Fire and Earth Podcast

F&E Encore: There Are No Small Parts in Life, Just Small Actors

In today's episode the burning question is: Are you a leader or a follower? 
Kathy and Jason discuss the difference between these two roles, along with what people's tendencies (including their own) are and why. 

Listen in at: http://www.jasonmefford.com/fireandearth209/

I Will Get to You When I’m Done with Me

In today's episode we discuss the importance of self care. 
It's very easy for a lot of us to be living our lives for other people. A common example would be a mother who is constantly doing things to take care of their kids, or the work-a-holic that is constantly working to appease their boss. 
It's not a bad thing to be doing things for others, however, there is a certain point where we need to take a step back and just spend some time dedicated to ourselves for the sake of our own happiness and mental health. 

Check out today's episode by clicking the link below!
http://www.jasonmefford.com/fireandearth215/ 

Stopping Negative Self Talk

On average we have 60,000 thoughts per day. Of those 60,000, 50,000 of them are NEGATIVE!
It's a surprising metric to hear, I know! But in today's episode we're going to try and help people turn this around and start thinking more positively.  

Check out today's episode by clicking the link below!
http://www.jasonmefford.com/fireandearth214/

How to Give Bad News

Have you ever heard the saying "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade"? Well... Someone had to tell you that you're getting lemons, and from time to time, you may be the person that needs to be giving that information to someone else.
So what do you do when you have to dish out some bad news? 
Whether it's sugar-coating things or just bluntly telling someone the bad news, there are some fine nuances that make such a delivery much easier on both parties, and today we are here to discuss exactly that!

So "don't take this the wrong way... but..." Click the link below to listen in!
http://www.jasonmefford.com/fireandearth213/

Stop Beating Yourself Up at the End of Relationships

Whether we're brothers, mothers, nephews, cousins, boyfriends, wives, employees, roommates, or neighbors, we all have one thing in common. This commonality is the fact that we all go through various forms of relationships in our lives.
A lot of our relationships can end and it's quite common for people to blame themselves for the various shortcomings and pitfalls that may have led to that end. 
"Why did I stay with him for so long", "Why couldn't I have worked harder" or any kind of "shoulda woulda coulda" are certain things that maybe you have thought to yourself regarding an instance or two in your life.
So in today's episode we're going to discuss how relationships can fall apart and how we can learn to grow from these instances. 

Listen in at: http://www.jasonmefford.com/fireandearth212/

Snuggle Down or Go Out and Play?

What would you rather do? A lot of people may enjoy doing one thing more often than another, however we all have our reasons for doing what we do.
So what conditions lead you to want to get cozy at home to just relax, or to go outside and play?

Listen in at: http://www.jasonmefford.com/fireandearth211/

Are You in a Hypnotic Trance in Your Life?

Believe it or not, you may actually be in a hypnotic trance right now! Many things that we are exposed to on a daily basis are actually designed to put us in a suggestive hypnotic state.
The fact that you're looking at a screen and reading this may indicate that you have been hypnotized by the very device that you're using! 

Being in such a state certainly doesn't need to be a bad thing, however there are some situations where you may wish to snap yourself out of it and become more lucid!

Take a listen to today's podcast and see just how you may or may not be in a hypnotic state!

Listen in at: http://www.jasonmefford.com/fireandearth210/

There Are No Small Parts in Life, Just Small Actors

In today's episode the burning question is: Are you a leader or a follower? 
Kathy and Jason discuss the difference between these two roles, along with what people's tendencies (including their own) are and why. 

Listen in at: http://www.jasonmefford.com/fireandearth209/

What is the Difference Between Reactive and Proactive?

Reactive vs. Proactive seems like a black and white subject matter, however you may be surprised to hear that the line between the two may be a little more obfuscated than we think.

Kathy and Jason discuss some interesting scenarios that actually seem to blur the line between the two. 

So what do you think? Give this episode a listen and let us know what you think these instances would be classified.

Listen in at: http://www.jasonmefford.com/fireandearth208/

F&E Encore: Practicing Resilience

Today's episode is going to be a bit of a quick and practical discussion on how you can become a more resilient person. 
Through various techniques such as meditation, or guided breathing to mindfulness or just being more familiar with who you are, you 
can build yourself up to be a much more resilient individual. 

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Listen in at: http://www.jasonmefford.com/fireandearth109/