What is Dyslexia? An Interview with Nancy Disterlic

March 11, 2020

What is dyslexia? Nancy Disterlic gives us an overview of what dyslexia is, what it looks like, and what we can do to help. Did you know that 1 in 5 people have this processing disability? That means either you or your friend (or both!) may be affected by this. CLICK PLAY TO LISTEN! https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/suh6u9/Ep_39-_Listener_s_Choice-Nancy_Dyslexia.mp3 Common Myths About Dyslexia There are many common beliefs that some people have about dyslexia. Nancy goes into ...

Witty & Gritty Podcast: Daring Greatly Mini Series, Chapter 7

February 19, 2020

CLICK PLAY TO LISTEN! https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5wxzgp/Ep_35_Daring_Greatly_ch_7_.mp3 In episode 35, hosts Brooke & Faren discuss chapter 7 of Brene Brown's book, "Daring Greatly". Chapter seven is all about parenting. WAIT! If you don't have children, this chapter is still very much for you. Wholehearted parenting principles are good take aways for any pocket of life! Whether you're a grandparent raising grandchildren or a leader in your company, you can find a way to ...

Grit Mini Series: Episode 24, Keith Interview

December 4, 2019

CLICK TO LISTEN! https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bw8y9n/Ep_24_Grit-Keith_Interview.mp3 Get your FREE Grit Workbook Here! In this Witty & Gritty Podcast interview session with Keith, we discuss what gritty parenting looks like and how to go about instilling grit in our kids. Keith has practical, simple ways to not only be a gritty parent, but help raise your kids to have grit as an innate quality. This episode is saturated with parenting gems, so we picked three to ...

Grit Mini Series: Episode 23, Betty Interview

November 27, 2019

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN! https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/i4fykn/Ep_23_Grit-_Betty_Interview_.mp3 In this Witty & Gritty Podcast interview session with Betty, we discuss what it's like to get gritty in the workplace. From classroom to courtroom, Betty dives deep on what it's like to raise kids and a career at the same time. You go, girl! Shortcuts Don't Work Early on, Betty learned that shortcuts JUST DON'T WORK. Best advice? Stop being stubborn and just do the work. By ...

Grit Mini Series: Episode 19, Introduction

October 28, 2019

Cue the confetti! It's our new mini series of the Witty & Gritty Podcast! These episodes are all about "GRIT" by Angela Duckworth. In episode 19, we talk about the book & a few experiences of our own. Check out the show notes below for more info. CLICK TO LISTEN TO EPISODE 19! https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/u5peud/Ep_19-_Grit_Intro.mp3 Get Your FREE Grit Workbook Here! What is Grit? Angela Duckworth has got it down to a science. Grit ...

Witty & Gritty Podcast: Show Notes Episode 17, Interview with Lauren Coats, LPC

October 20, 2019

You've made it to the show notes of episode 17. This is the 3rd interview of our Enneagram mini series featuring "The Road Back to You" by Ian Morgan Cron & Suzanne Stabile. We interview a wonderful counselor, Lauren Coats. She is the clinical director and owns her own practice, Rockwall Counseling & Wellness. CLICK TO LISTEN! https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/mmnits/Ep_17-TRB2U_Lauren_interview_.mp3 The Value of Seeking Wise Counsel Verse after verse the Bible talks about the power ...

Instill Grit in Your Kids Just by Speaking: 3 Things to Start Now

August 16, 2019

We can all take a lesson in improving our own grit. But how are we able to teach our kids? Whether it's students, your children, or some other young human in your life, you can implement these tactics right now. Challenge yourself to try at least one of these things TODAY! You can do it! 1.Speak Life Kids don't know what they don't know. They learn how to dream big by ...

I gave my blood, sweat, & tears to be a collegiate athlete, & all I got was this t-shirt.

July 29, 2019

Oh yeah … and I got these other gems, too! Being a collegiate athlete is one of the most rewarding experiences one can have in a lifetime. There is more to being a collegiate athlete than the free t-shirt, travel, & workout facilities. We walk away with skill sets that will last in every facet of our lives. For that, we will be forever grateful we said "yes" to one of ...

Show Notes: Episode 9

July 27, 2019

This is a Listener's Choice Episode! This means that we've had some listeners reach out and ask if we can feature a specific topic. To that we say, OF COURSE! This Episode is all about Fall Camp for college athletes! Click to Listen! https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/r3p544/Ep_9-_Listener_s_Choice-Surviving_Fall_Camp_-_7_27_19_2_17_PM.mp3 Episode 9: Listener's Choice- Surviving Fall Camp Fall Camp is when all of the collegiate athletes begin reporting to their respective schools to endure the grueling pre-season workouts. Fall ...