What does it really mean to feel held – not just by others, but by ourselves, our bodies, and the rhythms of everyday life? In this episode of A Thought I Kept, I’m joined by Lauren Barber for a conversation about anxiety, aliveness, self-trust, and the quiet practices that help us come back to ourselves when life feels loud or overwhelming. Together, we explore what it means to hold space – for others, for our emotions, and for the parts of us that are tired, tender, or still becoming. Laure...
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What does it really mean to feel held – not just by others, but by ourselves, our bodies, and the rhythms of everyday life? In this episode of A Thought I Kept, I’m joined by Lauren Barber for a conversation about anxiety, aliveness, self-trust, and the quiet practices that help us come back to ourselves when life feels loud or overwhelming. Together, we explore what it means to hold space – for others, for our emotions, and for the parts of us that are tired, tender, or still becoming. Laure...
The Strength Paradox: What We Love vs. What We're Good At: A Conversation with Irena Meštrović Štajduhar
A Thought I Kept
19 minutes
4 months ago
The Strength Paradox: What We Love vs. What We're Good At: A Conversation with Irena Meštrović Štajduhar
In this episode of 'A Thought I Kept,' host Claire Fitzsimmons talks with her friend Irena Meštrović Štajduhar about redefining the concept of strengths. Irena, based in Croatia, is a life observer who shares insights on how traditional metrics of success often lead to burnout and disconnection. They delve into Marcus Buckingham's idea that true strengths are activities that bring joy, and discuss how personality tests can sometimes limit us. This conversation emphasizes the...
A Thought I Kept
What does it really mean to feel held – not just by others, but by ourselves, our bodies, and the rhythms of everyday life? In this episode of A Thought I Kept, I’m joined by Lauren Barber for a conversation about anxiety, aliveness, self-trust, and the quiet practices that help us come back to ourselves when life feels loud or overwhelming. Together, we explore what it means to hold space – for others, for our emotions, and for the parts of us that are tired, tender, or still becoming. Laure...
