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No Room for PhoniesBooks Worth Reading: Built to Move: The Ten Essential Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully by Kelly and Juliet StarrettWhat are your movement habits?  This book gives strategies, exercises and LOTS of motivation to get you moving and keep you moving.  From squats to walking to eating to sleeping, there are many great habits for a healthier you.   
2025-03-1530 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesTIME MANAGEMENT: Our Top 10 Time Savers and Time WastersAre you a "scroller" or a procrastinator?  What are the things that save time for you and waste time for you?  Pam and Charles compare their top ten time savers and time wasters.  
2025-02-2820 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesTIME MANAGEMENT: Books Worth Reading: A Period of 4000 Weeks: Embracing Time As Your Biggest Asset for a Fulfilling Existence by Ricky A BergmanCommon Misconceptions The Science and Psychology of Time Management Strategies for Prioritization and Goal Setting Time and Calendar Management Overcoming Procrastination and Time Wasters  Work-Life Balance and Self-Care
2025-02-1525 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesOur Worst and Best Experiences with Customer ServiceLocal Businesses that are GREAT with Customer Service Examples of Good Customer Service. 1. Monarch Electric & Lighting (Jason Wall) 905-685-2313 2. Sider Automotive https://www.napaautopro.com/en/auto-repair/ontario/wainfleet-sider-automotive/ 3. Great Canadian Home Improvements (Flo @ https://gchi.ca/) 4. Pelvic Physio Niagara (https://pelvicphysioniagara.ca/) 5. 416 Coffee: (https://www.416-coffee.com/contact)  
2025-01-3030 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesSERVICE: Books Worth Reading: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale CarnegieThis book was first published in 1936 and includes 30 TIPS for relationships of all kinds - from leadership to business transactions to personal relationships - using the ideas from this book gives you a much better chance of making a positive difference in your world.  
2025-01-1525 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesOur 10 (or more) Top Reads and Authors from 2024Why set reading goals?  Do you read a variety of books?  Do you listen to books?   You can always find a recommendation on our book lists at noroom4phonies.com
2024-12-3030 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesMeditationHave you ever considered a meditation practice?   This episode explores the how's and why's of daily reflection through meditation.   Do you have 10 minutes a day?  Consider the benefits of meditation.  
2024-12-1523 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesWhere Are You Getting Your Financial Advice? with Kyle Snowden from Snowden FinancialKyle shares his background and how he became a financial advisor, as well as tips for finding the right financial advisor for you.  How can a financial advisor support you and when should you start looking for one (long before you need a debt counsellor).  The role of the financial advisor in encouraging and educating clients.  The importance of a partnership and clear communication help make your working relationship "profitable".  Our world is an ever-changing financial landscape and a financial advisor can make all the difference.   Kyle is willing to have a conversation with anyone about their financ...
2024-11-3030 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesBooks Worth Reading: Part 2 - Safe People: How To Find Relationships That Are Good For You by Dr. John Townsend and Dr. Henry CloudDo you have a safety deficit?  Why do you chose unsafe relationships?  What are some "false solutions" to the safe people issue?  Why do you isolate yourself?  What do safe people do?  What do relationships and connection provide us with? How do you find restorative relationships and what do you need to do to have one?  Should you repair or replace the relationship?  
2024-11-1535 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesBooks Worth Reading: Part 1 - Safe People: How To Find Relationships That Are Good For You by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John TownsendHow can I learn to pick better friends?  What is an unsafe person?   Personal Traits of Unsafe People  - Interpersonal Traits of Unsafe People  How do we lose our safety?   How does the past affect our relationships?   What do we need to avoid in order to stay safe?  
2024-10-3025 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesPart 2: Books Worth Reading: Emotional Blackmail: When the People in Your Life Use Fear, Obligation and Guilt to Manipulate You by Susan Forward, Ph.D.The Inner World of the Blackmailer It Takes Two A Special Word on Women and Self-Doubt Emotional Blackmail and Integrity  We always have a choice - we can avoid the FOG What is the strategy?  How do you change the power balance?   Cut through the FOG!
2024-10-1425 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesPart 1: Books Worth Reading: Emotional Blackmail: When The People in Your Life Use Fear, Obligation and Guilt to Manipulate You by Susan Forward, Ph.D.Why is it that some people are able to emotionally overpower us, leaving us feeling defeated?   What is emotional blackmail?   What is the FOG?   How do you diagnose emotional blackmail?   The four faces of blackmail.   What strategies to blackmailers use?  
2024-09-3025 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesTAKE TIME FOR REFLECTIONBooks that Encourage Journaling and Reflection:  365 Days of Personal Growth:  A Daily Journal for Productivity and Development by Everard Maclaurin50 Things to Realize Before it is Too Late by Manoj Chenthamarkshan 500 Journal Prompts: For Mental Health, Creativity, and Personal Exploration by Robert Duff 55 Questions to Ask Yourself Across 8 Dimensions for a New You by Manoj Chenthmarkshan Good Enough:  40ish Devotionals for a Life of Imperfection by Kate Bowler, Jessica Richie The Wisdom of Sundays:  Life-Changing Insights from Super Soul Conversations by Oprah Winfrey 
2024-09-1520 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesTEN TIPS FOR BACK TO SCHOOLWhat to buy?  What to ask?  How to stay involved?  What to look for?  How to support your child?   Lots of episodes in this podcast about education... Just search "education" or "school" on our website... https://noroomm4phonies.com Episodes 39-50, Episode 71 and 96 and MORE...
2024-08-3020 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesBooks Worth Reading: The Anxious Generation: How The Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan HaidtHow can you "rethink" social media in your family?  How important is play for children?  How can you move from a focus on the virtual world to a focus on the real world?  What are some "ages and stages" to help kids up the ladder to adulthood?   What about schools, parents and governments?   What is the cost of an asynchronous life?  
2024-08-1530 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesBooks Worth Reading: Tools to Regulate Your Nervous System: 9 Somatic, Cognitive and Lifestyle Techniques to Create Calm, Relieve Stress and Reduce Anxiety by Learnwell BooksThe nervous system controls life.  How do you harness your power to manage your stress response?  What is the window of tolerance and how does this help us manage trauma?  What do you do when you feel dysregulated?   Meditation Mindfulness What is the solution to every situation?  Why exercise?   Why worry about gut health?   What about sleep?  How do you evaluate your sleep?   What about your network?  Relationships?   Work?  Communication?   How do you live your best life and how does regulating your nervous system help?  
2024-07-3030 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesBooks Worth Reading: Vagus Nerve Reset: Train You Body to Heal Stress, Trauma, and Anxiety by Anna FergusonAnna is a qualified counselor, author, coach and integrative nervous system therapist.  She passionately supports individuals to come home to themselves through harnessing the healing power of their unique physiology, body and nervous system.   annatheanxietycoach.com What is the vagus nerve and what does it do?   How can I improve my vagal tone?   How do you activate your ventral vagal system?   What about trauma?   How do you reclaim your body?   What about self-trust?   What about body awareness?   How do you reconnect to your body?  
2024-07-1530 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesBooks Worth Reading: NOT NICE: Stop People Pleasing, Staying Silent and Feeling Guilty...Start Speaking Up, Saying No and Unapologetically Being Yourself by Aziz GazipuraRelationship Truths - How to Speak Up For Yourself and why you don't (FEAR) - What is serving? - 7 Steps to Handle Any Situation - How to Disagree - Selfishness and Healthy Self-Interest - What is your relationship with NO? - Increase your discomfort tolerance - Choose your own rules - Naturalize Guilt - Take An Apology Fast - Follow the 30 Steps to a New You.  
2024-06-3030 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesBooks Worth Reading: NOT NICE: Stop People Pleasing, Staying Silent and Feeling Guilty...Start Speaking Up, Saying No, Asking Boldly and Unapologetically Being Yourself by Aziz GazipuraWhat is the difference between NICE and NOT NICE? What does it mean to be an approval seeker?  How do you show up as a POWERFUL version of yourself? What shadows do you need to embrace?  What are the TOP TEN reasons why people don't speak up?  
2024-06-1530 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesBooks Worth Reading: Permission to Feel: Unlocking the Power of Emotions to Help Our Kids, Ourselve,s and Our Society ThriveWhat is the RULER? How do we support emotional intelligence and growth at home, school and work?  How do we start an emotional revolution?   Mood Meter Chart:  :  https://bit.ly/mmchart4u
2024-05-3030 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesBooks Worth Reading: Making Judgments Without Being Judgmental: Nurturing a Clear Mind and a Generous Heart by Terry D. CooperWe dull our experiences and reduce our adventures in life by trying to fit everything into neat little categories.  What does it mean to be judgmental?  What is the difference between making judgments and being judgmental?   Critical Thinking vs. Thinking Critically Reflective and Open-minded vs. Sound Bits and Cliches Insecure Arrogance vs. Confident Humility  Grandiosity, Shame and Narcissim Responding with Judgments vs. Reacting with Judgmentalism  Guilt vs. Shame  How do we alleviate insecurity? Authoritative Judgments vs. Authoritarian Judgmentalism  Acceptance is the birthplace of compassion and gratitude.  
2024-05-1527 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesBooks Worth Reading: Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before by Dr. Julie SmithMaximize your mental health.... Dr. Julie Smith gives tips and strategies for several challenges we face... ....on dark places -  on motivation - on emotional pain - on grief - on self-doubt - on fear - on stress - on a meaningful life
2024-04-3040 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesTravel Blog: Vancouver IslandJoin us in pictures as we show you the highlights of Victoria and Sidney-By-The-Sea Joe Wiebe     thirstywriter.com      Beer Blogger for BC
2024-04-1530 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesBooks Worth Reading: Grit - The Power of Passion Perseverance by Angela DuckworthYour potential is one thing - what we do with it is quite another.  Challenge yourself everyday.   Talent is no guarantee of grit.   Talent, effort, skill and achievement fit together.   Enthusiasm is common.  Endurance is rare.  Improvise - Adapt - Overcome The Stages of Grit The Maturity Principle  Deliberate Practice Flow Hope and a Growth Mindset Hard thing Rule Shared Norms Grow grit from the inside out. 
2024-03-3033 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesBooks Worth Reading: Why Won't You Apologize: Healing Big Betrayals and Everyday Hurts by Harriet LernerThe Many Faces of "I'm Sorry" - Ways to Ruin an Apology - More Wimpy, Overblown and Downright Relationship-Busting Apologies - Apologizing Under Fire (How to Handle Big-Time Criticism) - How to Decode a Faux Apology - The Secret Life of the Non Apologizer - Defensiveness - How and Whether to Accept the Olive Branch - Who is at Fault? (When Reconciliation Grinds to A Halt) - Have you ever witnessed an unforgettable or stunning apology? - You Need to Forgive and other Lies that Hurt You - How to Find Peace - The Two Most Powerful Words in...
2024-03-1540 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesBooks Worth Reading: Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When The Stakes Are High by Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler, Emily GregoryWhat's a Crucial Conversation?  Mastering Crucial Conversations Choosing Your Topic - How to make sure you hold the right conversation Start with the Heart - How to stay focused on what you really want Master Your Stories - How to stay in dialogue when you're scared or hurt Learn to Look - How to notice when safety is at risk Make It Safe - How to make it safe to talk about just about anything State My Path - How to speak persuasively, not abrasively Explore Others' Paths - How to l...
2024-02-2827 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesThe Love Prescription: 7 Day to More Intimacy, Connection and JoyBooks Worth Reading....a practical relationship boost is available in this little, easily read book - 7 Days of tips and strategies and stories that will revitalize your relationship with your partner - or set you up for a successful future relationship.  
2024-02-1520 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesBooks Worth Reading: The Science of Stuck by Britt FrankDo you need some inertia to "get going"?  What part of your life lives in the "shadows"?  Do you struggle with relationships and boundaries?  Are you struggling with addiction?  This book is filled with stories, examples and practical strategies as well as new ways of looking at anxiety and emotions.  
2024-01-3027 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesBooks Worth Reading: The Advice Trap by Michael Bungay StanierA practical guide to shifting your leadership style from a "telling" to an "asking".  This book is filled with practical suggestions and LOTS of examples and "advice" on NOT giving advice...lol  Open up a new world - not just as a leader but, as a parent, friend or colleague - ask questions and empower and respect those around you.  
2024-01-1529 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesBooks Worth Reading: Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover TawwabHow do you know when you need to set boundaries?  How do you feel when you set them? How do others react when you set boundaries for them?  Why do it (when it is actually really hard)?  How does it change your life?  
2023-12-3022 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesThe Power of a Positive MindsetAnother of our "books worth reading"....this one would be a great start to the new year with 90 days of short readings and meditations on everything from finding balance to "changing the channel" to manage negative thoughts.  Join us for a brief overview of this book by Jason Wolbers
2023-12-1525 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesAdam Grant: Hidden Potential - Getting the Most Out of Being Who YouArePersonality or character?   How do we learn?   Scaffolding...absorption principle...making progress...success...and then finding your credible believer...and SO MUCH MORE...including a discussion on schools in Finland (Don't waste a brain!)
2023-11-3025 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesEverything we did, learned and published in our first 100 episodes....100 things that we learned, talked about and all the guests we enjoyed having as part of our 2023 year!  On we go...books, books and more books...
2023-11-1525 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesTravel Blog: Part 2 Porto, Portugal and Vigo, SpainFrom castles to Port cellars to beaches and restaurants, there is so much to see and do in Vigo and Porto and you will NOT break the bank.   The Rooster in Portugal...When the pilgrim was being hanged, the Cockerel stood up on the table and crowed. The judged rushed to the gallows and he saw that the knot of the rope around his neck was caught and thus prevented him of being strangled. He was released and sent on his way in peace.
2023-10-3025 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesTravel Blog: Part 1We are new at travelling but, we hopped on a plane and went off to Portugal and Spain....go to our youtube channel for a picture version of the first leg of our trip - Lisbon and the Algarve....   https://youtu.be/rPd951zeLWc  
2023-10-1522 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesMORE BACK TO SCHOOLHow do we make the school environment the best that it can be?  What are some strategies?  What about integrity and accountability?  
2023-09-3022 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesBack to School 2023 with my friend and retired principal, Rita Deluca-GatesWhat made us proud as educators?  What advice do we have for parents?  What did we love to see in classrooms in our schools?  What did you find frustrating as a principal?  How do we stay engaged and support education now that we are retired?  
2023-09-1540 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesSECOND HALF OF LIFE RECAPHave you read a book by Richard Rohr?   Have you listened to the stories about grace,  and moving humbly through the second half of life?   Have you visiting  https://cac.org/ for inspiration from The Centre for Action and Contemplatio?  
2023-08-3015 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesThe Second Half of Life with Tracie GiesbrechtRichard Rohr has written the most fastening book about the second half of life called, Falling Upward.  In this episode, we have a great conversation about SO MANY THINGS!! We are the clumsy stewards of our own souls.  Life is indeed momentous - created by accumulated moments in which the deeper “I” is slowly revealed if we are ready to see it.  We are here to give back fully and freely what we were first given - ourselves - the most courageous and free act we will ever perform - it takes both halves of our life to do i...
2023-08-1500 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesThe Song of Significance with SebastianWhat is true leadership?  What kind of mentor are you looking for?  What is agency and dignity?  How do we engage in conversations about significant things?  What is true service?  What are the most important skills you bring to work?  How do you embrace and move past mistakes? 
2023-07-3055 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesWhat is Significance?The Song of Significance by Seth Godin  Thinking about The Principles of Significance to bring caring and meaning and success to your life.  Failure IS an option, as well as going above and beyond, speaking truth and caring about everything you do.  
2023-07-1530 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesPart 2: MORE Stories...with Jim and Melissa WrightStories of adventure, survival, courage and some proud life moments...all twisted around some good advice...
2023-06-3052 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesMore Stories - Part 1 with Jim and Melissa WrightFrozen turkeys, concert antics, adventures in living your best life!!
2023-06-1550 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesA RECAP of our Conversation with TabethaTaking life as life comes...staying organized and lots of encouragement to keep on healing on your journey - every day - day by day....
2023-05-3015 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesOur Conversation with Tabetha on Staying Sane and Focused through Motherhood, Career and Hurricaneshttps://www.tabethahedrick.com Advice on walking through life with grace and healing, even when the wind blows.  Novelist, editor, writer, designer and overall creative.. Katharine Grubb https://a.co/d/7mqyoqg Braiding Sweetgrass  https://a.co/d/2xBeGIh Kate Bowler https://katebowler.com  
2023-05-1550 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesRECAP of our Conversation with Dr. Carrie Rongits about Naturopathic MedicineWhy is it important to have a naturopath to support you in your life journey?  How are naturopaths different from other doctors?   What does an excellent naturopath do to support you?  
2023-04-3015 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesThe Incredible Balance of Naturopathic Medicine with Dr. Carrie RongitsJoin us for the story of a "real-life" naturopath - including training and commitment to making the lives of patients better by giving them the power to understand and prevent and build healthy lives.  Lots of fun stories and many special moments that open us up to the beauty of understanding each other and the importance of connection and community.  
2023-04-151h 11No Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesA RECAP of our Conversation on Change with Brad and JulieDo you ever consider how your attitude and approach to change impacts your life?  Join us as we "recap" our top ten discussion points from our conversation with Brad and Julie.
2023-03-3017 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesA Conversation About Change with Brad McLean and Julie StittWhat is the reality of change?  How do you manage change?  How do you make tough decisions?  Lots of laughs and lots of insights about change and living your best life...
2023-03-1534 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesA recap of our Conversation with The Downtown Bike HoundsThe "best little bike shop in Ontario" is, in our opinion, The Downton Bike Hounds in Hamilton on John Street.  What was our experience with them?  Why are they such a great business?  What did we learn from our conversation with Will, the Manager at the shop?   Also, check out Episode 69 on cycling with Nick and Sebastian
2023-02-2824 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesGet Your Cycle on with The Downtown Bike HoundsA conversation about cycling - buying, selling, maintaining and riding safely.  The Downtown Bike Hounds have the heart of a small bike shop - ready to serve and support every cyclists every need.  
2023-02-1540 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesA Recap - Transform Your Life in 2023What does it mean to be aligned with who you truly are?  Building a relationship with your unique vision.  What is the importance of understanding your core essence?  Where does your energy flow?  What is intentional thinking?  How do you become a vibrational match to your vision?  We are spiritual beings and connected with others.  Vision/purpose and joy are all on the same frequency.   What is part of your conscious mind?  How do you create a personal vision?  What is freedom?  
2023-01-3026 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesTransform Your Life in 2023Shauna Gupta, a Mindset and Dreambuilder Coach joins us to talk about aligning your vision to do what you love and living a transformed life.  Your sources of thought, your emotions, vision and purpose and goals, What does it mean to be really free?  Hoe do you live a powerful, fulfilled and abundant life?   Shauna's website is:  shaunaalexandria.com A new course is planned for February 19th...
2023-01-1548 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for Phonies2022 Headlines from Our House and the WorldCharles and Pam compare headline lists for 2022 from around the world - there is good and bad and shocking and expected.  We also talk about our top ten "headlines" from within our own house.  Join us and see if anything surprises you.   Also, introducing our January 15, 2023 FIRST guest - Shauna Gupta  - Transform Your Life in 2023 Shauna is a Mindset and Dreambuilder Coach Check out her website at shaunaalexandria.com
2022-12-3022 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesPlay Some GamesDoes anyone play board games anymore?  Do you "unplug" and pull out the dice or the cards and have an evening of fun with family or friends?  We have some great suggestions for the "top" board games, the best word games and some games that we enjoy.  Have a listen and "play some games"!!
2022-12-1520 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesMy Quilting LifeAnswering the "wh" questions about quilting for Pam - Who, What, When, Where and Why.   Finding a hobby that you love is a gift - pushing yourself to explore something new is SO important...especially in retirement.  
2022-11-3020 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesEmpty Nesting and MovemberOur relationship in our empty next and our relationship with our adult children - as well as our Movember Story.  What have we learned form 30 years of marriage?  
2022-11-1538 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesGratitude in Times of UncertaintyWhen we are thankful daily (we provide some tips on how to do this) it leads to deep, soul-fulfilling gratitude that lasts.  Life is a journey of finding joy and gratitude and if we look for it, it is always there.  Join us for a discussion of gratitude, grit and grace in our new studio!!
2022-10-3000 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesTEN TOP QUOTES ABOUT LEADERSHIPAs a follow-up to The Five Voices, we each researched and shared our top 10 quotes about leadership.  The Five Voices is all about finding your voice as a member of a team, as a leader, as a family member - thinking and reflecting about how you lead - in whatever capacity, makes you able to live your best life and be the best version of yourself!!
2022-10-1520 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesThe Five Voices: Part 2 - The Practical ApplicationFind out about our voices and how you can use this resource to better understand yourself and your team or family!
2022-09-3025 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesThe Five VoicesHow can The Five Voices support your team or family?  Find more information at the link below:  https://5voices.com/
2022-09-1530 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesRevisiting School SuccessWhat do you want from your child's school? Things you should see in every classroom.  Questions to ask your child's teacher before school starts.  Success and Confidence Kids and School and Technology What to do if your child doesn't want to go to school.  Differentiation is for Everyone Communication is a Two-Way Street Reading Your Child's Report Card What should all schools promote?  
2022-08-3020 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesWisdomTalking about wisdom - Pam and Charles share their list of ten wise people from the present and past and why they made our list.  
2022-08-1535 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesThe Cycling Edition with Nick and SebastianWhy cycle?  Great trails to try for beginning cyclists (and advanced)...best cycling experiences...equipment and safety - stories and laughs and inspiration and more...
2022-07-3050 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesMatter’s of the Heart - Part 2Self-regulation - conflict resolution - the art of making amends - the balance of gratitude and "reality" - regulating choices - the stories we tell and moving forward through trauma
2022-07-1535 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesMatters of the Heart: Part 1How do you navigate a society that is so polarized?  The decisions we make are always tied to our emotions - how do we develop emotional intelligence and use it to be the best version of ourselves?   Permission to Feel by Marc Brackett Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown Mistakes were Made (But Not By Me) by Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson No Cure For Being Human (and other truths I need to hear) by Kate Bowler
2022-06-3040 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesGrowing Up as a Third Culture Kid: Stories and Observations by Charles(an ATCK)A Citizen of Everywhere and Nowhere Charles talks about his education, friends, the impact of coming home and tells stories of his experiences as a Third Culture Kid and an Adult Third Culture Kid.  
2022-06-1540 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesHow much time do you spend outside?The health benefits for adults and kids and a "no excuse" way to get started on regular outdoor adventures - walks, exploring, exercising and more!! The 10 best hikes in Ontario - what are the ten best hikes where you live?  
2022-05-3025 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesTo List or Not to List - That is the QuestionAlong with some interesting research on lists, Charles (the anti-list person) and Pam (the list person) talk about how you make lists work, tips for making lists and why your lists aren't working.  In the end...what conclusion do we draw?  Listen to find out!
2022-05-1525 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesEveryone is Doing The Best They CanHow do you feel when someone really lets you down?   Where do you go when you see someone struggling?  Can you take a step back and practice understanding and accept that they are doing the best they can in that moment?   Are you doing the best you can if you are not living up to everyone's expectations?  Why are self-care, self awareness and kindness and grace so important to being curious and understanding each other?  
2022-04-3030 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesAKnitting (and Crocheting) StoryCharles tells his story of how we started knitting, why he has continued knitting (and crocheting) and gives you a peek into the world of designing, publishing and knitting and crocheting just because it is good for the soul.  
2022-04-1530 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesThe Evolution of Parenting: Empty NestingTen Tips for those of you enjoying the freedom of the empty nest...celebrating successful relationships with our adult children.  
2022-03-3035 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesWhat We Eat and Why: A Month of FoodWith digestive issues and celiac, we pay attention to the foods we eat.  We plan for foods that lower inflammation and stay away from foods that cause us issues.  We have a naturopath who assists us with supplements that support strong bodies so that we can fight off anything that happens to us as we age.  Find all the recipes on our blog....noroom4phonies.com - if it isn't already there...it will be soon.  
2022-03-1525 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesOptimism and StrengthToxic Positivity or Genuine Optimism?? What does it mean to be strong?  Is there strength in vulnerability?  What do you do when you don’t feel strong?
2022-02-2825 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesHealthy Living - Voth StyleFor recipes.... noroom4phonies.com Naturopath -  Carrie Rongits, ND https://www.fonthillnaturopath.com/ Physiotherapist -  Meghan McKay https://aedisphysio.com/ hasfit.com - home fitness workouts for everyone  manflowyoga.com - for both men and women  Udemy.com for online courses on Critical Thinking, Mindfulness, etc.  
2022-02-1530 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesThe Trouble with StatusLive your life without comparing yourself to others - find your core values by reading and researching and looking for what supports your purpose...find joy for your journey and make choices that support all people.  Know yourself - be yourself and focus on giving back in a way that is congruent with your moral purpose.  
2022-01-3030 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesTop Ten Episodes of 55Pam and Charles review the last 55 episodes and talk about their favourites - from the sharing about food to the more serious topics of women and leadership and adaptability - listen in and see if you agree.  This is an opportunity for you to both share your opinion and go "back in time" to listen or relisten to your favourites.  
2022-01-1520 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesCourage for Changing TimesWhy is change hard?  How do you find balance and perspective?  Can you deal with risk and uncertainty in our life?  Stepping outside of drama and fear.  Finding your way through life with faith and purpose.  
2021-12-3035 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesAvoiding Shame in ParentingWhat our kids achieve/don’t achieve - how they behave in public - their innate or lack of innate ability or talent - their abilities and disabilities - friendships and invitations, etc.  - all these can cause us to feel shame or to shame our children.  Move beyond shame to freedom - away from co-dependency and fear and give yourself and your children to grow up learning, making mistakes and being the best version of themselves!
2021-12-1535 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesGender and ShameWhat makes us feel shame? - How is shame different for men and women? What perspective do men and women use to view shame?  - What are the physical, emotional and spiritual manifestations of shame?  - How does mentoring weaken or destroy shame?   - How do we play a role in working within society to change the way women and men are portrayed and shamed?   - What is the definition of strength?   How does this play into living your best life or being the best version of yourself?  
2021-11-3050 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesWhat have we learned about shame?What is shame?  How are shame and guilt different?  What makes us feel ashamed?  How do we overcome shame?  How does shame prevent us from living our best life?  How can we understand ourselves and feel empowered to be the best version of ourselves?  
2021-11-1535 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesEducation Series: Episode #10 - Reading Your Child‘s Report CardWhat should you look for when you are reading your child's report card?   How should you talk to your child about their progress?  What should you talk about at your parent/teacher conference?  
2021-10-3037 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesThe Education Series: Episode 9 - What should all schools promote?What should all schools promote?  What happens at a great school?  Why is change hard?  What are the most important things that should happen for kids at school?  Why is student leadership important?  How can schools be a hub in their communities?  
2021-10-1540 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesThe Education Series - Episode #8 - Differentiation is for Everyone!!What is differentiation?  What does it look like in the classroom in Math, Reading, Writing for ELL students and in Science and Social Studies?  How do teachers know what to do for their students?  What about the Individual Education Plan?  Remember - be involved and informed when it comes to your child's education.  
2021-09-3046 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesEducation Series: Communication is a Two-Way StreetWhat should you hear from your child's teacher on a regular basis and how can teacher's communicate with you....how can you be the best partner your child's teacher has ever had....criteria for calling your child's teacher - how to know if you are "too much" and building trust through communication
2021-09-1538 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesKids and School and TechnologyViolence in the Media - Formal instruction for kids in responsibility and choice and self regulation - Monitor and protect and limit without dwelling on the sinister side of technology - Know what is happening in your child's school and classroom when it comes to technology - It's all about BALANCE
2021-08-3032 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesWhat to do if your child doesn't want to go to school?Beyond the usual cocktail discussion, book and podcast recommendation and the "question" - Do you really feel like you can be a partner to your child's teacher? ....this podcast looks at the what if? - why? - and how? to work with your child to make help them live their best "school" life
2021-08-1532 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesThings To Ask Your Child's Teacher Before School StartsBeing a partner with your child's school and teacher is essential to their success - use this list of questions (you can find them written out on the website   noroom4phonies.com) and start the year off by knowing how you can help create a classroom environment that helps the teacher and everyone else - including your child - learn and grow and be the best version of themselves.  
2021-07-3035 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesThe Education Series: Episode 3 - Success and ConfidenceWhen you feel successful, you find more confidence and success!  Teachers can specifically help their students of all ages find success by creating an environment that allows students to engage, understand the goals, celebrate success and feel like they are part of a nurturing community that extends far outside the walls of the classroom or school.  
2021-07-1530 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesEducation Series: Episode 2 - Things You Should See in Every ClassroomWhether you are in Kindergarten or College, you need a space to learn, grow, problem solve, think critically, reflect and have your voice heard.  Classrooms are not about furniture, they are about a teacher who facilitates innovation and self-assessment and children who leave ready to make a positive contribution to the world around them.  
2021-06-3042 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesWhat do yo want from your child's school?Values - Purpose - Vision - Mission ....do you know what your family wants for itself?  Long term - medium term - short term goals at home and at school... - a little research on the purpose of school - finding out what is really happening - communicating your child's needs - and what to do if you are too busy to volunteer Do you share your school's vision for your child's learning?  
2021-06-1553 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesTop Ten Questions To Get to Know Someone - ReallyPam and Charles and their sons, Zachary and Sebastian share their four perspectives on questions that "dig deeper" and start meaningful conversations.  Do you agree with our questions?  Do you have some to add?  Send us a message by email or post a comment on Social Media or on our website.   Seth Godin - The Magnification of Small Differences  (podcast)  Upstream and The Power of Moments - Chip and Dan Heath (books) 
2021-05-3000 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesThe Top Ten Contributions of Women to Societycaregiving - inventing - leading - partnering - these are just afew of the contributions that we discuss...has society changed?  Are we moving forward in celebrating the many accomplishments of women?  How many of the women that we discuss today are household names?  How can women and men support each other - in the workplace and beyond?  
2021-05-1500 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesThe Top Ten Ways to Improve Public Education for StudentsPam and Charles discuss ten things that would improve public education for kids.  Building a sense of community, accountability, vision, use of data and innovation are all part of the discussion.  
2021-04-3046 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesThe Top Ten Blessings from My PastLooking back at your past with a positive lens helps you to find the blessings and the learnings!  Charles and Pam talk about how they have grown from their past and celebrate all the things that were part of their past that have helped them be better at life today.  
2021-04-1554 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesTop Ten Ways to Spend a dayHow do I spend my days? I take care of my home and those around me...improving myself and working on some creative endeavours.  How do I do it?  I keep lists, eat well, stay mindful and keep focused on my values and goals.  
2021-03-3028 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesThe Top 10 Things to Come Out of Our KitchenWith the regular book sharing, website update, cocktail review and podcast recommendation comes a sharing of things Charles and I have learned from our almost 27 years sharing our various kitchens.  Charles, my husband and I compare our lists of recipes ad kinds of food that bring "soul" and "love" to our families and friends.   
2021-03-1532 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesThe Top 10 Keys to Inner PeaceFind March's Cocktail, as well as a podcast and book recommendation and then dive into the top 10 ways to find inner peace.  Give up self blame and negative self-talk, open your heart and many more tips from my own journey.  
2021-02-2800 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesThe Top Ten Things That Set My Soul On FireWhat sets your soul on fire? For me it is all about creativity, balance, passion, purpose - even rage and rejection.  The idea of exploring my spirituality and learning and growing.  I want to live my best life and be better tomorrow than I was today.  You will also find my book and podcast recommendation as well as a report on the Campari Crush.  
2021-02-1500 minNo Room for Phonies
No Room for PhoniesTOP TEN WAYS TO LIVE A GOOD LIFEFrom letting go of the past to an attitude of gratitude, appreciating the good in your life is at your fingertips. This episode includes a book review and podcast recommendation as well as a report on January's Drink of the Month and a warm up for February's cocktail.  
2021-01-3030 min