I am looking forward to Father’s Day this Sunday.  I cherish every gift my children have given me over these 36 years of Fatherhood, from plaster cast moldings of their handprints to more recent gifts to events and workshops.  I also love getting some barbeque and a few beers.   But the greatest gift of all is the opportunity, along with my wife, to raise four empathetic, brilliant, and kind adults.   Quite frankly, I believe that instead of getting gifts this Sunday, I should be giving gifts back for the opportunity of being a Father. 

Fatherhood is not always given proper recognition in today's society. But today’s blog is not focused on the positive impact of fathers on their families and communities. I have written a previous blog called Let's Celebrate Fathers as Builders. Today, my focus is on the positive benefits of being a father for the father himself.  Indeed, I am healthier, happier, and kinder through my vocation of Fatherhood, and I thank the Father above for giving me the mission!

If you would like to read the associated blog for this podcast, it is here.

One undeniable truth is that life is a roller coaster.   The secret to a fulfilling life is to fail forward, learn from the lows, and keep moving onward. Hardship and mistakes are our greatest teachers. They are often the catalysts that push us out of our comfort zones and into growth.   

The most successful individuals have a common thread-they have made numerous mistakes on their journey to success. Take Thomas Edison, for instance. He encountered failure over 1,000 times before creating a working light bulb.  He said, “I have not failed 10,000 times—I’ve successfully found 10,000 ways it will not work.”

This week's podcast provides four proven approaches to fail forward. From prayer to Peloton, these approaches help you deal with life's rollercoaster. You can find a related blog here. #grit #perseverance #success #wellness

I believe one of the most improbable goals in human history was undertaken by our founding fathers and mothers when they established this country. A country formed for the ideals of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

But the experiment is fragile. Too often in today’s time, we do not listen to our fellow Americans. To see their side and to honor their equal right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Indeed, there is too much of me and not enough of us. And it is a disgrace to the sacrifices that these brave service men and women gave. They gave all for us. Can’t we honor their memory by at least listening to the ideas of our fellow Americans and engaging in Civil Discourse?

A few years back, I walked 50 miles in honor of Veterans. At the time, it seemed an “improbable goal.” But what is more improbable is that a citizenry of people of every creed and race giving their lives for a single idea. So today as a plea for all of us to get along and work together, I take you through a virtual 50-mile walk with each 10-mile marker in honor of the fallen in the Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy and Coast Guard. #memorialday

Three seemingly unrelated events have shaped the theme and content of this week’s Change Well podcast.

The first was a small group discussion I led, coincidentally on the same topic we're exploring today. The second was the inclusion of one of my favorite poems, which I often listen to on the podcast “The Daily Poem by Goldberry Studio. Lastly, I missed recording my podcast for the first time last week because I neglected to follow some of the suggestions in this podcast.

How are these events all connected? They all revolve around the concept of Boundaries when to establish them, and when to dismantle them for the sake of wellness.

Our podcast and newsletter are called Change Well, so you may wonder why today’s episode is called Be Good, Not Great. It is human nature to always reach for the

I am not going to steal the podcast's thunder. but trust me it is the best podcast yet. I owe it to my audience since I missed a week. It will not happen again.

Today we look at 8 ways to de-stress when you are distressed. We use the acronym De-Stress to talk through methods to improve your mood, remove anxiety and relax.

In today's episode, Don provides ten rules for living, whether you are in desolation or consolation. If followed daily, these rules can help you change well and help those around you. The original poem from this episode can be found here along with a link to John XXIII's Decalogue for Living.

We all want to go out in nature when it's just spring. But if you do not take the proper precautions, you can become like the little lame balloon moon in e.e. cumings' famous poem. This week's podcast talks about five rules to stay healthy when exercising again after winter's cold has ended. The associated blog is located here

We have a special episode this week for Easter. My favorite show of all time is The Waltons, and my favorite episode is the two-part Easter Story. Hear more about this heartwarming episode and the six wellness lessons from The Waltons. The associated blog for this episode is located here: https://weightlossleadership.com/2019/10/08/6-wellness-lessons-from-the-waltons/

The key to improving your health and losing weight is your environment. We live in a toxic environment in the 21st century. Artificial food, false friends, and feelings of discontent lead to stress, weight gain, and self-medication. To embark on a journey toward health, we must put away the fast food, vitriol, and anxiety of everyday living to embrace real food, authentic experiences, mindfulness, and thankfulness.

This podcast discusses three environments that you should focus on improving to get healthier and to Change Well. As always, we have practical tips on adjusting your environment to improve your life. The associated blog is located on our blog site: https://wellnessldr.com/blog/

#wellness #weightloss #wellbeing #mental health