In this inspiring episode of Strategies for Living, David and Lauren McMillian welcome returning Life Strategist Jay Murrell to explore one of life’s most profound transitions: finding purpose after retirement. With humor, heart, and insight, they unpack the emotional journey of stepping away from a career and stepping into a new chapter of identity, meaning, and contribution.

Whether you’re approaching retirement or already there, this conversation offers practical strategies and soulful reflections on redefining success, embracing emotional transitions, and discovering the “second curve” of purpose. From confronting the "myth of leisure" to rekindling passions through mentoring, community, and spiritual exploration, this episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating life’s later seasons with intention.

🎙 Topics include:

• The emotional impact of leaving a career
• Identity shifts and self-worth in retirement
• The difference between fluid and crystallized intelligence
• Creating a new purpose path: volunteering, group work, spiritual inquiry
• Reflections from Arthur C. Brooks’ From Strength to Strength

💬 Featuring heartfelt stories, therapeutic insight, and wisdom from lived experience, this episode empowers listeners to view retirement not as an ending, but as the gateway to a richer, more purpose-driven life.

Original Airdate: 6/6/2025

On this enlightening episode of Strategies for Living, Dr. David McMillian and Lauren Leon McMillian welcome renowned Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) expert and viral wellness educator Nina Cheng, author of Chinese Medicine for the Mind. With over 150 million views on social media and a leading voice in Eastern holistic health, Nina shares how ancient practices like herbal medicine, acupuncture, and pulse diagnosis offer powerful tools for addressing modern mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, and ADHD.

Discover how TCM views the heart—not the brain—as the seat of the mind, why balance (not labels) is the path to healing, and how lifestyle choices can restore harmony in body, mind, and spirit. Whether you're new to Chinese medicine or looking for holistic alternatives, this episode offers practical wisdom, hopeful perspective, and strategies you can use right now.

Find out more at https://theeasternphilosophy.com/

original airdate: 6/5/2025

On this inspiring episode of Strategies for Living, Dr. David McMillian and Lauren Leon McMillian broadcast live from Mobility City Shreveport, a new local business that’s transforming lives through accessibility. Meet Life Strategists Jeff Jarjoura, Jordan Jarjoura, and Daniel Renteria as they share their journey from corporate careers to creating meaningful impact in the Ark-La-Tex region. Discover how their showroom of scooters, lift chairs, and durable medical equipment—and services like rentals, repairs, and “tune-up days”—are empowering people to regain freedom and mobility. With stories of compassion, community connection, and personalized service, this episode is a heartfelt celebration of purpose-driven business and the real strategies for living well at every age and ability.

Original airdate: 6/4/2025

What happens when a soul gets “stuck” between life and the afterlife? In this powerful episode of Strategies for Living, Dr. David McMillian and Lauren Leon McMillian welcome Dominican priest and author Father Nathan Castle, O.P., whose extraordinary ministry involves helping souls who have experienced sudden or traumatic deaths find peace and cross over.

Father Nathan shares remarkable true stories from his trilogy Afterlife Interrupted, offering insight into interrupted death experiences, the healing process beyond the veil, and the eternal power of grace, forgiveness, and joyful hope. Whether you're grieving, spiritually curious, or just love a profound story—this episode offers comfort, clarity, and a fresh perspective on what it means to heal, live fully, and move forward—here and beyond.

🔗 Learn more about Father Nathan’s books on Amazon

Tune into Father Nathan's Podcast, The Joyful Friar

Original Airdate: 6/3/2025

In this special episode of Strategies for Living Radio, hosts Dr. David McMillian and psychotherapist Lauren Leon McMillian celebrate the release of their brand new book, 10 Truths That Will Change Your Life. Drawing on over 30 years of wisdom from life strategists like Wayne Dyer, Bruce Lipton, and Don Miguel Ruiz—and their own personal and professional journeys—David and Lauren reveal the powerful beliefs that shape our lives and how to transform them.

They dive deep into how conscious belief-shifting can empower healing, growth, and self-creation. Learn how these 10 timeless truths can serve as guideposts for living a more authentic, peaceful, and fulfilling life. Whether you're navigating relationships, exploring spirituality, or seeking holistic healing, this episode offers insights, journal prompts, and practical strategies to help you co-author your own transformation.

🔹 Topics include:

• Why what you believe becomes the life you live
• The difference between beliefs and truths
• How to embody transformation—not just think about it
• Real stories from the writing process of the book
• How these truths can support your spiritual and emotional journey

📚 Available now on Amazon: 10 Truths That Will Change Your Life by David & Lauren Leon McMillian

Original Airdate: 6/2/2025

In this thought-provoking episode of Strategies for Living Radio, hosts Dr. David McMillian and Lauren Leon McMillian, along with Jay Murrell, explore America's growing epidemic of loneliness and disconnection. Drawing from insights in the U.S. Surgeon General’s 2023 advisory on social connection, the conversation dives deep into the mental, emotional, and spiritual costs of modern isolation—particularly among young people shaped by technology and social media.

The trio discusses the critical role of conscious connection, the loss of traditional community spaces, and the urgent need for inner work and spiritual growth in a digital age. Discover strategies for healing loneliness, cultivating meaningful relationships, and reconnecting with your true self—your capital "S" Self. Whether you're navigating the aftermath of COVID-19 isolation, parenting in a hyperconnected world, or simply seeking deeper purpose, this episode offers tools, hope, and heart.

Original Airdate: 5/30/2025

Are you unknowingly standing in the way of your own success? On this transformative episode of Strategies for Living, Dr. David and Lauren McMillan welcome Life Strategist, Dr. Philip Agrios, an expert in overcoming self-sabotage. Discover his groundbreaking "T-Now Method" and learn how identifying your inborn sabotaging trait can help you instantly switch off negative patterns in your personal life, relationships, business, and health.

Dr. Agrios explains the three core human traits — the Director, Supplier, and Communicator — and how they form unique sequences that can either limit or launch your success. From real-world stories to rapid turnarounds in health and career, this episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to step into lasting self-mastery. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, stuck in your professional life, or just want to better understand yourself and others, tune in for insights you won’t hear anywhere else.

🔑 Topics Covered:

• The true root of self-sabotage (and why it’s not your fault)
• How to identify your sabotaging sequence and antidote
• Real-life transformations using the T-Now Method
• The surprising connection between self-sabotage and chronic health issues
• Relationship breakthroughs using subconscious communication

🎧 Tune in now and learn how to stop getting in your own way — and start living the life you were meant for.

📍 Find more at TheTNowMethod.com and TranscendNow.biz

Original airdate: 5/29/2025

Are you ready to ditch the summer brain drain and embrace a season of Brain Gain? In this uplifting episode of Strategies for Living, hosts Dr. David McMillian and Lauren Leon McMillian welcome back Donesa Walker of LearningRx Shreveport-Bossier, a leading expert in cognitive coaching and brain training. Together, they dive deep into how anyone—from kids to seniors—can enhance brain health, improve cognitive function, and even become a Cognitive Super-Ager.

Learn about the science behind neuroplasticity, the power of social interaction, and how staying mentally and socially active can build cognitive reserve and resilience. Plus, discover the latest summer brain camps and one-on-one training opportunities that help sharpen memory, attention, and executive function.

Whether you're curious about boosting your child’s learning potential or optimizing your own brain performance, this episode is your roadmap to lifelong mental fitness. Tune in and train your brain this summer!

The Shreveport Learning Rx has been named the best in the world! Check it out:

https://www.learningrx.com/shreveport/

(313)-797-8523

Original airdate: 5/28/2025