It's Meditate March! 

We are taking on the challenge of meditation every day this month, and we asked our special guest, Sami to give us some pointers! We discuss what meditation means, where it came from, and what it can be used for. 

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Cynthia and her guest, William Fischer, discuss the sustainability of long distance friendships. Cynthia and Will have been friends for about 15 years and there were long stretches of time where they lived oceans apart. Somehow they've managed to maintain a close bond across the years. 

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Is it true that we all hide certain aspects of ourselves as a coping mechanism? This week we have our special guest Julia, weigh in on the masks we wear in life and weather discarding these masks is the right move. 

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Physical and personality based perceptions of ourselves have a huge effect on self perceptions and self worth. Is it unhealthy to want to change parts of ourselves?

Phil Otero

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Dallas sits down with husband, Corey, to discuss toxic masculinity and it's effects on marriage, parenting and love. Join the conversation!

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Sometimes after a heavy week, we need a little something light. Dallas and Cynthia ask each other relationship deepening questions and have several good laughs

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Cynthia is out this week being a bad bitch!

At Melancholy Optimist our goal is to shed light on mental health and guide others with our personal experiences with mental health. This week Dallas is in a live therapy session to help destigmatize prejudices that come with mental health treatment. 

Korrie Conners guides Dallas through a vulnerable and healing session. 

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After a quick discussion about religion and spirituality, Cynthia and Dallas dive into embracing the changes life throws at you, even when they don't feel great!

Phil Otero

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