First Day Pod

This may have been the most enjoyable show we have ever done! So many people shared honestly in the live chat! This episode is the shining example of why we do this show. When people talk frankly about issues we all face, we all gain perspective that we didn't possess prior. Don't forget you can still give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods or Spotify. We would be very grateful! Our live str...

Did you miss us?! We missed you! That's why we are doing the show still. Not a lot has changed for us when it comes to living our lives the best way we know how. We never plan to be perfect, but as long as we continue to hinder our physical and mental health, we will be sharing with you all in search of greater understanding. Don't forget you can still give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods...

We are pleased to welcome Michelle Dickinson aboard the First Day Pod! Michelle is a resilience coach and a mental health strategist. She also has a book called Breaking Into My Life that you can go grab right now. Don't forget you can still give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods or Spotify if you love the show. We would be very grateful! Our live stream of the podcast is on YouTube and Faceboo...

It may not appear this way to you, but you do have a choice when it comes to following the path of gratitude or cynicism in your life decisions. Michael and Leigh Ann will talk all about that for our latest episode. You can still give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods if you love the show! We would be very grateful! Our live stream of the podcast is on YouTube and Facebook Live. PLEASE SUB OUR YOUT...

We were supposed to report a week later, but we were riddled with shame despite our happy faces. We talk about our attempt to go no sugar and why we are eating bad foods even though we know how bad they are. Do we not care about ourselves? Do we not see the danger? You can still give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods if you love the show! We would be very grateful! Our live stream of the podcast is...

We will never stop doing this show! We are going on a 7 day no sugar kick. Do you think we can do it? Is it disrespectful to people who struggle with body image to promote healthy eating? Leigh Ann and Mike talk about how eating healthy isn't about shaming people into losing weight. You can still give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods if you love the show! We would be very grateful! Our live st...

We're still here! Leigh and Mike talk about what they have been up to recently which includes a family crisis, how outlawing abortion in the United States will impact women mentally and identifying what's wrong with your environment. You can still give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods if you love the show! We would be very grateful! Our live stream of the podcast is on YouTube and Facebook...

Please welcome Mikey Ajeto back to the show! Mikey is a counselor in training and who also works in fantasy baseball online. He shares about as honest as anyone on this show has before about making meaningful change for all, reform in counseling and lessons learned on social media. This is an insightful episode! You can still give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods if you love the show! We would be...

Please welcome Jay Dunlop to the show! Jay brings a completely honest approach about how he quit smoking and other addiction challenges he faced in the past. Jay will make a believer out of you! What an honest dude for all of us to learn from. You can still give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods if you love the show! We would be very grateful! Our live stream of the podcast is on YouTube and Facebo...

Please welcome Tracey Rogers to the show! She has written a book about her tale of recovery from substance use disorder. She was traumatized as a child by the people she trusted the most. This is a very powerful and uplifting show! You can still give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods if you love the show! We would be very grateful! Our live stream of the podcast is on YouTube and Facebook Live. PLE...

You are going to learn a lot from our latest guest Joshua Govier. He has been making life changing choices since his triple bypass surgery. He also has mental health illness challenges that he can share with us so that we can learn methods to apply for our own lives. You can still give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods if you love the show! We would be very grateful! Our live stream of the podcast...

We are so grateful to have Aaron Krueger on to talk about his addiction story. He survived a stroke in his 30s and lived to tell the tale. Aaron also knows a lot about addiction as he is now free from alcohol after many years struggling with substance use disorder. You can still give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods if you love the show! We would be very grateful! Our live stream of the podcast is...

The current trial related to the death of former major league baseball pitcher Tyler Skaggs has brought up questions of accountability when a life is lost. This one is more complicated than a drunk driver or mass distribution of drugs. Please let us know your thoughts on this important subject. You can still give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods if you love the show! We would be very grateful! Our...

Welcome to our new time slot at 9PM EST Wednesdays! Where does your motivation go? Why? We talk about what we've learned and what you can do to make a difference in your own motivational desires. You can still give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods if you love the show! We would be very grateful! Our live stream of the podcast is on YouTube and Facebook Live. PLEASE SUB OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Don...

Welcome to our new time slot at 9PM EST Wednesdays! We are so grateful to have Joe Chapman on to talk about his addiction story. He has never been on a podcast and is more than willing to open up. Really special person you should learn a lot from in this episode! You can still give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods if you love the show! We would be very grateful! Our live stream of the podcast is o...

We sound and feel great for this episode! Usually when we are together in person for the show we have a different vibe. It shows! We talk about the usefulness of Atomic Habits and the ways in which we are sabotaged by outside and internal forces. You can still give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods if you love the show! We would be very grateful! Our live stream of the podcast is on YouTube and Fac...

The return of Dave and Judy Wolfe is an exciting moment for us here at the First Day Pod! They are gearing up for their 5 day Crush Your Cravings Challenge and they want you to be a part of it. For free! If food and sugar addiction are crushing your spirit, this is the time to act! NOTE: Leigh Ann and Mike's audio was not up to our usual standards due to the wrong mic being accessed without ou...

Happy New Year! In 2022 we will all strive to improve our communication with one another and be patient with ourselves. At least that's the hope. NOTE: Spotify has released their new 5 star ratings system so non-Apple users please take advantage of this by providing us with a 5 star rating on Spotify please? Thank you! You can still give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods if you love the show! W...

It's time to take a look in the rearview mirror to see what we learned. We realized plenty this year about ourselves and about process. NOTE: Spotify has released their new 5 star ratings system so non-Apple users please take advantage of this by providing us with a 5 star rating on Spotify please? Thank you! You can still give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods if you love the show! We would be...

We are grateful that Chris Deary (@cdeary1999) decided to come on our show to talk about his gambling addiction experience. It's been over a year since he came clean to his loved ones about his secret. We hope that you find something take away from this conversation. Please give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods if you love the show! We would be very grateful! Our live stream of the podcast is...

We are local Detroit area residents. A devastating collective trauma happened in our own backyard. The Oxford High School shooting will leave scars forever on those directly involved and for others who have no idea it is impacting them. Join us as we discuss how collective trauma works and the shocking lasting impact that these events have on countless people. Give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods...

The stress of the holidays is complicated. Are we the creators of our own self-fulfilling prophecy? It's time to look at why we put ourselves through holidays events if they bring us high blood pressure or increased cortisol levels. Give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods if you love the show please?! We would be very grateful! Our live stream of the podcast is on YouTube and Facebook Live every...

Leigh Ann and Mike want to have an honest conversation about who we are. Who are you? How do we know? Does it matter? Identity is a fascinating and complex discussion. Give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods if you love the show please?! We would be very grateful! Our live stream of the podcast is on YouTube and Facebook Live every Sunday night at 8PM EST . PLEASE SUB OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Don't...

Mike is off this week sharing time with friends while Leigh Ann brings aboard Liz Gabor to talk about the importance and power of hugs. The more you give them, the better you and the receiver of each one will feel! Give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods if you love the show please?! We would be very grateful! Our live stream of the podcast is on YouTube and Facebook Live every Sunday night at 8PM E...

Change. We all have tried our hand at it. We all want to achieve it, but we often don't have the proper set parameters to achieve it. Leigh Ann and Mike try to share their experiences and suggestions on what works and what didn't. Give us a 5 star rating on Apple Pods if you love the show please?! We would be very grateful! Our live stream of the podcast is on YouTube and Facebook Live eve...