Real Things Living

Rhonda Taylor Parker, author and businesswoman, brings attention to the need for women's support, self-worth, and resilience in the face of life's challenges. This episode sheds light on the challenges women face in various aspects of their lives and emphasized the importance of finding balance and fostering healthy relationships. Key Points: (1) The Lack of Women's Support: Rhonda not...

Dr. Sabrina Ellis is a trailblazer in advocating for financial literacy, particularly for women. Dr. Ellis is also a recipient of President Barack Obama’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Pastor, Personal Growth Coach and author of Wife Life: Securing Your Future. She shares her personal journey, eye-opening statistics, and the urgent need for conversations about money that we often shy away from. Get...

This is an inspiring and insightful conversation about the power of nature, the importance of facing challenges head-on, and the beauty of finding purpose in life. Perry Gabbard is an avid hiker who completed the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) ~ a trail that runs from Mexico to Canada. He's the author of a newly released book Stepping Out on an Adventure of Faith: What I Learned About Trusting God...

Beth Ann Ramos, a health advocate and author, found a passion in writing and illustrating children's books. She shares her journey of discovering her love for children's books and how her background in health advocacy has influenced her writing. She also discusses the importance of taking care of one's health and recognizing the signs of stress. ** the importance of understanding your...

Hope you're not giving up too easy. Here are some reasons "you’re not done yet" after dealing with a health issue: • You have the power to control your recovery. • You can learn and grow. • You have a support system. • You have time to adapt. • You have a purpose. So don't give up.

Laing Rikkers, the co-founder of ProSomnus Sleep Technologies, discusses the importance of being aware and treating obstructive sleep apnea. She explains the difference between central sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea, and how snoring can be a symptom of the latter. She emphasizes that obstructive sleep apnea can affect anyone, regardless of age, and that it is a widespread condition that a...

Brigitte speaks with guest, Kate Lund, a licensed clinical psychologist, performance coach, and TEDx Speaker.  This discussion centers around the topic of resilience and how individuals can develop resilience to overcome challenges in their personal and professional lives.    Kate explains that resilience is not a fixed trait, but rather a skill that can be learned and strengthened...

For many people, a cancer diagnosis is a life-altering experience that forces you to reevaluate what's truly important in life. But beyond the fear and uncertainty, cancer can also teach you valuable lessons about resilience, community, and the power of living in the moment.  Join as we hear from Brigitte, a cancer survivor, on how she learned to find meaning and inspiration in the face of ca...

We've been taught not to trust ourselves and not to follow our inner guidance. What if you viewed life from a different perspective?  Susan Burrell is all about empowering others. She's an intuitive healer and likes to think outside the box.  Thinking outside the box leads to solving problems, to personal growth, and can help with healing.  One example she shared is that parents nee...

Move your body, remove your risk.   We all know that physical activity on a regular basis is important for our health.  Many people set goals with the intent to exercise more; but sometimes there is a gap between intentions and actions. You can also check out my blog post Creating a Workout Habit.  

Kelli Thompson is a Leadership Coach and author of Closing the Confidence Gap.  She made a brave leap, left the corporate environment, and went into entrepreneurship in 2019.  Then the pandemic happened and she dealt with a lot of unexpected challenges with the new business.  Kelli learned that she really wanted to focus on coaching women, especially women in corporate. Women who ar...

Is it possible to be at peace no matter what happens to you? Matthew had an a-ha moment that changed his life at the age of 19.  Matthew points out the formula for success is having your subconscious thoughts aligned with your values.  He's a hypnotherapist and the author of multiple books. Definitely recommend you check out the free audio version of Peace Under all Circumstances on YouTube.  Lear...

If you're feeling overwhelmed by life, it's important to know that you're not alone. Every person experiences stress in different ways, but there are some things that are common to everyone. In this short audio, I'm sharing some tips on how to cope with stress and become resilient. Check out my blog for more insights- BrigitteCutshall.com

This was a fun conversation with Jeff J. Hunter. Our goal was to talk about how delegating helped him focus and then become a successful business owner of multiple companies.  We also touched on a few other topics like why you need to have a hard job in life and the importance of being persistent in your quest to find answers.  The biggest takeaway that Jeff learned was that he became mo...

Eileen Mendel is a Business Management Consultant and Founder of The Balanced Millionaire and an Executive Coach. She provides a lot of valuable advice in this podcast episode. The best tip from Eileen Mendel was "If you are aligned to Your Core Values, you have powerful tools to get you back on track no matter what comes along to derail your goals and vision." She also shared a great analogy (I l...

Our culture talks a lot about the importance of creativity, healthy eating, and exercise. We also need to emphasize the importance of thinking...you don't really learn from just receiving instant information. If you're a grandparent, one simple thing you can do is read to the kids and have conversations about the content. Marc Joseph (aka Gramps Jeffrey) created a children's book, I Don't Want to...

Taj Brah is the author of "I Can't Rap But I Can Write." And he's on a mission to inspire others through content creation. He has dealt with a lot of adversity in life like many others. Focusing on the positive perspective helps deal with those different type of situations. We both  have a similar positive mindset and that helps connect you with others.  You can learn more about him at h...

What an inspiring conversation with Bill C. Potts. He has dealt with cancer six times so far and shares the importance of advocating for yourself.  Three main takeaways:  How he turned pain to purpose. Why Exercise is therapy. Dealing with the financial stress of cancer treatment.  Bill decided to write a book, Up For the Fight, while he's been dealing with cancer reoccurrences. Thi...

In this conversation with George Chanos, he points out that knowledge will empower you. Awareness is key and helps prepare you for change. Part of creating awareness is understanding your values to survive, your core principles, and your authenticity.  A heart attack in 2012 changed his perspective on life. George is now on a legacy mission to make sure the younger generation, especially his...

Lucas Marino is a successful entrepreneur that straddles the line of art and science. His passion for creativity and logical things, like science, came together after his military service.  He learned through experiences that in order to become a successful entrepreneur you need to solidify your mindset first, create a plan, and take it one step at a time. Lucas's passion for guiding others s...

Pat Di Domenico is very brave to share his story. Many men don't like to be vulnerable and share the negative aspects of life.  He has a background where he wasn't involved much with his father and didn't get to share many experiences. His father was an alcoholic and used that to cope with life and emotions. They had connected again and it was only because Pat's younger brother passed away. T...

It was recommended to share my book, Expecting the Good, through reading each chapter out loud. Challenge accepted. :)   This reading is about the unexpected tour of West Point that I was offered while doing research for the book. "Expecting the Good" book is a tribute to Jean-Luc Nash, a badass with a big heart. He was a West Point graduate, Special Forces Officer, Army Ranger, 82nd Airborne...

It was recommended to share my book, Expecting the Good, through reading each chapter out loud. Challenge accepted. :) Here is Part 2 of the Introduction section, which focuses on: What an Intrapreneur is Why You Should take Responsibility of Who You Choose to Be What a Silent Leader is This book is a tribute to my stepfather, Jean-Luc Nash, a badass with a big heart. He was a West Point graduate,...

It was recommended to share my book, Expecting the Good, through reading each chapter out loud. Challenge accepted. :)   This book is a tribute to my stepfather, Jean-Luc Nash, a badass with a big heart. He was a West Point graduate, Special Forces Officer, Army Ranger, 82nd Airborne Commander, and Defense Attaché.  What people like Jean-Luc Nash do is essential to protecting our country...

"Music can speak with a way words cannot." Music is one of the ways many people find comfort. Brad always had a passion for music and writing. He has a calm demeanor, is a drummer, and loves to play hard rock and metal music. He is in the process of writing a non-fiction book series to serve other writers and build an independent career. Learn more about him at Bradley Johnson Productions , his mu...