Julie Rose, a radio journalist and host of the podcast Top of Mind, shares her journey of news avoidance and the need for bridging divides in public discourse. She discusses the challenges of engaging in conversations without them turning negative and explores the power of curiosity in fostering productive discussions.

Julie emphasizes the importance of deepening relationships and learning from others, rather than focusing on winning arguments or correcting misinformation. She provides tips for approaching conversations with curiosity, active listening, and humility. In this conversation,

Julie Rose and Dana Skaggs discuss the importance of listening and engaging in uncomfortable conversations. They emphasize the need to ask open-ended questions and genuinely seek to understand others' perspectives.

Julie shares a personal experience of engaging in a conversation with a friend who held different political views, highlighting the power of empathy and curiosity. They discuss the transformative potential of these conversations in building relationships and deepening understanding.

Julie also introduces her podcasts, 'Top of Mind with Julie Rose' and 'Uncomfy,' which explore challenging topics and provide practical guidance for engaging in uncomfortable conversations.

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Have you been exploited or taken advantage of so many times you don't know where you stop and someone else begins? Listen to Birgitta Visser's eclectic life journey and how she was finally able to step into her power and set boundaries.

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How is it that women do so much for so many and yet struggle to find their worth? It should be so easy and yet we alway seem to feel as if we're not enough. Not kind enough....not thin enough...not disciplined enough...Listen as January Donovan lays out a map to self-worth!

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Win Charles describes her traumatic journey of being born with cerebral palsy, her mother's death, her father's death, experiencing abuse from family members, then rising to compete in an IronMan Triathlon and provide motivational presentations.

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Do you have skepticism regarding religion or spirituality? Have you ever wanted to believe but didn't want to be fooled by exaggerations and misdirection? Listen to Rev. Dr. David Chotka's life journey from decorating Christmas trees at the strip club to becoming a pastor.

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Have you ever wondered how some people are able to break loose from generations of family patterns and abuse? Are you feeling discouraged by those around you and doubt your own potential? Listen to Dr. Cindy Starke's phenomenal journey of intrepid persistence straight through multiple failures, refusing to give up. Education was her ticket to safety and she didn't stop until she has a PhD in molecular genetics and was an internal medicine physician.

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Do you feel victimized by your own anger or perfectionistic expectations? Would you like a practical way to feel peace and gratitude? Listen as Ann Swanson explains mindfulness practices of meditation and how to send messages of "May you be safe; may you be healthy; may you be happy" to yourself and others.

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Have you ever been in a relationship with a narcissist? It is quite the experience! Do you wonder if you are but aren't sure because of all the gaslighting? Are you second-guessing yourself a lot and blaming yourself for issues they created? Then you definitely want to listen as Nikki LaCroce describes her journey with a wonderfully open, transparent delivery.

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