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(Trigger Warning: Suicide, Self Harm, Mental Health Issues)

Join Shout Out Loud MN co-founders Laura Dizon and Dr. Lisa Lovelace on The Goal Next Door Podcast as we discuss mental well-being and suicide prevention. 

These two powerhouse women are doing amazing work in their community to raise awareness, provide mental health resources, and prevent suicide- making a huge difference in the world. 

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FB & IG: @shoutoutloudmn 

Shout Out Loud MN is hosting its 4th community event for suicide prevention on Saturday, Sept. 30th, 2023 in St. Louis Park, MN if you're able to attend this FREE event with friends and family!

Who do YOU shout out loud for?

*Minnesota suicide rates 1999-2017 resource Dr. Lisa mentioned here

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This interview was originally recorded prior to Shout Out Loud MN's 2022 event. 

For the full interview, visit Amanda's Mind Your Hive Self-Care Conversations YouTube Playlist

IG:

@thegoalnextdoorpodcast 

@amandamferris

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You can access mental health resources from anywhere. To find a therapist in your state, visit synergyetherapy.com

Synergy eTherapy is named one of the BEST ONLINE THERAPY SERVICES OF 2023 by Forbes Health!

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Children’s author and advocate of diversity in literature Lauren Ranalli joins us to share her expert advice on social media marketing for your book or book-to-be! As a seasoned author, Lauren coaches both aspiring and veteran authors around the world to magnify their book’s reach in a way that nurtures authentic relationships with staying power. Through her online courses, author community, and books, Lauren aims to create stories that excite curiosity and broaden our sense of community. Lauren is a breath of fresh air as she straight-talks about the journey of authordom and social media marketing. If you’ve ever considered becoming an author, or the book you’ve poured your heart into isn’t doing much, you’ll absolutely want to listen in to this fun and informative discussion with Lauren.

Show Notes: 

[00:05:33] The details of an authors journey

[00:13:07] How to go about feeding your soul and your wallet

[00:26:22] Discuss ‘David versus Goliath’ publishing

[00:39:19] Expert tips on Social Media

[00:42:25] in hindsight, what approach would change

[00:49:58] Business partnerships and what you can learn

Links:

www.laurenranalli.com

Instagram: @lauren.ranalli_author

Facebook: @Lauren Ranalli, author

Twitter: @LRanalli_author

Children’s author and advocate of diversity in literature Lauren Ranalli joins us to share her expert advice on social media marketing for your book or book-to-be! As a seasoned author, Lauren coaches both aspiring and veteran authors around the world to magnify their book’s reach in a way that nurtures authentic relationships with staying power. Through her online courses, author community, and books, Lauren aims to create stories that excite curiosity and broaden our sense of community. Lauren is a breath of fresh air as she straight-talks about the journey of authordom and social media marketing. If you’ve ever considered becoming an author, or the book you’ve poured your heart into isn’t doing much, you’ll absolutely want to listen in to this fun and informative discussion with Lauren.

Show Notes: 

[00:05:33] The details of an authors journey

[00:13:07] How to go about feeding your soul and your wallet

[00:26:22] Discuss ‘David versus Goliath’ publishing

[00:39:19] Expert tips on Social Media

[00:42:25] in hindsight, what approach would change

[00:49:58] Business partnerships and what you can learn

Links:

www.laurenranalli.com

Instagram: @lauren.ranalli_author

Facebook: @Lauren Ranalli, author

Twitter: @LRanalli_author

Mary Kay Morrison, Author, Humor Expert, Founder of Humor Quest, and former president of the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, joins us on this episode of TGND.

Beginning her career as a kindergarten teacher, Mary Kay became fascinated with the research on how play was a critical factor in brain development, and enthusiastically integrated these brain-based play strategies in her curriculum. Stunned to realize that as a teacher, she was expected to spend a considerable amount of time preparing for state and federal tests with paper and pencil activities, Play was not recognized as an important part of the learning process. In a time where Cognitive research was relatively new, school curriculum was based on long-established traditional programs, Mary Kay delved into deep research and uncovering strategies to incorporate play to improve the learning process.

This lifelong love of learning and play has positively impacted people the world over, and as a parent and grandparent, has given her a unique perspective on how grandparents can make a significant impact on the lives of their grandchildren. Mary Kay joins us today to discuss her journey of humor, play, and the latest collaboration with her grandchildren in her forthcoming book, “Legacy of Laughter: A Grandparent Guide and Playbook”

Show Notes: 

[00:05:05] The catalyst for learning about how play affect development

[00:14:11] How to cultivate creativity through laughter and play

[00:24:16] Advice on how to deal with the challenges of changing careers

[00:29:01] What a ‘humor-doomer’ is and how to deal with them

[00:40:18] The most surprising about the research, the application, and the people willing to use humor

[00:53:20]  How to use humor to guide yourself and other out of the pandemic

Links:

Twitter: @marykaymorrison

https://www.questforhumor.com/

Richard Morris, retired FWPD Gang Intelligence Sergeant, Certified Mental Health Peace Officer, former United Methodist pastor, Karate Hall of Famer, Ziglar Legacy Coach and Difference-Maker extraordinaire shares his expertise on self-care for first responders and front line workers. Richard’s protective warrior spirit and drive to do what’s right is only matched by his heart of gold and genuine love for people. Richard continues to teach programs within the law enforcement and military community, as well as business and church groups- so if you are on the front lines or know someone who is, you won't want to miss these insights that help you go the distance during turbulent times.

Show Notes: 

[00:02:43] What keeps people resilient

[00:07:34] Symptoms of Compassion Fatigue

[00:18:46] How you can stay calm in difficult situations

[00:29:00] How you can work with families or co-workers who have suffered or who are suffering trauma

[00:40:50] Self-care advice for front line workers

Links: 

http://www.richardmorrisseminars.com/

Today on TGND, we're joined by Stacey Sellar, Conscious Parenting coach, and creator of Happier By The Minute. Stacey incorporates Applied Positive Psychology into the Conscious Parenting Method, to offer parents powerful secrets and tools to improve the parent-child relationship instantly. Through her coaching platform, Happier By The Minute Podcast, and work featured in internationally best-selling books, Stacey is on a mission to broadcast these ground-breaking, paradigm-shifting, and life-changing methodologies to help parents struggling with challenging behaviors, while building a safe, loving, supportive environment where they, their child, and family can thrive.

Show Notes: 

[00:01:14] What is conscious parenting

[00:17:20] Example of conscious parenting

[00:20:53} How Applied Certified Psychology combines with Conscious Parenting

[00:23:54] How we can be happier by minute

[00:31:34] Family influences 

[00:37:12] Tools to help affect positive change

[00:43:34] How positive parenting approach can impact relationships with other parents

[00:51:53]  What to do when one parent is practicing conscious parenting, and the other is not

Books: 

ADDitude

The Explosive Child

Rob Kenney, Host of the hit YouTube series, “Dad, How Do I?” and author of the book by the same title joins us today on TGND to share his journey of how he started and what keeps him going as he inspires millions around the world through his DIY videos online.

Rob is a steady source of encouragement and practical “dadvice” for successful living, who not only has a ton of great tips for kids aged five to 95, is one of the most down-to-earth and compassionate people I’ve ever met.

While “Dad, How Do I?” has more than 3 million followers, Rob is genuine, humble, and is an excellent example of living with integrity in all areas of life. We're so grateful for Rob’s generosity and time with us, so before you hop online and binge-watch his YouTube channel, you’ll absolutely want to stick around to hear this episode!

Show Notes: 

[00:04:05] What was the inspiration behind ‘Dad, how do I’

[00:09:36] How faith influences Rob 

[00:20:51] People who had the greatest influence

[00:26:02] How upbringing  and past experiences have an influence on life today

[00:31:47] What kinds of things came up as you reflect on sharing as much as you have on your channel and in your book

[00:38:20] Advice for someone who wants to make an impact and where to begin

[00:41:16] Before starting your Youtube channel, was there any fear or anything you had to overcome

[00:51:05] Vision for the future

Links:

www.dadhowdoiofficial.com

Instagram: @dadhowdoi

Facebook: www.facebook.com/dadhowdoi

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/c/DadhowdoI

It goes without saying that life gives each of us our own set of challenges, and sometimes it seems too much to bear. Even when things are going alright, we all know someone who could use some hope and encouragement, and to know they’re not alone in those private battles. In this episode of TGND, Jean Abbott shares her inspirational story of finding hope in the midst of life’s challenges. Jean was misdiagnosed as a young child with Spastic Diplegia, a form of Cerebral Palsy. After 33 years of countless doctor’s visits, medical procedures, unnecessary medications and surgeries, she was given a correct diagnosis and new life! Jean is the author of “Misdiagnosed: My Thirty-Year Struggle with a Debilitating Disorder I Never Had” and has appeared on the Today show, Good Housekeeping and the U.K.'s Daily Mail. Since then, an overwhelming number of people from around the world have contacted Jean to tell her how inspired they were by her journey from “wheels to heels”. As a mother of three children, Jean enjoys all the adventures of her new life, but wouldn't change the journey that brought her to where she is today. Her positive attitude is highly contagious as she encourages others to appreciate the little things in life.

Show Notes: 

[00:07:36] What rock bottom can feel like

[00:21:19]  The appreciation you can have for the little things

[00:27:03]  What life is like after a 180 degree shift in ability

[00:30:50] How an extraordinary life affects children

[00:34:05] How people can treat and react to you differently

[00:39:17] Advice for people who would like to ask questions but aren’t sure how to approach the subject with care

[00:44:24] Advice for people who feel stuck

Links: 

www.JeanAbbott.com

Join us on TGND for a conversation with Rebecca Rausch, fearless founder and visionary leader of Neon Lizard Creative, an award-winning marketing agency which designs outstanding brand platforms for companies across the globe. Whether you are an entrepreneur, or are a leader within a business and want to, authentically connect with your ideal client, you’ll want to listen in as we discuss Rebecca’s HEART Principle, which helps guide companies of all sizes to perennial sales and marketing success. If you want your brand to communicate more than pretty words and pictures, deliver a meaningful message that resonates deeply with your clients, not just a service or product but an unforgettable EXPERIENCE that matters, turn it up! You'll find it all here on this episode of TGND.

Show Notes:

[00:02:00] How to approach marketing your product

[00:10:30] How to create ‘giddy customers’ for your company

[00:14:10] What the ‘heart principle’ is and how to apply this to your business

[00:21:36:32] how we can keep our business principle alive coming out of the pandemic

[00:35:15] What is a good time frame to see if a strategy is working or if it needs to be changed

[00:37:32] Looking at alternative ways to see analytics and assess the success of a strategy

[00:42:40] Professional Marketing advice for a business starting from zero

Links:

Instagram: @neonlizardcreative

Website: www.neonlizardcreative.com

Do you ever find yourself wishing there was a way you could reduce anxiety, depression or fatigue, but life happens... which gets in the way of your self care time, adding more pressure, only increasing the need to focus on improving your emotional and functional well being? In this episode of TGND, guest Ellie Peterson discusses her Meditative Movements technique, so you can start to feel your inner power being ignited throughout your day, no matter how busy.

Show Notes:

[00:07:20] The significant shifts that can cause change

[00:16:59] Talking through the ‘I can’ meditative movement

[00:25:04] What tangible evidence can tell you that mediation is working

[00:34:12] The best time to use meditative strategies

[00:40:03] This is a simple ‘let go’ meditation

[00:50:11] Is learning or following a meditation better in person or online

[00:51:13] How you can apply meditative movements across work environments

[00:54:19] How mediation can change your relationships

Links:

https://www.facebook.com/PowerPositiveWorkouts/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/power-of-positive-workouts https://www.instagram.com/ellie_meditativemovements