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Oxygen for EducatorsOxygen Replay - Amanda Muhammad, MAIn this episode, Michelle Kinder and Chris Kent Phelps interview mindfulness-based stress management consultant Amanda Muhammad, exploring preventative self-care, psychological safety, nervous system regulation, and practical mindfulness tools that help educators shift perspective, honor boundaries, and cultivate meaning, well-being, and presence through breath, grounding, and intentional being. LINKS Amanda Muhammad, MA Psychological Safety Consultant Mako Mindfulness CHAPTERS 00:00Preventative Self-Care Strategies 02:05Introduction to Amanda Muhammad 06:01Amanda's Journey into Mindfulness and Stress Management 10:11Understanding Psychological Safety 15:48Practical Tools for Educators 19:58The Power of Breath and Mindfulness 23:57Shifting Perspectives on Stress 29:52The Importance of Co...
2026-01-231h 24
Oxygen for EducatorsOxygen Replay - Dr. Laura LockhartThis episode offers a practical conversation with Dr. Laura Lockhart about how educators can manage stress, understand their triggers, and show up with more self-awareness and compassion in hard moments. ************************************************************************************************ Follow on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/oxygen-for-educators/id1775510846 Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2i21QueuqVqmEPmI7gzFfQ?si=1bef3354bff2402c Follow on Audible: https://www.audible.co.uk/podcast/Oxygen-for-Educators/B0DKL68DLX?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEdbuPy-L7p4RZKZ_VWK...
2026-01-161h 25
Oxygen for EducatorsNicholas DittoSUMMARY In this episode of Oxygen for Educators, Michelle Kinder sits down with Nicholas Ditto, founder and CEO of Fort Worth STEAM Academy, for an honest conversation about the unseen weight educators carry every day. Nicholas shares his journey into education, the thousands of decisions teachers make daily, and how leadership, culture, and community directly shape student outcomes. After the conversation, Michelle and Chris Kent Phelps return to break down the moments that mattered most, reflecting on what educators can take with them as they lead, teach, and serve their communities. C...
2025-12-1956 min
Oxygen for EducatorsOxygen Replay - PART 2 Alex Vesely-Frankl, Viktor Frankl's GrandsonOpt in HERE for your gifted copy of the Oxygen for Educators magazine! ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdj3tz0r6L2KIAJJ5dTnzx3CfXka2fqTHfUqHDlqtqo_96cCg/viewform?usp=header ) SUMMARY In part two of our conversation with filmmaker and logotherapist Alex Vesely, grandson of Viktor Frankl, we explore what it really means to live a life of meaning as an educator. Alex unpacks burnout through a logotherapy lens, shares powerful stories about suicide and hope, and invites us to ask a different question, not "What is in it...
2025-12-121h 27
Oxygen for EducatorsOxygen Replay - PART 1 Alex Vesely-Frankl, Viktor Frankl's GrandsonDon't forget to opt in HERE for your gifted copy of the Oxygen for Educators magazine! ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdj3tz0r6L2KIAJJ5dTnzx3CfXka2fqTHfUqHDlqtqo_96cCg/viewform?usp=header ) SUMMARY We're re-releasing this conversation with Alex Vesely because it has never felt more needed. In a moment when so many educators are exhausted and searching for steadiness, Alex brings a rare clarity about meaning, purpose, and why our inner life matters. This is Part 1 of a powerful two-part conversation. Part 2 drops nex...
2025-12-051h 09
Oxygen for EducatorsJose VillasenorSUMMARY Jose "Joe" Villaseñor has one of the most unexpected paths into education you'll ever hear: TV production, seminary, bail bonds, school counseling, and now leading Employee Wellness at Irving ISD. In this conversation, he shares how those turns shaped his deep empathy for people in hard places and how that shows up in real, practical supports for educators today, from yoga and fitness classes to laughter workshops and campus wellness champions. If you've ever wondered what it looks like when a district truly cares for the adults in the building, this episode will give you b...
2025-11-281h 16
Oxygen for EducatorsMaurine Molak Educators, we're gifting you the Oxygen for Educators keepsake magazine. Opt in here: https://forms.gle/AmdrpsnP1GNKXEag8 SUMMARY After losing her 16-year-old son David to suicide following relentless cyberbullying, Maurine Molak turned her grief into advocacy. She has led the passage of groundbreaking laws protecting children from online harm and now champions federal reform through the Kids Online Safety Act. Her story is one of heartbreak, courage, and a mother's determination to protect every child. CONTACT CONGRESS TO HELP PASS THE KIDS ONLINE SAFETY ACT HERE ( https...
2025-11-211h 26
Oxygen for EducatorsRadical Hope UpdateEducators, we're gifting you the Oxygen for Educators keepsake magazine. Opt in here: https://forms.gle/AmdrpsnP1GNKXEag8 Before Radical Hope resumes in the new year, Michelle offers a moment of reflection and gratitude. Drawing from The Small Work in the Great Work by Victoria Safford, she honors educators who keep showing up with heart and humanity, even when things are uncertain, and reminds us that the smallest acts often become the great work. ************************************************************************************************ Oxygen for Educators is proudly sponsored by Tacky Box. Follow on Apple: https://podcast...
2025-11-1405 min
Oxygen for EducatorsOxygen Replay - Dr. Maricela HelmComing early 2026: Get your FREE copy of Oxygen for Educators magazine — radical hope delivered straight to your home, no strings attached. Opt in here. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdj3tz0r6L2KIAJJ5dTnzx3CfXka2fqTHfUqHDlqtqo_96cCg/viewform?usp=header SUMMARY What if the secret to transforming a school isn't a new program, but a new perspective? In this re-released conversation, Dr. Maricela Helm—now Executive Director of Student Services at Whitehouse ISD—shares how shifting from discipline to relationship, and from pressure to presence, changes everything. She...
2025-11-071h 26
Oxygen for EducatorsRadical Hope: How to Stay Steady When Everything is Shifting Coming early 2026: Get your FREE copy of Oxygen for Educators magazine — radical hope delivered straight to your home, no strings attached. Opt in here. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdj3tz0r6L2KIAJJ5dTnzx3CfXka2fqTHfUqHDlqtqo_96cCg/viewform?usp=header SUMMARY We're zooming out for a big-picture view of the Radical Hope series so far, what patterns are emerging, what ideas keep echoing, and what it all adds up to. Michelle Kinder walks us through five simple but powerful themes: safety, awareness, compassion, flexibility, and attention.
2025-10-3131 min
Oxygen for EducatorsOxygen Replay-Dr.Shanon ZaisSUMMARY We are re-releasing this conversation with Rockwall ISD leader Dr. Shanon Zais because late October can feel like a grind for educators. This is the moment when stamina dips, the calendar is packed, and a reset matters. Shanon offers embodied, practical wisdom on rest, boundaries, and community care that lands differently right now. On re-listen, we also reflect on why this message is urgent, including Chris's honest update about navigating breast cancer and the reminder that you do not have to, and cannot, do this work alone. Educators, we're gifting you the Oxygen for...
2025-10-241h 22
Oxygen for EducatorsRadical Hope: Attention Management for Mental Health PART 2Coming early 2026: Get your FREE copy of Oxygen for Educators magazine — radical hope delivered straight to your home, no strings attached. Opt in here. SUMMARY What would it look like for your calendar to reflect your deepest values, not just your obligations? In this powerful follow-up to Part 1, Michelle Kinder shares 10 practical attention management practices that support mental health and nervous system regulation. From reframing to-do lists to breaking up with notifications, each practice offers a small shift that can spark real change. Whether you're overwhelmed, overstretched, or just ready for more peace, this...
2025-10-1737 min
Oxygen for EducatorsSharon Bradley M.Ed. SUMMARY This one feels like a deep breath. Sharon Bradley lets us into the story that made her an educator, teaching her brother what school hadn't, and how that love widened into a career of pulling kids in instead of pushing them out. She shows us why "take care of the big people so they can take care of the little people" isn't a slogan; it's a strategy. We talk about practical care for adults (the kind that actually fits in a school day), her S.E.L.F. check-in, Start, Exp...
2025-10-101h 36
Oxygen for EducatorsRadical Hope: Attention Management for Mental Health PART 1 SUMMARY In Radical Hope: Attention Management for Mental Health (Part 1), Michelle Kinder explores how the way we direct our attention shapes not only our inner world but also our relationships, choices, and sense of meaning. Drawing from research, lived practice, and the book Indistractable, Michelle reframes attention management away from productivity hacks and toward well-being. Through powerful metaphors, like the flashlight that illuminates what we choose to notice, she shows how even small shifts in focus can reduce anxiety, restore energy, and bring us closer to the life we want. Listeners will learn h...
2025-10-0345 min
Oxygen for EducatorsRebecka PetersonSUMMARY: The way you see students today can change a trajectory tomorrow. In this episode of Oxygen for Educators, 2023 National Teacher of the Year Rebecka Peterson sits down with Michelle to talk about choosing the good without slipping into toxic positivity. Rebecka shares how listening to understand, not to be understood, changed her teaching and her students' outcomes. She tells the story of her "one good thing" practice that trained her brain to notice what is working, then create more of it. From there, we dig into why principals set the tone for an entire...
2025-09-261h 17
Oxygen for EducatorsRadical Hope: Coping FlexibilitySUMMARY: In this Oxygen for Educators Radical Hope episode, Michelle Kinder gets practical about "coping flexibility," the everyday skill of noticing when your go-to strategy is no longer serving you, then choosing a better fit for this moment. Educators already live flexibly in classrooms, yet many of us go rigid with our own wellbeing. Michelle names the two big lanes of coping, problem focused and emotion focused, and shows how to choose between them with less judgment and more curiosity. You will try a brief nervous system check-in, then learn four simple practices, Awareness Pause, Strategy Swap...
2025-09-1938 min
Oxygen for EducatorsClaudia VegaSUMMARY In this episode of Oxygen for Educators, Claudia Vega, former Dallas principal and founder of Whose Books and ARCO, walks us through building a true reading culture in Oak Cliff. She connects book deserts to historic redlining, then shows what access, representation, and a welcoming space can unlock for families. We talk gatekeeping, community surveys, and curation that lets people feel seen. The takeaway for educators is simple and doable, notice what fuels you, what drains you, and make small, steady edits to protect your humanity while you serve. Along the way, Claudia offers a model...
2025-09-121h 30
Oxygen for EducatorsRadical Hope: Inner Critic, Inner MentorSUMMARY Educators are carrying more than ever, and in the middle of all that noise, the inner critic often shouts the loudest. In this episode of the Radical Hope Series, Michelle Kinder offers practical, light-lift ways to quiet that critic and tune into a steadier guide, the inner mentor. With relatable stories, examples pulled straight from the classroom, and strategies from Tara Mohr (Playing Big), Richard Schwartz (No Bad Parts), and Jay Early & Bonnie Weiss (Freedom from Your Inner Critic), Michelle shows how to: Spot and name the critic's different disguises (from perfectionist to...
2025-09-0526 min
Oxygen for EducatorsHeather JunkerSUMMARY In this episode of Oxygen for Educators, we sit down with Heather Junker to talk about what it really means to be a lifelong learner in education. Heather has spent years helping schools grow, but she's the first to admit that none of us ever have it all figured out, and that's okay. The conversation touches on everything from the wild ride of technology in classrooms to the ups and downs of educator morale. Heather shares how important it is for teachers and leaders to feed their own learning, not just pour into students...
2025-08-291h 10
Oxygen for EducatorsRadical Hope: Tender and Fierce Self-CompassionSUMMARY Michelle Kinder unpacks what self-compassion really looks like in everyday life. She talks about both the tender, nurturing side we usually think of and the fierce, protective side that helps us set boundaries and stay grounded. Using the idea of the "two arrows," Michelle explains how self-compassion changes the way we handle challenges: the first arrow is the pain we can't avoid, the second is the unnecessary suffering we create for ourselves. With practical tools and real-life examples, she shows how being kinder to ourselves can ease anxiety, strengthen resilience, and even b...
2025-08-2226 min
Oxygen for EducatorsBrenda Scott, M.S Ed SUMMARY This episode feels like sitting down for coffee with someone who's walked the walk and really cares about people. Brenda Scott, now the Director of Cultural Intelligence for SMU Athletics, shares her story from being a first-generation college student to becoming a leader who helps others reach their full potential. She talks about why cultural intelligence matters, how truly seeing and understanding someone's background can change everything, and why relationships are the heartbeat of student success. Through personal stories and hard-earned wisdom, Brenda reminds us that educators can be real-life superheroes, creating s...
2025-08-151h 16
Healthy Team Healthy BusinessThe Financial Industry Is Broken — There's a better way, Retire.US Leader Michael ScarpatiIn this episode of Healthy Team, Healthy Business, we speak with Michael Scarpati, co-founder of RetireUS, to talk about the dirty truth behind the financial services industry — and what you can do about it.✅ Learn how 95% of financial advisors aren't legally required to act in your best interest. ✅ Discover the new subscription-based model bringing fiduciary guidance to small investors. ✅ Why having a 401(k) or brokerage account doesn’t mean you're financially healthy. ✅ The #1 blind spot most people have about retirement (and how to fix it now). ✅ The s...
2025-08-0840 min
Oxygen for EducatorsRadical Hope: Your Nervous System's Hidden RadarSUMMARY Ever feel like some days you're calm and grounded, and others you're just… barely holding it together? In this episode of Radical Hope, Michelle Kinder unpacks neuroception, your nervous system's built-in radar that constantly scans for danger or safety (without you even knowing it). She explains how our state creates our story, when we're stressed or shut down, we see the world differently than when we feel safe and connected. "Sometimes long after the threat has passed, we're still carrying the cat hair." Even subtle past experiences can shape how we sho...
2025-08-0830 min
Oxygen for EducatorsTausha NickleberrySUMMARY Get ready to meet a woman whose story will stay with you long after the episode ends. In this raw and transparent interview, Michelle Kinder sits down with Tausha Nickleberry—an educator, leader, and fierce believer in the transformative power of connection and hope. Tausha's journey from a traumatic childhood marked by domestic violence and instability, through a life-altering teen pregnancy at 16, to becoming a passionate advocate for students and school communities, is nothing short of remarkable. She shares how one caring adult—her high school's teen pregnancy social worker—offered her not solutions, but so...
2025-08-011h 10
Oxygen for EducatorsRadical Hope: Befriending Your Nervous SystemSUMMARY Join host Michelle Kinder in this episode of Radical Hope as she explores the transformative practice of befriending your nervous system. Discover how understanding and nurturing your inner state can lead to steadiness, interrupt shame spirals, and reconnect you with your truest self. Drawing from the insights of polyvagal theory, Michelle shares practical ways to move from survival mode into a state of clarity, compassion, and connection. Tune in to learn how this daily practice can unlock your potential and help you deliver your unique gifts to the world. KEY TAKEAWAYS "Bef...
2025-07-2509 min
Outlier's Edge Podcast with Niiamah AshongLead By Example Not By Force | Josh Phelps and David Kent | Throwback | Ep 792"Just do it out. That's probably the biggest thing I know, for most people, they start to just overanalyze everything... Just start it. It doesn't have to be perfect." Dave KentJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) and business leaders Josh Phelps and Dave Kent as they challenge the traditional employer-employee contract with radical responsibility for whole-person wellness. Discover how taking care of your team's health, finances, and mental wellbeing creates unstoppable business growth.Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier's Edge and Sherpa of the World of Difference. On this podcast...
2025-07-2036 min
Oxygen for EducatorsDr. Shanon ZaisSUMMARY In this episode, we sit down with the wise, wholehearted, and purpose-driven Dr. Shanon Zais, principal of Rockwall High School's ninth-grade campus and a woman who leads with both conviction and care. With a deep belief that educators deserve the same level of support as students, Dr. Zais shares how she has built a school culture where rest is honored, community is cultivated, and core values aren't just slogans—they're the heartbeat of the building. She opens up about her unexpected journey into education, the pivotal influence of teachers in her own life, and how a si...
2025-07-181h 10
Oxygen for EducatorsRadical Hope: Balancing Realism and PossibilitySUMMARY In this special mini-sode, host Michelle Kinder launches Radical Hope: Inner Work with a Ripple Effect—a new short-form series from Oxygen for Educators. These shorter episodes are designed to offer grounded, actionable insights for educators navigating complex realities with courage and heart. Michelle opens this first installment with a powerful question: How do we hold the truthiest truth about what is—without abandoning what could be? With clarity and compassion, she explores what it means to practice radical hope, not as a feeling, but as a decision and a daily prac...
2025-07-1113 min
Oxygen for EducatorsHelping Kids Cope with the Texas FloodsSUMMARY Texas is grieving. Even for those once or twice removed from the direct impact, it's hard to think about anything other than the catastrophic flooding in Central Texas and the rising death toll. Each life lost represents a devastated family, a shaken community, and a school doing its best to help children make sense of the senseless. We're re-releasing an episode we originally recorded for educators and parents in California during the recent wildfires, in hopes that it might now support Texas families as they process the devastation from this past weekend's flooding.
2025-07-0819 min
Oxygen for EducatorsDr. Summer RoseSUMMARY In this episode, we sit down with the radiant and deeply grounded Dr. Summer Rose, a clinical psychologist and leader at Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region. With warmth, clarity, and conviction, she shares her story from aspiring "baby doctor" to becoming a fierce advocate for youth mental health and educator well-being. Dr. Rose opens up about the systems that shape young people's lives—from child welfare to education—and the urgent need to support the adults who serve them. She reflects on the emotional toll educators face, the mental health crisis among students, and the...
2025-07-041h 03
Oxygen for EducatorsRob KowalskiSUMMARY In this episode, we sit down with the thoughtful and deeply grounded Rob Kowalski, an eighth-grade humanities teacher at Parish Middle School in Dallas, Texas. Rob shares his journey through education—from growing up in New Jersey and being shaped by powerful mentors to becoming the kind of teacher who helps students feel seen, safe, and inspired, even during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rob talks about why relationships—not just academics—are at the center of his teaching philosophy. He opens up about the importance of vulnerability, the role of curiosity in learning, and why he...
2025-06-271h 27
Oxygen for EducatorsDr. Laura LockhartSUMMARY In this episode, we sit down with the wise and wonderful Dr. Laura Lockhart to talk about something every educator wrestles with—how we show up for ourselves and others when things get hard. From the way we talk to ourselves, to understanding our triggers, to breathing through stressful moments, Dr. Lockhart brings so much heart and practical wisdom. We explore how self-awareness and self-compassion can shift everything—from how we manage conflict to how we connect with students (and ourselves). She shares powerful takeaways from her journey and research, like why over...
2025-06-201h 25
Oxygen for EducatorsBrent BeasleySUMMARY: In this conversation, Brent shares his journey from ministry to education philanthropy, offering deep insight into the role of love, community, and collaboration in transforming education. Set against the backdrop of Fort Worth's innovative philanthropic efforts, the discussion explores how addressing both social needs and academic performance is essential for student success. The episode sheds light on the realities educators face in today's political climate, the emotional toll of social media, and the urgent need for community support and authentic connection in schools. Brent and the hosts highlight the power of high expectations, equity...
2025-06-131h 16
Oxygen for EducatorsDr. Laura LattaIn this episode, Chris and Michelle introduce the brilliant Dr. Laura Latta, Executive Director of the Tulsa Higher Education Consortium—who Chris has aptly nicknamed "the queen of collaboration." From there, Michelle and Laura dive into a powerful conversation about leading with empathy in education. Laura shares her belief that education is people work, not a system where you plug in inputs and expect predictable outcomes. It's human, relational, and deeply complex. They explore how psychological safety creates space for innovation, how communities of practice can break through isolation, and why reclaiming teacher agency is es...
2025-06-061h 21
Oxygen for EducatorsMrs. Careli LopezSUMMARY "When You Love the Student First" For the first time on Oxygen for Educators, the guest was nominated by students—and not just any students! Will and Max, the nephews of our host Chris Kent Phelps, wanted to honor someone who has left a lasting mark on their lives: their beloved 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Lopez from Linda Lyon Elementary in Rockwall ISD. This episode is a heartfelt tribute to the kind of teaching that transforms lives. Will and Max share what has made Mrs. Lopez unforgettable—the way she leads with love...
2025-05-301h 17
Oxygen for EducatorsDr. Maricela HelmSUMMARY This episode is extra special—our producer, Katie Worden, had the privilege of working under the incredible leadership of Dr. Maricela Helm at Amy Parks Elementary in Rockwall ISD. As Katie's principal, Maricela left a lasting impression, showing her that when we focus on the well-being of each child, academic success will naturally follow. In this episode, host Michelle Kinder sits down with Maricela for a heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation about what it truly means to be an educator today. They talk about the power of being present, building authentic relationships with students, and cu...
2025-05-231h 21
Oxygen for EducatorsDr. Jeannie Stone SUMMARY This episode is a special one. Michelle Kinder sits down with Dr. Jeannie Stone, a former superintendent and fierce advocate for equity in education, for a deeply honest and inspiring conversation. Hosts Michelle Kinder and Chris Kent Phelps set the stage, sharing why this episode—and Jeannie herself—means so much. Jeannie shows up with warmth, transparency, and wisdom as she reflects on her experience in public education. From navigating the complexities of leadership to standing firm in her commitment to equity, she opens up about what it really means to lead with...
2025-05-161h 19
Oxygen for EducatorsRobert Selders Jr.SUMMARY In this rich and layered episode, Michelle Kinder and Chris Kent Phelps kick things off with a heartfelt introduction before handing the mic to Robert and Michelle for a deep, honest conversation about what it truly takes to support students—and the adults who serve them. They explore the power of representation, the importance of relationships, and the role adult behavior plays in shaping student outcomes. From there, Chris and Michelle come back to unpack the conversation, highlighting the threads of emotional resilience, high expectations, and the need for educators to care for themselves as...
2025-05-091h 31
Oxygen for EducatorsDr. John GaskoSUMMARY In this episode, Michelle Kinder sits down with Dr. John Gasko for a raw and powerful conversation about what it really takes to show up well in education. John doesn't sugarcoat the reality — he talks honestly about the toll the work can take and why educator well-being isn't just important, it's essential. Together, they explore what happens when schools embrace healing, reflection, and connection — not just for students, but for the adults leading them. After the interview, Michelle and Chris Kent Phelps unpack the conversation and reflect on the big takeaways — from the idea of "hol...
2025-05-021h 26
Oxygen for EducatorsKathryn Kennedy, PhDSUMMARY In this conversation, Michelle Kinder sits down with Katherine Kennedy to unpack the real challenges educators face—burnout, secondary trauma, and the emotional weight they carry in and out of the classroom. They talk about how personal experiences shape professional lives, and why supporting educator wellness isn't optional—it's urgent. Katherine shares her journey and what pushed her to create wellness programs designed specifically for educators. She digs into the role of creativity, community, and somatic practices in healing, and why reconnecting with yourself is often the first step toward meaningful change. This...
2025-04-251h 23
Oxygen for EducatorsPART 2 Alex Vesely-Frankl, Viktor Frankl's GrandsonSUMMARY: In this uninterrupted episode, hosts Michelle Kinder and Chris Kent Phelps present part 2 of their interview with Alex Vesely-Frankl, Viktor Frankl's grandson. They explore the impact of meaning in education, mental health, and personal responsibility. Alex shares insights from his grandfather's teachings, emphasizing the importance of focusing on one's role and impact on others. The discussion covers the complexity of human nature, burnout in education, and logotherapy's role in addressing despair and suicide. The conversation highlights integrity, family influence, and the transformative power of relationships in healing and finding purpose. LINKS: M...
2025-04-181h 27
Oxygen for EducatorsPART 1 Alex Vesely-Frankl, Viktor Frankl's GrandsonSUMMARY: In this special episode, we interview Alex Vesely, grandson of the legendary Viktor Frankl. Alex continues his grandfather's impactful work on logotherapy and the importance of finding meaning in life. We discuss how meaning, rather than happiness, can guide us through modern challenges, emphasizing the role of educators in fostering purpose and resilience in students. Tune in to explore the profound insights of Viktor Frankl and Alex Vesely on our podcast! LINKS: Man Search For Meaning: https://a.co/d/iS2XrjX Logotherapy-online.com Logotherapy Institute of America Courses: ht...
2025-04-111h 09
Oxygen for EducatorsByron SandersSUMMARY Byron Sanders shares his journey from Oak Cliff to becoming a champion for educational equity. He discusses the urgent need for trauma-informed education and transformative teaching amidst systemic challenges. His school board candidacy is a call to action for community involvement in shaping the future of education. The conversation highlights: The need for educational transformation in Texas Challenges of standardized testing Importance of social-emotional learning and restorative practices Innovative approaches to discipline and integrating art in education Byron emphasizes equipping future generations with human skills and empathy to foster a cohesive society...
2025-04-041h 37
Oxygen for EducatorsAmanda Muhammad, MASUMMARY In this episode, Michelle Kinder and Chris Kent Phelps introduce an insightful interview with Amanda Muhammad, a mindfulness-based stress management consultant. Michelle leads the conversation with Amanda, exploring the importance of preventative self-care strategies, psychological safety in the workplace, and practical tools for educators. Amanda shares her personal journey into mindfulness, highlighting the significance of breathing and stretching as foundational practices for managing stress. The discussion delves into the need for community support and the power of shifting perspectives on stress and well-being. Amanda emphasizes the importance of honoring personal boundaries, the significance of...
2025-03-281h 24
Oxygen for EducatorsMark Crotty, MLA ****Mark mentioned that although he hasn't done public writing since leaving his job in Dallas in 2019, his blog with old posts is still available at To Keep Things Whole. (https://tokeepthingswhole.blogspot.com/) He has recently posted on LinkedIn and is considering starting a SubStack, thanks to Michelle's encouragement! MARK CROTTY LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/markjcrotty/ NWAIS: https://nwais.org/page/who_to_contact SUMMARY In this profoundly insightful episode, hosts Chris Phelps and Michelle Kinder introduce a deeply engaging interview with guest Mark Crotty...
2025-03-141h 18
Oxygen for EducatorsBONUS: Tacky Box Time for AdultsThis is a reflection exercise from Ripplemaker Project, led by Michelle Kinder, inspired by Tacky Box Time. It guides participants through a structured self-awareness practice: Reflection on Heavy Moments – Participants consider anything they did, said, or witnessed in the past few days that felt uneasy or could have gone differently. Acknowledging Positive Moments – They then shift focus to acts of kindness, courage, or positive behavior they want to see more of, reflecting on how these moments felt. Encouraging Connection – Recognizing the human need for relationships, they are encouraged to identify someone they trust to talk through any lingering though...
2025-02-2404 min
Oxygen for EducatorsTelisa Brown, M.EdIn this episode of Oxygen for Educators, hosts Michelle Kinder and Chris Kent Phelps engage in a heartfelt conversation with Talisa Brown, an educator and leader in Arlington ISD. Talisa shares her journey from classroom teacher to leadership, highlighting the importance of kindness, mental health, and support for both students and educators. The discussion explores the innovative Care Clinic designed to address mental health needs, the evolving role of counselors, and the lasting impact of COVID-19 on education. Talisa's insights reflect a deep commitment to creating a supportive environment in schools, emphasizing the power of hope, advocacy...
2025-02-2157 min
Oxygen for EducatorsKem Edwards, M.S., LPC-S Summary In this conversation, Michelle Kinder and Kem Edwards delve into the challenges educators face, highlighting the importance of mental health and relationships. They address the toll of leadership, the necessity of self-care, and the value of being trauma-informed. Kem shares her educational journey, emphasizing authenticity and connection in the classroom while acknowledging the collective trauma impacting both educators and students. The discussion offers practical strategies for creating supportive school environments and recognizing the struggles of all involved. Hosts Michele Kinder and Chris Kent Phelps explore the profound effects of love, kindness, and humor in personal and...
2025-01-311h 34
Healthy Team Healthy Business2025 Business Wellness Summit Recap Episode!!If you were not able to attend our Wellness Summit in person, we wanted to take the time to recap some of our highlights from our presenters. This episode does that and talks a bit more about what's coming up in 2025!! Thanks for taking the time to listen.Thanks to our speakers:Scott DollyDr. Stephen HusseyDr. Terin FettyDenyse PhelpsStacie HaagaWernecke WellnessSummit sponsors:Drink LMNTSleep RemedyKetoBrickKeystone CulturesMagic Mind discount link: https://www.magicmind.com/HTH...
2025-01-2831 minOutlier's Edge Podcast with Niiamah AshongBuild a Stronger Team Through Health and Wellness | Josh Phelps and David Kent"If you empower people to do something, like take control of their health, or their wellness, etc. you've removed a level of stress for them, because you've given them a level of control over something that was out of their control." Josh PhelpsJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Josh Phelps and Dave Kent @healthyteamhealthybiz as they unpack how workplace wellness transforms company culture. Learn how these business owners are revolutionizing employee health initiatives while building stronger teams.Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier's Edge and Sherpa of the World...
2025-01-2536 min
Oxygen for EducatorsDr. Tom BrandtSUMMARY "You can do both. You can have this job and self-care." "Self-care is not selfish; it's essential." "Burnout is a real thing." In this episode of Oxygen for Educators, hosts Michelle Kinder and Chris Kent Phelps dive into a candid conversation with seasoned educator Tom Brandt, who shares wisdom gained over 26 years in education. From the joy of shaking hands with kids every morning to the weight of systemic challenges, the discussion shines a light on the balancing act of leadership in schools. Tom, Michelle, and Chris unpack the urgent n...
2025-01-171h 21
Oxygen for EducatorsWhat Kids Need in Times of Crisis and UncertaintySummary In this conversation, Michelle Kinder discusses how to support children during times of crisis, particularly in the context of natural disasters. She emphasizes the importance of self-care for adults, creating a sense of safety for children, encouraging open communication, and connecting to family values and hope. The conversation provides practical tips for parents and caregivers to help children navigate their feelings and maintain a sense of stability during uncertain times. Takeaways Be gentle with yourself as the adult in this scenario. Your regulated nervous system is the best thing you can o...
2025-01-1318 min
Oxygen for EducatorsJackie Orr, M.Ed, CSC In this episode of Oxygen for Educators, hosts Michelle Kinder and Chris Kent Phelps engage with Jackie Orr, a school counselor celebrated for her impactful work at Galloway Elementary in Mesquite ISD, Texas. The conversation delves into the challenges educators face, the importance of building meaningful relationships with students, and the resilience required in the field. Jackie shares her journey into education, the dual role of supporting both students and teachers, and addresses common misconceptions about the counseling profession. Together, Michelle, Chris, and Jackie explore the value of living without fear, the power of taking action, and th...
2024-12-271h 08
For the Purpose Of...4.6 AI Series - Fabrications, Disinformation, and Deepfakes
Episode 4.6- AI Series: Fabrications, Disinformation, and Deep Fakes
The third episode of our AI Series focuses in on AI fabrications (AKA hallucinations), disinformation and misinformation, and the proliferation of deepfakes. They’ll also play the game of quotes and discuss the tools they wish they had in college.
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Correction: In this episode, Keith refers to an app as Notable. The app is actually called Notability. 🤷♂️
Fabrications (Hallucinations): When an AI tool creates an answer that is false and p...
2024-12-2035 min
Oxygen for EducatorsEric Chandler, M.Ed. LeadershipIn this episode of Oxygen for Educators, hosts Michelle Kinder and Chris Kent Phelps break down the insightful interview with Eric Chandler, the leader of Pride Academy. They explore the challenges faced by educators and students, emphasizing the need for mental health support, trauma-informed practices, and community involvement. Eric shares his unique journey from mental health to education, the mission of Pride Academy, and the importance of supporting both students and educators in a changing educational landscape. This conversation delves into the critical support systems needed for parents and students, emphasizing the importance of mental health services in schools...
2024-12-131h 31
Oxygen for EducatorsThe Art of RestIn this episode, Michelle Kinder discusses the importance of self-care and well-being for educators, inspired by a quote from Nadia Bolzweber. The conversation explores how educators can identify their responsibilities, find strength in their roles, and embrace the necessity of rest and self-compassion. Key themes include the significance of mindfulness practices, the need for supportive relationships, and the balance between effort and acceptance in the demanding field of education. Takeaways: Educators often face overwhelming responsibilities that exceed their available time. Mindfulness practices can help clarify what is truly important for each individual. Engaging with t...
2024-12-0224 min
Oxygen for EducatorsDr. Sylvia LopezThis conversation explores the critical challenges faced by educators and students, emphasizing the need for strong support systems and resources for adults within the education system. Michelle and Chris highlight the importance of elevating voices in education, prioritizing self-care for educators, and recognizing the essential role of school counselors. Dr. Sylvia Lopez shares her inspiring story, showcasing the influence of female leadership and the power of human connection in creating a supportive learning environment. The discussion calls for greater advocacy and acknowledgment of school counselors' significant contributions to student success. Together, Michele Kinder and Sylvia Lopez address...
2024-11-111h 08
Oxygen for Educators5 Ideas to Ground You Post-ElectionIt's the day after the election and our country finds itself in a moment of major transition that will be elating for some and trigger despair for others. Educators are tasked with processing their reactions and emotions while holding space for co-workers, students and families to do so as well. If you have 10 minutes, this episode offers five tried and true ideas to support you as you so expertly support all the people around you.
2024-11-0609 min
Oxygen for EducatorsComing Soon, Oxygen for Educators!Welcome to our new podcast! We're diving into the overwhelming demands placed on today's educators, demands that too often lead to burnout and exhaustion. With kids needing more support than ever, and adults stretched thin and under-resourced, the challenge is real. We'll be talking with inspiring people doing remarkable work across the country, exploring hard truths, and sharing impactful, uplifting ideas and strategies. Join us in this conversation—subscribe and follow for insights and inspiration!
2024-10-1701 min
Oxygen for EducatorsBONUS: An Interview with Our Sponsor, the Original Tacky Box Kid In this conversation, Emory Phelps, known as the original Tacky Box Kid, shares her perspective of growing up with Tacky Box, which promotes kindness among children. Emory reflects on her early experiences, the impact of Tacky Box on her understanding of kindness, and how it has shaped her interactions in high school. She discusses the complexities of navigating social situations as a teenager, the role of adults in supporting youth, and her creative passions that have emerged through her involvement with Tacky Box. Emory emphasizes the importance of connection, self-discovery, and the value of learning from others' experiences as she...
2024-10-1643 minFor the Purpose Of...4.3 Digital Citizenship (is Hard to Say)
Join Sarah, Keith and Katherine as they discuss what it looks like to be a digital citizen today and share their favorite digital citizenship resources. They'll also play a game of "What Am I?"
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Resources and References
Digital Citizenship Week - October 14-18
Digital Citizenship Competencies
Sarah's Shark Week Resources
Michael Phelps vs. Shark
1000 Hours Outside
2024-09-3033 min
The First Gen Hunter PodcastEp. 220 Calling Elk and Being Comfortable Being Uncomfortable with Jason PhelpsJason is living the American dream. He found a need in the hunting market that he knew he could meet and built the best line of elk calls available. Alex and I had the great privilege of talking with Jason about hunting elk, building Phelps Game Calls and the pressure of taking over the Cutting The Distance podcast on the MeatEater podcast network. This was one of my favorite conversations on the podcast and I'm confident it will be one of yours as well.
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2024-03-081h 18
Healthy Team Healthy BusinessCoach and fitness Podcaster Rachel Gregory, creator of MetflexLife and Muscle Science for WomenRachel Gregory is a health coach, fitness enthusiast, podcast host/co-host and really a fun person to talk to! She has a data driven but workable approach to her coaching and lots of experience helping folks who have already tried things like keto or paleo or constant calorie restriction but don't see the results they want. Goals could be anything from weightloss, specific health problems, just feeling better, body composition, etc. Rachel talked about her typical client (mostly women, many Type A) and the hurdles they all seem to face. She does individual and group coaching, goal setting, etc. We ta...
2023-02-2247 minHealthy Team Healthy BusinessWYNDLY and a Fresh Approach to Allergy Treatment with Dr. Manan ShahDr. Shah shared some time with us today to go over his online approach to allergy treatment. Based out of Colorado, Dr. Shah takes care of patients around the country through direct care, all virtual and non-invasive. After an initial consult, a package is mailed to your house for testing, treatment is prescribed, and the sublingual treatment shows up when needed. The treatment trains the body to not overreact to allergens over time (up to 3yrs) and when done the allergy reactions should be gone. This method of treatment can really help folks who thought they were destined to be l...
2023-02-1534 minHealthy Team Healthy BusinessTalking to Your Team, Strategies for Solid Communication with Jay ForemanJay Foreman joined us today to share some of his strategies for talking to your team, starting tough conversations, building trust and leading toward success. Jay is a published author of multiple children's books which all contain leadership and life lessons anyone could benefit from learning. He's a certified trainer under the John Maxwell program and travels around the country teaching companies large and small about communications and leadership skills. He blogs regularly on his website with short, entertaining stories that are relevant to the lessons he's sharing. Jay is really fun to talk to, always positive and always brin...
2023-02-0339 minHealthy Team Healthy BusinessFood Lies, Sapien lifestyle, Peak Human host Brian SandersBrian Sanders has spent the past several years working on the most comprehensive video production out there on the problems with the modern food system and all of its tangled webs. He's been interviewing doctors, ranchers, anthropologists, nutrition experts and he's traveled the world for this film. Today Brian shared some of his time to talk about what he's learned and how he's going to tell the story he calls Food Lies. Brian has an amazing podcast called Peak Human where he interviews experts in all realms of health and nutrition each week. He also started his own company sell...
2022-12-0845 minHealthy Team Healthy BusinessMushrooms for health and wellness with Brandon Gilbert of Hyperion HerbsToday's fascinating guest was Brandon Gilbert who founded Hyperion Herbs 15 years ago right out of college. He found that reishi mushroom helped his mental clarity, sleep and overall health. That started a pursuit of learning which then led to him wanting to share his knowledge to the public. You can hear how he started his first business in Louisville, KY which was a learning experience and stepping stone to his primary business today. Brandon's depth of knowledge on all things mushrooms is impressive and he does a great job of explaining his business and how to incorporate mushrooms into your...
2022-11-1846 minHealthy Team Healthy BusinessEmployee Retention, Engagement and Strategies to keep the team togetherDr. David Miles joined our podcast today to talk about what he sees businesses need to do to keep teams engaged. He focused on hiring practices which, if done right, can save tons of turnover and future engagement or productivity issues. Dr. Miles started his career as a first responder and infuses what he learned there into his teaching and consulting. His tools for leaders are very data driven and have proven track records in industry. For more info, text the word SKILLS to (540) 900-0450. Please enjoy this episode!!!!Here's a free communication assessment: https://www.ttisurvey.com/4...
2022-11-0154 minHealthy Team Healthy BusinessMidwifery, Natural childbirth and recovery with Doran RichardsDoran Richards joined us today to educate us and our listeners on midwifery. While it isn't always normal for two men to interview midwife practitioners, David and Josh dove right in!! Doran has 6 kids of her own and 20 years of midwife experience. She's incredibly knowledgeable on topics of pregnancy and maternal care and does a great job of explaining how the experience of working with a midwife differs from a traditional medical setting. She also explains the relationships she gets to develop with her patients, how involved dads can be, and how she works to make sure the mother is f...
2022-10-1835 minHealthy Team Healthy BusinessWellness Program outcomes from a human resources perspective, special guest Richard TillRick Till joined us today for some discussion about how a career HR professional has seen wellness programs work (or not work). Rick has over 35yrs of experience being an HR leader at fairly large companies and has worked through a variety of programs. A few things Rick emphasized were that companies really do CARE about their employees. This is overlooked way too often as corporations are demonized as capitalist, soulless entities. Corporations are nothing without their employees. We talked about some carrot and stick approaches and a how offering different insurance plans often really doesn't move the needle in te...
2022-10-0441 minHealthy Team Healthy BusinessHomesteading for the working family with Emily Tomko, DIY your food supplyHomesteading is more and more popular and given the uncertainty in today's world, it might be something to consider. So today we were joined by Emily Tomko who, with no background in agriculture or even gardening, has found her way to feeding her family from what they grow. She even shared how a recent meal was almost entirely made from things grown on their homestead. They milk goats, raise crops, chickens, cattle, and have found a never-ending community of support. In this episode we covered how to allocate time, roadblocks you may encounter, getting started, involving the kids, etc. We re...
2022-09-1941 minHealthy Team Healthy BusinessSmall Business Development Center (SBDC) with Laurel Ridge Community College Director Christine KrizWe welcomed Christine Kriz to our show today to discuss the offerings of her Small Business Development Center at Laurel Ridge Community College. There are SBDC's across the country and they provide free resources for new or existing businesses in a variety of aspects from startup, structure, marketing, funding, social media, etc. We really unpacked alot in this episode, we even talked about a dog poop analysis company!!! Christine leads a dynamic and talented team and her years of expertise in large manufacturing firms solidifies her own qualifications on all things business. Please enjoy this episode.Tom Stam...
2022-08-1636 minHealthy Team Healthy BusinessRaw Milk and Deadlifts Why raw milk is a health game changer and how hard it is to findDid you know raw milk is really tough to get in most of the country? Did you know how great it is for human consumption yet it is basically not allowed? These are things that our guests Luke and Tommy are trying to make sure more people know about. They're doing it in a creative way by using a fun tagline and great marketing. While doing that, they're living what they're talking about. Both are working on a farm in Southern VA, and working toward having their own place someday. Hear us dive into some talks about how they got st...
2022-07-1939 minHealthy Team Healthy BusinessLife Starts With Food / Mike BruceToday's guest, Mike Bruce, really put healing the body with food into perspective for us. Right away, after explaining how his own journey of natural healing and discovering true satiety at age 26 for the first time, you can hear in Mike's voice a passion for discovery and humbleness about allowing food to put the body where it wants to be. From eating cake-top sandwiches as a kid to being told by an Australian on vacation about 'Paleo mate' to eating raw turkey breast, Mike's journey is fascinating. We talked about his coaching approach, how he got connected wit...
2022-07-0550 minHealthy Team Healthy BusinessCatch up with the hosts!!! What's happening, what's coming up.... Homesteading, piano, moreToday's episode was a chance for hosts David Kent and Josh Phelps to share some updates on what they've been doing personally and professionally related to some past podcast topics. Also, in early podcasts we both talked about some of these things and promised to do regular updates, then never did!!! So we just decided to devote one episode to catching up and it turned out to be alot of fun. Hear David talk about his expanding homestead operation, involving his young kids in raising animals, his wife digging into medicinal herbs and Dave still managing the printing and mar...
2022-05-3128 minHealthy Team Healthy BusinessThe 5 Laws of Gratitude w/ Paul MagnessPaul Magness came on the show today to answer some questions Dave and Josh had about personal financial management and team financial health. But.... we headed off in a new direction, with Paul's guidance, to discuss where he thinks all such discussions have to start which is the laws of Gratitude. Paul stumbled onto a document someone left in his truck and it really impacted him greatly. So he shared this with us today and we just really think our listeners will enjoy this conversation. The hosts were left nearly speechless (not good for people who are supposed to inte...
2022-04-2654 minHealthy Team Healthy BusinessThe Sleep Episode and its role in our Health with Dr. Jeff LessarToday we were joined by internal medicine and cardio/pulmonary and sleep specialist Dr. Jeff Lessar. Jeff has treated patients with sleep issues for many years and offered our listeners a great perspective on all things sleep. We talked about common sleep issues, Dr. Lessar's treatment options, how to fix, and maybe more importantly, what we still don't know. We really enjoyed the back and forth today and this episode contains some great nuggets of sleep info for your health. Jeffrey S Lessar MD | Physician Directory (valleyhealthlink.com)David mentioned the sleep habits of Live...
2022-04-1236 minHealthy Team Healthy BusinessWellness Coach and Faster Way Coach Registered Dietician Stacie HaagaHealth coach and dietician Stacie Haaga chatted with us today and shared her insights from several years of coaching as well as her prior career in food marketing. Stacie has a great view of the nutrition and wellness space because, like many coaches, she gets the people who thought they had already tried everything. In addition to her coaching practice, Stacie helps in some clinical trials by helping the participants navigate nutrition during the program. She also does corporate wellness programs (doing one for host Josh Phelps and his company Winchester Metals now!!). This episode was another fun and wide...
2022-03-2938 minHealthy Team Healthy BusinessKetoSavage, (aka) Robert Sikes; KetoBricks, bodybuilding and much more!!!Robert Sikes of KetoSavage fame joined us today. Robert is a ketogenic bodybuilder and has just released a book describing his methodology for getting stage ready using a strict ketogenic diet approach. His book Ketogenic Bodybuilding spells it all out in amazing detail. Robert also is an entrepreneur and created a food product called KetoBrick! He couldn't find a shelf-stable food that had the nutrient profile he wanted to have handy during show prep, so he created his own. He tells a bit of that story as well. Finally, Robert shares how his business allows for workout time for his te...
2022-03-1540 minHealthy Team Healthy BusinessImprovement by Movement (Virtual Physical Therapy) with Dr. Kristina WimerDr. Kristina Wimer joined us today for a great discussion on her virtual physical therapy practice called Improvement by Movement. This concept is really cutting edge, physical therapy that you learn to do yourself, with whatever you have available!! Kristina tells us how this practice works, what the data says about success rates and reviews how her program helps people help themselves and relieve chronic pain they thought was never going away. She has specific training in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy Method and Kristina has also teamed up with a group that helps measure outcomes and even improve them bas...
2022-03-0141 minHealthy Team Healthy BusinessSmartyPants Medicine (Direct Primary Care) with Kelly Botta, PAWe're really excited to share this discussion about direct primary care (similar to concierge care) and our great guest Kelly Botta. Kelly is a PA and left her traditional medicine job after growing more and more frustrated with the inefficiencies and ineffectiveness of the legacy medical system and wanting to find ways to spend more quality time with her young daughters and her husband. Charting after the kids were in bed just to keep up wasn't cutting it. So she found direct primary care, did her homework, and struck out on her own creating SmartyPants Medicine! Listen to this epis...
2022-02-1541 minHealthy Team Healthy BusinessEmployee Mental health with counselor Joan MonahanWe've been wanting to talk about mental health on this podcast and today's guest really opened up that world for us. Joan Monahan has over 2 decades of experience in counseling and her approach using humor and a very laid back style are great for her clients. She was able to discuss clues managers can look for, how to start dialogue, and some common mental health issues she has seen in her practice and how things have changed over time. Joan was a superb guest and has so much insight into the often un-discussed world of mental health and how she...
2022-02-0152 minHealthy Team Healthy BusinessHerbal Solutions to health and much more w/Dr. Julie CarestioThis episode was a great addition to our lineup of healing solutions. Dr Julie Carestio is a doctor of Physical Therapy, has practiced yoga for 30 years, and is an herbalist. Her practice called Sage Herbal Consulting now covers all of these topics for a really holistic approach to patient care. Her unique set of training helps really dial in on improving outcomes using nature instead of pharma and her solutions are individualized. She's done extensive work in women's health and has a ton of knowledge also on sleep )and tongues!!!). This was a really informative discussion and one that every...
2022-01-1838 minHealthy Team Healthy BusinessAnnetta Haddox PRO Physical Therapy; Industrial PT and POETIn this episode we talk with Annetta Haddox, a physical therapist with 36yrs of experience and a practice located in Winchester VA and Front Royal, VA. We really wanted to know more about her role in defining job descriptions and then coming up with assessments for employers to be sure their workforce is suited for the jobs even before hiring! This is an overlooked step in hiring and maintaining healthy and qualified staff. She has a wealth of knowledge and has really been deeply involved in helping employers for many years of her career. Her practice website is...
2022-01-0436 minHealthy Team Healthy BusinessDr. Darrell Volschke from Active Health Chiropractic talks about longevity and The 100 year LifestyleDr. Darrell Volschke is a chiropractor in Winchester, VA and is part of a group of health professionals that promote the 100yr Lifestyle. His practice covers a wide array of patients and today we talked about what common ailments might be seen in the larger population that small business owners should be educated on. We also talked about the 100yr philosophy and how to talk about all of these topics with your team. What a fun and wide ranging discussion!Find more info on Active Health Chiropractic here: Our Team - Active Health Chiropractic (activehealth-chiropractic.com)The...
2021-12-1437 minHealthy Team Healthy BusinessDave talks about TM (transcendental meditation)Mind is one of the areas of health we intend to explore and one area that's free and fascinating is meditation. David formally trained in TM or transcendental meditation at Boulder Crest and practices it every day. Josh interviews David for this one and it is really informative and shows the effectiveness of meditation and how it can have a powerful, positive impact.Contact us at: teamdudes@healthyteamhealthybusiness.nethttps://healthyteamhealthybusiness.net/FacebookInstagramINSTAGRAMFACEBOOKOUR WEBSITEEMAIL: teamdudes@healthyteamhealthybusiness.net
2021-11-3032 minHealthy Team Healthy BusinessFinancial Health with guest Shawn Rider (owner of Shenandoah Fit crossfit gym)We're joined today by Shawn Rider who is a local crossfit gym owner and also an educator on personal financial wellness. Shawn has explored many avenues of personal wealth management while growing his business, planning for his family and helping his employees. He mentors high school age folks about financial health and is definitely having an impact. We discuss how to talk to your team about financial health, what are common pitfalls people face, what advice should we NOT listen to, etc. It is a wide ranging and fun discussion. Shawn is also a mentor for Two Brains Business.
2021-11-1637 minHealthy Team Healthy BusinessFasting in the workplace? Are we asking for trouble? Intermittent fasting for employees?Josh and Dave talk about fasting, first how they each found their way to using fasting but then discuss some ways it might benefit a workforce. This is really an interesting idea and one that could benefit a team and the business if implemented correctly. Have you mentioned fasting practices to your team? Have you thought about the productivity that could take place? How about the bodyily benefits from fasting like autophagy, reduced inflammation, gut health, etc?Contact us at: teamdudes@healthyteamhealthybusiness.nethttps://healthyteamhealthybusiness.net/FacebookInstagramINSTAGRAMFACE...
2021-11-0243 minHealthy Team Healthy BusinessEpisode 5: Fasting in the workplace? Are we asking for trouble?Josh and Dave talk about fasting, first how they each found their way to using fasting but then discuss some ways it might benefit a workforce. This is really an interesting idea and one that could benefit a team and the business if implemented correctly. Have you mentioned this to your team? Have you thought about the productivity that could take place?Let us know:teamdudes@healthyteamhealthybusiness.net@healthyteamhealthbusiness8 on IG
2021-11-0247 minHealthy Team Healthy BusinessHow do you broach the topic of Health with your team?Dave and Josh walk through the intricate ways in which to approach a health and wellness conversation with your team at work. This isn't easy and can be delicate so it must be handled with care. You can risk turning someone completely off if you don't do it right and you also risk allowing someone to slip deeper into sickness if you say nothing. We'd love some feedback on tips and techniques once you hear this episode!!!teamdudes@healthyteamhealthybusiness.net for all comments, questions, etc.Contact us at: teamdudes@healthyteamhealthybusiness.nethttps://healthyteamhealthybusiness.net...
2021-10-1931 minHealthy Team Healthy BusinessReading Nutrition labels and understanding serving sizesToday we review how important learning to read nutrition labels is, what each section really is telling you and how to use that information to make food choices and portion control. We discuss the errors people can make when reading labels and understanding serving sizes. If you've never really paid attention to a nutrition label, you'll get a lot out of this episode.Contact us at: teamdudes@healthyteamhealthybusiness.nethttps://healthyteamhealthybusiness.net/FacebookInstagramINSTAGRAMFACEBOOKOUR WEBSITEEMAIL: teamdudes@healthyteamhealthybusiness.net
2021-10-0536 minHealthy Team Healthy BusinessDebunking the Myth that being healthy is expensiveDave and Josh walk through the concept that being healthy is somehow more expensive than the alternative. Some examples about food choices, nutrition content and then medical bills and insurance premiums all come into play. This is an interesting topic and should spark some fun debate. Yes, supposedly 'healthy foods' may be pricey by themselves, but in the context of whole, unprocessed, locally grown foods, the value is in the nutrition and the health outcomes.Contact us at: teamdudes@healthyteamhealthybusiness.nethttps://healthyteamhealthybusiness.net/FacebookInstagramINS...
2021-09-2135 min
Healthy Team Healthy BusinessIntroduction to hosts Josh Phelps and David Kent and the Healthy Team Healthy Business ConceptIn this first episode you can learn about hosts Josh and Dave, their backgrounds and what led them to wanting to start sharing their knowledge on small business team health. Both believe that a healthy team will create a healthy business and want to share some thoughts on how to accomplish that.https://healthyteamhealthybusiness.net/FacebookInstagramINSTAGRAMFACEBOOKOUR WEBSITEEMAIL: teamdudes@healthyteamhealthybusiness.net
2021-09-0929 min
Nxt Gen HotelsThe Immigration Policy & Hospitality Talent with Louise Phelps, Robert Richardson & Chad Smith.When brilliant, committed people come together, anything is possible. At a time when the governments' recent immigration policy announcement has understandably caused concern, it has been an absolute pleasure for us to welcome Louise Phelps, Robert Richardson and Chad Smith to collaborate on this episode to help the hospitality industry stand together and face our recruitment challenges constructively and head on, so as to stop them negatively impacting the next generation of hotels.
This episode is a follow on from what was supposed to be a conference on March 27th at The Savoy London but due to...
2020-07-2127 min
My Book of MormonLetter 1, October 1834Sometimes, insomnia hits. How to deal? Read some entirely non-canon letters penned by Marie's historical boyfriend back in 1834. All the Links Read along here Oliver Cowdery as Book of Mormon Scribe WW Phelps Commentary by the Church How are Oliver Cowdery's Letters to be Used and Understood? The Cowdery Conundrum
2020-04-2529 min
The Construction Career PodcastEpisode 9 - GerLonnie Moore - Atlas Moore - Founder and CEOWelcome to the Construction Career Podcast, where Kent Jones and Cliff Hampton interview people in various positions in the construction industry to shed insight on the different Cultures, Roles & Careers in construction today.
This month we interview GerLonnie Moore. GerLonnie, graduated from ASU. She went on to work for Hensel Phelps until she eventually left to start her own Company, Atlas Moore. Her Consulting Agency / Construction Managament Firm specializes in Aviation. She has worked on projects at various Airports in and around the West Coast. She talks about her career and how she dealt with being a W...
2018-09-011h 13
The Construction Career PodcastEpisode 1 - Joe DeFlavio - Hensel Phelps - Field EngineerWelcome to the Construction Career Podcast, where Kent Jones and Cliff Hampton interview people in various positions in the construction industry to shed insight on the different Cultures, Roles & Careers in construction today.
In this episode we interview: Joe Deflavio. We worked with Joe on a Terminal Renovation at LAX and asked him to talk about his career, his education, and what advice he can give others following in his footsteps. Joe is one of the best Office/Field Engineers we have worked with and hope that Boise State can continue to produce graduates like him!
2018-04-1655 min
The Freedom Founders Podcast - Practice Freedom For DentistsEp #134: Kent Clothier - Lessons Learned on the Entrepreneurial Roller CoasterAs an entrepreneur or someone who dreams about starting a business it can be really hard to face the inevitable setbacks and failures that occur along the way. Kent Clothier joins us on this episode to share some lessons he's learned and wisdom he has gained along the way of his entrepreneurial roller coaster of a career. He provides a refreshing perspective on failure and humility that is a massive game changer when it comes to starting and running businesses. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2xlkcWf
2017-09-1317 min