We all love personality tests... they’re especially fun when they reveal truths about us or someone we know.  Most tests are based on our behaviors but what if there was a way to go deeper and understand the core motives that shape your personality and drive your behaviors (both good and bad)?  

Dr. Taylor Hartman is the author of The Color Code and a very successful clinical therapist with two PhD’s after his name.  Taylor will tell you that his greatest achievement in life is not those PhD’s... it is helping individuals to see themselves clearly for the first time.  Join Niki Bennett LCSW and Mark Yamada PhD (aka the backseat drivers) for a fun conversation with Dr. Taylor Hartman.  Learn about the basis of the Color Code  and how you can use it to better understand yourself and others you know and love.  Listeners can take the test for FREE at http://taylorhartman.com/personality-profile?.  

You can find more information about Taylor’s work at http://taylorhartman.com/ and/or contact him directly at [email protected].

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Have you ever found yourself at a point where, despite all of your efforts, your life just isn't working?  Today's guest, Ryan Allen, describes a point in his life where he was numbing out instead of turning in.  Using exercise, drugs, sex, fashion, vanity, pornography, and you-name-it practices to work around the things in life that didn’t feel true instead of moving toward or through them. This left him frustrated, guarded, and disconnected from himself and the gifts he didn’t know he had. It also catapulted him onto a spiritual path he's still on today... 

Join Niki and Mark (the backseat drivers) for an honest conversation with Ryan Allen.  Learn from Ryan's work facing his fears head on and cultivating the courage to create the authentic life he lives.  Ryan now  helps others to do the same.  You can find more about Ryan, his story and his work at https://www.ryanallen.co/

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Have you been hurt by someone or something that you just can't let go?  We know that holding on to hurt and pain really only hurts us and that the best thing to do is to forgive and move on but that is so much easier said than done!  How do you let go of pain and suffering and move on?  Hop into the drivers seat and let Mark and Niki (the backseat drivers) guide you through the process of letting go.  A perfect listen for anyone holding on to pain or for someone who wants to help a loved one let go and move on.  

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We all have to wear a mask at times.  In some situations, we need these masks to protect us.   At other times, these masks keep us from experiencing deep connection with ourselves and others.  What mask (or masks) do you wear?  And... are they supporting your highest and best self?  What is the mask that you need to take off?  

Join the Backseat Drivers (Niki and Mark) as they talk with John McConnell about the masks we wear and how (and when) to take them off.  John has combined corporate athleticism, outdoor education and embodied leadership into a truly comprehensive mind/body practice for building better individuals.  His approach integrates: corporate psychology, team-building, systems thinking, Emotional Intelligence, sports training, experiential learning and neuroscience principles.  For more information about John's work or to contact him, visit https://www.jempecenter.com/. 

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Masaki Yamada (also know as Mark) was born in Japan; listen in as he recounts his family's journey to the US, overcoming racial intolerance and learning to remain calm in the eye of the storm.  

This episode is a result of your questions asking how we know each other and what our stories are; we recorded on this topic a few months ago as a practice recording with no intent to ever publish it.  By popular demand, here it is (apologies for some of the poor audio)!  THANK YOU your feedback on our first two episodes!  Please keep the reviews coming (we read every one). 

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Listeners  asked how we know each other and what our stories are; we recorded an episode on this topic a few months ago as a practice  recording with no intent to ever publish it.   By popular demand, here it is (apologies for some of the poor audio)!  We hope you enjoy it.  

And... THANK YOU your feedback on our first episode (Father's Day)!  Please keep the reviews coming (we read every one!).  

You can connect with Niki Bennett at https://www.ascentcoachingandtherapy.com/

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Some listeners have asked about how we know each other and what our stories are.  We recorded this episode as a practice recording but decided to release it based on your feedback (apologies for some of the poor audio).  We hope you enjoy it.  And... THANK YOU your feedback on our first episode (Father's Day)!  Please keep the reviews coming (we read every one!).  If you found this helpful, please share it with a friend and continue to share your reviews and feedback on iTunes and GooglePlay.   They help others find out about our show.  Thanks! 

Father's day is an opportunity to honor those who brought us into this world. Some want a closer relationship but have no idea where to start. Others want nothing to do with their fathers because of past hurt and pain. In this episode, Mark and Niki provide ideas to improve one of the most challenging relationships that we have.  Those who we love the most are also the ones who can hurt us the most.  Listen in as the backseat drivers (Mark and Niki) share their own challenges and provide helpful and healing advice we all can benefit from.  

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A new podcast with Niki Bennett LCSW (aka the 'Backseat Driver'). Niki is a practicing psychotherapist who works with clients young and old. Jump in the drivers seat and listen in as Niki and her guests boil down years of experience to help you improve your life and relationships. Join the ride as they teach “HOW to do the WHAT to do.” New episodes added a few times each month. 

You can connect with Niki Bennett at https://www.ascentcoachingandtherapy.com/

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