We’ve all experienced invalidation that makes us question ourselves and sometimes, even feel a little crazy. From relationships to healthcare, from workplaces to spiritual communities, from media influence to societal bias and more, No, Not Crazy will explore the messages we internalize, their effects on our lives, and the ways we can free ourselves from them.
Sharing stories and speaking with experts, we’ll dig into the experiences that dismiss our truths and undermine our knowing.
Join educator and coach, Jessica Hornstein, as we learn how to better validate ourselves and others so, together, we can all feel a little less crazy.
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Why Self-Healing Is Generational Healing with Tracey Yokas
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Domestic Abuse: Understanding Its Wide Scope and Profound Effects with Sybil Cummin
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11 May 2023
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Bre Clark
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The Transformational Power of Affirmation and Altruism with Dr. Harvey Hornstein
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Leaning into Your Longing with Jessica Hornstein
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Reconciling Feminism and Faith with Meghan Tschanz
How it’s possible, within a faith-based context, to validate and connect with others who have different beliefs and heal divisions. Why asking questions should be an integral part of faith systems and why that scares the patriarchy. Hear about the shocking realization that illuminated the misogynistic and abusive behavior of the pastors Meghan grew up with. Ways we can become aware of what oppressive systems we may be unknowingly upholding. How to give yourself grace for w...
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Embracing Your Sexual Agency with Dr. Juliana Hauser
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Transforming Ourselves and Our World in Dark Times with Andrew Harvey
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Building A Healthy Self-Concept in an Invalidating World with Jeff Brown
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Why Invalidation Is Making Us Feel Crazy
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No, Not Crazy Introduction
We’ve all experienced invalidation that makes us question ourselves, and sometimes, even feel a little crazy. From relationships to healthcare, from workplaces to spiritual communities, from media influence to societal bias and more, No, Not Crazy will explore the messages we internalize, their effects on our lives, and the ways we can free ourselves from them. Sharing stories and speaking with experts, we’ll dig into the experiences that dismiss our truths and undermine our knowing.Join...
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