That Which Matters

Fearing break-ups, embarrassment, consequences or the reaction of others to our ugly or difficult truth; this is what keeps the false tales flowing. How can we be transparent and walk in truth?

For the four legged boys and girls who have celebrated your entrances, soothed your emotional and physical bruises, and been that silent support system when human words fail: this episode celebrates them.

Being victimized is painful and not to be minimized. However, our freedom from the offense is in our hands and not within the control of the perpetrators, whether they are strangers, relatives or people in our own home. How can we forgive and yet not minimize the impact of their actions? How can we forgive and not necessarily be in a relationship with that person?

Do you ever have an "over the top" reaction to a word, a sound, a sight, or an experience? After the burst of emotion subsides, this is a good time to investigate your personal triggers and signs that you have been triggered.

"All I want to do is to be happy.” Has this been your lament and declaration? This podcast challenges that statement and demands a definition and readjusting of your perception of happiness and fulfillment.

To be rejected, overlooked, blindsided with trauma, ignored, under celebrated, undervalued or simply taken for granted, can thrust us all into a sea of sadness. Although no one can say that they completely understand your pain, our emotional reactions to these events are to be acknowledged.

In this series on emotions, this episode focuses on fear and its many layers. What is the root of our fear and how can we both acknowledge and combat it?

This series on emotions begins with exploring the dimensions of anger: Who is allowed to be angry? Why do we want boys and God to express this emotion and girls to squash it? When is anger appropriate and when is it hovering over other hidden emotions?

A download of wisdom and hope for the preparation of the newly recorded season!

Season one will conclude with this episode about celebrating you. The focus is on the complex aspect of a simple, annual event where you are the focus, and what feelings, issues, memories, or demands this day brings up for you and splashes over to your family and loved ones.

This is part two of a series on authority and leadership. Specific examples are cited about people who used their influence to positively impact others or to bring safety and assurance during tumultuous times.

The concept of authority is often associated with a negative connotation. Images come to mind of people who are overly bossy, haughty, and who feel entitled and superior. This is the first of a two-part series in looking at the many angles of leadership and influence.

A community should be a refreshing and healthy atmosphere. Unfortunately, there are many people who have found themselves to be a part of one, whether religious in nature or for other purposes, that crosses boundaries. This is part two of a series on identifying and addressing the signs and attributes of such communities and experiences.

A community should be a refreshing and healthy atmosphere. Unfortunately, there are many people who have found themselves to be a part of one, whether religious in nature or for other purposes, that crosses boundaries. This episode assists in identifying and addressing signs to analyze the health of communities that you may be apart of.

Can you recall when you were a child, taking part in imaginary play and making attempts to do and be anything that you wanted? Somewhere in the sea of those experiences are untapped dreams or worse: ones that were stomped on and thwarted before they ever had the opportunity to flourish. Some of those dreams have fallen asleep or gone into a deep coma. This episode will help you to remember, discov...

A four letter word that is meant to be so positive can be one of the most fearful concepts: hope. It is loaded with emotion and remnants of past trauma for many, while existing on the heels of the comfort of predicable disappointments.

Romance is an area of interest for many people, but relational success patterns is often much less studied. This part two series discusses how to select, sustain and develop healthy romantic partnerships.

Romance is an area of interest for many people, but relational success patterns is often much less studied. This two part series discusses how to select, sustain and develop healthy romantic partnerships.

Guilt is a human response to mistakes that are made or reactions that we regret. Guilt says, "I did something and I feel bad about it." Shame says, "There is something wrong with me." There is nothing productive or healthy that comes from shame. We all have experienced it in the past but must be diligent in removing it from our lives.

There is no doubt that the art of mentoring another person proves to be tremendously impactful. Imparting to one another in our areas of successes and wisdom is one of the greatest things we can do. This episode will allow you to reflect on those people who mentored you, formally and informally, and to challenge you to do the same. The book referenced in this episode is, "Thank You, Mr. Falker" by...

Have you heard the expression "sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me"? No saying has been further from the truth. Names and words have incredible impact whether positive or negative.

Introduction: "That Which Matters" with host Ginger Wilk. This episode provides an overview of the upcoming topics that are ahead.