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Carmen & Suzanne are joined by Leah, to explore how we can hold ourselves tenderly to integrate all the aspects of who we are. Learn how to love, connect and be present with yourself. This practice can help us to be with pain, difficult emotions, and then move to action.

In this episode Carmen, Suzanne and Leah examine the MeToo movement and fierce self-compassion, as women need to protect themselves. Women are waking up to their true nature, which is potently fierce as well as gently tender. They explore: types of abuse, sexual harassment, the scars left behind, and the role of self-compassion after abuse, and taking action.

In this episode, Carmen, Suzanne and Leah explore Chapter 3 of Fierce Self-Compassion, entitled Angry Women. They discuss that women do not usually honour their anger as a power source. Together they examine: how anger can be a positive productive emotion, destructive and constructive anger, social justice and anger, and many other gifts of anger. Join them in reclaiming anger as a compassionate fierceness!

Suzanne, Carmen and Leah explore chapter 2 of Kristen Neff's book, Fierce Self-Compassion- How Women Can Harness Kindness To Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive. This Raw, Risky & Real conversation examines sexism, gender maps, and moving beyond gender roles to balance tender and fierce self- compassion. They share personal stories, insights and life lessons.

Join three Psychotherapists, Suzanne, Carmen and Leah as they explore Chapter 1 of Kristen Neff's groundbreaking book, Fierce Self-Compassion -How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, And Thrive. This unedited conversation is Raw Risky and Real inviting all women to embrace imperfection with new ideas that expand our notion of self-kindness. Like yin and yang, the energies of fierce and tender self-compassion must be balanced for wholeness and wellbeing.

In this conversation Suzanne and Carmen introduce and discuss their shift in podcast title and new creative intention. Growing and learning themselves, they explain what it means to be raw, risky & real so that women can reclaim their authenticity, power and truth. They introduce the 8 qualities of our authentic self, developed by internal family systems theory: calmness, clarity, curiosity, compassion, confidence, courage, creativity, and connectedness. They unpack the importance of recognizing these 8 innate qualities so that women can show up authentically and speak their truth, and thus move away from confusion, drama and over-commitment. These qualities are potent tools for healing our wounds and creating a more just and equitable world.

Tapping In: A guide to activating your internal healing resources let's imagine our natural healing potential. a wellspring of untapped resources within us.  In this practice, we will imagine Love Resources. those you love those who love you

In this episode Carmen, Suzanne and April explore chapter 13 in Brené Brown's book, Atlas of The Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience In this creative conversation, these 3 women examine The Places We Go To Self-Assess The words and concepts explored: Pride, Hubris, Humility, Near Enemies and Far Enemies. They also unpack her grounded theory of cultivating meaningful connection through: developing grounded confidence, practicing the courage to walk alongside, and practicing story stewardship. Be kind and gentle with yourself as you enter this safe and curious place to explore and learn. Together We Are~  Raw, Risky & Real.

In this episode Carmen, Suzanne and April explore chapter 12 in Brene Brown's book, Atlas of The Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience In this creative conversation, these 3 women examine The Places We Go When We Feel Wronged The words and concepts explored: Anger, Contempt, Disgust, Dehumanization, Hate, Self-Righteousness. Be kind and gentle with yourself as you enter this safe and curious place to explore and learn. Together We Are~  Raw, Risky & Real.

In this episode Carmen, Suzanne and April explore chapter 11 in Brene Brown's book, Atlas of The Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience In this creative conversation, these 3 women examine The Places We Go When Life Is Good The words and concepts explored: Joy, Happiness, Calm, Contentment, Gratitude, Foreboding Joy, Relief, and Tranquility. Be kind and gentle with yourself as you enter this safe and curious place to explore and learn. Together We Are~  Raw, Risky & Real.

In this episode Carmen, Suzanne and April explore chapter 10 in Brene Brown's book, Atlas of The Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience In this creative conversation, these 3 women examine The Places We Go When The Heart Is Open The words and concepts explored: Love, Lovelessness, Heartbreak, Trust, Self-Trust, Betrayal, Defensiveness, Flooding, and Hurt. Be kind and gentle with yourself as you enter this safe and curious place to explore and learn. Together We Are~  Raw, Risky & Real. 

In this episode Carmen, Suzanne and April explore chapter 9 in Brene Brown's book, Atlas of The Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience In this creative conversation, these 3 women examine The Places We Go When We Search For Connection The words and concepts explored: Belonging, Fitting In, Connection, Disconnection, Insecurity, Invisibility, Loneliness Be kind and gentle with yourself as you enter this safe place to explore and learn.