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What are the biggest takeaways from our 31 guest interviews and 56 total episodes during 2017? We both dive in deep and share our top 3 takeaways and lessons learned from all of the family-related topics this year. And, we even include a few of the podcast snags we ran into with a few of our guests. Although we are guestless today, the format stays the same. Favorite quotes, advice for parents, and recommended books. Join us for this final episode of 2017...plus, we have an announcement.

The foundation of your family is an important factor in determining the happiness and success of your kids. If you aren't there for your children, they will find someone else to guide them...oftentimes they'll look to friends. Here to talk about this and much more is Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Author Kathy Brodsky.  Kathy joins the show to talk about her experiences as a psychotherapist for over 40 years.

Let's face it.  Our children are constantly under attack by the masses in society.  More specifically, the underlying message of conformity is being pushed on them.  And this has led to the destruction of their creativity and uniqueness. Certified Life Coach, Psychotherapist, and Author Helen Hipp joins the show to discuss the importance of encouraging our children to harness their uniqueness.

Some of the wisest people in the world have made some of the biggest mistakes and failed over-and-over again. We all make mistakes and fail throughout life, but it's how we react to the mistakes that will define our future. Former United States Marine David Jackson joins the show and explains the steps necessary to overcome past failures. David dives into his formula for winning life, known as the 3 A's... >> Acknowledge>> Accept>> Address

We've all been raised in a society that encourages OBEDIENCE.  We've been told to get in line, and don't ask any questions. Best selling author Allison Sutter shares her 7 Simple Steps to Ignite Intuition, Shake off Fear, and Unleash the Real You... During the episode you'll learn the following 7 Simple Steps... Join us for this episode, and be prepared to learn how to change your life by simply using something found "naturally" within you.

Whenever we experience any type of issues with ourselves or our children, our first reaction tends to be harsh judgment.  This judgment can come in the form of negative words toward our children or negative self-talk.   To help show us the way, Mary Dravis-Parrish joins us to talk about her 3 Secrets to End Yelling, Demands, and Disrespect.  Mary has over 25 years of experience working with kids and parents through education, speaking and coaching. 

It is common to fall into the trap of expecting the same thing from each and every one of our relationships.  However, the personalities of the people we associate with are all different.  Understanding the personalities and the specific healthy and unhealthy behaviors is extremely important to makes each relationship great. Our guest today, Nicole Cunningham, is a Master Coach and Relationship Expert.  Nicole joins the show to talk through a great way to understand how you relate to others.

Rational living expert, and author, John Vespasian joins the show to talk about how to guide your children toward a path of self-dependence. Unfortunately, with the explosion in popularity of video games and countless different electronic devices, reading books has become a thing of the past for many families. If you teach your children this one secret, you will give them a lifetime of entertainment, continual learning, and yes, self-dependence.

Nicole Romanella O'Neal, an Emmy- Award Winning Television Producer for The Dr. Oz Show, joins us to discuss the topic of nutrition within the family. Nicole shares her knowledge on nutrition, dieting, mental health and wellness - all topics that she's researched for The Dr. Oz Show.  In addition, Nicole discusses her own experiences as she's battled dieting for many years.

There are many different theories when it comes to building successful relationships.  Some experts suggest focusing on our own needs while other experts suggest focusing on the needs of others.  Our guest today shares his powerful message on how our selfishness is one of the primary causes of relationship issues, especially within marriages. Rabbi Manis Friedman joins the show for a very thought-provoking discussion on relationships and our need to overcome the "Me-Monster."

Negativity is all around us, and we experience some form of negativity on a daily basis.   Two-time award winning and best selling author Clayton John Ainger is our guest today.  Clayton has experienced intense negativity first hand.  He battled health and weight issues, relationship issues, an unsatisfactory career, and financial struggles. Clayton joins the show and shares with us his 3-step approach to understanding and addressing our negativity.

Many people drift through life and are taught by society to let the world happen to them.  We must unlearn much of what we've been taught and decide our own path.  It may not be popular, but it is the only way to create the life and build the relationships we desire. Amanda Dobra Hope joins the show to discuss several topics ranging from the importance of challenging the popular narrative to discussing her "5 Tips to More Successful Relationships in All Areas of Your Life."

As parents we are quick to judge our children for their actions.  We often times overlook the fact that our children are truly acting their age.  And, even more important is that our children are mirroring our actions. Today's guest is conscious parenting expert Bob Lancer.  Bob is the best selling author of "Parenting With Love: Without Anger Or Stress," and he joins the show to discuss the importance of looking within ourselves to become better parents.

When we find ourselves in a confrontational situation we instinctively go into "fight or flight" mode.  If we don't have the right tools to control the wave of emotions we experience, we will oftentimes go down a path we'll later regret.  This is especially true in our relationships.   Today's guest is Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Phil DeLuca.  Phil joins the show to discuss his unique "UnTalk™" approach to controlling our emotions and building stronger relationships.

Clinical psychologist, Peta Stapleton, PhD, joins the show to discuss the topic of EFT.  Dr. Stapleton manages the Masters program in the psychology department at Bond University in Australia, and as a therapist, Dr. Stapleton has worked with teens for over 20 years.  In her latest book, EFT for Teens, she shows how to use EFT for common problems such as peer pressure, body image, puberty, family conflicts, taking exams, social phobias, eating disorders, sports performance, and weight management.

Let’s face it, the majority of us are extremely busy with our families. And, who do you think gets the least amount of attention with our crazy schedules? You probably guessed it, ourselves. Author Nikki Arnold is our guest today. And, as she puts it during our interview, “You can't help others or your family if you're not your best version of yourself.” Join us to learn more about Nikki's PositiviThink philosophy that will lead you toward an extraordinary life without limits!

Author Jan Krulick-Belin joins the show to share her amazing journey to rediscover her father who passed away when she was only 6 years old.  Driven by an unbreakable father-daughter bond, Jan researched nearly one hundred love letters her father had written her during World War II. During this episode, Jan shares many of her experiences from childhood through the completion of her book, Love, Bill: Finding My Father through Letters from World War II.

Although homeschooling has become much more common in recent years, there are still many questions parents have about how to get started.  Quite frankly, the topic can be overwhelming.  How do you decide if it is right for you and your kids?  Will your kids lack social skills?  How do you decide what to teach?  Homeschooling expert Dr. Melanie Wilson joins the show to answer these questions and much more.  Melanie also debunks many of the myths related homeschooling.

Ms. Suzanne Duncan joins the show for this episode to discuss her sad yet inspiring story.  Suzanne never imagined she would be living as a single parent. Then, she sadly experienced the loss of a loved one - a tough and confusing situation. While maintaining a strong, loving relationship with her 3 children, Suzanne took several paths until she discovered the next best thing in her new life - this is the inspiration behind her book, "All by Myself, & Rocking It!: How to Be Successful at Single Parenting".

We must avoid the path of least resistance and plan our future.  In this final episode in the Finance Friday mini-series, Ryan gets inspirational about our need to continue learning.