The Thrive Podcast

Episode 81: The Gift of Failure with Jessica Lahey If you’ve been listening to the podcast, you know we believe in the importance of failure. In fact, Garth is always saying, “What’s the worst that could happen?” We decided to talk to the expert, Jessica Lahey, author of The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed. In this informative conversation, you will learn tips and tools to help you give your kids, and maybe even yourself, permission to mess up. Take a deep breath, and relax. After all, what’s the worst that could happen? To learn more about Jessica: https://www.jessicalahey.com/comingofageinthemiddle To order Dara’s new book: I am My Mother’s Daughter, and receive 5 free downloadable gifts immediately: https://crazyperfectlife.com/i-am-my-mothers-daughter/ You can learn more about Garth and Dara on their websites and on social media: Garth’s website Dara’s website Garth’s Facebook Page Dara’s Facebook Page Garth’s Instagram Page Dara’s Instagram Page

Everyone experiences some kind of fear. It’s important to learn how to manage fear and the benefits of finding faith. In this very emotional episode, which you MUST listen to until you get to the end, Garth and Dara are very open about their experiences. Garth shares a very personal story, one he has never said to anyone, and one he didn’t plan on discussing on the podcast. It might bring you to tears, as it did to him when we were recording. At the very least, you’ll think about your own life and where faith fits in. Resources: Get 10% off of any purchase and free shipping from Raw Vibe Designs by going to www.raw-vibe.com, and using coupon code THRIVE. Dara LOVES the Triangle Necklace in Quartz. Get 15% off of any purchase from The Tea Spot by going to www.theteaspot.com and using coupon code THRIVE. These amazing teas are produced using whole leaf tea and Dara drinks this tea ALL DAY LONG! This company was created by founder Maria, a cancer survivor and thriver. You can learn more about Garth and Dara on their websites and on social media: Podcast Questions, suggestions and feedback: www.napkinnotesdad.com/podcastq You can learn more about Garth and Dara on their websites and on social media: Garth’s website: www.napkinnotes.com Dara’s website: www.crazyperfectlife.com Garth’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/napkinnotes/ Dara’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/crazyperfectlife/ Garth’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/napkinnotesdad/ Dara’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/crazyperflife/

Episode 79: Doing Deep Self Work to Heal Yourself and Help Your Kids Are you carrying around a lot of baggage from your past? Do you have things that trigger you? Don’t worry, we all do! We loved talking with Sonnet Simmons and Veronica Frieling, hosts of the “Not Your Mother’s Podcast,” all about how we can heal ourselves and help our kids. In this powerful and informative episode, you will learn tips and tools, all about the Angry Journal, and ways you can help release the past to be the best version of yourself! Favorite Thriving Tip: "When you accept where you are you’re standing in your truth” To learn more about Veronica and Sonnet: Visit their website Instagram: notyourmotherspodcast.co Facebook: motherhood unspoken FB group Their Online Mommy and Toddler Educational Trainings "Discipline Without Yelling" You can learn more about Garth and Dara on their websites and on social media: Garth’s website Dara’s website Garth’s Facebook Page Dara’s Facebook Page Garth’s Instagram Page Dara’s Instagram Page

Episode 78: Keeping it Real with Alexis Barad-Cutler We’re all about bringing you real and honest content. In this episode, we talked with Alexis Barad-Cutler, writer and founder of Not Safe For Mom Group (NSFMG), an online community where members talk candidly about the grittier side of the motherhood experience. She’s known for putting it all out there, bringing to light topics that aren’t always easy to discuss, and our conversation reflected this. We loved having an honest and open discussion about all the things, and know you will enjoy hearing from the Queen of Realness herself. To learn more about Alexis and the NSFMG community: https://notsafeformomgroup.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notsafeformomgroup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notsafeformomgroup/ To preorder Dara’s new book: I am My Mother’s Daughter, and receive 5 free downloadable gifts immediately: https://crazyperfectlife.com/i-am-my-mothers-daughter/ You can learn more about Garth and Dara on their websites and on social media: Garth’s website Dara’s website Garth’s Facebook Page Dara’s Facebook Page Garth’s Instagram Page Dara’s Instagram Page

Episode 77: A Very Special Interview with our own Dara Kurtz! Garth takes a rare opportunity to interview his podcast partner, Dara, about the upcoming new release of her book, I Am My Mother’s Daughter. Dara shares the multi-decade transformation she endures from being a daughter to becoming a mother while also grieving her own mother’s death. This is a heartwarming episode with insights on how you can connect across generations! To preorder Dara’s new book: I am My Mother’s Daughter, and receive 5 free downloadable gifts immediately: CLICK TO PREORDER You can learn more about Garth and Dara on their websites and on social media: Garth’s website Dara’s website Garth’s Facebook Page Dara’s Facebook Page Garth’s Instagram Page Dara’s Instagram Page PS from Garth - Please support Dara and order her book! I read it twice and it is wonderful!

Episode 76: We’ve Got You Covered: What You Need to Be Binging Right Now Let’s face it, the days are long and, well, so is 2020. If you’re like us, you might be looking for a new show to binge, something to distract you, and help you get your mind off of the Pandemic. Not to worry, we’ve got you covered. In this fun and lite episode, Garth and Dara share their favorite shows. Not everything has to be serious these days, and this episode is sure to put a smile on your face and give you something new to add to your queue. Garth and Dara each share 3 of their all-time favorite shows, ready for your viewing pleasure. To preorder Dara’s new book: I am My Mother’s Daughter, and receive 5 free downloadable gifts immediately: CLICK TO PREORDER You can learn more about Garth and Dara on their websites and on social media: Garth’s website Dara’s website Garth’s Facebook Page Dara’s Facebook Page Garth’s Instagram Page Dara’s Instagram Page If you want to enter to win a free month of a streaming service, email garth@napkinnotesdad.com and we’ll get you in!

We loved chatting it up with one of our favorite life coaches, Jesse Brisendine. If you’re trying to figure out your life purpose, and you don’t know what to do, if you’re facing challenges, and you don’t know what to do, if your past is following you around, and you don’t know what to do… this episode is for you. Jesse has an incredible way of breaking things down, sharing his wisdom, and inspiring us to live better. Get a glimpse into what living your life without limits could look like. Don’t miss this episode, it’s one of our favorites! To learn more about Jesse: http://www.jessebrisendine.com https://www.facebook.com/JesseBrisendineCoaching http://jessebrisendine.com/blog/ https://instagram.com/jessebrisendine http://www.youtube.com/user/JesseBrisendine To preorder Dara’s new book: I am My Mother’s Daughter, and receive 5 free downloadable gifts immediately: https://crazyperfectlife.com/i-am-my-mothers-daughter/ You can learn more about Garth and Dara on their websites and on social media: Garth’s website: www.napkinnotes.com Dara’s website: www.crazyperfectlife.com Garth’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/napkinnotes/ Dara’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/crazyperfectlife/ Garth’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/napkinnotesdad/ Dara’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/crazyperflife/

Episode 74: Re-entry In this duo episode, Garth and Dara discuss what it looks like to move forward after any kind of challenging situation. Reentry into the world after the Coronavirus, a health issue, or any situation that has caused you to hit the pause button. While we’re all searching for our new normal as states begin to reopen, the steps one can take to find his or her grounding are similar to how you can approach any kind of challenging experience. Dara and Garth share where they are, what they’ve learned from past experiences, and how they each plan to move forward. As always, you just never know what’s going to be said when these two get together for a podcast. To preorder Dara’s new book: I am My Mother’s Daughter, and receive 5 free downloadable gifts immediately: https://crazyperfectlife.com/i-am-my-mothers-daughter/ You can learn more about Garth and Dara on their websites and on social media: Garth’s website: www.napkinnotes.com Dara’s website: www.crazyperfectlife.com Garth’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/napkinnotes/ Dara’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/crazyperfectlife/ Garth’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/napkinnotesdad/ Dara’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/crazyperflife/

Episode 73: The Belief Principle with Steven Aitchison Our personal beliefs either move us forward in life or hold us back. The older we get, the more our beliefs tend to hold us back. In this episode, author, speaker, and online trainer, Steven Aitchison guides us through the maze of our minds to show us just how much influence our beliefs have in our lives. Steven helps us understand how our beliefs were formed and how we can change them. He shares tips and tools you can begin using immediately and talks about his recent book, The Belief Principle: The Seven Beliefs That Will Transform Your Life. To learn more about The Belief Principle: https://www.amazon.com/Belief-Principle-Beliefs-That-Transform-ebook/dp/B087TZDVPN/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Steven+aitchison&qid=1590593465&sr=8-1 To follow Steven on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeYourThoughtsToday To preorder Dara’s new book: I am My Mother’s Daughter, and receive 5 free downloadable gifts immediately: https://crazyperfectlife.com/i-am-my-mothers-daughter/ You can learn more about Garth and Dara on their websites and on social media: Garth’s website: www.napkinnotes.com Dara’s website: www.crazyperfectlife.com Garth’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/napkinnotes/ Dara’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/crazyperfectlife/ Garth’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/napkinnotesdad/ Dara’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/crazyperflife/

Episode 72: How to Find Peace in the Middle of Chaos We’re always real about what’s going on in our lives. If you’re like us, your life might be feeling a little chaotic right now. Let’s be honest, these are stressful times and many of us are feeling anxious and overwhelmed. How can we manage the chaos and carve out a little bit of peace for ourselves? In this duo episode, Garth and Dara talk about ways you can help yourself feel a little more “normal” during this challenging time. In this episode, you will learn: How we’re managing the current situation and get an honest look at what our lives look like. Tips you might consider bringing into your own life right now to help you find your peace. A reminder you aren’t alone, we’re all in this together, and we’re all just doing the best we can. Motivation to help you think about ways you can help yourself right now. You can learn more about Garth and Dara on their websites and on social media: Garth’s website: www.napkinnotes.com Dara’s website: www.crazyperfectlife.com Garth’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/napkinnotes/ Dara’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/crazyperfectlife/ Garth’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/napkinnotesdad/ Dara’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/crazyperflife/ COUPONS: Use coupon code THRIVE for 50% off of Dara’s online 10 module Crush Cancer course: https://darakurtz.com/crush-cancer-course-online/

Episode 71: Thrive Through Cancer with Karen Wonders, Ph.D., Founder of Maple Tree Cancer Alliance Wouldn’t it be nice if we could help ourselves keep cancer out of our bodies and lives? Do you want to learn how exercise and diet can help if you’re a cancer patient or if you want to do everything in your power to keep cancer far away? In this episode with Karen Wonders, Ph.D. and the Founder and Director of Maple Tree Cancer Alliance, we talk all about the research relating to exercise and diet in cancer treatment and prevention. Dr. Wonders shares her expertise, and talks about the FREE services available at Maple Tree Cancer Alliance. You will be inspired and motivated to help yourself stay as healthy as possible. While there aren’t any guarantees for anyone, it’s empowering to know the research supports a healthy diet and exercise. RESOURCES: To learn more about Dr. Wonders, visit her website: https://www.mapletreecanceralliance.org To follow Maple Tree Cancer Alliance on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mapletreecanceralliance/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapletreecanceralliance/ You can learn more about Garth and Dara on their websites and on social media: Garth’s website: www.napkinnotes.com Dara’s website: www.crazyperfectlife.com Garth’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/napkinnotes/ Dara’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/crazyperfectlife/ Garth’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/napkinnotesdad/ Dara’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/crazyperflife/ COUPONS: Use coupon code THRIVE for 50% off of Dara’s online 10 module Crush Cancer course: https://darakurtz.com/crush-cancer-course-online/

Episode 70: Happy Anniversary to Us Can you believe it’s been two years since we launched this podcast? It’s been such a beautiful blessing in our lives, and in this duo episode, Garth and Dara share all the inside scoop about the podcast. From favorite moments, challenging times, and funny takeaways, this episode will inspire you to go out there and do whatever it is you’ve been wanting to do. If we can do it, so can you! You can learn more about Garth and Dara on their websites and on social media: Garth’s website: www.napkinnotes.com Dara’s website: www.crazyperfectlife.com Garth’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/napkinnotes/ Dara’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/crazyperfectlife/ Garth’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/napkinnotesdad/ Dara’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/crazyperflife/ COUPONS: Use coupon code THRIVE for 50% off of Dara’s online 10 module Crush Cancer course: https://darakurtz.com/crush-cancer-course-online/

Episode 69: Live Love Now with Author Rachel Macy Stafford We’re thrilled to bring back one of our favorite author friends, Rachel Macy Stafford. Rachel’s recent book, Live Love Now: Relieve the Pressure and Find Real Connection with Our Kids will help parents and mentors deepen their connection to the kids in their lives. Rachel has a beautiful way of talking honestly about challenging topics we all face. In this episode, she shares personal stories to help listeners connect more with the young adults in their lives and cope with the stressors of today. RESOURCES: To order Live Love Now: https://www.amazon.com/Live-Love-Now-Pressure-Connection/dp/0310358647/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1OWGNGHKO4UMD&keywords=live+love+now&qid=1579119939&sprefix=%2Caps%2C606&sr=8-1 To learn more about Rachel visit her website: https://www.handsfreemama.com/ To follow Rachel on Social Media: Facebook: @TheHandsFreeRevolution Instagram: @HandsFreeRevolution Twitter: @HandsFreeMama You can learn more about Garth and Dara on their websites and on social media: Garth’s website: www.napkinnotes.com Dara’s website: www.crazyperfectlife.com Garth’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/napkinnotes/ Dara’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/crazyperfectlife/ Garth’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/napkinnotesdad/ Dara’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/crazyperflife/ COUPONS: Use coupon code THRIVE for 50% off of Dara’s online 10 module Crush Cancer course: https://darakurtz.com/crush-cancer-course-online/

Helping Yourself Through the Coronavirus This is a stressful time for all of us, and it’s hard to comprehend how much our lives have changed in the past few weeks. In this duo episode, Garth and Dara talk about ways you can manage the uncertainty of this time, giving tips and tools to help you. In this episode, you will learn: Our thoughts on how to manage the fear and anxiety during this time. Specific actions you can take on a daily basis to help yourself stay healthy. What you can do on a daily basis to create more structure. Self care practices to help you feel grounded. You can learn more about Garth and Dara on their websites and on social media: Garth’s website: https://www.napkinnotes.com/ Dara’s website: https://www.crazyperfectlife.com/ Garth’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/napkinnotes/ Dara’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/crazyperfectlife/ Garth’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/napkinnotesdad/ Dara’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/crazyperflife/ COUPONS: Use coupon code THRIVE for 50% off of Dara’s online 10 module Crush Cancer course: https://darakurtz.com/crush-cancer-course-online/

Do you want to know the secret to love that lasts and how to strengthen your own relationships? Garth and Dara are thrilled to introduce you to Gary Chapman, Ph.D., pastor, counselor, speaker, and author of the New York Times best selling book The 5 Love Languages. In this episode, Dr. Chapman discusses his 5 love languages: Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, and Physical Touch. He explains what each of these mean, and how to use this knowledge in your own relationships. You can take his short quiz to learn your own love language at www.5lovelanguages.com You can learn more about Garth and Dara on their websites and on social media: Garth’s website: https://www.napkinnotes.com/ Dara’s website: https://www.crazyperfectlife.com/ Garth’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/napkinnotes/ Dara’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/crazyperfectlife/ Garth’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/napkinnotesdad/ Dara’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/crazyperflife/

Episode 66: How Failure Can Lead to Success Are you afraid to fail? Do you sometimes hold yourself back because the fear of failure prevents you from even trying? If you answered “YES,” to these questions, don’t worry. You aren’t alone. In this months duo episode, Garth and Dara discuss failure, why it’s important, and how it can help you become more successful. You probably can’t be the most successful version of yourself if you’re letting the fear of failure hold you back. Here’s what to do.. You can learn more about Garth and Dara on their websites and on social media: Garth’s website: https://www.napkinnotes.com/ Dara’s website: https://www.crazyperfectlife.com/ Garth’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/napkinnotes/ Dara’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/crazyperfectlife/ Garth’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/napkinnotesdad/ Dara’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/crazyperflife/

Do you have a son or daughter in college or one heading that way? Are you wondering how to support your teen, maintain a close relationship, or how to navigate being an empty nester? Garth and Dara each have daughters in college who recently went back to school after the holiday break. They talk about the challenges of this and get advice. In this informative episode with Mary Dell Harrington, co-founder of the website, Grown and Flown, and the community Grown and Flown Parents, Garth and Dara gets tips we can all use to help us as our kids grow up. Read more about this in the book, Grown & Flown: How to Support Your Teen, Stay Close as a Family, and Raise Independent Adults, co-authored by Mary Dell Harrington and Lisa Heffernan. Links: Grown and Flown (website) Grown and Flown Parents Facebook Group Grown & Flown: How to Support Your Teen, Stay Close as a Family, and Raise Independent Adults (Amazon) You can learn more about Garth and Dara on their websites and on social media: Garth’s website: https://www.napkinnotes.com/ Dara’s website: https://www.crazyperfectlife.com/ Garth’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/napkinnotes/ Dara’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/crazyperfectlife/ Garth’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/napkinnotesdad/ Dara’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/crazyperflife/

Episode 64: Goodbye 2019 Ready to level up, release anything that isn’t serving you well, and move into 2020 as the best version of yourself? In this last episode of 2019, Garth and Dara give you tips and tools to help you move into the new year feeling grounded, excited, and ready to make 2020 your best year yet. We can’t wait for the new year, and we’re glad you’re coming along with us. You can learn more about Garth and Dara on their websites and on social media: Garth’s website: www.napkinnotes.com Dara’s website: www.crazyperfectlife.com Garth’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/napkinnotes/ Dara’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/crazyperfectlife/ Garth’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/napkinnotesdad/ Dara’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/crazyperflife/

It’s the holiday season, and if you’re feeling stressed about gift giving and you aren’t sure what to do, you’ve come to the right place. Garth and Dara give you ideas to help you make your gifts more meaningful and less about just checking off a name on your gift list. You can slow down, even during this busy season, savor the time and get everything you need to do done in time for the holidays. It’s possible, we promise. RESOURCES: You can learn more about Garth and Dara on their websites and on social media: Garth’s website: www.napkinnotes.com Dara’s website: www.crazyperfectlife.com Garth’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/napkinnotes/ Dara’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/crazyperfectlife/ Garth’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/napkinnotesdad/ Dara’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/crazyperflife/

Episode 62: Turn on Your Lyfebulb with Dr. Karin Hehenberger Dr. Karin Hehenberger is an experienced life sciences executive, who has dedicated her career to applying medical science to impacting people living with chronic disease. She founded and launched Lyfebulb in January of 2014, a company promoting a healthy, take-charge lifestyle for those affected by chronic disease. Grounded with its strong foundation in diabetes, the company has expanded disease states to cover patients impacted by cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis and depression/anxiety. You can learn more about Dr. Hehenberger and Lyfebulb: Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/lyfebulb/ https://www.facebook.com/Lyfebulb/ https://twitter.com/LyfeBulb Website: https://lyfebulb.com/ Use coupon code THRIVE to receive 50% off The Crush Cancer Online 10 module course. This course has helped so many cancer survivors learn how to thrive. You can sign up and learn more about it here: https://darakurtz.com You can learn more about Garth and Dara on their websites and on social media: Garth’s website: www.napkinnotes.com Dara’s website: www.crazyperfectlife.com Garth’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/napkinnotes/ Dara’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/crazyperfectlife/ Garth’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/napkinnotesdad/ Dara’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/crazyperflife/