Simply Human

Karen Lee Lynskey, Christina Caro

💗 Hello there! We are Karen Lynskey, Leadership and Self-Trust Coach and Christina Caro, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Welcome to Simply Human, an educational channel and collaborative community where we can explore, learn, and grow together. Join us as we journey beyond surface explanations, exploring the profound psychological and spiritual aspects that shape our shared human experience. We invited you to comment and share your questions and experience and ask that your contributions are respectful and contribute to creating a safe space for anyone to participate.
You can also follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimplyHuman-connect
🔗 Connect with Karen Lynskey and Christina Caro:
Email: [email protected]
https://kleeconnect.com (Professional/Organization Coaching)
https://selftrustcoach.com (Personal Coaching)
https://www.christinacarophd.com (Psychotherapy/Organization Development)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-lynskey-67794/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachcaro/
https://www.instagram.com/selftrustcoach/
https://www.facebook.com/christinacarophd

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Simply Human episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Simply Human for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Simply Human episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

THE INQUIRY TOOLKIT: When to Diagnose vs When to Challenge

Simply Human

05/10/25 • 27 min

"Text us your thoughts and questions!"

Many of us like to tell our opinions, offer solutions, or give advice. But what if all that “telling” is actually shutting people down?

Join us as we continue to explore Edgar Schein's Inquiry framework by learning when taking time to inquiry can help to diagnose a core problem and when confrontational or strategic inquiry can help to move a conversation forward. Learn practical techniques to create psychological safety, access others' wisdom, and transform challenging relationships through the subtle art of asking questions with genuine curiosity and humility.

📖 Explore More:

“Humble Inquiry: The Gentle Art of Asking Instead of Telling” https://a.co/d/eyPK2cd

For more on how styles of communication:

Simply Human: “Stuck in One Style: Are you turning Conversations into Conflict?” https://youtu.be/dHndUH_kfew

REFLECTIONS:

Find three “telling” comments and try to turn them into inquiry.
Observe your tone when you engage in inquiry.
Practice patience and notice what changes are present when you switch to inquiry.

🌐 Connect with Karen and Christina:
Email: [email protected]
👀 Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimplyHuman-connect
https://kleeconnect.com (Professional/Organization Coaching)
https://selftrustcoach.com (Personal Coaching)
https://www.christinacarophd.com (Psychotherapy/Organization Development)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-lynskey-67794/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachcaro/
https://www.instagram.com/selftrustcoach/
https://www.facebook.com/christinacarophd
Members: Asian American Podcasters Association: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aapodcasters/about
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ASSUMING: The Killer of Curiosity

Simply Human

05/11/24 • 46 min

"Text us your thoughts and questions!"

Are your or other people’s stories about what is REALLY happening causing you unnecessary stress? Join us as we explore how our brains are wired to create stories based on assumptions to protect us until we intentionally create a new habit of openness and exploration
🔥 Why Watch This Episode?
✅ Understand how early negative experiences lead to curiosity-killing assumptions.
✅ Learn how to introduce curiosity and inquiry into your decision-making.
✅ Explore the cost of allowing your assumptions to cloud your judgment.
✅ Consciously help yourself and others foster mindsets of openness and exploration
📖 Explore More: We invite you to learn more about implicit bias on Dr. Marks' YouTube channel-
“Acknowledging and Managing Implicit Bias” with Dr. Bryant Marks, Professor of Psychology, Morehouse College. https://youtu.be/toQCvWpyJXI?si=txMyMVFLIMVBZzAv
The clip we showed: "Myth Busting Perceptions of Black Males" with Dr. Bryant Marks, Professor Psychology, Morehouse College. https://youtu.be/uEHrziKoJX0?si=WuHQsNVP3QkqO5Zz
Harvard Project Implicit assessments: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/

Limitless Possibilities: The Extroverted iNtuitive Brain (ENTP, ENFP, INTP, INFP)

Simply Human

10/19/24 • 43 min

"Text us your thoughts and questions!"

This is the third of 8 episodes covering different “Perceiving” and “Judging” (or decision-making) cognitive functions as observed by Carl Jung. These differences have a significant impact on our personality and how we operate in the world. Episode 3 in the series explores the Limitless Possibilities perceiving function of iNtuition in the Extroverted (or outward) orientation. Follow along with the exercises to get the most out of the episode.

📖 Explore More:

“Personality Type: An Owner’s Manual” by Lenore Thomson https://a.co/d/ih9AOhz

“I’m Not Crazy, I’m Just Not You” by Roger R. Pearman & Sarah C Albritton, https://a.co/d/fPUThLE

“Please Understand Me: Character and Temperament Types” By David Keirsey. https://a.co/d/bPSRl7Z

“Myth Buster: Introversion & Extroversion” https://youtu.be/b-gsPg-Mfkw

Free Online Assessment: https://www.16personalities.com

Think about your “shoes off” self.
If you are over 50 years old, think about what felt most like you between the ages of 26-40

Personality Hacker Training: https://personalityhacker.com

Exercise 1: Extroverted iNtuition (Ne)

Take an apple as quickly as you can, brainstorm as many out-of-the box possibilities you can imagine about the apple. What could the apple be? What possibilities do you associate with the apple?

Exercise 2: Dominant vs Non-Dominant functions

Start with your dominant hand and sign your name.

Switch to your non-dominant hand and sign your name.

What did you notice?

How does the signature visually compare? Which looks more mature?
How much did you have to think about how to hold the pen?
How quickly or slowly did you sign your name?
How did it feel to use your preferred hand versus your non-preferred hand?

👀 Watch and Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimplyHuman-connect

🌐 Connect with Karen Lynskey and Christina Caro:

HUMBLE INQUIRY: Harness Curiosity for Deeper Connection

Simply Human

04/26/25 • 38 min

"Text us your thoughts and questions!"

Most of us think we're good listeners, but what if the questions we ask are actually shutting down connection?

Discover how Edgar Schein's Humble Inquiry framework reveals the hidden dynamics in our conversations. Learn practical techniques to create psychological safety, access others' wisdom, and transform challenging relationships through the subtle art of asking questions with genuine curiosity of not knowing the answer.

📖 Explore More:

“Humble Inquiry: The Gentle Art of Asking Instead of Telling” https://a.co/d/eyPK2cd

For more on how styles of communication:

Simply Human: “Stuck in One Style: Are you turning Conversations into Conflict?” https://youtu.be/dHndUH_kfew

THOUGHT QUESTION:

Are you stuck in “Telling” or transactional communication?
Notice how you show up in different situations.
Try putting the Ego aside and get into Beginners Mind.

Unmasking Imposter Syndrome Pt 3: Curiosity, Humility, & Humor

Simply Human

03/17/24 • 44 min

"Text us your thoughts and questions!"

In part 3 of our deep dive in to overcoming Imposter Syndrome, we challenge the coping strategy of perfectionism by turning to the skill of curiosity, humility, and humor.
👀 Curiosity
We share insights on how fostering a curious mindset can shift your perspective, allowing you to embrace challenges, learn from mistakes, and navigate the complexities of Imposter Syndrome with resilience.
🌱 Embracing Humility:
Humility becomes a powerful ally in the journey to unmasking Imposter Syndrome. Learn how humility can create space for self-reflection, growth, and authenticity. We provide practical tips on incorporating humility into your daily life, fostering an environment where self-worth is not tied to unattainable standards.
😄 Infusing Humor into Your Journey:
Laughter is a potent medicine against the exhaustion of puffing up and wearing masks. Explore the role of humor in dismantling Imposter Syndrome as we share anecdotes and strategies to infuse joy into your self-discovery process. Discover how a lighthearted approach can be a game-changer in your quest for authenticity.
📖 Explore More:
“Soul Without Shame” by Byron Brown.
https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/98402
👀 Watch the video version on our YouTube Channel, Simply Human:
https://youtu.be/7mvnwDT9-3https://youtu.be/7mvnwDT9-3A
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It Isn't Always Procrastination!

Simply Human

04/13/24 • 40 min

"Text us your thoughts and questions!"

Is it possible that your habit of waiting until the last minute isn't procrastination? Have you tried strategies to "fix" your procrastination but nothing works? In this episode we invite you to bring curiosity to your experience to explore if you really are procrastinating or do you have a particular pressure prompted trait that has never been understood.
🔥 Why Listen To This Episode?
✅ Challenges the common understanding of "procrastination"
✅ Share alternative explanations of this behavior pattern
✅ Focuses on the much overlooked gifts of being pressure prompted
✅ Provides more useful strategies to optimize being pressure propped
📖 Explore More:
Pomodoro Technique https://www.pomodorotechnique.com
Esington 25 minute Magnetic Hour Glass
https://www.esington.com/products/esington-glass-new-edition-stop-time-medium
“Dopamine, time perception, and future time perspective” 2018, Mitchell et al. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6182591/
Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRfnTkBeAIrbSV7xdPIEoqg

Dodging Monkey Poo & Avoiding Chum (Conflict Skills Mastery Series)

Simply Human

06/08/24 • 38 min

"Text us your thoughts and questions!"

Join us for the latest installment of “Conflict Mastery Skills” as we tackle the challenge of how to avoid getting pulled into conflict due to projection and baiting. Despite our best intentions, we all can get drawn into a conflict when we are dealing with people who fling monkey poo (project) and toss chum (bait us into reactivity). Learning how to recognize when these dynamics are present and what you can do instead will help you stay calm, confident, and able to deal with conflict provoking people.

🔥 Why Listen to This Episode?

✅ Learn how to recognize the warning signs of projections

✅ Learn how to recognize the warning signs of baiting

✅ Learn what personal master skills can best serve you to overcome getting covered in monkey poo and hooked by chum.

📖 Explore More: The following Simply Human YouTube episodes cover many of the foundational skills mentioned in this episode:

Values: https://youtu.be/tP776EDXMBE

Curiosity: https://youtu.be/7mvnwDT9-3A

Boundaries: https://youtu.be/5hqz3yFx-Yg

Check/challenge assumptions: https://youtu.be/d4ssF4EwV2k

Advocacy with Inquiry: https://youtu.be/oPBId3fVLZo

Awareness Exercise: Create a list of your "buttons." What button trigger you to be provoked into an argument? Shame, guilt, blame, having to be right, labels like "selfish" "gullible" "snowflake", or certain tones? What vulnerabilities cause you to wear a velcro suit: over-responsible, guilt, over-conscientious, insecurity?

Boundary Buster: Fitting In

Simply Human

06/22/24 • 47 min

"Text us your thoughts and questions!"

Why do we have a burning desire to FIT IN? For most of us, our brains are wired that way. In this episode, we tackle the truth about fitting in and the shifts you can make to overcome its emotional and psychological costs that is adding to your exhaustion.
🔥 Why Watch This Episode?
✅ Learn how to “fitting in” often leads to erosion of boundaries.
✅ Discover how internal drive and external factors, like culture, create a subconscious pressure to fit in.
✅ Understand the emotional and psychological costs of fitting in.
✅ Review helpful practices to choose authenticity and healthy boundaries.
📖 Explore More: The following Simply Human YouTube episodes cover many of the foundational skills mentioned in this episodes (also available where you get your podcast):
Boundaries: https://youtu.be/5hqz3yFx-Yg
External Validation Trap: https://youtu.be/ATK5db_JL2M
Values: https://youtu.be/tP776EDXMBE
Self-Trust: https://youtu.be/sM5SeyYJwCY
Books, articles, and podcasts:
“The Gifts of Imperfection” by Brené Brown https://brenebrown.com/book/the-gifts-of-imperfection/
"How the Need to Belong Drives Human Behavior" Interview with Professor Geoffrey Cohen. American Psychological Association
https://www.apa.org/news/podcasts/speaking-of-psychology/human-behavior
“The Courage to Be” By Paul Tillich, https://a.co/d/gVvunpP
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TRIGGERED!

Simply Human

07/13/24 • 40 min

"Text us your thoughts and questions!"

In this episode of "Triggered," we dive into the psychology behind what happens when we're triggered. Triggers are emotional responses often rooted in past experiences, and they can suddenly evoke intense feelings, whether it's anger, fear, or sadness. We explore how these automatic reactions manifest in our minds and bodies and discuss practical strategies to build resilience.

🔥 Why Listen To This Episode?

✅ Trying to tell people to stop triggering you isn't working.

✅ "Trigger Warnings" are not reducing your anxiety.

✅ You want to be more skillful and empowered to manage being reactive.

📖 Explore More:

Review of research on neutral or negative impact of trigger warnings:

https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2023-10-17/are-trigger-warnings-useless-new-study-says-yes#:~:text=The%20researchers%20found%20that%20while,they%20sometimes%20drew%20folks%20in.

https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/releases/trigger-warnings-fail-to-help.html
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/happiness-and-the-pursuit-leadership/201808/harvard-study-trigger-warnings-might-coddle-the
Body Language

Behavioral Arts (videos on body language): Elon Musk-BBC interview: https://youtu.be/CibeGsltT_8?si=9k53ZKHYXDR8QBad

Pelvic Floor Relaxation Exercise: https://www.christinacarophd.com/_files/ugd/5a6fb6_d701d2e5d2eb4b4b9aee8f26b12ea419.pdf

THE HIDDEN HEART: Revealing Your Emotional Truth

Simply Human

01/25/25 • 32 min

"Text us your thoughts and questions!"

In this episode we diver deeper into how the “hidden” parts of our awareness, specifically Hidden Feelings and Emotions. Hidden feelings and emotions can contribute to feeling drained, anxiety, and strain in relationships. We will continue to work with the JOHARI window as the model for brining what is “hidden” into the “open” domain.

📖 Explore More:

Learn more about the JOHARI Window in our episode - “Blind spots, secrets, and the unconscious: JOHAR Window, Paths to being more Open.”

https://youtu.be/rAD5RvexdH8
Brené Brown “Atlas of the Heart” https://a.co/d/bhWrgxcOn HBO Max, https://brenebrown.com/hbo-max-presents-brene-brown-atlas-of-the-heart/

Emotions & Feelings Vocabulary List: https://www.ndapandas.org/wp-content/uploads/archive/Documents/News/FeelingsWordList.pdf

DISCERNMENT REFLECTION:

Identify a feeling or emotion you keep hidden.
Rate the intensity. 1-10.
What do you wish you could disclose and write it down. “If I could be completely honest right now...”

STEPS TO INCREMENTAL DISCLOSURE

Identify GREEN (easy), YELLOW (more challenging), and RED (difficult) emotions
Start with sharing Green emotions more intentionally until it feels natural.
Then try sharing Yellow feelings and emotions with someone you trust.
Finally, try sharing Red emotions with your most trusted person/people.
Use “I” language or “I am feeling X in response to situation Y, because it causes/triggers/means Z”
Practice will lead to it becoming easier.

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How many episodes does Simply Human have?

Simply Human currently has 61 episodes available.

What topics does Simply Human cover?

The podcast is about Growth, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education and Personal.

What is the most popular episode on Simply Human?

The episode title 'Unmasking Imposter Syndrome Pt. 4: Embrace Mistakes' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Simply Human?

The average episode length on Simply Human is 38 minutes.

How often are episodes of Simply Human released?

Episodes of Simply Human are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Simply Human?

The first episode of Simply Human was released on Mar 5, 2024.

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