In this episode, Ukeme Awakessien Jeter explores the importance of learning to be the change you want to see. She shares her journey as an immigrant and Black woman in a predominantly white suburb, discussing adaptability, leadership, and civic engagement. She reflects on raising her daughter, building inclusive communities, and the unique leadership strengths immigrants bring. The conversation also touches on feeling overwhelmed in life as Ukeme reminds us that when our days feel full to bursting, it might just mean they are filled with things that we deeply value.

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Key Takeaways:

• Adaptability and its importance in navigating new environments and challenges.
• The personal experiences of an immigrant and a Black woman in a predominantly white community.
• The impact of racial isolation on children and the importance of fostering inclusion.
• The significance of civic engagement and community involvement in driving change.
• The role of leadership in addressing systemic issues and promoting diversity.
• The concept of “feeding the good wolf” as a metaphor for nurturing positive qualities.
• The value of asking “how” questions to encourage understanding and collaboration.
• The challenges and strategies for building authentic connections in diverse communities.
• The importance of cultural intelligence and authenticity in leadership.
• The need for intentional efforts to create inclusive environments for future generations.

If you enjoyed this conversation with Ukeme Awakessien Jeter, check out these other episodes:

Conscious Leadership with Eric Kaufmann

Discovering Your Inner Resilience and Strength with Mark Nepo

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In this episode, Steven Shapiro and Nancy Shapiro discuss how to build a family culture that brings you closer and makes you stronger. They are a brother and sister duo, educators and creators of the “Our Family Culture” system. Steven and Nancy discuss the importance of intentionally shaping family culture to support children’s emotional well-being and resilience and they share practical strategies for identifying core values, developing shared language, and practicing consistent, meaningful actions within families. They highlight how conscious culture-building can strengthen family bonds, foster healthy development, and create a positive legacy across generations.

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Key Takeaways:

• The concept of “family culture” and its impact on children’s emotional and mental well-being.
• The importance of intentionality in shaping family culture versus allowing it to develop by default.
• The role of core values in guiding family dynamics and behaviors.
• The significance of creating a supportive emotional environment for children.
• The challenges parents face in raising children, including mental health concerns and societal pressures.
• The idea of generational legacy and how parenting styles are often replicated or opposed by children.
• Practical strategies for families to engage in culture-building, including small, manageable actions.
• The dynamic nature of family culture and the importance of collaboration among family members.
• Tools and resources to facilitate meaningful conversations about values within families.

f you enjoyed this conversation with Steven and Nancy, check out these other episodes:

How to Manage Family Relationships with Nedra Glover Tawwab

How to Make Great Relationships with Dr. Rick Hanson

Purposeful Living: Strategies to Align Your Values and Actions with Victor Strecher

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In this episode, Dr. Judith Joseph explains what happens when success hides suffering, and the importance of understanding high-functioning depression. She explores why many people who look fine on the outside are quietly suffering on the inside with something we rarely talk about: anhedonia, the loss of joy, or the loss of ability to feel pleasure. This is an important conversation that highlights this often overlooked and underplayed challenge of high-functioning depression that so many of us deal with, and most importantly, how to overcome it.

Key Takeaways:

• Concept of high-functioning depression and its characteristics
• Symptoms of anhedonia and their impact on daily life
• Limitations of current diagnostic criteria for depression
• Importance of early recognition and intervention for mental health issues
• Biopsychosocial model for understanding mental health
• Role of personal agency and choice in managing mental health
• Strategies for emotional validation and expression
• The significance of reconnecting with personal values for joy
• Impact of technology and social connections on mental well-being
• Importance of celebrating small wins and planning for future joy

If you enjoyed this conversation with Dr. Judith Joseph, check out these other episodes:

How Identity Can Affect How You Deal with Depression with Kimi Culp

Emerging Perspectives on Depression with Alex Riley

Strategies for Depression with Therese Borchard

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