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Muscle Memory
Muscle Memory episodes
- What being a big boy is all about
While taking him to the bathroom, I had the proudest moment I've ever had with my eldest son. What it took, however, is fighting against my urge to solve his problems for him.
6 min - Say Gesundheit
Saying, "God Bless you" is like a secret handshake across cultures and languages. Why do we keep saying these sorts of phrases?
Here's a link to the Wikipedia page I mentioned: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Response_to_sneezing.12 min - (Temper) The Papa Bear MentalityMy protective, fatherly, instinct kicked in on Christmas Day this year. I've realized though, that instinct has to have limits.10 min
- Terrific Twos
As a parent, it's easy to fall into repeating how we were raised - for better or worse. Having a two year old brings this to the front of my mind on a daily basis.
Here's a link to the the wonderful book, Kids are worth it!: Giving your child the gift of inner-discipline, that I mentioned in the episode.8 min - Jersey Slide
I've taken for granted that when I get in the car, I've always arrived safely. That's opened the door for pulling the infamous Jersey Slide.
8 min - Imaginary MonstersCops and gang members aren't monsters, believe it or not. Turns out, the best way to dispel that steroetype was to shake someone's hand, ask their name, and learn something normal about them.7 min
- Intentional ResponseI care so much more about my affect than I used to, because whatever feelings I've got going on, my kid soaks them up. For better or worse.7 min
- Remove Quit From the EquationImagine you're faced with a seemingly impossible challenge. Do you rise to the occasion or walk away? I think that's a decision that we can train ourselves to make.8 min
- Found Money
I found $20 outside the grocery store. I picked it up without a second thought. But once I had my paws on it, what should I do - pocket it or turn it in?
5 min - Tricks and Treats
Our son was born on Halloween - and we found ourselves with more tricks than we did treats this year. You know, after the day started with waterworks coming from our steamheat radiators.
8 min
About Muscle Memory
From the publisher's feed
A podcast about the decisions we don't think much about, but probably should.
I really believe the decisions we make are true reflections of our character. The thing is, the vast majority of the decisions we make in a day, we don't think much about. In this podcast, I want to reflect on those really involuntary, muscle memory, decisions. I think that's the way to become a better person - get a little better every day.