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Don’t go it alone. I’m here to share tips for surviving tough times. I focus on simplifying complex ideas and connecting the dots on the things that affect what was once affectionately called the ”middle class.” Let’s call it anyone who wants to protect human rights, civil rights, and our democracy. I also do improv, so gloves off, I may make you laugh! You’re in my sweet spot if you’re female, smart, GenX or GenX adjacent or GenZ (because we are eerily similar in many ways and my GenZ daughter is the one who keeps telling me this) and men who believe in women. #humanrights #civilrights #democracy #middleclass #womenempowerment Note: this podcast has evolved, yet I can’t change my feed. Visit jcarole dot com to learn more.
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Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Let's have a little fun while we prepare to start moving out of the pandemic (hopefully). Chaos junkies are starting to learn how to chill-out. Are you a chaos junkie? Here's the article I discuss with the quiz for your reference. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-excess/201603/are-you-addicted-chaos
Also, here's the link to RIE (not REI), the parenting approach I talked about. https://www.healthline.com/health/parenting/rie-parenting#training
Episode 29 | March 18, 2021
Wednesday Mar 03, 2021
Wednesday Mar 03, 2021
We all do it. It's part of our humanness and yet, relying on the Halo Effect can really undermine our safety and cause us to trust people who aren't trustworthy. Here's how it works.
Episode 68 | March 3, 2021
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Last week we talked about gaslighting and how we can do this to others without even realizing it. Especially our loved ones! Paige Bendt takes a different angle on gaslighting - what we do to ourselves. Very common with anyone who's survived trauma.
Here's the link to Paige's paper: https://bit.ly/2_18_2021
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
It started with a movie and now it's an integral part of our culture. It's bad for mental health and it's part and parcel of being a trauma survivor. In part one, I review the basics and include some stories to bring it to life. In part two, we'll hear from an amazing woman who has studied "self-gaslighting" which is something victims do all the time.
Episode 66 | Feb 16, 2021
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
Kris Pedretti asked me to do a presentation I'd done privately for a few folks. It applies what I learned as a Life Coach to how we live with the pain of trauma. I suggest ways to use feelings of worthlessness or anger to move you forward. Let me know what you think!
If you want to see the images/slides I used, here's the link.
Episode 65 | Feb 9, 2021
Friday Feb 05, 2021
Friday Feb 05, 2021
Kris is a survivor of Joe DeAngelo and is working to give voice to victims of sexual assault. Her private group on Facebook is a wonderful place to share, find support or just hang out. I love this woman! Here's her video.
Episode 64 | Recorded Dec 18, 2020, posted Feb 5, 2021
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
I'm back. Podcasting is hard in a pandemic! Today we talk about Joseph DeAngelo and Corcoran State Prison - his new home. I also assign some homework for upcoming shows so you're ready to dig in with me!
Episode 63 | February 2, 2021
Monday Oct 05, 2020
Monday Oct 05, 2020
I start the pod talking about Kris Pedretti's group and how it's growing. Then a closer look at the Missing Cases of JJD and the progress we're making there. Finally, a quick discussion of a California proposition expanding DNA. They make the mistake of associating it with DeAngelo. Nope, that's not how it worked.
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
You saw Gay and Bob on the HBO show I'll Be Gone in the Dark. You heard her powerful "paper" metaphor in her victim impact statement. Now hear what was behind those powerful moments. She also shares a scenario that was extremely painful for her.
Friday Sep 25, 2020
Friday Sep 25, 2020
These amazing women who worked as hospice nurses for our nation's soldiers share what they've learned about trauma and the key to healing. While on their deathbeds, these soldiers experienced many of the same things that reveal a pattern for overcoming trauma - including sexual abuse and assault. This was an amazing discussion. Episode 60 | September 25, 2020
Friday Sep 25, 2020
Friday Sep 25, 2020
The controversy over the movie Cuties missed the point. While Netflix hopelessly botched the marketing of the movie in the United States, the reality is the director made the movie to address the way we sexualize our young girls. It's a problem we need to address and it's possible watching this movie will start the conversation. Watch the film and then let me know what you think! Episode 59 | September 24, 2020