FOR REAL LIFE with Pierre Cohen

#25: Prerna Richards - How To Get Your Kids To Listen & More

Prerna has 38 years experience in the field of Early Childhood Education and is the found of Together We Grow. Her education philosophy is grounded on play-based learning with an emphasis on social emotional development. Prerna is passionate about sharing the latest brain development research, that not only is helpful for children's developing brains but also the caregivers who are educating them. She is a keynote speaker, behavior coach and NAEYC consultant. Visit Together We Grow: https://togetherwegrow.online/ 00:00 Intro 00:15 Good Vs Bad Parents 01:06 Parents' biggest struggles 02:05 Spending quality time vs quantity with children 07:10 How to get kids to listen 16:10 How to practice patience with your kids 23:51 How to enforce rules without commanding 29:05 Dealing with tantrums 38:07 Sleep training tips 45:02 Screen time & children 59:23 Dealing with picky eaters 01:01:59 Wrapping up and Outro

#24: Trump Vs. Harris: Who's Better For The Economy - John Soriano & Malcolm Kass

Professors John Soriano and Malcolm Kass from the University of Dallas break down the proposed economic plans of Donald Trump & Kamala Harris' before the upcoming 2024 presidential election. Covering topics like inflation, grocery prices, taxes, housing costs, tariffs, and immigration. 00:00 Intro 02:06 Inflation 17:10 The Federal Reserve and interest rates 26:23 Grocery Prices 34:30 Tariffs in the short and long run 48:54 Tax policies and & the housing market 1:07:55 Government spending and eliminating the deficit 1:24:34 Trump's Tariffs 1:30:42 Immigration 1:54:15 Who's the better candidate? 2:02:35 Outro

#23: Lance Thrailkill - How To Balance Work, Family, Faith, and Health

Lance Thrailkill is the CEO of All Metal Fabricating located in Dallas, TX. In this episode, he shares his passion of faith in God and how to balance a hectic work life with family, faith, and fitness. 00:00 Intro 00:38 Turning to God & a life of faith 11:21 Infertility and going through IVF treatments 25:17 Dealing with the loss of his best friend & grandmother 31:25 Balancing work with family, fitness, and faith 44:31 Exercising patience with loved ones & work 46:57 Character traits to live by 54:20 Being grateful vs. always wanting more 56:45 Finding motivation for work and career 59:42 How to raise a son as a man (masculinity & manhood) 1:09:02 Courage VS Pacifism 1:12:05 Was Jesus really a god? 1:18:50 Outro

#22: Jacob Schick - Overcoming Addiction & PTSD

Jacob Schick shares his journey from joining the Marines to battling the severe emotional and physical trauma he experienced after being injured in Iraq. Jacob opens up about his struggles with PTSD and addiction to drugs and alcohol, and how he ultimately found healing through vulnerability, connection, and resilience. Jacob serves as the Chief Executive Officer for 1 Tribe Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing military and first responder suicid*. He is a staunch advocate for maximizing the potential in people from all walks of life and shares his story and the effects of being severely wounded at public speaking engagements throughout the country. 00:00 Intro 00:45 Growing up and joining the military 19:30 Training & deploying to Iraq 23:29 The explosion that changed Jacob's life 29:33 Theaftermath of the explosion 42:49 The long process of recovery 52:45 Dealing with addiction 55:50 Starting 22Kill & 1Tribe Foundation 1:12:05 From rock bottom to recovery 1:35:55 Effects of the pandemic on mental health & depression 1:38:00 How 1Tribe Helps Its Veterans and First Responders 1:43:55 Dealing with failure 1:44:50 Humans Are Starved For Connection 1:46:22 Dangers of Social Media 2:00:25 The government isn't your friend or savior 2:06:00 Being genuine when the world is full of NPC's 2:09:50 How to calm your mind and find peace 2:18:00 Wrapping up & outro

#21: Zarana Parekh - The Ultimate Anti-Cancer Diet: EXPERT Tips To Prevent Cancer

A cancer elimination diet focuses on reducing the risk of cancer by prioritizing fasting, eating foods that are nutrient-rich, anti-inflammatory, and packed with antioxidants including: whole foods like fruits, vegetables, beef, chicken, fish, nuts, and seeds. Incorporating healthy fats rich in Omega 3s is a must and most importantly, maintaining a healthy weight, as obesity is a significant cancer risk factor. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:41 What Is An Anti-Cancer Diet? 03:53 Oxidative Stress & Toxins 08:20 Inflammation: Omega 3 Vs Omega 6 Fats 21:51 Processed Foods & Cancer Risks 30:26 The Problem With Accurate Food Studies 31:18 Organic Vs. Conventionally Grown Food 36:50 Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen List 45:49 Vegan Plant Based Diet VS Ketogenic Animal Based Diets 59:05 Intermittent Fasting & Cancer Prevention 1:07:41 Soy Consumption & Cancer 1:13:45 Low Fat Vs. High Fat Diets 1:16:30 Sugar Role In Cancer 1:21:25 Body Fat Percentage & Obesity 1:23:20 Supplements Vs. Whole Foods 1:31:25 Exercise, Stress, & Sleep 1:36:30 Meal Prepping & Eating Healthy When On-The Go 1:42:04 Outro