Embrace Growth

In this episode I have a conversation with one of the founders of The Mankind Project, Bill Kauth. We talk about how during this time of COVID that people are experiencing alienation and loneliness. I realized how I am creating that for myself during these times. Bill co-wrote a book about how We Need Each Other and how one might combat loneliness... Check it out.  Contact Embrace Growth Podcast:...

In this episode of the podcast I have a conversation with my friend Martin Marks about conflict. Martin has worked with people all over the world for decades helping them work with conflict. As humans we cannot avoid conflict, although some of us try. There are some great tools to hear about, as well as Martin shares some compelling stories- Check it out.  Contact Embrace Growth Podcast: • Email t...

In this episode of the podcast I attempt to discuss what archetypes are, why we would used them in personal growth work and certain archetypes I use when facilitating. This is a building block I use for other tools within personal growth, so I need to mention archetypes in order to keep it all straight.  Contact Embrace Growth Podcast: • Email the host, Mike Patterson -mike@leaderchampions.com • F...

In this episode of the podcast I was motivated to grab the mic and talk about what I was feeling, or the lack thereof. I talk of things to come and leave you with #say their names...  Contact Embrace Growth Podcast: • Email the host, Mike Patterson -mike@leaderchampions.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057667200658 • Book a call with Leader Champions https://leaderchampio...

In this episode of the podcast I have a conversation with Andrea Hoban from the East Bay of California. Andrea and I discuss the current state of the world and how understanding what you are really feeling can help cope with the uncertainty that exist. There's this cool "Mood Meter" https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xQCUMd1J6iAncApbckVWDi7hv56FT2oj/view?usp=sharing that will help you...

In this episode of the podcast I interview Brandon Clift. We both share about the current crisis of the wildfires impacting southern Oregon and the Western US, as well as hear his story of 2020. Through Brandon's story you hear the trials and tribulations he has gone through this year and how resilience is what is/was needed to carry on. We leave the listeners with tools to use in their own p...

In this episode I have a fun conversation with Colin Bedell from Long Island, NY. Colin knows A LOT about Astrology and if you don't believe that Astrology has anything to offer- this is the episode for you. It was super fun to hang with Colin and I got to learn a lot about how I could use these tools for my own personal growth... You can too- check it out!  Contact Embrace Growth Podcast: •...

In this episode I interview Brian Truskowski from Ann Arbor Michigan. Brian and I discuss how to let go, specifically letting go of outcomes. Brian shares stories of his life and his beliefs that are rooted in Buddhism. It's a fascinating conversation & Brian leaves you with tools to help you with your own Personal Growth.   Contact Embrace Growth Podcast: • Email the host, Mike Patterson...

In this episode, some of the coaches from Leader Champions talk about a retreat we had this summer, where the theme was Inner Child. Erik Treese, Bill Demun, Joey Cardella & myself share stories from our childhood and give tools on how you can have a relationship with your inner child and why that is important for personal growth. Check it out :) Contact Embrace Growth Podcast: • Email the hos...

In this episode I speak with Jim Mulenos from Southern Idaho. We have a conversation about tribalism and what it is and how you can look at yourself, what tribe you belong to and join other tribes for the common good. Listen and hear Jim's story and gain insight to your own personal growth... Enjoy.  Contact Embrace Growth Podcast: • Email the host, Mike Patterson -mike@leaderchampions.com •...

In this episode of the podcast I interview Tony Wilkinson from London. Tony is a Full Leader & Leader Trainer in the Mankind Project. Tony also facilitates Shadow Work, which is why I wanted to interview him on the topic. Listen as he shares his story and explains what shadow is, where it comes from and how to work with it.  Contact Embrace Growth Podcast: • Email the host, Mike Patterson -mik...

In this episode I interview 3 college students; Joshua Rodes, Olivia Herbstritt & Rachel Pierce about thoughts and feelings associated with going back to school. A lot has been said about the logistics, the teachers and politics... Now we want to hear from the students. It's fascinating to hear how mental heath in the university setting is not a priority and how these 3 empowered young ad...

In this Episode I discuss what Drama is all about. Why people love drama, what the drama triangle is and how to get out of it. Life has conflict- but it does not have to have drama.  Contact Embrace Growth Podcast: • Email the host, Mike Patterson -mike@leaderchampions.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057667200658 • Book a call with Leader Champions https://leaderchampion...

In this episode of the podcast I interview long time friend Michael Pierce from Los Angeles, CA.  Michael is a marriage and family therapist who works primarily with adults one on one, & with couples. We have a fascinating conversation about some of the current challenges people are facing with COVID 19 and how we are working with clients professionally.    Contact Embrace Growth Podcast: • Em...

In this episode of the podcast we continue unpacking the toxic culture that we grew up in. This week we look at sexism and the beliefs that were passed down from generations. The panel of 4 is 2 men & 2 women from different areas and similar beliefs that we were taught.  Contact Embrace Growth Podcast: • Email the host, Mike Patterson -mike@leaderchampions.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook....

In this episode of the podcast we continue to unpack things that we may have learned growing up that add to the toxicity of our culture. This week we look at Classism and how we may separate ourselves based on how much wealth we have, or don't have.  Contact Embrace Growth Podcast: • Email the host, Mike Patterson -mike@leaderchampions.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1...

In this episode of the podcast we revisit this idea I have that I was raised in a toxic culture. I have a panel of 4, myself included and we go through a "Life Walk" process that allows us to look at beliefs we came up with based on real life events. This episode is unpacking the toxicity of Racism that us white guys grew up learning. The idea is for you to listen along and go back throu...

In this episode there is a panel of 4 people, myself included- who share stories of the toxic culture we grew up in with the focus on sexuality. What was the cost and how can we un-learn what we were raised in?  Contact Embrace Growth Podcast: • Email the host, Mike Patterson -mike@leaderchampions.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057667200658 • Book a call with Leader Cha...

In this brief episode I tell you what I have coming in the future.  Contact Embrace Growth Podcast: • Email the host, Mike Patterson -mike@leaderchampions.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057667200658 • Book a call with Leader Champions https://leaderchampions.com/ Thanks for listening and continue to Embrace your own personal Growth!

In this episode of the podcast I speak with Erik Treese from Chicago. Erik and I talk about race and how to look at our own racism, as well as how to have the hard conversations to create change in the world.  Contact Embrace Growth Podcast: • Email the host, Mike Patterson -mike@leaderchampions.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057667200658 • Book a call with Leader Champ...

In this episode IO interview pro snowboarder Ean Wood from Whidbey Island, Washington. He tells his story of how he has used Fear as a tool for his own personal growth. As fear is a common theme in the world today, I thought people could use these tools as well. Enjoy.  Contact Embrace Growth Podcast: • Email the host, Mike Patterson -mike@leaderchampions.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p...

In this episode of the podcast I talk about regrets that we have in life and tools to create something other than regret. Ways to get beyond regret and learn from it as a tool, rather than it keeping us down.  Contact Embrace Growth Podcast: • Email the host, Mike Patterson -mike@leaderchampions.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057667200658 • Book a call with Leader Champ...

In this episode I interview Stephàn McKenzie from L.A. We discuss Control and the illusions we might have about what we can control. Stephàn tells his story and leaves us some tools that could help with our own personal growth.   Contact Embrace Growth Podcast: • Email the host, Mike Patterson -mike@leaderchampions.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057667200658 • Book a ca...

This week on the podcast, I talk about how we can use this current global situation to learn something deeper about ourselves. I offer the tools of perspective to create change to grow.  Contact Embrace Growth Podcast: • Email the host, Mike Patterson -mike@leaderchampions.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057667200658 • Book a call with Leader Champions https://leadercham...

In this episode of the podcast, Todd Adams and I discuss a book called Atomic Habits, by James Clear. It's a simple way to create the change you want to see in your life. There are tools that Todd lays out from the book and I have personally benefitted from this work.  Contact Embrace Growth Podcast: • Email the host, Mike Patterson -mike@leaderchampions.com • Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...