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 In this episode, I interview Jeanette Schneider about her brilliant DearLiv app. Jeanette has completely reinvented herself from a highly successful career in finance to a start up entrepreneur who works with women in the areas of finance and mindset. After being on her own self-growth and discovery journey for the past ten years, she wants to shorten the learning curve for others. As a mother, Jeanette is committed to making mental health an unstigmatized topic so her daughter and her friends can grow up having normal conversations about how they are feeling and what's happening in their worlds.Jeanette has partnered with prominent helping professionals in the field, as well as, an app designer who used to work for Disney, to create a unique user experience. Together, they created a mental health app for everyone, that uses algorithms to get quality information and resources the user is searching for front and center for them. This app is currently available in the Apple store, but it's in a beta version. The updated app will be released August 30, 2022 so watch for it also in the Apple store. Additionally, she has a DearLiv podcast you can access at https://dearliv.com/library (https://dearliv.com/library). If you want to follow Jeanette, she is on Instagram at DearLiv.app and TikTok as ms.jeanetteschneider. Her website is http://dearliv.com/ (dearliv.com). Check her out; she's a force to be reckoned with. 

In this episode, I interview Kimberly Hambrick, a leadership development and growth coach working with the new leader up to the C-suite. Kimberly is an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Leadership Team and serves on the President’s Advisory Committee. She believes in value-based, servant leadership and growing people, including herself. This was a conversation I enjoyed immensely. Listen in to hear a leader share her vulnerability, honesty and transparency to further her mission. Kimberly contributed a chapter to Sharon Brown's book, Singled Out: The Corporate Pandemic, available on Amazon. You can find her at http://www.kimberlyhambrick.com/ (www.kimberlyhambrick.com) or as Kimberly Hambrick on LinkedIn.

In this episode, I interview my friend and marketer of @revenue about leadership. We talk about unimaginable loss and the club, of which we are both members, we never wanted to belong to. Marie talks about choices as her best tools for success, as well as the hardest choice she had to make in her life. The pandemic seriously changed things for Marie. She began homeschooling her daughter at that time because she didn't like what was happening in school and she discovered the "she-session," and made a plan to do something about it. We also touch on the topic of diversity and how Marie is currently focused on women and latinx but she is also educating herself on the differently-abled population and what might be going on with them. Marie is a person who cares and plans to make a difference. Join FWD Revolution in downtown Chicago to protest and stand up for women so we don't have to go backward in time. To find out more, join Marie Hale on social media and follow @fwdrevolution on all social media platforms. If you want to reach out to Marie directly, you can reach her at marie@fwdrevolution.com.

 In this episode, I interview Dr. Shaniqua Jones, an extremely passionate woman from humble beginnings. This interview was such a breath of fresh air. Dr, Jones, or Dr. J, as she likes to be called, is a truly incredible woman. She was born a PK (preacher's kid) and did her share of rebelling as a teenager, which saw her on the streets, coping with many things teenagers are ill-equipped to manage but manage she did. For several years she led that life--her story is incredible. She found her way back to her family and to God. Education was her way out, and along the way, she became a specialist in Restorative Justice. She is an inspiration as she opens the very first online restorative justice high school in the world in September. You can't help but root for her. Listen in to an extraordinary story of a woman who is doing extraordinary things.

In this episode, I interview Dr. Patricia Robey about her role as an educational leader and supervisor of counselors in the field. Dr. Robey has been working in various capacities at Governors State University and a role she loves is supervising counselors. One of the tools she expertly utilizes is self-evaluation with co-verification. This is a skill few leaders possess. Most know how to provide their feedback about their subordinent's work, but few understand how to question that person to lead them to their own discoveries about their work. Listen to learn how to discriminate about the role you are playing as a leader. Is it most appropriate to be a teacher, counselor, consultant or coach? It depends. Dr. Robey will help you understand the determinants. For more on Choice Theory and Reality Therapy in the US, go to http://www.wglasser.com/ (www.wglasser.com). If you live in another country, go to http://www.wglasserinternational.org/wgi/mo-directory (www.wglasserinternational.org/wgi/mo-directory) to find a member organization near you. Explore thehttps://www.wglasserinternational.org/resources/journals/ ( International Journal of Choice Theory and Reality Therapy). Dr. Robey's book, Contemporary Issues in Couples Counseling, can be purchased https://www.amazon.com/Contemporary-Issues-Couples-Counseling-Routledge/dp/0415891256/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2DCDI2GQ31ZBC&keywords=patricia+robey&qid=1657235567&sprefix=patricia+robey%2Caps%2C68&sr=8-2 (here) and if you are interested in contacting Dr. Robey for coaching, counseling supervision or more information, you can reach her at patrobey@gmail.com.

In this episode, I interview Elisabeth Stitt, named Coach's Foundation's 2021 Coach of the Year and the founder of Joyful Parenting Coaching. Lisabeth taught school students for 25 years, then she worked with parents and students in the school and eventually became a parenting coach. She is also a parent to her daughter, Julie. She shares a lot of information about how she came to be a recognized parenting coach, as well as her four reasons she thinks parenting is harder now than ever before. She also has a lot to say about over-scheduling your kids. If you like what Elisabeth has to say, you might be interested in the online workshop she has coming up on July 1, 2022 called, "https://www.elisabethstitt.com/new-products/success (How to Set Your Kids Up for Success so You Don't Need Consequences (and What Consequences to Use When You Do Need Them))." Just click on the title for more information and to register. She also has her book, https://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Second-Language-Navigating-Tribulations/dp/1523738243/ref=sr_1_1?crid=266VULO23HZOP&keywords=elisabeth+stitt&qid=1656550595&s=books&sprefix=elisabeth+stitt%2Cstripbooks%2C82&sr=1-1 (Parenting as a Second Language) available on Amazon or her website, http://www.elisabethstitt.com/ (www.elisabethstitt.com). If you'd like to contact her for more information, you may email her at: elisabeth@elisabethstitt.com.

In this episode, I interview Dr. Cheryl Woodson who is a doctor that sees many older women with some form of dementia and their caregivers. She knows medically, as well as personally, the enormity of this job. Her own mother suffered with dementia and Dr. Cheryl was her primary caregiver. She goes against conventional wisdom by saying there is no role reversal. That person is still your parent, even if they don't remember you. You need to afford them the respect they deserve when you are caring for them. However, there are safety issues you may need to be firm in addressing. Dr. Cheryl has tips about that and she emphasizes self-care throughout. You won't do your parent any good if you have nothing inside left to give. If you anticipate this situation, are already in it or have triumphed through it, this podcast has something for you. Click here  https://www.amazon.com/s?k=cheryl+woodson+in+books&i=audible&crid=15H1PCGG2G8VV&sprefix=cheryl+woodson+in+books%2Caudible%2C92&ref=nb_sb_noss (Amazon.com : cheryl woodson in books) to find her non-fiction books and for her novel, What the Mirror Sees, click here:  https://www.amazon.com/What-Mirror-Sees-Teria-Robens/dp/1514778947/ref=sr_1_2?crid=16C8N9SA5WP31&keywords=what+the+mirror+see+in+books&qid=1655054772&s=audible&sprefix=what+the+mirror+sees%2Caudible%2C75&sr=1-2-catcorr (What The Mirror Sees: Robens, Teria: 9781514778944: Books (amazon.com)). Her website is http://www.drcherylwoodsom.com/ (www.drcherylwoodsom.com) and join Dr. Cheryl Woodson Community on Facebook.

In this episode, I interview Regina Fike, parent extraordinaire. Regina and her husband Rick are parents to eight children, grandparents to 15 and have foster parented medically fragile children for 16 years. To say she is committed to the welfare of children doesn't do her justice. She has even parlayed her experience into a career as an excellent, impassioned speaker and Parent Educator. She shares many life experiences, including the suicide of her son. Her pain is evident but through it all, she culls lessons from the tragedies of her life. This is a woman who exemplifies commitment to children who have untold challenges in the most fragile time of their lives.

In this episode, I interview parenting expert Claire Lerner about setting boundaries with children so the parent remains in charge. The child has two choices, both of which are framed with neutrality and the child is left to choose the one they think is best. The parent is able to remove the power struggle by offering two good choices where they will get what they need and the child knows they will be following the established rules with either choice. She also shares some ideas about temperament and working with a sensitive child. You can find Claire at http://www.lernerchilddevelopment.com/ (www.lernerchilddevelopment.com), where you will be able to sign up for her newsletter and click  https://www.amazon.com/Why-Child-Charge-Struggles-Cooperation/dp/B09CQDRVGG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18UHS79RG34C9&keywords=why+is+my+child+in+charge&qid=1654181159&sprefix=why+is+my+%2Caps%2C138&sr=8-1 (https://amzn.to/3NKkYiw) to purchase her book, Why is My Child in Charge?

In this episode, I talk about how anyone can learn Mental Freedom® in just six sessions. One of the things I have discovered in over 30 years of working with people on improving their mindsets, overcoming their obstacles and accomplishing their goals is that we each are experts at creating chaos and pain in our lives that we think are caused by external events. We then tend to blame those events and never focus on their root causes, which means they will just be perpetuated. Mental Freedom helps people unlock the bars we have constructed around ourselves that keep us stuck so we can truly achieve the Mental Freedom we desire. Listen to the end for the special offer of $1200 off the regular price. If you are interested in this offer please go to https://olverinternational.com/mental-freedom-2022/ (https://olverinternational.com/mental-freedom-2022/ )and listen to the recording on the webpage. This episode marks the conclusion of Season 3 of Life = Choices; Choices = Life. We will return with Season 4 on June 2, 2022. 

In this episode, I speak with counselor, instructor, my colleague and friend, Bruce Davenport. Bruce was one of the first people to volunteer to try out my beta version of Mental Freedom® in a group coaching setting. As a Choice Theory enthusiast himself, Bruce was curious about my new program. In this interview, he discusses the many ways he has applied the principles of Mental Freedom® to his life. Bruce has a special fondness for working with married couples. As a happily married man for 40 years, he likes to share what he knows with couples who might be struggling. If you'd like to speak with him about your marriage, he can be reached at bruce@brucedavenport.com or you can see his website at http://brucedavenport.com/ (brucedavenport.com).

In today's episode, I speak with a man who has had some interesting life experiences, one of which was being incarcerated for 11 years at the age of 16. Tony Kitchens didn't let that stop him from living the life he wanted, though. Instead, he took that experience and is dedicating his life to transforming the reentry experience to a community reintegration one. Tony understood that when he was finished serving his time, even though he was released from the bars that restricted his physical freedom, he had further to go to experience the mental freedom needed to be able to embrace opportunities available to him. He believes that without Mental Freedom®, people can be afforded opportunities but they don't really see them or believe they are for them. Tune in to hear Tony's amazing story and what he is doing to expand reentry to community reintegration. If you would like to talk with him further about his ideas, or offer him speaking opportunities, you can email him at tkitchens@mychangemychoice.com.

In this episode, I am so honored to get to speak with my friend, Sylvester Baugh, about his transplant journey to health and how he used Mental Freedom to help him navigate the process. Sylvester shares how important Mental Freedom® was in his health journey while waiting for a kidney transplant. Along the way, there were many obstacles to overcome, but overcome them he did! Friends and family, including myself, were preparing to say our goodbyes to this great human being but his faith never wavered. His story is incredible and will soon be out in his new book, Victory in the Wait. Watch for it to be released later in 2022.  Sylvester's passion is helping others and he is currently working with two men's groups: Legacy Living and Temple Talk, both of which are currently online. If you'd like to learn more, or register for, either of these groups, you can reach Sylvester via email at sylbaugh@gmail.com. I highly support and recommend his work.

In this episode, I have the pleasure of talking with teacher, Evan Lent, who went on a self-discovery journal and took a student along with him. Evan was a new teacher working with a middle schooler who struggled a lot with math and resisted Evan's efforts to "teach" him. It wasn't until Evan read Bob Sullo's book, https://www.amazon.com/Activating-Desire-Learn-Bob-Sullo/dp/1416604235/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3AZN83SALZ0MF&keywords=activating+the+desire+to+learn&qid=1648614679&s=books&sprefix=activating+the+desir%2Cstripbooks%2C107&sr=1-1 (Activating the Desire to Learn), that Evan completely changed his thinking. He went from wondering how he could get "Vontrell" to learn math to looking at Vontrell's needs that if met, might inspire him to want to learn math and that's exactly what happened. If you would like to contact Evan Lent, he can be reached by email at elent17@gmail.com.

In this episode I interview an amazing teacher turned coach, Gretchen Cary. We talked about her early influences and the people who have influenced her perspectives on her education mindset and her current work coaching other educators. We also discussed lessons learned during Covid that have impacted her work in education. Gretchen also spoke of her renewed interest in Choice Theory in the classroom and her interest in Glasser's work. Finally, we discussed the next chapter in Gretchen's life, which consists of her part-time business called, still LIFE coaching. You can learn more here: http://www.createstilllife.com/ (www.createstilllife.com) or you can email Gretchen at createstilllife@gmail.com.

In this episode, I interview Jan White, soon to be Dr. Jan White, an administrator at one of the Glasser Quality Schools, located in Norfolk, VA. She has been working there for the past 17 years, since the year it opened and she offers a unique perspective about what it means to become a Glasser Quality School, what it's like to work in one and the benefits that can be reaped when an administrator is willing to take a risk on training their staff to focus on creating quality, trusting relationships with the students. Magic can happen! To talk with Jan further, she is available by email at jwhite@stpcs.org

In this episode, I interview Bryan Zeman about his vast experience and knowledge putting Choice Theory to work in a school that was divided on their approach. He was able to find the balance between the strict, rule-bound approach and the permission, anything goes approach to education, while helping students not only learn their academic curriculum but also learn important life skills about responsibility and getting along with others. Should you wish to contact Bryan about his experiences, he can be reached via email at bryan.z@shaw.ca.

In this episode, I interview Dr. Don Parker, talking about his experiences as a principal setting up need-satisfying school cultures for both students and teachers. We also touched on some things he does for self-care so he can give others in his environment what they need and some of his ideas to reduce teacher attrition. If you'd like to know about him, attend his next speaking engagement or hire him to speak at your event or professional development opportunity, check out his website at http://www.drdonparker.com/ (www.drdonparker.com). 

In this episode, I talk with counselor Vicki Lannerholm about her personal experiences and lessons learned after jumping into the dating arena after a 10-year absence. We discuss the fear, fun, obstacles, and of course, that all-important communication. Listen in to hear about how to turn the fear into fun and just lean into the process without expectations.

It's hard to give away what you don't possess. In this episode, I discuss the importance of self-love, the things that get in a way of loving yourself, and the model I use in my book, Choosing Me Now, for taking a lifelong journey toward becoming a need-satisfying person to yourself. This allows you to create a healthy, loving relationship with yourself. Once you have authentic self-love, you can't help but share that love with others. Choosing Me Now is available wherever books are sold.