The majority of our problems and frustrations stem from poor communication. I talked to my friend Rachel Waggoner, owner of Ebb & Flow counseling in Cleveland, OH and she gives some great tips on how we can be better, more effective communicators. 

Whether you have communication issues with your friends, family, partner, or coworkers we talk about it all. We even talk about when it's time to leave a toxic situation. We all have those relationships, the ones where we think we just need to try harder, speak more thoughtfully, change our tone, listen more intently, but despite our efforts the situation still stays the same. Rachel tells us when it's time to pack our things and exit that relationship. 

If you feel like you might be in the wrong career or relationship, or if you feel like your life in general could use some improvement, then we need to take a look at your values. What are core values? How do you define them? How do you uphold your own values? Marianne Goldweber stops by to answer all of those questions and explain exactly how important it is to name and live according to what you've prioritized as your own core value system.

Unfortunately, when our values are loosely defined or not something that we uphold, we keep ourselves in jobs and relationships that aren't good for us. We have way more power than we think, and it's by honoring our core values that we actually get the jobs and relationships we want and deserve.

Learn more about Marianne and her work at A Village- Personal and Spiritual Development at mariannegoldweber.com. 

Today, Jordan Serpentini showed up at the Pour House to talk about leaving her old self behind to become who and what she wanted to be.

She goes into detail about the moment she knew she was living her life wrong and the aftermath that followed, including the reactions from others when she decided she no longer wanted to live according to anyone else's plan.

Change is extremely difficult and we talk about the courage and strength it takes to stay on the path that you know is right for yourself. If you take anything away from this episode, know that whatever direction you're heading is correct as long as you feel it's right for you. Keep going, everyone else will eventually adjust. 

Here I give a brief introduction about The Pour House, what it's all about and why I created it. 

Shayne Moon is on the show today and we talk about spiritual bypassing. Believe it or not, you've actually done this. It's when you have something difficult going on in your life and you dismiss the importance of it by saying, "It could be worse." It's what you're dealing with and it's OK if it hurts, it's important to acknowledge that and Shayne tells us why. We not only talk about spiritual bypassing in all it forms, but also share ways you can start to deal with the difficult things that are going on in your life so you can start to heal and move forward. 

Today I sit down with Greg Buzulencia, an entrepreneur, dad, and athlete. Greg is currently training to be the first person to run the NY state section of the Appalachian Trail in under 24 hours, it's about 88 miles. With the demands of running a business, being a father, and training as an athlete, he has found that he has to be intentional about his days in order to balance the demands of life. As we're all searching for some kind of balance in our own lives, the tips and tricks Greg uses may help the rest of us in being more intentional about our days so we feel more balanced and productive. 

To follow Greg's journey and support him as he trains for the Trail, you can follow him on Instagram @beaconmountaingoat

You can also follow his business on IG @ViaHero to have your next trip planned by locals, or visit the website at www.viahero.com. 

For more on career and life, visit www.martinisandpipedreams.com 

We're living in an uncertain time and I'm sure many of you are struggling with career issues. This pandemic has definitely brought a lot to the surface regarding our careers, whether you've lost your job or discovered you're unhappy and want to make a career change. Fortunately, Holly Weber, a veteran job recruiter, talks to me today about the ins-and-outs of the job market during the pandemic. She has some reassuring news, as well as expert tips on updating your resume to stand out in a competitive market, and networking in a time of social distancing. 

Today I talk to Brian White, a certified trainer and fitness professional. Brian was one of those fortunate people who knew since college that he wanted to be in the fitness industry. His ultimate dream was to become the strength and conditioning coach for the Cleveland Browns, he got a fortunate opportunity and began training professional athletes. Unfortunately, it wasn't what he thought it was going to be and he realized he needed to move in a different direction. 

Brian and I talk through what it's like to have your heart set on a particular job only to find that you're unhappy. He re-evaluated his wants and needs, and while he's still in the same industry, he made the decision to start his own training business. To connect with Brian you can visit www.bwperformancelogic.com or find him on IG: Performance_logic 

In today's episode we talk to Coach Ryan Snyder, he's a Math teacher and head coach for the high school girl's basketball team in his local school district. He's passionate about the work he does as a coach and pushes his players to not only become better athletes, but better people. We talk about the differences between coaching boys and girls, a very important lesson he personally learned from coaching girls, and he also shares a key acronym he uses when it comes to training his team in mental toughness. I have to say the one thing that surprised me was a story he shared about the girls receiving a lack of support from the boys team. It was an important reminder about the amount of work that still needs to be done in regards to the lack of support females receive for their achievements. 

Today I talk to Jordan Serpentini, she's a spiritual guru and is here today to help us make sense of ourselves and 2020. If you've struggled through the uncertainty of the world right now, if you've been having meltdowns and moments of confusion, Jordan explains it all and offers her words of wisdom on how we can best navigate our new reality.