Ripple Affect Pod

16/01/2024

Listen now to find out 🎧

https://open.spotify.com/episode/473GqEKwJkfuURvdyR4ic5?si=lk29_BihSAWrW10T7Oby_g

In this episode of The Ripple Affect's Tactical Bite, your host, Isa (aka Nibby), takes the reins to explore the nuanced terrain of self-esteem. With a mix of personal insights and research findings, Isa delves into the various dimensions of self-esteem—ranging from excessively high to low—and how it intricately shapes our thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. Unpacking the origins of self-esteem, Isa offers a candid look at its developmental roots, highlighting the impact of childhood experiences, societal pressures, and internalized beliefs.
Navigating through the landscape of high self-esteem, Isa addresses the potential pitfalls of arrogance and entitlement. Conversely, she compassionately addresses the challenges associated with low self-esteem, acknowledging the negative thought loops that can impact one's confidence and well-being. The episode unfolds as a practical guide, providing actionable steps to reverse engineer self-esteem, fostering self-awareness, positive relationships, and a healthier self-image.
Isa's engaging narrative draws on relatable anecdotes and thoughtful insights, creating an inviting space for listeners to reflect on their own self-esteem journeys. The episode culminates with a set of tangible strategies, empowering individuals to climb the rungs towards a more realistic, healthy, and balanced sense of self. Whether you resonate with healthy self-esteem or find yourself navigating the challenges of lower self-esteem, this episode offers a compassionate and informative exploration of a crucial aspect of our human experience.
So, tune in and join Isa on this insightful journey to unravel the complexities of self-esteem, celebrating the potential for growth, resilience, and self-acceptance. Don't miss out on this enriching conversation that paves the way to a more empowered and authentic self. Enjoy!

01/01/2024

RESOLUTIONS: Did you know that the first humans with recorded new years pledges or resolutions were the Babylonians? That means the tradition of wanting to start with a clean slate at the beginning of the year is at least over 4,000 years old. So let's keep this old thing going. What resolutions are you promising to yourself for 2024? Keep in mind that they can be as big or small as you want. While you mull it over, WE are pledging to bring you more tidbits, explorations and discovery but we're promising we won't always be serious because it's us. So here's to resolutions - even if it is to swear off New Year's resolutions. Happy New Year - From us at The Ripple Affect.
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27/12/2023

Thank you for your words 🫶🏽
If you haven’t caught the previous two episode of The Ripple Affect Podcast we have a 20min episode from our Tactical Bites series where Cheech solo tackles the subject of vulnerability with refreshing honesty, drawing inspiration from try influential work of researcher Brené Brown. Cheech gives anecdotal tools for how vulnerability supports growth and change illuminating misconceptions about the “v” word.

We also have an intimate episode from our Kitchen Table Talk series where Nibby shares juicy personal life experiences embracing change through sensuality, s*xuality and love. Cheech opens up about the nature of being an empath & the application of knowledge over accumulation.

Catch up today wherever you listen to your podcasts - link in bio 🔗

25/12/2023

Wishing you all presently aware and healthy holidays. ✨

10/10/2023

Today is the day we launch our podcast!!!! The Ripple Affect! Check out the link in our bio for more information on the first three episodes that are available wherever you get your podcasts! EEeekk (excited) ⁣⁣We always say we are learner-teachers, just a couple of humans exploring the human condition experientially. We hope that through our interpersonal exploration to learn, grow and change into the truest versions of ourselves gives you community and inspiration to do the same.
On this podcast we will explore change in all its facets. You may hear answers to questions like, how can gardening help you find beauty in struggle? Or how can looking at your next challenge through a lens of design help see things differently? Let’s dive in!
Change is a lot, but you are more. The Ripple Affect - out at 10am!!!!! Here is the link to listen! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ripple-affect/id1705799427

04/10/2023

I’m Isa aka Nibby, co-host and co-creator of the The Ripple Affect. While it may seem like a shift to bring topics like gardening to a podcast about change - I enjoy showing how lessons learned with say, plants and wellness, can relate to patience and inner growth and acceptance. Therefore REAL CHANGE. While this podcast started from a place of injustice, I look forward to unveiling the many ways we can be empowered to bring betterment to ourselves and positively influencing our own circles. Life is a dance and teaching this teaches me as well. I can’t wait to share this journey with you! Join the Clan. Because change can be beautiful, but you have to train your eyes to see it. The Ripple Affect - coming soon!

04/10/2023

Exciting news! The Ripple Affect Podcast is making waves with our first three episodes dropping early October! 🎙️⁣
When you tune in, you'll be diving into the journey with us in Episode Zero. This is where you get the origin story first hand. Then join us at the kitchen table for a candid sibling discussion on change. And lastly get ready to hear our first interview with a very special guest exploring the topic of change and the brain. ✨

But here's the real deal: We're giving away exclusive sneak peeks to the first 10 listeners who comment below with their favorite emoji! Don't miss out on the ripple affect of change, join us on this adventure!

04/10/2023

I’m Cheech, co-founder/co-host of The Ripple Affect. The calling to start a podcast about change was selfishly to illuminate different ways to initiate change in my own life, but it's also the best gift I can give. Helping myself is the way to show up for you. And I'm so excited to show up every week to share, listen, and learn more as a fellow traveler on the path to self discovery. From the importance of boundaries as a recovering perfectionist, to how science and spirituality are truly connected, I’m right here with you. I'll take on the challenge to find the common relationships between topics like sports, art, and technology and weave them into real world applications, so that maybe our frustrations can become our biggest teachers. I trust this podcast can show that the smallest changes within can lead to big outward revelations. Join the Clan. Join the movement. Because change can be frustrating, but we are in this together. The Ripple Affect - coming this October!

26/09/2023

It’s been a tech journey (navigated by Chiara, snacks supplied by Isa) and we have arrived, our show is available! You can subscibe and listen to our trailer now🎧

Official episodes drop October 5th! 👏🏽

Click below to listen wherever you get your podcasts:

An original podcast about change from two grounded and growth-seeking sisters.

26/09/2023

Without further adieu the stories of how Chiara and Isa got their nicknames: ⁣
Chiara’s nickname ‘Cheech’ was given to her by her childhood friend, 8 year, Loren Neufeld at Redway Elementary School when he attempted to read her name phonetically from her name tag. As he struggled to sound out the first syllable, “Chi…Chi…” the then-famous, sword wielding golfer, Chi-Chi Rodríguez came to mind. Loren stated matter of factly, “I'm just gonna call you Chi-Chi!” The lifelong friendship was sealed and the deal was done. Eventually, as nicknames do, it evolved into “Cheech.” Hence used happily by most, since Chiara is still phonetically hard to pronounce. Just ask any Starbucks employee.

Isa’s nickname ‘Nibby’ was gifted to her by her grandmother Eleanor, aka Amo, who was of Irish/Welsh decent. As she understood, ‘his Nibs’ was a term defining a person of authority, someone in charge, a head-of-the-household type. Isa was only two days old when her grandmother held her for the first time. Macular degeneration had stolen most her sight by then, but the light shone through the sliding glass door just right and she got see her granddaughters facial features. One of the last images she saw clearly. She released a soft spoken, but verifying, “Ahh Nibby.” It became an intimate family nickname used by those closest to her.

26/09/2023

GIVEAWAY!!!!⁣Win Chiara and Isa's favorite books! Follow these steps to enter:

1.) Make sure you are following
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3.) Share any post or reel from our feed to your story!

We will be doing a live event to announce the winners!
Yes, there will be multiple :)! For more details check out our feed post.

26/09/2023

It’s safe to say we both LOVE learning. While we don’t always like the systematic institutionalization of education, we both have degrees and actively consume knowledge daily to stretch our awareness. ⁣
Isa is currently reading "The Evolution of Desire: Strategies for Human Mating" by David Buss and "Black Elk: The Sacred Ways of a Lakota" by Wallace Black Elk and William S. Lyon, in addition to psychology textbooks for school.

Chiara is currently reading "Spontaneous Evolution: Our Positive Future and Ways to Get There from Here" by Bruce H. Lipton, Ph.D., and Steve Bhaerman, as well as "The Immortality Key: The Secret History of the Religion with No Name" by Brian C. Muraresku.

What are you reading???? Comment below so we can add to our libraries!

26/09/2023

We're in the process of recording to have several episodes ready for you to binge when we launch soon, but right now if you click the link in our bio you'll get a taste of what's to come by listening to our trailer. Subscribe if you like what you hear :) ⁣
After you listen let us know! What do you want us to explore? What areas do you need support in? Habits, breathwork, s*x, love, inner-child work, building healthy sibling relationships??? What cha got?

26/09/2023

If you already a part of our clan, you know us as Cheech (Chiara) and Nibby (Isa). If you’re just joining us, we welcome you with open hearts. We’re two growth-seeking sisters, inviting you to join us on our journey of self-discovery to uncover insight about the nature of change. ⁣
Whether it’s couch conversations with guests discussing the origins of the world or kitchen table talks between the two of us about emotional healing, we’re actively uncovering how changing ourselves can affect our worlds - without taking ourselves too seriously.

Through exploring ancient wisdom to modern knowledge, The Ripple Affect podcast is a guide to shift, integrate and grow. Because change is A LOT, but we got this.

You’re official invited, no need to RSVP just introduce yourself below or just say hi 😎

05/09/2023

Our Instagram page is now live!!! To follow along on our podcasting journey click the link below.
https://www.instagram.com/rippleaffectpod/

20/06/2023

Hi, Isa here!

Chiara and I want to personally invite you to be a part of our podcast! If you’ve landed here we value and respect what you bring to the world. We’d love for you to be in this endeavor with us. We aren't sure yet what form that will take (feedback, compelling topic ideas, guests, tech help, or simply a good vibes sender?), but we are heartfelt and happy to extend this invitation to you. We hope you accept! No need to RSVP, just hit like and comment if you feel moved to.

Much love,

Cheech & Nibby

18/06/2023

A podcast about change from two grounded and growth-seeking sisters who invite you in on a mutual process of self discovery through personal social and emotional development by exploring ancient wisdom and modern information; all while not taking ourselves too seriously. This podcast supports curious people in transition, to develop their own roadmap to more inner clarity. Through deep dives into subjects ranging from neuroscience to donuts in the form of compelling convos, interviews with great minds, and tactical advice with research-backed tools you can deepen your capacity to embrace uncertainty and design your own agency.