Looking for more friends? Looking for better friends? Community architect and author Radha Agrawal shares ideas for deciding who we really want in our social circles and how we can expand those circles. Drawing on ideas from her best-selling book, "Belong", Radha talks with Lisa about the impact of loneliness and isolation and how to better connect with the people we want and need in our lives.

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Radha Agrawal is the co-Founder, CEO and Chief Community Architect of Daybreaker.

Her bestselling book BELONG peels back the curtain and answers the questions, "How do I find my people?" and "How do I create large and meaningful communities in the real world?".

She was named by MTV as “one of 8 women who will change the world.”

She lives between Brooklyn and her farm in Rhinebeck with her family, and her most coveted title is mother.

Every child faces challenges in school, but as parents, how can we help them better navigate those struggles? Educator and advocate Michelle Love-Day shares practical ways to support kids in their learning—from building a reading culture at home, to seeking out tutoring, to addressing learning disabilities early, to fostering communication with teachers. She also highlights the power of turning to your community for help and fostering a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.

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Michelle Love-Day has been an educator for 23 years. She was a 1st & 2nd grade teacher, Literacy Coach, Principal, and Associate Director of Educational Equity. She is currently the Director of the Language & Culture Services Department. She also is the director and founder of RISE Academy, co-Founder of UROR.

A long-term member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, INC., she believes in working in and giving back to the community. Mrs. Love-Day has served on many Boards around the state.

She is passionate about schools being student focused, equitable, and a place where all students feel that they are welcomed and have an adult they can believe in and who believes in them. In 2022, she delivered an idea worth sharing on the Tedx stage and is the proud sister, friend, daughter, wife, and mother to 5 children.

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Wondering how to successfully launch your grown kids into the world of adulting? Dr. Larry Nelson explains why this generation of emerging adults is unique, what they are up against in their 20s, and how parents can best support them in their transition into adulting.

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Dr. Nelson studies factors that lead to flourishing or floundering in the transition to adulthood with a particular interest in parenting, social competence, social withdrawal, identity, beliefs, and culture. He also studies factors (e.g., parenting, culture, self-perceptions) related to children's social development with an emphasis in shy and withdrawn behaviors in early childhood.

Do find your center of self-worth changing—whether that be your career, your kids, your talents, your looks, your friends? You're not alone. We all have to navigate finding our value, especially during times of change. Alison Faulkner of "The Alison Show" and author of "You're Already Awesome" shares ideas on how to rethink your self-worth in a healthier way and how to protect it.

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We're often at a loss for words when speaking to someone who is grieving. We want to say the right thing, but we often end up feeling like we just put our foot in our mouth. And sometimes, we just avoid saying anything at all to avoid any awkwardness. Leanne Friesen, author of "Grieving Room: Making Space for All the Hard Things After Death and Loss," shares several easy, compassionate, and helpful things we can say to people—and to ourselves—when in the throes of grief.

Check out Leanne's work on her website: https://leannefriesen.com/

Check out Leanne's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grieving.room/?hl=en

Check out Leanne's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Grieving-Room-Making-Space-Things/dp/1506492371/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2DOTT7WVTNSVL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.leoFUKD6Vf2JqTqeKW0EDq_yzmHT7vrfDMHwHlJgXb3DkIgrnT0CVKdTMURHP9XZMwQJuvC4_SwllntlMOlJHrw7r26-kr8ZsZxv76lkbyQ.pnkXrillBlG61RRsmXMe5SkWsAZxWIrka3f6qFkiTQc&dib_tag=se&keywords=grieving+room+leanne+friesen&qid=1740170037&sprefix=the+grieving+room%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-1

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Do you want better interactions with your kids or spouse? Often good relationships require skills that we were never taught in school. In this episode, therapist and relationship coach Dr. Matt Townsend shares 5 skills that can help couples and families connect in the short and long runs.

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Hoping to deepen your connections with the people you love? Being vulnerable is a good place to start. Relationship expert Dr. Matt Townsend explains why vulnerability is essential to our relationships, why it's hard for us, and how to do it better.

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Want to improve your relationship with money? Jen Smith of "Frugal Friends" and co-author of "Buy What You Love Without Going Broke" shares advice on how to craft a healthier mindset about money while honing spending habits that reflect what we truly value.

Check out Jen's work on her website: https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/

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Feeling frustrated by failure? You're not alone. We've all made mistakes, taken wrong turns, and experienced moments when it felt like the rug was pulled out from under us. Courtney Rich from Cake by Courtney knows exactly how that feels. In this episode, Courtney shares some of her most personal struggles and explains how the failures in her life have become essential ingredients in her recipe for success.

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Everyone has clutter—whether visible from the front door or crammed into a forbidden drawer out of sight. But if you've ever tried to declutter your space, you know it's only a matter of time before things are feeling messy and disorganized again. Professional organizer and owner of Bee Organized South Valley, Trudy Fegel joins Lisa for a conversation about clutter personality types, and why understanding the sources and motivations of your clutter can help you stay organized for good. She also shares some critical tips for organization in high-traffic areas for households with kids.

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