18 Summers: Podcast for Parents

If you find yourself continually going back and forth about what to do next, you’re not alone. Join us as Becca Ribbing reveals the questions we should be asking ourselves to obtain clarity and achieve life success. Keep listening to discover the importance of prioritization and the power of recognizing your weakness! Key takeaways to listen for How to figure out what you want in life Ways to achieve clarity and momentum that you crave Why envy is a useful emotion? Mindful productivity: Exercises to help children learn and grow with clarity  The powerful impact of writing your commitments Embracing the idea of life path instead of endpoint purpose  Strategies to nurture your child in the face of setbacks Resources mentioned in this episode The Clarity Journal by Becca Ribbing Braving The Wilderness by Brene Brown   About Becca Ribbing  Becca Ribbing is the author of The Clarity Journal and has been a coach for over a decade. She's on a mission to help people break out of the cycles of uncertainty and struggle that hold them back. She helps women going back and forth with the big, seemingly endless question of what to do next—so they can stop going around in circles and finally figure out what they truly want and create the clarity and momentum they crave.  So many people find themselves stuck and unsure of their direction. Using journaling prompts and helping people become more honest with themselves, she moves her readers forward gently and empowers them to embrace their strengths while letting go of any negative self-talk that has held them back in the past.  Connect with Becca Website: Becca Ribbing  Facebook: Becca Ribbing Instagram: @beccaribbing Linkedin: Becca Ribbing Twitter: @beccaribbing   Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book “The Family Board Meeting”, click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

Identity formation is a significant adolescent developmental process that involves transitioning from childhood dependency to adult responsibility for one's needs, interests, impulses, goals, and desires. Today, Steve & Henry Sims share the importance of peer groups and role model observations in helping children develop a greater sense of self-confidence, personality, connection to others, and making personal decisions. Key takeaways to listen for Intangible effects of a family retreat to your child Best way to focus on your child’s goals and dreams 2 critical skills that could help children make better decisions Unique qualities of a good uncle and why they’re important Developing a sense of independence and identity Importance of parenting and a parent-child relationship Resources mentioned in this episode Bluefishing by Steve Sims   About Steve & Henry Sims Steve Sims has been running his luxury travel and lifestyle concierge firm, Bluefish, for more than twenty years. With his unique talent for connecting with people’s passions, opening doors, and making things happen, Sims has developed an exclusive reputation and impressive client list of the world’s rich and famous. Bluefish has offices around the world and has been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, Entrepreneur, Variety, Worth, CNBC, and many other media outlets. Sims is also a keynote speaker at venues including Harvard and the Pentagon, and has spoken at many top entrepreneurial groups, including Mastermind Talks, Genius Networking Events, and Entrepreneur Society of SF. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, kids, dogs, and a lot of motorcycles. Growing up, Henry saw firsthand the good, the bad, and the constant roller coaster that is the life of an entrepreneur. Frankly, opting-in to this lifestyle seemed bizarre. Instead, he let his analytical mind and passion for motorcycles direct him into Mechanical Engineering at Oregon State University. He enjoyed it and very quickly ranked at the top of many of his classes, but being an entrepreneur was in his blood and it didn’t take long before he realized that his skills, thought process, and goals best fit into the life of an entrepreneur. Where so many entrepreneurs suffer from shiny object syndrome and end up confusing themselves and sometimes harming their own business, Henry is able to build clarity, simplicity, and action into every element of a driven entrepreneur’s marketing and branding.  He utilized all of his skills for analyzing data and systems to start a small digital marketing firm where he could analyze the marketing and branding efforts of his clients and optimize it for greater returns with less effort. It grew to a very healthy number of clients that relied on his ability and analytical mind to formulate the best way to expand their brand and message into the market they desired to be in. Connect with Steve & Henry Website: Sims Media; Steve D Sims Facebook: An Entrepreneur Advantage with Steve Sims Instagram: @stevedsims; @henrydsims; @realsimsmedia LinkedIn: Steve D Sims; Sims Media Youtube: Steve D Sims; Sims Media Twitter: Steve D Sims; Sims Media   Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book “The Family Board Meeting”, click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

When you ask parents what they want for their kids, the typical response is “to be happy”. But how do you raise successful and happy kids? Dive in as Kim John Payne talks about the pillars of simple parenting and techniques to help establish strong family relationships, trust, and connection to assist children in being more future-oriented and more prepared for the inevitable societal hurdles. Key takeaways to listen for Key assets for strengthening children's emotional intelligence CPTSD: Symptoms, behavior, and recovery Resetting expectations of what family really needs Resources to create a consistent parenting and rhythms Simplifying parenting style to keep family’s mental health How to raise a future-oriented child Impacts of flow principle to a parent-child interaction and parents' well-being Resources mentioned in this episode Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne and Lisa M. Ross  Emotionally Resilient Tweens and Teens by Kim John Payne and Luis Fernando Llosa Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman   About Kim John Payne  Kim John Payne is a consultant and trainer to over 230 U.S. independent and public schools. He has been a school counselor, adult educator, consultant, researcher, educator and a private family counselor for twenty seven years. He regularly gives key-note addresses at international conferences for educators, parents, and therapists and runs workshops and trainings around the world. He has also consulted for educational associations in South Africa, Hungary, Israel, Russia, Switzerland, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom, Thailand and China. Kim has worked extensively with the North American and UK Waldorf educational movements. He has served as Director of the Collaborative Counseling program at Antioch University New England. He is the Director of the Simplicity Project, a multi media social network that explores what really connects and disconnects us to ourselves and to the world. He is also the Founding Director of The Center for Social Sustainability, an organization that has trained thousands of teachers, parents and students in the Three Stream Process that gives social, emotional and behavioral support to children who struggle in the school environment. In addition to authoring the #1 Best Seller Simplicity Parenting© . Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier and More Secure Kid, published by Random House Penguin in 2009, he also authored The Games Children Play©, (1996) published by Hawthorn Press ,The Soul of Discipline (2015 Random House/Penguin), co-authored Whole Child Sport™ How to Navigate Child & Youth Sports™. and Being At Your Best When Your Kids Are At Their Worst (Shambhala Press 2019). His books have been translated into 27 languages. He has appeared frequently on television including ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox; on radio with the BBC, Sirius/XM, CBC & NPR and in print including being featured in Time Magazine, Chicago Tribune, Parenting, Mothering, Times Union and the LA Times. Kim strives to deepen understanding and give practical tools for life that arise out of the burning social issues of our time. He lives on a farm in Ashfield, Massachusetts with his wife and two children. Connect with Kim Website: Simplicity Parenting Podcast: The Simplicity Parenting Podcast   Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book “The Family Board Meeting”, click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

Today, financial management advice is almost anywhere; even your friends and family members are willing to share their ideas on how you should manage your money. Joining us is Jesse Mecham, revealing money management principles that are highly beneficial to your child's financial foundation and remain valuable for business and family budgeting.   Key takeaways to listen for How much happiness do children bring to their parents Why is it difficult to manage your money better? Recognizing that money is a form of energy 4 simple rules of money management  Ways to teach children the value of money The unpredicted outcome of well-placed resource allocation Resources mentioned in this episode You Need A Budget by Jesse Mecham   About Jesse Mecham Personal finance expert, speaker, and business leader, Jesse Mecham is the Founder of You Need A Budget (or YNAB if you are very busy and important). Jesse hosts the You Need A Budget Podcast, the Beginning Balance Podcast and is the Wall Street Journal best-selling author of, You Need A Budget. (He’s nothing if not consistent!)  A self-proclaimed “recovering CPA,” he is deeply passionate about teaching individuals, families, and business owners YNAB’s Four Rules to help them gain total control of their money. Jesse first developed the YNAB method and original spreadsheet as a broke, newly married college student who really needed a budget. In an attempt to make an additional $300/month to cover rent, he sold his spreadsheet online and YNAB was born. Since 2004, the software has grown into a leading personal finance platform and has helped hundreds of thousands of people break the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle, get out of debt, and save more money.  Now, YNAB has a growing team living and working all around the world, and has built a thriving remote culture that earned recognition as Fortune’s #1 best small company to work for. (YNAB was doing remote work before it was cool!) When not teaching people how to budget, Jesse loves gardening, woodworking, marksmanship, and travel. He also spends a good bit of time with his wife and the seven small people that live in their house. Connect with Jesse Website: You Need A Budget Facebook: You Need A Budget Instagram: @YouNeedABudget YouTube: You Need A Budget Podcast: You Need A Budget Twitter: You Need A Budget   Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book “The Family Board Meeting”, click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

Be inspired by this episode as Barrett Ersek shares how to set family core values that bring out the best of your children's abilities and the importance of embracing gratitude amidst difficulties to your family and business life. Key takeaways to listen for How to find your child’s spark: Getting out and exploring to find themselves  The importance of embracing family core values in making decisions Connecting with families that supports and encourages one another Impacts of child involvement in your business and mastermind group Living on purpose: Trusting darkness and despair as a gift  Importance of resiliency to entrepreneurial success Resources mentioned in this episode Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki Gratefulness Want to be Happy? Be Grateful. by David Steindl-Rast    About Barrett Ersek Barrett’s first plunge into the green industry was at the age of 12 where he convinced both his school principal and the branch manager for TruGreen/Chemlawn to give him a shot at telemarketing. After becoming one of TruGreen’s most successful telemarketers, Barrett left TruGreen to create his first lawn care company. Holganix manufactures and distributes 100% organic plant probiotics that allow users to drastically reduce their environmental footprint while improving overall plant health and yield. With rising fertilization costs and government regulations on chemical fertilizers and pesticides, Barrett believes that Holganix could be the solution for fertilizer users across America. Barrett has spoken on topics of plant health, innovation, entrepreneurship, and gratitude on five continents. He has lectured at the London School of Business (LSB), the India School of Business(ISB), and the Massachusetts School of Business (MIT) in addition to many EO events. Barrett has been actively involved in EO, serving as Philadelphia’s chapter president, forum chair, education chair and mentorship chair. In addition, he is a graduate of the EO/MIT Entrepreneurial Masters Program, Class of 2004. Connect with Barrett Website: Holganix LinkedIn: Barrett Ersek   Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book “The Family Board Meeting”, click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

A happy family does not happen by chance. It is the product of good intentions and sometimes difficult decisions to keep it thriving. Today, Mike and Lindsay McCarthy join us to explain what makes family meetings an excellent way to discuss important things and maintain stronger relationships with your family. Key takeaways to listen for Top pressing issues that families are facing today How to hold a successful family meeting Impacts of shared values and setting goals Tips to make family meetings effective Techniques to deal with children's objections during a family meeting The importance of providing a safe area for children to express themselves Ways to improve communication with your spouse Resources mentioned in this episode The Miracle Morning for Parents and Families on Amazon The Miracle Morning for Parents and Families Free 2-Chapter Sample About Mike and Lindsay McCarthy Mike and Lindsay McCarthy have been married for fifteen years and have two amazing children, Tyler (twelve) and Ember (eight). They live in Austin, Texas but spend some time in the summer and winter at their home in Silverthorne, Colorado. The McCarthys are an active family and love to be outdoors hiking, biking, skiing, snowboarding, skating, kayaking, paddleboarding, or walking their Beagle, Bodhi. Their new family obsession is traveling around the country in the “Mac Adventure Rover” aka their camper van.    Mike is the Regional Owner for the Greater Pennsylvania region of Keller Williams Realty, Xchange facilitator and co-founder of GoBundance, and co-author of The Miracle Morning for Parents and Families, the corresponding Playbook and Tribe of Millionaires. Lindsay is mainly a stay-at-home mom and occasionally writes blogs on their website, and runs the Facebook Community for The Miracle Morning for Parents and Families.  Connect with Mike and Lindsay Website: GratefulParent.com Facebook Group: The Miracle Morning for Parents and Families Blog site: Grateful Parent   Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book “The Family Board Meeting”, click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

If someone has caused us pain, we endure the suffering by refusing to let it go. But how can we forgive and let go? In this episode, you’ll discover Sara Schulting-Kranz’s incredible basic approach on how to heal unseen wounds and create a great sense of freedom. Key takeaways to listen for Importance of preserving your children's sense of self-integrity Nature's key elements for healing your body, mind, and spirit 2 things that you need when helping someone in healing The impact of TV binge-watching on your recovery How forgiving and forgetting became a social issue Recognizing and letting go of your low vibration 3 words that have guided us to our purpose Resources mentioned in this episode To get more information about The Trail or Grand Canyon / Alaska Healing Retreats, contact jo@saraschultingkranz.com or visit saraschultingkranz.com/healing-retreats. WALK THROUGH THIS: Harness the Healing Power of Nature and Travel the Road to Forgiveness Walk Through This Documentary   About Sara Schulting- Kranz Sara Schulting-Kranz is an acclaimed author, thought leader, keynote speaker, trauma and life coach, wilderness guide, and executive producer of "Walk Through This", a documentary feature in the production of her healing journey in nature.  Sara, a multiple trauma survivor, guides men and women on their own life-changing journeys of healing and transformation. When she is not working with individual clients, she is guiding transformational nature healing retreats in the Grand Canyon, Alaska, and the Southern California highlands. Whether kayaking or hiking, each retreat is focused on the power of water or land to somatically heal and tune our heart, mind, body, and soul. Connect with Sara Website: Sara Schulting- Kranz Instagram: @saraschultingkran Facebook: Live Boldly with Sara Schulting-Kranz   Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book “The Family Board Meeting”, click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

Are you ready to change your life, finances, and future? If so, get ready to laugh with Garret Gunderson as he shares his experience integrating money and comedy and the impact of these techniques on his family. Key takeaways to listen for How to turn your hobby into a winning career Making use of humor to teach people about money  Ways to inspire your child through your work The impact of comedy on our lives and families The health and social benefits of humor to your children Understanding value over money  How to eliminate worries and fears  Resources mentioned in this episode Zen Diaries by Garry Shandling  Quiz to find out your Money Persona:  What Is Your Money Persona?  2-Day Workshop: The American Ream Tour About Garrett Gunderson  Garrett Gunderson, the Founder of an Inc. 500 firm, author of the NY Times hit, Killing Sacred Cows, and multiple WSJ bestselling books. Garrett Gunderson is called a "financial genius" in entrepreneurial circles, but he wasn't born with a silver spoon. In fact, Garrett's blue-collar roots are what makes him so passionate about helping people live a life they love, on their own terms. Garrett comes from a 4th generation coal-mining family, raised in rural Utah, and his desire to help people is firmly rooted in this history because more often than not there is nothing more distressing for most people than money. So, after spending 20 years in the industry, his approach has shifted. He now takes what he knows best (Money) and has combined it with what he loves most (Comedy) into his new methodology, Win, Then Play. Connect with Garrett  Website: Garrett | The American Ream   Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book “The Family Board Meeting”, click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

There may have been a few instances when we felt completely safe, and those times may have been tainted by recollections of other, most uncomfortable situations. Nevertheless, we are likely to be grateful to our parents and places who helped us feel safe. Jeremy Roadruck will dive deeper into childhood trauma, safeguarding your children from predators, unpacking issues, and more. Keep listening for more episodes! Key takeaways to listen for The tragic repercussion of child abuse How to break free from trauma Things to do to prevent child abuse Recognizing signs of trauma Understanding and respecting children personal boundaries Awareness and recovery Resources mentioned in this episode Unleash The Power Within Workshop by Tony Robbins Awaken The Giant Within by Tony Robbins About Jeremy Roadruck   Jeremy Roadruck is a speaker, teacher, author, and catalyst on a mission to empower children so that they never feel as if they can’t speak up for themselves. He works with families to empower children to speak up and own their voices. He creates emotional safety for children and the power to assert themselves while teaching parents how to communicate and give them access to see, hear and understand their children.  Jeremy is a 6th Degree Black Belt with over 24 years of martial arts experience and owner and head instructor at Meng's Martial Arts of Centerville, Ohio. With a deep passion for giving parents and kids the tools to feel seen, heard, felt, and understood, Jeremy has developed several online courses and is a multi-time #1 Best-Selling Author on Amazon Connect with Jeremy LinkedIn: Jeremy Roadruck   Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book “The Family Board Meeting”, click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

In those early years, you are your child's most important influence, and their early experiences may be more significant than the genetic make-up in shaping how they will later be able to learn and reason. Joining this episode is Henry Penix, talking about how confidence is the greatest gift a parent can give to their child.  Key takeaways to listen for Recognizing and shaping opportunities  How parent involvement can lead to a child’s success Understanding intrinsic and extrinsic motivation  Ways to be an effective role model for your children  Nurturing your child’s desire to learn  Simple principle and support to help your child succeed  Parenting tips to raise confident children About Henry Penix Henry Penix is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, speaker, and international business and life strategist. In business at an early age, he created and grew a start-up from one employee to over 300, which led to a successful exit. He has been featured on the television show Shark Tank representing his Tulsa based technology company, which has taken him around the world. His company garnered over 1-Billion media impressions worldwide and was featured in Opera Magazine, Business Week, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg’s and shown on Good Morning America, The Martha Stewart Show, and QVC. Connect with Henry   Website: Henry Penix Instagram: @henrypenix Facebook: Henry Penix   Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book “The Family Board Meeting”, click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe