What creates happiness over a lifetime? Does it change throughout? Our guest today, Harvard psychiatrist George Vaillant and author of Triumphs of Experience: The Men of the Harvard Grant Study, has answers to those questions and more. Free Offer: “Joy-The Secret of Being Content” Offer Code: JOY-T-F-401 Offer Description: Find out what real joy is in the Touch Points pamphlet, “Joy-The Secret of Being Content.”
Today’s guest, Patricia Lorenz, author of the book The 5 Things We Need to be Happy has a list of Five Ways to Be Happy, but there is something that’s not on the list that may surprise you. Free Offer: CareNotes pamphlet “Discovering the Healing Power of Laughter” Offer Code: LAUGH-T-F-401 Offer Description: When we feel as though we’re drowning in our misery, our God throws us a rope-our sense of humor. The author reminds us that in the light of humor, our problems may not disappear but our load will seem less burdensome. Written by Terry Loncaric (www.onecaringplace.com)
We’re used to hearing about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder when talking about victims of rape or military veterans suffering from trauma from battle. But there is another group that regularly experiences it. Rob Michaels, the founder and CEO of Serve & Protect is here today to explain why many first respondents are dealing with PTSD. Also, joining us today is Simon Chan, a veteran that survived a traumatic incident who is now a trauma therapist. Free Offer: (1) CareNotes pamphlet “Coping With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder” (2) Web article “First Responders PTSD Symptoms” Offer Code: COPING-T-F-401 Offer Description: (1) Though this CareNote is written by the Staff of the National Military Family Association, the information contained within can be of help to anyone who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Whether due to the experiences of combat, abuse, loss, or other trauma, PTSD can disrupt a person’s livelihood, relationships, and general well-being. This CareNote offers both the sufferer and his or her loved ones a thorough overview of the disorder and provides proven resources and avenues for getting help. (www.onecaringplace.com) (2) Web article from www.goodtherapy.org/blog/when-helping-hurts-traumas-effects-on-first-responders
Today’s show will make you think differently about what you can accomplish and we know you’ll be inspired by the time it’s over. A life without limits, seems easier said than done to live that way, right? But not so for our guest today, Nick Vujicic, bestselling author of Life Without Limits: Inspiration for a Ridiculously Good Life. More Information: Additional resources available – Books: Love Without Limits, Raising The Perfectly Imperfect Child, Stand Strong, Life Without Limits Free Offer: CareNotes pamphlet “Responding to Life’s Challenges with Resilience and Strength” Offer Code: LIFE-T-F-401 Offer Description: Resilience doesn’t simply mean “bouncing back” from a trauma, loss, or disaster. It also means being proactive whenever possible and planning for or preventing such circumstances. CareNotes author Mary Kendrick Moore helps readers call upon the strengths and abilities needed to respond helpfully and hopefully to life’s challenges in sections titled: “Acknowledge your loss and fear,” “Believe in your ability to foster resilience,” “Exercise your brain,” and “Find support among those you trust.” (www.onecaringplace.com)
It happens slowly. We start to forget our keys, forget a name or we come home from the market without the most important item we went for. Everybody does this sometimes. But according to our guest today, you can reverse this downhill slide in as little as two weeks. Memory doesn’t have to disappear as we age, according to Dr. Gary Small, author of 2 Weeks to a Younger Brain. Free Offer: Web articles by Dr. Gary Small Offer Description: Web articles “Sleep Helps Protect Your Brain,” Keep Walking To Stay Mentally Sharp,” and “Never Forget A Name Again” by Dr. Gary Small Offer Code: 2WEEKS-T-F-401
Conflict happens in everyone’s life. We all have disagreements from time to time with a spouse, family member, maybe even a friend. But how do you find a resolution to that argument? Today we’ll offer you some ways to find a win-win, and possibly avoid that argument altogether. Our guest, conflict resolution expert, Thomas Kosakowski, Ombudsperson from UCLA Health Sciences, shares how to deal with conflicts in the workplace.
Sometimes we can be our own worst enemy. What we think and believe can actually hurt us and prevent us from being who we want to be, who we were meant to be. In this episode we’re going to examine our brain and learn how to think and believe in a healthy way; God’s way. Join our guests, Dr. Timothy Jennings, an international speaker and psychiatrist with guest Luann Serafine. Dr. Jennings is the author of a life-changing book called “Could It Be This Simple? A Biblical Model For Healing The Mind.”
Nearly 77% of teen students have admitted to being a victim of bullying. That’s 77 %. Bullying is on the rise and has reached epidemic proportions. But our guest today offers hope and resources for those under attack. Actor Quinton Aaron from The Blind Side knows first-hand the struggles of obesity and bullying as he experienced both as a young man. That’s why he created the Quinton Aaron Foundation to provide hope, encouragement, confidence and resources to children on the brink of suicide or battling the damaging effect on their self-esteem and confidence caused by the actions or words of others. Free Offer: Care Notes pamphlet “Bullying” Offer Code: BULLY-T-F-401 Offer Description: This pamphlet would be helpful whether the child in your life is being bullied or is the bully. This can help the child overcome the effects of bullying and offers tips on how to communicate with the child.
Imagine having everything you ever dreamed of, yet feeling so alone, so lost, so desperate for connection, that you were willing to take your own life. Our guest today was right there, willing to take that last step. Join us to find out what stopped Jason Davis as he shares from his book, Your Love Pursues: A Memoir.
Feeling depressed? We all get that sometimes. In fact, it’s estimated that Americans spend around 50 billion dollars – that’s billion with a B – each year on psychotherapy. Is there a cheaper way? Yes. And we’ll tell you what that is on this edition of Lifestyle Magazine with our guests, Dr. David Burns and Dr. Karen Radella.
