Happy Monday with Kirk Sheppard

Today, Kirk and Anne discuss the book of the month - Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller.

Today, Kirk and Anne celebrate "Just Do It Day" a little early and talk about getting stuff done. Productivity . . . . . yay!

On this week’s epsiode, Kirk and Anne celebrate the inspired life and hopefulness of Martin Luther King, Jr. by focusing on the message of hope he delivered despite adversity. They also discuss how heroes can be flawed and still make a difference.

Today, Kirk talks with @FullofGraceWellness aka Grace Rusnica about wellness, the New Year, and musical theatre.

This week, Kirk and Anne talk about the mental health lessons that can be learned from the celebration of Diwali among other holiday related topics!

Today Kirk and Anne explore what mental health lessons might be learned from the traditions and celebration of Hanukkah! Plus: their top five favorite Christmas movies and, of course, gratitude and affirmation!

Today, Kirk and Anne welcome the holiday season by discussing why Kirk's Christmas Tree still isn't up and what we can do about procrastination in general!

This week Kirk and Anne talk about their favorite servers and experiences in restaurants and why kindness and connection matter!

In today's episode, Kirk and Anne talk about how horror can be therapuetic for some. They also share their favorite scary movies to get us in the Halloween mood.

This week's affirmations:

Confronting Fears: "Each time I face my fears, I grow stronger and more resilient."

Self-Awareness: "I trust my intuition to guide me, knowing what resonates with me and what doesn't."

FOR BIG TIME HORROR FANS - Embracing Individuality: "My unique relationship with horror mirrors the complexities of my inner world, and I embrace every part of it."

Empowerment Through Understanding: "By delving into the unknown, be it in movies or my own psyche, I gain deeper insights and empower myself to navigate challenges."

General Audience: "I will not let fear prevent me from living a rich and full life."

Today, Kirk and Anne discuss conflict resolution and ways to do it without intensity or anger.

Today Kirk and Anne explore the connection between "soul alignment" and boundaries. Also, they share what they are grateful for and provide some example affirmations for daily use!

This week's affirmations:

Self-Respect and Worthiness: "I respect myself enough to establish clear boundaries, understanding that my worth is not determined by how much I sacrifice for others."

Prioritizing Well-being: "By setting boundaries, I prioritize my mental and emotional well-being, and that is both necessary and empowering."

Empowered Choice: "I have the right to decide what I allow into my life. Every boundary I set is a reflection of my choice to prioritize my well-being and peace."

Consistency in Growth: "As I grow and evolve, so may my boundaries. It's okay to redefine them to align with the person I am becoming."

Clarity and Communication: "Clearly communicating my boundaries is an act of self-love and strength, and it paves the way for deeper understanding and mutual respect."

Today, Kirk and Anne share one of their passions - live theatre - and talk about the connection it has to mental health. This is a special crossover episode with The Sappy Critic, Kirk and Anne's OTHER podcast, which you should follow if you are interested in all things Cincinnati theatre.

Kirk and Anne are back - talking about "Greatness!" Anne is attending Lewis Howes' "The Summit of Greatness" in Columbus, Ohio next weekend and today they share his thoughts on what it means to be great.

Here are the 8 Principles of Greatness from Lewis Howes:

Create a Vision.

Turn Adversity Into Advantage.

Cultivate a Champion's Mindset.

Develop Hustle.

Master Your Body.

Practice Positive Habits.

Build a Winning Team.

Be of Service to Others.

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Happy Monday, everyone! Join Kirk and Anne as they talk about gratitude, affirmation, and productivity every Monday on the podcast.

Today's focus is on self-care in extreme weather as well as tips for forming good and healthy habits. Anne talks about her own weight loss journey, and together, she and Kirk discuss principles from "Atomic Habits" by James Clear.

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Kirk's been talking a lot about the idea of "alignment" over the past few weeks both here and on his blog - and today, he presents part of his working thesis to his friend, Anne, and gets her feedback on the podcast. Check it out!

This week, Kirk explores the connection between vulnerability, anxiety, authenticity, and alignment! Happy Monday, everyone.

This week, Kirk talks about aligning your dreams and passions and not letting naysayers or doubters put psychological barriers in the way.

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Today Kirk talks about how trauma can misalign our souls. Plus: he recounts an altercation he had with the manager at McDonald's and unpacks what was REALLY going on.

Today Kirk talks about aligning your values and beliefs with your actions - and why it matters!

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Today Kirk talks about active listening and gives some reminders and tips on how to do it!

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Today Kirk talks about freedom, finding your purpose, and spins the wheel to pick out his next read!

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Today Kirk talks about mindfulness, productivity, alignment, and the word "shoulds." It's an empowering, supportive episode and something you might need to hear this week.

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This week, Kirk talks with Emily Kristen Morris about her journey from thyroid cancer and a paralyzed vocal chord all the way to heading a successful vocal studio and starring in the national tour of "Wicked" as the standby for the lead character, "Elphaba." Also, we introduce a new segment called "Word of the Day." Today's word is "resilience," which Emily, Elphaba, and many in our audience can relate to.

Kirk chats with April Lamoreaux, LPCC-S to talk about transitions and how changes in her life helped her decide to pursue her Ph.D.

April's faith fuels her passion to encourage others to work towards restoration with themselves and within their relationships. She wants individuals to be refreshed in who they are so they can know and become the best version of themselves. She wants therapy to be a place where a person feels safe to unpack the difficult parts of themselves and feels supported in that process, but also encouraged that they do not have to stay there – healing is possible. As a training coordinator in the mental health field for over 10 years, she specializes in providing mentorship and support to new and developing therapists as they journey towards becoming the professional they dreamed they could be. 

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for entertainment and educational purposes only. It is not therapy and should not be mistaken or construed as anything other than something for you to do while you're driving or exercising or chilling out in the bathtub.

Today Kirk talks with his friend, DJ Plunkett.  DJ is currently on tour in the national tour of the Broadway musical, WICKED, where he plays Boq.  In today's episode, Kirk and DJ talk about his journey to the stage, how he coped with the stress of a COVID-forced sabbatical, and how he feels now that he's back on tour.