Courageous Conversations

Cici & Karen Starz
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Courageous Conversations

Courageous Conversations is about connection. Whether it's through differences of opinion or the conversations we have with ourselves, Karen Starz, CNVC trainer, and Cici discuss the importance of communication and connecting with people honestly and authentically. Our hope is that when you listen you're inspired to have courageous conversations and that you're willing to go into these conversations with curiosity and an open heart. Curious to learn more and build the confidence to have courageous conversations? Visit www.karenstarz.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courageous-conversation/support

  1. 10/10/2023

    Ep 55: Bad Bunny & Authenticity

    For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, Cici and Karen talk about our need for authenticity and how one reggaeton artist, Bad Bunny, meets our need for authenticity and why. If after listening, you find yourself longing for some connection, feeling stimulated, or wanting to hear more, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site,⁠ www.karenstarz.com.⁠ Feeling inspired to create a retreat or event with Karen & guest trainers to nurture connection in your community?  Connect with Cici here: ⁠www.chocolatevolcanollc.com/contact⁠ If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz⁠ We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, Tina, K, Vanessa, and Ali, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courageous-conversation/support

    22 min

  2. 09/06/2023

    Ep 54: It's a Barbie World

    For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, Cici and Karen talk about everyone's favorite movie these days, Barbie! Take a listen and let us know what you connect with or don't connect with, we'd love to hear it. If after listening, you find yourself longing for some connection, feeling stimulated, or wanting to hear more, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site,⁠ www.karenstarz.com.⁠ Feeling inspired to create a retreat or event with Karen & guest trainers to nurture connection in your community?  Connect with Cici here: ⁠www.chocolatevolcanollc.com/contact⁠ If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz⁠ We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, Tina, K, Vanessa, and Ali, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courageous-conversation/support

    33 min

  3. 08/13/2023

    Ep 53: Where Your Power Lies

    For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, Cici and Karen talk about the space where our power lies. You'll hear quotes and stories discussing how to access our power even when at times it may seem like we don't have any at all. If after listening, you find yourself longing for some connection, feeling stimulated, or wanting to hear more, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site,⁠ www.karenstarz.com.⁠ Feeling inspired to create a retreat or event with Karen & guest trainers to nurture connection in your community?  Connect with Cici here: ⁠www.chocolatevolcanollc.com/contact⁠ If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz⁠ We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, Tina, K, Vanessa, and Ali, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courageous-conversation/support

    23 min

  4. 08/13/2023

    Ep 52: Checking It Out

    For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, Cici and Karen discuss what it means to us to check it out. How do we go about checking out a scenario instead of acting off the story we've made up in our minds based on our thoughts? If after listening, you find yourself longing for some connection, feeling stimulated, or wanting to hear more, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site,⁠ www.karenstarz.com.⁠ Feeling inspired to create a retreat or event with Karen & guest trainers to nurture connection in your community?  Connect with Cici here: ⁠www.chocolatevolcanollc.com/contact⁠ If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz⁠ We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, Tina, K, Vanessa, and Ali, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courageous-conversation/support

    17 min

  5. 08/13/2023

    Ep 51: We Still Have Choices

    For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, Cici and Karen re-enter the world of choices. They'll discuss scenarios where it may seem like you don't have choices and the awareness around knowing that you are always at choice. If after listening, you find yourself longing for some connection, feeling stimulated, or wanting to hear more, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site,⁠ www.karenstarz.com.⁠ Feeling inspired to create a retreat or event with Karen & guest trainers to nurture connection in your community?  Connect with Cici here: ⁠www.chocolatevolcanollc.com/contact⁠ If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz⁠ We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, Tina, K, Vanessa, and Ali, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courageous-conversation/support

    27 min

  6. 06/09/2023

    Ep 50: What Does It Mean To Be In NVC Consciousness

    For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, Cici and Karen talk about what it means to be in NVC consciousness after hearing the question, "when do I use NVC?" If after listening, you find yourself longing for some connection, feeling stimulated, or wanting to hear more, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site,⁠ www.karenstarz.com.⁠ Feeling inspired to create a retreat or event with Karen & guest trainers to nurture connection in your community?  Connect with Cici here: ⁠www.chocolatevolcanollc.com/contact⁠ If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz⁠ We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, Tina, K, Vanessa, and Ali, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courageous-conversation/support

    30 min

  7. 06/09/2023

    Ep 49: These Things We Call Habits

    For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, Cici and Karen talk about these things we call habits, increasing awareness around our habits, and ways we engage with our habits. If after listening, you find yourself longing for some connection, feeling stimulated, or wanting to hear more, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. Feeling inspired to create a retreat or event with Karen & guest trainers to nurture connection in your community?  Connect with Cici here: www.chocolatevolcanollc.com/contact If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, Tina, K, Vanessa, and Ali, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courageous-conversation/support

    25 min

  8. 04/04/2023

    Ep 48: Celebrations

    For those of you trained in NVC, please note that we use natural language and street giraffe when we are in conversation together. So, listen on with an open mind, a furry heart, and curious ears, or not. In this week's episode of Courageous Conversations, Cici and Karen talk about celebrations, how celebrations support our being, and more opportunities to embrace NVC consciousness. If after listening, you find yourself longing for some connection, feeling stimulated, or wanting to hear more, you can connect with us via the message button at the top and Karen has opportunities for you to explore NVC at your own pace on her site, www.karenstarz.com. Feeling inspired to create a retreat or event with Karen & guest trainers to nurture connection in your community?  Connect with Cici here: www.chocolatevolcanollc.com/contact If you find yourself feeling inspired to contribute to the sustainability and growth of this show, we now have 2 options available for listeners to contribute. You can select the support button within Anchor and we also have a Patreon where you can support the growth of the show and get some additional support in your courageous conversations. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/karenstarz We're grateful to our Patreon Podcast Producers for all their support! Thanks to Helen, Tina, K, Vanessa, and Ali, for contributing to the growth of the podcast and the work --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courageous-conversation/support

    24 min
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Courageous Conversations is about connection. Whether it's through differences of opinion or the conversations we have with ourselves, Karen Starz, CNVC trainer, and Cici discuss the importance of communication and connecting with people honestly and authentically. Our hope is that when you listen you're inspired to have courageous conversations and that you're willing to go into these conversations with curiosity and an open heart. Curious to learn more and build the confidence to have courageous conversations? Visit www.karenstarz.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courageous-conversation/support

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  • Creator
    Cici & Karen Starz
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Cici & Karen Starz
  • Show Website
    Courageous Conversations

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