The Last Podcast

Poetry Friday New Poems and one of my all-time favorite poems, Love at First Sight. I would love to hear from you. dave@thelastpodcast.info You can reach out to me at 214-518-9934‬.  I also accept a text as well. Website: http://thelastpodcast.info/

Grief Around The Holiday's  Things You Can Do 1. Acknowledge Your Feelings Allow yourself to feel grief. It’s okay to feel sadness, anger, or even moments of joy amidst the loss. Journaling or talking to someone about your emotions can be cathartic.2. Honor the Memory of Your Loved One Create a tradition in their memory, like lighting a candle, preparing their favorite dish, or sharing stories abo...

Are you living on autopilot? If so, maybe it's time to become more intentional in living your life, especially in our relationships, productivity, and spare time. Steps to Interrupt Autopilot and Reclaim Control Pause and Reflect Regularly schedule "check-in" moments to review your actions and feelings. Example: Journaling or mindfulness practice. Ask "Why" More Often For every significant decisio...

How To See Pain Differently - I believe we all experience pain in our lives on some level. Whether it be physical, emotional, or mental.  We are all experiencing some type of pain, financially, academically, or professionally. I just want you to remember that all pain doesn't have to be bad but for the refining of ourselves into becoming stronger, individuals being equipped with life's lessons and...

Poetry Friday ~ 3 New Poems and music. I would love to hear from you. dave@thelastpodcast.info You can reach out to me at 214-518-9934‬.  I also accept a text as well. Website: http://thelastpodcast.info/

Key Characteristics of a Goal Clarity: A goal needs to be well-defined and unambiguous. For example, instead of saying, "I want to be healthier," a clearer goal would be, "I will exercise for 30 minutes, 5 times a week." Specificity: Goals should be detailed enough to guide actions. Specificity helps you understand what success looks like and what actions are needed to achieve it. Measurability: A...

Some people live life without any regrets, and that's amazing. On the flip side of that coin, there are many people who do have regrets, whether they be minor, small, or big. If you ever had a regret, I want to show you how you can look at regret from a different perspective and see it through the lens of new opportunity. Understanding Regret: The Pain, the Lessons, and the Opportunities Regret is...

Poetry Friday Four New Poems.  I created the first four new poems this morning.  I hope you enjoy it.  If you want to share you poem on Poetry Friday, contact me at thelastpodcast443@gmail.com.  If you have any ideas for the show please reach out to me at the same email address. https://mentalhealthhotline.org/grief-loss-hotlines/ National Mental Health Hotline The National Mental Health Hotline i...

My Podcast Saved My Sanity.  I am still picking up the pieces.  Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. I would love to hear from you. dave@thelastpodcast.info You can reach out to me at 214-518-9934‬.  I also accept a text as well. Website: http://thelastpodcast.info/

Have you ever looked at a garden with complete admiration? You may not even be into gardens, but when you see a beautiful well kept garden, with out a doubt you come to admire it's beauty.  What's amazing is there are all kinds of gardens. Botanical Gardens, Herb Gardens, Water Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Japanese Gardens, Edible Gardens, and even theme gardens, which are designed around a specific...

Poetry Friday Several Poems. I would love to hear from you. dave@thelastpodcast.info You can reach out to me at 214-518-9934‬.  I also accept a text as well. Website: http://thelastpodcast.info/

Have You Ever Felt A Nudge In Life? Or perhaps you have felt a pull in a certain direction, but you're so accustomed to doing things your way that it's no longer working for you. I think it may be time for change.  I would love to hear from you. dave@thelastpodcast.info You can reach out to me at 214-518-9934‬.  I also accept a text as well. Website: http://thelastpodcast.info/

Preparing to hit the ground running with new ideas in the new year requires a combination of reflection, planning, and action. Here's a step-by-step approach to set yourself up for success: 1. Reflect on the Past YearCelebrate Wins: Acknowledge accomplishments and milestones, no matter how small. Identify Lessons: Reflect on challenges and what you’ve learned from them. Declutter Your Mind: Let go...

Nothing But Poetry.  I comprised twelve poems for your listening pleasure. 1. I stand in Awe of You. 2. Unforgettable 3. Love by imagination. 4. Untitled. 5. God's Brilliance. 6. Dream 11. 7. Your Love. 8. Midnight Love. 9. Chocolate. 10. Basketball. 11. A Gift. 12. Woman Are a Blessing. I would love to hear from you. dave@thelastpodcast.info You can reach out to me at 214-518-9934‬.  I also accep...

Poetry ~ Poems and Music 1. Un-named poem. 2. Finding our True Self. Music 1. Windy. (Music) 2. Poem Unforgettable over music. 3. Blue. (Music) 4. Bird. (Music) 5. Beats Banging Harder (Music) 6. Downtown Soul (Music) I would love to hear from you. dave@thelastpodcast.info You can reach out to me at 214-518-9934‬.  I also accept a text as well. Website: http://thelastpodcast.info/

When will you know you have arrived at your destination in life? This is a somewhat vague question that leaves you to fill in the blanks and start to think differently. How will you know you have arrived at your pinnacle of life? Where would you be?  What would life be like for you? Would you dress differently? Would you talk differently? I would love to hear from you. dave@thelastpodcast.info You...

Forgiving Ourselves and Others.  Forgiving ourselves is not as easy as saying I forgive myself or others.  It’s not like flipping a light switch on and off.  Forgiveness is a profound and complex act involving emotional, psychological, and sometimes even physical processes.  It’s about releasing the feelings and emotions, anger, resentment, and pain, to the experience and letting go of the stigma...

Precious Moments of Time. Time is one of the most precious assets we have. It’s finite, non-renewable, and, unlike most resources, impossible to earn back once it's spent. While we can make more money, restore health, and repair relationships, time is the one currency that, once gone, is lost forever. Its value lies in this irreplaceability. Because our time is limited, it serves as a silent, cons...

Poetry Friday ~ Poems & Music I would love to hear from you. dave@thelastpodcast.info You can reach out to me at 214-518-9934‬.  I also accept a text as well. Website: http://thelastpodcast.info/

My Ten-Minute Rant. My request and I have a question. I would love to hear from you. dave@thelastpodcast.info You can reach out to me at 214-518-9934‬.  I also accept a text as well. Website: http://thelastpodcast.info/

Keep A Positive Frame of Mind—the day after the election. I would love to hear from you. dave@thelastpodcast.info You can reach out to me at 214-518-9934‬.  I also accept a text as well. Website: http://thelastpodcast.info/

 Past the Pain: Finding Strength in Life's Toughest Moments" I would love to hear from you. dave@thelastpodcast.info You can reach out to me at 214-518-9934‬.  I also accept a text as well. Website: http://thelastpodcast.info/

My Appreciation For Having A Podcast. I am coming close to three hundred episodes on my podcast, and it has been therapeutic. Why? Because I am doing research and learning about different topics, it has allowed me to change the direction of my own life. I would love to hear from you. dave@thelastpodcast.info You can reach out to me at 214-518-9934‬.  I also accept a text as well. Website: http://t...

Why am I sharing that story with you today?  I believe there are so many who are living Ela's story. Who reside in the shadows of their self doubt, or unbelief in themselves, who are chained by their inability to set themselves free.  Limiting beliefs often develop from a mix of experiences, social influences, and internalized thoughts that, over time, form mental boundaries on what we believe is...

Poetry Friday 3 New Poems & Music.  I would love to hear from you. dave@thelastpodcast.info You can reach out to me at 214-518-9934‬.  I also accept a text as well. Website: http://thelastpodcast.info/