us to do within our teams, our families, our communities, and our world.   Resources: We're All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins Bring Your Whole Self to Work (book), by Mike Robbins (now out in paperback) Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube Brene Brown and Esther Perel on the Unlocking Us Podcast

If you're anything like me and so many people I know, caring for yourself in a healthy and nourishing way these days may be a bit challenging.  Self-care is often difficult for many of us, and over this past year and half, it seems to have gotten even harder, for a number of understandable reasons.  On today's show, I share some of my own current struggles with self-care and why it can be so tricky for so many of us these days (and in general).  I also offer some specific ideas that can allow you to more effectively and compassionately care for yourself right now. Resources: We're All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins Bring Your Whole Self to Work (book), by Mike Robbins (now out in paperback) Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube Adam Grant's TED talk - How to Stop Languishing and Start Finding Flow  

On today's show, I spoke with my friend, client, and colleague, Rebecca Macieira-Kaufmann.  Rebecca is an accomplished executive, board member, consultant, and the co-author of FitCEO: Be the Leader of Your Life, which officially comes out next week.  In our discussion, Rebecca and I talk about her remarkable journey through education and business, as well as some of the core pillars of her leadership philosophy and key ideas from her powerful new book. Resources: We're All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube FitCEO book website RMK Group LLC FitCEO on Amazon

I'm back after a two month hiatus!  On this return episode, I talk about some of the current challenges and continued uncertainty facing us on various fronts.  In the face of all that is going on right now, it's important to be able to surrender in an authentic way, and also to focus on what we're grateful for.  These things can be hard to embrace and embody for a number of understandable reasons, but they're essential for our mental and emotional well-being, and necessary as we navigate work and life these days. Resources: We're All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube

Producer/Host: Larry Dansinger About the host: Larry Dansinger (no pronouns) of Bangor came to Maine in 1974 and has been here ever since. Some of Larry's activities since then: Done community organizing on numerous issues through INVERT and then Resources for Organizing and Social Change (ROSC), committed civil disobedience several times, grown a garden yearly since 1977, joined various food cooperatives and two men's groups, refused to pay federal income taxes for war, lived on a community land trust for 23 years, and met a wonderful partner whom Larry has loved for over 40 years. Larry has produced Outside the Box features on WERU since 2007 and continues to look for unique ways of seeing almost any problem or situation. The post Outside the Box 8/31/21: “All in This Together” first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

On today's episode I talk at length about the latest Dave album "We're All Alone in This Together". To describe this album as a work of art would be an understatement, this album is simply impeccable with only 2 or 3 negatives.

Most of us could use a break these days.  However, for a number of reasons, taking breaks can be challenging.  This difficulty is often practical, financial, emotional, relational, social, or some combination of these factors.  And, no matter how hard it may be, it's critical for us to pause from time to time, not only for our own wellbeing, but for the health of our relationships and teams as well.  On this episode, I talk about both the challenge and importance of taking breaks, as well as some of the specific dynamics that make doing this even harder and more essential these days.  I also share that I'll be taking a break from this podcast and some other things over the next few weeks or months. Resources: We're All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube

Positivity is something that most of us consider, well, positive, right?  However, when positivity is used to cover up or silence our authentic human experience, it can become incredibly toxic. With all of the challenges, stress, and struggle many of us have been facing these days, it can be difficult, but really important, to remain optimistic. And, at the same time, we don't want to sugarcoat things or diminish the experience of others. On this episode, we talk about this complex dynamic and look at ways we can balance our desire to be positive and create a positive environment around us, while at the same time being real and giving people space to express themselves authentically.  Resources: We're All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube

Covid has, obviously, turned our lives upside down in so many ways.  The distribution of the vaccine has been a game-changer these past few months.  However, not everyone have access to the vaccine, and there are people who are hesitant to get it or simply refuse.  On this episode, I talk openly about my own journey with the vaccine and share some thoughts about how we can have more authentic conversations about this incredibly important and emotionally charged topic.  While everyone has the right to make their own personal choice, what we each decide to do in this regard does impact those around us and all of us collectively.  And, given how essential this is, it's important for us to find more effective ways to discuss it openly. Resources: We're All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube

Telling the truth about how we really feel is so important, especially these days.  At the same time, operating with this type of vulnerability can be challenging, for many different reasons.  On this episode, I share some of how I've been feeling lately, and we discuss not only the importance of being real, but some specific ways to engage with those around us authentically.  There is so much freedom and power in the truth...and it takes courage for us to operate this way. Resources: We're All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle (podcast) Five Wishes (book), by Gay Hendricks Five Wishes (movie)

So many of us, myself included, are struggling with mental health challenges these days.  Even if we aren’t, we probably know people who are and want to be able to support them.  While we’ve made progress in recent years in how we think about, talk about, and treat mental health, there is still a lot of understandable yet unnecessary fear, shame, and stigma connected to it. On this episode, I talk openly about my own mental health journey and the importance of being real about how we feel and asking for the support that we need.  Caring for our mental health is as essential, if not moreso, than caring for our physical health, especially right now. Resources: We’re All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube The Me You Can’t See What Happened to You (book), by Oprah Winfrey and Bruce Perry   Shareables:   “Focusing on our mental health is as important as focusing on our physical health.” — @MikeDRobbins   “It’s okay to not be okay.” — @MikeDRobbins   “Asking for help is one of the most important and empowering things we can do.” — @MikeDRobbins  

With all of the ups and downs we go through, especially these days, it can sometimes seem like life is just happening to us.  However, even in the face of challenges, we are way more at cause than at effect in life than we often realize.  My guest on this episode knows a few things about what it takes to design an extraordinary life.  Sheri Salata was the executive producer of the Oprah Winfrey Show and the President of the Oprah Winfrey Network.  She’s an author and teacher who, through her own extraordinary journey and her inspiring wisdom, reminds us to create a life we love, wherever we find ourselves in the process. Resources: We’re All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube Sheri Salata (website) Design Your Life - 5-Day Challenge The Beautiful No (book), by Sheri Salata BestEverYou.com     Shareables:   “We have the power to design a life we love.” — @SheriSalata   “When we own and share our story, we can transform our lives.” — @SheriSalata   “Life can be fantastic at any age and stage - it’s up to us.” — @SheriSalata  

There is such a strong need for transformation these days - in our work, our lives, our families, our organizations, our society, and our world.  As we have seen and learned in many painful ways over the past year or so, some of the ways we operate - personally and collectively - aren’t ideal, equitable, healthy, or sustainable. On this episode, I once again talk with my friend Scott Shute.  As the Head of Mindfulness and Compassion Programs at LinkedIn, Scott develops and delivers programs that assist in the well-being of leaders, teams, employees, and customers.  He also has a brand new book out today called The Full Body Yes. Scott’s book, his work, and his life are dedicated to changing our work and our world from the inside out. Resources: We’re All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube TheFullBodyYes.com (book site) The Full Body Yes (book on Amazon) Scott Shute (website) Scott Shute on LinkedIn   Shareables:   “Compassion is empathy in action.” — @ScottShute1   “There is real freedom and power when we realize life is happening for us not to us.” — @ScottShute1   “All transformation starts from within.” — @ScottShute1  

There’s an important difference between struggling and suffering.  Given all that we’ve been dealing with over this past year and the many challenging dynamics of work, family, health, relationships, and what’s going on in our world, many of us, myself included, have been struggling.  On this episode, I share vulnerably about some of my own challenges and talk about five specific things we can do to effectively navigate times of struggle, so that we don’t get caught in the trap of suffering. Resources: We’re All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube   Shareables:   “There is a big difference between struggling and suffering.” — @MikeDRobbins   “It’s okay to struggle.” — @MikeDRobbins   “Telling the truth about our struggle with courage and vulnerability, allows us to not get stuck in suffering.” — @MikeDRobbins  

Setting healthy boundaries is both as important and challenging as ever these days.  Both at work and at home, being able to speak up, say “yes” and “no” authentically without guilt or pressure, as well as having the courage to negotiate for our preferences, desires, and needs, are all essential aspects of our well-being and success.  On this episode, I talk to my friend and colleague Terri Cole.  She’s a psychotherapist and the author of a brand-new book called Boundary Boss.  In our conversation, we discuss why boundaries are so difficult and necessary (both personally and professionally), especially right now.  We also talk about some specific things we can do to create healthy boundaries for ourselves, our families, and our teams. Resources: We’re All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube Boundary Boss (book), by Terri Cole De Less with Boundaries (bonus) Terri Cole Website Boundary Quiz   Shareables:   “You have the right to say no (or yes) to others without feeling guilty.” — @TerriCole   “You have the right to negotiate for your preferences, desires, and needs.” — @TerriCole   “You don’t have to say yes when you really mean no.” — @TerriCole  

The California Science Center just opened a new exhibition called All in this Together. The exhibit shows how science is used to understand and combat the COVID-19 pandemic, and how our individual actions affect our community. It was an interesting challenge creating an exhibit about an ever-evolving science story that we were all living through every day…So, do you ever wonder how we developed our COVID exhibit?It just so happens that Devin and Perry helped develop the exhibit along with two of our colleagues—Krista Ulman, an exhibit developer; and Liz Roth-Johnson, a curator of life sciences. We sat down with Krista and Liz to talk about how we made All in This Together. If you have a chance to visit the Science Center, we hope you’ll stop by the exhibit and let us know what you think.We want to hear from you! Please fill out our Ever Wonder? podcast listener survey and help us make future episodes even better. You can find the survey at bit.ly/everwondersurvey.Have a question you've been wondering about? Send an email or voice recording to everwonder@californiasciencecenter.org to tell us what you'd like to hear in future episodes.Follow us on Twitter (@casciencecenter), Instagram (@californiasciencecenter), and Facebook (@californiasciencecenter).Support the show (https://CaliforniaScienceCenter.org/support)

It’s almost always scary and uncomfortable to be vulnerable, yet vulnerability is necessary for us to learn, grow, connect, lead, and succeed personally and professionally.  My guest on this episode, Laila Tarraf, knows all about the importance of this paradox.  She was the Chief People Officer at Peet’s Coffee and Tea, and over the span of five years lost her husband, her father, and her mother, all while raising her young daughter and leading a cultural transformation for the company.  In her moving new memoir, Strong Like Water, Laila shares about her grief, growth, and personal transformation through these intense experiences.  In our conversation, we talk about her book, her journey, and how we can all find the courage to lead with vulnerability in business and in life. Resources: We’re All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube Laila Tarraf Website Strong Like Water (book), by Laila Tarraf (Website) Strong Like Water (book), by Laila Tarraf (Amazon)   Shareables:   “Being right isn’t the point.” — @LailaTarraf   “There is strength in softness.” — @LailaTarraf   “Vulnerability is not weakness, it’s courage.” — @LailaTarraf  

When we bring our whole selves to work (and to life), so much becomes available for us and those around us.  However, these things are easier said than done, especially right now.  On this episode, I talk to my new friend Cherie Healey about the importance of spirituality, allyship, and well-being.  Cherie is a coach, workshop facilitator, and speaker who is passionate about helping leaders unlock their potential and see what’s possible. Resources: We’re All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube Cherie Healey Website   Shareables:   “Showing up fully and bringing all of who we are to work is so important.” — @CherieHealey   “We must be well to do well.” — @CherieHealey   “I am passionate about helping people see what’s possible.” — @CherieHealey  

Risk and uncertainty are parts of life, especially these days.  Whether we’re focused on a business idea, a creative endeavour, parenting, an important project, a big life decision, leadership, or any number of other things, our success and fulfillment often hinges upon an ability to embrace the unknown.  For a number of reasons, doing this can be incredibly challenging.  On this episode, I talk to my friend Victoria Labalme about the importance of leaning into uncertainty.  Her remarkable new book, Risk Forward, just came out.  In it she shares practical and inspiring ideas about how we can unlock our hidden genius and have the kind of impact we truly want. Resources: We’re All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube Victoria Labalme Website Risk Forward: Embrace the Unknown and Unlock Your Hidden Genius (book) TED Talk: Victoria Labalme   Shareables:   “In the gap between what is and what could be is where we find our way.” — @VictoriaLabalme   “Some people in life know exactly what they want to achieve.  My book, ‘Rick Forward,’ is for everyone else.” — @VictoriaLabalme   “When someone offers you advice there are three variables to consider.  1) How does it feel? 2) Who is giving the advice? 3) Is it in line with where you think you want to go?” — @VictoriaLabalme  

Leadership is always important and challenging, especially in the times we find ourselves in right now.  On this episode, I had a chance to talk to a great leader and one of my favorite people, Dheeraj Pandey.  Dheeraj co-founded Nutanix in 2009 and was their CEO for over 11 years.  He’s currently on the board of Adobe and has had an incredibly successful career as an engineer, a leader, an entrepreneur, and as a co-founder and CEO of a rapidly-growing start-up that he took public in 2016.  In this conversation, we discuss the importance of curiosity, anti-fragility, authenticity, and more in today’s ever-changing world. Resources: We’re All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube Dheeraj Pandey on LinkedIn   Shareables:   “There are only so many things we can remember - so relying on the wisdom of thought leaders and frameworks are important.” — @dheeraj   “Staying balanced is one of the most important aspects of business, leadership, and life.” — @dheeraj   “Great leaders are great learners.” — @MikeDRobbins  

Parenting fails are always fun to hear, but less fun to live through - especially if you are the parent (or the child of that parent!) We have 7 kids, which doesn't make us parenting experts. It just makes us a couple that has more parenting fails than normal! Chapters: 0:00 - Opening - Welcome Back!!  0:58 - Parenting and Epic Fails  4:28 - Parenting Fail #1  6:46 - Parenting Fail #2  9:40 - Parenting Fail #3  13:00 - Parenting Fail #4  18:10 - Good Word of the Day  19:48 - Book Time!!  22:46 - We Are All in This Together  24:28 - The Review That Inspired This Episode  25:38 - Find Us On Socials Show Notes: The Connected Child By Dr Karyn Purvis The Whole Brain Child By Siegel and Bryson How to Raise an Adult By Julie Lythcott Haims Check out Episode 110 and our interview with the author Julie Lythcott Haims Safe House by Joshua Straub Coddling of the American Mind by Haidt and Lukianoff Mindset by Carol Dweck How We Love by Kay and Milan Yerkovich Sun Valley Church Parenting Course Episode 113 with Jason Johnson Thanks for tuning in! Thankful to say that this podcast is brought to you by Showit! If you need a professional website for your creative website, Showit is the website platform for you! Connect with us! Fostering Voices on Instagram You can also email us at hello@fosteringvoices.com AND we would LOVE it if you would SUBSCRIBE and leave us a review on iTunes! This helps others to find our podcast so we can share these voices from the foster care and adoption community with more people! If you want to see how to leave a review, check out this handy little video!

The concept of not “spiking the ball before we get to the endzone” is being referenced a lot these days given where things are with the pandemic.  While we’re all tired, weary, and ready for this to be over - it’s important for us to stay focused and safe as we make our way through.  This concept is also important and relevant with how we approach our goals and our dreams - both personally and collectively.  If we spike the ball too early because we think we’re already there or we’re simply tired of trying, we end up not getting to where we ultimately want to be.  On this episode, we talk about this phenomenon, and how to stay present, engaged, and keep things in perspective as we’re going for the things that matter most. Resources: We’re All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube Authentic Leadership - New Udemy Digital Course by Mike Robbins Peak: How Great Companies Get Their Mojo from Maslow, by Chip Conley   Shareables:   “Let’s not spike the ball until we’re actually in the endzone.” — @MikeDRobbins   “Don’t give up on your dreams simply because they haven’t manifested yet.” — @MikeDRobbins   “Failure is not the opposite of success, it’s part of success.” — @MikeDRobbins  

It’s been about a year since the pandemic took over the world and changed life and work as we know it.  And while there does seem to be a light at the end of the tunnel, things continue to be incredibly challenging and many of us are feeling understandably weary.  On this episode we talk about some specific things we can do to address our weariness and effectively navigate the coming days, weeks, and months as we make our way through this difficult time.  We have more than this requires...even when it’s hard for us to remember how strong we are. Resources: We’re All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube   Shareables:   “Even when we’re weary, tired, and not sure we can go on...it’s important to remember how strong and resilient we are.” — @MikeDRobbins   “We can do this.” — @MikeDRobbins   “This, too, shall pass.” — @MikeDRobbins

In this episode Ashley speaks to Mike Robbins. He is an expert in Leadership, Emotional Intelligence and Team Performance. He’s the author of five books, including, Bring Your Whole Self to Work and We're All in This Together. He delivers motivational keynotes and seminars (in-person and virtually) for some of the top organizations in the world. Mike’s programs provide practical strategies that inspire people, leaders, and teams to bring out the best in themselves and others; and generate results.In this episode Mike covers:•Recommendations to get your first paid speaking engagement in TODAY’s circumstances;•Complementary streams of revenue in the speaking business.•The role that building relationships play in the speaking career; and much more!!If you want to know more about Mike go to his website: https://mike-robbins.com/speaking/orConnect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrobbins/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To Apply For Ashley’s Private Training For Speakers: https://www.ashleynicolekirkwood.com/... To learn more about Ashley and join her mailing list head here: https://www.ashleynicolekirkwood.com/... To learn more about Mobile General Counsel and book your legal audit head here: https://www.mobilegeneralcounsel.com/... To register for Mobile General Counsel's complimentary holiday party head here: http://ashleynicolekirkwood.com/holid... About Ashley: If you ever meet Ashley Kirkwood in-person you will feel her energy! She has a magnetic personality and truly cares for her clients! After graduating from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law with honors, she started her career at one of the largest law firms in the world, Kirkland & Ellis LLP. While there, she tried cases on behalf of large insurance companies. She also landed in the pages of the American Lawyer after a hard-won victory in a federal civil rights jury trial! Soon after that trial, Ashley left Kirkland to work at another large law firm where she represented employers in employment discrimination and sexual harassment cases. It was there that Ashley decided that she wanted to represent emerging businesses in order to help them bulletproof their businesses! Ashley makes her expertise accessible by providing legal products for the busy entrepreneur! She frequently provides legal trainings open to all via her Facebook and Instagram accounts. She also has do-it-yourself legal classes such as Clapback with Contracts and Get The Tea On Trademarks! You might catch Ashley serving as an on-air legal correspondent for a local Chicago television network or speaking at a college or corporation! Ashley is committed not just to entrepreneurs, but also to students. She and her husband, Chris, run a nonprofit, The Kirkwood Foundation, where they teach students on Chicago’s West Side about high paying legal, medical and STEM careers. Whether Ashley is advocating for a billion dollar business or a solopreneur, she gives it all she’s got!

When we’re struggling, one of the hardest but most important things we can do is tell the truth about it.  Even though this is vulnerable, having the courage to be authentic liberates us, gives other people permission to do the same, and often allows us to gain both perspective and support.  On this episode, we talk about the power of telling the truth, even and especially when things are challenging or scary, as is the case for many of us these days.  Although we each have different circumstances, experiences, and difficulties, we truly are all in this together. Resources: We’re All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube The Truth Will Set You Free, But First it Will Piss You Off (book), by Gloria Steinem   Shareables:   “Having the courage to vulnerably tell the truth liberates us and gives other people permission to do the same.” — @MikeDRobbins   “We aren’t supposed to have it all figured out...we can tell the truth of our struggle and ask for help.” — @MikeDRobbins   “The truth will set you free...but first it will piss you off.” — @GloriaSteinem

Author/speaker Mike Robbins joins us this week to talk about his latest book, "We're All in This Together."  We also chat about Mike's minor league baseball career, and offer advice to Cameron from Ferris Bueller's Day Off about how to approach his father about the wrecked Ferrari.

Conscious leadership is so important, especially right now.  On this episode, I talk to my friend and colleague Carley Hauck about her brand new book, Shine: Ignite Your Inner Game to Lead Consciously at Work and in the World.  Carley is a leadership expert who works with top conscious businesses and teaches at both Stanford and UC Berkeley.  In this conversation we discuss how inner transformation leads to outer transformation, as well as the importance of creating a more inclusive and sustainable world.  Resources: We’re All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube Carley Hauck Website Shine: Ignite Your Inner Game to Lead Consciously at Work and in the World, by Carley Hauck Community Events for Shine     Shareables:   “Inner transformation leads to outer transformation.” — @CarleyHauck   “We need conscious leadership now more than ever.” — @CarleyHauck   “We have the opportunity right now to be a part of a new paradigm and change the world for the greatest good.” — @CarleyHauck

I’m not a huge fan of making mistakes.  However, mistakes are a part of life, business, relationships, leadership, parenting, and being human.  Trying to avoid making mistakes or judging ourselves and others harshly when they happen, are detrimental to our success and well-being.  On this episode, we explore our relationship to mistakes and talk about how we can be more compassionate, forgiving, and kind when things don’t go the way we want them to go.    Resources: We’re All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube It’s Okay to Make Mistakes (blog post) Shine: Ignite Your Inner Game to Lead Consciously at Work and in the World, by Carley Hauck     Shareables:   “It’s okay to make mistakes.” — @MikeDRobbins   “Failure is not the opposite of success, it’s part of success.” — @MikeDRobbins   “Having compassion for ourselves and others when mistakes are made is essential.” — @MikeDRobbins

We all have different family situations, but just about everyone I know and work with these days is struggling at home to some degree.  From isolation, to disappointment, to illness, to worry, to irritation, to depression, to financial concerns, to grief, and more, this has been and continues to be an incredibly challenging time for our relationships and our lives.  On this episode, we discuss some of the hardest aspects of navigating the pandemic in our families.  We also talk about some specific things we can do at this time to take care of ourselves and our loved ones in a real and healthy way. Resources: We’re All in This Together (new book), by Mike Robbins Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube Why Empathy is Important: How to Become More Empathetic The Language of Love - new podcast with Laura Berman Unlocking Us - podcast episode with Brene Brown and Melinda Gates   Shareables: “We’re all in the same storm, but in different boats.” — @MikeDRobbins   “Check in with the people in your family - we need to lean on each other right now.” — @MikeDRobbins   “It’s okay to not be okay.” — @MikeDRobbins

Asking for help is challenging for most of us, for a variety of reasons.  With everything going on these days and many people feeling understandably depleted, it’s even more difficult to request the support that we need.  However, being able to ask for help is so important right now is essential, not only for our own well-being, but for the health and success of our relationships, families, and teams.  On this episode, I talk about why support is so essential and offer some specific tips for how to successfully get it. Resources: We’re All in This Together (new book), by Mike Robbins Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube     Shareables:   “The answer is always ‘no’ if you don’t ask.” — @MikeDRobbins   “Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.” — @MikeDRobbins   “When we ask for help, we give other people permission to do something most people love to do...support another human being.” — @MikeDRobbins

Many of us find ourselves on an intense emotional roller coaster these days for a number of understandable reasons.  As challenging as it is for us to navigate the physical and practical realities of our work and our life right now, dealing with the intense fluxuations of our mental and emotional state, and that of those around us, might be even more difficult.  On this episode, I talk about the importance of embracing all of our emotions, even and especially our grief, and some specific ways we can do that right now to enhance our own well-being, as well as the well-being of our family, friends, teams, and more. Resources: We’re All in This Together (new book), by Mike Robbins Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube A New Day in American - Finding Common Ground in These Divisive Times (interview with Bo Brabo)     Shareables:   “If we can feel it, we can heal it.” — @MikeDRobbins   “Feelings are meant to be felt...all of them.” — @MikeDRobbins   “We’re all in the same storm...but in different boats.” — @MikeDRobbins

As President Biden takes office, he is focused on unity, coming together, and finding common ground, especially in the midst of this incredibly challenging time.  Doing this is much easier said than done for a number of reasons.  On today’s show, I interviewed author, speaker, and Army veteran, Robert “Bo” Brabo.  Bo worked as the Chief of HR Operations for the White House Communications Agency and as a Presidential Communications Officer for George W. Bush and also for Barack Obama.  Bo and I talk about some of the lessons he learned in the military and working in the White House, as well as how we can come together and find common ground at this pivotal moment in the history of our country. Resources: We’re All in This Together (new book), by Mike Robbins Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube The Social Dilemma Bo Brabo Website Bo Brabo E-Learning Courses From the Battlefield to the White House to the Boardroom, by Bo Brabo   Shareables: “For us to come together we have to focus on our core values and all the things we have in common.” — Bo Brabo   “It’s important to simply reach out and have a conversation - this allows us to come together and find common ground.” — Bo Brabo   “We’re all in this together.” — @MikeDRobbins

April and Jen take an astrological look at the events of January 6 here in the U.S., including Pluto inching ever closer to its 2022 return in the U.S. chart. And as Inauguration Day approaches, we give some side-eye to the unpredictable combination of Mars and Uranus, and a Taurus First Quarter Moon overflowing with tension. In other news, Sun enters Aquarius and joins up with Saturn; plus Mars and Jupiter face off (again). Plus: honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Sign up for April's mailing list for updates, a free monthly lunar workbook, AND an email tutorial on the Lunar Phases! To read April & Jen’s essays, or to join the podcast conversation and leave a comment, go to www.BigSkyAstroPod.com. Read more about this week’s astrology at the Big Sky Astrology website! Follow Big Sky Astrology on IG, Twitter, and FB @BigSkyAstrology Read a full transcript of this episode. Episode links: 00:30 – April and Jen, recording on Jan. 11 for this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day episode, break down the astrology of the siege on the US Capitol - with Mars at the very end of Aries - and another big week on tap. And while we’re at it… . 03:26 – …Are recent events here in the US uncovering more of the US Pluto Return, peeking out from under the blanket fort? (See Episode 29, Neptune Washing Over All, and the US Pluto Return for our first discussion on this topic.) . 05:18 – The Sun enters Aquarius (Jan. 19), so grab your favorite group of people and work together toward a long-range goal! Plus, between Feb. 9-11, six planets will be in Aquarius! (To hear all about why Charlie Brown is on Team Aquarius, revisit Episode 9, It's Aquarius Season, Charlie Brown! To learn more about the stellium, visit the late, great Donna Cunningham’s website… and to find her two-part eBook on the subject, visit here and here. And to get a copy of our exclusive Solstice episode, where we cover this, just contribute $5 for a year of Solstice/Equinox episodes!) . 09:46 – Mars conjoins Uranus at 6.44 Taurus on Inauguration Day in the US (Jan. 20)! (BTW, Inauguration Day changed from March to January in 1937.) This meet-up happens on the Sabian symbol, “A woman of Samaria,” a biblical story that speaks of reaching out to someone with different beliefs than you. . 11:58 – ** MOONWATCH! ** ​ Also on Inauguration Day, we have a powerful First Quarter Moon at 1.02 Taurus (Jan. 20) on the symbol, “An electrical storm.” The Sun sits in Aquarius, “An unexpected thunderstorm” – two evocative symbols with a lot of tense energy in the chart. . 14:15 – Mars, at 7.59 Taurus, squares Jupiter in Aquarius (Jan. 22). Are we pushing the limits too much? This is the last of 3 opening squares in a cycle that began March 20 (Episode 17, Saturn in Aquarius: All in This Together). The other 2 squares were Aug. 4 (Episode 37, Full Moon in Aquarius & Many Happy (Solar) Returns) and Oct. 18 (Episode 52, A Scorpio Season of Long Shadows & Fellowship). . 17:09 – The Sun gets squished into a container as it meets Saturn at 4.20 Aquarius (Jan. 23) on the Sabian symbol, “A council of ancestors.” Who are people in your life that have some wisdom to offer you? . 20:34 – Helpful info to cope with stress, incoming: a free 8-week Science of Happiness course from UC-Berkeley that offers practical tips on living a meaningful life, articles on 7 Ways to Stop Negative Thoughts & 10 Coping Strategies for Anxiety, and some useful podcast episodes from Brene Brown & the Science of Happiness. (FYI, we don’t get any $$ from sharing this; just take them if they feel right to you!) . 20:53 – April’s quote of the week, “We don’t grow wise just because we grow old.” Perhaps the Sun/Saturn aspect is urging us to try to gain wisdom this week, even in difficult times. Who is your “council of ancestors” that you feel a connection to, and who can you learn from, regardless of age? . 23:28 – Thanks, podpals! If you’re so moved, please give us a 5-star rating, subscribe wherever you listen, and/or give us a kind review. This episode is made possible by Podathon donors KAREN CAROTHERS and SARA MCNEIL! Thank you, Karen & Sara, for contributing to our Podathon! And if any other dear listeners haven’t had the chance to donate, please kick in $5 or more and we’ll send you an invitation to our upcoming special solstice/equinox episodes! Hugs to you this week!

We’re at a dangerous moment in the history of our country.  And while I’m praying for peace, healing, and unity, I believe that truth and accountability must come first.  The lies, misinformation, and double standards that have gotten us to this perilous place in our society need to be challenged and changed.  On this episode, I talk about the importance of truth and accountability as it relates to what’s going on in our nation right now, and also how essential these things are to the health and well-being of our lives, families, and businesses as well. Resources: We’re All in This Together (new book), by Mike Robbins Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube The Social Dilemma   Shareables:   “Before we can authentically work on healing and unity, we must first focus on truth and accountability.” — @MikeDRobbins   “A lack of truth and accountability can be incredibly dangerous and damaging.” — @MikeDRobbins   “Without truth and accountability, there can be no real trust, unity, or collaboration.” — @MikeDRobbins

I felt so sad, angry, and scared watching the violence take place on Capitol Hill in Washington DC yesterday.  I recorded a special episode of the podcast to address this, and share some thoughts and insights about how we navigate through these challenging times, find common ground with one another, and create the kind of change that is required at this pivotal moment. Resources: We’re All in This Together (new book), by Mike Robbins Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube   Shareables:   “Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that.” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.   “We have no morally persuasive power with those who can feel our underlying contempt for them.” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.   “It’s time for us to dig deep to find the courage, strength, and love we need to create the change that is necessary.” — @MikeDRobbins

While the calendar has turned from 2020 to 2021, we still find ourselves in difficult and uncertain times.  We do have the opportunity to tap into the power of creation as we start this new year.  On this episode, I talk about how important and powerful it can be to create this new year with intention.  I also provide a specific process and series of questions we can answer as we set our goals for 2021.  Conscious creation is essential and can help us both manifest what we truly want and focus on what matters most. Resources: We’re All in This Together (new book), by Mike Robbins Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube The Power of Completion   Shareables:   “Creation is the process of taking our intentions and putting them into action.” — @MikeDRobbins   “New year, be you.” — @MikeDRobbins   “There’s a big difference between fixing and changing.” — @MikeDRobbins

What a challenging, bizarre, and painful year this has been in our country and our world.  As 2020 comes to a close, it is easy to just say “good riddance” and hope for brighter days ahead.  However, as difficult as this year has been for us collectively, and for many of us personally, it’s important for us to acknowledge all that has happened, as well as our growth and the fact that we made it through.  On this episode, I reflect on this unprecedented year.  I also provide a specific process and series of questions we can answer to bring completion to the year that is ending.  Conscious completion is important and allows us to step into the new year successfully. Resources: We’re All in This Together (new book), by Mike Robbins Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube Elizabeth Gilbert’s TED Talk on Creativity   Shareables:   “As challenging as this year has been, it’s important for us to acknowledge our growth and that we made it through.” — @MikeDRobbins   “We made it!” — @MikeDRobbins   “Take the good, leave the bad, and be grateful for all of it.” — @MikeDRobbins

Things continue to be challenging these days with all that is going on in our country and our world, and as we make our way through the holidays.  Just about everyone I know and work with, myself included, is struggling right now mentally and emotionally.  On this episode, I share some specific tips and techniques for how we can enhance our mental and emotional well-being, especially when we’re feeling tired and weary. Resources: We’re All in This Together (new book), by Mike Robbins Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube Armchair Expert Podcast Unlocking Us Podcast   Shareables:   “Caring for ourselves and others mentally and emotionally is so important right now.” — @MikeDRobbins   “It’s okay to not be okay.” — @MikeDRobbins   “Mental and emotional well-being is essential for us and everyone around us.” — @MikeDRobbins

We Are in This Together with Dr. Anthony OrsiniWelcome to Difficult Conversations-Lessons I Learned as an ICU Physician with Dr. Anthony Orsini. This can be a very difficult time of year for many and 2020 has been a particularly bad year for everyone. There seems to be sadness everywhere. The Covid-19 crises has affected everything. Almost 2 million people have died worldwide and another 65 million people infected. Hospital workers have been overworked and businesses shut down. People across our nation have lost their jobs and can’t pay their bills. But for many who have lost loved ones, this is a sad season year after year. That is why on this episode Dr. Orsini chose not to have a guest but rather spend just a few minutes talking about this podcast and show his gratitude to the many guests and large audience that has been listening each and every week. Dr. Orsini highlights some of his guests that have been on this podcast and have shared their incredible stories and wisdom. Dr. Orsini tells us why doing this podcast has made him believe more than ever that the future is bright, and the sky is the limit for all of us! Please subscribe and continue to listen as the guest lineup and topics for 2021 are equally exciting. We promise that you will be inspired and learn about communication every week. Host: Dr. Anthony OrsiniSponsor:The Finley ProjectFor More Information:The Orsini WayThe Orsini Way-FacebookThe Orsini Way-LinkedinThe Orsini Way-InstagramThe Orsini Way-TwitterIt’s All In The Delivery: Improving Healthcare Starting With A Single Conversation by Dr. Anthony OrsiniResources Mentioned-Difficult Conversations Podcast with Dr. Anthony OrsiniPodcast: Episode 103- Kathy CaprinoPodcast: Episode 102- Marcus EngelPodcast: Episode 104- Noelle MooreEpisode 117- Debbie Haine Episode 111- Lauren Heaslip, RN Episode 107- Claude Silver Episode 113- James Orsini Episode 118- Holly O’DriscollEpisode 121- Anne Bahr ThompsonEpisode 116- Stephen M.R. Covey Episode 106- Michelle Neier, MDEpisode 120- Jason A. Wolf Episode 110- Dike Drummond, MDPodcast: Episode 109- Helen Riess, MDThe Orsini Way-Podcast Episode 122 - Quint Studer

April and Jen are thrilled to welcome the week we’ve all been waiting for! It’s rare that the Capricorn Solstice takes a back seat to anything else in the sky, but Jupiter’s meet-up with Saturn in Aquarius takes the prize! Fighting for that honor as well is a Mars/Pluto square that would claim the headline in any ordinary week. All of this, plus a feisty Aries First Quarter Moon, Uranian inspiration, and the limbo! It’s not too late! Contribute $5 or more and you’ll gain access to the extra-special, super-secret Solstice episode! But wait, there’s more! Order now and you’ll also receive a full year’s worth of Solstice/Equinox episodes! PLUS you’ll enjoy a full set of Ginsu knives!* (*Note: Ginsu knives not included!) Sign up for April's mailing list for updates, a free monthly lunar workbook, AND an email tutorial on the Lunar Phases! To read April & Jen’s essays, or to join the podcast conversation and leave a comment, go to www.BigSkyAstroPod.com. Read more about this week’s astrology at the Big Sky Astrology website! Follow Big Sky Astrology on IG, Twitter, and FB @BigSkyAstrology Read a full transcript of this episode. Episode links: 00:30 – April and Jen don their Charlie Brown shirts for a big week on deck! Jen has been making April say three good things about herself for a full year, since Episode 4, The Capricorn Solstice Is Frequently Sunny in Minneapolis. Maybe you’d like to hear more about the Capricorn Solstice from one year ago? (To learn about the Charlie Brown reference, listen to Episode 9, It's Aquarius Season, Charlie Brown!) . 03:11 – The Solstice is when the Sun does the limbo, right? No wait, that’s wrong! It’s when the Sun enters the sign of Capricorn, initiating winter in the northern hemisphere and summer in the southern hemisphere (Dec. 21, 2:03 am PST). Thinking about your New Year’s resolutions? (If you yearn for a full episode solely for the Solstice, consider becoming a patron of the podcast! For a mere $5 or more, you’ll become a BSA podpal, earn our warm thanks, AND receive a year’s worth of Solstice/Equinox episodes! Win-win!) . 06:52 – The moment we’ve all been waiting for: Jupiter conjuncts Saturn in Aquarius (Dec. 21, 10:20 a.m. PST) for the first time since 1405. Listen to the difference between Great Conjunctions (Jupiter/Saturn meet-ups) in earth vs. air signs; each cycle lasts about 200 years. As we enter a new era of Great Conjunctions in air signs, look for advancements in communications and innovations. (Revisit to Episode 17, Saturn in Aquarius: All in This Together to hear more about this topic!) . 10:37 – What does the Jupiter/Saturn conjunction mean for you? Find 0° Aquarius in your birth chart. What house is it in? Do you have planet near 0° of Aquarius, Taurus, Leo, or Scorpio? That’s your clue. (Don’t know how to find that? Here's April's helpful post.) Jupiter rules expansion, Saturn rules structure, and when the two come together there’s a lot of tension. We’ll likely see a more digital- and online-based economy, and further adjustment to the changes that technology has brought to society as a whole. . 13:27 – This week’s Moonwatch segment is brought to you by our very first non-imaginary sponsor, Faunabelle Tarot!! We’re pleased to promote these gorgeous cards – do check out their Kickstarter which launched on Dec. 19th! Let’s help make this wonderful dream a reality! . 16:00 – ** MOONWATCH! ** The Aries First Quarter Moon (Dec. 21, 3:41 PM PST) occurs 0.34 Aries, which is also the Solstice Point. This event brings the energy of action around the Solstice, happening on the same day, allowing for forward motion. Might the cosmos be encouraging us to act on some things that we’ve been planning or thinking about? This FQM also triggers last summer’s Solar Eclipse at the Summer Solstice – what was happening for you then, as well as around March 24, 2020, when we had the first critical moment in this lunar phase family? . 19:25 – Mars, at 23.55 Aries, squares Pluto in Capricorn (Dec. 23). The planet of war and the exertion of personal will is on the Sabian symbol, “An open window and a net curtain blowing into a cornucopia.” The planet of death and rebirth sits on, “A woman entering a convent.” Such beautiful and peaceful symbols for such a problematic aspect! Instead of feeling crushed under those forces, we are being offered the opportunity to use our personal energy and will in the service of something larger than ourselves. (This story began on March 22/23 with the conjunction. Another reason to revisit to Episode 17, Saturn in Aquarius: All in This Together – you can hear more about this topic!) This is the third and final square in this series. (To hear about the other two, go to Episode 38, Taurus Last Quarter Moon – but wait, there’s S’more! and Episode 50, The Grand Cross: Wheel! Of! Fortune!) . 24:08 – Mercury, at 6.53 of Capricorn, trines Uranus in Taurus (Dec. 24). The Sun follows in the communication planet’s footsteps, and also trines Uranus (Dec. 27). How can you get inspired, as we approach the end of 2020? . 28:15 – Many thanks, dear listeners! If you’d like to support us at no cost to you, please kindly give us a 5-star rating, subscribe wherever you listen, and/or give us a happy review (and perhaps we will read it on air)! This episode is made possible by Podathon donors DEBRA NEHRING and SUZANNE O’CLAIR! Thank you, Debra & Suzanne, for contributing to our Podathon! Remember, to gain access to that exclusive Solstice episode that we just released, please pitch in $5 or more! (You’ll get a year’s worth of bonus episodes!) Thanks, podpals!

April and Jen groove their way into this busy week, when 5 planets will change signs - we’re looking at you Mercury in Capricorn, Venus in Sagittarius, Jupiter and Saturn in Aquarius, and (next Monday) the Sun in Cap! The Sagittarius New Moon/Solar Eclipse invites us to make meaning of the world; Venus sends Jupiter and Saturn a parting gift on their way to Aquarius; and the Sun and Mercury cut a rug with Mars… what could go wrong? (#kiddingnotkidding) Plus: loose change, fresh eyes, and our first non-imaginary sponsor! Order a personalized Followed by a Moonshadow eclipse report! Use the exclusive podcast-listener discount code of BSASBS at checkout to get $5 off through Dec. 21, 2020! You’re welcome! Sign up for April's mailing list for updates, a free monthly lunar workbook, AND an email tutorial on the Lunar Phases! To read April & Jen’s essays, or to join the podcast conversation and leave a comment, go to www.BigSkyAstroPod.com. Read more about this week’s astrology at the Big Sky Astrology website! Follow Big Sky Astrology on IG, Twitter, and FB @BigSkyAstrology Read a full transcript of this episode. Episode links: 00:30 – April and Jen will send out an email to our podcast donors next weekend with instructions regarding the upcoming extra-special, super-secret Solstice episode. If you haven’t received an email by next Monday the 21st, do check your spam folder! Interested in accessing that important content? Contribute $5 or more and you’ll get our big thanks AND a year’s worth of Solstice/Equinox episodes! Win-win! . 04:50 – This week’s Moonwatch segment is brought to you by our very first non-imaginary sponsor, Faunabelle Tarot!! We’re pleased to promote these gorgeous cards – do check out their Kickstarter Preview which launches on Dec. 19th! . 07:56 – ** MOONWATCH! ** It’s our last eclipse of 2020: A New Moon Solar Eclipse at 23°08’ Sagittarius (Dec. 14) on the joyous Sabian symbol, “A bluebird standing at the door of the house.” This eclipse is on the South Node – change comes from releasing and letting go. In Sag, we are asked to rethink how we make meaning of the world. Past eclipses at this degree include June 2011, Dec. 2001, June 1992, June 1984, and Dec. 1982. What echoes back to you from those times? Is there an old, unhelpful narrative running through your head? Is it time to let go of that story? (To find the house where the eclipse falls in your birth chart, here's April's helpful post. And here’s info to find out if the eclipse is visible where you live.) . 12:44 – Venus, at 29° Scorpio, sextiles Jupiter in Capricorn (Dec. 14) and then Saturn (Dec. 15), bringing opportunities for enhanced status and being drawn into our calling. How can you serve the world? What’s your gift? There’s an opportunity to take something with you that you’ve been learning over the past couple of years. (And don’t forget to order your personalized copy of the Followed by a Moonshadow eclipse report – use code BSASBS for $5 off through Dec. 21!) . 18:04 – Mercury, at 21° Sagittarius, trines Mars in Aries on Dec. 14. Tell it like it is, but always remember to practice kindness as well! Are you able to do both?. 19:29 – Neptune is still square the Lunar Nodes in the eclipse chart. To hear more about that transit, revisit Episode 57, Learning from Neptune, Giving Thanks, & Our One-Year Podiversary! . 20:13 – Venus enters Sagittarius on Dec. 15 and will be there until Jan. 8, 2021. It’s time to enjoy the unfamiliar - perhaps look at something you see every day with fresh eyes. Can we enlarge our perspective on what’s already around us by cultivating beginner’s mind? . 23:50 – Jupiter AND Saturn move into Aquarius this week, setting the stage for next week’s ginormous conjunction! First up: What happens when Saturn, the planet of structures and boundaries, enters the sign of rebellion, the future, hopes and dreams, and social justice and civil liberties. Take note, fixed signs: It’s time to experience some growth! (Helpful past episodes include Episode 9, It's Aquarius Season, Charlie Brown! and Episode 17, Saturn in Aquarius: All in This Together.) . 29:27 – Jupiter enters Aquarius on Dec. 19, and April is having a Jupiter return! She shares it with a former president who presided over a time of similar economic challenges during their last mutual Jupiter return. Jupiter symbolizes growth, expansion, and big-picture thinking, and Aquarius is a sign that is forward-thinking and not afraid to change the status quo. Nothing happens overnight, though; outer planets move slowly, and change takes time. . 34:20 – Mercury makes a superior conjunction to the Sun at 28°42’ Sagittarius (Dec. 19). This particular transit in this particular sign reminds us to pause before speaking. Maybe try journaling (quietly and to yourself) instead of insisting that you know everything about everything? . 36:46 – Mercury enters Capricorn on Dec. 20 and will be there through Jan. 8, 2021. This is a great transit to make plans, resolutions, and schedules for the coming year, especially related to your professional life. (Revisit Episode 5, Unboxing Eclipses to hear more about Mercury in Cap – and it’s also a helpful one to learn about eclipses!) . 41:52 – Many thanks, dear listeners! If you’d like to support us at no cost to you, please kindly give us a 5-star rating, subscribe wherever you listen, and/or give us a happy review (and perhaps we will read it on air)! This episode is brought to you by Podathon donors TAMMY DASCHUK and HEATHER CASHMAN! Thank you, Tammy & Heather, for contributing to our Podathon! Remember that next week we have that big December Solstice! To receive our exclusive Solstice content, please donate $5 or more and we’ll invite you to hear that episode, as well as a year of solstice/equinox episodes! Now it’s time to go look for loose change in the couch!

For us to be able to effectively navigate the challenges of life, it’s essential for us to embrace paradox.  Things can be messy and complicated, and the solutions we seek aren’t usually clear cut.  Our ability to hang out in ambiguity, see things from multiple perspectives, and understand the paradoxical nature of life are fundamental to our success and that of those around us.  On this episode of the podcast, we delve into the importance of paradox and balance, especially given all that is happening in our world these days. Resources: We’re All in This Together (new book), by Mike Robbins Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube Dare to Lead Podcast - Barack Obama and Brene Brown   Shareables:   “More than one thing can be true at the same time.” — @MikeDRobbins   “Life is complex and messy, and we have the ability to embrace all of it.” — @MikeDRobbins   “Embracing paradox is about acknowledging the complex nature of life.” — @MikeDRobbins

With things being as challenging as they are right now, many of us are struggling for a number of different reasons.  As we continue to navigate this difficult time and do what we can to support those around us, it’s really important to operate with compassion.  On this episode, we discuss specific ways to embrace compassion and practice forgiveness - both with ourselves and with others.  These things aren’t always easy, especially these days, but they’re essential for our own self-care and for the well-being of the people with whom we work and live. Resources: We’re All in This Together (new book), by Mike Robbins Mike Robbins Website Mike Robbins Blog Mike Robbins Podcast Mike Robbins on Facebook Mike Robbins on Twitter Mike Robbins on Instagram Mike Robbins on YouTube Forgiving What You Can’t Forget, by Lysa TerKeurst   Shareables:   “Being kind to ourselves is one of the most important things we can do right now.” — @MikeDRobbins   “If your compassion doesn’t include yourself it’s incomplete.” — Jack Kornfield   “Holding a grudge is like drinking poison, and expecting the other person to die.” — @MikeDRobbins

I wanted to step outside of the dating conversation for this week’s new episode. Relationship or no relationship, the quality of our lives is the quality of our emotions. And many of us feel plagued by our emotions. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, sadness, shame, guilt, fear… we can find ourselves living in a constant state of suffering. If you can relate to this, please listen to this before you do anything else today... I’ve had moments in my life where I was scared I’d never feel better, especially if there was a certain negative emotion that I kept returning to no matter what I tried. It can make us feel hopeless, like we’ll never be happy no matter what we do. If you feel stuck in a place like this, please take a few minutes to hear what I have to say in this podcast. It’s not some magic pill, it’s a real approach that will relieve the tension you feel inside right now. Don’t lose hope. We’ve got this. I promise you. I love you, friend. --- ►► We’re in This Together. Try My Love.Life VIP Coaching and Community for FREE... → http://AskMH.com

April and Jen take a trip down memory lane to celebrate our one-year podiversary as Neptune encourages us to go with the flow in the face of a potentially touchy U.S. Thanksgiving holiday week. (We’re looking at you, Venus opposed Uranus!) As for us, we’re serving up a mini-lesson on the Gibbous Moon with cranberry sauce and a slice of pie! Plus: Giving thanks to you, our listeners. Sign up for April's mailing list for updates, a free monthly lunar workbook, AND an email tutorial on the Lunar Phases! To read April & Jen’s essays, or to join the podcast conversation and leave a comment, go to www.BigSkyAstroPod.com. Read more about this week’s astrology at the Big Sky Astrology website! Follow Big Sky Astrology on IG, Twitter, and FB @BigSkyAstrology Read a full transcript of this episode. Episode links: 00:30 – Woot! It all began one year ago – the week of the Sagittarius New Moon! Our pie-talk and imaginary sponsorships go all the way back to Episode 1, Sagittarius New Moon: Stars Over Thanksgiving. . 06:58 – Mercury in Scorpio trines Neptune in Pisces (Nov. 23). It might not be the best day for complex calculations! See if you can organize your life in such a way that there are optimal opportunities to be creative today. Neptune asks: Who would you be if you didn’t know who you were? . 10:29 – Neptune turned retrograde on June 22, and this week pauses in the sky to station direct at 18°09’ Pisces (Nov. 28) on the Sabian symbol, “A master instructing his pupil.” We are learning something from Neptune’s foggy, going-with-the-flow spirit. Climb back into the way-back time machine with us to Episode 1 to hear about Neptune stationing direct! . 16:09 – While Neptune is holding still, he comes close to squaring the Lunar Nodes on the Sagittarius/Gemini axis. Neptune makes it harder to nail down what we think is true. Anyone experiencing that these days? . 17:49 – Venus in Scorpio opposes Uranus in Taurus (Nov. 27). This is the midpoint of a cycle that began on March 8, 2020 (see Episode 15, Venus + Pie: 0-29 Degrees of Separation for that one). Remember that with oppositions, both planets are headed toward the same goal! This aspect is asking us to negotiate how much space we have in our relationships – what’s the perfect balance between autonomy and togetherness? . 23:23 – ** MOONWATCH! ** Jiggle your pumpkin pie as we welcome an opportunity to do a deep dive on the Gibbous Moon phase (Nov. 25)! The Moon is at 19°27’ Aries on the symbol “A young girl feeding birds in winter.” The Sun sits on 5 Sagittarius, “An old owl up a tree.” It’s a sweet impulse to give aid in hard times. But the owl reminds us not to want a helpful outcome more than the person being helped. The Gibbous Moon begins when the Moon is 135° ahead of the Sun, and is the phase between the First Quarter and the Full Moon. (And hey, won’t you join us in the way-back time machine to hear how the Moonwatch theme song began (Episode 17, Saturn in Aquarius: All in This Together)? . 34:48 – Many thanks, dear listeners! If you’d like to support us at no cost to you, please kindly give us a 5-star rating, subscribe wherever you listen, and/or give us a happy review! This episode is brought to you by Podathon donors LAURA LOONEY and NATORI MOORE! Thank you, Laura & Natori, for contributing to our Podathon! Remember that we have a big December Solstice coming up in less than a month - to receive our exclusive Solstice content, please please pitch in $5 or more and we’ll invite you to a year’s worth of solstice/equinox episodes! Thanks for a year of memories, podpals! ❤

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