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080: A Beautiful Love Story with Lessons for Your Life

Would you commit to a relationship if you knew your partner had Stage-IV cancer? My guest Larry Indiviglia made the choice to say YES to Gayle, and he wrote 126 Days, 11 Minutes: Our Love Story to honor that very special woman. In this exceptional interview, Larry shares what he learned and how he grew as a result of his 126 days with Gayle before she succumbed to her cancer. Be sure to listen until the end as Larry reads Gayle’s beautiful note to him about finding love again in the future.

You’ll discover:

What you can learn by saying YES to risks you face in life
Why it’s better to love with loss than never to love at all
The skills Larry drew on from his coaching experience to be the best possible support in her final weeks
Why it’s important to have a network of supporters when you’re going through a tough time
How to create a “shield of serenity” when you face a difficult challenge…and the impact that can have on those around you

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035: How to Enjoy Others…and Be Enjoyed By Them

by Mark Goulston

Whenever Meredith Bell and Dr. Mark Goulston have a conversation, rich observations and insights inevitably emerge. In this episode, they explore topics that are relevant no matter what role(s) you have in life. They talk about Mark’s latest projects and then delve into topics like kindness, generosity, and what it means to enjoy a fellow human being. That’s followed by a discussion of the impact we have as listeners on the person speaking to us, and as parents on our children. As always, Mark gives practical, actionable tips that you can use with the very next person you interact with!

You’ll discover:

The What Made You Smile Today movement that Mark started to help combat disconnection and loneliness
What’s behind the Count Me In Global Community
3 questions you can ask yourself after every conversation to rate your listening…from the other person’s perspective
The secret to developing mentally healthy children
2 questions parents can ask themselves about their relationship…from their kids’ perspective