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The Brain Fitness Trainer

Arnold enables people to move from ‘Fitting In’ to Flying Out’.

Here he shares that he grew up in an environment of extreme ‘Fitting In’.

Conformity was an integral part of my upbringing. My father was a military officer, both in his work and at home.

Still, I was very different from my fellow students at primary school. I was complying with my father’s norms and not with those of my friends or school. I was different in the sense that I always had a short haircut (remember: military coup) and was not allowed to wear jeans. This was hard, especially in the sixties. Also, I wanted to play football, but that was not allowed, I had to play (field) hockey. If I complied in every area of my life (school, gardening, polishing shoes, sports etc.), he would not be angry, then it was sort of okay.

In high school the focus was on knowledge tests and totally not on discovering and developing talents and strengths. And – even more important- there was no attention for who I am and how to live life. Like most young people I had no clue what career and corresponding education to choose. At the university, the approach was basically the same; the focus was mainly on memorizing knowledge. I was still a cog in the learning machine.

Then I had to do military service, no need to further explain what that meant for fitting in.

In my work, both in a small company and in multinationals, there was a strong push to comply with corporate culture. Although it was my job to innovate, there was still this strong centrifugal force.

This means that from a very young age, I was conditioned to meet the expectations of others (parents, teachers, professors, or bosses). I was conditioned to live someone else’s life.

To fit in is the holy grail of our society. It is very likely that you also are expected to fit in.

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Parent Rx: Prescriptive Wisdom, Tips and Strategies for Communication with Your Child

Parenting in today’s challenging world requires new tools to help their children foster a healthy self-image.

But parents need help in making communication with their children a healthy part of their household.

Most of us use the parenting techniques that our parents used.

But these do not apply to the new issues that families face today.

How can parents learn to communicate with their children?

How can parents help their children communicate with them?

Invite Dr. David Marcus to share new insights and techniques for listeners to develop an effective emotional language and step-by-step strategies tailored for different stages of child and teen development.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your parenting skills and foster a stronger connection with your children. Unlock the toolbox with Dr. David S. Marcus and pave the way for a happier family life.

Invite Dr. David Marcus to discuss:

1. How to help parents to develop a common emotional language with their child.

2. The concepts of “being filled up” and the “empty-out process” that helps your child tolerate their intense emotions.

3. How to be a “Soothing Presence” for your child to make it safe for them to communicate with you.

4. How to avoid common parenting mistakes that get in the way of emotional communication.

5. The emotional impact of high-conflict parents on children including divorce and parent alienation.

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Fantasy, Fatherhood, & Fitness - Author, Actor, Philosopher

Max Shippee grew up in rural Maine and knows the woods well. His own journey took him to Hollywood, California by way of Oklahoma, Nevada, Texas, DC, and even Bali, Indonesia. For the last 20 years, he has been busy as an actor, a gym owner, a husband, and a father. Along the way, he’s had some stories brewing in that silver-haired head of his. He thought he best write them down. You can find his spontaneous science-fiction installments on Reddit, and now, Moonshine: The Series has begun with Book One: Path of the Raven. ;)

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Leadership Mentor | Children's Book Author | Parenting Advocate | Marine Officer | Future Author of Lead Last

Inspire. Connect. Empower the Next Generation.

Olaolu Ogunyemi is a proud U.S. Marine Officer, award-winning author, and passionate leadership mentor on a mission to build strong leaders from the boardroom to the living room. As the founder of Parent-Child-Connect, Olaolu empowers parents, educators, and mentors to bridge the gap with the next generation through practical, purpose-filled strategies.

His children’s book "Crow From the Shadow" earned critical acclaim and introduced thousands of families to healthy conversations around emotions, choices, and self-worth. Olaolu has also contributed to Forbes, YouVersion, Military Families Magazine, and other national outlets on topics ranging from fatherhood to leading with empathy and discipline.

Whether speaking to emerging leaders, podcast audiences, or classrooms full of children, Olaolu delivers an energizing blend of military precision, parenting wisdom, and soulful storytelling.

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How did mothers transform from parents of secondary importance in the colonies to having their multiple and complex roles connected to the well-being of the nation? In the first comprehensive history of motherhood in the United States, Jodi Vandenberg-Daves explores how tensions over the maternal role have been part and parcel of the development of American society. 

Modern Motherhood travels through redefinitions of motherhood over time, as mothers encountered a growing cadre of medical and psychological experts, increased their labor force participation, gained the right to vote, agitated for more resources to perform their maternal duties, and demonstrated their vast resourcefulness in providing for and nurturing their families. Navigating rigid gender role prescriptions and a crescendo of mother-blame by the middle of the twentieth century, mothers continued to innovate new ways to combine labor force participation and domestic responsibilities. By the 1960s, they were poised to challenge male expertise, in areas ranging from welfare and abortion rights to childbirth practices and the confinement of women to maternal roles. In the twenty-first century, Americans continue to struggle with maternal contradictions, as we pit an idealized role for mothers in children's development against the social and economic realities of privatized caregiving, a paltry public policy structure, and mothers' extensive employment outside the home.

Building on decades of scholarship and spanning a wide range of topics, Vandenberg-Daves tells an inclusive tale of African American, Native American, Asian American, working class, rural, and other hitherto ignored families, exploring sources ranging from sermons, medical advice, diaries and letters to the speeches of impassioned maternal activists. Chapter topics include: inventing a new role for mothers; contradictions of moral motherhood; medicalizing the maternal body; science, expertise, and advice to mothers; uplifting and controlling mothers; modern reproduction; mothers' resilience and adaptation; the middle-class wife and mother; mother power and mother angst; and mothers' changing lives and continuous caregiving. While the discussion has been part of all eras of American history, the discussion of the meaning of modern motherhood is far from over.

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Our Protector Development

Built to break; after spending almost a half-century on this planet I've faced more challenges than most and healed, recovered, or excelled through all of them. My never quit attitude has created multiple miracles through pain and perseverance to succeed in what may call a modern wasteland. My message is inspiring to anyone going through a valley in their life and they need some reassurance that they are not alone.

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Jennie Richau is the designer and dreamer behind Studio Richau.

With a background in design, an eye for beauty, and a deep curiosity about the world, she designs each piece to spark joy and personal connection. As a Certified Feng Shui Practitioner, Jennie weaves harmony and intention into every design, making each accessory both stylish and soulful.

Raised in an entrepreneurial family, Jennie understands the heart and hustle behind small business. She’s passionate about supporting local makers and believes in the power of community, craftsmanship, and creative expression. Inspired by travel, personal style, and life’s little luxuries, she designs for women who want to live as vibrantly as the colors in her art. 

When she's not dreaming up new designs, Jennie can be found trail running, making pottery, trying new recipes, reading, or hanging out with her two playful kitties, Whiskey and Nixie.

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Founder, Guiding Ascent Career Coaching — Leading students and recent grads to career success

Curtis spent 30 years in finance as an investor and client-facing executive at industry-leading firms including J.P. Morgan, Jennison Associates, and an affiliate of Legg Mason. He has built and led teams and has been on both sides of the interview table hundreds of times. He has a keen understanding of what moves a resume to the top of the pile and what soft skills are required to stand out in an interview.

Throughout his career, Curtis always made time for mentoring and has provided individualized coaching to scores of college and graduate students at his Alma maters, Union College and Johns Hopkins University. He has also stepped in to help children of friends and colleagues escape the frustration of a job search and embark on successful careers. His passion for coaching students and young professionals led Curtis to launch Guided Ascent Career Coaching in 2024, with Zoom-based 1-on-1 coaching designed to help young people define their path, plan the steps that can lead them there, and apply the job-search strategies that have proven successful over time — regardless of the industry.

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From Journalist to Novelist (Or How I Learned to Start Making it UP)

Personal experience is the grist of fiction. Budding novelists are taught to "write what you know." In my case, I know journalism, and I know grief and loss.

During my 45 years in journalism (25 at CNN), I've interviewed presidents (Reagan and Carter), famous people (Alfred Hitchcock), covered the White House, and have been tear-gassed covering a riot.

In my personal life, I've lost my sister to suicide and my youngest son to a heroin overdose.

All of those experiences are baked into the six political thrillers I've written. Journalism and grief are backdrops and themes that make up the life of my protagonist, Lark Chadwick, a strong-willed and strong-minded twenty-something young woman.

My first traditionally published novel came out 20 years ago. It took me 10 years to find my agent. During that time, the novel went through 14 major revisions, and my agent is the 39th agent I queried. That learning experience led to a second career as a manuscript editor and one-on-one writing coach.

I'm also a keynote speaker and workshop leader. I inspire people who are struggling with grief to use writing as a way to heal.

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Publish Like the Pros: 1106 Design makes it easy for authors to release a top-quality book, keep control of it, and earn more money when they sell it—without a publisher! We also help businesses with shorter lead magnet books.

Self-publishing means the AUTHOR is the publisher, but you'd never know that from browsing the internet. Most authors believe a publisher is necessary, that they must sign away their rights, creative control, and revenues to offer their books to the public. This is not the case!

1106 Design's mission is to help authors publish books without sharing a penny of their net revenue from sales with a publisher. We provide self-publishing peace with quality editorial and design services, reliable publishing advice, and the convenience of project management at every stage. Since 2001, we have helped more than 4,000 authors Publish Like the Pros.

If you or your listeners think earning $5–$7 on every book sale is better than earning $1-$3 typically paid by "publishers," we welcome a conversation.

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