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Listen to this episode, "The Good, Bad, and the Finish: Raising the Next Generation of Marathoners" as first time marathoner and my daughter, Olivia Durbin and her dad, my hubby, and long-time runner, Tom Durbin join Dori Durbin.

Would you run a marathon if you could? Would you allow your kids to? What REALLY does it take? In this candid episode, Olivia and her parents Tom and Dori Durbin relive all the real truths and inspirational moments from race day. You'll hear the raw honesty of parents and athlete about what it looks like to push your mind and body to the absolute limit — and the incredible sense of accomplishment that follows.

Llisten as Olivia, Tom, and Dori share more on:

• A Marathon Rookies' Perspectives
• Finding Inner Motivation
• Using Competition Strategically
• The Marathon "Ugly"
• Post-Race Emotional Rollercoaster
• Training Kids Right
• Coaching Marathon Mindsets

About Tom:
Tom Durbin is a seasoned educator and coach with 28 years of experience. His core mission is to inspire individuals to discover, develop, and use their God-given talents to realize their full potential. For the past 21 years, he has held various administrative roles, ranging from elementary school administration to Head of School in both public and private institutions. Recently, he rejoined public school leadership as the Middle School, Junior High, and High School Principal at Hudson Area Schools in Michigan.

Tom and his wife, Dori, have two adult children, Isaac and Olivia. They live on a family farm and enjoy traveling to visit their children in the Chicagoland area, as well as running and working out. Tom is passionate about running and helping others do more, go farther and faster than they ever thought they could.

About Olivia:
Olivia has officially been a runner since the age of five when she ran her first 5K race. She spent years competing in AAU events and school teams up until she made soccer her primary sport into college. After rehabbing two ACL/meniscus tears, she decided the next logical step was the Charlevoix Marathon. Olivia currently attends North Central College, is on the women's soccer team, studying health sciences, and might just have to do another marathon soon.

Follow Tom:
email: runningprincipal@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-durbin-476277105/

Follow Olivia:
Email: olivia.durbin@icloud.com

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More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors, professionals, and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books! Find out more here: https://www.doridurbin.com/

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Listen to this episode, "How to Guide, Not Push: Raising Kids to Discover Their Own Careers" as former lawyer, career coach, and the Founder of "The Parent GPS," Karen Summerville joins Dori Durbin.

Could you unknowingly be limiting your child's potentially encouraging them towards predetermined career goal? Listen as former lawyer and counselor, Karen Summerville shares how nurturing your child's" unique constellation of gifts" allows your kids' interests and passions to guide they career choices naturally. Karen shares five key takeaways to help you trust that your kids' unique gifts will prepare them for future jobs that don't even exist yet while without stressing your parent-kid bond.

Then listen as Karen shares more on:

• The Dangers of Holding Career Expectations
• Discovering Your Child's "Constellation of Gifts"
• The 5 Steps to Nurturing Your Child's Talents
• When and How to Support Their Interests
• Teaching Networking Skills for Career Exploration
• Trusting the Process as Careers Evolve

About Karen:
Helping parents uncover their child’s unique constellation of gifts and prepare for unimaginable future careers is my passion. After leaving my role as a litigation partner when my oldest son was a toddler, I became a career counselor, guiding over 1,500 professionals to success while raising my two sons. Through my career counseling, I learned a critical parenting lesson: many clients were led into careers that didn’t fit them due to parental expectations. Determined to break this cycle, I encouraged my boys to pursue their true passion—baseball. Despite not being an athlete, I fully supported their love for the sport. Today, my oldest is a coach and data analyst with the San Diego Padres, a job that didn’t exist when he started college. Understanding that the careers of tomorrow are beyond our imagination, I now write and speak as The Parent GPS, inspiring parents to help their children navigate uncharted paths to success and fulfillment.

Follow Karen:
https://www.karensummerville.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karensummerville
email: kjsummer@icloud.com

Did you love this episode? Discover more here:
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More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors, professionals, and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books! Find out more here: https://www.doridurbin.com/

Find Dori's Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori:
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https://www.facebook.com/dori.durbin.7
https://www.doridurbin.com

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Listen to this episode, "Get Your Kids Ready for Middle School: Principal's Top Summer Advice with Tom Durbin" as incoming MS/JR/SR high school principal Tom Durbin joins Dori Durbin.

Are you the parent of an incoming middle schooler? If so, you might BOTH be excited and scared about what's next to come! Here's help: Middle, Junior/Senior High school principal, Tom Durbin shares his advice on how to help your elementary kids shift to middle school with less stress. Want the scoop on how you can support your kids' new responsibilities, class changes, preparation, and transition through the summer? Then listen as Tom shares his observations on:

• Keeping Kids Learning Over the Summer
• Establishing Routines and Habits
• Fostering Independence and Problem-Solving
• Changing Parent Roles in Middle School
• Navigating Concerns and Communication
• The Positives of Middle School
• Building Resilience and Embracing Failure

About Tom:
Tom Durbin is a seasoned educator and coach with 28 years of experience. His core mission is to inspire individuals to discover, develop, and use their God-given talents to realize their full potential. For the past 21 years, he has held various administrative roles, ranging from elementary school administration to Head of School in both public and private institutions. Recently, he rejoined public school leadership as the Middle School, Junior High, and High School Principal at Hudson Area Schools in Michigan.

Tom and his wife, Dori, have two adult children, Isaac and Olivia. They live on a family farm and enjoy traveling to visit their children in the Chicagoland area, as well as running and working out.

Follow Tom:
email: runningprincipal@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-durbin-476277105/

Did you love this episode? Discover more here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thats-good-parenting/id1667186115

More about Dori Durbin:
Dori Durbin is a Christian wife, mom, author, illustrator, and a kids’ book coach who after experiencing a life-changing illness, quickly switched gears to follow her dream. She creates kids’ books to provide a fun and safe passageway for kids and parents to dig deeper and experience empowered lives. Dori also coaches non-fiction authors, professionals, and aspiring authors to “kid-size” their content into informational and engaging kids’ books! Find out more here: https://doridurbin.com/

Find Dori's Books:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dori-Durbin/author/B087BFC2KZ

Follow Dori:
https://www.instagram.com/dori_durbin.com

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