Learn to look and feel good as Ben Greenfield discusses his methodical approach to becoming boundless by using tactics and powerful habits to sustain spiritual stamina and endurance with joy, meaning, and purpose. So stay tuned to live your life to the fullest and inspire your children to optimize their minds, body, and soul.   Key takeaways to listen for Experiential education vs. standard education Simplified strategy to motivate your child to achieve optimal fitness How to optimize your hormone levels and rekindle your marriage's passion Understanding stem cell therapy and alternative sources to help with the aging process The impact of amino supplements on your body and their importance in body healing The most important aspect of reaching self-actualization in life   Resources mentioned in this episode PZ Pearce, MD Champion Sports Medicine Dr. Geovanni Espinosa   About Ben Greenfield Ben Greenfield is a human performance consultant, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author of 17 books, including the widely popular titles Beyond Training, Boundless, Fit Soul, Spiritual Disciplines Journal and the Boundless Cookbook. Former collegiate tennis, water polo and volleyball player, bodybuilder, 13-time Ironman triathlete and professional obstacle course racer, Ben has been voted by the NSCA as America’s top Personal Trainer and by Greatist as one of the top 100 Most Influential People In Health And Fitness.  Ben is an advisor, investor, and board member of multiple corporations in the health and fitness industry, and is also the co-founder of Kion, a supplement and functional food company that helps health and fitness enthusiasts live long, fun, active lives by maximizing performance and longevity. By combining the cleanest natural ingredients into complementing formulas, Kion helps you unlock your body’s natural energy. Via online, phone, e-mail and in-person consulting, Ben coaches and trains individuals all over the world for health, longevity, and performance.   Ben resides in Spokane, Washington with his wife, Jessa, and twin boys, River and Terran, where he enjoys worshiping God and praising Christ, swinging kettlebells, fiction, guitar, ukulele, spearfishing, bowhunting, plant foraging and cooking. Connect with Ben  Website: Ben Greenfield Fitness | Ben Greenfield Coaching Amazon: Ben Greenfield   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

Julia and Gino discuss their unique experiences and share personal stories to shed light on the difference between living with and without principles. Start listening to this episode to discover the impactful symbolic importance of values and rewards in making value-based decisions for your family, career, and business!   Key takeaways to listen for Advice on explaining the challenges and life-changing decisions to your children 3 steps to know your value that will transform your life and career Understanding your values to develop a growth mindset with your spouse The implications of homeschooling and child entrepreneurship How smart planning can boost your professional, family, and business performance  Changing lives by educating children with entrepreneurial and life skills solutions   Resources mentioned in this episode A Gelato Blast!: Let's Learn from the Past by Julia Barbaro The Cannolis Exploded! Now What?: A Story About Three Different Paths You Can Take In Life by Julia Barbaro   About Julia and Gino Barbaro Gino Barbaro is an investor, business owner, author and entrepreneur. As an entrepreneur, he has grown his real estate portfolio to over 1,800 multifamily units & 175 Million in Assets under management. Gino and his partner, Jake, are teaching others how to do the same through Jake & Gino, a multifamily real estate education company. To date their students have closed 50,000+ units and have 3 Billion in Deal volume! He is the best-selling author of three books, Wheelbarrow Profits, The Honey Bee and Family, Food and the Friars. He currently resides in St. Augustine, Florida with his beautiful wife Julia and their six children. Julia Barbaro is the wife of Gino and a certified Life and Marriage Coach through Life Breakthrough Coaching & Academy. As life coach helps people get clarity to figure out what is important in their life through asking empowering questions, listening, and encouraging clients to take steps toward their desired outcome.    Connect with Gino Website: Jake and Gino Podcast: Jake and Gino Multifamily Investing Entrepreneurs Instagram: Jake and Gino Facebook: Jake & Gino   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 you're a dreamer or an aspiring entrepreneur, join us in today's episode as Brian Scudamore emphasizes the importance of aligning oneself on the route to success and realizing that each step is a milestone to fulfill. If you want to start your own business, check this out today and be the first to discover the true meaning of success!   Key takeaways to listen for How the power of imagination can lead you to success The life-changing lessons you can learn from failure Why is it important to encourage individuals to pursue entrepreneurship? Mentorship vs. partnership How to build your own business and be your own boss  4 most valuable insights from "Build Your Own Business and Be Your Own Boss"   Resources mentioned in this episode WTF?! (Willing to Fail) by Brian Scudamore | Hardcover and Kindle BYOB: Build Your Own Business, Be Your Own Boss by Brian Scudamore | Hardcover and Paperback Brian Scudamore Can You Imagine Benjamin Zander Best Junk Removal in Toronto Shaquille O'Neal Fred De Luca   About Brian Scudamore Serial entrepreneur and author Brian Scudamore, has always taken the road less traveled. At just 19 years old, he pioneered the industry of professional junk removal with 1-800-GOT-JUNK? turning a chore people avoid into an exceptional customer service experience. Then he scaled that success into two more home-service brands, WOW 1 DAY PAINTING and Shack Shine, under the O2E Brands banner.  Brian learned the ins and outs of the business by running his own and believes that anyone with a fire in their gut and a vision for doing something incredible can do the same. His philosophy, WTF (Willing To Fail), stems from his belief in the power of dreaming big, taking risks, and learning from mistakes. Through franchising, he’s giving thousands of aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to BYOB (Build Your Own Business, Be Your Own Boss), and live their dream of business ownership.   Connect with Brian Website: Brian Scudamore Instagram: @brianscudamore LinkedIn: Brian Scudamore YouTube: Brian Scudamore Podcast: Founders Stories Amazon: Brian Scudamore   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

What would you do if you could do one thing to strengthen your family? You can find out in this episode as Chris Grainger provides insights on how male figures should efficiently lead in family structuring, become ideal husbands, and inspire others around you.   Key takeaways to listen for How to implement a successful family board meeting  The definition and qualities of true masculinity Biggest challenges seen from young fathers today Tips for communicating effectively with children who have suffered a heartbreaking loss Developing a sustainable family board meeting with your children   About Chris Grainger The journey of creating The Lion Within Us has been fueled by my desire to help others and glorify God. I am blessed to be in several leadership positions in a professional and spiritual capacity. First and foremost, I’m a devoted husband to a loving wife, a true “Proverbs 31” Woman and the strongest person I know. Together, we lead a family of three beautiful girls. I’m currently a deacon at my church and a Certified Financial Coach. Professionally, I work as an Engineering and Services Manager in Raleigh, North Carolina. There was a point in time where my life was spiraling out of control and I felt helpless. By the Grace of God and sheer willpower, I was able to take inventory of my life, analyze and improve my habits, and become the man that God has called me to be. Though I’ve faced difficult storms involving love and loss, I’ve been blessed beyond measure and God has never left my side. I want to use my testimony to encourage others and let them know that they too can find joy and fulfillment in the midst of the most difficult storm.   Connect with Chris Website: The Lion Within Us Facebook: The Lion Within Us Instagram: @thelionwithin.us | @chrisgraingerservesothers LinkedIn: The Lion Within Us Youtube: The Lion Within Us   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

The current generation is centered on social media, magnifying social toxicity, particularly among teenagers. Lisa Hinkelman provides parenting suggestions and how to help these crucial concerns affecting girls today. Pay close attention and help to promote today's generation of young women! Key takeaways to listen for Social media dilemma: Effects and parental intervention The challenges girls face growing up versus male counterparts Can you start building and maintaining trust before girl’s reach adolescence?  Powerful advise to support girls’ lives and improve societal conditions Resources mentioned in this episode Girls Without Limits 1st Edition by Lisa Marie Hinkelman  Girls Without Limits Second edition by Lisa Marie Hinkelman | Paperback and Kindle   About Lisa Hinkelman Lisa Hinkelman, PhD, is the founder and CEO of Ruling Our eXperiences, Inc. (ROX). She is a counselor, educator, researcher and author. Hinkelman's work for the past fifteen years has focused on the critical issues impacting girls and how schools, parents and educators can effectively support and encourage girls' interpersonal, educational and career growth.  Previously, as a Counselor Education faculty member at The Ohio State University, her teaching and scholarly research focused on social and emotional learning, non-academic barriers that impact learning and girls' self-concept development. She was selected as a Nominated Changemaker for The White House United State of Women, Smart Business CEO of the Year and is a Draper Richards Kaplan Social Entrepreneur Fellow. Connect with Lisa Website: Ruling Our Experiences   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

Any devastating experience can have long-term negative impacts in life, but it's a different story with today's guest Amberly Lago. Get inspired by how she overcame the feeling of being helpless and hopeless during her biggest downfall, the good outcomes of building resiliency and perseverance, and the power of grit and grace in strengthening connections with your family. Hear all these and start unlocking your hidden confidence and terminating self-doubt in this episode!   Key takeaways to listen for The importance of asking for help in recovering from hopelessness and strengthening relationships Positive impacts of your tragic experiences on your children’s life, goals, and decisions Things to focus on to develop grit and overcome your limiting beliefs Advice on how to build confidence and believe in yourself What parents can do to raise children with grit and grace   Resources mentioned in this episode True Grit and Grace by Amberly Lago | Paperback and Kindle True Grit and Grace Podcast | Amberly Lago To download a 5-part playbook ‘Pacer’ for free, text GRIT to 8182147378.   About  Amberly Lago Amberly Lago is a Peak Performance Coach, TEDx Speaker, Podcaster, and a leading expert in the field of resilience and transformation. She is the best-selling author of “True Grit and Grace” and the founder of “UNSTOPPABLE Life Mastermind.” Through her book, coaching methods, and masterminds she has curated unique tools to teach others how to tap into their superpower of resilience and elevate their lives and businesses. Amberly has most recently been featured on NBC’s The Today Show, The Doctors, Hallmark, and featured in magazines such as Shape, Fit Pregnancy, Yahoo, Forbes, USA Today, LA Style, Health Magazine, Keynote Speaker Magazine, and Disability Magazine. Connect with Amberly Website: Amberly Lago   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 is a growing recognition that the child welfare system cannot provide all of the services needed by the families and children who seek assistance from child welfare agencies, but thanks to Rhonda Paulson, who genuinely offers adequate support and services to the children and families she serves. Listen to today's motivational episode and become one of the many chosen few to give love and support to those in need! Key takeaways to listen for Isaiah 117: What is it and how it started The purpose of foster care and why it is so important Promoting child safety through partnerships with communities The impact of telling your genuine experience about foster care to people What is the greatest need in foster care? The rewarding life experiences of a foster parents Resources mentioned in this episode Mike Rowe: Returning the Favor (The Woman Changing the Foster Care System)   About Rhonda Paulson Rhonda and her husband went through Path Training to become foster parents in 2014. They took a class at the Washington County DCS office as part of their training. They were reminded during that lesson that when children are removed from their homes, they frequently have to come to the DCS office and wait for placement. She couldn't imagine a fearful child sitting in such a sterile, frigid environment, as she peered about the cubicle-filled facility. That's when she realized God had placed the Isaiah 117 House on her heart. The Isaiah 117 House is her dream and Isaiah 1:17 says, "defend the cause of the fatherless," which she believes is what God is asking her to do. She envisions a house with a girl's bedroom, a boy's bedroom, a completely equipped bathroom, a playroom, a nursery, and so on. She sees a group of volunteers, two at a time, on standby to greet "the least of these" when they are in need of love the greatest. She sees a sanctuary that is always ready to take in the children of this region in their time of need and assist them through what is unavoidably a difficult adjustment. She believes that this facility has the ability to favorably impact the children who are being held in custody in ways that we could never anticipate. Connect with Rhonda Website: Isaiah 117 House Facebook: Isaiah 117 House Instagram: @isaiah117house   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

Whether you have a blended family or not, what matters is that you have a home to which you can belong. Dive in as Brett Snodgrass shares his extraordinary story of immersing himself in the Guatemalan community and the bond that binds his children's relationships. Tune in and discover the meaningful experiences of being a father and entrepreneur in this episode! Key takeaways to listen for Why adopting a child is a blessing   The transformational impact of an immersion experience for your kids What you need to know about the core of fatherhood How to retire successfully from running a business Purpose and fulfillment of building life-giving activities Advice on awakening your desire and life purpose Resources mentioned in this episode The Freak Factor for Kids by David J. Rendall | Paperback and Kindle Simplicity Parenting | Kim John Payne The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry John Mark Comer and John Ortberg | Hardcover and Paperback   About  Brett Snodgrass  Brett Snodgrass has been a real estate investor for 15+yesr. He specializes in wholesaling, creative financing, and business scaling. His team at Simple Wholesaling buys and sells 250+ properties per year, and builds passive streams of income by creating 50+ creative financing deals per year. THE BRETT SNODGRASS CHANNEL is Brett’s YouTube channel. Its aim is to help entrepreneurs focus past business profits to live a life of true significance. Which means creating healthy family, work, and spiritual lives with real impact? Brett desires to create healthy community entrepreneurs by creating helpful video content, business as mission trips, retreats and events, mentor connecting, and more. Brett is the father of 4 children, and husband to his lovely wife, Karen. Brett enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and partnering with impactful ministries like TRANSFORMING FUTURES in Guatemala. He also enjoys participating in the mastermind group COLLECTIVE GENIUS where he helps lead their charity branch. Connect with Brett Website: Simple Wholesaling Podcast: The Brett Snodgrass Youtube: Brett Snodgrass   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

Having wonderful parents is a huge blessing, but how can you teach your children that life isn't perfect? This episode is filled with inspiration as Dan Martell shares his remarkable experience as a child on how he utilizes his challenges to reclaim his future.  Catch the wonderful message on converting your mistakes into an outstanding example for your children in this episode! Key takeaways to listen for What can happen when you don’t listen to your parents How a prison guard may make a major difference in the life of a kid Transforming your uncertainty to shape a remarkable life's work Embracing ADHD can be detrimental or beneficial Powerful tips to win with ADHD  Effective practices for coping with guilt and focusing on what you can control How to help children understand the benefits of making mistakes Resources mentioned in this episode Driven to Distraction by Edward M. Hallowell | Paperback & Hardcover   About Dan Martell Dan is a serial entrepreneur from Canada and is the CEO and founder of SaaS Academy. He specializes in coaching and advising B2B SaaS founders to grow to success similar to his previous founded companies, Spheric, Clarity.fm, and Flowtown. He is also a current Managing Partner at High Speed Ventures and in 2013, he was awarded as Canada’s angel investor of the year. He is an investor, triathlete, husband, and a father who is dedicated in making an impact to the world. Connect with Dan Website: Dan Martell Instagram: @danmartell Youtube: Dan Martell   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

Do you have any reservations for your much-anticipated family vacation? Traveling with a special-needs child can be challenging, but with the assistance of Dawn Barclay, who demonstrates how to plan and prepare strategically, and how beneficial it is to connect with a skilled professional as your guide, you can make your vacation more exciting and memorable. Tune in to learn how to make quality and unforgettable experiences! Key takeaways to listen for Things to do when traveling with a special needs family How to introduce the concept of travel to special needs children Neurodivergent-friendly transportation and destinations Why we need a reciprocated understanding of autism What to do if a special needs child has a meltdown Resources mentioned in this episode Traveling Different by Dawn M. Barclay | Hardcover and Kindle   About Dawn Barclay Dawn Has spent a career working in different aspects of the travel industry, She started as an agent with her parents’ firms, Barclay Travel Ltd and Barclay International Group Short-Term Apartment Rentals, and then branched out into travel trade reporting with senior or contributing editor positions at Travel Agent Magazine, Travel Life,Travel Market Report, and most recently, Insider Travel Report. She is a mother of two and resides in New York’s scenic Hudson Valley. She also writes fiction as D.M. Barr and holds leadership roles in several writer organizations. Connect with Dawn Website: Dawn Barclay   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