In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about text message etiquette.  How long should a text be?  When can you use ALL CAPS?  Does sarcasm work over texting? These are some of the questions they explore. 

Brenda and Karen draw insights from “The 18 Unwritten Rules of Texting You Should Know“

*SPECIAL INTERVIEW EDITION* ⁠

In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall engage in an inspiring conversation with Crystal Ellefsen.   If you’re interested in growing your audience and sharing your creativity with others, this is the podcast for you!  Build Your Author Platform is a roadmap for authentic author marketing on the internet in 8 video lessons. Part strategy, part pep talk.

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Link to “5 Things” worksheet: https://consultingforauthors.com/5things/

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In this week’s episode of Do That Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall discuss why they are saying No to Gaslighting. They explore what Gaslighting is, and its’ roots. How to identify if you are being gaslit, and some potential ways you can get out of it.  They also explore why gaslighting can be an easy thing for one to fall into, and how awareness is crucial in the fight against Gaslighting.

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In this episode of Do That Well, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about how our perceptions can cloud our lens.  How you perceive your reality can alter your experience with the people and events around you; and the conversations and feedback you hear.  Most importantly, perceptions can cloud the view you have yourself.

In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall have a light-hearted conversation about pet peeves, inspired by the  article, “50 Things You Do Every Day That Annoy Other People”.  Listen in as they talk about different things people do that can be annoying and share some of the things they are guilty of doing.

To read the entire list, please visit:  https://bestlifeonline.com/annoying-things-everyone-does/

*SPECIAL EDITION* (a/k/a/ Brenda’s on vacation)😁⁠

In this episode, Karen Thrall interviews sports psychologist, Dr. Eric Bean, on the importance of having a healthy competitive mindset.  Listen in as Eric talks about what competition really means and how it helps you thrive in your personal and professional life.⁠

📧 to register for our free webinar with Dr. Eric Bean, please email us at [email protected]⁠

In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about how everyone is prone to gossip in some measure, tools on how to pivot from gossip, and why it’s a good idea to avoid it all together. They also talk about the most common reasons for wanting to gossip; and share their personal confessions and experiences with gossip. 

In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about how everyone is prone to gossip in some measure, tools on how to pivot from gossip, and why it’s a good idea to avoid it all together. They also talk about the most common reasons for wanting to gossip; and share their personal confessions and experiences with gossip. 

In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about Forest Bathing and why they think everyone should give it a try. If you find yourself feeling stressed with the hustle and bustle of city life or simply need to reconnect with yourself and your surroundings, then Forest Bathing is for you. They discuss best practices for Forest Bathing and offer some fun findings on the benefits.

In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall empower you to get comfortable with Confrontation. What happens when we approach confrontation without anger or excess emotion? Do you avoid confrontation? They’ll explore these questions as well as why learning to be effective at confrontation is beneficial and a very important skill to have to deepen relationships.

In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about accountability.  There’s self-accountability and then there’s mutual accountability.  Listen in to hear what strengths (and weaknesses) are associated with mutual accountability.⁠

In this episode, Brenda Brown and Karen Thrall talk about the benefits of “open-ended questions” and the best ways to keep a conversation engaging and interactive.  Have you ever asked a question, got a yes/no answer and, then, silence?  How do you keep a person interested in talking with you?   Listen in to hear four key tips that will enhance your communications with others.