How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every Season

David Achata - Season 2 Introduction: Pillars of Resilence

Life is chaotic, but you don't have to be.
Season 2 of the How People Grow Podcast is all about resilience-- the ability to not just survive, but thrive amidst life's inevitable chaos.
This episode outlines three key investments for building it: strengthening support systems, cultivating a resilient mindset, and prioritizing physical and emotional well-being.
Last, David previews upcoming guests and their stories of overcoming addiction, navigating religious transitions, finding purpose after military service, escaping challenging circumstances, and the power of understanding personal narratives, all through the lens of the three pillars of resilience: Connection, Perspective, and Regulation.
New episodes for season 2 will be released every week. Thanks for listening.
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BONUS: Hurricane Helene & How Suffering Changes Us With Tommy Rutledge

In this special bonus episode, David Achata talks with Pastor Tommy Rutledge about the impacts of Hurricane Helene. They discuss how suffering changes people and ways to get involved in helping their efforts in the city. With so much flooding and damage, knowing where to turn to help is hard. We're thankful Tommy took time on short notice to share what he is up to.
 
To help Soma Asheville's efforts go to http://somaasheville.com/ and click the red "donate" button to contribute to the efforts in West Asheville to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene

Part 6: Randy Woodley on Indigenous Worldview

This is our season finale with Dr. Randy Woodley of the Eloheh Indigenous Learning Center. In this conversation David Achata interviews Randy about his journey to embracing his Cherokee ancestry, living by indigenous values and how the Western Worldview is hurting us.
 
Randy also shares about his newest book, Journey to Eloheh: How Indigenous Values Lead Us to Harmony and Well-Being. Get yours here: https://shorturl.at/CIboc
 
Learn more about Randy's work at https://www.eloheh.org/
 
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Part 5: The Power of Assurances

It's hard to talk to people who see things different. In this episode, David Achata & Tyler Rogers show how to create a safe space for open communication and collaboration by offering reassurances to build trust and a willingness to participate in learning. Learn skills to negotiate a win-win solution that might meet diverse needs and by doing this we learn to build a foundation for long-term collaborations.
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Part 4: Restoring Dignity, The Power of Respectful Dialogue

It's hard to demonstrate genuine respect and validation. In this episode, David Achata & Tyler Rogers show what respectful communication looks like when someone else has an experience that you just can't understand. David gets personal by sharing some of his mixed-heritage story. Tyler demonstrates how to value someone's experience in a way that builds trust.
 
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Part 3: Finding the Understandable Part

Want to understand opposing viewpoints without agreeing? In this episode, David Achata & Tyler Rogers talk about how to ask good questions to build bridges. They also touch on exploring the root causes of our resistance to understanding others and how to use empathy for connection, not necessarily agreement.
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Part 2: Getting Beyond, "You're Wrong"

Understanding that we all have biased perspectives and personal filters is essential to constructive conversations. Move beyond "right vs. wrong" to understand the "why" behind beliefs. David Achata, PCC & Dr. Tyler Rogers explore healthy ways to challenge someone's thinking.
 
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Part 1: Keeping Your Mind Open

Avoid the trap of being too decisive. Growth thrives by learning diverse perspectives. David Achata, PCC & Dr. Tyler Rogers explore how decisiveness can lead to stagnation. Learn to restore dignity in communication through active listening that fosters learning and integration.
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Why This Podcast Was Created

In Season 1, we'll explore what it looks like to learn to get outside of our wordview. In this season introduction, David shares why he started this podcast and his hopes for it.
 
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