Asking for a Friend

Run for Your Life: A Conversation with author Scott F. Parker

In this episode, we talk with Bozeman, MT-based author Scott F. Parker about growing up in the Northwest, how he fell in love with running, his journey to becoming a writer, and how running, religion, and philosophy interact.  Resources mentioned in this episode * Scott's Website [https://www.scottfparker.com/] * Scott's Books [https://www.scottfparker.com/books] * Without Limits - A film about Steve Prefontaine [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119934/] * A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius - Dave Eggers [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-heartbreaking-work-of-staggering-genius-dave-eggers/1144271238?ean=9780375725784] * Alan Watts - Books [https://alanwatts.org/books/] * One Long River of Song - Brian Doyle [https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/brian-doyle/one-long-river-of-song/9780316492874/?lens=little-brown] * A Really Big Lunch - Jim Harrison [https://www.factandfictionbooks.com/book/9780802127662]

11: Should I See A Counselor?

In today’s episode, we speak with Michelle Pittack, a licensed therapist, and ask the question (for our friend): what is therapy? who is it for? and should I try it? Michelle also provides some easy first steps on how to find a therapist, teaches us about different types of therapy and attachment styles, and finally gives some practical tips on how to calm our minds and bodies in a confusing world.  Resources: How to find an EFT therapist near you [https://members.iceeft.com/therapist-search/find-an-eft-therapist.php] What attachment style am I? * Attachment Style Quiz [ ⁠https://www.attachmentproject.com/attachment-style-quiz/⁠] * Book by Amir Levine, Rachel Heller [https://www.amazon.com/Attached-Perfect-Relationship-Attachment-Styles/dp/0330544071⁠] * How to Create a Secure Attachment With Kids, a book by Daniel Siegel [https://www.amazon.com/Whole-Brain-Child-Revolutionary-Strategies-Developing/dp/0553386697⁠] * What is Polyvagal Theory, book by Stephen Porges [https://www.amazon.com/Polyvagal-Theory-Neurophysiological-Communication-Self-regulation/dp/0393707008⁠] * Book recommendation, David Whyte, Consolations [https://davidwhyte.com/pages/consolations⁠] * Books by Sue Johnson [https://drsuejohnson.com/books/⁠] * Attachment Theory Book, Julie Menanno, Secure Love [https://www.amazon.com/Secure-Love-Create-Relationship-Lifetime/dp/1668012863] * Instagram account, The Secure Relationship [https://www.instagram.com/thesecurerelationship?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] * Book recommendation, workbook style: How We Love, Milan and Kay Yerkovich [https://www.amazon.com/How-We-Love-Expanded-Discover/dp/0735290172⁠]

09: What is Net Worth and Why Should I Care?

Today we finish our 3-part finance series and dive into the topic of “Net Worth”. We discuss how to calculate net worth, why it’s important to understand, and how it affects our lives and relationships daily. Notes: * Net worth calculator [https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/net-worth-calculator] * Stats * Net worth by age [https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/average-net-worth-by-age] * Home value as a component of worth [https://www.financialsamurai.com/primary-residence-value-as-a-percentage-of-net-worth-guide/] * Average American net worth [https://www.credit.com/blog/average-american-net-worth/] * How to improve your credit score [https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/raise-credit-score-fast]

08: How Do I Create Goals I Can Actually Accomplish?

In today’s episode, we discuss a framework to help write and follow through with your 2024 goals and we process our personal goals together while evaluating and updating each goal using the “SMART” framework.

07: Year One

A quick recap of our first year making this podcast and what we learned from it. Shoot us an email at areyouaskingforafriend@gmail.com if you have questions or comments about the show. Thanks for listening!