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Below the Surface
by Caroline Masson
Surface-level conversations are overrated. It's 2021, and I'm ready to go deeper.Creating an audio scrapbook of meaningful conversations, a safe space here that allows people to feel comfortable being honest and vulnerable. Every person has a unique story to tell. A story that we can all learn from and be inspired by. I want to highlight some of those stories and encourage vulnerability in a way that inspires us all to become better and more authentic versions of ourselves.
Episodes
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i love growing pains (with sadie wilber)
i dont LOVE pain… obviously. and i’m assuming you don’t either. BUT what i’ve learned from my first full year post-grad, hopping around jobs & living situations & adding on new friends while seeing others less… is that (and prepare for a massively corny takeaway here, everyone) the hard seasons…
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i love being cringe
being in ur 20s in the digital age is an uphill battle… literally. that uphill battle is something I once heard referred to as cringe mountain, and the term has stuck with me ever since. we are all in one of three positions in relation to said mountain: at the bottom (pre-climb) on the climb...
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i love hangovers
tis the season of shamelessly inviting uncomplicated joy, growing pains, and self-induced hangovers into your life. also, for me, a season marked by embracing the duality of being sick to my stomach that the implied “you” are inevitably going to perceive me… whilst also recognizing that it's...
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Her Voice: Conversations with Women on Gender Equality ft. Ashley Abercombie
Ashley Abercrombie is an author, podcast host, and champion of people. She has written two books, Love is the Resistance and Rise of the Truth Teller. Additionally, she co-hosted a podcast titled ‘Why Tho’ from 2018 to 2022. Ashley was in ministry in the nonprofit justice world for over 20 years,...
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Her Voice: Conversations with Women on Gender Equality ft. Dr. Jennifer Buck
Dr. Jennifer Buckley is an Associate Professor of Practical Theology at Azusa Pacific University. After attending Azusa Pacific University for her undergraduate degree, Dr. Buck received her master's at Fuller Seminary and then her doctoral from Claremont Graduate. She was raised in a Quaker...
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Her Voice: Conversations with Women on Gender Equality ft. Carol Lynn Patterson
Dr. Carol Lynn Patterson has been practicing ministry for over 20 years. She has been in pastoral ministry for the last 15 where she served on the staff of a large church; she has been the transitional pastor of a small church, a regional pastor within the regional denomination of American…
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Burnout
In this episode, I am joined by my sweet, talented, and creative friend Ava Thigpen to have a conversation about burnout. In 2022, burnout seems to be affecting people at a more intense and more frequent rate than ever. Most people I talk to about this subject confirm that they have experienced...
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The Reality of Addiction
In this episode, I am joined by my friend Carson Thorpe! Carson bravely shares her experience with addiction & substance abuse of prescribed drugs. Throughout the episode, I am repeatedly and consistently astounded by her honesty and authenticity as she reflects on all of her feelings surrounding...
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Reflecting on my First Year of College in California
In this episode, one of my closest pals, Emma Grace Condon, returns. This time, however, she is asking me the questions. We cover the changes I have seen in myself as a result of the past year of living away from home, and we unpack why it is that no one wants to talk about how lonely the...
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Facing Conflict with Emma Grace Condon
In this episode, I am joined by one of my best friends in the whole world, Emma Grace Condon. As two people on opposite ends of the spectrum in regards to approaching conflict, we provide perspective for each extreme, and how everyone can search for a healthy medium response to conflict in their...
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MIXEDish: Growing Up Mixed in the American South w/ Taylor Dillon
Taylor's perspective has the ability to enlighten every person who listens with open ears and an empathetic heart. She discusses her experience growing up Mixed in Southeast Louisiana, the hurt she experienced from schools and churches because of racial insensitivity, and the importance of...
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Swimming Against the Current w/ Mia Sernich
In this episode I am joined by the lovely Mia Sernich to discuss the dangers of collective thinking and how we can expand our perspective by taking a step out of our own shoes to see something from another person's viewpoint. We talk about how high school is a minefield of judgment and the...
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Childhood, Personalities, & Sister Dynamics w/ Madeleine Masson
My wonderful, fabulous, extremely well-spoken best friend & big sis is on the podcast this week! We get veryyy honest in a particularly long episode about our unique experiences growing up, despite being raised under the same roof. We also discuss how/ why we are so close, and what makes our...
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High School Recap: Changes & Growth w/ Ashton Mouton
In this episode, Ashton and I talk for the first time since 8th grade! We discuss life since the beginning of high school, finding yourself at an age when most people just want to fit in, and how he has become a better version of himself over the years. It was so fun catching up, and Eva joins us...
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Smile Train & Growing up with Divorced Parents w/ Eva Ehlinger
Eva and I talk through our experience growing up with divorced parents and how it's affected our perspective on relationships. She also opens up about her reaction to discovering her brother was born with a cleft lip and palate and how she has taken action steps through Smile Train to raise...
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Adoption and BLM w/ Margaret Reed
Margaret and I discuss her experience growing up in Uganda, Africa, her adoption process, and her experience as a young Black woman in America. She is beautifully articulate, passionate, resilient and her story is unique to any other. Let's dive in! Song: Love Unite by Montell Fish
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Mental Health w/ Gianna Lorino
This week's guest, the amazing Gianna Lorino, gives us insight on her struggle with mental illness and her personal experience in a psychiatric hospital. We also discuss how important it is to end the stigma surrounding this topic as shares her powerful story. She is bold, beautiful, and…
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Vulnerability Hangover w/ David Long
explaining, discussing, and bringing light to the pursuit of fearless vulnerability with this weeks guest, David Long. We talk our friendship story plus how we found common ground amidst a rocky start featuring one of our favorite card games, We're Not Really Strangers! Let's Dive In. Song:...
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Embracing Creativity
talking with some of my favorite creatives who are doing something with their wonderful talents! Kayli talks about her writing, Matthew about acting, Sarah about her art and videos, and Luke about his music. Song: Are You Bored Yet?- Wallows ft. Clairo @kayliholden Kayli Holden- 8:24-...
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This is: Below the Surface
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Surface-level conversations are overrated. It's 2021, and I'm ready to go deeper.Creating an audio scrapbook of meaningful conversations, a safe space here that allows people to feel comfortable being honest and vulnerable. Every person has a unique story to tell. A story that we can all learn from and be inspired by. I want to highlight some of those stories and encourage vulnerability in a way that inspires us all to become better and more authentic versions of ourselves.
HOSTED BY
Caroline Masson
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Surface-level conversations are overrated. It's 2021, and I'm ready to go deeper.Creating an audio scrapbook of meaningful conversations, a safe space here that allows people to feel comfortable being honest and vulnerable. Every person has a unique story to tell. A story that we can all learn from...
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Below the Surface is created and hosted by Caroline Masson.
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