Climbing The Summit

Storytime

 Sharyn Di Ubakdo was the most worried she had ever been. She had over 20 physician proscribed exccrisises to do with her baby daily, and she had no idea how to do any of them—especially taking care of herself. There was so much stress and unknown that she had difficulty enjoying her baby. She would look at her kid, and all she could think about was whether he would be okay. It was her life's...

 Jason Berv is back! This time he's on the show to talk about relationships. In case you don't remember, Jason blew me away with his insights into parenting—the way he sees the world is just so unique and really opened my eyes to a new perspective. This time around, we talked about love. That's right: Love is all there is, plain and simple. And if you think what he said about parenting had so...

 Here's the thing: kids are amazing. I know, I know. You're probably thinking, "What is he talking about?" But hear me out. When your kid is screaming at the top of their lungs for you to bring them a drink of water, it's hard to feel like you've made it as a parent. Especially when you think about how much time you've spent out in the sun with them, teaching them how to swim, go for hikes, a...

 I went on my first ever 8-hour hike. I had no idea what to expect, and I was wildly underprepared. But I had insight after insight into the nature of being a human being, and it was all thanks to an unexpected friend. I would love to know how this story hit you; don't hesitate to get in touch with me and let me know what you see for yourself. The website is finally up; go check it out: Danny...

. Jason has been a teacher and school administrator,  a consultant to schools and nonprofits, and a serial entrepreneur. He and his wife together, founded The Watershed School, an innovative school in Boulder, Colorado. Most importantly, Jason and Sumaya are a happily married couple of 22 years, parents of two teenage boys, avid skiers and mountain bikers, voracious readers and learners, and...

Story time; Danny does not want to get ready to go to the store but wants to go. I handled it better than I ever did, but that did not make it perfect. This one will be worth sharing. 

 I've been thinking a lot lately about the concept of "showing up." Showing up, in parenting, seems like the only thing we can do. It's what we're called to do: show up for our children, no matter what. But it often gets clouded by our thoughts and judgments of the moment. The moment we get out of our way—by noticing what comes up in these moments with our children—we start to show up for the...

 Parenting is a lot different than it was when we were kids. It's hard to describe just how much it's changed, but we can all agree that being a parent today is nothing like being a parent in the past. We're not sure if that's good or bad, but we do know that it feels like parenting is more complicated than ever—and even though it may be exhausting and frustrating at times, there are still mo...

 Jason Shiers is a father that lost his home, the mother of his kids, and his business and found an effortless way of navigating thought to a more peaceful state of mind. He shares his ups and downs with us and how it all seemed okay. Check out Jason's podcast Misunderstandings of the Mind. Jason shares his story on how he went from being an unhappy person to someone who is happier than ever...

 The first thing we must know is parents; things will happen outside our control. That's ok, in the five keys to parenting. That means you are in the game.  The second step is to notice; both what comes up in you and what comes up within your child.  This one is a little harder than it sounds, but with practice it will come naturally. You'll be able to notice when your child is havi...

 Being a parent can be stressful and challenging at times. But the flip side of that same coin is that our children can be our most outstanding teachers. Life is a perspective game; if something feels off, take a moment to step away and come back fresh. We all know that, but dang it, I want to give you license not to know what's going to happen, and you to still show up as your best self more of t...

  I'm going, to be honest with you: parenting is hard. But it doesn't have to be. These days, I've learned one thing above all else: there is a difference between being a good parent and a parent who feels like they're doing a good job. The first one is easy; the second one can feel impossible. And I don't want that for you. So here are five steps to effortless parenting that will make y...

Lily Sais is a former school psychologist and now a full-time mental health practitioner helping people with anxiety find more peace love and ease. She is a good friend and someone I turn to and ask about things like age-appropriate behavior in my twins. Check out Lily on both Instagram and TikTok @_peacefromwithin For all things, Lily check out her website https://www.peace-from-within.com

Today is a ramble, hope you enjoy it. 

 The journey of life is a strange one, and we often find ourselves wondering where we are going. We tend to get stuck in the idea that we have to go this way and do this thing, but there is always space to go in any direction! Today is a chance to show up fresh to the river of life. If you have any questions about the reset, email me, and let's chat. https://anchor.fm/danny-cobbin8/message

 When we look at how things work, we have a better chance of optimizing their usefulness. Thinking you are broken is another way of discoursing yourself from climbing your mountain. Life is a journey, and the more we notice ourselves, the more we get to keep and take home for ourselves. Think about it—when you go to the gym, there's always some kind of a weight-loss program that you can follo...

One of the most powerful things that I have discovered over the years is that my life will become exactly as I choose to make it. As a parent, I want to give my children the opportunity to create their own lives. While they are still young, I am trying to teach them how to live life on their own terms, and make choices that will help them be happy in the long run.

Meet Lea Maria Wernli, MA Lea Wernli had it all: a wonderful family, a spacious flat with a stunning view of Zurich and a successful career as a special needs educator. But all she often felt was overwhelm and stress. She thought she was broken and did a lot to try and feel better. She ate a lot, drank a lot and shopped a lot. She got a lot of therapy and did a lot of energy work on herself. It he...

 Hey! Did you know that the creative process is a journey? It's true. And I think it's one of the most magical journeys you can go on. But it's not just a physical journey—it's also an emotional one, and a mental one. You have to be willing to explore all parts of yourself in order for it to be truly fulfilling. I've been on this journey for a long time, and I'm always looking for new people...

Today we talk about freedom from both positive and negative thinking. This is another chance to explore how things work. We don't control our hearts, lungs, or our bowel, but we think we have all the control when it comes to our thinking. Freedom of control is when we have space from thinking we must control. We can be free from the negative thoughts that come up in our mind. The same goes for pos...

 Do you enjoy the process? I'm not sure about you, but for a long time, I had a hard time enjoying the process. It seemed like the process was just a bunch of obstacles and pain points that were in the way of me getting what I wanted. But now that I know that's just how it works, I have found it easier to enjoy being a human being. The worst part about running from the process is that it neve...

 Did you know that success could be effortless? It seems like a bold statement, but it's true. Here's how: We've all been taught that hard work is the key to success. But what if I told you that was wrong? What if I said that there's a way to get things done faster and better with less work? One unit of energy does not always equal one unit of reward. The misunderstanding leads us to do more...

 So you're good at one thing. That's great! But what if you could use that skill to show up in all of life? Your zone of excellence is portable, and you can take it with you wherever you go. It doesn't matter if you're a writer, or an artist, or a musician—what if you could use the skillset that got you good at those things… to be a better parent? To have more fun? To make more money? You don...

Kids can say the craziest stuff, and it could wreck your world, depending on your perspective. If you are open-minded, you will love this natural approach vs. what we are generally told about how to show up in our children’s world. You're going to want to stay to the end of this one.