Out There on the Edge of Everything®

EPISODE 189 Mindfulness is defined as “a mental state achieved by focusing your awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting your own feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.” “ Mindfulness ” is a term that is that is in the news almost on a daily basis. According to Healthline , practicing “mindfulness” is good for your health. Mo...

EPISODE 188 Self-actualization , is one of the highest levels of psychological development, where your personal potential is fully realized after your basic needs have been fulfilled and you have full control over your ego. According to psychologist Abraham Maslow’s , (b.1908-d.1970) self-actualization is considered the pinnacle of human development. In contemporary personal development, sel...

EPISODE 187 Turbulence occurs when an airplane hits air currents causing it to pitch, roll, rise or drop, very suddenly. Emotional turbulence in a person’s life, much like the kind experienced on an airplane, refers to periods of instability, unpredictability, or rapid change that can disrupt one’s normal routine or sense of well-being. Emotional turbulence includes intense, often unpredictable fl...

EPISODE 186 When you are faced with an important decision, how do you evaluate the risk associated with the decision? Evaluating risk involves assessing the potential outcomes of a decision, considering the likelihood of those outcomes, and weighing their potential impact. Four Square Risk Management is a simple, but very effective technique used to visually represent and assess risks in a structu...

EPISODE 185 I was just in Madison, Wisconsin to attend a college graduation ceremony as my daughter graduated from the  University of Wisconsin. During the graduation ceremony, one of the graduation speakers told the audience that the campus in Madison, Wisconsin, on which the university sits was originally land that was part of Native American  Ho- Chunk Nation .  The Ho-Chunk peop...

EPISODE 184 Are you forward-facing focused? Or is your focus in some other direction? Focus is defined as “a state of mind that produces a clear visual definition of what you desire in your life moving forward.” Forward-facing focus  in a person’s life refers to a mindset and practice for listening to your  intuition , adapting to  change , being innovative and maintaining pers...

EPISODE 183 A  nexus point  is defined as “a point on your personal timeline that is a critical moment in your life where a specific event, unique set of circumstances or a person has a significantly and profound impact on your life moving forward based on the choices you may make.” A  nexus point  is so pivotal on your personal timeline, an  energy line , that it becomes an entry p...

EPISODE 182 Psychological “ glimmers ” are small, fleeting, micro-moments of positivity and positive experiences that can significantly impact your emotional well-being. Glimmers , as introduced by social worker Deb Dana, are specific examples of micro-moments that elicit feelings of happiness, hope , and safety. Glimmers foster a sense of calm, connection, empathy , happiness and joy and effectiv...

EPISODE 181 Many times, you are going to face a situation, circumstance, event or person that makes you very  uncomfortable  in your own life and presents a problem for you to address in your life. Effectively dealing with a problem in your own life often involves dealing with  risk ,  uncertainty  and negative  feelings and emotions . How do you effectively deal with a problem...

EPISODE 180 Interview with Dr. Jane Wright, DDS. As a board-certified orthodontist, Dr. Wright, is a leader and educator in her field and makes a significant positive impact in her community by promoting Dentistry 3.0. Dr. Wright is a clinical instructor at the School of Dentistry at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Wright is also the author of a new children’s book, The Cap...

EPISODE 179 Let me tell you another true story. A few years ago, I was invited by a friend of mine to play a round of golf at a country club golf course in the suburbs of Chicago. We were to play with my friend’s brother and his boss, both doctors in private practice. I arrived at the country club with a nice shirt that did not have a collar.  My friend was dressed the same way. This country...

EPISODE 178 One buzzword I am seeing a lot lately is “onboarding.” Onboarding is defined as “the action or process of integrating a new employee into an organization.” As an attorney and a business coach, that made me think about something. I wonder how onboarding has changed in corporate America since I experienced it myself? Let me tell you another true story. In my previous career as a professi...

EPISODE 177 Interview with Mr. David Mariani of Basketball. Biology on January 1, 2024. David is a celebrity fitness trainer and strength and conditioning coach from the Los Angeles metro area. We discuss being successful setting New Year’s Resolutions and the training associated with the Backwards Walking moment David has started and refined. Walking backwards improves your brain functional...

EPISODE 176 It is that time of year again when everybody is thinking about making New Year’s Resolutions. Many people use the start of a new year as an opportunity for reflection and self-improvement, making it a popular and enduring tradition. Many of you fail at your New Year’s Resolutions for a lot of different reasons.  However, remember: “If you slip up, do not give up!” Step...

EPISODE 175 Let me tell you another true story. I had a law office on South LaSalle Street in the financial district of downtown Chicago for over a decade. One summer morning I had a meeting scheduled with the CEO of a financial company in my office to discuss an important legal matter. As I walked to work, there was a thunderstorm occurring.  When I turned onto South LaSalle Street I was hit...

EPISODE 174 Are you recognizing gradual change occurring in your life? Let me tell you another true story . The city I live in is considering closing several public grade schools, middle schools and one high-school due to declining enrollment.  In the neighborhood I grew up in, in just one square block, there were 13 households with 37 children. When my mom passed away, in that same one squar...

EPISODE 173 What are your financial values? Can you define them? Can you  change  them? Are you  afraid  to change your financial values? A  value  is defined as “ a person’s principles or standards of behavior; one’s judgment of what is important in life .” Financial values  are defined as “ what you think or believe about debt, credit, spending, money and investments. ” Do yo...

EPISODE 172 I am sure all of you have been on an interstate highway or a county highway and have seen a   car carrier . A  car carrier  is a type of trailer or semi-trailer designed to efficiently transport multiple passenger vehicles. Multiple vehicles are loaded on multiple levels of the  car carrier  trailer. Actual  car carriers  are symbolic of how...

EPISODE 171 Let me tell you another true story. A little while ago I was driving down a very busy county highway and there was a guy standing in the middle of the road. He was waiving his arms and I stopped my truck. He indicated that he ran out of gas and asked if I could give him a ride to the nearest gas station. Since there is a gas station near my office, I agreed. I drove the guy to the gas...

Picture Copyright © Heidi Hemling – Used with Permission EPISODE 170 Interview with Heidi Hemling , PMH-C, licensed professional counselor from Holding Space for Moms ( holdingspaceformoms.com ) from the Milwaukee, Wisconsin metro area. We discuss perinatal mental health and support of new parents, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), postpartum mood and anxiety disorders for new mo...

EPISODE 169 What is your own voice? Your own voice is your ability to speak freely, authentically, fully express yourself, and to let yourself be heard by others as they listen to you.  It is also your ability to have the  courage  and  confidence  to speak up for what you believe in and feel worthy enough to voice your own opinion and make comments in any situation. My podcast is also being heard...

EPISODE 168 E mpowered  is a defined as “ making someone stronger and more confident, especially in controlling his/her life and claiming his/her fundamental rights . “ Being  empowered , is knowing exactly who you are, knowing you are supported by a  higher power , knowing your own  identity , having a  vision  for yourself and others, having  confidence   and b...

EPISODE 167 P eace  is defined as “ is a stress-free state of stillness, security and calmness, everything co-existing in perfect harmony .” To reach a state of  personal peace , you must make an inward connection to yourself.  Personal peace  is independent of external states, circumstances and conditions.  Personal peace  is independent of the  chaos  in the external wor...

EPISODE 166 Carlos Santana , the famous Latin American guitarist tells this story in association with his new  movie , “ Carlos: The Santana Journey. ” Carlos was in a park with his mom in Tijuana, Mexico, when he was a young boy where a band was playing and the band had a specific sound and tone. When Carlos heard that sound and tone from the band, he said:  “I just knew THIS was all I was g...

EPISODE 165 Are you a person who can seal a deal with a  handshake  based on your  integrity ? “The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.” Bob Marley  – One of the Founders of Reggae Music What is integrity? Integrity   is a defined as “ the quality of being honest and having strong...