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| Closing the Connection Gap: How We Connect with Kids in Real Life | 02 sept. 2026 | 00:45:02 | |
Most parents and teachers don't need to be convinced that connection matters. The harder question is: Why, when we care so deeply about kids, can there still be such a gap between how we want to show up and what happens in real life? In Season 1, Episode 1 of Thrive in Real Life, Joel and Chantal explore the connection gap—and what it actually looks like to start crossing the bridge. They get real about the things that widen the gap: busyness, low capacity, stress, our own “shark music,” correction-heavy interactions, and even the ways our personalities and expectations can clash with the child in front of us. You'll hear practical ideas for:
Because thriving isn't about becoming the perfect parent or teacher. It's learning to notice the gap, get curious about what's creating it, and keep taking brave steps across the bridge toward connection. Chapters
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| Why Is It So Hard to Do What We Know? | TIRL Launch Episode | 31 août 2026 | 00:34:06 | |
Why can we know exactly how we want to show up—and still struggle to actually do it? Maybe you want to be a more patient parent, a more present partner, take better care of yourself, or handle stressful moments differently. You can see the person you want to be, but real life gets in the way. Stress, limited capacity, old patterns, discomfort, work, parenting, relationships—it can all create a gap between where we are and where we want to be. In the launch episode of Thrive in Real Life, registered psychologists Joel and Chantal get real about that gap in their own lives and explore why knowing what to do isn't always the same as being able to do it. Using the picture of crossing a bridge between real and ideal life, they introduce a practical five-step framework for recognizing the gap, understanding what's getting in the way, taking a step forward, staying with the discomfort, and gradually living it out in everyday life. And importantly, this isn't about getting it right all the time. It's about approaching growth with more curiosity, grace, and a little less judgment. In this episode:
As you listen, think about your own bridge: Where are you now, where do you want to be, and what might one step toward the other side look like? Follow us: Facebook: facebook.com/thrivelifefoundation Instagram: instagram.com/thrivelifefoundation LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thrive-life-foundation X: https://x.com/thrivelifefound Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThriveLife_Foundation Thrive in Real Life is for educational and informational purposes and is not a substitute for individualized psychological or mental health care. | |||