Best William Glasser Podcasts (2024)

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Human Design with Kate Varness 27:42

5d ago27:42

27:42

In this episode, I was delighted to speak with Kate Varness, a Clarity Coach who helps women find their path through life's transitions. She does this with an astrological tool called Human Design. Learning your Human Design assists you to understand yourself better and figure out the best ways to respond during transitions based on your specific t…

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Mindful Self-Intelligence 31:08

14d ago31:08

31:08

In this episode, I get to chat with Nichole Meade about her creation, Mindful Self-Intelligence. Nichole created her concepts from a variety of disciplines, including quantum physics, Shamanism, Buddhism, science, and mathematics, of all things. Nichole describes herself as a rainbow unicorn in a ones-and-zeroes world, which makes her a breath of f…

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Couples and Mental Freedom 25:18

21d ago25:18

25:18

In this episode, I have the pleasure of talking with Dr. Kiley Callaway about his work with couples in his congregation. As a pastor with a degree in pastoral counseling, Kiley is a certified Mental Freedom practitioner who uses that and Choice Theory psychology with those who come to him for help. He shares how he does that, along with some succes…

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Proper Problem Assignment 20:29

28d ago20:29

20:29

In this episode, Kim talks about the challenge experienced by couples when one person is upset about something the other person does. They miscategorize the problem as the other person's instead of their own. The problem lies with the person who is most upset by it. If you own the problem, then it's your responsibility to fix it. This puts you in t…

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Couples Coaching with Elizabeth Overstreet 30:31

1M ago30:31

30:31

In this episode, I was fortunate to be able to interview a colleague and fellow coach, Elizabeth Overstreet. Elizabeth functions primarily as a coach for couples. We had a great conversation talking about attachment styles and how they affect relationships, the evolution of relationships, and why we often resist healthy relationships. Listen to the…

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Love Coach Atlanta 30:04

1M ago30:04

30:04

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kelvin Troy Johnson, founder of Love Coach Atlanta and author of Secrets of the Mind of a Man. Given that much of my audience is female, I thought you might be interested in the information Kelvin shares. I noticed him on TicToc and liked what he was saying so I was honored when he was brave enoug…

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Taking Care of Your Past so You Can Be the Best Parent for Your Children 25:50

2M ago25:50

25:50

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Priyanka Venkataraman, who gave up a thriving OBGYN practice to be the best mom she could be for her son. She is not looking back! When Priyanka's wonderful nanny had to leave after 1.5 years, she realized something had to give and she knew she wanted to be there for her family. She spent a ye…

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Adjusting Great Expectations: Parent Edition 32:49

2M ago32:49

32:49

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking a second time to the author of The Golden Ticket, Irena Smith. Irena was on the show last month to talk about her new book and I wanted her to return to talk about parenting, particularly parenting neurodiverse kids; she has three of them! We talk about the importance of realizing that going to an Iv…

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Many Ways to Form a Family 33:24

2M ago33:24

33:24

In this episode, I had the opportunity and pleasure to interview two guests from last season, Amy Reid and Heather Harrison. Heather and Amy are a modern-day, queer couple attempting to navigate the nuances of life with four kids in a blended family, with other co-parents, thriving careers in college teaching, side hustles in coaching, and a burgeo…

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Conscious Parenting 20:30

2M ago20:30

20:30

In this episode, I was fortunate to interview Silva Badalian about Conscious Parenting, a parenting method developed by Dr. Shefali Tsabary and practiced and taught by Silva, a is a therapist and parenting coach I discovered on LinkedIn. I loved some of the nuggets Silva dropped: "parenting with connection before correction" and the difference betw…

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Parenting with Choice Theory 22:46

3M ago22:46

22:46

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Jeannette Markle, a former prosecutor turned parenting coach, among other things. Jeannette talked with me about her vast experience with a Canadian organization called the Association of Parent Support Groups in Ontario (APSGO), of which she is currently the president. Jeannette first encountered…

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Unfinished Business with Melanie Smith 32:55

3M ago32:55

32:55

In this episode, I have the distinct pleasure of interviewing Melanie Smith for the second time. Melanie has a book, Unfinished Business, that takes trauma--the big, the small and everything in between--and helps the reader do the work so they can first, figure out who they are and then second, become intentional about building the life they want t…

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Choice Theory in Recovery 21:49

3M ago21:49

21:49

In this episode, I had the great pleasure of interviewing Ben Eberhart, a man I met when he took Choice Theory training during the early stages of his recovery. Ben has moved on from the job he had when I met him to create a beautiful life for himself. He is a well-known local professional musician and family man. Ben is married with two young daug…

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Help for the Helpers 26:52

4M ago26:52

26:52

In this episode, we delve into the crucial topic of supporting counselors and therapists in processing the challenging traumas they encounter while aiding clients. Individuals grappling with mental health issues, incarceration, or substance use disorders often carry significant trauma burdens. As professionals, we can't ignore the impact of absorbi…

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Inside Out Job Men's Community 32:33

4M ago32:33

32:33

In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing my friend, colleague and frequent guest of this podcast, Sylvester Baugh, about the men's group he has created. Following his life-saving kidney transplant, he says he felt called to create a safe space for men to be able to share and heal, and thus the Inside Out Job Community was born. Currentl…

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Diversity of Girls High School Wrestling 14:15

4M ago14:15

14:15

In this episode, I get to interview a trailblazer in the sport of girls wrestling, my granddaughter, Saige Olver. According to the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, in 1990, there were 112 girls who participated in high school wrestling. Since then, the sport has grown exponentially. Last season, '22-'23, there were 49,127 girls wrestling in the spo…

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Treatment for the Incarcerated with Substance Use Disorder 27:43

4M ago27:43

27:43

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Lacey Glueckert about her experiences in working in her local jail with people experiencing the intersectionality of incarceration, substance use disorders and often, homelessness. It is definitely a population without a lot of support and encouragement, something Lacey provides whenever she can. …

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DEI Truth 29:30

4M ago29:30

29:30

We spoke of intersectionality, how sexual orientation is not a choice and at what age many people know they are gay, and TRUTH. Nona Lee is an openly gay, Black female, who worked many years in men's sports as an attorney for the Phoenix Suns and the Arizona DiamondBacks. But she left that work behind when she discovered her true passion. She knew …

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The Entrepreneurial Mindset 23:09

5M ago23:09

23:09

In this episode, I interview Judy Whalen, an entrepreneur who has been working with leaders of healthcare and educational organizations, service businesses, foundations, government agencies, manufacturing companies, chambers of commerce, entrepreneurs and solopreneurs since 1992. She helps leaders manage strategic change by clarifying their vision …

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Creating Relational Influence 16:04

5M ago16:04

16:04

Effective leaders know how to build relational influence with their direct reports. As John Maxwell states, "Leadership is not about titles, positions or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another." As a leader, you are trying to influence your people to buy into your, or your company's, agenda and vision. From my experience, I understand…

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Self-Leadership 22:41

5M ago22:41

22:41

In today's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing coach, Mary Meduna-Gross. Mary and I have reconnected after meeting several years ago through a mutual Choice Theory enthusiast. It was such a joy to talk to Mary again after all these years and find out we have so much in common. As I launch Mental Freedom, Mary is also launching a program of …

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Leadership Tips and Challenges 23:07

5M ago23:07

23:07

In this episode, I interview a fantastic coach and leader, Marcie Stern. We discuss leadership trends and current challenges, as well as Marcie's biggest leadership lesson, which came from a personal experience. Listen to learn more. You can reach Marcie through her website for further information and her book, So Long Inner Critic, Hello Inner Cha…

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Mental Freedom with Dr. Tina Lee Odinsky-Zec 29:04

6M ago29:04

29:04

In this episode, I interview one of our soon-to-be Mental Freedom certified coach, Dr. Tina Lee Odinsky-Zec. Tina is a skilled learning & development expert with 20 years experience. She has a stellar track record coaching entrepreneurs, corporate leaders and social impact project managers. She is passionate about creativity, design thinking and di…

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Mental Freedom with Mary Rothwell 32:28

6M ago32:28

32:28

In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing another of our aspiring Mental Freedom practitioners, Mary Rothwell. We discuss her experiences with her own Mental Freedom Experience, as well as the exciting things that are happening with the people she is facilitating through their own Mental Freedom Experience. I just love talking about Ment…

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Mental Freedom with Lois DaSilva-Knapton 17:17

6M ago17:17

17:17

In this episode, I get to interview a school administrator, Lois D’Silva-Knapton, about her experience with Mental Freedom. We talk about her own personal Mental Freedom Experience and the way she is using it with people at work and others in her life. I am always surprised by its wide applicability.…

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Mental Freedom with Teresa Greco - part 2 36:43

6M ago36:43

36:43

In this episode, Teresa Greco and I interview each other about our collective experiences with Mental Freedom principles and tools. Teresa is one of our Mental Freedom practitioners who shared how Mental Freedom helped one of her specific clients and what she loves about The Mental Freedom Experience. I talk about some of the benefits of Mental Fre…

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Mental Freedom with Teresa Greco Part 1 28:50

7M ago28:50

28:50

In this episode, Teresa Greco and I interview each other about our collective experiences with Mental Freedom principles and tools. Teresa is one of our Mental Freedom practitioners who helps us with our research in 2023 so she shared some of that, as well as how it helped one of her specific clients and what she loves about The Mental Freedom expe…

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Mental Freedom with Dr. Ruby Powell 21:15

8M ago21:15

21:15

In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing a friend and colleague, Dr. Ruby Powell. Dr. Powell is both a counselor and coach, who is certified in Mental Freedom. She has found Mental Freedom to be extremely helpful with both sets of clients, but particularly with counseling clients. She talks about how Mental Freedom helped her work throu…

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Mental Freedom with Rachel McElroy 17:35

8M ago17:35

17:35

In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing a friend and colleague, Rachel McElroy. When I first met Rachel, she was the Director of Special Ed services in the largest school district in the state of Virginia. She is currently working in the private sector as she transitions into the field of coaching and consulting. She is a strong, confi…

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Mental Freedom with Sylvester Baugh 19:45

8M ago19:45

19:45

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing my friend and colleague, Sylvester Baugh. Sylvester has been using Mental Freedom in his life since 2020 and he talked with me about its effectiveness, not only in his own life personally, but also with his clients. If you would like to reach out to him for more information or to join his men's gr…

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The Joy of Mental Freedom 32:49

8M ago32:49

32:49

In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing some coaches and counselors, who have been certified in Mental Freedom® and used it with clients in the research phase and continue to use it in their practices now. They share how powerful Mental Freedom was for themselves and for their clients. It speaks to the power of these ideas and their ab…

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Stress & Survival for Students 27:15

9M ago27:15

27:15

In this episode I interview Heather Harrison and Amy Reid, both of whom are internal control psychology teachers, coaches and college professors helping students navigate the stressful world of adulting while attending and studying for classes. We talk about the connection between coaches and educators, stress on students, and how they incorporate …

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Intentional Total Formation with Students 36:50

9M ago36:50

36:50

In this episode, I got to interview the newly retired, Steve Hammond, about the passion that's driving him these days. Steve has created a program he calls, Intentional Total Formation. Students are trusted with their own learning and are given weekly precepts to ponder with the ultimate goal being a student who truly knows themself when they are l…

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Social & Emotional Learning with Ed Dunkelblau 20:03

9M ago20:03

20:03

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing my friend and colleague, Dr. Ed Dunkelblau, who is the International Coordinator for the Academy for SEL in schools to discuss social & emotional learning. I was, of course, previously aware of EQ, or emotional quotient, but wasn't up-to-date with SEL and Ed brought the receipts. We talked about w…

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Managing Challenging Supervision Situations in a University Setting 23:47

9M ago23:47

23:47

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Patricia Robey, Full Professor in Psychology and Counseling at Governors State University in Illinois. In this conversation Dr. Robey talks about the values, beliefs and practices she considers as she plans for a new academic year. She discusses how she fosters an interest in learning for her …

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How to Build Relationships with Students in School 23:05

10M ago23:05

23:05

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with a returning guest, Dr. Don Parker. Don is the real deal who has paid his dues in the trenches. He started working in the school system as a PE teacher and coach, then became the Dean of Students, and later became a principal and is now on the speaking circuit to help educators understand the impo…

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The Diversity of the DEIB Journey 38:58

10M ago38:58

38:58

In this episode, I had the honor of interviewing Dr. Shaunna Payne Gold, a wonderful gift in the field of DEIB. We discussed what being an ally really means, what the journey looks like for white people grappling with topics of diversity, how to care for oneself while doing this work and strategies for dealing with people and organizations that are…

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Choice Theory® and DEI 19:32

10M ago19:32

19:32

In this episode, I interview my friend and colleague, Gloria Cissé. Gloria is a faculty member of William Glasser International and the co-owner, founder, CEO and Lead Therapist at the Southern Center for Choice Theory, LLC in Macon, Georgia. Gloria has been successfully hosting the Difficult Discussions in Diversity for the Glasser Institute for C…

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Connecting for Inclusion 30:09

10M ago30:09

30:09

In this episode, I interview Ralph Brandt, who has built a highly successful business around the topic of DEI. The RDR Group specializes in helping people communicate in a meaningful way, naturally forming connections and fostering inclusiveness organically. Ralph begins by talking about how long he's been in the DEI space and how much it's changed…

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Zap the Gender Pay Gap 19:12

11M ago19:12

19:12

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Gwendolyn Tucker, a coach working in the area of DEI, specifically in the specialization of helping women get paid equitably for the work they do. Did you know women earn 82 cents to a man's dollar, on average, in the United States, and for women of color, it's even less? Because of the individual…

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Happy AF with Beth Romero 26:17

11M ago26:17

26:17

In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing author, Beth Romero about her upcoming book, Happy AF. In 2020, Beth had what she describes as the perfect storm, with a multitude of events culminating in the loss of any happiness she had. Being a naturally happy person before these events, Beth went on a search to discover how to get that happ…

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Listening for the Period 30:27

11M ago30:27

30:27

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing my friend and fellow Yellow Ribbon speaker, Sporty King. Sporty and I have been working together since 2011 and enjoying every minute of it. He shares an acronym that Sporty calls an "act-ronym" for the word Life, that begins the title of my podcast. We spent the majority of the time talking about…

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The Enlightenment Project 24:34

11M ago24:34

24:34

In this episode, I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Jonathan Robinson, the New York Times bestselling author of The Enlightenment Project and co-host of the popular podcast Awareness Explorers. This man has made a career out of befriending some of the greatest spiritual leaders of our time. From Oprah to Advashanti, he has interviewed over…

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Hope and Healing from Sexual Trauma 25:53

11M ago25:53

25:53

In this episode, I had the honor to interview a high school friend and author of From Within: My Path of Hope and Healing from Sexual Abuse. One in three girls and one in six boys will be sexually abused by the time they reach 18 years of age. Gigi Kilroe not only survived repressed sexual trauma from a very early age, she experienced dating violen…

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Leadership Coaching with Patrick Jinks 28:04

12M ago28:04

28:04

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing an Academy of Choice graduate, Patrick Jinks, about his brand of leadership coaching. Patrick worked in the non-profit world for over two decades before parlaying his success into coaching other not-for-profits leaders. He has an impressive resumé, including a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership, b…

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How to Have a Productive Day with Leslie Shreve 26:36

12M ago26:36

26:36

In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing a productivity expert, Leslie Shreve, on how to have a productive day. Leslie talks about the consequences when people, especially leaders, aren't having a productive day and time is lost. She even talks about how poor productivity steals a person's mental freedom and how to gain it back. She nam…

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The Paradigm Shift in Leadership 25:05

12M ago25:05

25:05

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Katherine Lazaruk, a professional presence expert, who helps women in leadership accelerate their progress. We discuss the value of her work to the people she serves. Katherine talks about the new paradigm for leadership, the way it is shifting and what that means for people who want it to stay th…

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Women in Business, Personal Brands and the Importance of Choices 28:17

1y ago28:17

28:17

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Jaime Butler, a coach and consultant who says she does consultative coaching. We talked about that, brand and thought leadership, women in business, and the challenges and opportunities that grew out of Covid. Jaime discusses why working with a coach can really benefit C-suite executive and entrep…

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Leadership, Trust and Corporate Culture 28:06

1y ago28:06

28:06

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Lyndsay Dowd, a Top 10 Coach featured on Apple news, with a top 10% globally ranked podcast. Lyndsay and I covered a lot of ground in this podcast. We talked about soft skills and why they are so critical to a leader's and company's success. Lyndsay advocated for why leaders should make healthy cu…

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Working with the Neurodiverse Couple 29:02

1y ago29:02

29:02

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Sarah Swenson, a psychotherapist in Seattle, WA who specializes in working with neurodiverse couples. She defines this as working with couples where one person is neurotypical and the other has autism. Sarah shares the specific challenges neurodiverse couples face that are different from other cou…

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