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What is Self Love?
This is a question I've seen asked many times in online forums about self help but this week's guest Jonathan Troen answers it very well. Jonathan, founder of the Self Love Revolution says Self Love is learning to become your own best friend.
Have you ever found yourself equating success to happiness, but you're successful and not happy? Jonathan was there. Have you found that while you keep changing this or that about your life, location, or job, but still aren't happy? What's the common denominator? YOU!

Who is Jonathan Troen?
Jonathan Troen is a Life Mastery Coach and Self Love Mentor. He is also the co-founder of Austin Yoga Tree and serves on the Board of Directors for Perfectly Here.
His mission:
To help people find the joy inside of themselves.
Jonathan spent 20+ years in the music and entertainment business. He was living the life of his dreams, interviewing the biggest stars in the world, except he wasn't very happy. He couldn't figure why.
He began a mission to find the answer. His studies brought him to one conclusion: most of us are mean to ourselves, and all we really want is to be loved. We think we are not enough, and believe if we work hard enough, we will be enough, and then we can be happy and be loved...
Jonathan created the Self Love Revolution specifically to share the methodology he created after 15 years of research and practice.
Jonathan's belief: We all deserve success. We all deserve to be loved. And we all deserve to be treated kindly, especially by ourselves.

What have you done today to make your life a better life? What have you done today to make the world a better place? The world is a better place if we are better people, and that begins with each of us leading a better life. Be kind to one another, be grateful for everything you’ve got, and make each and every day the day that you want it to be!

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Have you ever heard someone say, "you have to step outside of your comfort zone"? That can be scary for people sometimes, but that is where the action is, that is where you can really grow as a person and attain that life you really love! Master Life Coach and Behavior Change Specialist, Debora Keegan is someone who knows all about stepping out of her comfort zone and helping others do the same so they can live a life they really love.

Who is Debora Keegan?

          Debora Keegan is a certified Master Life Coach and Behavior Change Specialist assisting her clients using various tools and techniques to re-frame thoughts and modify behaviors to build a life they love. With four certifications and more than ten years experience, Debora can help transform your life for the better. She is best known for her exceptional communication skills which helps her connect with her clients to produce accelerated results in areas including parenting, weight loss, marriage, blended family coaching and more.

Outside of coaching, Debora strives to participate in daily activities that push her out of her comfort zone. She is a firm believer in practicing what you preach which makes Debora a rare life coach who practices authenticity and instills it in her practice. 

Debora spends her time volunteering weekly at the women’s health organization known as A Woman’s Place. She is a mother of four and adores spending time with her family, specifically her grandchildren.

Notable Quotes from Debora Keegan in this episode:

~"know who you are before the world tells you"
~"The 2 most important days of your life, the day you were born & the day you find out why"

As I do every week, I ask you, “what have you done today to make your life a better life? What have you done today to make the world a better place?” The world is a better place if we are better people, and that begins with each of us leading a better life. Be kind to one another, be grateful for everything you’ve got, and make each and every day the day that you want it to be!

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As a father you often have to wonder, or may find yourself questioning, am I on the right path, am I doing what's right for my family, am I leaving the legacy a good father should? These questions are often a lot harder to answer for our military veterans for any number of reasons.  This week's guest,  Ben Killoy is a US Marine Corps veteran on a mission,  a mission to master leadership principles and use his passion for leadership to help dads understand who they are, develop their skills to overcome adversity, and to own their life choices to enable them to truly come home to their families.  This is done through his weekly Military Veteran Dad podcast and his daily The Business of Fatherhood podcast.

Who is Ben Killoy?
 Ben Killoy is a U.S. Marine Veteran turned blogger, life coach, speaker, and podcaster whose mission is to bring Military Veteran Dads home to their families. He resides in Janesville, WI, with his wife and three beautiful kids. Ben went through what most transitioning veterans go through, the feeling of needing to redefine their identity outside of the structure of the military and rediscovering your passion and purpose for life. A seminar changed it all for him and allowed him to discover his passion for leadership and helping other veterans and Dads be the best parents they can. Since that seminar he has been on a mission to master leadership principles and use his passion for leadership to help dads understand who they are, develop their skills to overcome adversity, and to own their life choices to enable them to truly come home to their families. Ben’s podcast combines his own insights into his unique experiences with the military and fatherhood, along with interviews and discussions with other thought-leaders from around the world. The fact that Ben’s insights are based on his personal experiences, and the experiences of the other veterans he interviews gives credibility to his understandings. Sharing both his successes and failures brings a more heart centered approach to his podcast, enabling a deeper connection to his audience. Ben is available for speaking engagements, both online and in person, and is more than happy to share his insights on other veteran’s podcasts.

What have you done today to make your life a better life? What have you done today to make the world a better place? The world is a better place if we are better people. That begins with each of us as individuals. Be kind to one another. Be grateful for everything you’ve got. Make each and every day the day that you want it to be!

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Here at the Derate the Hate podcast, we're all about BETTERING THE WORLD ONE ATTITUDE AT A TIME. In doing so I'm always looking for inspiring and intriguing guests that are looking to do the same. I truly found a kindred spirit when I heard about and reached out to this week's guest, Rick Ornelas.

Who is Rick Ornelas?
Rick Ornelas is an author and Positive Change Expert who teaches men and women to unlock their amazing potential to create an incredible future and change the world around them. 

He’s the author of 12 Hours of Heaven; Lessons for a Better World and founder of I Spark Change, a global movement and online community of those who seek to make the world a better place one act at a time.

Rick wasn’t always interested in helping others on a global scale despite being pushed repeatedly in that direction by near-death experiences, family tragedies, and deaths. It wasn’t until the ever-worsening times of 2020 when he was laid off, quarantined, and desperate that he finally got the wake-up call.

His awakening came in the form of divine inspiration and an awe-inspiring spiritual connection when he least expected it. He went from hopeless, to writing a best-selling book in under three months while envisioning and creating an incredible future. This fulfilled the dream he had been ignoring for years: to build a community of amazing souls to spread positivity, hope, and love while creating a ripple effect throughout the world.

The I Spark Change community has grown at a phenomenal rate of over 800% in just a few months. 

Rick has been featured on multiple media outlets, including national & international television and radio discussing similar topics. He is a guest contributor for various websites and is a regular writer for Lifehack. 

His next book, 12 Hours of Heaven; Time on Earth

What have you done today to make your life a better life? What have you done today to make the world a better place? The world is a better place if we are better people. That begins with each of us as individuals. Be kind to one another. Be grateful for everything you’ve got. Make each and every day the day that you want it to be!

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Have you ever heard someone say, that's "My Truth" or "That's his/her Truth"? I don't know how it started, but here's another life tip from Wilk... There is no my truth, your truth, his truth or her truth, THERE IS ONLY THE TRUTH.

In this week's episode I had to  bring up an article/video from the Daily Wire I saw of a professor at a college in southern California that was berating one of her students for a report he did where he called police heroes. She equates modern police to slave catchers in early American history. I only brought it up, because I saw on line where someone had defended her hatred by saying "that is her truth". There is no such thing as "her truth", there is only her hate filled perception of reality, big difference. Listen to this episode and let me know what you think. Maybe she'd benefit from episode 52 where I discuss the Reticular Activating System and the Perpetual Victim Mentality. If she would listen with an open mind I'm certain she'd benefit greatly as would anyone...

Our good deed, feel good story this week comes out of Tempe, AZ where a group of big hearted, compassionate cops helped brighten the day of 4 year-old Gerald Philbrook after a heartless thief stole the toy tractor him and his father restored. You'll want to grab a tissue or two and check out this story from the Good News Network.

As I do every week, I ask you, “what have you done today to make your life a better life? What have you done today to make the world a better place?” The world is a better place if we are better people, and that begins with each of us leading a better life. Be kind to one another, be grateful for everything you’ve got, and make each and every day the day that you want it to be!

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What have you done today to make your life a better life? What have you done today to make the world a better place? The world is a better place if we are better people. That begins with each of us as individuals. Be kind to one another. Be grateful for everything you’ve got. Make each and every day the day that you want it to be!

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Talking Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids with Stephanie Pinto

Who is Stephanie Pinto?

 Stephanie Pinto is an Emotional Intelligence coach who specialises in helping parents to create an Emotionally Intelligent family culture at home. She is a certified Emotional Intelligence specialist, is a trained paediatric anxiety therapist, and practiced as a Speech Pathologist for 10 years.
Stephanie supports parents in learning how to manage their emotions, frustrations and stress so that they are happier, calmer and connect more deeply with their kids. Stephanie also helps parents to raise emotionally intelligent kids, who are self-aware and manage their emotions and behaviour. She is also passionate about building kids’ confidence and resilience.
Stephanie coaches parents, runs regular workshops and group coaching programs. She hosts a monthly online Meetup for parents, has a YouTube channel and also writes regular blogs, all based around Emotionally Intelligent parenting. Stephanie’s rapidly growing online community is a Facebook group called Let's Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids, where she shares insight, strategies and tips on how to cultivate an Emotionally Intelligent family culture.
 
Highlights
~What is emotional intelligence?
~How do we as parents learn to become emotionally intelligent and exhibit emotionally intelligent behavior?
~Why is it so important to raise emotionally intelligent children?
~Resilience in children
~Self-confidence in children
~What is the difference between discipline and punishment?

How can I contact Stephanie Pinto?
www.stephaniepinto.com
Facebook: www.fb.com/stephpinto
IG: @stephpinto1
Facebook Community: Let’s Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids
YouTube: Stephanie Pinto EQ
Meetup: www.meetup.com/emotionallyintelligentparentssydney

As I do every week, I ask you, “what have you done today to make your life a better life? What have you done today to make the world a better place?” The world is a better place if we are better people, and that begins with each of us leading a better life. Be kind to one another, be grateful for everything you’ve got, and make each and e

What have you done today to make your life a better life? What have you done today to make the world a better place? The world is a better place if we are better people. That begins with each of us as individuals. Be kind to one another. Be grateful for everything you’ve got. Make each and every day the day that you want it to be!

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 Can you believe the Derate the Hate podcast is a year old already? Episode 1 was published exactly 1 year ago from the date I'm recording this episode and man what a year it's been!

In this 1 year anniversary episode, I briefly recap some of what I saw as the more important episodes that I've recorded over the past year. I also introduce what I believe, if participated in by you the listener in an intentional and purposeful way, it will change your life and in turn change the world.

Do you want to change your life? Do you want to change the world?

Join me in doing the DTH 30 day Attitude of Gratitude & Personal Accountability Challenge! As I discussed with Denise Albright back in Episode 50, when you begin to record daily things that you are grateful for, you begin to naturally find more things to be grateful for and as a result become a happier person. This is also in large part due to the reticular activating system which I discuss in Episode 52.
The same can be said for personal accountability. Much of what happens "to us" in life is the result of our own actions and decisions.  By accepting accountability for those actions and decisions, we consciously learn to make better decisions. We as individuals are responsible for our actions, and how we react to outside forces, no matter what those forces may be. No matter how much one wants to deny the truth, much of the "bad" we encounter in life could have been avoided by making better decisions, &/or reacting differently to outside influences.

Don't believe me? Prove me wrong! Join me in completing the  DTH 30 day Attitude of Gratitude & Personal Accountability Challenge by downloading this FREE form, ordering one of Denise Albright's incredible Gratitude Finder Journals, or simply keep track in a notebook. However you choose to do it, just participate and see how fast your life begins to change!
For those who participate, email me your experience and I'm thinking I'll be asking a few listeners to share some of their stories with me on the podcast sometime in late May'21 or possibly June...

I also talk in this episode about a feel good story about some fraternity brothers from Louisiana St

What have you done today to make your life a better life? What have you done today to make the world a better place? The world is a better place if we are better people. That begins with each of us as individuals. Be kind to one another. Be grateful for everything you’ve got. Make each and every day the day that you want it to be!

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What is the Reticular Activating System?
It's best if you think of the Reticular Activating System like a filter within your brain that can be used for good or for bad. You see, the human brain only has the capacity to focus on so many things at once, and you have to choose what it is you're going to have your brain focus on. Some very helpful YouTube videos can be found below.

Blaine Oelkers discusses "Unlocking The Screen of Your Mind" in a TedX talk

Reticular Activating System explained by Mike Sweet

How does (RAS) Reticular Activating System relate to The Perpetual Victim Mentality?
For many, perception is reality, and when it comes to peoples' perception of things, it begins with what they are most focused on most of the time. I've stated it many times before and I'll continue to say it, those who constantly drive the victim mentality into their children are committing child abuse. What this does is set the primary focus in that child's mind that the world is out to get them and as such, their reticular activating system will seek out every opportunity in their day to day lives to manifest that as a reality.  Conversely, as I discussed with Denise Albright in Episode 50 of the podcast, when one focuses on and looks for things to be grateful for, finding gratitude daily becomes easier, and subsequently, happiness and a more fulfilling life becomes the result. It's a tale of 2 choices with entirely different results.
This is truly an episode that everyone can greatly benefit from! I challenge you to prove me wrong...

Here's a feel good story that you may not have seen...
Here's a story by Derica Williams of Fox6 News Milwaukee about a brother and sister that have an extraordinary bond. You see, Mary Baliker developed kidney disease at a very young age and by age 17 was in need

What have you done today to make your life a better life? What have you done today to make the world a better place? The world is a better place if we are better people. That begins with each of us as individuals. Be kind to one another. Be grateful for everything you’ve got. Make each and every day the day that you want it to be!

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How big of a problem is Human Trafficking in the United States today? 
If you are anything like me, you probably know it's happening but don't give much thought to how big of an issue it really is. After this interview with Amy Storer, I now realize it is a much more prevalent evil among us than I ever would have guessed.
Parents, this is definitely an episode of the Derate the Hate podcast you should not miss, and you're going to want to share it with every parent you know!
Have you ever stopped to think, What are some of the consequences that the Covid Lockdowns pose for our children? This is another question that comes up in this week's interview.

Are your children safe online? Is my child safe online?
There are many things the internet is good for, but it is not a good place for kids according to this week's interview guest, Amy Storer.
Who is Amy Storer?
Full bio below...
Amy Storer is an Analyst for Homeland Security Investigations in Miami, Florida, currently assigned to the Joint Intelligence Operations Center.  Previously, Storer worked at Washington D.C. Headquarters, with collective national security experience at the National Targeting Center; the Tactical Intelligence Cell; the National Intelligence Watch, and the Office of the White House Liaison.  Storer also served as a Congressional Liaison representing Homeland Security on legislative efforts to abet the Homeland mission.  Her work is victim-centered with human slavery and child exploitation cases in prime focus.  

Ms. Storer holds two master’s degrees from Harvard University and Johns Hopkins University.  Serving as a devoted Professor at Savannah State University since age 27, Storer has taught American Government, Homeland Security, and Human Trafficking courses.  Michigan Tech University honored Amy for the "Top 5 Alumni Under 35" event to inspire future generations.

Storer holds an active Top-Secret security clearance and takes pride in working joint task force investigations.  Maintaining active involvement with the National Child Protection Task Force is one of her top priorities.  Amy seeks to forge partnerships;

What have you done today to make your life a better life? What have you done today to make the world a better place? The world is a better place if we are better people. That begins with each of us as individuals. Be kind to one another. Be grateful for everything you’ve got. Make each and every day the day that you want it to be!

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Do you ever find yourself having a hard time finding things to be grateful for? When you do find something to be grateful for, do you write it down so you'll remember it later? Have you ever heard of the Gratitude Finder Journal created by Denise Albright and found at DeniseAlbright.com?

As anyone who knows me, or that has listened to the Derate The Hate podcast for any amount of time knows, I truly believe happiness begins and ends with gratitude. I don't believe it is possible to be a happy person if you are not a grateful person. This past year, my wife purchased the Gratitude Finder from DeniseAlbright.com, not only for herself but for many people as gifts for this past Christmas. After having a look at this product, I knew Denise was someone I wanted to talk to more and share that with my listeners.

In this episode, I am joined by Denise Albright, founder and "She-E-O" of DeniseAlbright.com and creator of the Gratitude Finder journal. When you look at the cover of this journal, there is a phrase on there, "Look for something Great, & you'll always find it!" and in requesting this interview I found someone great in Denise. Her bright and cheerful organizational stationary products are doing great things for many and it was a true pleasure to have the opportunity to speak with her.

Not only is the story of how Denise built her company inspiring, but in this episode we also discuss in our conversation a number of examples on how the Gratitude Finder Journal has been used in creative ways to help others find things to be grateful in their own lives. Look for some great and important highlights in the interview on how the Gratitude Finder is being used beginning around the 28 minute mark. This is definitely a part of this episode that made it all worth while.

Make no mistake about it, the products you will find at DeniseAlbright.com can in so many ways make

What have you done today to make your life a better life? What have you done today to make the world a better place? The world is a better place if we are better people. That begins with each of us as individuals. Be kind to one another. Be grateful for everything you’ve got. Make each and every day the day that you want it to be!

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