The Erosion of Trust in Authority
Elizabeth Stoeckel Elizabeth Stoeckel

The Erosion of Trust in Authority

How many misdiagnosis, unkind interactions, ugly staff experiences, or bad treatments will we endure before we finally find the courage to say "enough", and look for a new doctor? We've been trained to trust doctors, police, first responders, etc..., but they, like you and me, are human. Sometimes they make mistakes, and sometimes they are just not the right man or woman for the job.

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Safe Spaces; Continuing the Conversation
Elizabeth Stoeckel Elizabeth Stoeckel

Safe Spaces; Continuing the Conversation

I confess I have not always been the safe space I want to be, but I'm always working on improving myself. I also recognize that some people have expectations for me and others that are completely unattainable for most humans and I simply cannot be all things to all people - no matter how much I love them and wish I could be more perfect.

If someone asks me to keep a confidence, I will keep it. If my heart is breaking over health or financial concerns (whether mine or a that of a loved one), I might reach out for emotional, spiritual, and physical support. Even in those situations, I will go out of my way to protect privacy and despite all the efforts to protect those I love, I sometimes fall short. However, two things are still true; I love you unconditionally AND I need community. - Liz

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Dancing With Trust
Elizabeth Stoeckel Elizabeth Stoeckel

Dancing With Trust

Information is coming at us faster than we can process it. How do we know who to trust? How do we make sure we are trustworthy?

In today’s episode Liz and Debi talk about issues of trust.

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