The Stories We Live By: How Storytelling Shapes Our Reality, Business, and Future with Gavin McMahon

Zen Caregiving: How to Care for Others Without Losing Yourself

How do you care for someone you love without losing yourself in the process? In this powerful episode of Strategies for Living, David and Lauren McMillian welcome educator, hospice caregiver, and author Roy Remer to discuss his new book, Zen Caregiving. Together, they explore mindfulness, grief, emotional resilience, compassion fatigue, self-care, and the deeper meaning of caregiving. Whether you're currently caring for a loved one, have been a caregiver in the past, or may become one in the future, this conversation offers practical tools and profound wisdom for navigating one of life's most meaningful roles. Original Airdate: 6/3/2026

Epic Parenting: Raising Resilient, Confident, and Emotionally Secure Children

In this episode of Strategies for Living, David, and Lauren McMillian welcome parenting coach and social worker Larry Valmore, creator of Epic Parenting and founder of Epic Children. Together, they explore practical parenting strategies that help children feel secure, develop emotional intelligence, and build resilience for life. Larry shares why discipline is not punishment, how consistency reduces childhood anxiety, the importance of structure and consequences, and his powerful "Rule of Three" approach to parenting. Discover how extraordinary parents can raise confident, capable, and emotionally healthy children prepared to navigate life's challenges. Find out more at www.epicchildren.com Original airdate: 6/2/2026

The Stories We Live By: How Storytelling Shapes Our Reality, Business, and Future with Gavin McMahon

In a world increasingly shaped by AI, what does it mean to be human? On this episode of Strategies for Living, David and Lauren McMillian sit down with author and business strategist Gavin McMahon to explore the extraordinary power of storytelling. Discover how stories influence culture, leadership, business, personal growth, and even the way we see ourselves. Learn why the stories we tell—and the stories we believe—can shape our reality, drive change, and transform our lives. Inspired by Gavin's new book, Story Business: Why Stories Rule the World and How They Can Reinvent Your Business. Original Airdate: 6/1/2026

Beyond Blue and White: Hidden Histories, Women, and the Stories Objects Carry with Genevieve Wheeler Brown

What can a centuries-old blue and white ceramic teach us about history, identity, craftsmanship, and the human need for connection? 🎙️ On this episode of Strategies for Living, David and Lauren McMillian welcome decorative arts advisor, Antiques Roadshow appraiser, and author Genevieve Wheeler Brown to discuss her fascinating new book, Beyond Blue and White: The Hidden History of Delftware and the Women Behind the Iconic Ceramic. Together, they explore the surprising stories hidden behind Delftware pottery, the overlooked women who shaped its history, the emotional resonance objects can carry across generations, and how art, craftsmanship, and storytelling connect us to one another through time. From global trade and cultural exchange to memory, meaning, and human creativity, this conversation reveals how ordinary objects can hold extraordinary stories. If you love history, antiques, art, women’s history, emotional storytelling, or discovering the deeper meaning behind everyday things, this episode offers a thoughtful and inspiring conversation you won’t want to miss. Original Airdate: 5/28/2026

Relationship Selling, Authenticity, & the Power of Human Connection with Damian Boudreaux

On this episode of Strategies for Living, David and Lauren McMillian welcome renowned sales trainer and speaker Damian Boudreaux for a powerful conversation about relationship selling, authenticity, mindset, trauma, energy, and personal growth. More than a discussion about sales techniques, this episode explores how trust, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and genuine human connection can transform both business and life. Damian shares insights on leadership, community, overcoming limiting beliefs, and why success begins with becoming fully yourself. For more information on the event at LSU-S call Scott Tarkowski at (318)-393-5219 Original Airdate: 5/27/2026