Not By Chance Podcast

In part two of the mini Take Me Home series we hear some more stories from the Homeward Bound Team. Dawnie Williams, Lyle Nelson, Kayla Anderson and Erin Kitterman all share stories of home and family. During this Thanksgiving, it is good to remember what makes a home for us and to express our gratitude for it. 

In this episode members of the Homeward Bound team share stories with the theme, "Take Me Home." These personal stories highlight the importance of having a home and what a home is. By listening to this episode we hope it inspires you to think of your own stories about home and connection. respectively,  the story tellers are Roxanne Thayne, Brooke Hersh, Shari Murray, Michelle Mulford,...

In this episode, Dr. Tim Thayne discusses how today's parenting trends are centered around smoothing the path for their child rather than preparing them for the inevitable bumps. He encourages parents to pause question their first instinct to prevent failure. He ends with practical advice to help your kids become more self-reliant, which means greater confidence and competence. 

We can learn some great processes from our work lives that can translate well into our home lives.  One of those is the vision, celebration and connection that comes from meetings.  Tim and Roxanne Thayne share the obstacles, benefits, and best practices for improving your family’s communication and unity through family meetings.  Take note of the tips and motivation that comes from research, thou...

Dr. Tim Thayne has Dr. Tim DiGiacomo and his two colleagues Rachel Morin and Brittany Little on the podcast this week. The discussion is centered around anxiety and how it develops and how you can reduce it. Anxiety isn't only genetic it can also be environmental in terms of modeling. In this episode, these four experts discuss skills to handle anxiety and to model techniques for your kids. 

In Part 2, Dr. Thayne continues his discussion with Dr. Dennis Deaton. They discuss some of his books and the critical principles they teach. Dr. Deaton is the creator of an engaging online course that prepares young people for the challenges they face every day. It gives them instruction and skills they can develop in two major areas: mind management and emotional intelligence. To check it out, g...

Dr. Tim Thayne interviews Dr. Dennis Deaton on his story of how he became a nationally recognized public speaker and mindset coach. He enthusiastically teaches the principles and mindsets we all need in order to become the successes we have dreamed of. His humble yet passionate ideas to help youth “Own it!” and determine the outcomes of their lives are sure to inspire.

Family relationships are eternal. In this episode Dr. Thayne pays tribute to his older brother, who passed recently. He shares how he had played the role of protector and advocate for their family.

Roxanne Thayne has decades of experience in writing in a personal journal and teaching writing and history.  But more recently she has identified the benefits as a mother.  Both for herself and in how it has effected her children who use it.  Learn how such a simple practice can strengthen both mind, body and relationships.

Kelsey uses her 16 years of experience working closely with students and their parents to develop the skills, mindsets and attributes they need to thrive not only in school, but as lifelong learners and thoughtful, confident human beings.

Dr. Tim Thayne interviews Tracy Poizner, the Essential Stepmom, on the womanly art of raising other people's kids.  As a bio mom, a divorced mom, a single mom and now a stepmom, Tracy has learned the ins and outs of the stepfamily situation from a traditional, original family system.  She teaches moms and dads in our audience how to find the little tweaks that need to be done intentionally to...

Today Dr. Thayne addresses one of the most universal issues families are dealing with today . . . anxiety.  He shares three principles for building confidence in our teens and in ourselves as parents.  He also recommends you watch this classic family movie that will illustrate these tips beautifully.

When we set a goal and work towards it we are going to see and be critical of the flaws. Starting out you won't be able to say we are as good as your idol. But in order to have the motivation to keep going and keep improving you need to know you are doing better than you think you are. 

In this week's Podcast, Dr. Thayne interviews Dr. Brooke Hersch as she shares how we can all learn from our fear and anxiety.  No matter our age, it will actually highlight opportunities for growth and/or change.

Dr. Tim Thayne interviews Dawnie William. Dawnie is an expert when it comes to productivity and time management. She shares helpful tips that are simple and easy enough to apply. By the end of this episode, you will be wanting to try these strategies as well as teach your teens how to save time and be more efficient as well. 

In this week's episode, Dr. Tim Thayne discusses the importance of accountability. Many times we believe that a teenager runs away from accountability. But, in reality, they actually crave that accountability that parents working together can provide.

Dr. Tim Thayne compares superficial goals that we often make to the goals that really bring meaning and satisfaction. Those authentic goals are always centered around your connection to the people in your life, namely your family. He introduces where the direction of his podcast will be going in regards to this new year and how to improve yourself and ultimately strengthening your family unit.

Dr. Tim Thayne discusses the relationship between peace, service, and gratitude. He shares how his neighborhood had adopted the spirit of Christmas by reaching out in service to one another. When looking outside of yourself at something bigger you will ultimately feel more peace internally, even while many things out of your control. 

In this week's episode, Dr. Tim Thayne shares his own disruptions of peace. Focusing his attention on co-parenting he gives helpful tips to couples that need help creating peace in the home and sometimes 2 homes. If the principles are applied by both parents more understanding, empathy, and ultimately peace will be harbored. 

In this week's episode, Dr. Tim Thayne interviews Lyle Nelson. He discusses the situations anyone can get in that lead to high anxiety and even panic. He shares tricks he has personally used when in those tight situations to not only feel calm but also manage the situation well. 

Dr. Tim Thayne interviews Vashti Summerville on allowing growth to happen to your kid. Often times as a parent our instinct is to protect them, but this isn't the most helpful thing all the time when it comes to their development. In  this podcast, you will learn how to judge when and how you should allow this growth.

Dr. Tim Thayne interviews Sonya Rodriguez on minimalism. Sonya has adopted a lifestyle of minimalism that helps her prioritize her life and put the most important things first. 

Dr. Tim and Roxanne Thayne announce Issue Two of the Not By Chance Yearbook . They feature two of their favorite articles, two writing prompts, as well as the narratives they wrote themselves on this year's theme of connection.  

Dr. Tim Thayne talks about the difference between feedforward and feedback. Feedback is saying the obvious of a previous event, while feedforward is giving good counsel before the event happens. When feedforward is delivered correctly it will make the road to success less painful, less time consuming and more enjoyable. 

Dr. Tim Thayne tells his personal story of his career and several of the major changes. He discusses one of his most pivotal career crisis' that lead to him pioneering the aftercare system and starting Homeward bound.