18 Summers: Podcast for Parents

Our lives do not center on a single feature; there are other aspects that we might observe around us, and the environment we live in are strongly connected. Dive into this episode and be inspired by Nigel Bennett's story of how his childhood experiences influenced his parenting style. Key takeaways to listen for How to make a difference and impact to your family The principles of good parenting  The importance of prioritizing family over business  Is it possible to grow a business while connecting with your family?  Values we need to pass to future generations Biggest fears that families are facing today Resources mentioned in this episode Book: Take That Leap: Risking It All For What REALLY Matters  About Nigel Bennett In 1992, Nigel co-founded Aqua-Guard Spill Response Inc. The business’s mission: protect water, the world’s most precious resource. For over twenty years, the company has designed, fabricated, and supplied marine oil spill response equipment and provided related services to 3,000+ clients worldwide. Aqua-Guard’s patented oil skimming technology has been used to clean up spills from Alaska to the Gulf of Mexico and from Egypt to China. Nigel and Aqua-Guard have received multiple awards for their innovation, business excellence, and entrepreneurialism. Connect with Nigel Website: NIGEL J BENNETT ; AQUA GUARD Founder: TruBeach ; GiftADD Podcast: IMPACT Podcast LinkedIn: Nigel Bennett Facebook: Aqua-Guard Spill Response Inc   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

We see all the highlights of the perfect lives of influencers or celebrities in social media, but what we don’t see is the struggle behind that. Join us today to learn how social media negatively affects the awareness-raising of mental health and find out what you can do to normalize it. Key takeaways to listen for Where should the normalization of mental health begin? How social media affects the awareness of mental health What can you learn from your children? Behind the scenes of social media How to cultivate empathy in your family About Glenn Marsden Glenn Marsden is the CEO and Founder of one of Australia's most Publicised Initiatives ‘Imperfectly Perfect’. He is also a highly sought-after Business Strategist and International Public Speaker. Glenn has an innate ability to connect with audiences of all ages, and his talks are both impactful and empowering as he shares the vulnerability through his personal story of going through adversity; dealing with a dark depression of body dysmorphia, losing a friend to suicide to turning that adversity around and using his pain, his passion for change and a determination like no other to lead a Global Campaign turned Organisation for change around Mental Health. Connect with Glenn Website: www.imperfectlyperfectcampaign.org Facebook: Imperfectly Perfect Campaign Twitter: @imperfe25671910 YouTube: Imperfectly Perfect Campaign Instagram: @imperfectlyperfectcampaign LinkedIn: Imperfectly Perfect Campaign   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

Talking to someone about your problem can help you solve it or give you a new perspective on it. Listen in as Amy Van Slambrook discusses how trauma affects our lives, bodies, and the way we interact with our families and other people. Key takeaways to listen for Understanding the trauma and emotional pain Benefits of talking about your problems Is physical activity beneficial in reducing trauma? Unlocking the traumatic memories  Effects of trauma on our children How to support your children when experiencing trauma About Amy Van Slambrook  Amy Van Slambrook is a Licensed Psychotherapist and life coach. She uses her personal journey of healing lifelong traumas to help others do the same, by giving voice to the unhealed wounds affecting their lives and relationships. She’s a graduate of Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Bachelors in Psychology, Connect with Amy  Instagram: @amyvanslambrook Website: Amy Van Slambrook  Email: amy@amyvanslambrook.com   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 these challenging times, checking on your family's mental health is essential. Listen to this episode and learn how to establish a healthier lifestyle for your family and the importance of ending relationships that no longer work for you. Key takeaways to listen for How to forge mental health within your family The main reason for marital disconnection during the global pandemic Tips to help kids handle uncertainty The importance of setting boundaries with people How to apply the ‘’Doorman Principle’’ About Jason Wasser Jason is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Addictions Professional (CAP), and Certified Hypnotherapist. A sought-after speaker, Jason has conducted numerous seminars at college campuses, retreats, and educational programs on topics including spirituality, relationships, healing, business/entrepreneurship, and leadership. He has an interest in working with entrepreneurs and high-performance individuals through his consulting and coaching and utilizes integrative and alternative medicine modalities to amplify his successful outcomes with his clients. Jason is the owner of The Family Room Wellness Associates, a Mind-Body therapeutic healing practice in Fort Lauderdale and works with children, couples, individuals, and families. Connect with Jason Instagram: @youwinninglife Website: www.thefamilyroomsfl.com   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

Changing from the ''I have to'' to the ''I get to'' mindset goes a long way in your family life. Listen in as Shani Magosky shares how she guides adults into a leadership mindset and gives tips to improve your communication with your loved ones. Key takeaways to listen for Managing vs. Leading How to motivate children to do house chores Tips to help kids manage uncertainty The impact of tone and body language in conversations Resources mentioned in this episode Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us About Shani Magosky After many years of diverse leadership experience across multiple industries, Shani started her leadership development consulting and executive coaching practice, The LeaderShift Project™.  In addition, Shani does content development design, and facilitation of highly interactive trainings and workshops that are relevant, fun, and memorable so learning has the best chance of being retained and applied on the job. She is also the author of ''The Better Boss Blueprint'' and host of The LeaderShifter Show podcast. Connect with Shani Website: www.theleadershiftproject.com Podcast: The Leadershifter Show Instagram: @theleadershiftproject Facebook: The Leadershift Project YouTube: The Leadershift Project with Shani LinkedIn: The Leadershift Project Twitter: @leadershiftproj E-mail: shani@theprojectshift.com   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

Does success lead to happiness? Or is it happiness that leads to success? Dial in as Robert Mack shares some wisdom on the correlation between happiness and success and get tips on how to teach your children to regulate emotions. Key takeaways to listen for What is happiness? The importance of regulating emotions Checking on your kids' feelings How the psychological immune system works Benefits of breathing from your stomach Recognizing yourself as a whole Resources mentioned in this episode Happiness from the Inside Out: The Art and Science of Fulfillment About Robert Mack Robert is an ivy-league-educated Positive Psychology Expert, Celebrity Happiness Coach, Executive Coach, and Author. Robert is one of the world's leading experts on the relationship between happiness and success. He helps individuals and organizations achieve an energizing balance of authentic personal happiness and effortless professional success, based on time-tested, face-valid, empirical data and timeless, transcendental wisdom. Robert's first book, Happiness from the Inside Out: The Art and Science of Fulfillment, is celebrity-endorsed and critically acclaimed. It has been translated into various languages, including Chinese.  Connect with Robert Website: www.coachrobmack.com Instagram: @robmackofficial   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

As parents, we always want to give our children the best education possible to allow them to be successful, and most of the time, the fear of not accomplishing that translates into fear of homeschooling. Listen in as Robyn Robertson gives advice to those parents considering homeschooling and explains its benefits. Key takeaways to listen for Incorporating travelling into learning Cultivating compassion through travelling Setting education goals for your children Connecting and compromising with your partner Planning your year for homeschooling About Robyn Robertson Robyn is an unschooling mom to two children, and alongside her family, she has spent these last years travelling through the world. She is the host of ‘’Honey! I’m Homeschooling The Kids’’ podcast, where she interviews people with similar stories, and invites experts in the fields of education, learning and parenting.  Connect with Robyn Website: www.imhomeschooling.com Facebook: Honey, I’m Homeschooling the Kids Instagram: @honeyimhomeschoolingthekids   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

Regulating emotions is key to being an effective parent and holding boundaries with your children. Join us today to learn how mindfulness can help you to be responsive under stressful situations. Key takeaways to listen for How to connect with your teens Dealing with kids' detachment Addressing risky behavior with teens Cultivating emotional self-regulation Feelings brought by the global pandemic About Shira Myrow Shira Myrow is a mindfulness-based psychotherapist with a private practice in Santa Monica. With advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method, she specializes in treating individuals and couples struggling with intimacy and attachment issues and works with adult children of severely mentally ill parents as well. Shira is a contributor for multiple publications including Goop. She has presented at the TED Women Leadership Conference, Ted X and created curriculum and meditations for Evenflow Meditation. Shira recently launched a new podcast for parenting teens called Raising Gen Z. Connect with Shira Website: www.shiramyrowtherapy.com Podcast: Raising Gen Z   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

Parenting and finance are super personal, what works for one family may not work for others. In this episode, Andy shares his wisdom on establishing financial core values and how to communicate them to your children. Key takeaways to listen for Core family values Having financial conversations with kids Getting children on board with donating Smart spending Chores rewarding system Finding motivation for your children Resources mentioned in this episode The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts About Andy Hill Andy Hill is a full-time blogger and podcaster. In the ‘’Marriage Kids and Money’’ podcast he shares his family's financial journey and also interviews young millionaires, financially independent couples, and debt-free parents to help people grow and thrive. He's had the great opportunity to be featured in major media outlets like CNBC, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, and NBC News. Connect with Andy Website: www.marriagekidsandmoney.com Facebook: Marriage Kids and Money with Andy Hill Twitter: @AndyHillMKM YouTube: Marriage Kids and Money Instagram: @andyhillmkm   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 this episode, John talks about his daily entrepreneurial podcast and explains how he came up with ‘’The Common Path to Uncommon Success’’. Tune in to learn why finding your niche is important to become irreplaceable and be inspired to work hard to achieve your goals. Key takeaways to listen for Building a legacy for your children Identifying your niche Becoming irreplaceable The importance of working hard Resources mentioned in this episode Think and Grow Rich The Common Path to Uncommon Success About John Lee Dumas John Lee Dumas is the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Entrepreneurs On Fire. With over 100 million listens of his 3000+ episodes, JLD has turned Entrepreneurs On Fire into a media empire that generates over a million listens every month and 7-figures of NET annual revenue 8-years in a row. His first traditionally published book, The Common Path to Uncommon Success is the modern-day version of Think and Grow Rich with a revolutionary 17-step roadmap to financial freedom and fulfillment. Connect with John Website: www.eonfire.com Instagram: @johnleedumas YouTube: John Lee Dumas Facebook: Eofire.com Twitter: @johnleedumas   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