Learning Podcasts: I Love Learning and On the Front Line

Susan J. Baumgaertel, MD FACP had this beautiful analogy today. 🦋 She shared how important it is to be brave, humble, and curious enough to move forward with an idea on a new life path. Yes, curiosity is part of the champion mindset! 💡 You may not know where you are going, but you should let things move forward. 💡Be open to make mistakes and being ok with the mistakes. 💡Focus on the here and n...

Even though JR Weaver was in and out of recovery it was finding hope in the small things and helping others that helps him move forward every day. He talked about how we often do not appreciate where we are in the moment and our minds are always on the go. Tonight...💌 take a moment and appreciate those around you. 💌 drop a kindness note to pass on your gratitude. 💌 take a deep breathe. 💌 if yo...

dam Gorlitsky=PERSERVANCE: Doctors said that Adam would never walk again. He proved them wrong with his non-profit organization, I Got Legs! Thank you Adam Gorlitsky for inspiring me! 😊 His mission is to help paralyzed athletes to walk again. 🚶‍♀️ He has programs to expand access to the exoskeleton technology. His champion mindset is grounded in grit, gratitude, and knowing who he is at his core...

Dr. Scott Anderson co-founder of Luma Brighter Learning discussed his passion of creativity and how he sometimes holds himself back, but reminds us that "Your passion is what you celebrate when no one is watching." 🤩 🤩 100% yes, we all need to look inside and find that spark that sets our souls on fire. For Dr. Scott Anderson, he wants to leave this world having left everything on the table. He...

Do you feel stuck? Are you hitting a road black? Nancy Sislow shares how fear can hold us back. When she was a motorcycle instructor she saw people had anxiety getting on the cycle. Don't stop. Keep growing. Try some more. Take some time. Let's work it out and maybe find some free moments. Nancy said, "Most of the time we are not incapable...it is the other things that get in the way."

Stepfanie Beach is the CEO and Founder of SMB Media Consulting and is an INC 500 2023 winner. "Work to live, rather than living to work " this a perspective that Stefanie Beach suggests is important to keep in mind so that you always remember the WHY behind the reason for doing something. 🎇 To continue uncover her journey towards her WHY includes strategies like reading, going to events, and talk...

Kelly Zurliene, a single mom of two, does not let the odds of life beat her. Instead she picked herself up and tapped her toes into learning something new. She recommends giving yourself the time you need to mourn the hard times. However, she stresses how learning something new reignited opportunities that were within her reach and interests. She discussed how discipline comes from having the cour...

She saw her dad go through life suffering with character & perseverance. This example showed her that with the support of others and the lessons that you learn, you can do more than you even thought possible. When you climb bring people with you. When you are behind reach out and ask for help! She did her first marathon at 48! Ginger W. Craddock did those things that her daddy didn’t get to ta...

Our lives are like a rough sea and we need to have people in our lives who can help us navigate the journey.   Shay discusses how his passion is setting challenges and then leveraging learning to help him learn more about his self and uncover items that will help him be the very best. He starts each day with specific steps to help situate his mind for a good day.  Uncover your Why! Check in your e...

Ellia Harris 💡 joined me today and shared how setting goals and digging into the Why will help us move forward. She says that there are complex problems all around us , but we need to be connected to our Why to help us figure out how to move forward. She points out how laughter can help draw us together in deep and meaningful ways. Thank you Ellia Harris 💡 for being with me today! 🙏🏼🙏🏼 #ilov...

Ambreen Nadeem stresses that we need to be open to the possibilities that could be as part of our lives. We often see a specific path ahead, but what if the path could be changed? What if the path was different or you had the power to change it? Ambreen shares her journey and how she choice life over death and how she continues to find passion each day for hope and joy.

Barbara discusses the difference between being nice vs what it means to be kind. Setting healthy boundaries is critical with those that are in a difficult place. She suggests tapping into you mind to find out what brings you inner joy. Find your happy space by writing down your thinking. Self-reflection and positive self talk can help you move past dark times. Barbara speaks from experience given...

Bruce quit school at the age of 17, but today he is a thriving entrepreneur with 3 businesses with his wife. Don't ever give up! After his divorce, he was devastated and wen through a very tough time, but with support he lit a fire under himself and never looked back. Learning is all around Bruce. He reads, downloads podcasts, he draws and the ideas go on and on. He reminds us that we are never do...

Sadie Church says that having a mentor has been critical in her learning development. She cites Shawn Achor and the Happiness Advantage https://www.ted.com/talks/shawn_achor_the_happy_secret_to_better_work where if you take 7 steps each day that you can do to build a positive mindset. 1) Meditate 2) Find Something to Look Forward To 3) Practice Acts of Kindness 4) Get Outside 5) Exercise 6) Spend...

Ron Higgs is the author of the chapter "A Mindset Shaped By Naval Aviation". When he earned his wings as a naval pilot his executive officer said, "Congratulations, you now have been accepted for further training." He said one thing to never forget if you are feeling like you lost your passion is that you can help others. Helping others and caring for each other can really make you feel better. Wh...

Dr. James Rowley shares how a voice of hope and compassion can make a huge difference in someone's ability to move forward. He said, "we are all born with the capacity to be compassionate...sometimes it is dormant. We have to find ways to cultivate it and know that it contributes to the wellbeing of others, but also to one's own sense of peace and harmony with the world." He shar...

It was so much fun with Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, FSLS who is Co-founder of Dr. Contact Lens. She is passionate about helping people with their eyes so that they can see to learn! 👀 🤩 👀 🤩 She said that yoga has really helped her build a growth mindset. "Balance is key to learning." The movement and breathing can help you get back to the basics. She said we have to empower people around...

Paul helps provide supplies to warfighters in the military. He is passionate about getting them the supplies they need to survive. Learning can be life or death. He mentioned the book Life on the X by Navy Seal, Stephen Drum that had an impact on his insights. He says, "whatever you have to learn to be quick and execute is imperative for learning." https://www.stephendrum.com/book-page/...

Timothy Gleeson, CPA shared his heart about how he visualized what he wanted for his life and then he worked hard to earn his CPA degree. The path was not straight forward. He said it was not the pathway that he expected but he was still moving forward. He stresses, "Find that way, move forward, so that you can achieve your dreams." Thank you Timothy Gleeson, CPA for sharing your heart 💜 and bein...

Dr. Curtis Bonk is a researcher and learning expert. He discusses how in 1st grade his teacher pointed him out to have learning challenges, which grew his passion to get as many resources available to learn. He shares that there are so many different resources that you are making the decisions of what and how you learn. He discusses the value of building communities to engage in on these curated l...

Understanding who you are takes self-awareness exercises that Dr. Jeannelle mentions is critical of becoming your true self. She says, “Unexpressed expectations will lead to resentment. If you do not know what your expectations are and you do not know what you need, then you can’t be authentic to any relationship.” You have to get to your true self. In this podcast she provides us tips to get to o...

When Josee was just 12 years old, she longed for a new bicycle, a simple dream, but one her family couldn’t afford. Instead of letting disappointment settle in, she let that moment light a fire inside her. She picked up a paper route, began babysitting, and worked for the bike she imagined herself riding. Josee says she’s learned something powerful along the way: every hurdle in her life has held...

When Josee was just 12 years old, she longed for a new bicycle, a simple dream, but one her family couldn’t afford. Instead of letting disappointment settle in, she let that moment light a fire inside her. She picked up a paper route, began babysitting, and worked for the bike she imagined herself riding. Josee says she’s learned something powerful along the way: every hurdle in her life has held...