Dare to Rise

Dare to Rise

Dare to Rise is about sharing our experiences with mental health and challenging ourselves to rise above the stigma. We want to create a community where people can feel safe to share their struggles and stories without fear and judgement. Our goal is to empower our listeners to make impactful changes in their lives.

  1. 05/24/2020

    Ep. 14 - Practicing Forgiveness

    Description: Forgiveness is hard but a very important practice for your emotional, psychological and physical well being. Whether you are forgiving yourself or someone else, it is the first step towards letting go of the past so that you can move towards a brighter future for yourself. In this episode Clare and Sasha discuss the health benefits of practicing forgiveness and outlines the five steps you can take to practice forgiveness. They also talk about their own forgiveness journey and some challenges they face towards forgiving others and themselves. Despite these struggles, they remain steadfast and dedicated to their forgiveness practices. Dare: Do a guided meditation on forgiveness journal about what came up for you, how you are feeling, and why you want to practice forgiveness. Write a one or as many forgiveness statements as you feel is right, do this daily for 7 days. If you still have a lot to forgive after 7 days, run through the steps we discussed throughout the podcast and continue your forgiveness statements. Remember there is no right amount of time it takes, it will be different for everyone. Resources: Practicing the 'F' Word -- 5 Steps to Forgiveness by Dawn Gluskin: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/forgiveness-tips_b_3306557 Live Longer by Practicing Forgiveness by Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D. : https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201301/live-longer-practicing-forgiveness How to forgive someone by Arlo Laibowitz https://www.happiness.com/en/magazine/relationships/how-to-practice-forgiveness/ Generational curse, transmutation of past on pain, and forgiveness for myself this is my favorite meditation: https://youtu.be/5rcvZ_OxyCE Jason Stephenson Youtube has a lot of great guided meditations- this specific one is on forgiveness: https://youtu.be/Ca8tAjaKhLM Episode 5- Cognitive Distortions: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/thedare2rise/episodes/2019-08-01T07_00_00-07_00 Socials: Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thedare2rise Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedare2rise/ Blog: https://medium.com/@thedare2rise Twitter: @thedare2rise Instagram: @thedare2rise email: thedare2rise@gmail.com Disclosure: We are not therapists, we are only discussing our experiences in hopes that it will help others. Please seek help if you are feeling depressed, share your feelings with family, friends, a therapist, or call the National Suicide Hotline for immediate help: 1-800-273-8255. You don't have to suffer alone or in silence. Zig Ziglar said “F-E-A-R has two meanings: ‘Forget Everything and Run,’ or, ‘Face Everything and Rise.'" - We dare you to rise!

    Ep. 14 - Practicing Forgiveness
  2. 04/23/2020

    Ep. 13 - 5 Ways to empower yourself during the COVID-19 pandemic

    Description: Clare takes the reins and goes over 5 self care tips you can do during this COVID-19 pandemic. We all are stuck at home with or without family, friends, or roommates, but with the tips Clare reviews and the resources she shares, we all can take a moment to check in with ourselves. Make sure you take some time for you, even if it’s just a few minutes for you to regather yourself. You are worth it! Dare: Develop a routine (morning routine, nightly routine, or any other time of the day routine) that helps you ground yourself. It can be anything and can be done for any length of time. Find something that works for you in your current situation. Resources: Free online courses from Ivy Leagues https://www.classcentral.com/collection/ivy-league-moocs Techstars open letter for startup founders https://www.techstars.com/the-line/pov/an-open-letter-to-startup-founders-everywhere-in-a-time-of-crisis Huffpost article on companies that started during a recession https://www.huffpost.com/entry/top-companies-started-during-a-recession_n_923853 Venture Lane https://theventurelane.com/ (register for online webinars) Venture Cafe https://venturecafecambridge.org/ (sign up for virtual cafe Thursdays!) Babson’s Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership (CWEL) Programs and Events https://www.babson.edu/academics/centers-and-institutes/center-for-womens-entrepreneurial-leadership/# Global Coronavirus Meditation, meets every evening at 9pm https://zoom.us/j/675010679?pwd=Si9ESVZNbkNrTXZ2cnYra2xqUmZrUT09 Meeting ID: 675-010-679 Password: 780076 Free virtual guided breathwork, meditations, and coaching with Christine and Stef (register for the next free session) https://christinehassler.com/freecall/ Oprah and Deepak 21 day free meditation experience- Hope in Uncertain Times https://chopracentermeditation.com/experience Socials: Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thedare2rise Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedare2rise/ Blog: https://medium.com/@thedare2rise Twitter: @thedare2rise Instagram: @thedare2rise email: thedare2rise@gmail.com Disclosure: We are not therapists, we are only discussing our experiences in hopes that it will help others. Please seek help if you are feeling depressed, share your feelings with family, friends, a therapist, or call the National Suicide Hotline for immediate help: 1-800-273-8255. You don't have to suffer alone or in silence. Zig Ziglar said “F-E-A-R has two meanings: ‘Forget Everything and Run,’ or, ‘Face Everything and Rise.'" - We dare you to rise!

    Ep. 13 - 5 Ways to empower yourself during the COVID-19 pandemic
  3. 03/24/2020

    Ep. 12 - Breakups

    Description: In this episode Sasha and Clare discuss their friend’s recent break up and some thoughts and emotions she was feeling and how to turn it around towards a more positive outlook. Sasha and Clare unpack their most significant relationship break up and share the lessons they learned from it. Dare: Think about a past break up. Reflect on the lessons you learned about yourself. Apply these lessons into your current or new relationship (even if it’s your relationship with yourself). Practice saying “I am worthy” and other affirmations in the mirror. Forgive yourself for your mistakes and work towards becoming happy. Resources: We launched a blog to accompany this episode. Make sure to check it out: https://medium.com/@thedare2rise Episode 7- Our Experience with Grief- https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/thedare2rise/episodes/2019-10-01T05_00_00-07_00 Socials: Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thedare2rise Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedare2rise/ Twitter: @thedare2rise Instagram: @thedare2rise email: thedare2rise@gmail.com Disclosure: We are not therapists, we are only discussing our experiences in hopes that it will help others. Please seek help if you are feeling depressed, share your feelings with family, friends, a therapist, or call the National Suicide Hotline for immediate help: 1-800-273-8255. You don't have to suffer alone or in silence. Zig Ziglar said “F-E-A-R has two meanings: ‘Forget Everything and Run,’ or, ‘Face Everything and Rise.'" - We dare you to rise!

    Ep. 12 - Breakups
  4. 02/23/2020

    Ep. 11 - People Pleasing

    Description: In this episode we take a deep dive into our people pleasing tendencies. We review 10 signs that you are a people pleaser, why we do it in the first place- where it stems from, the detrimental effects of not speaking up and taking care of everyone else first before yourself and lastly, wise words from Diddy to help all people pleasers discern from whether or not to agree to something. Dare: When was the last time you said yes to something that you really wanted to say no to? Reflect on the reasons why you said yes. Were you expecting something else in return for agreeing. Why did you want to say no? Walk yourself through the questions asked. Then next time you want to say “No” review these questions and in the words of Diddy “If it ain’t making you money, making you better, or making you happy then you ain’t making time for it” Resources: 10 signs your a people pleaser by Amy Morin https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-mentally-strong-people-dont-do/201708/10-signs-youre-people-pleaser Are you a people pleaser by: Sherry Pagoto https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shrink/201210/are-you-people-pleaser Diddy Twitter quote https://twitter.com/diddy/status/973211671488552960?lang=en Socials: Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thedare2rise Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedare2rise/ Twitter: @thedare2rise Instagram: @hedare2rise email: thedare2rise@gmail.com Disclosure: We are not therapists, we are only discussing our experiences in hopes that it will help others. Please seek help if you are feeling depressed, share your feelings with family, friends, a therapist, or call the National Suicide Hotline for immediate help: 1-800-273-8255. You don't have to suffer alone or in silence. Zig Ziglar said “F-E-A-R has two meanings: ‘Forget Everything and Run,’ or, ‘Face Everything and Rise.'" - We dare you to rise!

    Ep. 11 - People Pleasing
  5. 11/26/2019

    Ep. 9 Reading List

    Description: Ever wonder what are our most recommended books? Look no further! This episode we talk about our favorite books and how they impacted us. We hope that you get some reading inspiration. What books had a great impact on your life? Disclosure: We are not therapists, we are only discussing our experiences in hopes that it will help others. Please seek help if you are feeling depressed, share your feelings with family, friends, a therapist, or call the National Suicide Hotline for immediate help: 1-800-273-8255. You don't have to suffer alone or in silence. Zig Ziglar said “F-E-A-R has two meanings: ‘Forget Everything and Run,’ or, ‘Face Everything and Rise.'" - We dare you to rise! Dare: Read one of the books from the resources listed below and take one actionable step to improve your life. Socials Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thedare2rise Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedare2rise/ Twitter: @thedare2rise Instagram: @thedare2rise email: thedare2rise@gmail.com Resources: The Happiness Project by Gretchin Rubin: https://smile.amazon.com/HarperAudio-The-Happiness-Project/dp/B0032COUXQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=RZHKATYGM5KP&keywords=the+happiness+project&qid=1571145708&s=audible&sprefix=the+happiness%2Caudible%2C131&sr=1-1 The Four Agreements by: Don Miguel Ruiz: https://smile.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=the+four+agreements+by+don+miguel+ruiz&qid=1572045665&sr=8-3 The 5 Second Rule: Transform your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage by Mel Robbins: https://smile.amazon.com/Second-Rule-Transform-Confidence-Everyday/dp/B06W9M3QDJ/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=5+second+rule&qid=1571145685&sr=8-1 A New Earth: Awaken to Your Life's Purpose by: Eckhart Tolle: https://smile.amazon.com/New-Earth-Awakening-Purpose-Selection/dp/0452289963/ref=sr_1_1?crid=273T1X6ORYJRB&keywords=a+new+earth+by+eckhart+tolle&qid=1572092532&sprefix=a+new+%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1 Imagine Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God's Promises, and the Exhilarating Future That Awaits You by John Burke: https://smile.amazon.com/Imagine-Heaven-Near-Death-Experiences-Exhilarating/dp/080101526X/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=imagine+heaven&qid=1571145671&sr=8-2 The Universal Christ by: Richard Rohr: https://smile.amazon.com/Universal-Christ-Forgotten-Reality-Everything/dp/1524762091/ref=sr_1_1?crid=34K16JZ74379Z&keywords=the+universal+christ+by+richard+rohr&qid=1572094381&sprefix=the+universal+%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-1 Better Than Before: What I Learned About Making and Breaking Habits--to Sleep More, Quit Sugar, Procrastinate Less, and Generally Build a Happier Life by Gretchin Rubin: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/0385348630/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Ep. 9 Reading List
  6. 11/12/2019

    Ep. 8 It Starts from Within

    Description: In this episode we discuss how your mindset and self talk can have the ability to dictate your perceived experience, this in turn can affect how you behave and function in the world perpetuating your self talk and self belief. It really all starts from within We give two ways to help analyze and stop negative self talk. Disclosure: We are not therapists, we are only discussing our experiences in hopes that it will help others. Please seek help if you are feeling depressed, share your feelings with family, friends, a therapist, or call the National Suicide Hotline for immediate help: 1-800-273-8255. You don't have to suffer alone or in silence. Zig Ziglar said “F-E-A-R has two meanings: ‘Forget Everything and Run,’ or, ‘Face Everything and Rise.'" - We dare you to rise! Dare: Pay attention to your thoughts, write them down, then analyze and determine whether these thoughts are helping you or hurting you from pursuing your goals and dreams. If you notice a negative theme, list out some contradicting evidence that proves the negative thoughts wrong. Socials Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thedare2rise Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedare2rise/ Twitter: @thedare2rise Instagram: @thedare2rise email: thedare2rise@gmail.com Resources: Dr. Carol Dwek’s TEDtalk- The Power of Yet https://youtu.be/_X0mgOOSpLU Forbes Article by Amy Morin: https://www.forbes.com/sites/amymorin/2016/06/15/this-is-how-your-thoughts-become-your-reality/#116861fb528a

    Ep. 8 It Starts from Within
  7. 10/01/2019

    Ep. 7 Our Experience with Grief

    Description: Grief is something that everyone experiences at some point in their life. The challenge is that there is no right way to grieve, so many people don’t know what to do if they or someone they know is going through a loss. In this episode, we discuss our experience with loss and how we worked through the grieving process. Disclosure: We are not therapists, we are only discussing our experiences in hopes that it will help others. Please seek help if you are feeling depressed, share your feelings with family, friends, a therapist, or call the National Suicide Hotline for immediate help: 1-800-273-8255. You don't have to suffer alone or in silence. Zig Ziglar said “F-E-A-R has two meanings: ‘Forget Everything and Run,’ or, ‘Face Everything and Rise.'" - We dare you to rise! Dare: Reach out to someone to start fostering, nurturing, cultivating and/or mend your relationship with this person. This is a good start to building your support system. If you do not have someone please see the resources below. Socials Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thedare2rise Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedare2rise/ Twitter: @thedare2rise Instagram: @thedare2rise email: thedare2rise@gmail.com Resources: Mental Health America: Coping with Loss: Bereavement and Grief: https://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/conditions/coping-loss-bereavement-and-grief Embracing Grief Meditation: https://youtu.be/28imY8-Uw1o Friendsway: https://friendsway.org/ Dougy Center Support Groups: https://www.dougy.org/

    Ep. 7 Our Experience with Grief

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Dare to Rise is about sharing our experiences with mental health and challenging ourselves to rise above the stigma. We want to create a community where people can feel safe to share their struggles and stories without fear and judgement. Our goal is to empower our listeners to make impactful changes in their lives.