Being the Work Ben Wire and Blakely Adams

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Today Ben talks with an old friend, Danielle, who is a Clinical Professional Counselor. We get to know Danielle through her Strengths Finder, Enneagram, by ironing out an old conflict with Ben, having heartfelt conversations about personal and professional struggles, and what she needs for wellness.
Episode timestamps:
2:28- Strengths Finder and Ennegram6:52- Helpers in Media8:59- Resolution of an old conflict 18:37- What Brought Her 43:21-What Keeps Her50:51- What She Needs to Stay in the Work
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In this episode, Blakely presents the definition of ritual and the idea that it’s is what is missing from her own self-care. Ben pushes back on Blakely's definition. Blakely, like many of us, feels bored and tied down by trying to stick to a routine, making self-care feel like an obligation.
How do you do with self-care habits? Share your experience with us!
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Esther Perel GamePower of Ritual Book Waking Up Meditation App

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We’re super excited to have Ben's old supervisor, Annas on BTW this week. We met her to record at the university where she was teaching. Annas shares about her journey to the Helping Field, what she been through while in the work and what she's learned about herself along the way.
She's got some great quotes throughout this episode- "practice makes permanent" and my favorite "If you don't feel it, it won't come out of your horn".
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In this episode, Ben talks with Sarah about competition and disconnection with other helpers. He shares his own history on how he used to strive to be the "best counselor ever" and how the culture at work supported and even encouraged this competition.
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In this episode, Ben interviews Allison. He and Allison had only heard about each other through the social work grapevine until this interview. Allison shares her personal journey to social work, the stressors she faced, the physical toll it took on her mind and body, and how the personal choices she made for her wellness, her health, and to be true to herself.
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In this episode we welcome Sarah. She’s a new addition to our team! Blakely and Ben are balloons and Sarah is a string…every balloon needs a good string to be attached 😊. Welcome, Sarah!
What’s the difference between Empathy vs. Compassion?
Ben explores what’s he’s learned and his experienced to dissect the differences between empathy and compassion. He also explores the possible implications of the distinctions on his experience of Secondary Traumatic Stress and Burnout
Has he found a key to protecting himself from fatigue and strain?
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The Weekend University- Compassion Fatigue & Burnout: What Works with Françoise MathieuEmpathy traitsEmpathy Stress- Rauvola et al (2019)Compassion: The Places That Scare You - Pema Chodron