The Spaniard Show

Learn how Wim Hof's entry into the world shaped his future and the deeper purpose he's been following since a young age. Also, an interesting cultural note here about the Netherlands.  ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter

I first heard of Wim Hof three or so years ago. His story is interesting and fascinating. His methodology is followed by many, and it is focused on cold and breathing. Enjoy this introductory episode and open your mind to the cold. ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Read...

It's been another great week of learning. This book has helped me realtime be a better, more relaxed parent, and I'm confident it will for you, too. I hope you enjoy this finale episode where I share some of my major takeaways and lessons.  ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking I...

Today's main topics are friends and sports - the wins, losses and lessons that come with each. These are two major areas that help young people (oldheads, too) navigate through life.  ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter

Jessica Lahey has an active mind and life! Lawyer, teacher, wife, mom, author … and she's aiming to open a recovery high school to support kids who are especially at risk due to issues such as addiction and abuse. During the week of this episode, The Spaniard is podcasting about Jessica's best seller "The Gift of Failure," which helps parents learn how and where to let up on kids for their own goo...

This book is chock full of ways to improve your parenting, and today we touch on three of them - modeling, proper encouragement and household participation.  ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter

Subtitled "Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! PS So Does May", this is a fun and lesson filled holiday season story with our new friend Junie B. Jones. With more than 20 books in the series, and laugh out loud content (we laughed out loud often), this is a great series with which to have fun and learn. Enjoy today's intro episode! ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional...

Today's main topics are the autonomy-supportive parenting style, the benefits of intrinsic motivation and a connection to a concept I first learned in The Good Neighbor (Mister Rogers biography). ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter...

On today's episode, we intro a book that is perfect for parents and teachers, and especially those who double up as parent-teachers like myself. It's a book I've connected with as much as any because of my current life situation - father of young kids and someone who speaks and interacts with students about inner strength and perseverance. You can learn a great deal about effective parenting and g...

I've touched on barely the surface of the contents of this book, but it is certainly enough to form the beginnings of a basis of understanding on some of these divisive topics. Today, we finish up this series with an idea of how we can all start to resolve some of these tensions that exist.  ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up he...

It can be a puzzling and confusing world we live in at times, and today's episode is about the importance of really trying to understand what we talk about. I also dive into the effect this confusion can have on kids and young people.  ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info....

Here's something different! Spanny goes play-by-play on his appearance on Pros vs. Joes Season 1 Episode 9, available to buy on Amazon to let you watch along. He takes you behind the scenes of his reality TV battles with sports giants Herschel Walker, Dominique Wilkins, Darren Daulton, Brandi Chastain and Justin Gatlin. You'll hear about Spanny's baggy uniform, homemade headband, hair too big for...

On today's show, we do some thought exploration of how we'll be looked back upon, learn about Marxism and its major tenet and explore the definition of social construct. This is new knowledge to me, and I appreciate you following along as I do my best to learn and engage with this material. ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up her...

We finish off our time with Ramona by teaching lessons on keeping your eyes on your own work, operating with an abundance mindset and learning to get along with others.  ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter

How we behave after victory, the rapidity of change and the difficulty of keeping up with it and a fundamental building block of morality are the topics of discussion on today's show.  ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter

This week's book discusses "the twenty-first centuries most divisive issues: sexuality, gender, technology and race." Enjoy our introductory episode.  ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter

Books like these are exactly why I read. They help remind us of what's important in life, reconnect us with our goals and dreams and help us to keep on going. This has been a fun and lesson-filled look into Matthew McConaughey's humble beginnings, successful career and look into the future. Enjoy our close-out episode on the book.  ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emo...

One step at a time. One day at a time. Or "oneinarow" as I learn in this book. Keep doing the work, and keep on keepin' on. This, as well as a cool behind-the-scenes story from McConaughey's early career that shows his conviction in his belief in himself. Plus, some road-tripping and Austin living. It's a packed show! ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills...

This episode is going live on Thanksgiving Day in 2020 as COVID-19 continues to rage across much of the world and as health challenges remain for members of The Spaniard's family. He voices his gratitude in many areas while also musing (non-politically) about behavior and consequences related to the pandemic. It's an understatement to say that it's a difficult time for many. This recording brings...

I really connect with this book, and today we talk about a few of those connections. McConaughey mentions one of my favorite nuances I've found in getting older. He mentions a recent book we covered on the show that played a big role in his life. Lastly, he goes out on a limb to completely change the trajectory of his life.  ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional...

Accountability, fear and learning to read form the basis of today's episode. Please use these talking points to teach lessons to the young people in your life. ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter

Today we get into McConaughey's upbringing, philosophy, hilarious trip to Australia and the lessons he learned from his time abroad.  ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter

Get ready for a fun week of storytelling and lesson-learning. Matthew McConaughey shares his life's adventures and lessons in this "playbook" for life. Part philosophy, part biography, all very fun and helpful reading. Enjoy today's intro. episode! ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Sp...

As we wrap up the week with Thirst, I dive into some of the lessons learned while building charity:water. As someone who's building a business, I always enjoy hearing how people do it. We also take a look at the global impact charity:water has had thus far and some lessons for us all to use as we write our own stories. ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills...

We continue to learn about charity:water's beginnings and foundations while also getting some perspective on just how big of a problem dirty water is worldwide.  ... More with The Spaniard: Spaniard School teaches social and emotional skills to young people. Sign up here . Website Spaniard's books on Amazon   Speaking Info. Reading List Instagram Facebook Twitter