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The Future of Professional EducationThe Power of Intuitive Learning with Jenni KephartJenni Kephart is the founder of Unlocking Potential (https://www.unlockingpotentialspecialists.com/), an academic and test-prep support company on math problems, exams, essays, school projects, or other academic challenges. Jenni’s team works to “validate each student’s natural and intuitive way of thinking,” and she says they see the benefits of this extend far beyond the time the students leave her program. Come learn how she supports intuitive learning.
Have a great idea for a podcast topic? You can find Sean on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, or by e-mail at seandc@thrivedx.com. Reach out and share wh...2022-08-0851 min
Parenting in the Digital AgeWhy children need individualised learning - Jenni Kephart EP05Jenni is the CEO and founder of Unlocking Potential, an educational company serving families for the past 12 years. Over the past 20 years, Jenni has worked extensively with students from pre-school to high school and with a variety of learning needs.
In this episode we discuss the importance of individualised learning for kids.
Now a mom, Jenni has even more compassion for the needs of parents. She loves the challenge of adapting and customizing preparation for every single student and prioritizes a deep connection and strong relationship with each and every student, creating a trust and...2022-07-2629 min
The Idris Podcast“Chiportle”Idris insists on his pronunciation of the restaurant’s name. A bubble-blowing demonstration gets a little messy. A dog says hello. Idris can finally sense when it’s time to wrap up an episode.2021-06-1604 min
The Idris PodcastNew Coloring Books and RainbowsIdris reveals the details of his latest purchase and shows off his color knowledge, which leads into a conversation about rainbows. After a debate about a song’s writer ensues, Idris proposes a very logical plan for resolution.2021-06-0504 min
The Idris PodcastBoulevardsIdris talks about his latest fascination...boulevards. In a rather embarrassing oversight, Riverside Drive is mistakenly called an avenue...twice. Idris describes the businesses of Toluca Lake.2021-05-1704 min
The Idris PodcastBirthdaysIdris celebrates his half birthday and demands more singing. He throws in a quick update about the dinosaur gas station.2021-05-1103 min
The Idris PodcastSchoolIdris recounts his epic first day of school at the Magical Garden. He unintentionally asks his mom an offensive question.2021-05-0504 min
The Idris PodcastHaircuts and Salt & StrawAccording to Idris, this is the first episode of “Mama’s Podcast.” Idris is skillfully talked back into the originally suggested topic, and all who cut hair for the family shall be named. Also, ice cream.2021-04-2703 min
The Idris PodcastAn Unexpected AdventureIdris recounts an incident that left him incredulous. He shamelessly plugs his Instagram.2021-04-2402 min
The Idris PodcastGas StationsIdris enthusiastically explores the topic of gas stations. We learn about his favorite gas station snack. Idris puzzles his mom with an unfamiliar gas station, and she resorts to begging when he won’t stop demonstrating.2021-04-2103 min
The Idris PodcastUnderwear Update and LA ZooIdris tells all about his current underwear situation. Listeners will learn basically nothing about the glory of the LA Zoo. Idris quotes his favorite information source twice.2021-04-2003 min
The Idris PodcastIdris After Dark: FartsOur newest segment features Idris and his dad discussing a topic that affects everyone...whether they admit it or not.2021-04-1602 min
The Idris PodcastCars, Chocolate, and HalloweenAfter a week break, our star comes back having picked up a few phrases from listening to his own podcast. Despite attempts to keep things light, Idris explores some dark topics and also sings a song that probably none of our listeners have ever heard before.2021-04-1604 min
The Idris PodcastCarseats, Muffins, and More!This episode cycles through several topics, including a surprisingly upsetting one. Idris takes an unannounced water break. All the talking about food makes Idris hungry.2021-04-0804 min
The Idris PodcastBanksIn a shocking turn of events, Idris answers every question he is asked. He reveals his two favorite banks when his mom inadvertently asks him the same question twice.2021-04-0704 min
The Idris PodcastPlantsIdris answers some questions he wasn’t asked about plants. Things get dark as plants start to move in disturbing ways.2021-04-0602 min
The Idris PodcastUnderwearIdris gets pretty personal as he discusses who does and doesn’t wear underwear. He can’t hide his excitement as he anticipates his first pair.2021-04-0504 min
The Idris PodcastStarbucksIn potentially the most on-topic episode so far, Idris reveals a surprising Starbucks menu item. We learn the secret of the “ketchup store” and other establishments on Lankershim Blvd.2021-04-0405 min
The Idris PodcastDoctor’s AppointmentsThe topic of doctor’s appointments leads to a discussion of boo boos, tomato salads, and back to malls. Idris’s favorite mall store is revealed.2021-04-0205 min
The Idris PodcastLemonade and Yummy/Yucky FoodsThe topic of lemonade leads into a discussion of yummy and yucky foods, thanks to a listener request. Idris answers the question, “Where does honey come from?”2021-04-0204 min
The Idris PodcastBedtime (produced by Idris)Idris goes rogue and records his own episode with no notice. Special appearance by a Google alarm.2021-04-0101 min
The Idris PodcastCars and MallsIn this episode, Idris very successfully reveals basically none of his expertise about car brands. He sticks firmly to his belief that the word “the” must always come before the word “mall”. In an unprecedented move, Idris shushes his mom and takes over the broadcast, leading to a longer-than-normal episode.2021-03-3105 min
The Idris PodcastBeing NakedIn this episode, Idris’s excitement is palpable as he takes on a subject with which he is very familiar...being naked. Also included is a clip of Idris trying an experimental tactic during a self-recorded clip. The production team gets more creative with multiple segments and musical interludes.2021-03-3002 min
The Idris PodcastHockeyOn today’s episode, we get a look into Idris’s perspective on hockey. We find out what a “hockey game store” sells. Plus, Idris has some pretty anticlimactic last words.2021-03-2804 min
The Idris PodcastSlippers and MinionsIn this episode, the original topic of slippers gives way to a conversation about Minions. Blanket throwing, arm-sucking, and enthusiastic jumping challenge the production team. And somehow, DCCM gets another mention.2021-03-2804 min
The Idris PodcastMusicIdris has very broad musical taste...which you will not really learn much about in this episode.2021-03-2603 min
The Idris PodcastRain...and chickensIn this first episode, we attempt to have a conversation about rain but are rudely interrupted by some uninvited guests. Idris answers the question, “What are chicken nuggets made out of?”2021-03-2604 min
Divorce: The First Six Months with Peter MaestreyJenni Kephart - Ep. 19.5 - Forgive is such a loaded wordAs we reach the end of our time with Jenni, we touch on her foundation. How she embraced the small changes made so that she could love herself. The importance of how you behave in the good times and the bad and how those are the times that make you who you are. She expresses how grateful she is and how when things seemed like they were going wrong, it was the fastest way to get to the life she wanted. She talks about the healing process and how it has been rewarding and beautiful for her. A...2021-02-0820 min
Divorce: The First Six Months with Peter MaestreyJenni Kephart - Ep. 19.4 - I couldn’t say no to anyone who expressed any sort of interest meIn this episode, Jenni details what it was like to overcome the experiences in her divorce that took place within herself. Where she drew inspiration from and how she sees society has shaped how we view struggle. She talks about how she couldn’t say no to anyone who showed interest in her and why. How she transformed that way of being and where she had to look to do it. She talks about the importance of having support and also of doing the work she had to do in order to get to her best SELF. She sh...2021-02-0315 min
Divorce: The First Six Months with Peter MaestreyJenni Kephart - Ep. 19.3 - “ I was hiding from the truth”In this episode we explore how it was never her intention of ending the marriage. What was important for the healing process to take hold and how she chose to not place herself in this kind of situation anymore. It’s about seeing a future worth living into and taking the steps, one at a time, to grow from the past that had you being less than the potential. This conversation is so good that if you will want to listen to it many times over.2021-02-0112 min
Divorce: The First Six Months with Peter MaestreyJenni Kephart - Ep. 19.2 - "I was caught up on this morality of keeping my promise"In this episode we discover how having an affair was the communication. It was how she told herself and him that she wasn’t happy. She details how if she had gone to that extent to communicate, imagine how big of a need there was to take care of herself. A need sometimes given less significance when guided to make something work. An illusion we often get advised on without the adviser knowing all the details. Since then, Jenni has done a lot of work to heal and forgive herself, along with everyone else that was involved. Insi...2021-01-2913 min
Divorce: The First Six Months with Peter MaestreyJenni Kephart - Ep. 19.1 - I stopped drinking the day I told him.In this episode we meet Jenni Kephart, who has been divorced for 10 years and is a mother of a beautiful four year old boy. This interview was very special for me because of the content we speak of and who Jenni is. When I learned that she had cheated on her then husband a nerve was struck on my side and it wasn’t till the end of episode 19.1 that I realized why. I had never spoken with someone or understood what someone who cheats goes through. I only knew how to blame them for doing it.Je...2021-01-2712 min