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The best of our very best, all in one more episode. Featured in this episode: * Finding Our Breath in the Midst of COVID with The CollectiveSTL [Eps010] * Where We Go One, We Go All with PotBangerz Dr. Cathy "Mama Cat" Daniels [eps002] * The Impact of COVID on Black Male's Mental Health and Well-Being with Etoya White [Eps009] * Turning On the Power in Our Bodies with Dr. Xavier Tipler | Proficient Chiropractic [eps007] * Virus 101 * Vaccine 101 * The Choice is Yours Visit PrepareSTL.com for full episodes, guest information and show notes.

The best of our very best, all in one more episode. Featured in this episode: * Finding Our Breath in the Midst of COVID with The CollectiveSTL [Eps010] * Where We Go One, We Go All with PotBangerz Dr. Cathy "Mama Cat" Daniels [eps002] * The Impact of COVID on Black Male's Mental Health and Well-Being with Etoya White [Eps009] * Turning On the Power in Our Bodies with Dr. Xavier Tipler | Proficient Chiropractic [eps007] * Virus 101 * Vaccine 101 * The Choice is Yours Visit PrepareSTL.com for full episodes, guest information and show notes.

The best of our very best, all in one episode. Featured in this episode: * A Clear View of COVID Vaccines with Dr. Stephen Liang [eps001] * Your Pregnant Well-Being and Baby with Dr. Cherese Collins [eps005] * Safe Housing During COVID and Beyond with Chris Krehmeyer [eps003] * Hearing the Voices of our Youth with Ciearra Walker [eps008] * What's best for our kids? Vaccines and COVID with Dr. Jason Newland [eps006] * When Risk is the Only Choice with Sean Gold [eps004] Visit PrepareSTL.com for full episodes, guest information and show notes.

The best of our very best, all in one episode. Featured in this episode: * A Clear View of COVID Vaccines with Dr. Stephen Liang [eps001] * Your Pregnant Well-Being and Baby with Dr. Cherese Collins [eps005] * Safe Housing During COVID and Beyond with Chris Krehmeyer [eps003] * Hearing the Voices of our Youth with Ciearra Walker [eps008] * What's best for our kids? Vaccines and COVID with Dr. Jason Newland [eps006] * When Risk is the Only Choice with Sean Gold [eps004] Visit PrepareSTL.com for full episodes, guest information and show notes.

People want to be in community, to access their breath joyfully and to breathe freely. Ericka and Dr. Terry Harris, Co-Founders of The CollectiveSTL, create community around yoga, wellness and literally the way we breathe.

People want to be in community, to access their breath joyfully and to breathe freely. Ericka and Dr. Terry Harris, Co-Founders of The CollectiveSTL, create community around yoga, wellness and literally the way we breathe.

How Black men and boys can power forward and persevere during this pandemic while creating community for one another with Etoya R. White, M.Ed, LPC.

How Black men and boys can power forward and persevere during this pandemic while creating community for one another with Etoya R. White, M.Ed, LPC.

What does it mean for young people to make decisions about vaccinations and their health? Ciearra Jefferson “CJ” Walker, MPH at St. Louis Integrated Health Network says we need to create space for our youth to ask questions and be heard, rather than present them with one-sided mandates.

What does it mean for young people to make decisions about vaccinations and their health? Ciearra Jefferson “CJ” Walker, MPH at St. Louis Integrated Health Network says we need to create space for our youth to ask questions and be heard, rather than present them with one-sided mandates.

So a chiropractor and a trauma surgeon walk into a bar... No punch line for this one, but Dr. LJ Punch, a trauma surgeon and Dr. Xavier Tipler, doctor of Chiropractic, both manage the way trauma shows up in the body. The docs discuss what they've witnessed this last year with COVID and what the virus does to the bodies of the people they take care of. Listen and learn about strategies and considerations for returning to health and wellness beyond COVID-19. In this episode, you'll learn: - How society is already changing and the recent shift in mask mandates has many people in a much different place they were a year ago when the pandemic started - How fear persists for people even with the hope and promise of vaccine immunity - How chiropractic care can help you manage the way trauma shows up in your body - What Covid does in our bodies - How working from home is really impactful on the body - How we can get back back to life post-Covid - How trauma, coupled with pain, challenges our ability to bounce back and get back into life. - How Proficient Chiropractic provided a safe haven for people during the pandemic, especially for African-Americans, who comprise 98% of the community they serve - What happens when people are not in contact with each other through social interaction - Insight and education to help you understand how the body works - Why we must shift our conversation to what the body is capable of doing vs. what the body is incapable of doing - Why our health and wellness are our individual responsibility - Why we must shift our response from, "fixing" what's wrong to become proactive with our health and well-being - What is the impact of COVID on the community, the city and the world - What do doctors recommend to promote your own health and well-being - Why well-being begins with a healthy mindset - How the body is made to move and by sitting at home and stagnant, we put our bodies in a position to accept sickness - How eating healthy, getting regular exercise, drinking enough water, getting sleep and keeping a positive outlook on things increases the function of the immune system - How the body is designed to heal and how to plug into your body's power PrepareSTL.com Learn more: Dr. Xavier Tipler Proficient Chiropractic 2050 Woodson Rd Suite 101 Saint Louis, MO 63114 (314) 447-0725 proficientchiro@gmail.com proficientchiro.com @xaviertipler

So a chiropractor and a trauma surgeon walk into a bar... No punch line for this one, but Dr. LJ Punch, a trauma surgeon and Dr. Xavier Tipler, doctor of Proficient Chiropractic, both manage the way trauma shows up in the body. The docs discuss what they've witnessed this last year with COVID and what the virus does to the bodies of the people they take care of. Listen and learn about strategies and considerations for returning to health and wellness beyond COVID-19. In this episode, you'll learn: - How society is already changing and the recent shift in mask mandates has many people in a much different place they were a year ago when the pandemic started - How fear persists for people even with the hope and promise of vaccine immunity - How chiropractic care can help you manage the way trauma shows up in your body - What Covid does in our bodies - How working from home is really impactful on the body - How we can get back back to life post-Covid - How trauma, coupled with pain, challenges our ability to bounce back and get back into life. - How Proficient Chiropractic provided a safe haven for people during the pandemic, especially for African-Americans, who comprise 98% of the community they serve - What happens when people are not in contact with each other through social interaction - Insight and education to help you understand how the body works - Why we must shift our conversation to what the body is capable of doing vs. what the body is incapable of doing - Why our health and wellness are our individual responsibility - Why we must shift our response from, "fixing" what's wrong to become proactive with our health and well-being - What is the impact of COVID on the community, the city and the world - What do doctors recommend to promote your own health and well-being - Why well-being begins with a healthy mindset - How the body is made to move and by sitting at home and stagnant, we put our bodies in a position to accept sickness - How eating healthy, getting regular exercise, drinking enough water, getting sleep and keeping a positive outlook on things increases the function of the immune system - How the body is designed to heal and how to plug into your body's power PrepareSTL.com Learn more: Dr. Xavier Tipler Proficient Chiropractic 2050 Woodson Rd Suite 101 Saint Louis, MO 63114 (314) 447-0725 proficientchiro@gmail.com proficientchiro.com @xaviertipler

For Sean When risk is the only choice [eps 004] examines how differently-abled people navigate the world and their valid concerns with COVID, health and immunity. Dr. LJ Punch discusses the challenges, considerations and choices with TEDx speaker and advocate Sean Gold.

For Sean When risk is the only choice [eps 004] examines how differently-abled people navigate the world and their valid concerns with COVID, health and immunity. Dr. LJ Punch discusses the challenges, considerations and choices with TEDx speaker and advocate Sean Gold.

Dr. LJ Punch talks community and collaboration with Chris Krehmeyer, President & CEO of Beyond Housing.

Dr. LJ Punch talks community and collaboration with Chris Krehmeyer, President & CEO of Beyond Housing.

Dr. LJ Punch talks with Mama Cat, Founder of PotBangerz, about how preparing healthy food for those in need in the Black community protects their health and well-being, especially during COVID.

Dr. LJ Punch talks with Mama Cat, Founder of PotBangerz, about how preparing healthy food for those in need in the Black community protects their health and well-being, especially during COVID.

"We, as women tend to keep our emotions inside and tend to take care of everybody else and leave ourselves last. So we don't do a good enough job of self-care at all. Now, with the pandemic, a lot of us have gotten lost." Dr. LJ Punch talks about Women's Health, OBGYN and Pregnancy in the Era of Covid with Dr. Cherese Collins. Many specialties looking at your bladder, your lungs, your heart or your individual physical condition. With OB/GYN, because of hormones, practitioners have to look at your entire well-being. Your entire well-being is based upon your hormones. In this episode you'll hear: - How COVID is changing the experience of making new humans and how it burdens pregnant bodies. - How practitioners are helping people get through pregnancy and helping bring forth new life. - How docs are advising people who are thinking about getting pregnant or people who are pregnant in the era of COVID. - What is the role of vaccines in pregnant bodies and what are people saying about their considerations? - What can we discern from studies that showed that babies born to mothers who had COVID were born with antibodies to COVID. - How the choice for your body to get the vaccine, may not just be about protecting yourself. - What happens with your immune system when pregnant. - How pregnancy puts your body into an automatic immunocompromised state and down-regulates to accommodate and protect your baby. #WMTMM | eps 005 | "It All Matters to Me Because It's Part of You" with Dr. Cherese Collins

"We, as women tend to keep our emotions inside and tend to take care of everybody else and leave ourselves last. So we don't do a good enough job of self-care at all. Now, with the pandemic, a lot of us have gotten lost." Dr. LJ Punch talks about Women’s Health, OBGYN and Pregnancy in the Era of Covid with Dr. Cherese Collins. Many specialties looking at your bladder, your lungs, your heart or your individual physical condition. With OB/GYN, because of hormones, practitioners have to look at your entire well-being. Your entire well-being is based upon your hormones. In this episode you'll hear: - How COVID is changing the experience of making new humans and how it burdens pregnant bodies. - How practitioners are helping people get through pregnancy and helping bring forth new life. - How docs are advising people who are thinking about getting pregnant or people who are pregnant in the era of COVID. - What is the role of vaccines in pregnant bodies and what are people saying about their considerations? - What can we discern from studies that showed that babies born to mothers who had COVID were born with antibodies to COVID. - How the choice for your body to get the vaccine, may not just be about protecting yourself. - What happens with your immune system when pregnant. - How pregnancy puts your body into an automatic immunocompromised state and down-regulates to accommodate and protect your baby. #WMTMM | eps 005 | "It All Matters to Me Because It’s Part of You" with Dr. Cherese Collins

What's best for our kids? Updates on vaccination options for youth. Dr. Punch with Dr. Jason Newland, Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist.

What’s best for our kids? Updates on vaccination options for youth. Dr. Punch with Dr. Jason Newland, Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist.

Dr. LJ Punch talks with Dr. Stephen Liang about COVID production, distribution and response.

Dr. LJ Punch talks with Dr. Stephen Liang about COVID production, distribution and response.

SURPRISE! In this bonus episode Marissa has Valentine's Day on the brain and doesn't quite understand what all the fuss is about (2:25). James is feeling grateful for his health after undergoing oral surgery earlier in the month that left him both weak and feeble (6:15) For the fight of the week our hosts debate on whether or not an apology is actually always necessary (9:22) During the big idea, the couple dives deeper into the 25 lessons they've learned over the course of their 25 year marriage (18:12)

As we near the end of this season, our hosts spend time reflecting on the best moments of season 2.

As we near the end of this season, our hosts spend time reflecting on the best moments of season 2.

As we near the end of season 2, our hosts spend time reflecting on their favorite moments with featured guests.

This week, a recent celebration of life has Marissa reflecting on the true strength of love (4:45). James spends time pondering the quote “addictions are reactions to emotions we can’t handle”(12:03). The fight of the week is sparked by an impulsive gift James bought their daughter leaving Marissa feeling as if he had gone behind her back (15:50). For the big idea, James speaks about the importance of issue spotting in relationships to avoid big blowouts down the road (23:50). For homework, the hosts urge listeners to spend time with their partner being intentional about talking through all unresolved issues from the week prior (34:03). The hosts end the show offering marriage advice to newlywed listener, Michelle (35:25). 

This week Marissa spoke a lot about what wasn’t on her mind (2:39) before eventually deciding that ultimately, she couldn’t stop thinking about Christmas (8:13). James has spent his week reflecting on yet another quote, and you must ask yourself, are you really surprised? (13:40) This week’s fight of the week was sparked by a simple 2 letter word but ended in laughter as surprise guest, Jewell, countered James’ argument with words from his own mouth just a few episodes earlier in the season (18:38). This week’s big idea focused on the importance of strengthening your self-esteem (29:50).

In the third and final episode of the series: Inquiring Minds Want to know, our hosts sit down with two newly married couples who managed to find love in a pandemic.

This week Dr. James and Marissa Paine speak with Chris, David, and Justin as they continue the three part singles' series 'Inquiring Minds Want to Know'.

This week Dr. James and Marissa Paine speak with Cindy, Lynette, and Rhoshay to kick off the three part singles' series 'Inquiring Minds Want to Know'.

This week the hosts sit down with their three young adult children for the second annual Thanksgiving week special and cover everything from dating and hookup culture to growing up Paine.

This week Marissa has a serious case of travel fatigue and finally knows what Dorothy meant when she said ‘there’s no place like home,’ (3:50). James gets sappy and opens up about how home is no place without Marissa (8:22). For the fight of the week, the hosts spend time talking about the new reality TV show, ‘Put a Ring on it’, and whether or not it serves as an effective relationship strategy (11:26). For the big idea, James teaches listeners how to have a successful relationship with two dominant type A personalities, (25:23). For homework, listeners are asked to spend time reflecting on battle lines drawn in their relationship, revisit them in the spirit of compromise in a way that allows the relationship, not just individuals, to win, (38:50).

This week Marissa is thinking about the double standard of leaders in the faith community (3:34). James expresses his concerns surrounding professional sports and the effectiveness of their COVID policies (12:40). Still in a honeymoon phase of sorts, the hosts didn’t have a fight to discuss this week. While it isn’t required to spend a lot of money on a vow renewal to rekindle the flame in your marriage, apparently, it doesn’t hurt (16:18). For the big idea, James speaks on the importance of living out the most authentic version of yourself (25:13). For homework, listeners should spend time getting crystal clear on their purpose (40:21).

This week Marissa has 2020 on her mind and she’s asking the question we all have been wondering: what even was this year? (2:45) James spends time reflecting on the quote “wisdom is seeing tomorrow’s consequences in today’s activities” (8:17). The hosts sit down with financial expert Cathey Williamson of the Williamson financial group to answer the most common questions surrounding marriage and money (11:41). For homework, James tasks listeners with spending time talking about beliefs and assumptions surrounding money and having that conversation with your partner (39:46).

This week Marissa has single-ness on her mind and wonders what it truly means to be single (2:25) while James is thinking about rebounding and how people on social media seem to quickly jump from one relationship to the next (9:22). In the fight of the week Marissa expresses her frustration surrounding the treatment of her car and they reach a resolution on behavior going forward (14:26). James dives deep into Intention Deficit Disorder in this week’s big idea and gives listeners 3 key steps to setting intentions for intimate partner relationships (19:54). For homework, listeners are asked to reflect on the purpose of their relationship and establish or reaffirm their plans (29:34). Finally, Marissa answers a listener’s question on how to best deal with her husbands sex addiction (29:53).

This week Marissa is thinking about gender roles and how they factor into the success of a relationship (13:22) while James has found another quote to spend time reflecting on (13:22). The fight of the week is so fresh it continues briefly as they spend time reflecting on angry chew pt. 2 (18:14). For the big idea, James touches on 5 things to watch out for when working to grow personal maturity (30:20).  For homework, listeners are asked to examine their most recent relationship conflict and reflect on how a more mature personal response would have resulted in a better outcome (35:40). The show wraps with hosts answering a listener's question: are men and women created equal (36:26)?

This week Marissa struggles to get her life together (3:17). A recovering work-aholic, Marissa is still searching to find the perfect work/life balance as her new exercise bike that was supposed to help collects dust in the living room. James spends time reflecting on the Ralph Waldo Emerson quote, “envy is ignorance and imitation is suicide,” (11:02). The fight of the week focuses on racism in America and how it affects the Black experience (14:31). This week's big idea is the importance of majoring in your mate (26:31) and James assigns listeners to get reacquainted with their partners for homework and learn more about what makes them who they are (35:25).

This week Marissa schools James on poop protocol (3:13) while James is focused on transitioning to the one true indicator of old age: bifocals (8:19). The fight of the week deals with the couples’ differing definitions of proper restaurant etiquette (10:44). James goes deeper into 3 major benefits of conflict in relationships (21:30) and tasks listeners with confronting some of the elephants in your relationship (31:12). This week, the hosts get to offer advice to a listener struggling with navigating abuse in a very public relationship (31:35).

This week, Marissa has a recent question trending on social media on her mind (1:46). What seems to be an easy choice for both the Dr. and Mrs. leads into an even larger discussion surrounding the stigma with engagement rings altogether. James has his mind focused on the current state of academia and what the current switch to majority online school will mean for the job market in the coming years (13:02). During the Fight of the Week, they dive deep into cheating: defining what it is and giving insight on what to do about it (17:58). The big idea was so big last week that it’s spilling over: boundaries, part two. They take the time to explore the importance of personal boundaries within a marriage and the complex intersectionality boundaries have with faith (28:54).

This week Marissa has a bone to pick with major television shows and the way they portray first ladies (1:41). Honestly, she’s over the constant angry black woman stereotype and other microaggressions this role perpetuates. James is grappling with something a little heavier this week: to buy or not to buy… Jordan’s that is (11:20). He’s thinking about sneakers. On one hand there’s a level of nostalgia, who knows he might get back on the court one day, but then again, we’d hate a repeat of the watch debacle of last season. Decisions, decisions, ultimately they’ll need your vote so be sure to tune in this Thursday in the Facebook group-- live at 7PM CST. This week’s fight of the week involves another popular celebrity couple, Steph and Ayeesha Curry (16:53). More of a conversation than a fight,  is it healthy to want attention from anyone beyond your spouse? Tackling this question leads into this week's big idea: boundaries. James gets clear on important boundaries crucial for developing and maintaining a successful marriage and Marissa uses personal experiences to highlight the importance of fulfilling all your needs first and not relying on your partner to feel whole. Most importantly, homework (39:26)! Spend time reevaluating your relationship boundaries to make sure they make a strong foundation.

This week Marissa is experiencing ‘bride brain’. Yes, apparently it’s a real thing and she is ready to get her brain back after the vow renewal (2:02). James, of course, has something philosophical on his mind and has spent the week reflecting on the quote “what you hold in your mind shows up in your life” (5:43). James and Marissa then sit down with Rachel Jackson, Pastor Rashon Jordan and First Lady Jordan to continue last week's discussion on blended families (8:57). All three of this week's guests are currently living in blended families and spend time sharing their personal experiences with blending families in dating and marriage.

This week Marissa is thinking about football (2:05). Previously an avid fan, Marissa hasn’t been tuning in for the past few seasons as a way to stand in solidarity with Colin Kaepernick and his protests. With the uncertainty surrounding COVID, she wonders if football is coming back at all, and even if it is, will she watch? James spends time recalling a recent dining experience that left him concerned that not all businesses are making the same effort to keep patrons safe through the pandemic (6:21). The fight of the week is prompted by a simple question: do you like your new doors (11:20)? Recently, the Paines underwent home renovations under the direction of a professional organizer and her team. James had reservations about the process initially that weren’t entirely relieved by the finished product. The big idea this week focuses on the danger of 2 common absolutes and James provides 2 major reasons to never use them in your relationships (18:13). For homework, James asks that you notice just how often you use these absolutes in your relationship and make a serious attempt to reframe the language (26:04). Finally, the Dr. and Mrs. get a chance to help a listener who needs advice on maintaining boundaries within blended families (27:12).

This week Marissa can’t stop thinking about dancing, something she needed y’all to know that James can’t do (3:33). James spends time reflecting on the stupid tax paid throughout his life, most recently a $3,000 watch he just had to have during last season (7:25). The Fight of the Week this week started out focused on the shoe carpet, something Marissa believes doesn’t even exist, and evolved into a question of her credibility altogether (9:37). The big idea this week is focusing on emotional intelligence and James gets specific about mental muscles your relationship will benefit from strengthening (14:38). For homework, go through each of the 5 muscles outlined by James and rank your current success in those areas, then come together with your partner and share (28:38). James and Marissa will be doing this assignment along with you this Thursday at 7PM CST live on the Successful Marriages Facebook page.

This week Marissa has home renovations on the brain (2:46) and James dives deep into feelings of uncertainty surrounding the upcoming school year for their rising college junior (7:10). The fight of the week is centered around  differing opinions on the need of a professional organizer in their home (9:40). James dives deep into this week's big idea: the power of alignment, and stresses the importance of being aligned within yourself before you can be aligned within your relationship (18:20). This week’s homework involves spending time in self-reflection then coming together as a couple to talk more about what your individual expectations mean for the relationship (30:00). The Dr. and Mrs. got the chance to answer a question from a listener who has been married for 15 years with children and is worried that her partner doesn’t support her dreams (30:41). The dialogue continues on the Successful Marriages Facebook page where the Dr. and Mrs. will be going live EVERY THURSDAY at 7PM CST.

Welcome back to another season of the Life, Love, and Leadership podcast with Dr. James and Marissa Paine! Since it’s been so long, the Paine’s start this episode off by refreshing your memory, or introducing you to the typical rundown of a podcast episode (1:41). Marissa speaks candidly about adjusting to the family’s “COVID normal” (7:53), and new this season, we get to hear what’s going on in James’ head: finally, his time to shine! (12:23). The Fight of the Week comes from a recent Red Table Talk interview featuring Jada Pinkett and Will Smith (14:24), and James takes the time to dive into this week’s big idea: love in quarantine and how to thrive in a relationship when life gets messy (22:41). After speaking on the four key steps to maintaining a strong foundation in your relationship, the Dr. and Mrs. assign homework (31:54)! Don’t be fooled, this is not your grandma’s lesson plan; the Dr. and Mrs. have come up with work you can do at  home to make your home, work. The dialogue continues on the Successful Marriages Facebook page where the Dr. and Mrs. will be going live EVERY THURSDAY this season at 7PM CST.