Bestish: Recent Episodes

MV Braverman

A podcast for perfectionists and overthinkers.

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Can any crisis really be considered a gift or an opportunity? 

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A recent infamous event sparked contemplation: what is the role of comedy?

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I had a first recently - my first guest podcast appearance. It took me a bit out of my comfort zone. 

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Talking about bestish, overthinking, and perfectionism - once more into the breach!

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Clutter comes in many varieties, not just physical.

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Nine times out of ten, overthinking is an anchor dragging me down. But sometimes, it can be turned into an edge that makes me stand out in a good way. 

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I love matching people with tech (and sometimes other people). But what an overthinker's nightmare scenario...

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What happens when my "hardware" is corrupted?

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A question that a resilience researcher asked herself while she was grieving. 

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Two approaches to opportunities coming your way. 

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What do you say when you did something wrong?

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How I've been decluttering while pretending to be moving soon. 

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Hiring my first "employee" and the scripts it triggered.

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Is anticipation of pain worse than the pain itself? Maybe...

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What happens when it's your brain that's not cooperating?

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Inspired by an art piece and envy. 

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Using the concept of Yes, And from improv and Positive Intelligence. 

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My views of myself and what I enjoy and seek have evolved over the years.

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Alternate names I considered for this podcast and why.

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When there's not enough natural constraints, consider theming. 

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How I approach decluttering. 

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Who can give you permission to do what you want to do?

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"Complaining is not conversation". Agree or disagree?

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What are you life rules? I share a couple of candidates I recently came across. 

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Is an opposite a true negation and if so what does that mean for more ephemeral concepts?

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I don't like the word "gratitude". Here's what I use instead and why. 

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What to do if you're out of ideas?

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What does it mean to be the expert and when are you ready to help other people with what you've learned?

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Story is a spice - don't overuse it. 

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What kind of constraints surround you?

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What happens when we buckle before the tyranny of data and notifications and tracking?

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Do your actions start with "rebel" or "wisdom of crowds"?

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Communicating clearly and (sometimes) with nuance. 

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How do you create a new habit - start by doing something that's not overwhelming but makes a noticeable difference. 

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Silence is a tool and a weapon. 

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What advice seems true but pointless to you?

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What does it mean when someone says their parents did their best?

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Perfectionism tells me I have to be original. But what does that mean?

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Keeping some things stable allows you to take risks in other areas. 

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If you could access your Inner Mentor, what would they say to you? And if you can't, then what?

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"Comparison is the thief of joy" - and so many more. 

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How I rate my projects on a scale of 1-5.

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What do we lose when every single thing must "earn its keep" and provide 10x returns?

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Does "declare your new identity" really work when trying to make a change? 

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Podcasting may seem like a counterintuitive choice for a self-conscious perfectionist. Why did I choose to do it and why am I still doing it?

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It's January 3, 2022 - first day back to school and work after the new year. What do you do when things are no longer straightforward and life interferes with your intentions?

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Accountability is a big buzzword in personal development. But what does it mean to you?

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What does Bestish mean, exactly? Find out in this New Year episode.