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At the Root
by KKNW | Hubbard Radio
Emotional connection with others can be a source of joy and personal growth to a source of pain and anxiety with anything (including disconnection) in between. Join psychotherapist and holistic life coach Greg Kiper as he challenges listeners to explore these connections and go on a journey of recognizing and expanding awareness. Experience an adventure of the mind, body, and spirit on At the Root.
Episodes
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Still Fixated on the Fixer
Greg reviews how two types of cognitive bias impact our listening abilities in relationships with others and shares that being present doesn’t mean literally; it means being present in intent and emotional engagement. He reminds listeners that “fixers” often unintentionally hijack engagements...
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Fixated on the Fixer
Greg continues to talk about how our frame of reference when listening is through the lens of Cognitive Bias which results in our brains filtering the information we process. This can lead to short-cuts that leave out significant information and sensitivities. Greg goes on to explain the two…
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Fixing The Fixer
Greg continues to talk about the topic of listening and how when we listen it’s usually with cognitive bias or as a “Fixer.” He spends a lot of time talking about “The Fixer” and their origin story; where their need for answers, control and fear of emotion began. He also explains why they need to...
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Bridging the Gap
Greg picks up where he left off on the topic of listening and how we should listen with context, intent and awareness of our own interpretation; something he refers to as “the fluffy stuff.” He comments that today’s norm is forcing a point of view rather than listening to, understanding or...
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Our Bias Means Intent Gets Lost in Translation
Greg and Stacy review what they discussed last week about listening for intent AND content, and they talk a bit more about the power of our two “brains;” the brain and the heart. Greg picks up where he left off to discuss more about how our past experiences influence what we hear and how we hear...
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Who’s Listening?
Greg is back live from an extended break; he shares what he was doing and what he noticed while away. His biggest takeaway was our innate need for social connection with others and how that connection ideally goes beyond just words. To truly connect we need to listen for total meaning, not…
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Thinking with People
Greg and Stacy start with a brief recap from the last show when a call comes in from Maureen in Everett. Maureen shares she has an adult daughter with MS who’s experienced multiple traumas and likely experiences PTSD; she confesses she struggles to listen to her daughter because she goes on and…
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Listen Up
Greg decides to zig from his most recent line of discussion partly inspired by some new clients seeking relationship counseling. He shares that we don’t just learn how to cope and react based on past experiences, we learn how to listen and react as well which places us squarely back in autopilot...
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Who’s in Charge?
Without awareness, we've allowed our lives to be run from our past experiences and the emotional charge accompanying those experiences. Greg looks at how our choices can change this dynamic and the control returned to the present moment in our awareness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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The Transformers: Forgive & Forget
Greg reviews the last episode and reminds listeners how our wounds are inflicted; slowly, over time, layer by layer, sometimes by others and often, by ourselves. From there he talks about how to address our wounds, with intention, grace, and compassion versus judgement and shame. Ultimately…
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Transformers; Facilitating Intent
Per usual Greg reviews last week’s episode, reminding listeners about the power of intention and how every action is created by us, as is the resulting effect. Because we typically choose actions that result in a negative experience because we follow the path forged by our autopilot. Greg also...
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Intentions as Vectors
After a brief review of the last episode, Greg picks up where he left off reminding listening that as we begin to explore awareness, we start to realize that the illusions we’ve created aren't offering safety, they’re keeping us stagnate. The negative experiences we have tell us our lives are not...
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Do I really have to go there?
At the Root debuts the new hourlong format. Greg introduces new listeners to the show, giving them background on the show, its’ purpose and how to connect to him live or otherwise. After a short break, Greg explains that wounds left untended may fester leading to feelings of anger or resentment.…
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The Healing Journey
Greg shares a big announcement - At the Root will now air live on Mondays from 3-4pm PST on Alternative Talk 1150 AM radio! The additional time will allow Greg to expand on content and explain it in more depth with examples. He’ll also welcome guests such as other practitioners and encourage…
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Undressing The Wounds
Greg picks up where he left off talking about the illusions we create because of emotional wounds. To deal with these illusions, we create coping mechanisms like anger, denial, addiction, avoidance, etc. that Greg refers to as bandages. These bandages don’t address the wounds, they merely dress...
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Deconstructing the Illusions
Reviewing the concept of illusions and how they function as part of our autopilot, Greg reiterates how without awareness, our illusions are in control. As our sphere of influence grows, so do our reactions to perceived threats. Illusions enable us to cope until truth threatens our protective…
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Elusive Illusions
Greg takes a step back to explore our illusions in more depth. He addresses basics like, when do they develop and what purpose do they serve? Why do we develop them when we can’t recall any “trauma?” and why don’t we shed them over time? Greg walks listeners through the origin story timeline of…
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Repairing the Disconnect
Greg talks about how to repair relationships when our behavior triggers our partner, creating disconnect. Preparing for the repair gives each person time reflect and recover and move to a WE position that lacks blame, and then what? Greg breaks down the next steps and shares how to KEEP IT WE, by...
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The Power of WE
After talking about “preparing for the repair” last time, Greg shifts the focus to the power of thinking in terms of WE. He explains that when things get tough in our relationships, by thinking as WE, it’s possible to turn what's happened into a learning experience. Referencing his work with…
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Prepare for The Repair
While preparing to do his taxes, Greg made a connection between an expense file and what he’s been talking about recently - awareness of what our triggers and illusions are and how we sometimes goof. When mistakes are made, repairs are necessary to move forward; what is the expense to repair; how...
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One Plus One is Sometimes Too Hard
Most recently Greg has focused on finding awareness to break out of the critical loop and setting intentions so there are less emotional and cognitive reactions and usual neural pathways can be rerouted toward a healthier destination. In this episode he comes back to discussing his work with...
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Intent on Awareness
Greg continues his conversation about mindful awareness and the importance of incorporating intention. He stresses that the specifics around an intention should unfold versus getting too detailed; you should focus on what you want to experience and share, and remember, language is key. Greg cites…
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Intentionally Rerouting Our Brain Map
Greg has been spending a lot of time talking about awareness; the practice of checking in and paying attention to what’s going on with our minds and bodies. By defaulting to autopilot, we unconsciously create pathways and patterns that no longer serve us. Greg shares the importance of changing…
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Try This at Home
Greg continues to explain the benefits of mindful breathing and shares that he’s created a YouTube channel called, “Connection Through Awareness with Greg Kiper.” On it, is posted a guided version of the exercise he calls, “Finding Awareness” so anyone can try on their own time, in their own…
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Three Good Reasons Why
Greg continues to explore and explain the healing powers of fostering daily awareness. Using breathing exercises, body scans and self-awareness, the goal is to be still and vulnerable allowing for self-compassion and ultimately self-love. Why? 1. To lift us out of the immediacy of an experience…
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Wiring Positive Neural Pathways for Connection
Greg shares the response to the homework he gave to pause several times a day and practice the 478-breathing technique. Greg asserts that if we can assess what we’re feeling physically and by extension, emotionally we will be able to connect more easily with ourselves and others. By identifying...
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The 478 Breath
Greg explains in further depth his homework assignment from last show and elaborates on why it’s so vital to becoming more aware. He also leads listeners in the 478 breathing exercise; a practice meant to raise awareness of, and center, our physical body so we can turn our focus inward and note…
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Co-Regulate to Self-Regulate
Greg begins the episode clarifying that difficulty with emotions doesn’t necessarily mean we are avoidantly attached; however, it is a symptom of that attachment style. He then goes on to talk about resilience and the development of self-regulation and co-regulation. He explains that learning...
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Avoidant Attachment or "Good. I feel good."
After last week’s lively roundtable discussion with JD Wyneken about awareness, connection, and the language of emotion, Greg spends time exploring the avoidant attachment-type. He explains what it may look like, why it happens, and how the discomfort with emotions; identifying and expressing…
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Connecting Emotionally Roundtable
Greg welcomes JD Wyneken from, “This Show is All About You” and Stacy, his producer and host of, “Don’t Ask Me to Talk” to turn on the mic and join him for a roundtable discussion about awareness and connection. Touching on topics from the past several months of shows, Greg, JD, and Stacy talk...
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Baby Steps
Greg continues to start each episode reviewing content from past episodes in order to clarify some of the concepts he discusses regularly so new listeners can understand and regular listeners continue to gain greater awareness. He then circles back to last week’s episode and continues from when…
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Renewal of Commitment
Greg recaps the cycle he counsels couples through, personal illusions built on old wounds which create patterns of automatic behavior that are easily triggered resulting in a loop of criticism; all setting the stage for The Grand Illusion – an existence with little to no emotional connection.…
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Giving Enough Rope
The episode begins with a quick recap before Greg delves right into his work with Steve and Charlotte. He uses them to illustrate how their individual illusions were triggering and how that impacted their relationship. By having them work separately on their wounds, they’re able to come together,...
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It’s Not Communication That’s Lacking
The episode begins with Stacy circling back about naming your inner child; a conversation from last time that required more explanation. Greg continues to talk about how our past traumas lead to layers of bandages covering the wounds that are a key element in what Greg calls, “The Grand…
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Fester or Forgive?
After a quick review from last time, Greg dives into his session with Steve. Steve, starting to see how his past traumas are impacting his current life and relationships shares a story about his father. Greg introduces him to the concept of connecting with his inner child (or true self) so he can...
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Protective or Protected? Try Connected.
After the usual recap, Greg connects how the past several episodes about our inner or “true-self” connect with the discussion around how we treat ourselves; and ultimately how that shows up in relationship with others. In order to move forward, we need to go back and tear down the wall of...
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The Pause that Refreshes
After his usual recap of last time, Greg spends much of the episode talking about the importance of connecting with our true self and how granting that grace to ourselves can help us heal. Sharing a brief meditation, Greg encourages listeners to go within to explore and find their true self and...
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True or False? Yes.
After a quick recap from last time, Greg dives right in to talk about when realization hits that our relationship problems typically don’t stem from others as much as from ourselves. This happens because of the disconnect between our personality and our “true self.” Our true self is what Greg...
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Chameleons of Coping
After a week away, Greg and Stacy catch up from last time reminding listeners about their conversation about the bandages and layers of protection we use to cover past wounds. Greg explains that we respond out of efficiency often acting on autopilot and he reminds us that the struggles we face…
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Time to Lick Those Wounds
Greg recaps the last episode before talking about how greater awareness leads to better choices and a desire for change. Greg explains that the hurt we experienced when we were younger was wrapped in layers of protection that we may no longer need; as adults, we may be ready to “air out” our...
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Awareness Shows Us Choices
After a recap of the last episode when Greg went into depth about the 4P’s (presence, practice, patience and positivity), Greg talks about how even the smallest intentional choices can get us off autopilot and into awareness. He updates listeners on Steve and Charlotte’s progress who he had...
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The 4 Ps of the Apocalypse (or How to Avoid a Personal Apocalypse)
After a recap of the last episode, Greg takes a slight detour from the normal cadence of the show to go into more depth about the 4 P’s (presence, practice, patience and positivity). Greg reviews the importance of each P both individually and collectively and how they tie back to greater…
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Science 101: Action versus Reaction
Greg does a deeper dive into why we act or react the way we do when triggered by a stimulus brought on by the narratives or illusions we’ve been using to cope, likely since birth. He explains why we assess some things resulting in action versus reacting to others because of our fight, flight, or...
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When Opening The Heart, Try Not To Choke
Greg and Stacy pick up where they left off talking about “The Grand Illusion” and review how it can manifest in relationships. Greg explains how identifying and dealing with illusions can cause guilt and shame which is why some couples benefit more both individual and couples counseling. Lastly,...
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The Grand Illusion
Greg continues on the topic of illusion in relationships; “the slight of mind” that triggers us, putting us back in a critical loop. Greg gives an example of how something as inconsequential as driving with windows open can trigger what he refers to as The Grand Illusion; deeply personal and...
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Slight of Mind
Greg is back to talk about connection, illusion, and realization versus application. Catching listeners up on Steve and Charlotte’s progress, we learn they hit a speed bump on their road back to connection. Greg holds a mirror up to show them what happened and explains how frontloaded we can be...
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Not As Easy As It Sounds
Greg takes some time to practice what he promotes (connection with your SO) and leaves the show in Stacy and JD Wyneken’s (of This Show is All About You) hands. They reflect on how they relate to the journey of Steve and Charlotte and explore the weight of illusion in relationships. Greg calls in...
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Holding Out Hands and Hope
Greg continues where last week left off; his second session working with Charlotte and Steve and how it ended. Charlotte and Steve share what happened after they left and how Steve’s vulnerability impacted them individually and as a couple. Greg reminded them (and listeners) about how being...
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Breakup to Breakthrough
Greg gives an update on the progress of “Char and Steve” after having time to reflect on their combined and individual appointments. A breakthrough occurs as they realize they both want the same thing; however, adaptations created from early childhood get in the way. Steve especially has a moment...
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Mixed or Matched?
Today’s show begins with a question for Greg about interaction and connection with a significant other; Greg encourages Stacy (and listeners) not to be petty, and instead be clear about needs and desires. Greg then shares that when it comes to attachment types, there are no hard and fast rules;...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Emotional connection with others can be a source of joy and personal growth to a source of pain and anxiety with anything (including disconnection) in between. Join psychotherapist and holistic life coach Greg Kiper as he challenges listeners to explore these connections and go on a journey of recognizing and expanding awareness. Experience an adventure of the mind, body, and spirit on At the Root.
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KKNW | Hubbard Radio
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