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In this conversation, Caitlin and Marie-Philippe Jean discuss their journeys with being writers on social media and how their perspectives have evolved over time. They explore the challenges of maintaining authenticity and soulfulness in the era of digital creation. They also delve into the impact of social media on our brains and emotions, particularly in relation to the constant exposure to highlight reels and tragic events. The conversation highlights the need for balance and self-awareness in navigating the complexities of social media. The conversation explores the themes of creativity, self-expression, and the impact of social media on our lives. It emphasizes the importance of finding balance and carving out time for personal practice and reflection. The speakers discuss the pressure to constantly produce content and the need to reconnect with the joy of creating without external validation. They also touch on the value of physical experiences and the power of tangible activities in fostering a sense of fulfillment. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the role of challenges and the pursuit of dopamine in human nature. The conversation explores the challenges and rewards of stepping out of comfort zones, the impact of social media on dopamine levels and relationships, the balance between motherhood and technology, and the importance of diversifying creative outlets. The speakers discuss the need for conscious use of social media and the benefits of taking breaks from it. They also emphasize the value of exploring creative passions without the pressure of monetization and the importance of asking meaningful questions about personal growth and learning.
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Song 'Green' by Mae Mae

Hello and welcome back to another episode of Skating is for Mothers! We are here today with Heather Jennier, a homeschooling skateboarding mama and founder of maam_collective, which stands for Mothers Are Allowed More, a clothing line rooted in surf and skate culture, empowering mothers to play more, push through fear and reclaim our bodies. Let’s get to it!
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Hello and welcome to episode 5 of Skating is for Mothers! Today we are here with Lindsey, a 47 year old beginner park skater, she is funny as hell, a real big feminist and looking to connect with other women skaters. On instagram she is @hotmomsofskateboarding
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Hello and welcome to the salty club podcast, I am your host Caitlin Creeper and I am here today with the first episode of a new series, Poems with Mates.
Here I will be inviting some talented humans in our community to come up to the stage, share a poem, a song, a piece of writing of theirs and share why it matters to them.
First up is the incredibly talented Lily Bui, PhD. She’s a Spanish Speaking Vietnamese American, MIT Alum 2016 and 2020, athlete, academic, artist, poet, singer activist and a first gen surfer, skater and seeker. If there’s anyone who exemplifies the many facets of a woman, it is this woman and I am so excited for you to here the beautiful song she’ll be playing today, and what the song means to her. Let’s go.
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Song 'Green' by Mae Mae
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“Be daring, be different. In choosing to live a remarkable life, failure is a real possibility, but regrets are completely optional. If one plan doesn’t work out, you can try something else—but if you never try, you’ll go to your grave with your song still in you,
In the history of the world, provocative ideas that challenged authority were rarely welcomed by the people who controlled access to power and wealth. Assert integrity against the play-it-safers and slaves of the ordinary."
- Henry David Thoreau
Welcome to this latest episode of The Salty Club podcast with founders Caitlin Creeper and Erika Drolet. Today's topic is the Art of Non Conformity.
They discuss:
What is non-conformity? How does one define a non-conformist life?
The fact there is no universal 'right' way to live a life
How do you build friendships, connections, community on the non-conventional path?
How to deal with self doubt
What are the steps off the beaten path, How do we assess risk, how does one take the leap?
Deconditioning of the SHOULD
Human Design and types of decisional authority

BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
Education of Millionaires - Michael Ellsberg
Art of Non-Conformity - Chris Guillebeau
The Code of the Extraordinary Mind - Vishen Lakhiani
Zero to One - Pether Thiel and Blake Masters
The Big Leap - Gay Hendricks

Listen to Erika's early journey here and here
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Song 'Green' by Mae Mae

Why do we get so embarrassed when we’re learning a new sport or skill or craft? I call it beginner’s shame. 
PERSON: “Are these your paintings?”
US: “I mean, yes… but like, I’m JUST STARTING and I haven’t had any OFFICIAL TRAINING and this is just a HOBBY, and these paintings here aren’t my BEST ONES, you know, and uh…”
I notice it in the surf, girls who are learning, yet sit out on the shoulder and don’t go for waves when they roll in, simply because some old dude is going for it, too.
And in the girls’ head she has this running dialogue like “well… they’re probably a better surfer and i’m just going to fall off anyway so, you know, I’ll just wait for another one.”
 
I get it. We don’t really allow much space for people in this world who are just… average at something.
 In this solocast Caitlin talks about her journey with beginner's shame, how she moved past it and some advice to get going on that thing you've always wanted to
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Song 'Green' by Mae Mae