Turning Hardship Into Strength: The Hidden Power of Adversity

Why do we wear our struggles like badges of honor? In this episode, we explore the strange relationship between hardship, identity, and personal growth. Discover how adversity builds resilience, confidence, and character in ways that privilege often can't.

With powerful insights from psychology and nature, we reveal why your toughest experiences may be your greatest asset. If you're ready to reframe your pain and unlock your inner strength, this episode is for you.

Emotions spread fast. One person panics, and suddenly everyone feels on edge. But what if you could be the calm in the chaos?

After witnessing a friend's apartment ceiling collapse, I was reminded how powerful a steady presence can be during a crisis. In this episode of Skipping Stones, we explore how active listening, emotional awareness, and calm energy can de-escalate panic and create deeper connection—whether you're helping a child, a partner, or a coworker.

Tune in to learn how choosing calm over chaos can turn you into a quiet hero in someone else's storm.

In this episode of Skipping Stones, we explore the powerful contrast between two mindsets: prey and predator. Prey scans for danger. Predator locks in on a goal. As humans, we can do both but knowing when to switch might change everything.

Whether it’s avoiding that new opportunity because you’re afraid to look foolish, or holding back from an honest conversation, fear can quietly run your life. But clarity, focus, and purpose are tools anyone can learn to use.

Listen now to uncover how shifting your mindset can help you stop reacting and start pursuing what really matters.

How Kids Really Build Confidence (Hint: It's Not Hand-Holding)

When should parents step back and let their kids struggle? Inspired by a scene from The Chronicles of Narnia where Aslan says, “Let the prince win his spurs,” this episode dives into how real confidence is built, not given.

From ancient rites of passage to modern over-parenting, we explore why facing hard things on your own is the key to growing up.

Whether it’s a teen learning responsibility or a college student finally doing dishes, kids gain true self-esteem by overcoming, not avoiding difficulty.

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Divorce breaks more than vows.

It can unravel your identity, future, and sense of self.

In this honest episode of Skipping Stones, we explore the quiet collapse that begins long before the paperwork, the emotional crash that follows, and the deep identity shift that comes after. From lonely nights to painful choices, this is a look at what really happens when a marriage ends.

We also talk about the impact on kids, who often carry the weight far longer than we expect.

Whether you're in it, considering it, or healing from it, this episode offers clarity and connection.

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Is It Love or Just Infatuation?

In this episode of Skipping Stones, we break down the difference between true love and infatuation.

Real love isn’t about constant excitement or missing someone every second. It’s about calm, trust, and feeling safe with someone who makes your life better, not more dramatic.

We explore why many people confuse fantasy with connection, and how real love is built on the little things: steady support, quiet moments, and being there when it matters.

Tune in for a simple, honest look at what love really is. New episodes every Monday!

Drowning in Self-Help? Try This Instead

Feeling behind because you're not cold plunging at 5 AM, journaling daily, or starting your dream business by lunch? You’re not the only one. The self-improvement world often pushes us to overhaul our lives all at once, but that’s a fast track to burnout, not real progress.

In this episode of Skipping Stones, we explore how lasting change usually starts with just one small, intentional shift. From personal stories to timeless wisdom, you'll learn why choosing one thing to focus on isn’t lazy, it’s the smartest path forward.

Let go of the pressure to do it all. Tune in to discover how steady steps, not sweeping transformations, lead to real growth.

Why You're Not as Behind as You Think

It’s easy to believe others are ahead, more successful, more fulfilled, more everything. But that feeling often says more about where you're looking than where you truly are.

In this episode of Skipping Stones, we explore how comparison distorts our view of progress and keeps us chasing someone else’s idea of success. What if the game isn’t about catching up, but about choosing a different race altogether?

Tune in for a fresh perspective on how to break free from the noise, focus on what matters, and find satisfaction in your own lane.