By the Book

In this episode, we talk about the book "Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child" by John Gottman with Dr. Derrel Higgins. Doctor Higgins is one of my professors here at BYU Idaho. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Family Resources & Human Development from Arizona State University in 1997, got a Master's in Marriage & Family Therapy from Brigham Young University in 2001, and got his PhD...

In this episode, we talk about the book "The Anatomy of Peace" by the Arbinger Institute with my fellow student & friend, Matt Phillips. Matt is the student employment coordinator on campus here at BYU Idaho in the HR office. He started in the position in January but has worked in the HR office as a student employee for the last year. He was recently accepted into the Master's in Human Resourc...

In this episode, we talk about "The Great Divorce" by C.S. Lewis with my darling friend Cardin McKinney. Cardin is a mother of 2, a student at BYU, an actress, model, songwriter, & artist. She has worked with artists such as Camila Cabello, Garth Brooks, Lady Antebellum, & Colbie Caillat. She was on American Idol Season 7 where she landed in the Top 25. She is an influencer, & is curre...

In this episode, we talk about the book "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz with one of my very best friends, Brooke Harris. She is currently a radiology technician & is studying medical diagnostic computed tomography and sonography. She is a singer, loves playing guitar, participates in local choirs, loves to draw & is often commissioned for her talents.  Book on Audible: https://amz...

In this episode, we talk about the book "Man's Search For Meaning" by Viktor Frankl with Dr. Timothy Rarick. Doctor Rarick is one of my professors & dear friend here at BYU Idaho. I took Child & Family Advocacy with Doctor Rarick here on campus last Spring. Doctor Rarick received his Bachelor’s degree in Human Development & Family Studies at the University of Utah in 2006, his Master's...

In this episode, we talk about the book "Bonds that Make Us Free" by C. Terry Warner with my aunt Taneil Specht. Taneil received her Bachelor’s degree in Health Science from Brigham Young University in 2000, is a mother of 6, & has co-authored 2 books with her husband Dave Specht, "The Family Business Whisperer" & "The Farm Whisper". Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/4kh6Azt Book in paperba...