That's Life, I Swear

Summary In this enlightening conversation, Rick Barron speaks with Bryanna Mehling, founder and CEO of Bright Peak Consulting. Bryanna shares her journey from personal challenges to becoming a life and leadership coach, emphasizing the importance of communication, self-awareness, and relationship building in both personal and professional settings. The discussion explores the evolution of coaching techniques, the joy of witnessing client transformations, and the significance of prioritizing self-care. Bryanna's insights on creating safe spaces for open dialogue and her aspirations for the future of her coaching practice provide valuable takeaways for listeners seeking personal growth and effective leadership. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Bryanna Mehling and Her Mission 02:01 Bryanna's Personal Journey and Transformation 05:48 The Importance of Communication and Relationships in Leadership 09:57 Understanding the Human Psyche and Individual Growth 17:49 Building Trust and Psychological Safety in Coaching 25:50 The Evolution of Coaching Techniques and Personal Growth 30:47 Launching the Podcast: Hey, Are You Free? 33:55 Building Trust Through Authenticity 36:33 Creating Authentic Work Environments 41:12 The Joy of Coaching and Client Transformations 43:23 Personal Growth and Self-Care 50:38 Defining Success and Future Aspirations 55:53 The Impact of Coaching on Personal and Professional Life Supporting links 1. Hey, Are You Free [Podcast site] 2. Bryanna Mehling, CPC, ELI-MP [LinkedIn] Contact That's Life, I Swear https://www.thatslifeiswear.com@RedPhantom@rickbarron.bsky.socialhttps://www.thatslifeiswear.com/contact/ Episode Review Apple PodcastThat's Life, I Swear website Other topics? Please email us Interviews https://www.thatslifeiswear.com/contact/ Listen to podcast audios https://apple.co/3MAFxhbhttps://spoti.fi/3xCzww4https://bit.ly/39CE9MB Other

Lee Saedol, one of the greatest Go players of all time, is defeated by AI. His shocking defeat wasn't just a game-changer—it was a glimpse into a future that may not have a happy ending. Supporting links 1. Go game [Wikipedia] 2. AlphaGo [Wikipedia] 3. Google DeepMind [Wikipedia] 4. The Story of AlphaGo [Google Arts & Culture] 5. 8 years later: A world Go champion's reflections on AlphaGo [Baduk News Alpha] 6. Who Invented A.I.? [Computer History Museum] Contact That's Life, I Swear https://www.thatslifeiswear.com@RedPhantom@rickbarron.bsky.socialhttps://www.thatslifeiswear.com/contact/ Episode Review Apple PodcastThat's Life, I Swear website Other topics? Please email us Interviews https://www.thatslifeiswear.com/contact/ Listen to podcast audios https://apple.co/3MAFxhbhttps://spoti.fi/3xCzww4https://bit.ly/39CE9MB Other

Summary In this episode, Rick Barron interviews Lauren Van Dyne, a recruitment manager and podcaster, about her experiences as a mother during the COVID pandemic. Lauren discusses her podcast, 'The Mom-demic Diaries,' which aims to provide a space for mothers to share their raw and unfiltered stories of parenting during such a challenging time. The conversation explores themes of connection, isolation, grief, and resilience, as well as the unique challenges faced by parents. Lauren emphasizes the importance of processing emotions and validating experiences, while also highlighting the strength and adaptability of mothers. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Mom-demic Diaries 03:01 The Birth of a Podcast: Navigating Pandemic Parenting 05:56 Themes of Isolation and Resilience 08:49 Personal Stories of Grief and Adaptation 11:55 Moments of Strength and Vulnerability 14:39 Lessons Learned and New Perspectives 17:47 Finding Humor in Difficult Times 20:30 The Importance of Connection and Family 23:35 Reflections on Parenting During a Crisis 30:40 Reflections on Parenting During the Pandemic 33:32 Support Systems: The Role of Partners 36:38 Exploring Diverse Parenting Experiences 40:42 Validation and Shared Stories 48:26 Future Aspirations: Writing and Community Building Supporting links 1. The Mom-demic Diaries [Podcast site] 2. Lauren Van Duyn [LinkedIn] Contact That's Life, I Swear https://www.thatslifeiswear.com@RedPhantom@rickbarron.bsky.socialhttps://www.thatslifeiswear.com/contact/ Episode Review Apple PodcastThat's Life, I Swear website Other topics? Please email us Interviews https://www.thatslifeiswear.com/contact/ Listen to podcast audios https://apple.co/3MAFxhbhttps://spoti.fi/3xCzww4https://bit.ly/39CE9MB Other

The world’s population is expected to grow by more than 2 billion people in the next decades and peak in the 2080s at around 10.3 billion, a major shift from a decade ago, a new report by the United Nations said Thursday. The report—released on World Population Day—says the global population is then expected to decline to around 10.2 billion by the end of the century. Supporting links 1. World's population projected to nearly stop growing by end of the century [Pew Research Center] 2. The world's population projected to peak at 10.3 billion in the 2080s [NPR] 3. Projections of population growth [Wikipedia] 4. Census projects U.S. population bust by 2080 [AXIOS] 5. Population decline [Wikipedia] 6. Population Decline Will Change the World for the Better [Scientific America] Contact That's Life, I Swear https://www.thatslifeiswear.com@RedPhantom@rickbarron.bsky.socialhttps://www.thatslifeiswear.com/contact/ Episode Review Apple PodcastThat's Life, I Swear website Other topics? Please email us Interviews https://www.thatslifeiswear.com/contact/ Listen to podcast audios https://apple.co/3MAFxhbhttps://spoti.fi/3xCzww4https://bit.ly/39CE9MB Other

Cass Elliot's life was a testament to the power of talent, perseverance, and authenticity. From her early days in the folk scene to her meteoric rise with The Mamas & The Papas and her solo career, she left an indelible mark on the music industry. 1. Cass Elliot [Wikipedia] 2. The Mamas & The Papas [Official site] 3. The Mamas and the Papas - Top Hits [YouTube] 4. The Truth About 'Mama' Cass Elliot's Death [All Things Interesting] 5. Mama Cass Daughter Owen [People Magazine] 6. What The Final 12 Months Of Cass Elliot's Life Looked Like [Grunge] California Dreamin' [Wikipedia] Contact That's Life, I Swear https://www.thatslifeiswear.com@RedPhantom@rickbarron.bsky.socialhttps://www.thatslifeiswear.com/contact/ Episode Review Apple PodcastThat's Life, I Swear website Other topics? Please email us Interviews https://www.thatslifeiswear.com/contact/ Listen to podcast audios https://apple.co/3MAFxhbhttps://spoti.fi/3xCzww4https://bit.ly/39CE9MB Other

Learn how one man sought to keep typewriters alive. Not as museum pieces, but as living, breathing conduits of human creativity. Supporting links 1. Typewriter [Wikipedia] 2. Who Invented the Typewriter? [History Cooperative] 3. Ultimate Typewriter Repair Guide: Restore Your Vintage Machine [Classic Typewriter] Contact That's Life, I Swear https://www.thatslifeiswear.com@RedPhantom@rickbarron.bsky.socialhttps://www.thatslifeiswear.com/contact/ Episode Review Apple PodcastThat's Life, I Swear website Other topics? Please email us Interviews https://www.thatslifeiswear.com/contact/ Listen to podcast audios https://apple.co/3MAFxhbhttps://spoti.fi/3xCzww4https://bit.ly/39CE9MB Other

A growing body of evidence suggests our mental outlook on aging plays a far more significant role in our longevity than previously recognized. 1. Becca Levy, PhD [Yale School of Medicine] 2. How positive age beliefs can support positive health [AMA] 3. Why do the Japanese have the highest life expectancy in the world? [Observatoire Prevention] 4. Life Expectancy in Japan: Evidence From a Longitudinal Study [Oxford Academic] 5. Why Are Americans So Bad at Getting Old? [Oprah Daily] Contact That's Life, I Swear https://www.thatslifeiswear.com@RedPhantom@rickbarron.bsky.socialhttps://www.thatslifeiswear.com/contact/ Episode Review Apple PodcastThat's Life, I Swear website Other topics? Please email us Interviews https://www.thatslifeiswear.com/contact/ Listen to podcast audios https://apple.co/3MAFxhbhttps://spoti.fi/3xCzww4https://bit.ly/39CE9MB Other

Jony Ive left Apple for a new journey beyond consumer electronics. That journey was to revitalize the historic Jackson Square district in San Francisco. 1. Apple's Jony Ive on the Lessons He Learned From Steve Jobs [Vanity Fair] 2. Jony Ive & Anna Wintour in Conversation - RE:WIRED 2021 [YouTube] 3. Why Jony Ive Is Apple's Design Genius [Smithsonian] 4. From Chingford to Cupertino, the quiet ascent of Jony Ive [Financial Times] 5. Jony Ive's 10 most revolutionary designs for Apple [de zeen] 6. What Corning CEO Wendell P. Weeks Learned From Steve Jobs About Risk [TIME] 7. What makes Apple, Apple [YouTube] 8. Sam Altman [Blog] Contact That's Life, I Swear https://www.thatslifeiswear.com@RedPhantom@rickbarron.bsky.socialhttps://www.thatslifeiswear.com/contact/ Episode Review Apple PodcastThat's Life, I Swear website Other topics? Please email us Listen to podcast audios https://apple.co/3MAFxhbhttps://spoti.fi/3xCzww4https://bit.ly/39CE9MB Other Pixabay Thank you for following the That's Life I Swear podcast!!

Six years ago, Jony Ive stepped away from Apple, leaving behind the iconic products that reshaped our world. But did he leave his design dreams behind? Not even close. 1. Apple's Jony Ive on the Lessons He Learned From Steve Jobs [Vanity Fair] 2. Jony Ive & Anna Wintour in Conversation - RE:WIRED 2021 [YouTube] 3. Why Jony Ive Is Apple’s Design Genius [Smithsonian] 4. From Chingford to Cupertino, the quiet ascent of Jony Ive [Financial Times] 5. Jony Ive's 10 most revolutionary designs for Apple [de zeen] 6. What Corning CEO Wendell P. Weeks Learned From Steve Jobs About Risk [TIME] 7. What makes Apple, Apple [YouTube] Contact That's Life, I Swear https://www.thatslifeiswear.com@RedPhantom@rickbarron.bsky.socialhttps://www.thatslifeiswear.com/contact/ Episode Review Apple PodcastThat's Life, I Swear website Other topics? Please email us Listen to podcast audios https://apple.co/3MAFxhbhttps://spoti.fi/3xCzww4https://bit.ly/39CE9MB Other Pixabay Thank you for following the That's Life I Swear podcast!!

Alexei Navalny's Patriot: A Memoir chronicles his evolution from an ordinary Russian citizen to a global symbol of resistance against Vladimir Putin's regime. supporting links 1. Alexei Navalny [Wikipedia] 2. Yulia Navalnaya [Wikipedia] 3. The faith that sustained Russian dissident Alexei Navalny [America] 4. Putin's Opulence: A Deep Dive into the Russian President's Wealth [YouTube] 5. ‘Putin's palace': Builders' story of luxury, mold and fake walls [BBC] Contact That's Life, I Swear https://www.thatslifeiswear.com@RedPhantom@rickbarron.bsky.socialhttps://www.thatslifeiswear.com/contact/ Episode Review Apple PodcastThat's Life, I Swear website Other topics? Please email us Listen to podcast audios https://apple.co/3MAFxhbhttps://spoti.fi/3xCzww4https://bit.ly/39CE9MB Other Pixabay Thank you for following the That's Life I Swear podcast!!

Summary In this episode, Rick Barron speaks with Abby King, a sobriety coach and host of the Sober Connection podcast. Abby shares her personal journey through alcohol addiction, the struggles of quitting, and the emotional toll it takes on individuals and their relationships. They discuss the stigma surrounding addiction, the importance of community support, and the transformative power of sobriety. Abby emphasizes the need for education about alcohol's dangers and encourages listeners to seek help if they are struggling. The conversation highlights the journey of self-discovery and the joy of living a fulfilling life without alcohol. Chapters 00:00 The Journey to Sobriety Begins 05:01 Understanding Addiction and Its Stigma 09:53 The Emotional Struggles of Quitting 15:07 The Impact of Sobriety on Relationships 19:38 Finding Identity Beyond Alcohol 24:47 The Role of Support in Recovery 29:46 Lessons Learned from Sobriety 34:35 The Power of Sharing Stories 39:38 The Future of Sobriety and Community 44:21 Final Thoughts on Alcohol and Recovery Supporting links4 1. Abi King [website] 2. Abi King [#1 Instagram] 3. Abi King [#2 Instagram] 4. Abi King [Blog] 5. Level Up Sobriety Coaching [Facebook] Contact That's Life, I Swear https://www.thatslifeiswear.com@RedPhantom@rickbarron.bsky.socialhttps://www.thatslifeiswear.com/contact/ Episode Review Apple PodcastThat's Life, I Swear website Other topics? Please email us Listen to podcast audios https://apple.co/3MAFxhbhttps://spoti.fi/3xCzww4https://bit.ly/39CE9MB Other Pixabay Thank you for following the That's Life I Swear podcast!!

The U.S. economy may be sleepwalking into a disaster—and the warning signs are being ignored. Are we prepared for what’s coming next? 1. Workers want AI training from their companies [World Economic Forum] 2. AI Automation And The Future Of The Workforce [YouTube] 3. The growth of the older workforce [Pew Research Center] 4. Understanding America’s Labor Shortage: The Most Impacted Industries [U.S. Chamber of Commerce] 5. Geopolitics and the geometry of global trade [McKinsey] 6. THE 3D RESET [Schroders] Contact That's Life, I Swear https://www.thatslifeiswear.com@RedPhantom@rickbarron.bsky.socialhttps://www.thatslifeiswear.com/contact/ Episode Review Apple PodcastThat's Life, I Swear website Other topics? Please email us Listen to podcast audios https://apple.co/3MAFxhbhttps://spoti.fi/3xCzww4https://bit.ly/39CE9MB Other Pixabay Thank you for following the That's Life I Swear podcast!!

Learn how weather forecasting, via NOAA, isn’t just about satellites or radars; it’s about the dedicated staff, research, and infrastructure behind the scenes. Private apps and companies rely on this federal backbone. Supporting links 1. Hurricane Season [Wikipedia] 2. NOAA [Website] 3. DOGE [Website] 4. National Weather Service [Website] 5. Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research [Wikipedia] Contact That's Life, I Swear https://www.thatslifeiswear.com@RedPhantom@rickbarron.bsky.socialhttps://www.thatslifeiswear.com/contact/ Episode Review Apple PodcastThat's Life, I Swear website Other topics? Please email us Listen to podcast audios https://apple.co/3MAFxhbhttps://spoti.fi/3xCzww4https://bit.ly/39CE9MB Other Pixabay Thank you for following the That's Life I Swear podcast!!

As a neurosurgeon, their expertise rests on precise skills and advancing neurological insights, but true mastery goes beyond technique to shape their impact and empathy. 1. The Making of a Neurosurgeon [American University of Antigua] 2. So, You Want to Be a Surgeon [American College of Surgeons] 3. Neurosurgeon [Cleveland Clinic] 4. History of Neurology and Neurosurgery [Wikipedia] Contact That's Life, I Swear https://www.thatslifeiswear.com@RedPhantom@rickbarron.bsky.socialhttps://www.thatslifeiswear.com/contact/ Episode Review Apple PodcastThat's Life, I Swear website Other topics? Please email us Listen to podcast audios https://apple.co/3MAFxhbhttps://spoti.fi/3xCzww4https://bit.ly/39CE9MB Other Pixabay Thank you for following the That's Life I Swear podcast!!

The propulsive story of the women who sought, and gained, a piece of the action on Wall Street. 1. The Paulina Bren [Blog site] 2. Bernadette Bartels Murphy, Pioneering Wall Street Trader, Dies at 86 [New York Times] 3. Tracing the Roots of the Women on Wall Street [National Women’s History Museum] 4. How the macho NYSE trader became an endangered species [New York Post] Contact That's Life, I Swear https://www.thatslifeiswear.com@RedPhantom@rickbarron.bsky.socialhttps://www.thatslifeiswear.com/contact/ Episode Review Apple PodcastThat's Life, I Swear website Other topics? Please email us Listen to podcast audios https://apple.co/3MAFxhbhttps://spoti.fi/3xCzww4https://bit.ly/39CE9MB Other Pixabay Thank you for following the That's Life I Swear podcast!!

By taking advantage of robotics as the new digital clerk, grocery brands can solve the most pressing issues they face today: tight margins, labor shortages and shifting customer expectations. 1. How robots are taking over warehouse work [BBC] 2. Thrive Market [website] 3. How Robotics is Transforming Grocery Operations [Food Logistics] 4. 7 Online Grocery Delivery Challenges (and How To Overcome Them) [MarktPOS] Contact That's Life, I Swear https://www.thatslifeiswear.com@RedPhantom@rickbarron.bsky.socialhttps://www.thatslifeiswear.com/contact/ Episode Review Apple PodcastThat's Life, I Swear website Other topics? Please email us Listen to podcast audios https://apple.co/3MAFxhbhttps://spoti.fi/3xCzww4https://bit.ly/39CE9MB Other Pixabay Thank you for following the That's Life I Swear podcast!!

Arctic ice is melting even more rapidly than scientists previously believed. supporting links 1. Felicity Aston: Explorer-Author-Speaker [website] 2. What It's Like to Cross Antarctica Alone [Conde Nast Traveler] 3. Pole Of Cold: Felicity Aston - Extreme Challenge [YouTube] 4. Chasing Winter, A Journey to the Pole of Cold [Book] 5. B.I.G. North Pole [website] Arctic sea ice decline [Wikipedia] Contact That's Life, I Swear https://www.thatslifeiswear.com@RedPhantom@rickbarron.bsky.socialhttps://www.thatslifeiswear.com/contact/ Episode Review Apple PodcastThat's Life, I Swear website Other topics? Please email us Listen to podcast audios https://apple.co/3MAFxhbhttps://spoti.fi/3xCzww4https://bit.ly/39CE9MB Other Pixabay Thank you for following the That's Life I Swear podcast!!

Greenpeace, the legendary environmental group that fought to save the whales, now finds itself fighting for survival. Supporting links 1. Greenpeace [Wikipedia] 2. Greenpeace [USA website] 3. Greenpeace International [YouTube] 4. The bombing of the Rainbow Warrior [Greenpeace website] Contact That's Life, I Swear https://www.thatslifeiswear.com@RedPhantom@rickbarron.bsky.socialhttps://www.thatslifeiswear.com/contact/ Episode Review Apple PodcastThat's Life, I Swear website Other topics? Please email us Listen to podcast audios https://apple.co/3MAFxhbhttps://spoti.fi/3xCzww4https://bit.ly/39CE9MB Other Pixabay Thank you for following the That's Life I Swear podcast!!

Show notes What if crossing that finish line, no matter how far behind, wasn’t about winning at all? 1. Newcomb ball [Wikipedia] 2. New to Triathlon? Here’s Your Beginner Training Plan [Triathlete] 3. Triathlon [Wikipedia] Contact That's Life, I Swear https://www.thatslifeiswear.com@RedPhantom@rickbarron.bsky.socialhttps://www.thatslifeiswear.com/contact/ Episode Review Apple PodcastThat's Life, I Swear website Other topics? Please email us Listen to podcast audios https://apple.co/3MAFxhbhttps://spoti.fi/3xCzww4https://bit.ly/39CE9MB Other Pixabay Thank you for following the That's Life I Swear podcast!!

Frozen Obsession: Henry Worsley’s Last Expedition, chasing Ernest Shackleton’s polar dream. supporting links 1. Henry Worsley (explorer) [Wikipedia] 2. Ernest Shackleton [Wikipedia] 3. The White Darkness [Amazon Books] 4. David Grann [Facebook] Contact That's Life, I Swear https://www.thatslifeiswear.com@RedPhantom@rickbarron.bsky.socialhttps://www.thatslifeiswear.com/contact/ Episode Review Apple PodcastThat's Life, I Swear website Other topics? Please email us Listen to podcast audios https://apple.co/3MAFxhbhttps://spoti.fi/3xCzww4https://bit.ly/39CE9MB Other Pixabay Thank you for following the That's Life I Swear podcast!!