The Curious Krewe Podcast

Just Love - Greater New Orleans

Curious Krewe invites real people into thoughtful, listening-first conversations that turn curiosity into connection.

Episodes

  1. Relationship Realities: Learning the Hard Way

    3D AGO

    Relationship Realities: Learning the Hard Way

    Wanna connect? You can text us here! What makes a relationship healthy...romantic, family, friendship, all of it? And why do so many of us end up learning the most important parts the hard way? In this episode, Sam and Colette are joined by Nic and Craig for a curious conversation that starts with a surprisingly deep warm-up (“one word that describes how you recharge”) and then dives into the real stuff: giving and receiving, speaking your needs, the vulnerability of being seen, and how our family-of-origin habits follow us into grown-up relationships like uninvited guests. Along the way, we talk about hyper-independence (and why it’s not always the flex we think it is), why “communication” is more than just talking, how change feels weird before it feels right, and why healthy relationships require a willingness to risk discomfort...and even pain...if we want real connection. There’s also some honest reflection on anger, boundaries, and what to do when someone’s “real self” includes a side you don’t know how to hold. As always, we follow The Curious Code: respect beats being right, listen up, keep an open mind, respond with curiosity, and make this a safe space for everyone—every time. Pull up a chair. This one’s tender, funny, and very human. If this sparked something for you, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review or text us through the link above with the question you want us to explore next. Want to meet the Curious Krewe in person? Here is your formal INVITATION. Curious about all-things Curious Krewe? All roads converge HERE. Want to learn how to start a gathering in your city? You can text us HERE. Until then, Stay Curious!

    1h 40m
  2. Open Opposites: Listening Across Differences

    11/18/2025

    Open Opposites: Listening Across Differences

    Wanna connect? You can text us here! What does it take to stay open when the stakes are personal and the views across the table feel miles apart? We dive into the messy, human work of understanding people we disagree with, sharing stories from healthcare, EMS, and family life where curiosity isn’t a slogan—it’s a survival skill. Our north star is simple and hard: respect beats being right. From there, we practice listening without interrupting, asking better questions, and building “brave spaces” where safety is supported but never assumed. We talk honestly about boundaries as an act of love, especially when conversations become harmful or dismissive of identity. You’ll hear how we use role clarity and purpose to steer high-stakes interactions: saving a life makes ideology feel smaller. We unpack the hidden variable that powers empathy—security. When basic needs and emotional bandwidth are low, self-preservation takes over; when they’re met, curiosity has room to breathe. That realism threads the episode: sometimes the kindest move is to disengage; sometimes it’s to lean in with a question that reveals the value beneath a viewpoint. Along the way, we trade green flags for trust—regulated nervous systems, shared urgency, the ability to laugh—and admit where we stumble. We examine anger as a transitional emotion, the pain calculus of staying open, and the challenge of being a “student of the person” when family dynamics or workplace norms complicate everything. If you’ve ever wondered how to protect your peace without closing your heart, this conversation offers language, tools, and lived examples you can use today. Special Guests (and first-time CK'ers) Rhys Lombardo and Theo Crane join in on this curious conversation. If this sparked something for you, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review or text us through the link above with the question you want us to explore next. Want to meet the Curious Krewe in person? Here is your formal INVITATION. Curious about all-things Curious Krewe? All roads converge HERE. Want to learn how to start a gathering in your city? You can text us HERE. Until then, Stay Curious!

    1h 35m

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Curious Krewe invites real people into thoughtful, listening-first conversations that turn curiosity into connection.