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.
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Episodes
74 episodes
Holiday Break 2026 Notice
We’re taking a holiday pause. In the meantime, enjoy our past episodes — now organized into easy playlists.Send us your 2026 topic ideas at simplyhuman.connect@gmail.com. Happy holidays! Stay curious and kind
YOUR APOLOGY IS MAKING THINGS WORSE!
If you've ever been confused about why your apologies don't seem to work, this episode is for you. Clinical psychologist [Your Name] breaks down why saying "I'm sorry" sometimes isn't enough—and what actually makes an apology meaningful....
Microdosing Hope In Troubling Times
Feeling overwhelmed by everything happening right now? You're not alone. In this video, we explore simple, practical ways to build resilience, stay connected, and push back against fear and division—one small act at a time.When the worl...
GHOSTED! The Pain and Healing of Ambiguous Loss
Have you ever been ghosted? That sudden silence after what felt like a real connection can leave you suspended between hope and heartbreak, unable to properly grieve or move forward. This episode gets vulnerable and real about the pain of ghost...
LIES OF OMISSION: What You Don't Say Matters
Join us as we explore the psychology of lies of omission - those truths we choose not to tell. We unpack when staying silent crosses the line from protection to problematic avoidance.The Evolution of OmissionWhy our br...
STOP LIVING IN REGRET
In continuing our series on avoidance, we invite you to explore where avoidance has resulted in regret? Learn how to handle difficult choice points with more awareness to reduce regret and how to reframe regrets so you can learn and let go....
How Imposter Syndrome Drives Avoidance
Have you ever considered that imposter syndrome may be triggering avoidance behaviors without realizing it? In this episode we revisit imposter syndrome and how to bring awareness to how IS might be causing you to avoid and shrinking your world...
FACE YOUR FEELINGS, FIND YOUR POWER
In this episode, we dive deep into the specific challenge of avoiding difficult emotions using the ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) Choice Point model. Building on our previous discussion of avoidance coping strategies, we explore how to...
BEYOND AVOIDANCE: Cultivating Courage for a Bigger Life
Are you living a smaller life than you want because avoidance has become your default? In this episode, we explore how our ancient brain wiring keeps us "safe" but limits our potential - and most importantly, how to cultivate the courage to exp...
BREAK THE WORRY SPIRAL: Simple Tools for Uncertain Times
Your brain at 3 AM: “What if I lose my job? What if AI takes over? What if my retirement disappears?”Sound familiar? You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. In this raw, honest episode, Karen Lynskey, Leadership & ...
Secret to Work Relationships: Attentiveness
Imagine a workplace relationship secret that no one is talking about that is simple yet powerful.In this episode of Simply Human, we unpack the workplace secret of attentiveness: Observe âśš Give a đź’© âśš Act. This isn't how most people w...
YOU MISSED IT--AND THEY KNOW IT!!! Relationship Secret Sauce
You do the dishes, take out the trash—but your partner still feels unseen. Why?In this episode of Simply Human, we explore what “attentiveness” really means in a relationship. Hint: It’s not about checking boxes. It’s about a th...
MASTERING RISK: Badass or Dumbass
All of us ask risk situations in our life. What makes the difference between the badass who masters risk to achieve bold objectives and the dumbass who skates by on luck and bravado? Join us to explore the nature of risk taking.đź“– Explore...
THE INQUIRY TOOLKIT: Observing What Others Miss
The secret to powerful communication is mastering the skill of switching from the content of the conversation to the process when “how” we are interacting with someone becomes more important than the “what” we are talking about.Join us a...
THE INQUIRY TOOLKIT: When to Diagnose vs When to Challenge
Many of us like to tell our opinions, offer solutions, or give advice. But what if all that “telling” is actually shutting people down?Join us as we continue to explore Edgar Schein's Inquiry framework by learning when taking time to inq...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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:
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...
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...
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...
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...
