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Send us a textSummary of the Interview: In this episode of the PIO podcast, Kevin Strauss, the communications manager for the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency, discusses his journey from college athletics to public communication. He shares insights on the challenges faced in unifying communication strategies post-COVID, the importance of digital advertising, and the management of water resources amid drought conditions. Kevin emphasizes the significance of internal communication, the impact of AI on public perception, and the necessity of having a supportive team to effectively convey messages to the community. He concludes with personal insights and rapid-fire questions that reveal his values and beliefs in communication.Kevin's Bio - Kevin Strauss is the Communications Manager for the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water) and is responsible for all internal and external Agency communications. Previously, Strauss spent six years as a Communications Specialist with the City of Santa Clarita. During his career, Strauss has produced several award-winning public relations campaigns and recently led SCV Water's brand relaunch initiative and crafted the Agency's first digital media strategy. For his work, he was named the 2024 Communicator of the Year by the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO).When he was with the City of Santa Clarita, the Communications Division was named the 2020 Frank Potter Cowan Crisis Communications Leader by CAPIO for its response to the Tick Fire and Saugus High School shooting in 2019. Prior to joining the City of Santa Clarita, Strauss worked for six years in the Athletics Department at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), first as an intern then as Assistant Sports Information Director before being promoted to Assistant Athletic Director for Digital Marketing. Strauss earned his bachelor's degree in journalism with an emphasis in public relations from CSUN. He and his family reside in Santa Clarita.Kevin's EmailEye-Opening Moments PodcastEye-Opening Moments are stories of adversity, encounters, and perspectives. They are...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showOur premiere sponsor, Social News Desk, has an exclusive offer for PIO Podcast listeners. Head over to socialnewsdesk.com/pio to get three months free when a qualifying agency signs up.

During this episode our podcast hosts interview CAPIO's 2024 Special Award Winners. Each year CAPIO honors several individuals with distinctions including our Communicator of the Year, Rising Star, Crisis Communications Leader and Paul B. Clark awards. These awards recognize individuals who have had a distinctive impact at their agency or in government communications state-wide. We begin this interview with our 2024 Paul B. Clark recipient, Maurice Chaney, PIO for City of Roseville's Environmental Utilities. Next, we hear from the County of Fresno's communications team Sonja Dosti, APR, Joshua Dean and Michelle Avalos who were honored with our 2024 Crisis Communications Leader of the Year. Joshua Dean was also recognized as our 2024 Rising Star. Finally, we interviewed our 2024 Communicator of the Year, Kevin Strauss, Communications Manager for the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency.

“Your brain needs to rest just like your body needs to rest. If you don't give your brain a breath, if you white-knuckle through the day, the likelihood of mistakes increases so much.” In Season 7, Episode 18 of the Boss Uncaged Podcast, S.A. Grant sits down with the Founder & CEO of Uchi, Kevin Strauss.

Today we were joined by Emotional Health & Innovation Consultant and CEO of Uchi, LLC, Kevin Strauss. We have an in-depth conversation covering the differences between emotional health and mental health and what is really driving human behavior. Kevin also emphasizes love, connection, and belonging as basic human needs and how we can go about addressing the needs. Lastly, Kevin shares about how the free social app Uchi can improve connection and behaviors for people of diverse experiences. Learn more about Kevin and the Uchi app via the following links: -Uchi App: https://uchiconnection.com -Kevin's Website: https://TriTMI.KevinRStrauss.com -Kevin's Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/KevinStrauss-innovation-coach-patents-emotionalhealth-wellness-mentalhealth-behavior-uchi-connection --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gyptw/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gyptw/support

Mastering a New World: Unveiling the Secrets and Unlocking Success with Kevin Strauss Join us on a captivating journey of transformation and inspiration as we delve into the extraordinary podcast series, "One World in a New World," hosted by the renowned Zen Benefiel. In this enlightening episode, we have the honor of featuring the visionary Founder and CEO of Uchi LLC, Kevin Strauss ME, who is a distinguished proponent of emotional health. Amidst the profound global changes we face, "One World in a New World" offers a unique platform to explore the intersection of business, sustainability, and social impact. Kevin Strauss ME, a true pioneer in his field, has dedicated his life to catalyzing positive change and fostering a world that is both prosperous and harmonious. Prepare to be captivated as Zen Benefiel, a gifted and insightful host, engages Kevin in an illuminating dialogue that transcends conventional thinking. Through thought-provoking conversations, they will unveil the profound connections between conscious leadership, collaborative innovation, and the transformational power of technology in shaping our collective future. Kevin Strauss ME's journey as the Founder and CEO of Uchi LLC, a groundbreaking enterprise that redefines the boundaries of sustainable business practices, serves as a testament to the transformative potential within us all. With his deep insights and practical strategies, Kevin inspires us to reimagine the role of businesses in creating positive societal change and reminds us that each of us possesses the power to shape a better world. During this captivating podcast, you will gain invaluable insights into how conscious leadership can empower individuals and organizations to drive sustainable impact. Kevin will share his vision for a future where businesses prioritize social responsibility, environmental stewardship, and inclusive practices, creating a ripple effect that permeates every aspect of society. "One World in a New World" is more than just a podcast. It is a call to action, an invitation to explore the limitless possibilities of collaboration and innovation for a better future. It is an opportunity to expand our horizons, challenge the status quo, and embark on a transformative journey towards a world where compassion, sustainability, and inclusivity thrive. Don't miss this chance to be part of a global movement for positive change. Join us for "One World in a New World" and let's shape the future together. Connect with Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinrstrauss/ UCHI: https://uchiconnection.com/ __________ One World in a New World Compilation (Year 1): https://amzn.to/3p2RaXM Web Services: https://shop.unitedwestandproductions.com _______ Connect with Zen: https://linkedin.com/zenbenefiel Zen's books: https://amazon.com/author/zendor Zen's Coaching: https://BeTheDream.com Zen's CV et al: https://zenbenefiel.com The Octopus Movement (non-linear thinkers): https://theoctopusmovement.org Live and Let Live Global Peace Movement: https://liveandletlive.org

Kevin Strauss LinkedIn Short  –  https://t.ly/Rj6cKevin's Webpage – https://KevinRStrauss.comKevin's Triathlon Coaching – https://TriTMI.KevinRStrauss.comUchi's Website – https://UchiConnection.comKevin's YouTube  –  https://www.youtube.com/@KevinRStrauss ****************For more information:www.susannemueller.biz TEDx Talk, May 12, 2022:Running and Life: 5K Formula for your Success | Susanne Mueller  Monday: Podcast “Take it from the Ironwoman” more than 370+ episodesWednesday: Facebook live with "From the Lipstick Leadership Living Room” 1 pm ET (this started in March 2020)Friday:  650+ weekly blogsInstagram: susanne_mueller_nyc / take_it_from_the_ironwomanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanne-mueller-ma/YouTube: Susanne Mueller: The IronwomanBoth Take it from the Ironwoman and Lipstick Leadership are also books, order them or buy them in your local bookstore. Shop local!Book a time with me for your 1:1 coaching session or group session. Now is the time to elevate your profile, if not now, then when?  

Kevin Strauss LinkedIn Short  –  https://t.ly/Rj6cKevin's Webpage – https://KevinRStrauss.comKevin's Triathlon Coaching – https://TriTMI.KevinRStrauss.comUchi's Website – https://UchiConnection.comKevin's YouTube –  https://www.youtube.com/@KevinRStrauss *****www.susannemueller.biz640+ weekly blogs / 350+ podcasts / 26 marathon races / 5 half ironman  / 2 books / 1 Mt. Kilimanjaro / 1 TEDx Talk / 1 Ironman….

In this episode, Uchi Tribe creator, Emotional Health and Innovation Consultant Kevin Strauss, discusses addictions, the root causes, and quotes, "Love is the real root".  We also discuss how human connection is an act of receiving. Below is the information to sign up for the FREE UCHI app, to take our episode's topic, to a safe private place to chat:As a special FREE offer, we've partnered with the Uchi app to hold a raffle drawing for 8 listeners to join me and Kevin Strauss in deeper conversation using a private uchiTribe specific to this episode. Those listeners not randomly selected will receive a FREE, complimentary uchiTribe, to use as they desire.To enter the drawing, use this link: https://forms.gle/ZerV4oS28MostCQw6 and the Episode Code – LessFear-Ep176. The drawing will be after the episode is LIVE and you'll be notified via an email from Uchi with instructions on how to redeem your prize.  First come, first serve! Uchi® is a FREE social app that guides private conversations using a Question-and-Answer format. Rest assured, anything you share on Uchi is 100% private to your uchi or “in group”. Learn more about Uchi and their strict privacy policy at: https://uchiconnection.com/privacy-policy Kevin's BioKevin Strauss is an Emotional Health & Innovation Consultant and CEO of Uchi, LLC. He focuses on what drives behavior and is dedicated to making life easier and happier. Kevin's career began in biomedical engineering; finding problems and solutions which has led to 80 patents, 10+ research publications, two innovation awards, and his book, Innovate The 1%. Kevin has worked in human behavior for two-decades and has identified Emotional Health as its driver and human connection as its primary supporter. Uchi is an app he created to nurture authentic connection. Kevin is also a 22-year, injury-free, Ironman Triathlete & Coach.LinksKevin Strauss LinkedIn Short  –   https://t.ly/Rj6cKevin's Webpage – https://KevinRStrauss.comKevin's Triathlon Coaching – https://TriTMI.KevinRStrauss.comUchi's Website – https://UchiConnection.comKevin's YouTube  –   https://www.youtube.com/@KevinRStraussKevin's Primary Email – kevin@UchiConnection.com#uchi #uchitribe #freeapp #connection #podcast #alittlelessfearpodcast #podcastshow #receiving #love #addictions # emotionalhealth #root #belonging This is Dr. Lino Martinez the host for A Little Less Fear Podcast. For more information, please use the information below. Thanks so much for your support!Author | A Little Less FearWriters Work | Write Your Way to the Life You WantA Little LESS FEAR Podcast (@alittlelessfearpodcast) • Instagram photos and videosLino Marinez (@alittlelessfear) TikTok | Watch Lino Marinez's Newest TikTok Videos

On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Kevin Strauss, Author of Innovate The 1%. We talk about Kevin's experiences creating products in the biomedical space, as well as his background as the founder of Uchi, a social app designed to strengthen relationships and behaviors. We also talk about the importance of both mental and physical health in the innovation process. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help new innovators navigate what's next. Each week we'll give you a front row seat into what it takes to learn, grow, and thrive, in today's world of accelerating change and uncertainty. Join us as we explore, engage, and experiment with the best and the brightest innovators, entrepreneurs, and pioneering businesses. It's time to get started.Interview Transcript with Kevin Strauss, Author of Innovate The 1%Brian Ardinger: Welcome to another episode of Inside Outside Innovation. I'm your host, Brian Ardinger, and as always, we have another amazing guest. Today we have Kevin Strauss. He is the author of Innovate The 1%: Seven Areas to Nurture for Success. Welcome to the show, Kevin. Kevin Strauss: Thanks a lot, Brian. I'm glad to be here. Brian Ardinger: Hey, I'm excited to have you on the show. You are a innovator, an author, emotional health and wellness expert. Founder. How did you get involved and excited about this whole innovation space. Kevin Strauss: I think it's a combination of a few things. And I really have to bring it back to my father. As a kid, and for the first 18 years of my life, I would just follow him around and be his little helper and we would just get into every kind of project around the house possible.And that led to the engineering degree and just problem solving. And not only problem solving, but coming up with other ideas, because my dad would do that a lot. Where he would just want to do something in the house. It wasn't solving a problem, but it was just creating something that he wanted to see, you know, in the home.So, I think that's where it really got started. Brian Ardinger: You have a little bit different career. You're not in the software space per se. And you spent a lot of time in the health tech space. So, give us a little background on how you went from engineering to where you are now. Kevin Strauss: It started with engineering. He always loved the mechanical side of things, but I've always been fascinated with the human body and like how it all works and everything. That's when I went straight to a biomedical engineering degree, and I just love all that. Ended up getting like a dream job out of graduate school designing total hip replacement. So that launched me into medical device. But then there was a time that I was working at a company, where we were doing a lot of grant research. And these grants were funded by NIH. And we would come up with ideas, whatever they happen to be, and propose them. And if we won the grant, we'd do the research with the ultimate hope of bringing it to US society as a product, as a company. And in that time, I was thinking a lot about my dating life, which wasn't working out so well back then. And I was trying to figure out why my dating life wasn't working out. You know, I boil it all down to self-esteem of the people I was dating, but then 15 years later, figuring out it was my own self-esteem issues. That was also part of the problem. And it's putting all of that together and understanding why people do what they do. In 2001, it really boiled to the top where I had an epiphany that it seemed to me that most arguments occurred because people weren't sharing their true thoughts and feelings. Right.And that really took me into this other direction. We were doing some human behavior modification work at that company with the grant research. But I just kept pursuing that on my own. And with the work I was doing at the office. And trying to understand why people do what they do. Why do I do what I do?Where's all this behavior coming from? And that led me down a 20-year rabbit hole, which is understanding human behavior, which I really attributed to emotional health. It sent me down that path of emotional health and relationships and connection, and that's what's really driving behavior, and that's what led to the Uchi App, which is a tool to help strengthen relationships.Brian Ardinger: Your background again, you've been in product development. You have 80 patents to your name, I believe. And peer reviewed in a variety of different areas. And so, you've been at the forefront of taking an early stage idea and creating products around it. It's interesting to see the pivot that you've made into the human side of that. And it's not just about figuring out what feature to build or whatever, but it's about the team and it's about other things. So maybe talk a little bit about the book, Innovate the 1%, and some of those areas that we need to nurture, whether we're developing a product or developing a dating life. Kevin Strauss: The book became this like 20 years, 30 years of my career and everything that I've learned in, solving problems, and bringing products solutions to fruition. But when I actually sat down to finally write the book, I ended up writing the book in 39 days because it was just dumping, like brain dumping everything down. So, when you have an idea and you start executing on it, that actually happens to be chapter seven of the book, which is Strike While the Iron is Hot.If you've got an idea, write it down. Talk it out with people. Play with it. You know, don't let it just, oh, I'll remember that later. I can't tell you how many ideas I've had, you know, in the middle of the night or driving, and I'm like, oh, I'll definitely remember this. This is amazing. And then I completely have no idea what that idea was.But you know, the first chapter is where it gets started, which is identify the problem first. Until you identify the true root problem, you're not going to actually solve it. And so often what we're doing in society is we think we know the problem, but it's actually just the symptom. And that's what behaviors are. Behaviors are only symptoms of a deeper problem. And what I learned in my career is once you identify the true root problem, the solutions are usually shockingly simple. And that's how I've been able to come up with like 80 patents. Brian Ardinger: Can you gimme some examples of how you go through that particular process to pull away the onion and figure out what is that core root problem?Kevin Strauss: So, asking why. And I think there's like different schools of thought, like three whys or seven whys. I probably ask like 50 whys. You know, like I just don't ever stop. Like, is this really what we're trying to get to and talk to the right people about it. You know, I mean, for a lot of these medical devices, it's not just about talking to the surgeon, right? The orthopedic or neurosurgeon when it comes to all these spinal implants and all. It's talking to the scrub tech, the nursing staff. You know, we would have meetings with the central supply at a hospital because central supply is the one who cleans the instruments. And if they can't clean the instrument properly, you know, you could transmit infection and that's terrible.You have to dig into all these different areas and keep asking why and find out what is really the problem that you're dealing with that needs to be overcome. And again, so often we are looking for these shiny, flashy solutions that look really cool like implants. You know, it takes like a hundred instruments to get that one implant into the body. That's a lot of questioning and thinking and experimenting and failing. Oh my God, I mean tons and tons of failing in order to get to the solution. Brian Ardinger: And that's a great point too. I think a lot of times, and it's probably even more so in, in your industry, where this idea of failure, especially in a big corporation and that, people don't like to fail. And that's why a lot of people don't innovate. Talk about the difference of how the perception of failure and the execution of what you do after failure in a, like a medical device type of environment where if you fail, lives are on the line, potentially. Talk about that and the perceptions in that industry around failure. And how do people get over it to actually innovate.Kevin Strauss: We talk about fear of failure, right? Like fear. To me, the fear, well, for one, it's justified like we fear, but what are we actually fearing? Are we fearing failure? Are we fearing an idea that just doesn't work? It's not about the idea. The real fear that I think we're struggling with, especially in the workplace, is shame, judgment, degradation, or neglect.You know, we're afraid that if we come up with a bad idea, and again, like 99% of ideas suck really. We're so afraid that we're going to be judged or shamed. And I do talk about this in the book. If we're going to be judged or shamed, well, you only need a couple of examples of being judged and shamed and it hurts, right?And like, oh, I'm not going near that pain again. That emotional pain. So, I'm just not even going to try. And we just take it out of kids, even in like kindergarten and first grade. We already start to teach them to fear failure because we judge and shame them for their failure. And it's even worse in the workplace because then your job is tied to it and your salary and earning a living and putting a roof over your head and food on the table, and taking care of those that you love. You know, we're fearing these things because we've been trained as little children. That's one of the big things that needs to change in the workplace so that you don't fear the failure because you're going to fail. I can't tell you how many times that we've failed. You don't come up with 80 ideas and get 80 patents. Like that just doesn't happen. And you know, remember I didn't do all these patents by myself, right? It's a team. In the workplace, it needs to be acceptable to fail. Like you're not going to hit a home run every single time you have an idea. And it's through these bad ideas and there are bad ideas. And I hate this idea, they're like, oh, there's no bad idea. Well, that's completely false. Most ideas are bad. But what do you do with that? Where can you go with that? Because there are so many times when a bad idea, I mean an awful idea, gets flipped around from someone else's perspective and they turn it into a rockstar innovation.And the only way that you not having this fear, this emotional pain, the fear of judgment and shame and being degraded or losing your job is by having strong relationships. If you value each other for just the human being that you are and for your skill set. Because your skillset's different than my skillset, but when we bring it together, that's when the magic happens. And it's okay to have a terrible idea, but you're not a terrible person, right? It's just a terrible idea. And that's okay. Brian Ardinger: You mentioned your 80 patents and that. Innovation is a collaborative sport, and nobody can, you know, build everything by themselves. So how do you foster that team environment that is safe for failure and safe for experimentation?Kevin Strauss: Leading by example. Sucking myself. You know, I mean, I remember one time I was driving to work, and I had like a 75 minute commute to the office, you know. So, I had a lot of time in the car. So, I'm thinking and thinking and I'm, there's this one time I was coming to work and I had this amazing idea and I was working it all through. I was like figuring out the details and, oh, and it can be manufactured this way and it, and it'll be no problem with regulatory affairs. You know, the FDA like, oh, this is amazing. This is amazing. So, I got to work and I was so excited to tell one of my team members who, you know, I'm his boss, right? But I was so excited to tell him I didn't even take my coat off. I'm drawn on the white board and I'm diagramming this whole thing out. Beautiful drawing. And my teammate Larry, and he's looking at it and he's thinking, and he, all right, cool, cool. Well, what about this over here? What's going on with that? Because I'm not sure. I don't think that works with this. And I'm like, man, you're right. It totally doesn't work. This is terrible. So, I just erased the whole thing off the board and we just went about our work day. He felt comfortable to tell me his boss, right? That my idea sucks. But he said it nicely, you know? And I didn't take it personally. Because ultimately, we're working on the same mission.We're trying to solve these, you know, whatever the problems happen to be or the goals that we're trying to achieve in the company. Trying to help the surgeons. Trying to help the surgeons treat the patient right, and the pathology. It's okay that as a boss, I come up with terrible ideas too, and it's okay for you to tell me that, and I'm not going to yell at you for it or fire you for it.Brian Ardinger: You spent a lot of your life as a biomedical engineer, and now you're a founder of a software company, a social app, you know dedicated to strengthening relationships and that. Talk a little bit about your journey to Uchi. How did it come about and, and where are you at in that journey? Kevin Strauss: Man, Uchi you know, it is a labor of love. I mean, I, I really do love it, but I love how it's so simple. In fact, it's almost too simple. And I think a lot of people think it won't work because it's so simple. Those are some of the best inventions that I've had are the ones that are so simple and address the exact need that the surgeon has. So back to those days when we were doing the grant research and I had this epiphany about why so many arguments and conflict occur. And I started digging into the research and that's where I learned about high-risk behaviors by teenagers. You know, like drugs, alcohol, eating disorders, depression, suicide, you know, the CDC actually, you know, has a list of these high-risk behaviors. And I was digging in and digging in. And so, what happened was we ended up putting a proposal together. And again, I had to dig into the research to see what's really going on here to submit a proposal to NIH and then it didn't get funded, right? So, there's a failure. It didn't get funded. And I was like, you know, instead of going through the whole process of reapplying, which is going to, you know, the next deadline's like six months later. And then waiting six months to hear if we get the grant. And then doing a phase one feasibility, which is like a, you know, nine month or one year feasibility.And then going on to building a bigger model, you know, a bigger system to do a two-year study. I'm like, this is going to take so long. I can just build a website to do this. Now originally the whole idea was meant for a Palm Pilot. You remember those? Yeah. Because smartphones didn't exist back in 2001, 2003. So, with the permission of the company, I built a website.I hired a consultant, paid my own money. We built a website. It was called Family E Journal, but it was just a matter of, you know, answering questions. And we post questions, you answer them, and you trade the answers with like your family members. And that's really where it got started, out of a failure from NIH. Do it myself. Hire a programmer and get it out into the world.And it went live January of 2003, which is before Facebook and before My Space actually. And of course, it didn't take off because most people had never heard of Family E Journal. But that's how it got started. And then just, you know, inch by inch, little by little. Growing it and you know, I always had a day job, so it wasn't until like 2012 when I really put more effort into it, and then it wasn't until. 2018 that I actually started to transition from a web-based platform to a dedicated app, which is what, and I rebranded as Uchi and it just so happens Uchi in Japanese means in group or inner circle is exactly the point of the whole platform ever since 2001. It's all about connecting with the people who matter most to you.And those are the relationships that have the greatest influence on us. So, if we can help people feel heard and understood and not feel shamed or judged, then we can strengthen relationships, which strengthens emotional health, which drives behaviors Brian Ardinger: Are you finding teams and that are using the app. Tell me a little bit about the users and the experience they have.Kevin Strauss: I'll be honest, you know, it's still a challenge. Because It's not a quick fix and it's not flashy. It's not like Instagram. It's not like TikTok, you know. It's not this candy that those platforms are. We've worked with schools, we've worked with universities, we've worked with public high schools, and they notice behavioral changes in less than two weeks' time.Tell me a platform that is so scalable, right? Because it's an app, so you know, thousands of people can instantly download it and use it. And within less than two weeks' time, begin to see positive constructive behavior changes. So that's what can happen when you address the emotional health. When you address the root pain, the root problem, then behaviors change fast.Brian Ardinger: It's very interesting. We just talked a little bit about the emotional side of innovation and that, but I also know that you're an award-winning ballroom dancer, an Ironman triathlete and that. So, I'm curious to understand your thoughts on how the physical side of the world and physical health plays into innovation as well.Kevin Strauss: I've been a triathlete for 21 years now. You know, from Sprint Triathlon all the way up to Ironman triathlon, and I also coach Triathletes. And in that whole process, it's all about learning and problem solving. Like why am I bonking right or hitting the wall? Why is that happening? How do I prevent injury? Because that's one of the most important things. What kind of nutrition works for me? How does my body react to heat or humidity or dehydration? And I'm proud to say that I'm a 21-year injury free ironman triathlete. I've never missed a season or even a race that I signed up for because of injury. That doesn't happen by chance.I mean, my dad's been using a walker for 20 years. It's not because I have some incredible genetics. It's because I figured out the root problem to like joint pain and to most injuries, like plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, knee pain, hip pain. I figured out the root cause or what I truly believe is the root cause. I've put it into action, and I'm 21 years injury free. So, when you solve the root problem, you don't have these ailments that plague so many athletes. You know, I've helped so many of my athletes and so many friends. Just this weekend I was helping a couple friends learn how to foam roll properly because of injuries that they've had. If I can just help make your life a little easier so you can be a little happier, that's what I want to do. And whether it's with physical health or emotional health, whatever it is, if I figured something out that works for me and it seems to apply to most all humans, I just want to share it. For More Information Brian Ardinger: I want to thank you for coming on Inside Outside Innovation and sharing your insights and that. And if people want to find out more about the book or Uchi what's the best way to do that? Kevin Strauss: Yeah, well Innovate The 1% is on Amazon, you know, in the eBook or paperback. To find me, LinkedIn is a great place. You can find me, Kevin Strauss or Kevinrstrauss.com is my personal website, and uchiconnection.com is the Uchi App website.Brian Ardinger: Kevin, thank you again for coming on Inside Outside Innovation. Look forward to continuing the conversation as the world of innovation continues to move forward. Kevin Strauss: Thank you so much, Brian. Brian Ardinger: That's it for another episode of Inside Outside Innovation. If you want to learn more about our team, our content, our services, check out InsideOutside.io or follow us on Twitter @theIOpodcast or @Ardinger. Until next time, go out and innovate.FREE INNOVATION NEWSLETTER & TOOLSGet the latest episodes of the Inside Outside Innovation podcast, in addition to thought leadership in the form of blogs, innovation resources, videos, and invitations to exclusive events. SUBSCRIBE HEREYou can also search every Inside Outside Innovation Podcast by Topic and Company.  For more innovations resources, check out IO's Innovation Article Database, Innovation Tools Database, Innovation Book Database, and Innovation Video Database.  

When it comes to friendships, do you know how important it is to be able to talk about events, ideas general things that are important to you? For one reason or another, we may have difficulty starting conversations about what's important to us with people that we've known for years. My guest for this episode has developed a solution. Kevin Strauss is the CEO and founder of Uchi, an app that helps get "real" conversations started. He shares his struggles with communication in his past relationships and how important it is for everyone to express themselves with "real" conversations. Kevin Strauss Links: Uchi's Website - https://uchiconnection.com Kevin's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/KevinStrauss-innovation-coach-patents-emotionalhealth-wellness-mentalhealth-behavior-uchi-connection Kevin's Website - https://KevinRStrauss.com Uchi LinkedIn – https://linkedin.com/company/uchiconnection Uchi Facebook – https://facebook.com/uchiconnection More Patterns Check out my courses, my Flourishing Friendship eBook and 30-day friendship challenge at https://www.patternsofpossibility.com. Follow me on: Facebook: https://fb.me/Patternsofpossibility Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patternsofpossibility Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/BrilliantNResilient TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patternsofpossibility Twitter: https://twitter.com/PatternsPossi YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk_sXvnjqwhFlpI-NYV845g Email: patternsofpossibility@gmail.com

Kevin Strauss of Clean River Partners talks about their annual Watershed-wide Cleanup on September 17. For more information and to sign up to help, visit cleanriverpartners.org.

Keven Strauss of Clean River Partners provides information about the 2022 Downstream Environmental Film Festival to be held on Friday, May 20, 7:00 p.m. at Central Park in Northfield.  For more information, visit downstreamfilmseries.com.

Keven Strauss of Clean River Partners provides information about the 2022 Downstream Environmental Film Festival to be held on Friday, May 20, 7:00 p.m. at Central Park in Northfield. For more information, visit downstreamfilmseries.com.

Many companies strive to be innovative, but they don't create a culture and environment that encourages innovation. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah and Ben join guest Kevin Strauss to discuss his new book, Innovate the 1%. Kevin makes the case that the real foundation of innovation is healthy, high trust, relationships.   Find Kevin and his book Innovate the 1% at kevinrstrauss.com or on LinkedIn. Find Kevin's company at UchiConnection.com   About Kevin Strauss Kevin R. Strauss, M.E. loves solving problems. He has earned over 75 patents and published more than 10 peer-reviewed papers across multiple industries. He has earned two industry awards for innovation. Kevin's ideas have helped save lives around the world and generate billions of dollars in revenue. Kevin believes everyone can innovate and he teaches the diverse array of people in organizations and schools how to strengthen the foundational areas.   Find Kevin's book Innovate the 1% at kevinrstrauss.com/innovatethe1percent/   Research in this episode:   Link Sarah Elkins No longer Virtual Confrence: elkinsconsulting.com/nlv-parkcityut-2021   Michal Leberman's TEDx talk The Social Brain And Its Superpowers: www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6L3UMlpn78 Get a free Magic in the Room hat by posting a review and sending a screenshot to info@purposeandperformancegroup.com   Music by evangrimmusic.com Recorded at storycatcher.studio Support from techblogwriter.co.uk

Kevin R. Strauss, M.E. loves solving problems. He has earned over 75 patents and published more than 10 peer-reviewed papers across multiple industries. He has earned two industry awards for innovation. Kevin's ideas have helped save lives around the world and generate billions of dollars in revenue. Kevin believes everyone can innovate and he teaches the diverse array of people in organizations and schools how to strengthen the foundational areas. When not working, Kevin enjoys expedition backpacking, is an award-winning ballroom dancer, and a 20-year, injury-free, Ironman Triathlete and Coach. Find the book: https://www.amazon.com/INNOVATE-1-Areas-Nurture-Success-ebook/dp/B09PVQHLHG Connect with Kevin: https://kevinrstrauss.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/executivepresence/message

Kevin Strauss discusses the change in name from Cannon River Watershed Partnership to Clean River Partners. They are hosting the annual Cannon River Cleanup on September 18, 9:00 a.m. - noon.

In this episode I speak to Kevin Strauss, author of one of my favourite books for environmental education Tales with Tails: Storytelling the Wonders of the Natural World. The book includes stories that Kevin has written or re-told along with activities that can be used in formal or informal education, by teachers, parents, park rangers and, well, storytellers. I talk to Kevin, an environmental scientist, about what got him into storytelling. He shares tips for using storytelling in teaching natural history both inside and outside of the classroom, how to create and adapt stories and where to find inspiration. He shares an original story, The Stonemason's Daughter, which has a folktale-like format and theme. It is not available anywhere else either in print or as a recording. Folks can find Kevin and his book at: www.naturestory.com Links to storytelling groups in the US: Northlands Storytelling Network (Midwest USA): www.northlands.net National Storytelling Network: www.storynet.org You can find lots of storyteller videos at www.storylibrary.org Photo credit: Andrea Lorek Strauss.

Just a heads up, the topic of suicide is briefly discussed in this episode from about 8:50 -9:25. Kevin Strauss shares his insights into team dynamics and the ability to give and receive love in the workplace!

“If you are struggling to receive a compliment, it means that you also struggle to receive love.” This episode is part 3 of my conversation with Kevin Strauss, the CEO of Uchi, which is a new social app for connecting with others authentically by making conversations easy and fun. He believes people yearn to feel closer to those who matter to us the most because that drives our happiness.  If you weren't able to follow this episode, please go back and listen to parts 1 and 2. Join us in part two of this interview as Kevin talks about learning to receive love and the Uchi Platform. [00:01 – 03:55] Learning to Receive Love  Emotional intelligence It is aware of your own feelings, emotions and how to manage that. Giving and receiving love is different than knowing how to control your emotions. If you are struggling to receive a compliment, it means that you also struggle to receive love. All the different elements of health interrelate and impact each other. [03:56 – 13:45] Uchi Kevin gives a brief explanation about the ‘Uchi Platform.' ‘Uchi' in Japanese means ingroup/inner circle The mission of Uchi is to help people to connect authentically with those who matter the most to them. Uchi helps make conversation easier by getting started. Huge data basic questions that cover all different topics Two key rules of Uchi You can only read answers from people in your Uchi circle. You can only read someone's answer if you already answered your questions. Helping people to feel heard Kevin explains how he monetized the Uchi Platform. Uchi Tribe Accessible anytime and anywhere. Kevin talks about the testimonials that he received from his clients. Uchi platforms do strengthen relationships. Improve depression. Kevin talks about the privacy and security of the Uchi clients' data. Maintain or grow deep relationships and connections with your friends and family. [13:45 – 17:32] Closing Segments What are you working on now, and what are your year-long goals? Uchi education; getting Uchi to enter as many schools as possible. What would the new you say to the old you? You are good enough. What is something that you would recommend to get someone through a tough situation? Talk and connect to a friend. Kevin book recommendation. https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Habit-Being-Yourself-Create/dp/1401938094 (Breaking the Habits of Being Yourself by Dr Joe Dispenza) https://www.amazon.com/Letting-David-Hawkins-M-D-Ph-D/dp/1401945015 (Letting Go by David R. Hawkins) https://www.amazon.com/Big-Potential-Transforming-Achievement-Well-Being/dp/1524761532 (Big Potential by Shawn Achor) https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Scream-Opposite-Addiction-Connection/dp/1620408910 (Chasing The Scream by Johann Hari ) https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Connections-Uncovering-Depression-Unexpected/dp/163286830X (Lost Connection by Johann Hari ) Connect with Kevin online! See the links below. Final words from me. Tweetable Quotes: “If you are struggling to receive a compliment, it means that you also struggle to receive love.” - Kevin Strauss. “The mission of Uchi is to help people to connect authentically with those who matter the most to them” - Kevin Strauss. “When the parents are involved in their kids' school, kids tend to do better in school.” - Kevin Strauss. Find out more and connect with Kevin on https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinstrauss/ (LinkedIn) and visit his website at https://uchiconnection.com/ (uchiconnection.com). You can also download Uchi for free in AppStore or GooglePlay. Surviving to Thriving is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, Knight Protection Services employs a diverse group of former law enforcement officers and military veterans of the highest integrity, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visitinghttps://knightprotectionllc.com/ (...

“If you don't learn how to receive love, you're going to struggle to give love to others and give love to yourself.”  This episode is part 2 of my conversation with Kevin Strauss, the CEO of Uchi, which is a new social app for connecting with others authentically by making conversations easy and fun. He believes people yearn to feel closer to those who matter to us the most because that drives our happiness.  If you weren't able to follow this episode, please go back and listen to parts 1. [00:01 – 09:04] Communal Living Kevin talks about communicable living Communal living is social He talks about having housemates  Having housemates to cover his mortgage   Entrepreneurship instinct. The status symbols in society  Society is not valuing love and relationship enough. The problem with the value system in our society  the people who make the most money in society were the least essential jobs. [09:05 – 15:45] The Dream of an Engineer Kevin talks about his education and college background. He went to a mechanical engineering college and a master's in biomedical engineering. Got his dream job in designing total jaw replacement. He shares his experience and achievements in medical device research in behavior change in behavior modification. Kevin talks about his motivation and purpose in creating Uchi. Helping people connect authentically  He went on the road of emotional health and differentiating that from mental health. [15:46 – 22:47] Different Types of Health and Wellness  Four main components of health Physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual Kevin explains his definition of spiritual health Who are you at your core, your soul and your spirit What is your purpose in living What drives you at your core Kevin explains his definition of emotional health A personal ability to give and receive love Learning the right way in receiving love Kevin explains his definition of mental health. Our ability to focus, concentrate and think clearly, to form cognitive tasks Most people are quite strong mentally. Kevin talks about how emotional abuse is massively affecting our mental health Tweetable Quotes: “ To be an entrepreneur is to go beyond your financial means right to put in more financial means than then; what's reasonable to do this project that is that you're passionate about.” - Kevin Strauss. “If you don't learn how to receive love, you're going to struggle to give love to others and give love to yourself.” - Kevin Strauss. “Most of the abuse is not mental at all, but they are emotional.” - Kevin Strauss. Find out more and connect with Kevin on https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinstrauss/ (LinkedIn). Surviving to Thriving is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, Knight Protection Services employs a diverse group of former law enforcement officers and military veterans of the highest integrity, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visitinghttps://knightprotectionllc.com/ (  https://knightprotectionllc.com/). For More Information About Surviving To Thriving:  http://tothriving.org/ (http://tothriving.org/)

One year ago today (for this recording), March 12, 2020, we were at the top of the world at the Mid-America Club in Chicago on the 80th floor of the AON Center. The No Longer Virtual Summit, limited to 50 guests, had shrunk to 20 in the room. When my husband and I left Montana at 6am on the Tuesday before, the airport was pretty quiet. I remember thinking the airplane was particularly clean that morning. We arrived at O'Hare and took the train into the city. I had already received 5 or 6 cancelations from people who didn't feel safe to travel, or their employers were highly discouraging them from leaving the county or country (Canada). I also received a dozen messages and calls asking me not to cancel. Since we were already there, and others were on their way, we went forward. Wednesday was brutal. It seemed the hotel was going to hold me to my contract, which meant my room attrition might cost me nearly $10,000, and that didn't include the catering bill. The Mid-America Club was far more accommodating. With less than 24 hours notice, they allowed me to shift the final catering number in half, reducing the potential for a dramatic amount of food waste, something I couldn't tolerate on top of the rest of the stress filling my days. On this episode of the Your Stories Don't Define You podcast, I'm joined by three #NLVChicago2020 guests. Shelley Brown, Mike "Fritz" (the Fritziest) Fritzius, and Kevin Strauss shared their stories about those two days in our little #NLV bubble. It was magical, truly, and you'll see I'm not the only one who feels that way. My intention is to have a few more of these episodes to highlight the experiences of others in the room those two days. It was different for everyone, and yet, we knew we were surrounded by the people who would help us adjust as the world around us transformed before our eyes. If you're interested in learning more about this year's No Longer Virtual Summit in Montana on June 10, 11, 2021, click here. --- ABOUT SARAH: "Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision." In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What I’ve realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people don’t realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people they’re sharing them with. My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home. The audiobook, Your Stories Don’t Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available! Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana.

“For some reason, we need that pure social connection, that's a basic human need as air, water, and food.” Kevin Strauss is the CEO of Uchi, which is a new social app for connecting with others authentically by making conversations easy and fun. He believes people yearn to feel closer to those who matter to us the most because that drives our happiness. Kevin is an expert problem solver and has earned 75+ patents, 10+ publications in the spine, psychology, infection control, and human behavior. Join us in part one of this interview as Kevin shares his inspiring life story and talks about the impact of childhood trauma in our lives, [00:01 – 05:19] Opening Segment I introduce the guest, Kevin Strauss. Kevin shares about his background and childhood life He grew up in the upper-middle class. Experience bullying. He grew up in a very loving and supportive family but at the same time very critical and judgemental.  Kevin talks about the question he asked himself since he was little until now. Who do I want to be? Why do I do what I do? Why do other people do what they do?  The effect of growing up in a judgemental and very critical family as a child The constant feeling of ‘I am not good enough and never be' [05:20 – 12:14] The Common yet Critical Parenting Mistake. Kevin talks about the pressure and societal norm of judging people for being emotional, especially for men. Being emotional is not a negative thing, and it is part of being a human. Kevin talks about the common mistake of parenting that causing trauma and insecurity to children. Joke around that would negate and minimizes their feelings. It is not physical pain but emotional pain. Why is it has to be that way, just because it has always been that way? Kevin talks about how parents' insecurity could be transferred to their children through sarcasm and jokes that negates their children feeling. Childhood emotional trauma could cause people to get right into a toxic relationship. The constant shaming and criticism could cause a major impact on a person's emotional health. The little things that could trigger a trauma [12:15 – 21:57] The Importance of Pure Social Connection  Kevin talks about the study of how disconnected parents are from their children. The sign of emotional health struggle any behavior that is destructive or extremely constructive from your children Their behavior is the sign of their emotional need are not being met  Kevin talks about the transition to college and adulthood He had homesick issues. The social support network that helped him through college. The Oprah effect The loneliness and isolation that people feel even when they have a partner or family We have to listen and care, but it is hard to listen when you do not feel heard and valued. Kevin talk about the importance of pure social connection. Tweetable Quotes: “For some reason, we need that pure social connection, that's a basic human need as air, water, and food.” - Kevin Strauss. “The constant shaming and criticism could cause a major impact on a person's emotional health.” - Kevin Strauss. “Look for any destructive or over-constructive behavior of your children, because it could be a sign that their emotional need is not being met.” - Kevin Strauss. Find out more and connect with Kevin on https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinstrauss/ (LinkedIn). Surviving to Thriving is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, Knight Protection Services employs a diverse group of former law enforcement officers and military veterans of the highest integrity, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visitinghttps://knightprotectionllc.com/ (  https://knightprotectionllc.com/). For More Information About Surviving To Thriving:  http://tothriving.org/ (http://tothriving.org/)

Guest: Kevin Strauss, MD Guest: Chamindra Konersman, MD Affecting one in every 10,000 births worldwide, spinal muscular atrophy, also known as SMA, can result in the progressive loss of basic muscle function and in its most severe forms, can lead to death or the need for permanent ventilation in 90% of cases by age two. How can we help ensure that patients with this debilitating disease get diagnosed early, and what role does gene therapy play in its treatment? Tune in as Dr. Chamindra Konersman from Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego discusses that and more with Dr. Kevin Strauss from the Clinic for Special Children in Pennsylvania. © 2021 Novartis Gene Therapies, Inc. US-ZOL-20-0544 1/2021

Business owners have to manage their personal mindsets, as well as their emotional and spiritual health. Entrepreneurs also have to work with customers, vendors, and team-members so they feel heard, valued, and that they matter. Kevin Strauss is an entrepreneur and inventor with a passion to break things down to the human element because he knows happier people perform better. Brian Buck and Cat Park invite you to enjoy this inspiring conversation! Connect with Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinstrauss/ Check out his Uchi App: https://uchiconnection.com/ Get show updates on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3PBusinessCoaching/ Interact with other audience members and the hosts: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3pbcp/ Watch our weekly show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG_2cTHd1D_6rM2yxi60lCQ/?guided_help_flow=5 Subscribe to the audio version on your favorite podcatcher: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/people-purpose-and-profits-business-coaching/id1528970575 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1BGlU7byImI7xVuvy8ym6J Anchor: https://anchor.fm/cat-and-brian

Kevin Strauss believes people yearn to feel closer to others. Not to everyone but to the people who matter most to us. He believes we long to feel heard and valued because then we know we matter and that makes us happy and do good things. Kevin is the Founder and CEO of Uchi, a social app dedicated to helping people connect authentically by making conversations easy and fun. Kevin is an expert problem solver and has earned 75+ patents and 10+ publications in spine, infection control, psychology, and behavior change. Uchi is his approach to helping strengthen relationships, reduce conflict, and improve behaviors. When not working, Kevin enjoys expedition backpacking, ballroom dancing, and is a 19-year, Ironman Triathlete and Coach. Music Credit: Melissa B. - Mind Frame

Kevin Strauss believes people yearn to feel closer to others. Not to everyone but to the people who matter most to us. He believes we long to feel heard and valued because then we know we matter and that makes us happy and do good things. Kevin is the Founder and CEO of Uchi, a social app dedicated to helping people connect authentically by making conversations easy and fun. Kevin is an expert problem solver and has earned 75+ patents and 10+ publications in spine, infection control, psychology, and behavior change. Uchi is his approach to helping strengthen relationships, reduce conflict, and improve behaviors. When not working, Kevin enjoys expedition backpacking, ballroom dancing, and is a 19-year, Ironman Triathlete and Coach. Find out more about Kevin below: https://uchiconnection.com https://kevinrstrauss.com ...and as always, enjoy the listen. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/archdevops/support

A man of many talents, Kevin Strauss, checks in to talk about his long time love of the NY Jets, and the pains it's caused. We even get in a little CSUN Basketball talk. And yes, I keep calling Robby Anderson, Richie Anderson, but you know what I mean.

Have you ever wondered how you could leverage your incredible online professional network to improve your face-to-face business and community? Or what would happen if you built and nurture your online network to benefit your offline life too? These are just a few reasons why Sarah Elkins decided to tear down the barriers between online and offline and connecting beyond the keyboard. At this year's No Longer Virtual (NLV) event, Sarah Elkins once again revealed that her secret power was getting people to do things they wouldn't usually do. As the world went crazy and travel bans became the norm, I hopped don a plane to travel 3,700 miles to connect beyond the keyboard in Chicago. NLV enables a group of people from all over the world to connect beyond the keyboard. As someone who is passionate about sharing and learning from the stories of others on my podcast, it was easy to see why I was so attracted to the event. I wanted to try and capture why so many people traveled far and wide to attend NLV 2020. Listen to this year's attendees who share why they attended and ensured that NLV wouldn't be just another canceled event in 2020. I learn how Sarah took a significant risk and faced the pressure of planning an event with international attendees in her stride. But, filling a room of people that intimately shared their stories of success and failures to learn from each other is genuinely priceless. Amy Blaschka, Heather Younger, Melissa Hughes, Kevin Strauss, Arlene Mendoza & Hannah Bratterud also share what NLV means to them. As someone that covers many tech events and attends conferences all over the world, it was being surrounded by these eclectic, smart, talented, open, and fun people that left me feeling both inspired and empowered. Maybe, you would like to join me at next year's No Longer Virtual, where I will be the guy with the big beaming smile excited to be once again, sharing and learning from the shared paths, journies, and stories of my online connections.

Kevin Strauss is a Speaker, Trainer, Emotional Health Guru, and the CEO of Uchi. In this episode Kevin discusses the importance of connection, the power you get when some one believes in you, and the reason why he wanted to create an app like "Uchi".

Kevin believes people yearn to feel closer to others. Not to everyone but to the people who matter most to us. He believes we each long to be heard and valued because then we know we matter and that makes us happy. Happy people do good things and are less destructive to themselves and others. He believes the closer and happier we are the better our world will be. MISSION - To help people connect authentically with those who matter most to them. VISION - A world at peace because every human being truly believes they matter. At Uchi ( /ü-CHē/ ), we believe people yearn to feel closer to others. Not to everyone but to the people who matter most to us. We believe people long to be heard and valued because then we know we matter and that makes us happy. Happy people do good things and are less destructive to themselves and others. The closer and happier we are the better our world will be. We help people feel closer by prompting them to share their perspective on everyday topics so they can be heard and, in turn, so they can hear others. We use today’s technology so you can connect authentically. To get the Uchi app click here Company Websites: UchiConnection.com KevinRStrauss.com tritmi.webs.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/getonthebus/message

Kevin Strauss is the CEO of Uchi, an app for connecting with others authentically and privately. Kevin trained as a biomedical engineer and invented medical devices for improving people’s lives. Over time, he realized that a key element in whether individuals and teams could innovate successfully had more to do with soft-side human skills than their hard-side technical skills. Kevin turned this passion for connection into a consulting practice where he works with organizations to improve emotional wellness.

Cynthia Clark, Relationship Palmist & Heart Harmonizer from https://loveinyourhands.com, interviews Kevin Strauss, Emotional Health, Connection and Human Behavior Expert. His mission is helping others to connect authentically with the people they cherish most in life. Kevin can be found at https://uchiconnection.com and is developing an app to make this easy for everyone.

Cynthia Clark, Palm Reading Consultant of https://Palmistry.World and https://Loveinyourhands.com, interviews Kevin Strauss, Emotional Health, Connection and Human Behavior Expert. His mission is helping others to connect authentically with the people they cherish most in life. Kevin can be found at https://uchiconnection.com and is developing an app to make this easy for everyone. She is also starting a new segment for the show where listeners can email a question about their life and Cynthia answers it on the show! Submit questions to info@palmistry.world, include your name, location, question and hand photo if applicable. Those she answers will be given a link to the specific show where the answer lies.

Kevin shares his vision with us: "I believe people yearn to feel closer to others. Not to everyone but to the people who matter most to us. I believe we each long to be heard and valued because then we know we matter and that makes us happy. Happy people do good things and are less destructive to themselves and others. I believe the closer and happier we are the better our world will be. Company wwebsite: UchiConnection.com MISSION - to help people connect authentically with those who matter most to them. VISION - a world at peace because every human being truly believes they matter. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/getonthebus/message

Kevin Strauss wasn't born into a family that was outdoorsy. He didn't grow up in a place where it was common to hike for miles, or to go camping in the wilderness over the summer. But at some point in his life, he realized he wanted to reconnect with nature, to explore his adventurous nature and stretch out of his comfort zone. He did something he never thought he'd do, and that experience set him up for a future full of extreme outdoors adventures. When we think about our lives and how we live each day, we have three concentric circles of our activities and behaviors. The innermost, smallest circle is our comfort zone, and most of us stay in there in the majority of our daily activities. The next circle is about double the size of the comfort zone, and that's our stretch zone. The majority of us spend about 5 percent of our time there on a daily basis. And then there's the huge, outermost circle - our "oh shit" zone. That's the place we avoid as much as possible, totally out of our control and beyond our imagination of our own capacity and drive. When we take a leap like Kevin did, we stretch that comfort zone out a bit, but more importantly, we stretch our stretch zone out dramatically. What we thought we'd never do, suddenly becomes an option, a possibility. Being in nature, really out there, beyond easy access to an escape route, we realize a) how little control we really have, and b) how little, in terms of "stuff" we need to survive. Being out there with no toilet, no toilet paper, and no access to prepared food leaves us with a complete understanding of exactly what is a necessity, and what is simply luxury. That's when we can connect deeply with ourselves and the world around us. The best part of this kind of adventure is the return to "real" life, when we get to apply the lessons we learn on our adventures. We realize that gratitude changes our lives, improves our relationship with ourselves and others, and helps push us to try new things and set our priorities.

In segment 1, Ashley speaks with Kevin Strauss, founder of eJournal.com, about preventing bullying ... and nutritional expert Elizabeth Ward about the benefits of eating 'superfoods'.  In segment 2, Gayle speaks with Chopper Bob, chapter president of Bikers Against Child Abuse, about protecting victims from their homes to the courtroom.

This week on Mom Talk Radio, Kevin Strauss, who talks about the FamilyeJournal. Dr. Kelly Reynolds gives us tips on how to prevent getting the flu. Kevin Brooks, Vice President of Ozonator, LLC. The Mom's Roundtable discusses tips for traveling with small children. And, Bernadette Noll, co-founder of SlowFamilyLiving.com and author of the new book, Slow Family Loving. This show is sponsored by Family Circle and Lands' End.

Kevin Strauss is an award winning educator and storyteller who has published five books related to environmental education and storytelling.