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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

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Holiday Break 2026 Notice

Simply Human ·

2025/11/22

"Text us your thoughts and questions!" We’re taking a holiday pause. In the meantime, enjoy our past episodes — now organized into easy playlists. Send us your 2026 topic ideas at simplyhuman.connect@gmail.com . Happy holidays! Stay curious and kind 🌐 Connect with Karen and Christina: Email: simplyhuman.connect@gmail.com 👀 Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SimplyHuman-connect https://kleeconnect.com (Professional/Organization Coaching) https://selftrustcoach.com (Personal

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39:20

YOUR APOLOGY IS MAKING THINGS WORSE!

Simply Human ·

2025/11/08

"Text us your thoughts and questions!"If you've ever been confused about why your apologies don't seem to work, this episode is for you. Clinical psychologist [Your Name] breaks down why saying "I'm sorry" sometimes isn't enough—and what actually makes an apology meaningful.In this episode, we explore:✅ Why apologies lose their value when there's nothing backing them up✅ The difference between apologizing for the conflict vs. apologizing for your

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13:49

Microdosing Hope In Troubling Times

Simply Human ·

2025/10/25

"Text us your thoughts and questions!"Feeling overwhelmed by everything happening right now? You're not alone. In this video, we explore simple, practical ways to build resilience, stay connected, and push back against fear and division—one small act at a time.When the world feels too big and too broken, hope becomes a practice, not a feeling we wait for. From paying for someone's coffee to offering childcare for a furloughed friend, from limiting doomscrolling to making that one

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43:01

GHOSTED! The Pain and Healing of Ambiguous Loss

Simply Human ·

2025/10/11

"Text us your thoughts and questions!"Have you ever been ghosted? That sudden silence after what felt like a real connection can leave you suspended between hope and heartbreak, unable to properly grieve or move forward. This episode gets vulnerable and real about the pain of ghosting while offering hope and practical wisdom for moving forward. Whether you've been ghosted or you're preparing to love courageously in uncertain times, this conversation is for you.**In This

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42:10

LIES OF OMISSION: What You Don't Say Matters

Simply Human ·

2025/09/27

"Text us your thoughts and questions!"Join us as we explore the psychology of lies of omission - those truths we choose not to tell. We unpack when staying silent crosses the line from protection to problematic avoidance.The Evolution of OmissionWhy our brains are wired to withhold information for survivalThe "thrown out of the cave" phenomenon in modern contextsHow children develop lying abilities as early as 2-3 years old as a sign of cognitive sophisticationWhen Survival

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37:50

STOP LIVING IN REGRET

Simply Human ·

2025/09/13

"Text us your thoughts and questions!"In continuing our series on avoidance, we invite you to explore where avoidance has resulted in regret? Learn how to handle difficult choice points with more awareness to reduce regret and how to reframe regrets so you can learn and let go.COMMON TYPES OF REGRET1. Not expressing feelings or resolving conflicts - People deeply regret harsh words left as final conversations or love never spoken, especially after someone dies.2. Staying too long in

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28:21

How Imposter Syndrome Drives Avoidance

Simply Human ·

2025/08/30

"Text us your thoughts and questions!"Have you ever considered that imposter syndrome may be triggering avoidance behaviors without realizing it? In this episode we revisit imposter syndrome and how to bring awareness to how IS might be causing you to avoid and shrinking your world in subtle ways.📖 Explore More: *SIMPLY HUMAN Imposter Syndrome Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg_3lbIOBUhkXk5zG1g-TrVW6FWAmxsBv&si=iihoapeDlK2s7jyX* Russ Harris "The Choice Point"

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34:35

FACE YOUR FEELINGS, FIND YOUR POWER

Simply Human ·

2025/08/16

"Text us your thoughts and questions!"In this episode, we dive deep into the specific challenge of avoiding difficult emotions using the ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) Choice Point model. Building on our previous discussion of avoidance coping strategies, we explore how to recognize when we're at a choice point, learn practical skills for staying present with discomfort, and discover how our core values can guide us toward courageous action.Resources &

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35:42

BEYOND AVOIDANCE: Cultivating Courage for a Bigger Life

Simply Human ·

2025/08/02

"Text us your thoughts and questions!"Are you living a smaller life than you want because avoidance has become your default? In this episode, we explore how our ancient brain wiring keeps us "safe" but limits our potential - and most importantly, how to cultivate the courage to expand beyond those limitations.🧠 What You'll Learn:Why your brain treats networking events like saber-toothed tiger attacksThe hidden cost of avoidance (spoiler: it creates more anxiety, not

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6:59

BREAK THE WORRY SPIRAL: Simple Tools for Uncertain Times

Simply Human ·

2025/07/19

"Text us your thoughts and questions!" Your brain at 3 AM: “What if I lose my job? What if AI takes over? What if my retirement disappears?” Sound familiar? You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck. In this raw, honest episode, Karen Lynskey, Leadership & Self Trust Coach, shares the one question that’s been a lifeline for her clients (and herself): What can I do right now? 🔗 Full episode below 👇 In this deeply personal episode of Simply Human, Karen Lynskey, Leadership & Self ...

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7:29

Secret to Work Relationships: Attentiveness

Simply Human ·

2025/07/05

"Text us your thoughts and questions!" Imagine a workplace relationship secret that no one is talking about that is simple yet powerful. In this episode of Simply Human, we unpack the workplace secret of attentiveness: Observe ✚ Give a 💩 ✚ Act. This isn't how most people would define attentiveness. It's about showing up with genuine attention and strategic support. We explore: – Why genuine attentiveness in the workplace can be a gamechanger for work relationships – What to obse...

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34:23

YOU MISSED IT--AND THEY KNOW IT!!! Relationship...

Simply Human ·

2025/06/21

"Text us your thoughts and questions!"You do the dishes, take out the trash—but your partner still feels unseen. Why?In this episode of Simply Human, we explore what “attentiveness” really means in a relationship. Hint: It’s not about checking boxes. It’s about a three-part formula:Notice + Give a 💩 + Act.We discuss:– Why doing “the things” still isn’t enough– The emotional cost of being missed– How attentiveness fosters real safety and connection– Gendered patterns around emotional

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42:29

MASTERING RISK: Badass or Dumbass

Simply Human ·

2025/06/07

"Text us your thoughts and questions!"All of us ask risk situations in our life. What makes the difference between the badass who masters risk to achieve bold objectives and the dumbass who skates by on luck and bravado? Join us to explore the nature of risk taking.📖 Explore More: “Fine Lines: Life Lessons From Adventure Athletes” https://www.redbull.com/eu-en/films/fine-linesSERENITY PRAYER“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, The courage to change the things

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33:10

THE INQUIRY TOOLKIT: Observing What Others Miss

Simply Human ·

2025/05/24

"Text us your thoughts and questions!" The secret to powerful communication is mastering the skill of switching from the content of the conversation to the process when “how” we are interacting with someone becomes more important than the “what” we are talking about. Join us as we continue to explore Edgar Schein's Inquiry framework by learning when taking time to engage in process-oriented inquiry helps to reveal the hidden interpersonal dynamics and currents that might be keeping you stuck....

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27:25

THE INQUIRY TOOLKIT: When to Diagnose vs When to...

Simply Human ·

2025/05/10

"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,

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38:39

HUMBLE INQUIRY: Harness Curiosity for Deeper Connection

Simply Human ·

2025/04/26

"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

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37:42

INTERPERSONAL TRUST: Gift Given or Reward Earned?

Simply Human ·

2025/04/19

"Text us your thoughts and questions!"Are you someone who gives trust freely or do you require that trust be earned? Explore the pros and cons of each style and strategies to mitigate the cons of your preferred style.📖 Explore More: For more on how to engage in inquiry and assert boundaries when you need to confront concerning behavior:Simply Human: “You Want to Stop Avoiding Conflict: Now What?” https://youtu.be/oPBId3fVLZoSimply Human: “Why Your Boundaries Don’t Work”

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37:21

TRUST & RESPECT: Relationships That Actually Matter

Simply Human ·

2025/04/12

"Text us your thoughts and questions!"In our most important relationships we want to cultivate and receive Trust and Respect. Join us to explore some of the neurological processes of trust and what behaviors and practices are essential to building trusting and respectful relationships.📖 Explore More: Chase Hughes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@chasehughesofficialSpider @ The Behavioral Arts YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBehavioralArtsBrene Brown:TED Talk - Power

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40:19

FEAR LESS, DO MORE: The Situational Courage Blueprint

Simply Human ·

2025/04/05

"Text us your thoughts and questions!"Join us in our continued exploration of courage. Learn how to deal with situational challenges by cultivating the strategy of harnessing courage to move out of the “comfort zone” and into the “growth zone”📖 Explore More: Alex Honold TED Talk: “How I climbed a 3,000-foot vertical cliff -- without ropes”, April

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Courage Beyond Labels: Choosing I/Thou in a World of...

Simply Human ·

2025/03/29

"Text us your thoughts and questions!" Join us in our continued exploration of courage and how we can use courage to sit in the uncertainty about another person without reaching for the quick label to avoid our discomfort. Learn about the concept of cultivating an I & Thou relationship rather than objectifying people into an I/It relationship. This requires sitting in uncertainty and our vulnerability, which requires we cultivate courage and curiosity. 📖 Explore More: “I and Thou” b...

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