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Two women taking on life’s questions as posed by their listeners. Through their unique journeys in weathering life to date, Amy and Sandy, tackle the probing questions and issues by first recognizing the real in life’s situations to get to the desired ideal. Practical. Honest. Fun. Curious. Helping women create the ideal they want most in our shared journey of life.

Your Real, Your Ideal Sandy Lane and Amy Tokos

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 6 Ratings

Two women taking on life’s questions as posed by their listeners. Through their unique journeys in weathering life to date, Amy and Sandy, tackle the probing questions and issues by first recognizing the real in life’s situations to get to the desired ideal. Practical. Honest. Fun. Curious. Helping women create the ideal they want most in our shared journey of life.

    Microaggressions

    Microaggressions

    What is a microaggression you ask?  This episode we dig into that and share some examples. We hope to create an awareness to help all of us to do better. Knowing impact is more important than our intention.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQ9l7y4UuxY

    https://www.aihr.com/blog/microaffirmation/

    https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/29/magazine/homophobia-barbershop-speaking-out-ethics.html?algo=combo_clicks_decay_6_lda_unique_80_diversified&block=3&campaign_id=142&emc=edit_fory_20240330&fellback=false&imp_id=1798152835695485&instance_id=118947&nl=for-you&nlid=224366909&pool=channel-replacement-ls&rank=8&regi_id=224366909&req_id=2712027093570758&segment_id=162210&surface=for-you-email-channelless&user_id=1ca6c967306509deffe37db8581b2359&variant=0_channel_translated_pool_popularity_pers

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    #podcast #habits #consultants #productivity #values #happinessfactor #REAL #microaggressions #microaffirmations

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    • 31 min
    Privilege and Privacy

    Privilege and Privacy

    Is privacy a privilege?  Are we entitled to share things about other people?  Sandy and Amy discuss privacy, secrets, and what is driving our need for privacy. Plus respecting other people's desires to be private or not.

    Books mentioned:

    The Yellow House by Sarah M. Bloom

    Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty

    https://www.vogue.com/article/kates-heartfelt-plea-for-privacy-should-force-us-to-confront-an-uncomfortable-truth

    https://www.loveatfirstfight.com/relationship-advice/privacy-secrecy/#:~:text=Because%20where%20privacy%20is%20about,two%20feelings%20%E2%80%93%20shame%20and%20fear.



    #podcast #habits #consultants #productivity #values #happinessfactor #REAL #privacy

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    • 30 min
    Words Matter

    Words Matter

    Words matter and stir emotion.  Sometimes it’s the word and sometimes it’s the intention.  This episode we discuss the words that are stirring our emotions plus the times we’ve had to bit our tongue.

    Here is the news story about our family photos.

    https://www.wfmynews2.com/video/news/local/83-f605cd0c-9f74-4550-8b59-0824646d1d24

    Other great articles:

    https://buildingbrainconnections.com/positive-words-challenging-behaviour/

    https://genwomen.global/how-to-turn-negative-language-into-positive-with-ease/



    #podcast #habits #consultants #productivity #values #happinessfactor #REAL

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    https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/03/books/american-fiction-book-erasure-percival-everett.html


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    • 33 min
    Oscars Recap

    Oscars Recap

    Movies can be an escape from reality and sometimes they are reality.  Sandy and Amy have been watching the Oscar nominees. They’ve been entertained and even had some perspective shifts. It’s a fun conversation but be warned, there are some spoilers.



    #podcast #habits #consultants #productivity #values #happinessfactor #REAL



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    • 35 min
    Firsts in Our Fifties

    Firsts in Our Fifties

    You can try new things at any age. Sandy and Amy explore what they’ve tried since they turned 50 and why they hadn't done it before.  Interesting thing is that their lists are completely different.



    #podcast #habits #consultants #productivity #values #happinessfactor #REAL #50andfabulous #firsts 



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    • 31 min
    Energy Vampires

    Energy Vampires

    Oh yes, you know who and what your energy vampires are. Sandy and Amy share some of the people and things that drain their energy.  Plus the strategies which range from candy to conversations that can help.

    https://www.verywellmind.com/energy-vampires-characteristics-types-and-coping-strategies-7373913



    #podcast #habits #consultants #productivity #values #happinessfactor #REAL



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    • 32 min

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