[fusebox_track_player url="https://episodes.castos.com/5e3aa627bb42e8-95594950/Danny-Quarantine-Podcast.mp3" title="Living in Captivity: A Conversation with a Seven Year Old" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] The natives are getting restless. My kids are starting to break down. They are fighting more. There are more tears, screaming, and more easily agitated. Can you blame them? I've got a seven year old boy and a fo...
Apr 19, 2020•14 min•Ep. 54
One of the most heartwarming and incredible sunny parts about living through a pandemic - is to really think about other people’s lives with compassion. These are countless people known as essential workers risking their lives everyday to keep our world safe, healthy, fed, connected, and keep the world moving. I am so grateful to those people. And by the same token, we are thinking about the needs of others. We are considering how other people live and how can we safely help our neighbors, commu...
Apr 14, 2020•50 min•Ep. 53
[fusebox_track_player url="https://episodes.castos.com/5e3aa627bb42e8-95594950/Karen-Yankovich-Interview-Final.mp3" color="Ff5682" title="What's Next For Your Career? - Expert Help from Karen Yankovich" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Since we are in such an unprecedented and isolated state, we are in a position where we are FORCED to really examine what happens next. Will your employment status be stable? How will...
Apr 07, 2020•37 min•Ep. 52
[fusebox_track_player url="https://episodes.castos.com/5e3aa627bb42e8-95594950/Sloane-Simon-Interview-Final.mp3" color="#Ff5682" title="Got Picky Eaters? Help from Sloane Simon of Simon Says Real Food" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Do you ever dream of the day that you and your family never get tempted by junk food, you LOVE eating your veggies, and you and your kids are in optimal health because of your smart ch...
Mar 31, 2020•32 min•Ep. 51
Not that this is news but it’s a really crazy time out there. Week by week. Day by day. Hour by hour. New information. New reality. New stress. And guess what - like it or not, culture is changing. So how do you cope? One thing is for certain about the coronavirus. There will be a beginning, a middle, and an end. And nobody can predict when the end will be and what the collateral damage will be. But there are a few things we can control and at least contribute to a solution. But we need to take ...
Mar 24, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 49
[fusebox_track_player url="https://episodes.castos.com/5e3aa627bb42e8-95594950/Jenny-Laghi-Interview-Final.mp3" color="#Ff5682" title="A Message from Italy on the Coronavirus" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Nothing felt more important than to address the concerns around coronavirus this week. I have a cousin named Jenny Laghi. She lives in northern Italy in the hills of Torino. Since we are a few weeks behind the ...
Mar 17, 2020•18 min•Ep. 48
[fusebox_track_player url="https://episodes.castos.com/5e3aa627bb42e8-95594950/Amie-Dean-Interview-Final-2.mp3" title="Kids and "Bad" Behavior with Amie Dean, the Behavior Queen" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] This is episode #47 with Amie Dean, the Behavior Queen. We are talking about bad behavior and kids. You know the kind. The ones that are super disruptive. Maybe they talk back. They might be defiant or hurt ...
Mar 10, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 47
[fusebox_track_player url="https://episodes.castos.com/5e3aa627bb42e8-95594950/Mary-Margaret-Skelly-Interview-Final.mp3" title="Marrying Your Career and Purpose: Mary Margaret Skelly" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Ever feel that gnawing feeling that - maybe you’re in the wrong job? Maybe the wrong career? Or maybe the right career, but you feel like there’s so much more for you? Well, a worldwide 2017 Gallup poll...
Mar 03, 2020•49 min•Ep. 46
[fusebox_track_player url="https://episodes.castos.com/5e3aa627bb42e8-95594950/Megan-Armstrong-Interview-Final.mp3" title="Bouncing Back from Anxiety and Depression: Megan Armstrong" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Did you know that 40 million adults suffer from anxiety and depression in the US? That’s almost 20% of the population! It’s a lot and it’s on the rise! My guest today is Megan Armstrong. If you live in A...
Feb 25, 2020•59 min•Ep. 45
[fusebox_track_player url="https://episodes.castos.com/5e3aa627bb42e8-95594950/Solocast-021820.mp3" title="Solocast: Unsticking the Stuck" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Who is this podcast for anyway? When considering starting a show, it's important that you get really clear on who your audience is. In my case, it's one person. The person who is stuck. I felt something in my gut that said I needed to do a solocas...
Feb 18, 2020•37 min•Ep. 35
[fusebox_track_player url="https://episodes.castos.com/5e3aa627bb42e8-95594950/Titania-Jordan-Interview-BTW-Final.mp3" artist="Allison Hare - Bright This Way" title="Keeping Your Kids Internet Safe: Titania Jordan of Bark US" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_linkedin="true" social_pinterest="true" social_email="true" ] Titania Jordan - CMO / Chief Parent Officer of Bark Are you struggling to keep your kids screen time in check? Quick Links: Bark US App : 20% Off Discount Code:...
Feb 11, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 43
Today’s guest is Cate Stillman, founder of the thriving worldwide community of Yogahealer and Yoga Health Coaching, and Author of Body Thrive and a new book coming out this year called Master of You. I got to see Cate Stillman present at a podcast conference recently, and I was lit up with ideas. What struck me is how profound her take was on building a community of people that will push you to your greater good and be in flow for a better earth. Cate has somehow managed to marry her background ...
Feb 04, 2020•56 min•Ep. 42
Have you ever dreamed of living in an actual utopia? Sound too good to be true? Turns out it’s closer than you think! Serenbe is the world renowned pioneering self sustaining community about 40 minutes south of Atlanta. Recognized by Time Magazine, The New York Times, Oprah and more, Serenbe boasts edible trees, a professional farm, a focus on art, education, and a lifestyle steeped in wellness. Today, I got to speak to the sought after CEO and founder Steve Nygren. One thing that stood out is t...
Jan 28, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 43
We hear a lot about bully prevention and usually think of the kids who are getting bullied. But what about the bully? My guest today WAS the bully. His name is Michael Zed Johnson, and he is the Author of Bully on the Bus, he is a Speaker, Businessman, and Mentor and has committed his life to speaking directly to the kids and inspiring a new path. We talked about what it feels like to have suicidal thoughts but not want to die. And he shared the stories that are coming from students all across t...
Jan 21, 2020•53 min•Ep. 42
As the New Year’s resolutions start to slide a little bit, it’s hard to ignore that there are more wellness experts out there ready to help you get back on track. But how do you find the health combination and experts that are right for you? On this episode, I interview Kristin Oja, founder of Stat Wellness, pioneering the first medicine + movement practice. Combining affordable personalized medicine, personal training, group classes, and nutrition and health coaching, Kristin has grown her prac...
Jan 14, 2020•50 min•Ep. 41
Allison Gollin is a school social worker exploring what it's like to be Jewish in America today. With the rise of Anti-Semitic attacks, I thought it was important to understand the perspective of what it's like to be Jewish, why it's happening, and finding a path forward. Allison was open, vulnerable, and opened my eyes to realities I had not even considered - which is why I thought it was important to bring this perspective and awareness to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...
Jan 12, 2020•23 min•Ep. 40
My guest today is Rhoberta Shaler, PhD. She is known as The Relationship Help Doctor and is a relationship consultant and educator, a speaker and author. The reason why I was interested in having her is because I thought it was important to understand how you raise great kids when you live in an unstable, tumultuous, or broken home. You always hear about therapists for kids who might be troubled or for couples. But not in the context of raising kids when times are tough! My suspicion is that the...
Jan 07, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 39
Dating and relationships. Ooof, it’s tough out there. But what if there’s an easier way? As we embark on a new decade, we would hope that we have found or will find our person. As someone who was on the dating and relationship scene for far too long and made many many many stumbles, I was excited to find Clarissa Silva to bring to you. Clarissa Silva is a Behavioral Scientist, Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, and Researcher and has developed The Happiness Hypothesis method. She revolutionized an ...
Dec 31, 2019•45 min•Ep. 38
It's been a wild ride this year! From starting my own podcast to helping others start theirs and lots of twists and turns along the way, I've learned some major lessons this year - and I'm sharing them with you. Here's a sneak peek! Podcasting! Building Your Life Resume Family: Interrupted Just Keep Creating Time is Ticking Louder As I mentioned in this week's solocast, Little Left of Center is also broadcasting on DecaturFM and Salesforce Radio. If you haven’t hit subscribe yet, please make sur...
Dec 24, 2019•27 min•Ep. 37
Have you ever stumbled upon a personality and went down the rabbit hole - and you quickly realized that they were ROCK SOLID with the value that they brought consistently? This is what happened to me when I discovered Heather Monahan. 2 years ago, after being fired as a CRO of a major media company, Heather has transformed herself into a force of nature. She’s become a best-selling author, podcaster, professional speaker, confidence creator, and now a Ted Talker who is changing the conversation ...
Dec 17, 2019•52 min•Ep. 36
What I’ve noticed is that you can be confident everywhere in life -but the mirror can reduce you to pieces. This is where Lillian Charles steps in. She's a style therapist, fitness instructor, wellness advocate through her brand Intentionally Gray. Honestly, when I think about Lillian, she’s larger than life. What she’s doing is larger than I could put words to. She is actually causing a seismic shift in how we carry ourselves and show up in the world. Our conversation went so deep, so raw, vuln...
Dec 10, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 35
Where do you get your news? Is it TV, radio, podcasts, social media, your phone, the newspaper, online, family arguments during dinner? With the political climate’s decibel turned up to the highest possible setting, I don’t know about you, but I’ve got news fatigue. I would love to stay informed but I am freaking exhausted by the emotional charge associated with the mainstream media - and beyond that, it’s hard to know what sources to trust. In walks Erica Mandy of the NewsWorthy Podcast . My gu...
Dec 03, 2019•43 min•Ep. 34
You know that feeling when you’re in Target and your kid has thrown themselves on the floor crying because you won’t get them that huge ass Disney Frozen 2 Ultimate Arandelle Castle playset? You know that feeling when you’ve been texting and calling your teenager all night with zero response and your mind immediately rushes to the worst possible scenario? You know that feeling when you’ve got so much on your plate, you have a splitting headache, and your kids are begging for you to just build l...
Nov 26, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 33
Today’s guest on Little Left of Center is Google Creator Podcast Program Award recipient, Aseloka Smith of the podcast Colored Girl Beautiful. I got to see Aseloka speak at the She Podcasts conference recently. I had a visceral reaction as she detailed her deep questions around the shade of her skin and its translation to beauty. I was so taken by her and her narrative podcast, I wanted to share her story here and learn more about moving towards racial healing. The Colored Girl Beautiful TCGB Aw...
Nov 19, 2019•44 min•Ep. 32
if you’ve been listening to this podcast for a while, you’ll probably realized I am obsessed with how leaders move a community...and in particular, political figures. Today’s guest is Ted Terry, mayor of Clarkston Ga and he is running for US Senate representing Georgia. If you recognize the name, yep, he’s the guy who was on Queer Eye and has made bold and progressive changes in his city of Clarkston and is bringing his unapologetic vision for a greater future to his candidacy. Personally, I thi...
Nov 12, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 31
My guest today is Matt B Davis, founder of Obstacle Racing Media and the host of the Atlanta Podcast. This was a really different interview for me. What I noticed about Matt’s style is that he is a great conversationalist and he purposely doesn’t prepare much. He’s great on his feet. For me, I interview culture-changers. It’s important for me to prepare - buuuut I thought let me take the reins off and just chat and see what happens. We went shallow and we went deep - and Matt had me red-faced an...
Nov 05, 2019•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 30
Could you imagine getting rid of all your stuff and traveling around the world as a lifestyle? I think it’s something we all can fantasize about - but what if we could expand our intentional living? Today’s guest on Little Left of Center is Colin Wright. He’s an author, international speaker and 4x Ted Talk speaker, podcaster, and a minimalist. But not just any kind of minimalist - he’s been in a self-imposed exile relocating to a new country about every 4 months or so. I don’t know about you, b...
Oct 29, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 29
Today’s guest is Karen Jeffries, author of the smash hit book Hilariously Infertile: One Womans’ Inappropriate Quest to Help Women Laugh Through Infertility. This is a topic close to my heart. I did IVF to get my 4 year old daughter, Juliana and the truth is, when there’s medical intervention when trying to conceive, there is no straight line to baby. Nobody goes on Facebook and says “hey, I can’t get knocked up. Anybody know anyone?” There’s a lot of secrecy, shame, and really, isolation when y...
Oct 22, 2019•43 min•Ep. 28
I've never done a solocast before. After going to my first podcast conference ever called She Podcasts Live, I thought it was about time I got a little personal with you. Here are just a few of the podcasts mentioned in this episode. Please subscribe, listen, and follow! Colored Girl Beautiful | Instagram Wife's Tales | Instagram Angus Eye Tea | Instagram The Newsworthy | Instagram Your Empty Nest Coach | Instagram Best Forevers | Instagram Homespun Haints | Instagram Cate| Stillman - Yoga Heale...
Oct 17, 2019•23 min•Ep. 27
Lace is an Atlanta-based actor, writer, and award-winning nationally touring stand-up comedienne who can be seen at clubs from coast to coast. We talked about rewriting the rules for women in comedy as Lace is elevating women's voices by offering Atlanta's first and only all female stand-up comedy class at the legendary Punchline Comedy Club. She had me laughing like a hyena in this episode and also was inspiring for women who want to find their own voice. Ladies, why not find your own voice and...
Oct 15, 2019•57 min•Ep. 26
