The Lionboar Podcast

Is the Wait Worth It?

Whether we're waiting for a new job, a new relationship, a move to a new and better place, or some other goal or desire, waiting is hard! And waiting sometimes leaves us so frustrated, that we are tempted to settle for less. Is it possible to wait well? And if so, how do we do that? And are there important things to be learned or gained through waiting? We'll answer these questions and more, on today’s episode of The Lionboar Podcast.

The Path to Peaceful Living, Part 2: Positive Relationships

There are strategies we can use in the moment to move a particular conflict toward resolution. But living a peaceful life requires a little  more work over "the long haul." Think of it as a journey—a path we  have to learn to walk, one steppingstone at a time. And some of those  steppingstones might surprise you! This week’s episode will focus on the second steppingstone—POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS. Our relationships can contribute a lot to our quality of life. And it’s no secret that they can also be one of our greatest sources of stress. So, what does it take to build positive relationships that really work? That's our focus on this episode of The Lionboar Podcast.

The Path to Peaceful Living, Part 1: Personal Responsibility

There are strategies we can use in the moment to move a particular conflict toward resolution. But living a peaceful life requires a little more work over "the long haul." Think of it as a journey--a path we have to learn to walk, one stepping stone at a time. And some of those stepping stones might surprise you! In today's episode, we'll talk about the first Stepping Stones on the path to living more peacefully.

Choose A Positive Lens

Choosing to view others with suspicion or in a negative way by default, might allow you to detect danger before it occurs. But seeing the world through a negative lens also means, almost certainly, that you will struggle to find real friendship and security. We'll recommend one possible solution in this Lionboar Minute!

Add Before You Divide to Multiply What You Take Away

When we’re arguing or fighting with someone, our emotional instinct is to guard everything we have with our lives! Sure, we might be willing to take the high road, and discuss possible solutions to our conflict.  But we are very likely to try to hold on to what we have, with the hopes of getting more in the process. Sometimes, though, we really do have to give something to get something! In this episode, we'll share a three-step process for working through difficult, emotional conflict, toward a resolution you can live with.