Kim Olver

Life = Choices; Choices = Life

Hosted by author, speaker, and coach Kim Olver, Life = Choices; Choices = Life explores how personal responsibility, emotional awareness, and intentional decision-making shape our relationships, leadership, and everyday lives. Drawing on the principles of Choice Theory® and the framework of Mental Freedom®, Kim has thoughtful conversations with experts, educators, coaches, and leaders about how people can respond to life with greater clarity, connection, and purpose. Kim Olver is the author of several books on relationships and personal growth, including Mental Freedom®: You Hold the Key, Choo...

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Kim Olver

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www.olverinternational.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Writing Your Best Marriage Story 23.02.2023

In this episode, I interviewed Dr. David and Mrs. Stuart Anderson, a couple who is giving back to couples. They have a great relationship and provide marriage retreats called the Intimate Marriage Academy to help couples increase the spiritual, relational and physical intimacy in their marriages. They also produce a podcast, called The Red Trust Marriage  podcast . David tells the story of ho...

Abusive Relationships 16.02.2023

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing coach, relationship expert, podcaster, blogger and speaker Nigel Beckles who shared some information from his new book being published in May. Nigel knows first hand the challenges of being in an abusive relationship but he was destined to break, not repeat, the cycle. He researched, studied, did a lot of introspection and therapy and now, he wor...

Dating Communication 09.02.2023

In this episode, I interview Vicki Lannerholm on her thoughts about the importance of communication in dating. Dr. Lannerholm is a professor and counselor who happens to be in the dating area herself. She shares her observations and talks about the three main challenges with communication in relationships. She cannot understate the importance of it. We all have beliefs and ideas in our head that n...

February, the Month of Love 06.02.2023

When most people think of February and love, they think of Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day is the holiday for couples. But what if you aren't part of a couple? Kim shares her personal story of how painful Valentine's Day was for her after the death of her husband and what she did about it. She reminds people to check in on those who may be grieving during the month of love, especially when t...

The Framework of Mental Freedom® 26.01.2023

In this episode, I explain the BCT Framework of Mental Freedom and the three top mistakes people make that keep people from experiencing Mental Freedom. There is a very special offer if you listen to the end. To schedule a complimentary, risk-free 30-minutes Mental Freedom Strategy Session with Kim, book here . 

How is Mental Freedom Different? 19.01.2023

In this episode, I talk about how Mental Freedom is unique and what you can expect from learning it. There is also a unique offer to experience Mental Freedom during this research phase. Check it out at  https://courses.olverinternational.com/mfclt

The Why of Mental Freedom 12.01.2023

In this episode, I talk about my background and experiences that lead me to develop the Mental Freedom process. I discuss my motivation and the audacious goal I see for the future of Mental Freedom. Please listen to the end for a valuable, special offer. The application can be found at  https://courses.olverinternational.com/mfclt

Mental Freedom® Research 05.01.2023

In this episode, I talk with my friend and colleague, Sylvester Baugh, about the opportunity for counselor, coaches, and human service professionals to learn my new process of Mental Freedom for just $1, receive CEs and potential certification in Mental Freedom in exchange for using Mental Freedom with half of their new clients during a six-month period after learning it. I am working to achieve e...

Goal Attainment 2023 31.12.2022

In this episode, Kim talks about her goal attainment process that she developed from studying many goal setting gurus, including Jack Canfield, Brian Tracy, Jim Rohn, Zig Zigler and more. She thoughtfully created a process including left- and right-brain activities for optimal success. As someone who has been successful accomplishing the things she sets out to do, Kim shares some of her tips...

The Medication of Normal Human Experiences 08.12.2022

In this episode, I interview Angela Peacock, a woman who served in Iraq with the US Army and experienced multiple traumas there. She was sent to medical professionals, both military and civilian, and at one point, was on 18 different psychotropic medications. She began to wonder, "If I'm on all this medicine, why don't I feel good?" She realized her post-traumatic stress was a normal human re...

Real Talk with a Counselor 01.12.2022

In this episode, I interview licensed counselor, Michaela Detrick, about mental health. Michaela is so grounded and easy to talk with, I imagine therapy with her is like talking with a friend. She covers what is most misunderstood about mental health and how the pandemic has impacted mental health. She talks about the balance between hurrying through counseling to get to a better place and taking...

Growing Students and Teachers in School 24.11.2022

In this episode, I interview Deb Cox about all she is doing to make her school, Nundah, in Australia, the best school it can be. She does this by growing herself in many leadership areas, including Choice Theory psychology. She has made the decision to take her school through the Glasser Quality School process, where she gives both teachers and students their voices as part of the overall school c...

Neurodiversity 17.11.2022

In this episode, I interview Margaret Parkes, a therapist with many years experience working with people who are atypical neurologically, such as people with ADHD or autism spectrum disorders. We discussed what neurodiversity is, how to identify it and the effects of non-diagnosis. Margaret talked about how neurodifference and depression and anxiety are often correlated and that those who are...

Choice Theory in Education 10.11.2022

In this episode, I interview Dr. Stephen Tracy about the implementation of Choice Theory in public schools. Dr. Tracy has quite an educational background and vast experience in the public school system. He became interested in Choice Theory after hearing Dr. Glasser speak and knew he wanted to know more. Steve has had the experience of using Choice Theory in his various superintendent ro...

Relationships in Restorative Practices 03.11.2022

In this episode, I had the opportunity to interview Jay Shannon, a supervisor of the YES program through Project Oz in Bloomington, IL. Jay uses a unique combination of Restorative Practices and Choice Theory to help some of the area's most underserved kids graduate from school on time with a plan for what they want to do beyond graduation. We talked about some parallels between Restorative Practi...

Neuro-Nurturing 27.10.2022

In this episode, I interview Deborah McNelis about her concept of Neuro-Nurturing. Deb takes the complex topic of childhood brain functioning and development and breaks it down into usable, bite-size pieces of information to assist parents and others who want to help children become all they can be. She has four areas of focus, each of which is critically important. She says that you can find othe...

Becoming Anti-Racist 18.10.2022

In this episode, I interview Sharon Hurley Hall, an anti-racism activist, author and educator. I was so impressed with the articles I read of hers, that I reached out to ask her to be a guest on the show and she said yes. It was a great conversation, talking about some of the terms being used in racism that people could be more thoughtful and deliberate about, such as global majority and intention...

Using Your Gifts to Help Others 06.10.2022

Soyica White is a multi-talented individual, who is on a journey of self-discovery. He knows many things, including hair styling and cosmetology, workforce development and encouraging others on their journeys. He is a man who volunteers his time and talents to help those in need. He recognizes time is his most valuable commodity and is uniquely tuned in to maximize the time he does have by be...

Self-Examination for Self-Discovery 29.09.2022

In this episode, I interview my friend and colleague, William Freeman. William is a veteran of both the Air Force and the Army and works with me as one of the Cadre of speakers for the military's Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program. In this interview, he becomes incredibly authentic and vulnerable, sharing his journey of self-discovery which included taking a good look at himself an...

The Psychological Management of Chronic Pain 19.09.2022

In this episode, I interview Nessren Ali about how she coaches people to psychologically manage their chronic pain. She works in a physical therapy office and has found that the patients who take advantage of her coaching services have a better outcome than those who don't. She uses analogies to help people understand that they don't have to become friends with their pain, nor do they ne...

Choose Happy with Jill Liberman 08.09.2022

In this episode, I interview Jill Liberman, author of  Choose Happy ,  Choose Happy 2  and  Remember This . Jill understands that happiness is a choice and shares some great tips for making that choice every day. She also shares the difference between happiness and success, as well as some myths about happiness that may be keeping you from your happiness. Vist Jill's website at...

The Law of Assumption and more 02.09.2022

In this episode, I interview Dr. Rose Lawrence on her particular brand of coaching called, Living the Rosey Life . Dr. Rose is a licensed clinical professional counselor and ordained minister who works with her coaching clients on creating the life they want to live, with the power already inside them using the Law of Assumption. She shares her personal examples of putting this law to work and ass...

Coaching in Iran 30.08.2022

In this episode, I talk with Amir Pahlavnejad about coaching in Iran. He and Dr. Ali Sahebi have created the first coaching business in Iran where businesses are training their people in how to use coaching to supervise their direct reports. They are doing cutting edge work there. Additionally, they have translated and published several coaching books to have available for their students. Amir dis...

Your Health includes Your Mental Health 25.08.2022

In this episode, I interview Natasha Mosby, the brains behind the big Men's Mental Health Awareness event this past June in Las Vegas, NV. Nastasha is a licensed social worker and professor who has dedicated her life to helping others live their best lives. Because of this, she loves helping people, particularly women, learn to do real, legitimate self-care. As a mother herself, Ms. Mosby kno...

Coaching with Algorithms 15.08.2022

 In this episode, I interview Jeanette Schneider about her brilliant DearLiv app. Jeanette has completely reinvented herself from a highly successful career in finance to a start up entrepreneur who works with women in the areas of finance and mindset. After being on her own self-growth and discovery journey for the past ten years, she wants to shorten the learning curve for others.&nbsp...

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