Decision Diaries

Ep 58: After Hurricane Decisions

What does life look like after a hurricane destroys your town? In this episode, Lynn talks to a hurricane disaster victim who lives in Steinhatchee, Florida who is rebuilding after being impacted by multiple hurricanes (Idalia and Helene). Imagine cleaning up from the first one when a second hurricane hits and a third is building in the Gulf. Recorded one week before hurricane Milton would hit the West Coast of Florida again. Hear how a community rallies to rebuild and how to support them.

Ep 57: Girls & Boys Trip Decisions

This episode talks about deciding to go on a few getaways a year with your friends without your spouse. Lynn and Bruce share their experiences of how going on a "no spouse allowed" vacation with friends is good idea to become closer to their same sex friends. Learn how traveling with a friend can also take you places maybe you never thought you would enjoy going. Or maybe your spouse just isn't interested in going to same places as your friends. Like a Vegas trip where you watch 24 hours of football on 10 different screens. Not Lynn's vacation dream but it works for Bruce's boys' trip.

Ep 56: Kindness & Bucket Filling Decisions

Random roses and happy socks. What? In this episode, Lynn reminds herself to look and listen for opportunities to be kind every day. Drawing from inspiration from the children’s book Have You Filled a Bucket Today?—that she read to her children when they were younger. She talks about deciding to avoid turning grumpy as she ages and asks the question: "why don't adults read this book? We are the ones that need reminding. Because, let’s face it, why not inspire to be a great a bucket-filler and make the world a better place with smaller acts of kindness?

Ep 55: Freshman College Decisions

All parents wonder as they drop off their children for their first year of college: "Will my children make good decisions their first year away from home?". In this episode, a Freshman college student reviews his past year experience of both good and bad decisions. From Dean's List to epic failures - the first year of college is a rollercoaster for students and parents. Like any ride - it is only after it ends that you appreciate it. Buckle up and get ready for your great ride!

Ep 54: Paramedic Decisions

Who makes the most important life decisions in critical situation? Simple: Paramedics and Emergency Medics. Find out how Jason Chang discovered his passion to help people in their crucial time of need. Also, learn some simple triage tactics so you can be prepared if you find yourself waiting for a paramedic hero to arrive.