076: Change & Growth (Embracing Uncertainty)
Most of us tend to prefer predictability in life. But when we let go of our addiction to certainty, we discover new ways of viewing ourselves and the world in...
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075: Intentional Choices
We are the most overstimulated people in human history, bombarded with thousands of media messages every day. Everyone is fighting for our attention, from social media to news outlets. We...
074: Friendships
This special episode begins with Dr. Deb reviewing what social science tells us about relationship characteristics during various life stages. Addressing a college class, she then encourages the students to...
073: Good Enough
“Go for good enough. Worrying is often triggered by wanting to make the perfect choice or by trying to maximize everything.” – Alex Korb, The Upward Spiral Jeannette Slater and...
072: Second-Order Change
How are you responding to world events (the pandemic, economics, civil unrest, etc.)? Are you waiting for when things get back to “normal?” Things will likely never be the same,...
071: Perceptions & Confirmation Bias
Dr. Deb delivers a talk to a group about how we form and maintain our perspectives. She explores the difference between observation & interpretation and how we seek out information...
070: Stephany Wants to go to Washington
An honest & respectful discussion about the state of the political climate and culture of the U.S.—reasons Dr. Stephany Rose Spaulding is running for the U.S. Senate. We talk about...
069: Rethinking Faith
Jeannette Slater returns for another episode as we contrast what we think and believe about our faith then vs. now. This may be of particular interest to you if you’re...
068: Who Knew Your Public Library Was So Great?
Libraries used to be stuffy places with lots of books. But have you taken a look at your local public library lately? Yes, they still have books, but they also...
067: The Spirituality of Fly fishing
Jim White has been fishing since he was a young boy. He took that passion and traveled the world fishing in some of the most fascinating rivers and lakes. As...
066: Mindfulness, Meditation & Work-Life Balance
How do you manage the stresses of work, family, news, money and everything else on your plate? Financial planner and professional horse competitor, Lisa Mason, shares tips she’s learned to...
065: Russ Ware’s Intentional Journey
After serving for many years as a music minister, Russ Ware’s journey went in other directions. He opened his mind & heart to new experiences, became a business owner, and...
064: Books & Podcasts
What books & podcasts engage & inspire you? Steve Kern and I chat about the books & podcasts he and I are enjoying in this season. Steve is a recently-retired International...
063: Intentional Thinking
This is a really practical as well as philosophical conversation with newly-retired international baccalaureate teacher, Steve Kern. He talks about his class in Theory of Knowledge, curiosity, and life-long learning....
062: Intentional Career
Have you been intentional in your career choices? Peter Strand is a designer, dancer, opera singer, web programmer and much more with a compelling story. He’s driven a New York...
061: Intentional Journey
Get Control Of Your Life is now Intentional Journey! To help kick off this new season, Jack Woloshun returns to unpack what it possibly means to truly have an intentional...
060: The Enneagram
The Enneagram is a personal development tool you can use to understand the strategies you use to control situations and how to use that information to get healthier. Jeannette Slater...
059: Faith, Philosophy & Life
Philosophy professor, Bruce McCluggage talks with Dr. Deb about life-long learning, doing deep work of the soul, staying hungry, growing up and making mistakes through the lenses of faith and...
058: Who is Dr. Deb? (& ideas for the new year)
In this episode, Kaleigh O’Donnel interviews Dr. Deb about goals, personal development, culture, experience, travel, and life. “Five years from now, you’re the same person except for the people you’ve...
057: What Do You Want Your Career (life) To Look Like?
Jessica Gemm is Director of Talent (how cool is that title) for a group that helps connect people to non-profits. She has worked in various positions as an executive coach...
