10 episodes
The Upside of Over Noam Gamady, Cat McCarthy, Erin Ozmat
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- Society & Culture
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5.0 • 11 Ratings
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What does it mean when our world is turned upside down? What can be gained from unwelcome change and loss? How can we relate to these moments as opportunities rather than misfortunes?
Trained facilitators in needs-based communication—Noam Gamady, Cat McCarthy, and Erin Ozmat—reflect on their experiences to reveal the upside of life’s many challenges. In each episode, they explore what happens when our lives are turned upside down—with topics from death, divorce, and uncertainty to failure and loneliness. By turning these hard experiences over, they show that we can look at life’s challenges with new eyes and reshape our understanding to uncover fertile ground for growth.
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The Upside of Not Fitting In
From the school playground to the workplace, we can all relate to the painful experience of not fitting in. External and internal comparisons, judgments, and criticisms can make us believe that we don’t belong. Imposter syndrome, anyone?
With all the messages we receive about not fitting in, is it possible to rekindle a sense of belonging in ourselves and our communities? We’ll explore that and other questions by applying our training in Nonviolent Communication (NVC) to gain insight into the complexities (and upsides!) of not fitting into today’s world.
Come along and belong! -
The Upside of Death in the Family
A family member's passing can shake us to our core. Whether we're grieving the loss of a parent or a pet, a spectrum of difficult feelings can arise–from sadness and anger to confusion and hopelessness. Can there be an upside?
Cat, Noam, and Erin dig deep to find out. In this episode, they share their intimate encounters with the death of close family members and apply compassionate/nonviolent communication (NVC) to find the hidden gems buried within death and loss. BYO-Tissues! -
The Upside of Getting Stuck
In today’s fast-paced world, getting stuck can come with feelings of resistance, frustration, hopelessness, and in some cases, depression. Simply put, when we’re stuck, it sucks…but is it always a bad thing?
Through personal experiences, we explore our relationship to feeling stuck and uncover the opportunities hidden within the molasses. So come, get stuck with us! -
The Upside of Failure
Does failure have a bad rap?
From early childhood, we are taught to value success–to prove, achieve, accomplish, and avoid the alternative (ahem, failure). Yet, most of us have experienced failure and the disappointment, embarrassment, and shame that follow.
Join us as we face our Fs and turn our stories of failure upside over to uncover the lessons learned. Tip: this episode pairs well with a glass of lemonade or limoncello. -
The Upside of Loneliness
Loneliness is a feeling we often try to avoid. This episode explores “loneliness” as an asset for personal growth and choice. Come join us…you are not alone!
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Meditation: Working with Rejection
Experiencing rejection? Listen to this short, guided meditation inspired by our latest episode, The Upside of Rejection. No experience needed! Let Noam's soothing voice guide you through the thoughts, feelings, and sensations that can arise around rejection, and explore what upsides may arise for you. Before pressing play, we recommend you find a comfortable spot to sit or lie down. Enjoy and let us know what you think at hello@theupsideofover.com.
Customer Reviews
A Twist on Timely Topics
I’ve found myself gaining a new and positive perspective on the topics covered here. AND- even better, there is humor built in. All 3 commentators have unique perspectives and a sense of not taking themselves too seriously. It is a well spent 50-60 minutes. It ends up leaving me with more than I realized I needed.