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Life Chatter#11 The Impact of our conversations/ How I speak to my kidsAfter the great conversation, from the previous episode #10 Shut Up and Listen, with my brother Nigel, our aunt and I had a conversation immediately afterwards. It is amazing to see the impact our conversations can have while others listen in. It's like being a fly on the wall. This then led into me doing what I do from time to time, and that is, having a talk with my kids. No, I do not have kids yet, but I talk as if I do. This is another level of vulnerability I'm expressing. This all started for them, it isn't...2021-09-3018 min
Life Chatter#10 Shut Up and ListenI've learned so much from this remarkable young man. My brother Nigel holds me to a high standard and that's how it should be. He is empathetic, caring, a humorist and loving. I owe a lot of my personal growth to Nigel. 5 years ago we probably wouldn't have had this conversation given the status of our relationship, much of it around this topic. It is so easy and often unconscious to speak over someone. I never did it with malice and I know many don't however, many do. I continue to listen, learn and grow because of my marvelous...2021-03-041h 01
Life Chatter#9 How College Changes YouIt's not meant for everyone. many choose it to advance their career path development. College changed Jackie and I in so many ways; We learned about things we did not want to keep doing and things/habits/routines, ultimately decisions, that we wanted to pursue. In the end, those choices were, and are continuously, meant to push us closer to the people we want to become. I chose to go away for my own personal growth, academic pursuits and athletic opportunities. Jackie went to college to enhance her knowledge and understanding in the medical/health field. What we didn't...2021-01-201h 12
Life Chatter#8 Influence of Media"A reporter has two jobs, the first to seek the truth and report it. And [the second] to minimize harm." What is the true purpose of news outlets and their intention of exposing information? It is tough nowadays to truly locate information without it sounding opinionated and biased. To find the truth is harder now than ever before. So many news stations are contradicting one another with "fact" which leads viewers to ponder "What is really going on? and who can be trusted?" Kevin 's profession is geared towards media and finding relevant as well as, any information to...2021-01-021h 01
Life Chatter#7 Friend Support Through BreakupsBREAK UPS SUCK! We've all been there, a relationship that you wish lasted longer but didn't. The anger, confusion, sadness, even depression can throw us around like a leaf on a windy day. Far too often, we, myself included, think we can solve our issues solely on our own. However, we couldn't be farther from the truth. It is important to be able to solve life's challenges, specifically here, a break up, on your own, but it can be more efficient and effective to have someone help you out. Imagine having all those feelings and emotions having a place...2020-11-2300 min
Life Chatter#6 Experiencing Your 20'sGlenn and I are both in our 20's. Like many of you, in your 20's you probably feel pressure from family, and friends, pressuring you, to do things, you don't want to do. You have probably heard someone older than their 20's tell you how you should be living your 20's. Like any other piece of advice, listen to it, and take it lightly; if you really like what someone is telling you, or adhere their advice, do it, if you don't want to, then don't. We are just letting people know how we are experiencing our 20's and...2020-10-2200 min
Life Chatter#5 Why the Absence?I know I've been away for awhile. To be quite vulnerable, I've gone through quite a bit within the past few months. Specifically, I lost a part of myself; I lost control of the things I could control. I recognized that I needed to feel and express my emotions. As well as, start taking control of what I can control and let go of what I cannot. Simply put, I found a way to cultivate/integrate, my new favorite equation, Routine + Discipline + Consistency = POWER
Life will find ways to knock us down to our knees. The...2020-10-0300 min
Life Chatter#4 Importance of AdvocacyLuie has been advocating for himself his entire life. He brings a profound sense of awareness and knowledge to the table, regarding how we should treat ourselves. Unfortunately, so many people choose to be bystanders and do not speak up when they see something wrong. Often people rarely speak up, and stand up, for themselves. Luie and I dive deeper into what it means to advocate for a cause, for others, and the one that gets pushed to the curb, yourself. 2020-08-251h 00
Life Chatter#3 Living In Your 20'sIf you fall in the age bracket of 20-29, like me, chances are you are constantly thinking about how you want to live out your 20's. If you are just about to enter this wonderful decade, chances are someone is telling you how you need to live that time out. If you are out of that age bracket, chances are you stay up at night perhaps wishing you used that time differently, or you were very happy with what you did. Regardless of where you fall, age wise, someone is probably telling you how you need to spend your...2020-08-141h 29
Life Chatter# 2 Life ChangesMy friend Sam and I talk about how we have adapted, and overcome obstacles in life. Sam has lived in various parts of the U.S. It is hard at times to imagine picking up where you are and starting over. For many people that is a one way anxiety train. We talk about what following your dream might entail as well as, thinking about how you want to live your life. Life is very unpredictable and we only truly know what happened. We guess at what comes next. It is part of the fun roller coaster ride of...2020-08-021h 09
Life Chatter#1 The Value of a Great FriendshipMy best friend Shaun and I have known each other for 4+ years; we competed together in collegiate wrestling. Since then, we have been the best of pals; constantly supporting and guiding each other to a higher standard. Disclaimer, we ask that you do not try to compare your friendships to ours; we simply ask you hear how we treat each other as friends and if you like what we talk about, maybe you adopt it into your relationships. No friendship is perfect. Each have their tough times but when you are invested in someone, and know they are invested...2020-07-201h 32
Life ChatterWho is Aarin and why Life ChatterGet to know myself, your host of Life Chatter. Growing up and to this day I learned that I love talking to people; mainly because I like to listen. I like creating a space for people to know that someone actually cares about what they have to say; that they matter. I'm here for the good times and the bad times. In this episode you'll learn partly of who I am but most importantly, you'll hear my strongest "why" for starting Life Chatter. You want to know what that strong "why" is?... Just take a listen. 2020-07-1522 min
Life ChatterIntroduction to Life ChatterWelcome to Life Chatter! If you want to be featured on an episode, reach out to me via instagram. Either you can choose the topic or we can pick one together. I'm excited for you to join me on this journey to pushing ourselves to a higher standard, and being life long learners. See you on the other end of the headphones, Ciao.2020-07-1101 min