Do you ever feel drained and constantly distracted by your digital devices? In a world of notifications, social media, and endless emails, it's easy to lose focus on what matters most—your relationships, your peace, and your personal purpose.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Brian Bovee, a seasoned tech expert and professor at California Baptist University, to explore how the "attention economy" is designed to hijack our focus. Brian shares his personal journey from a distracted life to a deeply purposeful one, guided by his book, The Focused Faith. He provides powerful, intentional strategies to help you detox your digital life, reclaim your attention, and build habits that lead to greater focus, deeper connection, and joy.

Tune in to discover how to move from a state of distraction to one of higher purpose.

Topics covered: digital detox, spiritual life, technology addiction, Christian living, attention economy, social media, faith and technology, prayer, solitude, focused faith, spiritual growth, Christian podcasts, digital minimalism, living with purpose

Find Dr Brian Bovee here: www.thefocusedfaith.com

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Are conflicts and growing emotional distance leaving you feeling exhausted and disconnected from your partner? Many couples find themselves in a cycle of frustration, where misunderstandings and unresolved arguments create a gap that feels impossible to close. You might be wondering if it's possible to restore the connection you once cherished.

In this episode, we talk with Arkadiy Volkov, a registered psychotherapist and founder of Feel Your Way Therapy. Arkadiy, who specializes in couples therapy, shares his unique insights on how to move "From Conflict to Connection."Drawing on his experience and faith-based approach, he explains why communication breakdowns and emotional distance are so common and, most importantly, how couples can begin to heal.

Tune in to discover how to:

• ✅ Address frequent misunderstandings and feel truly heard by your partner.
• ✅ Bridge emotional distance and rebuild a sense of closeness.
• ✅ Navigate persistent conflicts and find lasting resolution.

This episode will show you that hope is never lost for your relationship and that healing is possible.

Topics Covered

Relationship conflict, couples communication, emotional distance, relationship repair, marriage counseling, couples therapy, dating advice, communication skills, building intimacy, emotional connection, Christian counseling, family life.

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https://www.feelyourwaytherapy.ca/

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My new episode features Adriana Marchione, a celebrated movement-based expressive arts therapist and educator. The discussion is for anyone grappling with deep feelings of sadness, despair, or grief, whether due to personal loss, health issues, or general life struggles.

We will challenge the common reactions of sinking into depression or numbing pain with substances, suggesting a zero-cost alternative: nature and art therapy.

Adriana shares her powerful personal story of overcoming addiction and the profound grief of losing both her husband and father. She explains how she used accessible tools like dance, music, and a deeper connection to nature and others to navigate isolation and hopelessness. This conversation will give you practical, actionable ideas you can start using today to work through your own pain. To learn more on how creative outlets can be a path to healing, check her out by clicking on the links below.

Video link: https://youtu.be/MAB6lxc-Y_M

Adriana’s Website: www.art-cures.com

Adriana’s Film about Art and Grief, ‘When the Fall Comes’, Watch for Free: https://art-cures.com/grief-film/ and film website: www.whenthefallcomes.com

Adriana's Film about Art and Addiction/Recovery, 'The Creative High’, www.thecreativehigh.com

Adriana's Free 10 Day Creative Gratitude Practice: https://art-cures.com/creativegratitudepractice/

Adriana’s Website: www.art-cures.com

Topics covered: grief help, dealing with loss, how to cope with grief, healing from grief, despair and hopelessness, emotional healing, art therapy for grief, expressive arts, creative healing, healing with nature, overcoming sadness, mental health tools

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Unraveling dyslexia

Have you ever felt a persistent sense of being out of sync, easily distracted, or struggled with organization and planning, even if your career seemed to flourish? In this insightful second part of our conversation, we delve into Jonathan Kemp's remarkable journey through undiagnosed dyslexia.

Every person experiences dyslexia in a different way and it’s important to recognize that each person will find a different way of dealing with it.

As for Jonathan, despite a distinguished career spanning law enforcement, entrepreneurship, and academia, he battled a persistent sense of being different and struggled silently with various aspects of daily life. He reveals the pivotal moment he received his dyslexia diagnosis as a police sergeant, forever changing his understanding of himself and accepting his different wiring as a fitting explanation of his issues.

Discover how he transformed this personal challenge into a mission to help others, ultimately creating SmartWisdom—a powerful note-taking technique. Jonathan shares not only his story of overcoming, but also the incredible news that his SmartWisdom online training is now available for free with his book, offering practical tools for clarity and productivity to everyone.

Find Jonathan Kemp here: ViscountRochdale.com

Topics covered: dyslexia, adult dyslexia, neurodivergence, reading difficulties, writing difficulties, distraction, concentration issues, organizational skills, time management, feeling slow, hidden struggles, late diagnosis, police sergeant, SmartWisdom, note-taking technique, cognitive clarity, productivity tools, free training, personal development, overcoming challenges.

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In the evolving debate about Artificial Intelligence, where do you stand: are you a "doomer" or a "bloomer"? Is AI merely a tool, or something more akin to an intelligence that subtly shifts our perception of ourselves? This episode unpacks the profound implications of our growing reliance on AI chatbots.

Our guest, Abdu Murray—an attorney, psychologist, author, and minister—sheds crucial light on the escalating dangers of AI, particularly for young minds. He reveals how AI, designed to please, often confirms biases without challenge, even to the point of encouraging self-harm or, tragically, inciting suicide. Beyond these extreme risks, Abdu explores how constant, indiscriminate AI use can atrophy our cognitive abilities and, most critically, erode our fundamental human need for genuine connection.

As many of us find ourselves in a symbiotic relationship with our mobile phones, limiting our worldview to a small screen and treating AI almost like a new deity, Abdu's brave solution to this silent loss of humanity might just be the urgent, yet surprisingly simple, answer we've needed all along.

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Topics covered: AI, spirituality, God, Abdu Murray, Christianity, AI risks, connection, chatbots, dangers of AI

Video link: https://youtu.be/x8E8jISO7so

Trailer: https://youtu.be/2I0xUFJeAzk

Photography © Franz Sidney (A sunset in Laramie)

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In this episode, we delve into a profound and often unseen battle with our guest, Jonathan Kemp. Despite being born into a world of privilege, Jonathan's early life was shaped by an inner struggle he couldn't name, leading him to believe he was never quite good enough.

‘Work harder!’- He was told. But it wasn’t that easy!

Join us as he shares his journey of living with undiagnosed bipolar disorder, depression, and dyslexia, and how these invisible challenges impacted his life and career. This conversation offers a gentle yet powerful exploration of resilience, self-discovery, and the vital importance of addressing mental health and neurodiversity before they become overwhelming.

Discover how Jonathan ultimately found clarity and purpose, becoming an entrepreneur and creator of the scientifically validated SmartWisdom note-taking technique.

His new memoir, FINDING PEACE OF MIND, will be published on October 10, 2025. The SmartWisdom training will be gifted to anyone purchasing the book.

Find Jonathan Kemp here: ViscountRochdale.com

Topics covered: bipolar, depression, dyslexia, mental health, neurodiversity, mental illness, addiction, mental wellness, resilience, self-awareness, personal foundations, SmartWisdom, note-taking, high-functioning depression, untreated mental illness, seeking help, mental health emergency action plan, entrepreneurship, academia, medical recovery, hidden struggles, inner chaos, finding peace of mind.

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OCD can ruin your life if you start living in avoidance and if you believe that all your catastrophic thoughts are the truth. Guilt, shame, embarrassment follow as OCD takes a grip of every aspect of your life and you limit your action in fear of feeling terrible.

It seems to be impossible to get out of this powerful grip, but there’s more than one way through the darkness of OCD, and it starts with a single step. Join us as we explore the principles of Radical Bravery with insights from Renee Zukin's journey, learning how to take action and live your best life, even with OCD.

Renee’ suffered from OCD for decades and is now able to do many things that were previously restricted by her fears. This tender interview shows us that beating OCD is about choosing courage over fear, recognizing your power to change, and finding hope in unexpected places.

The final message from Renee’ is that you don't have to wait to feel good to start living. We'll show you how to become conscious of your thoughts, feelings, and actions to create the life you deserve. Hope is real, and it begins with you.

Topics Covered: OCD management, anxiety solutions, radical bravery, behavioral activation, overcoming fear, mental health hope, CBT, exposure therapy

Questions? Find Renee Zuni here: www.everydayimbrave.com

Buy her book! www.reneezukin.com

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Clarification: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by a cycle of unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions). People with OCD perform compulsions in an attempt to reduce the distress caused by their obsessions, though this often provides only temporary relief and can reinforce the cycle. It's more than just being neat or particular; it significantly impacts daily life.

For OCD and anxiety, we mentioned behavioral activation, which helps by intentionally increasing engagement in activities that bring pleasure or a sense of accomplishment, even when feeling anxious or compelled to avoid. This counters avoidance behaviors, redirects focus away from obsessive thoughts or worries, and allows individuals to gradually confront feared situations, ultimately reinforcing healthier patterns and breaking the cycle of anxiety and compulsive rituals.

Are you tired of the endless frustrations of navigating our complex medical system? Has your condition become chronic because you are unsure on how to navigate it and your doctor has only limited time for consultations?

Do you feel like your doctors are overworked, and personalized care is a distant dream?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, this episode is for you. We are diving deep into a revolutionary approach to healthcare that promises to make medical care more wholesome, personalized, and truly focused on you.

Join me and health tech expert Shaji Nair, as we discover how cutting-edge AI is stepping in to solve the very real problems of limited access, physician burnout, and patient frustration, by addressing preventative care.

Get ready to discover how technology can finally help design health plans, menus, and protocols that are uniquely tailored for each individual, transforming your health journey for the better. This isn't just about the future of medicine; it's about making your health experience what it always should have been: empowering and accessible.

Shaji is the creator of Friska.Ai, a platform that lets doctors integrate preventive care practices into patient care, by providing patients with access to nutrition, lifestyle experts, and daily recommendations that they would not be able to provide on their own.

You can find out more here: https://friska.ai

If you have any questions or suggestions please feel free to get in touch.

Topics covered: AI in healthcare, personalized medicine, preventive care, medical access solutions, doctor burnout, patient frustration, health technology, AI nutrition plans, custom health protocols, digital health, Friska.AI, health tech expert interview, chronic disease prevention, healthcare efficiency, AI-driven health, remote patient monitoring, health data integration, wellness technology, AI for doctors, patient empowerment.

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