Whiskey and Lemon

This week we are discussing a cocktail of topics — including gratitude in relationships, understanding vs judgment, and providing value. Relationships can end anytime, so choosing and appreciating your partner daily is important. Do you think the idea of soulmates diminishes the value of relationships by implying destiny instead of conscious choice? Relationships require effort and finding new ways to love as individuals evolve. A ...

This week we are discussing quality over quantity, the benefits of therapy, the importance of being aware of our own needs & feelings, and how to be kind to ourselves. Don't just try to do more things, but focus on doing the things that are most important to you and that will make you feel good. Therapy can help you learn coping mechanisms and strategies for managing your mental health, but it's not a cure-all. You'...

For the final episode of 2023, Lana is sharing the top downloaded episodes, new platforms, her ask for the listeners, unpopular opinions that you all shared, and two individuals’ concerns regarding their love languages. We cover the top five episodes with guests and the top three solo episodes. What podcast platforms are going away and which new ones are we on? What do you want to hear on t...

People who are well-informed but lack self-awareness may overestimate or underestimate their abilities. This is because they may not be able to accurately assess their strengths and weaknesses. Self-awareness is the ability to understand and recognize one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires. It is crucial to have self-awareness in order to make accurate assessments of one's abil...

The Dunning-Kruger effect is a cognitive bias that causes people to overestimate their knowledge or ability. It is most common in people with low ability, who mistakenly believe that they are wiser and more capable than they really are. This can lead to problems such as poor decision-making, failure to learn from mistakes, and conflict with others. It is crucial to be aware of this bias so ...

Lana breaks down the classifications of friendship, the meaning behind each, and the vast benefits understanding them provides us. We review Aristotle’s categories of friendship and how each term is defined. Lana discusses the stages of friendship, what we look for in friends based on our life points. We see how the evolution of friendships has significantly changed in modern times, with so...

This week we discuss the importance of being open to learning from others, creating a healthy and positive environment, and being a good leader. We emphasize the need to be approachable, celebrate improvement, set high expectations, and do what you say you will do. To facilitate meaningful connections, we must be decisive, do things with passion, express emotions, admit fault, and hold one ...

Letters are a great way to express yourself, connect with others, and share your thoughts and feelings. They can be written for a variety of reasons, such as to thank someone, to apologize, to express love, or to simply stay in touch. Thank you for listening! ❤

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On today’s episode, we discuss how to combat the world being more judgmental, which harms relationships and mental health. To be less judgmental, separate the action from the person, give the benefit of the doubt, recognize biases, sit with feelings of being judged, and assess impact. We can make the world more accepting by being less judgmental. Thank you for listening! ❤

Jen Taler joins the conversation today and discusses the complexities of the professional world and how to remain confident in yourself. We discuss the meaning of community, and how maintaining humility can help you learn and navigate your way through your career. Jen talks about what it was like managing a community of business in the midst of COVID-19, and how she is still grasping the ch...

Join us as we discuss the importance of humility — how it can help us to be more understanding, compassionate, and open to learning.

Humility is a quality that is often overlooked, but it is one of the most essential qualities a person can have. Humility is the quality of being modest and unassuming. It is the opposite of arrogance and pride. Humilit...

Lana breaks down the shift we need in our minds from wanting everything to be perfect to being grateful for what we actually have.

Wake up grateful and excited to live each day.

Tell those that support you how grateful you are.

Acknowledge your own accomplishments and b...

Lana discusses how we can balance living in the present while still planning for the future. She breaks down how we can do this, how we can live life intentionally, and why it is important to say less and observe more. When we focus on enjoying the journey of life and not where we want to end up all of the time, we build our confidence, find gratitude, and learn patience.

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