I think sometimes we get so busy surviving that we forget how miraculous it is just to be alive. So today, I want to invite us to open up to wonder from a few different perspectives. Back to the big questions, the tiny moments, the unexplainable synchronicities, and the ordinary things that make life extraordinary.

We all carry desires we pretend not to want — love, success, power, softness, being cared for, adventure — and we often sabotage them when they show up. This episode unpacks what those are, why we hide them, how we self-sabotage, and how to finally let them in.

00:00 Introduction to Curiosity Quest

00:37 Exploring Hidden Desires

01:21 The Culture of Apathy

01:41 Podcast Format and Approach

03:10 Unpacking Our Desires

06:26 Personal Reflections on Desires

17:18 Why We Hide Our Desires

19:22 Self-Sabotage Patterns

20:07 Struggles with Compliments

21:40 Choosing Unavailable People

22:20 Avoiding Opportunities

23:04 Criticizing the Successful

23:50 Pretending Indifference

24:15 Keeping Desires Vague

24:33 How to Let Desires In

27:42 Accepting Compliments

29:34 Rapid Fire Questions

33:52 Final Thoughts and Farewell

I hope todays quest can encourage thoughtful discussion and exploration of the multifaceted aspects of gender in today's society! I would love to learn more so please if you have any insights that could expand on todays chat even further, drop them in the comments OR DM me :)

00:00 Welcome and Personal Updates

00:36 Introduction to Today's Topic

03:13 Defining Gender Identities

12:17 Personal Reflections on Gender and Sexuality

14:40 Top Google Searches on Gender Identity

23:11 Common Challenges Faced by Different Genders

28:35 Mental Health Advocacy

28:52 Workplace Anxiety and DEI

33:36 Social Isolation and Male Bonding

35:18 Challenges Faced by Women

42:19 Gender Fluid and Non-Binary Issues

49:47 Education's Role in Gender Understanding

54:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts