Greater Connection
Connection is at the heart of our existence. It binds us to ourselves, each other, and is at the foundation of a fulfilling life. This podcast is for the Seekers, Cycle-Breakers, Ever-Evolving Connected Humans, and those on a journey of self-discovery. Each episode is to serve as a resource, a reference, and empathetic ear (& sometimes a gentle push) as you navigate the dynamics of connection in your life.
Drawing from her own experiences and the inspiring stories of her guests, host Kelsey Makaiwi explores topics such as loneliness, emotional disconnection, personal expression, and healing. Extracting wisdom from lessons learned, she offers guidance and actionable steps to assist on the path to a more harmonious life.
Together, we will explore the complexities, depths, triumphs, and tribulations that shape our most impactful relationships and lived experiences. Let's connect.
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Website: greaterconnectionpod.com
Episodes
22 episodes
Championing Diversity for Dimensional Health & Wellness w/ Matt Salesio
How is diversity at play in your life as it pertains to health?In a world where we are creatures of habit and routine, welcoming diversity into our lives to realize a broad spectrum of health benefits may be a foreign concept. With so m...
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Episode 22
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49:01
Un-patterning the Patterns | A Breakdown of Generational Trauma w/ Relationship Coach Heidi Carlson
How has generational trauma touched your life? And are these patterns affecting your relationships today?If you have ever wondered what generational trauma is and how , this episode is for you. In the world of understanding trauma, gener...
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Episode 21
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50:17
A Nod to Nushu & A Raw Discussion on Virtual Connection w/ Kristine Axelson
I am so excited to be back and to bring you this episode with Kristine Axelson. We met in a Nushu training to become facilitators of this modality of group connection. N...
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Episode 20
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1:03:27
Hypnotherapy | Internal Hygiene & Rewiring for Our Most Desired Outcomes w/ Rhiannon Okoye
What is holding you back from your greatest potential?In this episode I sit down with hypnotherapist Rhiannon Okoye. After healing PCOS she is now helping others in their healing jo...
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Episode 19
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34:03
A Life by Design | Overcoming Obstacles & Becoming Who You Are Meant To Be w/ Nomadic Cody
Are you living a life that is fulfilling to you?In this episode I speak with Cody Dacquay from Nomadic_Cody as we discuss how he has cultivated connection in multiple areas of his lif...
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Episode 18
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43:42
People-Pleasing | Why We Do It & How We Can Heal From It
Are you a people pleaser?Undoubtedly it's not a title or identity you have claimed, though most of us are people-pleasers at one point or another. There are many reasons why and many benefits we reap when we please other people. This beh...
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Episode 17
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15:54
The 5 Pillars of Love | Part 2: Allowing for The Love You Truly Want w/ Women's Dating Coach Eli Adelson
Are you available for the love you you desire in your life?This week I continue the conversation with Eli Adelson, a women's dating coach, as we discuss his 5 Pillars of Love. We break down why it can be hard to open, allow and really re...
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Episode 16
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34:11
The Feeling | Part 1: Forgetting Lists and Focusing on The Feeling w/ Women's Dating Coach Eli Adelson
Are you sticking to a list and find yourself unsatisfied in your dating life?In this episode I sit down with Eli Adelson. We discuss how lists of qualities are great, and yet many people, specifically women, are neglecting what is more i...
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Episode 15
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41:58
Relational Dialectics | Holding Oppositions & Utilizing Communication in Our Interpersonal Relationships
How can we hold opposites within ourselves and with others?In this episode, I talk about Relational Dialectics Theory and discuss how paradoxes, contradictions, and opposites live within all of us. And how these dynamics can be influent...
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Episode 14
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24:18
Matchmaking | The Wins and Woes of Modern Dating w/ Ambiance Matchmaking Co-Founder Taylor Wade
How is connection viewed in the eyes of Matchmakers? I sit down with my friend Taylor Wade, Co-Founder of Ambiance Matchmaking, to talk about all things dating, relationships and the reality of romantic connection. This is a fun ch...
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Episode 13
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42:43
Fun | The Secret to Feeling Alive
Are you allowing for Fun in your life? In this episode, it's all about fun. I discuss the 3 elements that enable True Fun, why it is important, and how we can incorporate fun into our lives.We may feel like we are having fun, or even mak...
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21:55
Solo Travel | Courage, Community and Connection w/ Geleen On the Go
How can one experience abundant connection while traveling solo? In this episode I sit down with @Geleenonthego and learn about what has led her to a life as a full-time solo traveller.
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53:53
Non-Sexual Intimacy | 5 Forms of Intimacy for Enriched Connections
How do you experience intimacy within your relationships? When we hear the word intimacy, most of the time our minds relate it to something explicitly sexual or romantic. But often times what we are seeking when cultivating connection i...
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31:57
Personal Sovereignty | Connecting Language and Energy to Realize Your Highest Self w/ Dil Divine
Are your words and energy allowing for abundance to be ever present in your life? In this episode I sit down with Dil Divine, a friend and inspirational leader. We talk about how perfection is a trap, realizing your real truth, and how understa...
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Episode 9
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38:49
Vulnerability | The Lubrication for Connection
What does vulnerability mean to you? Does the concept make you feel...vulnerable?In this episode I discuss how vulnerability is quite literally lubrication for connection. It's a hot topic and a word that can seem simple, but in reality ...
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Episode 8
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23:30
Connection & Remote Work | Managing Wellness and Relationships in Virtual Environments
How are remote work environments affecting our health and our abilities to connect? In this episode, I sit down with the Founder and CEO of Remote Team Wellness, Tarin Calmeyer, to discuss remote work and its impact on overall wellness.
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Episode 7
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38:08
Rewrite to Reset | Part 3: Personal Reclamation & Realigning Your Path to Connection
So you hit rock bottom...now what? In this episode, I share my experience of re-writing my woes as I realigned myself and my life back on the path of my values. Most importantly, I learned how to let go of what was holding me back to let connec...
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Episode 6
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37:29
Reflection & Responsibility | Part 2: Remembering Your Roots When You Hit Rock Bottom
When you feel like you have lost it all, what roots remain? In this episode, I discuss the messy middle of healing and remembering your roots as you reflect on your past, present, and future. The greatest opportunities for connecting to Self ca...
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Episode 5
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28:28
Risks and Rewards | Part 1: The Impact of Connection and Disconnection
What are the risks of disconnection? What about the rewards of connection? To fully understand the impact, we're going to explore how deeply connection (or not feeling it) can influence our lives from our mental states to our physical health. <...
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Episode 4
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22:30
Disconnection | The 3 Dimensions of Loneliness
Ever feel alone even when you're surrounded by people? Sometimes it's not about how many people are around you but the ways in which you truly connect. In this episode we're exploring the three dimensions of loneliness and how lonelines...
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Episode 3
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20:45
Slow Medicine & Holistic Healing | Connecting to the Wisdom of Our Bodies w/ Dr. Mac Toohey
Dr. Mac Toohey is a friend and functional medicine doctor from the San Francisco Bay Area specializing in gut-brain-immune health. She is passionate about helping her patients integrate the rigor of science with the body, mind, and soul.
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Episode 2
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41:35
Pushing the Margin | How We Connect Deeper with Ourselves and Each Other
Are we really getting the connection that we seek and desire form those we want most to connect with? There seems to be a missing piece. How do we bridge that gap to strengthen our relationships and deepen our links to one another?In th...
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Episode 1
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14:55