Todd Talk

Today I had the privilege to chat with Karen Dean. Karen is a speaker, coach, and best selling author from Nova Scotia, Canada. We dive into topics like resiliency, mindset, and how to make sure you are taking care of yourself, your children, your career, and your home. We discuss how to do all of those things while overcoming some VERY tough odds. Karen's story is SO impactful. Links to how to fi...

No one ever wants to see themselves as the problem, and oftentimes, it's that very position that allows us a quicker path through conflict. Everyone's perspective is different when it comes to having a disagreement. Today we'll talk about how shifting your focus, and looking at the issue from the other person's point of view can drastically decrease the amount of time it takes to walk through the...

Have you ever wondered how to enjoy the moment and be present in the "now?" Do you struggle with finding enjoyment in everyday tasks? Everything we do has a beginning, a middle, and an end. But very often, we lose sight of what's important in the middle, because we're stuck wondering when the end will show up. We only have the present moments while we're in them. We can go into the past, and we ca...

Have you ever been wronged or disrespected, and all you wanted to do was fight back with the same kind of cruelty? It happens to us all, it's a human reaction. This episode is going to explore the power and the peace that can be found in choosing to react with goodness instead of cruelty even when might seem like anger will feel better in the moment. Grab your coffee and let's dive in! It's time,...

Have you ever had to let go of something you loved? Have you ever wondered how to walk away from something you always thought you would be a part of? We're going to dive into the difference between giving up and letting go, and while we're at it, I'm here to remind you that you can be loyal to something and still know when it's time to let it go. It's okay to feel big things about it, too. Just be...

Have you ever struggled with always feeling busy, or not knowing how to find peace among your many commitments? Today we'll dive into how to align your calendar with your contentment and your values with your vocation. Grab your coffee, let's dive in! It's time, for Todd Talk!

Have you ever had someone react quickly and make you feel judged? Have you ever been talking to someone and struggled with how to keep the conversation productive and moving forward? There is so much power in shifting your conversations from judgmental to curious. Come along as we explore more ways to improve ourselves, and the relationships we have with other people. It's time, for Todd Talk!  If...

Have you ever wondered if it's time to walk away from a person, group, or commitment? Do you struggle with wondering why you don't feel excited about certain things the way you used to? It might be time to move forward, and grow. Grab your coffee! Let's dive in to the strategies we need to move forward without regret or sadness. It's time, for Todd Talk! 

Have you ever felt like you were behind on your goals? Have you felt like no one has noticed your progress? I have great news, growth doesn't need to be loud! It can be slow and deliberate while still being powerful. Oak trees spend 10 years making roots to support their monumental growth. Be patient, go slow, and enjoy the results! It's time to dive in! This, is Todd Talk!  

Have you ever found yourself wanting to push yourself beyond your comfort zone? Do you know what happens if you stay stuck in something that makes you downright uncomfortable? Today we'll explore how walking outside your comfort zone is a GREAT opportunity for growth, and how uncomfortable situations are not the same. Come listen up as we take apart what I believe is an incredibly beneficial topic...

Have you ever wondered how to honor your commitments while staying true to your own beliefs and not feeling like you are engaged in something you no longer feel serves you? Have you wondered how to walk away from something you have been a part of for a long time without feeling guilty? This is something we have all struggled with to some extent, so let's talk about it! Grab your coffee and let div...

Have you ever started a goal and not finished it? Started a workout routine, or writing a book, or developing an idea or business plan, only to find yourself giving up after a week? So many people have started things and not finished them, and so many others never even got started. Today we're going to talk about the POWER and the SUCCESS than momentum can bring you. We'll discuss how starting is...

Do you ever wonder what to do with your emotions when they surface? Do you struggle with thinking your emotions are obstacles that are holding you back? Our emotions are SO valuable, even when they are difficult to deal with. They will come and go, but while they are with us, they have a lot to teach us. They also provide us with an incredible amount of energy that can be put into things that we w...

Have you ever reacted to something in an extreme way and thought better of it later on? Have you ever wished you could feel more in control of your reactions and emotions? Great news, YOU CAN! Listen in as we dive into the power and the triumph of controlled reactions, and how they can cause positive ripples to reach other aspects of your life. Let's dive in, it's time for some Todd Talk! 

Do you ever wonder how to be happier? How to give the things in your life less negative energy, and more positive energy? I have great news, happiness is a choice, and can be a way of life, and not a destination. Come along with me while we learn how to be deliberate with our actions and our reactions. It time, for some Todd Talk!

Join me while I interview filmmaker and my good friend John Parenteau. We'll dive into how important it is to take chances in your life, believe in yourself, and even how writing a letter to a famous person might just get answered! Come hang out with us while we explore some awesome ideas and dive deep into how to discover your passions and sense of purpose! It's time for some Todd Talk!  

Have you ever thought someone was doing better than you? Have you felt sad or frustrated because someone else in your life seems like they have it all together? It's been said that "Comparison is the thief of Joy." So many of us have fallen into the trap of comparing our lives to other people's. It is SO important to remember that someone else's achievement does not take away from how valuable you...

Are you a people pleaser? Do you always try to answer the CORRECT way, instead of the way you ACTUALLY feel? So many us are people pleasers in some way. Let's dive into what people pleasing looks like, what it does to us, and how to break out of it and live a happier and more authentic life. We'll talk about how to get away from people pleasing, and how good that can be for you. Get ready! We're h...

Do you hate change, or a disruption to your routine? We as people struggle a lot with interruptions to our sense of normalcy, and that's okay. But there is a strategy to overcome that upset, and realize that there is so much power and potential in some changes. We'll talk about how to adapt to big changes that are out of our control, and how to facilitate necessary change in our lives that can be...

Have you ever felt unworthy, or like you'll only be happy with yourself if you accomplish a certain goal or task? Let's take a walk to a place where we discuss how important it is to love yourself without the long list of conditions that we typically attach to our sense of self worth or value. Learn why comparison is the thief of joy, and how to recognize your potential! As always, thanks for list...

Do you struggle with feeling like your life is unbalanced? Do you ever feel like you have too many obligations to move forward with your own goals and dreams? You are not alone. Feeling overwhelmed, unbalanced, and overcommitted happens to so many people. This episode of Todd Talk uncovers ways to say no without feeling guilty, and embrace the joy of a balanced and purpose driven existence. Thanks...

Do you feel guilty saying no? Do you feel overextended and over committed at times? Kindness without boundaries leads to severe burnout and unrealistic expectations. Boundaries keep us in check, and keep us with a clear, defined line of where our service to others needs to end, and our service to ourself needs to start. Give yourself permission to say no to the things that bring you no joy, and re...

Have you even done something that you didn't want to do for someone else? Have you ever said yes to a commitment or obligation and immediately regretted it? This episode of Todd Talk looks at getting wrapped up in meeting the expectations of other people, and putting our own wants and needs on the back burner. Burnout isn't about being tired, it's about not having capacity for what you need to do...