Have you ever abandoned yourself in a relationship? It can look like sacrificing things that are really important to you in order to fit into someone else's life.  This can be a relationship killer.

So can emotional immaturity. When you don't deal with your past traumas, they can impact your present day self in relationship with your significant other. 

Couples therapist Jason Van Ruler talks about how you can work through these issues to create a happy, healthy relationship.

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In this episode I answer listener questions.

Questions like, how do I reconnect with my partner?  How do I stay on track with my goals when there are so many distractionns?  How do I form healthy habits?  

If you have a question you'd like me to address on the podcast let me know by sending an email to [email protected]

I'm rooting for you.

What do you regret?

When was a time you led with your heart?

What is love?

What is a good person?

These are among the questions posed by Rabbi Steve Leder in his latest book, For You When I Am Gone.

Rabbi Leder has twice been named one of the ten most influential rabbis in the country by Newsweek Magazine.  He's a contributor on The Today show, CNN and NPR.  And he's the bestselling author of five books. 

In this conversation we go over some of the important questions Rabbi Leder writes about in his latest book to help you live a life of meaning and purpose. 

Follow Rabbi Steve Leder on Instagram: @Steve_Leder

Order the book: For You When I Am Gone

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When you experience rejection or criticism, what do you do?  I've been known to get defensive, cry, take it personally, feel sick to my stomach, then eat chips and salsa.  Can you relate?

There are much better ways to deal with rejection.

-Be honest with yourself and a trusted confidant

-Believe it's not personal

-Look for the lesson

-Consider the source

Listen to this 20 minute episode as I walk you through each of these steps and share some of my own rejection stories.

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Holding onto anger isn't good for you. 

But if someone has really hurt you, it can be hard to let go of it.

In this episode, Mental Health Counselor Jennifer Fights talks about healthy ways to work through anger, why holding on to it is so detrimental to your overall health, and how to possibly move toward forgiveness.

Connect with Jennifer Fights: www.findyourbase.com

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It's a skill that can change your life. 

BRAVERY

You can learn how to be brave.  And once you do, you can apply the skill to your relationships, career, health and finances.

To be brave, you need GOALS. Big, exciting, sexy goals.  Listen for some ideas about how you can practice being brave this week.

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Episode 100 brings you a special guest host.  Avid listeners will recall Colonoscopy Nicole, who has since been renamed "Nicolonoscopy".  (How could I have missed that?!)

Nicolonoscopy is one of my best friends.  She's asking ME the questions for this 100th episode.

We recap some of the more popular shows I've hosted.  She makes fun of my shoes.  Nicole asks me... Brad Pitt or George Clooney?  Nicole also asks me what advice I'd give to someone going through a difficult time.  It's a mixed bag of silly and legit stuff.

I would like to thank you for listening to this little show. Without your participation, I never would have made it to 100 epsiodes.  

Previous episodes we discussed in this show:

4.   Wake Up to Showing Up

53. Radical Acceptance

83. Wake Up Sex

97.  Parenting Expectations and Disappointments 

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What's an old soundtrack?  Those broken, negative thought loops that run through your brain.  The ones that say that you don't measure up, you're not good enough, you'll never lose weight, etc.

Let's create a new playlist for you. 

Jon Acuff is a New York Times Bestselling Author. His eighth and latest book is called, "Your New Playlist".   Jon is also a highly sought after leadership speaker and the host of the podcast All it Takes is a Goal.  

If you're ready to create new playlists to help you reach your goals, listen to what Jon has to say in this episode.  He is my favorite teacher on this subject.  He's also really funny. 

For more from Jon Acuff, go to his website:  www.Acuff.me

You can order his books there, find his podcast, book him as a speaker, and sign up for his newsletter.

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I have written no books for you to buy. 

You are too important to give up on yourself.

The world needs your brand of weirdness!

If you're about to give up on your dreams, listen to this episode.  It's a quick reminder of what to do when you're tired, burned out, and disheartened.

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Your daughter doesn't get invited to the sleepover and she's upset.  Do you call the girl's mom?  

Your son forgets to bring his homework to school.  Do you drop what you're doing and bring it to him?  (I totally did this)

Your child's calendar is filled with activites every day.  You do this because you want the best for her or him.  But is this the best?

This episode is a must-listen for parents no matter the age of your children.  

Dr. Chris McCarthy is a counsleor with more than two decades of experience.  He works with children, teenagers, and families dealing with anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues.  I love and respect this man and his work.

In this episosde, Dr. McCarthy provides parents with some best practices when it comes to raising children who'll become independent, responsible, compassionate, successful adults. 

Dr. Chris McCarthy is the creator of a program designed to help children with anxiety.  To find out more, go to www.turnaroundanxiety.com

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