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We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Today, we discuss communication with our children. Are we creating a safe environment for them to talk to us?To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Rod and Scott talk about how we are role models for our children, either for good or bad!To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Rod and Scott discuss detoxing from digital devices in your family. To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Rod and Scott discuss Grit (resilience) and how we can foster it or crush it.To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Social media habits are a hot topic these days, and even kids realize that social media can have negative impacts on mental health. Join Rod and Scott as they discuss good social media habits for kids and adults alike!To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Join Rod and Scott as they talk about dealing with broken hearted teens.To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Rod and Scott discuss "love" is it more than words or is "I love you" all you need?To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Rod and Scott discuss teen lying. Why do they do this? How do we deal with it?To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Today we discuss beginning your day better so that you feel good throughout the day.To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Today we discuss the way we learn and how that impacts memory.To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Join Rod and Scott as they welcome Coach Mauldin back to the studio to discuss Soccer and its benefits for kids and students from a young age into college and beyond!To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Join in as Rod and Scott talk about the power of apology and forgiveness. Why it's so hard to say “I'm sorry,” and how to model healthy forgiveness in the family context for stronger, more resilient bonds.To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Join in as Rod and Scott discuss conflict resolution 2.0: a deeper dive into calmly resolving disagreements—whether in marriage, with extended family, or in the workplace—using new communication approaches.To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Join Rod and Scott as they talk about when parents disagree on parenting styles. Exploring topics like: Navigating conflicts or contradictions in discipline, communication, and routines without sending mixed messages to kids.To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Join Rod, Scott, and Cameron as they continue the conversation from last week about kids and phones.To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Today Rod and Scott are joined by Cameron Gibson, a school counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor. The discussion is about cell phones in school and the use of cell phones by children. Cell phones are here to stay and now we have to learn to use them effectively and safely concerning health. How do we teach our kids and ourselves to use them better?To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Rod and Scott talk about ten situations that cause relationships to fail. Since this is Valentine's week be sure not to commit these or maybe correct them instead! Happy Valentine's Day!To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Have you ever seen a child temper tantrums over a relatively small issue? Maybe you've seen an adult meltdown over a seemingly insignificant situation. Today, we talk about this mostly for kids, but it applies to adults as well. To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Rod and Scott discuss how to talk with your kids, about school or their day. Can we get kids talking positively and learning to reflect on their day to learn and grow?To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Join Rod and Scott as they talk about worry and it's affects on us and how to worry less in our lives to be happier.To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Join Rod and Scott as they discuss kids and students who get anxious about this time of the year (3rd quarter of school). How do we handle this as parents and guardians? Should we attempt to fix the anxiety? What tools can help the child?To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Join Rod and Scott as they begin season 5 with a discussion about resolutions. Do you resolve to change anything? How do you stick to them or not? What do you think about looking into a new year?To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. WOW, 2024 is drawing to a close and so is our first year of weekly podcast episodes! This completes 50 episodes for 2024 and we are excited about what we've accomplished and where we are headed. Join us as we look back on the top 11 most listened-to episodes of Season 4 in 2024. Season 5 begins next week!Enjoy & Happy New Year!To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. MERRY CHRISTMAS! Rod and Scott reflect on Christmas this Christmas Eve Eve. To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. As we approach the Christmas Holiday Rod and Scott discuss ways to find Joy and Balance. These can be stressful times, but they are supposed to be joyous. Join us to see what we have done to create the joy and maintain a balance.To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Rod and Scott get into the holiday spirit by looking at family traditions. What are your favorite family traditions, join us as we share some of ours.To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Join Rod and Scott as they reflect on Thanksgiving while looking forward to the holiday season and discuss generosity.To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Send us a textHappy Thanksgiving Week! We hope you have a Home Sweet Home feeling around your table this Thursday and throughout the week.  Take a listen to these tips for having Gratitude in our lives and during this week and season.From Rod and Scott to you and yours, Happy Thanksgiving!To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Send us a textWith Thanksgiving coming up next week (WOW), we thought we would discuss family drama and some ways to cope with it. The Holidays can be challenging, and with disagreements so prevalent in families and relationships today, this is a good time to think of ways to enjoy time together without having to have drama.To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Send us a textToday we discuss depression and what might be causing it. While we are not experts, we have experienced and observed depression. If you believe you have depression you should seek a counselor, therapist, or physician to help you with diagnosis and treatment. To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Send us a textRod and Scott discuss some of the top regrets of older people as they reflect on life. What can we learn from them? How should we adjust to ensure that we have no regrets?To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Rod and Scott discuss the 5 factors of a Happy Life according to Carl Jung. Do you have these elements?To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Today Rod and Scott talk about what to remember as life gets difficult.To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Join Rod and Scott as they reflect on questions you should ask your parents, or other significant people in your life before they pass.To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Join Rod and Scott as they revisit relationships and our expectations.To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Join Rod and Scott as they welcome Laura Mauldin to the show and discuss a program that helps kids in schools. They also discuss things parents or other adults might look for as trouble signs with kids.To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Join Rod and Scott as they discuss healthy parenting ideas.To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

After upgrading the audio on the podcast, Rod and Scott continue the discussion of emotional security.Let us know how the audio is sounding!To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Join Rod and Scott for part 1 of a 2-part discussion about emotional security.To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Rod and Scott discuss listening to your heart not your head in relationships.To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Join Rod and Scott as they talk about toxic work environments, how this might affect your home environment, and what you could do about it!To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Join Rod and Scott as they continue with Part 3 of a 3 part series on Parental Alienation.  In this episode Rod discusses the affects of Parental Alienation on children more in depth.  You won't want to miss this!To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Join Rod and Scott as Rod continues to share his story in Part 2 of a 3 part series where Rod discusses Parental Alienation more in depth.  You won't want to miss this!To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Join Rod and Scott as Rod shares his story in Part 1 of a 3 part series where Rod discusses Parental Alienation more in depth.  You won't want to miss this!To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Rod, Scott, and our guest Eileen, discuss forgiving your parents for the 'mistakes' they may have made.To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Rod and Scott are joined by Eileen (Scott's better half) to discuss the effects of divorce on children.  To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Join Rod and Scott as they tackle the hot topic of children and their phones.  From issues in school to dangers online, should we be tracking our kids and their phones?To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Join Rod and Scott as they discuss the effects of Phones and other Tech on Kids.  Do you believe it affects you or your kids?To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Join Rod and Scott as they tackle the topic of arguing and how to do it better!  To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Join Rod and Scott as they discuss how to lower your stress.  Drawing from personal experience and expert advice they explore practical ways to lower stress in your life.To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Join Rod and Scott as they explore the kinds of questions we ask our kids and how to get your kids, spouse, partner, friend to open up a little more.  They use their experience in the classroom and life as a guide while also looking at some expert advice.To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://eryksplaceofhope.com/Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.