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In this week’s episode I explore the psychological dynamics underlying the classic song “There’s a Hole in My Bucket,” using it as a metaphor for certain patterns in narcissism and codependent relationships. I delve into how these patterns manifest in everyday life, how they can be exhausting for those involved, and why being aware of...

Welcome back to another episode of The Dynamics of Everyday Life. In this episode, I dive into the question: Why do we keep going out for lunch (or coffee, or dinners) with people we don’t actually want to spend time with? I share a personal story inspired by my parents’ obligatory lunches with “Pam and...

In this episode, I reflect on my recent experience attending a marketing conference that left me feeling out of step with the crowd. From travel hassles and parental guilt to high expectations for expert wisdom and less-than-inspiring content, I share my candid thoughts on group dynamics, FOMO, and the pressure to fit in. Are you...

In this episode, I share a humorous and deeply personal story about my eye surgery and a surprising case of mistaken identity at my local hospital’s “Alan Cumming Day Unit.” Expect reflections on anxiety, the power of imagination, and how we often use humour as a defense mechanism in stressful situations. I unpack the psychodynamic...

Ever catch yourself blaming external factors when things don’t go as planned? In this episode, I share a real-life story of getting my floor redone—and how it turned into a lesson about responsibility, defense mechanisms, and the classic saying, “a bad workman blames his tools.” We dive into how projecting blame can affect not just...

Welcome back to The Dynamics of Everyday Life, where we dive deep into the big and small moments that shape our everyday lives. In this episode, “Dance with me tonight,” I take you on a journey from the excitement of live concerts to the quieter anxieties that sometimes hold us back—even when we’re eager to...

Today I’m delighted to welcome another guest to the show, Vicky Quinn Fraser.  Vicky is the MicroBook Magician. She knows the ideas hiding in your head deserve their own space between their own covers on their very own bookshelf — and she understands how to drag, coax, and tweezer those ideas out and into the story...

We often find inspiration when we are away from our desks and this week’s episode is no exception.  I’ve taken up a new hobby to help with my confidence and, in the words of Julie Andrews, “start at the very beginning, it’s a very good place to start”.  And it was during a practice session that my...

“Lovely weather we are having”.  We love to point out to other people what we are all experiencing.  It isn’t just the weather that we state the obvious about.  Anything is up for grabs in our bid to communicate. Why do we state the obvious?  Are we even aware that we are doing this?  In this episode I explore what...

Procrastination.  It’s something we all find ourselves up against.  But what if it’s more than being lazy or wanting to avoid something?  In this episode I explore what might be going on for us when we drag our feet. Don’t be put off by the title.  I do talk about my tax return, but to help us understand why...