The Business Brain

In this episode, we are joined by Edward and Christina who were high school sweethearts, and they share about how a relationship is tailor-made for each and every couple. What works for one marriage might not be a good fit for another, examples are behavior, habits, communication, and personal space among other things. They also share how making plans are important to make sure that personal growth still happens but not being able to meet these plans is okay, it teaches a couple to be flexible to circumstances, especially in a life-long commitment of marriage. Edward and Christina definitely personalized their relationship to their own, but they share universal troubles as other couples have as well and there’s a lot to pick up from their story so be sure to stay tuned!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

● Ensuring personal growth within the relationship

● How Edward and Christina share their marriage wisdom

● How they built their media company

● Acknowledging your partner’s thoughts in an argument

● Commitment to making each other better

● And many more!

About Edward nd Christina Sledge:

Married couple, Edward and Christina Sledge wrote and published their memoir, The Story of Christina and I and Our Marriage: An Essay during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The high school sweethearts met in Brooklyn, NY. Their romance was predestined from the start since they were both born in the same hospital and their families lived within blocks of each other. Their memoir is about triumph over tragedy.

Both persevered and became first-generation high school and college graduates. They were also the first to obtain master’s degrees in their families. Christina holds an undergraduate degree from Temple University and a graduate degree from George Washington University. Edward holds an undergraduate degree from Georgia Southern University and a graduate degree from Towson University.

Edward and Christina founded their company, Sledge House Media to publish their own books and to share the untold stories of the average person through films, and TV Series. Collectively, they have published four books and one short film together with many more on the way.

Find Edward nd Christina on…

Website: https://www.sledgehousemedia.com

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Sledgehouse

Facebook:: https://www.facebook.com/sledgehousemedia

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sledgehousemedia

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/house_sledge

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUVOzIjZUy2sBuKJ0C70DfA

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You want to create a morning routine.

But for some reason, no matter what you try, you don't seem to create one that you can stick to for more then 3 days.

Here is my favorite way to create a stress-free morning routine (because, yes you sometimes have to change it;))

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In this episode, we are joined by Michael Alcée as he shares how shifting the mindset helps with the productivity of a person. He acknowledges here that planning ahead helps with getting things actually done, but beating ourselves up for not being able to meet certain self-made demands or rules makes us less efficient. He likens embracing every part of our identity to sitting down at a round table and speaking with every different facet of our personality, the parts we need, the parts we would like to change, and also acknowledging the parts that shouldn’t even be invited to the meeting. Also, Michael discusses how this embrace of the self helps with making relationships healthy, from the vulnerabilities to the contradictions, makes us truly human and acknowledging these different parts further helps us communicate as our true selves and make relationships so much easier. More to learn about this theme in this episode so be sure to stay tuned!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

● Sitting at the table with parts you don’t want to talk to

● Learn your own learning style

● Why to be human is to be contradictory

● Telling your partner about how your system works

● Appreciating every creative experience

● And many more!

About Michael Alcée:

Michael Alcée, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Tarrytown, NY and Mental Health Educator at Manhattan School of Music. He specializes in the psychology of artists and everyday creativity and the professional development of therapists. His contributions have appeared in The Chicago Tribune, The New York Times, The New York Post, NPR, Salon.com, and on the TEDx stage. His forthcoming book from Norton entitled Therapeutic Improvisation: How to Stop Winging It and Own It as a Therapist will be out in May 2022.

Find Michael Alcée on…

Website: https://michaelalcee.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-alcee-14417755/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike_drop_/

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/mike_drop_1

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Therapeutic-Improvisation-Stop-Winging-Therapist/dp/132401959X#:~:text=Review,work%20we%20do%20as%20therapists.%22&text=%22This%20smart%2C%20accessible%20book%20will,do%20better%20by%20their%20clients.

TEDxTalk: https://www.ted.com/talks/michael_alcee_introverts_college_and_the_mind_solving_our_mental_health_crisis_jan_2017

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Life is busy.

Is it even worth taking the time to stop and think?

I'll not only convince in this episode, (or at least try;)) I'll also with you tips on how to stop and think

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In this episode, we are joined by Ashley and Chuck Elliot as they share about the switch theory. This theory, as shared by Chuck and Ashley is the expectation of negative emotions and circumstances when we start having expectations for a relationship, be it friendship, at work, or in a romantic relationship. That said, Ashley and Chuck share a lot about how to navigate a relationship healthily through negative and positive spaces. They gave real-to-life examples for marriages on how to handle these expectations which are easily applicable in daily lives. One such example that they shared is how they communicate their frustration in order to avoid a build-up of negative thoughts which also saves them from creating a distance in their relationship and keeps their trust intact as well. There’s a lot to learn in this episode so be sure to stay tuned!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

● Handling the back and forth with emotions

● Going back to a positive space from a negative space

● Communicating and responding to frustration

● A conflict does not mean the end of a relationship

● Difficulties actually bring couples closer together

● And many more!

About Chuck and Ashley:

Chuck and Ashley have been working with individuals and couples since 2009. Their combined education and experience in counseling, organizational leadership, and ministry prepared them to work with families through all stages of life. Individuals are taught to evaluate their emotional, physical, and spiritual resources in an effort to equip them to Do Hard Things!

Chuck Elliott earned a Master of Organizational Leadership Degree from Regent University and a Master of Arts in Education from Western Kentucky University. Chuck currently serves as a pastor at Bethel Church in Evansville, IN.

Ashley Elliott earned a Master of Science Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Lee University. Ashley oversees the Psychology and Addictions Counseling Program at Oakland City University. She also loves leading worship at church!

Chuck and Ashley have three boys and enjoy hiking and biking together!

Find Chuck and Ashley on…

Website: https://www.elliottlifecoaching.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chuckandashley

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckandashleycoaching/

Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/elliottlifecoaching/

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Life is though.

What do you do when it's hard to get up.

Let's Rewire Your Brain for making it easier!

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In this episode, we are joined by Chuck and Hannah Keel as they share their beautiful journey as a couple while battling cancer. In this episode, they share a lot about how they keep their relationship as upbeat and golden as it is today while they juggle their time and share their story with other people as part of their efforts to spread their advocacy. Leading the Living Hope Cancer Foundation together while managing their relationship seems like a challenge from an outsider’s point of view but that’s not the case for Chuck and Hannah. They give forward by creating a community using their platforms for cancer patients and for married couples. If you’re wondering how this magnificent couple does what they do, stay tuned to find out more!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

● Finding a best friend in your spouse

● The never-ending honeymoon

● How they see that any situation is temporary

● Facing the really dark days with love and faith

● How social media helped with the foundation of their relationship

● And many more!

About Chuck and Hannah Keel:

Hannah & Chuck Keels are Stage 4 cancer thrivers with a miraculous life story they share with others via their speaking events, their books, and through social media. They co-founded Living Hope Cancer Foundation to inspire a positive spiritual mindset in anyone affected by cancer. They live out their motto GET UP AND LIVE one day at a time while going through treatment, growing their nonprofit, and sharing Hope with everyone they meet. Their website: GetUpAndLive.org is full of information including a Video Resource Library with video series such as "What to Expect With a Mastectomy" and the Cancer Roadmap Project as well as a Cancer Encouragement Reading Plan.

They are published authors of the books Hi...I'm Chuck, Faith Like Skin, and Get Up And Live which are changing people's lives!

Find Chuck and Hannah on…

Website: www.GetUpAndLive.org

Facebook: @lhcancerfoundation

Instagram: @livinghopecancerfoundation

Tiktok:  @chuckkeels

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How do you actually rewire your brain? 

Let's find out what it really takes.

 Sorry, I'm not giving you any of "30 in 30" or "Just 5 weeks till" or "Do this and it will be gone."  

It takes work. A lot. 

But it will change all areas of your life.   

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In this episode, we are joined by Kevin and Kim Doupe to chat about the ups and downs of their marriage. They first met when Kevin was looking for a model for a calendar project which did not push through but definitely gave them a head start with their relationship. They share how they had to live apart for a while too, because Kevin did not want to affect his son who’s finishing high school to which Kim responded in the healthiest way possible. They knew that their children still comes first. Their children, especially Kevin’s daughter had a negative reaction to their relationship and so he shares how they worked together to show her what it’s like to love and to have affection. Their story was nothing short of healthy, especially with Kim not coming from a divorce family, and how they prioritized being patient and understanding. If you’re looking for tips on how to help your children walk into your new relationship without damaging your relationship, this is definitely the episode for you so stay tuned!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

● How the children comes first

● Handling long distance relationships

● Listening and observing, and using it to resolve problems

● Growing through uncharted territory along with the children

● How and why they share their story with other couples

● And many more!

About Kevin & Kim Doupe:

Kev & Kim are just a couple of full-grown kids in love and sharing their life with the TikTok community! A quarter of a million followers strong; they share their adventures, their shenanigans, and their love!!

Find Kev and Kim on…

Tiktok:  @KDoupeSquared

@KimDoupe

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If you learn a new productivity tip and struggle to implement it, you're not crazy.

The tip is probably not crazy either.

The reason you are struggling is because of the way your brain is currently wired.

You've got to first rewire your brain to be able to use those productivity tips.

Then you'll have a much easier time to any tips after.

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