The Socially Modern Neighbor: Recent Episodes
Larissa Lambert
Here is where you can find community! Are you often feeling alone, or without a place to feel known or understood? In our current, modern culture we are very fast paced, and our computers are often our closest friend. Many are without purposeful community and feeling the disconnect which may be leading to depression, anxiety, abuse of all kinds and disregard for ourselves and others. Here we want to ignite hope and rekindle some ideas around what it means to live healthy in community. We will hold conversations and create ideas on how we can be whole within our communities and neighborhoods.
Special guest, Jenn Johnson with Enneagram and Marriage speaks to Larissa about what is the Enneagram, and how it can help us move forward in our relationships. Enneagram can help us be more at peace with ourselves, and those we work and live with, and coaching with Jenn or someone like her in your life can help turn things around if you are looking for any kind of relationship help. If you don't know anything yet about the Enneagram, this conversation may help give some basic understanding. Come along in this episode, and explore a great resource to help us along on our journey in caring for ourselves, and others.
To reach Jenn Johnson, get some free resources and see what the Enneagram and Marriage could possibly do for your own life check out their website https://www.enneagraminyourmarriage.com/
Jenn Johnson's Health coaching website if you are interested in discussing how she can help you with your own health journey
https://jennjohnsonhealthcoaching.com/
For a free Enneagram Test go here https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test
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This is part 2 of our discussion around Richard Rohr's book, The Divine Dance. Our Thursday night Zoom community has been in discussion, reflection and application of Rohr's statements, many of which are life-giving and rich with grace and new thoughts for our humanity. In a small section of his book, he makes some very intriguing statements around loneliness and how relationship was how all our humanity was intended be built upon.
Join us Thursdays if you are looking for an authentic community to belong to. We welcome all!
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Paul and Larissa share a small portion of reading in the book, 'The Divine Dance' by Richard Rohr. In their Thursday night Zoom community, Rohr's book is their most recent meditation, reflection and discussion. This episode discusses some thoughts that are in the book that is giving Larissa some 'Wow' moments & they thought it would be a good opportunity to invite you in to some idea of what is discussed with our community on Thursdays.
Welcome to The Socially Modern Neighbor and we hope you will discover some encouragement all things community and personal growth. If you are looking for a faith community or place for authentic relationships, you are welcome to join us Thursday evenings on Zoom. Contact via any of our platforms below for further details.
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This episode is so relevant to many. Often we want to host or have guests over but, we feel limited in our home size or resources. Bethany Ariahadi gives some of her insight and heart around why she does what she does, and how she has made some shifts to her own thinking when it came to feeling limited. There is a lot to learn and receive with her words here. She is great at creating warm, and welcoming spaces and atmospheres, and this is should be foundational to why we do what we do. She also points out, that bringing herself is what's important, not trying to be someone else or create a home or space that doesn't represent her.
So, consider for yourself, what could you do with what you have? Who are you, and what is most important when it comes to letting people into your life? Are you a cook or baker? Then cook or bake for them! Do you enjoy a good movie and a glass of wine or beer? Then have someone over to share in the experience! Do you like to do cookouts (grilling/bbq's) then think about who you can invest a little bit of time with, and share in this passion of yours! Your friends, neighbors and even those not in your inner circle will get to experience YOU, and that allows for deeper connections. The point is you don't have to go overboard or be elaborate when it comes to hosting, or sharing your personal space with another person, the point is to share yourself and create a place they will be comfortable and welcome.
In this episode Larissa and Bethany share a restaurant they experienced while Larissa did a quick, surprise visit to the Portland/Vancouver area. They both very much enjoyed the location and overall experience of the Waterfront Taphouse in Vancouver, Wa. It sits right on the Columbia River waterfront in a newer developed area of town. Visiting the Vancouver Waterfront is worth the visit and for a great lunch date or evening meal check out https://thewaterfronttaphouse.com/
Know anyone needing personal or professional cleaners? Bethany Ariahadi has begun a business in the Newberg, Oregon area and is wonderful for your cleaning needs if you have a vacation rental or just need that weekly or monthly quality cleaner. She will take pride in your space and help it feel clean, wonderful and inviting!
Check her website and Instagram out!
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This is a conversation that was an extension of Larissa and Paul's previous episode 'The Other Side of Boundaries' Episode #10. The conversation took some turns and twists, and so we decided to call this part of that original conversation something completely different. You will hear some great thoughts about boundaries, such as; ' I create a boundary not to keep something out, but a boundary to include something'. P.M. but primarily this episode centers around how we can just start a community, even if its just with one, and what is our purpose when we do so?
There is some great treasures in this conversation and I think you will find ways to relate, and be challenged on how you can take personal responsibility to create community even by just starting with one or two.
Be encouraged neighbor! Your intentional relationships are enough and are creating space for growth, empowerment, health and vitality!
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Paul and Larissa discuss and try to re-evaluate what is a boundary in relationships that is healthy? In our modern times, we've gotten really good about not letting anyone 'trigger' our emotions about any given topic or situation. Most have figured out how to cut people out if the relationship feels strained, or there is not a lot of common ground. However, there is some risk when we live this way in our communities. Have we gotten walled in? What is a healthy boundary and what is putting up walls of our hearts? Can we possibly figure out how to live amongst each other, with all kinds of ways of life, and opinions and not cut out people that don't think like us? Is it possible to manage your own emotions and not blame others for how you feel when what they say or do feels offensive? What if that offense is not really about you at all, but all about your perception?
Living this way, will require we learn how to be discerners in all ways-discerners of what is our own troublesome heart and what is someone actually causing harm. We invite you to consider allowing a larger influence of people in your life. You don't have to agree with everyone or everything, in fact we probably never will, but living walled in and in our safe bubbles of influence, may actually cause more harm to us as individuals, and as a whole in society if we don't learn how to consider all people.
This is a very individualist journey, and you must decide for yourself how you will live amongst others, but we hope this brings some light and ideas that may challenge you to be more open and accepting of all kinds of ideas, opinions, lifestyles and perspectives. The goal always is to have peace in your own heart and live at peace with others, as long as all parties want that same objective in the relationship, and will do what they can to contribute peace and extend understanding.
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Deeply personal, Larissa shares her current journey with self-acceptance after realizing she has struggled with Body Dysmorphia, Fat Phobia, and Disordered Eating. The Socially Modern Neighbor wanted to bring this to the table, because often people aren't living out their most healthy lives, and its not because they are overweight, or physically unhealthy, but because they struggle with truly loving themselves. Society has done a lot to convince us and teach us what is 'right' or 'wrong' when it comes to caring for our bodies, and although this is not wrong in of itself, often we forget the more important thing that makes us who we are...our souls, our thinking, and living healthy within our homes and communities.
Its important to remain aware of people groups that we may overlook, or don't realize we are harming by neglecting truthful conversations and awareness of how we may be harming people around us. Bottom line, you are not your body. Your body and health are important, but lets get to the foundation and root of what makes us unique and special.
In this episode Larissa shares her experience at Sotol, a modern cocktail kitchen out of Gilbert, Arizona. For a wonderful rooftop experience, check out Sotol for your next date or night out. https://sotolmck.com/
Podcasts & Instagram accounts to follow that address Fat Phobia, Body Dysmorphia and other Disordered Eating
https://www.instagram.com/menopause.nutritionist/
https://www.instagram.com/bodyimagewithbri/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/full-plate-ditch-diet-culture-respect-your-body-and/id1607751212
https://drunkdietitians.libsyn.com/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-midlife-feast/id1589611177
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This was such a great interview with founders of Hannah Grace, Jason and Tara Hood. If you have the ability to show support to this small, non-profit out of Oregon state your contributions would not go unnoticed. What they do and who they are, are very personal to Larissa and she hopes you will listen and discover some of the nuggets they now share with their community.
Not only pastors in Oregon City, Oregon but also parents of adult children, grandparents passionate about the foster care system and adoption. Their biggest passion is family and care for all kinds of people and backgrounds. They are in the trenches, and running and building a tremendous non-profit serving the locals of Oregon City and Clackamas County that may need resources and of course family.
Please consider donating monthly to help them serve more children and families in their community. They also are sponsoring many families during Christmas so could use your monetary donations to help give to these precious kids and families.
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Their church, Faith Rock Community is a non-denominational church, that is not about the big, over the top performances or programs. With deep fellowship, community and service being primary desires for this smaller gathering of people. If looking for a home, Faith Rock would maybe be a good fit for those in or near Oregon City looking for extended family and a place to belong.
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Paul Mackie wraps up some thoughts about his Worldview, and Larissa Lambert also gives her best explanation of her own. Larissa did it in two parts in this episode, due to a dissatisfaction of her first response in the original recording. Worldview is important to understand so we know ourselves better, and it can help clarify how we are living out our lives in our families and communities. How we see people, walk through pain and hard times, and even world events is all our worldview. Everyone has a worldview, its just a matter of how aware we are. Do you know how you view your world? If not, maybe consider taking some time to observe and form your own convictions around what your worldview is. And, remember you can always change your views if the glasses you wear are not fitting you any longer.
In this episode Paul Mackie shares with us his favorite local hang out in Vancouver, Wa. https://www.rivermaiden.online/
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Let's talk about and start considering if you don't already, how you are coping with stress and anxiety. Do you have good, helpful coping tools for when things in life get to be too much? Maybe you feel stressed a lot and not sure if you inner world is at peace. In this episode Larissa exposes her own struggle over the years with anxiety and some ways in which she has learned to deal better. The way in which our inner world is governed, has a huge impact on our relationships and most of us aren't trying to destroy or hurt those around us. Lets talk about and find ways to cope!
In this episode Larissa shares a fun, new to her American Chinese restaurant discovered in Chandler, Arizona called the Singing Pandas. For some great Orange Chicken, fast and friendly service and a creative way to enjoy a meal visit the Singing Pandas.
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Also mentioned in this episode, because its Larissa and her family's favorite Chinese restaurant is Snappy Dragon. Everything on the menu is so delightful. It's one of a kind and house made noodles, pot stickers & green onion pancakes-yummm! You have to be near Seattle, Washington to indulge here and sometimes the wait is long, but its so worth it! Enjoy
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Paul goes into more detail with his own worldview shifts over the years. He no longer thinks, 'Us and Them' and but only 'Us' and this is a much better way to live with our neighbors. He shares some other great nuggets and helpful insights that may make you consider upgrading your glasses. Being inclusive does not have to be scary, and with a deep conviction and that we all are the same in our humanity gives us wisdom to move ahead. Sharing some personal stories and other conclusions he's drawn after 75 years of living can assist us all in gaining ground for our world view.
We share a Vancouver, Washington favorite coffee shop and café called the 'River Maiden' where Paul spends much of his time sipping some Stumptown coffee and some munchies off their menu. This is Paul's favorite 'go to' hang out so check out River Maiden if ever near Vancouver, Washington
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Larissa and Paul start the conversation around what is a worldview and why it would be important to our growth as individuals and that ultimately impact those we live around as well. Replacing our set of glasses to see our world matters in how we conduct every piece of our lives. When we replace our worldview glasses with a new pair that gives us more peace, and health then life tends to get better, because how we see things is the direction our life goes. Both Paul and Larissa have made some huge changes in their worldviews that they want to share so we can all consider how we see our world and the people around us.
Paul's book, 'Becoming What We Behold' is also mentioned and worth the read.
https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-What-We-Behold-Incarnation-ebook/dp/B086R3H91X/ref=sr_1_2?crid=Y9AVA1IK33HZ&keywords=paul+mackie&qid=1668616741&s=books&sprefix=paul+mackie%2Cstripbooks%2C223&sr=1-2
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Today, Larissa reflects on some of her own experiences of living without loved ones during holiday seasons, and wanting to be included. She also gives some ideas on how we can become more aware of those around us who might be alone, and also for those who are without others how they can be vulnerable so they aren't lonely during this season. Lets become more aware and brave to include each other during this time.
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In this episode we introduce Paul Mackie, a dear friend of Larissa's and also mentor. He is an author, teacher, and a 'Yoda' for today's world. Larissa and Paul go over some history they share, and start diving into some ideas around healthier communities, and our neighborhoods that are formed by having deep relationships. To actually know someone is vulnerable, but well worth the risk. Paul and Larissa's relationship is evidence of this, even though they have 35 years between them.
If in the Phoenix area, especially near Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport make your way over to Chestnut Fine Food and Provisions for wonderful drinks, food items and laid back atmosphere. https://www.chestnutaz.com/
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In this episode we introduce you to some of the vision and purpose of why we want to talk about healthy communities. Larissa shares some of her own story about struggling to find community that she felt truly a part of in hopes to connect with you, and inspire us to imagining the best for the future.
Also, check out The Coffee Shop in Gilbert, Arizona for super good espresso, coffee and delicious menu even for those of you who are Gluten Free https://thecoffeeshopaz.com/
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