Have you ever noticed how some conversations feel like they flow effortlessly, while others leave you grasping for something—anything—to say? Why do we click instantly with some people and struggle to connect with others?

In this episode, Whitney connects with Dr. Amanda Kenderes, whose groundbreaking work on "Talk Types" unlocks the mysteries of why we communicate the way we do. Amanda shares her fascinating journey of discovering how our unique talk preferences shape everything from casual chats to life-changing conversations.

She breaks down the three core reasons we talk and how they reveal whether you’re an informer, a relator or a meaning-maker. Plus, Amanda shares her favorite strategies for bridging communication gaps and creating deeper, more authentic connections—in both your personal and professional life.

If you’re curious about how to transform the way you connect with others, this episode is a must-listen!

Here’s what you can look forward to in this episode:

• How moving around has helped Amanda become an expert in communication

• Moving past small talk

• The 3 different talk categories

• Respecting each communication style

• Ways to engage with different talk types

• The importance of in-person communication

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Feeling squeezed by all the new year, new you noise? Let’s skip the pressure to overhaul your life overnight. In this episode of Electric Ideas, Whitney invites you to lean into practices that feel expansive, not exhausting. This isn’t about setting rigid goals or ticking boxes—it’s about creating space to feel self-connected and satiated in life through simple, soulful habits.

Whitney shares five soulful ways to tend to yourself: savoring meditation, diving into personal writing, reconnecting with nature, curating your living space, and sparking meaningful connections. With her free “Tend to Your Soul Toolkit,” you’ll have resources to explore these practices at your own pace.

Because here’s the thing: when we care for our souls, we ripple that goodness out into every interaction. Let’s make this year about feeling more alive, more you. Ready? Hit play.

Here’s what you can look forward to in today’s episode:

• Acknowledging life’s messiness

• Tending to your soul

• Soul care habit 1: Meditation

• Soul care habit 2: Personal writing

• Soul care habit 3: Connecting with nature

• Soul care habit 4: Befriending your living space

• Soul care habit 5: Creating meaningful connections

Reflection question to ponder: What is one soulful practice I gravitate to right now that can help me feel deeply connected to myself?

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Are you longing to feel physically lighter while staying true to a wellness journey that's about more than just weight loss? In this episode, functional nutritionist and chronic illness coach Danielle Pashko reveals the impact of stress on women’s health and weight gain.

During the conversation, Danielle explores how intense workouts and elevated stress levels can negatively affect hormonal balance and women’s ability to release weight. She emphasizes the importance of nourishing habits like a proper diet, sleep, hydration and stress management.

Danielle shares how embracing softer, ancient practices like Tai Chi and Qigong can better your overall emotional, mental and physical wellness.

Here’s what you can look forward to in today’s episode:

• The risk of following every wellness trend

• The importance of self-love and self-respect

• How stress can impact weight loss

• Lessons about true health and happiness

• Embracing softer wellness practices

• The power of Tai Chi and Kung Fu

Reflection question to ponder: Who do you want to be in 2025?

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