Traditional education rarely prepares students for the realities of college life—like navigating dorm drama, decoding professor expectations, managing messy group projects, or dealing with that roommate who never does their dishes. These daily stressors can make or break a student’s experience.

In this insightful (and refreshingly real) episode, we’ll explore how self-awareness, conflict resolution, and relationship skills directly impact student stress, retention, and resilience. Whether it’s surviving awkward roommate moments or having hard conversations with faculty, we’ll share practical tools that equip students—and the staff who support them—to thrive socially and emotionally.

Because let’s face it: GPA matters, but so does knowing how to handle a passive-aggressive text about fridge space.

Just a quick few minutes to talk about the number one question I get asked when I speak to audiences about conflict and difficult people. Let's get the conversation started.

In this episode, Kelly and Susan talk about the fact that we are all a product of our family of origin. The families that we grew up in prescribed a particular identity to each one of us - our values, our habits, our behaviors. Some are healthy and some are not. But we can separate ourselves from old destructive habits with some new "Family of Jesus" habits.

In this episode, Susan and Kelly share the number one practice that will transform you life so that you can begin to transform the emotional health of your community.

In episode of 3 of ChangeMakers, hosts Susan and Kelly discuss the remedy to an unhealthy culture and they introduce the first step to shifting your mindset so that you can be part of the solution in your community

In this episode, Kelly and Susan share the reasons why they believe it's important to talk about emotional health as a catalyst for spiritual growth. They will address the top 10 signs of an unhealthy culture in their community in Timonium, Maryland and in their own lives. 

Join Kelly and Susan for Season 3 of ChangeMakers! This season we will go deep into a typical faith journey with particular focus on seasons of doubt, struggles, crisis, and the search for meaning and purpose.

Listen or watch as Kelly & Susan model how to use the Community Temperature Reading skill in real time. This is a great way to start a conversation with someone that you need better communication with.

Now that you've learned some of the practices and skills for creating a great community around you - in your small group, family, or workplace - it's time to plan how you will incorporate all of that into your daily life. Listen as we share our Rule of Life with you so that you can make a plan!

This skill will change the way you handle conflict in every relationship. The Ladder of Integrity helps you clarify your values and understand your feelings before walking into a difficult conversation. Use this skill to prepare for conflict and you'll never dread it again!