CLARITY with Lain Ehmann: Recent Episodes
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With humor and insight, Clarity with Lain Ehmann will help make sense of your inner and outer challenges. You'll get thoughtful interviews, smart analysis, and a common-sense approach to the latest topics in news, politics, family , culture, and more.A bestselling author, coach, and consultant to some of the biggest names in the coaching business, Lain's superpower is creating clarity from confusion and helping others get their voices heard in a noisy world. A sought after public speaker, Lain loves leading retreats, facilitating masterminds, and bringing together communities of women who want to change the world, one conversation at a time.
I’m a huge reader, and one of the most influential books in my marriage and relationships is Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman.
It helps us love others not as we want to be loved, but in the way that helps THEM feel loved. In this episode, I talk about the five love languages, help you figure out which one is your primary language, and how you can use this knowledge in decision-making. (Get your copy of the book at http://lainloves.com/lovelanguages).
I’m deconstructing elements that go into how we choose, so we can make better decisions. And one element I’ve come across is the idea of whether you’re a satisficer or an optimizer.
In this episode of Clarity, we’ll talk about how this distinction contributes to the decision-making process, and how you can leverage your personal tendencies to make better decisions.
How can you evaluate your decisions if you don’t know what you’re trying to accomplish? It’s such a basic idea, but one we often overlook. In this episode, we talk about setting parameters for your desired outcomes so you know where you’re headed before you begin.
Those in the medical profession have had a variety of challenges over the past few years — particularly if they’ve chosen to go against the prescribed approach to treatment. Our guest today, Dr. Nathan Goodyear, is an integrative cancer expert and medical director of BRIO-MEDICAL, an alternative cancer treatment center. We talk with Dr. Goodyear decision-making in a life-or-death situation, evaluating new research, and how he maintains his personal values and ethics despite external pressure.
Online haters and critics can keep us from opening our mouths, for fear of being attacked. Activist Alison Furno joins us to talk about dealing wtih the negative opinions from others. As a Prager Influencer, Turning Point USA representative, and Arizona Executive Director of the American Majority, she gets almost daily negative “input” from a variety of sources. Hear what she does — and what you can do, too.
We’re conditioned to see censorship as bad, picturing the Nazis burning piles of books in the 1940s. Bad, right?
Well, not necessarily. Before we make up our minds that censorship is something to fight at all costs, let’s take a look at what is censorship, what its role is in protecting vulnerable populations like children from obscene or harmful content, and also what censorship ISN’T.
Over the past few years, we’ve had a lot taken from us — our livelihood, our freedom, our sense of safety. I would argue that the lack of community we now experience is having a huge mental, emotional, and even physical impact. In this episode, we discuss the critical role of community and how to create it.
The idea of being obedient to anything other than our own desires has become a huge taboo in our society. Why has obedience gotten such a bad rap? And is it time to redefine “obedience” in a more positive way?
How does a new entrepreneur make decisions about a growing business? In this episode, we talk to Laura Schmidt, Chief Positive Person and founder of Notes to Self, a business spreading positivity one pair of socks at a time. Hear how she turned her passion for encouragement into a seven-figure business. Find out more at notestoself.com
No one understands the stress of making decisions under pressure better than Ed Rush. A Marine F-18 fighter jet pilot and instructor, Ed is now a speaker, a 5-time #1 best selling author, and a successful business consultant. We talk about decisions under pressure, what to do first when in a time of crisis, and the future of politics. Find out more at edrush.com
The personal development/self-help industry is worth an estimated $14 billion. There’s big money in improvement. But is it legitimate? In this episode, we’ll discuss the pros and cons of self-help, and what God says about it.
How do you make unpopular decisions? What is the role of intuition in decision-making? And how do you deal with regret when things don’t go as planned? Today, we talk with Debra Boblitt. After a long and successful career in the corporate world, Debra now speaks, coaches, and mentors other leaders and executives. You’ll love this inspirational conversation. Find out more at http://www.debraboblitt.com
Tune in for our second special episode on the state of education in the United States. Today, we’re talking to Amy Carney, Scottsdale mom of five and candidate for the Scottsdale School Board. We discuss why it’s crucial for parents to get involved and how we can save public education.
Find out more about Amy at https://www.facebook.com/amycarney4susd
Education seems to be the front lines of the political debate these days, and no one is better equipped to talk about what’s going on in the nation’s classrooms than Matt Beienburg. Matt is the director of education policy for the Goldwater Institute. Today we talk about how parents and concerned citizens can keep tabs on where our tax money is going and how we can push for more transparency in education. Find out more about Matt at https://goldwaterinstitute.org/team/matt-beienburg/
In a society that seems to be ruled by emotion, how can we encourage and equip people to think rationally and logically, and then take action? That’s what today’s guest, Hannah Woodruff, is motivated to do. Through her organization, Arizona Women, she brings speakers and lively discussion to the field of politics. You’ll enjoy this lively discussion about decision-making, culture, and raising kids in today’s world. Find out more about Arizona Women at https://www.azwomen.org.
Individuals in the US owe about $1.7 trillion in student loan debt. Some people say it is crippling a generation of people and the federal government should forgive this debt burden.
Sounds good, but what’s the cost of forgiving student loan debt? Are there other options? Is it really fair? And who will pay the ultimate price? Join Lain for a robust discussion of this hot topic.
What happens when you feel like you’re doing everything right to protect your kids, but illness finds them anyway? If you’re Saundra Traywick, you start researching and try anything that might help your child… up to and including starting a donkey dairy!
That’s a story in and of itself, but in this episode, Lain interviews Saundra about activism, how to join causes that you care about, and where to start in your effort to make the world a little better for our children.
Find out more about Saundra at https://dulcededonke.com/
Are you letting fear hold you back? If so, here’s how to overcome your worries and take life by storm!
Lain is joined by vibrant and inspiring speaker, author, and coach Julie Jones. A former police officer and six-foot platinum blonde elf (you gotta see the pictures!), Julie has decided to live life on her terms, and will help you do the same. Find out more about Julie at https://juliejones.biz/
Is it fair, right, or humane to refuse life-saving treatments to those who decline to be vaccinated? This is a hot-button issue, one that’s been in the news lately, and it’s stirring up controversy.
In this episode, Lain deconstructs the arguments against barring medical treatment for those without vaccines, looking specifically at the recent case of a Boston man who faces death due to being refused a heart transplant due to his vaccination status.
Boundaries are essential elements of defining where one thing — person, country, etc. — ends and another begins. But what are GOOD boundaries, why are they essential to personal responsibility and freedom, and how can we set better boundaries?
Join Lain for a discussion with Sabrina Haverty about the role of boundaries in our relationships — including with ourselves — and how we can be better boundary-setters.
Integrity is a word that is thrown around a lot, but few people truly take the time to figure out what it means in general, and what it means for them in particular. In fact, it can even seem sort of old-fashioned in our modern days where everyone seems to bend with societal pressure, say something with conviction one day and then bow to the PC “cancel culture” mob the next.
In today’s episode, Lain argues that integrity is very rare, yet very needed. We’ll discuss what integrity is, why it’s important, what happens when we’re out of integrity, and how we can live a life of greater integrity.
The Bill of Rights is a cornerstone of American culture and society. It’s incredible to think that other countries don’t enjoy the same rights under the law that we do in the United States.
But we often take these first 10 amendments to the Constitution for granted. In this episode Lain speaks with attorney Tabatha LaVoie who explains what the Bill of Rights is, what it guarantees American citizens, and how recent actions on the part of the government are threatening our rights (and what we can do about it!).
Activism is traditionally to be the realm of the left, with climate activists, BLM activists, and pro-choice activists getting most of the attention and most of the press — and, likely, most of the success. Somehow the left gained the reputation of “progress” and “being on the right side of history,” which left the rest of us painted with the brush of reactionaries.
Part of this is personality-based where conservatives tend to want as little to do with government as possible. But when we cede the public square to the left, we can’t be surprised when our voice isn’t heard. In this episode, Lain talks about why it’s critical for conservatives to be activists, and how everyone can get involved to support the causes we hold dear.
From the Phoenix Suns to small business to public service, Tanya Wheeless is no stranger to entering into brand-new environments as a decision-maker and leader. In this episode, Lain talks with Tanya about her time in various fields, including as deputy chief of staff for AZ Senator Martha McSally, and how she has learned to quickly assess new situations and make good decisions in the midst of conflict and change.
Tanya, who’s now running for US House of Representatives, is a powerhouse mom, wife, small business owner, and recovering lawyer. Listen in to get some much-needed perspective on how we can all navigate new environments with confidence.
www.tanyaforarizona.com
LatinX is a new-fangled way of referring to people of Latin American origin or descent (used as a gender-neutral or nonbinary alternative to Latino or Latina).
What’s behind this push to de-gender traditional languages, and is it a step in the right direction, or is it intentionally eradicating culture, tradition, and heritage? We’ll talk through both sides of this hot topic, as well as look at implications for other areas of language.
Immigrant from Mexico…
High school dropout…
Domestic violence survivor...Shot by her drug-dealer husband…
Martha Llamas could have easily become a statistic. Instead, she uses the challenges of her past to continually inspire her to live a bold, beautiful life.
After escaping an abusive marriage to a drug dealer who abused her — and eventually shot her — Martha rolled up her sleeves and went to work in a janitorial service to earn money to support her two young sons. Before long, though, she was running her own business! Now she employs over 70 people and encourages them to live into their own dreams. And that’s just ONE of the businesses this vibrant woman runs. Leave your excuses at the door and find out more about the amazing Martha Llamas (and how her past experiences help her make decisions in business and in life) in this episode of Clarity with Lain Ehmann.
Links:
Martha’s site: http://www.marthallamas.com
Origenes: https://origenesusa.com/
Join Lain for the first-ever “Hot Takes.” She dives into questions like:
- Who are we REALLY protecting when we mandate vaccines for kids?
- What’s the ethical dilemma behind the “Let’s Go Brandon” trend?
- Why do our local school boards even matter?
And she offers a three-minute book review of Josh Hawley’s “The Tyranny of Big Tech.”
Tune in now for bold opinions on the hot topics of the day.
As always, you can get in touch with Lain at claritywithLain@gmail.com or on Instagram @lain.ehmann
Use of recreational marijuana is currently legal in marijuana is legal in 19 states, Washington, D.C., and Guam. But is this a good thing? In this episode of Clarity with Lain Ehmann, we welcome special guest Alison Kay Furno to discuss:
• Who’s behind the push to legalize recreational marijuana
• What’s at risk now that recreational marijuana is legal
• What the arguments are for legalization, and if they hold true
• And what we can do now in states where marijuana use has already been legalized.
Join the discussion. Email Lain at claritywithlain@gmail.com, or visit her on instagram @lain.ehmann
Show music: We Will Go, Courtesy of Daniel Valentino Paul
The average person makes 35,000 decisions per day… but how many of those are GOOD decisions? And what actually constitutes a “good” decision? In this episode of Clarity with Lain Ehmann, we look at:
• How we make decisions
• Who’s trying to sway our decisions (and how!)
• The role personality plays in our decisions
• And, maybe most importantly, how we can protect our decisions from outside influence.
Join the discussion. Email Lain at claritywithlain@gmail.com, or visit her on instagram @lain.ehmann
Show music: We Will Go, Courtesy of Daniel Valentino Paul
What do Kourtney Kardashian, Britney Spears, Madonna, and Kathy Griffin all have in common?
They’re all part of the women’s liberation movement that says displaying your body publicly is a sign of empowerment, strength, and freedom…
But is it? In this episode, we take a look at the idea that baring your body is a sign of liberation and is something worth emulating and celebrating. We’ll examine this topic from the perspective of:
• What does the Bible say about our bodies?
• What does it mean to be truly “free?”
• How should parents think about this kind of behavior?
• How should women think about it?
• And what is the impact of this flavor of “freedom?”
Listen in for this enlightening discussion.
Show music: We Will Go, Courtesy of Daniel Valentino Paul
Welcome to Clarity with Lain Ehmann! My goal for this show is simple: To help you (and me!) find clarity in a confusing world. I want to get at the truth of what’s going on in our world, and stand up to the forces that tell us it’s wrong to question, it’s wrong to disagree, and that it’s wrong to have our own opinions. But we were born with intellect, curiosity, and common sense. And I want to activate you to use it!
In Episode 1 of Clarity:
• You get to know me, your host, and why I’m qualified to address questions in politics, culture, news, family, culture, and more.
• We talk about the importance of values, how to create your own values list, and how knowing your core values will make sorting through the chaos of life much easier.
Tune in now, and define your core values so you can make better decisions in a chaotic world.
Show music: We Will Go, Courtesy of Daniel Valentino Paul