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The Grief Recovery Method is the only evidence-based program in the world.In this episode Lenora interviews Cole James, CEO of the Grief Recovery Method.  We all face up to 40 different types of losses throughout life but few of us are equipped with healthy ways to navigate these changes.As the podcast host, Lenora gained enormous benefit from the Grief Recovery Handbook, now in 20 languages, and believes anyone will benefit from the practical tools available.Visit The Grief Recovery Method website for videos, free e-book and much much more.

Friendships - What was Normal Becomes A HabitHumans are great at reproducing what is normal for them.  Lenora and Kathy talk about their experiences with friendships since we're all hungry for relationships. Loneliness Show yourself friendly Self talk and defensiveness Purposeful investments Volunteering Kindness Assume best intent Express affection and appreciation Emotional bank accounts Love is not easily offended....is your tank empty? Encouraging others encourages you Words build or tear down Build a new normal Forgiveness Don't repeat the matter or gossip. It separates friends. Plant seeds for relationships and regard seasons of life Best Friends, can there be more than one? Book recommendation:   The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, by John Gottman PHD How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Sponsored by Lenoradiane.com

What does "bless you" mean?  Is it more than for sneezing?What was said about you as a child?  Blessing someone is "to cause to prosper".This is a few minutes to help lift your day.

Are there secrets to building human connection?  Deborah King, founder of Final Touch and Finaltouchschool.com tells her personal story of discovering success and helping people connect through people and communication skills that many struggle to gain. We may be well trained technically but how do we want to be remembered? Deborah and Lenora, podcast host, talk through the foundational pieces of what can make an enormous difference throughout life when it comes to interacting with people. Things like: What's the secret? It's not about the rules, it's about relationship How to connect across the table Honoring other cultures Focusing on trust and respect brings connection  All people have worth and value The art of acknowledgement, "I see you" You can go to Finaltouchschool.com to sign up for the free newsletter with regular tips and discounts for personal or business training for groups or individuals. Sponsored by Lenoradiane.com

Everybody’s got an opinion. Share it with caution.  Real communication takes real effort. What is an Opinion?   o·pin·ion /əˈpinyən/  noun a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge. way of thinking, point of view , viewpoint, outlook, angle, slant, attitude, stance, perspective, reflections, idea, assumption, conviction, in my view, if you ask me, the beliefs or views of a large number or majority of people about a particular thing. Forming opinions are part of how we learn but are risky.  Sharing opinions helps gain perspective but opinions could become judgments where we stop listening, stop asking questions and bring division. Work vs social media response patterns The Risks and Benefits of Opinions Written versus spoken communication and the amplified ways to misunderstand. Be careful how you hear. Emotions, mindset, assumptions and their impact on hearing others. Often we don’t listen, we interpret Opinion vs belief What if an opinion moves to a judgement? Bald like a lion?   Funny stories of what was said versus what was heard. Couple communication:  Listening versus interpreting.  Slowing down to speed up. Seeking common ground and communicating good will. The benefits of debates Discussion matters, debate matters, listening matters, telling the truth, getting to the “truth” matters….. in my opinion.Get on our notification list through my website www.lenoradiane.com/podcast/ Scroll down to enter info at Receive Notifications or by emailing me at lenoradiane2@gmail.com.Subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast app so we can stay connected.  And follow 3Ps on Facebook.Sponsored by Lenoradiane.com

Mentoring happens on accident and on purpose and being a mentor can be as rewarding as for someone who is being mentored. In this episode, my associate producer and I talk about the many ways you can be mentored on purpose and even by accident.  When I was younger, I thought that people grow up and whatever happens kind of happens. I really didn’t think you had a choice in your future. If you were born poor, you’d always be poor. If you were born into a rich family, you’d always be rich.  Cause that's your lot in life; your normal. And I didn't realize how much you could change what your normal is by changing your focus or input.  As an adult, I had a mentor who changed how I thought. He really focused on asking what's your vision for your life? Your vision is your future. Having this mentor, in this case my pastor, really gave me new ways to think about what you put in your eyes goes into your brain and into your subconscious, which becomes your expectations, and changes your future.  We walk like our mentors, we talk like our mentors.   Pick mentors based on the fruit of their life. Mentoring remotely or in person, over time. Examples of volunteer organizations and mentoring structure. Don't be afraid to ask for virtual coffee, once or multiple times to learn from others. Discover how to change your future by making some of the same decisions successful people make and focusing on what you can take responsibility for.Benefit from the habits of others.  Step by step, new input will bring new output. Don't rely on an accidental harvest.  Choose what we plant to gain what we want to harvest.Get on our notification list  through my website www.lenoradiane.com/podcast/ Scroll down to enter info at Receive Notifications or by emailing me at lenoradiane2@gmail.com.Subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast app so we can stay connected. And follow us on Facebook.Sponsored by Lenoradiane.com

This week's guest has a dream of making the dreams of others come true.President and CEO of ARS Roofing, Gutters & Solar, Letitia Hanke is also the founder of The LIME Foundation in Santa Rosa, California.Letitia shares how she said "Yes" to opportunity and became the CEO of her own business in her early twenties when her hard work made her stand out and her boss asked her to take over his business when he retired.She knows how opportunity changes lives and even saves lives.  Her own escape from terrible bullying brought her a love for music.  The kindness of a teacher and her unexpected opportunity to own a business helped lead her to also start a foundation that seeks to harness each individual's potential by providing vital skills in music and the performing arts, construction, technology and health.Letitia and Lenora both have experience supporting Opportunity programs and their passion is heard in discussing the life changing work.In 2020, Letitia was a guest and recipient of a generous donation on "Returning the Favor" with Mike Rowe.  Since then, people have reached out to her from across the country to learn how they can create a program for youth as well.  She was also a guest on the Kelly Clarkson show.Her website is TheLIMEFoundation.org and full of information and videos about their work.Episode sponsored by LenoraDiane.com

With so much going on in society, this episode is a perspective on forgiveness.We take a look at possibilities beyond an actual negative event to ponder what can happen once we're offended.  We end up discussing much more than we originally intended.Regardless of who did it or what was done: Can an offense change thinking, expectations and then the future? How to keep control of one's own pathway Does forgiveness equal trust? Who gains freedom when an offense is released? Right or wrong, is division the goal? Examples of nearly unbelievable forgiveness choices Get on our notification list  through my website www.lenoradiane.com/podcast/ Scroll down to enter info at Receive Notifications or by emailing me at lenoradiane2@gmail.com.Subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast app so we can stay connected. Episode sponsored by Lenoradiane.com

Are you enjoying yourself?  Kathy and Lenora have fun discussing whether or not we enjoy who we are and the great energy that can come out of something so simple and effective as knowing one's own value.Ancient wisdom tells us that we become what we repeatedly think about.  We can use our head to talk to our heart and regain the benefits of enjoying our own value.One thing we are to know well is the profound creative value of who we are.  It is a game changer for how to enjoy life.Enter your email at Lenoradiane.com to receive a copy of the encouraging description read on the podcast by Lenora.  Based on a word study, it is very encouraging and can fit in your pocket to encourage you at any time. Get on our notification list  through my website www.lenoradiane.com/podcast/ Scroll down to enter info at Receive Notifications or by emailing me at lenoradiane2@gmail.com.Subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast app so we can stay connected. Episode sponsored by Lenoradiane.com.  

As host, I had such fun with this interview, in spite of my error at the beginning of the interview.  We laughed and understood each other because of "The People Code", an eye opening book and insights to make relationships work.The purpose of this episode is to gain insight into your own core motive.  To better understand yourself and so many around you.Dr. Taylor Hartman was looking for better ways to bring answers for psychology and mental health.  After his own life threatening accident, he rediscovered himself and has been opening the eyes of personal and business clients for decades.A fun interview, loaded with real life examples to open your eyes to the core motives and perspectives of others and to gain new ways to enjoy the people around you.Taylorhartman.comThe Color Code Profile is available on his website.Consider The People Code book online wherever books are sold.Get on our notification list  through my website www.lenoradiane.com/podcast/ Scroll down to enter info at Receive Notifications or by emailing me at lenoradiane2@gmail.com.Subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast app so we can stay connected. Episode sponsored by Lenoradiane.com.   

This might be one of the most powerful, helpful hours you've heard in a very long time. I'm interviewing Cole James, son of John James, who is the founder and co-author of The Grief Recovery Handbook.It is the only evidence-based grief recovery program in the world. Do you know that grief and recovery aren't always put together? Most of us know how to build and gain in life. Very few of us know how to lose, how to process loss, and we all have loss.  And many of us have had more loss during this past year with COVID.Cole James is the executive director of the Grief Recovery Institute.  The book Grief Recovery Handbook is printed in over 20 languages, because dealing with grief is not just a Western issue.Whether you're looking to move past losses in life, or you're looking to get certified and help other people with loss, I believe you'll gain a whole lot of amazing information in this episode.And, you can connect with Cole or one of their trainers if you reach out through  Griefrecoverymethod.com.Please subscribe to this podcast and rate the podcast on your favorite podcast app.Go to Lenoradiane.com to join our email list for notifications on new episodes and upcoming ebooks.

Coaching is one of the most powerful transformational tools available.As a certified coach myself and one who has trained thousands of individuals, in this episode I’m interviewing my coach, Elaine Frostman-Clarke. We live in different countries however the power of technology allows great things. Hear how she came to make coaching her life's work and why it is so powerful for transformation. You can reach Elaine by visiting website, EFC performance.com or you can drop an email to info@efcperformance.com You can begin with a free one-hour discovery call for Executive coaching, team performance, leadership training, DISC profiling and Master Mind Groups. Get on our notification list  through my website www.lenoradiane.com/podcast/ Scroll down to enter info at Receive Notifications or by emailing me at lenoradiane2@gmail.com.Episode sponsored by Lenoradiane.com.  Subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast app so we can stay connected. 

Marnie Perry, Owner of Top Crate Clothing shares her story, how she conquered cancer, raised 4 children with her husband,  earned her degree while her children were in school, invented a product now licensed, and started a multimillion-dollar business.You'll hear an honest story, enjoy her humor, and learn how to join a free FB group to connect with other business women and share or learn about business from others.Search Facebook: Top Crate Clothing to join     Also, check out: Top Crate Retailer VIP GroupGet on our notification list  through my website www.lenoradiane.com/podcast/ Scroll down to enter info at "receive notifications" or by emailing me at lenoradiane2@gmail.com. Subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast app so we can stay connected.Episode sponsored by Lenoradiane.com

Episode number 25 is an interview of 3Ps host, Lenora Turner by Marnie Swedberg.  Packed full of great information I think you'll really enjoy.It covers six helpful topics:  How to stop sabotaging ourselves   Ways to understand our own purpose Secrets to launching and growing projects How to turn around strained relationships Simple strategies for expanding diversity on teams Even helpful tips on how to face painful situations Marnie is a coach, leader and Christian speaker.  I hope you enjoy it and pass it on to a friend. You're bound to find a few things in there. I think that will help you. And thank you for listening.Books discussed in this podcast are:1. The People Code by Taylor Hartman, Ph.D.2. Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin3. The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman4. Struggle Well by Ken FalkeQuote by Marnie Swedberg: "However great the pain is, the blessing that's coming is even greater."Get on our notification list  through my website www.lenoradiane.com/podcast/ Scroll down to enter info at "receive notifications" or by emailing me at lenoradiane2@gmail.com.Subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast app so we can stay connected.Sponsored by Lenoradiane.com

We all need others.  Personal Coach and Fitness expert, Gail Cuthbert is interviewed about the profound impact coaching had on her and the natural fit it was to begin her own coaching business with the work she was already doing.We all need support.  Part of it comes through the powerful listening a coach can give as we get to where we want to go.Key comments with our current environment and managing all of the change:  Stop your energy leaks by employing a number of practices, such as: drinking enough water, forgiving yourself and others, finishing what you started, and more. I'm doing awesome, until I'm not.  Then I reach out. Help your brain plan for a good outcome. To reach Gail Schaub Cuthbert for coaching:  Search for her on Facebook and use FB Messenger to connect, or send her a text at 253-334-9107.Get on our notification list  through my website www.lenoradiane.com/podcast/ Scroll down to enter info at "receive notifications" or by emailing me at lenoradiane2@gmail.com.Subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast app so we can stay connected.You matter! Sponsored by Lenoradiane.com

Happy New Year!  2021 is here. We don't know what we will face this year but today we talk about what we can do to outgrow our problems.Kathy Townsend and Lenora Turner have a fun conversation talking about practical and creative ways to strengthen the body, the soul and the spirit.Most know it takes exercise and good food to strengthen the body but can we exercise the soul?  Yes we can and it will make us stronger, and maybe help us conquer some problems along the way.We can strengthen ourselves by putting different conversations in our head. If we don't have peace in our soul, then it's hard to give our bodies rest. We should do the things we can do to make ourselves healthier, to feel better and to be better.Subscribe to 3Ps In a Pod on your favorite podcast source.  Join the email list at Lenoradiane.com to stay up on what's happening and to be the first to gain access to free eBooks when released.Bible Verses Mentioned in Show:Proverbs 15:1  A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.Philippians 4:8  Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.James 3:4  Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go.John 14:9  Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?Proverbs 18:21  The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.Genesis 1:27  So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.2 Corinthians 12:9  But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.Get on our notification list  through my website www.lenoradiane.com/podcast/ Scroll down to enter info at "receive notifications" or by emailing me at lenoradiane2@gmail.com.Subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast app so we can stay connected.Sponsored by Lenoradiane.com

International expert, Dr Jantz, is a best selling author of 40 books, innovator in the treatment of mental health, a go-to media authority on mental and behavioral health afflictions appearing on CBS, ABC, NBC, FOX, CNN and more.  Also the founder of The Center A Place Of Hope, in Edmonds, Washington, voted a top-ten facility for depression treatment in the United states,  Dr. Jantz pioneered Whole Person Care in the1980's and is a world-renowned expert on depression, anxiety, eating disorders, technology addiction and abuse.With our current environment, everyone of us are better served to gain a general understanding of mental health and some of the approaches to whole person care. Anxiety, depression, and lack of sleep are three epidemics resulting from the pandemic.  Months of chronic stress have our bodies tired and we simply need self care, support, and to learn the basics for positive mental health.  There are things we can do, resources for help, and a journey to recovery.This episode covers the reason for so much stress this year, signs for the need to reach out, tips to help with self care, positive steps, and decisions to make on the journey to recovery. Dr. Jantz's newest Book: Healing Depression for LifeGet on our notification list  through my website www.lenoradiane.com/podcast/ Scroll down to enter info at "receive notifications" or by emailing me at lenoradiane2@gmail.com.Subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast app so we can stay connected.Episode sponsored by Lenoradiane.com

Many know how to increase, build and gain, few are good at processing loss.Unprocessed grief is said to be an underlying cause of addictions and depression. Much of our world is experiencing various types and levels of loss.  We need to know how to lose so we can rebuild. There can be many types and sizes of loss: Life, health, relationship, job, trust, schedule, friends, job, sense of normal, safety, security… What are some things we can do to help process our own grief? Our feelings need to be heard and acknowledged.  Know how you’re wired….some want more control than others… How does it look when someone else is grieving? Various Grief Stages:  not necessarily in order; may come in waves or repeat Disbelief Anger Confusion/bargaining Sorrow/depression Acceptance A few notes from "The Grief Recovery Handbook"  by John James and Russell Friedman We don’t do this alone Take time and respect the need to grieve Talking or tears are positive Write or journal thoughts and feelings to process Practice kindness to self & others In the middle of crisis, people aren’t taking notes.  They come to you most often to hear that you care.  ~John MaxwellResources:The Grief Recovery HandbookDivorce CareGrief ShareStruggle WellGet on our notification list  through my website www.lenoradiane.com/podcast/ Scroll down to enter info at "receive notifications" or by emailing me at lenoradiane2@gmail.com.Subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast app so we can stay connected.Episode sponsored by Lenoradiane.com

It was a wrestling match to get this patchwork quilt of an episode out this week.  I loved the topic but jumped around a bit. What does being thankful do for your mind? Being thankful is like food for your soul. What has life done for me lately? “Whatever is good” can help to  turn your mind back to positive? A reading related to faith and some of the things that have helped me over the years. You're much more valuable than you think and I’m convinced there is a God who sees you and can turn things around..Happy Thanksgiving!  There’s benefits to making it a lifestyle, not just a holiday.Get on our notification list  through my website www.lenoradiane.com/podcast/ Scroll down to enter info at "receive notifications" or by emailing me at lenoradiane2@gmail.com.Subscribe to this podcast on your favorite podcast app so we can stay connected.Sponsored by Lenoradiane.com

It is an honor to interview one of our veterans for Veterans Day, on November 11th. Lenora interviews Ted Lucas, former EOD Officer, now advocate for hiring, supporting transition and recognizing the service of Veterans at Expeditors: Ted and his career The meaning of Veterans Day and how to express appreciation  Organizations you can get involved in that support our veterans. Tips and resources that support successful transition  Why veterans are such a great fit for business  Volunteer at a veteran’s service organization or take actions such as: USO Donate travel miles to the Fisher House,  Operation Heroes Miles Sponsor a service dog Honor Flights network to visit their war memorial for honor and closure Seattle Stand Down or Stand Down in other cities for those at risk of homelessness Care Package for those serving overseas at Christmas time or any time Write a letter – always great to get mail Flags for the Fallen – Memorial Day Boulder Crest Foundation for combat Veterans and First Responders EOD Warrior Foundation for men and women and families of elite bomb squads Pups for Patriots Homes for our Troops – specially designed homes for wounded veterans Gary Sinise Foundation for Veterans and First Responders Awareness: Veterans crisis line is 1-800-273-8255, then press 1.  Veteran Transition:  It is stressful. From a regimented life to not knowing what you’re going to do. Never having written a resume and writing it to the job. Decompress before looking for a job.  Think about what you may want to do. Visit HiringOurHeroes.org for virtual job fairs, transitioning tools and programs Find a hobby for your free time to support structure Maintain a physical fitness routine Use outlines in book: Struggle Well to transition and have Post Traumatic Growth Create a resume with experience into business related terms (HiringOurHeroes.com has some support for this.)  Veteran fit for business: Immediate benefit Team work and hard work mentality Handling tight schedules Working with limited resources Managing priorities on time in spite of stress Staying on task until the mission is complete Technology savvy and globalized for trends Integrity An honest day’s work Sincerity and trust worthiness Aware of health and safety standards All about the team, diversity and inclusion Leadership training, able to both follow and lead  For the veteran:  Learn about the company culture to see if you are a fit Work to customize your resume and add a cover letter to express what you can contribute Dress appropriate to the company you’re applying for. Get out and meet people and network, ask questions. Treat all the people involved well.  It can lead to opportunities. Request and prepare for Informational Interviews to learn about a job or sector. Get on our notification list  through my website