The After Action Review

In this crossover special episode, my friend Keith (IG/Twitter: keithwayne__) and I discuss relationships, my time working for the Louisville Metro PD during the Breonna Taylor Protest, self-control, my transition into life coaching, and a host of other interesting topics. The full video will be available on Keith's YouTube Channel (Keith Khronicles) at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/...

You asked for it and the Coach delivered. Here are "12 Steps to Help You Develop Your Life!!!". Listen, the list is not all inclusive, you can add and swap as you see fit. I'm excited to continue fulfilling the content request, and I thank you for the ideas!  ***There are a few curse words thrown around***

Listen!!! I reached out and some of you responded. I'm going to be developing a full episode to capture this really good request from an engaged listener. 

Alright, so listen, I want to jump right into this topic today! We’re going to spend our time together talking about protecting your gifts. As I was developing the content for today, I realized that it’s December, which means its Christmas, which means people are out shopping for gifts, and I promise I did not wake up this morning and say “I hope people” know how to protect their Christmas gifts....

This week we're taking a look at the way that we create walls in and around our lives. Some of the walls that we develop have the potential to help nurture and cultivate our growth. Other walls have the ability to make us remain small and are detrimental to our growth. This week ask yourself the following: What is the dream? What am I trying to build? What do I want? When you define your dream/vis...

This episode centers on navigating the turbulence that we encounter in life. Below are a few important points drawn out of the message. Life has been hard for most of us over these last 2 years, but there is something to be learned.  1.  Feeling depleted does not mean that God is not with you. 2.  The presence of doubt does not mean that you’re not capable. 3.  The way that you...

This episode continues the powerful and moving discussions that took place at the women's empowerment meeting. Featured are two different female speakers who share similar stories of hurt, pain, and triumph. We are all works in progress. We are all fighting invisible battles. There is power in our ability to speak our truth and stand in our transparency.

This is a special episode as it features a powerful and moving story. The story of my mom's upbringing. Her battle of overcoming isolation, abuse, molestation, abandonment, teen pregnancy, and depression. In her own words, my mother (Monique Pasley) leads a room of other empowered mothers, daughters, sisters, and cousins. There is power in our ability to speak our truth and stand in our transparen...

In this episode, Jon from St. Louis tells us his story about what helped him escape depression and a potential suicide, how triathlons have saved his life, his experience in IRONMAN Louisville, and some details about his upcoming debut in IRONMAN Texas!  ***There are some audio issues that could not be overcome during the recording of the episode. The audio issues do not takeaway from Jon's a...

There is no such thing as a perfect relationship. There is no perfect man or perfect woman. No perfect pet. No perfect job. No perfect thing that will make everything better for eternity. Rather, there are good relationships. Good jobs. Good pets. Good situations. Each of these is developed not through perfection, but through imperfection. That brings us to today’s topic, The Essence of a “Good Re...

In this episode we discuss the "aha moment" that happened for me one day while I was vacuuming. We never get to determine when the light bulb clicks on, but when it happens be attentive! This is the first episode where I also video-recorded the segment. You can see the video on my IG page at coachlatham_phd.  As you're listening to this episode think of some times in your life when the light...

In this episode we'll discuss the importance of finding value in our story, knowing our purpose, and being in control of the quality of our life. If you've experienced failure, anxiety, depression, or a feeling of being "lost" because of "life" then this episode is especially for you. Happy listening!!!! 

"It is better to be prepared and have no opportunity, than to have an opportunity and not be prepared."  The power of preparation is about purposefully moving you from a place of planning in a space of survival, to planning from a space of safety. As you listen to this episode, consider from which space have you been making plans.

In this episode we talk about some great life lessons I picked up during my time at the University of Louisville. Have your pen and paper ready! 

In this episode we explore the power of having a marathon mindset. Learning the importance of "Decide. Commit. Act." The Marathon Mindset is applicable to so many things that occur in our lives. New marriage, new relationship, raising kids, experiencing loss, taking on a new career, relocating, etc... Focus on getting your mind right so that you can live your best life!!!

I recently took a trip home (no surprise) and had some exceptionally moving conversations with some of my close friends and family. I've also been reading a book by Tarana Burke and Brené Brown, titled "You Are Your Best Thing: Vulnerability, Shame Resilience, and the Black Experience. An Anthology". Between the familiar love of being home, the rawness of the conversations, and the experiences sha...

Wow!!!! What an emotional episode, the coach actually sheds a few tears in this one. It's a somber memory when I discuss Deidre, but I am so happy that I got the chance to meet her, and I'm happy that I was able to honor her memory by completing something she motivated me to start.  So, for these last 3 episodes I want to talk about IRONMAN LOUISVILLE 2019. These episodes highlight the interc...

So, for these next 3 episodes I want to talk about IRONMAN LOUISVILLE 2019. These episodes highlight the interconnectedness of my job, family, personal life, and the commitment required to take on such a challenge. Endurance sports are a lot like life. Life is not a victory march, it is a long and hard marathon that we run over and over again. As always, please reach out if you have any questions....

So, for these next 3 episodes I want to talk about IRONMAN LOUISVILLE 2019. These episodes highlight the interconnectedness of my job, family, personal life, and the commitment required to take on such a challenge. Endurance sports are a lot like life. Life is not a victory march, it is a long and hard marathon that we run over and over again. As always, please reach out if you have any questions....

For the third episode I talk about the power of the pivot, and some of the life lessons that I've learned along the way that help me to resolve conflicts. As you listen to this episode please consider, "what have you done in the last six months that you're most proud of". Thank you for tuning in, and I believe that this episode will be beneficial! 

Recently, I was blessed with the ability to take a trip to a forest area near Houston, TX. My partner planned the trip as a way for us to getaway and reconnect with one another. I never imagined that lighting a fire outside would give me such a prolific thought. Tune in to this episode as we talk about building, tending to, watching over, and maintaining the fires of our lives. 

Welcome to The After Action Review podcast, featuring bi-weekly conversations designed to help you lead a more fulfilled and productive life. I am Demetrius Latham, Jr., Ph. D. I am a life coach, part-time lecturer at the Univ. of Louisville, and former police officer. The podcast is an expansion of my life coaching business, "Empowering Life Changes, LLC", and my blog which can be found at www.em...