Backpack Theory Podcast

Backpack Theory Podcast

By Adam CouryEducationSelf-Improvement
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Backpack Theory Podcast episodes

  • UNPACKING: Boundaries - FT MVS

    Welcome back to another enlightening episode of The Backpack Theory podcast! In this installment, we're strapping on our metaphorical backpacks and delving deep into the terrain of boundaries within our relationships with others.

    Host Adam Coury, and our guest Meghan Van Stavern, are here to guide you through the intricacies of setting, maintaining, and respecting boundaries when it comes to the people in our lives.

    As we journey through this episode, we'll explore the following key topics:

    • The Power of Clarity: Discover why clear communication is the compass that helps you navigate the winding trails of relationships. We'll share stories and insights that illustrate how misunderstandings can often be traced back to unspoken or unclear boundaries.

    • The Art of Saying No: Saying no can be a daunting task, but it's a vital skill when it comes to safeguarding your own well-being. We'll discuss effective ways to gracefully decline requests or invitations without damaging relationships.

    • The Boundaries Balancing Act: Striking the right balance between being too rigid and too lenient with your boundaries can be challenging. Our hosts will offer practical tips on finding that sweet spot and share personal anecdotes of their own boundary-balancing experiences.

    • Boundary Violations and How to Handle Them: Unfortunately, boundaries are sometimes crossed, intentionally or unintentionally. Learn how to recognize when your boundaries have been violated and the steps to take in order to address such situations assertively and constructively.

    • Healthy Boundaries, Healthy Relationships: Discover how well-defined boundaries can actually strengthen your connections with others. We'll explore how respecting each other's limits can lead to more authentic and fulfilling relationships.

      • Remember, setting boundaries in your relationships isn't about building walls; it's about creating bridges of understanding and respect. So, grab your metaphorical backpack and tune in to this enlightening episode of The Backpack Theory.

      33 min
    • UNPACKING: Gratitude

      Gratitude is a subject that we talk about all the time.


      But what are we REALLY grateful for?


      I want to unpack the word gratitude a little bit. I just really felt the need maybe for some things that I've realized in my life maybe some things that are going on in society today that I think the topic of gratitude is something that, you know, we all really...

      Concentrate on the material value of that word.

      15 min
    • UNPACKING: Finding Calm In The Storm
      Sometimes in life we just go through storms. Life throws us curve balls that are completely unexpected. We don't grow in the comfortable, we grow in the uncomfortable.
      On this episode I invite local Real Estate Agent Kalyn Doctorman on the show to talk about her journey of faith and entrepreneurship.
      Kalyn has been a real estate agent for 2 years now and has achieved a lot of success, even though she is relatively new in the business. The cool thing about Kalyn's story is that she gives the glory to her relationship with God.
      We cannot always predict or understand what life has planned, but we know that God has a plan and that he can guide us through ups and downs no matter what the storm.
      49 min
    • UNPACKING: Basing Self Esteem Off The Judgement Of Others - FT Justin Gauthier

      Todays episode is about something we all struggle with, why are we so concerned with how other people judge us? Where does this come from? How can we cope with it? Where do we take responsibility?


      My buddy Justin Gauthier joins me in this conversation to dig in and open up about where some of these insecurities come from. We had a deep conversation on a mens retreat in Colorado and decided to have a conversation on the show.


      Justin is very successful in the energy industry, and has his own podcast called Wicked Energy With JG. His podcast digs into the energy industry with a broad spectrum of high performing individuals in the energy sector.

      SPOTIFY LINK BELOW

      https://open.spotify.com/show/318a1Yim9FI7IoVTQ0WWsP?si=112fe08c45c14f66


      As we dig into the subject we talk about family background, career background, mental background, and spiritual background.


      Big shout out to Justin for joining in on this conversation and h is passion for helping uplift and grow others.



      48 min
    • UNPACKING: Anger

      In this episode I just speak from the heart. Last night in Oklahoma we had a shooting at a High School football game and it just brought me so much sadness.


      As I pondered that sadness, I just really started thinking through how someone could get to the point in their life where they feel like they have to take it out in a violent away towards others.


      Our world is so full of sadness, division, and the topic of this episode, ANGER.


      Anger comes from somewhere, it has a nasty root that just spreads into a weed. How do we deal with those weeds before they choke out our entire garden? We have to get to the root.

      17 min
    • UNPCKING: Men's Mental Health

      Why do we feel it is so hard to open up about our problems? Especially as a man.


      In this episode I talk about navigating our issues as men when it comes to opening up about our problems. It's so easy to just tell ourselves to suck it up when we are going through hardships. But, does that really solve the issue?


      We have a responsibility to ourselves to be open and honest with ourselves as well as others. The more we create an escapist mindset the further away we will get from our true selves.

      17 min
    • UNPACKING: Mistakes VS Lessons Learned

      UNPACKING: Mistakes VS. Lessons Learned
      Just finished recording my newest episode with a life story about myself that may surprise you.
      In life we all have a choice of how we view situations that happen in our lives. We can look at hardships, hurts, or things that go wrong in our life as MISTAKES... Or we can simply look at them as LESSONS LEARNED.
      When you learn a lesson you can grow and change, when you look at everything as a mistake you will most likely repeat that mistake.
      Choose to go through life looking for lessons to learn and you will find much more peace with your past.

      16 min
    • Me, Me, Poor Me... How About Them?

      So often we get wrapped up in how all of this effects me, my feelings, my emotions, my selfishness, my world... How often are we pivoting that to others?
      Unconditional love for others is hard and it doesn't make sense. The more we make it about "WE" and less about "ME" the more true joy we find and create in this world.
      #love #joy #oneness #hope #forgiveness #unconditional #selfishness #me #we

      4 min
    • UNPACKING: How To Bring Love To Work

      Did you know that most people spend more time with their coworkers than their own family?


      Our work environment can either make or break us. But, we have a very important role when it comes to our workplace.


      Learning how to bring LOVE into the workplace can seem like an odd perspective. But, the more you add positive to the workplace the more you will bring love into all aspects of your life. 

      17 min
    • UNPACKING: Slowing Down

      In life how often do you tell other people how busy you are? Why do we strive to stay BUSY all the time?


      I know personally I like to appear BUSY so other people think I am being PRODUCTIVE.

      There is a MASSIVE difference between the 2.

      When we are being productive we can definitely stay busy. But the time we are spending is planned and intentional.

      Just being BUSY can look like a massive amount of overstimulated stressful timewarp.

      Make sure your are taking time for yourself and creating time to SLOW DOWN.

      Books References 

      5 AM Club - Robin Sharma

      Apprentice Series - Good & Beautiful God - James Bryan Smith

      The Leader That Had No Title - Robin Sharma

      The Every Day Hero Manifesto - Robin Sharma

      18 min

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