Paying off debt early is considered a “guaranteed return.” But what if you can get better returns elsewhere? Could you use the “extra” you’d put toward paying down your mortgage for other financial goals, like retirement, investing, saving for college, going on vacation, or reaching some other goal?While paying off Read More
There's a whole "order" you're supposed to be following when working toward financial freedom. In fact, some gurus -cough- Dave Ramsey -cough- will tell you that you need to pay off ALL your non-home debt before you start investing. But should you really tackle your lower-rate student loans or other Read More
Send us a Text Message. Enjoyment is a pivotal part of achieving an empowered caregiver lifestyle. As caregivers, we often sideline our own needs and desires, giving priority to our loved ones. This can eventually lead to burnout and guilt. And that's why we need to talk about happiness and enjoyment Read More
Send us a textClimb aboard today and set sail again into the civilian world where I talk with Jonathan Phoenix about his life as a first responder, including serving as a security guard, an EMT, and a firefighter. He shares with us some of the tragic events he witnessed, lives Read More
Send us a textToday, I sit down with Jonathan Phoenix, also known as the Carolina Storyteller, to discuss his powerful journey through trauma, PTSD, and healing. Mr. Phoenix, a second-generation firefighter and former EMT, walks us through his firsthand experiences—from being shot at as a young security guard to facing some Read More
What if you could know EXACTLY what to say to Calm An Angry Person in 90 Seconds Or Less? Vet Life Reimagined is excited to bring a unique episode with guest, Kerry Mensior, Executive Director of IDEA, the International De-Escalation Association. It's fair to say that in the veterinary profession, we Read More
What do you feel when your kids misbehave? What emotions come up when you are in public and your child is having a hard moment? (aka meltdown). Are you feeling uncomfortable? Frustrated? Annoyed? Angry? Thinking to yourself: What will others think of me? Of course she is throwing a fit right now!In Read More
Send us a Text Message.Avery and Valerie discuss ADHD and music: how it helps, their favorites, and their recommendations for music for stimulation. Plus... we may or may not formally invite Pitbull to the pod. (We love you Mr. Worldwide.)Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals, just two girls with ADHD.
It's a New Year. Want to start new healthy habits and ACTUALLY stick with them? It's funny how poor habits just show up in our lives without any effort and new HEALTHY habits that actually serve us are challenging to form. Today you will learn HOW to create healthy habits and Read More
In order to love who you are you cannot hate the experiences that shaped you. In todays episode we explore how our experiences within our personal lives impact how we show up in our world. By embracing the duality of life we are empowered to live from a more whole Read More
In this episode, we delve into the complex character of Amon from Legend of Korra and his pursuit of equality for benders and non-benders. We take a look at his traumatic past and the consequences of his actions, highlighting the themes of ambition, equality, and unity. Tune in to learn Read More
Send us a Text Message.Avery and Valerie had a hard time deciding on what to talk about: hint, hint. This episode, we're chatting about Decision Paralysis! From ADHD struggles in the grocery store, daily decision fatigue, and how to make your life easier by making less decisions (it's a little Read More
Welcome back to VET S.O.S. for an exciting launch of Season 3! In this powerful episode, hosts Shawn and Eric sit down with Jerry Young, the Director of Veteran Ambassadors at INVets—a dynamic nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses to high-quality career opportunities in Read More
In this episode of the Rise, Shine, and Redefine podcast, host Caryn Meininger discusses the beauty of beginnings and the power of small steps. She encourages listeners to choose a word for the year to guide their actions and growth. Caryn shares her own words for 2024: elevate and experimentation. Read More
Send us a Text Message. Resilience is not about avoiding stress or preventing challenges; instead, it’s about developing a compassionate, forgiving attitude towards ourselves, allowing us to navigate hardships with less turbulence. Today, let's explore how we can practice kindness through our caregiving journey, bounce back from stressful situations with Read More
I was the mom who was reactive a lot. I would yell, raise my voice and even hurt my kids in anger. I said it. It was wrong. It was sinful. I wanted to stop. I knew it was wrong but was unsure HOW to stop. Today I share my Read More
Send us a textToday, I sit down with Douglass Brinker, a 2x suicide survivor, founder of Beacon 4 Hope LLC, soon-to-be published author, and former U.S. Navy Sailor. We start things off light with some good port calls and Navy stories- at least what Douglass can remember. His stories are filled Read More
Send a textToday, I sit down with fellow shipmate Douglas Brinker, a U.S. Navy veteran, mental health director for the Michigan Department of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and founder of Beacon 4 Hope LLC. Mr. Brinker shares his incredible journey from serving as a Boatswain’s Mate aboard the USS Mullinnix Read More
