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SEEK Human Spaces

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We explore how to thrive in your full humanness in life & career while smashing oppressive norms.

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Episode 17: The Power of Owning Your Story in Your...

SEEK Human Spaces ·

2024/02/27

Episode NotesRegardless of background, we all have a story which shapes us into who we are. When we own that story, it has the power to set us free. On the other hand, our story can also cause us to hide and feel stuck when it's linked to shame. In this episode, Matthew Makak and Tanuja Ramchal draw on their personal & professional experiences to explore how showing up authentically in your career requires owning your story, including the highs and lows. Here's what's covered: Why shame dies

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00:49:16

Episode 16: Being in Community & Barriers to Connecting

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2024/02/13

Episode Notes We don't exist in a vacuum. Our actions have consequences and affect each other. Community is about deepening our connections as humans, developing trust, and creating safety for each other. In this episode, Sasha Pantzialas and Tanuja Ramchal use a systems lens to explore what it means to build real connections, including with people who are different from us, and examine the barriers to creating community in an individualistic culture. Here's what's covered: ·What it means to be in

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00:54:09

Episode 15: Challenges of the LGBTQ+ Community in...

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2024/01/22

Episode Notes Humans who identify as LGBTQ+ continue to face discrimination in their lives and career which can result in many adverse consequences, not limited to depression, anxiety, and loneliness. In this episode with Matthew Makak and Tanuja Ramchal, Matthew, who is non-binary, shares his journey of coming out, figuring out his gender identity, and how he's dealt with the challenges of showing up as himself. Here's what's covered: Matthew's story of coming to terms with his sexuality, becoming

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00:49:57

Episode 14: Do Safe Spaces Exist & How Do We Create...

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2023/11/14

The term “safe space” gets thrown around a lot when it comes to promoting inclusivity, but often it does the opposite when it’s used to create sterilized spaces where diverse views which don't conform to the norm are censored and punished. In this episode, Teresa Michael Liu and Tanuja Ramchal explore what it means to be safe and what it takes to create liberatory spaces, which lead to meaningful dialogue & change in dismantling oppressive systems in higher education and the workplace. Here’s

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Episode 13: Advocating for Yourself (and Others)

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2023/10/30

Episode Notes One of the biggest hurdles to self-advocacy is when you’ve been made to believe you’re inadequate because of your identity or lived experiences. In this episode with Harmony Osei and Tanuja Ramchal, Harmony shares lessons from her journey of advocating for herself, starting in childhood when the odds were stacked against her as a foster care youth living in low-income households. Here’s what’s covered: Harmony explains how the challenges stemming from her various identities influenced

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00:44:37

Episode 12: Challenges Men of Color Face (Career &...

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2023/10/16

Episode Notes Because of socialization & systemic barriers, men of color face many challenges, including in relationships & career. In this episode, Drew Georges and Tanuja Ramchal explore why it can be difficult for them to show up and express themselves authentically. Here's what's covered: The external pressures of being a man of color and how that result in self-censorship and blocking real connections with other humans Ways in which men of color are socialized to aspire to impossible

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00:43:34

Episode 11: Exploring Trauma Using A Cultural Lens

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2023/10/03

Episode Notes The term "trauma" gets thrown around a lot these days that its meaning has become diluted. But, psychological trauma is real and affects all of us. In this episode, Sasha Pantzialas and Tanuja Ramchal dive into complex trauma using a cultural lens to explore how it shows up in life and career (usually without us even realizing it) and how to deal with it. Here's what's covered: The different types of trauma and the effects on the human brain Ways in which dominant culture,

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Episode 10: Switching Career Paths

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2023/09/19

Episode Notes Making the decision to switch career paths can cause you to feel anxious and stressed out. Emely Hernandez and Tanuja Ramchal share lessons from their career pivots while navigating the discomfort of the process, honoring their humanity, and aligning with their values. Here's what's covered: How to transition to a path where you're true to yourself by embracing your background and lived experiences Why prioritizing your needs/values can trigger the fear of rejection and how to not let

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00:30:07

Episode 9: Why It Feels Hard To Be Authentic

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2023/09/04

Episode Notes Authenticity is often oversimplified as "just be yourself" and everything will fall into place. But it's not that easy in reality. Sasha Pantzialas and Tanuja Ramchal explore why we struggle to be authentic. Here's what's covered: What it means to be authentic and the importance of creating stability within yourself How capitalism and other systems keep you in a deficit mindset (not feeling "good enough") The role higher education plays in influencing whether or

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00:28:24

Episode 8: The Importance of Failing

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2023/08/21

Episode Notes In this episode, Emely Hernandez and Tanuja Ramchal explore what it means to fail and the valuable lessons it can teach us. Here's some of what's covered: Emely shares how she learned to normalize failure and the critical role it played in her career choices Why trying to replicate past successes can make you feel stuck The importance of defining what it means to succeed/fail without blindly accepting societal standards How holding a long view helps you to take risks and be open to

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Episode 7: Exploring Impostor Feelings using a DEI Lens

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2023/08/08

Episode Notes Dr. Jael Amador and Tanuja Ramchal explore impostor feelings using a DEI lens and how to deal with them. Here's what's covered: Why feeling like an impostor is not actually a syndrome (as in "impostor syndrome") The link between oppressive systems and impostor feelings A common thread that connects people who feel like impostors Why celebrating yourself is not enough when feeling like an impostor in oppressive spaces The power in showing up authentically and not sanitizing

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Episode 6: What I Wish I Had Done Differently in College

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2023/07/25

Episode Notes In this episode with Tanuja Ramchal and Matt Marchisello, Matt shares what he would have changed about his undergrad experience given what he now knows. Here's what's covered: Why you don't need to have it "figured out" as a college student to utilize available resources How anxiety, perfectionism, shame, binary thinking, and a lack of confidence lead to self-imposed oppression The importance of vulnerability in building an authentic support system and network Knowing when

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00:31:59

Episode 5: Navigating the Immigrant &...

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2023/07/11

Episode Notes Brislenny Alvarez, Emely Hernandez, and Tanuja Ramchal explore the immigrant and first-generation experience. Topics discussed: Barriers that immigrant and first-gen students face Dealing with family expectations, immigrant guilt, and the pressure of leading the way How to navigate multiple identities, feeling like a misfit, and the "in-between" place The advantage of being an immigrant/first-generation and tapping into your superpower How to avoid burnout and get support

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Episode 4: Pursuing An Unconventional Career Path

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2023/06/27

Episode Notes Matt Marchisello and Tanuja Ramchal explore what it takes to pursue an unconventional career path that aligns with who you are. Topics discussed: It's common and okay to feel scattered when exploring career paths What you can do to get support & avoid your dreams being crushed A shift in thinking that takes the pressure off picking the "right" field Why being "realistic" can stifle your creativity and natural expression How taking stock of your values &

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Episode 3: Asking For Help is Not a Weakness

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2023/06/13

Episode Notes Matthew Makak & Tanuja Ramchal unpack how an individualistic culture promotes unrealistic expectations that lead to burnout, stress, and a disconnect from our humanity and what you can do to shift that. Topics discussed: Where that belief of asking for help as a sign of weakness originates The ways in which societal programming keeps you from asking for help The importance of community as a form of self-care The difference between receiving and taking and how receiving leads to

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00:28:08

Episode 2: Dealing With the Fear of Rejection

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2023/05/30

Episode Notes Matthew Makak & Tanuja Ramchal discuss how to shift your perspective when it comes to rejection so that it doesn’t stop you from moving in the direction you want. Topics covered: How avoiding rejection actually results in rejection The importance of increasing your capacity & resourcefulness to deal with rejection How patriarchal norms keep you operating in fear How to show up more authentically rather than shut down in the face of rejection How an honest “no” can strengthen

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Episode 1: Introduction to the SEEK Human Spaces Podcast

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2023/05/30

Episode Notes Join Matthew Makak and Tanuja Ramchal as they introduce you to the SEEK Human Spaces Podcast. What you'll learn from this episode: What it means to belong in different spaces, including school and work The importance being aware of the systems at play and how they affect how you show up How labels, such as man/woman, White/Black, limit us as humans How trading your freedom for security in your career is a form of oppression The difference between diversity and inclusion Why trying to

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