Establishing self- identity is super challenging, especially for youth, since biology, psychology, and sociology play a major role. Figuring it all out can be daunting, and it's so easy to be swayed and become susceptible to external validation, like from social media. How do you mesh your life with your online persona? So confusing. In this episode, Arlaana and Carla discuss the causes and effects of establishing an identity and offer pointers on how to develop a strong sense of self-identity and self.

We begin our 41st episode: Got Courage? by introducing Zoey, the miracle pug, who has overcome tremendous challenges and is brilliant – a courageous dog indeed. The word courage is rooted in the word heart, spirit, and inner strength and when you encourage someone, you inspire courage. Arlaana and Carla discuss the various types of courage: moral, physical, mental, emotional, sharing examples from their own lives and others and encourage each of us to develop a little or more courage.

How do you transform a poisonous condition or situation in our lives, families and societies into medicine, or something beneficial? Arlaana and Carla explore examples from science, history, and their personal lives to show how what may appear on the surface as negative may actually be medicine in disguise – an impetus to transform obstacles into benefits. It's all about challenging adversity by taking courageous actions.