The Third Place is

a breath of fresh air.

In every episode, we ask ourselves, “Is this a comfortable conversation?”

If the answer is “no,” then that’s our cue to lean in.

We welcome you to explore the third place with us.

You will walk away with a deeper understanding of self, equipped to exchange with others in life’s complex conversations.

We thank you for listening, engaging, and supporting us, and we invite you into The Third Place.

MEEt mary & david

Top Episodes

Episodes

Ep 35 - Reframing Sensitivity: An Enlightening Interview with HSP Advocate Julie Bjelland

Nearly 20% of our population is considered Highly Sensitive, and in our conversation, we learn how to understand the experience of an HSP (highly sensitive person) so that we may tap into the gifts of sensitivity.

Ep 32 - How Understanding Maslow's Hierarchy and Basic Needs Help Us with Hard Conversations - Dr Liz Przybylinski

The Third Place is about creating space to have hard conversations. However, part of what is necessary for creating the element of safety required to even begin to discuss these difficult topics is first ensuring that our basic needs our met.

Ep 29 - Curiosity and Humility

So many of us are hoping we are entering a season of UNITY. We have been through several difficult seasons and in their wake, we find ourselves not only divided as a country, but also among family and friends.

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What is the Third Place?

The Third Place is a podcast that “goes there.” Mary and David invite listeners into the grey, messy middle by talking through the uncomfortable conversations that so many of us struggle with.

Reviews

Testimonials

Great, Needed Conversations

Mary and David are invested in breaking taboos and having hard conversations. They aren’t afraid to “go there” and tackle awkward topics. This is so needed, especially right now. Stellar work, team!

-@aprato

The uniqueness of a “third place”

Mary and David do a masterful job of creating this “third place” with their guests that allows for a depth and flow of conversation that is hard to find anywhere else.

-@cbbrown24

Such excellent conversations

This show is really special. Mary and David have a vibe that allows you to feel like you’re at the table just sitting with them and their guests. The love and thoughtful conversation is ever-present with this show. Thanks for approaching the difficult subjects. You do so with such grace and the appropriate amount of humor.

-@c-surfer

Thank you for your work!

I have been following the podcast from the very beginning and I remember getting the chills and super excited energy after every episode. So much incredible work and resources shared within those first few episodes. But wow it has grown into so much more, and the topics that they cover are so relevant and approached is such a heartfelt way. The episode on HSP has really impacted and changed my life and others in my family that I shared the episode with. Please never stop this work haha I love it so much!

-@hopekle