Podcast appearances and mentions of joanne miller

We're back with Joanne Miller (@headoverheelsforteaching)! This is Part 2 of our conversation all about family engagement. Are we building bonds and partners, or just checking a box? This is Part 2 of a two part episode with Joanne, Hope, Wade, and Chris on The Flip Side Podcast couch.  If you missed Part 1, go check out last week's episode to hear the start of the conversation, and let us know what you think!  -- The Flip Side Podcast Hosted by Get Your Teach On's Hope King, Wade King, and Chris Pombonyo, The Flip Side Podcast releases new episodes each week on YouTube and your favorite podcast platform. Each week, we'll breakdown share flipped perspectives and insights on different perspectives on hot topics in education. Learn more: getyourteachon.com/theflipside. Subscribe to GYTO and The Flip Side on YouTube! About Get Your Teach On: Led by educators and authors Hope and Wade King, Get Your Teach On specializes in professional development and encouragement for educators and administrators in the form of conferences, workshops and events. GYTO conferences are known for their passionate celebration of teachers and their ability to inspire life-long learners. Founded in 2016, GYTO now hosts National and Regional Conferences, Virtual Conferences, school and district trainings, and additional events for a wide variety of educators and school administrators each year. GYTO also provides free resources, teacher-focused merchandise, and is the parent organization for the worldwide Rock Your School initiative which encourages out of the box teaching. Credits: The Flip Side is a Get Your Teach On Podcast. Executive Producers Hope King, Wade King Producers Dominique Castellanos, Chase Mayo, Chris Pombonyo Technical Director Chase Mayo Editors Chase Mayo, Seth Foster Copyright 2025 Hope King Teaching Resources Inc.

Welcome back to The Flip Side! In this episode, Get Your Teach On presenter and educator, Joanne Miller (@headoverheelsforteaching) joins Hope, Wade, and Chris on The Flip Side Podcast couch to talk all things family engagement. Are we building bonds and partners, or just checking a box?  This is Part 1 of a two part episode with Joanne. Join us next week for Part 2, launching on April 14th. -- The Flip Side Podcast Hosted by Get Your Teach On's Hope King, Wade King, and Chris Pombonyo, The Flip Side Podcast releases new episodes each week on YouTube and your favorite podcast platform. Each week, we'll breakdown share flipped perspectives and insights on different perspectives on hot topics in education. Learn more: getyourteachon.com/theflipside. Subscribe to GYTO and The Flip Side on YouTube! About Get Your Teach On: Led by educators and authors Hope and Wade King, Get Your Teach On specializes in professional development and encouragement for educators and administrators in the form of conferences, workshops and events. GYTO conferences are known for their passionate celebration of teachers and their ability to inspire life-long learners. Founded in 2016, GYTO now hosts National and Regional Conferences, Virtual Conferences, school and district trainings, and additional events for a wide variety of educators and school administrators each year. GYTO also provides free resources, teacher-focused merchandise, and is the parent organization for the worldwide Rock Your School initiative which encourages out of the box teaching. Credits: The Flip Side is a Get Your Teach On Podcast. Executive Producers Hope King, Wade King Producers Dominique Castellanos, Chase Mayo, Chris Pombonyo Technical Director Chase Mayo Editors Chase Mayo, Seth Foster Copyright 2025 Hope King Teaching Resources Inc.

Tis the season to… LOVE TEACHING! Joanne Miller joins Hope & Wade King and Chris Pombonyo on the couch for our first-ever Flip Side Podcast Holiday Special! This episode is all about finding joy in the profession as we enter the holiday season. This is our Season Finale and final episode of 2024. We can't wait to see you again in 2025! -- The Flip Side Podcast Hosted by Get Your Teach On's Hope King, Wade King, and Chris Pombonyo, The Flip Side Podcast releases new episodes each week on YouTube and your favorite podcast platform. Each week, we'll breakdown share flipped perspectives and insights on different perspectives on hot topics in education. Learn more: getyourteachon.com/theflipside. Subscribe to GYTO and The Flip Side on YouTube! About Get Your Teach On: Led by educators and authors Hope and Wade King, Get Your Teach On specializes in professional development and encouragement for educators and administrators in the form of conferences, workshops and events. GYTO conferences are known for their passionate celebration of teachers and their ability to inspire life-long learners. Founded in 2016, GYTO now hosts National and Regional Conferences, Virtual Conferences, school and district trainings, and additional events for a wide variety of educators and school administrators each year. GYTO also provides free resources, teacher-focused merchandise, and is the parent organization for the worldwide Rock Your School initiative which encourages out of the box teaching. Credits: The Flip Side is a Get Your Teach On Podcast. Executive Producers Hope King, Wade King Producers Dominique Castellanos, Chase Mayo, Chris Pombonyo Technical Director Chase Mayo Editors Chase Mayo, Seth Foster Copyright 2024 Hope King Teaching Resources Inc.

Stephen Fletcher presents this Sunday's Beyond Belief and talks to Noirin Lynch from the FCJ Spirituality House in Spanish Point. The is also a further report on Pioneer Ministry in the Church of Ireland with a report from a church that is actually doing that to see what is actually involved. Here, the Revd Johnny McFarland from the Church of Ireland talks to Joanne Miller about what her parish in Londonderry is doing.

In the previous episode I shared “What My Dad's Pending Death Can Teach Us About Living.” (visit his tribute page https://murial.life/dan-miller) Today I highlight a message my mom feels burdened with during this acute time of life. Death gets us serious about what is really important, and this is a message she wants to communicate to everyone, and it's a message I feel is worthy of communicating. More than worthy. I believe it's the key, literally, to how you can most tangibly change the world and impact it for the better. My mom is Joanne Miller. She prides herself most on being Mom to myself, my brother Jared, and sister Ashley. And then grandmother to her 16 grandkids and 4, soon to be 5, great grandkids. She is well known as wife and partner to my Dad, Dan Miller, of 48 Days To The Work & Life You Love fame. She is also mother figure and friend to countless people. Those roles are top of the list. Further down, yet quite impressive, she is author of two books, Be Your Finest Art and Creating A Haven Of Peace. She has co-produced a lot of material with my Dad at 48days.com, like the Living, Loving & Working audio that any entrepreneurial couple should hear. And she is an accomplished artists who has participated in many galleries and has a lot of paid-for paintings hanging on people's walls. Including mine, though she didn't make me pay. She is a tremendous human who I cherish deeply. You can watch this full episodes on YouTube - just search for “What Drives You with Kevin Miller” What Drives You is brought to you by Ziglar, your premier source for equipping Life and Leadership coaches. Visit Ziglar.com and let them inspire your true coaching performance. *This podcast is rated clean but the subject matter is adult themed and may not be suitable or relevant for children or those with fragile belief systems.  Go to Zocdoc.com/KEVIN and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code KEVIN and depending on the model receive UP TO 39% off or UP TO $300 off! Sign up today at butcherbox.com/selfhelpful and use code selfhelpful to get free chicken wings for a year. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/kevin. Receive a free LMNT Sample Pack with any order at DrinkLMNT.com/Kevin. Head to FACTORMEALS.com/whatdrivesyou50 and use code whatdrivesyou50 to get 50% off. Go to ShipStation.com and use code KEVIN today and sign up for your FREE 60-day trial. Visit Audible.com/whatdrivesyou or text whatdrivesyou to 500-500. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Parenting is a treacherous journey – don't we all know this to be true! But the beautiful thing is, we don't have to do it alone. We shouldn't do it alone. Today I talk with Heather MacFadyen, the founder of a brand and podcast called Don't Mom Alone, about the idea of community. It can be awkward to seek out and pray specifically for, but we'll be better parents if we find like-minded people to walk through this with. And Heather says that of course, parents matter, but we're not the end-all, be-all, and that's both hard and incredibly freeing to realize. Don't mom – parent, grandparent, aunt/uncle, etc. – alone, okay? Find your people! Connect with Heather:Instagram | FacebookWebsite: HeatherMacFadyen.comListen to the Don't Mom Alone podcastBooks Heather mentioned – Good and Angry by Scott Taranski and Joanne Miller and Tired of Trying to Measure Up by Jeff VanVonderenConnect with Toni: Personal Instagram | Broken Crayons Instagram | FacebookWebsite: ToniJCollier.comPurchase Toni's children's book: Broken Crayons Still ColorPurchase Toni's book: Brave Enough to be BrokenThis season of Still Coloring is sponsored by Bark Technologies. To learn more about Bark, visit Info.Bark.US/Toni. Watch all Still Coloring episodes on YouTube!

“Peaceful” and “parenting” aren't words we usually put together. Think about the parenting moments that stick out to you from the last week – was there anything peaceful about them? What if there could be? What would it change for you if parenting didn't feel like moving from one fight to another? My guests this week, Dr David and Amanda Erickson of Flourishing Homes and Families, encourage us that it IS possible. Peace and grace can be meaningful parts of your parenting – not only for your kids, but for you. The gospel always brings freedom. Gentle Christ-Centered Parenting will not only change the dynamic of your house, but it will set your kids up for success in the hardest parts of life – responding with grace when someone hurts them, learning to hold boundaries and communicate their needs in a way that still respects the dignity and honor of the person who hurts them or crosses those boundaries and how to collaboratively problem solve. Ultimately, there is no better place for them to see reliance on the Holy Spirit's work in life than through us fighting against sin by his power in our own lives. David and Amanda have fostered children and are raising two biological kids. They too have had to work against the patterns of their own childhoods to transform their parenting.  Connect with David and Amanda Erickson:  Website:  https://flourishinghomesandfamilies.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flourishinghomesandfamilies  Instagram:  @flourishinghomesandfamilies TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flourishinghomesfamilies  Links Mentioned:   Instagram Stories on “the rod” verses  Good and Angry: Exchanging Frustration for Character in You and Your Kids! By Scott Turanksy and Joanne Miller   Related Episodes: Connected Relationships (LIVE Event) :: Jim & Lynne Jackson [Ep222] How to Avoid Power Struggles :: Stacy Bellward & Chad Hyenga [Ep 292] Grace According to Our Needs :: Beth Moore [Ep 270] The Mom Game Changer :: Kat Lee [Ep 41] Featured Sponsors:  Caraway–Visit carawayhomore.com/DMA to get 10% off your next purchase. Nontoxic cookware made modern. Hello Fresh-Go to HelloFresh.com/dma16  for up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts. Peloton-Visit onepeloton.com to learn more.

I know who you are - and I'm thankful Yes I do know a lot about you - thanks for the Podcast Survey input. You confirmed the 48 minutes, the focus on entrepreneurial adventures, my use of listener questions, and much more. You have a college degree and are likely about 42 years old. Listen in for more on this community you're a part of. Topics of discussion this week: 1. Podcast Survey Results for 2021 2. Increase Your Influence, Make More Money, and Have Friends For Life 3. Three concepts that will increase Increase Your Influence and Make You More Money The Halo Effect The Ikea Effect The Ben Franklin Effect Get direct links to the resources mentioned on this podcast, including the books and the free download of Joanne Miller's Create a Sense of Peace in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/thankful-for-you/

This is a very common question. And I don't think it's as complicated as we sometimes feel it is. There are some simple principles that will give you insight and clarity. In this episode I lay out four basic principles to remove "the kink in your hose" that may be preventing you from hearing God's will. Questions: 1. How do you know if something is a million-dollar idea? If you get multiple ideas every week, how do you choose? 2. I feel like there is something specific for me to do but because it's not clear I cannot move forward. 3. I am a young 66 year old female. I lost my job 16 months ago and can't get another job. 4. I'm stuck in a job that's not for me any longer and don't know where God wants me to go next. Get direct links to the resources mentioned in this podcast, including the workbook to help you create your own mission statement and the upcoming open house with Dan and Joanne Miller in the podcast show notes at https://www.48days.com/gods-will-for-you/

Am I buying into mainstream science? Is anti-conformity a form of conformity? How does the evolutionary mismatch between our parasympathetic responses and our modern environment affect our beliefs about the world? Joanne Miller, PhD explains how humans fall into fringe explanations of reality and why people trust different sources of information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Am I buying into mainstream science? Is anti-conformity a form of conformity? How does the evolutionary mismatch between our parasympathetic responses and our modern environment affect our beliefs about the world? Joanne Miller, PhD explains how humans fall into fringe explanations of reality and why people trust different sources of information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Americans who believe in the QAnon conspiracies are expecting Donald Trump to be reinaugurated on March 4th, following the collapse of the conspiracy that Trump had arrested Joe Biden prior to January 20th. Why do these beliefs persist? And how do you interact with loved ones who go down this path? A team of researchers has been working on a framework for understanding Q and conspiracy beliefs in general. They've identified some common aspects that tend to foment this type of thinking. Our guests: Joanne Miller , professor of political science and international relations at the University of Delaware Christina Farhart , professor of political science at Carleton College

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Even though some conspiracy theories are only endorsed by a small fraction of the population, it is likely a mistake to write off all who believe in conspiracy theories, especially since some theories are endorsed more widely, and with substantial effect. I discuss these issues with two conspiracy theory researchers: Stephanie Kelley-Romano of the Bates College Department of Rhetoric, Film, and Screen Studies, and Joanne Miller of the University of Delaware Department of Political Science & International Relations. LINKS --Stephanie Kelley-Romano's Bates College web profile (https://www.bates.edu/rhetoric-film-screen-studies/faculty/kelley-romano-stephanie/) --Joanne Miller's University of Delaware web profile (https://www.poscir.udel.edu/people/faculty/MillerJ?uid=MillerJ&Name=Dr.%20Joanne%20Miller) --"Trust no one: The conspiracy genre on American television," (Stephanie Kelley-Romano, in The Southern Communication Journal) (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Stephanie_Kelley-Romano/publication/241744909_Trust_No_One_The_Conspiracy_Genre_on_American_Television/links/5cf7f826299bf1fb185ba603/Trust-No-One-The-Conspiracy-Genre-on-American-Television.pdf) --"Make American hate again: Donald Trump and th birther conspiracy," (Stephanie Kelley-Romano & Kathryn Carew, in The Journal of Hate Studies) (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ryan_Scrivens/publication/330482179_The_Dangers_of_Porous_Borders_The_Trump_Effect_in_Canada_Journal_of_Hate_Studies/links/5c41dea092851c22a37ea15b/The-Dangers-of-Porous-Borders-The-Trump-Effect-in-Canada-Journal-of-Hate-Studies.pdf#page=40) --"Conspiracy endorsement as motivated reasoning: The moderating roles of political knowledge and trust," (Joanne Miller, Kyle Saunders, & Christina Farhart, in American Journal of Political Science) (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/ajps.12234) --"Gender differences in COVID-19 conspiracy theory beliefs," (Erin Cassese, Christina Farhart, & Joanne Miller, in Politics & Gender) (https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/11E1C0AA1837CFA7E3926F5E9AF30782/S1743923X20000409a.pdf/div-class-title-gender-differences-in-covid-19-conspiracy-theory-beliefs-div.pdf) --Little A'Le'Inn (Rachel, NV) (http://www.littlealeinn.com/) Special Guests: Joanne Miller and Stephanie Kelley-Romano.

Conspiracies and misinformation continue to surround the COVID-19 pandemic. The internet has made it easier for false information about the virus to appear factual, changing the way some people react to it. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s All IN spoke with IUPUI Director of Epidemiology Education Tom Duszynki and Joanne Miller, professor of political science and international relations at University of Delaware, about some of these conspiracies and false claims as well as their impact.

Bright Simons, founder and president of mPedigree; Whitney Phillips, Syracuse University; Stephan Lewandowsky, University of Bristol; Joanne Miller, University of Delaware; John Cook, George Mason University and moderator Mark Lynas discuss the nature and appeal of conspiracy theories and how to deal with them.

The explosive philosophical debate pitting social justice vs. social distance continues to rage on, and Alan and Kerri Kasem jumped into the fray with an exclusive interview with world-renowned bioethicist, and New York University professor, Art Caplan. The table was set to talk about hotbed issues such as whether protestors should waive their rights to medical treatment should they contract COVID-19, as they willingly marched in public risking exposure to coronavirus, to what duties, if any, individuals have to make concerted efforts to not spread the virus to others, especially to those who might be physically compromised, to whether there ought to be limitations on free speech for anti-vaxxers, or others whose positions may lead to harmful public consequences.  And, that is just scratching the ethical surface of the Gurvey's Law discussion! Then, the program shifts gears into the direction of conspiracy theorists and psychology. Joining the discussion was University of Delaware professor Joanne Miller, to talk about why conspiracy theories and those prescribing to the theories have become so popular in the COVID-19 era. Professor Miller explained her research on the issue and the psychology behind it all, as Professor Caplan weighed in on the ethical undertones. Don't miss Gurvey's Law on Sundays at 5 p.m. PST and 8 p.m. EST on KABC-AM 790 TalkRadio and streaming live on KABC.com and Alexa!

Você Já Ouviu Falar do MOPS? O MOPS encoraja e equipa mães de crianças pequenas, em parceria com a igreja local, para descobrirem o seu potencial como mães, mulheres e líderes em seu relacionamento com Jesus. (frase retirada do site deles) A Carol está na liderança do MOPS global e no episódio de hoje ela fala sobre a importância de amizades saudáveis, encorajadoras e centradas em Cristo. Eu também participei de um ministério para mães de crianças pequenas da minha igreja local (não era MOPS) e digo que foi muito importante durante os 4-5 anos mais exaustivos da minha vida (afinal, tive 3 filhos em 4 anos!) "Somos cultivadoras de amizades, construindo círculos de mulheres que se amam como família, porque acreditamos no potencial transformador dos relacionamentos e das conversas acolhedoras." Essa frase também foi retirada do site da MOPS, e eu sempre me levantarei para falar do poder de relacionamentos intencionais e de conversas acolhedoras.  Ouça o episódio, e se você tem um círculo de mulheres assim na sua vida, agradeça a Deus e continue cultivando isso e servindo suas irmãs em Cristo. Se você não tem, coloque esse desejo perante Deus, e esteja disposta a ser você essa "cultivadora de amizades" e avalie em oração como construir esse círculo de mulheres "mais chegadas que irmãs" (referindo ao versículo de Prov. 18:24) Sobre o que conversamos? A Carol começa falando sobre como ela conheceu o MOPS e o papel que esse ministério teve na sua vida quando ela era uma nova mãe, morando longe da família e amigos.Ela explicou a missão do MOPS e eu falei sobre a minha experiência participando de um grupo parecido, e a importância que isso teve para mim.A Carol fala sobre como ela foi colocada logo no papel de liderança, e os medos e receios que ela teve nisso. Ela fala sobre o que é necessário para assumir esse papel.Eu perguntei como evitar com que os grupos se tornem lugares de comparações e fofocas. Ela responde falando que nosso foco precisa ser naquilo que nos une... que é JESUS!A Carol fala também do tema central desse ano do MOPS, que é "Vida Completa". No final, a Carol dá um direcionamento para você que não tem esse tipo de comunidade de mães e deseja ter.  Recursos Mencionados A Carol citou o livro: "Parenting is Heart Work" dos autores Dr. Scott Turansky e Joanne Miller. Ela indicou os seguintes podcasts: Glocal (em especial os episódios das mulheres); MOPS Podcast (esse é em inglês); Para seguir a Carol no instagram, encontre ela no @carolinafedoruk. Para seguir o MOPS, siga @mopsbrasil ou @mops_internationalClique aqui para ir diretamente para o site do MOPS no Brasil Devocional: Aqui está o devocional de apoio sobre o assunto desse episódio. Baixe, imprima e reuna algumas amigas para estudarem a Bíblia juntas.Se quiser ver os outros que já estão disponíveis, vá até a página Sondando o Coração. Para baixar o dessa semana e imprimir, é só clicar na imagem logo abaixo. Como faço para me inscrever? Você sempre tem a opção de escutar diretamente aqui do site, mas o que eu sugiro é que você siga as instruções para receber os episódios diretamente no seu celular. Esse episódio tem duraçao de 1 hora e 5 minutos, então o ideal seria você poder escutar enquanto está dirigindo, fazendo exercício, na fila do banco, fazendo compras no mercado ou guardando os mesmo brinquedos pela vigésima vez! Então se você ainda não configurou tudo no seu celular para baixar os episódios automaticamente (sem usar dados móveis) e nem sabe como fazer isso, clique aqui se você tem android, ou aqui se você tem um iPhone. Se você estiver visualizando nesse momento do seu celular, você pode clicar nas palavras roxinhas logo abaixo do player no topo do post. Se você tiver um iPhone, clica em “Apple Podcasts” e se tiver um Android, clica em “Android”.Ou… claro… sempre tem a opção de só clicar no botão de PLAY aqui no site mesmo

This week I give my co-host the day off and sit down for a candid interview with my mother, Joanne Miller! We share the top five pillars for what respect means to us, and how it was reinforced in my own upbringing as well as how we both coach families now.  Not only is this a special interview, there is a chance to win, AND get some pretty cool Mother's Day bonuses. Be sure to hop over to www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/podcast-Joanne-Miller-Respect for the additional resources we talked about, and to see this full episode on video! 

Joanne Miller joins me for this important conversation. Times of pain can also be our times of fastest growth - if we acknowledge it, own it, and use it. Create a plan of action for making your home stronger and better than ever before. Questions: 1. Are you in survival mode or reinvention mode? 2. Is it possible to have a peaceful home right now? 3. Do you really want to go back to “normal?” 4. Maybe the fear is just tuition for the learning you're getting. 5. What are five things we can do to strengthen our home in this crisis? Get the resources mentioned in this podcast, including the free download of how to Create a Sense of Peace in your home and the Scary Times Success Manual in the show notes here: https://www.48days.com/peace-at-home/

How can we have peace at home during these troubled times? Joanne Miller joins me for this important conversation. Times of pain can also be our times of fastest growth – if we acknowledge it, own it, and use it. Create a plan of action for making your home stronger and better than ever before.  Episode #720 April 03, 2020 Hi this is Dan Miller – and yes you’re listening to the 48 Days Radio show – where each week we take 48 minutes to dive into real life questions about finding your passion, deciding what kind of life you ... Read More The post Living & Lovin at home in Scary Times appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

Domestic abuse tends to rise during a crisis like this. But Dan and Joanne Miller, who celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary under quarantine, share how they have and continue to work on their marriage and be creative in order to thrive together. All access VIP Ticket available for a limited-time - https://ignitingsoulsconference.com/online

Be Your Finest Art (with Joanne Miller) The life of an artist or a writer is one that is filled with a lot of tension between competition priorities. As we talk about writing that helps grow your business, one of the tensions we face is the balance between writing for fun and curiosity, versus the importance of keeping the business side in mind by filling a niche or writing for a specific audience. I'm thrilled that our guest today is here to help us navigate through these complex waters. Her name is Joanne Miller, and she's the co-author of several books, including Be Your Finest Art and Creating a Haven of Peace. I was thrilled to learn a couple of years ago that Joanne was using my book, The Artist's Suitcase, in her art classes. And over the last few years, I have come to really appreciate both Joanne and her husband, Dan, for their creative approach to life. In today's conversation, we explore a number of themes from her amazing book Be Your Finest Art, including creativity, awakening, listening, and new beginnings. Joanne also shares her experience as an author, as well as some great advice for anyone thinking about writing a book. You can find the full show notes here: https://kentsanders.net/157. Need a ghostwriter for your next project? Learn more here: https://inkwellghostwriting.com.

Be Your Finest Art (with Joanne Miller) The life of an artist or a writer is one that is filled with a lot of tension between competition priorities. As we talk about writing that helps grow your business, one of the tensions we face is the balance between writing for fun and curiosity, versus the importance of keeping the business side in mind by filling a niche or writing for a specific audience. I’m thrilled that our guest today is here to help us navigate through these complex waters. Her name is Joanne Miller, and she’s the co-author of several books, including Be Your Finest Art and Creating a Haven of Peace. I was thrilled to learn a couple of years ago that Joanne was using my book, The Artist’s Suitcase, in her art classes. And over the last few years, I have come to really appreciate both Joanne and her husband, Dan, for their creative approach to life. In today’s conversation, we explore a number of themes from her amazing book Be Your Finest Art, including creativity, awakening, listening, and new beginnings. Joanne also shares her experience as an author, as well as some great advice for anyone thinking about writing a book. You can find the full show notes here: https://kentsanders.net/157. Need a ghostwriter for your next project? Learn more here:  https://inkwellghostwriting.com. 

This week I interview Joan f Miller about how she came to Christ, her work as an artist, and her work with women who have just come out of Prison Please listen and share. Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn

The day I invited Dan and Joanne Miller to join me at Escaping Shawshank, which led to a great business partnership,I mailed that invitation to seven people. Six people said no. Who cares if you get six out of seven rejections. All it takes is one acceptance. If you have a dream, take action. People will reject your dream. But someone will believe in you and your dream. For free tools to help you close the gap between your dream and success, go to elixirprojectexperience.com.

Joanne Miller and Scott Turansky share helpful, innovative coaching techniques for parents. Jim Wideman guides ministers by providing them with some ministry coaching.

Rev. Joanne Miller preaches on the Sunday after Christmas.

Today’s episode will be all about ladies of leadership, and their influence and impact on my life. I can’t wait to hear about the women who have impacted your life, too! Let me know all about them by scrolling down at this link. The first woman I want to talk about is my incredible mom. She’s my best friend, my hero, and an absolutely phenomenal leader in every single way. When I think of a leading lady or an extraordinary woman who knows how to overcome obstacles and heartache, I think of my mom. She’s the reason that I’m the woman who I am today. Next up is my best friend Kim. She’s been there for me ever since I can remember, encouraging me and telling the truth. I’ll never forget the moment that I walked out of the hospital doors as my mom was being wheeled into surgery for her cancer, and unexpectedly saw Kim waiting there for me with open arms. Barbara McCoo-Lewis is another amazing woman who I’ve been blessed to have in my life. She has done so much not only for me, but also for women all over the country. Speaking of amazing leading ladies, I can’t possibly leave First Lady Mae Lawrence Blake off the list! She’s a classy, phenomenal woman and a true leading lady. I’d also like to take a moment to honor the kind, loving, real, genuine, open, wonderful Joanne Miller. She’s an artist, painter, mother, coach, and leader, as well as the author of the book Creating a Haven of Peace. My big sister has always listened to me and been there for me. She’s the big sister who every baby sister would want. But keep in mind that the leading ladies who have impacted your life don’t need to be women you’ve met. Michelle Obama is absolutely one of the ladies who have impacted me, but I haven’t yet had the honor of meeting her. I can’t wait to hear about your own leading ladies, so please don’t forget to submit a comment!   In This Episode: [00:49] - Jevonnah introduces the topic of today’s episode, and encourages listeners to be confident in their ability to impact others’ lives. [02:26] - Today’s listener shoutout goes to my friend Jeff Long, who helps entrepreneurs build their courses at Online Course Coach! For a chance of getting your own shoutout on a future episode, leave a rating and review on iTunes. [04:05] - Jevonnah shares a question she received from a listener about the Thrive! group on Facebook a couple weeks ago, and offers an answer. [05:45] - Today’s episode is a way of saying “thank you” to some amazing ladies who have impacted Jevonnah’s life in a major way. [06:12] - The first woman who has impacted Jevonnah’s life is her mom. [06:57] - Jevonnah’s best friend Kim is another incredible woman. [07:58] - Next up on Jevonnah’s list is Barbara McCoo-Lewis. [09:35] - We hear about Jevonnah’s next lady of leadership, First Lady Mae Lawrence Blake. [10:32] - Joanne Miller, wife of Dan Miller of 48 Days, is another of Jevonnah’s ladies! [11:47] - Jevonnah’s big sister absolutely belongs on the list too. [12:32] - While Jevonnah hasn’t (yet!) met her in person, Michelle Obama is also on her list. [13:24] - Jevonnah invites listeners to take a look back at the leading ladies who have helped them to reach the place where they are today. Be sure to let Jevonnah know about your own leading ladies by submitting a comment at this link! [14:04] - We hear a letter to the world that Jevonnah hopes will inspire you to go become a leading lady to someone else. [17:36] - Jevonnah hopes her story speaks to you and encourages you to live your life in a way that inspires others to live theirs extraordinarily.   Links and Resources: Jevonnah Ellison Jevonnah Ellison on Facebook Jevonnah Ellison’s Thrive! group The Thrive Mastermind The Coaching Course Ask Jevonnah a question Barbara McCoo-Lewis Church of God in Christ 48 Days Creating a Haven of Peace by Joanne Miller Michelle Obama

To help mark Patient and Family Centered Care (PFCC) Week (Nov. 5 – 9, 2018), come listen in on a discussion about family presence and what it means to clinicians and patients, including Joanne Cabrera, Executive Director, Surgery, Women's Health, Neurosciences, South Health Campus, Devyn Bryant, Registered Nurse, Post Anesthetic Case Unit (PACU), South Health Campus, patient Greg Miller and family member Joanne Miller.

What does it take to not only build a successful business, but also a successful like and marriage of 50 years? Dan Miller & his wife Joanne join us today to share their secrets. The post 50 Years of Love, Life & Business W/ Dan & Joanne Miller appeared first on Tom & Ariana Sylvester.

Rev. Joanne Miller preaches on the third Sunday after Pentecost

In elections with three or more candidates, spoiler effects are thought to occur when one candidate, one with supporters who are ideologically similar to those of another candidate, garners enough support that a third, ideologically dissimilar or even opposite, candidate can win without a majority. For example, in the 2014 Maine gubernatorial general election, Democratic nominee Mike Michaud received 43.4% of the vote, while independent candidate Eliot Cutler received 8.4%. Because Cutler's issue positions (e.g., pro-choice, supportive of marriage equality, pro-union) aligned him more closely with Democrats than the Republican opponent, many have suggested that Cutler's participation in the election drew enough support away from Michaud to prevent what otherwise would have been a Democratic victory. As it was, Republican Paul LePage was elected with 48.2% of the vote, less than a true majority. Vote-count systems that allow a candidate to win with merely a plurality (i.e., the greatest number of votes, but less than a majority) are vulnerable to spoiler effects. In response to apparent spoiler effects such as this one, and (as some have argued) Ralph Nader's impact on the 2000 U.S. presidential election, some reformers have advocated for the use of ranked-choice voting. In this episode, I talk with political scientists Jason McDaniel (https://politicalscience.sfsu.edu/people/25298/jason-mcdaniel) and Jack Santucci (http://www.jacksantucci.com/) about the potential rewards--but also risks--associated with ranked-choice voting. The risks include ones that could be detrimental to the interests of low-income citizens, and less educated ones. EPISODE LINKS 2013 Op-ed from Minnesota (Lawrence Jacobs & Joanne Miller) (http://www.startribune.com/new-minneapolis-voting-rules-could-diminish-equality/218598731/) 2014 Op-ed from Minnesota (Jacobs & Miller redux) (http://www.startribune.com/ranked-choice-voting-by-the-data-still-flawed/245283691/) FAQ on ranked-choice voting in Maine (http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/upcoming/rankedchoicefaq.html) A timeline of actions on ranked choice voting in Maine (http://www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec/upcoming/pdf/rcvtimeline.pdf) William Poundstone's "Gaming The Vote" (https://www.amazon.com/Gaming-Vote-Elections-Arent-About/dp/0809048922) Special Guests: Jack Santucci and Jason McDaniel.

Rev. Joanne Miller preaches on the Second Sunday after Pentecost.

This week, Sara Anna is joined by Joanne Miller, author, speaker, artist, wife, and grandmother. Joanne’s husband Dan, is one of Sara Anna’s business mentors, and the discussion centers around the winding road that led Joanne and Dan to their current business success.  As you’ll hear, things aren’t always easy, but with resilience, faith, and fortitude, you can see the possibilities in any situation!   Check out Joanne’s beautiful blog at http://www.joannefmiller.com   Joanne’s impactful book about keeping a peaceful home even the midst of chaos is here:   Creating a Haven of Peace   See Joanne and Dan’s work together here: http://www.48days.com   Remember to download your FREE guide on 4 Success Strategies Faith-Centered Women Use Daily - available right here from Sara Anna.

What’s that smell?If you’re in Ipswich and there’s a particularly unpleasant odour at your place, the state government wants to hear from you.It’s just launched a survey of Ipswich smells, as Member for Bundamba Jo-Anne Miller explains to Sam Gunders and Maylee Flannery:

  Episode #607 April 13, 2018 People seem to be in a lot of despair. They feel like they don't have choices. Dan's wife Joanne joins him on this week's podcast and shares some of the trials and tribulations of their life and how the choices they've made have impacted them. Hi, this is Dan Miller – and yes you're listening to the 48 Days Radio show.  In this episode I invited Joanne to join me in responding to the flood of messages we're getting from listeners who feel trapped by their circumstances.  Welcome to the 48 Days Radio Show. Questions: 1.  How much choice do we have in the kind of lives we live?  2.  What happens if you don't even have the support of a spouse?   3.  Where do those whom nobody cares about fit in this?  4. I am 58 and have gotten nowhere in life. When will my turn ever come?  5. I would like to hear any encouragement from experiences of people you might know who hit bottom in every area of life and they went forward. Questions from Dan: What Choices Have You Made? Did you choose the house you're living in? Did you choose the job you have now? Did you choose the car you're driving? Did you choose the college you went to or whether to go to college? Did you choose the person you married?   Comfort is the enemy of progress. P. T. Barnum From The Greatest Showman Click To Tweet Call to Action:   What choices are you making right now?   “Today's show is brought to you by Casper. Get $50 toward select mattresses by visiting casper.com/sleepyoulove and using promo code sleepyoulove at checkout. Terms and conditions apply.” Freshbooks – To claim your month long unrestricted free trial with no credit card required, go to https://www.freshbooks.com/pages/48days and enter “48 Days” in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section. Resources: Dan Miller's Top 10 Recommended Books –  If there is one thing that has fueled my own success it is the books I have read.  I continue a heavy reading schedule and will until the day I die because the wisdom of the ages is so readily available for any of us – it's a shame to not take advantage of it.   I am asked repeatedly what books I recommend. So here are 10 suggestions for 2018.  You'll notice these are not all business or money-making books, but I truly believe that financial success is a byproduct of personal success. If you want to get rich, work on developing YOU! 1.  Frankl, Viktor.  Man's Search for Meaning.  A classic work by a concentration camp prisoner that shows that even when everything else is taken away, we have the ability to choose.  I read this one about every six months just to remind myself of what is really important. 2.  Gire, Ken.  Windows of the Soul.  One of my favorite books ever.  A gentle guide to help us see God in new ways. I believe it opens our eyes to see more opportunities all around us in the process.  A timeless classic. 3.  Quindlen, Anna.  A Short Guide to a Happy Life.  What does it take to really live deeply and successfully, rather than to just exist?  This little book puts in perspective those things we often consider to be too important. 4.  Schwartz, David.  The Magic of Thinking Big.  Workable methods for thinking big.  How to create your own “good luck.”  The book that put coach Lou Holtz on the road to extraordinary success. 5.  Carnegie, Dale.  How to Win Friends & Influence People.  This is the classic little book on creating great relationships and building trust with others.   6.  Ziglar, Zig.  See You at the Top.  This book is full of easy to understand principles for any age.  We used it as a text book for homeschooling our children.   7.  Hill, Napoleon.  Think and Grow Rich.  I'm sure you've heard of this one.  The principles are as true today as they were in 1937.  I value this book so much I have an original copy.   8.  Lapin, Rabbi Daniel.  Thou Shall Prosper.  Nothing has shaped my thinking on a healthy Biblical perspective on money as much as this book.   9.  Conwell, Russell.  Acres of Diamonds.  I love this little story about discovering that the opportunities for our greatest success are often right under our nose.  Get a digital version here FREE when you sign up for Dan's weekly inspiration and tips on finding or creating work you love. 10.  Canfield, Jack.  The Success Principles.  An incredible compilation of 64 success principles from the co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. Dan & Joanne's Decision Making Process: Joanne and I have used a concise process for all the years of our marriage. When confronted with a decision, we allow a 2-week maximum for arriving at a decision. Whether it is where to move, what kind of car to purchase, making a career or business decision, or how to handle a difficult relationship with a relative, we approach the process as follows: 1. State the problem. 2. Get the advice and opinions of others. 3. List the alternatives. 4. Choose the best alternative. 5. Act. And we avoid the crippling power of indecision. Yes, this process must be bathed in prayer. But a daily walk of integrity and character should provide confidence in moving ahead quickly with most any decision. You, too, can deal effectively with the challenge of making solid decisions. Don't be indecisive and unstable in all your ways. Rather, walk in the strength, confidence, and boldness that come from decisive action. Meet Dan and Joanne at Igniting Souls Conference in Columbus, Ohio Oct. 26-28th, 2018 http://48dayseagles.com/.  Membership in this exploding community of achievers!  To submit a question comment or success story for the Podcast, send your note to askdan@48Days.com If you don't like the life you're living today, ask yourself what kind of changes you are willing to make happen to have a different life.   The post The choices we make – with Joanne Miller appeared first on Official Site Dan Miller.

Rev. Joanne Miller preaches on the fourth Sunday of Lent

Being married to an entrepreneur can give you heartburn. Being married is always work. Worthwhile work, but still work. Being married to an entrepreneur brings a whole new level of challenges. To help us navigate the tricky world of marriage and entrepreneurship, two special guests join the show. First, Joanne Miller gives encouragement to spouses of entrepreneurs. Next, Susie Miller offers advice for both entrepreneurs and their spouses.  To help you have better conversations with your spouse, Susie Miller has a free guide for you. CLICK HERE to get Fast and Fun Conversation Starters for Entrespouses. Susie Miller on the web - susiemiller.com Susie Miller on Twitter - @susiemiller5 Susie Miller on Facebook - Susie Miller Susie Miller's Book -Listen Learn Love Joanne Miller on the web - joannefmiller.com Joanne Miller' book - Creating A Haven of Peace

Welcome to Season Three on the Mama Says Namaste Podcast.  In this series, we will focus on how to clear the clutter not just from your home, but also your head and your heart to create that space for clarity and connection. Join me and dive in to "The Minimalist To-Do List!” Learn more about our upcoming course and some tips for your own family adventure by going to www.MamaSaysNamaste.com/familyadventure   Educational apps and games we’ve been playing at home: Reading Eggs (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/homer-kids-learn-to-read-app/id601437586?mt=8&at=1000lqxe) Kahn Academy (www.KahnAcademy.org) Homer (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/homer-kids-learn-to-read-app/id601437586?mt=8&at=1000lqxe) Uno (http://amzn.to/2yfNJzT) Dutch Blitz (http://amzn.to/2gulLqX) Clara’s website is www.ClaraLogsdon.com “Creativity CLARAfied"   Have you felt like this? “This morning I realized that I can no longer recall a time in my adult life that I wasn’t behind on all the things I needed/wanted to do. I don’t remember getting to a point where I felt like I had caught up and could safely do nothing. Even if I get caught up on the immediate needs like housework or work goals, there are always self-improvement or home-improvement projects, things I’ve been wanting to do with my family, career related study, etc. Every day it feels like I wake up behind in the race. That’s not to say I’m always doing something productive. But at the times I’m doing nothing productive, I’m choosing to do nothing over doing something, whether it’s because I’m exhausted or unmotivated or whatever. But I always have to actively decide to be unproductive over all the things I “should” be doing, and that usually comes with guilt. This is not healthy. Anybody have any books or talks or tips on how to change this mindset?” Of course, immediately he started getting responses.   These were not solutions, however, but affirmations that this was not just him, but so many of us that feel the same way.   It’s the allowing that is the flow of the river…and that’s how you get cruising. “I would love to flow like the river flows, carried by the surprise of its own unfolding.” John O’Donahue We have multiple areas of our lives that have to be assessed:   • Work/Finance • Family • Emotional/Spiritual • Personal Development • Physical • Social • Life Tasks   Those “life tasks” at the end are all of the housekeeping to-dos, repairs, errands, day-to-day life requirements that eat up a ton of time and energy.  Everyone dreams of a personal assistant because this one area alone could easily eat up your whole day, every day. So how do we keep from just having that feeling of overwhelm all the time? Six Tips to Eliminate Overwhelm Here are the biggies for me, to ensure you don’t feel behind all the time. 1: Prioritize Recommended Read: The One Thing by Gary Keller  (http://amzn.to/2xrsRSt) Stop multi-tasking and do one thing with excellence. It’s amazing what you can accomplish with that incredible focus   Create Your Priorities – look at what REALLY has to be done. Sometimes, we create a to-do list of so many things, and then we realize that it may not all be necessary. I’ve stressed out looking at a full day of errands, and the more I break it down, realize that there was only ONE of the many things on my to-do list that really needed to be done that day. Breaking it down into bite-size pieces and asking myself, “is it necessary at this moment?” Really helped.    2: Obliterate Obligation Okay, there is a time and place for obligation.  Sometimes going out of your way for someone you love is worth it to see the happiness on their face, even if it’s not your favorite thing.  Some obligation is okay.  But when obligation takes over, you can twist down into a spiral of people-pleasing that is a bottomless pit.  If you start to notice that everything you do all day is based on making someone else happy, it’s time to seriously check yourself.  You are not in charge of anyone else’s happiness – that is their’s to own.  Spread love, fill some buckets, but ensure you are looking at what is critical for you to move forward beyond just meeting everyone else’s needs.  My mother swears by the book “When Pleasing Others is Hurting You” (http://amzn.to/2xyfzJ2) 3: Underpromise, Overdeliver Be careful what you commit to, and ensure you can really follow through.  If you can’t show up on time, don’t say you can.  Don’t accept a project if your plate is already full.  Don’t commit to a deadline that is going to require you to forfeit eating and sleeping to meet it.   “I have a commitment”.  Don’t feel pressure to respond immediately - say “let me check my schedule and get back with you” so you aren’t making a decision under pressure.  It’s okay to say no - provide another resource so it’s not just no, but you offer a solution.   4: Wiggle Room Allow for wiggle room.  Don’t overcommit your day so there is no down time.  We all need rest and we need time to create, process, and think.  Don’t jam pack your day where it’s a marathon.  That is a sure-fire way to create burnout.  Don’t live for that one day when you can rest again.  Intentionally allow that down time every day so you aren’t running on fumes. On that whole “productive” concept.  Let me get one thing straight: Rest IS productive.   Don’t negate your down time. It’s critical to your health, both mentally and physically.  Give yourself grace to veg.   Recommended Read: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert (http://amzn.to/2yy1Lhx)   Give your creativity a name and spend time with it.  Invite it into your life, and sit with it every day. Creating a Haven of Peace: When Your Feeling Down, Finances Are Flat, and Tempers Are Rising by Joanne Miller (http://amzn.to/2xpQyzv) This is Ashley’s family story written by her mother, with great insights in creating that haven of peace in your home.  5: Timeblock Schedule the fire out of your day. We’ve found flex time during the middle of the day is fine, but the morning and the evening have such a huge impact on how our days can get away from us. Do you want to be a human “being” or a human “doing”?   Recommended Read: The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr.  This is such an incredible book to ensure you are really performing at your peak by being fully present in what you are doing at that moment. The bane of many entrepreneurs is our ability to work anytime we want…which means we are always working and doing “just one more thing.” Those “just one more things”: checking facebook, answering another email, doing one more edit, etc are all areas where the day can get away from us. Your “one thing” can take you down a four hour bunny trail. Schedule your work time, and your play time.  Do these with the same priority level.  My nightly date with Nathan is just as important as my podcast interview.  Don’t negate the importance of life beyond work.  We want to really live, not simply trudge through.  Enjoy this life, and make that a critical component of your day. 6: Bookend Your Day On that note, bookending our day has been huge. We prep our coffee in the evenings so it’s ready to go. Our family agrees on what we are going to have for breakfast so it’s no shock in the morning.  Nathan and I discuss the night before what we need to accomplish the next morning. Set your goals based on the feeling behind them, not just the lofty goal.  What is the emotion behind it all?   Recommended Read: The Fire Starter Sessions by Danielle LaPorte (http://amzn.to/2kxSjoi). This book rocked me with the concept of one thing: “What is the feeling behind the goal you set?” This is fabulous in writing or audio, and was a pivotal book in directing my life of travel.   Your Life Is Your Responsibility Like I’ve written so many times, we are in charge of our lives.  We have the power to create with intention, or live in reaction.   When we are consistent and stick to a schedule, we find we feel way more in control of our lives – living with intention and not just reacting as life passes us by. Care for some Q&A?  Hit us with any questions you have, and we’ll send you a personal email response back and may address it on a future podcast!  Simply email Ashley directly at Ashley@MamaSaysNamaste.com Share below what things help you gather your thoughts, or why you think this won’t work for you.  Let’s dive in!  If you are overwhelmed, the first step is to identify what is overwhelming, and then look for those little things you can do to move forward.  Share your thoughts in the comments below, and I’ll respond to every one.  

This episode is brought to you by Audible http://www.audibletrial.com/nick where you can get the best audio books sent straight to your phone. If you are new to audible and go through that link you can get a free 30-day trial and a free audiobook that you can keep even if you cancel during the trial period. You can Nick's book Confessions of a Terrible Husband: Lessons Learned from a Lumpy Couch there, read by Nick through www.audibletrial.com/nick (free if you're new with this link), or at Amazon at www.aterriblehusband.com/amazon. Here's the link for the free book and trial to audible.com again: http://www.audibletrial.com/nick   Confessions of a Terrible Husband is a marriage podcast for people who are looking for real advice from the trenches and who are committed to taking personal responsibility over improving their relationships. Hear Nick Pavlidis talk all things marriage and life and interview people like Fawn Weaver from The Happy Wives Club, John G. Miller, of QBQ, Inc., Dan Miller and Joanne Miller of 48 Days to the Work You Love, Derek and Carrie Olsen from Better Conversations, Marcus and Ashley Kusi from the Our Peaceful Family, and many, many more, about the best ways to have an amazing relationship!

In this podcast episode, Bill McDonald of www.BillyMcDonald.com and www.The13Codes.com shares 3 of 13 codes of conduct that can elevate any man to Modern-Day Knighthood! Check out his Free Training at www.The13Codes.com/Nick! Confessions of a Terrible Husband is a marriage podcast for people who are looking for real advice from the trenches and who are committed to taking personal responsibility over improving their relationships. Hear Nick Pavlidis talk all things marriage and life and interview people like Fawn Weaver from The Happy Wives Club, John G. Miller, of QBQ, Inc., Dan Miller and Joanne Miller of 48 Days to the Work You Love, Derek and Carrie Olsen from Better Conversations, Marcus and Ashley Kusi from the Our Peaceful Family, and many, many more, about the best ways to have an amazing relationship!

This is the third in the "Be The Good, See the Good" Series.   We will dive in to how the uniqueness in each of us strengthens all of us, and learn how we can work in our strengths and recognize that in others.   “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”  ~Marianne Williamson, A Return To Love   What kind of family life do you have?  Do you walk on eggshells and cringe, waiting for the next bomb of conflict to drop in your home?  Is this the family life you truly enjoy coming home to? Ss are steady and stable.  Reserved and yet people-focused.  They listen and observe first, which definitely allows them to notice and be more aware of what is going on with others. When you envision a dog, you think loyal, faithful, dependable and trustworthy. For a dove, you think of a peacemaker and love. Both of these are great descriptors for the S personality style. Of the Earth elements, Ds are fire, Is are air, and an S is water, with its smooth and steady flow. “People will forget what you said.  They will forget what you did. But they will never forget how you made them feel.”  Maya Angelou My mother, Joanne Miller, wrote “Creating a Haven of Peace: When Your Feeling Down, Finances are Flat and Tempers are Rising” - she lays out how she broke the cycle of disfunction in her family and intentionally created the “haven of peace” she wanted in her own home. “Don’t ever mistake my silence for ignorance, my calmness for acceptance, or my kindness for weakness.”  Carson Kolhoff The Logsdon family countdown - I was juggling managing www.48Days.com, building www.MamaSaysNamaste.com, unschooling three children, getting the house ready for us to leave indefinitely, and prepping it to be an AirBnB.  Nathan was in real estate and super busy with housing market in Nashville, TN. With selling, sometimes it’s all about semantics.   S’s don’t “sell,”, they “serve.”  Simply switching the terminology from them “selling” to “serving” their client can make a very dynamic and successful salesperson, as they easily see things from other perspectives and can identify the need to truly serve their clients. Are you really lazy and apathetic, or are you simply avoiding conflict and pressure?  Maybe it’s more about security than personal lack of drive.  We had a marriage-centered home - our relationship took priority over our children, and they knew this.  We enforced a “7-7 Rule”, which meant kids were in their beds by 7pm at night - even if they were older and didn’t need to sleep then.  This time was sacred for Nathan and me to reconnect, hash out the day and process it all so we could be better parents for our children the next day.  Having a marriage focused relationship does not mean kids suffer.  I feel it makes children more secure knowing their parents are a united front.  We are very careful with the energy that comes into our home.  Negative or difficult topics aren’t brushed under the rug; however, they are not what we bring into our house.  Our back porch became our safe place to let it all out in the open air.  We chose to bring love, peace and connection back under our roof.  A great book to help you with the baby steps to take action in your life is The One Thing by Gary Keller For an S-style, there are many things being thrown their way, and sometimes complacency is the easiest way to get through. They are peacemakers and tend to be the go-to when teen drama erupts. It can be a lot of pressure to be the shoulder to cry on for every friend, and the stress of carrying everyone else’s burdens can be overwhelming. A coping mechanism may be to numb the emotions by TV, internet/video games, sleeping, drinking/smoking to dull the intensity to a more manageable level. When you see them start to shut down, look for ways to provide some security and consistency in an otherwise roller-coaster life. Not only are they steady, dependable and loyal, but they crave this - steadiness, dependability and loyalty - in their own lives.   Relationships have seasons.  We shift from the parent/toddler relationship, to parent/child, tween, teen, young adult…and eventually the shift is where they are no longer just children but making parenting choices for their parents.  All relationships have seasons, and that’s okay.  Love is a verb - it’s not something that just sits there.  It’s an action you do every day. Make sure you communicate the small things before they become big things. Practice positive self-talk and push yourself to get out of your comfort zone a bit. Create consistency in your life, even when there are unknowns.  Be intentional about creating steady habits that allow for some routine and predictability to help you manage the unpredictable chaos of life.  Characteristics of an S personality style:  Loyal Kind Calm & Steady Low Energy Observant Reliable Non-confrontational Indecisive Competent Peacemaker Patient Follows through with tasks Sensitive Quiet but witty Respects authority Loves to serve and support others Resists change Resents being pushed and can shut down/become passive aggressive Easygoing Relaxed They are motivated by: Deep connections with others Feeling needed (emphasize you need their help) They are upset by: Feeling insecure and/or overwhelmed To help foster the relationship: Help them to express their feelings (don’t wait until it’s a mountain - address the little molehills) Teach them how to make an informed decision so they have confidence in their ability Help them adapt to a faster pace when needed Teach them how to stand up for themselves: Kindness does not equal weakness! Practice positive self-talk Get involved in outside activities Encourage them to step outside their comfort zone - change can be positive! Give space, but don’t allow them to shut down Encouraging phrases: I so appreciate your help I love your compassionate heart I love hearing what you have to say Thank you for being so patient with me. You really thought that through - that shows me how important it was to you I really am grateful for your support   Final Tips: • If you are angry, tone it down. Strong aggressive approaches are too intimidating. • Your tone of voice and body language immediately set the stage for whether your child is able to listen or is retreating from conflict. • Allow for some consistency and routine in your daily life so your S child has comfort in the predictability. • Give your S child some time to adapt to changes. If you know of some change coming, give them advance notice so they can prepare and be able to think and talk through concerns. • High Ss don’t care for surprises. They want time to plan and process. • Ss, when hurt, can build up resentment and carry deep grudges. Work through ways to process and let things go, and stress the importance of letting the negative emotions out instead of stuffing them in. Best “cheat sheet” to find out personality style?   Ask this question: “Tell me your story” . A high S style will tell you about the relationships first. An adult will immediately tell you they are a mother, father, husband, wife, etc and tell about the family members. A kid will tell you about their pets, their siblings, and their friends. The first identifier for them will be the relationships they have. Read more about the S Personality style in this blog post:  Never Confuse Kindness for Weakness: The High S Style   Please remember to subscribe, rate and review this podcast!  Your feedback helps me deliver more of what you want - it means a lot to me as I grow this.  Thank you!   *Podcast music by the awesome Renee & Jeremy who cover "Put a Little Love In Your Heart" by Jackie DeShannon.  Props to both of them for this beautiful rendition that epitomizes what I want for families!  

www.RenegadeGentlemen.com/Confessions In this episode, Phil Potts, author of Habits of Heroic Husbands and leader of Renegade Gentlemen shares tips for eliminating frustration and taking your marriage to a 10! He also has a special offer for 25 lucky Confessions listeners, so head over to www.RenegadeGentlemen.com/Confessions to check it out. Confessions of a Terrible Husband is a marriage podcast for people who are looking for real advice from the trenches and who are committed to taking personal responsibility over improving their relationships. Hear Nick Pavlidis talk all things marriage and life and interview people like Fawn Weaver from The Happy Wives Club, John G. Miller, of QBQ, Inc., Dan Miller and Joanne Miller of 48 Days to the Work You Love, Derek and Carrie Olsen from Better Conversations, Marcus and Ashley Kusi from the Our Peaceful Family, and many, many more, about the best ways to have an amazing relationship!

Join me in the Thrive Community by the Zig Ziglar Family at www.ATerribleHusband.com/Community. You can join for only $1, but be warned, doors close tonight so hurry! This episode talks about how to improve our marriages by improving our mindset. Resources: The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks (get it free if you're new to audible at www.audibletrial.com/nick)  Thrive Community from the Zig Ziglar Family at www.ATerribleHusband.com/Community  Also, the Ziglar Family is still offering the free challenge and added a free assessment tool to find where your family needs some help or focus. Check them out at these urls: www.ATerribleHusband.com/ZiglarChallenge  www.ATerribleHusband.com/ZiglarAssessment Confessions of a Terrible Husband is a marriage podcast for people who are looking for real advice from the trenches and who are committed to taking personal responsibility over improving their relationships. Hear Nick Pavlidis talk all things marriage and life and interview people like Fawn Weaver from The Happy Wives Club, John G. Miller, of QBQ, Inc., Dan Miller and Joanne Miller of 48 Days to the Work You Love, Derek and Carrie Olsen from Better Conversations, Marcus and Ashley Kusi from the Our Peaceful Family, and many, many more, about the best ways to have an amazing relationship!

www.ATerribleHusband.com/ZiglarChallenge  www.ATerribleHusband.com/ZiglarLive  Don't let the fear of not wanting to bring something up, or having to have a discussion about why you don't go on date nights very often, or the fear that your spouse will realize you're a terrible spouse if you do something obvious, or the lack o there being a "good time" keep you from improving your relationship. Here are a few ways to take the thinking out of starting to improve your marriage. Also, the Ziglar Family is still offering the free challenge and added some live online events to help you. Check them out at these urls: www.ATerribleHusband.com/ZiglarChallenge  www.ATerribleHusband.com/ZiglarLive  And thanks to www.GetDateBox.com for the free kit. It was a great way to kickstart date night without having to do all the planning. :) Another way to start a mindless marriage makeover. Confessions of a Terrible Husband is a marriage podcast for people who are looking for real advice from the trenches and who are committed to taking personal responsibility over improving their relationships. Hear Nick Pavlidis talk all things marriage and life and interview people like Fawn Weaver from The Happy Wives Club, John G. Miller, of QBQ, Inc., Dan Miller and Joanne Miller of 48 Days to the Work You Love, Derek and Carrie Olsen from Better Conversations, Marcus and Ashley Kusi from the Our Peaceful Family, and many, many more, about the best ways to have an amazing relationship!

www.ATerribleHusband.com/ZiglarChallenge This is Day 7 of the FREE 7-day Family Challenge you can take at any time to improve your relationship. In this day, we learn about how to leave a legacy. For people of faith, today's lesson is about leaving a faith legacy. The same principles help no matter what you believe is your bigger purpose. Check it out. Don't miss my interview with Ziglar Family CEO Mark Timm about a FREE 7-day Family Challenge and the other 6 days' podcasts. Based on the 7-spoked wheel of life by Zig Ziglar, you can get a free lesson in 7-key areas from leading experts so you can begin to change your family tree today. Sign up at www.ATerribleHusband.com/ZiglarChallenge today! Confessions of a Terrible Husband is a marriage podcast for people who are looking for real advice from the trenches and who are committed to taking personal responsibility over improving their relationships. Hear Nick Pavlidis talk all things marriage and life and interview people like Fawn Weaver from The Happy Wives Club, John G. Miller, of QBQ, Inc., Dan Miller and Joanne Miller of 48 Days to the Work You Love, Derek and Carrie Olsen from Better Conversations, Marcus and Ashley Kusi from the Our Peaceful Family, and many, many more, about the best ways to have an amazing relationship!

Show Agenda Celebrating 100 Episodes Featured Presentation: How to Discover the Work You Love with Special Guest, Dan Miller of 48 Days, LLC Recommended resources: Dan Miller's Personal Website 48 Days Membership Site (Free community) Joanne Miller's Website & new book, Creating a Haven of Peace Second Shift: How to Grow Your Part-Time Passion to Full-Time Influence Book […]

Friday evening, 20/20 presented Robin Roberts courageous journey to beat MDS and return as anchor of Good Morning America. We watched as Robin gave us an inside look at her struggles through chemo, a bone marrow transplant and losing her mother. At one point during her conversation with Dianne Sawyer she mentions that she is an optimistic person and the more you exercise that optimistic muscle, the stronger it gets. I am naturally optimistic and it has served me well in life and business. However, many people I meet tend to look at what can go wrong or when the other shoe will drop. Lesa and I recently returned from speaking on the Wisdom Meets Passion Cruise with Dan and Joanne Miller, Rory and Amanda Vaden and a group of amazing people. It just so happens that we were at sea the same time the Carnival Triumph was crippled waiting on tugboats to bring it back to dry land. There were concerns from friends that we were on that cruise ship and we were not. We did have a couple of people tell us that we should stay off cruise ships because you never know what will happen. These same people are constantly telling me to play it safe. I respond to these people saying, “Maybe we should never do anything but sit at home and play it safe. Never go anywhere, never try anything new and never take a chance.” What kind of life is that? The people that give me this advice have the fruit of this mentality reflected in the way they live. It is usually accompanied by a negative, woe is me attitude. One of these people followed up their concerns with an “I will never be able to afford a cruise anyway” comment. I chose to take the chance and I was rewarded with time with great friends, making new friends, and sitting with Lesa on Magen's Bay in St. Thomas. Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. ~ Helen Keller Here are some ways you can exercise your Optimism: 1. Smile. Put on a happy face and you might be surprised when you get one back. A smile will also trigger positive thoughts in your brain. 2. Talk like an optimist. If you speak in a positive way, you will become more optimistic. Speak the results you want. 3. Count your blessings. There is always someone worse off that you. Be grateful for what you have. 4. Protect your mind. Don't allow yourself to be influenced by depressing or negative thoughts. I quit watching the news years ago. I control what goes into my mind. Listen to your favorite music or something funny. You can choose the way you think. Put on a smile and have a great week! Pierce

My younger son served as an intern at our church this summer working in the children's ministry. The staff invited families of the eleven interns to a dinner to thank them and celebrate the end of a great summer. I went to support my son and see friends and have a great meal. By the way, the lasagna was delicious. As usual, I received more than a great meal. Pastor Tom McCoy delivered a message of encouragement from Jeremiah to each of the young people who served. As I listened I was challenged and inspired. I remember consciously thinking, “I am really glad I showed up.” The first step in being challenged and inspired is to leave the cave and participate. The cave can be your physical home and you should leave to interact with people that are looking to achieve a higher purpose. Many times they will ask more of you than you thought you were able to give. You can also turn off your TV and read a book. You can choose to listen to audio recordings in your car or while you work in the yard. You can tap into the wisdom of those who have gone before you by simply making small adjustments in your lifestyle. The second step and key component is that you must be open and hungry to learn. Several people sat in that room with me the other night and they were not challenged or inspired. Frankly, they probably could not wait for it to be over. I am challenged and inspired in several areas of my life by people and information I choose to surround myself. I am challenged and inspired by: Going to church and listening to a powerful sermon from God's word or having lunch with my friend Jason where he challenges me to find life's truth. My beautiful wife Lesa with her encouragement, tireless faith and integrity. She helps me be a better man, husband and father. My son Nick who encourages me to live a healthy life so I can enjoy my grandchildren. Also, his drive and focus is contagious. My son Nathan with his gracious personality and attitude. Also, his call to a greater purpose and service. My friends Dan and Joanne Miller that have shown me that I can love work and live with purpose. Listening to Dave Ramsey show me how to be responsible with my finances. There are many more people that have challenged and inspired me through their friendship, coaching and writing. Too many to name. I hope you will intentionally seek people and information that will help you reach a higher level of success in all areas of your life. “From the standpoint of daily life, however, there is one thing we do know: that we are here for the sake of each other – above all for those upon whose smile and well-being our own happiness depends, and also for the countless unknown souls with whose fate we are connected by a bond of sympathy. Many times a day I realize how much my own outer and inner life is built upon the labors of my fellow men, both living and dead, and how earnestly I must exert myself in order to give in return as much as I have received.” — Albert Einstein Please share when you have been challenged and inspired. I look forward to hearing from you. Share in the comment section below. Have a great week! Pierce

Lesa and I just arrived home from the No More Mondays Cruise with Dan and Joanne Miller and several other speakers and guests. There were many great moments and we made some new friends. I would like to tell you about one of these moments. On Tuesday we arrived in San Juan Puerto Rico and left the ship to explore this historic city. While we were leaving the ship we were bombarded with offers to tour the area. As our group gathered to discuss a plan, we were approached by a very polite man named Victor. Victor did such a great job that he was a topic of discussion during the remainder of the cruise. When I spoke to the group on Saturday, I used Victor as an example because he did everything with excellence. The first thing he did was set us at ease. He told us the price and how it compared with his competition. He also told us that we did not have to pay until after the tour and if we were not satisfied with the tour, we did not have to pay. How could we lose? For the next hour and a half we were educated on a wide range of facts about the city. Victor was fun, entertaining and educational. We all received so much more than we expected. Everyone in our group gladly paid his asking price and more as we exited the bus. In a nutshell, he set us at ease, over delivered what he promised and was paid well for his effort. Many times we remember and share the bad experiences. Victor made our experience memorable in a very good way. This is selling at its very best. We can all learn a lot from Victor. Have a great week! Pierce