The Thrive Podcast

Episode 71: Thrive Through Cancer with Karen Wonders, Ph.D., Founder of Maple Tree Cancer Alliance

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could help ourselves keep cancer out of our bodies and lives? Do you want to learn how exercise and diet can help if you’re a cancer patient or if you want to do everything in your power to keep cancer far away?

In this episode with Karen Wonders, Ph.D. and the Founder and Director of Maple Tree Cancer Alliance, we talk all about the research relating to exercise and diet in cancer treatment and prevention. Dr. Wonders shares her expertise, and talks about the FREE services available at Maple Tree Cancer Alliance. You will be inspired and motivated to help yourself stay as healthy as possible. While there aren’t any guarantees for anyone, it’s empowering to know the research supports a healthy diet and exercise. 

RESOURCES:

To learn more about Dr. Wonders, visit her website: https://www.mapletreecanceralliance.org

To follow Maple Tree Cancer Alliance on Social Media:

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

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

You can learn more about Garth and Dara on their websites and on social media: 

Garth’s website:

www.napkinnotes.com

Dara’s website:

www.crazyperfectlife.com 

Garth’s Facebook Page: 

https://www.facebook.com/napkinnotes/

Dara’s Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/crazyperfectlife/

Garth’s Instagram Page: 

https://www.instagram.com/napkinnotesdad/

Dara’s Instagram Page: 

https://www.instagram.com/crazyperflife/

COUPONS:

Use coupon code THRIVE for 50% off of Dara’s online 10 module Crush Cancer course: https://darakurtz.com/crush-cancer-course-online/

Episode 70: Happy Anniversary to Us

Can you believe it’s been two years since we launched this podcast? It’s been such a beautiful blessing in our lives, and in this duo episode, Garth and Dara share all the inside scoop about the podcast.

From favorite moments, challenging times, and funny takeaways, this episode will inspire you to go out there and do whatever it is you’ve been wanting to do. If we can do it, so can you!

You can learn more about Garth and Dara on their websites and on social media: 

Garth’s website:

www.napkinnotes.com

Dara’s website:

www.crazyperfectlife.com 

Garth’s Facebook Page: 

https://www.facebook.com/napkinnotes/

Dara’s Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/crazyperfectlife/

Garth’s Instagram Page: 

https://www.instagram.com/napkinnotesdad/

Dara’s Instagram Page: 

https://www.instagram.com/crazyperflife/

COUPONS:

Use coupon code THRIVE for 50% off of Dara’s online 10 module Crush Cancer course: https://darakurtz.com/crush-cancer-course-online/

Episode 69: Live Love Now with Author Rachel Macy Stafford 

We’re thrilled to bring back one of our favorite author friends, Rachel Macy Stafford. Rachel’s recent book, Live Love Now: Relieve the Pressure and Find Real Connection with Our Kids will help parents and mentors deepen their connection to the kids in their lives.

Rachel has a beautiful way of talking honestly about challenging topics we all face. In this episode, she shares personal stories to help listeners connect more with the young adults in their lives and cope with the stressors of today. 

RESOURCES:

To order Live Love Now: https://www.amazon.com/Live-Love-Now-Pressure-Connection/dp/0310358647/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1OWGNGHKO4UMD&keywords=live+love+now&qid=1579119939&sprefix=%2Caps%2C606&sr=8-1

To learn more about Rachel visit her website: https://www.handsfreemama.com/

To follow Rachel on Social Media:

Facebook: @TheHandsFreeRevolution

Instagram: @HandsFreeRevolution

Twitter: @HandsFreeMama

You can learn more about Garth and Dara on their websites and on social media: 

Garth’s website:

www.napkinnotes.com

Dara’s website:

www.crazyperfectlife.com 

Garth’s Facebook Page: 

https://www.facebook.com/napkinnotes/

Dara’s Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/crazyperfectlife/

Garth’s Instagram Page: 

https://www.instagram.com/napkinnotesdad/

Dara’s Instagram Page: 

https://www.instagram.com/crazyperflife/

COUPONS:

Use coupon code THRIVE for 50% off of Dara’s online 10 module Crush Cancer course: https://darakurtz.com/crush-cancer-course-online/

Helping Yourself Through the Coronavirus

This is a stressful time for all of us, and it’s hard to comprehend how much our lives have changed in the past few weeks.

In this duo episode, Garth and Dara talk about ways you can manage the uncertainty of this time, giving tips and tools to help you.

In this episode, you will learn:

Our thoughts on how to manage the fear and anxiety during this time.

Specific actions you can take on a daily basis to help yourself stay healthy.

What you can do on a daily basis to create more structure.

Self care practices to help you feel grounded.

You can learn more about Garth and Dara on their websites and on social media:

Garth’s website: https://www.napkinnotes.com/

Dara’s website: https://www.crazyperfectlife.com/

Garth’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/napkinnotes/

Dara’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/crazyperfectlife/

Garth’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/napkinnotesdad/

Dara’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/crazyperflife/

COUPONS:

Use coupon code THRIVE for 50% off of Dara’s online 10 module Crush Cancer course: https://darakurtz.com/crush-cancer-course-online/

Do you want to know the secret to love that lasts and how to strengthen your own relationships?

Garth and Dara are thrilled to introduce you to Gary Chapman, Ph.D., pastor, counselor, speaker, and author of the New York Times best selling book The 5 Love Languages.

In this episode, Dr. Chapman discusses his 5 love languages: Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, and Physical Touch. He explains what each of these mean, and how to use this knowledge in your own relationships.

You can take his short quiz to learn your own love language at www.5lovelanguages.com

You can learn more about Garth and Dara on their websites and on social media:

Garth’s website: https://www.napkinnotes.com/

Dara’s website: https://www.crazyperfectlife.com/

Garth’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/napkinnotes/

Dara’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/crazyperfectlife/

Garth’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/napkinnotesdad/

Dara’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/crazyperflife/

Episode 66: How Failure Can Lead to Success

Are you afraid to fail? Do you sometimes hold yourself back because the fear of failure prevents you from even trying? If you answered “YES,” to these questions, don’t worry. You aren’t alone. In this months duo episode, Garth and Dara discuss failure, why it’s important, and how it can help you become more successful. You probably can’t be the most successful version of yourself if you’re letting the fear of failure hold you back. Here’s what to do..

You can learn more about Garth and Dara on their websites and on social media:

Garth’s website: https://www.napkinnotes.com/

Dara’s website: https://www.crazyperfectlife.com/

Garth’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/napkinnotes/

Dara’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/crazyperfectlife/

Garth’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/napkinnotesdad/

Dara’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/crazyperflife/

Do you have a son or daughter in college or one heading that way? Are you wondering how to support your teen, maintain a close relationship, or how to navigate being an empty nester?

Garth and Dara each have daughters in college who recently went back to school after the holiday break. They talk about the challenges of this and get advice.

In this informative episode with Mary Dell Harrington, co-founder of the website, Grown and Flown, and the community Grown and Flown Parents, Garth and Dara gets tips we can all use to help us as our kids grow up.

Read more about this in the book, Grown & Flown: How to Support Your Teen, Stay Close as a Family, and Raise Independent Adults, co-authored by Mary Dell Harrington and Lisa Heffernan.

Links:

Grown and Flown (website)

Grown and Flown Parents Facebook Group

Grown & Flown: How to Support Your Teen, Stay Close as a Family, and Raise Independent Adults (Amazon)

You can learn more about Garth and Dara on their websites and on social media:

Garth’s website: https://www.napkinnotes.com/

Dara’s website: https://www.crazyperfectlife.com/

Garth’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/napkinnotes/

Dara’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/crazyperfectlife/

Garth’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/napkinnotesdad/

Dara’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/crazyperflife/

Episode 64: Goodbye 2019

Ready to level up, release anything that isn’t serving you well, and move into 2020 as the best version of yourself?

In this last episode of 2019, Garth and Dara give you tips and tools to help you move into the new year feeling grounded, excited, and ready to make 2020 your best year yet.

We can’t wait for the new year, and we’re glad you’re coming along with us.

You can learn more about Garth and Dara on their websites and on social media:

Garth’s website:

www.napkinnotes.com

Dara’s website:

www.crazyperfectlife.com

Garth’s Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/napkinnotes/

Dara’s Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/crazyperfectlife/

Garth’s Instagram Page:

https://www.instagram.com/napkinnotesdad/

Dara’s Instagram Page:

https://www.instagram.com/crazyperflife/