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Real Vibes Only
by Real Vibes Only Podcast
Let’s get real! Real emotions. Real experiences. Real connection. Join Karen Iverson Riggers and Lynn McLaughlin as they explore authenticity and how to get real with yourself and others.
Episodes
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Building Community with Special Guests Courtney Pankey & Alanna Evans
What creates community and how do we continue engaging as community after a natural disaster? Join Lynn McLaughlin and Special Guests Courtney Pankey and Alanna Evans as they share their lived experiences with the devastating storms on July 27 and how the community came together to help those…
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Oops, I did it again
As human beings, we will cause harm. Maybe even the same harm, multiple times, before we completely change to a new way of responding or acting. On the flip side, we will also be harmed by humans. Maybe multiple times. How do we navigate harm, repair and correction in a way that helps us maintain...
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Mutual Aid: The Magic Sauce
With all of the destruction happening the world today, it may create feelings of helplessness and overwhelm in you. And, rightfully so. However, there is an opportunity for connection and care when we zoom in at the community level. Mutual aid has been around forever, but the need for it is…
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End the Year ... Soft
Have you seen all of the posts on social media asking us to finish the year "strong?" It's almost as if they have lived on another planet for 2025?! This year has been extremely challenging and rather than force ourselves to "push through it," what if we took another approach? Join Karen and Lyn…
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Emotions in Practice
What would it look like to be fully aware of your emotions, your internal response to them, as well as the response of others around you? This is what it means to put emotions into practice and integrate this vital piece of our human experience into our every day lives. It is something that Real...
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Debunking Connection as a Buzz Word
Often with health initiatives, a new phrase or framework is discovered as a "hot button" and early adapters integrate it into their organization. As the initiative spreads and more people jump on the bandwagon, the initiative becomes diluted, coopted and it can lose its efficacy in the process....
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Grounding in Grief with Special Guest Tina Haffeman
All human beings experience grief and it is natural to experience it with any change or loss, large or small. Grief is as unique as our own fingerprint and we decide how we define it and what support is most helpful. Join Tina and Lynn as they share their own experiences with grief and the...
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Real Talking with Special Guest Lacey (Ebb & Flow Co-op Member)
Our world is rapidly changing and can often feel like beinginside of a snow globe, where everything is shaken up every time things begin to settle. Feeling overwhelmed? Join Lynn and Special Guest Lacey as they share their personal journeys and practical tips for balancing community care…
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Our Power Lies in Community Care
The events happening in our country and around the world are overwhelming and infuriating. It can make anyone feel helpless to create change. So what power do we have to create change? It comes to us in the form of community care which is available to us each and every day. Whether you are the…
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Empathy IS the Answer
Life is hard and people are struggling. This is a fact and it is a normal human response to the events happening around us ... in our communities, our country and the world. As the attempts by systems to dehumanize people get louder and more frequent in an age of endless information, it can be a...
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We Are All Connected
Systems of oppression thrive in environments that keep us separate, feeling different and "othering" people. The reality? We are all connected. Resisting the divisive nature of our world requires us to reconnect with the humans around us and hear who they really are. Each person has a story and...
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Who Are We Keeping Safe
In our attempts to find support, often we are told that "we are keeping you safe" when forced treatment or psychiatric interventions are put into place. But who are the systems really keeping safe? Join Karen and Lynn as they unpack the harm being done by hierarchal systems that look to protect…
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Connection is Transformation
Connection is prevention AND it is also transformation. With each workshop, training and Community Living Room we participate in, we witness the transformation that happens when people feel seen, heard and valued just as they are through the connection and space we provide. Join Lynn and Karen as...
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Are Your Values in Alignment
As human beings, we are constantly learning and evolving.This is also true of our values. When was the last time you looked deeply into your values and how they play out in your life? As our world changes, it is becoming increasingly important to know what you value and why. Join Karen and Lynn…
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There is Nothing Wrong with Us
There are a number of memes on the internet stating, "If you aren't angry, you aren't paying attention." Our country is changing at unheard of speeds (intentionally, mind you) and you may be feeling off balance, overwhelmed or defeated ... in addition to angry! Your responses to the state of the...
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Look to Nature
Nature is the perfect place to look when you are feeling paralyzed or overwhelmed. It is constantly moving, growing and evolving. The reality is we are moving, growing and evolving too, but it can feel like we aren't when life is hard or heavy. Join Karen and Lynn as they share how nature helps...
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React & Respond **with special guest Nick Schiller
Our world seems to be moving at an accelerated pace, and the constant stream of information isn't helpful. When we are feeling overwhelmed, it can be easy to react (rather than respond). Join Lynn, Karen and Nick Schiller (Karen's oldest) as they talk through the nature of reacting, how emotions...
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Small is All (and huge!)
Our world is overwhelming. Our lives can be overwhelming. Finding the time, space and energy to tackle even one piece of it can be overwhelming. Join Karen and Lynn as they lean on the wisdom of Adrienne Maree Brown and her philosophy that "small is all." Taking small steps or making small…
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Layers of Realness
We are all carrying a lot in our day-to-day lives. From the challenges we face personally, to the challenges of our family and friends ... add in the struggles of our communities, our state, our nation and the world ... is it any wonder we are feeling exhausted and overwhelmed? Join Karen and…
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90 Seconds
Did you know that an emotion only lasts 90 seconds? The first time we heard that we were not only surprised, but firmly believed that emotions could last for days. So why does it feel like the emotion is still present? Join Karen and Lynn as they talk through the biology of emotion and the...
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Revolutionary Love
On Valentine's Day, it feels fitting to talk about love. But let's expand the definition to include revolutionary love. Love that defies violence and control and oppression. Love that is not submissive but kryptonite to hate. Love that includes love towards self and others. Join Karen and Lynn as...
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Talk to Strangers
As children, many of us learned that it was unsafe to talk to strangers. But was this fear-based conditioning reality? Statistically speaking, most children experience harm at the hands of people they know. So how do we break this conditioning? We begin by acknowledging we are more alike than we...
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Moments of Joy
It can be incredibly hard to find moments of joy when the world can seem so heavy and dark. It can also feel "wrong" to be joyful. But here's the deal. It is never all dark or all light. Even funerals will have moments of laughter. Sparks of joy can happen when we allow ourselves to be present to...
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Welcome to the 76th Week of January
This has been a full, hard week. In fact it feels like the 76th week of January with all that has transpired this week. Couple the national news, with anything hard happening in community, and then add in any hard personal pieces and the layers are overwhelming. We feel you friends and you are…
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Regret & Repair
Being a human can be hard. Especially when we realize that we have made a bad choice ... or said something hurtful ... or missed an opportunity. As humans, we all have moments of regret or wishing we could ask for a "do over." Embracing our full humanness means recognizing that we too are...
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Happy Quitters Day
Did you know there was such a thing as "Quitter's Day?" It was created in direct response to the many New Year's Resolutions people set and the amount of time that passes before people fall back into old patterns. As they used to say on the TV sitcom Full House, "How rude!" If you feel the shame...
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It's Not the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
In our day to day life, we are often met with responses to "see the bright side" or "be more optimistic" or "you need to get over it" when navigating challenging times in life. This toxic positive messaging seems to get amplified even more during the holidays when happiness or merriment is the…
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I'm All Over The Place
As human beings, we hold a lot of emotions each and every day as we navigate our personal and collective lives. These days, changes in our world and the constant flow of information can be overwhelming, scattered and often attaches a sense of urgency. Join Karen and Lynn as they talk through…
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I Won't Give Advice
It can be challenging to offer support to someone who is struggling or in deep pain. Many times our first response is to offer advice to help shift the person away from their pain. We do this, not necessarily for the other person, but as a way to alleviate our discomfort from the pain they are...
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Election Anxiety
As our November 5 election approaches, more and more people are feeling the stress and anxiety of the current state of our country and the possibilities that lie ahead with the outcome of the election. Politics and divisiveness aside, how are you feeling? How are you holding all of the emotion…
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That's How The Light Gets In
There is a Leonard Cohen quote that goes, "There is a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in." It's a favorite of Karen's and it beautifully holds the values of Emotional CPR. It reinforces the belief that we need each other, and we heal in relationship with others. Join Karen and Lynn...
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What's Mine, What's Yours
A common discussion in our training classes is around boundaries and emotions. Setting boundaries can be challenging; add to it our human emotions and things can get downright complicated. Join Lynn and Karen as they define emotional boundaries and how we can practice creating a pause to…
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Triggers & Glimmers
We all can identify times in our life when we have been triggered by past events that brought uncomfortable emotion or memories to the present moment. But have you heard of glimmers? In a world that is often focused on the negative impacts of life, glimmers are the opposite of triggers and can...
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What Do You Do Anyway?
In a world that is hyper-focused on the "doing" rather than "being," we get asked often, "What do you do anyway?" Often we respond with, "We listen" which is quickly met with "No, but what do you do?" Ebb & Flow Connections Cooperative is focused on connection and a new way of listening to...
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What If I Fall Apart?
How much energy do you put into looking "together? How much energy do you put into holding back emotion or putting on a smile when you want to fall apart? More importantly, what would happen if you allowed yourself to fall apart? Truly, what would happen? The conditioning we receive to appear...
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You Are Real
Everything you do, everything you say, everything you feel is valid, important and it matters. You are a human being who has value ... always. Join Lynn and Karen as they share what it means to feel "real" - to be seen, heard and valued - no matter how you may feel on the inside.
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Heal Yourself, Heal the World
Our world can be overwhelming. The rapid pace of digital technology and the receiving of information can make it feel like it's spinning much faster today. What can you do when you are feeling overwhelmed and helpless? Join Karen and Lynn as they talk through opportunities to ground in the…
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We See You
As human beings, we all have pieces of us that we may not share with others. It's part of our human experience. Being vulnerable can be scary. Allowing others to see us and witness our true selves can be transformative when it is received with non-judgment and empathy. Join Karen and Lynn as they...
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We All Get Lost Sometimes
We all experience times in life where we feel like we've lost our way. Maybe it's the result of a traumatic experience. Maybe it's the result of significant changes in life. Maybe life has become overwhelming, and we feel like we are drowning. In the midst of it all, know that you are not alone....
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Stop It
Although it is two simple words ... Stop It ... "it" can be incredibly difficult to stop when it is something that we have been conditioned to do for many, many years. Before we can make changes, we need to become aware that change is even needed. Join Karen and Lynn as they share powerful…
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Listening to Trauma
What happened to you? Listening to the answer to this question for ourselves and others helps shift the framework of how we view our experiences and their impact. "Listening to Trauma" is a new curriculum created by Karen Iverson Riggers and Lynn McLaughlin that seeks to deepen understanding of...
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Life is Hard & I'm Not Defective
How often have you tried to share difficulties with another person and you experience dismissal, minimization or deflection. It's hard saying life is hard! Yes having struggles or challenges in life is a normal part of our human experience and it does not mean you are difficult, defective or less...
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Meeting People Where They Are
Every experience we have ever had creates a personal perception lens with which we see the world. In order to connect with others and meet them where they are requires us to set aside what we know based on our experiences alone. To create relationship and connection, we need to approach people…
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Celebrating 50 Episodes of Real Vibes Only!
THIS IS OUR 50TH EPISODE FRIENDS! When we began our journey as podcasters on May 17, 2022, we had no idea what would become of "Real Vibes Only." All we knew for certain was that we were committed to sharing in real, authentic ways what we were learning about ourselves and others engaged through...
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Trusting Yourself
Doesn't it always feel like there is always someone who is smarter, more capable or better at navigating life than we are? Let me fill you in on a secret. There is NO ONE more qualified to live your life or make decisions about your life than YOU. The problem is that we are taught to look for our...
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It's Simple, But Not Easy
There are so many pieces of life that are simple in concept, but are not easy to implement. Working with emotions, supporting others, and essentially a lot of the framework of Emotional CPR is simple ... but sitting with the discomfort, practicing new ways of engaging with others, and deepening…
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It's OK to F.A.I.L.
As human beings, most of us cringe at the word "fail" or "failure" because it can feel like success eluded us. But what if it could be reframed in a way that had a gentle and encouraging meaning? Join Lynn and Karen as they share a new acronym that can accomplish just that!
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Leaning into Uncertainty
Our lives are filled with uncertainty. This was amplified exponentially when we were in the throes of a pandemic. Not only did we have questions specific to the pandemic, but political divide and the the rampant distribution of misinformation created even more uncertainty. Join Karen and Lynn as...
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Chutes & Ladders
Remember the childhood game "Chutes & Ladders?" Our journey of self-awareness can be similar. Sometimes we slide backwards and sometimes we are able to move forward in life in big ways. And, even with the discomfort that results, both pieces are important to our journey. Join Karen and Lynn as…
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Hazy Shade of Winter
January hits and the dark, cold reality of winter often sets in for people. But it is exactly as nature intended. It provides us with time to journey inward and learn more about ourselves. In nature, many creatures hibernate. Winter gives us the opportunity to slow down, rest our bodies, and…
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Let’s get real! Real emotions. Real experiences. Real connection. Join Karen Iverson Riggers and Lynn McLaughlin as they explore authenticity and how to get real with yourself and others.
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