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Privilege can look entirely different from the inside than it does from the outside…and often, we neglect to realize our own. 🤔✨

In our latest episode, we sat down with counsellor Karen Macmillan and writer and researcher Selin Tavlan to unpack the slippery definition of privilege. We explore how elite upbringings can lead to emotional blackmail and lifelong relationship struggles, and how those unaddressed wounds shape leaders, like politicians from boarding school backgrounds who may be emotionally disconnected from the public.

At the same time, we look at the blind spots closer to home: why so many of us fail to recognize our own privileges because we are always comparing ourselves to those with immense wealth and money.

💡 The takeaway: Looking past the surface means holding space for nuance. It requires having compassion for hidden pain while refusing to let status shield people from accountability, checking our own unrecognised advantages, and reflecting on how we show up in the world.

As you go through your week, where might a little more reflection change your perspective?

🎧 Listen to the full episode of Perspectives from The Informed Perspective now! Link in bio.

#Privilege #MentalHealth #informyourperspectives #BoardingSchool #FinancialAbuse by @the_informed_perspective

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We didn’t lose our playfulness because we grew up; society just slowly played it out of us. 🧠✨

Dr. Will Zoppellini and Dr. Kate Renshaw joined us on the Perspectives Podcast to remind us why play-based learning is so critical, not just for kids but for all of us, and how we can all start “snacking on play” in our everyday lives.

Ready to drop the rigid rules and get playing again?! Link to podcast in bio.

#informyourperspectives #LearningThroughPlay #curiosity #play #parenting by @the_informed_perspective

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16 days ago

Are those shouting the loudest or canceling others out actually doing it just because THEY don’t feel heard?

Most of us are quietly wrestling with this. How often does someone actually listen to you with their full, undivided attention? And how often are you doing the exact same for them?

In our new episode of Perspectives, we sat down with two pioneers of the empathy movement to talk about what it really takes to connect. The big takeaway? Empathy is impossible unless we truly, deeply listen. And if we actually care about closing that gap, it’s something we have to intentionally make space for and keep practicing.

Full episode link in bio!

#Empathy #ActiveListening #Podcast #MentalHealth #HumanConnection by @the_informed_perspective

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23 days ago

We’re all trying to figure each other out, but modern life gives us very few places to do it authentically. Between busy schedules and formal environments, where do you actually go when you want to drop your guard, ask questions, and step out of your comfort zone without being judged? #Vulnerability #Authenticity #SafeSpaces #curiosity #informyourperspectives by @the_informed_perspective

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9 days ago

„I want them to stay, and I want to know more about them.“

In this clip from our latest Perspectives podcast episode, Katy Jon Went and Dr. Haru Yamada dive into the delicate balance of asking deep, personal questions with positive intent.

When we live in a fast-paced world, asking questions and listening can often feel like they „cost“ us time. But what if we shifted our perspective? What if curiosity and listening weren’t a depletion of our time, but an opportunity to truly connect and discover?

In a world that forgets to listen and rarely provides the spaces to do so, curiosity is the key to connection. Asking questions is something anyone can do, and there’s no such thing as a stupid question. In fact, wisdom often comes directly from the questions we ask.

🎙️ Watch or listen to the full episode of Perspectives via the link in our bio!

#informyourperspectives #Curiosity #ActiveListening #HumanLibrary #SocialLinguistics by @the_informed_perspective

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10 days ago

How often do we say “not right now” because we’ve got stuff to do? The to-do list will always be there. The people in our lives, and the moments of real connection, are what make it all worthwhile. There’s an “us” in busy. Let’s buy time for the human stuff. Who will you buy time for today?

Hashtags: #parenting #slowdown #connection #mindfulness #reallylistening by @the_informed_perspective

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14 days ago

Do you ever feel completely exhausted by all the expectations and the pressure to do it all? Sometimes, even a simple conversation can feel like too much, especially when you are dealing with finances, appointments, household chores, or work schedules.
When that happens, it is completely natural to want to step back, disengage, tune out and find comfort in a Netflix show or scrolling through your phone. It is tempting, but let’s try not to lose sight of the people right around us. It is not easy, and we are all navigating the same heavy load. Let’s make a little space for the people we care about, too, because we need that connection just as much. What do you think, does something need to change?
#informyourperspectives #reallylistening #familylife #parenting #connection by @the_informed_perspective

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18 days ago

AI has an image problem 🧸 So companies are making it cute. But is it trying to seem safe... or trying to feel like it’s listening to you? Cute can be a strategy. Stay curious. 👀. #informyourperspectives #metamuse #parenting #connection by @the_informed_perspective

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21 days ago

We spend a lot of time thinking about how we connect and listen to one another @the_informed_perspective.
It’s fascinating that we often point fingers at how „others” don’t listen, yet data shows most of us think we’re above-average listeners. But are we? 🤔
Listening isn’t just someone else’s problem to fix. It starts with us.
Do you ever catch yourself just hearing instead of truly listening? #informyourperspectives #reallylistening #connection #arewereallylistening by @the_informed_perspective

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Are you a Smombie?! 🧟📱

Meet the “smartphone-obsessed zombie”—aka all of us at some point when we can’t look away from our screens!

With the rise of distracted walking, cities around the world are adapting. Back in 2019, Seoul began trialing in-ground LED traffic lights at intersections after an increase in pedestrian accidents. Now, countries like South Korea, China, Hong Kong, and Germany are leading the way with special ground lighting and alert systems on crossings to keep us safe even when our eyes are glued to our phones. 🚦✨

Would you notice these ground lights, or are you too deep in the screen scroll?!

#informyourperspectives #Smombies #TechHabits #UrbanDesign #reallylistening by @the_informed_perspective

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Would you admit to being a SMOMBIE sometimes?!📱🧟‍♀️🧟🧟‍♂️ by @the_informed_perspective

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Sometimes it feels like we are caught in a time warp when we look over our kids’ shoulders to see that their homework is exactly what we did decades ago. That’s not to say it’s all wrong, but there is so much more our children need preparing for today.
How do we actually make space for more of what is needed?
That’s what we dive into in our latest episode. Take a listen!
Link to Perspectives Podcast in bio.
#informyourperspectives #perspectivespodcast #parenting #holisticeducation #reallylistening by @the_informed_perspective

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