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Home Sweet Home is more than a podcast — it’s a place for real conversations about building a life filled with purpose, connection, and joy. Join hosts Rod and Scott each week as they explore ways to strengthen your relationships, find meaning in everyday life, and create a home — and a world — where you and those around you can truly thrive. New episodes drop every Monday, with a library of past conversations always ready to inspire.
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We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. In this episode, Rod and Scott talk about the voice inside our head that’s quick to judge, criticize, and replay our mistakes—and how it quietly shapes our confidence, relationships, and mental health. You’ll learn practical ways to recognize your inner critic, interrupt unhelpful thought loops, and replace harsh self-talk with more honest, compassionate perspective. If you’ve been stuck in perfectionism, shame, or “I’m ...
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. In this episode, Rod and Scott talk about what kids are really learning from us—often without a single lecture. From how we handle stress and speak about ourselves to how we treat other caregivers and show our values, we explore the everyday moments that quietly shape a child’s confidence, character, and sense of security. To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ ...
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Hobbies can be fun, exciting, stress and anxiety relieving. Do you hobby and are your hobbies helping you relax? To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/ Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Time is most precious of all the scarce resources as it is the one you cannot gain. We will always only have 24 hours in a day and cannot gain more than another person. How precious is time for you? How do you perceive your time? What is robbing you of your time? Come explore with us how time might be more precious than we think. To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://for...
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Fun is an important part of chilhood and adulting! Let's talk about how it's ok to be playful! To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/ Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Is life fair or not? Should we expect fairness? How do we deal with things that don't seem fair? To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/ Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Is your sleep part of the issue with your mental state? Your productivity? Your relationships? To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/ Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. We often talk about how to start a year at this point, so today Rod and Scott discuss how to end the year instead. Consider how you intentionally end the year. Listen in for some conversation on the topic. To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/ Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcas...
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Rod and Scott talk about emotional presence during the holidays and how much of a gift this can be. To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/ Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Rod and Scott discuss holiday blues as we continue deep into the holiday season. To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/ Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Today we discuss possible deeper meanings to the Holidays. To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/ Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. How can we deal with all the stress of the Holidays? To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/ Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Happy Thanksgiving! Do you have discussions during Thanksgiving or other holidays? How can storytelling about our own story and family story build relationships and family? To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/ Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Are hobbies good for you, or are they just distractions? To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/ Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Today, we discuss relationships and longevity. Scott shares about his 33-year marriage and ideas to stay connected and in love. To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/ Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Do you like change or do you shy away from it, or fear it altogether? Today, we talk about life changes and how we can approach them. To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/ Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Many times in relationship we might ask this question or suggest that we are the problem, and it may actually be true? How do we know if it is? To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/ Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Today we talk on topic of emotional regulation for kids, although some of this may apply to adults as well. To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/ Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Why might we avoid advice? Advice can be scary to give and receive sometimes. Today we talk all about advice. To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/ Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
We want to hear from you! Please, send us a text comment or suggestion. Today, we discuss online gaming and the dangers that parents and kids may be unaware of. Let us know what you think in comments or email us with your story. To find out more about Rod McCall and Eryk's Place of Hope check out https://fortheloveoferyk.com/ & https://eryksplaceofhope.com/ Find us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
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