Make it Count

Phil and Jennifer talk with special guest Alix Long about the ugly truth of a cancer journey.  What it truly means to go through someone's cancer battle, death, and grievance and how to live on.  Alix Long is the owner of Grace Pilates+Yoga, Wake Mindfulness Retreats, and a modern mindfulness expert. She is a speaker, a writer, an intuitive healer, and a mindfulness movement expert. She found...

Phil and Jennifer discuss what keeps them focused and how they overcome and triumph on the days they don’t want to get the work done.  Thanks for Listening. For questions, comments, or suggestions email us at makeitcountwithphilandjennifer@gmail.com See some of our featured episodes on our Youtube Channel or Connect with us on our Facebook Page

When life has you on the ropes and is pummeling you, what do you do? Through a series of significant challenges over the last 3 years, Ray has fought through his own health battles, keeping his business going on life support through the pandemic, and the tragic loss of his wife.  Even through all this adversity, Ray is still battling his way back to the top raising his two young boys with resilien...

This Episode kicks off Season 2 of the Make It Count Podcast.  Phil and Jen talk about the common goal setting, reflection, and self examination that revolves around New Years.  They dig deeper into the matter discussing how to turn around what you do not like about yourself and get to where you want to be in life.   Jennifer reveals her word, her mantra if you will for 2023.   Phil and Jen discus...

With Season 1 coming to a close, Phil and Jennifer reflect back on the Make It Count Podcast.  They talk about what they are thankful for, giving thanks, and what they believe will show up in Season 2 of the Make it Count Podcast. Hyundai of Metairie A premier Louisiana Hyundai dealer, with a huge selection of new & used vehicles to choose from. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links....

Phil and Jennifer talk with previous guests Brent and Tiffany as well as new guest Candice about conquering their 75 Hard challenge and the insights gained from the program.  75 Hard is described as  " not a fitness program, 75 HARD is a transformative mental toughness program " and an " Ironman for your brain " .  It was created by CEO and podcaster Andy Frisella. View more in...

Victoria shares how she has made peace with her broken pieces from the past to propel her to the life she is living today. Hyundai of Metairie A premier Louisiana Hyundai dealer, with a huge selection of new & used vehicles to choose from. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for Listening. For questi...

Phil and Jennifer dip deeper into what is making it count, the process to achieving goals, and the impact the people you surround yourself with have on your life development. They talk through some points from Joshua Medcalf's book, "Chop Wood Carry Water."  Sometimes the process of reaching a goal and becoming your better self is more important than the goal itself. Listen in as Ph...

In this episode Jennifer and Phil sit down with Kirk Coco  who discusses the triumphs, hardships, and lessons learned being an entrepreneur.  How to Make It Count through the successes and failures of a business.  A little more about Kirk.  Kirk Coco is a native of New Orleans, who spent 11 years in the United States Navy serving as a Surface Warfare Officer.  During his commission he served as th...

In this episode of Make It Count, Jennifer and Phil talk with Julie Stokes about her journey through politics, surviving breast cancer, and making it count through her cancer advocacy.  Julie Stokes is CEO of Flame Consulting, CFO of Stokes & Associates, Founder of Ellevate Louisiana and Co-Founder of the Cancer Advocacy Group of Louisiana.  She is a CPA, a nonpartisan policy advocate, former...

Phil and Jennifer dig a little deeper into the definition of "making it count."  How to Make It Count on your life's journey, even with the small things.  They go further into discussing the Zones of Life. Hyundai of Metairie A premier Louisiana Hyundai dealer, with a huge selection of new & used vehicles to choose from. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you mak...

Jennifer and Phil talk with their guest Cliff Hall about his journey of losing a child, finding purpose after such a loss, and how to help others. For questions, comments, or suggestions email us at makeitcountwithphilandjennifer@gmail.com Hyundai of Metairie A premier Louisiana Hyundai dealer, with a huge selection of new & used vehicles to choose from. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliat...

Jennifer puts her husband, Brett, in the hot seat.  Listen in as they share Brett’s journey of loss, recreating himself, and finding a path to make it count. Have a question? Email us at makeitcountwithphilandjen@gmail.com Hyundai of Metairie A premier Louisiana Hyundai dealer, with a huge selection of new & used vehicles to choose from. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you m...

Listen in as Phil and Jen answer questions from our listeners.  Have a question? Email us at makeitcountwithphilandjen@gmail.com Hyundai of Metairie A premier Louisiana Hyundai dealer, with a huge selection of new & used vehicles to choose from. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for Listening. For...

Dr. Costa joins us today to chat about the mental health side of making it count. Thanks for Listening. For questions, comments, or suggestions email us at makeitcountwithphilandjennifer@gmail.com See some of our featured episodes on our Youtube Channel or Connect with us on our Facebook Page

Terri shares her journey of hope after her loss of her child, Ollie. Thanks for Listening. For questions, comments, or suggestions email us at makeitcountwithphilandjennifer@gmail.com See some of our featured episodes on our Youtube Channel or Connect with us on our Facebook Page

Phil and Jennifer discuss Phil’s endurance journey from survivor’s guilt to a purpose, raising money for kids who have lost a parent to cancer.  The organization, Running for Dreams, will help kids realize dreams they may feel are out of their family’s budget now. Find out more about Running for Dreams at http://www.runningfordreams.com/ See this episode on youtube: Running for Dreams Episode Hyun...

In this episode Phil and Jennifer discuss the big F-Word, failure.  How do you fail forward and what exactly does that mean? Listen in as Phil and Jen share their strategies on failing forward and how it's all part of the journey to Make it count.  Thanks for Listening. For questions, comments, or suggestions email us at makeitcountwithphilandjennifer@gmail.com See some of our featured episod...

Tiffany Bradford sits down with Jennifer Maraist to share her weight loss journey and how she has made it count.  Thanks for Listening. For questions, comments, or suggestions email us at makeitcountwithphilandjennifer@gmail.com See some of our featured episodes on our Youtube Channel or Connect with us on our Facebook Page

Brent Kluchin discusses his addiction journey. Realizing that he had a problem, deciding help was needed and how he has managed that journey.  Thanks for Listening. For questions, comments, or suggestions email us at makeitcountwithphilandjennifer@gmail.com See some of our featured episodes on our Youtube Channel or Connect with us on our Facebook Page

Brent Kluchin discusses his addiction journey.  Realizing that he had a problem, deciding help was needed, and how he has managed that journey.  Thanks for Listening. For questions, comments, or suggestions email us at makeitcountwithphilandjennifer@gmail.com See some of our featured episodes on our Youtube Channel or Connect with us on our Facebook Page

Do you feel healthy physically, mentally, and spiritually?  Explore ways you can be healthier by listening to Jennifer and Phil describe what helps them.  If you want more tips on how to make everyday count, don't miss an episode! Thanks for Listening. For questions, comments, or suggestions email us at makeitcountwithphilandjennifer@gmail.com See some of our featured episodes on our Youtube...

Infertility and child loss are uncomfortable topics to hear and discuss.  Join Jennifer Maraist as she shares her journey with Phil de Gruy on how she learned to triumph through one of the hardest seasons of her life. Thanks for Listening. For questions, comments, or suggestions email us at makeitcountwithphilandjennifer@gmail.com See some of our featured episodes on our Youtube Channel or Connect...

Stage III Colon Cancer and then some… Thanks for Listening. For questions, comments, or suggestions email us at makeitcountwithphilandjennifer@gmail.com See some of our featured episodes on our Youtube Channel or Connect with us on our Facebook Page

Phil de Gruy and Jennifer Maraist discuss some everyday and some not so everyday challenges we face in life. Through their attitude and outlook dealing with challenges in their own lives they hope to inspire others to make their challenges count! Thanks for Listening. For questions, comments, or suggestions email us at makeitcountwithphilandjennifer@gmail.com See some of our featured episodes on o...