Food is on the menu in this episode of Relation EQ. Brian and Julie discuss how food and nutrition play a huge part in helping us live long and live well. Brian and Julie share humorous stories from their own lives about their food journey and share the DO’s and DONT’s of proper nutrition. You will also learn the role food plays in your relationships.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• There is less than 25 hours of nutritional instruction given in a 4 Year medical school.

• Brian and Julie explain their motivations behind living well.

• One of the keys to a long life is ‘walking in’ forgiveness.

• Your mindset plays an important part in living well and living a long life.

• Your diet is 80% of the battle, and exercise is 20%.

• You are what you eat.

• Brian and Julie share the DO’s and DONT’s of eating well.

• One of the keys to living long and living well is eating together.

• Don’t make the dinner table a battlefield.

• Give others the freedom to choose what they eat.

For more information on nutrition and living longer, check out these books referenced in the Podcast:

“ Food Rules” by Michael Pollan

https://www.amazon.com/Food-Rules-Eaters-Michael-Pollan/dp/014311638X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1CX3RU5RNW6K6&keywords=Food+Rules&qid=1681331568&sprefix=food+rules%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-1

“50 Secrets of the World’s Longest Living People” by Sally Beare

https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Worlds-Longest-Living-People/dp/1569243484/ref=sr_1_1?crid=RTMJKC7YXL3O&keywords=50+secrets+of+the+world's+longest+living+people+Sally+beare&qid=1681331642&sprefix=50+secrets+of+the+world's+longest+living+people+sally+beare%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-1

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Some of the most sensitive and important relationships we encounter in our lives are those in the workplace. In this episode, Julie and Brian Sims interview their good friends Steve and Lydia Erdman. Steve is the owner of Texas Glass Restoration and Window Cleaning in Amarillo, Texas. Steve shares his experiences managing and building rapport with his employees and explains how building trust with your employees and adding incentives leads to a better work environment.

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Steve explains his workplace management experience.
• The key to success as a manager is to help equip your employees to be successful.
• A good manager will create a system of accountability with their employees for a productive workplace environment.
• Steve explains how a manager must own the decisions he makes.
• Brian explains how it is easier to maintain and keep the people that you have rather rather than to train new employees.
• Steve discusses the incentives he uses to create a happy and productive workplace environment.
• Be attentive to the needs of your employees. Listen to them.
• Steve and Lydia share stories of how they built trust and rapport with their employees.

For more information on Texas Glass Restoration and Widow Cleaning, visit their website at

https://www.texasglassrestoration.com/

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In this episode, Julie Sims interviews Lydia Erdman with Joyfully Organized You. Joyfully Organized You helps clients organize their homes, and she makes it a priority to serve clients with excellence and efficiency. Through streamlining processes and educating clients on the latest techniques, Lydia is able to save her clients time and frustration in any area they desire. This leaves the customer with a sense of peace, knowing they have systems in place that they can easily maintain. Julie and Lydia discuss why it is important to maintain an organized home when it comes to relationships, and they share practical ways you can organize your home to create an atmosphere of unity and harmony.

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• Relationships go to a higher level once you’ve been in someone’s home.
• Organizing is a journey and a process.
• Tiny changes can make a HUGE difference in familial relationships and organization while creating harmony and closeness.
• It is important to learn who the 'savers’ are in your family and respect their decision when to let things go.
• Teach your children while they are young to do tasks for themselves.
• Lydia explains how being organized helped her marriage.
• 4 Types of Organizers:
• a. Ladybug: Micro-Organizer
• b. Crickett: Macro-Organizer
• c. Honeybee: Visual Abundance, Micro-Organizer
• d. Butterfly: Visual Abundance, Macro Organizer
• Lydia explains why it is important to maintain an organized bedroom to create an intimate atmosphere in a marriage.
• Lydia shares how to organize when entertaining guests in your home.
• Think about touch space; what do you need on hand and how do you want it to look?

Connect with Lydia Erdman at: https://www.joyfullyorganizedyou.com/

For more information on the 4 types of Clutterbugs read the book “The Clutter Connection” by Cassandra Aarassen

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In this episode, Julie sits down with Bethany Burkholder to have a conversation about what it was like growing up in an Amish community. Bethany Burkholder is the youngest of ten siblings. Bethany shares stories of her relationships with her family while growing up and after she left the Amish community.

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• Bethany shares how Social Media has helped her share her story.
• Bethany discusses what it was like growing up Amish.
• Bethany shares stories of her relationships her her family while growing up.
• Bethany shares her spiritual journey and why and how she left the Amish community.
• Bethany shares humorous stories of her time in Europe.
• It is important to honor and value others in a relationship.
• Bethany shares the aftermath of coming home after leaving the Amish community.

To learn more about life in an Amish community, connect with Bethany Burkholder.

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@that_amish_chick

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethany_burkholder/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008642058448

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In this episode, Julie, Jory, and April continue to discuss the joys and challenges that come with raising a special need’s child. Jory and April discuss applying for government assistance, joining a support group, and discussing the role their faith plays in giving them strength to face daily challenges.

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• Jory discusses the process of applying for government assistance and joining a support group for special needs children.
• Let God be part of the equation.
• April discusses McCoy’s spiritual life.
• Jory and April discuss the things they are intentional about when raising a special needs child.

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In this episode, we are delighted to have with us in the studio Jory and April Buchenau. Jory and April are the proud parents of three children, one of which is a child with special needs named McCoy. McCoy was born with Cerebral Palsy and blindness in one eye. Jory and April discuss the joys and concerns that parents face when raising a child with special needs.

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• April shares the circumstances behind McCoy’s birth.
• April and Jory share the feelings and emotions they felt when they learned their child was born with special needs.
• Julie shares her experiences growing up with a brother with special needs.
• Jory explains McCoy’s day to day routine.
• Create your own day that is special for your special needs’ child, one where they can recognize that they are loved and appreciated.
• Jory and April share their everyday victories and vision for McCoy in the future.

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In this episode, Julie sits down with her good friends Susan Roberson and Stephanie Nance to discuss the art of entertaining guests, specifically through food. Julie, Susan, and Stephanie discuss the tips and tricks you can use to host stress free dinners that will leave your guests coming back for more.

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• When you invite someone into your home, it is personal!
• Allow your guests the opportunity to help you prepare. This makes the experience more comfortable and personal for your guests.
• Having your spouse help when hosting guests is important.
• Susan and Stephanie share some humorous hospitality stories.
• Only clean the areas of your home where guests will be.
• Respect the wishes of guests when entertaining in your home.
• When entertaining guests, remember that YOUR GUESTS ARE THE PRIORITY!

Favorite Cookbooks - Stephanie Nance: Texas Cowboy Cooking by Tom Perrini - https://www.amazon.com/Texas-Cowboy-Cooking-Tom-Perini/dp/0971312206 - Susan Roberson: The Junior League Cookbook - Julie Sims: Half Baked Harvest by Tiegen Gerard - https://www.amazon.com/Half-Baked-Harvest-Every-Day/dp/0593232550/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2AB0QAYVBN24P&keywords=half+baked+harvest+cookbook&qid=1676664231&s=books&sprefix=Half+Baked+Harvest%2Cstripbooks%2C100&sr=1-1

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Welcome to Relation EQ. In this first episode, your hosts Brian and Julie Sims explain what Relation EQ is all about and share the practical tips they have used to fine tune their relationship.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• When it comes to relationships, the first person you have to look at is yourself.

• There are several tests you can use to hone in on your specific set of skills, i.e. Enneagram Test and Core Values Test.

• There are certain Core Values you will have that are Non-Negotiable.

• Quality relationships have a plan and a vision.

• Don't get bogged down with the non-essentials in your relationships.

• Your quality of life is directly related to the quality of your relationships.

• Ask yourself, “Am I a taker or a giver in this relationship?"

ENNEAGRAM TEST: https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test?ppcga=fixed&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1vSZBhDuARIsAKZlijT8nb3nc7GEqBkO64MvBK5wJLDZzYOO7oo_h6L46CT1TAriGQPEKQAaAujaEALw_wcB

CORE VALUES TEST: https://consciousendeavors.org/core-values-index/

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