3582: The Art of Holding Paradox by Kathy Robinson of Athena Wellness on Being Open-Minded and Creative Problem Solving

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🗓️ 1 May 2025

⏱️ 12 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3582: Kathy Robinson explores the transformative power of paradoxical thinking as a tool for navigating today’s complex, often divisive world. By embracing a both/and mindset instead of binary either/or thinking, we open ourselves to deeper understanding, reduced emotional reactivity, and more peaceful, creative decision-making. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://athenawellness.com/blog/2022/4/1/the-art-of-holding-paradox Quotes to ponder: "The practice of considering a both/and view doesn’t ask that we agree with opposing views, but it does ask us to allow the space for multiple experiences, opinions, and possibilities." "Paradoxical thinking gives us the opportunity to approach our challenges from different angles instead of one perspective for a deeper understanding and more inclusive resolution." "What we find when we hold a paradox is that what’s on the other side is insight." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:32.0	The Art of Holding Paradox by Kathy Robinson of Athena Wellness.com.
1:38.3	Is it just me or does our world seem increasingly tumultuous and erratic? Is this new or am I just getting older? Could it be I'm
1:46.4	just misremembering the past few decades when things seemed a little more even keel?
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