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In today's five minute episode I am talking about joy! What is it, why is it important, and how can we create more of it in our life!  I also mention a new Instagram account I am obsessed with it The New Happy so make sure you check that out!  Be sure to subscribe to the show! Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio Subscribe to my newsletter: https://kevinbuchanan.substack.com Follow Me: Instagram | Twitter

Today's Five Minute Monday is centered around one of my favorite quotes by Oprah - "Create the highest grandest vision possible for your life, because you become what you believe". Today I will tell you why living a better life starts with our mind, how to start believing better for yourself, and then creating small steps of action from it! Tune in to be encouraged and to learn one easy way you can put this into practice this week! Be sure to subscribe to the show! Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio Subscribe to my newsletter: https://kevinbuchanan.substack.com Follow Me: Instagram | Twitter

Today's episode is all about the Enneagram! Whether you understand it or not, you will definitely learn something new with what Amanda has to teach all of us! Amanda Workman is a global trainer, consultant, and enneagram coach who has spent most of her career helping international executives develop the competencies needed to work across cultures. Her love for the enneagram began when she was in graduate school and she has spent the better part of the last decade studying it and using it to help her clients navigate their own cultural identity and self-knowledge to better connect to themselves and to the world around them.  We go through how the Enneagram came to be, a quick overview of each number, and Amanda will share with us why it’s important to understand your number - and it goes much deeper than just something to know for fun. Amanda is also offering a fantastic deal on her coaching session exclusively for my listeners! You can access it by going to amandawworkman.com/kevin - don't miss out! Be sure to subscribe to the show! Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio Subscribe to my newsletter: https://kevinbuchanan.substack.com Follow Me: Instagram | Twitter

Three words - your life matters. We might hear it a lot, but when we grasp its significance and truly start to believe it, it has the power to change our lives. Be sure to check out today's Five Minute Monday episode to be encouraged and find out one easy way you can put this into practice this week! Be sure to subscribe to the show! Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio Subscribe to my newsletter: https://kevinbuchanan.substack.com Follow Me: Instagram | Twitter

Would you like to go on a date with me? Well, I want to go on a virtual date with you! I find first dates to always be easy because there are so many questions you can ask the other person.  In today's episode, we are playing a little game where you and I will get to know each other better. Some are easy questions while others require a little more thought. Let's talk favorite food and movies, pet peeves, vacation spots and very important questions like are you a dog person or a cat person! All this and more on today's episode! Be sure to subscribe to the show! Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio Subscribe to my newsletter: https://kevinbuchanan.substack.com Follow Me: Instagram | Twitter

Is there too much kindness in the world? Umm, no. It's one of the basic human needs and yet sometimes, we have to be reminded to have more of it in our lives!  In today's Five Minute Monday episode, we will talk about kindness, why it's so important, and at the end I will give out the world's easiest challenge ever! Be sure to subscribe to the show! Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio Subscribe to my newsletter: https://kevinbuchanan.substack.com Follow Me: Instagram | Twitter

Andrea Borchers is the creator and owner of Brightside Bakeshop. Her love of baking and pastries started at an early age and has now become her full-time career! I sat down with Andrea to talk about her beginnings, the steps she took to move forward, the importance of slow growth, and what she thinks about her life now. There are so many great takeaways and you'll learn a lot from what Andrea had to say! You can learn more about Andrea and Brightside Bakeshop on Instagram as well as their website! Be sure to subscribe to the show! Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio Subscribe to my newsletter: https://kevinbuchanan.substack.com Follow Me: Instagram | Twitter

How many times have we known we needed to do something in life, but instead we said we were still waiting, still praying, or still looking for the big sign in the sky to tell us to move forward? In this Five Minute Monday episode, I'm sharing a prayer from Lent that will change the way you look at these moments and encourage all of us to take the next step forward.  Be sure to subscribe to the show! Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio Subscribe to my newsletter: https://kevinbuchanan.substack.com Follow Me: Instagram | Twitter

It's the first in a new series called The Unedited Episodes! I hit record, no script, and no edits! Today I'm talking over a few newsworthy items including: In and Of Itself on Hulu and why it's a must-see for everyone!  The Golden Globes and my initial predictions.  Chrissy Teigen and her $13,000 bottle of wine. The Popcast and the Nos of Dating episode.  And more!  I even give a sneak peak at a new life goal adventure I'm planning! Be sure to check it out and see what it's like to hear the unedited version of me.  Be sure to subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio Subscribe to my newsletter: https://kevinbuchanan.substack.com Follow Me: Instagram | Twitter    

I know goals are important in our life. I also know that one of the biggest mistakes we do in the beginning is making them too vague which then makes it impossible to accomplish.  On this Five Minute Monday episode, I'll show you how to set yourself up for success by asking certain questions to make sure your goal is specific. I've also got a challenge for you this week to help make those goals happen in your life! Be sure to subscribe to the show! Subscribe to my newsletter: https://kevinbuchanan.substack.com Follow Me: Instagram | Twitter

Kathryn Schwarz is a healing and intuition coach who guides others in their journey of recovery from trauma in their life. Her own experience of trauma came from being at the mass shooting that happened at the Las Vegas music festival.  Over the last few years she has put in the work and understands that healing is possible when we learn to give ourselves permission  to do so. Her story is powerful and her healing journey since that day is so encouraging! May everyone who listens to this conversation find hope and connection with Kathryn's story and be moved to understand what healing can look like in your own life.  You can connect more with Kathryn on Instagram and her website, kathrynschwarz.me.  Be sure to subscribe to the show! Subscribe to my newsletter: https://kevinbuchanan.substack.com Follow Me: Instagram | Twitter

Do you ever struggle with your current circumstances? Dealing with the consequences of a bad decision or wishing you were further along in life? Then this week's Five Minute Monday episode is for you! Find out what happens when we continue to focus on our circumstances versus what happens when we focus on the possibilities!   I'll also share one easy way you can put this into practice this week!  Be sure to subscribe to the show! Subscribe to my newsletter: https://kevinbuchanan.substack.com Follow Me: Instagram | Twitter

Inauguration Day was significant for many reasons. In today's episode, I'm talking about the power of hope in our lives, how representation mattered, and my thoughts on J-Lo sneaking a little "Let's Get Loud" into her patriotic medley. Happy Inauguration Week! Be sure to subscribe to the show and tell others about it! Follow me on Instagram and Twitter Learn more at kevinbuchanan.me Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://kevinbuchanan.substack.com  

On this episode of Five Minute Mondays, I want to share a message that keeps showing up in my life - trust the process. It's not always easy, but I'll tell you why it's worth it. Then I'll end with one easy way you can put this into practice this week! 

This week we are discussing social media and the importance of online connections - especially during the pandemic. My guest is Brandy Anderson - a social media expert, blogger, podcaster, and creator of 64EATS!  We discuss some of the origins of social media, how it has evolved over the years, and why it became such an important tool during 2020. You will love what Brandy brings to the conversation with her charm, wit, and knowledge.  You can follow Brandy on Instagram! Be sure to subscribe to this show, follow me on Instagram, learn more at kevinbuchanan.me, and sign up for my weekly newsletter! 

Welcome to 5 Minute Mondays! They are designed to offer encouragement and practical tips - all in under five minutes. In this episode I want to encourage you to find your focus and give yourself grace when it comes to the hard times in our lives. I'll also share one easy way that you can put that idea into practice this week!  Be sure to follow me on Instagram, learn more about my work at kevinbuchanan.me and you can sign up for my weekly newsletter - The Weekly Rundown with Kevin. 

It's a new year and I'm excited to bring my podcast back! Let's talk 2021, a few No-Nos when it comes to goals, and some simple things you should put into practice this year!

You might already know that I'm a huge Oprah fan, but did you know I got to be a part of one of her shows? Did you know that one of my biggest dreams came true in a way that was better than I could have imagined it to be? On today's episode I am sharing my Oprah story with you! My hope is that it will encourage you, inspire you to go after big dreams in life, and to be reminded of the power of kindness. I'm also going to discuss Taylor Swift's new album, Lover, and share with you a movie that you must go see! This is an episode I've been excited to do for awhile and I hope you enjoy it, too! I mean, it involves Oprah so how could you not love it, right?

In this week’s episode, I am talking about a few things going on in the world - yours and mine. Let’s talk about Taylor Swift’s new song Lover and the nine words in it that I hate, Hoda’s return to TV, and McDonald’s new Kindness campaign that I love but can’t participate in. I also have a Netflix show you need to watch (if you’re into disturbing and depressing) and I’m cautiously promoting the new movie, Good Boys. I’m also encouraging you to come up with your own 100 Days goal list and why today is the perfect day to start! I hope you enjoy the show! 

Yes, it's been a minute but I am happy to say that we are back! In this episode I will do a recap of what's been going on in my life that includes a bestie trip, an Oprah life goal that I crossed off, coming up with a 100 days goal list, family changes, and my dating life. I've also been binging through some shows and I'll tell you which ones you need to watch for sure! In the end, I will offer some encouragement on pushing through and continuing with your goals even when it's frustrating. Enjoy!