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ADHD: Managing Symptoms in Kids with Love and Understanding

ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a condition that is becoming increasingly common in children and adolescents. As a parent, it can be difficult to navigate this diagnosis and figure out the best course of action for your child. …

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Laughing Your Way to Success: How Comedy Can Benefit Relationships and Work

As humans, we often limit ourselves by putting ourselves in boxes and making excuses for why we can't pursue certain things. Yet, the truth is that creativity has no age limit and can be expressed at any time in life. In this blog post, we'll explor…

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Everything Is Doable If Approached One Step and One Breath At a Time

Life is unpredictable and full of surprises. It can throw you curveballs when you least expect it and change your world in an instant. Whether it’s an accident, a natural disaster, or a health scare, life can be overwhelming and even traumatic…

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The Importance of Tough Conversations and Building a Strong Relationship with Your Children

In Episode 79 of the Pursuing Uncomfortable Podcast, we had the privilege of hearing from Luke Grim, an Army veteran turned high school teacher about the importance of equipping children with important life skills and values. From his experience wor…

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Episode 78: Pursuing an Addiction-Free Teenager with Richard Capriola

Teenage substance abuse is a serious problem that can have far-reaching consequences for both the adolescent and their families. While it can be difficult for parents to detect early warning signs of drug and alcohol use, being knowledgeable about c…

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Episode 77: Pursuing YOUR Path with Stephenie Zamora

Anxiety is a common emotion that can be situational or chronic. While on the one hand, it can motivate us to take action or help us stay safe, anxiety can also have detrimental effects when ignored or left unchecked. For too many of us, anxiety is s…

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Episode 76: Pursuing Nightmare Success with Brent Cassity

In the podcast "Nightmare Success," the host, Brent Cassity, explores the stories of people who have been to prison, their lives before, during, and after, and the strategies they used to overcome dark times. A key theme in the podcast is the differ…

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Episode 75: Pursuing A Non-Violent Path with Brad Mewhort

Violence has long been intertwined with masculinity, creating a culture where being strong often means being capable of violence. Boys who become men often brush off incidents of violence as insignificant and don't realize the impact it has on their…

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Episode 74: Pursuing Breaking the Silence: Empowering Youth Through Film and Conversation with Mollie Leivars

As technology advances, so do our methods of communication. Social media and the internet have allowed us to connect with people from all over the world, but with that comes the risk of online harassment, commonly known as trolling. In this episode …

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Episode 69: Pursuing A Love Of Ancient Scripture with Dr. Lisa Davison

The topic of sexuality and the Bible is a contentious one that has caused divisions and pain within many communities. It is encouraging to hear that there are people like Dr. Lisa Davison of Philips Theological Seminary in Tulsa, Oklahoma who a…

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