Communicate to Motivate
Combining entertaining stories, practical information, and relevant take-aways helping to improve your communication skills so you can feel motivated in all areas of life. Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social mediaPodcasts
Striking a Deal: My Conversation with Alexiou Gibson, Shark Tank Deal Winner & Founder of The Transformation Factory
Published: April 3, 2023, 9 a.m.Duration: 40 minutes 28 seconds
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Delayed Dreams: Still Worth Chasing
Published: March 13, 2023, 10 a.m.Duration: 10 minutes 37 seconds
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Avoiding Coasting in Your Relationship: Special Conversation with Stephanie Van Allan of The Fitness Mission
Published: Feb. 16, 2023, 10 a.m.Duration: 20 minutes 27 seconds
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The Hybrid Relationship: Collaboration Breeds Communication
Published: Feb. 6, 2023, 1 p.m.Duration: 14 minutes 56 seconds
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How Bad Do You Really Want a Habit Change?
Published: Jan. 30, 2023, 5:51 p.m.Duration: 11 minutes 48 seconds
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Influence to Action: What Made MLK Such a Great Speaker
Published: Jan. 16, 2023, 10 a.m.Duration: 17 minutes 53 seconds
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The Comeback: 5 Things To Do As You Walk Your Path in 2023
Published: Jan. 9, 2023, 10 a.m.Duration: 14 minutes 26 seconds
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We're Back! The Return of Communicate to Motivate for 2023
Published: Jan. 2, 2023, 10 a.m.Duration: 11 minutes 13 seconds
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Voice Matters with Perception of Others
Published: Nov. 7, 2022, 9 a.m.Duration: 9 minutes 21 seconds
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Why Do We Gossip?
Published: Oct. 24, 2022, 9 a.m.Duration: 10 minutes 32 seconds
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Positive Parenting Lays The Groundwork for Long-Term Close Relationships with Kids
Published: Oct. 17, 2022, 9 a.m.Duration: 12 minutes 31 seconds
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Are Men in Crisis?
Published: Oct. 10, 2022, 9 a.m.Duration: 11 minutes 44 seconds
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Investing Your Time Wisely
Published: Oct. 5, 2022, 9 a.m.Duration: 11 minutes 15 seconds
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Relational Maintenance: Committing to It for Long-Term Success
Published: Sept. 19, 2022, 9 a.m.Duration: 9 minutes 55 seconds
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The Energy Bus: Enjoy the Ride
Published: Sept. 12, 2022, 9 a.m.Duration: 7 minutes 23 seconds
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The Energy Bus: Drive with Purpose
Published: Sept. 5, 2022, 9 a.m.Duration: 7 minutes 28 seconds
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The Energy Bus: Love Your Passengers
Published: Aug. 29, 2022, 9 a.m.Duration: 9 minutes 34 seconds
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The Energy Bus: Enthusiasm Attracts Passengers
Published: Aug. 22, 2022, 9 a.m.Duration: 8 minutes 11 seconds
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The Energy Bus: No Energy Vampires
Published: Aug. 15, 2022, 9 a.m.Duration: 8 minutes 6 seconds
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The Energy Bus: Fuel Your Ride with Positive Energy
Published: Aug. 8, 2022, 9 a.m.Duration: 7 minutes 23 seconds
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The Energy Bus: Have a Vision & Share the Vision
Published: Aug. 1, 2022, 9 a.m.Duration: 8 minutes 1 second
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The Energy Bus: You're the Driver
Published: July 25, 2022, 9 a.m.Duration: 7 minutes 47 seconds
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Hop Aboard 'The Energy Bus'
Published: July 18, 2022, 5:46 p.m.Duration: 10 minutes 14 seconds
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Better Emotional Intimacy: 3 Questions To Ask Your Partner
Published: June 20, 2022, 9 a.m.Duration: 12 minutes 29 seconds
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An Origins Story: Tales from the Road
Published: June 6, 2022, 9 a.m.Duration: 13 minutes 54 seconds
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An Origins Story: Traveling the Country with a Real Speaker/Author
Published: May 30, 2022, 9 a.m.Duration: 15 minutes 41 seconds
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An Origins Story: Airline Pilot to Professional Speaker- The Twisting Path of Life
Published: May 23, 2022, 9 a.m.Duration: 15 minutes 37 seconds
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An Origins Story: A Very Young Public Speaker
Published: May 16, 2022, 9 a.m.Duration: 15 minutes 36 seconds
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Everyday is Mother's Day
Published: May 9, 2022, 9 a.m.Duration: 10 minutes 41 seconds
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Emotional Intelligence: Giving Feedback to Others
Published: May 2, 2022, 9 a.m.Duration: 10 minutes 48 seconds
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Emotional Intelligence: Look for the Good First
Published: April 27, 2022, 9 a.m.Duration: 16 minutes 22 seconds
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Emotional Intelligence: Help First
Published: April 18, 2022, 9 a.m.Duration: 14 minutes 9 seconds
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Emotional Intelligence: Building a Positive Environment
Published: April 11, 2022, 12:27 p.m.Duration: 14 minutes 42 seconds
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Special Edition Power 5: Living a Life of Significance
Published: April 7, 2022, 9 a.m.Duration: 6 minutes 4 seconds
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Setting the Stage: 5 Burning Questions about Emotional Intelligence
Published: April 4, 2022, 9 a.m.Duration: 17 minutes 54 seconds
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Expanding Our View: Understanding the Power & Significance of Nonverbal Communication
Published: March 28, 2022, 9 a.m.Duration: 12 minutes 48 seconds
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Understanding & Capturing Our Negative Thinking
Published: March 21, 2022, 9 a.m.Duration: 13 minutes 1 second
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Special Edition Power 5: Turning Off the Noise of Life
Published: March 11, 2022, 10 a.m.Duration: 5 minutes 59 seconds
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Managing High-Functioning Anxiety Inside Relationships with Special Guest: Tati Garcia
Published: March 7, 2022, 10 a.m.Duration: 35 minutes 54 seconds
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Bonding, Uniting, and Developing: How GLUE Can Help You Succeed as a Leader and Team with Special Guest- Amy P. Kelly
Published: Feb. 28, 2022, 10 a.m.Duration: 45 minutes 49 seconds
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What Do I Say: When You've Been Wronged
Published: Feb. 21, 2022, 10 a.m.Duration: 19 minutes 38 seconds
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Special Edition Power 5: Becoming a Great Meeting/Small Group Facilitator
Published: Feb. 17, 2022, 10 a.m.Duration: 5 minutes 58 seconds
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What Do I Say: Difficult Conversations Inside a Relationship with Special Guest- Stephanie Van Allan
Published: Feb. 14, 2022, 10 a.m.Duration: 41 minutes 41 seconds
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What Do I Say: Communication in a Hostile & Divisive Climate
Published: Feb. 7, 2022, 10 a.m.Duration: 20 minutes 18 seconds
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Special Edition Power 5: Trust & Culture with Remote Working
Published: Feb. 3, 2022, 10 a.m.Duration: 6 minutes 6 seconds
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What Do I Say: Communicate to....UnMotivate!?
Published: Jan. 31, 2022, 10 a.m.Duration: 19 minutes 55 seconds
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What Do I Say? Break-Ups & Loss
Published: Jan. 24, 2022, 10 a.m.Duration: 13 minutes 56 seconds
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Special Edition Power 5: Communication is the Top Skill Employers Want in 2022
Published: Jan. 20, 2022, 10 a.m.Duration: 6 minutes 5 seconds
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What Do I Say? Strategies & Phrases To Get Through Tough Conversations
Published: Jan. 17, 2022, 10 a.m.Duration: 18 minutes 28 seconds
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Power 5: Three Ways to Improve Friendships in 2022
Published: Jan. 10, 2022, 10 a.m.Duration: 6 minutes 19 seconds
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Power 5: Where is Your Mind in the New Year?
Published: Jan. 3, 2022, 10 a.m.Duration: 5 minutes 57 seconds
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Power 5: Consistency & Encouragement in the New Year
Published: Dec. 27, 2021, 10 a.m.Duration: 5 minutes 52 seconds
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Power 5: Lessons Learned from 2021
Published: Dec. 21, 2021, 5:16 p.m.Duration: 5 minutes 44 seconds
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Feeling 'ROOTED' in Your Vision for 2022
Published: Dec. 13, 2021, 10 a.m.Duration: 14 minutes 47 seconds
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Communication Do's and Don'ts at Holiday Parties
Published: Dec. 6, 2021, 4:06 p.m.Duration: 15 minutes 48 seconds
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Family Communication Tips for the Holidays Part 2: No Communication Bullies
Published: Nov. 29, 2021, 5:52 p.m.Duration: 11 minutes 48 seconds
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Family Communication Tips for the Holidays
Published: Nov. 22, 2021, 10 a.m.Duration: 14 minutes 26 seconds
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Transforming the Mind with Special Guest, Tim Kremer, of Peak Performance Mind Coaching
Published: Nov. 16, 2021, 10 a.m.Duration: 42 minutes 22 seconds
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Living a Longer Life with Improved Self-Care
Published: Nov. 10, 2021, 9:41 p.m.Duration: 14 minutes 10 seconds
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Identifying & Managing our Emotional Triggers
Published: Nov. 1, 2021, 9 a.m.Duration: 13 minutes 5 seconds
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What's Holding You Back: Lack of Flexibility
Published: Oct. 25, 2021, 9 a.m.Duration: 18 minutes 7 seconds
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What's Holding You Back: Expecting Instant Results
Published: Oct. 18, 2021, 9 a.m.Duration: 17 minutes 42 seconds
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What's Holding You Back: Developing the Fire Within
Published: Oct. 11, 2021, 9 a.m.Duration: 14 minutes 1 second
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What's Holding You Back: Comparison with Others
Published: Oct. 4, 2021, 9 a.m.Duration: 13 minutes 6 seconds
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What's Holding You Back: Fear of Failure
Published: Sept. 28, 2021, 5:11 p.m.Duration: 12 minutes 13 seconds
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Identifying & Managing Our Negative Self-Talk
Published: Sept. 20, 2021, 9 a.m.Duration: 13 minutes 31 seconds
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Engaging in Positive Self-Talk
Published: Sept. 13, 2021, 9 a.m.Duration: 13 minutes 12 seconds
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Power 5: Learning to Love Yourself
Published: Sept. 6, 2021, 9 a.m.Duration: 6 minutes 22 seconds
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Power 5: Dealing with the Negativity Around Us
Published: Aug. 30, 2021, 9 a.m.Duration: 6 minutes 8 seconds
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Power 5: Learning to Motivate and Encourage Others
Published: Aug. 23, 2021, 9 a.m.Duration: 5 minutes 50 seconds
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Power 5: Having a Healthy Mind, Body, & Soul
Published: Aug. 16, 2021, 9 a.m.Duration: 5 minutes 42 seconds
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Power 5: Less Control is More Freedom
Published: Aug. 9, 2021, 9 a.m.Duration: 5 minutes 58 seconds
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Power 5: Getting Things Done
Published: Aug. 2, 2021, 9 a.m.Duration: 7 minutes 41 seconds
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What Every Relationship Needs: Giggle (Creating Humor Together)
Published: July 19, 2021, 9 a.m.Duration: 10 minutes 45 seconds
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What Every Relationship Needs: Stop Taking Each Other for GRANTED
Published: July 12, 2021, 9 a.m.Duration: 11 minutes 9 seconds
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The Communication That Fueled a Revolution: Celebrating America's Independence Day
Published: July 5, 2021, 9 a.m.Duration: 13 minutes 25 seconds
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What Every Relationship Needs: GLOW (How Can We Communicate Happiness?)
Published: June 28, 2021, 9 a.m.Duration: 14 minutes 51 seconds
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What Every Relationship Needs: Gratitude
Published: June 21, 2021, 9 a.m.Duration: 9 minutes 6 seconds
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What Every Relationship Needs: Giving
Published: June 14, 2021, 9 a.m.Duration: 12 minutes 52 seconds
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What Every Relationship Needs: Growth
Published: June 7, 2021, 9 a.m.Duration: 17 minutes 10 seconds
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What Every Relationship Needs: Grace
Published: May 31, 2021, 9 a.m.Duration: 14 minutes 14 seconds
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BONUS Episode: Men and Their Relationship with God featuring author Dustan Christensen
Published: May 24, 2021, 9 a.m.Duration: 34 minutes 10 seconds
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What Every Relationship Needs: God
Published: May 17, 2021, 3:10 p.m.Duration: 13 minutes 59 seconds
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One Year Anniversary Show! 'Coming Full Circle'
Published: May 3, 2021, 9 a.m.Duration: 19 minutes 25 seconds
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Public Speaking: Weapon or Building Block?
Published: April 26, 2021, 9 a.m.Duration: 15 minutes 23 seconds
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Public Speaking: Voice and Delivery Part 2 'Creating an Experience for Your Audience'
Published: April 19, 2021, 9 a.m.Duration: 19 minutes 25 seconds
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Public Speaking: Voice and Delivery Part 1 'Taking Them on a Rollercoaster of Emotions'
Published: April 12, 2021, 9 a.m.Duration: 15 minutes 23 seconds
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Public Speaking: Audience is Everything!
Published: April 5, 2021, 9 a.m.Duration: 14 minutes 42 seconds
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The Amazing & Terrifying World of Public Speaking
Published: March 29, 2021, 9 a.m.Duration: 16 minutes 49 seconds
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UF Gymnast Leah Clapper Joins the Show!
Published: March 22, 2021, 9 a.m.Duration: 50 minutes 7 seconds
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Personality Types & Communication: The Encourager, The Challenger & The Peacemaker
Published: March 15, 2021, 9 a.m.Duration: 17 minutes 19 seconds
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Personality Types & Communication: The Individualist, The Investigator & The Loyalist
Published: March 8, 2021, 10 a.m.Duration: 19 minutes 44 seconds
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Personality Types & Communication: The Reformer, The Helper & The Achiever
Published: March 1, 2021, 10 a.m.Duration: 15 minutes 39 seconds
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Personality Types & Communication
Published: Feb. 22, 2021, 10 a.m.Duration: 19 minutes 29 seconds
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Love & Communication: My Conversation on the Podcast 'Relationships GPS'
Published: Feb. 15, 2021, 10 a.m.Duration: 50 minutes 29 seconds
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Are You a Civil Communicator? Understanding Will-Power & The Effect on Communication Skills
Published: Feb. 8, 2021, 10 a.m.Duration: 15 minutes 29 seconds
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Living for the Moment
Published: Feb. 1, 2021, 10 a.m.Duration: 14 minutes 20 seconds
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The Conscious Relationship: Time is Precious
Published: Jan. 25, 2021, 10 a.m.Duration: 15 minutes 54 seconds
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The Center of Your World: Top Tips for Quality Time
Published: Jan. 18, 2021, 10 a.m.Duration: 17 minutes 19 seconds
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New Series: Don't Blink- Quality Time Matters More Than Ever
Published: Jan. 11, 2021, 10 a.m.Duration: 15 minutes 40 seconds
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One Word Vision for 2021
Published: Jan. 4, 2021, 10 a.m.Duration: 18 minutes 14 seconds
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Smart Phone & Social Media Use- Lessons for Us and Our Families
Published: Dec. 28, 2020, 10 a.m.Duration: 48 minutes 7 seconds
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11 Lessons from 11 Years of Marriage
Published: Dec. 21, 2020, 10 a.m.Duration: 29 minutes 30 seconds
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Most Likely To Succeed
Published: Dec. 15, 2020, 6:57 p.m.Duration: 20 minutes 13 seconds
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Former Police Commander & Army Paratrooper Patrick Fitzgibbons Drops Into The Show
Published: Dec. 7, 2020, 10 a.m.Duration: 24 minutes 40 seconds
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Leading an Authentic Life: Event Planner Katrina Hutchins Joins the Show
Published: Nov. 30, 2020, 10 a.m.Duration: 33 minutes 15 seconds
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The Accidental Culture: CTM Customs Owner Matt Okerson Drives the Show
Published: Nov. 23, 2020, 10 a.m.Duration: 29 minutes 14 seconds
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A Real-Life Rocket Scientist: Chester Durnin Joins the Show
Published: Nov. 16, 2020, 10 a.m.Duration: 34 minutes 42 seconds
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Leading from the Inside Out: Special Guest Alex Demczak
Published: Nov. 9, 2020, 10 a.m.Duration: 29 minutes 30 seconds
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It's Raining Carpenter Ants: The Ultimate Distraction Episode
Published: Nov. 2, 2020, 10 a.m.Duration: 20 minutes 13 seconds
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Bringing It All Together: No Complacency in Our Families
Published: Oct. 26, 2020, 9 a.m.Duration: 16 minutes 30 seconds
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The Resilient American Family
Published: Oct. 19, 2020, 9 a.m.Duration: 16 minutes 42 seconds
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Cherishing Family Traditions
Published: Oct. 12, 2020, 9 a.m.Duration: 16 minutes 6 seconds
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Your Family's Collective Belief
Published: Oct. 5, 2020, 9 a.m.Duration: 14 minutes 16 seconds
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The Wake-Up Call: Lessons from a Broken Relationship
Published: Sept. 28, 2020, 9:30 a.m.Duration: 14 minutes 49 seconds
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Using Communication to Set Healthy Boundaries
Published: Sept. 21, 2020, 9:30 a.m.Duration: 13 minutes 32 seconds
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Under Pressure: Our Dads with Special Guest Devin Shaw
Published: Sept. 14, 2020, 9:30 a.m.Duration: 30 minutes 40 seconds
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Under Pressure: Our Moms with Special Guest Stephanie Van Allan
Published: Sept. 7, 2020, 10 a.m.Duration: 21 minutes 57 seconds
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Under Pressure: Our Kids
Published: Aug. 31, 2020, 10:30 a.m.Duration: 16 minutes 46 seconds
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Under Pressure: The American Family
Published: Aug. 24, 2020, 10 a.m.Duration: 17 minutes 2 seconds
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Back To School Special
Published: Aug. 14, 2020, 7:43 p.m.Duration: 16 minutes 22 seconds
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Connecting Generations Part 2
Published: Aug. 10, 2020, 10 a.m.Duration: 17 minutes 29 seconds
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Connecting Generations Part 1
Published: Aug. 3, 2020, 11:47 a.m.Duration: 15 minutes 55 seconds
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Your Family System
Published: July 27, 2020, 11:44 a.m.Duration: 16 minutes 2 seconds
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Bringing It All Together Part 2: The Bridge Episode
Published: July 19, 2020, 8:52 p.m.Duration: 13 minutes 9 seconds
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Bringing It All Together Part 1
Published: July 13, 2020, 1:11 a.m.Duration: 14 minutes 52 seconds
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Conflict is Good
Published: July 6, 2020, 5:09 p.m.Duration: 16 minutes 26 seconds
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Nonverbals: The Hidden Language of Relationships
Published: June 29, 2020, 11:42 a.m.Duration: 15 minutes
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You are a Couple but Are You a Team?
Published: June 16, 2020, 6:20 p.m.Duration: 12 minutes 38 seconds
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The Value of Time
Published: June 15, 2020, 10:19 a.m.Duration: 14 minutes 59 seconds
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Are You Listening?
Published: June 8, 2020, 11:57 a.m.Duration: 16 minutes 32 seconds
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We Need to Have This Conversation
Published: June 5, 2020, 11:52 a.m.Duration: 11 minutes 57 seconds
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The Comparison Factor
Published: June 1, 2020, 12:46 a.m.Duration: 13 minutes 54 seconds
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Relational Maintenance- The Most Important Phase of a Relationship
Published: May 25, 2020, 4:12 p.m.Duration: 14 minutes 58 seconds
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Self Disclosure & Interactive Conversations Part 2
Published: May 18, 2020, 12:09 p.m.Duration: 14 minutes 38 seconds
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Self Disclosure & Interactive Conversations Part 1
Published: May 11, 2020, 12:10 p.m.Duration: 14 minutes 6 seconds
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Episode 1: The Need to Connect
Published: April 25, 2020, 6:45 p.m.Duration: 14 minutes 11 seconds
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Episode Zero: Diving In
Published: April 25, 2020, 5:28 p.m.Duration: 11 minutes 59 seconds
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