Our self identity is something that seems to be wrestled with. The thought experiment of Theseus' Ship was something that really helped me visualize some of he ways I was self-sabotaging. 

 

I unpack how this thought experiment grew me in about the time it would take you to enjoy a cup of coffee. Enjoy!

When people want or long for motivation, what they're looking for is discipline, not motivation.

This realization changed the way I look at my daily life, and in about the amount of time it would take you to drink a cup of coffee, I unpack how this is impacting me.

Try this cup is a series of Mini-Podcasts where I'll share some of the biggest lessons I'm learning in life right now in about the amount of time it would take you to drink a cup of coffee. 

I am 25 years old, and just about everything I'm doing in my life, I'm new at. When you are new to something, there are a lot of learning points. As I learn I will share those lessons with you, and in doing so, I hope to also help myself better understand and apply the very lessons I'm learning.

Lisa Price is the owner and operator of Canyon K-9 Training; Janie Hester is one of Lisa's former clients and is now a handler for Service Dog Huxley. Together they make a powerful team educating dog owners and the public on how to train and love their pets, service dog, or therapy dog. 

We dive into how dogs change our relationships, the difference between an Emotional Support dog and a Service Dog, and how Canyon K-9 Training is working to better the lives of dog owners in the panhandle of Texas.

Jason is a generous and good friend to me. He's been through more than most, and has caused his fair share of trouble. But through the mire he has grown and been seen through to the other side.

If you want to help those who are recovering from substance abuse in our city and you drink coffee, consider Revivify Coffee. They are a local coffee roaster and 100% of the money you spend on it goes back into Life Challenge of Amarillo. You can buy their bags at United Supermarkets.

Mike makes movies. He owns and operates Lumos Pictures, a Canyon based company that is the manifestation of Mike's fervent passion for telling powerful stories. Mike is a whole and genuine man, and he is bringing media production, short film, and feature film making to the Panhandle.

Watch his movies at lumospictures.com and check out their facebook page for new updates!

The Spaulding's are a kind and generous couple. Their glass blowing shop, Blind Bird Designs, is put here in Amarillo because they believe art can help build a strong community. They discuss choosing their passion over money, how artwork heals emotional & mental scars, and the culture of Amarillo and its art scene.

Visit their shop on the Canyon highway at 11805 I-27 #100. You can buy their handmade goods on their website, blindbirddesigns.com. Follow them on Social Media @ Blind Bird Designs.

Talyn Duncan is a very creative, spiritual and out of the box thinker. In this episode he shared with me how a Spiritual renewal in his life is what it took to give him direction. We talk about Spiritual & Mental Health, how to combat stress with truth, the true definition of meditation, the importance of healthy hobbies, and Talyn shares a little advice from his experience as a personal trainer and body builder. Enjoy!

In this episode of Yellow City Radio, I get to talk with Edward Martin. Edward has a fascinating story of depression, addiction and redemption. He struggled through the years with alcohol, drugs, and an aggressive inner conflict, and finally found recovery in Amarillo, Texas.

He now manages a local Coffee Roaster, Revivify Coffee, which gives all of its revenue toward Life Challenge of Amarillo to help recovering drug addicts attend their 12 month recovery program for free.

In this episode with Amy Hord, Director of Behavior Health at Family Support Services, talks with me about Emotional health and well-being. We go through the ins and outs of emotional development, regulation, and how to teach yourself new ways to manage your emotions.