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Struggles 2 Strengths

Chad Duffwww.buzzsprout.com

This is a podcast about learning through your struggles. Often times people only want to talk about their successes. This podcast is here to share the times that we fail, and the lessons learned through those experiences. 

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Episodes

S2S Episode #135 “I needed it.”

Send us a text Chad often gives the advice you can only control yourself. He also is reminded there are times where people still affect us. His friend picked him up this week when Chad needed it the most. Enjoy this week’s episode. Email Chadduff@struggles2strengths.com X and Instagram @Chad_Duff

Dec 07, 202415 min

S2S Episode #134 "Generations."

Send us a text We learn a lot from different generations. A lot of traditions happen especially during the holiday season. That’s the topic Chad looks at this week. Email Chadduff@struggles2strengths.com X and Instagram @Chad_Duff

Nov 30, 202414 min

S2S Episode #133 "Reflections."

Send us a text Reflections happen in many ways. In this week’s episode Chad shares how the word reflections has brought a lot of emotion to him good and bad. Email Chadduff@struggles2trengths.com X and Instagram @Chad_Duff

Nov 23, 202418 min

S2S Episode #132 "Inspiration."

Send us a text Where do you find inspiration? The truth is you never know when it’s going to pop up. That’s exactly what Chad examines in this week’s podcast.

Nov 16, 202416 min

S2S Episode #131 "Echo Chamber."

Send us a text The election is in the books. For the second straight week Chad uses the topic of the election to examine how people feel and think around different subjects. His daughter Mackenzie gave him the best lesson of the week and he shares that with you. e-mail: chadduff@struggles2strengths.com x and instagram @chad_duff

Nov 09, 202421 min

S2S Episode #130 "Is it worth it?"

Send us a text Why do you give someone your opinion? Is it born out of you wanting to be helpful? Are you trying to be right? In this week’s podcast Chad analyzes this topic. It’s one we all could use. Email Chadduff@struggles2strengths.com X and Instagram @Chad_Duff

Nov 02, 202414 min

S2S Episode #129 "She's 94."

Send us a text In this week’s episode, Chad was presented with an opportunity and he took it. He ended up getting to share a lovely two hours with someone he loves. Chad shares great food for thought on how you can call in these opportunities for yourself. Email Chadduff@struggles2strengths.com X and Instagram at Chad_Duff

Oct 26, 202417 min

S2S Episode #128 "Stick to the good."

Send us a text How long do you hold onto the bad stuff? Are you sticking to the good stuff? That’s the topic that Chad examines this week in the podcast. Email Chadduff@struggles2strengths.com X and Instagram @Chad_Duff

Oct 19, 202417 min

S2S Episode #127 "Relax."

Send us a text Life moves fast. Sometimes there’s a break in the action. Does that mean things are going wrong? In this week’s episode Chad examines the time where you need to just relax. Email chadduff@struggles2strengths.com X and instagram @chad_duff

Oct 12, 202413 min

S2S Episode #126 "Power Outage."

Send us a text The podcast is back after being off for a week. Why did Chad take a break? He had no choice. That leads to this week’s interesting topic. Email Chadduff@struggles2strengths.com X and Instagram @Chad_Duff

Oct 05, 202414 min

S2S Episode #125 "You can't protect the past."

Send us a text The past is the past. It’s a simple sentence, but we can’t seem to always remember. It’s true as individuals. In this week’s podcast Chad digs in on the topic. Chadduff@ struggle2strength.com X and Instagram @Chad_Duff

Sep 21, 202411 min

S2S Episode #124 "Unsubscribe."

Send us a text How much junk email do you get? Is there an app that you’re paying a subscription for that you don’t really use? These are things we should probably unsubscribe from. In this week’s episode Chad takes that concept and looks at what you could unsubscribe from in your personal life. Email Chad duff@struggles2trengths.com X and Instagram @Chad_Duff

Sep 14, 202414 min

S2S Episode #123 "Rewatch."

Send us a text Who doesn’t love a good rewatch of an old show that you once loved? In this week’s episode Chad takes that concept and looks at memories in his own life. Which shows are you re-watching? Maybe it’s not the right ones. This week’s topic might be just what you need. Email Chadduff@struggles2strengths.com X and Instagram @Chad_Duff

Sep 07, 202414 min

S2S Episode #122 "Felt weird not to stay."

Send us a text In this week’s episode Chad‘s daughter heads off to college, but it’s her wisdom that teaches him a lesson. Tune in to find out the gift she gave him with her words in a special moment. Email Chadduff@struggles2strengths.com X and Instagram @Chad_Duff

Aug 31, 202416 min

S2S Episode #121 "Surrender don't give up."

Send us a text On the surface, there’s not much difference between surrendering and giving up. In this week’s podcast Chad digs in on these two pathways. After listening, you’ll find out they’re very different. Email Chadduff@struggles2strengths.com X and Instagram @Chad_Duff

Aug 24, 202414 min

S2S Episode #120 "You get to."

Send us a text What’s the difference between having to do something and getting to do something? The truth of the matter is many times there’s not a lot separating the two things. In this week’s episode Chad examines the topic and gives you advice on how you could be happier. Email Chadduff@struggles2strengths.com X and Instagram @Chad_Duff

Aug 17, 202416 min

S2S Episode #119 "Don't say it."

Send us a text Frustration can be a powerful emotion. How do you act when you’re frustrated with the situation situation? How do you act when you’re frustrated with someone that you care about? In this week’s episode Chad digs into the topic. Email Chadduff@struggles2strengths.com X and Instagram @Chad_Duff

Aug 10, 202418 min

S2S Episode #118 "Is it intuitive?"

Send us a text If you think something is intuitive does that mean it’s easy to do? This is a topic that Chad digs in during this week’s podcast. It may give you an opportunity to take a new approach. Email Chadduff@struggles2strengths.com X and Instagram @Chad_Duff

Aug 03, 202417 min

S2S Episode #117 "Make lemonade."

Send us a text In this week’s episode Chad talks about the joy and difficulties he ran into on his vacation. It’s the hard stuff that turned into the best stuff. There’s definitely a lesson learned in this episode. Email Chadduff@struggles2strengths.com X And Instagram @Chad_Duff

Jul 27, 202418 min

S2S Episode #116 "Head overload."

Send us a text You can deal with a lot more than you think you can. Those are simple words, but not a simple concept. In this week’s podcast, Chad dives in this topic. Chadduff@struggles2strengths.com X and instragram @chad_duff

Jul 20, 202415 min

S2S Episode #115 "Have fun."

Send us a text Are you good at having fun? Do you want to be better at it? If you don’t feel like you do fun very well, it may be that you need to redefine the word. Chad digs into that on this week’s podcast. Email Chadduff@struggles2strengths.com X and Instagram @Chad_Duff

Jul 13, 202415 min

S2S Episode #114 "Be present."

Send us a text Past, present, and future. Our mind lives in all of them. In this week’s episode Chad breaks down the importance of the here and now. E-mail chadduff@struggles2strengths.com X and instagram @chad_duff

Jul 06, 202417 min

S2S Episode #113 "100 hours."

Send us a text Editors note: There are a couple of times inside the podcast where Chad says 1000 hours instead of 100 hours. He intended to say 100 hours every time. Chadduff@struggles2sttengths.com Instagram and X @chad_duff

Jun 29, 202415 min

S2S Episode #112 "I was sick."

Send us a text Chad is back after missing a week. He was down and out being sick. It makes for a good episode two weeks later. Email Chad duff@struggles2strengths.com X and instrgram @chad_duff

Jun 22, 202415 min

S2S Episode #111 "Enjoy the picture."

Send us a text Some people say a pictures worth 1000 words. In this week’s podcast Chad examines what emotions recent pictures have stirred inside of him. Do you see things the same way he does? Listen to find out. Email Chadduff@struggle2strength.com X and Instagram @Chad_Duff

Jun 08, 202418 min

S2S Episode #110 "Makeup bag."

Send us a text Have you ever been in a situation where something happens to you and you’re totally confused? What happens if the resolution is even weirder than the problem? Chad digs into this topic in this week’s podcast. Email Chadduff@struggles2strengths.com X and Instagram @chad_duff

Jun 01, 202416 min

S2S Episode #109 "Graduation."

Send us a text Editors note. Chad meant to say his daughter’s graduation was May 24, 2024. He mistakenly said May 24, 2004.

May 25, 202416 min

S2S Episode #108 "Interview yourself."

Send us a text In this week’s episode, Chad talks about the Art of interviewing. It’s a great way to get information. The question is, have you ever thought about interviewing yourself? Chad dives in on that topic this week. Email Chadduff@struggles2strengths.com X and Instagrama @chad_duff

May 18, 202418 min

S2S Episode #107 "Yes and."

Send us a text Chad takes his inspiration for this week’s episode from his daughters improv show at school. You don’t always get to pick the topics in life, but you do get to choose what you do next. Email Chadduff@struggles2strengths.com X and Instagram @Chad_Duff

May 11, 202418 min

S2S Episode #106 "Right on time.”

Send us a text Inspiration can pop up anytime. Even if you’re having a difficult go of it, sometimes it just takes one little thing to change your day. In this week’s episode Chad encourages you to be on the lookout for these events. Email Chadduff@struggles2strengths.com X and Instagram @Chad_Duff

May 04, 202412 min
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