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Burnout is a prevalent problem for many professionals today. I heard a talk by Pastor Keith Missel that prompted this prerecorded interview. He talks about the topic from a religious and empirical basis so regardless of your spiritual affiliation, there is something useful here for you.
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Note: This recording was originally recorded over Thanksgiving during a year before I was married so some references (e.g. to the great single life) no longer apply.
"Tis the season for focusing on gratitude. You may be grateful for your kids, your parents, your job. But how often are you grateful for the inconveniences, the bad relationships, the unwelcome events that seem to make your life miserable?
Listen in and see if you can see a silver lining even when things go wrong.
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Now that you've raised your consciousness about the wicked whisperer, what to do about it? Who is he? How do you combat her seduction? What hope is there?
This week is the conclusion of the topic of temptation, and the exploration of a critical component of overcoming temptation: the power of choice – something only you have ultimate control over when it comes to your thoughts, attitudes, and actions.
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What did Jesse Jackson Jr., Anthony Weiner, Paula Dean, Lance Armstrong, Herman Cain (that Republican who ran for president last election), Bill Clinton, Tiger Woods and Arlen Specter (bet you remember who he is) have in common?
They all fell victim to the WICKED WHISPERER!
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A few years ago I had the pleasure of interviewing Grammy winner Branford Marsalis. Our interview first aired right before his CD, 4 MF’s Playing Tunes, was released.
Branford got real about his passion, his family, spirituality, and the Colorado theater shooting. Thought you knew him? He might surprise you.
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Often we assume that if we could just change our external circumstances, things will be better. If we move to a new home, if we get that new car or that new job, if we change out that spouse, surely we will be happier - right?
Not so fast. In this drive-time audio I share my own learnings through a two-month trip to London, my transformational expectations, and what really happened when I got there.
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Many of use carry tension in our muscles without even realizing it. This is a great exercise I learned from a yogi years ago. Tens of thousands of people have used it over the decades, and while I haven't studied their results, I have personally found it effective at identifying tension points in the body, reducing stress and anxiety.
Do the exercise 3 times at the start of your mindful mediation each day for the next 30 days and let me know how it goes. You can also post your thoughts on the Mindful Momentum Facebook page, Instagram or Twitter.
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The University of Zimbabwe is the oldest, leading and finest University in Zimbabwe which is involved in teaching and research and offers degrees, diplomas and certificates in various disciplines which include arts, agriculture, law, medicine, social studies, science, engineering, education, commerce and veterinary sciences.
Professor Rosemary Moyana is the Dean, Faculty of Education at University of Zimbabwe. She also happens to be my mom! Tune in for her reflections.
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So many people who consider themselves "spiritual" feel lost instead of loved, heartache instead of hope, and stressed instead of blessed. Why the disconnect?
Who will benefit from reading Through God's Eyes?
Anyone who is on a spiritual path, or wants to start one.
Anyone who loves life, or wants to learn how to.
Anyone who is happy, or wants to be happier.
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When you look through God’s eyes, you see that you are being guided in every moment with infinite wisdom and inexhaustible love, that life is unfolding with indescribable beauty and grace, that Spirit is gently urging you to align your will with Divine Will and be a source of love, hope, and healing energy to all who cross your path.
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On July 4, Americans celebrate their independence from the British Empire. Join me for a moment to celebrate our freedom and the liberation of all who have fought and struggled for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Special Guest: Monique Burt
Check out last week's show, and now get more tips from Monique Burt for improving the way you select employees and service providers for your personal and professional needs.
Monique manages strategic development throughout the Midwest for the law division of Kelly Services' Outsourcing & Consulting Group. Her experience includes consulting with law firms and corporate legal departments to create custom solutions to complex discovery and workforce augmentation challenges.
Special Guest: Monique Burt,
You supported your boss in hiring the coworker you had a chance to interview, but he’s turned out to be a complete disaster – doesn’t understand the job, constantly asks you to do his work while taking full credit. Your boss thinks your coworker is great but he doesn’t see what’s really going on. You have a sense of foreboding about that daycare provider or nanny watching your child and now you’re hunting for a hidden camera to see what’s happening when you’re not there. Things have started to disappear around your home since you hired that handyman. Where did you go wrong?
Join my guest, Monique Burt for some surprising answers. Monique manages strategic development throughout the Midwest for the law division of Kelly Services' Outsourcing & Consulting Group. Her experience includes consulting with law firms and corporate legal departments to create custom solutions to complex discovery and workforce augmentation challenges.
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
To all the men out there who stand up everyday and father their own or other’s children, thank you! We celebrate you! You matter! You are needed!
Excellent fatherhood is not about getting everything right every time. It's about heart, love, consistency, being present. It's about struggling through the difficult questions and showing up even when it's really hard.
My amazing guest, Ron, talks about the challenges of parenting, the sacrifices, the difficult choice to become a stay at home dad, and the amazing blessings and benefits of his choice to be a dad down through the generations of his family.
On May 28, 2014 the world lost Dr. Maya Angelou, a celebrated poet, memoirist, novelist, educator, dramatist, producer, actress, historian, filmmaker, and civil rights activist. Dr. Angelou is one of the most renowned and influential voices of our time.
Listen to her former student and accomplished attorney, Jocelyn Womack, share riveting memories of what it was like to learn from the amazing Dr. Angelou.
What do you think of Donald Sterling and his recent misfortunes?
Does he deserve to lose his team?
Does he have a moral obligation to be different?
Do you believe her when V. Stiviano claims she wasn’t having a romantic relationship with him?
Tune in to listen to callers discuss these and other questions.
Maybe life was great – until…the job disappeared, the spouse announced he’s leaving, the offer came along for a new position in a different country, the doctor said you are terminally ill, your baby turned up pregnant, the IRS turned up with a really big bill and handcuffs. What do you do now?
You have been searching and searching and now you finally have a job interview! How should you prepare? What should you not say? What is the ONE answer to the ONE question that will set you apart from the pack every time? What is the message you should send whether you are asked or not?
It’s been almost four months and nothing has changed. The diets and pills and TV gimmicks haven’t removed a dent of cellulite. You’re still as chubby as you always were, your body must surely be allergic to muscles because you STILL don’t have any, and you are spending more time at the swanky café in that gym, rather than at the machines. What to do?
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You finally landed an interview! Congratulations! No matter what you and your interviewer talk about, there are three questions every employer has and you need to answer them whether you are asked or not.
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You are a lawyer, an executive, a doctor, an HR professional, or in some other demanding position where the stakes are high and getting things wrong is not an option. Your job often requires quick thinking with insufficient information, and your stakeholders expect you to pull magic from your brain at the drop of a hat. Let’s not even talk about the pressures of balancing that with kids and family. How do you manage the stress!
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The book takes an unflinching look at Nigerian culture. Kirkus Reviews say this: “It’s refreshing to see even a fictional story of an African-American woman’s experience in Africa; many of Garnett’s Brooklyn friends romanticize the continent as the motherland, but she discovers that it brings her none of the comforts of home.” A wealthy banker husband, servants, nice cars, what could go wrong?
During a Dry Season weaves the vivid sights and sounds of urban Nigeria into a complicated story of a poor Brooklyn girl’s life in her wealthy husband’s country. When her troublesome mother-in-law arrives on the first winds of Nigeria’s dry season, Garnett Adewale’s hopes for happiness are blown away.
A passage in the bible says when pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom. We’ve all heard the term ‘pride comes before a fall.’ Many careers have floundered and failed because of this deceptive career killer. Don’t fall victim to the wicked whispers of pride.
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Need some additional tips for your job hunt? Can’t think of enough things to do during your 8-hour/day search efforts?
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Do you hate your job? Are you frustrated because your job hunt isn’t yielding results? Have you submitted your resume for hundreds of jobs that seem to be a perfect fit but you didn’t get so much as a responsive form letter? What’s going on?
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If you could have the career of your dreams (not this crummy job you have now), what would it be? If you could have the house, car, life, love of your dreams, what would that look like? Is it different from your reality today? Then this show is for you.
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Those people at that workplace are absolutely worthless!
I can do my boss’s job better with my eyes closed and both hands tied behind my back. Why, I taught him everything he knows!
I keep getting passed over for promotions and it’s not fair! There are people half my age making twice my salary and I’ve had to train them all just to do their jobs half as well as I can! If this is you (or anything even close), tune in.
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A few years ago I caught up with Grammy winner Branford Marsalis. He and I recorded this interview which first aired right before his CD, 4 MF’s Playing Tunes, was released.
Branford got real about his passion, his family, spirituality, and the Colorado theater shooting. Thought you knew him? He might surprise you.
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Have you ever wondered about the origins of Valentine’s Day? What’s everyone else doing on this day? Tune in for a fun trip down a rosy memory lane for quirky facts about Valentines Day.
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How many of your habits have been picked up from others? The way you laugh, certain phrases, your mannerisms? How often do you try to emulate others at work? What if all you needed to be successful was the core of who you are?
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You feel terrible about that horrible thing you did. It may or may not have been as horrible as you think it was but it's enough to make you hide in shame. You don't want to talk to the person you wrong, you don't want to see anyone who knows, and you especially don't want to talk to God. But what if that was the time when he especially wanted to hear from you?
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Grammy winner, Dr. Martin Luther King…did she say Grammy winner? Yes indeed! Dr. King won a Grammy in 1971 for Best Spoken Word Album for “Why I Oppose the War in Vietnam”. What else don’t you know about him?
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You ate too much…again. You feel fat, bloated and icky…again. You know you gotta lose weight…again. Tune in for 12 tips on doing it…again!
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Break the cycle of new year’s resolutions made in earnest and broken within the first three months of the year. What if you could make a resolution this TODAY that you could carry out TODAY and that would serve you for the rest of the year.
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It’s that time of year again when we celebrate the most beautiful holiday of the year. Many times you hear people around this time of year admonishing us to remember the reason for the season. But how much do you really know about this holiday and why it came about?
Merry Christmas! Peace and blessings to you all!
What do Annie, Barry, Mary, my snow angel and my Dad’s passing, have in common? All of them are true stories that demonstrate that God cares. If you feel that God has abandoned you and that you are going it alone, listen to these true stories, open your eyes and see how God cares.
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And you thought your job was done when you completed the will. Asset lists, trusts, powers of attorney and healthcare directives; what’s the difference, how do you use them, and how do they interplay with your will? This last episode on wills will help you tie it all together. Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
And you thought your job was done when you completed the will. Asset lists, trusts, powers of attorney and healthcare directives; what’s the difference, how do you use them, and how do they interplay with your will? This last episode on wills will help you tie it all together.
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How do you leave property to your kids in the fairest way? What if you don’t want a family member to inherit? Why might it be a bad idea to make your spouse the executor? Last week you found out why you should have a will. Tune in this week for some tips to cover your assets. Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
What do Tupac Shakur, Abraham Lincoln, Bob Marley, Sonny Bono, and Pablo Picasso have in common? They all died without a will and left all kinds of problems for their heirs. You can do better and you, yes you, should have a will. Tune in to find out why you should get it right.
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It's that time of year again: food, family and for some, fretting. What great tips do you have for coping? For the 12 Days of Christmas, here are 12 Sanity Tips to help you make this your best holiday season.
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Now that you've raised your consciousness about the wicked whisperer, what to do about it? Who is he? How do you combat her seduction? What hope is there? Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
What did Jesse Jackson Jr., Anthony Weiner, Paula Dean, Lance Armstrong, Herman Cain (that Republican who ran for president last election), Bill Clinton, Tiger Woods and Arlen Specter (bet you remember who he is) have in common?
They all fell victim to the WICKED WHISPERER!
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Are you in a dead end job? Do you wake up everyday hating what you do and dreaming of that dream job you would really rather be doing? Do you feel frustrated because what you’re doing right now has nothing to do with what you want to do and you just can’t seem to find a path to the fulfilling work you want? Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
Too many of us have chronic problems; I am overweight, I can’t sleep, I hate my job, my kids are horrible, and on and on and on. So why is it that even in the face of clear solutions, we continue to hold on to our misery as if it somehow defines us and is our very lifeline? Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
Your love life sucks. Your marriage was a complete disaster, and every man you’ve dated since is just like that lying cheating gold digging wife you still have nightmares about. The only sane women who are into you are all married or otherwise unavailable. Why does this keep happening to you? Whether you’re a man or woman, married or single, if romance isn’t going well for you, here’s a radical solution – delegate your love life! Email me for a copy of my sample travel packing list. Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
Enough! Stop cowering beneath your fear, timidity, guilt and shame, and wield your power! And don’t stand there asking “What power?” Undeniable fact: You have power. Harness it! Wield it! Let no one and nothing diminish it. Shed the shackles of fear and failure that have imprisoned you from achieving the fullness of who you can be. Come into the vision of all that you were intended to be. Find out how. Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
Have you ever heard someone say: if only I could get a new job, then I could really apply myself. If only we could move to that new house or that new state, then we would really be happy. If I just had that pet/ new car/ new whatever, then I would really be happy! Perhaps you’ve said something like this yourself. But guess what the common denominator is in all these situations? YOU! Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
What do you REALLY want to do with your life? What do you think you CAN'T do? Why not? Be inspired by this story of how I took on a 50-mile marathon as my first ever real biking challenge. What will your 50-mile journey look like? Email me for a copy of my sample travel packing list. Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
You too, dream of being Stephen King, Nora Roberts, John Grisham, Colin T. Nelson, or Dionne Hayes. You too, want to be a published author. You have stories – so many stories, rolling around inside your head, bursting through your heart. You have passion for your craft; you may have even started on this amazing journey to release that hidden talent within your soul. But… You have no idea what it takes to get a book to publication, you’re not sure what a good book even looks like, and you wonder just how much marketing and other work you have to do to get a book to publication. Where to go for answers? Well, Help is here! Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
Last week, you accepted that you can’t get away from yourself. So how do you get happy where you are? The job still sucks, the spouse is still unattractive, life still holds little hope for the future. How can you harness contentment? You can’t get away from yourself but life still sucks. How can you get happy? Find out on The Spiwe Show. Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
The SAME person heard the following:
“Oh how lucky you are to be married with handsome husband, kids, dog, and invisible fence!”
“Oh how lucky you are to be brave enough to escape your horrible marriage!”
“Oh how lucky you are to be single, successful, with an exciting job and wonderful kids!”
The only possible conclusion – the grass is always greener on your side.
Through completely opposite life events, someone will envy where you are. Celebrate your green grass!
No matter how brilliantly and how often the sun shines, you just cannot harness your joy and optimism. Life has dealt you an unfair hand, or maybe you feel you've been tricked by the future you picked. Despite all your resolutions to get organized, are you still working around the clock even while you're trying to parent and run your household and be sexy for your spouse? Are you in a relationship with a man or woman you just don’t like that much? Are you still single and wondering why you’re not married yet? Do the same problems plague you year after year? Perhaps you need to get unstuck. Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
Three generations of women in the Wright family all dream of leaving their home in a small Jamaican town, but each woman encounters obstacles that keep her from living the life she wants. This is the riveting backdrop for the book published by author, Dionne Peart. Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page. Landscapes courtesy of John Jacobi Iverson
What is the right and wrong way to take a stand for values you believe in? What if you have a Life Manual that provides certain guidance, and as you look around at today’s society you can see that the teachings of your Life Manual are not being followed. In fact, you see clearly that popular social standards run completely counter to what your Life Manual says, how should you respond? Just as important, how should you NOT respond? Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
Florida’s ‘stand your ground’ law came under scrutiny in the Trayvon Martin case, but many states have variations of this law. Tune in for a look at what the Florida statute actually says, and an examination of the state of these laws today. Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
President Obama said “Trayvon Martin could have been me 35 years ago.” Trayvon’s mother, Sybrina Fulton, said “Trayvon was a child, and I think sometimes it gets lost in the shuffle, because as I sat in the courtroom, it made me think that they were talking about another man,” Ms. Fulton said. “And it wasn’t. It was a child.” Trayvon’s dad, Tracy Martin, said, “I vowed to Trayvon when he was laying in his casket that I would use every ounce of energy in my body to seek justice for him.”
Many of you have echoed similar sentiments and fears for your children. The big question is what can you do about it? Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
This show provides guidance on things you should know about your airport. We also discuss government programs that can reduce your check-in and re-entry time into the US when you travel internationally. Now that we finally made it on to the plane, I share tips for minimizing the impact of jetlag, and building in even a little time to enjoy business travel despite the fact that you might have to work two shifts around the clock when you’re traveling. Finally, get my best kept traveling secret. Email me for a copy of my sample travel packing list. Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
This show covers your arrival at the airport, and consistent habits you should cultivate to minimize stress and unpleasant surprises. I also run through the list of my favorite things for international travel. Some items came from sage advice received from more experienced travelers, and some things I happened to discover for myself – like my 30x zoom camera and magic socks! Email me for a copy of my sample travel packing list. Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
From my travels to many countries, including Brazil, Italy, France, Spain, South Africa, Canada Zimbabwe, the Netherlands, Germany, UK, and Mexico, not to mention many US states, I share my best practices tips for successful travel. This episode covers baggage considerations, strategies to reduce check-in time, and the research you need to do regarding your destination before you go. Email me for a copy of my sample travel packing list. Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
On July 4, Americans celebrate their independence from the British Empire. Join me for a moment to celebrate our freedom and the liberation of all who have fought and struggled for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
I have traveled to many countries, including Brazil, Italy, France, Spain, South Africa, Canada, Zimbabwe, the Netherlands, Germany, UK, and Mexico. I have also traveled to many states in the US, and collected many best practices over the years. I believe 95% of the success of your trip happens before you ever set foot on the plane, and there is much to do in preparation. In this show we discuss the numerous perks of having a frequent flyer number, and the benefits of online check in. Email me for a copy of my sample travel packing list. Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
Learn about the most critical lesson you should master in dealing with toddlers and youngsters. Set aside yelling, nagging, spanking, and discipline through empowerment and setting boundaries with love. Can you enjoy taming your kids without frustration and anger? YES YOU CAN! Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
You listened to the first show and you’re still having trouble sleeping. Or maybe there were some habits you weren’t prepared to give up (drinking alcohol and eating dessert at dinner? Watching TV in the bedroom?) What else can you try? Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
Terrible twos can be terrific twos if you train your toddler correctly. Learn the secrets of avoiding tantrums in the grocery store, melt downs in the restaurant, and show downs that make the whole family miserable. The greatest and most positive attention should be paid when your kids model the behavior you want. But how do you do that when the brat over there is cutting up a storm? Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
Recently we have witnessed some devastating natural disasters, and they seem to be increasing in number and violence every year. You might have been one of those people who felt like you were doing everything right – living a right life, loving God everyday, giving your time, money and talent to the needy, praying for those who needed it, going the extra mile at work, loving and serving your family, and one day, you lost your only child in a tornado. Yours might be the question – Doesn’t God Love Me???
May 29 is my birthday. This is not a regular show, but just my message to all of you, my friends, supporters, neighbors, brothers and sisters as I celebrate not just my own, but the day that each one of you were born. Thanks for your support Love to you and yours, Spiwe
Is “God” a word you only utter or think about one day a week, if at all? Does the mere word make you squeamish just thinking about the topic? Are you one of those people who believe they are “self made” and God is just an excuse for weak people to be lazy? What does God everyday look like? Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
Learn how to use a critical training tool that too many parents miss - the dropsies. If you don't train your child, she's training you! Learn about the other aspects of discipline - building trust and security, and empowering your baby to ensure better behavior. Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
You probably don’t have insomnia. Your sleeplessness is a choice. If that’s so, why do studies estimate that between a quarter and one-third of American and European adults experience some insomnia each year, with between 10% and 20% of them suffering severe sleeplessness? In spite of this widespread problem, however, studies suggest that only about 30% of American adults who visit their doctor ever discuss sleep problems. Find out how to make different choices that will help you sleep. Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
If you think birth is too early to begin the discipline process, think again. Get the best advice you’ll ever hear that will save you years of tears, tantrums and problems. At this stage, most of your kids’ bad habits are developed by YOU, so tune in to hear how to avoid some of the most common chronic problems. Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
Are you wondering what it’s like to live in London temporarily? Are there big differences between the US and the UK? What about the cost of living? Housing? Public services? Would it be interesting to take a peek into life in a different country? Join me for a virtual tour of all these aspects of life in London. Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
Tantrums at the mall, every bedtime is a surprise worthy of fits and screams, fights over food, you can’t even get them dressed for school or daycare without a fight...and oh, they don’t even want to go!
You’ve tried cajoling, coaxing, bribing. Time out didn’t work and even spanking didn’t help. Have your kids run amok? Tune in for the kick off episode to a short series that will give you a lot of ideas on how even YOUR kids can be tamed. Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
In this final installment of the Marriage Falls Apart series, we explore friend custody. Yes, it’s a reality. Get some tips on what not to do if you’re going through a divorce, as well as what NEVER to do. Even though this rift is yawning between the two of you like the San Andreas Fault, there is light at the end of what may feel like a bottomless abyss. You can climb out the hard way, or you can climb out the harder way. Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
If you are ready to date seriously and you are interested in finding a mate, this show will give you seven steps to follow in executing your plan. No goal can be achieved if it isn’t established. Just as the Israelites took 40 years to complete a journey that some say, could have been accomplished in 2 weeks, so can your dating journey be efficient, or a trek through the wilderness. Get tips and ideas on honing your dating skills. Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
Kids, custody, and those darned emotions! Generally, the most damage that kids suffer during separation and divorce is caused by parents behaving badly. How do you shield them from the chaos even when your life is upside down? What do you do with those emotions you can’t even put a name to? Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
You’re busy with kids, career, and – well – LIFE! What realities do you need to embrace around scheduling, and how do you make it work? And for it to be worth your while, doesn’t that mean you should be looking for better qualities in your mate than you were when you were 20 (let’s face it, when did a gorgeous face or a great job ever stop a fight?) Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
Dealing with change, and getting the lawyers. You had a dream and this wasn’t it. But now, you can’t even see a future because everything – your tomorrow, your retirement, your friends, your vacations – everything revolved around you and your spouse being a single unit. Can you still fix it? If so, how? If not, should you get a lawyer? What if your spouse doesn’t think you need one? Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
Those of you who have done it will know that there are some big differences between dating in your 20s and dating when you’re over 40. This show highlights some of those differences in the hope that if you are in this situation, you know you’re in the same boat with many others, and perhaps you can be more intentional about some of the choices you make. Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
When you got married, you thought (or hoped) it would be forever. Perhaps you turned up your nose at the singles left behind alone in the wilderness. You reveled in your picket fence (or manicured lawn), minivan and 2.5 children. Everyone agreed that you and your spouse were the perfect couple. But now the dream lies in a nightmare of shards around your feet and you don't know where to begin... Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
This show is particularly for the fellas! Is your wife not sufficiently submissive? Do you wish your girlfriend would step back and let you lead the relationship just once? If you are the wife or the girlfriend, do you notice resentment in your beloved when you “assert yourself” (because you certainly wouldn’t call it running him over). Do you think you would be happy to surrender control if only you could trust him to step up? Did you mom never teach you or demonstrate what submission looks like? Are you wondering what to teach your daughters about submission? This show is for you! Visit with me and my guest, Dr. Antoinette Smith, as we unpack the challenging questions around wifely submission. Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
Are you one of those people who jumped off the couch at the beginning of the year and resolved to get into shape? Maybe you bought a brand spanking new gym membership that you were really excited about and went to this cool gym that had machines for miles and even childcare so you couldn’t use your kids as an excuse? But now, it’s been a whole month and a half and nothing has changed. You’re still as chubby as you always were, your body must surely be allergic to muscles because you STILL don’t have any, and you are spending more time at the swanky café in that gym, rather than at the machines. What to do? The Spiwe Show® is an idea exchange empowering you to Live Well, Live Fully, and Love Deeply by improving the quality of your personal, professional, and spiritual relationships. New shows every Sunday. Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
If you are one of those people who think there’s no difference between, say Africans and African-Americans, you will find this show educational. Americans and Asians, Chinese and Japanese, Puerto Ricans and Mexicans. Even when people look the same, the cultural differences can be stark. In this show we'll focus on the kinds of cultural differences encountered when one partner is African, and the other is, say Canadian. Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show.
Do you have chubby habits? Do you nod when you hear that commercial and promise to take the stairs tomorrow? Are you eating that pizza this one last day because it’s there? Are you too comfortable or too unimaginative to do anything other than sit on the couch when you watch TV? There are many small ways that you can change your habits that will help you act your way to a thinner you.
Do you feel trapped in a marriage where you are unhappy and discontent? Are you wondering whatever possessed you to marry that no good so-and-so in the first place? Perhaps you have joyfully accepted his proposal and now you’re having second thoughts about having to keep a clean house, have family dinner everyday, and put up with this guy day in day out. Or perhaps you made your escape from a marriage and can’t fathom going back to that environment of strife and difficulty ever again. All is not lost! Join me and my guest, Dr. Antoinette Smith, as we challenge you on how and why you should embrace wifely joy! Visit www.spiwe.com for tools, articles and resources for each show. Download podcasts from iTunes. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
Are you wondering what it’s like to go to a far away country like Zimbabwe? Have you heard rumors and wondered about the economy? The political climate? Do you wonder what it would be like to go on a safari and see the animals (aren’t they roaming the streets anyway?) Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a zoo and a game reserve? Would it be interesting to take a peek into my relationships from home? Join me for a virtual tour of all these aspects from my recent trip to my homeland, Zimbabwe. Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show. Join the Facebook Fan Page.
Get your act together! Improve the way you build and manage your professional relationships. Learn about how to improve your professional relationships and why that’s important with my guest, Dr. Jeff Kaplan.
Dr. Kaplan is a partner in Ferrazzi Greenlight consulting, where he leads the Leadership, Development, and Training practice and manages the Greenlight Research Group, a think tank devoted to studying the bottom-line impact of better business relationships. His firm authored the book that is the title of this show. Dr. Kaplan has delivered hundreds of presentations, trainings and keynote addresses and has been featured in numerous radio and television interviews. Think you can learn a thing or two from him? You bet! Subscribe to the iTunes Podcast! Download all the past shows. New shows will update automatically. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources for each show.
Early Release for December 30, 2012 No one likes being told what not to eat, especially around the holidays. Tune in to find out what you can and should eat more of over the holidays and the rest of your life to be filled and healthy without feeling guilty, bloated, and yucky the morning after. Visit www.spiwe.com for tools, articles and resources for each show. Download podcasts from iTunes.
Merry Christmas! Research shows that babies that are touched and held do so much better in life than those that aren’t. Hugs and physical touch makes a positive difference to those who give and receive them. What is this mystical power of touch and how should you use it to improve your relationships? Visit www.spiwe.com for tools, articles and resources for each show. Download podcasts from iTunes.
This is a continuation of the exploration of our relationship with food. It is said that there are many ways to skin a cat, and when it comes to weight loss, that is certainly true because there is no one right way to lose weight. On this show, Frank Pollock, talks about how he lost the weight. Who is Frank? A guy who struggled with his weight just like many people do. Take heart in your own weight loss journey and be inspired and encouraged to find your own way. Subscribe to the enewsletter on www.thespiweshow.com to get weekly descriptions of upcoming shows. Join us on www.facebook.com/thespiweshow.
How much access do you give people to who you are? How deliberate are you in managing the amount of access you give to the people you love? Are you giving too much access to people who shouldn't have it?
Life is all about relationships, and all of us make choices about whom to give how much access everyday. However, many of us don't do it consciously.
Tune in for some thought provoking ideas on why and how to manage relationship access.
Thanksgiving and Christmas are here! Maybe you've been doing well till now, but there's food popping out of every desk and common surface at work. It whispers to you from the cupboards at home, and you want it even though you're supposed to wait till the big day. How do you manage your diet during this trying season? Tune in to the first of our "Thinner" series for tips on how to get your mind right around food. Subscribe to the enewsletter on www.thespiweshow.com to get weekly descriptions of upcoming shows.
Happy Thanksgiving! "Tis the season for focusing on gratitude. You may be grateful for your kids, your parents, your job. But how often are you grateful for the inconveniences, the bad relationships, the unwelcome events that seem to make your life miserable? Listen in and see if Spiwe can change your mind about how to view these situations. Subscribe to the enewsletter on www.thespiweshow.com to get weekly descriptions of upcoming shows.
Married couples often encounter similar challenges, issues, and blessings. But interracial couples encounter some unique situations. Have you ever wondered what those look like when it comes to sexuality? Are some of those myths true? Have you ever wished you had a close buddy or girlfriend you could ask? Well then this show is for you! Find out with returning guests, Yolanda and Terrance Brandon! Visit www.spiwe.com for previous shows with resources and articles, and to sign up for our newsletter.
What does it mean that President Barack Obama has won? What is that whole electoral college thing about anyway? Is it fair that a candidate can win the popular vote and still lose the election? Mitt Romney looked like he was so close, based on the polls, and even ahead. In the end, what happened? What about voter ID? What about gay marriage? What were some funny moments from the elections? Tune in to learn about the electoral process and recap the results. Subscribe to the enewsletter on www.thespiweshow.com to get weekly descriptions of upcoming shows.
As the US presidential election approaches, American citizens will have a variety of issues to vote on. One of them is whether their states should recognize gay marriage. Listen to this show to understand the major arguments in favor of, and against gay marriage, so you can reach your own conclusion and vote. The bottom line is if you are eligible, get out there and vote! If you're wondering about your eligibility, listen to the show Who Can Vote Anyway? Subscribe to the enewsletter on www.thespiweshow.com to get weekly descriptions of upcoming shows.
Examining Your Relationship Model “Marriage will upgrade my status. I will have the right couple friends in the right neighborhood with the right husband.” If this is your way of thinking, then you should tune in to this show. This is just one relationship model that singles sometimes take into the marital union that may make it difficult to settle successfully into your marriage. Find out what the other models are and how to change your paradigm. Biases about how your relationship SHOULD be holding you back? Must everything be 50-50? Listen to Dr. Antoinette Smith on The Spiwe Show. Visit this episode on www.spiwe.com for resources about this show. Subscribe to the enewsletter on www.spiwe.com to get weekly descriptions of upcoming shows.
Guest: Colin T. Nelson Zehra Hassan, Minneapolis lawyer, gets wind through a client of a plot to blow up the Monticello, Minnesota, Nuclear Plant. The effort to thwart the terrorists involves several agencies, a trip to Northern Minnesota in the midst of a blizzard, and delving into the world of fundamental Christian end-of-days cults. Author, Colin T. Nelson, is back on The Spiwe Show to discuss this follow-up to his first Zehra Hassan book, Reprisal, which was featured in our show entitled Journey Into Islam. Colin discusses why he wrote this book, the themes that flowed through from Reprisal, the differences, and why you can’t put this book down! Subscribe to the enewsletter on www.thespiweshow.com to get weekly descriptions of upcoming shows.
As the debate over voter ID or voter suppression rages on, have you wondered who is actually eligible to vote? If you are a legal resident alien, can you vote? If you are convicted of a felony, can you vote? What if it’s a misdemeanor? Can you vote if you served your time and are on parole or probation? What if you’ve completed all requirements of your time and are completely free? What if you’re a sex offender and have to register for always and forever? Can you vote then? Tune in for answers to these perplexing questions. Subscribe to the enewsletter on www.thespiweshow.com to get weekly descriptions of upcoming shows.
Did you know that corporal punishment is legal in schools in 19 states? Isn't that child abuse? Apparently not. Isn't that a component of bullying? Does the fact that it's legal make it right? Under what circumstances are kids being paddled? Has your child been a victim? What can you do about it? Tune in to learn about this curious phenomenon and what you can do about it with my guest, Paula Flowe. Subscribe to the enewsletter on www.thespiweshow.com to get weekly descriptions of upcoming shows.
Are you tired of watching skinny paid actors and actresses grinning at you telling you to buy the latest work out gadget? Are you tired of spending a ton of money on everything from pills to electronics that are supposed to help you lose weight with very little effort? Well I did it! I lost the same weight I had been fiddling with for over a year after the show “Losing Weight The Right Way.” And this isn’t the first time in my life I have had to lose the weight. Today, I’m going to tell you my story. This time was the third time I’ve lost weight in my life, and I’m going to share with you the 11 lessons I learned about weight. Subscribe to the enewsletter on www.thespiweshow.com to get weekly descriptions of upcoming shows.
I can’t seem to find the right guy. There’s something wrong with every single one of them. Too short, too tall, too skinny, too fat, too self absorbed, too stupid, too poor, one can never be too rich, but where’s that guy? Why can’t I find a guy who is funny, handsome, professional, has a great career, no bizarre past history, and no weird baggage? Are single women realistic in their expectations? Join me and Dr. Antoinette Smith for a lively discussion! Subscribe to the enewsletter on www.thespiweshow.com to get weekly descriptions of upcoming shows.
Marriage is wonderful, but it’s also fraught with challenges. What additional challenges turn up when two people fall in love from different races? That is what we will find out from returning guests, Yolanda and Terrance Brandon. Subscribe to the enewsletter on www.thespiweshow.com to get weekly descriptions of upcoming shows.
If you have ever been the hapless victim of an unfaithful lover, this show is for you. Put your indignation away and join me for a provocative look at the other side of infidelity - the victim's contribution, and therefore, the survivor's empowerment (see how smoothly we transitioned from victim to survivor?) Don't just let life happen to you! Grab it and make it your own story of triumph! Subscribe to the enewsletter on www.thespiweshow.com to get weekly descriptions of upcoming shows.
Much has been in the media about Health Care Reform. How much do you really know about it? Will it change your life? Has it already? YOU have a responsibility to yourself and your family to learn about both sides of the issue and decide. Learn five big reasons President Obama loves it, three big reasons Governor Romney hates it, and 15 ways he would change it. Learn 10 little known facts about it. FINALLY get a grip on what this landmark health reform may mean for you. Visit the posting for this episode on www.thespiweshow.com for a slew of resources on this topic.
This is a follow up to the show "Miss Too Independent". If you had objections when you listened to it, check out this show and see if it changes your mind. What if you love your single life? What if you are so amazing that your man isn't worth the value in your little toe? Surely there's no such a thing as being too independent...is there? Join my returning guest, author of the book You Are More Than What Meets The Eye…The Independent Woman’s Guide to Becoming Wifely Material, Dr. Antoinette Smith. Pick up your copy now!
In a world where divorce rates are high and climbing, it is always a delight to hear of a marriage that has lasted more than five years. Sometimes we attribute all sorts of rosy ideals to such marriages, and indeed, the longevity in itself is a remarkable accomplishment. When you hear that someone is celebrating their 10th, 15th or 20th anniversary, you think wow! They’ve made it! And phrases like “happily ever after” spring to mind. Tune in as we celebrate one such marriage, and we are also going to find out what it has taken to get this far. Visit www.spiwe.com for resources, links and other goodies for each show.
DID YOU KNOW that you do NOT have a constitutional right to vote? The national debate over voter ID’s rages on. Some claim we need to require some sort of photo ID in order to vote. This will reduce voter fraud. Others argue that there are no significant instances of voter fraud that justify the thousands of citizens legitimately entitled to vote, who would be excluded from this important democratic process. Arm yourself with education before you go to the polls if this is an issue in your state. Visit The Spiwe Show for more information, links and resources.
Three-time Grammy winner Branford Marsalis is much more than a phenomenal jazz artist. Come behind the scenes and hear how his latest project “Four MF’s Playing Tunes” came together. Branford gets real about his passion, his family, spirituality, the Olympics and the Colorado theater shooting. Thought you knew him? He might surprise you. Visit this posting on www.spiwe.com for all things Branford Marsalis, including links to purchase and sample this new CD.
Video available on www.youtube.com/thespiweshow What does a woman hear when he says, "I'm not ready for a relationship"? What about when a man says "It's not you, it's me", or "I love you but I'm not in love with you"? What does a guy hear when a woman says "We need to talk!" Men and women have long considered each other abject mysteries. Books and songs have been written, and hearts have been broken. Join me and my returning guest, Shaun Panyee King, as we explore the different code phrases and words that men and women use to convey secrets better known to their own gender and considered completely mysterious to the other sex.
Single ladies, isn’t it great to be successful? To have your own car, a great job, your own home and your own 401(k)? So what can possibly be wrong with you? Is there such a thing as being too independent? Since I asked the question, you know the answer must be YES! Join me and author of the new book You Are More Than What Meets The Eye…The Independent Woman’s Guide to Becoming Wifely Material, Dr. Antoinette Smith. Subscribe to the enewsletter on www.thespiweshow.com to get weekly descriptions of upcoming shows.
You are a lawyer, an executive, a doctor, an HR professional, or in some other demanding position where the stakes are high and getting things wrong is not an option. Your job often requires quick thinking with insufficient information, and your stakeholders expect you to pull magic from your brain at the drop of a hat. Let's not even talk about the pressures of balancing that with kids and family. How do you manage the stress! Subscribe to the enewsletter on www.thespiweshow.com to get weekly descriptions of upcoming shows.
You probably heard the disappointing news that in the Twin Cities, the disparity in unemployment between blacks and whites is still the worst in the nation out of 19 metropolitan areas that were studied. In 2011, the unemployment rate among blacks was 17.7 percent; more than 3 times that of whites, and nothing has changed. Tune in to Spiwe's guest appearance on the John Hines Show on CBS/WCCO Radio as she talks to Jordana Green about the causes and potential solutions.
Visit Spiwe’s Blog Post on The Spiwe Show for tools, resources, and ideas for what you can do about it.
The United States celebrates its independence from the British on July 4. Join me for the celebration and a trip around the globe as we explore how different countries view and celebrate their independence. Subscribe to the enewsletter on www.thespiweshow.com to get weekly descriptions of upcoming shows.
Founded in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is a Catholic, independent, liberal arts, archdiocesan university that emphasizes values-centered, career-oriented education. The vision of the Opus College of Business is to excel in educating highly principled global business leaders. The highly accomplished Assistant Dean of the Opus College of Business, Bill Woodson, shares his love for this venerated institution, its principles, innovative recruiting efforts, and the path that brought him to this point in his career. This episode is part of our Career Profile series.
My goodness, how the time has flown! Can you believe it’s been a year since The Spiwe Show first aired? I really hadn’t thought this far when I started the show but here we are and growing every week! As I’ve often said, this is my Dad’s show (my Heavenly Dad, that is), so walk with me through this exciting journey of discovery and together let us watch His plans for this show unfold until we check in again this time next year. Until next week, this is Spiwe saying go in peace, and may a thousand blessings be showered upon you! Visit www.thespiweshow.com for show trivia, resources and more about the show. Watch the videos on YouTube.
Visit The Spiwe Show YouTube Channel to watch the video. Visit www.thespiweshow.com to get more information and resources for this topic. This is a four-part 1-hour recording so keep listening after the interim outros and intros. The book opens with a scene when Rob was four years old; his father poured gasoline on him to set him on fire.... Company president, and accomplished speaker, Rob Cabitto, discusses his journey over many mountains, through dark valleys, on his fractured journey to recovery from pain, loss, and addiction.
Rob is author of the first adult interactive book in history, The Fractured Life of 3743 - A Journey to Redemption. If you have been struggling with addiction, this show is for you.
We previously did a show called 12 Signs He/She is NOT The One But knowing someone is not THE ONE, and actually leaving, are two different things aren’t they? Sometimes people stay in relationship even when it’s clear that the person is not the right fit for them. So what’s the difference between knowing it’s not quite right, and getting to the point when you should not only leave, but RUN!
Why are you here? What should you be doing about it? How do you live out your purpose? We are on Chapter 4 of our work book To Be Or Not To Be – The Choice Is Yours! by Amazon best selling author, Barbara Hofmeister. If you don’t already have it, get a copy on virtually any of the episodes with Barbara on www.thespiweshow.com. You can also get it from Barbara’s web site, www.barbarahofmeister.com, or from www.amazon.com. Subscribe to the enewsletter on www.thespiweshow.com to get weekly descriptions of upcoming shows.
Early release of this coming Sunday's show only on BlogTalkRadio! We previously did a show called Ways to Spot THE ONE. The flip side is that there are issues that you spot that tell you the opposite is true. How do you know when a quirk or idiosyncrasy is enough to knock your Beloved out of the running for a permanent commitment with you?
What is acupuncture besides all those needles? Does it hurt? According to a 2009 National Health Statistic Report, between 1997 and 2007, the number of people who visited acupuncturists tripled to 17.6 million visits. Could it be right for you? Subscribe to the enewsletter on www.thespiweshow.com to get weekly descriptions of upcoming shows.
Many singles make much ado about spotting THE ONE; the man or woman who will make their lives complete. THE ONE they can envision spending the rest of their lives with. THE ONE who puts an end to the string of first dates, high hopes, that are almost always dashed into smithereens…except for THAT ONE! How do you know he or she is THE ONE? Check out www.thespiweshow.com for articles and resources on this topic.
Who is Spiwe? She recently made a guest appearance on the African Roots Connection show on Twin Cities KMOJ 89.9 FM. Watch this interview by host, Charles Dennis. We discuss topics like….Why was The Spiwe Show created?What was it like coming to college in the US from Zimbabwe?Were the parents worried about sending their little girl 10,000 miles from home?Get Spiwe’s opinions on various topics. Subscribe to the enewsletter on www.thespiweshow.com to get weekly descriptions of upcoming shows.
Watch the Video! I am going to lose weight! I’m going to be in better shape! Did you get off to a good start with dutiful trips to the gym? Have you given up? Did you try and try and get no results? Former body building champion, Shaun Panyee King provides tips on how to get results from your work out, and how to lose weight and love your body. Subscribe to the enewsletter on www.thespiweshow.com to get weekly descriptions of upcoming shows.
You started the year with the best of intentions about all the things you were going to change, right? You were going to do amazing things in your career, you were going to lose weight and get in shape, you were going to finally commit to that book you’ve been planning to write, but now, not only has the excitement worn off, but now you have been best by self doubt. The path to success was never promised to be an easy one. What now? Join returning guest, Barbara Hofmeister, Amazon.com best selling author of To Be Or Not To Be, The Choice Is Yours, for tips and tricks to keep your confidence alive.
What does it take to become the Director of Diversity and EEO Programs at an ivy league University like Cornell? As an advocate for workplace diversity, Laura Hertzog has broad experience in facilitating organizational changes that support diversity, investigating and remedying actual and potential hostile work environment claims and advising employers on how to create more diverse workplaces. Get a glimpse into this fascinating world and see if you have what it takes for a career like this.
Happy April Fools Day! Our April Fools joke today on The Spiwe Show is a bait and switch; we're not going to talk about cultural differences in dating today. We're going to talk about how you toot your own horn without being obnoxious, brash, boastful or arrogant. Self-promotion is a tricky and often difficult area of career development that many professionals struggle with. But yet you know you need to do it in order to advance. Get ideas from this episode with Spiwe. Tune in to listen later!
Watch the VIDEO SHOW At the beginning of the year, one of the most common resolutions is getting in shape. For most people, the goal is to lose weight, but for some, it is to gain the right kind of weight. Maybe you are scrawny (or you’ve been told that you are), and you want to beef up so you can look buff and bodacious by the time summer comes. Join my guest, former champion body builder, Shaun Panyee King for tips on how to gain weight the right way.
This is an installation in our Career Profile series with professional drummer, Erick Ballard. What does it take to become a professional drummer? What are the challenges and obstacles? How do you get noticed by the right people? Does one good gig mean you’ve made it? Let’s find out together with professional and internationally traveled drummer who has played with artists like Alexander O’Neal and Bernard Allison, Erick Ballard.
DID YOU KNOW that according to recent studies, acupuncture has been known to effectively treat kiddie problems such as lazy eye, nausea, and pain associated with chronic illness in children? Further, when paired with conventional medication, acupuncture can reduce the common side effects that come with higher doses of medicine in some cases as well. But babies and needles? How do those two nouns fit in the same sentence? Turns out, acupuncture is not painful, as it might first appear to be, and can be quite beneficial as part of an overall treatment plan for your baby. Learn how from licensed acupuncturist, Nancy Bierma, LAC, and thePediatric Acupuncture Wellness Center.
Available Now! Watch Part I Watch Part II Watch Part III Watch Part IV Check out Spiwe's co-anchor appearance on KMOJ Twin Cities 89.89 FM as callers grappled with Ephesians 5:22, which calls for wives to submit to their husbands. What does the word “submit” conjure up? Should submission be a two-way street? What is the husband’s responsibility to his wife? Do women really “submit” these days?
Last month we kicked off our Dreams series designed to help you achieve your dreams, with guidance from Amazon.com best selling author, Barbara Hofmeister, on how to get you moving towards your goal. Today we are talking about what to do when the excitement of the goal wears off. You have taken the first wonderful steps, and for whatever reason, you feel like your efforts have either plateaud, or maybe it’s just not fun anymore. What now? Pick up your copy of our workbook, To Be Or Not To Be, The Choice Is Yours!
If you have been wishing someone would do a show about sexuality and advocate abstention to your tweens, teens and young adult kids, this is it. We’ll address questions like; he finally noticed me, so why can’t I have sex? My friends will think I’m weird if I don’t have sex with a girl. She’s throwing it at me so why can’t I have sex? He says he loves me and we are going to get married, so why can’t we have sex? Sometimes it’s really difficult to break the ice on this topic, so use this show as a tool to talk about some of the more common reasons why kids have sex, why not to do it, and how to deal with the pressure. Renowned author, life coach and motivational speaker, Sheila Ford will show you how.
Women are disrespectful, and the law gives them all the power but none of the accountability! This was a caller’s opinion during last week’s show; Divorce – A Cultural Epidemic?. Men are dogs and you won’t find a faithful one until Jesus Himself comes back! This might be the corresponding retort a woman might make. Is one gender more to blame than another? Call in for the debate Sunday and let’s duke it out! Mr. Solutions, come on back!
According to the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology, 50 percent of first marriages, 67% of second and 74% of third marriages end in divorce in the United States. By contrast, at approximately 1 percent of marriages, divorce rates in India are amongst the lowest in the world. Why is this divorce rate so high in the US compared to other countries? What advantages do other cultures have that keep marriages together? Does a low divorce rate mean greater happiness? Let’s take a global tour and explore some reasons why divorce rates might be low in other countries, and the role that culture plays in divorce.
Check out the video show on Youtube! You may recall a show we did last year called Men are Neanderthals and Women Need to Fix Them. This is the counterpart to that show. Ladies! This is the time to tune in to hear about our bad dating habits from a man’s point of view. Gold diggers are feared by men everywhere! Or are they? How does a man know when he spots one? Are there particular things he listens for? Do all me run when they find themselves in a gold digger shake down? Sit back and prepare for a fun and funny trip into the mind of a man on these and other questions.
At the beginning of the year, many of us make resolutions; I’m going to lose weight I’m going to save more money I’m going to spend more time with my family I’m going to learn a language What ever the resolution is, too often, by the time January has ended, so has the willpower to follow through. Join me and Barbara Hofmeister as we kick off our Dreams series on how to make our dreams come true and stick to this path to get from where you are to where you want to be.
It’s a new year and time for new things! New resolutions, new objectives, new goals, turning over a new leaf, all that stuff. So what about your relationships? Now is the perfect time to assess and figure out what relationships should grow, and what relationships should go. Join renowned author, public speaker, and life coach, Sheila Ford, as we turn the corner to the new year.
A look back at eleven significant events that helped shape 2011. Do you remember what happened on January 8? What about the two divergent events that happened on May 1? Tune in for a review of the big topics of 2011.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! As we celebrate Christmas day, we examine the greatest gift we can receive and give, and how best we should respect and use it. “I hate my brother!” Love anyway “Did you hear what she said to me???” Love anyway “I swore I’d never talk to that man again!” That man is your father; love anyway. Let’s explore the concept of love, particularly as it relates to the holidays.
‘Tis the season of Yuletide cheer! Everywhere you turn there are jingly songs, Christmas bells, invitations to buy gifts, but holidays are also a time of great stress for many people. Despite being better connected technologically, loneliness and isolation is on the rise. So if you are far from home because you are displaced in the diaspora like so many young professionals and immigrants are these days, how do you cope with the holidays? If you are trying to juggle the job, the family, the daily rigors of life, and now you add mailing Christmas cards, shopping, wrapping gifts, you may feel overwhelmed and stressed. Or maybe this is such a financially stressful time because expectations for gifts are high and you are barely keeping the mortgage paid and food on the table. Or maybe you simply hate getting together with your family; you’re about to start drowning in siblings, in-laws, parents, aunts, cousins and you hate all the work and maybe half your family too. How do you cope? Join us for an uplifting show to give you ideas and tips for how to cope with the Christmas season.
It’s that time of year – Thanksgiving and Christmas, when I like to go on my Seefood Diet – I see food, I eat it. Does that sound like you too? Then we start the year with more pounds that we ever wanted, we make all sorts of resolutions about getting in shape, we go to the gym, where we find long lines there for about the first two to three months of the year, before everything goes back to normal. We abandon the gym, get back into our regular routine. We have lost the verve and excitement for that resolution and all the other ones, and if we don’t get rid of those pounds, we just add to them the following year. Welcome to our relationship with food. Listen in to this show for what may be some startling suggestions about our Seefood Diet and how it links to other areas of our lives.
First, let’s admit it; most of us talk to God. Especially now that the holidays are coming. Does this sound familiar? God I hope this turkey turns out okay. Oh, God, why is Uncle Louie coming to the dinner party? He gets drunk every year and scares the children. Lord help me get through this weekend. Dear God, if you just get me through this, I’ll… and then the promises roll out. Yes, we talk to God alright. But most times, we do it unconsciously, we don’t really think God is listening, we don’t believe God answers prayer, we don’t expect an answer, and we’re not thinking that we’ll engage in an actual dialogue. Pick up some tips on how to turn this mindless yammering into real conversation that gets you answers.
It’s Thanksgiving season in the US and Canada, and a time many people reflect on what they are grateful for. We are talking about gratitude – the concept of being thankful, seeing the silver lining in every cloud even when there seems to be nothing by gray in the sky, paying attention to the simple pleasures in your daily life appreciating the good things that you have and experience. A study by Dr. Robert Emmons on gratitude found that thankfulness can increase a person’s level of happiness by about 25%. Also, grateful people tend to recover faster from adversity, they have stronger immune systems, they exercise more regularly, and they have more fulfilling personal relationships. Join us for this warm and fuzzy chat with Amazon.com best selling author, Barbara Hofmeister.
Once upon a time society suggested that you should wait until you get married to have sex. That was once upon a time. Now, society says it’s okay to have sex whenever the feeling moves you, whether it’s on a first date or just “hooking up,” with no commitment or expectation of any ongoing relationship. But is this good for us? Is it healthy for men or women? Is there value in waiting to get married to have sex? With an increase in single households, what if you never get married? Does this question matter if you are in your 40’s the way it might have mattered when you were 18? Why should we wait for sex anymore? We explore these and other provocative questions with returning guest, author, public speaker, and life coach, Sheila Ford.
Pet lovers, this show is for you! We know there are many of you out there because some statistics indicate that in the US alone, 2/3 of the population owns pets and spends $40 billion a year on them. Wow! Have you ever wondered what would happen if two people got into a fight over who gets a pet after a break up? With the rash of natural disasters we have seen in recent years, have you ever wondered about how animals are reconciled with their owners and what that takes? What if a pet is found to have been abused or neglected by its owner; should the owner still get it back? With more than 30 years of legal, negotiation, and litigation experience in various areas of practice, including animal law, Barbara Gislason has tackled difficult issues involving pet custody, and owner’s rights in ambiguous situations. Tune in for some eye opening tips from Barbara on various issues affecting your relationship with your pets.
Workaholics, we are talking to you! If you are burning the candle at both ends and feeling rather dim on most days, if significant other is complaining that you don't spend enough time at home, if you have a hard time remembering your kids' birthdays...and their names, you need to listen up! Join us for an enlightening and perhaps surprising conversation with Pastor Keith Missel about the physical, psychological, and spirtual reasons for rest. The path to happiness, good health, and prosperity is lined with time made for fun. Come find out why. It will be the best hour you've spend in months if it moves you into a different direction.
Are you a young or first generation professional in business, law, medicine, government, non-profit, science or technology? Are you searching for personal, professional and financial success without sacrificing what you care about? Maybe you got your degree, found a job making good money, but still find yourself struggling to manage your career and your finances. Worse yet, you’re finding it hard to make time for family, friends and other interests outside of work. You want to change things but you don’t know how since no one in your family, and likely none of your friends, have been here or done this before. Things may seem hopeless, you may want to quit and do something else. This isn’t what you signed up for, right? This wasn’t the dream that was promised! Don’t lose hope, attorney and author, Al Coleman, Jr. is here to help. You can have personal, professional and financial success without sacrificing who you are or what you care about. Pick up a copy of his book, Secrets to Success, and follow along.
In this day and age, so many of us are busy with our careers, our children, our significant others, and we are trying mightily to manage the chaos. So who has time to go to a place of worship, and why should we? What is the relevance of congregation in our lives these days? Why should I listen to someone tell me how I should be good and be holier than thou when that doesn’t help me figure out how to deal with that wife who won’t respect me when I get home? Or the coworker who is always on me and can’t stand me any more than I can stand him? Join us for answers to these questions and more with author and public speaker, Sheila Ford.
Perhaps you have had a great idea for a new product, a new business, or maybe a way of improving yourself personally or professionally. Maybe you want to change your approach to dating, go back to school, better organize yourself at work, but you haven’t gotten around to it. Maybe you have convinced yourself that it can’t work, that you are too ordinary, too old, too fat, tooyoung, too something to take the bold step forward. Barbara Hofmeister, Amazon.com best selling author of To Be Or Not To Be - The Choice is Yours!will be joining us to motivate you to action. We will give you some ideas to get you moving forward and hopefully you will be inspired to act. Pick up a copy of the book and follow along if you haven't already.
Sharing is hard to do. Sharing money seems to be right up there on the difficulty scale with being nice to your spouse everyday. How do you get beyond learning to share well to planning successfully for your future?
2.Colin T. Nelson has some ideas about that. Colin is a financial advisor who has worked with numerous clients for over 30 years.
Author of the book, When Can I Tell My Boss “I Quit!”, Colin has worked with numerous clients over his 30+ year career. You can pick up a copy of this book at www.amazon.com.
What’s the difference between the Tanakh and the Christian Bible?Can anyone become a religious Jew?Why have Jews been targeted for extermination by other societies in history?Whom do Jews consider Gentiles exactly?As you may already know, the underlying theme of The Spiwe Show is to serve as an idea exchange empowering us to Live Well, Live Fully, and Love Deeply by improving the quality of our personal, professional, and spiritual relationships. The Spiwe Show does not advocate or condemn any particular religion, but aims to foster greater tolerance by increasing our collective understanding of each other’s beliefs. To that end, join me and my special guest, Brent, in learning about Judaism; things you kinda knew, things you thought you knew, and things that will surprise you.
Today is the continuation in our Moments TO BE miniseries with Barbara Hofmeister, Amazon.com best selling author of The To Be Book, and Moments TO BE. Barbara is going to address the question of worrying; why it’s bad for you, and provide tips for overcoming it. Have you ever spent a sleepless night worrying about something or someone? What if there’s another terrorist attack? What if the price of gas keeps going up? What if my spouse leaves me? What if I never find a spouse? What about those financial results for next quarter? Did I remember to turn off the stove? According to the Anxiety Disorders Association of America, in its more extreme forms, worry can metastasize into Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), which is characterized by persistent, excessive, and unrealistic worry about everyday things. GAD affects 6.8 million adults, or 3.1% of the U.S. population, in any given year. Women are twice as likely to be affected.
What does a successful relationship with God look like? You may have heard people say that God talks to them. You may have heard a spiritual teacher suggest that you have a personal relationship with God. You might have even taken some steps toward God, whether it was going to a place of worship, committing your life to Him, but you don’t feel like you have a personal relationship. After all, it’s easy to figure out how to build a strong relationship with a tangible individual you can see and touch. But how do you do that with God? Sheila Ford is back with more answers! Founder and CEO of Mission to Mobilization L.L.C. Sheila authored Love Letters to Him, 52 poems and essays inspiring intimate relationships with God, Kingdom Compass Do You Know Where You Are Going? and The Country Compass™ Mobilizing the Nation Through Acts of Kindness and Service. Kingdom Compass launched her work in India. Bring pen and paper and be ready to transform your spiritual relationship with God.
Why do bad things happen to good people? Why is it that the largest number of people who die young seem to be the good ones? How can the world be a fair place when suffering is allowed to proliferate? Everywhere you look, innocent people are starving, they are dying, and there seems to be no grand design or sense of fairness in who suffers and who doesn't. And while we're at it, how come some of the most dastardly people appear to fare the best, living in prosperity and so high on the hog you can barely see the bottom of their brand new boots? Join us for the first of this two-part series as we commemorate the tragedy of 9/11 and ponder these deep burning questions and what they mean for how we live our lives today.
Perhaps you are a woman, an ethnic minority, you have a sexual orientation that you are open about. You are a middle management executive and are frustrated, confused and burned out. You are good at what you do, your results are good, and your performance is as good as your peers, who seem to get ahead. To make matters worse, you don’t have a mentor or sponsor to turn to for guidance and to help break through some of those barriers. Keith Wyche is an author, career coach, thought leader, award winner, and an executive in some of America’s most notable companies. As the title of Keith’s book suggests, to rise above the ranks of middle management and into the boardroom, "Good is Not Enough". Pick up your copy today and learn how to unlock the doors to the rest of your career.
Let's face it, most of us definitely don't know how to do either one of these things well. Have you ever tried to provide someone with gentle constructive criticism and been received by a torrent of indignations, resentment and drama? Have you ever tried to use the "I" perspective with a spouse and been met with abject rejection and a spewing of all of your shortcomings? Have you ever given someone a compliment and immediately regretted it? How about this: "I like that outfit you have on." "Why? Why do you like it?" "I don't know, it just looks good on you." "That's the best you can come up with? It just looks good on me???" Of course, if you were the culprit, this show is definitely for you! Back by popular demand, Barbara Hofmeister, Amazon best selling author of The To Be Book, and Moments TO BE, explains how to escape the rut of negative thinking and move towards the life you want.
We all want to be successful at work. Not surprisingly, relationships drive your career success. But how do you do it when the odds seem to be stacked against you? Perhaps you are the only woman in what feels like a shark tank of men. Maybe you are the only minority. Or you are so high up the corporate ladder there’s no one to turn to for mentorship. How do you keep it together? How do you excel? Join me for a discussion on finding career success by treating everyone with respect.'
You know the scenarios, right? He’s on the internet looking at images or videos of women or people having sex, but he’s not physically with them. She is talking to her long lost high school or college or first love in a chat room or online at a social media web site, but they haven’t made any effort to meet…yet. So at the end of the day, if they haven’t touched, is it really cheating?
We could also call this show "One Man's Opinion". Listen to his answers to topics like 1) If a man isn't calling, does he need to be reminded I'm here? 2) Men don't talk about feelings because they don't think about them. 3) All men cheat. 4) Every caveman can be turned into a metro sexual. 5) Men really like high maintenance women. Sit back and prepare for a fun and funny trip into the mind of a man on these and other topics.
If you are a professional trying to juggle a challenging and hopefully exciting career, a relationship, and perhaps, children, you don’t need much of an introduction to this topic. You might even layer the complexity of this juggling act with being a full time or part time student. You may also be in what might feel like an even more tenuous situation if you are not married, but dating and trying to keep some or all these balls in the air. Dr. Eric Wynstin Walton is an accomplished commercial leader and strategist. He is also a happy husband and father of three, and he shares his strategies for successfully balancing work and home.
One of the lessons good managers and leaders learn in business is that people don't change that much. In personal relationships, this is also often true. If you have been in a relationships for a while and are feeling annoyed by your partner's flaws, think back to the beginning of your relationship. Can you honestly claim that this person has changed, or has he/she been the same all along? Did you simply ignore the flaws? Did you refuse to see them? Did you excuse them? Join us for stories and tips for how to recognize red flags at the outset, and how to deal with them if you are already committed to your relationship.
A 1990 Gallup study indicated that about 36% of Americans are lonely. An odd thing given that we now have more communication tools than ever: smart phones, texting capabilities, tweets, social media, chat rooms, social clubs, book clubs, wine clubs…and yet, we are lonelier than ever. If you have never been married, you might think you’re lonely because they’ve never been married. If you’re married, you might take your loneliness even harder because you’re married! You’re not supposed to be lonely, right? Join us for a riveting discussion with Cephus Nziramasanga, a man who has counseled many lonely people and can offer some suggestions on the causes and cures for loneliness.
Have you ever wondered what the truth is behind the negative propaganda about Islam and the Muslim faith? Are you interested in learning about a culture that too many of us don't really understand? Travel through one man's educational journey to his enlightenment about a culture different from his own. Author of multiple books, the latest being Reprisal, Colin T. Nelson explores relationships in the Muslim culture, Islam, and unearths facts that will surprise you.
To be or not to be. The choice is yours! Whether you are happy or miserable in your relationships, the choice is yours. If things at work are not going well, you have the power to make the change. If you are convinced your misery is someone else's fault, this show is for you. Author of the Amazon Best Seller "To Be Or Not To Be - The Choice Is Yours!", and coming to us all the way from Germany, Barbara Hofmeister will share secrets that will change your life if you let them. Ms. Hofmeister is an author and passionate advocate of helping people live their dreams. She can help to clarify your dreams and to start living a life of joy and passion. Barbara Hofmeister is a refugee from Communist Germany and knows first hand what it is like to be living in adverse circumstances. Severely abused and with low self-esteem she set out to live her personal dream travelling the world sharing what she learned from the “University of Hard Knocks” with a wide audience. Barbara uses a practical step by step approach that allows ANYBODY to move towards their dream life.
If you are in a relationship you know is bad for you, or with someone who does not treat you well, you are not alone. If you are struggling to get past a relationship that is negatively affecting your current relationships, or if you are married or committed to your bad relationship, this show is for you! Take pen and paper and take notes from the powerful insights and suggestions from Sheila Ford, international speaker, author and coach focused on spiritual growth, leadership, life and project planning. Founder and CEO of Mission to Mobilization L.L.C. Sheila authored Love Letters to Him, 52 poems and essays inspiring intimate relationships with God, Kingdom Compass Do You Know Where You Are Going? and The Country CompassTM Mobilizing the Nation Through Acts of Kindness and Service. Kingdom Compass launched her work in India. As author of Love Letters to HimSheila’s writing is passionate, provocative and powerfully personal! Sheila reaches corporations to correctional facilities; discussions include spirituality, sexuality, sanity, self-worth and scars. Visit LoveLetterstoHim to learn more about Sheila's work.