06Apr 2022 by Dr Laura Jaget
HTL 100: How To Adult: The Questions and Answers, with Dr. Laura Jaget and YOU!

HTL 100: How To Adult: The Questions and Answers, with Dr. Laura Jaget and YOU!

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Welcome to my party! I am celebrating 100 episodes of helping you learn How To Adult with a questions and answers session! We are all on this adulting journey together, and I am not the only one with information to share. In this episode, I want you to know that we are all striving, learning, overcoming, and achieving throughout our lives. Everyone is. You can never know it all.  But we live in a time where it is so easy to learn, teach and share, and I think that because of that we have the potential to self-actualize faster than ever before.  My whole platform is to make you feel okay about where you are right now and give you some information that might help you. So over the last…
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30Mar 2022 by Dr Laura Jaget
HTL 099: The NO-Fear Guide to Understanding Credit Cards for First Timers, with Reid Garcia

HTL 099: The NO-Fear Guide to Understanding Credit Cards for First Timers, with Reid Garcia

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This is another one of my NO-Fear episodes. We are going to break down the concept of credit cards for first timers. If you have been in fear of credit cards, don't worry. We are going to explain their many benefits, really highlight the potential downside, explain how and why so many people get into credit card debt, and how to avoid that. Here are some other shows that may also help you understand more about finances and credit: In Episode 10, you can learn about the actual definitions of money terms and how they apply in your life in Money Smarts.Episode 6 is all about Credit and Credit repair.Do you want to learn how to make a budget and get out of debt? Listen to Episode 18. Jason Hoschouer,…
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23Mar 2022 by Dr Laura Jaget
HTL 098: The Benefits of EMDR Therapy, with Rotem Brayer

HTL 098: The Benefits of EMDR Therapy, with Rotem Brayer

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The benefits of EMDR are immense. We are talking about mental health and how to overcome things that may be holding you back from being the best version of yourself. There are many ways to achieve good mental health. There are many different types of therapies. Different things work for different people. If mental health is interesting to you, you might find these other shows helpful: You can learn about tips to balance your emotions in Episode 008. Learn how to end chronic stress and burnout in Episode 061 Episode 62 is about breaking the cycle of your past, and Episode70 is just lovely and is about how to eliminate habitual negative self-talk through the Dialogue of Self Liberation. I loved all of those episodes. You will, too. The Benefits…
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15Mar 2022 by Dr Laura Jaget
HTL 097: Facing the Fear of Change, with Michelle Pontvert

HTL 097: Facing the Fear of Change, with Michelle Pontvert

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Today’s topic is about how to face the fear of change. Here is some more help for you to understand and overcome fear: Listen to Episode 17, Breaking out: How to Overcome Fear. You will also enjoy Episode 80 Learn How To Do Big Things That Scare You. Wendy Pitts Reeves has a 7-step formula that you can follow to break through those walls of fear.  Things are always changing. They have to so that we can grow and expand. Honestly, you would be pretty bored if you didn’t shake it up once in a while. Change can be exciting but the unfamiliar is definitely uncomfortable at first. And sometimes, that discomfort may be so bad that you kind of get stuck and stay in what is familiar because at…
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08Mar 2022 by Dr Laura Jaget
HTL 096: Learning to Put Yourself First – the importance of Self-Care in order to care for others, with Jenine Kenna

HTL 096: Learning to Put Yourself First – the importance of Self-Care in order to care for others, with Jenine Kenna

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Today we are talking about learning how to Put Yourself First. That’s right. Putting yourself first. Looking out for number one. Creating boundaries.  Ooooh, that feels uncomfortable, doesn’t it?  It sounds so…selfish. Being selfish is considered a negative trait. We have put it in our heads that if we have responsibilities to others and we take some time for ourselves we are being selfish. I would really like to change this perspective.  I like the term, SELF-CARE, instead of the term selfish. Selfish is not caring about anyone else but you. Self Care is about taking care of yourself first so that you are in the best position to care for others. How to Put Yourself First I would like to recommend some other shows that will help learn to…
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03Mar 2022 by Dr Laura Jaget
HTL 095: Parenting a Special Needs Child, with Wayne Pelletier

HTL 095: Parenting a Special Needs Child, with Wayne Pelletier

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Parenting a Special Needs Child No matter how much you try to prepare for adulthood, there are some things that can really throw you for a loop. One of those things is parenthood. Parenting is hard enough. But there is a whole new set of challenges that you may face when you are a parent to a special needs child.  But like anything where you are completely in the dark, there is always a light that will help you find your way. And it is my hope that this episode will give you some guidance and support if you are facing this challenge or you want to help someone else who is. My guest today is Wayne Pellitier, the creative director of the branding and web design company Resonant Pixel.…
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22Feb 2022 by Dr Laura Jaget
HTL 094: How To Settle Into a New Community, with Trudy Rankin

HTL 094: How To Settle Into a New Community, with Trudy Rankin

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Trying to figure out how to settle into a new community is often very hard and frustrating for people. It is daunting, but it can be, and usually is, a wonderful experience. Here are some additional podcast episodes that may help you out: CLICK HERE to listen to Episode 33 is about how language and travel can enhance your life. Ray Blakney is the guest on that show and he is also the creator of LiveLingua, a platform where you can become immersed in a new language from the comfort of your home.  Episode 56 is about the skills you acquire when you are traveling in a foreign country by yourself. CLICK ON THIS LINK to listen to that show. How To Settle Into a New Community This topic is not…
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16Feb 2022 by Dr Laura Jaget
HTL 093: Keep Trying: How to persevere while on the long and winding road, with Jeff Gargas

HTL 093: Keep Trying: How to persevere while on the long and winding road, with Jeff Gargas

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How do you keep trying when the road has so many turns and you seem to be failing? If you would like a little more support about this topic, listen to last week’s show, Episode 92, Can Failure Be a Good Thing? It is possible to get on track quicker, and Joe Elliott of the Purpose Project can help. Listen to his interview in Episode 60, How To Discover Your Path and Live Life on Purpose. That’s a good one. And Episode 88, How to Get Unstuck in Life is a nice compliment to this theme.  Keep Trying Last week’s show was about how to fail successfully, meaning that failure often leads to success. It is just a learning experience. You don’t really know that until some time has passed and…
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09Feb 2022 by Dr Laura Jaget
HTL 092: Can Failure be a Good Thing? with Stephan Brezinsky

HTL 092: Can Failure be a Good Thing? with Stephan Brezinsky

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  Living gracefully is so much easier when you are succeeding and everything is going well in your life.  I want you to know that you are not alone or abnormal if you have failed. Here are some other episodes to help your recover: Check out WHEN THINGS FALL APART, Episode 38. Having a dedicated plan and purpose ahead of time can help you avoid some major detours in life.  Check out Episode 60, HOW TO DISCOVER YOUR PATH. And Episode 22 gives you step-by-step instructions about HOW TO START A BUSINESS.  Can Failure Be a Good Thing? It can be a little challenging when you hit some bumps.  And It is damn near impossible when you have failed.  I won’t sugar coat it; failure sucks!  The emotions and the…
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01Feb 2022 by Dr Laura Jaget
HTL 091: No Plan B – Don’t let your backup plan sabotage Plan A, with Gabby Braddock

HTL 091: No Plan B – Don’t let your backup plan sabotage Plan A, with Gabby Braddock

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No Plan B allowed! This episode is about how to stick with the original goal when pursuing your dreams. It is an inspirational show to encourage the entrepreneurial spirit that we all secretly harbor. If you are on a journey to achieve your dreams, check out these other episodes as well: In EPISODE 5, Yoni Mylari talks about how following the sound of his calling led him to become a successful, self-taught sound engineer. World-renowned artist, Pete Castro finally pursued his dreams in his late 30s. Listen to how his determination paid off in EPISODE 14. Randi Levenbaum shares her journey to financial independence by age 42 with a very modest income. She explains how focus + persistence + discipline allowed her to live her dream life in EPISODE 7.…
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