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Plan “B” is Just a Distraction: The Myth of Multitasking
May 1, 2026

Plan “B” is Just a Distraction: The Myth of Multitasking

This week we expose multitasking as a silent menace that fragments your attention and steals your potential. Discover why trying to do too many things can quietly sabotage your focus, and learn practical ways to prioritize yo...

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Plan "B" is Just a Distraction: Time is of the Essence
April 24, 2026

Plan "B" is Just a Distraction: Time is of the Essence

Time is our most valuable and elusive commodity. It slips through our fingers while we’re busy crafting safety nets, second options, and “just-in-case” plans that quietly pull us away from the one thing that actually matters:...

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Get the Job then Learn the Job: The Conscious Mind
April 17, 2026

Get the Job then Learn the Job: The Conscious Mind

Sometimes the best way to overcome our fears is to take them head on and make the conscious decision to not let them control us. In this episode we are going to look at some straightforward ways to accept the fears and anxie...

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Get the Job then Learn the Job:  What Do We Fear?
April 10, 2026

Get the Job then Learn the Job: What Do We Fear?

What are the core fears that prevent us from making change in our lives? Join us as we break down four major fears: fear of loss, resistance to change, dread of failure, and the surprising fear of success. Let’s discover how ...

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Get the Job then Learn the Job: Leaps of Faith
April 4, 2026

Get the Job then Learn the Job: Leaps of Faith

Today we explore the courage required to make bold career moves before you feel fully ready. Learn practical risk management strategies that protect you while still letting you push boundaries, why following your heart often ...

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Get the Job then Learn the Job: The Power of the Subconscious Mind
March 27, 2026

Get the Job then Learn the Job: The Power of the Subconscious Mind

Far too often we overthink our circumstances. We move forward in our lives based on checklists or faces that may or may not lead to our best opportunities in life. Today Kaden Conners, is with me to discuss the importance o...

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Keeps Your Pants On: The Consequences of Choices
March 20, 2026

Keeps Your Pants On: The Consequences of Choices

Whether we make good choices or lousy ones, we have to be prepared for what happens because of our decisions. In this episode we chat about establishing boundaries and keeping them as well as taking and teaching personal res...

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Keep Your Pants On:  Mastering Choices with Mindfulness
March 16, 2026

Keep Your Pants On:  Mastering Choices with Mindfulness

So many times we make our choices based on emotions or knee-jerk reactions. In this episode we discuss the importance of using our personal values as a compass to keep our lives headed in the direction we want it to go and u...

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Keep Your Pants On - The Power of Choices
Feb. 27, 2026

Keep Your Pants On - The Power of Choices

This week Colleen is joined by her son, Timothy, as they explore the mantra "Keep Your Pants on!"—a reminder of choices' profound power and ripple effects on life, relationships, and future outcomes. We dive into decision-ma...

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Leave it Better Than You Found It - Teaching Respect to the Next Generation
Feb. 20, 2026

Leave it Better Than You Found It - Teaching Respect to the Next Gene…

Parents modeling respect through daily actions is foundational. We’re discussing practical strategies to instill respect in kids amid social media's challenges, from navigating online conflicts to fostering empathy offline....

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Leave it Better Than You Found It - Respect Transforms the World
Feb. 13, 2026

Leave it Better Than You Found It - Respect Transforms the World

Respect drives profound positive shifts. Explore how it cultivates peace and bridges conflicts, fostering understanding amid divisions. Respect has a role in forging strong friendships and boosting teamwork for collaborative ...

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Leave It Better Than You Found It - Respectfully Leading
Feb. 6, 2026

Leave It Better Than You Found It - Respectfully Leading

Let’s delve into the pivotal role of respect in effective leadership—whether as a parent guiding a family, a manager steering a team, a business owner shaping a company, or a coach inspiring athletes. Amid a world where respe...

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Leave it Better Than You Found It - The Power of Respect
Jan. 30, 2026

Leave it Better Than You Found It - The Power of Respect

Respect as a vital virtue in our divided world. More than mere courtesy, respect builds strong relationships and resolves conflict. Sadly, respect is waning and we must revive it through deliberate actions. Key to this is s...

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Don’t Be Normal – A War for Independence
Jan. 23, 2026

Don’t Be Normal – A War for Independence

Any battle takes a brave soldier. And in the war we fight daily to remain true to ourselves, our values and our authenticity, it is no different. How can we prepare to love and believe in who we are each day so we can face th...

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Don’t Be Normal – Was it Something I Said?
Jan. 16, 2026

Don’t Be Normal – Was it Something I Said?

Our words hold power, both the ones we speak to others and the ones we silently speak to ourselves. As we are bombarded daily with the words and messages that come at us from everywhere, we need to remember that if we shift t...

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Don’t Be Normal – Avoiding a Dependent Mindset
Dec. 26, 2025

Don’t Be Normal – Avoiding a Dependent Mindset

We want to be our true authentic self in the world but when we get in a rut of low self-confidence, we fall into a dependent mindset and doubt our abilities. Join us for a discussion about the mindsets breaking free with more...

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Don’t Be Normal – Be Yourself
Dec. 26, 2025

Don’t Be Normal – Be Yourself

In a world filled with so many expectations for our behavior, our appearance, our ideas and our emotions, it’s challenging to fit in and still be authentic. Today and in the weeks to come, Colleen and Bryan Souza will spend t...

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Introducing: Living By The Mantras
Dec. 19, 2025

Introducing: Living By The Mantras

Welcome to "Living by the Mantras?" The podcast that uncovers the transformative influence of everyday mantras on our lives. In this trailer Colleen and Brian Souza introduce us to the heartfelt world of values-based wisdom, ...

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