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How Adults Vanish From Their Own Lives
Career, caregiving, and “should's” slowly redraw the borders until we forget who we are.
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Magdalena Ponurska
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What’s in Your Envelope?
The hidden inheritance we all carry and why it matters.
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Two Days, Thirteen Years, One Conversation
How a road trip became the bridge between loss and belonging.
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Magdalena Ponurska
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The Night My Father Left
Three journeys. Two continents. One neural signature of courage.
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Magdalena Ponurska
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The Courage to Heal
The day I saw my own name on a headstone
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Magdalena Ponurska
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July 2025

What Will My Son’s Rebellion Look Like?
A parent’s reflection on courage, freedom, and change
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Magdalena Ponurska
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Hot seat coaching with John Christy
A recording from Magdalena Ponurska's live video
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Magdalena Ponurska
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John Christy
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Love Translates Perfectly, Even When Languages Don't
How mirror neurons and oxytocin help a Polish-speaking grandmother bond with her English-speaking American family
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Magdalena Ponurska
Wearing Boots to Boil Water
A story of the cold apartment that built us
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🇵🇱 The 21-Day Courage Lab
We started today!
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Magdalena Ponurska
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What Happens When You Tell the Truth About Failure
Spoiler: You don’t lose credibility. You earn trust, build connection, and lead like it matters.
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Magdalena Ponurska
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Emotional Connection & Meaningful Reader Experience Live with Tamar Stolz 💡
A recording from Magdalena Ponurska and Tamar Stolz 💡's live video
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Magdalena Ponurska
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Tamar Stolz
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