Life and Love Nuggets

Brent and his oldest son Father Preston, a priest in the Anglican tradition who founded and pastors a church in Nashville talk about all the shifts and changes in our world and how that impacts each of us in very significant ways. In this episode, they talk about the importance of managing expectations.    View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/managing-expectations-our-changing...

In Part 3, Brent and Janis finally reveal the mysterious 3-step process they have been building up to in the first two parts. If followed, these can lead us to find unity and common ground in our relationships. It is a powerful way to build emotional intimacy in our marriages, families and friendships.   View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/the-three-steps-issue-resolution-par...

Brent and Janis continue with keys to resolving issues in relationships,  the benefit of valuing our differences, and present healthy guidelines for managing conflict.   View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/productive-guidelines-for-healthy-conversations-issue-resolution-part-two Learn more about Brent and Janis Sharpe at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com The Life & Love...

Brent and Janis begin a three-part series dealing with how to resolve issues and find common ground in relationships.  This first session shows how to break an unhealthy pattern that all relationships are susceptible to experiencing and how to set the stage for a productive strategy to resolve conflict.   Download the Fear Cycle/Dance Steps printout and view the transcript at https://www.lifeandlo...

In part two, Janis will be talking about the challenges and yet incredible joy of being a mom. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/celebrating-motherhood Learn more about Brent and Janis Sharpe at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com The Life & Love Nuggets podcast will help you learn valuable insights into relationships, life, and love. Brent and Janis have been empowering...

Mother’s Day, like most holidays, can be a day of celebration, joy, pain or grief or for many people, a mixture of these. Brent and Janis will be talking about the various aspects of Mother’s day and give some suggestions on coping skills to help yourself and how to be sensitive to others who may have a difficult time on this holiday. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/chall...

Brent and Janis conclude their series on Transformation as they discuss the final three Enneagram types (7-9) and growth practices that assist each one. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/enneagram-growth-practices-transformation-part-four Learn more about Brent and Janis Sharpe at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com The Life & Love Nuggets podcast will help you learn val...

Brent and Janis continue the Transformation series with a discussion on  Enneagram types 4-6 and growth practices that assist each one. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/enneagram-growth-practices-transformation-part-three Learn more about Brent and Janis Sharpe at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com The Life & Love Nuggets podcast will help you learn valuable insights i...

Brent and Janis discuss each of the first 3 Enneagram types and growth practices that assist each one. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/enneagram-growth-practices-transformation-part-two Learn more about Brent and Janis Sharpe at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com The Life & Love Nuggets podcast will help you learn valuable insights into relationships, life, and love....

Developing good self awareness to help you recognize areas in your personality that need growth and healthy habits to help you grow and thrive!  View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/transformation Learn more about Brent and Janis Sharpe at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com The Life & Love Nuggets podcast will help you learn valuable insights into relationships, life, and...

In Part 2 of Communication, Brent and Janis discuss how to deepen our relationships using the three parts of awareness in conversation.   View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/communication-part-two Learn more about Brent and Janis Sharpe at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com The Life & Love Nuggets podcast will help you learn valuable insights into relationships, life, and...

This week, Brent and Janis share some lighthearted communication mishaps and the importance of listening. Many times when people talk to us, we only listen to a fraction of what they are saying and react too quickly. We end up misunderstanding each other and get into unnecessary conflicts.   View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/communication-part-1 Learn more about Brent and J...

Brent and Janis discuss mourning and give a final overview of grief. They also share how you can help friends through the grieving process.  View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/mourning-dealing-with-lifes-inevitable-losses-part-four Learn more about Brent and Janis Sharpe at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com. The Life & Love Nuggets podcast will help you learn valuable i...

Brent and Janis continue their 4-part series dealing with how to move through the different emotions that we feel as a result of life’s inevitable losses. Today, they look at the natural discouragement many experience and how to strengthen our lives as we move through depression. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/dealing-with-lifes-inevitable-losses-part-three Learn more ab...

Brent and Janis continue their four-part series on grief. They discuss how to process the emotion accompanying loss by looking at anger, a normal yet challenging emotion in dealing with any type of loss. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/dealing-with-lifes-inevitable-losses-part-two Learn more about Brent and Janis Sharpe at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com. The Life &amp...

Brent and Janis begin a four-part series looking at how to recover well from life’s losses. We all face numerous losses: the death of a loved one, normal life transitions or experiencing the loss of an ideal or a dream. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/dealing-with-lifes-inevitable-losses-part-one Learn more about Brent and Janis Sharpe at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.co...

Brent and Janis talk about the power of touch and teach you how to plan Date Nights that actually work! Get the Date Night Questions and Date Night Ideas and view the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/reimagining-date-night . Learn more about Brent and Janis Sharpe at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com . The Life & Love Nuggets podcast will help you learn valuable insights into...

Brent and Janis share two simple workday habits that can deepen the connection with your spouse and an idea that can be a booster shot to this Valentine’s Day. Get the “Appreciation Letter” template and view the full transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/daily-connections-and-valentine-hints Learn more about Brent and Janis Sharpe at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com. The Life & Lo...

Brent and Janis give you practical ways to enrich your relationships. Get the 50 Love Nugget ideas and view the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/love-nuggets. Learn more about Brent and Janis Sharpe at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com. The Life & Love Nuggets podcast will help you learn valuable insights into relationships, life, and love. Brent and Janis have been empowering...

Brent and Janis discuss how magical thinking in our culture impacts our lives and relationships Learn more about Brent and Janis Sharpe at www.lifeandlovenuggets.com. View the full transcript at www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/magical-thinking. The Life & Love Nuggets podcast will help you learn valuable insights into relationships, life, and love. Brent and Janis have been empowering couples throu...

Discovering "awe" in your daily life can increase joy, life satisfaction, and enhance relationships. Learn more about Brent and Janis Sharpe at www.lifeandlovenuggets.com. View the full transcript at www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/the-power-of-awe The Life & Love Nuggets podcast will help you learn valuable insights into relationships, life, and love. Brent and Janis have been empowering couples t...

Brent and Janis Sharpe, licensed therapists, give insights on talking back to negative thinking that keeps us from flourishing in life. Learn more about Brent and Janis Sharpe at www.lifeandlovenuggets.com. View the full video transcript at www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/the-inner-critic-negative-thinking-self-talk The Life & Love Nuggets podcast will help you learn valuable insights into relation...

Brent and Janis Sharpe, licensed therapists, discuss how to be mindful of our natural human negative bias and how our focus determines our attitude toward anything in life. Learn more about Brent and Janis Sharpe at www.lifeandlovenuggets.com. View the full transcript at www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/how-to-overcome-negativity-bias The Life & Love Nuggets podcast will help you learn valuable insi...

Brent and Janis Sharpe, licensed therapists, talk about how we can forgive hurts from the past and find freedom in our life even if those that hurt us don’t change and how that process is very different than trusting someone. To learn more about Brent and Janis Sharpe, visit www.lifeandlovenuggets.com. View the full transcript at www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/are-forgiveness-and-trust-the-same The Li...

Our very first episode will help you save your sanity this holiday! It’s packed with insights and tips on how to enjoy time with your extended family. As they kick off their brand new podcast, Brent and Janis (Licensed Therapists), start with one of their favorite topics of the year. To learn more about Brent and Janis Sharpe, visit www.lifeandlovenuggets.com. The Life & Love Nuggets podcast w...