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Dante Poole
We are excited to launch the Life Sculptors Podcast where we have conversations that help your life take shape. The format of this podcast is structured around reading children's books and extracting life lessons for adults. There is a saying that everything we needed to learn about life we learned in kindergarten. Our early childhood educators know that the secret sauce to deep learning is through story. So we'll use story to make our conversations "stickier" in hopes that the lessons will remain with you long after you finish listening. You can learn more about us at www.lifesculptors.org
Total 15 episodes
1
Made for More! Discovering Our Role In Community

Made for More! Discovering Our Role In Community

This episode dives into the story The Scarecrow by Beth Ferry, beautifully illustrated by The Fan Brothers. We explore how, like the scarecrow in the story, we sometimes fall into roles that isolate us and prevent deeper connection. Inspired the recent political and social climates, we’ll discuss how stepping beyond expectations can open us to relationships and purpose. As we move into the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons, let’s reflect on how community, vulnerability, and breaking down barriers can lead to fulfilling connections. Tune in to discover how we can bridge divides, challenge stereotypes, and find new ways to belong and support each other.
32:2410/11/2024
Are You Ghosting Yourself? The Courage to Be Seen and Heard

Are You Ghosting Yourself? The Courage to Be Seen and Heard

In this episode of the Life Sculptors Podcast, we explore Gustavo the Shy Ghost by Flavia Z. Drago, a touching story about learning to be seen and heard for who you truly are. Gustavo struggles with shyness and feeling invisible, reflecting how many of us hide our authentic selves out of fear of rejection or judgment. We dive into the deeper meanings of being “ghosted,” how we sometimes ghost ourselves, and the journey toward self-acceptance and community connection. Discover how embracing who we truly are can bring freedom, connection, and true visibility.
20:1228/10/2024
What Makes Us Feel Lovable or Unlovable

What Makes Us Feel Lovable or Unlovable

In this episode, we examine how societal opinions shape our self-worth and connection with others. We explore why many struggle with feeling loved, often internalizing negative judgments that lead to self-rejection and isolation. The conversation highlights how the fear of rejection can cause us to hide our true selves as we discuss the importance of self-acceptance as the foundation for true belonging and how love, at its core, is a decision rooted in character. Ultimately, we challenge listeners to embrace their authentic selves and foster communities where differences are valued and love is extended to all.
29:5130/09/2024
Why Are People Greedy: More Is Not More

Why Are People Greedy: More Is Not More

In this episode we engage in conversation about our insatiable appetites and how they reflect our own inadequacies. In other words, why are we greedy? We have been conditioned to want more but have found that having more has not made us anymore satisfied or content. Lean into this episode as we learn how to get more of what our hearts long for.
25:3326/08/2024
Living Beyond Comparisons: Authenticity and the Power of Standards.

Living Beyond Comparisons: Authenticity and the Power of Standards.

Frequent comparisons with others can distort our self-identity. This episode delves into the importance of authenticity and adherence to personal standards as a means to lead an empowered life. Join us as we discuss these ideas and more in our exploration of living without comparisons.
31:2622/07/2024
Enough is Enough: Stop Isolating, Start Insulating

Enough is Enough: Stop Isolating, Start Insulating

Finding peace in our lives often hinges on setting the right boundaries. In this episode: Stop Isolating, Start Insulating! we explore how isolation fails to foster meaningful relationships and highlights insulation as a more effective approach to self-preservation. Learning this skill will help you avoid hiding behind your pain.
33:1327/06/2024
Mistakes happen. Moving forward is a choice!

Mistakes happen. Moving forward is a choice!

The mistakes, accidents, situations, or circumstances of your life don’t have to become your identity. These things are not the end of your story but the beginning of you moving forward. Mistakes happen, but we become what we say about ourselves as a result. If you’ve ever wondered how to get up from a fall, this episode will help you think through how to get back up again.
28:0310/06/2024
Why waiting is so hard - exploring our impatience!

Why waiting is so hard - exploring our impatience!

On this episode of the podcast we explore our impatience and why waiting for what we dream of, desire or want is so hard. Reading from the book "The Magical Yet" by Angela DiTerlizzi - we explore what's at the core of our impatience, and why it's important to understand it as we wait for what's yet to come.
27:4029/05/2024
Who You? The Quest for Curiosity!

Who You? The Quest for Curiosity!

In this podcast episode, we explore the pursuit of curiosity in our lives. We delve into the meaning of curiosity, its role as a tool for forging connections, and how being curious about others or the world around us enriches our own existence. Curiosity can make us feel acknowledged, understood, and restored.
25:1813/05/2024
Don’t be lame…Be Compassionate

Don’t be lame…Be Compassionate

In this episode we begin to unpack the elements of compassion and our need for its application to our own struggles. We often only think about lameness as it relates to physical ability but there are many who have lameness of heart. At some point we all need compassion because of a seen or unseen lameness in our lives. #lame #lifescultpors #compassion #nearenemies #mindfulness #equity #kindness
23:0329/04/2024
Can you do whatever you set your mind to? Learning to live between the now, not yet & not possible.

Can you do whatever you set your mind to? Learning to live between the now, not yet & not possible.

We’ve all heard the expression you can do whatever you st your mind to. In this episode, we explore the veracity of that statement while learning to sort through the now, not yet, and not possible. We also learn what to do in the now phase while waiting on the not yet.
29:5119/04/2024
How to Get Unstuck

How to Get Unstuck

Feeling stuck can be a common experience. In this episode, we delve into the concept of being stuck and explore strategies to become UNSTUCK! The book 'Stuck' by author Olivia Jeffers serves as an excellent catalyst for our discussion. Learn more about Life Sculptors at www.lifesculptors.org and don’t forget to like, share, & subscribe.
34:3501/04/2024
What To Do When Things Are Not Going Right (part 2)

What To Do When Things Are Not Going Right (part 2)

Using the book "When Things Don't Go Right, Go Left" by Marc Colagiovanni we continue the conversation about how to navigate your feelings when life does not go as expected. Fears, frustrations and self-regulation are the focus. To learn more visit our website at www.lifesculptors.org
30:3516/03/2024
What To Do When Things Are Not Going Right- part 1

What To Do When Things Are Not Going Right- part 1

In this episode we begin a conversation about how to deal with our thoughts and emotions when things are not going as we had hoped or planned. This is a multi-episode conversation based the book by Marc Colagiovanni entitled: When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left. For more information about us visit our website at www.lifescultpors.org
32:0628/02/2024
Finding Peace Through Difficult Relationships

Finding Peace Through Difficult Relationships

We are excited to launch the Life Sculptors Podcast where we have conversations that help your life take shape. The format of this podcast is structured around reading children's books and extracting life lessons for adults. There is a saying that everything we needed to learn about life we learned in kindergarten. Our early childhood educators know that the secret sauce to deep learning is through story. So we'll use story to make our conversations "stickier" in hopes that the lessons will remain with you long after you finish listening. You can learn more about us at www.lifesculptors.orgIn the first episode Dante Poole explores to finding peace through relationship using the children's book Nobody Hugs a Cactus by Carter Goodrich.
25:2528/02/2024