Featured Episode
5 Day Challenge – Day 1
Purpose & Vision
I’m on a mission to to help parents who are struggling with their teens and
want a better relationship.This 5 Day Be the Change Challenge will help you do just that.
#044 Myths and Truths About Procrastinating Teens
Procrastination is a natural human habit and tendency, but you don't have to be its slave. " I procrastinated as a teen, and I turned out fine. Sometimes I had to pay the consequences, but sometimes I reaped the benefits. Now, I've learned how to be in control of how...
#043 Interview with Real Life Dad, Louis
Just about the time you think you have things figured out, everything will change! "External events should not affect how you feel." ~ Louis Wheel of Life This is a visual concept that I teach to help parents and teens understand that life is 50/50. It's 50% pleasant...
#042 Stop Procrastinating Masterclass for Teens
Procrastination is a natural human habit and tendency, but you don't have to be its slave. Procrastination is the enemy of success and the guilt of not doing something always steals your energy.~ Barbara Corcoran Why do Teens Procrastinate? First of all,...
#041 How to Use the Honeymoon Phase
Use the honeymoon phase to promote growth and new behaviors. “Just imagine how different the world could be if we all spoke to everyone with respect and kindness.” ~ Holly Branson What is the Honeymoon Phase? This podcast is in response to a question that I recently...
#040 Intention After Awareness Part 2
Once we're aware of what is actually going on, we can intentionally become who we want to be. “Every human has four endowments; self-awareness, conscience, independent will, and creative imagination. These give us the ultimate human freedom. The power to choose, to...
#039 Awareness Before Intention Part 1
Far too often we try to fix or change our lives without ever becoming aware of what is actually going on. “The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance.” ~ Nathaniel Branden Awareness Changes EVERYTHING! Have you ever heard the saying, "You...
#038 You Find What You Look For!
Your brain is like Google. I shows you what you search for. "If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change."~ Wayne Dyer Your Brain is Like Google Your brain is seriously like Google. It will find whatever you are looking for, and in record...
#037 YOUR Thoughts and Beliefs Impact Your Teens!
Teenagers inadvertently adopt our mindsets and beliefs! "Calm is contagious [ . . .] You can supplant any word you want for 'calm' — chaos is contagious, panic is contagious, stupid 100% is contagious, [ . . ] "So we like 'calm' because it...
#036 Shame, Blame, and Excuses!
When we blame others, it's an attempt to avoid feelings something. “Blame doesn't empower you. It keeps you stuck in a place you don't want to be because you don't want to make the temporary, but painful decision, to be responsible for the outcome of your own life's...
#035 Manipulation, People-Pleasing, and Manuals!
People-Pleasing is nothing more than socially acceptable manipulation. "Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner." ~ Lao Tzu What is Manipulation? Trying to change or control other peoples' actions, feelings, and/or thoughts according...