Best Janis Sharpe Podcasts (2024)

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Procrastination (Episode 63) 31:04

9d ago31:04

31:04

Brent and Janis look at why do we procrastinate about important things in our life sometimes and what are strategies to minimize the negative effects in our life and relationships. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/procrastination Help us reach more couples! Donate at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate. Your gift is t…

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Safe and Wise People: Safe People Part 2 (Episode 62) 26:06

16d ago26:06

26:06

Brent and Janis continue their discussion of Safe people and look at the characteristics of people who are both safe and wise. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/safe-and-wise-people Help us reach more couples! Donate at ⁠https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate⁠. Your gift is tax-deductible. The Life & Love Nuggets podcast …

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Safe People (Episode 61) 33:16

1M ago33:16

33:16

Brent and Janis discuss why we need safe people, how to identify safe people and how to become safe people. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/safe-people Help us reach more couples! Donate at ⁠https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate⁠. Your gift is tax-deductible. The Life & Love Nuggets podcast will help you learn valuable…

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Accepting Your Parents - Parents and Their Adult Children (And Adult Children and their Adult Parents) - Part 4 (Episode 60) 32:58

2M ago32:58

32:58

Most of us idolize our parents when we are small and grow up to find out that they are humans too. Accepting them as humans helps us accept ourselves and our own weaknesses. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/accepting-your-parents. Help us reach more couples! Donate at ⁠https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate⁠. Your gift i…

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How to have a Good Relationship with your Adult Children - Parents and Their Adult Children (And Adult Children and their Adult Parents) - Part 3 (Episode 59) 32:44

2M ago32:44

32:44

Brent and Janis share the do’s and don’ts of interacting with your adult children. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/how-to-have-a-good-relationship-with-your-adult-children The Life & Love Nuggets podcast will help you learn valuable insights into relationships, life, and love. Brent and Janis have been empowering couples t…

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How Cultural Events Impact Us as Individuals and Our Parenting Style | Parents and Their Adult Children and Adult Children and Their Adult Parents (Part 2 • Episode 58) 36:54

3M ago36:54

36:54

Brent and Janis continue their series exploring the complexities of parents adapting to their role change with their adult children from parent to friend. In each episode they will explore a different angle of this relationship from the side of the parent and the side of the adult child. And they will help encourage both sides to communicate, estab…

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Parents and Their Adult Children (and Adult Children and Their Adult Parents) (Part One - Episode 57) 32:51

3M ago32:51

32:51

Brent and Janis begin their series exploring the complexities of parents adapting to their role change with their adult children from parent to friend. In each episode they will explore a different angle of this relationship from the side of the parent and the side of the adult child. And, they will help encourage both sides to communicate, establi…

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Where is God when things don’t make sense? (Part 2 • Episode 56) 29:26

4M ago29:26

29:26

Brent and his son Preston, pastor of Sacrament Church in Nashville, Tennessee, continue their discussion on the questions people have in the middle of difficult circumstances and the struggles we have in understanding where God is in the midst of suffering. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/where-is-god-when-things-dont-make…

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Where Is God When Things Don’t Make Sense? (Part 1 • Episode 55) 28:12

4M ago28:12

28:12

Brent and his son Preston, pastor of Sacrament Church in Nashville, Tennessee, discuss the questions people have in the middle of difficult circumstances and the struggles we have in understanding where God is in the midst of suffering. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/where-is-god-when-things-dont-make-sense-part-1-episode…

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Transformation (Episode 54) 23:43

5M ago23:43

23:43

Developing good self awareness to help you recognize areas in your personality that need growth and healthy habits to help you grow and thrive! View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/transformation-episode-54 Help us reach more couples! Donate at ⁠https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate⁠. Your gift is tax-deductible. The Life &…

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The Power of Awe (Episode 53) 33:53

5M ago33:53

33:53

How discovering “awe” in your daily life can increase joy, life satisfaction and enhance relationships. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/the-power-of-awe-revisited Help us reach more couples! Donate at ⁠https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate⁠. Your gift is tax-deductible. The Life & Love Nuggets podcast will help you lea…

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Revisited: The Inner Critic (Episode 52) 33:30

5M ago33:30

33:30

Brent and Janis Sharpe, licensed therapists, give insights on talking back to negative thinking that keeps us from flourishing in life. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/revisited-the-inner-critic Help us reach more couples! Donate at ⁠https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate⁠. Your gift is tax-deductible. The Life & Love N…

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Revisited: Are forgiveness and trust the same? (Episode 51) 40:08

5M ago40:08

40:08

Brent and Janis talk about how we can forgive hurts from the past and find freedom in our life even if those that hurt us don’t change and how that process is very different than trusting someone. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/revisited-are-forgiveness-and-trust-the-same Help us reach more couples! Donate at ⁠https://www…

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Revisited: The 90:10 Lie - How to Avoid the Negativity Bias (Episode 50) 29:52

6M ago29:52

29:52

Brent and Janis discuss how to be mindful of our natural human negative bias and how our focus determines our attitude toward anything in life. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/revisited-the-9010-lie. Help us reach more couples! Donate at ⁠https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate⁠. Your gift is tax-deductible. The Life & L…

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Lighten Up (Episode 49) 31:09

6M ago31:09

31:09

Brent and Janis talk about practical ways to offset the heaviness of our modern world. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/lighten-up Help us reach more couples! Donate at ⁠https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate⁠. Your gift is tax-deductible. The Life & Love Nuggets podcast will help you learn valuable insights into relatio…

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(Revisited) So You're Gonna Be With Family for the Holidays (Episode 48) 51:48

6M ago51:48

51:48

Brent & Janis revisit their very first podcast episode just in time for the holidays. We hope it helps you save your sanity this holiday season! This episode is packed with insights and tips on how to enjoy time with your extended family. This is one of Brent & Janis’ favorite topics of the year. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenugget…

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The Grief of Pregnancy Loss • Part 2 (Episode 47) 28:27

6M ago28:27

28:27

Continuing the discussion of pregnancy loss and grief, Janis shares some practical ways to help someone in your life who has experienced this type of loss. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/the-grief-of-pregnancy-loss-part-two Help us reach more couples! Donate at ⁠https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate⁠. Your gift is tax…

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The Grief of Pregnancy Loss • Part 1 (Episode 46) 21:49

6M ago21:49

21:49

In this episode, Janis shares the complicated painful grief of all types of pregnancy loss. Sharing her own experience and years of working with other women, she offers encouragement that can be helpful as you process the loss and the very normal responses of questioning yourself, others, and God in the midst of inexplicable loss. View the transcri…

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The Art of Decision Making (Episode 45) 33:42

7M ago33:42

33:42

Brent and Janis discuss how easy it is to get into decision overload in our daily lives. They look at ways to minimize the stress of too many decisions and then explain a very helpful tool to use when we need to make really important decisions. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/the-art-of-decision-making Help us reach more c…

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Phubbing • Our Phones and Our Lives: Part 2 (Episode 44) 31:31

7M ago31:31

31:31

Our phones are extremely helpful, but the “over use “of our phones or ignoring others because we are on our phone has become a real problem that effects our relationship and our mental health. Listen to see if you are guilty of “phubbing” or if you are addicted to your phone and ways to make healthy changes to your phone use. View the transcript at…

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Our Phones and Our Lives (Part 1) • Episode 43 35:08

7M ago35:08

35:08

Phones have changed our lives and so has the etiquette for using a phone. We’ve all been irritated with someone walking around in public talking on their phone with the speaker on. Brent and Janis share tips that are considerate ways to use your phone, or how not to be irritating on your phone! View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.…

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The Nuts And Bolts Of Managing Money • Money: Part 2 (Episode 42) 34:36

7M ago34:36

34:36

Brent and Janis look at practical ways to manage money that can help a couple meet their joint financial goals and aspirations. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/the-nuts-and-bolts-of-managing-money-money-part-two Help us reach more couples! Donate at ⁠https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate⁠. Your gift is tax-deductible. …

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How To Not Fight About Money In Marriage • Money: Part 1 (Episode 41) 29:56

8M ago29:56

29:56

Brent and Janis discuss insightful perspectives on managing money in marriage that can help a couple collaborate well and eliminate financial conflict. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/how-to-not-fight-about-money-in-marriage-money-part-one Help us reach more couples! Donate at ⁠https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate⁠. Y…

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Surprising Ways to Improve Your Mood • Episode 40 27:07

8M ago27:07

27:07

We all long for joy and happiness in life. Brent and Janis explore some proactive ways where we all can improve our mood, regardless of our circumstances. They introduce some quirky and surprising strategies that current research is now uncovering. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/surprising-ways-to-improve-your-mood Help u…

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Betrayal in Other Relationships (Love, Lies and Betrayal • Part 6) Episode 39 23:24

8M ago23:24

23:24

In this episode Brent and Janis look at other relationships, besides marriage, where betrayal can happen. They discuss how to assess the damage and move forward toward a healthy, thriving life. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/betrayal-in-other-relationships-love-lies-and-betrayal-part-six Help us reach more couples! Donate…

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False Intimacy: Step #4 of Recovering from Betrayal (Love, Lies, and Betrayal • Part 5) Episode 38 30:47

8M ago30:47

30:47

Brent and Janis continue looking at full recovery from marital betrayal. They discuss the work that needs to happen in the betrayer who needs to understand and acknowledge where and how they were looking for love in the wrong places. Also, how the relationship can build strong patterns and deep emotional connection, to help insure this could never …

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Grief: Step #3 of Recovering from Betrayal (Love, Lies and Betrayal • Part 4) Episode 37 38:38

9M ago38:38

38:38

Brent and Janis continue looking at the pathway to healing and restoration from a betrayal. They discuss some of the action steps from Stage 1 and 2 that were introduced in the last podcast and look at grief in the context of the loss of trust and safety that happen in betrayal. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/grief-step-t…

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The First Steps of Recovery (Love, Lies and Betrayal • Part 3) Episode 36 36:25

9M ago36:25

36:25

Brent and Janis discuss the first two critical steps for full recovery to begin to happen in the midst of the betrayal. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/the-first-steps-of-recovery-love-lies-and-betrayal-part-three Help us reach more couples! Donate at ⁠https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate⁠. Your gift is tax-deductible…

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Prerequisites for Healing (Love, Lies and Betrayal • Part 2) Episode 35 27:55

9M ago27:55

27:55

In this episode, Brent and Janis explore the prerequisites for healing and recovering from an affair. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/prerequisites-for-healing-love-lies-and-betrayal-part-two Help us reach more couples! Donate at ⁠https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/donate⁠. Your gift is tax-deductible. The Life & Love Nugg…

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Why so many affairs? (Love, Lies and Betrayal • Part 1) Episode 34 38:08

9M ago38:08

38:08

Brent and Janis begin a series looking at betrayal and how we can recover. Over the past decade, they have observed a surprising rise in marital affairs. They explore the reasons behind this trend and analyze the possibility of recovery. Additionally, they seek to extract lessons for all marriages. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenugg…

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Necessary Endings (Change: Part 3) Episode 33 31:20

10M ago31:20

31:20

In this session, Brent and Janis look at “necessary endings”. When we come face to face with roles or relationships that have become toxic or draining, why is it a healthy thing to do some pruning? View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/change-part-three Help us reach more couples! Donate at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/don…

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The Neurobiology of Change: How it Happens (Change: Part 2) Episode 32 35:17

10M ago35:17

35:17

In Part 2 of this series on change, Brent and Janis discuss how we actually make changes that are needed in our lives. Even though change is difficult, the process of learning along with neurobiology can make it easier. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/change-part-two Help us reach more couples! Donate at https://www.lifean…

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Change: Part 1 (Episode 31) 33:29

10M ago33:29

33:29

Whether we like it or not, our lives are in a process of constant change. Brent and Janis talk about how to navigate these changes. In Part 1, they look at the inevitable changes we will experience along with sudden changes that we never asked for. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/change-part-one Help us reach more couples!…

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You are not the only one: Part 2 (Episode 30) 29:35

10M ago29:35

29:35

Brent interviews Janis about the most common issues she is experiencing with clients. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/you-are-not-the-only-one-part-two Learn more about Brent and Janis Sharpe at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com The Life & Love Nuggets podcast will help you learn valuable insights into relationships, life…

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You are not the only one: Part 1 (Episode 29) 31:30

10M ago31:30

31:30

Janis interviews Brent about the most common issues he is seeing today in counseling. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/you-are-not-the-only-one-part-one Learn more about Brent and Janis Sharpe at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com The Life & Love Nuggets podcast will help you learn valuable insights into relationships, life…

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The Love of the Father (Episode 28) 33:54

11M ago33:54

33:54

Janis shares about fathers, their imprint on our lives, the love, acceptance, forgiveness and healing of Our Father God and offers encouragement for men who are fathers. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/the-love-of-the-father Learn more about Brent and Janis Sharpe at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com The Life & Love Nugge…

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Ep.19: Guide to Car Camping with Clay Croft 1:48:59

11M ago1:48:59

1:48:59

This week Clay Croft joins Jordan and Janis once again. This time to discuss car camping! They discuss everything from sleeping on the ground to sleeping on top of your vehicle, the most badass kitchen setups, how to keep cool or warm and how to stay organized. Connect with Janis, Jordan, and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and…

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Our Disconnected World - Our Changing World, Part 3 (Episode 27) 32:45

11M ago32:45

32:45

Brent and his oldest son Father Preston, a priest in the Anglican tradition who founded and pastors a church in Nashville, finish their series as they discuss how the pandemic and other factors have disconnected our world and the importance of moving toward people that are different than us. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com…

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Our Struggle with Identity - Our Changing World, Part 2 (Episode 26) 22:57

11M ago22:57

22:57

Brent and his oldest son Father Preston, a priest in the Anglican tradition who founded and pastors a church in Nashville, continue the series as they discuss how easily we all get caught up in issues of performance and the opinion of others in forming our identity. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/our-struggle-with-identit…

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Ep. 18: Mechanical Sympathy 2:25:16

11M ago2:25:16

2:25:16

This week we discuss getting your rig stuck and unstuck with Clay Croft from X Overland. We cover tires, traction boards, tow straps, jacks, chains, attachment points and how best to use the aforementioned equipment. If you travel down muddy, rocky, snowy, wet dirt roads in search of hunting adventure this episode is for you. To see more of what Cl…

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Managing Expectations - Our Changing World, Part 1 (Episode 25) 31:34

11M ago31:34

31:34

Brent and his oldest son Father Preston, a priest in the Anglican tradition who founded and pastors a church in Nashville talk about all the shifts and changes in our world and how that impacts each of us in very significant ways. In this episode, they talk about the importance of managing expectations. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlov…

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The Three Steps: Issue Resolution Part 3 (Episode 24) 45:38

12M ago45:38

45:38

In Part 3, Brent and Janis finally reveal the mysterious 3-step process they have been building up to in the first two parts. If followed, these can lead us to find unity and common ground in our relationships. It is a powerful way to build emotional intimacy in our marriages, families and friendships. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlove…

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Ep. 17: Flying With Guns, Packing Gear, and Shipping Meat 1:20:14

12M ago1:20:14

1:20:14

Interested in traveling to hunt? This podcast covers it all from packing your gear into duffels, checking your rifle with airlines, what to carry in your carryon, all the way to logistics of getting your meat home. If you have a question you want to submit to Gear Talk for discussion, email geartalk@themeateater.com. Want to comment on this episode…

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Productive Guidelines for Healthy Conversations: Issue Resolution Part 2 (Episode 23) 38:40

12M ago38:40

38:40

Brent and Janis continue with keys to resolving issues in relationships, the benefit of valuing our differences, and present healthy guidelines for managing conflict. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/productive-guidelines-for-healthy-conversations-issue-resolution-part-two Learn more about Brent and Janis Sharpe at https://…

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How to Break Unproductive Patterns: Issue Resolution Part 1 (Episode 22) 43:55

12M ago43:55

43:55

Brent and Janis begin a three-part series dealing with how to resolve issues and find common ground in relationships. This first session shows how to break an unhealthy pattern that all relationships are susceptible to experiencing and how to set the stage for a productive strategy to resolve conflict. Download the Fear Cycle/Dance Steps printout a…

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Ep. 16: All About Bullets with Garrett Long 1:36:16

1y ago1:36:16

1:36:16

Janis and Jordan talk with MeatEater's own Garrett Long about everything that makes a great hunting bullet. They talk caliber, design, materials, and the performance we can (or can't) expect from our modern projectiles. They also discuss the nuances of copper, bonded, and cup and core. Additional topics include: why pinching a chainsaw is a real bu…

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Celebrating Motherhood (Episode 21) 22:31

1y ago22:31

22:31

In part two, Janis will be talking about the challenges and yet incredible joy of being a mom. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/celebrating-motherhood Learn more about Brent and Janis Sharpe at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com The Life & Love Nuggets podcast will help you learn valuable insights into relationships, life, …

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The Challenges of Mother’s Day (Episode 20) 35:00

1y ago35:00

35:00

Mother’s Day, like most holidays, can be a day of celebration, joy, pain or grief or for many people, a mixture of these. Brent and Janis will be talking about the various aspects of Mother’s day and give some suggestions on coping skills to help yourself and how to be sensitive to others who may have a difficult time on this holiday. View the tran…

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Ep. 15: Turkey Slams, Last Day Lions, Boot Inserts, Backcountry Stoves, and Wet Leather Boots 1:08:39

1y ago1:08:39

1:08:39

Jordan and Janis discuss a young woman’s 32-day turkey Grand Slam, their personal backcountry stove systems, how Janis protects his kids’ ears, inserts for hunting boots, Nemo’s Roamer car-camping pad, and handling leather boots in wet conditions. If you have a question you want to submit to Gear Talk for discussion, email geartalk@themeateater.com…

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Enneagram 7-9 Growth Practices (Transformation Part 4) Episode 19 34:03

1y ago34:03

34:03

Brent and Janis conclude their series on Transformation as they discuss the final three Enneagram types (7-9) and growth practices that assist each one. View the transcript at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com/enneagram-growth-practices-transformation-part-four Learn more about Brent and Janis Sharpe at https://www.lifeandlovenuggets.com The Life …

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