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E129: Discovering My Scars: Chapter 3

10/14/2022

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Show Notes

Buy Steph’s Book here, here, or here
Discovering My Scars on Apple Books or Audible
His Side of My Story (with Pastor Matt

Questions for Reflection

In each episode, we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. You might pause the podcast and answer them right then and there, but if you keep a journal (Steph and Beth both do), feel free to download and print a PDF of the Questions for Reflection we've made just for you: 
 
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  1. Have you or someone you've known ever been in the system? What system was it? How did you get out?
  2. Think about a moment that changed you. Reflect on that moment now.
  3. Have you ever felt like a family member didn't support you? Has it been hard to forgive them?
  4. Have you ever been comforted by the sheer presence of another person even when they couldn't fix whatever problem you were facing?

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E128: HOW Can I Love My Scars?

9/30/2022

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E113: Stop Wasting Your Emotions on THESE People (with Dr. Jill)

Questions for Reflection

In each episode, we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. Our supporters over at Buy Me a Coffee now have exclusive access to the PDF versions of all our Questions for Reflection. Join us today!  
  1. Do you have any scars? How do you feel about them?
  2. Do you look away when you see someone else's scars?
  3. Have you had a medical procedure that resulted in a physical scar? An emotional scar? How did you react to that?
  4. When you see your scars, does it remind you of your strength and healing? Why or why not?

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E127: One of My Twins is Transgender (with Lisa)

9/16/2022

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Questions for Reflection

In each episode, we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. Our supporters over at Buy Me a Coffee now have exclusive access to the PDF versions of all our Questions for Reflection. Join us today!  

  1. Do you know any transgender people in your life? Does that impact your opinion of transgender people in a positive or negative way?
  2. How do you know what gender you are? Have you ever questioned it?
  3. Has this conversation changed your view of the LGBTQ+ community in any way? Why or why not?
  4. Can you show support for something without fully understanding it? How do you show support?

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E126: Just Say YES

9/2/2022

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Questions for Reflection

In each episode, we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. Our supporters over at Buy Me a Coffee now have exclusive access to the PDF versions of all our Questions for Reflection. Join us today!  

  1. Do you consider yourself a "yes" person?
  2. Have you made a decision based on the fear of missing out, FOMO, and later regretted it? Why?
  3. Are there times you would rather endure a bad experience than say no?
  4. Do you think it's important to say yes to more things in your life? Why or why not?

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E125: Men.

8/19/2022

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Show Notes

See also:
Episode 45: Me F*ing Too
Episode 121: Racism in America for a discussion of The Groveland Boy

Questions for Reflection

In each episode, we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. Our supporters over at Buy Me a Coffee now have exclusive access to the PDF versions of all our Questions for Reflection. Join us today!   
  1. What is your reaction to Steph’s view of men? Do you have a similar view? Why or why not?
  2. Think of a time when you had an interaction with a man that made you feel uncomfortable, inferior, or less than. If you could go back, what would you have done differently, if anything/
  3. Do you think men need to do more to create an inclusive world?
  4. What’s your favorite thing about being the gender you are?


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E124: Discovering My Scars: Chapter 2

8/5/2022

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Show Notes

  • Buy Steph’s Book here, here, or here
  • Discovering My Scars on Apple Books or Audible
  • E22:  We All See It. But What Do We Say? (with Emily)
  • E86: How Mental Illness Made Our Friendship Stronger (with Megan

Questions for Reflection

In each episode, we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. Our supporters over at Buy Me a Coffee now have exclusive access to the PDF versions of all our Questions for Reflection. Join us today!  

  1. How much of your childhood do you remember?
  2. In high school, Steph discovered a passion for production. What are you passionate about? When did you realize it?
  3. What was 9/11 like for you?
  4. Think about a time you saw something in another that gave you insight about yourself. Who was it? What was it like for you?

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E123: She's 18 & Has Life Figured Out (with Hannah)

7/22/2022

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Hannah was also our guest on Episode 38

Questions for Reflection

In each episode, we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. Our supporters over at Buy Me a Coffee now have exclusive access to the PDF versions of all our Questions for Reflection. Join us today!  
 
  1. What would you tell your 18-year-old self? Or, if you are 18, what would you tell your future self?
  2. Did you have life figured out when you were 18?
  3. Has your life turned out (so far) like you thought it would when you were 18? What has or hasn’t changed?
  4. Is there an area of life where your views have changed more than another? Politics? Religion? Finances?

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E122: Discovering My Scars: Chapter 1

7/8/2022

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Show Notes

  • Buy Steph’s Book here, here, or here
  • Discovering My Scars on Apple Books or Audible
  • Episode 2, Steph’s Trip to the Mental Hospital
  • Episode 113, Stop Wasting Your Emotions on THESE People (with Steph’s psychologist, Dr. Jill

Questions for Reflection

In each episode, we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. Our supporters over at Buy Me a Coffee now have exclusive access to the PDF versions of all our Questions for Reflection. Join us today!   
  1. Have you ever felt led to write your own story in book form? Explore that idea.
  2. What do your scars say about you?
  3. Have you experienced a life changing, traumatic event? What was it? Did you know at the time that it would be life changing, for better or worse?
  4. Steph describes looking at herself in the mirror and being unrecognizable. Can you relate to this experience? What was it like for you?

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E121: Racism in America: We Have a Lot to Learn

6/24/2022

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  • Devil in the Grove book
  • Article about the “Groveland Boys” being pardoned
  • UF Oral History about the black experience in Florida
  • Podcast introducing UF Oral History Project

Questions for Reflection

In each episode, we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. Our supporters over at Buy Me a Coffee now have exclusive access to the PDF versions of all our Questions for Reflection. Join us today!   
  1. What have you heard today that made you think?
  2. Do you think America still has a lot to learn about racism? Why?
  3. Reflect on what you were taught about racism and what you know now. Is it different?
  4. Why do black lives matter?

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E120: Does Joy Come in the Morning? (with Latricia)

6/10/2022

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LaughingBlackJesus.com
Latricia’s Books on Amazon
Saint Paul’s UMC in Tallahassee

Questions for Reflection

In each episode, we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. Our supporters over at Buy Me a Coffee now have exclusive access to the PDF versions of all our Questions for Reflection. Join us today!  
 
  1. Do you actively choose joy? Why or why not?
  2. Do you say no to things that won’t bring you joy? What does that look like in your life?
  3. Do you think joy comes easier to some people than to others? Why?
  4. Is it easier to be joyful when the people around you are? Do you pick your friends based on how joyful they are?
  5. What actionable ideas did you hear today that will help you practice joy?

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