Get Focused

In this episode, we introduced a conversation about the use of psychedelics for dealing with PTSD, and other often difficult to treat mental health issues. Gina has a colleague named Laura, who is a therapist, who is currently very involved in exploring and developing treatments using these substances. We are going to have Laura as a guest in an upcoming podcast, and invite any questions or comments you might have on this controversial and fascinating topic. Be sure and let us know so we can put your questions to Laura when she is with us.   Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye? CLICK HERE!    

In this week's episode, we ranged over several subjects.  We started out by looking at an article in the news talking about two fetuses that were discovered in San Diego, and explored the notion of freedom of choice, specifically as it relates to the issue of abortion. We then moved on to look at the push these days for political correctness, and the implications that has for our interactions. As always we invite your feedback, and appreciate your listening!     Want more of Bill K & Gina Faye!    

In this week's episode, we get to talk with Robert Gallagher, founder of Neo-Life Wellness...Escape the Medical Matrix.   They offer products and services which provide options to the highly regulated and funded traditional medical choices. We strive to bring thought provoking topics to our listeners, and this episode was no exception. We talked for well over an hour about the huge range of alternatives that exist for wellness, and were reminded how valuable it is to ask questions about healthcare.   Bill was amazed to learn just how much research has been done into many of these alternatives by some of the worlds greatest minds, who actually followed these methods themselves.   Rob Gallagher has always been a free thinker, but found a love for holistic health in 2014 after healing himself of a knee injury without the help of the medical system.  Since then he has spent countless hours researching biochemistry, epigenetics, nutrition, detox, CBD oil, water filtration and now metaphysical study including quan

In this episode, we look at some of the ideas people may have about what is involved in seeing a therapist, and many of the stereotypes and misconceptions that exist regarding this. We talked about this from the perspective of the client (Bill) and the therapist(Gina). Many of these stereotypes aren't true, and in fact, the most critical thing about getting the results needed from a therapeutic relationship is open communication. Ideally, a therapist approaches every session with an open mind, and curiosity, which helps to build trust and safety on the part of the client. We hope that this interesting and informative discussion might be useful for anyone unsure of connecting with a therapist.   Want more, Click Here! 

In this episode, we discuss the difference between reality and perception.   Bill uses the example of his triathlon training, and how this is being perceived by many of the people around him. We end up exploring how we can gain more self awareness by developing our ability to pay attention...both to ourselves, and what we perceive reality to be.   As always, we are always excited to hear your thoughts and get feedback on our podcasts!     Want more!Go to Get Focused with Bill K.

This week we talked about this quote that Gina shared, and what it means to us.   “I don’t think there’s any way around it. If we say healing, wholeness, healthy power, true freedom, then we’ve got to, at some point, consciously engage the young ones who continue, in various states of incompleteness, to live on inside of us…..” ‑Josh Levin Bill wanted to explore the different aspects of our inner child, and how events of our developmental years impact us into adulthood. This is a very rich topic that no doubt will fuel many conversations to come. Stay tuned! Want more? Go to: http://getfocusedwithbillk.com/

In this episode of Get Focused, we had a special guest and a controversial conversation. We decided it would be interesting to have a look at so-called conspiracy theories and the ways they might affect our thoughts and choices. Bill and I have always said that we want to offer thought provoking topics on our podcast, and this episode certainly provides that! We look at what the word conspiracy means to us, and having done that, we look at 9-11, immunization, aliens, and more. So, buckle up, enjoy the ride, and be sure to weigh in with your thoughts and opinions!

In this episode we talked about a couple of interesting subjects. The first, how to best support our kids when they are dealing with inevitable stress in their lives...and the second, on Bill's fear of failure. This is a pretty common fear many of us grapple with, and Bill put himself on the line and started to have a deeper look at his childhood, and the possible roots of this fear. It was especially interesting because Bill, like many others, struggles with recalling many memories of growing up.   Gina's experience with guiding people through this process is that often painful experiences from childhood can be forgotten. This is what's called a defense mechanism. And the work of therapy is to recall those painful buried experiences, and process them, so that they no longer run us, but we are in charge of them.   As always, we welcome feedback, and appreciate your listening!     Want to learn more? Click Here: Getfocusedwithbillk.com 

More and more science is recognizing the connection between mind and body. In this episode we talk about a quote from Gabor Mate, MD, where he points out how these two aspects of us are closely linked. Feelings release hormones in our bodies, and neuroreceptors develop to receive those hormones. When any feeling is experienced over a long stretch of time, such as stress, neuroreceptors increase to process the related hormones...and their presence can cause us to create situations that release the hormones those receptors are used to. Hence, we can become addicted biologically to situations that cause the release of those hormones. The good news is, over time, and with practice, we can chose different reactions, and support the development of other receptors that are there to receive calming hormones such as endorphins. Thanks for listening and be sure to let us know what you think!

Most of us face the issue of being bombarded with information and stories on the media, and trying to decide what is accurate,and what is not. In this episode, we agree on the value of keeping an open mind, and not jumping to hasty conclusions before we determine , to the best of our ability, what the facts are. We looked at censorship, and briefly talked about the rights and wrongs of that practice. Given that we all have the responsibility for our own thoughts, it seems to make sense to educate ourselves and those around us to the best of our ability, always remembering that no two people will have the same thoughts, beliefs and/or values. What do you think? Do we leave it up to our government or other news sources to decide what information we receive? We would love to hear  your thoughts and ideas on this topic! And as always, many thanks for listening!

This week we talked about the challenges of living pay check to paycheck, specifically the mental challenges this can present. We recognize that many of us try to live beyond our means, and explored the cultural beliefs that lead us to prioritizing material possessions. At the same time, we agreed that some people simply are not earning enough to cover the basic expenses of living and providing for our families needs. Ultimately, we came to the conclusion that there just isn't one answer to this issue, and that we all confront a number of challenges around this. We recalled that there are tools that help us deal with the things we can control, and remembered the value of not getting drawn into Monkey Mind chatter, but instead letting ourselves take chances in our lives, and not being discouraged before we even start. Thank you all...see you next week!

In this episode we discuss a topic that Bill has been thinking about. Can we exercise and develop our mental health the same way that we exercise our bodies?  Wow, what a great question!  We look at how we react to particular situations and thoughts , and how focused attention to those reactions allows us to respond differently than we are used to.  We then explore the idea of  "Flow State", looking at what this means in general, and to each of us as individuals. Bill finds his flow state through physical training while Gina practices yoga and meditation. Self awareness is very helpful if we are hoping to find our own individual flow state, and there is no one right way, each of us has to figure out what that means for us. Gina mentioned a book called "Be Here Now" , by Ram Dass, in which the author describes many different ways to possibly achieve this state of focus. It's a book well worth reading.

In this episode, Bill looks at his sense that some of the people he cares about are not always being honest with him. He acknowledges that this has been an ongoing issue with him, and something that he works at being aware of all the time. We looked at some of his own motives for not always telling the truth, to see if he could better understand the motives of others.   It does seem to be true, that the things we become aware of in ourselves we do start to see more clearly in others.   Thanks, as always for your wonderful support...remember you are our reason for doing this podcast, and we would love to hear from you!

More than 6 months ago when we started this podcast journey, it was our intention to discuss everyday life's challenges and joys with everyday people.   We never follow a script, we simply chose a subject and then let the conversation flow. Our reason for choosing this approach was to provide our listeners with an open and honest experience, one that people could relate to. In this episode, we talk with one of our most dedicated listeners and learned how she found us. She also describes how listening and interacting with us has made a profound difference in her life.   We reflected with Linda about how although many people might feel alone at times, the internet allows us to connect with people all over the world, and feel more connected.   Doing this podcast has allowed us to learn from both the people we have interviewed, and also the many listeners who have been in touch with us. We thank you, Linda, and all our listeners, for your continued support.    You can connect with Linda on Linkedin

In this episode we speak with Elaine Bentley Baughn MS LMFT, author of 5 Rules for Drama-Free Living. What a great conversation! We have learned so much from so many people along this journey, and Elaine has now added to this. We know that you will enjoy this conversation and want to get your own copy of her book as soon as possible. She gave us some insight into a few of the rules and how living in different regions has influenced her. Please listen, share, and enjoy!   Thank you again for all your support. We look to hearing from you all!    Find Elaine: Wordpress blog called Toward a Drama-Free Life   Facebook page Elaine Bentley Baughn MS LMFT You can also  Google psychology today or international feng shui guild website listings with extensive detail  

In this episode we discuss an article called 5 Signs you are neglecting Your Inner Child. Gina describes what is meant when people talk about our inner child and the value that can be found in paying attention to this often neglected part of ourselves. Bill explores his own relationship to his inner child, and his childhood, and even those of his own parents. All of us deal with different thoughts and feelings, and can, at times, feel confused and overwhelmed by these.   Our hope is that through this, and all of our episodes, we can help minimize confusion, and support greater understanding of ourselves and others.   Thank you, as always, for all your enthusiastic feedback and love!  

Right before we began recording this week, we considered what we wanted to talk about. Characteristically, once we got rolling, we took a left turn, and ended up discussing The Vagina Monologues! If you're curious about how that happened, you'll just have to listen to find out. The rest of the time was spent with Bill doing therapy with Gina...or so he says.    Gina and Bill both have their own thoughts and opinions, and love challenging and sparring with each other.   It's yet again a fun and interesting episode, so we hope you enjoy it, and as always, welcome your input.

In our first episode of 2019 we talk about how important it can be to look back at where we started, and how far we have come. Bill describes his recent family trip to Savannah GA to illustrate how far we have come as a society.   We also touch on some different topics which we will take a closer look at in upcoming episodes.   Overall. It was great to be back. We are excited at the prospect of a full year of looking closer at ourselves and sharing that, and other interesting guests with all you !

This week, we had some fun discussing "Love it Forward " by Jeff Brown.  We flipped through the pages, stopped at a random quote, and shared our thoughts about the quote. In particular, the idea of Karma grabbed our interest, and we spent some time exploring that concept. Gina and Bill also dove into the idea of self worth, and particularly Bill's personal take on that. This was another episode filled with fascinating information and illustrates once again that Gina and Bill hold nothing back when sharing their feelings and life experiences. So please listen comment and share. We want to hear your story and the story of every person you know!  Join our Facebook Page and tell us what you want to hear on the show!  Get Focused with Bill K & Gina FayeProfessional Success South click on Supporting our Veterans  

This week, our guest was Tia, who describes herself as a Licensed Acupuncturist and Certified Yoga Instructor. In our conversation, we discovered that there is way more to this young woman than those titles alone reveal.  She has had quite an amazing and challenging journey, one which some might describe as full of horrifying situations. Tia  has chosen instead to understand that everything happens for us, rather than to us, and had decided to learn and grow from all she has been through, in order to better help others do the same. She has shared her process on this weeks podcast, and our hope if that you, our listeners, will be inspired to take a similar perspective on the trials that come our way in life. Please listen, comment and share, share, share. We would love to hear your own story, and they stories of everyone you know. The world is full of unsung heroes.   Join our Facebook Page and tell us what you want to hear on the show!  Get Focused with Bill K & Gina Faye Professional Success Sou