Heard about the program from the couch to the 5K. Learn about how we go from the 5K to the couch. Process and heal or ignore and suffer. The choice is always yours. Download it in your favorite podcast player or click on the Sound Cloud link above. Continue reading

So many people believe they are stuck with bad feelings and emotions. This episode explores the idea that you might be able to change them if you focus on changing the right thing first. Download it in your favorite podcast player or click on the Sound Cloud link above. Continue reading

Parenting is one of the hardest things we ever do. Children live what they learn and learn what they live. This episode deals with the idea of parenting to principles instead of rules. Download it in your favorite podcast player or click on the Sound Cloud link above. Continue reading

Maybe it's time we took back youth sports as a force for good in our country. Download it in your favorite podcast player or click on the Sound Cloud link above. Continue reading

This episode deals with the difference between power games and mind games and how you can avoid them. It also answers a question about living in the tension of someone being mad with you. Download it in your favorite podcast player or click on the Sound Cloud link above. Continue reading

Learn how to identify when your caught in a power game and how to get out of it. Download it in your favorite podcast player or click on the Sound Cloud link above. Continue reading

This episode deals with what happens when someone questions our parenting. Why do so many people respond with anger? Download it in your favorite podcast player or click on the Sound Cloud link above. Continue reading

Take a dive into a favorite book of mine and learn a better way to communicate. Download it in your favorite podcast player or click on the Sound Cloud link above. Continue reading

This episode helps you get the right things done in order to increase productivity and meaning in your life. Download it in your favorite podcast player or click on the Sound Cloud link above. Continue reading

This episode deals with fear and offers three steps to overcome it. Download it in your favorite podcast player or click on the Sound Cloud link above. Continue reading

This episode deals with how we view people, their actions, and their words. Also, I answer a question from Kim about failure. Download it in your favorite podcast player or click on the Sound Cloud link above. Continue reading

Ahh, the holidays! The drama! The trauma! What happens when we don't like the holidays? Maybe you don't like your spouses sibling, maybe you've experienced a loss. This episode deals with many common things that we don't discuss in public. Download it in your favorite podcast player or click on... Continue reading

This episode gives four strategies on how to be a better listener this holiday season and all year long. It also talks about the relaunching of my YouTube page and looks forward to 2019. Download it in your favorite podcast player or click on the Sound Cloud link above. Continue reading

Creating and maintaining healthy relationships is essential. Learn how in this episode. Plus, some thoughts for divorced parents regarding their children. Download it in your favorite podcast player or click on the Sound Cloud link above. Continue reading

As we near the beginning of a new year, this episode encourages you to consider the benefits of a theme for the year. Download it in your favorite podcast player or click on the Sound Cloud link above. Continue reading

Launch yourself into 2019 with a plan to achieve new goals. Learn how to make a difference in your life and in the lives of those around you. Download it in your favorite podcast player or click on the Sound Cloud link above. Continue reading

Time to take some practical steps in leaving the old behind and starting something new. Plus Kyle from Grand Rapids has a question about themes for the year. Download it in your favorite podcast player or click on the Sound Cloud link above. Continue reading

How is courage different from bravery? What does it mean to tell your story? Find out in this episode. Download it in your favorite podcast player or click on the Sound Cloud link above. Continue reading

We all have to deal with manipulation, sometimes we're manipulated, sometimes we're the manipulative person. This episode outlines five type of manipulations and how we can identify them. Download it in your favorite podcast player or click on the Sound Cloud link above. Continue reading

This episode deals with the importance of not being easily offended and how your relationships will improve when you can develop this skill. It also has two great questions. Download it in your favorite podcast player or click on the Sound Cloud link above. Continue reading

Our words have power. They will either give life to those we love or take life away from them. The wonderful thing is that we own all the power. Download it in your favorite podcast player or click on the Sound Cloud link above. Continue reading

A parent’s worst nightmare is hearing that your child has committed suicide. As a parent your mind starts racing, what did I miss? Why was their life so bad? Why didn’t they tell me they felt depressed? Soon the grief has taken over like a sharp knife stabbing your heart. Guilt, fear, and shame become your friend and the days and nights feel empty and hopeless. I have met with many people who have been affected by suicide. A mother whose teen overdosed on anxiety meds, a girl who found her best friend hanging from a tree, and countless teenagers who have come to see me after attempting to take their life. Today is World Mental Health Day and therefore an important day to discuss teen suicide. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 10-19 year old’s in the United States. In the average year, we lose over 2,000 teens. What are the warning signs of suicide that you might not think about? Numb If your adolescent avoids expressing emotions and feelings they may be depressed. Numbness is the result of an individual no longer feeling safe to share. They often lack opinions, shrug off feelings and move through life as if they are a robot. Anxious Many parents will tell me their child does not struggle with anxiety. I believe it is because anxiety is often viewed as panic, shaking, and nervousness. However, many people can be anxious yet show none of the above signs. Anxiety is... Continue reading

We need to stop acting like self view is given. It's developed. This episode deals with how you can develop yours. Feel free to download it in your favorite podcast player or click on the Sound Cloud link above. Continue reading

What happens to you relationship when you build a habit of conflict? And Anne from Pittsburgh writes in with a great question. Feel free to download it in your favorite podcast player or click on the Sound Cloud link above. Continue reading

We diminish ourselves as humans when we can't have disagreements without trying to hurt each other. Feel free to download it in your favorite podcast player or click on the Sound Cloud link above. Continue reading