Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Episodes
Mental Illness & Incarceration
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview social worker, Valerie Wise, about the correlation between mental illness and incarceration in the Black a...
Being a Sib of a Person with a Disability
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Shruti Tekwani about what her life was like as a sibling to someone with a disability. One word she used to describe it w...
How to Connect with & Respect People with Disabilities
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Barb Zablotney, who sustained a spinal cord injury when she was just 21-years-old. She spent a decade in a very dark plac...
Diversity is a Journey of Courage & Commitment
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview my friend and colleague, Sylvester Baugh. He is a speaker, coach and trainer, as well as the co-author of Leveraging...
Young Men & Mental Health
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Max Lestage, a master's level Youth Development Counselor for the state of Pennsylvania. Max takes us on his journey from...
Thanatology, Covid and College Students
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Anasuya Jegathevi Jegathesan, a college professor and department head of counseling in Malaysia, about mental health...
Stress-Less with Felicia Houston
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Felicia Houston, licensed clinical professional counselor, speaker and mental health consultant. Felicia's signature work...
Suicide with Dr. Richard Doss
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview clinical psychologist, Richard Doss, about suicide and how to help. Suicide is the third leading cause of death in the US...
Parenting and Inner Peace with Mary Allen
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, I interview Mary Allen, America's Inner Peace Coach and author of The Power of Inner Choice. We discuss the biggest factor contr...
Becoming the Parent You Want to Be with Barnes Boffey
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Barnes Boffey, long time practitioner of Choice Theory psychology, about parenting. We discuss his new children’s book,...
Mentoring through Infertility
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Bia Dimovski about her journey with infertility. She shares what she learned through her process and ideas for how s...
Parenting with Phil Lynn
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview board certified coach, Phil Lynn, about his ideas on parenting. Phil has some training and had studied William Glass...
Parenting with Sue Kranz
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Choice Theory parenting coach, Sue Kranz. Sue is a phenomenal parenting coach, having raised six children of her own...
Coaches & Video with Sheryl Plouffe
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview video strategist, Sheryl Plouffe, on the importance of using video to market your coaching business. There are many coach...
Tips on Coaching from Relationship Coach, Nigel Beckles
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview author, podcaster and relationship coach, Nigel Beckles. We discuss his book titled, How to Avoid Making the Big Rel...
Coaching with Conchetta Jones
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Conchetta Jones, Certified Personal Development and Confidence coach on her path to becoming a coach. Conchetta went from...
Coaching Skills and Characteristics
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, I discuss the new information about coach skills and characteristics put out by the Board Certified Coach(BBC) program for inclu...
Mental Freedom in Marriage with Tony & Cynthia
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Tony Kitchens, a Mental Freedom advocate, and his wife, Cynthia. Tony is certified in Choice Theory and also took my Ment...
Mental Freedom with Anthony Freire
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview a student of Mental Freedom, Anthony Freire, who also happens to own a counseling practice in New York City. Even though ...
Mental Freedom Interview with Teacher, Christine Duffield
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview a Choice Theory colleague from Australia, Christine Duffield. Christine has been a Choice Theory enthusiast for seve...
An interview with counselor, Pam Slakely, about Mental Freedom
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Choice Theory counselor, Pam Slakely, about her involvement with Mental Freedom both as an individual taking the coaching...
Discipline vs. Punishment
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss the difference between discipline and punishment in school and how punishment doesn't really work unless all we want is comp...
Interview with Steve Hammond, a Glasser Quality School founder
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Steve Hammond, a principal of a Glasser Quality School (GQS) in Norfolk, VA. Steve’s GQS is also a Catholic school wher...
Interview with Lois DaSilva-Knapton on Educational Leadership
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Dr. Lois DaSilva-Knapton about her journey from paraprofessional to school superintendent. Lois learned that her love is ...
Interview with Ivan Honey and the Get Happier Project
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Ivan Honey, psychologist, Choice Theory Enthusiast and creator of the Get Happier Project. Ivan and I speak about hi...
Coaching as a Leadership Tool
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss leadership and how coaching can help a leader be that leader with the right balance of support and challenge. Asking employ...
Leadership with Michael Sherlock
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Michael Sherlock about her business and her ideas and concepts about leadership. Michael is quite entrepreneurial-minded ...
Adoption Leadership with Chester Jackson
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Chester Jackson about his life's purpose and direction in the field of adoption. Chester was invited into the world of ad...
Interview with Francesco Bazzocchi on Leadership in Sports
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview my friend and colleague, Francesco "Frenchie" Bazzocchi. Frenchie is a retired school teacher who loves educating and coa...
Choice Theory Leadership in a D&A Treatment Facility
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I interview Marsha Zablotney, a counselor turned manager in the D&A treatment field. I have known Marsha over 15 years, all of whi...
Interview with Reality Therapist, Ron Mottern
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Reality Therapist, Ron Mottern about his unique brand of therapy, integrating Reality Therapy with martial arts and hypno...
What Does Mental Health Look Like?
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss what is wrong with our current model of mental health as a medical "illness" and discuss instead what it is, what positive ...
Post Traumatic GLOW
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss the concept of Post Traumatic GLOW. I begin by explaining how I consider Post Traumatic Stress a normal response to an extr...
Managing a Life-Threatening Illness with Choice
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Jeff Steedman, a Choice Theory enthusiast and counselor in Australia following his second bout of cancer, he previously h...
Bias in Artificial Intelligence with Joe Santana
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Joe Santana, Chairman of The CDO PowerCircle, a research, training, and coaching association. Joe is also the creato...
A Conversation about Privilege with Jhmira Alexander
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Jhmira Alexander about her work with Public Narrative, the concept of #whiteprivilege and the idea that the solution ...
Diversity Stairway
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss the stairway people need to climb to move from conflict over difference to appreciation of difference. It's a journey,...
Diversity, Choice Dynamics and Family Dynamics
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview coach, Buddy Thornton. Buddy applies the concepts of Dr. William Glasser's Choice Theory and his knowledge of bias in div...
Uncovering and Eliminating Self-Sabotage
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss what causes self-sabotage, how to recognize it and what to do about it. If you believe you are being stopped by self-sabota...
Follow the Path that's Coming to You
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kim discusses the benefits of giving up the idea of fighting, pushing and making things happen to rather aligning yourself with what ...
So, You Want to Write a Book?
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss the process of writing a book from research through writing, to production and publication to marketing. There are many sho...
10 Simple Secrets to Being Liked by Almost Anyone
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview fellow podcaster and therapist, Dick Goldberg. Dick has been a psychotherapist for over 40 years. He has also been a PBS ...
The Joys and Challenges of Grandparenting
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss how grandparenting can be the best gig in the world when conditions are ideal or it can be a large source of pain for some....
Step-Parenting with Sylvester Baugh
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Sylvester Baugh about step-parenting. Sylvester Baugh has been a stepparent for almost the entire life of his step-daught...
Parenting around Gaming and Screen Time
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss today's challenges of parenting children who are enamored with their electronic devices. There is always a conflict because...
Choice Theory Parenting with Sue Kranz
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak with Sue Kranz, a knowledgeable, Choice Theory parenting expert. She first used Choice Theory concepts to help herself with b...
Parenting Adult Children When They're Making "Mistakes"
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most parents know the dangerous waters they navigate when they're trying to help their children make better decisions as adults. In this episode, I sh...
Narcissism
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today's podcast episode, I interview author, Nigel Beckles,about narcissism and relationships. Nigel is the author of How to Avoid Making the ...
Seasons of Love
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Kim helps couples view their relationship as moving through the various seasons of one's life. Spring is time for discovery, summe...
Jealousy
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kim talks about the effects of jealousy on relationships and its four root causes. She provides ideas for overcoming each one and dis...
How to Survive an Affair
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been cheated on? Are you trying to decide what to do next? Are you devastated and wondering how to salvage the relationship? In this episode,...
The Biggest Lie in Coaching
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you thinking of hiring a coach? Do you think just any general coach will do? Do you have expectations of how the coach will help you? In this podc...
Weight Loss Coaching with Denise Daub
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever struggled with weight? Tried everything and felt like nothing was ever going to work? Have you lost the same 10 pounds over and over bec...
If I Know I Can Only Control My Behavior, Why Do I Keep Trying to Control Everybody Else's?
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kim interviews Choice Theory enthusiast, Sheryl Matwijkiw, from Australia. Most people realize the only person's behavior they can co...
Coaching Explained 101
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, Kim discusses what coaching is and what it is not. She helps listeners discern the difference between coaching and counseling, and sp...
Coaches as Hope Warriors
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kim speaks about the role of coaches as Hope Warriors for their clients. She outlines eight ways coaches can provide hope to their cl...
Mental Freedom: Making Your Emotions Work for You Instead of Against You
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kim talks about the two purposes of emotions--one that is your friends, and the other causes trouble in your most important relations...
The Language of Mental Freedom
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Kim teaches about the words and expressions that once eliminated from your vocabulary will enhance your Mental Freedom practice. Ther...
Mental Freedom: Taking Control of the Stories in Your Head
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s podcast, Kim continues the conversation on her transformational Mental Freedom process by sharing an 8-step process for changing the narr...
Mental Freedom Group Coaching
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kim is halfway through her first Mental Freedom Group Coaching cohort and wanted them to have an opportunity to share how it’s been going with her a...
Developing Self-Discipline in Students
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Kim discusses a Socratic questioning process teachers can use with students to help them develop self-discipline. She outlines a prog...
Elements of a Glasser Quality School or Classroom
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Kim talks to parents, educators and administrators about the elements that need to be in place to operate a Glasser Quality School. W...
One Person's Success with the Application of Choice Theory in Schools
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview someone in education I greatly admire, Rachel McElroy. Rachel is a Choice Theory phenom in my book. After only knowing Ch...
Creating a Need-Satisfying Classroom or Workplace
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kim discusses how the teacher or manager creates a need-satisfying classroom or workplace for everyone, including themselves. Each of...
Qualities, Traits and Behaviors of an Empowered Leader
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I invite leaders to self-evaluate how they measure up to the qualities, traits and behaviors of the Empowered Leader, while asking th...
Leadership Inspiration with Terri Winfree
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Please join us for this inspiring interview with Dr. Terri Winfree. Terri is such a strong, resilient and connecting leader who began as a restaurant ...
All Lives Matter isn’t True until Black Lives Matter
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about my personal involvement in supporting #BLM. My goal is to bring about understanding and clarity of who I am and why this...
Try Coaching Instead of Managing
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What if what you learned about managing people was all wrong? Do you find your employees are resentful and talk behind your back? Or do you think your...
Empowered Leadership
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kim expands the concept of Choice Theory Leadership into a style of leadership called Empowered Leadership. It’s about balancing th...
The Mental Freedom™ Process
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in to hear about the new process I’ve developed and am using with my clients, called Your Path to Mental Freedom. You will discover how to ta...
Does My Happiness depend on Yours? – interview with Maureen Sansom
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Maureen Sansom, who has been practicing Choice Theory for several years. She has been employed by the NSW Dept. of E...
Developing Effective Communication around Racism
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kim speaks about the racial unrest in this country from her perspective which comes from listening to, learning from and facilitating...
Mental Illness: The Disease of Disconnection
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kim takes a look at the fallacies in the biological/disease/medical model of mental illness and instead proposes, what is currently c...
Diversity and Inclusion for the LGBT Community
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Because my guests live in different time zones, they were interviewed separately, instead of as a panel, so this week’s podcast is a bit different, ...
Diversity & Inclusion for Hispanics
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kim has a discussion with two exceptional humans whose skin tone categorizes them as Hispanic, who live with discrimination and inequities every singl...
Diversity & Inclusion: Black & African American
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My goal in doing this podcast is to provide a space for safe, honest, direct conversation of the life experiences with discrimination, oppression and ...
Diversity & Inclusion: Women in the Workplace
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in to the first of five podcasts about marginalized groups, what life is like for some of them and how best to be an ally for this group. In th...
Why Do People Choose Misery?
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So much of people’s misery is created in their own head. It’s not done consciously but it is done for a reason—ten of them to be exact. Come to ...
Focus and Balance during Coronavirus
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode address the concepts of focus and balance, particularly during the coronavirus quarantine. I lay out an 8-Step Process for developing and...
Self-Discovery Coaching – Who Am I and Who Do I Want to Be?
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Knowing oneself is the foundation of any self-growth and development program. Most people are only too familiar with the person they have been groomed...
Coronavirus and How to Get Your Needs Met
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kim talks about the stages of grief many are experiencing during the coronavirus pandemic, the five basic needs everyone has, and how...
Interview with LIV Pocket Coach, Jeanette Schneider
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week Kim interviews Jeanette Schneider, the founder and CEO of LIV Media. LIV is an acronym for Love is Viral. Jeanette and her team have created...
How Do Kids Learn Responsibility without Punishment?
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Choice Parents do not believe in the concept of punishment so I am often asked the question, “How do kids learn responsibility without punishment?”...
Flexing Your Parenting Negotiating Muscles
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Almost from the time they are conceived, children are involved in an inherent conflict with their parents—parents are trying to keep their children ...
What Type of Parent are You?
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will talk about three types of parents—dictator/strict parents, permissive/uninvolved parents and Choice Parents. These types exist on a co...
What is Choice Parenting?
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join me while I talk with a Choice Theory parenting expert, Philip Mott, who is a former disengaged student turned teacher who found it harder an...
Gary Chapman's 5 Love Languages
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do You Know the Love Language of Yourself and Your Partner? Are you bi-lingual? If you don’t learn your love language and the love language of your ...
Sex & Romance: Synchronicity or Warfare?
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find yourself in a relationship where there is great synergy between you in the dance of sex and romance or has that dance turned into a battle...
Relationship Habits
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have relationships in your life that you wish were closer? Are you at a loss for how to make them better? Often the problem in relationships is...
Couples Synergy
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
February is known as the month of love and I am kicking it off with an interview with Ray and Jean Kadkhodaian, founders of the revolutionary concepts...
Support and Challenge
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Choice Coaching is based on the principles of William’s Glasser’s Choice Theory. It has ten principles and subsequent goals for coaching. This sho...
Benefits of Coaching
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered if coaching is for you? What is coaching anyway? Are you thinking of becoming a coach? Have you considered hiring a coach? Join...
The Psychology of Success
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This show is an interview with Dr. Nasrollah Navid on the Psychology of Success. Gone are the days when success is described by vocational and financi...
More than Goal Setting…
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How many times have you set goals on New Year’s Eve only to forget about them before the end of January? You start like gangbusters the first two we...
Life = Choices; Choices = Life
02 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Life is a sum of all the choices we’ve made to this point to the various people and things we’ve encountered in our life. Making our choices is wh...
Introduction
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn all about Life = Choices; Choices = Life. This show explains the why, how and what of this podcast so you can decide whether you will become a c...