Best of Ourselves

Hosted by Marcia Hyatt, PCC: Leadership and Life Coach

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Oct 2026

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Exploring how to be more intentional, kind and resilient

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October 20, 20264 min

BOO541 – The Web We Weave

A community is built one act of kindness at a time. From neighbors stopping to help with a stranded car to showing up with paintbrushes, these everyday moments weave a web of connection and care. But I’ve been learning that strengthening this web isn’t just about giving. It’s also about being willing to receive. What if accepting kindness is itself a gift? Resources Choosing Love in a World Built on Dominance Finding More Kindness The post BOO541 – The Web We Weave appeared first on Marcia Hyatt .

October 19, 20265 min

BOO540 – Encore – Choosing Love in a World Built on Dominance

What if strength isn’t something we build for ourselves alone? Inspired by the Grand Portage Band’s response to the closure of our local Coast Guard station, this reflection explores how Indigenous wisdom challenges our dominant story of competition, scarcity, and separateness—and invites us into a different way of living, grounded in connection, love, and shared belonging. Resources Imprisoned by Our Story Suffocating What Do You See? The post BOO540 – Encore – Choosing Love in a World Built on Dominance appeared first on Marcia Hyatt .

September 29, 20265 min

BOO539 – Encore – Retreating From Shoulds

Taking time for a solo retreat is precious. It is a time to reflect more deeply. This time my challenge was to have a “should-free” retreat. My inner critic didn’t agree. Resources What is the Inner Critic Identifying the Inner Critic Working with the Inner Critic Listening to the Inner Voice The post BOO539 – Encore – Retreating From Shoulds appeared first on Marcia Hyatt .

September 22, 20265 min

BOO538 – This Is It!

What if we didn’t have to wait for life to get easier before we could fully live it? Drawing on the Buddhist story of the tiger and the strawberry, Marcia reflects on finding moments of sweetness in the midst of fear, uncertainty, and grief. The tiger may still be there—but so are a warm blanket, a deep breath, the love of friends, and the sweetness of this moment. Resources Breathe Living in Uncertainty The post BOO538 – This Is It! appeared first on Marcia Hyatt .

September 16, 20265 min

BOO537 – Encore – Ideas for Living in Uncertainty

We are living in unpredictable times. It is a mistake to think tomorrow will be like today. The book Simple Habits for Complex Times has several very practical tips. Resources Jennifer Garvey Berger Just Ask – Podcast Hope Helps – Podcast The post BOO537 – Encore – Ideas for Living in Uncertainty appeared first on Marcia Hyatt .

September 8, 20265 min

BOO536 – Encore – Focusing Our Attention

Learning to intentionally focus our attention can change our brain structure according to Dr. Dan Siegel. This episode explores the power of his Wheel of Awareness meditation practice Resources Wheel of Awareness Mindfulness Changes Us – Podcast Dr Dan Siegel’s Book – Aware Noticing – Podcast The post BOO536 – Encore – Focusing Our Attention appeared first on Marcia Hyatt .

September 1, 20265 min

BOO535 – Moving the Needle

Why is it so easy to stop doing the very things we know help us feel grounded and well? Instead of beating ourselves up or trying to force our way back with willpower, perhaps there’s another way: notice what’s happening, get curious, and try one small thing. This is nothing to fix, just awareness and choices. The post BOO535 – Moving the Needle appeared first on Marcia Hyatt .

August 25, 20265 min

BOO534 – Encore – Unkind to Myself

How often are we hard on ourselves? How often do we deny our feelings or push through? What do we do when we REALLY see that we are being unkind? In this episode, we explore what to do when we observe harsh patterns. Resources Kristen Neff Brene Brown TED talk The post BOO534 – Encore – Unkind to Myself appeared first on Marcia Hyatt .

August 18, 20265 min

BOO533 – Encore – Listening to the Inner Voice

Some lessons I need to learn over and over again. One persistent struggle is learning to listen to my intuition. Most of the time the consequences of ignoring are small, sometimes they are not. Resources Old Patterns Identifying the Inner Critic The post BOO533 – Encore – Listening to the Inner Voice appeared first on Marcia Hyatt .

August 11, 20265 min

BOO532 – Encore – Loosening the Should Knot

Subscribe: RSS Ever had a day where everything goes sideways at once? Mine included dog poo, burr-covered terriers, a broken garage door, and a nurse cheering for Tom’s phlegm. This episode explores what happens when we let go of how life “should” be and meet what’s real—with humor, honesty, and a bit of Anne Lamott–style grace. Photo: engin akyurt Resources Living in Uncertainty The Should Shower The post BOO532 – Encore – Loosening the Should Knot appeared first on Marcia Hyatt .

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