Books Applied Podcast

To many of us steeped in grind culture, just the idea of rest is heretical. In this excellent manifesto, Tricia Hersey shares the deeply revolutionary practice of rest as something we all deserve because we are humans. It is not something we must steal or hide or something granted to us so we can be more productive. Join Lisa Alexander and me as we discuss what it means to engage in rest as an act of resistance.

Discover the transformative power of feedback! Learn about the different types of feedback and why understanding them can change your perspective. Explore how emotional triggers can hinder feedback acceptance and the importance of navigating these feelings. Gain insights into fostering personal and collaborative growth through effective communication. Plus, practical tips to enhance your ability to give and receive feedback without losing your cool! Perfect for anyone looking to improve their feedback skills.

Check out these links and extra resources Lauren mentioned during the show: https://emilyladau.com/ Emily Ladau’s podcast https://www.theaccessiblestall.com/ ASSUME THAT I CAN https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92ivgabfdPQ "Our negative assumptions about people with Down syndrome can lead us to treat them in such a way that these assumptions become reality. In sociology, this is called a 'self-fulfilling prophecy.' Why not reverse our perspectives? If we have positive assumptions about people with Down syndrome, they will have opportunities at school, at work, in relationships, and in other activities. And maybe these positive assumptions will become reality." “I’m Guilty”: People Check Their Own Biases Against Down Syndrome After Watching New Ad https://www.boredpanda.com/powerful-new-ad-challenges-stereotypes-about-down-syndrome/ From What If to What Next podcast Episode 63 - What if disability justice, deep inclusion and liberation were centred in healthcare, education and the arts? https://fromwhatiftowhatnext.libsyn.com/63-what-if-disability-justice-deep-inclusion-and-liberation-were-centred-in-healthcare-education-and-the-arts Episode 64 - What if the Black Fantastic reshaped the world? https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/64-what-if-the-black-fantastic-reshaped-the-world/id1538281063?i=1000586919985 Episode 97 - What if there was an alternative to capitalism, after all? https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/97-what-if-there-was-an-alternative-to-capitalism-after-all/id1538281063?i=1000648727593 Imperfect Resources, including a guide to 2SLGBTQ2AI++ inclusion, an inclusive language guide, ableist words and terms to avoid, and more https://www.theimperfect.network/resources

In the book Think Again, Adam Grant teaches about the power of being able to change your mind. He makes a strong case for why this mental flexibility is crucial for a happy and healthy life. You're not a sell-out when you learn and grow!

Marsha Shandur, storytelling and persuasive communication coach who runs Yes Yes Marsha, shares why she rereads Difficult Conversations yearly. They explore the three-stories framework, choosing purpose over winning, and how impact often outweighs intention. Listen for practical exercises, scripts, and tips on pausing, listening without agreeing, and turning hostile exchanges into constructive dialogue.

Naming your emotions (being aware of how you feel) is integral to emotional intelligence. The feelings wheel is a tool I often share with folks to help jump-start their creativity and awareness when putting words to feelings. In Atlas of the Heart, Brene Brown does us one better by explaining what those words for feelings actually mean and why naming them is useful. In this episode, I talk with Jo Linden about this beautiful book and how naming emotions frees us to be more actualized people.

DEI Director Charley Downing and Iggy discuss the book Caste by Isabel Wilkerson. We explore the metaphors and reality of caste Wilkerson researched in the US and beyond. We also focus on applying what caste means in a practical sense as a foundation for our work, for Charley as someone tasked with addressing racial equity in the workplace, and for Iggy as a perspective on organizational policy that supports institutional toxicity.

We explore the surprising and weird world of breathing in this conversation about the book Breath by James Nestor. Lenka Koppova and I discuss improving our lives by paying more attention to how we breathe.

In Big Magic, Elizabeth Gilbert tells us how to live the life of a creative. Special guest Franklin Taggart and I get into what we like from her advice - which was mostly useful but not completely. We (I) also go off on a minor tangent about how I did not like Eat, Pray, Love - strongly did not like. Listen to find out why.

Winners are better at quitting. Their ability to know when to quit gives them the space and energy to win (instead of wasting their efforts on a losing endeavor). The book Quit by Annie Duke explains this counterintuitive phenomenon and tells us how to get ahead by being better at quitting. In this episode, I discuss the book with Natalie King. We talk about the practical applications of this work and how quitting can lead to more useful outcomes.