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Dr. John Ingram Walker, psychiatrist, author, and speaker, chats with his co-host Wende Whitus about personal development tools for designing a life well lived.
Discover more about Dr. Walker at his website: https://leverageyourtimebook.com/
Wende is the founder of Personal Retreat Day, her website is https://personalretreatday.com/
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This week we take a field trip to the beautiful, peace-filled Starrette Farm Retreat Center on the outskirts of Statesville, North Carolina to speak with founder Ann Starrette and host Nancy Bellamy. We speak about the importance of nature, silence and solitude to foster a deeper spiritual journey. Wish you could have been with us! Besides running the Retreat Center, Ann and Nancy lead spiritual formation coaching and deeper journeys including the School of the Spirit through the Lydia ...
This week we continue our conversation about anxiety. We share several techniques to help you self-regulate stress and deal with milder forms of anxiety, including mindfulness meditation, breathing exercises, and more. Be sure to check out the previous episode to learn more about clinical forms of anxiety. NOTE: This podcast is not meant to diagnose or treat anxiety. Please share any concerns you have about your anxiety with your doctor or mental health provider. Send a text We su...
Seems like everyone is feeling existential anxiety these days! We had so much to talk about that we divided our conversation into two parts. In this first part, Dr. Walker explains several of the clinical diagnoses of anxiety, including General Anxiety Disorder (GAD), OCD, PTSD, and more. Dr. Walker draws on his 50 years of practicing psychiatry to bring us a wealth of information in this podcast. Click HERE to take the GAD-7 assessment mentioned in this episode. NOTE: This podcast is n...
We recorded this episode during the aftermath of the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minnesota. Current events in America are dark indeed. We grieve for the families who have been impacted by the violence and horror of recent ICE raids. We want to maintain compassion, empathy and love for our fellow humans, but we're exhausted, burned out and tired of being constantly sad and fearful. Today's Big Question is: How can you find the balance between staying informed and nurturing your m...
This episode is long overdue...we had some technical difficulties but are SO excited to finally welcome our wonderful guest, Dr. Mike Durnin! Mike is a leadership expert, educator and coach who walks us through his signature framework, the "Handful of L's." Mike encourages individuals to pursue excellence, resilience, and Christ-centered transformation in life and leadership. Learn more about Mike and connect with him on LinkedIn HERE. Be sure to ask him for your copy of the Handful of L's re...
After a highly entertaining story by Dr. Walker about an accidental arctic adventure, we dive into another one of our popular Book Summaries! This time we discuss Chris Bailey's The Productivity Project. Bailey took an entire year to experiment with dozens of productivity "hacks" so you don't have to! He tells what worked and what didn't for him. Wende has already successfully implemented two new disciplines from Bailey's suggestions, and Dr. Walker is eager to try one too. Also mentioned in ...
Welcome to Season 6 of Leverage Your Time Balance Your Life! (We started this podcast in 2023 and do two seasons per year.) Our mission with this podcast is to help you develop meaning and purpose by...you guessed it...leveraging your time and balancing your life! This year we plan to showcase a variety of life-affirming topics through insightful conversations, book summaries, and wisdom from powerful guests. Enjoy today's conversation about our hopes, dreams, projects, and goals for 2026. Se...
Today we explore the Spiritual dimension of life with Interfaith Pastor and Spiritual Life Coach, Rev. Mimi Sherman! Mimi walks alongside people on their spiritual journeys, helping them flourish in new and abundant ways. Mimi describes her own journey of climbing the corporate ladder, only to discover it was leaning against the wrong wall! Discover how Mimi reset her life's compass to a Spiritual foundation. Discover more about Mimi's Spiritual Coaching practice at www.pathsofgrace.org Sen...
It's hard for busy people to find margin in their packed schedules to find time to volunteer. But volunteering not only helps others in need, it improves our own lives by fostering gratitude, generosity, and connection. Our guest Stephen Melton talks about why he chooses to volunteer his time with a prison ministry. Send a text We sure would love to hear from you! If you've found value in this podcast, please take a moment to leave a review, subscribe, and share it with your friends! W...
Most of us will be caring for someone at some point in our lives, whether part time or full time. It may be caring for an ill spouse, an elderly parent, or a child with a disability. As we're caring for others, we must prioritize our own health and well-being to avoid chronic stress and burnout. We're so excited to have Carolyn Dowdy from Caregiver Mental Wellness join us in studio for this episode about taking care of yourself as a caregiver! Carolyn is a speaker and workshop leader wh...
Most of the time we focus on "what" and "how" without thinking about the underlying "why". Listen to this episode with a spirit of curiosity: think about WHY you might fall into the same bad habits over and over? WHY do you pursue the goals you've committed to? Join the conversation: Send a text We sure would love to hear from you! If you've found value in this podcast, please take a moment to leave a review, subscribe, and share it with your friends! Want more resources? The Leverage ...
Today we take a break from serious topics and discuss our favorite movies, why we love them, and why movies matter. The best movies reinforce positive values, offer hope, and inspire us to live extraordinary lives. Grab the popcorn as you listen to us break down our favorites. Do any of our top 3 make your list? Share your favorites in the comments or send us a text! Movies mentioned in this episode: What About Bob, The Shawshank Redemption, Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid, The Princess ...
Wende is back fresh from her annual vacation! In this episode, she & Dr. Walker talk about the benefits of taking regular vacation breaks from "normal" life. Send a text We sure would love to hear from you! If you've found value in this podcast, please take a moment to leave a review, subscribe, and share it with your friends! Want more resources? The Leverage Your Time Balance Your Life book is available on Amazon! Visit www.leverageyourtimebook.com to order the book, read the blog, and...
We bring in the spouses today to discuss some of the secrets to a long and happy marriage. So grateful for Wende's husband Greg and John's wife Vicki -- thank you for joining us in the studio today to share your wisdom! Send a text We sure would love to hear from you! If you've found value in this podcast, please take a moment to leave a review, subscribe, and share it with your friends! Want more resources? The Leverage Your Time Balance Your Life book is available on Amazon! Visit www.leve...
We explore Simon Squibb's bestselling business book, What's Your Dream? Even though this book was written to help encourage entrepreneurs, the applications extend beyond the business world. Everyone has a dream, and this book can help you identify your passion and pursue your purpose. Send a text We sure would love to hear from you! If you've found value in this podcast, please take a moment to leave a review, subscribe, and share it with your friends! Want more resources? The Leverage...
Our guest today is Brian Lafontaine, a successful professional actor with roles in hit productions like Ozark, Stranger Things, Outer Banks, The Hate U Give, Homeland, Nashville, and The Vampire Diaries. Today we speak with Brian about how he leveraged his acting skills to blossom in a new role: helping people communicate with clarity, confidence, and authenticity as a public speaking coach. Brian also created and hosts Speak Easy, a live event series for speakers who want to practice b...
Comedian Kim Coleman helps us kick off season 5 with a ton of laughs! Kim explains the importance of laughter and levity, which helps us regulate stress and balance the negative energy surrounding us on a daily basis. After hearing this episode, you'll want to follow Kim on her socials and learn about her corporate events and laughter yoga: Instagram , LinkedIn , and Facebook Send a text We sure would love to hear from you! If you've found value in this podcast, please take a moment to l...
Today we discuss 12-step programs, most commonly associated with Alcoholics Anonymous. These programs are beneficial for anyone struggling with any kind of addiction, as well as their family members. But what are the 12 steps? And how did AA begin? We explore the history of AA and unpack each of the twelve steps, showing you how they work together to help people achieve freedom from addiction. Send a text We sure would love to hear from you! If you've found value in this podcast, please take ...
We made it to the final section of our series based on the bestselling book, Life Worth Living. Today we put all the pieces together by asking the question: are your actions matching your philosophy of a life well lived? In other words, are you walking the walk or just talking the talk? If you've read the book & followed along with the podcasts, we'd love to hear from you. What did you think? What's your definition of a live worth living? Send a text We sure would love to hear from ...
We return to our discussion of what makes Life Worth Living. This section caused us to dive really deep into who we are and where we are in the universe. We use the book as a jumping off point to dive into what we (Dr. Walker and Wende) believe is most important in life. We invite you into the conversation! Send a text We sure would love to hear from you! If you've found value in this podcast, please take a moment to leave a review, subscribe, and share it with your friends! Want more resour...
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