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OG Therapy Podcast (formerly Light The Fight podcast is hosted by David Kozlowski "Koz" Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, High school teacher and social health business presenter. OG Therapy Co-hosts are Jason Hewlett (Hall of Fame Speaker) Robert Johnson AKA Rojo (Former Tennessee Titans Free Safety) and Kenneth Scott AKA K-Scott (accomplished rap artist, author, TEDx speaker) The boys answer questions from teens, young adults, parents and professionals. OG Therapy is all their life experiences and Koz's 24 years experience in mental health and teaching social health tools.

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    • Mar 12, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 581 EPISODES

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    OG Therapy #138 - "Dealing with a Difficult Boss? Try This"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 13:59


    In this episode of OG Therapy, we tackle a workplace challenge: What do you do when your boss hits you with rapid-fire questions and makes you feel defensive? Instead of reacting emotionally, we introduce a simple but powerful strategy—Connection Before Concern. Learn how to de-escalate tense situations, maintain professionalism, and improve your work relationships without sacrificing your boundaries. Whether you're dealing with a demanding boss or just want better communication at work, this episode has the tools you need. Follow us for more OG content:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/og.therapy?igsh=dWl1dWplbXVkbXB5&utm_source=qr TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ogtherapyinc?_t=ZT-8t40zZR4xWI&_r=1Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/15XfjkDg9F/?mibextid=wwXIfrLearn more about SOCIAL HEALTH: www.socialhealthinitiative.org

    OG Therapy #137 - "Don't Panic! Teen Relationships"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 16:16


    What do you do when your 14-year-old daughter starts talking about marriage with her boyfriend? In this episode, we discuss a powerful approach: being agreeable without having to agree. Learn how to keep communication open, maintain influence, and prevent rebellion while still setting clear expectations and boundaries. This is the guide every parent needs for handling teenage relationships without losing their mind.Follow us for more OG content: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/og.therapy?igsh=dWl1dWplbXVkbXB5&utm_source=qrTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ogtherapyinc?_t=ZT-8t40zZR4xWI&_r=1Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/share/15XfjkDg9F/?mibextid=wwXIfrLearn more about SOCIAL HEALTH:www.socialhealthinitiative.org

    OG Therapy #135 - "Why Boys Struggle, Teaching Empathy, and Helping Teens Through Grief"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 41:46


    In this episode of OG Therapy, we dive into three major questions from a recent speaking event:

    OG Therapy #016- "Coaches Talking To Parents, Part 2"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 42:58


    In this episode of OG Therapy, David and RoJo talk about ways you should handle parents talking to you about their kid as a coach, tools you can use to avoid the drama and earn the respect of both parents and kids.

    #222- Allowances For Your Teenagers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 23:07


    In this episode, David and Jason discuss should teenagers do chores aroung the house, should they get paid, is it really about the allowance or is it about teaching your teenagers how to negotiate.Check out the Parent Teen Partnership Here: https://courses.ptpartnership.com/p/parent-teen-partnership-agreement?_ga=2.162957244.1408805804.1673891562-2122838904.1673891561

    OG Therapy #015- "Parents Talking To Coaches, Part 1"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 30:34


    In this episode of OG Therapy, David sits down with co-host Robert Johnson and talks about his perspective as a coach and former player about the negative sides of parents talking to coaches about playing time.

    #221- "Goals vs Promises"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 24:02


    This weeks episode of the podcast, David and Jason talk about Jason's Goals vs Promises. Why Promises are scred and how you can get a great start to the new year with promises being the top priority. Jason's Book: The Promise to the One: Hewlett, Jason: 9781640951938: Amazon.com: Books

    #220- "Parenting PSA: New Year, New Screen Time"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 22:51


    In this episode of Light The Fight, David kicks off the new year with a parenting PSA discussing screen time and how even though it has been easy the past few years to justify the usage of screen for your kids. Its time to recalibrate and make adjustments for their social health.

    #219- "Showing Interest in What Your Kids Like Means You Accept Them"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2022 29:51


    In this episode of the podcast, David and Jason give their year in review, what they learned, what they need to improve on has fathers, and how showing interest in what your kids like is a way they know you accept them.

    #218- "How To Get Your Kids To Go To School"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 42:47


    In this episode, David is joined by father and Hall of Fame speaker Jason Hewlett. They discuss the struggles of getting their kids to go to school and what you can do as a parent.

    OG Therapy #014- Permission to Grieve

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 12:50


    In this episode of OG Therapy, we discuss grieving the changes in family and it is okay to change family traditions and do different things during the holidays and grieve the past.

    Patreon Exclusive- Handling The Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 27:53


    This is an exclusive Patreon Exclusive episode of light the fight discussing how to be around family members you don't like at holiday get togethers.

    OG Therapy 013- Coach Ron McBride

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 91:33


    In this episode, we interview legendary, Utah football head coach, recipient of the Martin Luther King award, and founder of the Ron Mcbride foundation coach Ron Mcbride. We discuss how he was so successful working with troubled young men. The work his foundation does to help kids in Utah schools. His relationship with Lavell Edwards, his wife Vicky and funny stories about former players and how proud he is of what great men they have turned into.

    #217- "How To Handle Politics in Youth Sports"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 21:01


    In this episode, David breaks down the dos and don'ts for you as a parent on how to handle politics in youth sports and what you can do to help your child out.

    OG Therapy #012- Reno Mahe

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 57:35


    In this episode of OG Therapy, David interviews former BYU and Philadelphia Eagles running back Reno Mahe. They discuss family, parenting, and fulfilling his 5,000-mile journey to honor the sacrifices his parents made for him and his family growing up.

    #216- "What To Do When Your Child Is Sexually Assaulted?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 18:18


    In this episode, Licensed Family Therapist, David Kozlowski, answers the question of what to do when your child is sexually assaulted.

    OG Therapy #011- Alema Harrington

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 81:52


    In this episode, David interviews Utah Jazz Broadcaster Alema Harringtion who also works in substance abuse and recovery as a licensed Substance Abuse Disorder counselor.

    #215- Olympus High Q&A- "How To Respond When Your Child Is Disrespectful?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 16:01


    In this episode, David answers the questions How To Respond When Your Child Is Disrespectful? and How to get your child to invest in their own mental and emotional well-being.

    OG Therapy #010- "Sean O'Connell"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 81:52


    This week's episode we have an in-depth conversation with Former UFC fighter, PFL Light Heavy Weight Champion, current PFL Play-by-Play commentator, Sirius XM PAC-12 today host and father Sean “OC” O'Connell. We sit down with OC and discuss fatherhood, his brother from another Jan Jorgensen, his experience helping local teens with our host David, his family, and his career in professional fighting along with the toughest fight ever, his former ego.

    #214- "Olympus High Live Q&A- I Love My Child but, I Don't Like Them"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 25:46


    This episode of the podcast is taken from our live event, "Don't Forget Your Promise" with David Kozlowski and Jason Hewlett. Various amount of questions are answered even how to deal with your kid when you love them but don't like them.

    OG Therapy #009- "How To Get Men To Take Their Mental Health Serious"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 27:06


    This OG Therapy episode is from our exclusive patreon channel www.patreon.com/lightthefight David gives tips, tricks, and social health tools on how to get the men in your life to take their social health seriously.

    #213- "PG Cares Questions Part 2- How To Connect with a Kid Who Doesn't Communicate Well?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 32:03


    In this episode, David answers questions from our live event in PG!

    #212- "PG Cares Event Q&A | How To Know When Your Kids Are Using Social Media Too Much"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 23:57


    In this episode, David answers question from the audience at our most recent live event.

    OG Therapy #008- Robert Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 68:35


    In this episode of OG Therapy, David interviews former University of Utah and Tennesse Titan Saftey Robert Johnson. RoJo talks about what OGs mean to him, visiting his dad's gravesite, and does OG word association.

    #211- Patreon Bonus- "The Art of Trash Talking"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 28:31


    In this episode, David teaches you how to teach your kids how to trash talk so they don't end up being the kid being ganged up on in the friend group.

    #210- "Handling Grief"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 16:55


    In this episode, David discusses grief, how to handle it, and the emotional memory that grief can cause.Find us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lightthefight/Join us on Patreon for access to David and bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/lightthefight

    OG Therapy #007- "Kenneth Scott"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 51:20


    In this episode, David is joined by guest Kenneth Scott as he was in town to perform his hit song "Rise Up" at halftime of the University of Utah Football game.

    #209- "Your Kids Need a Board of Directors"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 20:45


    In this episode, David discusses why your kids need to have a trusted Board of Directors to help them with life decisions. David gives you who should be on it and why.

    #212- "PG Cares Event Q&A- How To Tell When Social Media is Too Much For Your Kids"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2022 28:31


    In this episode, David answers a few questions from our most recent event in pleasant grove, Utah hosted by PG Cares!

    #208- "Hollywood in the Home 2.0- Audience Capture"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 19:48


    In this episode, David talks about how the after skool video, audience capture, is causing those wanting to be influencers or have large social media followings have their personality changed over time to match what the audience wants. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX2RpY_dj9Y watch the video here

    OG Therapy #006- How To Be a Better Dad

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 18:55


    In this episode, David talks about ways on how to be a better dad or a better version of your former self.

    #207- Learned Helplessness"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 15:57


    In this episode, David talks about learned helplessness and what you can do to overcome learned helplessness and take action. Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtxlwmK7Te3O-3VeWM6GAuQFind us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lightthefight/Join us on Patreon for access to David and bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/lightthefightFor 30$ off your first order of Liingo Eyewear vist www.liingoeyewear.com/lightthefight

    OG Therapy #005- Narcissism Vs. Borderline Personality Disorder

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 24:51


    In this episode of OG Therapy, David discusses the differences between narcissism and borderline personality disorder and at time, narcissism is a cover for borderline personality disorder.

    #206- "Patreoon Q&A: What Do I Say To Someone After a Suicide Attempt?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 17:12


    In this episode, David gives suggestions and ideas on what to say to a loved one after a suicide attempt. Why it works and how he figured it out in his therapy practice. Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtxlwmK7Te3O-3VeWM6GAuQFind us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lightthefight/Join us on Patreon for access to David and bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/lightthefight

    OG Therapy #004- Borderline Personality Disorder- My Origin Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 32:15


    In this week's episode of OG Therapy, David discusses why he is an expert in BPD (borderline personality disorder) and how living with people who deal with that disorder in your life is different than reading it out of the DSM and trying to diagnose people with it.

    #205- "Personal Comfort Vs. Personal Progression"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 18:46


    In this episode, David talks about how people's choice of desiring personal comfort or personal progression can cause breakdowns in relationships.David also gives you the tools on how to communicate with your friend/partner on how to benefit from this difference instead of allowing it to destroy your relationship.Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtxlwmK7Te3O-3VeWM6GAuQFind us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lightthefight/Join us on Patreon for access to David and bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/lightthefight

    OG Therapy #003: WARNING! You Don't Want Your Daughter Dating These Types of Guys

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 32:15


    In this episode of OG Therapy, David explains what type of guys you want to avoid dating, how to deal with them if you are currently dating them or being courted by them, and shares one more guy to avoid! Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtxlwmK7Te3O-3VeWM6GAuQFind us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lightthefight/Join us on Patreon for access to David and bonus content at https://www.patreon.com/lightthefight

    #204- "Your Kids Struggle Can Be From Lack of Purposeful Struggle"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 19:32


    In this episode, David talks about how your kids can be struggling with anxiety, depression, etc. while having an "easy life" because they lack purposeful struggle.

    OG Therapy #002- Mom Guilt- I love You & I Can't Save You

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 21:39


    In this episode of OG Therapy, David discusses how mom guilt can prevent us from showing our kids that they are anti-fragile and capable. In this story, David talks about how he had a mom repeat in her mind, "I love you and I can't save you" as she had to kick her son out for stealing.

    #203- "What to do When Your Kids Are Bored? Get off Your Ashtray!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 11:53


    In this episode, David discusses why being bored is a notification to create and how to help your kids not be bored.Join us on Patreon for exclusive episodes and being able to get your questions answered!www.patreon.com/lightthefightIn need of glasses? Use Liingo!Use code: LightTheFight for 30$ off your first order.

    OG Therapy #001- "How To Be Admired as a Father & Husband"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 33:38


    In this episode, David breaks down what you need to do as a father/ husband to get the admiration you need! In the OG Therapy series, David will be telling stories from situations with his clients and show you what it is like to step into his office and be counseled by him.

    #202- Social Media Back to School PSA

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 32:33


    In this episode, David gives you the tools on how to get ready for your kids social media as we get back to school!

    #201- "Anxiety: Tool or Torture"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 18:55


    In this episode, David talks about how anxiety can either be a tool in your life or it can be torture and how to manage it!

    #200- “Light The Fight Updates and Statements Vs Questions Refresh”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 22:20


    In this episode, David makes some huge announcements and gives a refresher on Statements Vs. Questions.

    #199- "How to NOT Win Dad of the Year"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 20:58


    In this episode, David goes over things you should do if your goal is to NOT win dad of the year! For the moms, give it a listen and if you think it can benefit the dads out there send share the episode!Join us on Patreon for exclusive episodes and being able to get your questions answered!www.patreon.com/lightthefightIn need of glasses? Use Liingo!Use code: LightTheFight for 30$ off your first order.

    #198- "Believe in Your Future More than Your Past"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 18:21


    In this episode, David discusses why you need to believe in your future more than your past. Video David references: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtimAuhyP-MJoin us on Patreon for exclusive episodes and being able to get your questions answered!www.patreon.com/lightthefightIn need of glasses? Use Liingo!Use code: LightTheFight for 30$ off your first order. www.liingoeyewear.com/lightthefight

    #197- The Art of Negotiating 2.0"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 30:39


    In this episode, David talks about summer being the perfect time to give your kids the chance to learn how to negotiate. Summer is usually less stressful and an easier time to allow the kids to not feel attacked and gain valuable life skills. Join us on Patreon for exclusive episodes and being able to get your questions answered!www.patreon.com/lightthefightIn need of glasses? Use Liingo!Use code: LightTheFight for 30$ off your first order.

    #196- "Creating Order Despite of The Chaos"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 21:46


    In this episode, David talks about why it is important to create order and structure in your life to help you overcome the chaos and how he had to do this for himself while starting into his mental health career.Join us on Patreon for exclusive episodes and being able to get your questions answered!www.patreon.com/lightthefightIn need of glasses? Use Liingo!Use code: LightTheFight for 30$ off your first order.

    #195- "Coaching Your Teens on Handling Drama"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 15:21


    In this episode, David gives you the tools you can teach your teens how to handle drama that comes up over the summer. Join us on Patreon for exclusive episodes and being able to get your questions answered!www.patreon.com/lightthefightIn need of glasses? Use Liingo!Use code: LightTheFight for 30$ off your first order.

    Throwback Episode- #154- What Not To Do When Talking To New High School Graduates This Summer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 44:59


    Hey everyone, David is dealing with health issues and we are posting a great reminder on how to talk to graduating teens this summer! Join us on Patreon for exclusive episodes and being able to get your questions answered!www.patreon.com/lightthefightIn need of glasses? Use Liingo!Use code: LightTheFight for 30$ off your first order. www.liingoeyewear.com/lightthefight

    #194- “How to Not Be Awkward Talking to Teens”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 21:41


    In this episode, David answers one of our Patrons questions about how to have successful interactions when talking to teens such as your kids friends, nephews, cousins, etc.Join us on Patreon for exclusive episodes and being able to get your questions answered!www.patreon.com/lightthefightIn need of glasses? Use Liingo!Use code: LightTheFight for 30$ off your first order. www.liingoeyewear.com/lightthefight

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