O'talkin' with Dave

Send us Fan Mail You ever hear about the book, "What to Expect When You're Expecting"?   Almost every pregnant woman has read this book at least once...Well, this podcast has nothing to do with that book. Join Dave to hear hos MANAGING your EXPECTATIONS is a key step in reducing frustration, controlling your emotions, and setting yourself up for a better state of mind. Categories of...

Send us Fan Mail I hear PATIENCE is a virtue...I'm tired of waiting on it!!! Join Dave for coverage of: Top categories where we are less PATIENT Reasons why some people are more PATIENT than others 5 steps to becoming more PATIENT Things to do when you BLOW IT! All I want is my timeline, my way of doing things, my cadence...does that make me a less PATIENT person? Giddyup!!! Email David@Otalk...

Send us Fan Mail How often do you get into a verbal disagreement or argument with someone? Join Dave for some O'talkin' about: The best weapon to use when tempted to argue or during an argument Ways to avoid arguments Strategies to make your case during an argument Ideas of how to exit an argument when it becomes emotional The best way to win is NOT TO PLAY, but sometimes you have to jum...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself UNINSPIRED with a situation, person, topic, or goal where you were once PASSIONATE?  Yep...me too... Join Dave for information about: Why INSPIRATION is important? What ROBS you of your INSPIRATION? How to RECOVER, REFRAME, and REKINDLE your INSPIRATION when you hit a bump in the road... You have, you can be, and you will be INSPIRED - when you maintai...

Send us Fan Mail Tough decisions are part of life and sometimes you just have to hunker down and make 'em... Join Dave for to hear: Why TOUGH decisions need to be made and not avoided The 5 step PROCESS for making them Things to AVOID when making them The BENEFITS of becoming proficient at making TOUCH decisions If they are part of life, you might as well get to a GOOD PLACE with making them....

Send us Fan Mail You asked for it (well, some of you did) and you GOT IT!!! Even though Dave has a face for RADIO, there have been requests to start video podcasts.   Dave answers questions submitted over the first 44 podcasts on everything from "why podcasting" to "family questions" to "insulting comments on his character"... Should be fun!!! Giddyup!!! Email David@O...

Send us Fan Mail Are you in a COMFORT ZONE or BUBBLE?  Most of us are, have been or will be... Join Dave to hear how comfort zones are good, but staying in them can be harmful in the following ways: They Stifle Personal Growth They Limit Opportunities & Potential Encourage Complacency They Reduce Adaptability & Resilience They Hinder Creativity Don't limit yourself or your potential t...

Send us Fan Mail Getting older is a fact of life...I hope... Join Dave for a discussion around the changes for men and women, what to expect and how to deal with it, and how to laugh your way through it. Living a full and inspired life as you age is about following the same advice for any age: Surround yourself with positive people Take care of yourself physically and mentally Take time to smell t...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been in a situation with WORK, HOME, and/or PLAY where you just felt overwhelmed...when you want to RALLY, but you just don't have any "RALLY" left? Join Dave for some thoughts on things that can help you: Find your RALLY Cap and get back in the game. Reasons you need to be able to RALLY Sources of optimism to keep the RALLY going You are very importan...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever wonder why you don't have enough time to get to everything on your to-do list?   Join Dave to discuss some of the topics that has WARPED his TIME...  In layman's terms - he used to waste a lot of time on things that: Aroused his emotions and left a wake Were beyond his control Continually change Were cyclical in nature Are absolutely exhausting Directly take...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever have trouble sleeping?  I guess we all do... But do you ever have trouble staying AWOKE? Join Dave for a discussion on the radical WOKE agenda and how WOKE Won't WORK, in the long term.   Hear the following principles: Many "agendas" start with sincerity and necessary principles. When the radical side of the "cause" progresses too quickly, the...

Send us Fan Mail Are you a DREAMER?  I love DREAMERS!!! Join Dave for a discussion on how "if you can conceive it you can achieve it"... DREAMS really do come true.  Whether it is a great accomplishment that will change the course of a group, a nation or the world or if it is a DREAM to be a better person, father, mother, friend, etc... DREAM achievement depends greatly on OPTIMISM and R...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been in a conversation and the words someone used took away from their intended message?  Yeah, me too... Join Dave for a discussion of 7 DRAINING Words that make your message less positive, less sophisticated, and less powerful. Dave also discusses the how the "Purple Car" can notify you when to strengthen your words when you slip and possible replacement...

Send us Fan Mail Do you tend to be a little more pessimistic than optimistic at times? Do you have trouble have a POSITIVE attitude? Is your glass half empty with a crack in it? Join Dave for a discussion on how you can accomplish and maintain a POSITIVE attitude in the face of challenging situations. What are some stepping-stones of achieving a POSITIVE outlook? What are some common myths negativ...

Send us Fan Mail How HAPPY are you?  On a scale of 1 to 10... Happiness is a choice that it is not based on your mood, financial situation, social status, or someone else's opinion or definition. Join Dave to hear steps to become and maintain a state of HAPPINESS: Practice Gratitude Build Strong Relationships Enjoy the Moment Have Meaningful Goals Manage Stress Engage in Acts of Kindness Embr...

Send us Fan Mail The loss of someone or a relationship is one of life's challenges that requires a GRIEVING process. Join Dave to find out necessary ways to deal with loss: Acknowledge and acceptance Seek support from friends and loved ones Find healthy coping mechanisms Initiate routines and rituals Allow time for healing Understand the "new normal" Take care of yourself Avoid unhe...

Send us Fan Mail It's here!!!  Planned, expected, or a total surprise - the DEFECATION has hit the ROTARY OSCILLATOR and it is time for you to ACT!!! Join Dave to hear about the need for improved coping mechanisms skills when a CRISIS hits. Whether at HOME, WORK or PLAY, Dave runs through a process that has helped him deal with SWD's and when you are in CRISIS mode: What is  the SOURCE?...

Send us Fan Mail Have you every been in a situation or a group where the topic, behavior, or tone takes a hard left....and you just need a break for a minute? Join Dave to learn the value of having a DINGHY handy to get through those tough situations when an emotional pause is needed to keep your composure. Situations where attention getters want the floor because they are: Immature Woke Selfish P...

Send us Fan Mail Learning to water ski can be the beginning of a lifetime of fun, IF you learn the key principles involved. Know your surroundings Don't get distracted             and above all  DON'T ALLOW SLACK IN THE ROPE!!!   If you do, when the SLACK goes away, and it will most certainly GO AWAY, you are going to get a wake up call that can be very disruptive... Join Dave to underst...

Send us Fan Mail What's that smell?  Well, that depends... Perspective and Perception are two different things that can vastly impact each other. Join Dave as he goes on a bit of a personal journey through the forest of empathy.  Whether you are needing empathy at Home, Work, or Play or someone in your orbit needs it from you, take a minute and discover: When and why do you give it? When and...

Send us Fan Mail Does your tongue ever get in front of your eye-teeth and you can't see what you're saying?  Yeah, me too... Are the WORDS you are using portraying the image or the thoughts that you want to communicate?  Sometimes, most of the time, not really? Join Dave to learn the importance of the WORDS we use. Why are they important? How have they changed over time? How they mean di...

Send us Fan Mail Confidence is the most powerful tool or trait you can have when looking for success at anything. When you meet a challenge, do you say,  "I can't!" "I'm afraid!" "What if I fail?" "What if people laugh or criticize me?"   You think you are going to win?   Well, Not With THAT Attitude !!! Join Dave to learn why confidence is so impo...

Send us Fan Mail STRESS is a constant part of our lives and we all know it...BUT, what if we harness it and use it to increase our confidence, momentum, and productivity!?! Join Dave to not only learn the sources of our stress, Work, Finances, Health, and Relationships, but how to separate each stressor from the herd, attack it, and neutralize it's negative impact. Separating STRESS from emot...

Send us Fan Mail Turn down the lights, light a candle, put on some music, and get ready for a provocative edition of O'talkin' with Dave!!! Please...Dave made an attempt to be naughty, but he's just an old married guy pontificating on relationships, changes in the dating scene, and how he remains a hopeless romantic. Marriage is a good thing, when it is a good thing, but it is not m...

Send us Fan Mail Has anybody ever hurt you, betrayed you, or worse? Of course they have...and they deserve to pay for it, right!?!?! Join Dave to understand how to Let It GO and Adjust Your TRUST. Understanding how holding on to vengeance, revenge, anger, and the need for THEM to "pay for their actions" hurts your mental, emotional and physical well-being.  It also hurts your friends, fa...