In this episode, Steph and Steph reflect on how, until recently, open and honest conversations about political, social, and cultural issues were often difficult to have. However, the tide seems to be shifting, welcoming a broader diversity of thought into the public sphere. We discuss why this shift is crucial for fostering a healthy, functioning society—one that embraces complexity, nuance, and the many shades of gray that define it.

Trigger Warning: In this episode, Steph and Steph share their thoughts on the outcome of the 2024 election. We encourage you to listen with an open mind and hear the full discussion before forming your final opinion.

Episode 24: US Politics Part 1

Trigger Warning: In this episode, Steph and Steph share their thoughts on the outcome of the 2024 election. We encourage you to listen with an open mind and hear the full discussion before forming your final opinion.

Recommended Resources :

Podcasts:

Sophie Beren • The Conversationalist

Amala Ekponobi • The Amala Show?

Dave Smith • Part of the Problem

Piers Morgan • Uncensored

Bill Maher • Real Time & Club Random

Cenk Ughur • The Young Turks

Creators:

Lisa Szabon

Website: https://www.szabon.com

Substack: htttps://fearlesschangemakers.substack.com

IG https://www.instagram.com/szabon.com_/

In this episode, Steph & Steph take it back to basics and tackle a question humanity has been wrestling with forever: what does it really mean to be a good person?

It’s a simple yet profound question—one we don’t discuss nearly enough. So, we decided to kickstart the conversation and explore what everyone thinks.

We dig beyond the surface (as always) to reflect on how and why good people act the way they do. We ask if it’s possible to be both good and bad at the same time and wonder if most of us are a mix of both, depending on the moment or circumstance.

We’d love to hear your take on this and the episode as a whole! Drop a comment on social or your favorite listening platform and join the conversation.

Trigger warning!

When it feels like the sky is falling, everything is going wrong, and you just can’t catch a break - it is SO easy to get caught up in a victim mindset.

We get it. Both of us have been there (both consciously & subconsciously) more times than we care to count.

In this conversation, we discuss why staying stuck in that kind of mentality has never been an acceptable option, while also sharing some of the things that helped us move through it.

We hope that if anyone listening to this episode is currently stuck in a victim mindset, this will give you a little nudge in a positive direction. And if nothing else, we hope it shows you that you’re not alone & this too shall pass.

Inspired by Mark Manson’s bestselling personal development book of the same name.

In this episode, the two Stephs are joined by our friend Greg for a deep dive into a book that has made a significant impact on all of us.

The book is The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck*. You might have seen it before—maybe at the airport, on your best friend’s nightstand, or on your old college roommate’s Instagram stories.

But it’s more than just an eye-catching orange self-help book with a provocative title.

It’s not about disregarding everything in life. That would be absurd; after all, we’re human and we need to care about something. The essence of the book is that we should focus on caring less about things that don’t truly matter to us and more about things that align with our values, vision, and true selves.

In this discussion, we explore this idea, along with the distinctions between values, beliefs, and opinions (as we covered in our foundational Episode 2!).

We’re excited to hear your thoughts on this topic!

If you enjoyed Greg’s insights, be sure to follow him on Threads and Instagram @adventurefitnw

Admitting we are/were wrong isn’t easy. In fact, depending on the situation, it can be downright terrifying, and it can have all kinds of consequences.

Which is why so many people - understandably - never want to admit to being wrong.

But take it from us - admitting to being wrong can be incredibly liberating.

It’s an opportunity to get curious, and get closer to the “truth” in the process. It’s a chance to make things right, to learn something about yourself, other people & the world around you. It’s a chance to grow, evolve & get to an even better place.

It ain’t easy, but we hope that by the end of this discussion, admitting to being wrong will feel a little less scary!

We’re living in trying times, and a big reason for that is we’ve lost the ability to have civil discourse with people we disagree with.

We’ve lost the ability to agree to disagree, or even to disagree without hurling insults, slapping insults & attacking characters.

Today the two Steph’s dive into this, and we discuss how we can get back on track, by committing to and engaging in tough conversations.

It’s not always easy, but then again - most things that are worth it never are.

In this episode, Steph & Steph are joined once again by homeschooling mamas Ileana and Nancy, AND public school art teacher, Kelly Montgomery, for our first ever roundtable discussion between people on both sides.

We’re not going to lie, we were nervous when we hit the record button.

All three women are extremely passionate about what they do.

But as the conversation unfolded, and the ladies shared their thoughts about curriculums, learning opportunities, timelines & standardization, something beautiful happened.

They found common ground in their deep passion for education, and their unwavering commitment to giving their kids the best possible learning experiences.

Although the ladies shared very different perspectives on various topics (ie reading at grade level vs living math), this common thread empowered us to keep the conversation civil, respectful and enjoyable for everybody.

In fact, by the time the conversation wrapped up, everybody had gained a new understanding & appreciation for the other side!

We’re calling this conversation a major win!

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If you loved this episode, be sure to go back to parts 2 and 3; and of course go follow Nancy, Ileana, and Kelly.

Follow Kelly: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thoughtfullyflawed/

Follow Ileana: @iamileanaodile

https://www.instagram.com/iamileanaodile

Follow Nancy @online_elementary_tutor

https://www.instagram.com/online_elementary_tutor