Episode Six: The Pros and Cons of Emotional Labor

Episode 11: Understanding Our Emotions

Hard emotions are inevitable—but emotional hijacking doesn't have to be. Join us as we explore the neuroscience of emotions, practical regulation strategies, and how the Cycle of Care can help us move from reaction to thoughtful response.

Episode 10: Setting Authentic Goals

In this episode, we explore how authentic goals can be created when we align our mission, vision, and values through a lens of care. Through research, reflection, and real-life examples, we discuss how to move beyond performative achievement and toward values-driven goals that energize and sustain us while bringing care into the world.

Episode 9: We Are Not Measured By Our Unsubscribes

In this episode, we explore how to navigate both digital and in-person feedback. Drawing on current research, we talk over feedback that is genuinely constructive versus what’s unhelpful. Through personal stories and science, this episode offers a reminder: our value isn’t defined by unsubscribes.

Episode Eight: Let Your Light Shine! (And Let Others Shine Too!)

What happens when someone tries to dim another’s light just to make their own shine brighter? In this episode of the Cycle of Care podcast, we explore how grandstanding and posturing show up in our meetings, trainings, and academic spaces—and we provide solutions to stop grandstanding in its tracks. This episode is full of personal stories and deep reflections. When we let our light shine—and create space for others to shine too—we don’t just transform conversations. We transform the culture around us. Tune in for tools, stories, and reflections to help you live with clarity, courage, and care.

Episode Seven: What Direction are You Going? Stop Ruminating!

In this episode of the Cycle of Care Podcast, we explore how negative rumination can hijack our minds and stall our movement forward. Through research, personal experiences, and practical strategies, we unpack the four types of rumination and offer a compassionate path forward. Whether you're caught in worry, self-criticism, or emotional exhaustion, this episode offers clarity, tools, and care to help you move forward.