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This episode discusses the benefit of working hard even when you feel you are not going to be able to do what is required. The Savage Siblings take a dive into the appeal of what is easy in life. Andre and Anitra connect this concept to the sibling experiences and responsibilities that they didn’t want to do from simple chores to complex decisions. They discuss the consequences of choosing the easy way rather than the “right” way. They share examples of the importance of ethical choices in life that have a direct impact on your future. This episode is for you if you’re struggling with learning to embrace the challenges that life brings and are tempted to find an easy answer rather than building courage, fortitude and patience. If you find that your ethics were shaped by negative childhood experiences that you find difficult to change, take a listen! If you reflect on how you enjoy meeting the challenges, don’t go anywhere, this is the episode for you. The Savage Siblings give you hope and incentive to meet the challenges of life in spite of the appeal of easy.

Memorable quotes:

• When life feels at the heaviest, we are close to our breakthrough so God can make room from distraction. ~ Andre
• Destiny comes through the hardship of pressing through. ~ Andre
• Sometimes the hard choice means putting yourself at risk, and still is the “right choice”. ~ Andre
• We seek achievement without great effort. ~ Anitra
• Cognitive dissonance is based on fear to meet the challenge to deal with your weaknesses. ~ Andre
• Ethics is a lifestyle as an adult; because I realize what easy gets me. ~ Andre
• Your beliefs line up with your actions when you value ethics. ~ Andre
• Too many of us are taking the path of least resistance or low hanging fruit. ~ Andre
• Easy may look good, but it’s less valuable. ~ Andre
• Society inundated us with the expectation to do everything quickly and easy. ~ Anitra
• Society will push us to be urgent, but the choice may not be the most important. ~ Anitra
• If you focus on completion, you miss the journey. ~ Anitra
• Thinking about, “I want it off my plate” is problematic. ~ Anitra
• Rewrite your habit to choose easy so you can reach your potential. ~ Andre
• Taking the easy way out, traps all your potential inside. ~ Andre
• Your ethic is who you are, not where you are. ~ Andre
• You can’t reach your potential sitting on the couch. ~ Andre
• Meeting the challenge means you question muscle memory or auto pilot mode for actions that are impactful. ~ Anitra
• Auto pilot mode is a false friend related to laziness. ~ Anitra

Keywords:

MentalHealth, #therapy, #psychotherapy, #relationships, #psychology, #healing, #counseling, #ministry, #transformation, #change, #counselor, #therapist, #wholeness, #healthy, #health, #lifestyle, #mental, #emotions, #emotional, #spiritual, #minister, #christianliving, #christian, #wellness, #lifecoach, #forgiveness, #SavageSibling, #Savage, #Sibling, #Brother, #Sister, #Family, #Parent, #S2Mediaworks, #SavageSiblingsPodcast, #Cantdothis, #Meetthechallenge, #Ethicsinlife, #Takingtheeasywayout, #Destinythroughhardship, #Sacrificetodoright, #Accountability, #TheAppealofEasy, #Cognitivedissonance, #NoShortcuts, #Effectiveandefficient, #Valueethics, #Gettoyourvalue, #Getoffthecouch, #Curbappealonly, #Noautopilot,

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Welcome to part two of Get in Where You Fit In. This episode emphasizes the importance of enjoying who you are and what you’re doing to be your authentic self. Andre and Anitra evaluate examples of unique people who refuse to conform to the norm, but have the confidence to embrace their individuality. This episode analyzes the need to be appreciated in our partnerships and relationships and how that appreciation can lead to positive self-awareness and personal identity. Dre unpacks how the position of the older sibling has inherent expectations that limit choice and can create frustration and Anitra speaks from the perspective of the younger sibling and the difference between “have to” versus “get to.”

If you wonder why you didn’t feel like you belonged to your family, you will relate to this episode. If you wondered how your family felt overwhelmed with family expectations, take a listen. The Savage Siblings reflect on the difference between being needed and belonging to the family. Understanding these dynamics creates safe strategies to meet the needs of your family and partners in a healthy way. This episode gives the listeners an opportunity to evaluate their relational value, which should create a healthy situation where you belong.

Memorable quotes:Don’t dilute your relational value by morphing everywhere you go. ~ Andre
Understand who you are, but be flexible to protect your independence and help others when necessary. ~ Anitra
Don’t show vulnerability trying to protect your independence. ~ Anitra
Give the gift of vulnerability, and don’t let pride keep you from achieving your authentic self. ~ Anitra
You can kill a relationship by being extreme on either need or independence. ~ Anitra
Being needy has an expiration date, don’t set yourself up for failure. ~ Anitra
Grow when you are in a situation where you belong. ~ Andre
Belonging is intentional, needing is temporal. ~ Andre
You don’t find success, drive, passion alone. ~ Andre
Belonging means the picture is bigger than me. ~ Andre

Keywords:

MentalHealth, #therapy, #psychotherapy, #relationships, #psychology, #healing, #counseling, #ministry, #theology, #transformation, #change, #counselor, #therapist, #wholeness, #healthy, #health, #lifestyle, #mental, #emotions, #emotional, #spiritual, #minister, #christianliving, #christian, #wellness, #lifecoach, #forgiveness, #SavageSibling, #Savage, #Sibling, #Brother, #Sister, #Family, #Parent, #S2Mediaworks, #SavageSiblingsPodcast, #Mytribe, #Beingauthentic, #Belongingvsneeding, #GetIn, #FitIn, #SeekingtoBelong, #Transitiontoindependence, #Passingonthemantle, #RelationalValue, #Diversesyndrome, #SelfAwareness, #Beyourself, #IntentionalBelonging,

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Get in Where You Fit In is an episode that emphasizes the importance of enjoying who you are and what you’re doing to be your authentic self. Andre and Anitra evaluate examples of unique people who refuse to conform to the norm, but have the confidence to embrace their individuality. This episode analyzes the need to be appreciated in our partnerships and relationships and how that appreciation can lead to positive self-awareness and personal identity. Dre unpacks how the position of the older sibling has inherent expectations that limit choice and can create frustration and Anitra speaks from the perspective of the younger sibling and the difference between “have to” versus “get to.”

If you wonder why you didn’t feel like you belonged to your family, you will relate to this episode. If you wondered how your family felt overwhelmed with family expectations, take a listen. The Savage Siblings reflect on the difference between being needed and belonging to the family. Understanding these dynamics creates safe strategies to meet the needs of your family and partners in a healthy way. This episode gives the listeners an opportunity to evaluate their relational value, which should create a healthy situation where you belong.

Memorable quotes:

• Enjoy being the best of who you are. ~ Andre
• People can undergird you while the second wind is coming. ~ Anitra
• I can never have two bad days, because on the first day my tribe shows up and beats the drum. ~ Daniella
• God puts people in your life that are instrumental to help you get going. ~ Anitra
• We as human beings need to feel needed. ~ Anitra
• Belonging never ends, but being needed ends. ~ Andre
• The older sibling is the walking litmus test. ~ Andre
• The innate desire to be needed puts us in times of transition. ~ Anitra

Keywords:#MentalHealth, #therapy, #psychotherapy, #relationships, #psychology, #healing, #counseling, #ministry, #theology, #transformation, #change, #counselor, #therapist, #wholeness, #healthy, #health, #lifestyle, #mental, #emotions, #emotional, #spiritual, #minister, #christianliving, #christian, #wellness, #lifecoach, #forgiveness, #SavageSibling, #Savage, #Sibling, #Brother, #Sister, #Family, #Parent, #S2Mediaworks, #SavageSiblingsPodcast, #Mytribe, #Beingauthentic, #Belongingvsneeding, #GetIn, #FitIn, #SeekingtoBelong, #Transitiontoindependence, #Passingonthemantle, #RelationalValue, #Diversesyndrome, #SelfAwareness, #Beyourself, #IntentionalBelonging,

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Welcome Back to Part Two of "I Got Five On It!" This episode discusses the art of fair partnership, reciprocity, and negotiation between siblings and the impact that understanding reciprocity has on future relationships. Reciprocity and fair partnership are valuable and foundational for healthy adult relationships and building a healthy future. Join in on the laughter and inspiration with the Savage Siblings as they discuss the pros and cons of reciprocity and how that is connected to the spirit of negotiation. The episode asks, what do we both bring to the table of our relationships, business partnerships and human interactions? Learn the difference between healthy reciprocity and transactional relationships and get better to reach agreement and harmony through the value of reciprocity.

Memorable quotes:

• Reciprocity in family isn’t a space to get paid, but a space where you say thank you for what the family provides. ~ Anitra
• Healthy reciprocity is trust to give and receive so you can keep pushing forward. ~ Anitra
• Healthy reciprocity gives you knowledge of how to add value and is rooted in openness and honesty. ~ Anitra
• People don’t have glass foreheads, and can't show scars if reciprocity isn’t healthy. ~ Anitra
• Reciprocity is harmony over balance, knowing what is required for the well being of the relationship. ~ Anitra
• You want the victory, you must make the investment, accept the struggle and reveal your vulnerability. ~ Andre
• Reciprocity is awareness and investment that requires work. Anitra
• Effective reciprocity may require more for one member during one season, but not enabling. Anitra
• Transactional relationships are negative or selfish reciprocity. ~ Anitra
• Stop giving when the other person isn’t inclined to contribute to promote growth. ~ Anitra
• Reciprocity is sometimes sacrificial. Andre
• Forgiveness doesn't require both parties to participate; but anybody involved is given space for reciprocity. ~ Anitra

Keywords:

MentalHealth, #therapy, #psychotherapy, #relationships, #psychology, #healing, #counseling, #ministry, #theology, #transformation, #change, #counselor, #therapist, #wholeness, #healthy, #health, #lifestyle, #mental, #emotions, #emotional, #spiritual, #minister, #christianliving, #christian, #wellness, #lifecoach, #forgiveness, #SavageSibling, #Savage, #Sibling, #Brother, #Sister, #Family, #Parent, #S2Mediaworks, #SavageSiblingsPodcast, #Negotiation, #Fairpartnership, #Reciprocity, #Comingtothetable, # Knowthetable, #Reliability, #Harmonyoverbalance, #Transactional/antireciprocity, #ParasitenotReciprocity, #Sacrifice, #Takermentality

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00:00:00 ~ Introduction
00:02:00 ~ Savage Segment: How I learned reciprocity?
00:20:50 ~ Savage Segment: How do we use reciprocity?
00:24:43 ~ Savage Segment: You Owe Me!
00:31:22 ~ Savage Segment: When to stop giving.
00:48:38 ~ Transformational Perspective: Know who to bring to the table.
00:52:52 ~ The Quick Shot: Encourage People to Reciprocate
00:58:52 ~The Final Blow: Everybody gets more!
01:00:55 ~ Closing: Thanks for joining us!

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This episode discusses the art of fair partnership, reciprocity, and negotiation between siblings and the impact that understanding reciprocity has on future relationships. Reciprocity and fair partnership are valuable and foundational for healthy adult relationships and building a healthy future. Join in on the laughter and inspiration with the Savage Siblings as they discuss the pros and cons of reciprocity and how that is connected to the spirit of negotiation. The episode asks, what do we both bring to the table of our relationships, business partnerships and human interactions? Learn the difference between healthy reciprocity and transactional relationships and get better to reach agreement and harmony through the value of reciprocity.

Memorable quotes:

• Reciprocity is about siblings feeling appreciated for their role and respected for their skill. ~ Andre
• When you understand what you bring to the table, you have reciprocity and value each other. ~ Andre
• If we share, we all become better and bless the future generation. ~ Andre
• Your gift is only a gift when you give it for others to be better. ~ Andre
• Flow of energy or effort and understanding that it has to be in both directions. ~ Anitra
• In reciprocity, the other person should feel the value and/or love, I give, we give, you give. ~ Anitra
• Core of reciprocity you have to learn both sides of the relationship. ~ Anitra
• Reciprocity for givers sometimes is difficult and for receivers, giving may be difficult. ~ Anitra
• In reciprocity, you must learn how to stop giving away free samples, and realize what you have is valuable. ~ Andre
• Trust your judgment on who you bring to the table so you aren’t manipulated. ~ Andre
• Don’t let everybody come to the table! You are about to eat on when it comes to reciprocity. ~ Andre
• Cultivate the table so you don’t depend on impulse, ask critical questions before you invite others to the table. ~ Andre

Keywords:

MentalHealth, #therapy, #psychotherapy, #relationships, #psychology, #healing, #counseling, #ministry, #theology, #transformation, #change, #counselor, #therapist, #wholeness, #healthy, #health, #lifestyle, #mental, #emotions, #emotional, #spiritual, #minister, #christianliving, #christian, #wellness, #lifecoach, #forgiveness, #SavageSibling, #Savage, #Sibling, #Brother, #Sister, #Family, #Parent, #S2Mediaworks, #SavageSiblingsPodcast, #Negotiation, #Fairpartnership, #Reciprocity, #Comingtothetable, # Knowthetable, #Reliability, #Harmonyoverbalance, #Transactional/antireciprocity, #ParasitenotReciprocity, #Sacrifice, #Takermentality,

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Welcome Back to Part Two of Act Like You Got Some Sense!! How many times have you heard, “Act like you got some sense!” from parents and grandparents that set the social code for your family? If this is a familiar phrase heard in your family, you will enjoy the shared experience and humor in this episode. Andre and Anitra examine the “SOP” standard operating procedures that are established in the home and transferred across generations. Come and laugh with us as we reflect on the connection between family social codes integrated with professional and personal lifestyles.

Memorable Quotes:

• The impact social codes have on family social brands will determine decisions in life. ~ Andre
• You need to know that other people are ok, so you are ok. ~ Malachi
• Not all family codes integrate into personal code. ~ Anitra
• When family coding challenges you to be better, hold on to it. If it is condemning, fight to let go of it. ~ Anitra
• Always a cheat code in order to get the benefits of the code. ~ Andre
• God created tear ducts and emotions for men and women. ~ Anitra
• When the older sibling broke the family law, the parents developed a code to prevent another infraction. ~ Andre
• Dad, do I have to do this because you screwed up as a child? ~ Khouri
• At the end of every warning label is a grandmother who said, “Act like you have some sense!” ~ Andre
• General code, rule; just be quiet. ~ Andre
• Did you pass down a code of conduct that your children can thrive and survive socially? ~ Andre

Keywords:

MentalHealth, #therapy, #psychotherapy, #relationships, #psychology, #healing, #counseling, #ministry, #theology, #transformation, #change, #counselor, #therapist, #wholeness, #healthy, #health, #lifestyle, #mental, #emotions, #emotional, #spiritual, #minister, #christianliving, #christian, #wellness, #lifecoach, #forgiveness, #SavageSibling, #Savage, #Sibling, #Brother, #Sister, #Family, #Parent, #S2Mediaworks, #SavageSiblingsPodcast, #Standoperatingprocedure, #socialcode, #professionalcodeofconduct, #Rulesofthegame, #FamilyBrand, #ActLikeYouGotSense, #Wedontdothat, #reflectivespace, #Behaviorpatterns, #Integrateandassimilate, #Selfpreservationandprotection,

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0:00 Introduction
02:00 Savage Segment: How Are You Coded?
20:50 Savage Segment: What Social Codes have we passed on to our children?
37:38 Transformational Perspective: There is always a cheat code to the social code…
48:00 The Quick Shot: Social Codes - Keep ‘em or lose ‘em?
1:02:16 The Final Blow: Find the Wisdom in the codes
1:05:16 Closing: Thanks for joining us!

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How many times have you heard, “Act like you got some sense!” from parents and grandparents that set the social code for your family? If this is a familiar phrase heard in your family, you will enjoy the shared experience and humor in this episode. Andre and Anitra examine the “SOP” standard operating procedures that are established in the home and transferred across generations. Come and laugh with us as we reflect on the connection between family social codes integrated with professional and personal lifestyles.

Memorable Quotes:

• Families establish SOP, standard operating procedures, to guide their children ~ Anitra
• Social codes become confusing when in conflict with family codes. ~ Andre
• Social codes are your family brand or overarching identifiers assigned to your family. ~ Anitra.
• You always have options. ~ Dangerfield Grandparents
• Family definition of social codes adapt and evolve over time to protect the brand. ~ Andre
• Social coding with siblings is in the language of sharing, assisting, and supporting. ~ Andre
• If I got it, you got it, is coding as a sibling. ~ Andre
• Mirror holding or reflective space is when siblings watch how the other sibling displays the brand of the family. ~ Anitra
• Be careful not to get swallowed in the shadow of the older sibling because of the family brand. ~ Anitra
• Society says, what are you made of? Can I change your coding? ~ Andre

Keywords:#MentalHealth, #therapy, #psychotherapy, #relationships, #psychology, #healing, #counseling, #ministry, #theology, #transformation, #change, #counselor, #therapist, #wholeness, #healthy, #health, #lifestyle, #mental, #emotions, #emotional, #spiritual, #minister, #christianliving, #christian, #wellness, #lifecoach, #forgiveness, #SavageSibling, #Savage, #Sibling, #Brother, #Sister, #Family, #Parent, #S2Mediaworks, #SavageSiblingsPodcast, #Standoperatingprocedure, #socialcode, #professionalcodeofconduct, #Rulesofthegame, #FamilyBrand, #ActLikeYouGotSense, #Wedontdothat, #reflectivespace, #Behaviorpatterns, #Integrateandassimilate, #Selfpreservationandprotection,

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CHAPTERS0:00Introduction1:44 Sibling Check-In6:33 Sibling Sound-Off Segment34:20Sponsorship: S2 Mediaworks35:15Savage Segment: The Unspoken Codes44:58Savage Segment: Defining Social Codes58:10Savage Segment: How do we define social codes as siblings

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This episode discusses understanding the differences between valuation and validation in our lives. How and what we value in our lives and what we consider valid in our lives. Andre and Anitra share examples of how we use this knowledge to make decisions and the importance of your sibling relationship in defining valuation and validation.

Have you ever wondered what determines your value system? Or even the relationships that you consider valuable and how we justify and validate those relationships. The episode explores the impact that value and validation have on each other and how we use that scale to invest in or disconnect in the relationships in our lives.

Let’s take a deep dive into defining value and validity and the influence of our family experiences based on the choices that come from those definitions. This episode is for you if you question your worth, if others seem to lack value in who you are in their lives, and/or if you often do not feel accepted in your current relationships. The Savage Siblings share ways to avoid indecisiveness, understand your worth and choose to move forward beyond validation to purpose.

Memorable Quotes:

• Validation shows itself in your response, not the review. ~ Andre
• Validity doesn’t always come with “great job”, but constructive criticism can lead to validation. ~ Andre
• It's innate to want to be seen, heard, and recognized. We will seek it out. ~ Anitra
• The world is going to try to define you, don’t let that prevent you from moving forward. ~ Anitra
• The world is going to challenge you, but don’t let it stop you. ~ Andre
• Find value in the character assassination as well as the character affirmation. ~ Andre
• If you aint’ got no hater, you don’t know your value. ~ Andre
• Learn from the imperfections and use them as an opportunity to grow. ~ Anitra
• Value me, my experiences already validated me. ~ Andre
• Value is an individual journey of creation and circumstances for improvement. ~ Anitra

Keywords:

MentalHealth, #therapy, #psychotherapy, #relationships, #psychology, #healing, #counseling, #ministry, #theology, #transformation, #change, #counselor, #therapist, #wholeness, #healthy, #health, #lifestyle, #mental, #emotions, #emotional, #spiritual, #minister, #christianliving, #christian, #wellness, #lifecoach, #forgiveness, #SavageSibling, #Savage, #Sibling, #Brother, #Sister, #Family, #Parent, #S2Mediaworks, #SavageSiblingsPodcast, #Keyboardconnections, #Techfriends, #Validation, #Valuation, #Hater, #YourWorth, #Decisiveness,

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CHAPTERS
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:42 - Savage Segment: Fair Partnership 00:08:18 -
00:32:40 -
00:33:26 -
00:58:41 - Closing: Thanks for joining us!

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This episode discusses understanding the differences between valuation and validation in our lives. How and what we value in our lives and what we consider valid in our lives. Andre and Anitra share examples of how we use this knowledge to make decisions and the importance of your sibling relationship in defining valuation and validation.

Have you ever wondered what determines your value system? Or even the relationships that you consider valuable and how we justify and validate those relationships. The episode explores the impact that value and validation have on each other and how we use that scale to invest in or disconnect in the relationships in our lives.

Let’s take a deep dive into defining value and validity and the influence of our family experiences based on the choices that come from those definitions. This episode is for you if you question your worth, if others seem to lack value in who you are in their lives, and/or if you often do not feel accepted in your current relationships. The Savage Siblings share ways to avoid indecisiveness, understand your worth and choose to move forward beyond validation to purpose.

Memorable Quotes:

• When the gift has more value than the cost, you can go further in life. ~ Andre
• Sometimes siblings have to reaffirm our value. ~ Anitra
• Can I find value in something greater than what I am? ~ Andre
• I need to assign a value to an experience. ~ Andre
• Role of valuation occurs before you choose the action. ~ Andre
• Value will shine a light on inconsistencies. ~ Anitra
• Bad sources of valuation will make you look at what others view as validation. ~ Andre
• Identify good and bad sources to see if they are fair partnerships and use teachable moments to move forward. ~ Anitra
• Fair partnerships benefit both if you set boundaries and make sure you are valued. ~ Anitra

Keywords:#MentalHealth, #therapy, #psychotherapy, #relationships, #psychology, #healing, #counseling, #ministry, #theology, #transformation, #change, #counselor, #therapist, #wholeness, #healthy, #health, #lifestyle, #mental, #emotions, #emotional, #spiritual, #minister, #christianliving, #christian, #wellness, #lifecoach, #forgiveness, #SavageSibling, #Savage, #Sibling, #Brother, #Sister, #Family, #Parent, #S2Mediaworks, #SavageSiblingsPodcast, #Keyboardconnections, #Techfriends, #Validation, #Valuation, #Hater, #YourWorth, #Decisiveness,

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CHAPTERS00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:01 - Sibling Check-In
00:08:18 - Sibling Sound-Off Segment
00:32:40 - Sponsorship: S2 Mediaworks
00:33:26 - Savage Segment: Valuation vs Validation
00:58:38 - Closing: Thanks for joining us!

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Part Two of Because I Said So continues to delve into parenting both our children and when children become the parents! Andre shares the “empty nest moments”of parenthood with teens moving to independence and Anitra points out the challenges of becoming a parent to your parents. The Savage Siblings discuss the experiences of taking care of elderly parents and shifts of support.

If you are experiencing taking care of your older parents or at the season of life when teen children move out, you will enjoy this episode. We’ll examine the life cycle of raising and rearing children with love and life lessons. Let this episode encourage you to share your experiences and encourage you to reflect on effective ways to make the needed transitions for your children and yourself.

Memorable quotes:

• “Because I said so, it comes from a place of love.” ~ Andre
• “There are three phases of parenting: Parenting, Coaching, and Advising.” ~ Anitra
• “Advisors never chase the mentees.” ~ Anitra
• “Parents in coaching are guardians.” ~ Anitra
• “Parenting styles and how you receive it impact transitions for children and parents.” ~ Anitra
• “Disciplining the mood of your child causes the child to miss the message.” ~ Andre
• “Honor doesn’t mean you control or dictate.” ~ Anitra
• “End of life cycle, honoring parents is forward thinking.” ~ Andre

Keywords:

MentalHealth, #therapy, #psychotherapy, #relationships, #psychology, #healing, #counseling, #ministry, #theology, #transformation, #change, #counselor, #therapist, #wholeness, #healthy, #health, #lifestyle, #mental, #emotions, #emotional, #spiritual, #minister, #christianliving, #christian, #wellness, #lifecoach, #forgiveness, #SavageSibling, #Savage, #Sibling, #Brother, #Sister, #Family, #Parent, #S2Mediaworks, #SavageSiblingsPodcast

BecauseIsaidso, #Comesfullcircle, #RewardswithReprimand, #Parentingstyles, #Transitions, #Emptynester, #Forwardthinking, #SavageSiblingCommunity

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CHAPTERS
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:09 Savage Segment: The Thanos Mentality
00:23:00 Savage Segment: Who gets to parent the parents?
00:30:29 Savage Segment: It's About Contribution
00:43:48 Transformational Perspective: Not Every Grown Child is Ready to Parent their Parent
00:50:12 The Quick Shot: Parenting vs Coaching vs Advising
01:00:15 The Final Blow: It's About Honor
01:04:09 Closing: Thanks for joining us!

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In this episode, Andre shares the “empty nest moments”of parenthood with teens moving to independence and Anitra points out the challenges of becoming a parent to your parents. The Savage Siblings discuss the experiences of taking care of elderly parents and shifts of support.

If you are experiencing taking care of your older parents or at the season of life when teen children move out, you will enjoy this episode. We’ll examine the life cycle of raising and rearing children with love and life lessons. Let this episode encourage you to share your experiences and encourage you to reflect on effective ways to make the needed transitions for your children and yourself.

Memorable quotes:

• “Because I said so, it comes from a place of love.” ~ Andre
• “There are three phases of parenting: Parenting, Coaching, and Advising.” ~ Anitra
• “Advisors never chase the mentees.” ~ Anitra
• “Parents in coaching are guardians.” ~ Anitra
• “Parenting styles and how you receive it impact transitions for children and parents.” ~ Anitra
• “Disciplining the mood of your child causes the child to miss the message.” ~ Andre
• “Honor doesn’t mean you control or dictate.” ~ Anitra
• “End of life cycle, honoring parents is forward thinking.” ~ Andre

Keywords:

MentalHealth, #therapy, #psychotherapy, #relationships, #psychology, #healing, #counseling, #ministry, #theology, #transformation, #change, #counselor, #therapist, #wholeness, #healthy, #health, #lifestyle, #mental, #emotions, #emotional, #spiritual, #minister, #christianliving, #christian, #wellness, #lifecoach, #forgiveness, #SavageSibling, #Savage, #Sibling, #Brother, #Sister, #Family, #Parent, #S2Mediaworks, #SavageSiblingsPodcast

BecauseIsaidso, #Comesfullcircle, #RewardswithReprimand, #Parentingstyles, #Transitions, #Emptynester, #Forwardthinking, #SavageSiblingCommunity

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• Share your stories of your parents needing you to parent them!
• Any topics you want us to discuss?

Sound Editors: Kyle Davis and Dwayne McClendon
Music: Maxwell Music
Photography: K.Cross Photography

CHAPTERS
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:14 - Sibling Check-In
00:10:18 - Sibling Sound-Off Segment
00:22:31 - Sponsorship: S2 Mediaworks
00:23:19 - Savage Segment: The Cycles of Life!
00:58:23 - Closing: Thanks for joining us!

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This episode discusses the ways a family evolves from generation to generation. If you wonder why your younger siblings seem to have better clothes, more resources and generally a better standard of living after you’ve grown up and moved out, you will relate to this episode. Andre and Anitra explore the complexity of family evolution and the impact of improved wealth and status that often comes with family progression. The tradition of passing down your best to your children is fleshed out and the pros and cons when materialism, envy and lost traditions emerge through family transformation.

Does your perspective that developed through your familial experiences impact your choices today? Siblings have a unique perspective on family evolution through humorous experiences of the older sibling being the child that parents use to develop their parenting skills. Many younger siblings take advantage of not experiencing the mistakes of their parents by virtue of parents evolving and figuring it out. This episode will help you move beyond the parental/familial limitations using the growth mindset foundation as a springboard to personal and family evolution. If you want to take the leap to progression, this is the episode for you. You can be the trailblazer of your family. Enjoy this episode that paints a clear picture of how two siblings “Keep It Movin…”

Memorable quotes:

• Younger siblings see the fruit, but the older sibling sees the roots. ~ Andre
• Relationships with your family are the heart of your progression. ~ Andre
• Never let the financial resources trump the family traditions. ~ Anitra
• Evolve so the next generation can be better. ~ Andre
• The older sibling may be the guinea pig of evolution. ~ Andre
• Evolution is both individual and collective. ~ Anitra
• Be willing to cast the vision so someone else can catch it and run with it. ~ Anitra

**Link to resources: Ephesians 4

Keywords:**

MentalHealth, #therapy, #psychotherapy, #relationships, #psychology, #healing, #counseling, #ministry, #theology, #transformation, #change, #counselor, #therapist, #wholeness, #healthy, #health, #lifestyle, #mental, #emotions, #emotional, #spiritual, #minister, #christianliving, #christian, #wellness, #lifecoach, #forgiveness, #SavageSibling, #Savage, #Sibling, #Brother, #Sister, #Family, #Parent, #S2Mediaworks, #SavageSiblingsPodcast

creativeprocess, #Evolution, #Learningcurveoffamily, #FallingForward, #FoundationalEmotionalBalance, #ParentalBoundary, #SocialandEmotionalStunt, #EvolutionarySupport, #CasttheVision, #Taketheleap, #SpaceforGrace, #YourTribeisSolid, #AdapttoProgress, #Evolvedvsstuntedmindset

Call to Action:

• Post comments! Leave us a review!
• Share your funny family evolution stories! Do your parents still rock their high school style clothes? We want to hear about it!
• Any topics you want us to discuss?

Sound Editors: Kyle Davis and Dwayne McClendon
Music: Maxwell Music
Photography: K.Cross Photography

CHAPTERS00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:54 - Sibling Check-In
00:03:07 - Sibling Sound-Off Segment
00:24:28 - Sponsorship: S2 Mediaworks
00:25:18 - Savage Segment: Recognize How Life Evolves
00:41:52 - Savage Segment: Move Beyond the Material
00:46:30 - Savage Segment: Evolution is both individual and collective
00:50:15 - Transformational Perspective: Some Things Should Stay the Same
00:56:34 - The Quick Shot: Evolved mindset?
01:03:12 - The Final Blow: Keep Life Movin' in an upward direction
01:06:11 - Closing: Thanks for joining us!

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This episode focuses on navigating seeds of doubt often sown by friends, co-workers, and family and the lessons we learn that guide decisions in the process. If you find that those you are closest to or work with question or challenge your decisions creating doubt, you will connect with this episode.

Join Andre and Anitra as they provide some tips to maneuver through those moments successfully. Sometimes we find ourselves in a strange arena where we question our abilities, we will discover doubt can be used to redirect our choices to the “Right Side” that will push us to a defined destination.

The Savage Siblings discuss how they overcome thoughts of insecurities that often prevent them from trying. This episode encourages you to use doubt as a tool for improvement and move from the wrong side of doubt to the right side of doubt.

Learn how to poke holes in the doubt and move forward to your destiny. Learn how to strip down the doubt, evaluate, and face the lie of the doubt. Learn how to protect yourself from the self-defeating impulse. Learn how to contrast the doubt, build confidence to make your better version of you and your future. If you don’t know where to start, this episode will help you to find that first step.

Memorable quotes:

• Fearlessness of youth chipped away at doubt - Anitra
• Face doubt like it is an opponent with invincible thinking - Andre
• Me and doubt fight everyday, I’m going to get the last word. - Andre
• Place doubt in my doubt - Andre
• Doubt says: This is an opportunity - Andre
• Build muscle, identify the lie, and face doubt. - Anitra
• When others doubt, “lean in” even when you don’t know the outcome. - Anitra
• To deny doubts of existence means you don’t get any better. - Andre

Link to resources: Our Final Word by Richard RohrKeywords:

MentalHealth, #therapy, #psychotherapy, #relationships, #psychology, #healing, #counseling, #ministry, #theology, #transformation, #change, #counselor, #therapist, #wholeness, #healthy, #health, #lifestyle, #mental, #emotions, #emotional, #spiritual, #minister, #christianliving, #christian, #wellness, #lifecoach, #forgiveness, #SavageSibling, #Savage, #Sibling, #Brother, #Sister, #Family, #Parent, #S2Mediaworks, #SavageSiblingsPodcast

RightSideofDoubt, #DefinedDestination, #Invinciblethinking, #Doubtbringsopportunity, #Identifythelie, #facedoubt, #Self-doubt, #selfdefeat, #thewrongsideofdoubt, #Pokeholesinthedoubt, #Vulnerability, #theengineer, #Gettingontherightsideofdoubt, #Personalengineering, #NOTsocialengineering, #Findyourfirststepforward

Call to Action:

• Post comments! Leave us a review!
• Share your struggles with doubt.
• Any topics you want us to discuss?

Sound Editors: Kyle Davis and Dwayne McClendon
Music: Maxwell Music
Photography: Keith Cross Photography

CHAPTERS00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:15 - Sibling Check-In
00:08:37 - Sibling Sound-Off Segment
00:25:46 - Sponsorship: S2 Mediaworks
00:26:40 - Savage Segment: Place Doubt in my Doubt
00:38:49 - Savage Segment: Doubt leads to evaluation
00:48:05 - Transformational Perspective: I was right to doubt!
00:53:01 - The Quick Shot: Trust that Doubt
01:00:48 - The Final Blow: Doubt is a Placeholder
01:04:19 - Closing: Thanks for joining us!

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This episode looks at the idea of taking a beat to get revelation on where you are in life. Are you in a season where you just need to stop and regroup? Andre and Anitra discuss the necessity for taking time to find your true self without getting caught up in distractions. The siblings explore how you can focus on processing your experiences and opportunities to stop and assess. Let’s discover how a Gap Season helps you break down who you are and shed traits that don’t serve you and your future and help to develop your individual purpose. How can you use the Gap Season to develop and plan for the life you want to have rather than return to what is comfortable? This episode will leave you with ways to prevent or overcome self-defeating patterns. Listeners will have a clear picture of how they can prepare for a Gap Season and successfully come out of a Gap Season ready to move forward to true purpose.

Memorable quotes:

• Breaks are about restoration, gap seasons are about revelation ~ Andre
• Don’t get lost in this physical journey; Where’s Waldo, to find your-self. ~ Andre
• You have just enough knowledge to hurt yourself. ~ Dad Evans
• Pandemic was a giant gap season. ~ Mom Evans
• Take time to decompress from the grind. The decompression moves into the transition ~Andre
• Let me investigate what I have been taking in and making the necessary adjustment. ~ Anitra
• Retool and realign, find the space to create in preparation for the next season. ~ Anitra
• A perfectionism will paralyze you and keep you from making the transition. ~ Anitra
• People sometimes look for distractions rather than self-improvement. ~ Andre
• Gap seasons are not linear, but are a ladder to God’s purpose for you. ~ Andre

Keywords:

MentalHealth, #therapy, #psychotherapy, #relationships, #psychology, #healing, #counseling, #ministry, #theology, #transformation, #change, #counselor, #therapist, #wholeness, #healthy, #health, #lifestyle, #mental, #emotions, #emotional, #spiritual, #minister, #christianliving, #christian, #wellness, #lifecoach, #forgiveness, #SavageSibling, #Savage, #Sibling, #Brother, #Sister, #Family, #Parent, #S2Mediaworks, #SavageSiblingsPodcast, #GapSeason, #SiftingProcess, #RetoolandRealign, #Answertheinnercritic, #DecompresstoTransition, #GapSeason:ALaddertoGodsPurpose

Call to Action:

• Post comments! Leave us a review!
• Share your gap season stories!
• Any topics you want us to discuss?

Sound Editors: Kyle Davis and Dwayne McClendon
Music: Maxwell Music
Photography: K.Cross Photography

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This episode focuses on “What communication with other people taught you?” Join the humor as Andre and Anitra explore varying forms of communication among friends and family. Learn how communication impacts your relationships and the importance of understanding how to respond to different forms of communication. During this episode we discover the importance of recognizing the emotions connected with the content of communication. Let’s analyze what makes an effective communicator. Anitra and Andre share strategies to navigate through different audiences and communicate effectively.

Memorable quotes:

• “You have two ears and one mouth, so listen twice as much and talk less.” Dad Evans
• “We are not actually listening, we are thinking about our rebuttal. “ Anitra
• “A part of communication is trust. “ Andre
• “Start to think about the impact of your words on effectiveness and efficiency.” Anitra
• “External process, am I saying what they are receiving?” Andre
• “Internal process, am I communicating the honest depth of what I feel?” Andre
• “Communication is evolving and organic.” Anitra
• “Understanding the weight and gravity of what you are about to say, leads to a positive outcome.” Andre

Keywords:

MentalHealth, #therapy, #psychotherapy, #relationships, #psychology, #healing, #counseling, #ministry, #theology, #transformation, #change, #counselor, #therapist, #wholeness, #healthy, #health, #lifestyle, #mental, #emotions, #emotional, #spiritual, #minister, #christianliving, #christian, #wellness, #lifecoach, #forgiveness, #SavageSibling, #Savage, #Sibling, #Brother, #Sister, #Family, #Parent, #S2Mediaworks, #SavageSiblingsPodcast

Communication, #Expressivenonverbally, #Operativeunderstanding, #Gushers, #Discrepancyinmessage, #Vesselsofcommunication, #Environmentalcommunication, #ActiveListening, #Momisms, #Contextandemotional, #communication, #Externalandinternalprocessors, #Communicationdiffusion, #Connectionordisconnection, #Doublingdownonthesewords

Call to Action:

• Post comments! Leave us a review!
• Share your thoughts about your siblings' experiences with communication.
• Share strategies you or your family effectively communicate.
• Any topics you want us to discuss?

CHAPTERS

00:00 - Introduction

01:04 - Sibling Check-In

09:22 - Sibling Sound-Off: Family Communication

23:09 - Sponsorship: S2 Mediaworks

23:49 - Savage Segment: How did you learn to communicate?

35:25 - Savage Segment: Communication Expectations

44:16 - Savage Segment: Talk Less!

51:12 - Savage Segment: Communicate via Knowing Yourself

01:03:01: - Savage Segment: Courage to use the best word!

01:16:36 - Transformational Perspective: I Said What I Said!

01:24:30 - Quick Shot Segment: Yes and...No and...

01:32:00 - The Final Blow: Communication is a Connection

01:34:36 - Closing: Thanks for joining us!

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This episode focuses on the narrative we tell ourselves to create the image we want. Andre and Anitra challenge “stinking thinking” and focus on understanding our personal story through life’s truth. We learn to avoid filtering what we want rather than honoring the truth. The siblings discuss what you have to do to preserve yourself and move forward as you accept the truth. This episode examines the depth of understanding our personal narratives and fighting the internal negatives that lead us to false truth. Let’s examine our character, challenge the stories that we embellish and face the journey's authenticity. Telling your truth leads to your best self.

Memorable quotes:

• “My story isn't what I want so I create what I want.” Andre
• “I don't want everyone to see my truth.” Anitra
• “I have to tolerate the pain that comes with my truth. “ Andre
• “The narrative impacts actions and creates tangible lifestyles. “ Anitra
• “Own your chapters so others can know the depth of your story. “ Andre
• “We create these filters that make us feel safe.” Anitra

Keywords:

MentalHealth, #therapy, #psychotherapy, #relationships, #psychology, #healing, #counseling, #ministry, #theology, #transformation, #change, #counselor, #therapist, #wholeness, #healthy, #health, #lifestyle, #mental, #emotions, #emotional, #spiritual, #minister, #christianliving, #christian, #wellness, #lifecoach, #forgiveness, #SavageSibling, #Savage, #Sibling, #Brother, #Sister, #Family, #Parent, #S2Mediaworks, #SavageSiblingsPodcast

Narrative, #Falsenarrative, #Honoryourtruth, #Life’salarms, #Filteringtruth, #Embellishment, #Undefendedpart, #Similardepths, #Self-knowledge, #Fearofjudgment, #Self-talk, #Authenticity

Call to Action:

• Post comments! Leave us a review!
• Share your thoughts about your siblings' experiences on telling and living with your truth.
• Thoughts on living your authentic life?
• Any topics you want us to discuss?

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This episode is about knowing if you should lean in or tap out. If you find yourself in a continual cycle of indecisiveness, this episode is for you. Anitra and Andre unpack strategies for knowing how and when to move on and identifying what you learned from the experience. Join the sibling pair and reflect on times when you struggle with embracing the need to quit and when to stay the course. Life’s experiences will always beg the question, “what is my motivation for tapping out or staying?” The right answer to that question always leads to a better you.

Memorable quotes:

• What is the difference between what we expected and what happened? ~ Andre
• Success sometimes comes at the darkest time before you tap out. ~ Anitra
• There is a sensitivity to the unexpected that limits your ability to make a decision to move on. ~ Andre
• Stop complaining or wavering, ride and rest in the decision. ~ Anitra
• What is the cost of learning, the cost is investment or expense. ~ Andre
• The grass is greener where you water it. ~ Anitra

Keywords:

MentalHealth, #therapy, #psychotherapy, #relationships, #psychology, #healing, #counseling, #ministry, #theology, #transformation, #change, #counselor, #therapist, #wholeness, #healthy, #health, #lifestyle, #mental, #emotions, #emotional, #spiritual, #minister, #christianliving, #christian, #wellness, #lifecoach, #forgiveness, #SavageSibling, #Savage, #Sibling, #Brother, #Sister, #Family, #Parent, #S2Mediaworks, #SavageSiblingsPodcast

Tapout, #Completion, #Learningprocess, #Intuitiveresponse, #Remnantexperience, #Interdependence, #Relationshipinvestment, #Forwardthinkingmindset, #Equippedforjourney, #Self-limitedsituation, #DesertEagleExperience, #Commitment, #Valuedjourney, #Thanoseffect

Call to Action:

• Post comments! Leave us a review!
• Share your thoughts about your siblings' experiences on “tapping out or leaning in.”
• Thoughts on living your authentic life?
• Any topics you want us to discuss?

CHAPTERS

00:00 - Introduction

01:00 - Sibling Check-In

05:09 - Sibling Sound-Off: What did we learn?

18:37 - Sponsorship: S2 Mediaworks

19:32 - Savage Segment: To Let Be…

26:50 - Savage Segment: An Individual Decision

41:34 - Savage Segment: Two Questions About Quitting

50:15 - Savage Segment: Snatch Or Release To Move Beyond

01:03:53 - Savage Segment: The Thanos Effect

01:05:57 - Transformational Perspective: Be Prepared To Make The Right Decision

01:13:51 - Quick Shot Segment: Tap Out or Lean In

01:21:38 - The Final Blow: Get Wisdom and Get an Understanding

01:26:06 - Closing: Thanks for joining us!

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This episode is about establishing your greatness. Siblings find themselves competing for greatness in their family. Are there people in your life who diminish your greatness? Are you allowing comparison to rob you of all joy? If so, you will find nuggets of wisdom in this episode. Anitra and Andre discuss sibling comparisons and learn to define their greatness apart from others. Let’s identify what keeps us from reaching our greatness and how to disconnect from that situation. This episode encourages you to embrace the process of determining your greatness within yourself and the community.

Quotable Moments:

• Choose what is valuable and relevant to your future self. ~ Andre
• Don’t let extrinsic factors that you perceive as necessary set your standard. ~ Anitra
• Who I am, not what I have, defines my greatness. ~ Andre
• You might discover the deadweight to greatness is actually you. ~ Anitra
• We all should embrace our uniqueness at our earliest opportunity. ~ Brain Cuban
• Learn what to give permission in your life to move forward in greatness. ~ Andre

Sound Editors: Kyle Davis and Dwayne McClendon
Music: Maxwell Music
Photography: K.Cross Photography

Keywords:

• MentalHealth

• therapy

• psychotherapy

• relationships

• psychology

• healing

• counseling

• ministry

• theology

• transformation

• change

• counselor

• therapist

• wholeness

• healthy

• health

• lifestyle

• mental

• emotions

• emotional

• spiritual

• minister

• christianliving

• christian

• wellness

• lifecoach

• forgiveness

• SavageSibling

• Savage

• Sibling

• Brother

• Sister

• Family

• Parent

• S2Mediaworks

• SavageSiblingsPodcast

• Podcast

• Sustainable Greatness

• Sibling comparison

• Being pigeonholed

• Environmentally vibes

• Plateaued connections

• Stagnate situation

• Life’s algorithm

• Find your community

• Mindset to be great

• Hear connections

• Discerning connection

Link to resources:

• Genesis 1: Focus on “let” giving permission, allow to exist (level of greatness)
• Brian Cuban Story: https://briancuban.com/

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• Post comments! Leave us a review!
• Like, subscribe and share with your favorite savage sibling!
• Share your thoughts on how you define your greatness.
• Share your sibling shadow stories.
• Any topics you want us to discuss?

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Join us for an exploration of identity and commitment to the wishlist of life! How do you use your character traits and values to grow or reach your dreams? As “purposed” people we need reminders that we can always redefine and evolve in our life’s journey. This episode focuses on learning how to be resourceful and maximize your day-to-day opportunities. If you constantly make a wish list, but never move forward, this episode will help you turn your wish into reality. Are you ready to take a risk on yourself or do you find that you are sabotaging your opportunity? This episode will unpack real ways you can move forward or “grow taller”.

Quotable Moments:

• “When the wishing gets real, you start to get taller.” Anitra
• “The moment you don’t walk into these opportunities, you lose your sense of self. “ Andre
• “When you know who you are, it will inform your wish list.” Anitra
• “I'm trying to be the first best me, by practicing authenticity.” Andre

Sound Editors: Kyle Davis and Dwayne McClendon

Music: Maxwell Music

Photography: K.Cross Photography

Keywords:

• TransformativeExperience

• Redefine

• Evolve

• Authenticity

• Self-evaluation

• Sabotagingopportunity

• Identity

• Existential

• Boundaries

Call to Action:

• Post comments! Leave us a review!
• Share your thoughts about your siblings' experiences and share your wish list.
• Thoughts on living your authentic life?
• Any topics you want us to discuss?

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This episode looks at broken and “on the mend” relationships through the eyes of the sibling experience. The discussion also delves into the perception of children aa it pertains to their parents’ lack of communication. Andre and Anitra investigate the importance of self awareness and meeting people where they are. Through recognizing each other's needs, we facilitate healing and wholeness. In order to focus on managing expectations in relationships, we first have to acknowledge that somebody has to step up. Laugh and cry with brother and sister co-hosts as they retell the experiences that taught them to step up. Recognize the value of scars and the importance of dealing with the brokenness. Anitra and Andre discuss how the healing process requires deep work that will relieve the pressure rather than continue further damage.

Quotable Moments:

• “Can’t give reflective conversation from a broken mirror.” ~ Andre
• “Am I inviting another disappointment?” ~ Anitra

Sound Editors: Kyle Davis and Dwayne McClendon
Music: Maxwell Music
Photography: K.Cross Photography

Keywords:

• Platinum Rule

• Managing expectation

• Healing relationship

• Making available

• Emotional connection

• Reciprocal relationship

• Amplification of reality

• Relational Scar

• Deep cleansing

• Reconcile your hurt

• Broken Moment

• SavageSibling

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• Post comments! Leave us a review!
• Share your thoughts about your siblings' experiences involving stepping up in relationships.
• Thoughts on healing relationships.
• Any topics you want us to discuss?

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Are you ready to be bigger than the block? Siblings Andre and Anitra discuss the importance of exposure and expansion. They share how making the intentional choice to expose themselves to experiences beyond “their block” expands their life and knowledge leading to purpose and fulfillment. Discover the importance of intentionally seeking socially and culturally dynamic and unique experiences different from “your norm.” During this episode, the brother and sister pair focus on life lessons presented via exposure to unfamiliar experiences. From humorous college stories as a Seminole and Rattler, to eye-opening bad decisions discussed through the lens of course-correction and courage building even the most devastating exposure experiences to healthy expansion.

Quotable Moments:

• “It takes an irritant to help me to move beyond my block.” ~ Andre
• “Glean from exposure beyond your block and give back.” Anitra
• You may have to tear down the old support system to expand the future.

Sound Editors: Kyle Davis and Dwayne McClendon
Music: Maxwell Music
Photography: K.Cross Photography

Keywords:

• Irritant

• Emotional Intelligence

• Cultural Intelligence

• Facilitate thought

• Change mindset

• American Processing of other cultures

• “Isms”

• One day syndrome

• Expansion vs. Compression

Call to Action:

• Post comments: Share your thoughts about your siblings experiences with exposure and expansion.
• Do you have a bigger than the block moment?
• Tell us what topics you want us to discuss. Did we get it right?

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**What familial patterns of behavior do you purpose and which do you prune? This episode focuses on the belief that we grow up with traits of our parents even though we fight not to become them. The discussion suggests there are some behaviors we don’t need to pass down generationally. Find out how you can “purpose” those traits you want to keep and “prune” those you don’t. Anitra and Andre bring laughter and specific first steps on how siblings can equip not only themselves but their children to retool to create a better future. Join us for a unique sibling perspective of how you can build a legacy by reshaping purpose with the understanding that not everything makes it to the masterpiece, some glaring mistakes have to be blotched out.

Quotable Moments:**

• “Break the pathology that doesn’t work for us.” Andre
• “When you are inside the bottle, you can’t see the label. “ Anitra

Sound Editors: Kyle Davis and Dwayne McClendon
Music: Maxwell Music
Photography: K.Cross Photography

Takeways:

• 1 Timothy 4:8, NLT:
• "Physical training is good, but training for Godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come."

Keywords:

• Retool

• Pause Moment

• Emotional Identity Matching

• Law of Transition

• Eaglet Moment

• Familial Pathology

• Pathological Changes

• Multigenerational Response

• Prune and Purpose

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Why are siblings supposed to protect each other? Anitra and Andre take a deeper look at the premise of “required protection” as they share their experiences over time that taught them life long lessons about sibling loyalty. This episode includes humorous and insightful examples of how the bond between siblings is protective, yet challenging. Duck Fool promises to make you laugh and connect with your own sibling while analyzing the sources of familial disagreements and the bonding that creates a mutual obligation to protect.

Is there a point where sibling loyalty becomes too extreme? Listen to how the bond can be an arena for developing and practicing life skills. Learn the impact of sibling expectations on your choices and the shaping of your personality. Embrace the universal truths related to siblings can be used to build individual goals to be independent and reach full potential.

Quotable Moments:

• “The moment the bond stops bringing out the best, that’s when its crossed the line.” - Andre
• “There is pride in loyalty to siblings.” - Anitra

Sound Editors: Kyle Davis and Dwayne McClendon
Music: Maxwell Music
Photography: K.Cross Photography

Keywords:

• Mutual obligation

• Sibling bonds and loyalty

• Harmonic Balance

• Sibling expectations

• Sibling Power

• Negative and positive sibling pressure

• Sibling influence

• Empathic Response

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How do we define siblings? Join real life brother and sister, Andre and Anitra, while they share stories of the impact the sibling experience had on their adult lives.  

This podcast uses humor and  humanity to describe parents actions that are reflected in many of the siblings' life choices. Rules and roles of sibling relationships are discussed relative to  the shaping of their personality.  Listeners can reflect on the benefits and disadvantages of younger or older siblings along with the tests of sibling  bond.  

Find out about the lessons learned as siblings that contribute to your interpersonal relationships and life views.  Find answers to how siblings help each other as “Mirror Holders”. 

Sound Editors: Kyle Davis and Dwayne McClendon
Music: Maxwell Music

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