First Day Pod

Leigh Ann and Mike are thrilled to have Kevin Spangler from boobertours.com! Kevin runs his own pedicab business in Ann Arbor Michigan where he tries to hire people in recovery from addiction along with people who have trouble finding jobs due to felony records. Kevin has his 100 reasons list which can help anybody to overcome any addiction. His Royal Road is a visual roadmap to attaining your goals. Kevin is an incredibly earnest, compassionate individual who has a wealth of experiential knowledge to share. As always please go to 8cantwait.org and joincampaignzero.org for more information on police brutality. Follow the show on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @firstdaypod and please email us at [email protected]

Leigh Ann and Mike welcome their very first guest. Mrs. Danielle Salinger! Danielle is a very honest woman who has experience as a wife and a parent dealing with virtually every area of mental health. This episode contains honest conversation about abuse, suicide and the loss of a child. Please be aware if these topics make you anxious. You can find Danielle at beingrealwithdanielle.com and [email protected] to contact her about anything you hear on this show. Please go to 8cantwait.org and joincampaignzero.org for more information on police brutality. Follow the show on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @firstdaypod and please email us at [email protected]

Leigh Ann and Mike talk honestly about privilege. Where did it come from? How do you know if you have it? Understanding the advantages and disadvantages that privilege creates is an important topic. Learning how to talk openly about the privilege you may have improves the communication between all cultures. Mike and Leigh Ann close the show with an email and quote from one of our wonderful listeners. Please go to 8cantwait.org and joincampaignzero.org for more information on police reform. Follow the show on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @firstdaypod and please email us at [email protected]

The names of African-Americans killed by the police over the last 8 years are read one by one. Leigh Ann and I support Black Lives Matter. We support black people across the USA in support of equality for everybody in all areas of our society. blacklivesmatter.com

Leigh Ann and Mike discuss actions vs. words. Which one is more impactful? Does it matter? Is there a difference between the two when both of them can have an emotional impact? You will also learn that words can be good and bad for your brain function. The show closes by discussing the death of George Floyd in Minnesota. Mike and Leigh Ann review how actions like this cause long-term damage for those involved and how other actions like it impact African-Americans negatively. Follow the show on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @firstdaypod and please email us at [email protected]

Episode 9 identifies SUPPORT and how it's difficult to establish meaningful change without it. Leigh Ann and Mike discuss the effectiveness of action plans and how they're much more specific than New Year's resolutions. Whether you're an introvert or a social butterfly, we have the venues to help get you the support you're looking for. From tiny adjustments to bigger, move across the country type life changes, we're here to connect with you. Follow the show on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @firstdaypod and please email us at [email protected]

Today's episode reviews last week's discussion about loss and segues into the focus of this episode: ACCEPTANCE. Coming to terms with the world around us relating to our relationships and our environment can be difficult. Lack of control can be challenging for acceptance. Leigh Ann and Mike talk about whether acceptance is the result of change or if it's the catalyst for change. Of course the show closes with your emails which are always greatly appreciated. Follow the show on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @firstdaypod and please email us at [email protected]

Today's episode focuses on coping with loss in any form. Leigh Ann and Mike examine all forms of loss during COVID-19. The death of loved ones without closure can be brutal but at the same time the topic of closure and whether it's a stage of grief is also discussed. The couple also analyzes other forms of loss such as losing your confidence or losing a friendship. Learn how ambiguous loss and disenfranchised grief are difficult forms of loss to recognize. Follow the show on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @firstdaypod and please email us at [email protected]

Routines are the focus of today's show. Creating routines, bouncing back from routines gone bad and whether night time is the right time to maximize your habits are all discussed by Leigh Ann and Mike. The couple also talk about their recent efforts to connect with the world in a positive way on their own time. And of course we read your emails! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @firstdaypod and email us your responses from today's show or for next week's show at [email protected].

Mike and Leigh Ann start the show off by coming clean on the recent death of a client that has Leigh Ann pondering how to deal with grief in the time of COVID. After that they discuss celebrating little wins during the week to keep us focused and how this quarantine time is a great opportunity to pursue goals that were deferred. They finish with email questions from people like you. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @firstdaypod and email us what's going on in your life at [email protected]