The Mindful Midlife Crisis

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In this week's episode, Billy and Brian talk to Scott Welle--author, speaker, and founder of Outperform the Norm, a global movement that helps people achieve peak performance in their personal and professional lives--about:
--how he got started running marathons and doing Ironman triathlons
--the pivotal moments in his life that helped him reach optimal peak performance
--how self-limited beliefs get in our way of outperforming
--the need to blend hard work with soft skills
--the difference between discipline and motivation (and which one you need more of)
--why the best athletes and CEOs work with coaches around performance goals
--how doing what you love is still considered work (and why it's dangerous to say otherwise)
--the role risk plays in our ability to outperform the norm
--landing a speaking gig at Lambeau Field despite being a long-suffering Minnesota Vikings fan and the inner turmoil that gig is causing him to feel. 

Like what you heard from Scott Welle?  Contact him at:
Website: www.scottwelle.com
Twitter: @scottwelle
Instagram: @scottwelle

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In this week's episode, Billy and Brian talk to certified professional co-active life coach, registered yoga teacher, and yoga studio owner Jill Dahler about:
--her transition from Corporate America to life coach and yoga studio owner;
--what she means by being "unapologetically you"
--the healing she needed to do in order to love herself enough to discover her inner awesome
--what a life coach does and how she blends yoga and energy into her work as a life coach
--where most of her clients get stuck
--what a coaching session would look like with her
--why her husband calls her a "wisdom witch"

Like what you heard from Jill Dahler?  Contact her at:
Website: www.jilldahler.com or www.jmdwellness.com
Twitter: @jilldahler  or @jmdwellness1
Instagram: @jill.dahler or @jmdwellness

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In this week's episode, Billy and Brian talk to career coach Dr. Dawn Graham about:
--why people in their midlife years switch careers
--the career-switch process (and how damn frustrating it can be!)
--how job-hunting has changed over the years
--how we need to rebrand ourselves during the job search (especially if we're a non-traditional applicant)
--the importance of networking (and how to network better if you're an introvert)
--cheesecake, Halloween, and ketchup

Dr. Dawn Marie Graham, PhD is one of the nation’s leading career coaches. She is the Career Director for the MBA Program for Executives at The Wharton School, where she counsels business leaders on making strategic career choices. A licensed psychologist and former corporate recruiter, she hosts SiriusXM Radio’s popular weekly call-in show Dr. Dawn on Careers and is a regular contributor to Forbes.  She is also the author of Switchers: How Smart Professionals Change Careers and Seize Success.  Check out her TEDTalk "Your Next Job Is One Conversation Away" as well!

Like what you heard from Dr. Dawn Graham?  Contact her at:
Website: www.drdawnoncareers.com
Twitter: @drdawngraham

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In this week's episode, Billy and Brian interview energy mastery expert Kristen Brown about how we can unblock our best self. 

Kristen is a "corporate hippie" who has worked with some of the biggest brands on the planet.  She is also a best-selling author, podcast host, energy mastery expert, work/life futurist, widowed mom, and a world-wide speaker.  Today's discussion topics include:
--Biohacking
--PowerShots
--WooWoo at Work
--The Happy Hour Effect
--The importance of helping business leaders develop soft skills within their work force
--Her "Night of the Dark Soul"

Like what you heard from Kristen Brown?  Contact her at:
Website: www.kristenbrownpresents.com
Instagram: @speakerkristen
Email: [email protected]

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In this week's episode, Billy and Brian try to remember what it's like to talk to each other without having a guest on the show;  get older (but better);  share their successes from Seasons 1 and 2 (and encourage you to do the same!); run down the list of outstanding Season 3 guests (with links included to their websites below!); outline their goals for the upcoming year; and make a BIG midlife crisis announcement!

Here's a list of our guests this season!  Click on the links for their websites, books, and Instagram!  

--Unlocking Your Best Self with Kristen Brown (@speakerkristen)
--How to Successfully Switch Careers with Dr. Dawn Graham
--Life Coaching with Jill Dahler (@jmdwellness and @jilldahler)   
--Outperform the Norm with Scott Welle (@scottwelle)
--Taking Healthy Risks with John Wessinger (@johnwessinger)
--Interrupting Impostor Syndrome with Teresa Sande (@fiercenotfears)
--The Language of Mindfulness with Brett Hill
--Rebalanced Thinking, Rebalanced Living with Tom Cody
--Finding Our Meaning and Purpose through Self-Journey with Dr. Yvette Erasmus (@dryvetteerasmus)

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In today's episode, Billy and Brian sit down with Lisa Barnholdt to discuss navigating life in a blended family.   

If you want to learn more about how to foster a loving blended family, check out the books referenced by Lisa in today's episode: 

--The Smart Step-Family by Ron Deal
--Becoming a Step-Family: Patterns of Development in Remarried Families by Patricia L. Papernow

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In today's episode, Billy and Brian sit down with Shannon Essler-Petty to discuss how raising a child with special needs has been a blessing, has shaped her work as an educator who prepares teachers for their classroom experiences, has turned her into a strong advocate for children with special needs, and an all-around bad ass! 

You can follow her daughter Quinn's adventures on Instagram @keeping.up.with.q. 

You can also contact Shannon at [email protected] if you'd like to get involved in helping families with children who have special needs. 

Shannon references the following organizations during this episode.  Go support them!
--Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network of MN
--Jack’s Baskets
--Special Olympics
--Rockin' Moms
--Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota

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In today's episode, Brian forgets to show up to our interview, so Billy has to retreat to his home recording fort for our second conversation with mental health advocate Tandra Rutledge from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.  Tandra shares how she helps her son unlock his ADHD superpowers!  There's even a surprise guest at the end of this episode! 

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This episode uses the following resources:
--American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
--Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network

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In today's episode, Billy and Brian talk to mental health advocate Tandra Rutledge about how we can normalize and prioritize conversations around mental health with our children so we can kick stigma's butt!

If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or suicidal ideation, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) or Text "HOME" to 741741 to reach a Crisis Counselor.

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If we have money left over after covering our fees, we will make a donation to the Livin Foundation, which is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote a positive outlook on life, reduce the stigma associated with depression/mental illness, and ultimately prevent suicide through various activities, events, & outreach.

This episode uses the following resources:
--American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
--“I Need a Psychiatrist/Psychotherapist but Can’t Afford It. Where Can I Find Affordable Treatment?”
--Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network
--National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
--Samaritans Report: "Men and Suicide: Why It's a Social Issue" 

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In today's episode, Billy and Brian talk to their best good pal, the always entertaining Matt Hazard!  Matt shares what has resonated the most with him throughout Season 2 of The Mindful Midlife Crisis, including: our guests expertise and vulnerability, how this season of episodes has challenged him to be a better father and husband, and how amazing Dr. Yvette Erasmus is. 

We made it another season, and we've got more to come!

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