Google recently found, in a major study of its hiring process, that its top employees possess empathy, emotional intelligence, and emotional safety (at the top of the list). These “soft skills” have now become the basis for what companies desire most in their leaders. That’s why the environment of emotional safety and the principles of… View Post
#100: Becoming Emotionally Healthy with Ryan and Laura Dobson
Our 100th episode! And what better way to celebrate than talking with two amazing humans–Ryan and Laura Dobson–about being emotionally healthy for your family. This is arguably our most raw and vulnerable episode to date. We talk with Ryan and Laura about mental illness, addictions, pornography, and other self-medicators. Even more, we talk about grace… View Post
#96: Kids Who Can Empathize
In part 2 of our series on kids and feelings, we talk about kids who can empathize with others. This episode is a deeper dive into the “why” behind our new kid’s book What Am I Feeling? So often, it can feel like a pipe dream getting our kids to think about anyone other than… View Post
#63: Supporting Families of Kids with Special Needs with Nick + Jackie Tait
Parenting children with special needs or medical disabilities brings with it so many added variables. As if having a strong marriage and being a great parent weren’t hard enough, what happens when you have to travel for 20 hours of therapy each week in addition to your other tasks and roles? This is the journey… View Post