Podcast appearances and mentions of mona cooley

[28:17] In this episode we speak on a more serious note – the topic of Mental Health. Our guest is Mona Cooley, family support advocate and founder of Cool Family Solutions, Calgary, Canada. She is also a Distinguished Toastmaster, Past District 42 Governor and regular guest on Toastcaster. Mona has taken leadership in her community with respect to Mental Health. Not only is she a subject matter expert, her family has also struggled with it. Mental Health is everywhere and it affects people young and old and from all walks of life. All you have to do is turn on the news – people are stricken with anxiety, depression and death by suicide has gone out of control. Kate Spade, Anthony Bourdain, Rick Genest (Zombie Boy) are just a few who have taken their lives. Mona says families are struggling and don’t know what to do adding that things can and are being done – and one way is through having honest conversations. In this podcast, Mona talks about this serious subject, shares some of her stories including one that saved a life and offers some thoughts on what people can do. Our conversation with Mona is timely. According to a recent article in the Guardian (U.K.) Lady Gaga, had cast her friend Genest in her Born This Way video and wrote on Twitter. ”The suicide…is beyond devastating. We have to work harder to change the culture, bring mental health to the forefront and erase the stigma that we can’t talk about it. If you are suffering, call a friend or family today. We must save each other.” You can reach Mona at Cool Family Solutions.com. There you can also find a great resource page.

[28:46] In the 100th episode of Toastcaster, we have a look back to our humble beginnings; some discoveries and lessons learned over 100 episodes. We also invite back Mona Cooley, Founder, Cool Family Solutions, Past Toastmasters District 42 Governor from Calgary, AB and first guest for the inaugural episode 1 recorded back in 2006 when podcasting was in its infancy and its technology still crude. We hear how the podcast started as a High Performance Leadership Project (HPL) for Toastmasters. And with 100 episodes, over 220,000 downloads and 2,000,000 feed hits later, the podcast now serves as a resource not only for the Toastmasters Community, but for anyone who wants to build their confidence and improve both their communication and leadership skills. We also hear how both Toastcaster Host Greg Gazin and Mona were excited yet nervous about taking on the project; some of the things they’ve learned about podcasting, the interview process and things they learned about themselves. You’ll hear why the audio format is good and get an insight on Greg’s vision for the podcast and what you can forward to in the future as the podcast evolves. As you listen, you’ll pick up a few tips and tricks about preparing and conducting interviews, especially the importance of asking the right questions, finding focus and preparing for nervous guests. And finally, thanks to you, all our listeners for tuning in for every episode and to all the suggestions and feedback you’ve given us. We hope you continue to enjoy the Toastcaster Podcast.

Practice, Practice Learning tools, strategies, insight is fabulous IF we apply what we learn. A few things happen such as running home and apply immediately or we try once and decide it doesn’t work or don’t try it, or continuing to do the same thing, Don’t waste your time learning something if you are not going to try it. Remember you can tweak ideas to fit for you and yes you can scrap it if it is not working for you. Applying and tweaking ideas consistently help you to have them ready when you need them. Get a GRIP on this and watch life a smoother ride. Phases: Reality 2) Practical application The Do you have more questions or issues you want to resolve regarding tough topics about your family and how to deal with mental illnesses? You can visit more Real Conversations with Mona Cooley episodes. Here are others[...] The post Real Conversations with Mona Cooley | Practice, Practice appeared first on Get You Visible Podcast.

Looking In The Mirror When faced with a problem, what happens? Is there blaming, frustration sets in and looking outside of yourself to find the answer? Here is the kicker, we forget to look at yourself and see what is really happening. You are not alone. Many of us have our moments because we are human however this is not what we want to be experiencing. Taking a look at the inside of you, will reflect new meaning to difficult situations. Phases: Reality 1) Looking at self The Do you have more questions or issues you want to resolve regarding tough topics about your family and how to deal with mental illnesses? You can visit more Real Conversations with Mona Cooley episodes. Here are others you might like: Wake Up Emotional Kicker Taking Stock Daunting Expectations Tip Toeing or Honesty Click here so you can also read more about Mona[...] The post Real Conversations with Mona Cooley | Looking In The Mirror appeared first on Get You Visible Podcast.

PS Strategies PS stands for Problem Solving. I heard it said “problems are an addiction”. The economy is certainly compounding the problems with stressful situations mentally thus creating more problems. Stress affects you, your family and others. Yes there are problems BUT how do you work through the problems? Phases: How 3) Problem solving The Do you have more questions or issues you want to resolve regarding tough topics about your family and how to deal with mental illnesses? You can visit more Real Conversations with Mona Cooley episodes. Here are others you might like: Wake Up Emotional Kicker Taking Stock Daunting Expectations Tip Toeing or Honesty Click here so you can also read more about Mona Cooley and Cool Family Solutions. The The post Real Conversations with Mona Cooley | PS Strategies appeared first on Get You Visible Podcast.

The Flip Side of Skills Everyone has skills, they are used everyday and done the same way UNTIL they are not as effective. The flip side of the skills is they need an adjustment but we don’t know what to change or know where to begin. Flipping them and tweaking them can make a difference. What do I mean by flipping? Looking at skills with a different perspective and being open to hearing something different. Phases: How 2) Develop skills Resources: LEAP – use own story The Do you have more questions or issues you want to resolve regarding tough topics about your family and how to deal with mental illnesses? You can visit more Real Conversations with Mona Cooley episodes. Here are others you might like: Wake Up Emotional Kicker Taking Stock Daunting Expectations Tip Toeing or Honesty Click here so you can also read more about Mona Cooley and[...] The post Real Conversations with Mona Cooley | The Flip Side of Skills appeared first on Get You Visible Podcast.

I Want Help “I need help” is a big step to bringing relief to a difficult situation. Saying this is the beginning of your willingness to face the challenges head on and learn how to change situations that cause conflict, broken relationships, and sadness to tears of joy. Phases: How 1) Open to more help Resources: Reflecting on family stories The Do you have more questions or issues you want to resolve regarding tough topics about your family and how to deal with mental illnesses? You can visit more Real Conversations with Mona Cooley episodes. Here are others you might like: Wake Up Emotional Kicker Taking Stock Daunting Expectations Tip Toeing or Honesty Click here so you can also read more about Mona Cooley and Cool Family Solutions. The The post Real Conversations with Mona Cooley | I Want Help appeared first on Get You Visible Podcast.

Family Feedback In today’s podcast, Family Feedback, we hear from families who have experienced what they can trust. The Phases: Trust 3) Honest Feedback – Family Feedback The Do you have more questions or issues you want to resolve regarding tough topics about your family and how to deal with mental illnesses? You can visit more Real Conversations with Mona Cooley episodes. Here are others you might like: Wake Up Emotional Kicker Taking Stock Daunting Expectations Tip Toeing or Honesty Click here so you can also read more about Mona Cooley and Cool Family Solutions. The The post Real Conversations with Mona Cooley | Family Feedback appeared first on Get You Visible Podcast.

Testing The Waters Trusting someone is key to whether you can be open and share what is truly felt and thought. Consistency of whether to trust or not to trust is a test of whether you will be yourself or pretend to be somebody you are not. The Phases: Trust 2) Open and Sharing Resources: Experiences – Known for stating what’s observed, sensed and input of being real and being a challenging person with lots of questions. Sharing your own life experiences. The Do you have more questions or issues you want to resolve regarding tough topics about your family and how to deal with mental illnesses? You can visit more Real Conversations with Mona Cooley episodes. Here are others you might like: Wake Up Emotional Kicker Taking Stock Click here so you can also read more about Mona Cooley and Cool Family Solutions. The The post Real Conversations with Mona Cooley | Testing The Waters appeared first on Get You Visible Podcast.

Tip Toeing Or Honesty Have you ever tip toed around a difficult situation? You are trapped whether to say anything or do anything or leave it alone and hope it goes away. Hearing about a tip toeing experience tells the other person – you are not being yourself and they hesitate to say what they want to say. The Phases: Trust 1) Feeling Safe & Comfortable The Do you have more questions or issues you want to resolve regarding tough topics about your family and how to deal with mental illnesses? You can visit more Real Conversations with Mona Cooley episodes. Here are others you might like: Wake Up Emotional Kicker Taking Stock Daunting Expectations  Click here so you can also read more about Mona Cooley and Cool Family Solutions. The The post Real Conversations with Mona Cooley | Tip Toeing Or Honesty appeared first on Get You Visible Podcast.

Daunting Expectations Barriers, blocks and changes needed to turn a difficult situation around from constant battles to calming times. What expectations do you set for yourself? What subtle expectations are you setting for others to live up to? Discussion reveals how doubt, disappointment, guilt rushes in with expectations. Learn what is happening and deal with the barriers in your life. The Phases: Education 3) Roles & Responsibilities vs Support (enabling & rescuing) Expectations. The Do you have more questions or issues you want to resolve regarding tough topics about your family and how to deal with mental illnesses? You can visit more Real Conversations with Mona Cooley episodes. Here are others you might like: Wake Up Emotional Kicker Taking Stock Click here so you can also read more about Mona Cooley and Cool Family Solutions. The The post Real Conversations with Mona Cooley | Daunting Expectations appeared first on Get You Visible Podcast.

Taking Stock The topic today is asking the question – What’s next after dealing with a difficult situation and all the emotions that go with it? Difficult situations can be the time to take stock of what happened and ask what can I learn from this. This is not the automatic thing when you been through difficult times. You are wondering what to do, feeling overwhelmed and trying to work through it. I get how taking stock of your situation is not the first thing that comes to mind. The Resources: — The The post Real Conversations with Mona Cooley | Taking Stock appeared first on Get You Visible Podcast.

Emotional Kicker Hosted by Mona Cooley Today the Real Conversation is about the “Reality Of Emotions.” Emotions kick in when overwhelmed, frustrated, scared or anxious about a situation. What do you do about these emotions – stuff them, mask them, work through them and/or reach out to talk to someone you feel comfortable talking about them? Emotions happen. You are not alone. Today is about exploring emotions. The Resources: Communication continued to be a problem yet no changes were made till a traumatic situation landed so strong you are forced to take a look at the situation. It was breaking the family apart and when the reality of it hit, choices are made. One, ignore it as the situation is okay now or pay attention, deciding something has to be done now. The statement, “I am sick and tired of this” is usually the statement said when change happens. Going[...] The post Real Conversations with Mona Cooley | Emotional Kicker appeared first on Get You Visible Podcast.

Premiere Episode of Real Conversations With Mona Cooley – Wake Up! Reality of family situations go up and down. Understanding how we react to traumatic situations, what we feel and think when we go through them and what we do to work through the situation. After the storm is over, calmness sets in and what happens next will either improve the situation or cause deterioration. The action taken will either have you ready to make changes now or not. The Resources: The Mindfulness-Based Emotional Balance workbook – Margaret Cullen & Gonzalo Brito Pons page 53 and Page 71 – exercise on page 73 – how will you react The The post Real Conversations With Mona Cooley | Premiere Episode – Wake Up appeared first on Get You Visible Podcast.

[08;44] Inaugural Demo Podcast with Mona Cooley, DTM, District 42 Governor. Mona's Theme for 2006-2007 is: "Lead with Purpose Communicate with Confidence" I thought that it would be appropriate that the first one, specific for D42 should feature none other than the Rockin and Rollin’ DG herself. :) The benefit of a podcast is that it is something that people can listen to. While we strive for face to face communication we can’t do it 24/7. And while text, manuals and e-mails can often do the job to relay information, it’s nice to have something that can bridge the gap between the written and the in person. It’s also something people can listen to while they are doing something else. For extended Toastcaster episodes, people can listen to it in their cars or iPods. ....And thus the Toastcast. Enjoy! Greg...