The Key to Connection Podcast
By The Key to Connection Podcast
As humans, we are wired to seek connection with our loved ones and our community; however often people lack or avoid the feeling of connection that we so desperately need to feel accepted.
Estee and Izzy talk to a variety of guests, from a transformational life coach, a doula, a stroke-survivor mother of 3, and many more. Unlocking human connection one conversation at a time.
The Key to Connection PodcastDec 22, 2022
Episode 25: Back From Our Hiatus To Talk About Harm of Mask/Fem Energy Conversation
Episode 24: Hustle Culture & Integrating Functional Skills Into The Education System With Jordan Mantel
On today's episode, we sit down with Jordan Mantel: fellow speech-language pathologist, career consultant, and former grad school classmate. We discuss each of our perspectives on "hustle culture", the value of a college degree, and the importance of preparing the next generation for the realities of adult life such as investing, personal finance, and relationship-building. During our conversation, we also unpack how masculine and feminine energy effects different people and the importance of cultivating a balance in life.
Key holders, connect with us!:
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CAREERCAP RESUMES: www.careercapresumes.com
Episode 23: Cultivating Meaningful Friendships with Brittany Chau
This week we are excited to welcome a highly anticipated guest, Brittany Chau! Brittany attended graduate school with us, and is one of Estee's closest friends. In this episode, Brittany shares her valuable tips for cultivating and navigating meaningful friendships across the lifespan. From the importance of "pouring into each other's cups", to initiating vulnerable conversations in times of conflict, Brittany leads a great conversation about the most valuable investment in our lives: our friendships.
HOW TO CONNECT:
BRITTANY'S INSTAGRAM: @brightoutcomestherapy
BRITTANY'S WEBSITE: brightoutcomestherapy.com
Episode 22: Listening & Sound Healing with Rebecca Wierman
On today's episode, Izzy and Estee sit down with Rebecca Wierman, an amazing sound healer and owner of This Consciousness. Rebecca has helped Estee on her current healing journey through group and individual sound healing sessions, and graciously came on the podcast to share her knowledge and insight into the incredible effect of sound and vibration on one's body, mind, and soul. From auditory gratitude lists to the frequency or words and intonation, the gals explore the importance of listening: to the world around us, to everyday experiences, and to the people we connect with.
HOW TO CONNECT:
REBECCA'S INSTAGRAM: @healingwithrebecca
REBECCA'S WEBSITE: thisconsciousness.com
Episode 20: Career Pivots, Human Design, and Why Everything is Connected with Nisha Mody
We are so excited to sit down and talk with the healing hype girl, Nisha Mody! Nisha is a feminist healing and life coach who prioritizes anti-oppression, trauma-informed care, and collective care. We hear a bit about her journey through multiple careers (spoiler alert, she was once an SLP!) and her advice for those looking to make a career pivot. Nisha talks about human design and its teachings about the greater collective. She shares why connection is vital and how everything is an expression of one Universe. Thank you for being here and connecting with us by listening!
NISHA'S WEBISTE: https://www.nishaland.com
NISHA'S INSTAGRAM: @healinghypegirl
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Episode 19: Addressing Our White Privilege & Life Updates
Episode 18: Connecting Around the World with Solo Traveler Ally Fisher
FOLLOW ALLY'S TRAVELS ON INSTAGRAM: @ayefishy
READ ALLY'S BLOG: allyfishertravels.substack.com
CONNECT WITH US ON INSTAGRAM: @thekeytoconnectionpodcast
EMAIL US: thekeytoconnectionpodcast@gmail.com
JANUARY CONNECTION CHALLENGE - TIKTOK: @thekeytoconnection
Episode 17: Self-Discovery, Transformation & Being Present with Life Coach Charlotte Scatliffe
On today's episode, hosts Izzy & Estee sit down with transformational life coach Charlotte Scatliffe. Charlotte shares the purpose and benefits of life coaching while also reflecting on her own life's transformation from a performance-driven tennis coach to her recent career pivot. We are so grateful for Charlotte's words of wisdom shared during this episode, and look forward to more conversations about how people can further discover themselves and honor their life's authentic purpose.
CHARLOTTE'S WEBSITE: https://liffecoach.com
CONNECT WITH CHARLOTTE ON INSTAGRAM: @liffecoachchar
CONNECT WITH US ON INSTAGRAM: @thekeytoconnectionpodcast
BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR JANUARY CONNECTION CHALLENGE ON TIKTOK: @thekeytoconnection
Episode 16: Connecting Communities Through Urban Planning with Christian Bellefeuille
Izzy and Estee chat with Christian Bellefeuille about how urban planning creates opportunity for human connection, how we can be involved in our local cities, the benefits of being present and noticing people in daily life, and sustainable fashion as a form of connection. An inspiring and informative conversation.
CONNECT WITH US ON INSTAGRAM @thekeytoconnectionpodcast
EMAIL US AT thekeytoconnectionpodcast@gmail.com
Episode 15: Connecting 2022's Lessons with 2023's Possibilities
On today's episode, Izzy and Estee reflect on the lessons learned from 2022, and discuss what habits, routines, and mindsets they plan on implementing in 2023. Plus, they introduce their 31 day connection challenge!!!
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Episode 14: Ms. Paula SLP Talks Connection to Heritage Language, Parent Education, & So Much More!
Today we are joined by Paula (@mspaulaslp) to chat about Paula's journey to become a bilingual SLP and some of the nuances of practicing as a bilingual SLP. Topics discussed include: language disorders vs. language differences in multi/bilingual children, supporting the heritage language in a bilingual home, how using interpretation in SLP evaluations/treatments/IEPs can lead some of the message distorted, Paula's NEW OFFERINGS for parents of young bilingual children.
CONNECT WITH PAULA: https://mspaulaslp.com/
CONNECT WITH US ON INSTAGRAM @thekeytoconnectionpodcast
EMAIL US AT thekeytoconnectionpodcast@gmail.com
Episode 13: Evaluating, Engaging, & Connecting to Your Workplace with Amber Haddad
Amber Haddad, an Human Resource manager talks to Estee & Izzy about how to assess employee engagement in yourself, the paradigm shift in today's workforce, quiet quitting, and how employers can keep their employees connected to the workplace.
CONNECT WITH US ON INSTAGRAM @thekeytoconnectionpodcast
EMAIL US AT thekeytoconnectionpodcast@gmail.com
Episode 12: Health, Wellness, & Dating with Brayant West (B.Fit)
On today's episode, Brayant aka B.Fit (IG: mr.bfit15) joins us to discuss the connection between health & fitness as a personal trainer and how he promotes positive mindsets with his clients. Brayant also gives us a peek into the male perspective on toxic masculinity, vulnerabililty, and intentional dating.
Episode 11: Connection in Relationships with Jasmine & Thacker
On today's episode we have two very special guests: Thacker Reeves and Jasmine Boyd! Thacker is Estee's older brother and Jasmine is his amazing girlfriend. Izzy and Estee sit down with these two to talk about how they cultivate healthy connection in their relationship. Jasmine and Thacker share their journey in meeting each other and navigating connection through dating apps, first date nerves, and staying open in order to create lasting partnership. Other topics include connecting with children and fostering a safe space, as Jasmine is a first grade teacher. Thacker discusses the male perspective on connection and how personal growth and self-development improved his relationships. You won't want to miss this incredible episode!
Episode 10: Vulnerability, Holding Space, & Connecting through Yoga with Alie
On today's episode, Alie, PhD & owner/director of Om Yoga Tucson paints a picture of what holding space and fostering vulnerability looks like. He talks on how the essence of yoga is to connect to body, mind, spirit, and community. This episode will make you want to release something that you've been holding onto, hold space for another, or take a yoga class. Enjoy!
LEARN MORE ABOUT OM YOGA/TAKE A VIRTUAL CLASS: https://omyogatucson.com/
CONNECT WITH US ON INSTAGRAM @thekeytoconnectionpodcast
EMAIL US AT thekeytoconnectionpodcast@gmail.com
Episode 9: Your Career as a Journey, not a Destination with Izzy and Estee
On today's episode, Izzy & Estee sit down to talk about their career paths since leaving graduate school. Through many ups & downs, settings and populations, pivots and redirections, the one-way career path that we expected turned into a beautiful journey of growth and learning. Through acceptance, authenticity, and following our inner compass, we continue on this journey choosing to enjoy every step without rushing the destination.
CONNECT WITH US ON INSTAGRAM @thekeytoconnectionpodcast
EMAIL US AT thekeytoconnectionpodcast@gmail.com
Episode 8: The ADHD Connection
In today's episode, Estee shares her experience with receiving a late ADHD diagnosis at the age of 27 and how the symptoms have impacted connection in many areas of her life: work, family, friendships, and relationships. Izzy and Estee discuss working with patients that have ADHD and optimizing daily work schedules for executive function cycles. They also dive into ADHD symptoms that can create disconnection in relationships, and highlight strategies for how people with ADHD and the people in their life can compensate for disconnection.
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EMAIL US AT thekeytoconnectionpodcast@gmail.com
Episode 7: Mental Health, Medicine & Spirituality with Phoebe O'loane
TW: Depression/Suicide
On today's episode, Izzy and Estee talk with Phoebe O'loane, a mental health nurse and esthetician. Phoebe teaches us about the cutting edge depression treatments she helps to administer. The three of us discover we were all raised Catholic but lean in a different direction now.
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Episode 6: Bilingualism, Representation, and Intentionality with Judy Lemon
Izzy and Estee sit down with Judy (@JustJudyLemon) to talk about important issues in the field of Speech-Language Pathology (we're looking at you, higher education), content creation, and how to maintain a variety of connections.
CONNECT WITH JUDY ON ALL SOCIALS: @JustJudyLemon
CONNECT WITH US ON INSTAGRAM @thekeytoconnectionpodcast
EMAIL US AT thekeytoconnectionpodcast@gmail.com
Episode 4: Living with Aphasia with Victoria Haynie
On today's episode, we have an amazing guest to help us discuss aphasia and the effect on connection. Victoria is a nurse, mother of 3, and a stroke survivor who has experienced aphasia and apraxia of speech first hand. Victoria shares her stroke story - which is a must listen. She describes what is was like to be completely nonverbal in the acute stages after her stroke. Victoria tells us how her community rallied around her to help her improve her speech and language little by little.
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EMAIL US AT thekeytoconnectionpodcast@gmail.com
Episode 3: The First Connection With Julia Cooper
In this episode we discuss all things pregnancy and autonomous birth with doula, mother of 3, and Izzy's sister - Julia Cooper! (@radicaldoula_jules) We explore ways pregnant people can connect with their child in utero, how to prepare for an empowered birth experience, the cascade of interventions, the importance of immediate postpartum connection between parent and child, and MORE!
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EMAIL US AT thekeytoconnectionpodcast@gmail.com
Episode 1: Welcome to The Key To Connection Podcast!
Estee and Izzy introduce themselves, explain how this podcast came to be, and answer important questions about how we connect (or don't) with others.
CONNECT WITH US ON INSTAGRAM @thekeytoconnectionpodcast
EMAIL US AT thekeytoconnectionpodcast@gmail.com
Episode 2: Listening to Understand With Bara (Bara Co), A Transformational Life Coach
Join us as we chat with Transformational Life Coach Bara of Bara Co (IG: @BaraCoBara website: baraco.org). We discuss connection through the pandemic, the importance of vulnerability and boundaries, and tapping into your authentic self and inner child. Bara shares practical tools and techniques you can use to better your life and connections today!
CONNECT WITH BARA: baraco.org
CONNECT WITH US ON INSTAGRAM @thekeytoconnectionpodcast
EMAIL US AT thekeytoconnectionpodcast@gmail.com
Episode 5: The Most Important Connection: To Oneself
Izzy and Estee dive into the importance of building and nurturing a relationship to ourself through introspection, reflection, and self-analysis: dancing, journaling, singing, affirmations, myofascial release, and embracing solitude are just a couple methods discussed on today's episode.
CONNECT WITH US ON INSTAGRAM @thekeytoconnectionpodcast
EMAIL US AT thekeytoconnectionpodcast@gmail.com
The Key to Connection Podcast Trailer
The Key to Connection Podcast dives deep into the topic of connection and it’s importance in deepening relationships from the perspective of two Speech-Language Pathologists.
As humans, we are wired to seek connection with our loved ones and our community; however often people lack or avoid the feeling of connection that we so desperately need to feel accepted.
Estee and Izzy discuss their experiences working with people who have lost their ability to communicate and how it has impacted their lives as well as the people close to them, and seek others’ perspectives on what really is the key to connection.
CONNECT WITH US ON INSTAGRAM @thekeytoconnectionpodcast
EMAIL US AT thekeytoconnectionpodcast@gmail.com