life unpotted
Life Unpotted is a journey towards understanding ourselves, uncovering who we are, and discovering what we want in this life. Join Daisy and Sophie every Tuesday as they peel back the layers and navigate the complexity of our thoughts and emotions. It’s vulnerable, it’s relatable, and it’s a reminder that we are all on this journey together. Insta and TikTok: @lifeunpotted. @sophintheuniverse. @daisy.express_ To donate and support this podcast, visit livelifeunpotted.com/donate
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Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
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In this episode, we delve into the concept of happiness and ask whether there's a specific formula for attaining it. As expected, the conversation is nuanced, but at its core, we discuss the idea that long-term happiness must come from within (as opposed to over relying on experiences). When we learn to accept things as they are, nothing can threaten our state of mind or happiness. We also touch on other related topics, including:
The danger of attaching unhappiness to external factors (that are out of your control)
Reframing unhappiness as an opportunity for change
Unhappiness may indicate a disconnection from the self
How perpetual unhappiness might mean you have fallen into a constant state of resistance
The role of advertising in shaping our idea of happiness
Finding internal happiness helps in practicing mindful consumerism
Recognizing that there are infinite ways to be happy
The connection between happiness and personal growth
The self-fulfilling prophecy of perpetual unhappiness
Taming the “Wanting Mind”
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Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
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In this episode, we delve into the various roles we take on in different aspects of our lives, such as our jobs, relationships, and other societal expectations. We explore the impact these roles have on our personal lives and society as a whole. Rather than discrediting roles entirely, we examine why we feel the need to play them. Is it to avoid confronting our true selves? Join us as we question the underlying motivations behind the roles we play.
Topics include:
How we lose ourselves to the roles we play in society
Overtly identifying with the roles kills authenticity
Identifying with a role allows us to play it safe and avoid deviating from the norm
A role is just a narrative we think we have to go along with vs. who we actually area
Comfortability is not always what's best for us
The contagious nature of not choosing to identify with a role
Is being caught up in our heads and playing a role the same thing? Does one lead to the next? Does this help us find comfort in a role?
The government's role in perpetuating roles and asserting control over society, including the Section 230 Restrict Act (aka the TikTok Ban)
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Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
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In this episode, we explore the depths of the confusing emotion of jealously, including topics such as:
Understanding the origins of jealousy in our society
Understanding why it can be difficult to be happy for other people and their success
Using jealously as a tool to help us narrow and tap into what we really want
Scarcity vs. abundance mindset - understanding that happiness and success are not limited resources
Realizing what we deny in ourselves, we deny in others
The importance of understanding your "why" and having an intrinsic value system that is not tied to external accomplishments or failures
Tips to overcoming jealously such as mindfulness, gratitude, or reframing negative thought patterns
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Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
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In this episode, we explore how we can connect with and unlock our innate creativity. We discuss a range of topics, including:
the importance of inner work in unlocking creativity
recognizing that you are unique in your interests and paying attention to ideas, no matter how small they may seem
how to stay motivated once the initial inspiration fades away
not waiting for the "perfect moment" to explore your interests
moving away from rigidity and finding play/fun in the process of creativity
connecting with your inner child
overcoming self-judgment with posting on social media and not being afraid to be seen trying
zooming out and thinking about our interests broadly vs. in a narrow lens
taking micro steps and starting slow vs. hustle and grind
no one is smarter than you - the only difference is the ones who try and take action
shifts in workplace: less traditional jobs and more small projects / small businesses
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Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
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In this episode, we discuss the danger of feeding into negativity and the importance of becoming aware of our subconscious addiction to certain ways of thinking.
We dive deep into the layers that stand between us and our true state, including topics such as:
challenging the comfort in feeling angry
letting go of the identity of yourself that perpetuates suffering
taking accountability to move forward and move past the identities we adopted in our early development
tools you can use to unlock your thought patterns to reset
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Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
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In this episode, we chat with Andrew Anabi about his journey leaving his career as a New York City lawyer to explore his passion of building his own clothing brand. We discuss the ups and downs of his experience, including the following topics:
Dealing with self-judgment, loneliness and isolation as a creator/business owner
Choosing a life that you love over a life that is easy
Questioning and making modifications to your lifestyle (e.g., giving up alcohol)
Taking acting classes to get comfortable with feeling uncomfortable
Letting go of seeking universal approval from others, being proud of your work, and living life for you
Choosing a life that you love over a life that is easy
Be sure to check out Pool House New York at poolhousenewyork.com and on Instagram and TikTok @poolhousenewyork
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Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
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As we sit in Joshua Tree National Park on a beautiful sunny day, we ask ourselves: why do we not feel that happy here?
In this episode, we explore why it is so difficult to get out of our head, even when our external environment is "perfect", e.g., while hiking on a beautiful trail.
What exactly helps us get out of our heads and appreciate a moment? Is it being engaged in activities? Is it reflecting on our life? Is it doing something uncomfortable? Is there any solution?
We find the answer is complicated yet simple: letting go of any expectation or judgment of how you should feel and allowing yourself to feel exactly how you feel, without trying to change anything. By accepting how we feel, we are able to experience and appreciate the moment with utmost presence.
Join us as we discuss the importance of working in tandem with our internal environment, no matter our external environment.
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Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
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In this episode, we seek to better understand why we are so afraid of failure (particularly when following your passion) by breaking down our definitions of "perfection" and "success". We discuss topics such as:
the importance of "imperfect" work and not labeling work at all
the importance of finding enjoyment in the process of creating beyond the end result
how to set goals without getting so caught up in the outcome
finding appreciation in the process
finding the courage in allowing yourself to try, despite your fears
extrinsic vs. intrinsic motivation
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Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
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In this episode, we sit down with Elizabeth Gascoigne, Founder and CEO of Absence of Proof, a non-alcoholic event curation company and online bottle boutique. We discuss Elizabeth's personal journey with alcohol and the process of starting her own company, including some of the following themes:
the difficulty involved in shifting your relationship with alcohol
focusing on your own journey and not comparing yourself to others
the benefits of questioning your relationship to alcohol
how to balance patience and motivation
re-framing failure as re-direction
Get in touch with Elizabeth at absenceofproof.com and social media at @absenceofproof
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🍹 Here is the recipe for the mocktail we made for Elizabeth :)
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Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
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Why do we always take things personally? Why do we always assume the worst-case scenario? Is your boss really mad at you or did you just make up a narrative that you are going to get fired, when in reality nothing bad was ever actually happening?
In this episode, we explore the reasons behind why we so frequently make assumptions and take things personally. Ultimately, as we become more connected to ourselves and aware of our own insecurities and self-created narratives, we are able to better assess the validity of our assumptions and move outside our minds into the body.
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