A podcast about our mental health and spiritual journeys.
Winging It
Claim This Podcastby Amy & Heather
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A podcast about our mental health and spiritual journeys.
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2/19/2020
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May 26, 2020
Winging It Episode 16: The Responsibility of Opinions vs Facts
We start by encouraging Amy on her final classes in Yoga Teacher Training over the next few weeks and discussing the feeling of knowing what we're doing versus learning more over time. Then we discuss our responsibility as teachers and workshop leaders for making sure our clients don't get hurt. Responsibility is a hard thing to carry. We have to trust our clients know how to work through things and handle their own bodies and the work they are doing. We just help create the healing space and give direction, but we have to trust you know what to do with your body as you work through the healing work.<br /><br />Then we dive into discussing Fact and Opinion, especially around the current pandemic and wearing masks and trying to keep ourselves and others around us safe. Where is the guidance and leadership to actually lead the way? Many people are arguing their own opinions as truth. And this ties to Responsibility, too! We are Responsible for ourselves and for those around us - so how do you move in this world in a caring, compassionate, smart manner?<br /><br />We argue that the people who are choosing to not wear a mask right now need to really look at their reasons - who are they really angry at? What is the point of yelling at or mocking others for taking care of themselves? Heather shares a moment from the grocery store where someone laughed at her while wearing a mask. (Heather does not care, Heather grew up in theatre.) But it still hit - why did this person choose to laugh? Amy shares her fears of interactions like these. Neither of us understand why others won't take the safety of others seriously.<br /><br />Does this point to a bigger conversation, a bigger gap, a bigger divide between people? We hope not. We hope that this is just part of the conversation that people will have and that science and facts will take a stronger lead. We do chat about Faith and Facts for a bit as well. History has shown us that there are risks if we don't listen to science. Listening to each other needs to be part of the conversation, too. <br /><br />We believe that we are stronger in community and when we focus on taking care of others and the earth. We acknowledge it's hard, but that it's also the responsibility of taking care of the planet and others in our lives. Compassion is stronger than fear. Leadership needs to be better guide and help remind us to do no harm and to help our neighbors. <br /><br />We acknowledge it's hard, to go face our fears and be aware of being out with others right now. Amy references Dr. Seuss' Star Bellied Sneeches when it comes to masks. (<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sneetches_and_Other_Stories)" rel="noopener">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sneetches_and_Other_Stories)</a> Heather reminds us that we don't know what others are going through, and that we need to pay attention and be helpful to others.<br /><br />How do we mitigate our own risks for ourselves and take care of those working hard right now? Yes, we get ranty about people who are being loud and obnoxious about health and safety. Amy talks about being brave and venturing out for a few errands. Her awareness of the people around her and taking care of her and her families’ Mental Health and Physical Health does take so much energy right now. <br /><br />Amy offers mini-meditations, used in Yoga to transtion from pose to pose, now used to transition from location to location. These moments of re-centering and breathing means we have to check in more often and can't run on auto-pilot, but it takes more energy to navigate the world this way. It's baby steps to be in the world in a safe way again.<br /><br />Winging It The Podcast is going to take a break for a couple of weeks to take care of some of our own family and home needs, and we'll start recording and scheduling new episodes again soon. Until then, take care of your Mental Health and be aware that many people around you may need help taking care of theirs as well. Be...
May 19, 2020
Winging It Episode 15: Breaking the Mental Health Stigmas
The stigma of Mental Health is still all around us. We feel the supposed shame and even choose to not talk about it at times ourselves. We'd like to keep breaking that attitude down. <br /><br />Seeing and acknowledging the approaches to Mental Health in our own families and family line, helps the conversation for us and for our children and others in our lives. From "nerve pills" to Xanax, we discuss the things that affect our bodies and lives for several generations. Engaging in conversations with those around us helps us develop better coping skills. Amy's daughter recommends searching out a Spotify App called Daily Wellness at <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1EFwIFWJQozmXp?si=amBBoj5zQBSPNZV0-fJqeQ" rel="noopener">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1EFwIFWJQozmXp?si=amBBoj5zQBSPNZV0-fJqeQ</a> . <br /><br />With the current pandemic situation, we're applying the skills we've learned to be able to handle what we have to deal with now. Amy's conversations with her daughter show how we can apply the communication skills and learn to discuss what we're really feeling. Heather shares about going to a Strong Bonds (<a href="https://www.strongbonds.org" rel="noopener">https://www.strongbonds.org</a>) event for military couples and learning about the Five Love Languages (<a href="https://www.5lovelanguages.com" rel="noopener">https://www.5lovelanguages.com</a>) and the Speaker-Listener techniques (<a href="https://www3.nd.edu/~pmtrc/Handouts/Speaker_Listener_with_Example.pdf)" rel="noopener">https://www3.nd.edu/~pmtrc/Handouts/Speaker_Listener_with_Example.pdf)</a> for communicating in her relationships and in life.<br /><br />Sometimes the gorgeous front yard hides the rocks and weeds in the backyard. What do we show off, show to our neighbors and family, and what do we take care of for ourselves? The stigma is pervasive. Even in the Military. There are some commanders who encourage taking care of their Mental Health in their Soldier's lives, and there are some who still deny it and try to cover it up. *<br /><br />*Extra note from Heather: "This article by Nate Dinger for Medium points out the need for acceptance and treatment for our Military. The author is a friend, and is an excellent example of a Commander who leads with understanding." - <a href="https://medium.com/" rel="noopener">https://medium.com/</a>@natedanger/stigma-ptsd-and-addiction-the-importance-of-treatment-support-and-acceptance-531d4e306683<br /><br />The current pandemic is creating a level of trauma and frustrations for many, so remember you are not alone. It will not be this way forever. <br /><br />Amy believes that part of the problem is when we believe our Mental Illness doesn't allow us to trust our own minds. We may not want to admit that we're out of control of our minds. Heather associates that to a sprained ankle (it sorta makes sense), but we have to learn to trust ourselves and heal our bodies so we can keep going. <br /><br />Medication can help correct brain chemistry, and this is a partnership and awareness between you and your therapist to find the prescription that fits for you. Using medication can help balance the chemistry inside and allow us to focus on meditation or other work to keep bettering ourselves. In this day and age, there is constant influence from the world around us. And we acknowledge that not everyone will have these impacts or will others react the same way to an event.<br /><br />We both note that when we're in the middle of a depressive episode, we don't want to reach out, we don't want to engage. This can be a signal for our friends to pay attention and be able to help us, and note that it "it's hard to ask for help when you're in it." Make a therapist appointment in the clear moments and take care of yourself when you can.<br /><br />There is no immediate fix, no easy button. Even starting medication can take a bit of time for your system to adjust, and for your own body to find what works,...
May 12, 2020
Winging It Episode 14: Range of Conversation
We had a couple of technical and recording issues today, so this episode has some cuts and edits in between all the random parts of the conversations. Mother's Day has some powerful feelings and stress around it for many people. We dive right into discussing the pain and issues that old wounds bring up for us, about fitting into a perfect label. Talking about the fears and our feelings of worth is a part of this. <br /><br />Sometimes these feelings and traumas cut across generations, and shapes up that we need to work on ancestral healing and Healing the Mother Wound. Heather recommends Pixie Lighthorse's workshops at: <a href="https://www.pixielighthorse.com/transforming-mother-wound/" rel="noopener">https://www.pixielighthorse.com/transforming-mother-wound/</a><br /><br />Amy recommends "So You Think You're Intuitive" Podcast at: <a href="https://natalie-miles.com/podcasts/" rel="noopener">https://natalie-miles.com/podcasts/</a> Heather also recommends Mark Wolynn's "It Didn't Start With You" (<a href="https://www.markwolynn.com/book/)for" rel="noopener">https://www.markwolynn.com/book/)for</a> working through family history and traumas. <br /><br />We're working on Listening and Facing Fears right now, working through the feelings and situations around us. We've made it through the "unknown" so far, and are using the things we've learned to help ourselves and our own mental health. We've both recently picked up Glennon Doyle's Untamed (<a href="https://untamedbook.com" rel="noopener">https://untamedbook.com</a>) and Amy highly recommends the daily conversations Glennon holds online.<br /><br />Amy shares a moment that Heather asked about a specific pain and how she dealt with it. Sometimes, if you can find the part of your body that feels the actual pain, then maybe that helps you to tune in to what's really going on. Our bodies tell us - headaches, gut-punches, bone-tired - how do you listen to your body? <br /><br />As human beings, feelings roll through us all day long. Why do we expect to always be happy or expect those around us to only be one emotion? Why do we apologize for saying "I'm having a hard time right now."? We both note that bullet journaling is not a fit for us because we can't just narrow it down to one feeling all day. <br /><br />Next we talk about chickens and chicken life, and how we're drawn to the winged creatures in our life. To wrap up today's chat, Amy talks about needing to make wax for her chalk painting line of waxes and paints, currently on sale at Gatherings in Georgetown. It's a multi-faceted conversation all around!
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