Unpacked: a frank conversation

Dr Lindsday Foreman and Gemma Lea Edelman

Hey, we're Dr. Lindsay Foreman and Gemma Edelman—two friends who quite FRANKly love to have fun, share laughs, and dive deep into real conversations. Our podcast, Unpacked, is our excuse to get together each week and have FRANK chats about life, love, the universe, and everything in between! What can you expect? Every episode, we’ll follow our signature format: 1) Clarity Card Check-in – How YOU doin'? We’ll use our Clarity Cards to kick things off with some introspection and set the tone. 2) What’s the Meaning of… – We’ll unpack a different topic each week, from big life questions to small everyday moments. 3) Looking Back – Reflecting on past experiences. 4) Right Now – Sharing what’s happening in the present. 5) In the Future – Speculating on what’s to come. 6) Clarity Card Check-out – Wrapping up with a final check-in to reflect on what we've unpacked. It’s raw, real, and of course, FRANK! Expect tears and laughter! Subscribe to join us on this journey of exploration, discovery, and plenty of laughs along the way. Let's unpack life together!

Episodes

  1. 12/09/2024

    Gratitude Unpacked

    Episode 6: The Power of Gratitude – The Underrated Game Changer Gratitude: it’s simple, it’s free, and it’s ridiculously powerful. So why aren’t we all doing it? In this episode, we dive into the life-changing magic of gratitude—how it rewires your brain, transforms your mindset, and stops you from falling into the trap of ugh, everything’s rubbish. But let’s talk about envy for a moment. Ever scrolled through social media, feeling that little green monster creep in? Gratitude is the antidote to envy—it flips the script, shifting your focus from what you don’t have to everything you do. We unpack how practising gratitude can silence those comparison-fuelled thoughts and bring you back to your own lane, celebrating what makes your life uniquely yours. Whether you’re a morning gratitude goddess or a late-night scribbler, we explore all the ways you can make this practice work for you. From journaling to snapping pics of those little moments that spark joy (hello, morning coffee!), we chat about what sticks, what flops, and why it doesn’t have to look perfect to be effective. Spoiler: messy gratitude still counts! Oh, and there’s more: do you start your day with gratitude for a motivational boost, or end it as a peaceful wind-down? We unpack the debate, share some hilarious (and heartfelt) stories, and offer tips that’ll help you weave gratitude into your daily life without breaking a sweat. If you’re ready to stop sweating the small stuff and start celebrating it instead, this one’s for you. Listen now to discover how gratitude can be your ultimate secret weapon against envy, stress, and everything in between.ed

    50 min
  2. 11/02/2024

    Connections Unpacked

    Please forgive the strange audio quality for some of the podcast! We battled through despite storms and technical difficulties. As always, you will get the unfiltered and authentic version of us....this time that means a little bit of a crackling sound when Gemma speaks!! The Power of Connection Welcome to today’s episode, where we're diving into a topic that threads through all of our lives in ways we often take for granted: connection. Connection is what drives us, inspires us, and keeps us moving forward. For some, it’s about physical closeness—the feeling of being in the same space, the warmth of a touch, the spark that happens face-to-face. For others, connection transcends proximity, as we experience profound moments of understanding, joy, and empathy through a screen, a letter, or even just a thought. In this episode, we’ll explore what makes connection so impactful, regardless of whether it happens in person or virtually. We'll dig into the felt sense of connection—something that goes beyond words or expectations—and the ways we nurture this essential part of our lives, whether near or far. We’ll discuss the importance of presence, how love languages, especially touch, shape our sense of connection, and why that magical spark, or "chispa," can appear when you least expect it. Join us as we talk about the essence of connection: the shared energy, the intention, and the sense of closeness that can arise, even when miles apart. This conversation is a celebration of our capacity to connect in all its forms, honouring how we each find our own paths toward deeper, more meaningful connections with others—and ourselves.

    43 min

About

Hey, we're Dr. Lindsay Foreman and Gemma Edelman—two friends who quite FRANKly love to have fun, share laughs, and dive deep into real conversations. Our podcast, Unpacked, is our excuse to get together each week and have FRANK chats about life, love, the universe, and everything in between! What can you expect? Every episode, we’ll follow our signature format: 1) Clarity Card Check-in – How YOU doin'? We’ll use our Clarity Cards to kick things off with some introspection and set the tone. 2) What’s the Meaning of… – We’ll unpack a different topic each week, from big life questions to small everyday moments. 3) Looking Back – Reflecting on past experiences. 4) Right Now – Sharing what’s happening in the present. 5) In the Future – Speculating on what’s to come. 6) Clarity Card Check-out – Wrapping up with a final check-in to reflect on what we've unpacked. It’s raw, real, and of course, FRANK! Expect tears and laughter! Subscribe to join us on this journey of exploration, discovery, and plenty of laughs along the way. Let's unpack life together!