Practical, accessible, and applicable answers, changes to make, and skills to use in dealing with the humans - whether that human is you or the rest of the world. Our grounded and no-nonsense approach helps to create the space for both quick and healthy psychological transformation when facing life's challenges. For similar content and more, please visit my website www.livingskills.pro
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We are a family of four who loves to eat, drink, parent, educate and travel as a family and with friends. We don’t really look at our travels as vacations but as creating memorable experiences to cherish. We absolutely love exploring the world with our children to expose them to the wonders of this world. We didn’t want to have our kids live in the LA bubble but realize how people all over the world live, eat, and celebrate life. People always ask us how we travel with our two kids and still ...
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Become more and more of an adult. Bring that light to a world that needs it. You will be amazed how it will improve your life. Please let us know what you think. Questions, comments, issues - please email us at livingskillsinc@gmail.com. We can also be reached at https://www.instagram.com/livingskillsatlanta/ and https://www.facebook.com/livingskil…
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Adulting sounds like something we are going to get dressed up for and go do. Nothing like a night on the town adulting. Right? The thing is, adulting is something and someone we become and be, not something that we get up and go do. Please let us know what you think. Questions, comments, issues - please email us at livingskillsinc@gmail.com. We can…
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Amigos International Abroad Program for Young People
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Did you guys know that there is a Las Vegas-sized, buffet-style restaurant behind home plate at Dodger Stadium? OMG! Let's talk to you about it. In this episode, we speak with Krista, the Senior Director of Enrollment and Community for Amigos International. Amigos is a non-profit international youth organization that gives your children a real auth…
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The concluding segment on how to generate real, solid self-esteem that you can lean on. It can change your life. Please let us know what you think. Questions, comments, issues - please email us at livingskillsinc@gmail.com. We can also be reached at https://www.instagram.com/livingskillsatlanta/ and https://www.facebook.com/livingskillsforlife/ htt…
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Self-esteem is a real need. Meeting our needs is an essential part of self-care. Please let us know what you think. Questions, comments, issues - please email us at livingskillsinc@gmail.com. We can also be reached at https://www.instagram.com/livingskillsatlanta/ and https://www.facebook.com/livingskillsforlife/ https://www.livingskills.pro…
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Self-Care is Knowing Your Default Reaction
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An important aspect of self-care is about knowing and learning to manage your default reaction setting. We all set a pattern fairly early in life in how we react to the unexpected, both good and bad unexpected. These patterns become default settings. .. Please let us know what you think. Questions, comments, issues - please email us at livingskills…
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Traveled The World with 2 Kids, Mistakes to Avoid _ Alice Dubin interview
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In this episode we got to speak with award-winning, Travel and Lifestyle journalist, Alice Dubin about her recent article called, "I've traveled the world with two kids, these are the mistakes I'll never make again". There is a lot we can learn from her. www.AliceDubin.com https://lnk.bio/alicedubin https://www.instagram.com/alicedubin/ Click here …
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We went to the Academy Awards Museum in LA and we have something to say.
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What we have always feared has finally happened. It has something to do with our oldest son and it all going to be different now but first, we want to tell you about our experience at the new The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. Mike is pissed!
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Dating - Part 4 - Preparing Yourself for the Rigors of Dating
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There is a lot you can do to prepare yourself for the journey. Please let us know what you think. Questions, comments, issues - please email us at livingskillsinc@gmail.com. We can also be reached at https://www.instagram.com/livingskillsatlanta/ and https://www.facebook.com/livingskillsforlife/ https://www.livingskills.pro…
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Dating – Part 3 - Orbiting, Holding Space & Hardballing
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How did dating become this complicated? Please let us know what you think. Questions, comments, issues - please email us at livingskillsinc@gmail.com. We can also be reached at https://www.instagram.com/livingskillsatlanta/ and https://www.facebook.com/livingskillsforlife/ https://www.livingskills.pro…
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People's behavior tells you something about them, not about you. You are responsible for monitoring your own dating behavior. Please let us know what you think. Questions, comments, issues - please email us at livingskillsinc@gmail.com. We can also be reached at https://www.instagram.com/livingskillsatlanta/ and https://www.facebook.com/livingskill…
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Dating – Part 1 - Ghosting, Mosting, & More
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Is there anything more fraught than dating? Please let us know what you think. Questions, comments, issues - please email us at livingskillsinc@gmail.com. We can also be reached at https://www.instagram.com/livingskillsatlanta/ and https://www.facebook.com/livingskillsforlife/ https://www.livingskills.pro…
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“Perfect” used to be reserved and used as a superlative indicating something was exceptional or had surpassed expectations in some way. Now it substitutes for, “OK.” Please let us know what you think. Questions, comments, issues - please email us at livingskillsinc@gmail.com. We can also be reached at https://www.instagram.com/livingskillsatlanta/ …
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Attention and affection are both very important needs but they are different. Be clear as to which you are seeking and why. Please let us know what you think. Questions, comments, issues - please email us at livingskillsinc@gmail.com. We can also be reached at https://www.instagram.com/livingskillsatlanta/ and https://www.facebook.com/livingskillsf…
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Being dramatic and living a life filled with drama are not the same thing. Please let us know what you think. Questions, comments, issues - please email us at livingskillsinc@gmail.com. We can also be reached at https://www.instagram.com/livingskillsatlanta/ and https://www.facebook.com/livingskillsforlife/ https://www.livingskills.pro…
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Like the Hydra, there have been many faces to the impact COVID has had on people. Please let us know what you think. Questions, comments, issues - please email us at livingskillsinc@gmail.com. We can also be reached at https://www.instagram.com/livingskillsatlanta/ and https://www.facebook.com/livingskillsforlife/ https://www.livingskills.pro…
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We all need and want to be liked. In being liked we get positive attention from others and that makes us feel valued and worthwhile. It helps us to feel that we are on equal footing with others. Please let us know what you think. Questions, comments, issues - please email us at livingskillsinc@gmail.com. We can also be reached at https://www.instag…
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Let us tell you all about our Christmas experience in Cancun, Puerto Morelos, Mexico.
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We spent our 2021 Christmas in Puerto Morelos and Cancun, Mexico. We got so many questions from you guys about where to stay, what is there to do, and most importantly, how safe is it. We tell you exactly what to do in order to minimize your risk for violence and covid. For any questions, please DM us on: www.instagram.com/joinourvidaloca…
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There is a great deal of attention being paid to gender and gender identity but very little attention being paid to the archetypal masculine and feminine energies within each one of us. Please let us know what you think. Questions, comments, issues - please email us at livingskillsinc@gmail.com. We can also be reached at https://www.instagram.com/l…
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When our fears come up, they tend to cluster in certain groupings. We all have patterns. That is normal, expected and human. So, it is always helpful, when some hobgoblin is trying to push your buttons, to know which button is being pushed and then take their finger off your button. Please let us know what you think. Questions, comments, issues - p…
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What is self-respect? We have some ideas. Please let us know what you think. Questions, comments, issues - please email us at livingskillsinc@gmail.com. We can also be reached at https://www.instagram.com/livingskillsatlanta/ and https://www.facebook.com/livingskillsforlife/ https://www.livingskills.pro…
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Contrary to the most earnest human desire for the magic bullet, the gimmick that will fix it all instantaneously, there is no such thing. The only way out is through. We are here to learn. Life and learning is a process. We must do the long, slow steady work it takes in any area of life to see and produce substantive results. Please let us know wha…
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Dignity is valuing yourself and valuing others. Please let us know what you think. Questions, comments, issues - please email us at livingskillsinc@gmail.com. We can also be reached at https://www.instagram.com/livingskillsatlanta/ and https://www.facebook.com/livingskillsforlife/ https://www.livingskills.pro…
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How do you know if you are running anxiety? Please let us know what you think. Questions, comments, issues - please email us at livingskillsinc@gmail.com. We can also be reached at https://www.instagram.com/livingskillsatlanta/ and https://www.facebook.com/livingskillsforlife/ https://www.livingskills.pro…
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New Travel Covid Restrictions for Europe and what to know before you go.
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New Travel Covid Restrictions for Europe and what to know before you go. 1. Check https://apply.joinsherpa.com/travel-restrictions to check the latest restrictions in the country you want to visit. 2: Get Travel insurance: Shop around! We have used: https://www.trawickinternational.com/ 3. Meet our special guest for next weeks episode. Wendy Miller…
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Sensuality is about feeling. Please let us know what you think. Questions, comments, issues - please email us at livingskillsinc@gmail.com. We can also be reached at https://www.instagram.com/livingskillsatlanta/ and https://www.facebook.com/livingskillsforlife/ https://www.livingskills.proBy Michael Dubin, MA
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Authenticity is not an accessory you can wear nor is it something you can do. You can only be authentic. Please let us know what you think. Questions, comments, issues - please email us at livingskillsinc@gmail.com. We can also be reached at https://www.instagram.com/livingskillsatlanta/ and https://www.facebook.com/livingskillsforlife https://www.…
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We went to Portugal, Greece, and Turkey during the Delta Variant. What did we deal with?
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So we finally traveled to Portugal, Greece, and Turkey during the rise of the Covid-19 Delta Variant. A few obstacles popped up, and we will tell you how we dealt with them. Were we nervous? Did we throw caution to the wind? Did we wear masks? How was it getting tested in Europe? We hope this helps with your travel plans. https://portugalcleanandsa…
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You are not a brand. You are a unique, individual, human. Please let us know what you think. Questions, comments, issues - please email us at livingskillsinc@gmail.com. We can also be reached at https://www.instagram.com/livingskillsatlanta/ and https://www.facebook.com/livingskillsforlife https://www.livingskills.pro…
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Forgiveness is not letting “them” off the hook. It is letting yourself out of jail. Please let us know what you think. Questions, comments, issues - please email us at livingskillsinc@gmail.com. We can also be reached at https://www.instagram.com/livingskillsatlanta/ and https://www.facebook.com/livingskillsforlife https://www.livingskills.pro…
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Do you ever stop and think about the number of choices you make every single day? From the moment you open your eyes, you are choosing to do or not do something. How good are the choices you make? Please let us know what you think. Questions, comments, issues - please email us at livingskillsinc@gmail.com. We can also be reached at https://www.inst…
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Cancel culture is ultimately self-defeating. There is an alternative. Please let us know what you think. Questions, comments, issues - please email us at livingskillsinc@gmail.com. We can also be reached at https://www.instagram.com/livingskillsatlanta/ and https://www.facebook.com/livingskillsforlife https://www.livingskills.pro…
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Feelings are messy. Feelings are problematic. Right? Where do they come from? What are you supposed to do with them? Why do you need them? Please let us know what you think. Questions, comments, issues - please email us at livingskillsinc@gmail.com. We can also be reached at https://www.instagram.com/livingskillsatlanta/ and https://www.facebook.co…
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How do you know if you can trust someone? Most of us think of it as a leap of faith. Trust is actually something way more practical. Please let us know what you think. Questions, comments, issues - please email us at livingskillsinc@gmail.com. We can also be reached at https://www.instagram.com/livingskillsatlanta/ and https://www.facebook.com/livi…
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Our friends want to travel for a year. What is holding them back?
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Our best friends want to leave their home for one year. What is holding them back? What are their concerns, goals, hopes, and hesitance? Have you ever wanted to do the same thing? Oh yes, we were drinking while recording this, so sorry in advance.
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Traveling to Costa Rica, Portugal, and Nashville during Covid.
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Ok, this episode is kinda loaded with different places. In this show, we tell you about Costa Rica and all the precautions they have taken during this pandemic. https://www.trawickinternational.com/ https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sjols-los-suenos-marriott-ocean-and-golf-resort/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2&y_source=1_MzgxMzg0NC…
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What would my 40 year old self, tell my 20 year old self?
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We have been reading a lot of great articles on Medium.com. We came across one called, "Life Lessons Learned in My 40’s That I Wish I Could Tell My 20-Year Old Self" by George Ziogas. It made us think. Hit the FOLLOW button, please. We would love to hear from you. Contact us with questions or comments.…
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Marty San Diego, ABC Travel Greenbook and Instagram Diversity Gif's. WHAT!
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Today we speak to @Marty_SanDiego, who wrote a book called the "ABC Travel Greenbook". She is a world-traveling influencer doing her best to bring attention to major brands about diversity and inclusion. You can find her here at: https://www.instagram.com/marty_sandiego/ and her book on Amazon.
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Stock Market is plunging. Time to make that money to travel!
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During the 2008 financial crash there was money to be made! Lots of it. People went from rich to freaking wealthy! Why not us? Why not you? One of Buffett's goals is "to be fearful when others are greedy and to be greedy only when others are fearful." He also once stated, "Opportunities come infrequently. When it rains gold, put out the bucket, not…
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We travel for free! This is how, and you can too!
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Why is Vanesa so sad? OMG! With the help of a very eye-opening article by David Allan from the Wisdom Project, we help you become a traveler and not an annoying, selfie-taking tourist. Please write to us with your questions, and/or comments. Complaints should be directed to Vanesa. https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/travel-smarter-wisdom-project/in…
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We chat with Summer, an Expat from Los Angeles, California who now lives in Amboise, France. Lifestyle, wine, Kardasdians, parenting, crime, and lots of laughs.
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What a great conversation with Summer, an Expat from Los Angeles, California, now living in Amboise, Francia🇫🇷 . We talk about wine, culture, social issues, health care, family, Keeping up with the Kardashians, #kuwtk , Leonardo Di Caprio, Leonardo Di Vinci, In N Out Burger and Starbucks . We share a lot of laughs and we are sure you will too. Wine…
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Starting our 30 day drive thru France- Bread, wine, and cheese OH MY!
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Eight months in. We are now in Paris, France. We address what we have learned traveling as a family for 8 months, we address some hate mail, and I also piss Vanesa off by stating a few things about palaces and castles. We do this all while drinking some of Frances best wine. You'll also find out how to find the best tours for kids! Louvre Museum Fa…
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Live from our little Airbnb in Habana, Cuba. What is it like?
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We are live from Habana Cuba! Have you ever wondered what it is like in Cuba? We are sure you heard the stories on Cuban life but we got a chance to experience it for ourselves. Live from our Airbnb in Old Town Habana, we tell you what it is like, what to expect, how to get there, and what to bring. Of course we had to record this episode while dri…
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These two Washington D.C. parents got tired of the rat race and walked away from their corporate jobs to open a Worldschooling Community Hotel in Mexico with NO EXPERIENCE and its working.
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Vanesa is back, we are buzzed, and the drink of choice for this podcast are mango mojitos. We sat down with Patty and Christian from Washington D.C. who walked away from their corporate jobs and the rat race to open a Worldschooling Community Hotel in Mexico with NO EXPERIENCE and people are loving it. Whats up to our 2 listeners in Korea! So if yo…
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We are homeschooling? WTF! Are our two boys in trouble? Lets talk to Un/ Homeschooling advocate Erica Davis-Pitre!
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I am scared for my kids because I have never been a great student, I had horrible grades, I was always "below" the standards, and I hated school. I am now in charge of homeschooling my two boys? Oh no! Are they in trouble? Lets ask board member and Co-Director of the HomeSchool Association of California, Erica Davis-Pitre. http://www.joinourvidaloc…
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Did this 29 year-old expat from Michigan beat all of us at life?
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How the hell did this 29 year old kid figure out how to live his best life in Costa Rica now while we are all waiting until 65 to do it? What is the lifestyle here? How do locals deal with crime? Organic food is cheap here? WTF! Find out about how this young expat lives his best life every single day in paradise. Would you do the same? http://www.j…
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Is it safe? Fun for kids? What is La Mafia? Live from Costa Rica!
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We are live from deep inside the jungle in Costa Rica! We got tons of questions and we are here to answer them. Is Costa Rica safe? Good for kids? How are the roads? Do the bugs scare you? What is there to do? Easy to get around? We also tell you the story of Michael coming face to face with the "La Mafia" of Costa Rica. He got so scared! http://ww…
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How do we afford to travel so much? How do we get free travel? Did we win the lottery? How you can do the same thing!
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We are an ordinary, middle class family who use travel points to do extraordinary things. In this episode we tell you exactly how we get to travel so much. It is not neuorscience, you can do the same thing. If you are not interested in traveling, getting free flights, eating and drinking for free at airports, getting free rooms and upgrades to pres…
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We met and sat down with the person who inspired us to say "F it", sell our home, our favorite arm chair, pack up, Worldschool our kids, and travel. Playa Del Carmen, Mexico.
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It is very rare to ever meet the person(s) who have inspired you to do what you love to do. How often does a young basketball player ever meet Michael Jordan, or a young astronaut ever meet Buzz Aldrin to say thank you? That is very rare. This year we sold our home, furniture, car, clothes, TVs and Nico’s favorite sippy cup to take our kids out of …
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