Nathan's School of Thought

S3E84 Episode 84: Curating Photos, and Curating Life - How To Focus On What Matters Most

When I curate photos, as a photographer, I have to decide which ones are relevant, which ones are beautiful, which ones take me back to a time or place or situation, which ones are most likely to be…

S2E83 Managing Conflicts with The Three R's: Respect, Respond, and Redirect, part 2

Managing Conflicts with The Three R's: Respect, Respond, and Redirect, part 1

In this podcast, Nathan discusses the importance of The Three R's™: Respect, Respond, and Redirect™. Nathan helps us understand and address the underlying emotions driving disruptive behavior to…

S2E81 Your Life Can Be Better Than You Think

In this episode, I share personal reflections on my 40-year marriage journey with my wife, starting from our humble beginnings with no understanding of how to navigate life together, to celebrating…

S2E80 The Stories You Tell

This podcast delves into the profound impact stories have on individuals and societies, illustrating through historical and literary examples how narratives can inspire change, dictate perceptions,…

S2E79 Streams and Swamps and Human Connection

Revitalizing Relationships: Don't Let Your Bonds Become StagnantIn this heartfelt talk, I share analogies that  highlight the importance of keeping relationships fresh, just like spring water. I…

S2E78 Happiness and Change, No Matter What Others Think

Episode 78Happiness  and Change, No Matter What Others Think: Confronting Self-Consciousness & Embracing Your Ability To BecomeIn this reflective talk, Nathan discusses the often subtle…

S2E77 Regret, Loneliness, and Good Things To Come

Podcast 77: Regret, Loneliness, and Good Things To ComeIn this episode, Nathan discusses the experience of regret and provides a deeper exploration of the feelings that arise during the holiday…

S2E76 Episode 76: Childhood Trauma, Adult Shame, and Grace

This episode is titled "Podcast 76: Childhood Trauma, Adult Shame, and Grace." It follows Nathan’s personal experience of feeling ashamed and embarrassed after nearly missing a VIP dinner at an event…

S2E75 Gratitude: the Wonder Drug

This episode is  podcast 75:  Gratitude - the Wonder Drug." In it, Nathan talks about the power and benefits of gratitude. He shares a personal experience from his youth on the farm, where he felt…

S2E74 Podcast 74- Sharing Pain, Sharing Love

In this episode, Nathan reminisces about his idyllic farm life during his childhood. The narrative takes an emotional turn as he shares the traumatic story of the death of their pet dog while…

S2E73 Labels Are Not Who You Are

In this episode, we examine labels and how they can impact our identity. We'll explore the importance of reframing labels and understanding that we are not defined by them. I'll share some techniques…

S2E72 Anger Stories, Negative Emotions, and Rattlesnakes

Our memories are built on stories. Unfortunately, some of our stories are "anger stories," and in them is a very unhealthy share of negative emotion.If you were unfairly treated by someone else, or…

S2E71 Mind Over Mandate: Making People Matter

The world is full of people who will do great things when they feel like they're making a noticeable difference. We can talk about motivation until the cows come home, but nothing is a more…

S2E70 A Bad, Bad Day, and How to Get Over It

S2E69 Changing Anxiety Into Excitement

All of us deal with anxiety or fear of some kind, and to some amount, for some period of time. As I was studying for NLP certification, I came across this: "Based on metaphysical thinking, there is…

S2E68 Solving Problems the Simple Way

When we try to solve problems of any kind, we usually start by trying to find a solution. When some asks what the problems is, we usually say, "I just need…," and describe the solution to a problem…

S2E67 Truth - the Fairest Gem

Finding truth requires effort, not a patronizing pat on the head. Anything virtuous, lovely, of good report, or praiseworthy leads us toward truth. The opposites of those lead to untruth, to lies. It…

S2E66 The Sunk Cost Fallacy, Part 2: Ensuring a Successful Future

A couple of weeks ago we talked about the Sunk Cost fallacy. The more time and energy we put into a failing strategy, the more unwilling we are to give it up. That's the easiest definition.Not long…

S2E65 Glue Horse - Faith, Discomfort, and Success