Welcome To The Real Us.
We’re Elizabeth Kraus and Sheila Lamont. We met as neighbors in Boulder, Colorado in 2010, and our friendship grew during frequent hikes in the foothills. We were great friends until…..we weren’t. Our friendship “paused” for eight years until we reconnected in a meaningful way when Sheila picked up the phone to have an eight-year-overdue honest conversation.
Although we now live thousands of miles from each other, we stay close with our imperfectly honest phone calls and written thoughts. We learn something from each other every time.
We welcome you to eavesdrop on our conversations and read about what we’re thinking. We hope that when you do, you learn a little about us and a lot about yourself.
Candid Conversations
What is the greatest weapon against stress?
When stressful situations are on the horizon, our own thoughts can become our worst enemy. Sheila shares advice that is more than a century old as being the best defense when our thoughts begin to swirl.
Relationships | Let’s Be Honest
Partnering with someone can be challenging, but it can also enhance your life in many ways. Elizabeth and Sheila discuss their own experiences with relationships, past and current. They share perspectives on the benefits of kind, candid honesty, especially in relationships.
The Missing Ingredients to My Health Recovery
I have spent the last year focusing on my health and recovery. I am proud of the progress I have made, but I feel scared of reversing that progress by stepping off of my health regimen. That said, I was recently reminded that sometimes stepping out of my routine is exactly what I need to do to propel myself forward.
How to Actually Be Helpful, Part 2
Offering support when not being asked to do so can be tricky, especially if you want to express concern without being judgmental. In this episode, Elizabeth and Sheila share thoughts about when and how to share your concerns with others.
Arguing With Myself
Internal conflict can be a challenge. In this post, Sheila discovers that arguing with yourself rarely produces a clear winner.
Especially when you’re both wrong.
Adjusting the Volume on Uncertainty
We like to think that life is controllable. But uncertainties in relationships, health, finances, politics – and even the weather! – abound. Elizabeth and Sheila share the way they cope with, and sometimes even embrace, life’s micro and macro uncertainties.