Everyday Rockstar (0:00:00)

 

Lisa and Richie talk to this week’s Everyday Rockstar. You can nominate yourself or someone your know as our next Everyday Rockstar by sending us an email at [email protected].

 

 

 

Making Thanksgiving Manageable (0:05:13)

 

Thanksgiving is a great time to join with friends and family to reflect on the past year and celebrate your blessings, your relationships, and good food. However, for some, this time can also be stressful and draining. We have all been at Thanksgiving dinners where politics get brought up and the conversation takes a turn for the worst. Or when distant relatives start asking questions that are far too personal, leaving everyone in the room feeling uncomfortable. So, what can we do to make sure that the only thing heated during dinner is the food in front of us? Joining us today is clinical psychologist, Dr. Amy Daramus, to discuss how we can set healthy boundaries with our family and friends to make sure the focus of your Thanksgiving dinner is gratitude.

 

 

 

Why Embracing Change is Good (0:21:53)

 

We likely all have our own ideas as to what the traditional stoic looks and acts like. Presumably someone with a “stiff upper lip” who experiences events but doesn’t really feel them. Overall, our imagined stoic holds his/her feelings close to their chest and rarely deigns to emotional levels frequented by those lacking a stiff upper lip. However, this conjured up notion of a modern stoic is a misrepresentation of the ancient Greek philosophy of stoicism—a philosophy which knows a thing or 2 about feeling emotions. Here to discuss with us what stoicism can teach us about embracing change and why doing so might be the key to a good life is author and Reader in Philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London, Dr. John Sellars.

 

 

 

The Consequences of Going Cashless (0:37:24)

 

It used to be that cash was king.  However, the ever-more convenient credit card seems to be trying to dethrone it. And you might not have a choice in the matter. Restaurants and retail shops across the country are increasingly switching to cashless only methods of payments. No longer do we have to carry around wads of cash. It seems that legal tender in your pocket is really now just a piece of paper in some places. But the switch to a cashless society has ramifications that most of us might not even realize. Here to discuss the consequences of such a switch is the Policy Director of DC Fiscal Policy Institute, Tazra Mitchell.

 

 

 

Finding the Right Life Coach (1:13:34)

 

Let’s face it –life can be really tough. And without an idea of where you want it to go, it can feel even harder. But have you ever considered consulting a life coach before? Whether you have your life all figured out or are playing it day by day, hiring a life coach can be a good way to decide what your next steps should be. Joining us this morning is Ashley Smith, an attorney from Salt Lake City, here with us to discuss how to find the best coach for you without wasting your money.

 

 

 

Black Friday Car Deals (1:26:47)

 

Black Friday can be a nightmare sometimes. There are so many crowds of people that it can be too much of a pain to even participate (although this year might be a little different...). But there are also so many great deals! Especially for those items that are typically out of your price range and only Black Friday can justify your purchase of them. One of those big investment purchases you can find deals on this time of year is your next car. Here to share the best deals we can find on cars this Black Friday is Jim Sharifi, the managing editor of U.S. News and World Report’s Best Cars team.