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In Our Nature
Why do we feel so overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected and lost...and what does that have to do with what's happening on our planet?
This show explores the hidden connections and deeper patterns that are forming our inner struggles and the wider crises unfolding around us. From mental health to ecological collapse, productivity culture to planetary grief, from burnout to reconnection, join me to poke around in the stories, systems and patterns shaping this extraordinary time...
...and then let's riff on what becomes possible when we stop pretending it’s fine and feel the feels.
Your host is me: Siobhán Friel. I'm a mental health practitioner, a Work That Reconnects facilitator and I was probably a lavender plant in a past life.
This podcast offers a way to make sense of your inner and outer world, especially if you were shaped by capitalism (like me) and not by a lineage of ecological literacy, love and wisdom.
You haven't missed the boat. There are many boats and this is one. Get in.
In Our Nature
Why You Never, Ever Feel Good Enough (Even Though You Are Somewhat Amazing)
We’re poking our sticky fingers into the feelings of worthlessness and inadequacy that so many of us carry. Why do we think we’re not enough? Where do these thoughts come from? Why are they so persistent and stick around, no matter how 'good' we get? And, why did I write I was a worthless piece of sh!t in my journal for many a year?!
Join me as we examine the tangled web of personal thought, cultural narratives, and societal systems that feed these feelings of utter worthlessness–
–and let’s see what it takes to recognise our intrinsic worth and imperfect awesomeness as beings on this astonishing planet (while there's still a few puffs of breathable oxygen available, at least)
Mentioned
- A lovely metaphor about The Book Of Worthlessness
- The commodification of our humanity and it’s connection with our mental health here
- Poop, a lot, for good reason
- Nature likes Pearl Jam - cool.
- The post about reciprocity in nature, which began life with ‘dick’ in the title
- The Banana taped to a wall
- Contact me by email here or join my Friends List here for monthly-ish updates and invitations
- Everything I do is by donation or gift. You can donate to support my work here if you can and want to (thank you, amazing person).
Thanks for being with me today. You rock 🌏
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