This podcast reveals an empowering perspective: What if life is happening FOR YOU not TO YOU?   This conversation between a young author and entrepreneur and an experienced intuitive teacher/author is a timely one especially during this amazing time of unprecedented change.      How to help yourself and others see the Gift not the Curse opens up new possibilities for observing the growth that is naturally occurring even though it many times feels too messy and overwhelming.   Here are 5 benefits that you can take away from listening to this podcast:   Life is guiding you towards the evolution of who you truly are  Pathways to integrate your right brain with your left brain for balance  Understanding the 6th sense and trusting your intuition  Opening the door to your non physical awareness Shifting energy towards peace, calmness and joy   This Intergenerational conversation between Yvonne Cloete and Aaron Johnson is deep and life changing- definitely worth your time. Yvonne Cloete: born in South Africa has a Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and is the Author of "See The Gift Not The Curse; she advocates that we have 10 senses and feels her purpose in life is to teach how to enhance, use, and tap into the next 5 senses of the right brain to bring balance since most of humanity has been educated, medicated, and focused enough on the left side of the brain; she feels it's time to explore the other 5 senses too. Aaron Johnson: Author, Entrepreneur, Founder of Cater Builder Solutions. Co-Founder of Story House Publishing and LTPN Youth Advisor

How can Mother Nature best support our well being? Rajitha Bommakanti, RN, BSN, NBC-HWC, CCM, FCN, is a culinary coach who has been practicing nursing for over 30 years in various medical specialties, and currently works as an ER case manager as well as being the founder of the Healthy You Center where she provides health coaching that inspires positive transformation through educating and empowering people to make small changes to their lives to improve their health. Cassie Funmaker: Activist, Creative Environmentalist, College Student. LTPN Youth Advisor, and Founder of the Native Wellness Movement 6 benefits/takeaways the listener will experience: -Impact of Food Choices on mental, emotional and physical behavior -Holistic strategies for living in a cancer-free world -Getting to the root cause of disease -De-stressing the mind, body, spirit and heart: power of the breath -The many ways that Nature contributes to a healthy lifestyle -Native Wellness Movement: regenerating ancient wisdom for well being through reconnecting and appreciating the gifts of Mother Nature   Thank you for tuning in and subscribing to our Podcast, and consider joining us as a LTPN Community Member at livingthepotential.com/membership

What are some key ways to increase focus and resilience and let go of stress? Monica Cochran, M.Ed has worked with children, parents, and other adults in a wide variety of educational, hospital, and business settings for over 40 years. She has been active in alternative education since 1978, home-educated two of her children, and has worked with other home-educating and distance-learning families since 1997. Currently, Monica works with learners, caregivers, and educators worldwide through her private practice, Learning Without Borders. See her website https://learningwithoutborders.com James Schmidt is from Salem Oregon, and he is a college student pursuing a major in Psychology and is founding member of the Youth Advisory Council for Living the Potential Network Six benefits/takeaways the listener will experience: How to design Self Care as a practice Best ways to discover and  leverage your strengthsLearning how to reduce stress and increase FOCUSWhy so many are dealing with "decision fatigue"and what to do about itNeuro divergent learning strategies for resilienceBest Learning happens in safe community settings-what is needed to create safety?  Thank you for tuning in and subscribing to our Podcast, and consider joining us as a LTPN Community Member at livingthepotential.com/membership

Amanda and Aaron get us to wonder about: How does critical thinking emerge from the stories we explore and how might that co-generate a great future for families and communities?   Amanda Johnson: Founder of True To Intention and Co-Founder of Saved By Story Publishing, Brand and Content Oracle, Story-healing Guide, Author, and Speaker on a mission to help others write truer personal and collective stories.   Aaron Johnson: Published author, young entrepreneur, founding member of LTPN's Youth Advisory Council, Founder of Caterbuilder, and Co-Founder of Saved By Story Publishing is passionate about helping people see the infinite potential of the world and the importance of building communities and relationships that facilitate life-long learning.   Some of the takeaways you, as the listener, will experience include: Three life-changing perspectives to uncovering and understanding your own story Key questions (from both parent and child) that facilitate the phases of our present-time human development journey How transparency in family relationships helps build trust with children  How fear of not having it all figured out can interfere and stunt natural growth Which movies invite the most meaningful conversations to cultivate character, family, and a culture of freedom and potential How to recognize the common themes that are present in the universal human story and how to rewrite the pattern for your own best seller called YOUR LIFE Thank you for tuning in and subscribing to our Podcast, and consider joining us as a LTPN Community Member at livingthepotential.com/membership

Noah Gabriel Press McIntyre is a global Gratitude Wellness Coach, Speaker, Course Creator, Poet, and Founder of The Discover Gratitude Movement. He has been a practitioner of grateful living and mindfulness for over 35 years and holds a Masters in Arts and Social Science with a Concentration in Gratitude and Transformative Learning from Antioch University. You can find his work at NoahGabrielPressMcIntyre.com and DiscoverGratitude.com.   Samuel Osborne Huerta is a writer, musician, and actor based in the Twin Cities in Minnesota. He is now attending the University of Minnesota as a part of the UMN Guthrie BFA Actor Training Program and is a Youth Advisor to the Living The Potential Network    Tune into learn: How to best manage uncertaintyWays to get present in the moment by getting out of your headPractices to help you get clean, clear, and connected to your real selfAllow yourself to be surprised by trusting your intuitionTrusting the power of the inquiry and allow a well-formed question to guide you to the best next answer Ways to return to the heart and soul of who you really areVisit our website at www.livingthepotential.com/membership to become a free member and listen to the full episode.

Two intergenerational change makers from our LTPN community share their passion for Food, Connection and Gratitude with the stories of how and where food comes from through the process of planting, producing, cooking, and sharing. All are keys to becoming healthy and whole. Tune in to hear Cassandra Funmaker and Julie Diaz sit down and discuss: 1. How food can be the pathway to healing 2. Why cooking with fresh locally grown food is key for dietary wellness 3. The 7th generation prophecy from Indigenous Elders that predicted their youth would take action for positive change, and how it's happening.   Visit our website at www.livingthepotential.com/membership to become a free member and listen to the full episode.

How does embracing the Arts relate to Native Wisdom and the healing of our communities?   That's the question these two women tackled and answered brilliantly in this conversation.   Tanya Ocana Vigil is a Gallery Owner, Elementary Arts Director, Aztec Dancer, Gallery and Curator of graphic impressions known as one of the 10 Most Remarkable Women of Taos.    Cassandra Funmaker is the Founder of the Native Wellness Movement podcast, a Social Media activist, and a member of LTPN's Youth Advisory Council.   And both of these women share a passion for Art and Native Wisdom.   Tune in to discover:  Four Strands of Art and how learning to express using one of these modalities supports well-being for people and the earth how co-generating a musical play with a diversified group of artists and children helped heal an intergenerational community post-pandemic what many youth are most concerned about and how they express their hope for a better future how Indigenous practices that connect us to Nature, combined with Art, support health and well-being for us all Visit our website at www.livingthepotential.com/membership to become a free member and listen to the full episode.

What would it take to create a political system we love?   That's the question Rand Strauss and Aaron Johnson tackled in this conversation. Rand is a Stanford-educated expert problem solver and software engineer who has created reliable solutions in complex systems for a wide range of organizations, from startups to NASA over the last forty years. Today, he’s the founder of PeopleCount.org, enabling voters and politicians to work together to create a constructive democratic political system serving all voters. Aaron, of course, is a young leader who cares about politics and is already doing his part to shift the narratives with his recent bestselling book, A Religion of Story: A Powerful Way to Cultivate Character and Preserve Freedom in Our Children and Culture.   Tune in to hear these incredible men talk about: 1. the current disempowering mindset that is limiting our ability to see our way forward 2. the power of a problem-solving approach that includes holding politicians accountable   3. how people can best communicate on the issues they most care about, even in a polarized culture 4. shifting how money works when the voters take charge 5. and so much more   If you are one of those brave few determined to transform our political system into one we all can love, you don't want to miss this.   Follow Rand: PeopleCount: https://PeopleCount.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randstrauss/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/randy.strauss If you liked what you heard and want to watch and/or listen to the rest of this incredible conversation, you can click here to create a completely and forever-free account with us. And if you’re interested, check out the first two chapters of Renee Beth’s book: Living The Potential: Engaging the Wisdom of Our Youth to Save the World which you can find here. Thank you so much for listening. ‘Til next time!

How do we access divine guidance for designing a successful life? Sales Expert and Coach, Motivational Speaker, and 5-Time Bestselling Author, Ursula Mentjes, sat down with our founding Youth Advisory Council Member and new entrepreneur, Aaron Johnson, to talk about potential and what it takes to design a successful life. In their conversation, they covered a lot of ground and you’ll love every bit of it as they talk about how:  to discover our life purpose activating the power of intention opens up synchronicities we can clear to trust ourselves on our learning journey to succeed as a budding entrepreneur of any age It’s time to begin designing our life journey from the inside-out with even more intention! Did you enjoy what you heard? Visit our website at https://livingthepotential.com/Membership to listen to the rest!

What does theater have to do with therapy? Tune in to listen to Lathe Haynes and James Schmidt answer this question and so many more.  Lathe has over 30 years as a clinical psychologist, including organizational and industrial psychology, career counseling, and cancer research related to the psychological factors that impact the immune system; and James is just getting started as a college student pursuing a major in Psychology.  Tune in to hear these two men dive into:  pursuing a career path where you can be authentic by integrating your interests, your passion, and your personalitytransferring skills that support a successful career launchpsychology and why the field is growing so rapidly since the PandemicIf you or someone you love is considering a career in psychology, you won't want to miss this. Visit our website at https://livingthepotential.com

What if students are the customer and they have the answers to designing self-fulfilling learning?  How might education change for the better?   These are the questions Founder of Career Bridge app and student-led corporation Aspire Enterprise, Eloy Garza, engaged with Aaron Johnson, a nineteen-year-old entrepreneur who plans to make a difference in education. View Eloy Garza, MPS-IMC’S profile     Tune in to hear both the educator and student perspective on how teachers and parents can:  1. prepare students for real life through meaningful projects that make a difference 2. go above and beyond circumstances to break the mold 3. shift cultural dynamics with a code of ethics   If you are an educator or an entrepreneur with children in school, you won't want to miss this.   Visit our website at https://livingthepotential.com

Why is it important to reveal the real story about Indigenous People? Educator and Social Justice Advocate Elizabeth Digby-Britten sat down with activist, creative, environmentalist, and humanitarian Cassie Funmaker to discuss this mutual passion for establishing more equity for Indigenous People.  They tackled important topics and inquiries that will help listeners discover:   1. how to look at history with fresh eyes and the question that can lead us there 2. the powerful mentoring that unfolds when people claim their true identity beyond programmed stereotypes  3. how ART can heal the trauma 4. the 7th generation prophecy that is coming true today Tune in Tuesday and fill your soul up with some hope and possibilities for our future!

What happens when we combine Activism and Indigenous Wisdom? Professor, Theater Director, Writer, and Facilitator, Annie Smith sat down to explore this question with high school senior Izabella Britten who is the founder and president of the Indigenous Peoples Club and VP of the Feminist Equity Movement.  Their kindred commitment to social justice and the earth made this a conversation you won’t want to miss. Tune in to discover how:  creating a listening of indigenous wisdom and applying its practices can heal all nations and our planet Earth taking a courageous stand for what you believe in activates the seeds of  leadership for a better world integrating theater performance with activism can propel us forward faster If you care about social justice and the planet, this conversation will empower you!

How can we pursue our passion, make money, and be a force of good in today's world? Visionary entrepreneur, Jyl DeHaven, brought her 30 years of business ownership and 15 years in the business of sustainability to this powerful conversation with Faheem Dyer, a recent college graduate employed in commercial real estate, who is committed to using his skills to provide communities access to transformative opportunities, networks, and capital. Tune in on Tuesday to: discover the myths of real estate and how to best build generational wealthdetermine regenerative actions to integrate social justice with youth empowermentbe the change by shifting your mindset from consumer-madness to land stewardship in ways that generate the highest and best possible solutionsIf you are struggling to believe that you can do well and create true win-wins for you, those you serve, and the planet, this conversation will inspire you!

How does Art provide liberation from the identities that enslave us? Join Dr. Anthony Fleg, a New Mexico Physician and Founder of the Native Health Initiative, and one of our Youth Advisory Council members and first-year UCLA student and artist from Santa Fe Indian School, Zelo Jade Rael, as they dive deep into this topic. You will be empowered and equipped as you listen to them talk about how we can more effectively: 1. depressurize challenging situations and get out of FEAR 2. remove barriers of separation with Art and Self-expressive Writing in community 3. create respectful spaces where youth are seen and heard and invited to "show up" powerfully Tune in to listen to this powerful conversation and take some insights and tools back to your life.

What happens when we focus on CREATING technology instead of CONSUMING it? When Caryn Warren, author of Cybersecurity: The Children's Guide to Being Safe Online, and Founder and Executive Director of Innovators of Tomorrow Inc., shared her insight from more than two decades of success in Information Technology with James Schmidt, a 19-year-old Psychology major who is deeply interested in the role of technology in our culture, wisdom ensued. Together, they shared some powerful concepts and strategies for parents who grapple with these questions. Listen in to discover how youth and their parents can: 1) discern beneficial from toxic technology 2) align their efforts to engage technology more responsibly 3) improve communication with technology. Plus, you'll be thrilled to learn gaming strategies that reinforce critical thinking and prepare youth for jobs in the world. If you are interested in what we are doing at Living The Potential Network, please visit our website at www.livingthepotential.com and check out the first two chapters of Renee Beth’s book, Living The Potential: Engaging the Wisdom of Our Youth to Save the World.

How do we navigate life's opportunities and make career choices to maximize our sense of purpose? Can we create meaning from the tragedy we experience in ways that positively impact the world around us? How do we mindfully engage in change-driven work in the world while protecting and caring for our well-being along the way? This is quite the journey... Dimple Dhabalia, a leadership and mindful performance coach and founder of Roots in the Clouds, has been asking and answering this question for twenty years. Her work at the crossroads of the government and humanitarian sectors, and her focus on asylum and refugee-related policies and operations and organizations well-being, have developed a unique perspective and skillset that twenty-five-year-old humanitarian Alyssa Noelle Coelho was eager to discover during this conversation.  As Alyssa sets out to change the world as a writer, entrepreneur, and founder of The Lionheart Creations Foundation, she found herself in the presence of a mentor who shared her wisdom around learning to orchestrate change within oneself as well as out there in the world, to be open to exploring unknowns and to stay socially connected as a leader.  If you are a humanitarian, determined to elevate humanity out there and protect the humanity within, you will LOVE this episode. If you are interested in what we are doing at Living The Potential Network, please visit our website at www.livingthepotential.com and check out the first two chapters of Renee Beth’s book, Living The Potential: Engaging the Wisdom of Our Youth to Save the World.

How can a family-owned business be a model to positively impact humanity? Cheryl Herrick -- co-founder of Global 1 Habitats LLC, founder of Ponytail Racing and Racing for Warriors, and innovative systems-thinking entrepreneur -- and Faheem Dyer, a young business man who shares her dream of and commitment to sustainability for individuals, businesses, and the environment had an incredible conversation about just that. You will be inspired by the work that Global 1 Habitats LLC is doing to create affordable housing that meets the current demand, as well as the power of Impact Investing and how it serves humanity. By the end of this podcast, you will have a powerful model of a change-maker’s process of clarifying their aim and integrating systems-thinking to improve value for the highest and best of all. What if everyone realized that the highest good for all is possible? If you are interested in what we are doing at Living The Potential Network, please visit our website at www.livingthepotential.com and check out the first two chapters of Renee Beth’s book, Living The Potential: Engaging the Wisdom of Our Youth to Save the World.

What music and art inspires you? And what does it inspire you TO DO or BECOME Whether you are an artist who creates, or someone who deeply appreciates art, you will not want to miss this conversation with music producer, social media influencer, activist, and entrepreneur Marcus Bell and Samuel Osborne-Huerta, a young actor, activist, and LTPN Youth Advisory Council member. These two men are devoted to creating social change through Art and shared paradigm-shifting wisdom around meeting people where they are in this diverse world, the power of Living in The Gap, and the impact of artists co-creating the new narrative for the 21st century. What if we could change the world BY doing what we LOVE with INTENTION? If you are interested in what we are doing at Living The Potential Network, please visit our website at www.livingthepotential.com and check out the first two chapters of Renee Beth’s book, Living The Potential: Engaging the Wisdom of Our Youth to Save the World.

What if you could find a soul-nurturing way to create the change you want to see in the world with your CREATIVE, ARTISTIC talents? Don’t miss this inspiring conversation with arts organizer, storyteller, theater artist, and stewardship director for the Friends of the Mississippi River, Laura Mann Hill, and James Schmidt, a young man who is already using art to catalyze social change. By the end of this conversation, we think you’ll be looking for ways to contribute your creativity to the world’s biggest problems. If you are interested in what we are doing at Living The Potential Network, please visit our website at www.livingthepotential.com and check out the first two chapters of Renee Beth’s book, Living The Potential: Engaging the Wisdom of Our Youth to Save the World.