Choose to Live, Love & Grow

 After almost a year of silence — the podcast is back. The last episode went out in July of last year. And then I went quiet. Not because I ran out of things to say. Because life asked me to stop talking and start surviving. This episode is the full story. I'm not going to dress it up or give you the polished version. I'm going to tell you what happened, what it cost, and what it built — beca...

This is the first time I had a conversation around money on the podcast and it didn’t disappoint.   I love the fact that we dove into the mindset around money and what we can do to better set ourselves up for success.   If you’re a parent, we also dive into how we can better prepare our kids to handle money in the future based on how we approach money situations like when our kids ask us...

Have you ever wondered what type of diet is best for you? Have you ever considered eating more plant based food? Today, we talk to an expert in plant based and vegan food.   If you’ve never tried it, try a meal, not just once, but a few times to see if you like it and how your body feels afterwards. On today’s episode, we have the pleasure of talking with Kate Galli. Kate is a Health Coach, A...

What is your relationship with food? Is this a question you’ve explored with yourself, yet? That is the specialty of my next guest, Kiley Houck.   Kiley is a Certified Health Coach passionate about helping people transform their relationship with food in a mindful, sustainable way. Her approach is all about letting go of food obsession, guilt, and restrictive dieting, so her clients can recon...

Today is the day to start getting on track with your goals and habits that you set. You’ve been wanting to complete them and feel the pride of consistency. This episode has the nuggets you need to do just that.   Dr. Gina Cleo, habit expert, returns in this episode to discuss New Year’s Resolutions and habits.   -Why do so many people fail in completing their resolutions? -How do we impr...

I haven't posted an episode in a long time and I'm ready to get back into providing more value for you all.  There's plenty around the corner for this podcast.  Thank you for sticking with this and I look forward to hearing more from you all.   Key Takeaway: Make sure you are taking care of yourself. **Don’t miss an episode! Hit the follow/subscribe button to make sure you get &nbsp...

Have you ever felt like you weren’t creative? I know I have. In this chat with Pauline Dougald, we discuss how we all have creativity in us, it just comes out in different ways.   If men can improve their ability of becoming vulnerable, their creativity can significantly increase. Pauline, founder of Art Diversion, is a Peak Performance Coach with a unique blend of expertise in fine arts, int...

Men want to have a happy marriage, but challenges always exist.   So, how do you improve your relationship?   That’s what we discuss on today’s episode with Cody Butler.   Cody Butler is the founder of "The Better Marriage" and the creator of the "Marriage Recovery Program" teaching couples how to repair, restore, and rebuild intimacy, communication, and love in...

Here is an episode dedicated to mental health in young adults.   We don’t just focus on the issues, but how to work through the issues and thrive in today’s world. This is an episode for both young adults, but also the parents of young adults.   On today’s episode, we have the opportunity to chat with Jeffrey Johnston.  Jeffrey Johnston is the CEO of startup Brightn,  Auth...

Have you ever walked into a room full of people and wanted to immediately leave?   Or, have you ever just worried all day long and dealt with the stresses of life?   Well, this is an episode that covers how to overcome those situations. On today’s episode, we have the opportunity to chat with Charles Perry. Charles Perry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in treati...

In today’s environment, we can be quick to judge others based on their beliefs and/or values.   We don’t always have to agree with them, nor have them agree with us.   If we could find value in them; however, it can make a relationship worth working on.   That person could be a family member, stranger, co-worker or even yourself. We are all valuable in our own way, so let’s focus on...

In recognition of Suicide Awareness Month, it was important to have a real conversation around the topic.   This episode may be triggering to some, so ensure that you are safe when listening to this episode.   On today’s episode, we have the opportunity to chat with Gina Cavalier. Gina Cavalier is an author, artist, filmmaker, and media executive, and Founder of The Liberated Healer. Gin...

Have you ever experienced a transition in your life, that took a piece of your identity away?   That is an unfortunate thing that a lot of veterans go through.   This transition is a main speaking point between Garret Biss and myself, as we both experienced that rough transition. Garret Biss is a retired Marine Corps Pilot, addiction recovery coach, and TEDx Speaker. Post-retirement in 2...

On today’s episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Yvonne Tchrakian. Yvonne is a corporate lawyer, founder of Pause. Peny, host of "All Up In Your Biz" and mom of four smallies (5 and under). Her business was set up after the loss of a baby during pregnancy and she is a huge believer that our thoughts, feelings and beliefs create our reality.   In this episode we discuss: -The 7 steps...

Today, we are joined by Amanda Stern. Amanda Stern has been journaling since she was an angsty teenager. She credits her practice to helping her thrive through the divorce she didn’t see coming, discover her voice, and become the person she always wanted to be. Now she empowers her clients and community to embrace journaling as a path to self-discovery and personal transformation so they can own t...

On today’s episode, we are joined by Ronald Wayman. Ronald B. Wayman has devoted the past three decades to passionately coaching individuals to empower their inner storyline to become their best selves. As an Empowerlife Brain Integration Specialist, a licensed massage therapist, Empowerlife Kinesiologist and Emotional Coach, Neuro-Energetic Kinesiologist, and Food Enzyme Consultant, Ron underscor...

On today’s episode, we are joined by Detri McGhee. Detri McGhee is retired from a 30+ year career in financial services and corporate training, She has also authored the booklet ACTIVE PRAYER: Praying God Hears and has a chapter in the published anthology, SPEAKING OF ASUCCESS where she shared chapters on business success with such well-known authors as Jack Canfield, Ken Blanchard, and Stephen R....

On today’s episode we are joined by Ethan Getchell. Ethan Getchell is a men’s mental health advocate pursuing his Masters in Social Work at the University of Michigan. He currently works at Michigan Medicine Psychiatry as a Social Work Intern. Ethan earned his Bachelors in Business and Communication from Hope College in 2023. He pivoted from commercial real estate into social work after the tragic...

On today’s episode we are joined by Sarah Rusbatch. Sarah Rusbatch is a certified Women's Health and Wellbeing Coach, an accredited Grey Area Drinking Coach and a keynote speaker sharing her journey to sobriety and the impact of alcohol on mental health to global audiences. She's the host of a thriving, global online community (The Women's Wellbeing Collective), which offers a safe space where wom...

On today’s episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Leroy Slanzi. Leroy has worked in Public Education for the past 25 years. He was a special education teacher for the first 6 years of his career before transitioning to his current role as a principal. He has been a principal the past 19 years, including an Elementary, Middle and High school Principal. He is the Author of the book "Emotiona...

On today’s episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Rhonda Chadwick. Rhonda is the author of Secrets from the Stacks: an archivist reveals how to store, digitize, and preserve documents to create a family archive and leave a personal legacy. She is also a business owner and has owned three businesses - two bookkeeping services, and a personal archiving business. She has worked at numerous ar...

On today’s episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Brad Brizendine. Brad is a Licensed Professional Counselor located in Atlanta, Georgia. He provides counseling services to men ages 14 and older in Georgia, and coaching services to adult men nationwide. Prior to working as a counselor and coach for men, Brad practiced law and worked as a counselor, teacher, and coach for high school studen...

In today’s episode, we are joined by Carly Pepin. Carly is an International Speaker and Consultant with a specialized focus on human behavior. She shares the message that regardless of one's background, occupation, or origin, every individual encounters personal and professional challenges stemming from their own perceived flaws. Carly emphasizes that the key to living a fulfilling life lies in ho...

Today we are joined by Chrissy Trotter. Chrissy is an Air Force brat who grew up without one place to call home. In high school, she visited France, her first international trip, and she was hooked. After college, she backpacked across Western Europe, seeing 9 countries in 3 months. She worked as a customer experience and operations consultant to large commercial airlines for nearly 15 years and w...

Today's episode is part 2 of our conversation with Nikki Nicholas. This is the first time we focused on spirit. Nikki is a Life Transformation Coach and a Mental and Emotional Wellness Expert. She uses her deep understanding of the subconscious mind to uncover and remove the negative subconscious patterns that are holding people back in life, specifically gearing her work towards people who are go...