Light The Fight: Recent Episodes
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Heidi Swapp, a wife, mom, entrepreneur and influencer of women, teams up with David Kozlowski, a licensed marriage and family therapist to create a podcast that brings light to tough topics related to personal and family relationships. This unlikely duo was brought together by the death of Heidi’s son Cory, who passed away from suicide in July of 2015. Heidi and David discuss information, tools and strategies that have helped her these past few years to learn, grow and understand the complexities of these relationships. Heidi is not a typical mom, and David is not a typical therapist. The unique combination of relatable info, sense of humor and honest expression through personal stories makes this show a ‘must listen’ for parents who are genuinely looking for help to connect with their kids, and improve the quality of their relationships.
What do you do when your 14-year-old daughter starts talking about marriage with her boyfriend? In this episode, we discuss a powerful approach: being agreeable without having to agree. Learn how to keep communication open, maintain influence, and prevent rebellion while still setting clear expectations and boundaries. This is the guide every parent needs for handling teenage relationships without losing their mind.
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In this New Year’s episode of OG Therapy, we explore how to set yourself up for success in 2025 without falling into the common traps of overambitious resolutions. Instead of chasing perfection, we encourage a reflective approach: the good, the bad, and the ugly of your past year. Learn how to create realistic goals, leverage meaningful conversations, and make changes that actually stick. Tune in for practical tips to embrace progress over perfection and start your year off right!
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In this follow-up episode of OG Therapy, we tackle what to do after you blow up at your kids. Let’s face it—parents aren’t perfect, and losing your cool happens. But what comes next is what truly matters. Learn how to model a genuine apology, rebuild trust, and teach accountability through your own actions. This episode is packed with practical tips for breaking toxic cycles, opening communication, and creating a healthier dynamic with your kids. Because being a good parent isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress.
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In this episode of OG Therapy, we revisit a previous topic, "The Less You Blow Up, The More You Follow Up," perfect for navigating the high-stress holiday season with kids. Learn why emotional reactions can undermine trust and discipline, and discover a simple three-step process to replace blow-ups with thoughtful follow-ups. Whether you're struggling with entitled requests, holiday stress, or parenting burnout, this episode offers practical strategies to build trust, model consistency, and create a more harmonious family dynamic during the most wonderful (and chaotic) time of the year.
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Today, David and Brandon discuss the pressures of relationships during the holidays and why so many feel the urge to rekindle old flames or dive into new ones. We unpack the loneliness epidemic, the impact of societal expectations, and how focusing on service can transform your holiday experience. Whether you’re struggling with grief, loneliness, or just the weight of the season, this episode offers practical tips for creating meaningful connections and finding purpose. Tune in to discover how helping others can be the ultimate cure for holiday blues.
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In this episode of OG Therapy, we tackle the "loneliness epidemic" during the holidays. From coping with grief over lost loved ones to managing strained relationships, we provide practical tips for handling holiday challenges. Learn how to navigate complex family dynamics, honor loved ones, and find connection in the midst of isolation. Tune in for meaningful advice on making the season memorable, even during tough times.
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In this episode of OG Therapy, Brandon and David dive into the complexities of post-election America using a relatable metaphor: family dynamics. Drawing parallels between the nation's political divide and the struggles of a family with parents at odds, we explore how aggression, passive-aggressiveness, and misunderstandings impact us all. From navigating political conversations to fostering unity, we emphasize the importance of collaboration and introspection for a healthier "family"—our country. Tune in for thoughtful insights and a call to focus on what truly matters: our shared future.
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In this episode, David and Brandon dive deep into the sensitive topic of family estrangement and setting boundaries with loved ones. We explore why more young people today are choosing to distance themselves from family members, the challenges of navigating difficult relationships, and the difference between protecting your peace and burning bridges. Join us as we discuss the complexities of healing, how to decide if stepping away is right for you, and why setting healthy boundaries doesn’t always mean shutting the door forever. Tune in to gain insights, advice, and a bit of humor to help you navigate your own family dynamics.
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In a screen-focused world, tech can pull us away from true connection. David and Brandon explore the power of social health, breaking unhelpful habits, and how algorithms shape content to be so believable. Discover why prioritizing real relationships over screen time leads to deeper fulfillment and support in this OG Therapy episode.
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We've all had heated conversations about our political opinions with friends or family members. During the holidays, and with the upcoming general election, many people find themselves trying to navigate their way through possible controversial topics at the "dinner table." Listen to David and Brandon give their "OG" advice on how to avoid political controversies with the people you love.
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David recently made an appearance on the hit BYUtv Show, Parenting in Progress. This episode dives deeper into the cause and effect of feeling emotions like: loneliness, depression, and anxiety.
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This is OGT Episode #119! David breaks down and identifies some crucial characteristics that are found in successful leaders, after reacting to a Simon Sinek presentation. Comment what you learned on this week's episode of OG THERAPY.
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In this episode, Koz and Kenneth, answer questions in regard to helping co-workers that have become ornery and irratable. As well as, Helping inspire a husband that is battling depression.
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David Kozlowski joins K. Scott, to discuss the complicated realm of sports injuries—specifically concussions. David and Kenneth address the Miami Dolphins's Tua Tagovailoa's recent concussion and past concussions and give him "OG Therapy" and advice on what he should do.
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In this episode, Koz breaks down a video of Patrick David Bet interviewing Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson where they talk about the passing of The Rock's Dad. If you want to watch this reaction go to www.youtube.com/ogtherapy
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In this episode, Koz breaks down steps you can follow on how to improve the relationship with your oldest son.
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In this episode, Koz answers a DM question on how to handle using social media too much in front of your kids and how to reel it back.
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In this episode, Koz lays out the groundwork of what needs to change if we are to prevent more school shootings.
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In this episode, Koz talks about the signs of phone/internet addiction, and what you can do as a parent to help your kids stop the addiction.
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In this episode, Koz gives some OG Therapy on what to expect from your kids when it comes to grades and how to handle checking on your kids.
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In this episode, Koz explores the concept of social chores and how encouraging your kids to participate in them can strengthen your connection with them.
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In this episode, Koz breaks down how we as a nation can do more for our youth of the nation to prevent school shooters and people from Thomas Matthew Crooks. We need to teach youth how to build, maintain, and improve relationships. This episode is not about politics but what we can do to help our youth have better friendships to prevent these outcomes.
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In this episode, Koz breaks down the best way to support your kids as they navigate the modern-day world of competitive activities and what you must do to preserve your relationship with them even when they need a push.
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In this episode, Koz gives you 6 steps you can do to help your kids crush it to start the school year.
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Koz is joined by K Scott as they interview new BYU Football commit Sefa Brown. They discuss the responsibility Sefa has shouldered throughout his life and what he is looking forward to in the future.
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In today’s episode, David responds to a teenagers email that listened to episode 101 where he tells parents to not freak out if you want your kids to open up to you about bigger and more important things. This teenager shared in the email that they have found out that the less they freak out, the more their parents open up and tell them adult things and involve them and family decisions.
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In this episode, Koz shares a conversation he had with a mom about what she can do to keep order in her house throughout the summer.
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In this episode, Koz answers a question from a mom who is worried about her 15 y.o son and his girlfriends text messages talking about not being able to live without each other and they would die if the other broke up with them.
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In today's episode, Koz talks about his new book that just got released and does a short description of what the book is about and how he believes what he and over 1000 teenagers have come up with is the best way for us to protect our kids from developing serious mental health issues.
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In this episode, Koz answers a question from a Mom who says all she wants for Mother's Day is for her kids to talk to her more. Koz explains to her the step she needs to do to get her kids to talk to her more.
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In this episode, Koz shares that if parents freak out on their kids too often, kids will be scared to share things with their parent. Resulting in not feeling they can ask for help or admit they have made mistakes out of fear they will be in trouble
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In this episode, Koz answers a question from a concerned teen about how to tell their parent that they want their family to get help because they are worried things will get worse at home
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In this episode, a teen asks a few different questions in regards to how they can handle the horrible feelings and uncontrollable thoughts that come after a break up.
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Koz spoke at a high school in West Virginia and got a bunch of questions from teens and in today's episode, Koz answers a question that is personal to him. He also has had challenges close to his father as well.
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Koz answers a question from a teen in West Virginia from a high school assembly this week.
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In today’s episode, Koz shares his thoughts on a new book that just came out called “Bad Therapy” Listen to what Koz thinks are the positives of therapy lately and some of the pitfalls.
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In this episode, Koz shares what he's done with one of his clients who has a teenager who swore they would get better grades if their parent just left them alone, but as expected the quarters coming to an end, and the grades are worse than they've ever been.
So now the parents are wanting to lock everything down and force their teen to do the work. Listen to Koz's advice for parents on how to handle this situation.
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In this episode, Koz shares a recent experience that he had with the teenagers in his high school class and his parents can take what he's learned and apply that in your own homes
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In this episode, Koz shares a story of one of his high school students and how he used a statement to change the students self esteem.
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In this episode, Koz answers a question from a mom who wants to help her daughter and her friends figure out to deal with boys who say inappropriate or rude things. David weighs in from his professional and personal experience with his own daughter.
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In this episode David talks about why your reputation is so important and why kids, teens, and young adults should all invest in their reputation as the foundation for a successful life.
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In todays episode, Kscott and Koz discuss some of the things they are working on to help their daughters meet their best potential and ultimately become women that will empower themselves, families, friends, and potentially their own children some day.
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In this episode, Koz did an impromptu podcast about an experience he had while teaching his high school class the other day, and wants to share with you how he got two popular teens to go out of their way to help a student who at first those teens were mocking.
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In this episode Koz gives some tips on things you can do as a parent to help your kid when they have become emotionally unstable.
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In this episode, Koz is solo and discusses a topic that every parent and adult can relate to, and that is dealing with young people that have a victim mentality, but aren’t actual victims.
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In this episode, Koz and his nephew Brody discuss mental health when it comes to teens in high school and athletes in high school.
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In this episode, Koz and K Scott discuss a question from a parent wondering what they can do when their child is causing drama in their friend group by lying.
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This episode is a part 2 to the last episode where Koz discusses a question from a parent wondering what advice they can give to their kid who is jealous of their friend(s)
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In this episode, Koz discusses a question from a parent wondering what advice they can give to their kid who is jealous of their friend(s)
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In this episode, Koz is joined in studio by K Scott as they discuss the importance of Social Health and a new project they are working on.
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In this episode, Koz is joined by K Scott in studio, they answer the question of what you do to handle the loss of relationships and/or loved ones during the holidays and how to start new tradtions.
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In this episode, Scott and Koz answer a teen question wondering what you can do when you’re in a situation where you feel like you don’t belong, whether it’s at school, at home, with friends, etc. If you have a teenager that is struggling with this, or you are yourself, this episode is for you!
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RoJo joins Koz on this week's OG Therapy to answer the question of "How do I not lash out at those I care about and calm myself down?"
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David gives you insight on how you can help your friend who is struggling with vaping.
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David breaks down what you can do when you are getting picked on by an older/bigger sibling.
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David answers the question of what you can do as a friend to help them with the loss of their father.
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In this episode, Koz discusses a question from a teen wondering how to deal with parents going through a break up or parents fighting.
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In this episode, david talks about ways that teens/parents can receive help with mental/emotional health struggles if they’re not quite sure how to approach the situation.
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This started out as a typical teen question that David (Koz), Jason, and K-Scott turned into a description about David's social health school curriculum and why every school needs to create their very own version of what David has built and why he is working to help schools build their own instead of him just selling his curriculum to schools.
This is the first episode we are asking for parents and anyone that has an interest in what our children can learn that will effectively save them from a future of mental and emotional struggles.
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Rojo and Koz discuss a question that Koz has received from a lot of teenagers lately, and in his high school class he asked this question to his students. In this episode he shares all the information that the teen girls gave to help teen boys not just get girls to like them, but to be a guy that they would be interested in based upon more than just looks.
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In this episode, David speaks about his own experience with concurring public speaking anxiety, and ways that you can relieve your own anxiety when it comes to public speaking.
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In this episode, David and Jason discuss a question from a parent wondering what a good solution would be to help a child who gets good grades doing their work online but doesn’t want to attend school in person.
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In this episode, the guys discuss a question from a parent asking what the best approach is when discussing sexuality with their teen.
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In this episode, the guys discuss a question from a teen wondering what the best way would be to tell someone you don’t want to be friends with them anymore.
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David will be speaking at the “Fight Like a Mother” conference on September 16th at the SLCC-Miller Campus in Sandy, Utah. In this episode, he wanted to share some thoughts and feelings about suicide prevention month and why, if you’re able to, should consider attending the conference. For those interested, you can purchase tickets here at this link https://www.namiut.org/conference-registration/individual-registration
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In this episode, David and Jason discuss ways that parents can get their kids back into good habits now that school has started.
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In this episode, the guys discuss how important reputations are and how parents can teach their kids to maintain a positive reputation.
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In this episode, the guys discuss a question from a teen asking how to not become absorbed by social media.
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In this episode, the guys discuss a question from a parent asking what they can do to help their kid with having anxiety about going back to school
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In this episode
The guys answer a question from a parent about how to talk to your kid when they complain about their playing time in sports. PART 2
In this episode
The guys answer a question from a parent about how to talk to your kid when they complain about their playing time in sports.
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In this episode the guys discuss a question from a parent about what they should do if their child is being bullied by a coach.
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This episode is a unique one because David is answering this question solo. This question comes from two different people asking about their child stealing.
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In this episode
David and Kenneth answer a question from a teenager about how they can tell their parents they have a pornography problem.
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In this episode David and Jason discuss how to know and maintain adult boundaries
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In this episode the guys answer a teen's question about staying positive when everyone around them is negative.
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On this episode of OG Therapy the guys talk about a question they got regarding the necessity of therapy and why it seems so scary
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In this episode
The guys answer a question from a student about how to improve talking to people they aren't familiar with.
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In this episode
The guys discuss a question they received from a teen about how to improve their social health and build better relationships
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In this episode
All four hosts jump on the podcast to discuss a parent question about their high school child to have a significant other.
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In this episode the guys discuss a question they got from a parent on how to keep a child motivated during the summer and not have them waste the break doing nothing.
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In this episode the guys answer a question from a teen that is questioning about how to tell their parents they fee they don't need their parents help and are independent.
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In this episode
David Kozlowski, Kenneth Scott and Robert Johnson discuss a question about motivation they received from a teen. Make sure to check out all our other episodes
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In this episode of light the fight
David Kozlowski and Jason Hewlett discuss a parent question they received about buying their sixteen year old child a car once they get their license.
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In this episode
David, Kenneth and Robert respond to a question asked by a teen who wants to tell their parents they don't want to attend church
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In this episode of Light The Fight
David Kozlowski and Jason Hewlett discuss a question from a parent about how to get your child to go to summer camp after they put up some resistance to the idea.
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In this episode of OG Therapy
The guys sit down to discuss a question they received about building a relationship with yourself in order to build other friendships
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In this episode of Light The Fight
David Kozlowski and Jason Hewlett sit down to discuss the topic of keeping school level structure in the household during the chaos of summer vacation
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In this episode of OG Therapy
David Kozlowski, Robert Johnson and Kenneth Scott answer a question they receive about red flags in relationships
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In this episode of OG therapy
David Kozlowski, Robert Johnson and Kenneth Scott answer the quesion "How Do I Prepare For A Big Change In My Life?'
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In this episode of Light The Fight
David Kozlowski and Jason Hewlett discuss about how to create great family memories over the summer without causing issues for the family unit.
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In This Episode of OG Therapy..
David Kozlowski, Robert Johnson and Kenneth Scott answer a student athlete's question about staying with a team he's on or going to a better one.
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In this episode of OG therapy
David Kozlowski, Robert Johnson and Kenneth Scott answer a teen's question about how to relight the spark in a fading relationship.
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In this episode of OG Therapy, David Kozlowski talks with Robert Johnson and Kenneth Scott about a question they received from a student about how to tell a friend when they deal with mental health.
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In this episode David Kozlowski, Kenneth Scott and Robert Johnson tackle a difficult question about how to deal with the loss of a loved one.
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In this episode of Light The Fight, David Kozlowski sits down with Jason Hewlett to discuss a question from a parent about what to do if they catch their child vaping
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In this episode of OG Therapy David Kozlowski, Robert Johnson and Kenneth Scott dive into a question they received about how to find your purpose in life.
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David, Kenneth Scott and Robert Johnson answer a question they received from a student about how to deal with self doubt.
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In this episode of Light The Fight David Kozlowski and Jason Hewlett discuss a question that was asked by a parent on the topic of electronics such as TVs and video game systems in a child's room.
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David Kozlowski, Kenneth Scott and Robert Johnson answer a question they received about Therapy and it's benefits. The guys talk about their individual experiences with therapy as well as give some advice for people curious on adding therapy into their life.
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In this episode David, Robert Johnson and Kenneth Scott answer a students question about how to fix their sarcasm coming off as rude.
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David Kozlowski is joined by Author and Speaker Jason Hewlett on the Light The Fight Podcast to talk about a question they received from a parent on the best way to go about helping your high school aged child to break off a relationship that the child feels has run its course.
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In this episode of OG Therapy, David, Kenneth Scott and Robert Johnson answer the question "Do I Try and Help My Broken Family or Should I Focus on Myself?"
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In this episode of OG Therapy, David, Kenneth Scott and Robert Johnson answer the question "How Do We Maintain Relationships When Our Mental Health is Declining?"
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In this episode of OG Therapy, David, Kenneth Scott and Robert Johnson answer the question "What if you have a hard time making relationships with people?"
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In this episode of OG Therapy, David, Kenneth Scott and Robert Johnson answer the question "What Can I Do If Me and My Sibling Don't Have A Good Relationship?" this question comes from the assembly at The Academy for Engineering, Math and Science.
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In this episode of OG Therapy, David, Kenneth Scott and Robert Johnson answer the question "What's the Difference Between Constructive Criticism and Hate?" from a high school student from a recent assembly they had.
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In this episode of OG Therapy, David, Kenneth Scott and Robert Johnson answer the question "How do I Deal with Loneliness" from a high school student from a recent assembly they had.
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In this episode of OG Therapy, David, Kenneth Scott and Robert Johnson answer the question "How Do I Deal With The Pressur of Trying To Satisfy Parents?" from a high school student from a recent assembly they had.
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In this episode of OG Therapy, David, Kenneth Scott and Robert Johnson answer the question " How Do I Deal With Being Ghosted" from our high school assembly text line from The Academy for Math, Engineering and Science School
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n this episode of OG Therapy David, Kenneth Scott and Robert Johnson answer the question "How Can I Interact With A Parent That Doesn't Respect My Boundaries" from our high school assembly text line from The Academy for Math, Engineering and Science School
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In this episode of OG Therapy, David, Kenneth Scott and Robert Johnson answer the question "How Do I Help My Friend With Their Vaping Addiction"? from our high school assembly text line from The Academy for Math, Engineering and Science School
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In this episode of OG Therapy, David answers the question, "How To Know If My Friends are Using Me?" from our high school assembly text line at Fremont High School.
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In this episode of OG Therapy, David answers the question, "What To Do When Your Parents Get a Divorce" from our high school assembly text line at Fremont High School.
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In this episode of OG Therapy, David answers the question, "How to Handle Not Having a Father in the Home" from our high school assembly text line at Fremont High School.
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In this episode of OG Therapy, David answers the question on how to cope with manipulative parents from our high school assembly text line at Fremont High School.
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This episode we are joined by RoJo & K Scott and answer six questions from our assembly text line.
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07:08- How do you know if people are making fun of you or really like what you like?
12:52- How do you know the difference between true friends and fake friends?
19:39- How can I understand my brother’s point of view when we fight?
29:10- How can you be a good friend to someone who is going through something that you haven’t?
36:52- How do I overcome the fear of rejection?
41:56- How do you know when someone is holding you up or holding you back from a successful path to be better?
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In this episode, David is joined by Kenneth Scott as they talk about helping student athletes make it to the collegiate level and what they can do to build up their brand on and off the field.
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In this episode of OG Therapy David talks about the things he is seeing in his high school class and how the importance of fathers in impacting the classroom.
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In this episode of Light The Fight, David and Jason discuss ways you can influence your kids and their friends to improve their quality of friends and friendship.
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In this episode of Light The Fight, David answers questions received from his instagram page where he asked "What questions do you have about how teen girls avoid being tricked by sexually promiscuous boys who are trying to manipulate them"
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In this episode, David breaks down how to get your kids to take you serious without having to lecture them on how hard your life was and how easy their life is now.
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In this podcast, David brings on a guest to discuss dealing with F boys, what to do when your daughter is dealing with one, and what your daughters can do to avoid them in the future
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In this episode, David breaks down what to do with your teen when they don't care about their grades and the future impact.
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In this episode of OG Therapy, David and RoJo pick up where they left off and talk about how the shock of the death of his father and the shock of the birth of his son are extremely similar and why.
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In this episode, David talks about playing naive and how to respond isn't of react to someone when they are being highly emotional.
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In this episode of OG Therapy, David and Rojo talk about the unique relationship fathers and their oldest son have with each other and how its a symbiotic relationship.
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In this patreon bonus episode, David gives you tools and techniques on how to get your kids motivated for school while staying calm and non emotional.
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In this episode, David and Jason answer Instagram questions about how to parent a my way or the highway child and how finding them a lane on the highway will be the best thing for them.
In this episode of OG Therapy, David and RoJo talk about ways you should handle parents talking to you about their kid as a coach, tools you can use to avoid the drama and earn the respect of both parents and kids.
In this episode, David and Jason discuss should teenagers do chores aroung the house, should they get paid, is it really about the allowance or is it about teaching your teenagers how to negotiate.
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In this episode of OG Therapy, David sits down with co-host Robert Johnson and talks about his perspective as a coach and former player about the negative sides of parents talking to coaches about playing time.
This weeks episode of the podcast, David and Jason talk about Jason's Goals vs Promises. Why Promises are scred and how you can get a great start to the new year with promises being the top priority.
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In this episode of Light The Fight, David kicks off the new year with a parenting PSA discussing screen time and how even though it has been easy the past few years to justify the usage of screen for your kids. Its time to recalibrate and make adjustments for their social health.
In this episode of the podcast, David and Jason give their year in review, what they learned, what they need to improve on has fathers, and how showing interest in what your kids like is a way they know you accept them.
In this episode, David is joined by father and Hall of Fame speaker Jason Hewlett. They discuss the struggles of getting their kids to go to school and what you can do as a parent.
In this episode of OG Therapy, we discuss grieving the changes in family and it is okay to change family traditions and do different things during the holidays and grieve the past.
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In this episode, we interview legendary, Utah football head coach, recipient of the Martin Luther King award, and founder of the Ron Mcbride foundation coach Ron Mcbride. We discuss how he was so successful working with troubled young men. The work his foundation does to help kids in Utah schools. His relationship with Lavell Edwards, his wife Vicky and funny stories about former players and how proud he is of what great men they have turned into.
In this episode, David breaks down the dos and don'ts for you as a parent on how to handle politics in youth sports and what you can do to help your child out.
In this episode of OG Therapy, David interviews former BYU and Philadelphia Eagles running back Reno Mahe. They discuss family, parenting, and fulfilling his 5,000-mile journey to honor the sacrifices his parents made for him and his family growing up.
In this episode, Licensed Family Therapist, David Kozlowski, answers the question of what to do when your child is sexually assaulted.
In this episode, David interviews Utah Jazz Broadcaster Alema Harringtion who also works in substance abuse and recovery as a licensed Substance Abuse Disorder counselor.
In this episode, David answers the questions How To Respond When Your Child Is Disrespectful? and How to get your child to invest in their own mental and emotional well-being.
his week's episode we have an in-depth conversation with Former UFC fighter, PFL Light Heavy Weight Champion, current PFL Play-by-Play commentator, Sirius XM PAC-12 today host and father Sean “OC” O’Connell. We sit down with OC and discuss fatherhood, his brother from another Jan Jorgensen, his experience helping local teens with our host David, his family, and his career in professional fighting along with the toughest fight ever, his former ego.
This episode of the podcast is taken from our live event, "Don't Forget Your Promise" with David Kozlowski and Jason Hewlett. Various amount of questions are answered even how to deal with your kid when you love them but don't like them.
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David gives tips, tricks, and social health tools on how to get the men in your life to take their social health seriously.
In this episode, David answers question from the audience at our most recent live event.
In this episode of OG Therapy, David interviews former University of Utah and Tennesse Titan Saftey Robert Johnson. RoJo talks about what OGs mean to him, visiting his dad's gravesite, and does OG word association.
In this episode, David teaches you how to teach your kids how to trash talk so they don't end up being the kid being ganged up on in the friend group.
In this episode, David discusses grief, how to handle it, and the emotional memory that grief can cause.
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In this episode, David is joined by guest Kenneth Scott as he was in town to perform his hit song "Rise Up" at halftime of the University of Utah Football game.
In this episode, David discusses why your kids need to have a trusted Board of Directors to help them with life decisions. David gives you who should be on it and why.
In this episode, David answers a few questions from our most recent event in pleasant grove, Utah hosted by PG Cares!
In this episode, David talks about how the after skool video, audience capture, is causing those wanting to be influencers or have large social media followings have their personality changed over time to match what the audience wants.
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In this episode, David talks about ways on how to be a better dad or a better version of your former self.
In this episode, David talks about learned helplessness and what you can do to overcome learned helplessness and take action.
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In this episode of OG Therapy, David discusses the differences between narcissism and borderline personality disorder and at time, narcissism is a cover for borderline personality disorder.
In this episode, David gives suggestions and ideas on what to say to a loved one after a suicide attempt. Why it works and how he figured it out in his therapy practice.
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In this week's episode of OG Therapy, David discusses why he is an expert in BPD (borderline personality disorder) and how living with people who deal with that disorder in your life is different than reading it out of the DSM and trying to diagnose people with it.
In this episode, David talks about how people's choice of desiring personal comfort or personal progression can cause breakdowns in relationships.
David also gives you the tools on how to communicate with your friend/partner on how to benefit from this difference instead of allowing it to destroy your relationship.
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In this episode of OG Therapy, David explains what type of guys you want to avoid dating, how to deal with them if you are currently dating them or being courted by them, and shares one more guy to avoid!
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In this episode, David talks about how your kids can be struggling with anxiety, depression, etc. while having an "easy life" because they lack purposeful struggle.
In this episode of OG Therapy, David discusses how mom guilt can prevent us from showing our kids that they are anti-fragile and capable. In this story, David talks about how he had a mom repeat in her mind, "I love you and I can't save you" as she had to kick her son out for stealing.
In this episode, David discusses why being bored is a notification to create and how to help your kids not be bored.
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In this episode, David breaks down what you need to do as a father/ husband to get the admiration you need! In the OG Therapy series, David will be telling stories from situations with his clients and show you what it is like to step into his office and be counseled by him.
In this episode, David gives you the tools on how to get ready for your kids social media as we get back to school!
In this episode, David talks about how anxiety can either be a tool in your life or it can be torture and how to manage it!
In this episode, David makes some huge announcements and gives a refresher on Statements Vs. Questions.
In this episode, David goes over things you should do if your goal is to NOT win dad of the year! For the moms, give it a listen and if you think it can benefit the dads out there send share the episode!
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In this episode, David discusses why you need to believe in your future more than your past.
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In this episode, David talks about summer being the perfect time to give your kids the chance to learn how to negotiate. Summer is usually less stressful and an easier time to allow the kids to not feel attacked and gain valuable life skills.
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In this episode, David talks about why it is important to create order and structure in your life to help you overcome the chaos and how he had to do this for himself while starting into his mental health career.
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In this episode, David gives you the tools you can teach your teens how to handle drama that comes up over the summer.
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Hey everyone, David is dealing with health issues and we are posting a great reminder on how to talk to graduating teens this summer!
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In this episode, David answers one of our Patrons questions about how to have successful interactions when talking to teens such as your kids friends, nephews, cousins, etc.
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In this Patreon Bonus episode, David breaks down how to handle when parents are freaking out at the players, coaches, or other parents and what to tell your kids.
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In this episode, David goes over what happens when you get better at catching your kids in lies instead of coaching them, to tell the truth.
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In this episode, David and Heidi discuss the social contagion of narcissism and how easily influenced our youth can be.
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With school just about to start getting out, David offers his suggestions on how to best handle the change of schedule before it gets out of hand and ends with a blow up with your kids.
In this episode, David breaks down how you have to allow your kids to test the waters of how to communicate, be vulnerable, and when you should press them for more or when you should back off to give them confidence and experiences on how to do those things correctly.
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In this episode, David discusses how to handle conversations with your kids when they want to go against family/religious beliefs and how to form a partnership in these situations.
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David teaches us one of his best tools for diffusing outlandish statements for our kids and those around us.
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In this episode, David and Heidi discuss ways you can recover from burnout, and how the opposite of burnout is not avoiding stress but learning better ways to manage, plan, and respond to stress.
David explains the things you can do to help your kids deal with and work through a break-up.
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David breaks down how to build a healthy relationship with food and gets suggestions from his wife who is a personal trainer.
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In this episode, David and Heidi recap 4 years of Light The Fight, their experiences, and how they feel moving forward.
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In this episode, Heidi talks about an Instagram post she saw talking about ways not to be passive-aggressive and what you can do as a parent to help avoid it. Brandon weighs in and gives his perspective of how kids feel when passive aggression is used.
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In this episode, Heidi gets her version of a "David Needs Therapy Episode" when she and David discuss imposter syndrome.
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In this episode, David and Heidi discuss the world of bullying, what has happened lately, and how to support your child if they are being bullied.
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In this episode, David answers questions from our Patreon as well as gives a quick Light The Fight update.
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In this episode, David and Heidi share their enneagram scores, talk about what it shows about themselves, and the application of how to use personality tests.
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In one of David and Heidi's most orthogonal asks, we talk about Cesar Millan and how some of his tactics can be useful in dealing with parenting.
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David and Heidi are back!
In this episode, David and Heidi give an update about the start of the new year, being sick, losing their moms, and how they are processing the loss.
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Hey everyone, David and Heidi are both out this week still! We wanted to give you a nice helpful tip with the end of the semester near for your kids! Here is the old Don't Trip Parenting tip you may remember for our Instagram a few years ago.
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In this episode, David answers the questions from the Olympus High Don't Freak Out Event!
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In this episode, David and Heidi talk about how going first and sharing something you admire/notice about someone in your family during the holidays can create the best holiday experience yet.
In this episode, David talks about the power of the tool, Don't Hate Congratulate, and how it has affected his class. Heidi gives her story of setting up a home base and how that is the first place her daughter Quincy went to as soon as she came home from her mission.
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Throwback Episode! We are taking off Thanksgiving! In this episode, David and Heidi talk about the long journey of trying to find resources in Mental Health, how to handle the holidays, and how to use the tool "Mic Drop"
In this episode, David and Heidi give you the final challenge for No Freak Out November!
This one is going first and being honest with your kids about a confession you have!
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Continuing our No Freak Out Challenge we bring the second part of the challenge in being able to give creative compliments to your kids!
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In this episode of the podcast, David and Heidi the No Freak Out Challenge to help you better connect and strengthen the relationships with your family members!
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In this episode, David and Heidi discuss the feedback from Heidi's Instagram post about Don't Freak Out and caused them to take a deep dive into on of our most important topics.
Watch The Video Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujhn1JdOSB4&t=2s
In this episode, David gives his reaction to the youtube video "How Unloving Parents Generate Self-Hating Childern" and his take on the information presented and how he can relate to it.
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In this episode, David and Heidi talk about how important it is to learn how to negotiate in life and then how important it is to teach your kids this skill to prepare them for adult life.
In this episode of the podcast, David makes his return even though he is still battling to regain his health! Heidi discusses her Cache Valley Suicide Prevention Event and how we can have events for heavy topics and the events can be light.
Due to David being sick and working his way back, we are posting this throwback episode! David is progressing well and will give everyone a breakdown once he is back to health!
In this episode, David and Heidi discuss what the opposite of social anxiety is, how Heidi struggles with social anxiety, and how to overcome social anxiety and learn to have social autonomy.
In this episode, Heidi discusses what to do when your kids do something that goes against what you told them and how to err on the side of the relationship.
In this episode, David and Heidi do a live podcast outside at the Hungry Herriman Suicide Prevention week!
They discuss what suicide prevention month has evolved to as well as some friendly pointers from David!
In this episode, Heidi rides solo and discusses the message she shared live this past week at the South West Valley Suicide Prevention Concert.
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In this episode, David and Heidi discuss that your kids want to talk to you and have a trusted adult they can vent to. They go over what you can do to be that trusted adult in their life.
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In this episode, David and Heidi went live on Instagram to talk about our upcoming workshop and how to go from an expired relationship to an evolved relationship!
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In this epsiode, David shares his number one tool that gets teens to buy into what he is selling and the number one tool for making new friendships!
We are doing a workshop! September 24th join us in Salt Lake for our first in-person workshop in over a year and a half! https://www.lightthefight.com/shop-supporter-packs-workshop/may2019slc
In this episode, David gives you some back to school tips with Heidi out of the office due to her son's wedding!
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This month's LTF Session is the very popular yet most difficult tool of them all! Statements Vs. Questions!
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In this episode, David and Heidi discuss that being vulnerable with other people to get them to open up is not the same type of vulnerability as them actually expressing their own needs.
In this episode, David dives into the subject of vulnerability and gives two different types of ways to be vulnerable and examples of how to use assertive vulnerability in your day-to-day life.
Heidi is out of town and David is sick!! That being said, we are dropping a Patreon episode for you all which is a sneak peak to the book David is writing!
DAVID IS WRITING A BOOK!!!! In this potential new segment called "Confession Session," David reads the first chapter titled Cory. As our Patrons, David wanted you to have the very first listen to his first chapter of the book he is writing. David wants any and all feedback from you!
We have added a new series on our Patreon (www.patreon.com/lightthefight) where we will be going over some of our core principle episodes in a more direct teaching format with PDFs included!
This session is focusing on the differences between guilt and shame.
In this episode, David and Heidi update everyone on what the workbook has evolved to. What we are going to be doing moving forward and announcing our next workshop dates!
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In this episode, David and Heidi talk about why we gossip, where it came from, how it can help us connect with others, and discuss where is the line when gossiping becomes harmful.
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In this episode, Heidi talks about why she hung a PRIDE flag, how it opened up discussions for her family, and David and Heidi give you tips on how to talk to your kids about PRIDE.
In this episode, Heidi talks about the emotions she had after telling the story of "Stabbing the Balls" on last week's episode. She may or may not have overthought about it while listening to a murder podcast. We also discuss how you can instill confidence in your kids. While also, diving deep on how where some of your kids greatest insecurities and lack of confidence can come from.
In this episode, David and Heidi talk about the best and the worst ways to have conversations with freshly graduated teenagers when it comes to what they are going to be doing with their life and what they want for their future.
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In this episode, David and Heidi talk about how the experience of being a daughter or a son creates parents to hold their children to different standards due to their own personal experiences in life.
In this episode, David and Heidi discuss what you can do as a leader, be that in your family, job, extracurricular activities, etc. to be able to build a culture of strong Social Health in those groups.
Being a blended family is hard enough, let alone when you as the step parent as to parent a step child who has gotten in some massive trouble! David and Heidi give you some suggestions and ideas on how to handle it all!
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In this episode, David and Heid discuss how to handle parenting fatigue and how it differs from being tired of being a parent!
In this episode, David and Heidi break down the best ways to get your kids to show appreciation for all that you do for them and how to get them to start doing it while they are young!
David and Heidi build on last week's episode of kids being anti-fragile and when to allow them to be anti-fragile. This goes into when you should and shouldn't use sarcasm with your kids and the repercussions of fighting sarcasm with sarcasm.
In this episode, David and Heidi talk about when do you as a parent let your kids go through a difficult time because they are antifragile or when is it too much for them and you have to jump in.
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We can't believe it has been 3 years!! In this episode, we take the time to thank all of you, apologize to all of you, and let you know what we are doing as a Light The Fight 3.0 to make sure we are more available to you and provide the resources you need/have been asking for!
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In this episode, David talks about how once you are grounded how shame can be used as a tool, how the shame we have for ourselves can be used differently and affect us differently than being shamed by others.
We recommend listening to our previous guilt vs. shame episodes #002, #003, and #012!
In this episode, David and Heidi take a deep dive in discussing ways to help your kids be motivated and making sure they are motivated by the right things.
In this episode, David and Heidi answer some of the overflow questions from the Don't Freak Out Event done on 3.11 with Sunset High.
In this episode, David and Heidi answer questions from our first Don't Freak Out event in over a year! Heidi also discusses her Hot Topic of the week being the Oprah interview with Meghan Markle.
In this episode, David and Heidi discuss how to use YouTube to help your kids, why it works, what David has learned teaching in his class, and why he launched a Mr. Koz Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKV0RedPp3uajZFysegygrQ
"The conversation doesn't end after the conversation is over"
In this episode, David and Heidi talk about how to support people who have depression, are going through a depressive time in their life, and how conversations don't just end once the words are done being said but can and need to continue in order to support others.
Thank you to Tricia in Austin, TX for helping spark the conversation for this episode!
In this episode, David and Heidi talk about how we can lose sleep over the future and our kids future and what we can do to control it.
In this episode, David and Heidi discuss how sometimes you need more than just love in your relationships.
In this epsiode, David breaksdown ways on how to be able to be friendly with your kids so they are more likely to open up to you and trust they can have deep conversations with you.
In this episode, David and Heidi discuss the differences are between complaining, venting, and processing. They also share the ripple effect due to the Social Health Curriculum and Orrin Hatch Foundation Webinar.
OP Ed Article
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In this episode, David and Hiedi talk about the Orrin Hatch Foundation webinar call on the new suicide prevention number, social health, and being a social health ambassador.
In this episode, David and Heidi talk about their holidays, what Herriman High School is doing for their students via a Social Health Curriculum, and an exciting event David and Heidi are apart of this Monday, Jan. 11 register and be apart of it here!
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In this episode, David and Heidi discuss the stress of holiday spending and how it can affect the relationship with your kids when it comes to gift-giving. David gives you a hack on how to give the gift of conversation and how to not let your kids become disappointed over money.
In this episode, David and Heidi talk about the long journey of trying to find resources in Mental Health, how to handle the holidays, and how to use the tool "Mic Drop"
In this episode, David and Heidi take a deeper dive into the tool, "Connection Before Concern"
In this episode, David and Heidi are back together!! They discuss when feeling your feelings goes wrong and how to avoid the time machine emotions.
In this episode, David breaks down ways to help avoid the drama of the political drama with your interpersonal relationships.
In this episode, David and Heidi talk about the rapper Drake and how Heidi's son showed her the music video for his song "God's Plan" and how it made her emotional. David refers back to Tupac's "Dear Mama" and how you can't take a screen shot and label an artist by one song.
In this episode, David is back for a quick message and some pointers on how to handle those with harsh opinions and how to find common ground with them.
In this episode, Heidi is joined by Taryn Aiken Hiatt, Area Director for the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention, and they discuss the way they met, the evolution of suicide prevention. Taryn tells her story of how she got into suicide prevention.
In this podcast, Heidi is joined by Richard Ostler, they discuss the difficulties that can come up when your child makes decisions that go against your beliefs.
In this episode, Heidi is joined by Georgia Anderson (@georgiaandersoncoaching and www.georgiaandersoncoaching.com) where they talk about different ways to connect with your body to better understand your emotions.
Throwback episode! One of the key fundamental principles here at Light The Fight is being able to recognize shame and how it can affect us on the day to day and especially in our parenting.
As a 40-something, mother-of-five … Heidi was surprised to learn that there was a major difference between “guilt” and “shame”. In episode 2, Heidi explains how learning about this distinction was a major light bulb moment, and opened her understanding to not only her kid’s struggles… but also her own. David explains what he calls “the shame game”, and discusses 2 kinds of vulnerability. Learn how to diffuse the power of shame through opening up and talking about it.
In this episode, David and the producer Brandon discuss the new Netflix Documentary "The Social Dilemma" while Heidi is out recovering from a medical procedure.
Watch the Documentary here: https://www.netflix.com/title/81254224?s=i&trkid=13747225
In this episode, Heidi is joined by Brandon, the producer, as David is out sick, to discuss world suicide prevention day and ways to have pre prevention before you are in crisis.
In this episode, Heidi breaks down the book Indistractable by Nir Eyal and how we could all use a little more self compassion.
In this episode, David goes solo with a quick tool of how to avoid back to school blowups with your kids.
In this episode, David and Heidi discuss the Instagram poll Heidi ran on her social media page asking if parents know how to manage their own mental health.
In this episode, David and Heidi talk about how it has been almost exactly 5 months since we went into lockdown and how life has changed. They answer listener questions about the current situation and how to support their family and themselves.
In this episode, David and Heid break down the importance of body language and give an example of how the kids respond.
In this episode, David answers questions from listeners on the best way to manage working from home as a parent.
In this episode, Heidi and David discuss the grieving and learning process that has happened in the past five years since Heidi's son Cory's passing.
In this episode, David gives a breakdown of ways to help with Depression and using power thoughts to overcome questioning/victim thoughts.
In this episode, David and Heidi answer the emailed in the question of, "How to handle Argumentative Family Members?"
In this episode, David and Heidi discuss the current stressors that are going on in their life's and how certain things can bring up trauma from the past and the way Heidi is handling it is showing signs of resolving grief.
David and Heidi are in need of a mental health week and will be taking this week off from recording. However, and we wanted to make sure that we got you all an episode on something relative.
Enjoy a deeper dive into vulnerability!
In this episode, David and Heidi discuss the recent world events and how this relates and impacts your family.
In this episode, David and Heidi discuss how to make social a priority when you are used to getting it while working/at school. We need social now more than ever and now we have to make it an item on the to-do list more so than before.
In this episode of the podcast, David gives you a quick Public Parenting Announcement of now is the best time to evolve your family business. Business across the world are being forced to evolve to survive these unique times and you need to do the same with your family business.
In this weeks episode, Heidi discusses the importance of Mental Health Awareness, how it has affected her, and what new systems and coalitions are in place to help.
In this episode, David and Heidi discuss what it means for teachers to be semi-pro adults, how to help your semi-pro become an adult, and answer listener questions,
In this episode, David and Heidi discuss the balance of feeling productive, lazy, and/or relaxed during the shutdown that leads them down the conversation of leaving room for the tool "The And" and how it applies now more than ever.
In this episode of the podcast, David and Heidi reflect on Heidi's late son's, Cory, birthday and leads down a path of what role do siblings play in the family.
In this episode, David and Heidi talk about how the family has to evolve during these unique times and David shares how making your kids project managers of the family business might just be the thing to keep everyone sane.
In this episode, David and Heidi check-in during the lockdown, talk about how their experience is going, what their families are going through, and how they think its effecting society.
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In this episode, David talks about the quarantine, answers questions from the Instagram audience, and shares some things you can do to get through these unique times.
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In this episode, Heidi breaks down her presentation of suicide prevention that she gave to a group of youth leaders this past week with the focus not being on signs but on Pre-Prevention.
In this episode, Heid and David break down what you can do as a parent when your kids are having a hard time making friends, getting best friends, or being the forgotten friend.
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In this episode, David and Heidi recap what’s happened at Light The Fight over the past two years, what’s changed in society, and what’s changed for them personally.
In this episode, David and Heidi talk about how as parents you can become lonely as your kids get older, you lose friends, or get caught up in your day to day life as a parent.
In this episode, David and Heidi discuss what the opposite of social anxiety is, how Heidi struggles with social anxiety, and how to overcome social anxiety and learn to have social autonomy.
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In this episode, David and Heidi talk about how to handle situations with your kids when they are just flat out being mean to you and you need to set a boundary and how to handle situations with your kids when they are struggling with the Co-Parenting situation.
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In this episode, David and Heidi discuss the growth of Heidi and how she's learning how to not freak out which is now allowing her to teach others to not freak out. Listen to find out how this applies to you and how to take that next step of teaching others to "Don't Freak Out" inside of your family.
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We dedicate this episode to those who have lost friends, family members, loved ones, etc.
In this episode, Heid shares ideas on how to handle loss and talks about the best ways people could help support her when Cory passed away. What helped her the and most people the most are the stories.
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In this episode, David discusses what he means by hope is not a strategy and Heidi talks about her focus for the new year!
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In this episode, David and Heidi breakdown the importance of how breaking the ice the right way can open up a conversation with your kids.
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In this episode, David and Heidi talk about the importance of understanding the difference between being emotionally dependent and emotionally independent.
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Emotional Dependency (Subconscious)- When a person has excessive or extreme hope and desire to have things or people bring them emotional comfort and stability because they feel hopeless or unable to give themselves the type of comfort or stability wanted. Often the person believes or expects that other people or things have to act or behave in a manner that will reassure them that they are worth something because their true sense of SELF is not present or has not been trained to reassure themselves and recognize that they have significant self-worth.
Emotional Independence (Conscious)- When a person is free from feeling responsible to be the caretaker for other people's emotions and actions to maintain a relationship with others. Also, when a person is not relying upon others or things to rescue them from emotional distress to feel capable of handling difficult situations. Emotionally Independent people can allow others to explore and exercise their freedom without giving in to the excessive desire to rescue others from potentially harmful decisions or situations.
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In this episode, Heidi is solo as David is out of town. Heidi breaks down the biggest and most helpful lessons she and others have learned from Light The Fight. Be sure to check out
010- "The And" https://www.spreaker.com/episode/14574470
017- "Connection vs. Concern" https://www.spreaker.com/episode/15056821
We have partnered with http://www.TeenCounseling.com/ltf to help provide access to thousands of counselors to help get your teen the help that they need!
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In this episode, David and Heidi recap their year and talk about the best way to goal set heading into 2020.
We have partnered with http://www.TeenCounseling.com/ltf to help provide access to thousands of counselors to help get your teen the help that they need!
It’s more affordable than traditional counseling and financial aid is available.
Visit http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf and help your teen take charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional
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In this episode, David and Heidi break down what would be the opposite of fear-based parenting? Is it faith or is it something else that wouldn't come to us naturally?
We have partnered with http://www.TeenCounseling.com/ltf to help provide access to thousands of counselors to help get your teen the help that they need!
It’s more affordable than traditional counseling and financial aid is available.
Visit http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf and help your teen take charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional
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In this episode, David and Heidi discuss the stress of holiday spending and how it can affect the relationship with your kids when it comes to gift-giving. David gives you a hack on how to give the gift of conversation and how to not let your kids become disappointed over money.
We have partnered with http://www.TeenCounseling.com/ltf to help provide access to thousands of counselors to help get your teen the help that they need!
It’s more affordable than traditional counseling and financial aid is available.
Visit http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf and help your teen take charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional
For Light The Fight listeners get 10% off your first month at http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf
Link to David's brand new online training for parenting teens: http://bit.ly/PTP_LTF
In this episode, Heidi is joined by her husband Eric as he is filling in from David. Heidi and Eric talk about how they communicate with each other, why Eric is able to connect with the kids so well, and what Eric has learned and applied to be the one to connect and have his friend group open up about their lives.
We have partnered with http://www.TeenCounseling.com/ltf to help provide access to thousands of counselors to help get your teen the help that they need!
It’s more affordable than traditional counseling and financial aid is available.
Visit http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf and help your teen take charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional
For Light The Fight listeners get 10% off your first month at http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf
Link to David's brand new online training for parenting teens: http://bit.ly/PTP_LTF
In this episode, David and Heidi talk about Heidi's latest speaking engagement, the holidays, and how to speak about stigmatized topics by taking the approach of speaking as if someone close to you was in that group and would hear.
We have partnered with http://www.TeenCounseling.com/ltf to help provide access to thousands of counselors to help get your teen the help that they need!
It’s more affordable than traditional counseling and financial aid is available.
Visit http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf and help your teen take charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional
For Light The Fight listeners get 10% off your first month at http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf
Link to David's brand new online training for parenting teens: http://bit.ly/PTP_LTF
In this episode, David wants to hold his own "The State of The Union Address" specifically on this holiday season and how to flip the script on how the holidays have been with your family.
We have partnered with http://www.TeenCounseling.com/ltf to help provide access to thousands of counselors to help get your teen the help that they need!
It’s more affordable than traditional counseling and financial aid is available.
Visit http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf and help your teen take charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional
For Light The Fight listeners get 10% off your first month at http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf
Link to David's brand new online training for parenting teens: http://bit.ly/PTP_LTF
In this episode, David and Heidi talk about the effects of having "Hollywood" in the home via social media. They give you the tools on how to help your kids navigate this new world and what the fix is for your kids.
We have partnered with http://www.TeenCounseling.com/ltf to help provide access to thousands of counselors to help get your teen the help that they need!
It’s more affordable than traditional counseling and financial aid is available.
Visit http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf and help your teen take charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional
For Light The Fight listeners get 10% off your first month at http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf
Link to David's brand new online training for parenting teens: http://bit.ly/PTP_LTF
In this episode, David and Heidi talk about what you need to do as a parent to take your problem child and make them your partner. It may surprise you, and that child can be the key to your family business being as successful as possible.
We have partnered with http://www.TeenCounseling.com/ltf to help provide access to thousands of counselors to help get your teen the help that they need!
It’s more affordable than traditional counseling and financial aid is available.
Visit http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf and help your teen take charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional
For Light The Fight listeners get 10% off your first month at http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf
Link to David's brand new online training for parenting teens: http://bit.ly/PTP_LTF
In this episode, David explains the parent teen partnership. If you have not heard of this go back and listen to episode #050! David answer a lot of the common questions that parents have with this agreement.
We have partnered with http://www.TeenCounseling.com/ltf to help provide access to thousands of counselors to help get your teen the help that they need!
It’s more affordable than traditional counseling and financial aid is available.
Visit http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf and help your teen take charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional
For Light The Fight listeners get 10% off your first month at http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf
In this episode, David and Heidi breakdown what you need to do to be able to reset your reputation as a parent. We have received many comments asking the question, "Where were you 5, 10, and/or 20 years ago?! I needed you then because my kids already think I am a certain way." This episode gives you the tools to change the narrative and adjectives your kids have for you as a parent.
We have partnered with http://www.TeenCounseling.com/ltf to help provide access to thousands of counselors to help get your teen the help that they need!
It’s more affordable than traditional counseling and financial aid is available.
Visit http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf and help your teen take charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional
For Light The Fight listeners get 10% off your first month at http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf
In this episode, David breaks down the art of playing it cool with your kids causing them to be more willing to see you as a trusted adult who they can rely on when things go bad.
We have partnered with http://www.TeenCounseling.com/ltf to help provide access to thousands of counselors to help get your teen the help that they need!
It’s more affordable than traditional counseling and financial aid is available.
Visit http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf and help your teen take charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional
For Light The Fight listeners get 10% off your first month at http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf
In this episode, David goes rapid fire with questions related to ways to hang out with your kids as a mom, what to do when your teen tells you they are above the rules, and more.
In this episode, David and Heidi tackle the elephant in the room for a lot of families... religion. We discuss how to handle when your kids say they don't want to go to church, how to handle the conversation, how to influence them to get back to church, and how to save the relationship.
We have partnered with http://www.TeenCounseling.com/ltf to help provide access to thousands of counselors to help get your teen the help that they need!
It’s more affordable than traditional counseling and financial aid is available.
Visit http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf and help your teen take charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional
For Light The Fight listeners get 10% off your first month at http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf
In this episode, David and Heidi answer your questions from the Heber Don't Freak Out Event and the Mountain Creek Middle School Connection Currency Event. We have a range of questions about how to trust a teen again when you know they are lying, when do you share with your kids about the family history of depression, and when do/how do you share with your kids your mistakes growing up without them justifying their bad actions.
We have partnered with http://www.TeenCounseling.com/ltf to help provide access to thousands of counselors to help get your teen the help that they need!
It’s more affordable than traditional counseling and financial aid is available.
Visit http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf and help your teen take charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional
For Light The Fight listeners get 10% off your first month at http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf
In this episode, David and Heidi talk about how the things in our daily life such as, food, money, and shelter, play a bigger role in our relationships than we realize. Especially the relationship with our partners.
We have partnered with http://www.TeenCounseling.com/ltf to help provide access to thousands of counselors to help get your teen the help that they need!
It’s more affordable than traditional counseling and financial aid is available.
Visit http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf and help your teen take charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional
For Light The Fight listeners get 10% off your first month at http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf
In this episode, David and Heidi talk about the impact of World Suicide Prevention Day, discuss how what you are learning is actually suicide prevention, and David breaks down his "Stages" of suicide prevention. IF YOU ARE A FIRST TIME LISTENER TO THE PODCAST WE RECOMMEND LISTENING TO A FEW OF OUR OTHER EPISODES BEFORE THIS ONE.
We have partnered with http://www.TeenCounseling.com/ltf to help provide access to thousands of counselors to help get your teen the help that they need!
It’s more affordable than traditional counseling and financial aid is available.
Visit http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf and help your teen take charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional
For Light The Fight listeners get 10% off your first month at http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf
In this episode, Heidi invited Mrs. Julie Scherzinger, an Assistant Principal and licensed counselor, to join the show while David is out of town. They talk about the unique relationship Heidi and Julie have, why Julie thinks this is a resource everyone needs to hear, and what Julie and her administrative staff are doing to create a safe/welcoming environment for their students this up coming school year.
We have partnered with http://www.TeenCounseling.com/ltf to help provide access to thousands of counselors to help get your teen the help that they need!
It’s more affordable than traditional counseling and financial aid is available.
Visit http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf and help your teen take charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional
For Light The Fight listeners get 10% off your first month at http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf
In this episode, David is joined by one of his former college football teammates "Juice". "Juice" is better know these days as Mr. Peterson who is an assistant principal for a local alternative high school. David and "Juice" sit down and discuss the unique dichotomy that is required in today's day and age to build relationships with teens, keep those teens safe, and be on the same page as the teenagers parents. With over 40+ years of experience working with teens between David and Mr. Peterson they give you some very actionable tools for your tool belt to help with your teens school success.
We have partnered with http://www.TeenCounseling.com/ltf to help provide access to thousands of counselors to help get your teen the help that they need!
It’s more affordable than traditional counseling and financial aid is available.
Visit http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf and help your teen take charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional
For Light The Fight listeners get 10% off your first month at http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf
In this episode, David and Heidi discuss why we shouldn't be judging teens by their profile picture and when we do judge the example it sets for our kids. David also gives you tools on how to give your kids friends the benefit of the doubt when they look a little different than what you are accustomed to.
We have partnered with http://www.TeenCounseling.com/ltf to help provide access to thousands of counselors to help get your teen the help that they need!
It’s more affordable than traditional counseling and financial aid is available.
Visit http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf and help your teen take charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional
For Light The Fight listeners get 10% off your first month at http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf
In this episode, David and Heidi discuss how to help your older kids find a purpose and get them to successfully launch.
We have partnered with http://www.TeenCounseling.com/ltf to help provide access to thousands of counselors to help get your teen the help that they need!
It’s more affordable than traditional counseling and financial aid is available.
Visit http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf and help your teen take charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional
For Light The Fight listeners get 10% off your first month at http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf
In this episode, David and Heidi recap our latest workshop, discuss how what you model to your kids can make them feel like they are the reason for ALL of your frustration and anger, and discuss some unique things that happened at the workshop between a couple.
We have partnered with http://www.TeenCounseling.com/ltf to help provide access to thousands of counselors to help get your teen the help that they need!
It’s more affordable than traditional counseling and financial aid is available.
Visit http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf and help your teen take charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional
For Light The Fight listeners get 10% off your first month at http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf
In this episode, David and Heidi talk about the stresses of going back to school, the biggest worry for most parents, and what you can do to make it an easier transition back into the school habit.
We are happy to announce that we have partnered with http://www.TeenCounseling.com/ltf They provide access to thousands of counselors to help get your teen the help that they need!
It’s more affordable than traditional counseling and financial aid is available.
Visit http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf and help your teen take charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional
For Light The Fight listeners get 10% off your first month at http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf
Workshop Dates August 2nd and 3rd! Link to sign up: https://www.lightthefight.com/shop-supporter-packs-workshop?category=events
In this episode, David and Heidi talk about the need of being able to feel the feelings that you are going through. They also discuss how it can go wrong, what to do when it goes wrong, and gives you a three step system to help face, replace, and connect with your feelings.
We are happy to announce that we have partnered with http://www.TeenCounseling.com/ltf They provide access to thousands of counselors to help get your teen the help that they need!
It’s more affordable than traditional counseling and financial aid is available.
Visit http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf and help your teen take charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional
For Light The Fight listeners get 10% off your first month at http://www.teencounseling.com/ltf
Workshop Dates August 2nd and 3rd! Link to sign up: https://www.lightthefight.com/shop-supporter-packs-workshop?category=events
In this episode, David and Heidi talk about helping your kids make tough decisions, when not to make the decision for them, and when its the right time to let the kid make the decision on their own.
We are happy to announce that we have partnered with TeenCounseling.com/ltf They provide access to thousands of counselors to help get your teen the help that they need!
It’s more affordable than traditional counseling and financial aid is available.
Visit teencounseling.com/ltf and help your teen take charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional
For Light The Fight listeners get 10% off your first month at teencounseling.com/ltf
Workshop Dates August 2nd and 3rd! Link to sign up: https://www.lightthefight.com/shop-supporter-packs-workshop?category=events
In this episode, David and Heidi talk about life after Cory's passing four years ago.
We are happy to announce that we have partnered with TeenCounseling.com/ltf They provide access to thousands of counselors to help get your teen the help that they need!
It’s more affordable than traditional counseling and financial aid is available.
Visit teencounseling.com/ltf and help your teen take charge of their mental health with the help of an experienced professional
For Light The Fight listeners get 10% off your first month at teencounseling.com/ltf
Workshop Dates August 2nd and 3rd! Link to sign up: https://www.lightthefight.com/shop-supporter-packs-workshop?category=events
In this episode, David and Heidi discuss the world of sexting, how it can effect your teens, and how to have the right conversations about sexting.
In this episode, David and Heidi breakdown why there are so many platitude's out there in the world and why we rely on them to help defuse situations.
August workshop dates have been announced!! Link to sign up: https://www.lightthefight.com/shop-supporter-packs-workshop?category=events
Heidi is out of town this week!! Don't Freak Out though David gives you some tips and tricks on how to have your partner/spouse bring down the amount of criticizing comments.
In this episode, David and Heidi breakdown the importance of having partnerships with our kids and how to start having the conversations about partnerships.
August workshop dates have been announced!! Link to sign up: https://www.lightthefight.com/shop-supporter-packs-workshop?category=events
n this episode, David and Heidi jump into the topic of the same sex oldest child relationship and why it's so unique.
In this episode, David and Heidi break down that sometimes you have to deliver bad news to your kids and it can make you the bad guy if you do it the wrong way. They give you some suggestions and ideas on how to deliver bad news/punishments to your kids.
Link to youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_S4VcTXzF4&t=54s
In this episode, David is flying solo and comes at you with what you should do this summer time with all the hard work you and your kids have done during the school year.
In this episode, David and Heidi discuss the Time Magazine's Mental Health Awareness Magazine and brings up the conversation on what vocabulary to use with those around you.
In this epsiode, Heidi and David discuss the Mom guilt that comes with Mother's Day and David gives a unique approach on how to handle it.
In this episode, David and Heidi talk about the stages of grieving in relation to major changes in life and having to pay respects to your former self.
In this episode, David and Heidi rapid fire some your questions! They answer questions about how to get a spouse to therapy, what do you do when you don't want your kid to hang out with a certain friend, and more!
In this episode, David and Heidi recap our workshop, Heidi talks about bridging her two worlds, and we go more in-depth on statements vs. questions.
In this episode, David and Heidi discuss when its good to share what is stressing you out with your kids and when not to as well as how much is too much.
In this epsiode, David and Heidi recap our Don't Freak Out Event at Herriman High School and rapid fire questions from how to discipline a depressed child, to vaping, and more.
Use discount code WORKSHOP50 for 50 dollars off your workshop order for April 5th and 6th! Expires March 31st! https://www.lightthefight.com/shop-supporter-packs-workshop?category=events
In this episode, Heidi and David breakdown what the Jumpstart is and how it can help get your kids going in the morning!
Link to our workshop: https://www.lightthefight.com/shop-supporter-packs-workshop?category=events
In this episode, David and Heidi breakdown the Parent Teen Partnership/Agreement that has been eluded too multiple times throughout the podcast.
They break down the 3 essential parts in the agreement for both the teens and the parents.
Link to our workshop: https://www.lightthefight.com/shop-supporter-packs-workshop?category=events
Link to the September episode of Still Trip'n: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/still-tripn/id1450586985?mt=2
In this episode, Heidi takes over as David is out of town and talks about self-shaming, what the opposite is, and what her personal expriences have taught her.
Our next workshop has been announced! April 5th and 6th as well as May 3rd and 4th!
https://www.lightthefight.com/shop-supporter-packs-workshop?category=events
Its official! We have been doing the podcast for one year! David and Heidi share with you some of crazy things over the past year.
In this episode, Heidi talks about the emotions she had after telling the story of "Stabbing the Balls" on last week's episode. She may or may not have overthought about it while listening to a murder podcast. We also discuss how you can instill confidence in your kids. While also, diving deep on how where some of your kids greatest insecurities and lack of confidence can come from.
In this episode, David and Heidi tell the story of behind the story of "Don't Stab The Balls", talk about David's confession on Studio 5, and do a Q&A at the end of the episode!
In this epsiode of the podcast, David and Heidi recap the "Don't Freak Out Event" that we put on with 1-800-Contacts and do a full episode answering peoples questions!
In this episode, David and Heidi recap how Heidi's crafting conference went after #Hugs4Heidi was launched. David and Heidi also go into a little bit of whats going to be talked about at the 1-800-contacts community event on Jan. 31.
Sign up for our workshop at: https://www.lightthefight.com/shop-supporter-packs-workshop/feb2019slc
In this episode, David and Heidi talk about the power of hugs, their event at Bingham, and ask for a little bit of free therapy from the listeners!
In this episode, David and Heidi discuss what the past calendar year has been like for the both of them and the influence this podcast has had on them.
They also discuss building bridges to your goals instead of having a New Years Resolution.
Supporter Packs and our next workshop registration are live on our site! www.lightthefight.com
In this episode, we check in with Heidi to see how her holiday experience had gone and also discuss turning pain into purpose after an unfortunate event in our community.
In this episode, Heidi goes solo and talks about ways to show kids you love them and allowing them to have the space to try and fit in and figure out who they are.
In this episode of The DMs, David gives suggestions and ideas on how to support your kids when there is an absent parent and how a new parent (step) should fill their new role in the family.
In this episode of The DMs, David and Heidi give you some suggestions and ides on how to handle not liking who your kids are dating especially when you have to see them during the holiday season.
In this episode, David and Heidi give their highs and lows, as well as, talk about how they wish that there was a machine that could allow you to feel what your situation would be like if it were "Healthy and Happy" when you are going through a rough situation.
In this episode, Heidi gives her view on the holiday's, how things have changed the past few years, and gives suggestions on what she would tell someone in her situation. David and Heidi give suggestions on how to handle the holiday season and the changing of traditions.
In this episode of The DMs, David and Heidi give you some actionable tools to help with your struggling adopted teen. David gives some personal insight as he was adopted and can relate to the situation.
In this episode, Heidi talks about her thoughts on the last podcast Brandon and David did on pornography and the Fight The New Drug Documentary, Brain, Heart, World (brainheartworld.org to watch)
Heidi and David also discuss how to have THE talk with your kids. Not the Sex talk but the talk about pornography as our kids today are being exposed to pornography first and not the biological sex talk from the world.
In this episode, we talk about Fight The New Drugs mini Docuseries "Brain Heart World", discuss more about pornography, and how pornography can affect people daily.
You can watch the film for free for the month of November at www.brainheartworld.org
Download the Fortify App at www.joinfortify.com
You can find more helpful resources at www.ftnd.org
In this episode of The DMs, David and Heidi talk about and answer the question about how much parenting needs to be done with phones.
In this episode, David and Heidi recap our workshop from this past weekend, share some insight from Heidi's brother who attended the event and David explains how him working with BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder) clients had helped him create the Villain, Victor, and Victim which can be used and with your teens.
In this episode of The DMs, Heidi and David give you some suggestions and ideas on how to win influence with your kids.
In this episode, David and Heidi discuss how Dinner with David went, how to influence your kid, and we talk about doing a survey with your family about the likes and dislikes of your family!! Scary thought we know!
We ONLY have TWO spots open for our event this Friday and Saturday!!
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In this episode of The DMs, David talks about some ways to help parents get on the same page with parenting styles.
In this episode, David and Heidi talk about the rapper Drake and how Heidi's son showed her the music video for his song "God's Plan" and how it made her emotional. David refers back to Tupac's "Dear Mama" and how you can't take a screen shot and label an artist by one song.
They also talk about how relationships have expiration dates and how you have to update those relationships, adjust your expectation, and how when you elevate expectations you have to elevate the relationship.
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In this episode, David and Heidi talk about how sarcasm can hurt others and how sarcasm is used inside of the family dynamic. It may be meant for fun but sometimes it isn't used for fun...
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In this episode of the DMs, David gives some suggestions and ideas on what to do when your kid wants to quit and quit piano specifically.
He failed to mention but he no longer knows how to play the piano after three years of lessons!
In this episode of The DMs, David and Heidi tackle the question of "How To Support Your Child When They Are Affected By Suicide/Attempt in Friend Group?"
"In this situation you have to take of the hat of mom and dad and being an expert. You have to be the supporter they need in that moment"- David
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Heidi talks about her son coming home after being gone for two years, gives her opinion on the past two DMs (#19 and #20), and discusses with David another tool of Face it, replace it, and take action.
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In this episode of the DMs, David dives into some easy suggestions on to regain your teens trust after years of questions even though you have been using STATEMENTS!
Rememeber, your teen is secretly rooting for you to be the cool parent!
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In this episode of The DMs, David discuss with you the steps and options that you have when a teen becomes violent and always to err on the side of safety of the family.
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David and Heidi are finally both back in town!! They give us a report on how their trips went as well as what they learned. Heidi also discusses what it was like to go from numb to feeling again.
Plus we have a special announcement at the end of the episode!
Heidi talks about her two week Movara Fitness Resort experience, what she has learned and what she is going to be taking away from these past two weeks.
In this episode, David goes in depth on how to use curiosity as a tool as well as he talks about his story with Trey and how he first discovered that using curiosity was an asset.
As for the title, in previous episodes David has referenced using curiosity as a tool and teens as cats.
In this episode, Heidi gives us an update on where she is at while she faces some personal goals down at Movara Fitness Resort
In this episode, David is a one man show and he goes in-depth on how to follow through with your kids safety and how to deal with situations involving but not limited to; bullying, harassment, assault, teachers, schools, coaches, organizations, etc. David also give his personal experiences of him "blowing the whistle" on organizations in his professional career. As well as, the personal situation he is dealing with surrounding his daughter and her former school.
What a timely DM!! In this DM, David and Heidi give some suggestions and ideas on how to support your kids to have the best school year yet! Including the older ones going off to college!
In this episode, David opens up and talks about how he handles the emotional stress of his work and what actions he takes to help keep his "Emotional Cardio" up.
David and Heidi also dive into the topic of exclamation statements, explain what they are, and how to handle ones you may hear from your children such as, "I hate my life!"
In this episode David and Heidi answer the tough question of, "My child/teen checks the boxes and is a great kid but they stay in their room all day and doesn't like spending time with the family.. Is this normal? What can I do to change this?"
After taking a week hiatus we are back in the studio recording! We cannot confirm nor deny if the studio got up and walked away from us or if we just forgot to record....
In this episode, we talk about how our first workshop went and the power of "Yet".
The word "Yet" can help us calm our brain, help us not freak out, and open us open to open ended options. The relationship with your kids may not be where you want it to be YET.....
In this DM, David and Heidi discuss and give useful tips on how to have a better relationship with your adult children.
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What is cyberbullying exactly? David and Heidi discuss cyberbullying, what it is, what cyber hurting is, what to do if your kid is the one bullying, and what to do when your kid is the one being bullied.
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Pornography has become a multi-billion dollar industry that is very taboo, carries heavy stigmas, and shame. David explains in detail the root of porn addiction and some very powerful info to help people make sense of how it can affect people's lives, relationships, and how people can start to get a hold of this issue.
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In this episode David and Heidi tackle the question of how to respond to your spouse or anyone using "too much" social media and the best ways to approach the situation.
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In this episode, Heidi talks about hownits been three years since the passing of her son Cory. We also discuss what a safe place is and how they effect parenting.
In this episode, we get our first DM question from a Teen! Teens are wanting to know how they should handle being asked by adults "What are you going to do with your life now that you are going to be a senior or just graduated?" Not only do we answer that question but we also give adults/parents the tools to better handle this situation for your teen and/or when you talk to other teens.
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In this episode of The DMs, David and Heidi discuss ways to help you have a better relationship with a parent that is unwilling to work on the relationship and what expectations you should have.
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David and Heidi have a catch up after Heidi’s 2 week trip Downunder. They recap a really cool community connection event that took place in their community in conjunction with Chick-fil-A, and how amazing it was to see people come together. They also announce opening registration for their upcoming LIVE event called “Parenting 2018: Optimizing your influence as a Parent”. Get more info about what you will learn at that event! You can learn more and register at https://www.lightthefight.com/shop/2018slc
In this DM, David answers the tough question of what the right age for a cell phone is. He also gives you tools you can implement right away before your child/teen even asks.
OH NO!! David needs a therapist?!? Since Heidi is out of the country, David takes this opportunity to tell you the name of the teen podcast, introduce himself, tell his life story, and why he became a therapist.. By the end of it you'll agree, David may need himself a therapist.
In this episode, we share the "Wins" of a mom who started using the highs, lows, and who the heck knows with her family! David and Heidi also expand on why the highs, lows, and who the heck knows works and why our brains need those three options.
In this episode, David and Heidi go more in-depth on the Instagram message from David on the deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. As well as discussing the current situation of the mental health discussion.
David and Heidi breakdown skills and tools to help when family is criticizing your parenting skills.
Finally, David addresses the long awaited topic of “THE OLDEST CHILD”. In this episode, David shares what he has learned in his schooling, as well as his clinical experience about the unique relationship between the Father and his oldest Son, and the Mother and her oldest Daughter. Learn about how critical an optimized relationship is to overcome difficult cycles within families.
In DM #009, David confesses that this is a topic that he discusses with clients multiple times a week! “How can parents re-trust their teens?” You might be a little surprised to hear David’s advice.
David and Heidi get a DM asking on the best way to support teens and kids that are dealing with Anxiety. David gives some suggestions of what you can do to support your teens and kids figuring out what works best for them.
Heidi shares her experience speaking at her community’s suicide awareness event, and how she has faced her own “resistance” and is seeking “Evolution” ... she also opens up about her first try at “video journaling”.
In this 7th DM, David responds to the many questions about cell phones, and how dangerous they are? Instead of debating the dangers, or the addictions of cell phones + social media combo, he talks about how effective our approach is in talking to our kids about this touchy subject! This episode will give you some thoughts on how to discuss it in a more open way with your teens.
Social Media Video Link: https://youtu.be/PmEDAzqswh8
David and Heidi discuss how you can help someone understand the struggles you are going through and the struggles your kids are going through when they can't personally relate.
In this episode, David discusses the book, "Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression – and the Unexpected Solutions" by Johann Hari
You can purchase that book here: https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Connections-Uncovering-Depression-Unexpected/dp/B078HSDZSQ/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
This episode was originally filmed as part of a LIVE stream on Instagram and Facebook! David and Heidi discuss the concept of how we influence those around us by ourselves being MIRRORS that others see themselves in. How do we reflect back? How can we create a more positive reflection for those we come in contact with?
In this DM, David and Heidi are asked a very serious question. "What to do When a Boy Threatens Suicide When Your Daughter Doesn't Like Him?" We give three different options on how to handle this situation.
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Understanding the vital difference between “victim vulnerability” and “assertive vulnerability” is an absolute game changer in building relationships and creating connections. David explains (and demonstrates) the difference between the two types, giving an important clarity that can otherwise be misunderstood. Learn to spot examples of these two opposite approaches in your life, and how to become more ASSERTIVELY vulnerable in all your relationships, including yourself.
In this episode, David and Heidi discuss the Books "Extreme Ownership" by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin and "The Way of The Warrior Kid" by Jocko Willink.
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David and Heidi dig deeper into the Guilt vs. Shame concept! Specifically, about the power and importance of "Best Friending" yourself...
In DM #004, Heidi reads a question from a mom who is concerned about her son’s "video game” to "real friends" ratio! David’s suggestion for approaching this very common issue, might not be what you expect! Would you believe David says “games first”?
The natural inclination that we feel as parents is to SAVE our children from things that might cause them HURT and PAIN! In this episode, Heidi remembers some valuable advice that David gave to her in a session they had 3 years ago. This information was hard for Heidi to hear because she felt so hard-wired to protect her son from his own choices. It’s ok to allow our kids to experience the hurt and pain associated with their actions; instead of saving them from it, learn how and what the parent’s role is to support throughout the challenges our kids are facing.
David and Heidi respond to the DM’s! This time they discuss the struggle that happens between siblings! How do you get siblings to connect and communicate? David shares a great suggestion that you can start now to help build relationships in your family.
In a world that demands to be defined as one or the other: “yes or no”, “right or wrong”, “true or false”, “up or down”, “good or bad”… Episode 10 discusses a third option.
Heidi brings a big question to David about helping anyone that is struggling with depression. However, she admits that the conversation doesn't go how she thought it would… and this episode really became an important discussion about how important it is to EVOLVE faster, and with more intention in making and building relationships.
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David and Heidi respond to the “DM’s”. This particular question has come in from several people… different situations and scenarios, but the question is very similar: how can I motivate my once self-motivated child? David’s advice goes hand in hand with the discussion from episode 8. Find out how to put your relationships first, and increase your influence as a parent.
How can you make sure that your kids know they did something wrong without losing your temper, and getting MAD? Sometimes parents may feel that it’s their responsibility to SHOW kids how upset they are to ensure kids are aware they are in trouble! David teaches: “the more you blow up, the less you follow up”! Find out what that means, and how to build relationships even when you are mad.
We invite your questions, and feedback at “Light the Fight”… The DMs #001 is the first dedicated “DM” episode where David and Heidi read a question that has been submitted, and answer it specifically. In this question, a concerned mom shares that her daughter has faced some difficult times, and is now very disconnected seems unwilling to seek help. She asks what can she do now? This feels like a very common concern from parents who are afraid that they have made parenting mistakes, and wonder what they can do to leave the past where it belongs, and move forward.
In Episode #7, Heidi talks about the importance of recognizing the motivations behind your actions. Understanding why you (as a parent) do what you do, will help you to attach appropriate expectations for their response to your actions. Ultimately, we talk about separating our expectations, and motivations from the way that we show and give love and appreciation for one another.
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This episode of “Light the Fight” podcast gets into some secrets of David’s for helping people work through their problems in certain situations. Parents’ instinct is to jump right into problem-solving mode with their kids when they are faced with difficult situations. Find out how to give space and allow connection to foster finding solutions, rather than delivering lectures!
In Episode 5, David recaps an important TOOL that he taught at the live “First Responder” event last week. This important skill helps parents to create a connection with kids and “RELATE”, in order to initiate productive conversations about important topics, as well as regular day to day interaction. Heidi shares a critical moment that she was able to put this instruction into action, and witness the benefit of using “statements” instead of questioning.
David has been telling both kids and adults for years that “connection is the kryptonite for depression” , and this is exactly what he taught to Heidi, her husband and son during their first counseling session. In episode #4, Heidi and David discuss the challenges and importance of creating real connections. Since social media and our virtual relationships aren’t going away anytime soon, what are some ways that we can encourage and foster real-life interaction? It’s imperative for individuals to realize how critical real connections are to our well-being as a humans! By simply having conversations about this concept inside our families, it will create awareness of the need for real connections! Since you can’t work on something you don’t know is a problem, awareness is the first hurdle! Because creating connection requires patience and effort, it won’t come easy…but understanding that can help create appropriate expectations, and a desire to allow them to happen! Oh and remember, you have to ‘go first’.
Heidi named this episode “shame in motion” because she shares a personal story about the moment that all of the information that she had been learning about the “Shame Game” crossed over from a theoretical concept, to an actual TOOL for improving an important relationship. David explains how he helped Heidi turn a blow up, into an opportunity for connection to strengthen that relationship! Learn how to adjust your perception of your shame, and view it in a different way… which will create motivation rather than frustration.
As a 40-something, mother-of-five … Heidi was surprised to learn that there was a major difference between “guilt” and “shame”. In episode 2, Heidi explains how learning about this distinction was a major light bulb moment, and opened her understanding to not only her kid’s struggles… but also her own. David explains what he calls “the shame game”, and discusses 2 kinds of vulnerability. Learn how to diffuse the power of shame through opening up and talking about it.
Welcome to the first episode of the “Light the Fight” podcast! In this first episode, David and Heidi introduce themselves and talk about how and why they met. Since that time, Heidi has been learning more about the mental and emotional challenges that we all face and how they influence our relationships. Heidi has experienced first hand, the worry and fear of having a teen struggling with these challenges, and not knowing how to help. The “Light the Fight” podcast will present topics that parents need to understand in order to “RESPOND” to their kids, instead of “REACT”, and then “INITIATE”. While most of these topics are basic to the understanding and improvement of relationships, we as parents are expected to know this stuff… but have never formally been taught!
We start here with an important TOOL for dealing with a child when something has gone wrong: “Be a first RESPONDER, not a first REACTOR”.
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