Merica20toLife- Live Podcast #12. We talk about today’s White House Covid-19 briefing, yes, again, and yes another complete shitshow. We talk voting and the importance of local government with Special Guest Commissioner District 3; Derrell Slaughter. We also discuss the census and why it’s important to so many different things that directly affect us. 

Derrell Slaughter:  

https://www.slaughterforlansing.com/r...

http://bc.ingham.org/MeetYourCountyCo....  

Why Local Elections Matter:

https://campuselect.org/wp-content/up...

Congressional, State, and Local Election Information:

https://www.usa.gov/midterm-state-and...

Census Information:

https://www.npr.org/2019/03/31/707899...

Fill Out the Census Online by August 14, 2020:

https://my2020census.gov/

Merica20toLife- Live Podcast #12. We talk about today’s White House Covid-19 briefing and what a complete shitshow it was. We break down some of the most unbelievable moments and discuss how we’re starting to see some unraveling that is getting harder to mask. 

We also talk about the stimulus money; who gets it, when, and how? We give updates on tracking your payment and information for people that don’t usually file taxes. We also update everyone on the new Federal updates to the Cares Act regarding unemployment, and detailed on info for Michiganders on applying. 

Stimulus Information:https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments

Merica20ToLife Live Podcast #10. We talk about what was, what is, and what is going to be. How the pandemic has challenged so many “norms”; societal, economical, educational, environmental, it’s changed everything! Will it stick though?

We also talk with our great friend Jeff who tells us all about how this has changed the sales industry and what we can expect in the next few weeks.

Merica20toLife- Live Podcast #3. We talk quarantine and chill; what are the best binge-worthy shows, the best movies, and documentaries. We also want to know what everybody's eating now that we have to cook every day. We discuss staying together 20 plus years and why we think we've been able to last. We also talk about the importance of mental health.

Merica20toLife- Live Podcast #2. We talk about raising kids at a young age and how difficult it can be to essentially grow up with your kids. We also have special guest Michael Lynn Sr. on to talk about raising kids in general and his own relationship with his dad. We discuss discipline; to spank or not to spank, boundaries, and being "friends" with your kids. We also talk about why can't people just be happy for each other? Why is talking about others and dragging people down so widely accepted, and how we can do better.

Merica20toLife- Live Podcast #1. Mike And Erica give you a glimpse into their lives and a unique perspective on the current environment we are all living in their first live show. We talk Covid-19 and special guest Mom Sharon (Mike's mom) tells us how she's self quarantined in sunny Florida. We also talk about all things college; the flaws in the US education system, how the coronavirus is making us all look at things differently, trade skills and how they're undervalued, and of course how we can change things.

Merica20toLife- LivePodcast #5. We talk coronavirus news and updates, how it's changed everything from how we have to grocery shop to how we o go out and about in the world. We also do some myth busting; does heat really kill Covid-19? How long does it really live on surfaces? We also chat about what we're doing for self care during this difficult time.

Merica20toLife- Live Podcast #6. Special guest NiCole Buchanan, PhD. to discuss all things mental health. We talk about the stigmas that still surround talking about mental health struggles and seeking help. We also discuss how the pandemic and the quarantines and stay at home orders are affecting those that already struggle, as well as those that are newly struggling because of it. We delve into the why therapists do what they do, an overview of what therapy is, how to find help, the lack of minority doctors, and how racial inequities play a part in all of it. We also get some great information about new groundbreaking treatments involving the use of psychedelic/MDA therapy. Dr. Buchanon also give us some great tools to use at home.

NiCole T. Buchanan, PhD. received her doctorate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is now an Associate Professor of Psychology at Michigan State University and the Clinical Director and Founder of Alliance Psychological Associates, PLLC in East Lansing, MI.

Buchanan, N. T. (2017, April). Excising a virus of the mind: Individual and institutional responsibility for reducing implicit bias. Invited presentation for TEDxMSU at Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. https://youtu.be/b5UUBPA1-FU

Buchanan, N. T. (2016, January). Bias and its Role in Social Inequity. Invited presentation for the forum, Sharper Focus, Wider Lens symposium on The Nature of Inequality, Michigan State University Honors College.

https://youtu.be/s6zxPCGI64A

Find a therapist; includes bios, pictures, insurance info, and a search by location and therapist type:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

The Five Love Languages:

https://www.5lovelanguages.com

The Five Second Rule to Get out of Bed

https://youtu.be/nI2VQ-ZsNr0

Entire audiobook: https://youtu.be/Uy2JE8yKlww

Merica20toLife Live Podcast Episode #9 We talk about the good news and heartwarming stories coming out of the Covid-19 pandemic. Communities are coming together, people are helping each other, and even Mother Nature is getting a break. Special Guest Mom Sharon joins in on the conversation.

Merica20ToLife- Live Podcast Episode #7. We talk about how the pandemic is affecting everyone’s finances. Special Guest Coach Matt Brown, Entrepreneur and Loan Officer discusses how important how ownership is, cleaning up your credit, free money that is out there to help you buy a home, tips and tools to improve your finically health, and of course all the ways that he can help you do that.