Strategies for Living

Spiritual Hygiene: Protecting Your Energy, Honoring Your Inner Voice, and Caring for the Whole Self

What if self-care goes beyond diet, exercise, and mental health? In this thought-provoking episode of Strategies for Living, David and Lauren McMillian explore the often-overlooked practice of spiritual hygiene—the intentional care of your energy, attention, inner voice, and emotional well-being. Drawing from psychology, spirituality, personal growth, and everyday life, they discuss how honoring the connection between mind, body, and spirit can lead to greater peace, healthier boundaries, stronger intuition, and a deeper sense of purpose. Learn practical ways to protect your energy, cleanse your field of attention, stop seeking approval, and embody the love and wisdom already within you. If you've ever felt emotionally drained, overwhelmed by negativity, or disconnected from yourself, this conversation offers powerful insights for restoring balance and becoming a better steward of your life. Original Airdate: 6/10/2026

Sugar, Carbs, & Addiction: What If It's More Than Willpower?

Could your cravings be more than a lack of willpower? On this episode of Strategies for Living, David and Lauren McMillian, Jay Murrell, and addiction recovery expert Dr. Jeff Sandoz explore the growing recognition of sugar and carbohydrate addiction and its impact on physical health, mental well-being, and quality of life. Dr. Sandoz discusses Sugar & Carb Addicts Anonymous (SCAA), the science behind dopamine pathways and addictive behaviors, the surprising parallels between sugar addiction and substance addiction, and why so many people struggle to break free from cravings. The conversation also examines neurotransmitters, inflammation, chronic health conditions, and the role that awareness, sacrifice, and recovery play in creating lasting change. If you've ever wondered why certain foods seem impossible to resist, or why your health may be sending warning signals, this thought-provoking conversation offers insight, hope, and practical next steps. Topics include: sugar addiction, carb addiction, addiction recovery, neurotransmitters, dopamine, holistic mental health, 12-step recovery, weight loss, inflammation, chronic illness, quality of life, and behavioral change. Original Airdate: 6/9/2026

Healing Career Wounds: Workplace Trauma, Burnout & Finding Your Authentic Path with Mandy Tang

Career coach and holistic healer Mandy Tang joins David and Lauren to explore the hidden impact of workplace trauma, burnout, imposter syndrome, toxic leadership, and career dissatisfaction. Drawing from her new book, Heal Your Career Wounds, Mandy shares practical tools for recognizing career wounds, rebuilding confidence, reconnecting with purpose, and navigating an evolving job market. Discover how workplace challenges can become opportunities for personal growth, resilience, and creating a career aligned with your authentic self. Original Airdate: 6/5/2026

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