Simply Human
đź’— Hello there! We are Karen Lynskey, Leadership and Self-Trust Coach and Christina Caro, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Welcome to Simply Human, an educational channel and collaborative community where we can explore, learn, and grow together. Join us as we journey beyond surface explanations, exploring the profound psychological and spiritual aspects that shape our shared human experience. We invited you to comment and share your questions and experience and ask that your contributions are respectful and contribute to creating a safe space for anyone to participate.
You can also follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimplyHuman-connect
đź”— Connect with Karen Lynskey and Christina Caro:
Email: simplyhuman.connect@gmail.com
https://kleeconnect.com (Professional/Organization Coaching)
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-lynskey-67794/
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Episodes
59 episodes
HUMBLE INQUIRY: Harness Curiosity for Deeper Connection
Most of us think we're good listeners, but what if the questions we ask are actually shutting down connection? Discover how Edgar Schein's Humble Inquiry framework reveals the hidden dynamics in our conversations. Learn practical te...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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38:39
INTERPERSONAL TRUST: Gift Given or Reward Earned?
Are you someone who gives trust freely or do you require that trust be earned? Explore the pros and cons of each style and strategies to mitigate the cons of your preferred style.đź“– Explore More: For more on how to engage in i...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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37:42
TRUST & RESPECT: Relationships That Actually Matter
In our most important relationships we want to cultivate and receive Trust and Respect. Join us to explore some of the neurological processes of trust and what behaviors and practices are essential to building trusting and respectful relationsh...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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37:21
FEAR LESS, DO MORE: The Situational Courage Blueprint
Join us in our continued exploration of courage. Learn how to deal with situational challenges by cultivating the strategy of harnessing courage to move out of the “comfort zone” and into the “growth zone”📖 Explore More: Alex...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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40:19
Courage Beyond Labels: Choosing I/Thou in a World of I/It
Join us in our continued exploration of courage and how we can use courage to sit in the uncertainty about another person without reaching for the quick label to avoid our discomfort. Learn about the concept of cultivating an I & Thou relat...
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8:48
HEART OVER FEAR: Conquering Imposter Syndrome with Courage
Join us in our continued exploration of courage and how we can tap into courage to combat imposter syndrome.đź“– Explore More: Simply Human Imposter Syndrome Playlist:
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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35:51
INTERPERSONAL COURAGE: Showing Up For Our Most Important Relationships
Be it difficult times and ordinary times, we are often called on to face our fears and find our courage interpersonal relationships. Learn a new framework for confronting fear and learn how to turn fear into an invitation to encounter the coura...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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38:10
PROFILE IN COURAGE: Zelenskyy vs The Goliaths
This short commentary launches our 2nd year on YouTube and the beginning of a deep dive into the human capacity for Courage. Current events demand the spotlight on a profile in courage, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as he defends himself and hi...
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11:08
STOP DROPPING HINTS! Why Hidden Requests Lead to Conflict & Resentment
Dropping hints and sideways comments might feel safe but actually these indirect communication strategies often result in conflict, resentment, and cognitive fatigue. Learn why we engage in hidden requests and how to start practicing being more...
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37:43
LEARNING TO SIT WITH UNCERTAINTY: Finding Peace in Challenging Times
Humanity continues to find itself facing more uncertainty and chaos than we have faced in a long, long time. Join us as we explore what the wisdom traditions can teach us on how to find peace in challenging times. đź“– Explore More:&nb...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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40:27
AMERICA'S EMPATHY CRISIS: How Schadenfreude Divides Us
America continues to find itself more and more polarized as our we move into uncharted territory as a nation. A growing addiction to the emotion of Schadenfreude, the experience of pleasure in another person’s misfortune or harm, is threatening...
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36:24
HIDDEN EXPECTATIONS: When Silence Speaks Volumes
In this episode we diver deeper into how the “hidden” parts of our awareness, specifically Hidden Expectations. Hidden expectations can contribute to more, not less, stress and discontent in relationships. We will continue to work with the JOHA...
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37:12
THE HIDDEN HEART: Revealing Your Emotional Truth
In this episode we diver deeper into how the “hidden” parts of our awareness, specifically Hidden Feelings and Emotions. Hidden feelings and emotions can contribute to feeling drained, anxiety, and strain in relationships. We will continue to w...
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32:34
WHEN BLAME BECOMES A SHIELD: Understanding Our Response to Trauma
Nine days after the historic devastation of the Los Angeles wildfires that destroyed over 12,000 homes and structures, we explore the psychological instinct to “Blame” as a response to trauma, the hidden costs of blame as an act of protection, ...
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21:52
HIDDEN THOUGHTS: When Avoiding "Rocking the Boat" Sinks the Relationship
In this episode we diver deeper into how the “hidden” parts of our awareness, specifically Hidden Thoughts” can contribute to more, not less, stress and discontent in relationships. We will continue to work with the JOHARI window as the model f...
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35:36
From 'Can you?' to 'Willing to?': A Game-Changing Ask
We continue our exploration of why it feel so hard to get needs met and how to be more skillful in having needs-request conversations. In this episode we diver deeper into how the language you use can help or interfere with getting your n...
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31:00
The Hidden Reasons Your Needs Aren't Being Met
Having needs is human. So why does it feel so hard to get needs met and why are needs often the source of interpersonal conflict? In this episode we explore the hidden yet common reasons why people have difficulty getting their needs met, the r...
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39:29
BLIND SPOTS, SECRETS, &THE UNCONSCIOUS: JOHARI WINDOW - PATHS TO BEING MORE OPEN
All people have blind spots, things we hold back and keep secrets, and parts that are hidden in our unconscious. This episode introduces the JOHARI Window model on how to be more open by 1) being open to feedback, and 2) voluntarily disclosing....
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46:00
STOP MAKING BAD DECISIONS! 4 Secrets to Evaluate the Whole Picture
In this short episode we pull together what we have learned over the past four episodes about Carl Jung’s “Judging” cognitive function and apply it to a holistic decision-making model called “The Z Model”📖 Explore More: Z-Mod...
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17:15
INNER COMPASS: The Introverted Feeling Brain (ISFP, INFP, ESFP, ENFP)
This is the 8th of 8 episodes covering different “Perceiving” and “Judging” (or decision-making) cognitive functions as observed by Carl Jung. These differences have a significant impact on our personality and how we operate in the world. ...
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43:46
CONNECTED HARMONY: The Extroverted Feeling Brain (ESFJ, ENFJ, ISFJ, INFJ)
This is the 7th of 8 episodes covering different “Perceiving” and “Judging” (or decision-making) cognitive functions as observed by Carl Jung. These differences have a significant impact on our personality and how we operate in the world. ...
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33:07
INNER ALGORITHMS: The Introverted Thinking Brain (ISTP, INTP, ESTP, ENTP)
This is the 6th of 8 episodes covering different “Perceiving” and “Judging” (or decision-making) cognitive functions as observed by Carl Jung. These differences have a significant impact on our personality and how we operate in the world. ...
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48:36
STRUCTURED IMPACT: The Extroverted Thinking Brain (ESTJ, ENTJ, ISTJ, INTJ)
This is the 5th of 8 episodes covering different “Perceiving” and “Judging” (or decision-making) cognitive functions as observed by Carl Jung. These differences have a significant impact on our personality and how we operate in the world. ...
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33:37
Stop Making Bad Decisions! 4 Secrets to See the Whole Picture | Z Model Pt.1
In this short episode we pull together what we have learned over the past four episodes about the Jungian “Perceiving” cognitive function and apply it to a holistic data-collection and decision-making model called “The Z Model”📖 Explore ...
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13:44
Inner Vision: The Introverted iNtuitive Brain (INTJ, INFJ, ENTJ, ENFJ)
This is the 4th of 8 episodes covering different “Perceiving” and “Judging” (or decision-making) cognitive functions as observed by Carl Jung. These differences have a significant impact on our personality and how we operate in the world. ...
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43:45
