Glimpse Of Brilliance (formerly Gossipist)

Guilt...and being eaten by it is all too common for all of us. Where does it come from? Why do we feel it? Does it serve us? Rodrigo and Maayan discuss their experiences with guilt and share their conversation and brilliant insights with you. Listen to this The post GUILT: Waste of Your Time or Essential For Survival? – Glimpse of Brilliance #82 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

It's college reunion time--that period of doubt, indecision, and insecurity.  Should you go? Who will be there? Will there be sufficient booze to drown the awkwardness? Maayan and Lauren are here to walk you through the decision--Maayan lives in regret for not attending hers, Lauren still has a chance to seize the day and reconnect [...] The post Why You Should Run to Your College Reunion – Pillowtok #81 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

We all want to be confident--but all too often, end up coming across as cocky.  How the heck do we achieve one and stave off the other?  It's a tricky line to walk, but Maayan and Lauren delve so deeply into the meaning of them both, you'll come away from this podcast knowing EXACTLY how [...] The post Calling Yourself Hot – Cocky or Confident? – Pillowtok #80 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

In this episode, we take you behind the red-velvet rope for an insider's view of the club world--and those who pull its strings.  Maayan's charming friend Luca Garbero is a promoter--a person who's in charge of making the club scene appear effortless, elegant, and enviable.  But, surprise, surprise, nothing about these hot parties filled with [...] The post Models & Bottle Service: The World of Club Promotion – Pillowtok #79 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

We're no longer running around in playgrounds pulling on girls' hair or laughing at boys whose feet smell. But we still want to be able to tease every once in a while. How can we do it and retain some semblance of maturity? Where is teasing fun and where is it plain mean? Hint - [...] The post The Art of Teasing – Pillowtok #78 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

Weather. The ever-present, just-around-the-corner conversation. We chit chat about it in elevators but how do we REALLY feel about it? How it REALLY impacts our mood? What weather brings you up or takes you down into the depths of depression? Lauren and Maayan delve in with their likes of big puffy clouds to the smell [...] The post Weather: The Small Talk Topic With Big Psychological Impact – Pillowtok #77 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

Do you find yourself living the same relationship over and over again? We do. And here's how to stop that. Maayan's dear friend Kate comes back on to discuss her favorite new book: Dr. Seth's Love Prescription: Overcome Relationship Repetition Syndrome and Find the Love You Deserve. Thank you Dr. Seth Meyers!! Get your book [...] The post Broken Record – Are You On Relationship Repeat? – Pillowtok #76 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

Lauren and Maayan address all things food - from habits, to pet peeves, to culinary faves. We're also thrilled about the return of Game of Thrones and we throw in advice on how to avoid tit for tat in relationships. Join us! Listen to this! The post Food fight! Why We Hate Your Messy Plates and Blanched Broccoli – Pillowtok #75 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

Pillowtok tackles these judgement-laden concepts, and discusses how best we can still ‘live the dream’ while staying in reality. Plus how to “reply all” and Candy Crush as an awful racket. Find us on iTunes! Thanks for listening!! http://media.blubrry.com/pillowtok/www.lovegossipist.com/audio/2013-10-29_ep_12_chasing_dreams.mp3 The post Dreams: Keep chasing or give up? – Pillowtok #12 (Re-Release) appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

Are fathers fundamental? Lauren and Maayan compare their night-and-day experiences with dads. Where does this leave them now as grown-up daughters? Listen to their thoughtful reverie on this formative relationship. Brought to you by the awesome people at Gossipist.     The post Dads – Do We Need ‘Em? – Pillowtok #22 – Re Release appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

Lauren is back!! We discuss SACRIFICE. Where does helping others end and hurting yourself begin? Tough lines to draw and understand where being just like Jesus is actually good for you. So, per usual, we navigate them for you...with baby Harriet along for the ride every moment of this podcast (check out image below) Listen [...] The post Stop Sacrificing: Why Being a Martyr Is Madness – Pillowtok #73 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

Feeling tired of defending your job as a waitress? Enter Yasmeen - the no ambition, no problem girl. One of Maayan's oldest friends comes on the show to chat about not having a career drive and how she came to terms with that in a world that is so focused on goals and achievements. If [...] The post The Sweet Life of No Ambition – Pillowtok #72 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

Celebrities and awards season, fun as it might be, also brings with it plenty of opportunities for women's bodies to be sexually objectified. So here's a worthwhile re-release! Ever wondered what women think about every 36 seconds? This episode has the answer--along with a re-hash of Caroline Heldman's Ted Talk on sexual objectification. We chat [...] The post It’s Time for You to Stop Being a Sex Object – Pillowtok #34 (Re-Release) appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

Feeling dissatisfied in your job? Do you feel like you want to have IMPACT and have something to GIVE to the world...and you're just not sure how to make it all come together? In this illuminating discussion with David Rottman, most recently President of the Jung Foundation of New York, we tackle a universal problem [...] The post Get Out of Your SOUL-SUCKING Career – Pillowtok #71 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

Most women know that most men hate Valentine's Day. If you don't, then check in with your partner asap.  We still wonder WHY. It's all about LOVE, after all - or is it? Maayan enlists her dear friend Steve, founder of Idea Faktory (ideakfaktory.com) to share his insight on how a harmless day can feel anything but [...] The post Zombies at the Godiva Store: Why Men Hate Valentine’s Day – Pillowtok #70 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

As Lauren is on her maternity leave with Harriet, Maayan enlists the help of one of her dearest friends, Kate, to come on the show and talk about one of her current favorite pop psychology book, The Soulmate Secret by Arielle Ford. They breakdown the concept of soulmates, Kate shares the success (YES, SUCCESS!) she's [...] The post Soulmate Secrets – It Begins With YOU (Shocker) – Pillowtok #69 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

As Lauren gives birth to baby Harriet, we just can't get enough of talking about babies. To have or not to have. How lives are affected. Even with Stockholm Syndrome, Lauren managed to make another little pea! Maayan and Lauren discuss the terrifying topic of babies. Maayan's not ready, Lauren admits to Stockholm Syndrome. Also [...] The post Babies A Re-Release In Honor of Lauren – Pillowtok #68 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

As Lauren CONTINUES to prepare for the arrival of her baby girl (come already!), Maayan enlists the help of one of her oldest friends, Yasmeen, to come on the show and represent. She does and what ensues is an honest conversation about what it as like growing up as a UN brat. How they never [...] The post My Maids Had Maids – The Life of a UN Brat – Pillowtok #67 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.

As Lauren prepares for the arrival of her baby girl, Maayan is left stranded in Pillowtok land. Her wise stepfather comes to the rescue and shares over 5o years of insight into the meaning of dreams. As recent president of the Carl Jung Foundation in NYC, David Rottman shares just how important it is for [...] The post STOP Ignoring Your Dreams – They Know More Than You Do – Pillowtok #66 appeared first on Glimpse Of Brilliance.