PODCAST · education
Things To Think About
by Stacy Casson
Using fables and fairy tales to gain inspiration for navigating real life.
Episodes
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How Ayesha Learned How to Thrive: Special Guest Sharon Hurley Hall - Co-Founder Mission Equality
Sharon Hurley Hall joined me this week. We were discussing how white supremacy culture is embedded in everything and our discomfort about interrogating it. What are we working towards, and what does that look like? What does living a thriving life look like after we have solved these problems?…
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Elation! Manifesting Your Desires: Special Guest Kara Smith - Community Director/ Project Manager
Kara Smith, joined me this week to discuss how to best position oneself to manifest one's desires. Kara's energy is off the chart, and I am more hopeful and empowered as a result. We explore how to create our dreams in a co-story we call, "Elation!" You can find the transcript for this episode in...
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How to Rescue Yourself - Transitioning: Special Guest Joniqua Alvarez Founder Paws2Palms, Inc.
Joniqua Alvarez, joined me this week to discuss how to transition your career to align with your purpose. I've always admired Joniqua's vision and I am honored to be her very first podcast. We explore ideas of aligning with your purpose in a co-story I call, "How to Rescue Yourself -...
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Your Body is Yelling - Special Guest Alisha C. Gray, MPH, MS/PA-S (the Loc'd Ladybug™ Black America's Patient Advocate)
Alisha C. Gray, joined me this week to discuss how to actively listen when your body speaks. The first step is to give your body a voice. As you listen, consider what comes up for you. We explore ideas of taking control of our health in an co-story I call, "Your Body is Yelling." You can find the...
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The Mask
I was having a conversation with my friend and reflected on my deep cynicism about how my messages are received. It does not make sense to blame my audience. Where does your power come from? As you listen to the story, consider what comes up for you. We explore rest versus distraction in a tale I...
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The Affair
This morning, I listened to an interview with Tricia Hersey, founder of The Nap Institute. Ironically, I recognized that I had sped up the playback, was chatting with a friend, and also doom-scrolling. My friend gently challenged my relationship with rest and here we are. What is your…
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Butterfly Interrupted
I have witnessed the destructive tendencies of fear. As you listen to the story, take note of what comes up for you. We explore what we can do in the face of fear in a tale called "Butterfly Interrupted" You can find the transcript for this episode in my blog....
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The Cat Came Back - Special Guest Kevin Steele
Kevin Steele, joined me this week to discuss helping others and maintaining curiousity. What is the most effective way to help others? How do you know you are meeting their needs? As you listen consider what comes up for you. We explore ideas of help in an co-story I call, "The Cat Came Back."…
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Shell Shocked
Being alone is sometimes a state of mind. When you reach out, perhaps you will see that you are surrounded by love. As you listen to the story, consider what comes up for you. We explore how solitude impacts our perceptions in a tale I call "Shell Shocked" You can find the transcript for this...
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Choose Your Own Adventure - Choice D
Transcript: https://www.thingstothinkabout.co/blog/choice-d
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Choose Your Own Adventure - Choice C
Transcript: https://www.thingstothinkabout.co/blog/choice-c
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Choose Your Own Adventure - Choice B
Transcript: https://www.thingstothinkabout.co/blog/choice-b
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Choose Your Own Adventure - Choice A
Transcript - https://www.thingstothinkabout.co/blog/choice-a
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Choose Your Own Adventure - Main
I love Choose Your Own Adventure stories. This is my first podcast testing out this format. As you listen, pay attention to what comes up for you. We explore decisions in a tale I call, "Choose Your Own Adventure." You can find the transcript for this episode and each of the choices in my blog....
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If You Give a racist a Cookie
When researching this episode, I learned that the boy in the original story, "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" by Laura Numeroff was named Oliver. It's a name near and dear to my heart. For all the Olivers and people who never received a cookie, I hope we figure out how to bake and share more…
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The Ceremony
I had literal nightmares about an appointment. Guess what? It was better than expected. As you listen to the story, consider what comes up for you. We explore how fear causes us more harm due to procrastination in a tale I call "The Ceremony." You can find the transcript for this episode in my...
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Go!
I spent most of today trying to manage my time. I was largely successful, but sometimes it felt constrictive. It is easier to push through when I remember my why. How do you keep on track when you have a goal? As you listen to the story, consider what comes up for you. We explore gaining momentum...
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Secret Tunnel
This week has felt like Groundhog's Day. The same challenges continue to arise and it is easy to feel stuck. As you listen to the story, consider what comes up for you. We explore getting unstuck in a tale I call "Secret Tunnel" You can find the transcript for this episode in my blog....
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Civilization
My heart is so heavy because of the situation of the beautiful, kind, people of the Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya. It's frustrating because the powers who are supposed to help them have ignored them. This story does not have a happy ending, but I am hoping we can find solutions. As you listen to…
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Climbing Out of the Rabbit Hole
I have spent quite a bit of time going down rabbit holes today. It's frustrating because they take up so much time. As you listen to the story, consider what comes up for you. We explore getting unstuck in a tale I call "Climbing Out of the Rabbit Hole." You can find the transcript for this…
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Groundhog's Day
It's easy to make the same decisions day after day. Are they getting you closer to your goals? As you listen to the story, consider what comes up for you. We explore gaining momentum in a tale I call "Groundhog's Day." You can find the transcript for this episode in my blog....
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System Reboot
It is easy to run on auto-pilot. As you listen to the story, consider what comes up for you. We explore overriding our programming in a tale I call "System Reboot." You can find the transcript for this episode in my blog....
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Good Dog
Perhaps you have set some intentions for 2023. As you listen to the story, consider what comes up for you. We explore staying focused in a tale I call "Good Dog." You can find the transcript for this episode in my blog....
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Bee Happy
I've missed two weekends due to family committments and it has stressed me out. I am going to miss this weekend as well, but I am celebrating that I found the inspiration to get this episode done. How do you define success and failure? As you listen to the story, consider what comes up for you.…
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Challenge Accepted
Lemony Snicket wrote a book called "13 Words" where he crafted a tale using thirteen words. As you listen to the story, consider what comes up for you. We explore how to bring disparate things together in a tale I call "Challange Accepted." You can find the transcript for this episode in my blog....
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The Interpreter
Often our communication gets lost in translation. As you listen to the story, consider what comes up for you. We explore how we understand our reality in a tale I call "The Interpreter." You can find the transcript for this episode in my blog....
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The Dam
I am overwhelmed. As you listen to the story, consider what comes up for you. We explore the neverending toil in a tale I call "The Dam." You can find the transcript for this episode in my blog....
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The Daily
True story. I like to play Wordle and Globle. One day, I got both answers in two guesses. So I decided to get a lottery ticket. I lost. Another day I guess the Globle on the first time and recognized I was lucky. As you listen to the story, consider what comes up for you. We explore our beliefs…
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My Brother's Keeper
My friend and I were talking about the lies some humans tell themselves, othering people to hold onto their false worldview. As you listen to the story, take note of what comes up for you. We explore loneliness in a tale I call "My Brother's Keeper." You can find the transcript for this episode…
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Get Out of the Way
How do you face a challenge? We explore obstacles in a tale I call "Get out of the Way." You can find the transcript for this episode in my blog. https://www.thingstothinkabout.co/blog/things-to-think-about-podcast-transcript-4becfe61-666c-4a01-980e-0624839b4df2 Musical Credits: Stacy Casson...
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All By Myself
Lonely in a crowd is a phrase I reflected on this weekend as I was one of the thousands on a charity walk. As you listen to the story, take note of what comes up for you. We explore loneliness in a tale I call "All By Myself" You can find the transcript for this episode in my blog....
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Weekend Warrior
Not gonna lie. As I type this up, I am suffering from a headache and the upset stomach that comes from being a weekend warrior. My vices are excessive carbs in a body that loves fruits and vegetables. As you listen to the story, take note of what comes up for you. We explore routines and habits…
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Why Bother
A dear friend pointed out that with change there is resistance. How do you decide to change? As you listen to the story, take note of what comes up for you. We explore transformation in a tale I call "Why Bother" You can find the transcript for this episode in my blog....
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Whatever
Tired of making decisions? If you abdicate responsibility, sometimes you unfairly burden others. What small steps can you take to make up your mind? We explore in a tale I call "Whatever" You can find the transcript for this episode in my blog....
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Little Mouse
Do you have a secret you are afraid to speak out loud? To get the most out of the podcast, pay attention to what comes up for you and how it can be applied to your life. What is the worst that could happen if you speak truth to power? We explore our secret life in a tale I call "Little Mouse" You...
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Just One More
How many things call for your attention the moment you get ready to rest? To get the most out of the podcast, pay attention to what comes up for you and how it can be applied to your life. Why do we shoot ourselves in the foot? We explore self-sabotage in a tale I call, "Just One More." You can...
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It's Labor Day. Taking a Break
See you next week.
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Mind the Gap
It starts out innocently enough. "Let's go see a movie." 'Okay.' "After the movie, I'll treat you to lunch." 'Great!' "Since we are out, let's do..." Sound familiar? To get the most out of the podcast, pay attention to what comes up for you and how it can be applied to your life. How do we get so...
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Good Grief
I was on a road trip with my kids. Twelve minutes away from my destination, the car started acting up. We got it resolved and then drove into torrential downpours. I was tempted to call it all bad luck. When I reflected, the car stopped working right next to a restaurant and the kids were hungry....
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Bow Down
One of my favorite songs from the Deftones, is "I Get Bored." Boredom is often a doorway to creativity. To get the most out of the podcast, pay attention to what comes up for you and how it can be applied to your life. This exploration of the need for constant stimulation is called "Bow Down."…
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Scaredy Cat
Do you live your life waiting on the other shoe to fall? Do you expend your energy thinking about things that may not happen? To get the most out of the podcast, pay attention to what comes up for you and how it can be applied to your life. This exploration of our fears is called Scaredy Cat. You...
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Fishing
Have you ever felt like a fish out of water? Are you always swimming against the current? To get the most out of the podcast, pay attention to what comes up for you and how it can be applied to your life. This exploration of communication is called, 'Fishing'. You can find the transcript for this...
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Viral
Have you ever watched something and immediately regretted it? Wish you could unsee something? To get the most out of the podcast, pay attention to what comes up for you and how it can be applied to your life. This exploration of the spectacle is called, Viral. You can find the transcript for this...
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Unquiet, Unsettled
I've struggled with insomnia for several weeks. I thought about a bear with insomnia. It was interesting researching bears as they are actually solitary creatures. To get the most out of the podcast, pay attention to what comes up for you and how it can be applied to your life. This exploration…
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Peace Is Not Peaceful
It started with a textversation. Carli and I were in our DMs discussing many topics and we felt as if we were on the verge of solving for world peace. I thought extending our conversation into a podcast would be fun. What would two storytellers bring forth? Today we explore, "How can I be in the...
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Perspective
You have no idea what thousands of people is like unless you are in the thick of things. I was able to experience it virtually and the horizon was filled with a vast sea of people. Experiencing a different point of view can change your mindset. To get the most out of the podcast, pay attention to...
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Charge On!
I often tell people I am living the dream when asked. It is an inside joke with a colleague of mine because dreams can be nightmares. If you have ever had one of those dreams that never quite leaves you, this is the episode for you. Today we explore "Should we follow our dreams?". To get the most...
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Listen
Words are powerful. The truth is powerful. If it gets out it will bring a new world order. To get the most out of the podcast, pay attention to what comes up for you and how it can be applied to your life. This exploration of language is called Listen. I also have a blog, check it out since each...
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Stormy Weather
Life is unfair. Yet we are socialized to smile and find a silver lining. It is okay to feel the less polite feelings. To get the most out of the podcast, pay attention to what comes up for you and how it can be applied to your life. This exploration of anger is called Stormy Weather. I also have…
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The Lion Cub and the Turtle
Humans are social creatures. Sometimes we let loneliness dictate our companion. We can learn from each other and also remember that we are self-contained. To get the most out of the podcast, pay attention to what comes up for you and how it can be applied to your life. This exploration of...
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Using fables and fairy tales to gain inspiration for navigating real life.
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Stacy Casson
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Using fables and fairy tales to gain inspiration for navigating real life.
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