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There are two things in life that we are never taught to do, parenting and marriage.

In this episode, Kimberly speaks with parenting expert Kimball Lewis. You are going to learn how not to take your child’s disrespectful behavior personally and how to find common ground between you and your spouse when it comes to parenting. If you want your child to behave a certain way, you have to model those behaviors you want them to exhibit.

Parenting is hard, and this episode provides so much information and tips you can implement immediately. So grab a pen and get ready to take notes!

Today’s Speaker: Kimball Lewis, CEO, Empowering Parents

Kimball Lewis is the CEO of EmpoweringParents.com. In addition to his leadership and management roles, he contributes as an editor, a homeschooling expert, and a parent coach. He resides in Orlando, Florida, with his wife and two teenage sons. Managing child behavior problems is a skill that can be learned. And the tools and resources available through EmpoweringParent.com and The Total Transformation® child behavior program ensure that you don’t have to learn through trial and error. Instead, you can learn from parents and professionals who know how to effectively manage disrespect, defiance, backtalk, lying, laziness, motivation, and other behaviors.

Website: empoweringparents.com

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You’ll Learn

• Why short-term consequences are more effective than long-term
• Learn the difference between consequence and punishment
• How to find common ground with your spouse when you disagree about parenting

Season 2, Ep 68: Helping Parents Navigate Challenges with Kimball Lewis

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For us to be individuals who are more emotionally attractive, it's essential to understand our emotions. 

In this episode, Kimberly talks with Dr. Laurel Mellin about Emotional Brain Training. You will learn how to understand your emotions and what to do with your emotions to help you move towards a state of happiness and joy. 

You don’t want to miss the exercise Dr. Mellin walks Kimberly through. Kimberly gets real and raw about feelings and thoughts she has about herself, and she learns how those emotions don’t have to hold you back or dictate your future. 

Pop in your headphones, grab a notepad to take notes, and get ready to dive into this very insightful episode!

Today’s Speaker: Dr. Laurel Mellin, Ph.D., Founder of Emotional Brain Training

Dr. Mellin is a health psychologist who founded and developed emotional brain training. She is an associate clinical professor of family and community medicine and pediatrics at the University of California San Francisco. Dr. Mellin has authored papers on the science and efficacy of EBT and is a New York Times bestselling author of four books on the method.

Website: www.ebt.org

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You’ll Learn:

• The #1 gateway to transformation is anger
• There are 5 levels of stress, all of which are healthy (as long as we don’t stay in them)
• Everything that is important for us to survive and thrive, is also extremely sensitive to stress

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Season 2, Ep 67: Training Your Brain to Be Happy with Emotional Brain Training with Dr. Laurel Mellin

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Kimberly Beam Holmes has applied her master's degree in psychology for over ten years, acting as the CEO of Marriage Helper & CEO and Creator of PIES University, being a wife and mother herself, and researching how attraction affects relationships. Her videos, podcasts, and following reach over 500,000 people a month who are making changes and becoming the best they can be.

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How well are you taking care of your skin? 

Skin health is essential for everyone, and good skincare should start early. Today, Kimberly is speaking with Lauren Vance, Lead Medical Aesthetician at a premier medical spa. Lauren shares the importance of diet, hydration, good SPF, vitamin C, and why you shouldn’t use towels to dry your face! 

You don’t want to miss this episode because you may think you are doing everything right in skincare, but you’ll be surprised! 

Men and women, this episode is for you!

Today’s Speaker: Lauren Vance, Lead Medical Aesthetician

Lauren Vance is the lead medical aesthetician at a brand new premier medical spa in Franklin,TN called Face It. Lauren has a background in early childhood education but decided to follow her passion in the beauty industry. Lauren has been an aesthetician for several years and continues to enhance her practice by pursuing additional classes to learn everything there is to learn about skincare. Lauren is certified in dermaplaning, light therapy, acne care, skin cancer care, chemical and enzyme peels, corrective skincare, and Lauren is a partner with many medical-grade skincare lines. She has a huge passion for helping her clients feel their most beautiful selves and finding their confidence.

Social: Find Lauren on Facebook and Instagram. 

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You’ll Learn

• How your diet can affect your skin
• The importance of drinking water 
• Why you shouldn't use a washcloth or towel to dry your face

Episode: 66, Improve Your Skin Health with Medical Aesthetician, Lauren Vance

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Kimberly Beam Holmes has applied her master's degree in psychology for over ten years, acting as the CEO of Marriage Helper & CEO and Creator of PIES University, being a wife and mother herself, and researching how attraction affects relationships. Her videos, podcasts, and following reach over 500,000 people a month who are making changes and becoming the best they can be.

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Do you have a relationship in your life that is troubled? 

In today’s episode, you are going to hear from Stanford Professor Dr. David Bradford. David is well known for his course on Interpersonal Dynamics, or what the students call the “touchy-feely” class. David has his students build relationships by sharing personal feelings and creating interactions that help them grow and learn from each other.  

You will learn how to improve your troubled relationships by applying Dr. Bradford’s techniques and tools. He shares when it’s good to be defensive vs. when it’s not and shares how to have respectful, honest, and trustworthy conversations that will strengthen your relationship. 

There is so much to unpack in this episode so grab your headphones and paper to takes notes. Enjoy the show!

Today’s Speaker: Dr. David Bradford Ph.D., Senior Lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business

David is the Eugene O’Kelly II Senior Lecturer Emeritus in Leadership at Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he helped develop Interpersonal Dynamics (“Touchy Feely”) and much of the School’s leadership curriculum. He is the author of numerous books, including Managing for Excellence, Influence Without Authority, and Power Up. He lives in Berkeley, California, with his wife of more than fifty years.

Website: https://connectandrelate.com/

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You’ll Learn

• When being defensive is good vs. bad 
• How your relationship obstacles can be good opportunities for growth
• How to set boundaries without blame 

Season 2, Ep 03: Creating Exceptional Relationships from Stanford's Top Class Professor

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Kimberly Beam Holmes has applied her master's degree in psychology for over ten years, acting as the CEO of Marriage Helper & CEO and Creator of PIES University, being a wife and mother herself, and researching how attraction affects relationships. Her videos, podcasts, and following reach over 500,000 people a month who are making changes and becoming the best they can be.

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Are you interested in learning how to become more aware of yourself and your surroundings? 

In this episode, Scott shares how he became the VP of Mindfulness and Compassion at LinkedIn and why he took a chance to advocate and create the position. 

You will learn how mindfulness allows you to be more aware and therefore have more compassion for others. When we focus on small things to show compassion, you let others know that you care about them. Scott talks about micro compassions and what you can start doing today to take positive actions to be more compassionate. 

There is so much to learn in this episode that falls in line with the PIES. Pop in your headphones, go for a walk, and enjoy the episode!

Today’s Speaker: Scott Shute, LinkedIn VP Head of Mindfulness & Compassion

Scott Shute is at the heart of LinkedIn‘s quest to create a culture of compassionate leadership, serving as VP of Global Customer Operations and Head of Mindfulness Programs. In both of his roles, Scott is working every day to align himself, his coworkers, and the company with a deeper understanding of member needs—and human needs in general—through data analysis, intentional listening, and swift action, in order to elevate LinkedIn’s collective wisdom and impact in the world. As a mindful leader, he has cultivated his mastery of meditation and awareness from his early days farming with his family in rural Kansas to leading thousands in meditation in Silicon Valley and beyond. Here we learn about the secret driver of his work and creative pursuits, including art photography and yoga, which is also the key to our happiness—with beautiful depth and a simple application that we can all put into practice.

Website: www.scottshute.com/

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You’ll Learn

• The difference between mindfulness and meditation
• How to start a mindfulness practice 
• How to use mindfulness to be more compassionate 

Season 2, Ep 02: Tips for Mindfulness and Self-Care from  LinkedIn VP, Scott Shute

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Kimberly Beam Holmes has applied her master's degree in psychology for over ten years, acting as the CEO of Marriage Helper & CEO and Creator of PIES University, being a wife and mother herself, and researching how attraction affects relationships. Her videos, podcasts, and following reach over 500,000 people a month who are making changes and becoming the best they can be.

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We're kicking off the season with a wonderful testimonial from Adele Bester. You are going to love her story, and you'll leave the podcast feeling inspired and informed on how to start working on your PIES. 

Adele shares how she learned to let go and trust God. This story is a continuation of an incredible journey and the importance of hard work and self-love. You can hear more of Adele and Ren's story on the Relationship Radio podcast.

Pop in your headphones, go for a walk, and enjoy the episode!

Today’s Speaker: Kimberly Beam Holmes, Expert in Self-Improvement & Relationships

Kimberly Beam Holmes has applied her master’s degree in psychology for over 10 years, acting as the CEO of Marriage Helper & CEO and Creator of PIES University, being a wife and mother herself, and researching how attraction affects relationships. Her videos, podcasts, and following reach over 200,000 people a month who are making changes and becoming the best they can be.  

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You’ll Learn

• Tips on prioritizing your PIES
• The importance of sleep
• Why you may want to "Let go and let God."

Season 2, Ep 01: Motivation, Dedication, and Having a Why with Adele Bester

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Kimberly Beam Holmes has applied her master's degree in psychology for over ten years, acting as the CEO of Marriage Helper & CEO and Creator of PIES University, being a wife and mother herself, and researching how attraction affects relationships. Her videos, podcasts, and following reach over 500,000 people a month who are making changes and becoming the best they can be.

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Season 2 is back! We've got a new look and a super exciting second season for you!  We are delighted to give you amazing interviews, new topics, and a theme for each month!

We are kicking off August, covering various topics on relationships, from workplace relationships to parenting. In addition, you'll hear from a LinkedIn VP share tips on mindfulness and self-care in the workplace, and you'll also hear how Dr. Mellin works through emotional brain training with Kimberly.

Get ready for an all-new season next Tuesday, August 10th.

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Kimberly Beam Holmes has applied her master's degree in psychology for over ten years, acting as the CEO of Marriage Helper & CEO and Creator of PIES University, being a wife and mother herself, and researching how attraction affects relationships. Her videos, podcasts, and following reach over 500,000 people a month who are making changes and becoming the best they can be.

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We’re wrapping up the first season of It Starts With Attraction! 

It’s been a wonderful first season with great guests, researched-based topics, and awesome questions from our listeners. Be sure to go back and listen to previous episodes to get tips to help you work on your PIES.

A few of our favorites:  

• The Most Important Part of Attraction with Dr. Joe Beam
• Why You Should Stop Focusing On Your Relationship
• SMART Communication in Your Relationships: Part 1
• Overcoming Trauma with Dr. Karol Darsa

We would love to hear from you so if there is a topic that you would like us to cover, please let us know by clicking here to take our podcast survey. 

Until then, stay tuned for season 2 of It Starts With Attraction!

Today’s Speaker: Kimberly Beam Holmes, Expert in Self-Improvement and Relationships

Kimberly Beam Holmes has applied her master’s degree in psychology for over 10 years, acting as the CEO of Marriage Helper & CEO and Creator of PIES University, being a wife and mother herself, and researching the ways that attraction affects relationships. Her videos, podcasts, and following reaches over 200,000 people a month who are making changes and becoming the best that they can be.  

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Kimberly Beam Holmes has applied her master's degree in psychology for over ten years, acting as the CEO of Marriage Helper & CEO and Creator of PIES University, being a wife and mother herself, and researching how attraction affects relationships. Her videos, podcasts, and following reach over 500,000 people a month who are making changes and becoming the best they can be.

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Do you ever feel like you just aren't in the mood and want to sleep?

Today's Ask Me Anything questions comes from Muna and she says "I often have no interest in sex and just want to sleep. How can I change to be in the mood more often?"

In this episode, Kimberly helps answer this question by uncovering what could be the root cause. Has something in your life recently changed that is causing you stress? Are you not getting enough sleep because you are overwhelmed throughout the day?

Pop your headphones in and get ready to learn how to get in the mood!

Always consult with a medical professional first to get help.

Today’s Speaker: Kimberly Beam Holmes, Expert in Self-Improvement and Relationships

Kimberly Beam Holmes has applied her master’s degree in psychology for over 10 years, acting as the CEO of Marriage Helper & CEO and Creator of PIES University, being a wife and mother herself, and researching the ways that attraction affects relationships. Her videos, podcasts, and following reaches over 200,000 people a month who are making changes and becoming the best that they can be.  

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You’ll Learn

• what you can do so you can get in the mood again
• how to speak with your significant other about ways to help when feeling overwhelmed
• questions to ask yourself and evaluate other parts of your life that may need to change

Ep 060: AMA: Help! I've Lost Interest in Having Sex, with Kimberly Beam Holmes

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Kimberly Beam Holmes has applied her master's degree in psychology for over ten years, acting as the CEO of Marriage Helper & CEO and Creator of PIES University, being a wife and mother herself, and researching how attraction affects relationships. Her videos, podcasts, and following reach over 500,000 people a month who are making changes and becoming the best they can be.

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In today's episode of our Ask Me Anything series, Ann asks " How can I become more physically attractive for my husband? He says he was never physically attracted to me. Can attraction change over time?

Kimberly shares the most important areas of the PIES and the parts of physical attraction that can be changed, and the ones that can't. You are going to learn a few tips to becoming physically attractive and how to appreciate the body God gave you.

Pop in your headphones and settle into this episode to learn how to focus on the areas of attraction so you can grow and become the best version of yourself that you can be.

Today’s Speaker: Kimberly Beam Holmes, Expert in Self-Improvement and Relationships

Kimberly Beam Holmes has applied her master’s degree in psychology for over 10 years, acting as the CEO of Marriage Helper & CEO and Creator of PIES University, being a wife and mother herself, and researching the ways that attraction affects relationships. Her videos, podcasts, and following reaches over 200,000 people a month who are making changes and becoming the best that they can be.  

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You’ll Learn

• The importance of loving the body God gave you
• That physical attraction may be one of the least important areas of the PIES
• What you can do to work on Physical Attraction so you feel your best

Ep 059: AMA: Can I become more physically attractive over time?  with Kimberly Beam Holmes

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Kimberly Beam Holmes has applied her master's degree in psychology for over ten years, acting as the CEO of Marriage Helper & CEO and Creator of PIES University, being a wife and mother herself, and researching how attraction affects relationships. Her videos, podcasts, and following reach over 500,000 people a month who are making changes and becoming the best they can be.

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