Very Best of Living

Taylor and Cathy discuss current events in Ukraine and explore the differing reactions of the public and those involved. They discuss causes of bullying and potential reasons for why people respond the way they do.   Take the Personality and Character Profiles at TaylorHartman.com . Send questions and comments to Taylor@TaylorHartman.com   Or Cathy@TaylorHartman.com with “Podcast” in the subject l...

Taylor and Cathy discuss the difference between victims, villains, and heroes and how we play these roles in our lives. Other topics include insecurity (and how it relates to dysfunction), clean vs dirty motives, and what it means to be outward vs inward facing. ANNOUNCEMENT: Very Best of Living will be taking a short break. This episode concludes Season 1. Taylor and Cathy will be returning with...

Taylor and Cathy share the myths and truths about affirmations and what it takes to make them successful. Affirmations can be described as confirmations of commitment. Exercise: What is something you’d like to be better in your life? Who are the role models that can help you achieve that change? Holiday Promotions through the end of 2021 - 20% off coaching sessions and the Hartman Personality Prof...

Taylor and Cathy discuss why anger affects some people more than others by walking through the steps of the “anger cycle.” Topics include the “power check”, how anger leads to depression, and which colors are more prone to becoming angry. Taylor also outlines how different people may respond to depression and which is most effective depending on the situation. Holiday Promotions - 20% off coaching...

Taylor and Cathy discuss how to be grateful and kind over the holidays. Taylor explains how to work through triggers, leave resentment behind, lead with positivity, and create connection with loved ones. After all, connection is what the holidays are really about.   Holiday Promotions - 20% off coaching sessions and the Hartman Personality Profile and 10% off color cards at TaylorHartman.com Take...

Taylor and Cathy continue the discussion on Emotional Intelligence (EQ) covering motivation, empathy, and social skills. Further topics include practicing empathy, the value of social intercourse and connecting with people, which colors naturally have each element of EQ, and how to reflect on these elements to promote individual growth. Exercise: Reflect on the follow questions. -          Who am...

Taylor and Cathy discuss Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and its significance. Taylor explains 3 of the key elements of EQ: self-awareness, self-regulation, and motivation.  He explores these elements within a work environment and within people of different colors. Take the Personality and Character Profiles at TaylorHartman.com . Send questions and comments to Taylor@TaylorHartman.com   Or Cathy@Tayl...

Taylor shares experiences from his recent trip to Morocco, France, and Portugal. He explains why he loves to travel and shares some of the things he’s observed from different cultures. Cathy shares her experience with a panic attack. Other topics include cultural differences in perspective, what is needed to be happy, and being a good listener. Take the Personality and Character Profiles at Taylor...

Taylor and Cathy discuss what it means to become charactered and how to get there by following the “Charactered Path.” Character means embracing gifts that are not naturally your own, such as those from other colors. The ultimate goal of taking the Charactered Path  is to  serve others and bless those around you. 4 pillars: *Charactered Healthy Unhealthy Sick   *The Charactered Path 1)      Value...

Taylor and Cathy discuss logic and emotion and its relationship to mental health. Each color is more inclined toward one or the other but both are necessary. Each color is also discussed regarding their “killer limitations.” These limitations are things that destroy quality of life. Each color has different limitations and must push themselves in different (and sometimes opposite) ways to grow and...

Taylor and Cathy discuss the importance of leadership in creating a cohesive work environment. Taylor names 3 characteristics of a good leader and explains how motives affect outcomes. He also describes how each color may respond as an employee in a negative work environment. Take the Personality and Character Profiles at TaylorHartman.com . Send questions and comments to Taylor@TaylorHartman.com...

Taylor and Cathy discuss beliefs. Topics include common beliefs of each color, how beliefs are formed, the role of beliefs in relationships (with a focus on parenting and marital relationships), and the importance of legitimacy. Take the Personality and Character Profiles at TaylorHartman.com . Send questions and comments to Taylor@TaylorHartman.com   Or Cathy@TaylorHartman.com with “Podcast” in t...

Taylor and his wife, Jean, discuss what it takes to have a healthy marriage. Topics include conflict resolution, humor, the strengths of opposites, and personal examples from their relationship. They also discuss blue zones and the traits of happy people around the world. Take the Personality and Character Profiles at TaylorHartman.com . Send questions and comments to Taylor@TaylorHartman.com   Or...

Taylor speaks with a listener from England. Topics include color-related traits, fears and aspirations, parenthood, and relationships. Alice explains that she was the color white as a child but has taken on more blue traits as an adult and mother. She and Taylor discuss navigating life and her relationship with her red husband. Take the Personality and Character Profiles at TaylorHartman.com . Sen...

Taylor and Cathy explore the concept of givers and takers and how it applies to each color individually and within different types of relationships. They also discuss the importance of motive in regards to this topic and how people can assume the roll of giver or taker in a healthy or unhealthy way. Take the Personality and Character Profiles at TaylorHartman.com . Send questions and comments to T...

Taylor explains how to identify inner desires and the motives behind them. He and Cathy discuss their personal desires and the topic of desiring your partner. Once desires have been identified, it’s helpful to ask, what’s allowing them to be experienced legitimately or what’s preventing that from happening. Take the Personality and Character Profiles at TaylorHartman.com . Send questions and comme...

Taylor uses halftime as a metaphor for life. He and Cathy discuss the importance of stopping to assess the first part of your life to determine how to be more effective in the second half. This includes looking at flaws and roadblocks from the past as well as staying present and deciding how to be true to yourself in the future. Other topics include owning mistakes and “the laws of mental health.”...

Taylor has a one-on-one session with a listener. Together, they explore her yellow personality and how she interacts with life. Take the Personality and Character Profiles at TaylorHartman.com . If you would like to be a part of an episode or to send questions and comments - Please send to to Taylor@TaylorHartman.com   Or Cathy@TaylorHartman.com with “Podcast” in the subject line. Take the Persona...

Taylor and Cathy explore the importance of environment and how it affects us. They ask listeners to look at the environments they are creating in the home, the office, with their children, etc. What are the things you value and are those things being reflected in the environment you create? Take the Personality and Character Profiles at TaylorHartman.com . Send questions and comments to Taylor@Tay...

In this episode, Cathy takes the driver’s seat and asks Taylor a variety of questions from podcast listeners. Take the Personality and Character Profiles at TaylorHartman.com . Send questions and comments to Taylor@TaylorHartman.com   Or Cathy@TaylorHartman.com with “Podcast” in the subject line. Take the Personality and Character Profiles at TaylorHartman.com. Send questions and comments to Taylo...

Taylor and Cathy continue the discussion on people, purpose, perspective, and experiences. In this episode, they explore the importance of understanding truth and accepting your part in it. They also explain the power of perspective in all areas of life, including trauma and other forms of suffering, and how perspective can help shift your life towards a positive outcome. Take the Personality and...

Taylor and Cathy begin the discussion on people, purpose, perspective, and experiences. In this episode, they explore our interaction with the people around us. How can our lives be improved by those interactions/relationships, and how can we learn to put criticism aside and see what’s right rather than what’s wrong? Exercise: Who are the people in your life that inspire you and why? Take the Pers...

Taylor and Cathy discuss the importance of internal vs external indicators in determining confidence and self-worth. They explore how trauma and other childhood experiences can influence these indicators. Lastly, they describe how to create indicators you can trust. Exercise: What are the areas in my life that I allow external indicators to own me? Take the Personality and Character Profiles at Ta...

Cathy asks Taylor a variety of questions from listeners. A few topics include forgiveness, wanting to be another color, how different colors fare in various cultures, and “lifting each other up” in relationships. Take the Personality and Character Profiles at TaylorHartman.com . Send questions and comments to Taylor@TaylorHartman.com   Or Cathy@TaylorHartman.com with “Podcast” in the subject line....

Taylor and Cathy discuss the importance of making lasting memories, specifically those made during the summertime. They explore types of experiences that are memorable and what it takes to have those experiences. Other topics include being present, using fun as a tool, and achieving engagement within the family.   Exercise: -          Write 5 things you’d like to do this summer that would make it...