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Props, Struts, and Straps – the Scaffolding of Self-Support – Episode 256

In this episode, Dara is considering the concept of scaffolding and how it might be applied as a wellness metaphor. Utilised in the world of developmental psychology to describe evolving stages of cognitive growth and early learning, the basic idea relates to baby steps and layered instruction to help someone become more independent. Borrowing also from the world of construction, why can’t scaffolding be applied to self-care?

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Listen, Think, Talk – The Deeper Connection Toolkit – Episode 243

In this episode, Dara is leaning into the power of conversation as a means cultivating deeper thought and connection, both with others and with the self. Bumping up against parts of ourselves we would rather weren’t there at all, he argues for a radical humility that completely removes the ego from the equation. Aren’t we much better equipped to assess ourselves if we can do so without the burden of ego and its expectations?

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Critical Reaction and the Bestowal of Credibility – Episode 120

In this episode, Dara responds to a confronting conversation about the podcast that raised issues of self-worth, purpose, and the validity of the podcast itself. He looks at the specific criticism levelled at the show and what he does on it and makes a case for the defence. In a broader sense he looks at situations of personal conflict and how to remove emotion from the equation in order to view things more dispassionately.

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