Conversations with Daisy Jones

In this episode, we again make room for the man who struggles to explain what he’s carrying and for the people who want to understand him. This is an invitation to begin a conversation that goes beyond the usual answer.Daisy and Psychotherapist Dr. Joshua P. Smith explore men’s mental health, depression that can go unrecognized, and the conversations that matter in suicide prevention. They discuss the pressure to appear strong, the difficulty of asking for help, and how faith and professional care can work together.He’s still going to work, answering calls, and showing up for everyone. But how is he really doing, and does he feel safe enough to tell someone?Listen to explore:​How anger, withdrawal, and constant work can sometimes mask depression.​What “just pray about it” can leave unaddressed.​Recognizing suicide warning signs and asking direct, compassionate questions about suicidal thoughts.​Supporting men without expecting them to carry everyone else.​Making room for emotional well-being amid family, ministry, and career responsibilities. If you or someone you love needs support, call or text 988 in the United States to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Free, confidential support is available 24/7.Did you enjoy the conversation? Follow Conversations with Daisy Jones – Life in Motion, and share this episode with someone you care about. Your share could help start a conversation they’ve been struggling to have.www.conversationswithdaisyjones.com

In this episode of Conversations with Daisy Jones, I sit down with Liberty County Kiwanis Club President-Elect John Reith and Public Relations Manager Tina Kitchens to discuss their work supporting children and adults with special needs and their families.We talk about plans for an inclusive playground at Irene B. Thomas Park, the literacy epidemic affecting children across the nation, and the importance of building communities where people of all abilities are welcomed and included.The conversation became especially emotional when I shared about my own sister, who is in her 60s and has multiple special needs. For families like mine, inclusion is personal, lifelong, and deeply connected to dignity, belonging, and quality of life.Pull up a chair and join the conversation.Follow for more conversations.#ConversationsWithDaisyJones#InclusiveCommunities #SpecialNeedsFamilies

On this episode of Conversations with Daisy Jones, I sit down with Ed and Tiffany Rahming, two retired Army Chief Warrant Officers, for a remarkably intimate conversation about marriage, family, faith and Raising Disciples.But we start where I love to start, with their story.Ed and Tiffany take us back to when they first met as two young enlisted soldiers serving on active duty. We talk about their journey toward marriage and the conversations they had early on about family, children and how they wanted to raise them.And today, their household is full.They have two daughters together, and they are also raising two nieces as their own. Their youngest is five and has been in their care since she was a baby. Their oldest, a 41-year-old niece with special needs, is also part of their household and family life.Add to that Ed’s life as a business owner, and you begin to understand why this conversation about raising disciples is about much more than parenting.Ed shares some deeply personal thoughts about fatherhood and family that I believe will resonate with many people. We talk about faith, discipline, grace, responsibility, marriage, the influence of culture, and what it means to prepare children to eventually live out their own relationship with God.This is a beautiful and very personal conversation about the family Ed and Tiffany have built, the family they continue to raise, and the faith that guides them.You know it all started on the radio in 2016? Listen to Conversations with Daisy Jones on Saturdays at 12:00 PM EST and Mondays at 3:00 PM EST on 106.3 WHNL FM and 94.9 WOAH FM.Follow Conversations with Daisy Jones on Spotify to hear this conversation and catch all of my conversations.A Woman of Clarity is Daisy’s newest book. Order it today where books are sold. www. conversationswithdaisyjones.com#ConversationsWithDaisyJones#LifeInMotion

What does it mean to lead people well? How do you create a culture where people can grow and thrive? And what does it take to develop young people not just to do a job, but to become leaders themselves?In this episode of Life in Motion | Conversations with Daisy Jones, I’m talking with Nick Westbrook, Chick-fil-A Owner-Operator, former head football coach, speaker, podcast host, and creator of the Shepherd Leadership Framework.We started with leadership, but as good conversations often do, we went much further…and deeper!Nick shares his perspective on leading like a shepherd, developing people, building strong teams, and creating a culture where people have the opportunity to thrive.And then there are those two words so many of us associate with Chick-fil-A: “My pleasure.”We talk about those too, including the philosophy behind creating a culture where service is more than something people are simply told to do.Nick’s journey from coaching football to sales to becoming a Chick-fil-A Owner-Operator gives him an interesting perspective on people, teams, influence, and leadership. He also gives us a preview of his new book coming in January 2027.Whether you lead at work, at home, in your community, or are simply thinking about the influence you have on the people around you, there’s something in this conversation for you.You’re going to enjoy it!#LifeInMotion #ConversationsWithDaisyJones #LeadLikeAShepherd More from Conversations with Daisy Jones: www.conversationswithdaisyjones.com

At 89, She’s Still Moving Forward: Vonciel Bedgood’s Life in MotionWhat keeps a person engaged with life at 89?Vonciel Bedgood has spent decades caring for people, serving her community, honoring veterans, building relationships, and finding reasons to keep going. But this conversation is not simply about everything she has accomplished. It is about a life that continues to move.Daisy Jones talks with Mrs. Bedgood about where she has been, what she has learned, the people and experiences that shaped her, and what keeps her connected to life and purpose today.Her story offers something worth considering at any age: life keeps giving us opportunities to learn, contribute, care, and become interested in what comes next.This is Life in Motion.www.conversationswithdaisyjones.com#LifeInMotion #ConversationsWithDaisyJones #VoncielBedgood #ActiveAging #PurposefulLiving