Get Focused with Bill K. & Gina Faye

In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with our guest, Liz Murdoch, who is an animal communicator with many years of experience. She helps people all over the world get a deeper understanding of what their pets needs are, and what those pets would like their owners to know. This covers many areas of pet care, including behaviors, medical issues, and end of life care choices. Liz tells us what took her down this path, and how she decided to follow her heart in spite of misgivings along the way. She also had a brief conversation with Gina’s cat which was fun. On the day we recorded this Liz’s new book also went live on Amazon. If you’d like to contact this fascinating person, we are including several links. Let us know what you think!   Website: https://talkingwiththedogs.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkingwiththedogs/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/Talkingwiththedogs/   Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

In this episode, Bill checks in with Gina on her thoughts on Flow State...a very common term in use these days.   The discussion leads down the path of meditation and more. Gina briefly describes a new approach to therapy she has recently become interested in, Internal Family Systems (IFS).   For Bill, as for many, it was as if a light bulb went off, clarifying a lot for him personally. This was a great episode, and I hope you will enjoy it as much as we enjoyed making it.   Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

Wow! Gina and Bill start with discussing the presidential debate and finish with cats not talking to each other. Wait till you hear what they discussed in the middle!!!! This is an episode we will listen to often.   Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

In this episode, we had a return visit from our friend, Michael Rosselein. Michael shared as many details as he is able to at this point about a trailblazing and exciting new venture he is currently developing.   He plans to join us again early in the new year, once the project is made public, but for now, tune in (no spoilers) to find out what he’s up to.   It’s innovative, and an idea whose time has come.   Really good stuff!     Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

In this episode Bill explores what led Gina to follow the path of training to be a Marriage and Family therapist.   In this conversation, it became clear that not everyone knows from a young age what their purpose is, nor does everyone find that purpose.   In Gina's case, it was a long and convoluted path, as it can be for many of us.   Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

This pandemic has had a huge effect on almost every aspect of life as we know it. If you are anything like Bill and Gina, one impact is that you’re missing face to face contact with people you love and long to connect with, visit and hug. In this episode, we discuss how we are dealing with this issue and alternative ways we have found to keep in touch with our family and friends.   Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!

Gina found this quote on her Facebook feed the other day, and thought it might be an interesting perspective to talk about. It offers a very different perspective than most of us are used to. Have a listen, and let us know what you think!  

In this episode Bill and Gina reflect on the podcast so far, and discuss what they believe is working. We look at the direction we’d like to go in with future shows, and really welcome your input about what you’d like to listen to, and guests you’d like us to invite.   Please do let us know!   Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

Our 1st episode in a month and what a great guest and subject to start with! Gina introduces us to Michael Whalen, an Entrepreneur for over 43 years. Michael has owned/operated 6 businesses during that time, and employed more than 120 people. One of those businesses was a screen printing / graphic arts / Identity services business in Hawaii which produced over 10 Million garments during a 33-year career. Michael was an Environmental Science Major In college who has been focused on promoting Sustainable living in Hawaii. He studied and applied the USGBC’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental design) Green Building certification guidelines to create "Kuwili Lani”, Hawaii’s First Fossil Fuel free, sustainable Agrihood (Agricultural neighborhood) subdivision.   We really enjoyed this conversation and for more information click the link below!    https://www.kuwililani.com/kuwili-lani-story/   Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

We are always happy to have Gina’s friend Lynda join us on our podcast. She owns a cacao farm on Hawaii’s Big Island, and besides making delicious chocolate, she looks after two bee hives.   Lynda shares with us the learning curve she has been on as she figured out how to best nurture her bees. She describes the structure of hives, and the various roles each specific bee plays in the creation of honey and overall success of the hive.   A delightful conversation, with a lively and interesting woman who we are looking forward to having on our show again.   Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Roger Wyer who is an Intuitive Guide and Shaman. We discuss what Roger is teaching and sharing now. It was a very entertaining and informative conversation, and we would love to hear what you thought of it.     Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

Ruth has been a Parenting Educator for over 30 years, and in this show, she offers a ton of great information about dealing with the challenges parenting can bring. We look at the stressors many of us facing, with all the present unknowns, and Ruth, who is not only an expert in the field, but a dear friend of Gina’s, provides some practical down to earth advice. She reminds us of the value of seeing different perspectives as parents, that it is never too late to begin again and see our children in a new light, and be curious about what makes them unique as people. This is an episode we will listen to often. Peace at Home: Parenting Solutions Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

We are happy to introduce a good friend of Gina's, Lynda. Lynda owns a cacao farm, and manages it single handed. The farm is only a portion of her fascinating story...in this podcast she describes how she coped with the volcanic eruptions of 2018, two miles from her farm, and came to fully embrace the Hawaiian life. This was a delightful conversation with a lively and interesting woman. We plan to have her back to talk about her adventures in bee keeping.   This is a must listen!   Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!

Both Gina and Bill were captivated by our guest in this episode.  Milo Shapiro is full of energy and good humor, and describes how he turned his dreams into reality.  He has had a very interesting journey thus far through life, and he tells us how he has used that adventure to help others expand their minds and overcome their fears.   This is a must listen!   Milo Shapiro  The Improv Guy Motivational speaker, Teambuilder, Public Speaking Coach  ۞ improv@IMPROVentures.com   wk: 619.542.0761 hm:  619.299.7571 IMPROVentures, Creative Energy Officer:      www.MiloShapiro.com Public Dynamics, Speaking Coach:          www.PublicDynamics.com   Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

In this episode, we had the pleasure of meeting Roger Wyer who is an Intuitive Guide and Shaman.   We looked at the current state of the business world, and what Roger brings to his consultations with business people. It was a very entertaining and informative conversation, and we would love to hear what you thought of it.   Connect with Roger!   Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

We agreed that while Covid 19 seems to be all we are hearing about; it is the single most important problem facing everyone on the earth right now. We explored how people in other parts of the world are managing.   How are you managing all of these adjustments and changes we are confronted with?   What are some of your new awareness’s?   What seems to be most challenging?   Please let us hear from you.   This is a must listen!    Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

In this episode, we had one of our favorite guests, Laura Wade who, with her partner and their dog, Tesla, is currently living a traveling quarantined life in their van. We look at our present world situation, and the many issues that are being raised by this turn of events.   There are many different exercises we can practice to help support ourselves through this time of change and transition, and Laura guides us through one of her favorites. We all concluded that life is an incredible learning experience, if we are able to see it from that perspective.   This is a must listen!   Contact Laura Here! Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

This week we had as our guest Jason Treu, Executive Coach, Best-Selling author, and Ted X speaker.   Jason discussed the importance of leadership, especially in times of crisis. He described the process he teaches his clients, and emphasized the value of sticking with the agreed process in order to maximize its effectiveness.   We hope that this conversation provides useful information for anyone who is struggling to lead a team   This is a must listen! Find Jason Here!   Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

Timber Hawkeye is the bestselling author of Buddhist Boot Camp and Faithfully Religionless. His books and the Buddhist Boot Camp Podcast offer a secular and non-sectarian approach to being at peace with the world (both within and around us), with the intention to awaken, enlighten, enrich and inspire. This week we were fortunate enough to have Timber as our guest. We talked about the current situation we find ourselves in and some mindsets we could adopt to handle this, and life in general.   This is a must listen!    Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

Elaine Bentley Baugh, MS, LMFT, Author of Five Rules for Drama Free Living, and dear friend of Gina's was our informative guest on this episode.   We enjoyed a great discussion about how critical it is that the men and women who look after the general population are well taken care of themselves.   Elaine will be presenting at the following   Standing up to the Storm: Relentless Resilience   This is a must listen!    Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

In this episode, Gina shares some more personal details about her life, and extensive travels. She also talks about the challenges she had growing up with her stepfather, isolated on a chicken farm in CT, and how eventually she was able to find peace and closure around that difficult and often painful relationship. Looking forward to hearing more!  We are planning a contest to get input from our listeners about topics people are interested in hearing us discuss...watch this space.   Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

At the start of our show Gina reads a piece by one of her favorite writers, Timber Hawkeye.   We spent some time talking about what the writing means to us, and how that meaning affects our approach to everyday life. Gina's approach is more based on living in the now, and taking satisfaction in that, while Bill says he feels satisfied, yet desires to learn and experience more.   Please share your thoughts on this topic with us, and any other ideas you would like to offer.     Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

In this episode, Gina shares one of many stories from her life that have convinced her that magic truly happens.    How about you? Do you believe in magic? Is seeing believing, or is believing seeing? We also looked at Bill's habit of posting selfies...exploring the need underlying the behavior.   Yet another engaging and interesting conversation. Be sure and let us know your thoughts, and any topic you'd like us to chat about!     Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

Our guest this session was Margaret Webster, author of "Lessons from the Road: USA", and a dear friend of Gina's. Margaret tells amazing stories about her travel’s cross country and the world. We talk about couch surfing, a community based on sharing homes with hosts in most countries, free of charge. Margaret continues to be delighted and amazed at the amount of love she has found in her travels, and we believe you will be the same when you hear her talk. This is a must listen! Get your copy here!   Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

In this episode, we are joined once again by Laura Wade. She is presenting at the South by Southwest conference in March, and her talk is focused on how to heal organizations by healing the leaders of those organizations. She describes clearly how overall effectiveness can be dramatically improved when group leaders actually lead from a position of self-awareness. We would love to hear from you and know what you think about this approach.   Learn more about Laura Wade   SXSW Schedule Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

Bill and Gina look at the intensity of the December holidays, and how it feels for us now that we are in a New Year.  We agreed that there's something pleasant about being free of a regular schedule, while at the same time looking forward to getting back to that predictable routine. What's your experience of the holiday time? Please let us know how you do when your schedule gets turned upside down.     Be sure to let us know what you think, and also what you would like us to talk about in upcoming shows.   Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

The ancient Greeks had a very different idea about love than we do in today's society.  In this episode, Gina shared an article about the 7 types of love as the Greeks understood them to be. She and Bill had a good time discussing their thoughts on this topic.   Be sure to let us know what you think, and also what you would like us to talk about in upcoming shows.   Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

Gina opens with a quote about childhood trauma that she thought would be interesting to discuss. We dived deep into this subject, and looked at how each of us dealt with trauma on our own lives. Could be valuable if more people were willing to have a closer look at how they may have been impacted by trauma themselves. It's much more than being beaten or starved. Psychological trauma is very real and can have lasting effects.     Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

The all too common issue of being disappointed in others was explored in this episode. Bill and Gina consider the implications of being given unkept promises by a partner or business colleague, and explore how this dynamic can actually be growth enhancing. Let us know what you think, and what your experiences have been with this behavior.   Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

In this week's episode, we played a card game specifically designed to foster deeper communication between players, whether they be family or friends. As a result, Bill and Gina had quite an interesting discussion. We'd like to hear from you with your answers to some of the talking points we touched on. Let us know!   Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

We had the pleasure of speaking with Oscar Trimboli the author of Deep Listening. What an amazing conversation and all you have to do is listen.........   Be sure to let us know your thoughts on this or any other subject...you are the reason we do these podcasts!   Click Here for Everything Oscar! www.listeningmyths.com  Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

Our guest this episode was Angela Hale, a writer, down to earth spiritual guide and facilitator whose mission it is to help people everywhere connect with the truth of their hearts and their innate power. We talked about how relationships help us grow, and so much more. Bill makes a shadow appearance in the desert twilight!   Be sure to let us know your thoughts on this or any other subject...you are the reason we do these podcasts!   Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

This week we decided to address a topic which many of us tend to shy away from, or ignore. One of our listeners requested that we discuss death, how we deal (or don't deal) with it in our culture, and the reasons for this tendency to pretend that death isn't an inevitable part of life. We looked at how many other words we have for death...someone "passed", "kicked the bucket", "bought the farm" to name just a few. How do you deal with death in your friend group? Your family? And in your own mind? Are you convinced that if you just don't talk about it, it won't happen? We'd love to hear from you.   Be sure to let us know your thoughts on this or any other subject...you are the reason we do these podcasts!   Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

This episode, Bill and Gina explore the ever-growing impact of social media on our lives. We look at how much it affects how we think and feel about ourselves and each other. Do you have a strategy when it comes to your use of social media and whether you are or are not influenced by it?   Be sure to let us know your thoughts on this or any other subject...you are the reason we do these podcasts!   Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

Voices in our heads! Have you ever been aware that you have them? Most of us do, and in this episode, Bill recognizes that he does, too. Gina helps him to listen to those voices, (yes there can be multiple ones), and start to pay attention to them. Nothing unusual here, or pathological, just human. Attending to those voices can be incredibly helpful, not to mention enlightening! Be sure to let us know your thoughts on his or any other subject...you are the reason we do these podcasts!   Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

This week, we explore the question of whether we have a choice regarding our current situation, or if what we do dictated by our environment. We also look at what we understand choice to be. The past few podcasts we have done have focused on Bill's personal thought processes...and we are hearing that lots of you can relate! These interactions have been eye opening on many levels, so, if you are ready, dive in and join us!     Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

Are full of ourselves or loving ourselves? What exactly is the difference? Gina and Bill discuss this and much more as we look at why we think of ourselves the way we do. Be sure to let us know your thoughts on his or any other subject...you are the reason we do these podcasts!   Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

Have you ever taken a long look in the mirror? Are you being 100% honest with yourself? What does that even mean?   We look at these questions, and dive deep into this fascinating subject...how we sometimes avoid being honest, and some of the reasons why.   We welcome your thoughts on this or any other topic, and invite you to suggest things you'd like to have up discuss.   Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

No human being is free of fear. Question is, how well do we understand what is at the core of that fear? Gina and Bill discuss this in this episode, and Gina guides Bill down a path towards understanding that. Thank you for all your support...and how about you share with us what your personal fear might be?     Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

Have you ever thought about working for yourself? This week Gina and Bill discuss the differences between being employed and self-employed. They have had years of experience in both situations, and look at the pros and cons involved. We agreed that there are costs and benefits with both options, and share our personal perspectives of these. So, if you are on the fence or just curious take a listen and be sure to let us know what you think!   Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

In this episode, we discuss something that happened to Gina last week, that could have cost her thousands of dollars. We are aware that similar things happen to many people all over the country. Thankfully, Gina's run-in with a scam had a happy ending, thanks to the excellent training an employee of a local store had received. We are concerned about this issue, and are working to get the word out, so that others can be aware of how devious some of these scams can be, and not get hooked. Has his happened to you, or to someone you know? Tell us about it, please!     Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

Our topic for this episode is the world of on-line dating, and how it has evolved over the years. Gina shares her experiences in this realm over the past 10 years, including people pretending to be what they are not, and how all too often lonely people can be preyed upon by scammers.   Bill, happily married for a very long time, shares his perspective, as someone who really has never had any experience with these apps and sites.   If you have had interesting, even happy ending stories using these sites, we would love to hear about them, and as always, welcome your suggestions and ideas about future shows.       Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

Several years when Gina and Bill first started talking about doing a podcast together, Bill said he wanted to be on the receiving end of Gina's therapy. In this session, that's what happened.   Our topic was change, and how we manage it...and with Gina, Bill explored his decision to join the military, who he shared that decision with, and basically, how he coped with the change of leaving his very close-knit family and community, and going to a completely new environment.   Have a listen, and as always, we very much welcome your ideas for topics, and your input on our podcasts!     Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

Hello, all! In this episode we look at the concept of "Acceptance". Gina had shared a post about acceptance on Facebook, and we thought it would be interesting to look at what this idea means to each of us, and the fact that the meaning of the word can be misunderstood.   Bill shared that he had, in the past, associated acceptance with complacency, and we clarified for both of us what the difference between these two ideas is.   Typically, our conversation went down several other roads, and we hope you are enjoying our meanderings, as much as we enjoy recording them.   Your feedback is very much appreciated, let us hear from you!       Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

In this session, we dive into the question of gun control, and the wider issue of what we, as a society can do to make a difference.   We both have different perspectives on this topic, although there are areas where we agree, and this made for a fascinating discussion.   As the topic broadened, we looked at politics in general, and the value of voting...how can we really make a difference, and can we be confident that our vote actually counts?   Our conversation illustrates clearly that people who hold strong views are still able to have an open discussion, and still stay friends.     Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

In this episode we discuss “Setting Boundaries” We used a post that Gina had on her Facebook page. This  post outlines a number of ways we can establish boundaries, and provides food for thought about how we manage these ourselves. Bill and Gina both share stories of how having and not having boundaries has affected them in their lives. Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!            

In this episode, we just catch up with one another, and enjoy chatting about a range of topics. The two of us challenge one another since we often have quite different perspectives on things.   Open conversation is something we value a lot, allowing the possibility of connecting with another person even if they don't see things exactly the same way we do. Gina described a training in listening she did many years ago that taught her the tremendous benefit that can be had from listening to understand instead of listening to respond.     Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!  

Probably some of the most difficult discussions we can have in our lives are to do with the topic of sex. Whether it's talking to our partner, or to our children, most of us struggle with discomfort to one degree or another, depending on our own backgrounds. In this episode, we have the opportunity to talk with Jill Whitney LMFT, who focuses her work on improving and supporting communication about sexuality and relationship with kids and their parents and between intimate partners.   Jill publishes a blog called "Keep the Talk Going", and offers practical, down to earth advice about addressing this subject in a helpful, non-threatening way. Both Bill and Gina shared stories of our own personal challenges, and Jill provided a lot of useful input.   What an enlightening and interesting conversation! Please be sure to let us know what you think.   Keep the Talk Going Blog    Keep the Talk Going FaceBook Page   Twitter @jillwhitneylmft   Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!