With Curious Intent

This week's episode sees Jess and Yvette dive into arguably the most common element in all of our lives - Relationships! In what will be a several-part series on the topic, Part 1 starts from the very beginning with an overview of, predominantly, 'significant other' relationships and our relationship with self! Who am I? How am I being? Who am I becoming? These are all important questions that, when caught up in a relationship, we can sometimes forget to ask. How do we experience ourselves as full in a relationship, express our needs clearly, while still remaining responsible to ourselves? Look out for part 2, 3, 4... to infinity! Maybe... (Will we ever run out of things to talk about in relationships?) FB / Insta: @withcuriousintent Twitter: @wcuriousintent Yvette: @yvettehughesy (Insta) Jess: @jessicaleighyoga (FB / Insta)

Get grounded, make yourself a cup of tea... This one goes into emotional territory. In this week's episode, Yvette shares on the anniversary of her brother's death the impacts his untimely death had on her, other family members and loved ones close to him. Both Jess and Yvette then talk about the desire to lighten the intensity and enormity of another's pain of losing a loved one, how to be in relationship with someone when they die, what universal laws death breaks for us, and the process of emotion. Among that, what seems most important are the conversations of how you want your funeral (celebration of life) after death to look like when you pass - and how this makes it easier on your loved ones. FB / Insta: @withcuriousintent Twitter: @wcuriousintent Yvette: @yvettehughesy (Insta) Jess: @jessicaleighyoga (FB / Insta)

Have you ever felt triggered by someone else's belief or statement, and struggled to find a level way to respond? This episode is for you! In this one Jess explores, out loud, an unfolding fear that comes out in light of ideas for positive change. Between the two of them, Yvette and Jess then wonder how we can be compassionate and encourage compassion in amongst triggered reactions. They talk about owning what's 'yours', emotional intelligence and the lack of it in current social media streams and platforms, and unconscious fears that lead our triggers. The question really being: How do we represent our personal values and beliefs? Do we own them and be accountable or simply place judgments? FB / Insta: @withcuriousintent Twitter: @wcuriousintent Yvette: @yvettehughesy (Insta) Jess: @jessicaleighyoga (FB / Insta)

Off the back of the news about a husband taking his new wife's last name, in this episode Jess and Yvette square off in a discussion of 'why' one would choose to take another's name in marriage. This bears in mind that a woman taking her husband's last name comes from origins of ownership and property, but if that's not the case for the relationship in question, then is it really an issue? Does a name really make you who you are and what sense of self do you lose or give up by taking the name-identity of another? FB / Insta: @withcuriousintent Twitter: @wcuriousintent Yvette: @yvettehughesy (Insta) Jess: @jessicaleighyoga (FB / Insta)

In this week's episode, passion for a cause ignites the conversation. Yvette shares her concerns around the unfair treatment of workers and employees in Australia, and the discussion between her and Jess go on to cover Unions (what they used to be versus now) and the current state of Australian workplaces that aren't aligning to all Australians thriving financially.  This is the episode for opening up the conversation and sharing points of view! Let us know your thoughts on the topic! FB / Insta: @withcuriousintent Twitter: @wcuriousintent Yvette: @yvettehughesy (Insta) Jess: @jessicaleighyoga (FB / Insta)

Mindfulness seems to be a bit of a buzzword right now and, for that very reason, can often be misunderstood. This week's episode is for those who shy away from the word entirely! Yvette and Jess strip away the 'woowoo' and talk about the different approaches (including cognitive and felt-sense) one can take to find their way into their own mindfulness practice. FB / Insta: @withcuriousintent Twitter: @wcuriousintent Yvette: @yvettehughesy (Insta) Jess: @jessicaleighyoga (FB / Insta)

Jess starts this week's episode with a Beatles classic in her head - All you need is love! It leads to Yvette and Jess exploring the truth in that statement, wondering how you define love and, of course, what is love? This conversation travels through the different types of love that can be found - romantic, parental, friendship, pets, and questions the reality of unconditional love as well. How do you feel when you're experiencing loving feelings? FB / Insta: @withcuriousintent Twitter: @wcuriousintent Yvette: @yvettehughesy (Insta) Jess: @jessicaleighyoga (FB / Insta)

In this week's episode, Yvette and Jess talk about not just the power of the 'sisterhood' but how sister wounds (whether at a young, old or in-between age) can impact women's abilities to find a safe space to share, feel heard and supported. Each share an example of their own personal sister wounds and then discuss finding the women's circles and groups that fit for you. There's also a special mention of a brand new character - Mr. Goodfit! And why "right" isn't a great ideal to seek. FB / Insta: @withcuriousintent Twitter: @wcuriousintent Yvette: @yvettehughesy (Insta) Jess: @jessicaleighyoga (FB / Insta)

In this week's episode of With Curious Intent, Jess and Yvette dive into what can get in the way of us speaking our truth - including factors such as the fear of hurting others or being hurt by the truth of others. They also discuss the power of the pause, and the differences between opinion versus truth. FB / Insta: @withcuriousintent Twitter: @wcuriousintent Yvette: @yvettehughesy (Insta) Jess: @jessicaleighyoga (FB / Insta)

Happy 2018! In this first episode of With Curious Intent for the year, Yvette and Jess talk about the big issue... No, not resolutions, but intentions. Do resolutions set you up for failure? And is intention-setting for the year ahead a healthier way to approach your life instead? Listen in and see for yourself. What intentions do you have for your 2018? FB / Insta: @withcuriousintent Twitter: @wcuriousintent Yvette: @yvettehughesy (Insta) Jess: @jessicaleighyoga (FB / Insta)

In this special last episode of the year, Yvette and Jess take time to pause and celebrate the moments of 2017 that have helped each of them to 'power up'. From assertion, knowing and trust in voice, empowerment, being stretched beyond the edges you believe you're capable of, to pausing and allowing space for longer than usual, the lessons here are beautiful, and the turning points are scary but oh so important! What positive aspects of life can you fully savour and appreciate? FB / Insta: @withcuriousintent Twitter: @wcuriousintent Yvette: @yvettehughesy (Insta) Jess: @jessicaleighyoga (FB / Insta)

On this week's episode of With Curious Intent, in line with the holiday season and Christmas quickly approaching, Yvette and Jess explore how it can be to both give and receive. This includes what can happen to the gifted when the receiver rejects being given to, and how perspectives can shift when we look at it as an energy exchange. Plus, a little end of year gift to our dear listeners - an activity to help you identify how you want to experience 2018, and become aware of limiting beliefs that exist (and a way to work through them). Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays to all! We'll be back with a brand new episode next Tuesday - our last ep for the year! FB / Insta: @withcuriousintent Twitter: @wcuriousintent Yvette: @yvettehughesy (Insta) Jess: @jessicaleighyoga (FB / Insta)

Part 2 of our Shame conversation is here! This episode, a direct follow-on from Episode 7 (Shame, Part 1) ventures into Shame Recovery. The impact of shame is increasing, as indicated in the drastic increase in suicide rates alone (please contact Lifeline or your preferred support if you're needing someone to talk to).  Yvette and Jess discuss the shame that makes us believe we're unlikeable or unloveable, the shame in double standards of "acceptable" behaviour for men versus women, and body shame in the injuries or things that limit us physically. Where is it we can feel shame around *what*, to help us realise where our recovery is? Our presenters share through more personal anecdotes (and realisations) that we can never know what's really going on for anyone else in their shame stories, so want to start Unshaming Parties! Where we get t share personal shame stories without needing validation from the listeners, just the opportunity to acknowledge, share and release (who's in?) Then they dive

In this weeks' With Curious Intent, Yvette and Jess pick up the pace on a topic they're both so passionate about, it's been recorded in two parts just to get more in!  In Part 1 on Shame, they each share personal experiences of shame and how acknowledging it lessens its power over us. Then it's all about how we hold shame in the body, keeping ourselves small, how it feels to be a "problem", harassment and victimisation (a la the #metoo movement), and the culture of shame that can exist prevalently in workplaces.  Then the bigger questions start getting asked: How can we be with the shame held by others - is it theirs or our own projections? And how do we make it safe for people to share their shame and release it? Tune in next week for part 2! And join in on the conversation on social media - share with us how shame has impacted you, what you do when you realise you're feeling shame (do you ignore it? Do you celebrate it?)  FB / Insta: @withcuriousintent Twitter: @wcuriousintent Yvette: @yvette

Yvette is ready to play! Caught up in the playful vibe of creating, Yvette and Jess share the different ways they create and, more importantly, what it means to them. Listen in to explore creation for yourself. And - we want to hear your best lame jokes! Have a listen to find out why.. FB / Insta: @withcuriousintent Twitter: @wcuriousintent Yvette: @yvettehughesy (Insta) Jess: @jessicaleighyoga (FB / Insta)

What does it mean to live well? Does it mean being in the pursuit of happiness, or is there more to it? In this week's episode, Jess and Yvette explore how presence in ourselves can help us live well, even during the more trying times of life. When they start talking, they realise how simple it might really be and start to discuss how it is we can make things in life harder for ourselves than necessary. What is it that feels really important for you in order to 'live well'? FB / Insta: @withcuriousintent Twitter: @wcuriousintent Yvette: @yvettehughesy (Insta) Jess: @jessicaleighyoga (FB / Insta)

On this week's episode of With Curious Intent, Yvette and Jess explore the idea that we only see what we're looking for. The conversation goes about the idea (plus more) of how much we can trust what it is we see and perceive, and how we can allow ourselves to be wrong and still trust knowing it's based only the information we have in that moment, and that there can always be more to emerge. And then... How do the people around us perceive the same things differently? Is there a true definitive answer to the question "Can I trust what I see?" Tell us your thoughts!  FB / Insta: @withcuriousintent Twitter: @wcuriousintent Yvette: @yvettehughesy (Insta) Jess: @jessicaleighyoga (FB / Insta)

This episode of With Curious Intent, Yvette and Jess dive into discovering how semantics plays a role in understanding each other. They explore the excitements and risks of imaginings (or speculation), how it can throw us into to chaos of the mind, and how stepping into trust and flow can be much nicer on the nervous system. Which word would you use to describe this episode's definition of imaginings/speculation? FB / Insta: @withcuriousintent Twitter: @wcuriousintent Yvette: @yvettehughesy (Insta) Jess: @jessicaleighyoga (FB / Insta)

How do you describe yourself? How much of those things to you attribute to your identity, and does how others think of you truly form your identity? On this episode of With Curious Intent, Yvette and Jess explore (quite giggling-ly) whether identity exists at all, and how it's important to help us relate to others. Let us know your thoughts! FB / Insta: @withcuriousintent Twitter: @wcuriousintent Yvette: @yvettehughesy (Insta) Jess: @jessicaleighyoga (FB / Insta)

In this episode, Yvette and Jess explore ideas around compassion and where it can show up in our lives - what it means to be compassionate to self, to others, and the question of is it possible to find compassion when you feel triggered? What do you think? FB / Insta: @withcuriousintent Twitter: @wcuriousintent Yvette: @yvettehughesy (Insta) Jess: @jessicaleighyoga (FB / Insta)