Existence Podcast

Not Without Shadows: The Journey of Feeling Fully 3.1.4

Season 3: Series 1: Episode 4- Not Without Shadows: The Journey of Feeling Fully May 17, 2026 This series explores the idea that we embark on a journey to understand that life is not without shadows. Thus, we explore the journey of feeling fully. We often try to push away emotions we dislike, such as anger, grief, shame, and guilt, thinking they are bad or make us feel bad, while only embracing those that feel good. But what if every emotion has value, even the uncomfortable ones? What if feeling, naming, and acknowledging all of them is the path to growth and self-understanding? Today, in Not Without Shadows: Feeling, Naming, and Becoming, we explore how embracing our full emotional spectrum, cultivating curiosity, refraining from judgment, and avoiding avoidance can transform the way we live, relate, and become our most authentic selves. Some of the themes covered in this episode are: * Slow to speak and practice discernment * How do you see your life experiences * Self-talk * Casting down imagination * Having an unquenchable belief in me * Understanding team dynamics * What are my roles, responsibilities, and assignments? * Being able to read the room * Understanding how to use your voice, especially when navigating historical and contextual factors Co-Host Biographies: Jasmine A. Green, MAOL., is an inspiring, informative, and passionate advocate for individuals. With her extensive experience in personal development, she shares practical self-care and community engagement strategies that are both effective and accessible. Rhonda A. Lindsay is a servant leader at heart. She is continually seeking ways to enhance effectiveness within our community. She values collaborating with individuals and communities to benefit all participants. Sebrina A. Lindsay-Law, Ed.D., CPDC, is a career student who advocates for learning opportunities, structures, and practices in any environment. She believes that everything is a lesson with a chance to grow and improve as an individual. Connect with us: Facebook Page: Existence Podcast Instagram: @Weare_existencepodcast Email: existence@evle.org

Not Without Shadows: The Journey of Feeling Fully 3.1.3

Season 3: Series 1: Episode 3- Not Without Shadows: The Journey of Feeling Fully May 10, 2026 This series explores the idea that we embark on a journey to understand that life is not without shadows. Thus, we explore the journey of feeling fully. We often try to push away emotions we dislike, such as anger, grief, shame, and guilt, thinking they are bad or make us feel bad, while only embracing those that feel good. But what if every emotion has value, even the uncomfortable ones? What if feeling, naming, and acknowledging all of them is the path to growth and self-understanding? Today, in Not Without Shadows: Feeling, Naming, and Becoming, we explore how embracing our full emotional spectrum, cultivating curiosity, refraining from judgment, and avoiding avoidance can transform the way we live, relate, and become our most authentic selves. Some of the themes covered in this episode are: * Lost patience to endure * Having peace and not allowing thoughts and experiences to change my peaceful stance * Types of growth * Does forgiveness require mutual closure? * Emotional intelligence * Thoughts and patterns Co-Host Biographies: Jasmine A. Green, MAOL., is an inspiring, informative, and passionate advocate for individuals. With her extensive experience in personal development, she shares practical self-care and community engagement strategies that are both effective and accessible. Rhonda A. Lindsay is a servant leader at heart. She is continually seeking ways to enhance effectiveness within our community. She values collaborating with individuals and communities to benefit all participants. Sebrina A. Lindsay-Law, Ed.D., CPDC, is a career student who advocates for learning opportunities, structures, and practices in any environment. She believes that everything is a lesson with a chance to grow and improve as an individual. Connect with us: Facebook Page: Existence Podcast Instagram: @Weare_existencepodcast Email: existence@evle.org

Not Without Shadows: The Journey of Feeling Fully 3.1.2

Season 3: Series 1: Episode 2- Not Without Shadows: The Journey of Feeling Fully May 3, 2026 This series explores the idea that we embark on a journey to understand that life is not without shadows. Thus, we explore the journey of feeling fully. We often try to push away emotions we dislike, such as anger, grief, shame, and guilt, thinking they are bad or make us feel bad, while only embracing those that feel good. But what if every emotion has value, even the uncomfortable ones? What if feeling, naming, and acknowledging all of them is the path to growth and self-understanding? Today, in Not Without Shadows: Feeling, Naming, and Becoming, we explore how embracing our full emotional spectrum, cultivating curiosity, refraining from judgment, and avoiding avoidance can transform the way we live, relate, and become our most authentic selves. Some of the themes covered in this episode are: * Understanding the "value of the process" and not just the outcome or product * Going through builds character * Your self-talk to edify you and be purposeful * Trust God and give it back to God * Understanding intentions, decisions, and consequences * Experience your emotions and understand how to use them as information, but do not let them drive your actions * The need for consistency in aspects of our lives * Main character and supporting characters * An elder is supposed to guide, not control Co-Host Biographies: Jasmine A. Green, MAOL., is an inspiring, informative, and passionate advocate for individuals. With her extensive experience in personal development, she shares practical self-care and community engagement strategies that are both effective and accessible. Rhonda A. Lindsay is a servant leader at heart. She is continually seeking ways to enhance effectiveness within our community. She values collaborating with individuals and communities to benefit all participants. Sebrina A. Lindsay-Law, Ed.D., CPDC, is a career student who advocates for learning opportunities, structures, and practices in any environment. She believes that everything is a lesson with a chance to grow and improve as an individual. Connect with us: Facebook Page: Existence Podcast Instagram: @Weare_existencepodcast Email: existence@evle.org

Not Without Shadows: The Journey of Feeling Fully 3.1.1

Season 3: Series 1: Episode 1- Not Without Shadows: The Journey of Feeling Fully April 26, 2026 This series explores the idea that we embark on a journey to understand that life is not without shadows. Thus, we explore the journey of feeling fully. We often try to push away emotions we dislike, such as anger, grief, shame, and guilt, thinking they are bad or make us feel bad, while only embracing those that feel good. But what if every emotion has value, even the uncomfortable ones? What if feeling, naming, and acknowledging all of them is the path to growth and self-understanding? Today, in Not Without Shadows: Feeling, Naming, and Becoming, we explore how embracing our full emotional spectrum, cultivating curiosity, refraining from judgment, and avoiding avoidance can transform the way we live, relate, and become our most authentic selves. Some of the themes covered in this episode are: * Learning everywhere and everyone * Being ourselves and not a copy of someone else * Critical reflection in our daily lives is essential * Circumstances are neutral: reveal character, degrees of learning and unlearning, identify lessons, and apply knowledge * Naming the emotions in our lives * Understanding perfection and how it disrupts things * Rejection is redirection * The concept of existence involves socialization, influence, and staying the course until you know better, you do better * Success and achievement are messy. Co-Host Biographies: Jasmine A. Green, MAOL., is an inspiring, informative, and passionate advocate for individuals. With her extensive experience in personal development, she shares practical self-care and community engagement strategies that are both effective and accessible. Rhonda A. Lindsay is a servant leader at heart. She is continually seeking ways to enhance effectiveness within our community. She values collaborating with individuals and communities to benefit all participants. Sebrina A. Lindsay-Law, Ed.D., CPDC, is a career student who advocates for learning opportunities, structures, and practices in any environment. She believes that everything is a lesson with a chance to grow and improve as an individual. Connect with us: Facebook Page: Existence Podcast Instagram: @Weare_existencepodcast Email: existence@evle.org

Dating a Draft, Not a Person 2.10.4

Season 2: Series 10: Episode 4- Dating a Draft, Not a Person April 12, 2026 This series explores the idea that we embark on a journey to understand that potential is not a promise; there must be a connection that requires presence. We talk a lot about connection. About chemistry. That feeling of having met someone who sees us, gets us, and makes something in us come alive. But sometimes... we are not connected to a person. We are connected to the belief in their potential. We fall in love with the version of them they could become, if only they healed, tried, or got serious. However, the truth is that you were not in a relationship with them. You were in a relationship with a draft of them. It is like falling for a top draft pick who never shows up to practice. The raw talent is there. The hype. The clips. They discuss how well they could play the game. But every time it is game day, they disappear. Or make excuses. Or blame the coach. And you? You are still sitting in the stands, believing the season will start any day now. But connection is not built on scouting reports; it is built on shared effort. On playing the same game together. Or it is like falling in love with someone's demo tape. The voice gives you chills. The lyrics hint at depth. You start imagining the album, the tour, the liner notes with your name in the credits. However, they never return to the studio. They never finish the song. You are in love with a melody they will not record, and suddenly you realize: You were the only one trying to bring the music to life. And connection? It needs more than a spark. It needs rhythm. Harmony. Commitment to creating something tangible together. Here's what no one tells you: Connection is not about what could be; it is about what is. It is about what is. It is built in the now; in presence, action, effort, response. You cannot create something lasting with someone who is still undecided about whether they want to be there. You cannot coach them into becoming the person you need them to be. And you cannot harmonize with someone who will not even pick up their instrument. So ask yourself: * Are you in love with who they are, or who you hope they might become? * And if they never change… would you still choose this connection? * Because love is not about finishing someone else's draft. It is about showing up entirely written, fully willing, and co-authoring something true. Whole person with whole person. This does not mean there is no creation and construction together; however, there are two distinct individuals in a relationship. Some of the themes covered in this episode are: * Being uncomfortable and handling the emotions and tensions to be the best version of ourselves. * Trusting God and understanding certain things are not for me. * Having necessary conversations is essential. * Everything is a lesson and does not require commentary. * The concept of evolution and learning for transformation. * Pivot moments in my life that transform me into a better version of myself. * What we speak and the stories we tell ourselves, we must interrogate our thoughts, words, and stories! * Seeking external factors instead of internal for external opportunities. * Gardening and visionary elements metaphors. * Comparison is the thief of joy! Co-Host Biographies: Jasmine A. Green, MAOL., is an inspiring, informative, and passionate advocate for individuals. With her extensive experience in personal development, she shares practical self-care and community engagement strategies that are both effective and accessible. Rhonda A. Lindsay is a servant leader at heart. She is continually seeking ways to enhance effectiveness within our community. She values collaborating with individuals and communities to benefit all participants. Sebrina A. Lindsay-Law, Ed.D., CPDC, is a career student who advocates for learning opportunities, structures, and practices in any environment. She believes that everything is a lesson with a chance to grow and improve as an individual. Connect with us: Facebook Page: Existence Podcast Instagram: @Weare_existencepodcast Email: existence@evle.org