43: Looking Forward: So Much More To Talk About

Here we are at the end of 2022, and in this episode, we take time to reflect on some of our topics this past year, as well as what we're proud of at Respect Circles. We also look forward to what else is possible with this platform we've built, and to consider the conversations ahead this upcoming year. 

Looking forward, there are so many topics we want to talk about, including the importance of reducing the stigma associated with focusing on mental health, as well as how critical self-care and movement are to our overall well-being. In this episode, we explore different ways to show up as better neighbors and to recreate the sense of community that was somewhat lost through the pandemic, along with more topics that we're excited to explore.

A lot happened in 2022, and we know we're just scratching the surface with what we, along with you, can achieve with Respect Circles. We wish you and your loved ones the very best this holiday season, and we can't wait to bring you more episodes in the new year! 

And as we've been doing the last few weeks, we're excited to share our latest nominees for our new Models of Respect segment, highlighting people in the world that are living and demonstrating our Respect Circles values. If you have someone in mind that you'd like to nominate and have featured on a future episode, please let us know! 

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In this episode you'll hear:

• A retrospect of this past year, our greatest hopes for 2023, and what we are proud of having accomplished so far [1:07]
  
  
• Why it's so important for us to reduce the stigma that often comes along with seeking help for our mental health [6:50]
  
  
• The ways in which we want to be role models for promoting the link between self-care and movement [9:38]
  
  
• What we have planned to help people get out of their own way, and what this really means [12:02]
  
  
• Why the need is so great for all of us to show up as neighbors, citizens, and friends [13:28]
  
  
• Stephanie's goals for the new year, including how she plans to help people learn to communicate more effectively with others [16:12]
  
  
• Our reflection on why we created Respect Circles in the first place, and our thoughts on the current state of gun violence in this country [17:57]
  
  
• Introducing a few more very deserving Models of Respect that we want to honor [22:40] 
  
  

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