Twelve Pound Podcast

Bobbie and Robert explore the Philadelphia Parking Authority Underworld and what happens when your car disappears in the City of Brotherly Love. Join them as they take you on a journey to recover a lost car, and whether compassion and empathy are possible in Traffic Court.

Drawing on research, case studies, and personal experience, Christina Wallace's new book, The Portfolio Life walks you step-by-step through the process of designing a strategy for a healthy work-life balance. Join Robert as he sits down with Christina to discuss how her experiences culminated in her new and illuminating book on how to manage diversification, risk, and failure in the context of your daily life. Check out Christina's website at http://www.christinawallace.com/ to learn more about her work.

Bobbie and Robert are back on the microphone to discuss New Year's Resolutions in the new month of March. Join them as they take stock on how their resolutions are progressing and what's ahead for the Twelve Pound Podcast. Along the way, Bobbie shares some Core Energy Coaching advice on how to best stick with your plans.

Join Bobbie and Robert as they return for Season 2 of the Twelve Pound Podcast. In their first episode of the new season, Bobbie and Robert look back on their first twenty episodes together and look ahead to new stories emerging and old secrets revealed. Listen to this holiday special and hang in to the end for some holiday cheer. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!

Tightroping is the act of constantly modulating your behavior in order to change, hide, or tamper down parts of yourself to fit in at work and beyond. Join Bobbie and Robert as they sit down with Dr. Tara Ceranic Salinas, Department Chair of Management, Law and Ethics at the University of San Diego's Knauss School of Business to discuss women, work, and what needs to change. Check out Tara's website at https://www.tarasalinas.com/tightroping to learn more about her work.

Join Bobbie and Robert in Part 2 of their discussion on burnout. Now that we've identified what causes burnout and how it can manifest, it's time to do something about it. Burnout looks different for everyone, but like most challenges we face, addressing it starts with a shared conversation. Join Bobbie and Robert in this call to action episode.

Join Bobbie and Robert in Part 1 of their discussion on burnout. Together they discuss what burnout means, what causes burnout, and what you can do about it. Burnout looks different for everyone, but like most challenges we face, addressing it starts with a conversation.

Join the Twelve Pound Podcast in this special Twelve by Twenty conversation with Philadelphia-based artist Tanqueray Hayward. Tanqueray's artistic impact and contribution to the musical landscape of Philadelphia is becoming undeniable as she plays to sold-out shows throughout the region and beyond. Like many artists, her life off-stage is reflected in her passion on-stage and the songs she delivers. Tanqueray is also a mother, teacher, and medical professional, all while serving in the United States Navy Reserves. Listen to this inspirational and moving story of an area artist who has managed through the challenges change can bring, while staying focused on what's most important.

Former World Champion Surfer Shaun Tomson joins Robert in the latest Twelve by Twenty to discuss his method of boiling down life's core values, the books he's subsequently written, and finding purpose through his Code. Join Shaun and Robert in this inspirational conversation on life, family, and more.

Join Bobbie and Robert as they speak with Eric Reich and Amy Mahon of Reich Asset Management to discuss getting older and the changes and challenges that come with it. Retirement is on everyone's horizon whether you're in your twenties or sixties, but when and how to approach those discussions is where Eric and Amy spend their days helping people through those conversations. Listen to this informative and entertaining talk on the plans we make and the changes that happen.

In their latest full length episode, Bobbie and Robert speak with Emily Paul, CEO of the Cape May County (NJ) Chamber of Commerce on the importance of keeping a to do list and picking the right prom date. Whether you're thinking of moving home, starting a business, or making a career change, Emily shares her experiences working with over 800 small businesses and helping them navigate their growth and opportunities.

Following sixteen years in her career, having never truly felt herself or fulfilled by what she was doing, but thinking it was what she was “supposed to do,” Adrienne Grace made a change. In our latest Twelve by Twenty interview, Adrienne Grace, Mindset and High Performance Coach discusses her approach to working with people who feel burned out or not living up to their potential. Join us as Adrienne discusses how she became connected to a purpose through coaching, and her tips to living with more freedom and joy which she shares with Robert in this informative episode.

As Bette Davis famously said, "Old age ain't no place for sissies." Bobbie and Robert explore the changes age brings and the challenges of caring for aging parents with their special guest, Dr. Barrie Litzky of Drexel University. Barrie shares her personal experiences of losing both parents, and the value of humor on her journey. Join us with laughter and love in this personal and emotional discussion on the losses and lessons of life.

In the second installment of our Twelve Pound by Twenty Minute Interview, Robert welcomes Gui Costin, Founder and CEO of Dakota. Dakota provides industry and marketing expertise to make the job of an investment sales person easier, and does so through innovative and unconventional techniques that Gui has developed with the firm after years of career ups and downs. Gui and Robert discuss the challenges and successes that career change brings, as Gui shares his own mother's advice, "if you're fearful, get into action," and more. Tune in to this informative and entertaining interview with Gui Costin, entrepreneur, author, and mentor.

In this deeply personal episode, Bobbie discusses her path to sobriety and the challenges she faced along the way as she celebrates nearly twenty-five years sober. Join Bobbie as she shares her experiences and advice for those who may be facing similar struggles with addiction, whether in their own life or with loved ones.

In their latest episode, Bobbie and Robert welcome Dr. Scott Wilson, DC to the Twelve Pound Podcast. Dr. Wilson discusses the importance of language when talking about your body and health, and how the principles of chiropractic wellness care have carried him through life. Dr. Wilson shares his thirty-two years of experience in chiropractic care and believes our bodies love us and express perfection, and we think this is the perfect episode for those wanting to hear a story about health, life, love, and family.

In our inaugural bonus feature, Twelve Pound by Twenty Minute Interviews (12 x 20), we welcome Solveig Imsdahl, Team USA rower and one part of the National Champion Lightweight Women's Pair. Join our conversation as we discuss what it takes to succeed at the elite level of your sport and how Solveig manages her schedule from sleeping to nutrition. Solveig will be representing the United States at the 2022 World Rowing Championships this September in the Czech Republic. Please wish her luck and listen in.

In their seventh episode, Bobbie and Robert continue their conversation on the importance of language and how certain phrases can have double meaning. When you start a sentence with "don't take this personally" or comfort someone with "everything happens for a reason," Bobbie and Robert explore how these common sayings can miss the mark when communicating. Although meant to be comforting, these sayings can take you out of the equation. Join them as they help to bring you back in.

In their sixth episode, Bobbie and Robert welcome their first guest, Julie Keck, Film Maker, Writer, and Producer. In this deeply personal conversation, Bobbie and Julie discuss how the world sees them and how they see themselves. When coming out, can really mean going in, Bobbie and Julie share their feelings and experiences of being who they are. Together they navigate the challenges of labels and the changes age brings.

In their fifth episode, Bobbie and Robert go boundary hunting as they tackle toddlers, assumptions and a national candy shortage. Setting and maintaining boundaries can be a challenge at home, work or in our relationships. Join Bobbie and Robert as they guide you through their own funny and memorable experiences of setting boundaries.

In their fourth episode, Bobbie and Robert discuss their approach to life's What If's...? as they share their own experiences and how they have faced their worries. From horoscopes to stressful doctor appointments, Bobbie and Robert talk about what causes worry, words they avoid, and how to turn a stressful situation around into something positive. Join them as they take you through their own What If...? journey.

In their third episode, Bobbie and Robert discuss the meaning of home and how to some of us home is a place, others a feeling and many of us, people. No matter where or what home is for you, the changes and challenges throughout our lives bring us all closer to memories of different times. Join Bobbie and Robert as they continue to share their stories with love, laughter and honesty.

In their inaugural episode, Bobbie and Robert discuss what inspired them to launch the Twelve Pound Podcast and how by creating a conversational forum, they hope to take their audience along in their discussions with guidance and humor. As Robert's mom, Bobbie discusses her own Twelve Pound Problem, she reveals what took her on this journey with her son. Through honest, transparent and unfiltered discussions, Bobbie and Robert share life’s changes.

In their second episode, Bobbie and Robert discuss that even the most carefully laid plans can go wrong. When things need to change, how do we react? Bobbie and Robert share their experiences as they need to reconfigure plans before the journey has even started. As plans are altered and challenges presented, Bobbie explains how coaching can help you navigate the channels of change.