“Yellow City Radio” is a podcast with a large vision to bring Amarillo together and move the entire city forward. Amarillo has incredible stories and rich values within it, and I intend to celebrate this with my podcast. YCR's mission is to be a media forum that causes Amarillo to become more unifie…
Attitude is talked about a lot. Our positive and negative outcome on our lives, and in this episode I break down a new way I came across thinking about my attitude. Emotional stability and attitude maintenance can be powerful states of minds and skill sets to add to your daily life. Enjoy!
Our self identity is something that seems to be wrestled with. The thought experiment of Theseus' Ship was something that really helped me visualize some of he ways I was self-sabotaging. I unpack how this thought experiment grew me in about the time it would take you to enjoy a cup of coffee. Enjoy!
When people want or long for motivation, what they're looking for is discipline, not motivation. This realization changed the way I look at my daily life, and in about the amount of time it would take you to drink a cup of coffee, I unpack how this is impacting me.
Try this cup is a series of Mini-Podcasts where I'll share some of the biggest lessons I'm learning in life right now in about the amount of time it would take you to drink a cup of coffee. I am 25 years old, and just about everything I'm doing in my life, I'm new at. When you are new to something, there are a lot of learning points. As I learn I will share those lessons with you, and in doing so, I hope to also help myself better understand and apply the very lessons I'm learning. Suggestions? Facebook - Yellow City Radio Email - contact@yellowcityradio.com
Lisa Price is the owner and operator of Canyon K-9 Training; Janie Hester is one of Lisa's former clients and is now a handler for Service Dog Huxley. Together they make a powerful team educating dog owners and the public on how to train and love their pets, service dog, or therapy dog. We dive into how dogs change our relationships, the difference between an Emotional Support dog and a Service Dog, and how Canyon K-9 Training is working to better the lives of dog owners in the panhandle of Texas.
Jason is a generous and good friend to me. He's been through more than most, and has caused his fair share of trouble. But through the mire he has grown and been seen through to the other side. His insight into his past and how it made him who he is today is humbling and stirs up compassion and understanding of those struggling with substance abuse in Amarillo. If you want to help those who are recovering from substance abuse in our city and you drink coffee, consider Revivify Coffee. They are a local coffee roaster and 100% of the money you spend on it goes back into Life Challenge of Amarillo. You can buy their bags at United Supermarkets.
Mike makes movies. He owns and operates Lumos Pictures, a Canyon based company that is the manifestation of Mike's fervent passion for telling powerful stories. Mike is a whole and genuine man, and he is bringing media production, short film, and feature film making to the Panhandle. Watch his movies at lumospictures.com and check out their facebook page for new updates!
The Spaulding's are a kind and generous couple. The two of them are bringing glass blowing to Amarillo with their new shop, Blind Bird Designs. With shows, classes, and help-creates, they intend to build a deeper community in Amarillo through their incredible artwork. They discuss choosing their passion over money, how artwork heals emotional & mental scars, and the culture of Amarillo and its art scene. Visit their shop on the Canyon highway at 11805 I-27 #100. They have a bright future of glass blowing that includes you! You can buy their handmade goods on their website, blindbirddesigns.com. Follow them on the big social media sites, Blind Bird Designs.
Talyn Duncan is a very creative, spiritual and out of the box thinker. In this episode he shared with me how a Spiritual renewal in his life is what it took to give him direction. We talk about Spiritual & Mental Health, how to combat stress with truth, the true definition of meditation, the importance of healthy hobbies, and Talyn shares a little advice from his experience as a personal trainer and body builder. I’d like to thank Talyn for the challenging conversation and powerful encouragement this talk brought me. Enjoy!
In this episode of Yellow City Radio, I get to talk with Edward Martin. Edward has a fascinating story of depression, addiction and redemption. He struggled through the years with alcohol, drugs, and an aggressive inner conflict. Edward is a calming and humbling character to know. He now heads up REVIVIFY Coffee in Amarillo, Tx. This coffee roaster returns 100% of its revenue back into Life Challenge of Amarillo, a FREE drug recovery program in the Amarillo Area. The coffee can be purchased at United Supermarkets, and Life-Pods can be purchased for your Keurig over the phone at (806) 352-0385. Their website is lifechallengeofamarillo.com; they can also be found on Facebook as Revivify Coffee. Time-stamps: 5:00 - Edward's self-talk, a negative "tape" in his head. 9:00 - How Edward was taught to share his thoughts. Troubled teens from their point of view. *Parents take note* 11:00 - Edward's church involvement. 27:00 - The beginning of the drug recovery process. Secrets to successful recovery. 31:00 - Why Life Challenge was the last rehab Edward needs. 34:00 - Revivify Coffee, an Amarillo coffee roaster to help recovering addicts. 48:00 - How this podcast helps Yellow City Radio's mission, why YCR exists. 53:00 - Should we judge others based on their background. 1:02:00 - Life Challenge of Amarillo details & contact info.
In this episode with Amy Hord, Director of Behavior Health at Family Support Services, talks with me about Emotional health and well-being. We go through the ins and outs of emotional development, regulation, and how to teach yourself new ways to manage your emotions.