The Lionboar Podcast

Whether we're waiting for a new job, a new relationship, a move to a new and better place, or some other goal or desire, waiting is hard! And waiting sometimes leaves us so frustrated, that we are tempted to settle for less. Is it possible to wait well? And if so, how do we do that? And are there important things to be learned or gained through waiting? We'll answer these questions and more, on today’s episode of The Lionboar Podcast.

There are strategies we can use in the moment to move a particular conflict toward resolution. But living a peaceful life requires a little  more work over "the long haul." Think of it as a journey—a path we  have to learn to walk, one steppingstone at a time. And some of those  steppingstones might surprise you! This week’s episode will focus on the second steppingstone—POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS. Our relationships can contribute a lot to our quality of life. And it’s no secret that they can also be one of our greatest sources of stress. So, what does it take to build positive relationships that really work? That's our focus on this episode of The Lionboar Podcast.

There are strategies we can use in the moment to move a particular conflict toward resolution. But living a peaceful life requires a little more work over "the long haul." Think of it as a journey--a path we have to learn to walk, one stepping stone at a time. And some of those stepping stones might surprise you! In today's episode, we'll talk about the first Stepping Stones on the path to living more peacefully.

Choosing to view others with suspicion or in a negative way by default, might allow you to detect danger before it occurs. But seeing the world through a negative lens also means, almost certainly, that you will struggle to find real friendship and security. We'll recommend one possible solution in this Lionboar Minute!

When we’re arguing or fighting with someone, our emotional instinct is to guard everything we have with our lives! Sure, we might be willing to take the high road, and discuss possible solutions to our conflict.  But we are very likely to try to hold on to what we have, with the hopes of getting more in the process. Sometimes, though, we really do have to give something to get something! In this episode, we'll share a three-step process for working through difficult, emotional conflict, toward a resolution you can live with.

For some, loneliness is a reality that is especially painful around the holidays! In this Lionboar Minute, we'll touch on one way to minimize the pain, and maximize the gain.

Doubt, when it is objective and realistic, can protect us from danger and disappointment. But it can also prevent us from fulfillment if we persistently use self-doubt as an excuse not to try. In this episode, we’ll talk about some strategies you can use to recognize and silence unhealthy self-doubt, and to learn to take well-informed risks.

In this week’s Lionboar Podcast, we talked about the power of an authentic apology—one that recognizes that harm has been done, takes responsibility for it, works to restore hope and envision resolution, and makes it clear that there is a plan in place to make things right. The other half of the equation is forgiveness. What is authentic forgiveness? Find out in this Lionboar Minute!

Emotions play a critical role in negative, personal conflict, which can result in real harm. But nothing takes the wind out of an argument like an authentic apology!

When we make poor choices or embarrassing mistakes, our first instinct may be to hide. But in this Lionboar Minute, we'll share a better idea!