The Business Brain

In this special 300th episode, we are joined by Dr. Michael Moats, Lisa Mustard, Sharon McCormick, and Dr. April Brown, all of which have their own specializations that deal with different aspects of a relationship and personal growth. In this episode, the guests will be answering different questions from the listeners, some of which relate to pregnancy, fights, contentment, communication, and many more. With four guests coming back to share their thoughts and being able to chat about certain solutions and imparting opinions, this episode is definitely a holistic approach to the lucky viewers’ queries so be sure to stay tuned!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

● How to deal with changes in the marriage especially with having children

● Arguments are a strength-building opportunity for the relationship

● Communicating personal needs within the relationship

● Conversations about gender roles and pressure surrounding it

● How love encompasses like

● And more!

First and foremost, Dr. Michael Moats describes himself as a father, a husband, and a friend. His passion as a clinical psychologist lies in working with clients who are learning to redefine their lives and create new meaning, especially those dealing with grief and loss in its many forms (i.e., death, divorce, job loss, a recent move, natural disaster, war.)

Website: drmichaelmoats.com

Dr. Michael Moats is the co-author of the newly released book "Sunrise through the Darkness" which can be found on Amazon, major retailers, and right here: www.universityprofessorspress.com

Lisa Mustard is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Life Coach in South Carolina. She assists mid-life women (35 and up) in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. It’s an ongoing partnership designed to help them produce fulfilling results in their personal and professional lives. Life coaching is future-focused and goal-oriented. Lisa works together with her clients to find solutions and strategies that will assist them in living their best lives.

Website: www.lisamustard.com

Coaching: https://lisamustard.com/life-coaching/

Podcast: https://lisamustard.com/the-therapy-show/

Sharon McCormick has a private practice in Westport, CT, and sees individuals, couples and families. She's got lots of experience helping clients deal with infidelity, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, OCD, relational conflict, etc.

To work with Sharon, email her at: [email protected]

Dr. April Brown is a Licensed Mental Health Christian Counselor, Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider, National Certified Counselor, Florida Certified Sex Therapist, and a Qualified Clinical Supervisor. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business, a Master's and Specialist Degree in Counseling and Human Systems, and a Doctoral Degree in Counseling Psychology and has been in the field since 1997. She has a very diverse background in counseling children, teens, adults, couples, and families from various cultures and backgrounds. In 2018, Dr. April started hosting her own Podcast called “Bringing Intimacy Back”.

Website: https://www.draprilbrown.com

Couples retreat: https://www.vacationcounseling.com

Podcast: https://bringingintimacyback.com/

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How many hats do you wear?

Do you know when to wear each one?

In this episode we're discussing the need for many hats, when to wear each one, what can happen when you wear one that you should and how to make sure you wear the right hat in the right situation.

In this episode, we are joined by Lily and Viktor Madarasz, who met at a Cuban salsa class and dancing has been a part of their relationship since then. They share their passion and their advocacy of healthy living with the people surrounding them. With the common want of seeing people living at their healthiest, they found a common goal in their relationship that helps make the union as healthy as their physique, naturally pulling on their emotional, mental, and spiritual health as well. They also share that there are a lot of things that different couples could be doing that are not portrayed in movies and TV shows that make their relationship strong, especially at the notion that marriage is a collection of smaller agreements but ultimately means that two people agreed to share their entire life together. More on these themes in this episode so stay tuned!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

● Defining the common goal in the relationship

● Effects of working together as a couple

● How common media ruins the way people think about relationships

● Unique efforts and habits keep the relationship exciting

● Looking at marriage as an agreement

● And many more!

About Lily and Viktor Madarasz:

Business owners Lily and Viktor are husband and wife who are passionate about healthy living. They want to see people thriving, being healthy, fit, and full of energy, who feel great about themselves and their bodies. Their fitness business has won several awards and they’ve been influencing the lives of thousands of people to enjoy their exercise and live a healthier and happier life.

Find Lily and Viktor on…

Website:  https://www.danceandhealth.com/

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

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How does rewiring your brain actually work? 

Is there a certain type of exercise that you do to rewire your brain? 

Do you do it once and it's done forever? 

Do you have to do it every day? 

How much effort do I have to put into it?  

All that is being answered right on this episode!   

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In this episode, we are joined by Kayla and Noah Levin, who met at NYU at a special program where they hold events at different places in the city and Noah thought Kayla was a freshmen but was actually another volunteer, basically went on a date on the first night they met and continued from then on. Before they met though, Kayla shares that she had a very cynical outlook on the idea of relationships. What changed her mind is when her mom remarried and witnessing that relationship made her realize that there are good people that can make a deep emotional bond with another person and that relationships aren’t all about getting hurt in the end. Being married for almost 13 years, Noah shares how Kayla’s marriage coaching helped him reshape his life and helped him make deeper connections with their family. More on the changes and their advocacies in this episode so stay tuned!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

● How other relationships can affect your disposition

● Why learning new things within the relationship helps

● What it means to have a glow in the relationship

● Roles and how they interchange in the marriage

● Why personal growth on different paths is okay

● And many more!

About Kayla and Noah Levin

Noach and Kayla Levin are the couple behind How to Glow, a popular podcast and online coaching program for married Jewish women. (Kayla is the coach and content developer while Noach runs marketing and business development--when not working in his day job in Israeli hi-tech.)

Find Noah and Kayla on…

You can find out more about the How to Glow program at www.kaylalevin.com

LinkedIn:  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylalevin/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahomrilevin

Instagram: 

@noahomrilevin 

@kaylalevincoaching

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How many times did you make a real tiny mistake simply because you weren't thinking (or you were thinking to fast;))?

Good thing we have a strategy to for that- Checking for errors.

Ever since I've been using this strategy I saved a lot of avigation, time and money that come from these small mistakes.

Learn how to check for errors, implement it into your life and see what happens!

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In this episode, we are joined by Kari Petruch and she shares about her childhood and her abusive relationship that lasted for 30 years. After she found the relationship that is fun and exciting but is never dangerous, she went into training for relationship coaching and proceeded to help couples that are having relationship problems for quite some time. This advocacy of her’s was inspired by the experiences she had. Having a fun and loving childhood and then getting into a relationship that did not guarantee her safety nor did it protect or nurture her happy and carefree self, she knew she was in a dark place. Only when she decided to leave that place did she find the life that she’s always wanted.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

● Kari’s inspiration, motivation, and advocacy

● Why having fun is important in a relationship

● How bad experiences help us grow

● Laughter gets you out of your box

● Body language is just as important as verbal communication

● And many more!

About Kari Petruch:

Master Relationship Coach, Strategic Interventionist, and Owner of Highest Intent Life Coaching Kari Petruch has been helping people all over the world for a lifetime. A mother of three and a grandmother of eight, and married to the man of her dreams. Kari has a lifetime of experience with many people and cultures. Having lived in many places in the world, she is uniquely qualified to help all people. Kari spent her young adulthood as a stay-at-home mom where she devoted herself to changing people’s lives by educating military families about the Individuals With Disabilities Act (IDEA) and volunteering as a parent advocate for children with special needs. Her truest mission is to help as many people as possible to embrace the incredible joy and excitement that comes with a great relationship so that they will live their best lives together. In Kari’s spare time, she continues to volunteer her time to help military families to have happier lives. Kari has helped many couples with innovative ideas and amazing tools throughout the years. She is the author of Get Out of the Box and Into Play: The Secret to a Lasting Relationship and is happy to announce the development of an amazing new couples retreat.

Find Kari on….

Website: highestintentcoach.com

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

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kari-petruch-life-coach/

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/intent_life

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With society being the way it currently is, we all struggle to be more present. 

In this episode I share with you 4 practical ways to start being more present. Put them into practice and all your relationships will do so much better.

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In this episode, we are joined by Rick and Jeanne Zehr. They immediately clicked together as the first time they met, they already spent hours talking away which led to a healthy relationship that’s now 50 years of marriage! Jeanne shares that they do differ in opinions sometimes but they rarely have arguments. Rick was a pastor and also had a background in construction while Jeanne was in public education, now they are also the founders of the non-profit organization, the MINDCAP Center. What’s special with their relationship is definitely the application of mediation in their lives. The way they connect with each other and their kids not only help build a healthy connection but also teach their kids how important communication is. A lot of things about mediation and other organizational works Rick and Jeanne do in this episode so be sure to stay tuned!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

● How they created the MINDCAP Center

● How mediation matters in a relationship

● Mediation is applicable to everyday life, and everyday people

● How their experiences help break societal norms

● Their journey with helping people learn more, as a couple

And many more!

About Rick and Jeanne Zehr Gold:

Rick and Jeanne Zehr are the founders of the MINDCAP Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Married for almost 49 years, they have had all the ups and downs of life, yet remain best friends and confidants. The Feuerstein Program has been an integral part of their lives for over 20 years. Rick is now retired, a happy gardener on their 3 acres of home. He is Jeanne's anchor, supporting her so MINDCAP can flourish.

Find MINDCAP Center on...

www.mind-cap.org

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Self-Talk. If you do it, you're not crazy.

If you don't, you may just want to start.

In this episode we'll unpack why.

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