Schooling Struggle

Pete & Brian discuss the role that goal implementation plays in their lives. The each dig into how the setting and attainment of goals has both helped and hurt them in the past. The guys finish by sharing how they now use goals to better themselves including some of the specific strategies and tactics that have proven both productive and useful over the course of their lives.

Jalen Labonte joins Pete to chat about his need to make amends with those whom he burned bridges in his past. Jay shares his story through a discussion focusing on troubled times during his youth, navigating school with an autism disorder, and managing his raging anger. He covers getting removed from his home by the government then losing a close friend. As his backstory unfolds in this episode Jay focuses on how he has turned around his mindset and his life. He digs into how he now defines success and the value of be treated with love and respect. This is an open and honest account from a young man who continues to find his way in a world of trials and tribulations.

The guys take a pragmatic hard look at exactly what kindness really is. Pete, Todd, and Brian each bring a unique perspective to the conversation given their current roles in life and past experiences. Is there actually a difference between being kind and being nice? This is no "Polly Anna" approach toward discussing kindness.

Brian Fortier joins Pete to have a story-laden and light-hearted discussion about managing the small day-to-day frustrations that often consume human thoughts and emotions. The guys share humorous stories throughout the conversation while giving strategies they find helpful when faced with navigating the small, yet frustrating challenges of life.

Dr. Slammon joins the show for another insightful episode. Everyone has actions, reactions, and responses varying in intensity to outside stimuli. These actions are often referred to as "Triggers." This episode focuses on human triggers. How we manage and internalize our triggering thoughts and emotions has a profound impact on how we navigate life's struggles. Dr. Slammon breaks this content down into understandable terms for Pete, Todd, and the listeners. This is a powerful episode for anyone looking to better manage their emotional responses to uncomfortable occurrences.

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"I feel like a mosquito in a nudist colony!" - Brian Fortier. Brian joins Pete to discuss the unique ways that humans remain motivated over time. How does this motivation reshape itself as one matures and changes their pursuits in life? The guys go on to each share their life experience in this mindset arena.

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Pete is joined by Todd and Brian to discuss the power of refraining. Pete shares some recent lifestyle changes he has committed to including his recent quitting his watching of any content on YouTube. He shares how his life has been impacted by this. The guys also cover some other topics including maintaining peace of mind when faced with stress and when to change (or not to change) our approach when interacting with others.

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Rory joins the show to share perspectives on breaking her preconceived expectations regarding her own life's structure. As she packs her bags to move 1,200 miles south, Rory openly shares about the "identity crises" she currently faces as the current state of her journey does not entirely line up with where she anticipated she would be at this stage of her life. We can always count on humble, authentic, and thought-provoking conversations whenever Rory jumps on the microphone!

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Joey Beggs joins the show to chat about all things life balance. He dives into the stress that accompanies trying to do multiple things at a high level. How do we please all of the most important people in our lives while still being available for ourselves? Joey shares openly about this challenge and the stress that is induced when it comes to the balancing act of life.

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Harper Robinson joins the show to discuss what she has learned in the past year about making sustainable lifestyle changes in the arenas of mindset and nutrition. In this light-hearted and engaging manner, Harper shares some powerful insights that she has recently learned about herself. These include her habits and the actions she can take that are within her circle of control. In addition, Harper openly shares about the challenges she faces during this season of her life.