Do other people ever make you angry? I’d be worried about you if you said no. Or assume you are the Dalai Lama. Many of us struggle to find connections to people we disagree with. Or people who act out, are annoying, or mean. I preach a lot about how we…
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What Is the Matter?
Ranking importance is critical to mental health What IS the matter? Matter is an interesting word. It’s a noun and a verb. The noun means something of substance and can be physical or metaphysical. The verb means for something to be important. There’s matter, and there is the matter. I like…
The Purpose of Growth – Embracing Neurodiversity
The Purpose of Growth Embracing neurodiversity Have you ever felt like everyone understands the rules except for you? Me, too. And I’ve spent over a decade in therapy trying to figure it out. The main reason I sought help from therapists, counselors, and coaches is because I have always felt different….
“Choosing a ‘Smaller’ Life Brings Her Integrity” KEW The Are vs Should Problem Interview Series: Candice Smiley
Have you experienced trauma? Have you overcome adversity? Many, if not most, of us have not have perfect lives. Candice Smiley is like us. Though we don’t talk specifically about her past, you will be amazed to learn that this sophisticated, confident, and calm woman made it through her suffering….
KEW The Are vs Should Problem Interview Series: Emmanuelle Chasse
Have you ever met someone who seems to be doing exactly what they were meant to be doing? I have. And this week I’m sharing our conversation as part of the Are vs Should Problem discussion. Emmanuelle Chasse is a helper. Like many we’ve interviewed on KEW, she helps people…
KEW Are vs Should Interview Series: Dawn Bates
I found Dawn Bates on a podcast interview facebook site. She was looking for podcasts to do interviews and promote her story. She is a coach, an author, and a genuine warrior. She is on a mission to help people in as many ways as she can. I reached out…
FLASHBACK! KEW Curiosity Interview Series 9: Marcas Hemmila
In the 9th installment of my Curiosity interview series I talked with Mindset Architect, Marcas Hemmila. You can find out about his multiple YouTube channels, podcast, blogs, and consulting at his Linkedin page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/discoverignite/ He’s been through a lot, learned a lot, and has a lot to say about the…
KEW Episode 60: The Are vs Should Problem – Jobs and Careers
When I was a teenager I realized I would be working for the rest of my life. This hit me like a ton of bricks. This realization LITERALLY left me feeling like I had fallen out of a tree and couldn’t catch my breath. Though I’d experienced physical pain by…
FLASHBACK! KEW Curiosity Interview 2: Mandy Napier
After deciding to do an interview series about Curiosity I did what most people do; I Googled. One of the top links returned was an article by Mandy Napier called, “Curiosity: The essential business skill to develop right now“, and here’s a YouTube interview about the article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zr6Gisg0AAg. I figured,…
Preview KEW Episode 51: Personal Inventory
The concept of a personal inventory is common to many therapy, personal growth, and coaching approaches. Essentially, before you can implement a change, you have to know WHAT you’re changing. So the personal inventory is all your STUFF. Your WANTS. Your NEEDS. Your LIKES. Your DISLIKES. Your VALUES (see Episode…