Driving down the road with a continuous sequence of green lights is blissful. However, no one likes to see the Construction Ahead sign. When the four-lane interstate funnels down to a narrow lane surrounded by a seemingly endless row of safety orange cones, the excitement for our road trip seems to fizzle. But, road construction is inevitable. In life's journey, some of our connections need a little pothole repair. Some need bridges built. And some are in need of a complete overhaul. Pu...

Ever been upset at a total stranger because they cut you off in traffic? Ever spent your time and energy on what you'd like to say to that person if you could? Everyone is fighting a battle. Most of the time, it's one that you can't see. Even that jerk who cut you off on the highway. Ashley tells us about the day that she and her husband Josh were given life-altering news. After having four awesome baby girls without an issue, they were told that their fifth baby, Kinzer had died in utero. As...

Kelsey and Roben talk to their amazingly gracious guest. Becky is one of those people who makes you want to be a better person. When she was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer, she began fighting a battle that no one is prepared to fight. Becky helps us all to explore how to "Be Pleasant," even in the toughest of circumstances. Sometimes, when we are facing various trials, we find connection and companionship with others driving on the same life highway. That can be helpful, however, w...

Today our friend Miranda joins us on the podcast. She is a professional dancer who is a member of the Big Muddy Dance Company based in St.Louis, Missouri. Dancers (and mimes apparently!) are trained in the art of telling a clear story by using their bodies and facial expressions. So, Miranda is an expert at non-verbals. However, we each also do this all day, every day. Evaluate yourself today to see what your non-verbals are communicating. Then reach out on our website or socials to tel...

On the podcast today, Roben and Kelsey explore the simple concept of being pleasant. Like most " simple " things in life, the application is often quite difficult to walk out. We look at the differences between proactive pleasantness and reactive pleasantness. In both types, there are easy applications and applications that are a bit of a challenge. Can a singular word, unpleasantness, be a tongue twister? You tell us! Log on to Destinationconnections.com and email us the st...

It's a big world out there! There are so many people and none of us are exactly alike. On the Pod today, Kelsey & Roben sit down with Brenden and talk about how to reach across the cultural divide by being vulnerable and intentional. It is ok to not know everything about every religion, culture, and ethnicity. However, in a time where we should be growing closer in connections with the rest of the globe, we seem to be becoming more tribal than ever.

Today, we sit down with Jeremy, who is an expert in big talk. Jeremy has spent years training young people to effectively communicate respectfully across the divide of differing worldviews. On the podcast, he shares the importance of listening to understand, especially when discussing hot button topics, such as personal faith beliefs. Jeremy is the founder and executive director of REthink315, which you can find at www.REthink315.com. Connect with us at www.destinationconnections.com or...

On the pod today, we get to talk to Dena. Whether as a therapist, seeing patients in a New York City Nursing Home, or as an actor, taking the stage across town as a triple threat, she uses small-talk every day. Dena shows us how using small-talk can act as a spark to ignite the flame to better connections.

This week, Roben & Kelsey sit down with an amazing couple. Jason & Tracy share the details of the day that changed their lives forever. Our final interview on Travel Tip One: You Do You, brings the reflection question, "What Life Experiences Have Shaped Me?" The group discusses how we often have no control over major life-shaping events. Jason & Tracy certainly did not. Get a box of tissues ready and listen to their heartwrenching journey.