Courageous Decisions
By Kevin Bergen
Are you ready to make some decisions that carry some impact on your life? Some Courageous Decsions? Join licensed therapist and coach, Kevin Bergen, to learn skills, think creatively, and reach a new level of action taking.
Courageous DecisionsSep 04, 2022
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47:37
Kevin is Psyched About Communication!
Hear Kevin interviewed by one of his former students, and grad student in psychology training to be a therapist. She asks him all about communication:
- Is business communication different from personal communication?
- Can communication be broken down into components so you can learn it and get better at it?
- Why would you want to understand someone you don't agree with?
- When Kevin talks about dysfunction, what does he mean about a relationship not being a relationship?
Sepi and Erin host their podcast, PsychedAbout at https://anchor.fm/psychedabout
The podcast that Kevin mentions at the end of the interview is ALL IN #189 with Melaney Tagg
Sep 04, 202247:37
Secret Tool to Help You Feel Understood
How would you like it if your partner listened to you? What if you had the power to feel heard?
Listen to learn about this little-known tool that, once you master it, will help you to never feel ignored or shut out again.
Feb 15, 202118:23
Making Courageous Decisions
I've seen so many men who grew up believing that they have to push through life doing everything on their own so they end up feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, and living a life they never expected.
Improvement takes courage. It requires decision making.
Commit to Courageous Decsions now!
Feb 04, 202103:51
Personality Isn't Permanent
Lookin' to make some changes? Then order this book now!
Personality Isn't Permanent is a new release from Benjamin P. Hardy, and in this episode I tell why you need it.
Order it here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/607021/personality-isnt-permanent-by-benjamin-hardy-phd/
Or get the first chapter here: https://benjaminhardy88-gmail-com.ck.page/cfb71d6ac8
Jun 19, 202015:59
A Pandemic of Positivity
What if we infected everyone . . . with a better outlook? . . . with kindness and hope and optimism?
This blog post by Scott Barker struck me deeply, so I'm sharing with you here. See Scott's blog at www.bakadesuyo.com/
This blog post by Scott Barker struck me deeply, so I'm sharing with you here. See Scott's blog at www.bakadesuyo.com/
May 06, 202026:38
Sunshine on a Cloudy Day
Kevin’s Instagram account: @kb_photoart • Some who are down want to wallow in their misery. Not much you can do for them. But for you, if you want to improve how you feel, here’s a proven approach that works.
Mar 25, 202017:18
Peace When It’s Needed
Here’s how I have stayed calm during the scare of the virus who must not be named.
Mar 18, 202016:08
Two Theories and a Challenge
Your self image is based on these two theories: we believe ANY message that we hear enough times, and once we are adults, those messages have to come from inside.
Apr 21, 201814:52
How to Stop Worry, Negative Thoughts, & Addiction Cravings
This method came to me when a client had intrusive thoughts that were negative and upsetting. It has since helped many people from their worries or cravings.
Feb 28, 201813:06
Recapping Recent STUFF
Kevin hasn't created a podcast episode for a few weeks. This one is a sampling of some posts he's recorded recently.
Feb 25, 201814:16
My Bumper Music
Ron McKinnon is the mandolin master who provided the bumper music by Bach in my last piece, The Written Word.
Feb 25, 201801:25
The Written Word realkev.in/cbyk8021
[CbyK] Curation by Kevin • Get the weekly email by visiting realkev.in/cbyk8021
Feb 24, 201805:55
Wilson Rawls: In His Own Words
Author, Wilson Rawls, gave this speech in the early '70s. Sit back and listen to one of the most enjoyable speeches you'll ever hear.
• Jim Trelease's Intro
• Grammar Remarks to Teachers
• Growing Up With Sisters
• Wading the River to School
• A Country Boy's First Books
• "Call of the Wild"
• A Writer Awakens
• The Great Depression Dawns
• Begging for Help and Food
• Finally—A Job!
• Writing and Roaming
• A Wife (and editor)
• Burning Manuscripts
• Quit Working and Start Writing
• Keep Writing
• Saved by 5,000 Teachers
• One Regret
• Bonus Track
• Jim Trelease's Intro
• Grammar Remarks to Teachers
• Growing Up With Sisters
• Wading the River to School
• A Country Boy's First Books
• "Call of the Wild"
• A Writer Awakens
• The Great Depression Dawns
• Begging for Help and Food
• Finally—A Job!
• Writing and Roaming
• A Wife (and editor)
• Burning Manuscripts
• Quit Working and Start Writing
• Keep Writing
• Saved by 5,000 Teachers
• One Regret
• Bonus Track
Feb 23, 201801:21:37
When Words Become Art
Kevin gets a book about poetry for Christmas, and it started THIS whole commentary and dialogue with Paul O\u2019Mahony in Cork, Ireland\u2014\u2014I want to share my thrill! \u2022 I want YOU to feel this, too! \u2022 Paul Requests Permission \u2022 You have Carte Blanche! \u2022 Poetry is an Awkward Thing (Paul) \u2022 A blessing from Paul \u2022 When Paul Heard My Poetry Sequence \u2022 An Irishman's Response About Poetry \u2022 An Irishman's Response About Poetry (2) \u2022 Poetry wrap up
Jan 15, 201834:03
“Can’t” or You’re Unwilling?
How often have you said you can\u2019t when in reality you\u2019re simply unwilling? Join Kevin in this discussion about achievement, perseverance, and giving up. Can\u2019t or Won\u2019t? \u2022 Ray on Can\u2019t/Won\u2019t \u2022 Applying \u201ccan\u2019t\u201d to the self versus others \u2022 Ray on Impossibility \u2022 YES! If you CAN\u2019T, then practice \u2022 When \u201ccan\u2019t\u201d does and doesn\u2019t apply \u2022 Ray on "Best They Can" \u2022 Ray on Short Sightedness \u2022 Ray on Perseverance \u2022 Wrapping up Can\u2019t/Won\u2019t
Jan 05, 201814:50
I don’t effing like expletives
Kevin wants to make sure it\u2019s understood this is not a rant. He says it\u2019s a commentary. It\u2019s simply how he feels about cussing in public, in private, and on air. Then Jenafer Elan chimes in with her wisdom and experience. Kevin on swearing \u2022 I don\u2019t effing like expletives \u2022 Jenafer on Cursing
Jan 02, 201805:47
Street Conversation: NY’s Day
Kevin reflects on New Year\u2019s and goalsetting. He takes to the street and asks random people whether they make resolutions or set goals anymore. NYs: A time to reflect? \u2022 NYs man on the street \u2022 More man on the street \u2022 Still more man on the street \u2022 Last man on the street \u2022 Planet Call & Kudos \u2022 Man on the street wrap up
Jan 02, 201824:31
Not just turkey and family
Kevin explains why gratitude is so important. Originally aired on Thanksgiving Day 2017 \u2022 Link here: realkev.in/cbyk7113
Nov 27, 201706:06
Birthday People
There\u2019re two kinds of people: those who see their birthday as a number and those who see it as a day to celebrate.
Nov 21, 201704:56
Crisis Priorities
Kevin offers guidance to someone in a relationship crisis \u2022 Lulu\u2019s feedback \u2022 Kevin\u2019s Response
Oct 15, 201706:29
“I love you, lady!”
\u201cI love you, lady!\u201d \u2022 THE EXCHANGE \u2022 Could you? Would you? \u2022 Debbie, your thoughts? \u2022 Debbie's Thoughts \u2022 Happening TO us \u2022 Debbie's Story \u2022 From Debbie to Ray \u2022 Ray\u2019s Thoughts \u2022 Make a Difference
Oct 14, 201722:22
What we do, MATTERS!
Kevin uses an email he received to illustrate the wonderful impact we have on others, often without knowing it.
Oct 09, 201704:60
Relationship Crisis
First things to attend to when your primary relationship hits a bump (or crashes!).
Oct 09, 201706:29
Speak up!!
Kevin shares an example of WHY we need to speak up. (hint: it\u2019s for ourselves)
Oct 04, 201703:31
Kevin Gets Interviewed
Anchor personality Kevin Touch interviews Kevin Bergen about broadcasting, his book, his help with couples, and something listeners don\u2019t know about him.
Oct 02, 201719:35
Mistakes, Learning, & Laughing
If I embrace a mistake . . . \u2022 Made ya laugh!! \u2022 Andy Proctor & Automaticity
Sep 30, 201705:59
Accepting That It’s Perfect
Kevin fields a question: it\u2019s more about the resulting connection than the tension.
Sep 27, 201714:33
The Best Date Ever
Kevin reads an essay by Shira Lichtman about weakness, fear, overcoming, and growth.
Sep 23, 201710:54
Grief: A Positive Take
Kevin tackles grief and loss, and he shows us how to meet it in a positive way\u2014a way that\u2019s much more pleasant.
Sep 20, 201707:18
You're not churchy?
Go To Church \u2022 Agnostics & Church \u2022 The Benefits \u2022 Helps Kids \u2022 Prevents Narrowness \u2022 More Freethinking \u2022 Promotes Service \u2022 Greater Health \u2022 Is This Bunk?
Sep 14, 201751:47
Why won't my partner listen??
Kevin solves the riddle of a non-communicative spouse.
Sep 09, 201708:35
Fiesta Hermosa
Kevin reports briefly from the Labor Day street fair in Hermosa Beach, CA \u2022 featuring artist Joe Vickers instagram.com/joevickersart
Sep 09, 201704:40
Best of U.C. 709a
"Things" I appreciate \u2022 Entertainment vs Information \u2022 Not beating myself up\u2026 over and over \u2022 Just a complaint
Sep 03, 201717:17
Entertainment vs Information
A produced segment in which Kevin muses about whether people want to learn or be entertained. He shares his own tastes that likely influence his style of broadcasting.
Aug 30, 201706:33
Things or Experiences
What do you collect? Things or experiences? Is one better than the other?
Aug 29, 201703:41
Best of U.C. 708b
Faith Angelina \u2022 Others are going through things \u2022 What Matters in 20 Years \u2022 Don't Listen, Dog Lovers! \u2022 Intro to The Best Response \u2022 The Best Response (to a bad review)
Aug 19, 201730:27
Best of U.C. 708a
Touch is Killing Men \u2022 Helping Cherise \u2022 Helping Our Sister \u2022 \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffeThanks for the Echo U.C.! \ud83d\ude02 \u2022 Pt 1 Spider \ud83d\udd77 \u2022 Pt 2 Spiders \ud83d\udd77\ud83d\udd78\ud83d\udd77 \u2022 Pt 3 Spiders & Panic \ud83d\ude32 \u2022 Pt 4 Calm & Resolution \u2022 Brendan Milburn
Aug 19, 201748:46
Considering Mental Illness
Kevin shares an article from Medium.com about an inside view of mental illness.
Aug 17, 201707:58
Faith Angelina
This episode announces the release of something very special.
Aug 17, 201703:37
Men & Women Are Different
Who knew?? Men and women are different. Google doesn't seem to know it.
Aug 17, 201714:25
SEEING (a story)
Short fiction by Kevin Bergen. Originally written for a Toastmasters speech contest, but it was disqualified for being too long. The Setting \u2022 The Ascent \u2022 The Revelation \u2022 The Descent
Aug 10, 201710:17
What Matters in 20 Years
Kevin shares an article by Marc & Angel of "Marc and Angel Hack Life" at www.marcandangel.com This article focuses on what will matter a lot less in 20 years.
Aug 10, 201706:08
Listen to Brendan Milburn
Prediction: "Brendan Milburn" will soon be a well-known name. www.patreon.com/BrendanMilburn
Aug 08, 201705:29
Helping Our Sister
Cherise Taylor made a plea from her station. I remixed it and did my best to help.
Aug 04, 201702:34
Spiders & Panic & Conflict
How I destress with spiders . . . um, in spite of spiders. Pt 1 Spider \ud83d\udd77 \u2022 Pt 2 Spiders \ud83d\udd77\ud83d\udd78\ud83d\udd77 \u2022 Pt 3 Spiders & Panic \ud83d\ude32 \u2022 Pt 4 Calm & Resolution
Aug 02, 201719:46
Dying Men and Touch
Kevin reads a very important article by Mark Greene that first appeared on the Good Men Project.
Jul 31, 201719:34
Best Response (to bad reviews)
I read a perfect response by a hotel manager to a bad review on tripadvisor.com Intro to The Best Response \u2022 The Best Response (to a bad review)
Jul 29, 201707:19
Mistakes & Tender Mercies
How an awful week turned into a worse weekend\u2014and then the biggest blessing came. If A God Loved You \u2022 Am I Creative? \u2022 Getting Real \u2022 Siri and I Had a Thing \u2022 Mistakes \u2022 Tender Mercies
Jul 28, 201755:17
What if you were deeply loved?
1 The God Who Loves You • 2 The God Who Loves You • 3 The God Who Loves You • 4 The God Who Loves You
Jul 08, 201710:08
Station Identification
UNIQUELY COMMON
Jul 04, 201700:19