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Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Hosted by author, speaker, and coach Kim Olver, Life = Choices; Choices = Life explores how personal responsibility, emotional awareness, and intentional decision-making shape our relationships, leadership, and everyday lives. Drawing on the principles of Choice Theory® and the framework of Mental Freedom®, Kim has thoughtful conversations with experts, educators, coaches, and leaders about how people can respond to life with greater clarity, connection, and purpose. Kim Olver is the author of…
Episodes
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Choice Theory in Education
In this episode, I interview Dr. Stephen Tracy about the implementation of Choice Theory in public schools. Dr. Tracy has quite an educational background and…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Relationships in Restorative Practices
In this episode, I had the opportunity to interview Jay Shannon, a supervisor of the YES program through Project Oz in Bloomington, IL. Jay uses a unique…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Neuro-Nurturing
In this episode, I interview Deborah McNelis about her concept of Neuro-Nurturing. Deb takes the complex topic of childhood brain functioning and development…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Becoming Anti-Racist
In this episode, I interview Sharon Hurley Hall, an anti-racism activist, author and educator. I was so impressed with the articles I read of hers, that I…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Using Your Gifts to Help Others
Soyica White is a multi-talented individual, who is on a journey of self-discovery. He knows many things, including hair styling and cosmetology, workforce…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Self-Examination for Self-Discovery
In this episode, I interview my friend and colleague, William Freeman. William is a veteran of both the Air Force and the Army and works with me as one of the…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
The Psychological Management of Chronic Pain
In this episode, I interview Nessren Ali about how she coaches people to psychologically manage their chronic pain. She works in a physical therapy office and…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Choose Happy with Jill Liberman
In this episode, I interview Jill Liberman, author of Choose Happy, Choose Happy 2 and Remember This. Jill understands that happiness is a choice and shares…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
The Law of Assumption and more
In this episode, I interview Dr. Rose Lawrence on her particular brand of coaching called, Living the Rosey Life. Dr. Rose is a licensed clinical professional…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Coaching in Iran
In this episode, I talk with Amir Pahlavnejad about coaching in Iran. He and Dr. Ali Sahebi have created the first coaching business in Iran where businesses…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Your Health includes Your Mental Health
In this episode, I interview Natasha Mosby, the brains behind the big Men's Mental Health Awareness event this past June in Las Vegas, NV. Nastasha is a…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Coaching with Algorithms
In this episode, I interview Jeanette Schneider about her brilliant DearLiv app. Jeanette has completely reinvented herself from a highly successful career in…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Values-Based Servant Leadership
In this episode, I interview Kimberly Hambrick, a leadership development and growth coach working with the new leader up to the C-suite. Kimberly is an…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Forward Revolution
In this episode, I interview my friend and marketer of @revenue about leadership. We talk about unimaginable loss and the club, of which we are both members…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Leading by Example in Restorative Justice
In this episode, I interview Dr. Shaniqua Jones, an extremely passionate woman from humble beginnings. This interview was such a breath of fresh air. Dr…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Leaders as Self-Evaluation Facilitators
In this episode, I interview Dr. Patricia Robey about her role as an educational leader and supervisor of counselors in the field. Dr. Robey has been working…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Parenting with Elisabeth Stitt
In this episode, I interview Elisabeth Stitt, named Coach's Foundation's 2021 Coach of the Year and the founder of Joyful Parenting Coaching. Lisabeth taught…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Live Out Loud & Age Excellently
In this episode, I interview Dr. Cheryl Woodson who is a doctor that sees many older women with some form of dementia and their caregivers. She knows…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Parenting; Biological, Fostering and Adoptive
In this episode, I interview Regina Fike, parent extraordinaire. Regina and her husband Rick are parents to eight children, grandparents to 15 and have foster…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Setting Loving Boundaries with Claire Lerner
In this episode, I interview parenting expert Claire Lerner about setting boundaries with children so the parent remains in charge. The child has two choices…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Mental Freedom® 2022
In this episode, I talk about how anyone can learn Mental Freedom® in just six sessions. One of the things I have discovered in over 30 years of working with…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Many Ways to Apply Mental Freedom®
In this episode, I speak with counselor, instructor, my colleague and friend, Bruce Davenport. Bruce was one of the first people to volunteer to try out my…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Community Reintegration and Mental Freedom®
In today's episode, I speak with a man who has had some interesting life experiences, one of which was being incarcerated for 11 years at the age of 16. Tony…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
A Transplant Journey with Mental Freedom®
In this episode, I am so honored to get to speak with my friend, Sylvester Baugh, about his transplant journey to health and how he used Mental Freedom to help…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
One Teacher, One Student and a Mountain of Math
In this episode, I have the pleasure of talking with teacher, Evan Lent, who went on a self-discovery journal and took a student along with him. Evan was a new…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Librarian to Teacher to Coach
In this episode I interview an amazing teacher turned coach, Gretchen Cary. We talked about her early influences and the people who have influenced her…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Glasser Quality Schools
In this episode, I interview Jan White, soon to be Dr. Jan White, an administrator at one of the Glasser Quality Schools, located in Norfolk, VA. She has been…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Lessons Learned from 4 Decades in Education
In this episode, I interview Bryan Zeman about his vast experience and knowledge putting Choice Theory to work in a school that was divided on their approach…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Creating a Positive School Environment
In this episode, I interview Dr. Don Parker, talking about his experiences as a principal setting up need-satisfying school cultures for both students and…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
The Dating Game Shouldn't Be a Game
In this episode, I talk with counselor Vicki Lannerholm about her personal experiences and lessons learned after jumping into the dating arena after a 10-year…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Self-Love
It's hard to give away what you don't possess. In this episode, I discuss the importance of self-love, the things that get in a way of loving yourself, and the…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Relationships: Single, Dating, Committed/Married, Ethical Non-Monogamy
In this episode, I talk about the many different relationship statuses you may find yourself in and discuss best practices for each. You won't find any…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Growing into Couplehood
In this episode, I interview Rob Maurer and Conry Davidson about their 6-year marriage and 8-year relationship. They are quite candid about the challenges…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Mindfulness with Dr. Tim Pedigo
In this episode, I interview Dr. Tim Pedigo about mindfulness. We discuss what exactly mindfulness is and its relevance to our lives, the difference between…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Accessing Happiness Right Now
In this episode, I interview Teresa Greco, Canada's Happiness Coach. Teresa coaches people to access happiness any time in any situation. You can hear the…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Finding Your Way with the Gentry GPS
In this episode, I speak with Marcus "Dr. Respect" Gentry about his new GPS system for self-discovery. We talk about what is needed for authentic…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Living a Miraculous LIfe with Marci Shimoff
Marci has quite a story. She came into this world with some existential angst, got all five of her goals and was still unhappy. So what did she do? She…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Leadership Using One's Heart, Head and Hands
In this episode, I interview author, Charles Gill, about his ideas regarding Leadership. We discuss his book, The Path to True Leadership and the many roles…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Leadership in 2021 and Beyond
In this episode, I interview Tina Lee Odensky-Zec about leadership in today's climate. "Leaders make things happen. Leaders get other people to make things…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
EQ and Leadership
In this episode, I interview Mark Tovar, counselor and executive coach. Mark has a ton of education, certifications and experience that makes him a great…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Leading with Relationships
In this episode, I interview leader, Kent Provost, from Governors State University in the greater Chicago area. Kent has been a leader in a variety of settings…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Leadership Coaching with Dr. Ruby Powell
In this episode, I interview leadership coach, Dr. Ruby Powell, who travelled an interesting path to get where she is but finds herself exactly where she wants…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Mental Illness & Incarceration
In this episode, I interview social worker, Valerie Wise, about the correlation between mental illness and incarceration in the Black and Brown communities…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Being a Sib of a Person with a Disability
In this episode, I interview Shruti Tekwani about what her life was like as a sibling to someone with a disability. One word she used to describe it was…
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How to Connect with & Respect People with Disabilities
In this episode, I talk with Barb Zablotney, who sustained a spinal cord injury when she was just 21-years-old. She spent a decade in a very dark place. Her…
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Diversity is a Journey of Courage & Commitment
In this episode, I interview my friend and colleague, Sylvester Baugh. He is a speaker, coach and trainer, as well as the co-author of Leveraging Diversity at…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Young Men & Mental Health
In this episode, I interview Max Lestage, a master's level Youth Development Counselor for the state of Pennsylvania. Max takes us on his journey from growing…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Thanatology, Covid and College Students
In this episode, I interview Anasuya Jegathevi Jegathesan, a college professor and department head of counseling in Malaysia, about mental health among college…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Stress-Less with Felicia Houston
In this episode, I interview Felicia Houston, licensed clinical professional counselor, speaker and mental health consultant. Felicia's signature workshop is…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Suicide with Dr. Richard Doss
In this episode, I interview clinical psychologist, Richard Doss, about suicide and how to help. Suicide is the third leading cause of death in the US and the…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Parenting and Inner Peace with Mary Allen
In this podcast, I interview Mary Allen, America's Inner Peace Coach and author of The Power of Inner Choice. We discuss the biggest factor contributing to…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Becoming the Parent You Want to Be with Barnes Boffey
In this episode, I interview Barnes Boffey, long time practitioner of Choice Theory psychology, about parenting. We discuss his new children’s book, Climb On…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Mentoring through Infertility
In this episode, I interview Bia Dimovski about her journey with infertility. She shares what she learned through her process and ideas for how she helps other…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Parenting with Phil Lynn
In this episode, I interview board certified coach, Phil Lynn, about his ideas on parenting. Phil has some training and had studied William Glasser's Choice…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Parenting with Sue Kranz
In this episode, I interview Choice Theory parenting coach, Sue Kranz. Sue is a phenomenal parenting coach, having raised six children of her own as a single…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Coaches & Video with Sheryl Plouffe
In this episode, I interview video strategist, Sheryl Plouffe, on the importance of using video to market your coaching business. There are many coaches out…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Tips on Coaching from Relationship Coach, Nigel Beckles
In this episode, I interview author, podcaster and relationship coach, Nigel Beckles. We discuss his book titled, How to Avoid Making the Big Relationship…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Coaching with Conchetta Jones
In this episode, I interview Conchetta Jones, Certified Personal Development and Confidence coach on her path to becoming a coach. Conchetta went from a…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Coaching Skills and Characteristics
In this podcast, I discuss the new information about coach skills and characteristics put out by the Board Certified Coach(BBC) program for inclusion in their…
- Life = Choices; Choices = Life
Mental Freedom in Marriage with Tony & Cynthia
In this episode, I interview Tony Kitchens, a Mental Freedom advocate, and his wife, Cynthia. Tony is certified in Choice Theory and also took my Mental…