EP23. Self Expression | How do we create safety? Season II Finale with Paul Kist and Stacie B.

This Season II Finale is a double feature. Enjoy 80 minutes of crying, laughing, real talk and allowing ourselves to hang loose and be silly with improv actor, teacher and facilitator Stacie B. 

I know that this finale will inspire you to think of how you express yourself, what things may be repressed within you, and an overall picture of how expression impacts us through a lot of our trademark vulnerable storytelling which we hope you know us for by now.

What You'll Learn:

• How creating safety is fundamental to authentic self-expression
• Why crying can be one of the most powerful forms of expression and emotional release
• The concept of "gold beneath clay" - how trauma creates protective layers that hide our true selves
• How play and improv can help adults reconnect with their authentic voices
• Ways to build internal safety when external validation isn't available
• The importance of allowing opposing viewpoints to coexist without judgment

Guest Bio:

Stacie B is an improv facilitator at FLS Plus (formerly Speechless), where she helps individuals and organizations tap into the power of play and self-expression. With a focus on creating safety and building confidence, Stacie specializes in helping women, particularly those whose first language isn't English, find their authentic voices.

Resources Mentioned:

• FLSplus.com | https://flsplus.com/
• The United States vs. Billie Holiday (film) | Referenced when discussing oppression of self-expression
• Sarah Silverman's show "I Love You, America" | Example of having meaningful conversations across differences
• Tara Brach's Golden Buddha metaphor | Story about removing protective layers to reveal authenticity

Thanks for listening!

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