Making Sense of Ourselves

Making Sense of Ourselves

Sensemakers Club

Episodes 17
Avg. Duration 47m
Activity Sporadic
Since Mar 2024
Latest Episode Aug 2025

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Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Hosting
anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

**Making Sense of Ourselves** is a podcast about the hard work it takes to get to know yourself. Each episode listen to two peers spanning continents discussing introspection, self awareness, growth and peership. Hosted by Abby Covert and Alfi Oloo About Abby Abby Covert is an information architect with 20 years experience making sense of messes and teaching others how to do the same. About Alfi Alfi is a self-taught product designer with a deep specialization in design systems. As a co-host of the "Edit Undo Podcast" and a trailblazing advocate for mentorship.

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Recent Episodes

S2E2 Season 2, Episode 2 — Living Your Values: Alignment, Discomfort, and Doing the Brave Thing

Aug 13, 2025 46m

What happens when life doesn’t match your values — and what does it take to course-correct?In this reflective episode of *Making Sense of Ourselves*, host Abby Covert is joined by Sensemakers Club…

S2E1 Season 2, Episode 1 - Support Systems: The Right People at the Right Time

Jul 23, 2025 39m

Season 2, Episode 1 — Support Systems: The Right People at the Right TimeWhat does it really mean to be supported — and how do we build the kind of community that shows up when it counts?In this…

[Minisode] Consultant Support (Independent Sensemakers)

Apr 23, 2025 15m

In this series for our podcast “Making Sense of Ourselves” we will be focused on new voices, featuring interviews with discussion leaders from this amazing community we are building here.In this…

[Minisode] Making Sense of Mindfulness and Modeling

Apr 16, 2025 16m

In this series for our podcast “Making Sense of Ourselves” we will be focused on new voices, featuring interviews with discussion leaders from this amazing community we are building here.In this…

Episode 9: Making Sense of Yourself - Part 2

Mar 19, 2025 48m

In this special two part episode Abby and Alfi dig into their own frameworks, and reflect on revisiting them two years after production on their course started.In this second part, Abby walks us…

Episode 9: Making Sense of Yourself - Part 1

Mar 12, 2025 1h 8m

In this special two part episode Abby and Alfi dig into their own frameworks, and reflect on revisiting them two years after production on their course started.In this first part, Alfi walks us…

Episode 8: How to Check Your Network Health

Jan 15, 2025 1h 4m

In this episode of Making Sense of Ourselves, Abby and Alfi explore the contrasting levels of connection in our personal networks through a new tool: The Network Health Check. Topics in this…

[Minisode] Making Sense of Change

Dec 11, 2024 8m

In this series for our podcast “Making Sense of Ourselves” we will be focused on new voices, featuring interviews with discussion leaders from this amazing community we are building here. In this…

Episode 7: The Role of Safety and Risk in Self and Community Development

Nov 13, 2024 1h 33m

In this episode of Making Sense of Ourselves, Abby and Alfi engage in a deep exploration of the contrasting roles that safety and risk play in personal growth and community development. With their…

[Minisode] Teams of One Support

Oct 17, 2024 13m

In this minisode Alison Gretz and Michelle Keller talk about their experience starting our group “Teams of One Support”, why they signed up to lead at the club, why they wanted to lead in this topic,…

Episode 6: What it takes “To Be”

Sep 25, 2024 1h 17m

In this special birthday episode of Making Sense of Ourselves, Abby and Alfi explore the significance of the number 42, inspired by The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and reflect on key life…

[Minisode] Making Sense of Neurodiversity & Neuro Inclusion

Sep 04, 2024 14m

In this new series we will be focused on new voices, featuring interviews with discussion leaders from this amazing community we are building. In this first minisode Zalihata Ahamada and Alexis…

Episode 5: Building Resilient Relationships

Aug 12, 2024 55m

In this episode of Making Sense of Ourselves, Abby and Alfi explore the crucial topic of building resilient relationships. They discuss how to develop deep, meaningful connections and share personal…

Episode 4: Uncovering Personal Values

Jun 25, 2024 1h 10m

In this episode of Making Sense of Ourself, Abby and Alfi delve into the essential topic of uncovering personal values. They explore how to identify your core values, shed those that no longer serve…

Episode 3: Collaborative Problem Solving and Dialogue

May 20, 2024 57m

In this episode, our hosts dive into a framework for collaborative problem-solving with peers, emphasizing the power of dialogue and understanding in building strong peer relationships. Topics in…

Episode 2: The Zone of Proximal Development

Apr 15, 2024 56m

Dive deep into the foundational concept that first united Abby and Alfi as co-educators: the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD). In this episode, they explore what ZPD is, why it's central to making…

Making Sense of Yourself: Episode 1

Mar 08, 2024 54m

In their first episode our hosts find their footing and reflect on their peership and friendship. Topics on this episode: 🤝 Alfi and Abby talk about their peership origin story, and look back on…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Making Sense of Ourselves have?

Making Sense of Ourselves has published 17 episodes since March 2024, covering topics in Education, Self-Improvement.

Is Making Sense of Ourselves still active?

Making Sense of Ourselves is currently sporadic with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 47m.

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