Uncomfortable Friend

• The Art of Saying Sorry

  Send us a textI experience conflict on a very regular basis, most of it through the decisions I am asked to make at work, but often through the differences in communication with those I work with, care for, and love. Today I took time to sit down and write out the evolution of my ability to say sorry... something that was and is still extremely challenging for me in hopes of gently nudging you in a different direction if you too learned to fight unfair... and/or to celebrate the ways we can get off the hamster wheel and find more meaningful ways to connect. Stages of Sorry:Well... this person did x, y, z...Sorry BUT I'm upset too...Sorry IF your feelings were hurt...I'm sorry.I'm sorry, that wasn't my intention...I'm sorry... I need a minute to calm down...I'm sorry... I see how what I said has made you angry, sad, disappointed, etc...I'm sorry. I feel myself getting defensive... and I want you to feel comfortable in sharing what you have to say because that's the only way we're going to learn how to work together more effectively.Did I miss any? Feel free to use the text the show option above to share you questions, comments, and requests. Or, you can always write to me at [email protected].  Until we meet again <3

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• Turning 40

  Send us a textJust over a week ago, I turned 40! In the west, woman are sometimes made to feel like we are over the hill or used up by now... but I'm feeling quite the opposite. 40 has felt refreshing, and today, I spend my time answering 10 reflective and profound questions about the first 40 years of my life and what I've learned. I hope all of you can join me on this journey, and reflect on your own answers in hopes of digging more into who you really are instead of "what should I be doing now". Questions:What have I learned about myself that surprised me over these decades?What old fears or insecurities have I outgrown, and which ones still need attention?When do I feel most alive and in alignment with my authentic self?How has my definition of success evolved since my 20s and 30s?What dreams or aspirations did I set aside that might be worth revisitingWhat relationships have shaped me most profoundly, and how have I shaped others?What do I want the second half of my life to feel like, rather than just look likeWhat wisdom would I share with my younger self, and what might that reveal about what I still need to learn?How do I want to channel my accumulated experience and capabilities in ways that feel meaningful?What parts of myself am I finally ready to accept or embrace?   Until we meet again <3

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• 2025: The Year of Joy

  Send us a textHey Friends... Thankful to be back for another season of Uncomfortable Friend. Each year since Lincoln died, I've started looking at a word of the year instead of a resolution. For me, 2025 will be about Joy. We can certainly use more of it, AND I believe we will be facing more dark times ahead as we and the world decide how we truly want to be. For this journey, we're going to need some joy. I look forward to sharing more wisdom with you all, talking through my challenges and decisions, and sharing more from some amazing guests to help us all figure out to to keep putting one foot in front of the other toward a better tomorrow.If you'd like to be a guest on my show, please feel free to use the text the show option at the top of this description. Be sure to include your name, email and/or phone number as they are delivered anonymously. You can always email Lincoln at [email protected], and share your thoughts and questions if you feel more comfortable doing so.Resources:Lead with Quiet Confidence Program w/ Jennifer Marcou4 Ways to Access Joy Anytime - WDYKTBT Podcast hosted by Roger Kastner  w/ Anna Hall Looking forward to sharing this next year with you all. I wish you much peace, love, and joy in 2025.  Until we meet again <3

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• Suffering Well

  Send us a textDuring mass this weekend, Fr. Bryan had a moving homily around suffering... how life is full of it, and yet, we can find ways to suffer well. Suffering well doesn't mean that we suffer less... it means suffering with purpose, dignity, and awareness. Today I dive into 5 core methods of suffering well. All of them share threads through each of my episodes whether it's been my own thoughts or the shared experiences of my amazing guests. I hope in hearing more around what suffering can look like, and how it can bring deeper meaning for you, you can find the broader human experience... the connection we all have, and feel a little less alone.As a side note, this is my last episode of Season 2 - 2024. I'll be taking the next few months to work through some challenges at work, start reading a bit more, and interviewing some amazing people for season 3. I look forward to sharing again in 2025. If you'd like to be a guest, have an idea for the show, or would like to offer some words of encouragement, please use the "text the show" feature and include your name, number and/or email, and a brief message and I'll get back to you! Otherwise, you can always reach out to me via [email protected]:Fr. Bryan's Homily   Until we meet again <3

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• I'm Not Ready Yet...

  Send us a textAbout a week ago I had an anaphylactic reaction to a wasp sting... something that hasn't happened to me in almost 30 years. I worked hard to focus on the next right steps until I could get the help I needed, AND it became this beautiful reminder that I'm Not Ready to go anywhere. After Lincoln died, it was easy to feel like I wanted to succumb to the cold and dark. I promise you, all you need to do is focus on the next right thing... hold on a little bit longer, and if you're open to it, you will be given a gift. This is my challenge to you... to transform that/those experiences that feel dark and heavy into something so meaningful that it will make you WANT to be here. You are needed... and you are enough. <3  If you'd like to send me, or Lincoln, a note, please feel free to write us at [email protected]. You can also use the new Fan Mail option to send me a note. I'd love to hear recommendations for another episode, if you'd like to be a guest, or if there is anyway I can help. Please leave your name and/or email if you'd like a reply as it comes through anonymously.    Until we meet again <3

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