The Release Valve

On this episode I spoke with Elisabeth Coleman, who is an ICF certified executive coach with over 23 years of experience in healthcare, communication and leadership. Elisabeth and I discuss her journey from a speech pathologist to an executive coach, prioritizing self care and mental health, her cultural experiences moving between 6 different countries, breaking free from self placed limitations, the importance of support systems, and how she started LeadHer Dynamics.

Excited to catch back up with my long time friend Cheyenne where she fills me in on all of the major life events that have taken place in her life since she was last on the show. Cheyenne and I discuss her breaking free from corporate America, her journey of self discovery, how she got established with The Wicked Press, surrounding yourself with the right people and the importance of taking control of your physical and mental health.

In this episode, Kyle Spain returns to discuss men's mental health, feelings, what it takes for a man to be vulnerable in a world that tells them not to be, identifying and being honest about your feelings, the effects we have on other people, the effects of allowing other people to influence our actions, and the importance of having someone to talk to.

Back in action with my right hand man Kyle Spain where we discuss the meaning behind his podcast/movement Studnt Of The Game, building a personal growth philosophy, focusing on the daily wins instead of losses, self auditing for emotional regulation and being willing to learn with a growth mindset.

I had the pleasure of welcoming back my good friend Jessica Jone from JJ1 Coaching for another honest conversation, this time diving into parenting. Jessica and I discussed the importance of communication, creating safe spaces for children, navigating fear and encouragement, discovering new passions while engaging with our kids and building lasting memories.

On this episode I linked up with Peter Concepcion, who took the skills he acquired during the years he was earning his master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and applied it to his work in higher education. Peter and I discussed his life journey, the role that sports play in personal development, navigating emotional conversions as men, the importance of self reflection, the need for an emotional release, embracing change while finding your purpose, and much more.

I had the pleasure of speaking with Stacey Schaffer who is a licensed professional counselor with over 20 years of experience working with children, teens, and young adults and is the author of With Love from a Children's Therapist. Stacey and I discussed how she got into counseling children, understanding grief and its impact on the youth, how her personal experiences shaped her professional approach, navigating parental support in a changing world, her book and the importance of self care for caregivers.

Very excited to have Daune Thompson back on the show. Daune is a TEDx speaker, successful alchemist, sole CEO activator and creator of the I Deserve It Now brand. This time around we discussed knowing and understanding the 4 BS wounds, recognizing and addressing blocks, authenticity vs performance in relationships, the impact of social media on authenticity, breaking the cycle of insecurities and much more.

Back again for the 3rd time with my good friend Mindy from The Wellness Path, Empowered in Motion podcast and NCK Bellingham. This time around we dive into her becoming a certified personal trainer, creating the new Women's Practical Self Defense program, the philosophy of wellness, navigating parenthood and personal growth and empowering women through martial arts.

I'm extremely fortunate and grateful to have returning guest Warren Williams back on the podcast where we discussed the importance of embracing discomfort, overcoming fear and learning from failure, handling mistakes and personal accountability, challenging your beliefs in order to facilitate true growth, and much, much more.