{"id":9295,"date":"2026-01-07T18:58:38","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T00:58:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=9295"},"modified":"2026-01-07T18:58:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T00:58:41","slug":"wellness-wednesday-the-conversations-we-carry-with-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=9295","title":{"rendered":"Wellness Wednesday: The Conversations We Carry With Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_2596\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-9295-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/WellnessWednesday1126.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/WellnessWednesday1126.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/WellnessWednesday1126.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Podcast Summary:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, Robin Ennis, and Jeff Thompson reflect on the everyday interactions we share with strangers\u2014Uber and Lyft drivers, bus drivers, and people we meet briefly along our paths. Do we engage, or do we shut the moment down? Do we end the exchange with a firm period, or leave a softer opening? The conversation explores how even short encounters can unexpectedly resonate, sometimes leaving us wishing we had said thank you or expressed gratitude before parting. While we\u2019re often taught not to talk to strangers, this episode thoughtfully examines how brief, mindful conversations can create connection, reflection, and meaning\u2014long after the moment has passed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?cat=532\">Check out all the Wellness Wednesday episodes.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Show Hosts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Robin Ennis on the web at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.robinennislcsw.com\/\">www.robinennislcsw.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Beth Gustin, LPC, NCC, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, CAGCS, PLGS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.transitioningthroughchange.com\/\">Www.transitioningthroughchange.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can message Beth and Robin by calling 612-367-6093. They are looking forward to hearing from you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks for listening!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_2598\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-9295-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/WellnessWednesday1126.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/WellnessWednesday1126.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/WellnessWednesday1126.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p>https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/WellnessWednesday1126.mp3 Podcast Summary: In this episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, Robin Ennis, and Jeff Thompson reflect on the everyday interactions we share with strangers\u2014Uber and Lyft drivers, bus drivers, and people we meet briefly along our paths. Do we engage, or do we shut the moment down? Do we end the exchange with a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[17,494,532],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9295","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bapresents","category-personalcare","category-wellness-wednesday"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Blind-Abilities-Logo.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p6rcRg-2pV","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":8301,"url":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=8301","url_meta":{"origin":9295,"position":0},"title":"Wellness Wednesday: Conflict Resolution \u2013 When to Walk Away","author":"Blind Abilities Team","date":"June 26, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Podcast Summary: In episode 36 of Wellness Wednesday, hosts Beth Gustin, LPC, and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, delve into the dynamics of arguments and effective communication during conflicts. 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