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Feeling your habits have the best of you? In this episode learn how to use self-compassion and mindfulness as the antidote. Lisa Liguori, and Brad Tunis explore addictive behaviors and talk about why self-discovery helps. They touch on practical advice such as calming breathing exercise to use when dealing with a craving. Enjoy this episode as an opportunity for self-reflection and self-compassion. Meet our Panelists: Brad Tunis Brad left his career as a hospital administrator to support people through his training as a highly sought-after Hypnotherapist and Mindfulness Coach. He enjoys surfing and riding gravel bikes with his wife, Sarah. Brad's Website Lisa Liguori The founder of the Advice Column Podcast, Lisa is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and adventurer. She loves to host game nights, pilot a small plane, and write in her journal. She loves hearing what others are learning in their life's journey and sharing what she is working through. Lisa's Website Get uplifting reminders wherever you hang out: Connect with the host, Lisa Liguori: Website:https://lisaliguori.com Email me: Lisa@AdviceColumn.com Connect with us at Advice Column: tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@advicecolumnp... Website:https://advicecolumn.com/ Instagram:@advicecolumnpod Facebook: / theadvicecolumnpodcast YouTube: / @advicecolumn1

Hello Friend! This is a bi-weekly episode of the newsletter! Do you sometimes sit with a group of friends as they trade tales of their big adventures? And do you ever think to yourself, “My life is not that splashy?” I’ve always loved listening to great speakers. When I was a kid, my dad would take me for a long drive every Saturday morning in his little red Alfa Romeo convertible. On the way he’d play cassette tapes of inspirational keynote speeches by world-class orators. Many times those people had dramatic stories of overcoming enormous odds or achieving great feats. The drama of their circumstances made their points powerfully. For a long time, I believed that without something like a near-death experience or achieving a world record in base jumping, I lacked compelling stories and the authority to share them. Then, on a whim one afternoon, I took a storytelling workshop. A woman named Ann marie taught it in a small, crowded, room at a downtown club with a speakeasy vibe. (Yep, you actually had to pull a hidden lever that opened a trap door to get in.) At that class I got to listen to one story from each participant. Those stories were not about epic experiences like escaping an erupting volcano or getting invited to dinner with the Dalai Lama. They were descriptions of the everyday experience of being human. They were about the regret of letting a friend down, the guilt of stealing a five dollar bill from a father’s wallet as an eight-year-old, and the teacher who helped a woman realize that she had talent back when she was just a little girl. They were about normal life and they were POWERFUL! Think of a story that has shaped you. It’s likely it was simple, and yet it’s become an important part of you. Hearing someone tell the truth about their experience is an honor, isn’t it? Today I hope you’re encouraged that your stories are valuable gifts with which you can impact other people in special ways. Your experiences, your learning, and your very being make a profound difference in the world. Thank you for that! With love, Lisa The purpose of Advice Column is to share uplifting reminders to connect with the best in yourself, others, and the world. Let's Stay connected: Subscribe to our written newsletter to receive bi-monthly inspiration directly in your inbox: AdviceColumn.com/Subscribe Connect with the host, Lisa Liguori: Website: https://lisaliguori.com Connect with us at Advice Column: Website: https://advicecolumn.com/ Instagram: @advicecolumnpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAdviceColumnPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYmoafMFOeL7HCNWrXPkJQ Advice Column is a nonprofit, 501(C)3 and through our podcast and newsletters, my mission is to help you connect with the best in yourself, others, and the world.

Welcome to the Audio version of the newsletter 'Listening is Honoring'! Have you read The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe? In one scene of that wonderful book, four children are living with a professor they’ve only just met. The siblings were sent to his home in the English countryside during Operation Pied Piper which relocated kids away from cities being bombed during World War II. Two of the children, Peter and Susan, are concerned that their little sister, Lucy, has lost the ability to discern reality from imagination. They go to the professor to ask him what they should do. What transpires is a masterclass in honoring others through listening. “So they went and knocked at the study door, and the Professor said “Come in,” and got up and found chairs for them and said he was quite at their disposal. Then he sat listening to them with the tips of his fingers pressed together and never interrupting, till they had finished the whole story. After that he said nothing for quite a long time. Then he cleared his throat and said the last thing either of them expected: “How do you know,” he asked, “that your sister’s story is not true?” Is the professor a class act, or what? I reflect on what he did. 1.He made time for them. The professor invited the children into his study, welcoming them with his words and actions. I imagine how special the small children must have felt when the professor found chairs for them. 2. He allowed them to speak. The professor listened intently, giving the children his focussed attention. He did not interrupt. I picture the way all of us, and especially young kids, can ramble when we are sharing something excitedly. I can imagine the kids doing this and the professor not rushing them, but allowing them to completely finish. 3. He paused. The professor didn’t jump in the minute it was his turn. He was thoughtful and patient. 4.He asked a thoughtful question. The professor showed respect to the children by asking them a question rather than telling them what to do. He also honored the little girl whose mental health was being questioned, by giving her the benefit of the doubt that she was telling the truth. I want to be more like the professor, don’t you? Make time. Listen carefully. Take it slow. Ask thoughtful questions that respect all who are involved. That’s a beautiful model. Name, what is one of your favorite lessons from a real or fictional story in your life? I’d love to hear about it! With love, Lisa Get uplifting reminders wherever you hang out: Connect with the host, Lisa Liguori: Website:https://lisaliguori.com Email me: Lisa@AdviceColumn.com Connect with us at Advice Column: Website:https://advicecolumn.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/advicecolumnpod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/74960330/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TheAdviceColumnPodcast YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYmoafMFOeL7HCNWrXPkJQ TikTok:

There was a frog who dreamed of becoming a prince. He’d imagine THE kiss, the transformation, the people he’d rein over when he had legs, and the glory he’d enjoy. One day a princess finally laid one on him, and BINGO!, he got his wish. In a swirl of sparkling dust he transformed into a regal human housed in a royal palace. But there was a problem. That frog ended up hating his new life. The palace air was dry compared to his old pond. The royal robes were itchy. The crown was cumbersome, and the job was bor-ing. Worse yet, the princess was a kind of a “pill.” All day long that poor frog just longed to be back playing in the mud. This twist on the ending to a would be happily-ever-after fairytale was the gist of an amusing poem I read a long time ago. I’ve never been able to find it again, but I’ve thought back on it often. You probably believe there’s truth in the concept that “the grass is always greener,” but doesn't the frog story vividly bring it to life? Today I’m reminded of the gloriousness of my own “muddy pond.” I hope you’re loving yours as well! What is your favorite thing about your current life circumstances? If you’d be willing to reply and share, I’d love to hear it! Ribbit…Ribbit… Lisa PS - If you know someone who might enjoy my newsletter, they can subscribe at AdviceColumn.com/signup. Thanks for sharing! XO Get uplifting reminders wherever you hang out: Connect with the host, Lisa Liguori: Website:https://lisaliguori.com Email me: Lisa@AdviceColumn.com Connect with us at Advice Column: Website:https://advicecolumn.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/advicecolumnpod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/74960330/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TheAdviceColumnPodcast YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYmoafMFOeL7HCNWrXPkJQ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@advicecolumnpodca?_t=8juYOldEdcw&_r=1

Hello Friend! This is a bi-weekly episode of the newsletter! The purpose of Advice Column is to share uplifting reminders to connect with the best in yourself, others, and the world. Let's Stay connected: Subscribe to our written newsletter to receive bi-monthly inspiration directly in your inbox: AdviceColumn.com/Subscribe Connect with the host, Lisa Liguori: Website: https://lisaliguori.com Connect with us at Advice Column: Website: https://advicecolumn.com/ Instagram: @advicecolumnpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAdviceColumnPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYmoafMFOeL7HCNWrXPkJQ Advice Column is a nonprofit, 501(C)3 and through our podcast and newsletters, my mission is to help you connect with the best in yourself, others, and the world.

Hello Friend! This is a bi-weekly episode of the newsletter! The purpose of Advice Column is to share uplifting reminders to connect with the best in yourself, others, and the world. Let's Stay connected: Subscribe to our written newsletter to receive bi-monthly inspiration directly in your inbox: AdviceColumn.com/Subscribe Connect with the host, Lisa Liguori: Website: https://lisaliguori.com Connect with us at Advice Column: Website: https://advicecolumn.com/ Instagram: @advicecolumnpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAdviceColumnPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYmoafMFOeL7HCNWrXPkJQ Advice Column is a nonprofit, 501(C)3 and through our podcast and newsletters, my mission is to help you connect with the best in yourself, others, and the world.

Do you feel overwhelmed when you try to create life goals? Jennifer Hudye will help you create a vision + message that inspires people to take action. She does this through a combination of direct response marketing, discovering what the company's unique message and vision is they are here to share, and the belief that marketing should leave people better than when we found them. If we are just meeting, thank you for stopping by! I’m Lisa and I’m glad you’re here. When I was just an eight-year-old kid, my dad used to play motivational stories on cassette tapes as we’d zip around in his sports car on the weekend. From that age I have been drawn to inspirational stories. Today, with so much negativity in the media and increasing disconnection with one another as a society, I’m more convinced than ever that we need positivity. I created Advice Column to remind you of the virtue you possess. Join me for a bi-monthly newsletter and podcast conversations that inspire you to connect with the best in yourself, others, and the world! Advice Column is a nonprofit 501(c)3. Thanks for joining me in this project so we can encourage one another along the journey! Meet the Advice Column Panel Justin Reden Justin is a husband and the father of two wonderful daughters. He owns a law firm in San Diego, CA, and his many hobbies include mountain biking and beekeeping. Reden enjoys strategy, including pondering life and has a great love for people. Brad Tunis Brad left his career as a hospital administrator to support people through his training as a highly sought after Hypnotherapist and Mindfulness Coach. He enjoys surfing and riding gravel bikes with his wife, Sarah. Lisa Liguori The founder of the Advice Column Podcast, Lisa is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and adventurer. She loves to host game nights, pilot a small plane, and write in her journal. She loves hearing what others are learning in their life's journey and to share what she is working through. Rico Molden The producer of Advice Column's live steam events, Rico is a filmmaker and storyteller. Rico and his wife have two young children and are actively involved in their church. Meet Advice Column's Guest Jennifer Hudye Vivid Vision Expert, Jeniffer helps entrepreneurs and business owners create a vision + message that inspires people to take action. Link to the Vivid Vision Mindmap Connect with the host, Lisa Liguori: Website: https://lisaliguori.com Connect with us at Advice Column: Website: https://advicecolumn.com/ Instagram: @advicecolumnpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAdviceColumnPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYmoafMFOeL7HCNWrXPkJQ

Hello Friend! This is a bi-weekly episode of the newsletter! The purpose of Advice Column is to share uplifting reminders to connect with the best in yourself, others, and the world. Let's Stay connected: Subscribe to our written newsletter to receive bi-monthly inspiration directly in your inbox: AdviceColumn.com/Subscribe Connect with the host, Lisa Liguori: Website:https://lisaliguori.com Connect with us at Advice Column: Website:https://advicecolumn.com/ Instagram:@advicecolumnpod Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TheAdviceColumnPodcast YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYmoafMFOeL7HCNWrXPkJQ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@advicecolumnpodca?_t=8juYOldEdcw&_r=1 Advice Column is a nonprofit, 501(C)3 and through our podcast and newsletters, my mission is to help you connect with the best in yourself, others, and the world.

Hello, friend! Help is often nearer than you think! In this audio edition of the my bi-monthly newsletter I share a story of how I was reminded to ask for help. I hope it's a good reminder for you, too! The purpose of Advice Column is to share uplifting reminders to connect with the best in yourself, others, and the world. Let's Stay connected: Subscribe to our written newsletter to receive bi-monthly inspiration directly in your inbox: AdviceColumn.com/Subscribe Connect with the host, Lisa Liguori: Website:https://lisaliguori.com Connect with us at Advice Column: Website:https://advicecolumn.com/ Instagram:@advicecolumnpod Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TheAdviceColumnPodcast YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYmoafMFOeL7HCNWrXPkJQ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@advicecolumnpodca?_t=8juYOldEdcw&_r=1 Advice Column is a nonprofit, 501(C)3 and through our podcast and newsletters, my mission is to help you connect with the best in yourself, others, and the world.

Hello, friend! What you do matters! In this audio edition of the my bi-monthly newsletter I share a story of how small acts of kindness are not small. It's just a quick reminder that you hold tremendous power to change people's lives by the choices you make moment to moment.. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! The Purpose of Advice Column is to share uplifting reminders to connect with the best in yourself, others, and the world. Let's Stay connected: Subscribe to our written newsletter to receive bi-monthly inspiration directly in your inbox: AdviceColumn.com/Subscribe Connect with us at Advice Column: Website: https://advicecolumn.com/ Instagram: @advicecolumnpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAdviceColumnPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYmoafMFOeL7HCNWrXPkJQ Advice Column is a nonprofit, 501(C)3 and through our podcast and newsletters, my mission is to help you connect with the best in yourself, others, and the world.

Welcome to the audio version of Lisa Liguori's Advice Column Newsletter. If you're like us, it's sometimes easier to listen to something than to read it. In this recording Lisa reads the following newsletter. There is a group of well-dressed people at a grand banquet hall. The decor is gorgeous and there are bountiful plates of delicious food in front them. The scent of savory dishes floats through the air and there are decorative plates with sweet treats piled high. But upon inspection there is a problem. The guests seated at the table all have their wrists bound to the table with heavy steel cuffs. They have enormous long spoons at their fingertips, but with their arms pinned down they cannot pivot the long instruments at an angle to pick up food from their plates. They cannot eat. They are frustrated and hungry, in a form of hell. There is another table in what might be conceived of as heaven. The same type of well-coiffed revelers sit at a table loaded with culinary delights. The strange thing is that these men and women also have their hands shackled; but somehow they are eating and enjoying themselves. There are warm sounds of conversation and laughter rising up. How strange, you think, wondering how this could be. You draw further into the scene to investigate and you see that in this second group each person is using his or her long spoon to feed the person across the table from them. By feeding one another they can make the long spoons work. I had forgotten about this story, attributed to Rabbi Haim, until I was setting the table for Thanksgiving this year. Today I’m pondering it. It’s such a neat dynamic that when we give, we cannot help but receive. I hope in this season of gifting, the emotional and physical gifts you send out return to you many fold and fill you with joy. With love, Lisa Connect with the host, Lisa Liguori: Website: https://lisaliguori.com Connect with us at Advice Column: Website: https://advicecolumn.com/ Instagram: @advicecolumnpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAdviceColumnPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYmoafMFOeL7HCNWrXPkJQ

You may have seen hypnotherapy on a stage or heard about its use for smoking cessation. But how does hypnotherapy really work? Could it help you? Is it safe? Why are some religious traditions opposed to it? We dive into all of these topics with one of our very own panel in this episode. Delve into Brad Tunis' unique profession as we unpack preconceived notions about hypnosis, learn tools for deepening our own connections to our mental state. In this conversation we also discuss how to manage anxiety, bolster personal growth, and even enhance performance. So tune in, and let's explore the power of the mind! Meet the Advice Column Panel Justin Reden Justin is a husband and the father of two wonderful daughters. He owns a law firm in San Diego, CA, and his many hobbies include mountain biking and beekeeping. Reden enjoys strategy, including pondering life, and has a great love for people. Justin's Website Brad Tunis Brad left his career as a hospital administrator to support people through his training as a highly sought-after Hypnotherapist and Mindfulness Coach. He enjoys surfing and riding gravel bikes with his wife, Sarah. Brad's Website Laura C. Reden Laura is the author of the author of the Tethered Soul and the Phantom book series. Laura C. Reden never considered herself a creative person, until a sudden spark of inspiration left her writing my first book. The endless possibilities for creativity and imagination have kept her dedicated to the craft ever since. Laura's Website Lisa Liguori The founder of the Advice Column Podcast, Lisa is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and adventurer. She loves to host game nights, pilot a small plane, and write in her journal. She loves hearing what others are learning in their life's journey and sharing what she is working through. Lisa's Website Rico Molden The producer of Advice Column's live steam events, Rico is a filmmaker and storyteller. Rico and his wife have two young children and are actively involved in their church. Rico's Website Let's Stay connected: Subscribe to our written newsletter to receive bi-monthly inspiration directly in your inbox: AdviceColumn.com/Subscribe Connect with the host, Lisa Liguori: Website:https://lisaliguori.com Connect with us at Advice Column: Website:https://advicecolumn.com/ Instagram:@advicecolumnpod Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TheAdviceColumnPodcast YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYmoafMFOeL7HCNWrXPkJQ TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@advicecolumnpodca?_t=8juYOldEdcw&_r=1

Standing outside the East Gate of San Quentin Prison at 9:22 a.m. on November 16, I was shivering and impatient for my tour to start. I was dressed in all black because I wasn’t allowed to wear denim, gray, blue, lime green, or orange. I couldn’t bring any electronics or wear jewelry, either. Along with several other business leaders in a group called Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), I was getting checked in when one of our guides shouted excitedly. “The man coming out right now is being released after twenty-seven years in prison!” She motioned to a woman standing about 50 yards from us. “That’s his wife and she has been here since 5 a.m. waiting for him to come out.” The guide had barely finished her sentence when a van pulled through the gate and an officer guided out a man in a baggy, light-gray sweat suit. The guard removed his handcuffs. The man in gray walked toward his wife as she leaped toward him in giant ecstatic bounds, hands waving back and forth over her head, hooting in celebration. They kissed and hugged. Our group was silent. Tears welled up in my eyes as I thought about how it might feel to be on this side of the wall after twenty-seven years of being confined. During part of the prison tour, I listened to the stories of about a dozen men who went through a program called the Victim Offender Education Group (VOEG). During those conversations I sat next to a convicted murderer, our elbows touching. As he shared the sadness and regret he feels for the woman whose life he took, he cried. He also shared about his own childhood traumas and spoke about his hopes for the future. As I listened to the men’s stories, two things struck me. The process they went through in the program - meeting consistently, for years, with a trusted circle of peers to bravely do deep work on themselves - is remarkably similar to the small group work we do in YPO in small groups of C-Suite executives. I could easily be the one who is behind bars. I like to think that I’m nothing like the person who committed a violent act while in a rage or the one who chose to drive drunk and kill someone. But I have lost control in anger and I have done foolish things like texting when I was driving. Those situations could have ended in a disaster if I was less fortunate. I am left with the feeling that there is a thin wall between the outside and the inside of a prison. I feel lucky that I’m on the outside. And I admire the brave people inside who choose to do the work daily to become better versions of themselves. Their accountability reassures me, and their hope inspires me. Please don’t hear this as me wanting to minimize the horrific pain caused by the violent choices people make. We can each decide, in every moment, how we will act. There is no explaining away decisions that harm others. My realization is just that I believe hope and growth can happen anywhere. I want to be humble like the men I met in the prison so I can experience it. Earlier this month the Advice Column team shared some ideas for practicing gratitude during the month of Thanksgiving. In my household, we decided to fill out a sticky note each day with something we’re grateful for. The night I came home from San Quentin, my sticky note had just one word, “Freedom.” | I hope this email finds you reveling in your freedom. With love, Lisa

How would you change the world? In this episode we asked people how they'd answer and we hope it provides an opportunity for you to reflect, too! Connect with the Panelists: 00:00:25 Lisa Liguori (host) 00:00:39. Juan Alvarado Jr 00:02:25 Travis I Sivart. 00:03:13 Julia McCoy 00:04:01 Lois Letchford 00:04:52 Andy Lingfield 00:05:47 J. Rosemarie (Jenn) Francis 00:06:51 Jamie Chalmers 00:07:45 Melisa Caprio 00:09:02 Lisa Liguori (host) Connect with the host, Lisa Liguori: Website: https://lisaliguori.com Connect with us at Advice Column: Website: https://advicecolumn.com/ Instagram: @advicecolumnpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAdviceColumnPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYmoafMFOeL7HCNWrXPkJQ About Advice Column Advice Column (a program of Happiness Adventure) is a nonprofit, 501(C)3. All content is provided as a free service for the public good. Our mission is to create a platform for you and our community to share life-learning with one another. We hope sharing will help you accelerate your growth and remember you aren't alone. Advice Column - Crowd-Sourced Ideas for Living with Intention

Do you ever wish life came with an instruction manual? Join me to learn how each person on our panel gained wisdom from their personal journeys. I am looking forward to your thoughts, ideas, and questions as we continue this learning journey together. Connect with the Panelists: 00:00:25 Lisa Liguori (Host) 00:00:52 Holly Porter 00:01:52 No Name 00:03:43 Chase Neely 00:04:57 Kurt Schliemann 00:05:32 Peter Gonzalez 00:06:44 Ashley Maltz 00:07:38 Elizabeth Keating 00:08:37 Lisa Liguori (Host) Connect with the host, Lisa Liguori: Website: https://lisaliguori.com Connect with us at Advice Column: Website: https://advicecolumn.com/ Instagram: @advicecolumnpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAdviceColumnPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYmoafMFOeL7HCNWrXPkJQ About Advice Column Advice Column (a program of Happiness Adventure) is a nonprofit, 501(C)3. All content is provided as a free service for the public good. Our mission is to create a platform for you and our community to share life-learning with one another. We hope sharing will help you accelerate your growth and remember you aren't alone. Advice Column - Crowd-Sourced Ideas for Living with Intention

What role does gratitude play in your life? From the mentor who gave you that life-altering advice, the ex-fiancé who unexpectedly set you free, to the unwavering support of a spouse through a 25-year-long journey - we're about to embark on a beautiful exploration of gratitude. We'll uncover stories of pivotal relationships and experiences that have shaped lives, redefined trajectories, and more importantly, sparked immense gratitude. This episode is a testament to the profound positive shift that expressing gratitude can bring. We also spotlight the influence of our inner circles and the significant figures who've left indelible prints in our lives. We'll hear touching stories about a grandfather's faith that changed a child's life, parents who nurtured creativity leading to success in media, and a lot more. You'll experience a powerful mix of emotions, but in the end, it's all about the gratitude we feel for these people. So, get ready to engage with these stories and let them remind you of the positive influences in your life. Connect with the panelists: 0:25- 1:13 Lisa Liguori 1:14- 2:38 Mauricio Berber 2:38- 3:57 Julie Hutsell-Starling 3:59- 4:55 Nita Sweeney 4:57-5:25 Avi Wolfson 5:26- 5:59 Kevo 6:00-6:27 Elizabeth Cush 6:30-7:23 Angie Colee 7:24-8:09 David Messano 8:10-9:46 Donna Renay Patrick 9:48-10:55 Hashondra 10:58-12:54 Rev. Cheryl Kincaid 12:56- 13:52 Shellie Wilson 13:53-15:06 Antoni Lacinai 15:09-15:56 Clint Callahan 15:57-16:56 Dr. Barrett Matthews 16:58-18:21 David McBee 18:23-20:12 Lisa Liguori Connect with the host, Lisa Liguori: Website: https://lisaliguori.com Connect with us at Advice Column: Website: https://advicecolumn.com/ Instagram: @advicecolumnpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAdviceColumnPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYmoafMFOeL7HCNWrXPkJQ About Advice Column Advice Column (a program of Happiness Adventure) is a nonprofit, 501(C)3. All content is provided as a free service for the public good. Our mission is to create a platform for you and our community to share life-learning with one another. We believe sharing will help you accelerate your growth and remember you aren't alone. Advice Column - Crowd-Sourced Ideas for Living with Int

What promotes your wellbeing? To give you food for thought, our host, Lisa Liguori, shares her pillars of health. Take a moment to explore the important aspects of your wellness as you hear ideas such as sleep, the joy of play, or the profoundness of purpose and contribution. Join us for a few minutes to take a step back and reflect on your personal pillars of wellness. Then, share your thoughts and let’s make this wellness journey a community experience! Connect with us at Advice Column: Website: https://advicecolumn.com/ Instagram: @advicecolumnpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAdviceColumnPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYmoafMFOeL7HCNWrXPkJQ About Advice Column Advice Column (a program of Happiness Adventure) is a nonprofit, 501(C)3. All content is provided as a free service for the public good. Our mission is to create a platform for you and our community to share life-learning with one another. We believe sharing will help you accelerate your growth and remember you aren't alone. Advice Column - Crowd-Sourced Ideas for Living with Intention.

Our guest Erin Passons, President and Founder of Passons Consulting, reveals a game-changing approach to personal growth and productivity. She guides us to a profound understanding of our unique strengths and how to leverage them for success and joy. She takes us on a deep exploration of the Clifton Strengths Finder tool, showing us how it can enhance self-awareness and job alignment. Plus, she shares real-life examples that breathe life into her teachings. This isn't just about personal development, but about creating more effective teams and businesses. In the later part of our enlightening conversation, we discuss the practical applications of this tool in hiring. Imagine a world where instead of focusing on what people don't do well, we emphasize what they excel at. Erin's advice on how to channel our time and energy more effectively is nothing short of revolutionary. So, get ready for an episode that could very well change the way you view your capabilities and the path to success. Meet the Advice Column Panel Justin Reden Justin is a husband and the father of two wonderful daughters. He owns a law firm in San Diego, CA, and his many hobbies include mountain biking and beekeeping. Reden enjoys strategy, including pondering life, and has a great love for people. Justin's Website Brad Tunis Brad left his career as a hospital administrator to support people through his training as a highly sought-after Hypnotherapist and Mindfulness Coach. He enjoys surfing and riding gravel bikes with his wife, Sarah. Brad's Website Lisa Liguori The founder of the Advice Column Podcast, Lisa is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and adventurer. She loves to host game nights, pilot a small plane, and write in her journal. She loves hearing what others are learning in their life's journey and sharing what she is working through. Lisa's Website Rico Molden The producer of Advice Column's live steam events, Rico is a filmmaker and storyteller. Rico and his wife have two young children and are actively involved in their church. Rico's Website Meet Advice Column's Guest Erin Passons President and Founder of Passens Consulting urges us to focus our energies on our strengths rather than trying to correct our weaknesses. This bold claim isn't based on mere theory, but a tool with a proven track record: the Clifton Strengths Finder. Erin's Website Connect with us at the Advice Column: Website: https://advicecolumn.com/ Instagram: @advicecolumnpod Facebook: https://www.fac

Imagine this: You reach the lowest point in your life, trapped in circumstances that seem unbearable. Yet, somehow, you discover that these very challenges, these grueling experiences, are the keys to unlocking unexpected blessings. That's what this episode is all about. We'll hear incredible tales of transformation from our panelists, each navigating through adversity and emerging stronger, wiser, and more resilient. From near-fatal accidents and drug overdoses to surviving human trafficking, these narratives serve as examples of the human spirit's unbreakable strength and resilience. Connect with the Panelists: 1:35- John Sacco- https://john-sacco.com/ 2:38- Allison Graham- https://allisongraham.com/ 4:12- Colin Kingsmill- https://colinkingsmill.com/ 5:25- Maanarak Of Grey- https://maanarak.art/ 6:58-Mark Anthony- https://jointhe7figureclub.com/ 7:56-Laura Renner- https://www.laurarenner.me/ 9:49-Amanda Blackwood- https://growthfromdarkness.com/ 11:27- Chad Hufford- https://www.veritasalaska.com/ 13:13- Ace Karimi- https://www.multidynasty.com/ 15:31- Ann Bell- https://www.aconfidentialconversation.com/ 16:55 Betty Refour- https://www.instagram.com/bettyandroserefour/ 18:18- Al Lyman- https://theallyman.com/ 20:02- Steve Cloward- https://lifeafteraddictionandindictment.com/ 22:26- Tracy Slepcevic- https://warriormom.org/ Connect with Lisa Liguori: Website: https://LisaL.com Connect with us at Advice Column: Website: https://advicecolumn.com/ Instagram: @advicecolumnpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAdviceColumnPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYmoafMFOeL7HCNWrXPkJQ About Advice Column Advice Column (a program of Happiness Adventure) is a nonprofit, 501(C)3. All content is provided as a free service for the public good. Our mission is to create a platform for you and our community to share life-learning with one another. We believe sharing will help you accelerate your growth and remember you aren't alone. Advice Column - Crowd-Sourced Ideas for Living with Intention.

What is your favorite tradition? Hear others’ special traditions and get ideas for adding new ones to your life. Traditions, big or small, bring rhythm to our lives and tighten our bonds with those we hold dear. That's precisely what we're delving into in this episode. You'll find inspiration in these beautiful rituals that spark connections, help us treasure significant moments, and serve as poignant reminders of gratitude. Tune in to these heartwarming stories and you might just pick up some ideas to incorporate into your own life. Advice Column crowd-sources answers to give our listeners the opportunity to share their own traditions, adding to the richness of our shared human experience. Connect with the Panelists: Rebecca Whitman- https://www.rebeccaelizabethwhitman.com/ Debbie Baisden-https://www.debbiewilkinsbaisden.com/ Danielle Madrid- https://tbtifeellike.com/ Michelle DeKeyser-https://connectingmamas.com/ Anna McLaughlin- https://www.instagram.com/sheconsidersafield/ Aliki Samone- https://www.conqueryoursummit.com/ Roman Fischer- https://www.romanfischerofficial.com/ Carina Lawson- https://ponderlily.com/ Jen Hardy- https://jenhardy.net/ Celinda Wilson-https://www.celindawilson.com/ Connect with us at the Advice Column: Website: https://advicecolumn.com/ Instagram: @advicecolumnpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAdviceColumnPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChYmoafMFOeL7HCNWrXPkJQ About Advice Column Advice Column (a program of Happiness Adventure) is a nonprofit, 501(C)3. All content is provided as a free service for the public good. Our mission is to create a platform for you and our community to share life-learning with one another. We believe sharing will help you accelerate your growth and remember you aren't alone. Advice Column - Crowd-Sourced Ideas for Living with Intention.