Cross-eyed Bear Podcast

On this week's episode Eric and Joe discuss a topic that most are familiar with, weight loss. Not only was this another great suggestion from a listener, it's a timely discussion as weight loss is typically associated with New Year's resolutions. But let’s have an honest moment, it’s also directly associated with the health and wellness of our great nation. However, instead of simply listing another list of bullet points to follow we are actually going to have some conversation. 

As we come to the completion of all that was 2021, it’s time to ask the question, “am I heading in the “right” direction?”

This alone is a very personal discussion because, at its essence, only you can answer it. It’s your life after all, and while there may be many variables that impact our lives, it’s always important to take time to recalibrate the compass. Are you still heading in the direction you intended to go when we optimistically set out at the beginning of 2021? Or have we drifted? Have we become distracted by the surrounding narrative that we’ve forgotten what we truly want from life?

The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to begin an afresh journey, however, what typically takes place is very little thought and then a sudden attempt at abrupt change. As we all know, or at some point become acutely aware of, is that we cannot stop time. Despite our greatest attempts, we can only use the time we’re given for as long as we’re given, which is why recalibration is so important. Someone who is “recalibrating” is someone who is making adjustments while in motion, and that is someone who will inevitably get further than if they simply got frustrated with the journey and sat down completely. 

Take a listen to some great points from Eric and Joe to a new start to 2022.

Sometimes you hit record while checking mic levels and a great story comes from it. This is the Sweat Lodge.

This week Eric and Joe discuss living a healthy lifestyle in today's society. Let’s be honest, living a healthy lifestyle is becoming increasingly more challenging in a society that is essentially geared towards efficiency, and one that is seemingly interested in taking away all of life’s challenges. While on the surface it may seem like a great idea but the reality is, as humans, our bodies and our minds need to be stimulated in order to operate at an effective level. Changing society as a whole is a task that most of us don’t have time for, or, we simply lack the influence to do so, but what we can do is find a “pocket” to operate within it. 

At its core, it’s all about lifestyle. Break it down, what is the style of life you want to live? In this case, the question presented was centered around living a healthy one. If that’s what you want then the question becomes, are you positioning yourself for that to actually take place? 

This week Eric and Joe welcome Matt French, and Nancy Bierma L.A.C., from Crocus Hill Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine for a discussion about acupuncture. We discuss who could use it, who needs it, and some of its benefits. 
So, what are some of the benefits of acupuncture? Well, where do you want to begin? From stress reduction, management of anxiety and depression, to the general management of life’s aches and pains, the benefits of acupuncture are definitely worth looking into because the reality is, they’ve been there the whole time. If anything has changed over the years, it’s not the practice of the art in itself, but the overall acceptance of the practice by the public. Now, instead of acupuncture being considered as a last option, people are pro-actively taking steps to get their mind, body, and overall wellness within balance earlier in the healing process.  Take a listen!

“Transformation”, the word itself insinuates something spectacular has happened. Think about it, when you hear it, what pops into your mind? Usually, it’s an image of someone who has undergone some dramatic, often drastic form of change. We see the images on TV, we see the highlights on social media platforms, but do you really understand what it takes to “transform” (y)our life? 

This week Eric and Joe introduce (Coach) Debbie Larson, who over the course of 6.5 years has not only transformed her life, but her transformation has even led to a career change. Her story begins as most do, with a decision that something needed to change, and this was after finding success, having lost 150 pounds on her own. Unfortunately, over the course of the following year, her weight began to slowly creep back up. Having regained eighty pounds it was by “chance” that she stumbled across a Facebook advertisement for an “8 Week Warrior Challenge.” After a week of back and forth, she mustered up the courage and pressed “enter”.  Take a listen to hear more about her amazing journey.

The holidays are here! Depending on your traditions and cultures, the holiday season itself will vary from family to family. While exciting for some, the holidays can actually be a point of stress for others, and as we all know, environments trigger behaviors. Step one when celebrating the holidays, give yourself permission to be in the moment with those who matter most to you, and give yourself grace if a few of those moments don’t end up the way you intended them to be. This week Eric and Joe delve into when, how, what to eat to be the most successful you. Take a listen!

This week, Eric and Joe talk about how to manage other people's stress. In short, don’t do it. Why? Because it isn’t yours to manage but for the sake of the discussion, what if I’m a mom, a dad, a business owner, a professional, a leader? The bigger question, is how do we operate within this environment (the world) where energy is ramped up across the board? Once we agree that “energy” influences it becomes clearer as to why so many people struggle to manage their own happiness without taking on the stresses of others. Take a listen and grab a nugget or two!

As we navigate our lives, we come across people who will become more than just the average person, they become friends. In this week’s episode, Eric and Joe center the conversation around the topic of friendships. How they grow, how they change, or how they influence. We also look at strategies for identifying, addressing, and/or eliminating, toxic friendships in our lives. Stay clear of the toxicity.