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Exploring what it means to live and lead with dignity at work, in our families, in our communities, and in the world.
What is dignity? How can we honor the dignity of others? And how can we repair and reclaim our dignity after harm? Tune in to hear stories about violations of dignity and ways in which we heal, forgive, and make choices about how we show up in a chaotic and fractured world.
Hosted by physician and coach Jennifer Griggs.
For more information on the podcast, please visit www.thedignitylab.com.
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Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast. In this conversation, Jennifer Griggs discusses the significance of naming emotions in the healing process, emphasizing how it aids in emotional recovery and allows individuals to explore deeper feelings that may have been suppressed. Takeaways The literature on forgiveness highlights the importance of naming emotions.Naming emotions with precision is crucial for healing.Alexithymia, a common condition...
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast. In this episode of the Dignity Lab, Jennifer Griggs discusses the importance of storytelling in the healing process after experiencing harm. She emphasizes the need to tell our stories in a way that allows for emotional detachment, which in turn can facilitate healing. Jennifer provides practical techniques to help individuals reframe their narratives and gain new perspectives on their experiences. She...
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast. In this episode, Jennifer explores the universal needs that underpin human dignity and healing after harm. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing and understanding these needs, both for oneself and in relationships with others. The conversation delves into the impact of dignity violations, the collective nature of needs, and the role of nonviolent communication in fostering understanding and comp...
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast. In this episode of the Dignity Lab, Jennifer Griggs explores the concept of dignity in the context of forgiveness and its alternatives. She discusses how understanding dignity can aid in healing from past hurts, emphasizing the importance of validating one's own experiences and recognizing the elements of dignity that may have been violated. She also covers the ways in which taking accountability can, ...
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast. In this episode of The Dignity Lab, Jennifer discusses the complexities of forgiveness, outlining five reasons why it may not be the right time to forgive. She emphasizes the importance of understanding what forgiveness is not, clarifying misconceptions, and ultimately defining forgiveness and its alternatives as a personal journey towards emotional freedom. Takeaways It's too soon to forgive if you're...
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast. This season is for you if you’ve been hurt, and who hasn’t? It’s for you if healing feels complicated, unfinished, or unfair. It’s for you if you’ve ever been told to forgive before you were ready. In Season 5 of The Dignity Lab, we explore what it truly means to heal after violations of dignity. Drawing from years of experience leading teams, hosting forgiveness groups, and providing one-on-one ...
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast. This episode is for you if you want a comprehensive overview of dignity, exploring its definition, elements, and the impact of power dynamics on dignity violations. It’s for you if you’re a leader. It’s for you if you’ve been hurt, and who hasn’t? We discuss the vulnerability of dignity, how trauma and shame relate to dignity violations, and offer insights on reclaiming dignity after harm. We expand di...
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast. Episode Resources: Dignity & Social Justice with Megan AlbertsonMegan Albertson on LinkedIn Exploring what it means to live and lead with dignity at work, in our families, in our communities, and in the world. What is dignity? How can we honor the dignity of others? And how can we repair and reclaim our dignity after harm? Tune in to hear stories about violations of dignity and ways in which we hea...
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast. In this conversation, Michelle Bernabe shares her journey from being a Columbia-trained nurse to her experiences in psychiatric emergency rooms and prisons. She emphasizes the importance of dignity in healthcare, the need for accountability in relationships, and the implications of cancel culture. Michelle discusses how moral health is intertwined with physical health and the necessity of community for...
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast. In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Griggs speaks with Megan Albertson, the director of the Jackson Care Hub in Jackson, Michigan. They discuss the work being done in Jackson to create a more just and equitable healthcare system. Megan emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing disparities in healthcare, as well as the need to move beyond charity and focus on systemic change. They also explore...
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast. In this bonus episode of The Dignity Lab, join us for a guided visualization that takes you to the top of a mountain, where you’ll call back a hawk as a symbol of reclaiming your dignity. This sensory meditation is perfect for grounding yourself, finding perspective, and reconnecting with yourself and your inherent worth. Take a deep breath, settle in, and let this calming journey guide you toward rene...
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast. In this episode of the Dignity Lab, Jennifer explores the relationship between dignity and listening. She discusses various listening approaches, including active, deep, and radical listening, and highlights the importance of emotions and of empathy in communication. Jennifer identifies common empathy blockers that hinder effective listening and offers practical strategies to practice being a better li...
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast. In this dose of dignity, Jennifer describes the purpose and important of having a weekly meeting with oneself to enhance self-awareness, personal growth, and effective time management. She discusses the benefits of self-reflection, including improved problem-solving skills and stress management. Jennifer provides practical tips on how to establish this meeting, including choosing a consistent time, cre...
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast. In this conversation, Jennifer discusses the impact of the Victorian era and the Pre-Raphaelite movement on modern craft and dignity with designer Natalie Chanin. They explore the significance of hand craftsmanship, the relationship between dignity and work, and the need for a cultural shift in how we perceive and value craft in society. Chanin shares her journey of creating a sustainable fashion movem...
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast. This episode of the Dignity Lab focuses on how to receive feedback with dignity, exploring the physiological and emotional responses that occur when receiving critiques. Jennifer discusses the importance of understanding these reactions, especially for those who have experienced trauma, and offers practical strategies for responding to feedback in a constructive manner. The conversation emphasizes the ...
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast. In this episode of the Dignity Lab, Jennifer discusses the importance of giving feedback through the lens of dignity. She explains how dignity relates to feedback, the preparation needed before giving feedback, and a structured process for delivering feedback that honors the dignity of all parties involved. The conversation also addresses challenging situations where feedback may not be effective and e...
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast. In this episode of the Dignity Lab, Jennifer explores the complex relationship between Thanksgiving and dignity, particularly in relation to Indigenous peoples. She discusses the true meaning of gratitude, differentiating between superficial forms of gratitude and a deeper, transformative practice that honors both ourselves and others. Through this exploration, she emphasizes the importance of recogniz...
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast. In this brief update, Vanessa Aron, Producer of The Dignity Lab, shares that host Dr. Jennifer Griggs is taking this week off to support a dear friend in need. Vanessa highlights the importance of practicing the compassion and care often discussed on the podcast. She encourages listeners to use this pause as an opportunity to check in with themselves or someone they care about, and to explore or revisi...
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast. In this episode of The Dignity Lab, Melissa Anne Rogers, an associate pastor and trained marriage and family therapist, shares her journey with grief, both personal and professional. Drawing from her experiences of losing her high school sweetheart and later her husband, she discusses how grief is fundamentally an expression of love rather than something to overcome. Rogers emphasizes the importance of...
Join the dialogue - text your questions, insights, and feedback to The Dignity Lab podcast. Episode Resources Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants, by Robin Wall KimmererFilled to be Emptied: The Path to Liberation for Privileged People, by Brandan J. RobertsonFor Her Own Good: 150 Years of the Experts’ Advice to Women, by Barbara Ehrenreich and Deirdre EnglishHow Not to Be Afraid: Seven Ways to Live When Everything Seems Terrifying, by Gar...
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