Mental health counselor, Christina Ketchum, shares insights her experiences on a mission trip to Mombasa and the benefits of serving others. Links and Resources Listen to these past episodes with Sara McDaniel about her experiences serving in Guatemala. A Simple Life is a Bigger Life, BtR 025 Life at 40 and Fired Up from World … Read moreGo on a Mission to Get Out of a Rut – Christina Ketchum BtR 178
This episode takes a look at how our diet impacts our performance at work and why we should eat healthy at work. Madison Radke Bio While a sophomore in college, Madison had hit a physical rut. She was not in the peak performance that she once was when she played high school basketball. The “College … Read moreMadison Radke Discusses Why You Should Eat Healthy at Work – BtR 177
Grief can be a debilitating rut if we allow it. Author and blogger Lisa Reck discusses the healing power of gratitude. Lisa Reck Bio Lisa Reck is an author, blogger, and coach helping people navigate through their pain to live their best life today. Her book titled Breaking Through the Storm: Transform Pain into Power … Read moreLisa Reck Discusses the Healing Power of Gratitude – BtR 176
Brandon and Jerry discuss how to adopt an attitude of gratitude and the power it has to change the world around you. Benefits of Gratitude “Gratitude is one of the most powerful human emotions. Once expressed, it changes attitude, brightens outlook, and broadens our perspective.” ― Germany Kent An attitude of gratitude can mean the … Read moreAdopt an Attitude of Gratitude and Change Your World – BtR 175
Entrepreneur coach Matt Sandrini shares tips on how to invest your time more wisely. What Does Invest in Yourself Mean? We discussed in Episode 173 of Beyond the Rut how investing in yourself is the best investment. Invest in yourself is about taking the time now doing something that will have a positive impact on … Read moreLearn How to Invest Your Time Instead of Spending It Part 2 – BtR 174
Entrepreneur coach Matt Sandrini discusses why you should invest your time instead of spending it. Invest Time in Yourself Matt Sandrini was stuck in a dead-end job. What seemed like a promising career turned out to be a prison-bound to spreadsheets. That was not what he wanted in life. There had to be a better … Read moreLearn How to Invest Your Time Instead of Spending It – BtR 173
Brandon and Jerry continue the discussion with author and pastor, Mike Bullock, on the best explanation of love in a world that has cheapened the word. What is Love – Baby Don’t Hurt Me? You may have heard the 1993 hit song “What is Love?” by Haddaway. The lyrics open like this. What is love? … Read moreBest Explanation of Love in a Fast-Food Relationship World – BtR 172
Brandon and Jerry discuss the impact that our unchecked emotional triggers in the world, in our relationships and in the workplace. Emotional Triggers Can Ignite a Furious Mob Mentality Jerry’s heart sank on January 19 when his wife shared with him a news story about a group of high school students who taunted a Native … Read moreWhat the Covington Catholic High School Fiasco Taught Us About Emotional Triggers – BtR 163
Brandon and Jerry discuss with author and pastor, Mike Bullock, how to keep your marriage alive with a certain missing ingredient. How to Improve Marriage Intimacy You may know someone who is desperately in a marriage without passion and intimacy. That person may be you. In Jerry’s years volunteering in a marriage ministry, plus Brandon’s … Read moreHow to Keep Your Marriage Alive with This Missing Ingredient – BtR 171
Brandon and Jerry talk with podcast producer Jody Maberry as he reflects on how working with Lee Cockerell to produce the podcast Creating Disney Magic changed his life. Meeting Lee Cockerell Reaching out to Lee Cockerell may have been the biggest leap of faith Jody Maberry had taken early in his podcaster career. At the … Read moreHow Creating Disney Magic Changed the Life of Jody Maberry – BtR 170