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Wealth is not defined by a specific amount; rather, it is a state of mind.

In today's episode, Barbara Huson, bestselling author, financial therapist, wealth coach, and founder of The Wealth Connection, explores the concept of 'sacred success' and how redefining wealth extends beyond mere numbers in a bank account, aiming to achieve a sense of well-being and purpose.

Join this episode and uncover the psychological and emotional layers of building wealth and discover how to step into your power unapologetically.

Change is never easy and requires personal growth and conscious living from the person seeking it.

In this episode of The Beauty of Conflict, Susan and CrisMarie discuss the challenging nature of change as a continuous process and the need for a conscious relationship with oneself throughout it. We discuss the profound influence of unconscious habits on relationships and well-being, exploring themes such as the known versus the unknown, neural maps, and the roles of the brain, emotions, and heart while highlighting the importance of play and self-compassion in facilitating change.

Listen to this episode for a thought-provoking exploration of the neuroscience of change, unveiling the power of play, self-compassion, and cultivating choice in the pursuit of personal transformation!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thriveinc.com

In this episode, you will get to know Susan and CrisMarie’s framework of what they do with companies and teams. Being smart and healthy is what they teach together and it is actually really simple. The “be smart” part is about applying your knowledge to the workflow. The healthy part is based on the human dynamics that are involved. Teams and relationships need a balance between the smart and the healthy side. Listen to this episode and get to improve your relationship dynamics!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/be-smart-and-healthy

This episode is packed with tips and advice from CrisMarie and Susan on this topic because this is one of the main reasons why sometimes teams and couples don’t work. In most cases, one side of the party isn’t aware that trust has been broken. How we react is usually a way of showing how we understand, process, and interpret our world. Tune in to this interesting discussion.

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/when-trust-breaks-down

Today we want to share with you a couple of tips to rewire your brain. Our everyday life is built upon habits, and the first step is to identify which ones can be harmful. Being kind to ourselves is a process that we can start working on every single morning. Whenever you feel in the weeds, try to switch your brain by playing some music, or watching a funny video on Youtube. Tune in to this episode and let us know if you were able to change your habits!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/tips-for-re-wiring-the-brain

In this episode, CrisMarie and Susan chat about how they have recovered strength and space by using their own voice, and they also share their Speak Up Kit. Sometimes people omit their own thoughts just to not engage in disagreements or conflict. In teams, trying to be vulnerable can be hard, but once someone speaks up, a lot of conversations flourish. 

Please tune in and get some tips and tricks to speak up and build trust!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/increase-your-influence-speak-up

We are back doing a book preview! This time, we are chatting about Whole Brain Living, by Jill Bolte Taylor, Ph.D. Susan has been binging this book lately and discussing it with CrisMarie. They discuss in depth how the author describes the brain in its entirety, the circuitry, and the non-divisiveness of our bodies and minds. There are multiple ways of knowing the parts that are inside of us, and this is a fun one.

We hope you are encouraged and excited to grab this book after hearing this episode!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/whole-brain-living-our-take-on-jill-bolte-taylor-s-new-book

Susan’s book “Crazy, Cracked, Deep, & Warm” is finally here! Join us during this episode in which we do the virtual launch of this amazing achievement of our host. We start by having CrisMarie’s take on the book and then Susan starts reading a prose part of it. She shares how this book has been a transformative process in which the material itself has changed through time and space. Susan also introduces some friends and colleagues that shared the journey with her. 

We are incredibly happy for Susan, go check out her book!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/crazy-cracked-warm-deep-book-launch-special

With a very special guest, CrisMarie and Susan go through a wonderful conversation about those things that are often not talked about and kept kind of a secret. Carolina Reid, their niece, joins them and shares her perspective and reflections on her own family’s history regarding Susan’s book: Crazy, Cracked, Warm, and Deep. They also encourage you to find out which activities help you digest emotions, events, and whatever crosses your mind. No one knows why some topics are taboo for a person, but what we know is that we can slowly start talking about them.

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/taboo-topics-how-to-talk-about-them-special-guest-carolina-reid

This guest’s mantra is “advance others to advance yourself.” Dominique found his voice and turned out to be a pretty fun mix of introvert and extrovert. As a certified leadership expert with the John Maxwell team, he now helps people create their own little piece of immortality. He also reflects on networks and his own ecosystem.

Dominique is a coach that has a coach and provides coaching services to people, get to know him in this episode, and grab pen and paper! You’ll love a couple of his quotes!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/interview-with-dom-brightmon

Welcome, 2022! New years are usually a time to start setting new resolutions or practices for the upcoming year. In this episode, CrisMarie and Susan tell you about how they navigate the start of the year. They usually do a reflection exercise and set up a word and theme. These two can help you set your groove or vibe for the year, or at least the start. Dreams, desires, and goals are important, but their journey is way more fun. Tune in!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/

It’s time to reflect on the past years and start building the foundations for 2022!

Susan and CrisMarie usually wrap up their year with these two activities. They start going back through the year and bringing those memories that come afloat. You can review your year in different things: people that lift you up or not, your favorite activities, books, songs, and they all show something bout yourself. They share their composting and mandala process too!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/how-to-reflect-on-2021-and-plan-for-2022

Are you ready to challenge your perceptions of power, privilege, and responsibility?

In this episode of the Beauty of Conflict, Susan and CrisMarie sit down with Jason Patent to talk about leadership, power dynamics, and inclusivity, subjects he dives into in his book, "Humanly Possible: A New Model of Leadership for a More Inclusive World." He discusses the nuanced dimensions of power, emphasizing the responsibility of privilege, addressing societal complexities, and highlighting the crucial role of top leadership for successful inclusivity.

Listen to this episode on the nuances of privilege, intentionality, and creating inclusive workplaces with Jason Patent!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thriveinc.com

This is a truly special episode here at the Beauty of Conflict Podcast. Susan’s book, the one we’ve mentioned in several episodes before, is finally available for pre-order on Amazon and Barnes & Noble! This memoir tells Susan’s story, how she picked up the pieces of her life and she started building it back together. We encourage you to read it and dare to find yourself and the pieces of your own story.

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/crazy-cracked-warm-and-deep-is-ready-for-pre-order

This week’s guest is an electrical engineer turned mentor and career coach! Christian Pyrros came over to the Beauty of Conflict Podcast to share his journey helping people keep moving forward with their lives. When looking at how miserable and unhappy some people were on the “perfect way” to job success, Christian started studying psychology and personal development. 

Tune in to this episode and listen to Christian’s great advice!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/interview-with-christian-pyrros

It’s book club time! This week’s episode is all about “Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals”, a book by Oliver Burkeman. Susan and CrisMarie recently read it and wanted to share their thoughts on it. CrisMarie and Susan both reflect on how we only have one life, and it is finite.

Tune in to discover why you are the time!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/time-management-for-mortals

Most people think traumas are big events, but they don’t have to be.

Riana Milne came over to the show to share her 10 fundamental traumas! After working in the educational system, having a private practice, going to different drug and alcohol facilities, she came up with the top 10 trauma list. She teaches couples how to work as a team instead of as individuals. Riana breaks down several examples of relationships with traumas and how she helps them to work on those situations.

Be sure to visit Riana’s website to binge on all the free resources!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/interview-with-riana-milne

Today’s guest packed her things after not feeling supported by her job in a big corporation besides being a mother and having a side gig. This is Lindsay Pinchuk’s story as an entrepreneur and mom. Tune in to this episode to listen to Lindsay’s story and her tidbits on entrepreneurship!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/interview-with-lindsay-pinchuk

This episode’s guest found her purpose in pajamas! Yes, you read that right, in pajamas! Genevieve Piturro left the corporate world of entertainment to take a leap of faith into the non-profit world with The Pajama Program. She had a conflict between her heart and her brain.

Catch this episode and get inspired!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/interview-with-genevieve-piturro

Merrick Rosenberg, a personality specialist, entrepreneur, and author is our guest today! In this episode, he shares his journey into working with more than half of Fortune 100’s companies through his personality workshops. Merrick believes that a team without conflict is a team without creativity.

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/interview-with-merrick-rosenberg

This week’s guest’s life obsession has been productivity, and he has learned to work with his ADHD brain! He shares his SMASH method to be more productive. Selecting high-level actions, muting notifications, accountability, scheduling, and honoring your biological rhythm are all steps to boosting productivity. Join this episode and see what you can apply to your day-to-day routine!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/interview-with-aron-croft

In this week’s episode, we have the honor of having Richard Flint. He is an expert on human behavior and he states that most of the confusion comes from an incongruence between what people say and what they really do. Richard also shares his three-Cs method to conflict resolution and the 6 types of fears. Don't miss this reflection on resilience, love, and frustrations.

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/interview-with-richard-flint

We all wished they had taught us a class about relationships in high school, right? Today’s guest is Jayson Gaddis, a relationship expert that does precisely that: he teaches a class about relationships! Jayson uses four stages in conflict: posture, claps, seek, or avoid. He also shares how he’s been working with his wife to settle themselves during an argument. We hope the pieces of advice Jayson gives are useful for you and for your most valuable relationships!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/interview-with-jayson-gaddis

Discover the transformative power of positive communication in reshaping workplace dynamics, one interaction at a time.

In this episode of The Beauty of Conflict, Susan and CrisMarie sit down to talk with Julien Mirivel about the concept of positive communication and his model of six key communication behaviors, which have a positive impact when adopted by leaders. He explores the positive impact of leaders adopting a model comprising six key communication behaviors while addressing challenges in feedback, emphasizing a positive ratio in relationships and strategies for cohesive team creation.

Listen to this episode and learn the roadmap for leaders to transform workplace cultures through positive communication practices!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thriveinc.com

This week’s guest is an incredible mental health advocate, we welcome Michelle E. Dickinson to the show! She shares her story with her bipolar mother, and she emphasizes a lot on doing the work through the pain and the anger. No matter how much harm our parents did to us, they ultimately tried the best they could with the tools they had in hand. Michelle shares a couple of resilience tips we can apply to our daily lives!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/interview-with-michelle-e-dickinson

We live in a world of first reactors, not first responders. Steven Howard has learned to stop, ask questions and assess the situation, and then take action. This week’s guest is a recognized mindfulness and leadership author and came over to the show to share his story! If we start listening with the intent of understanding instead of reacting, our problem-solving and decision-making will become easier.

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/interview-with-steve-howard

Penny Pearl is here on the Beauty of Conflict to tell us how we can articulate value proposition and advance in our careers. At 2Actify, Penny designed the whole platform for people to build a strong network and market themselves correctly. From resume revisions to networking exercises, 2Actify aims to help people create connections with hiring managers. 

Join us in this amazing conversation!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/interview-with-penny-pearl

Let us introduce you to the Health Detective! Ben Azadi’s mission is to help people live a healthier lifestyle. After going through a personal journey with his body and mind, Ben became an FDN-P and wrote four best-selling books. Ben shares his experience of shifting a negative train of thought into a positive one. 

Dare to listen to this interesting episode, and join the conversation!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/interview-with-ben-azadi

Preston Weekes’ goal is to leave the people he interacts with feeling happy, fulfilled, and complete. He has designed a toolset for people to process emotions and not stay stuck in them. Assessing the post-situation feelings and actions, and deciding how you want to show up is part of his toolset. Preston shares more of his knowledge through the episode, you don’t want to miss it.

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/interview-with-preston-weekes

Welcome to the 100th episode of the Beauty of Conflict! Susan and CrisMarie never thought they would get this far with their podcast and their hearts are full of joy knowing where the show is right now, and where it is going. You are welcome to be part of this journey, recalling the first episodes, experiences, and all the lessons learned through the process of creating a podcast and bringing value to the audience.

Take a walk down memory lane by the hand of Susan and CrisMarie! If this is your first time here, feel welcome!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/episode-100-of-the-beauty-of-conflict

Drew Errington ended up recruiting by chance, and he deeply fell in love with it! Drew's best advice is that decisions will be made one way or another, but how you react to them will ultimately establish who you are. Drew discusses his feelings about unemployment and how a terrible situation may sometimes blossom into something beautiful. Finally, he shares advice for people that are searching for new job opportunities.

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/interview-with-drew-errington

In this episode, CrisMarie and Susan discuss how healthy it is to feel and understand anger in our lives. Being aware of one’s own boundaries is also one big topic in this episode. Knowing when to ask for what you want and being accountable for when your boundary is being crossed is part of a healthy lifestyle. Embracing anger shouldn’t be stigmatized, it is just like any other feeling, and learning how to handle it is important for a balanced life.

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/anger-why-it-s-healthy

All the way from the Caribbean Island of Grenada we bring a very wonderful guest and coach: Abi Singh! In 2017, Abi and her husband started a business together. Through her experience, she shares advice about how to tune in to your partner’s deepest desires.

Listen to this wonderful episode about coaching for partners that work together!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/interview-with-abi-singh

We are happy to have over two of CrisMarie’s most recent mentors: Jason Patent and Grace Michel. They both work at the Robertson Center for Intercultural Leadership at Berkeley. Their extensive knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion has an international and broad perspective. Within the CIL programs, they want people to become a champion towards inclusion. They both agree that vulnerability is the start of the healing journey.

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/inclusion-interview-with-jason-patent-and-grace-michel

It is possible to break free from the trauma and the patterns established in one’s past.

In this episode of The Beauty of Conflict, Susan gets to interview CrisMarie about her transformative journey with the Adult Children of Alcoholics. CrisMarie explores her challenging upbringing with an alcoholic father, delving into the enduring impact of childhood experiences on adult behavior, and emphasizing tools, meetings, and promises within her ACA journey, such as surrendering control and cultivating a loving inner parent.

Listen to this episode and listen to what CrisMarie has to share on personal growth, healing from trauma, and finding healthier ways to navigate the complexities of life with the ACA!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thriveinc.com

How are you prioritizing things in terms of time and energy? Jill Farmer has been asking herself this question over the years. As a time management coach and author, Jill came over to share her insights about how you can actively become an agent of change when it comes to investing time and energy.

Join this wonderful conversation with Jill and you will for sure have food for thought!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/there-s-not-enough-time

We have the ability to adapt to different circumstances, but these processes need a transition. Transitions matter and it is important that we have time to process what is going on around us. They often help us navigate from one situation to another and embracing them, shows compassion to ourselves and to others. This is key when making transitions.

There is no right or wrong way to go through transitions, keep that in mind. You will need time to digest the experiences you have during the day.

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/make-your-transitions-matter

Not engaging in conflict will create a non-stop cycle of repeating patterns. These patterns usually are managing or diffusing the situation, and they require a great investment of time and money. Tough conversations must be part of life, to address and solve a conflict. Engaging in a healthy conflict will help teams and individuals make decisions faster. The first step is to start talking about each one’s experiences, dealing with conflict.

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/the-cost-of-conflict-when-avoided

Sue and Kellis took our Find Your Mojo in Montana a while ago, not once but twice! In this episode, they walk us through different aspects of being leaders in life, in their work, and their growth after the experience. They both reflect on how approaching those special horses has impacted their work as leaders, and they also share advice about what they learned and how they apply it on a daily basis. Leadership is a skill that can be learned and trained in many ways.

Join this episode full of laughs and friendship with wonderful guests, and get to know their testimony firsthand!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/find-your-mojo-in-montana-women-leaders

How can we truly be an ally, own our mistakes, revise our history and make a true change? Canada Day and the 4th of July celebration in the US became the perfect excuse to engage in this conversation and talk about systemic racism. Susan and CrisMarie reflect on different ways in which we can engage with friends, family, even strangers without prejudice or assumptions. Talk about what makes you uncomfortable and hold yourself and your history accountable.

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/do-you-want-to-be-right-or-relational

Amil Reddy (they/them) is all things consulting towards diversity, inclusion, and self-determination. They start helping others by finding their lens: this means going back to one’s roots to find the hidden biases to know one’s true identity. Although Amil is a bridge-builder for people,  they will not take the journey with them. Recognizing and working with biases is also what Amil works with when coaching. 

Join this conversation in which topics like privilege, empathy, visions, pronouns, enabling, and more are discussed. Amil shares their whole heart and advice on this episode.

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/reimagining-rather-than-abolishing-with-amil-reddy.

One would think arguing is about fighting, well not at all. It is about having conversations that may represent a challenge. These tough conversations help an individual find their voice and, one way or another, defend what they believe in. Historical context and fact-checking are a great way to engage in a discussion. Another key element is the recognition of power and privilege. 

CrisMarie and Susan dissect this topic and give heartfelt advice to enhance your relationships.

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/how-to-argue-better-and-why-you-want-to

In this episode, Susan does a beautiful reflection about her journey with brokenness and perfection using an allegory of a fractal. They also go through their experience towards writing a book, physical and mental health, and how that was determinant for their future. For Susan, there are four key components about a fractal, they are: crazy, cracked, warm, and deep. Knowing each part is a self-discovery journey. Every experience defines us as human beings, we just have to learn how to navigate and make peace with the hard ones.

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/finding-wholeness-crazy-cracked-warm-and-deep

You can make all things happen! In this episode, CrisMarie and Susan discuss how they feel about getting things done both on the personal and business sides of life. There are two sides of goals that we must take into account: the smart and the healthy. They also share their approach towards goals in business and how you can set them from different perspectives.

Did you know that people that write down their goals are 20% more susceptible to success? Join this conversation and see how you can change your goals settings!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/you-can-make-things-happen

With her online and in-person training, Lucinda Hayden helps people focus and create a tangible way to achieve their goals. For her, focusing is essentially a way to understand and dialogue with a bigger self. This way, we can start seeing the different parts of our lives that conflict. For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at https://www.thriveinc.com/post/the-power-of-wanting-with-lucinda-hayden

Ever wondered how laughter could be the key to unlocking a more mindful and emotionally balanced life?

In this episode of the Beauty of Conflict, Susan and CrisMarie have a thorough conversation with Stephanie Nash about her exploration of the relationship between body language and emotions. She underscores laughter's transformative role in mindfulness and stress reduction, alongside discussions on finding beauty, balancing solidity and fluidity, and processing emotions effectively.

Listen to this episode and join Stephanie Nash on an exploration of the fascinating connection between body language, emotions, and the transformative power of laughter!

For the full transcript, show notes, and resources, visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thriveinc.com

Find out what agency is and how to recognize when you’re in it. We discuss the reasons you may prioritize other people’s needs above your own, and show you how to start listening to and honoring your impulses, make choices based on your own wellbeing and prioritize yourself in your life.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.thriveinc.com/post/agency-self-agent

In this episode, learn how biases and exclusion manifest in the workplace and the very real impact these microaggressions can have. Discover how you can foster an inclusive environment that makes everyone feel valued and how to encourage your team members to contribute to this mindset shift as well.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.thriveinc.com/post/inclusion

Today, we're talking about how important it is to reconnect with your team as we adjust back to working together. There are many ways that our teams, companies and businesses had to learn to survive during the COVID pandemic. Now that we're slowly coming out of it, we want to share how you can effectively unite with your team using team reconnects. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.thriveinc.com/post/team-reconnect