18 Summers: Podcast for Parents
Jim & Jamie Sheils
Welcome to the 18 Summers Podcast for Parents! Family life is essential – hosts Jim & Jamie Sheils are on a mission to help you live your best one. You'll hear personal, inspiring and mindset-shifting stories from thought leaders in parenting, entrepreneurship and more. You CAN find success in business WITHOUT sacrificing your family.
Always authentic and relatable, Jim & Jamie have guided thousands of families in creating the family life they've always wanted. Listen in and learn how you, too, can ignite your family life to make the absolute most of your 18 Summers.
Always authentic and relatable, Jim & Jamie have guided thousands of families in creating the family life they've always wanted. Listen in and learn how you, too, can ignite your family life to make the absolute most of your 18 Summers.
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Nov 24, 2021 • 52min
Positive Impacts of Raising Your Children Simply with Kim John Payne
When you ask parents what they want for their kids, the typical response is "to be happy". But how do you raise successful and happy kids? Dive in as Kim John Payne talks about the pillars of simple parenting and techniques to help establish strong family relationships, trust, and connection to assist children in being more future-oriented and more prepared for the inevitable societal hurdles. Key takeaways to listen for Key assets for strengthening children's emotional intelligence CPTSD: Symptoms, behavior, and recovery Resetting expectations of what family really needs Resources to create a consistent parenting and rhythms Simplifying parenting style to keep family's mental health How to raise a future-oriented child Impacts of flow principle to a parent-child interaction and parents' well-being Resources mentioned in this episode Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne and Lisa M. Ross Emotionally Resilient Tweens and Teens by Kim John Payne and Luis Fernando Llosa Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman About Kim John Payne Kim John Payne is a consultant and trainer to over 230 U.S. independent and public schools. He has been a school counselor, adult educator, consultant, researcher, educator and a private family counselor for twenty seven years. He regularly gives key-note addresses at international conferences for educators, parents, and therapists and runs workshops and trainings around the world. He has also consulted for educational associations in South Africa, Hungary, Israel, Russia, Switzerland, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom, Thailand and China. Kim has worked extensively with the North American and UK Waldorf educational movements. He has served as Director of the Collaborative Counseling program at Antioch University New England. He is the Director of the Simplicity Project, a multi media social network that explores what really connects and disconnects us to ourselves and to the world. He is also the Founding Director of The Center for Social Sustainability, an organization that has trained thousands of teachers, parents and students in the Three Stream Process that gives social, emotional and behavioral support to children who struggle in the school environment. In addition to authoring the #1 Best Seller Simplicity Parenting© . Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier and More Secure Kid, published by Random House Penguin in 2009, he also authored The Games Children Play©, (1996) published by Hawthorn Press ,The Soul of Discipline (2015 Random House/Penguin), co-authored Whole Child Sport™ How to Navigate Child & Youth Sports™. and Being At Your Best When Your Kids Are At Their Worst (Shambhala Press 2019). His books have been translated into 27 languages. He has appeared frequently on television including ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox; on radio with the BBC, Sirius/XM, CBC & NPR and in print including being featured in Time Magazine, Chicago Tribune, Parenting, Mothering, Times Union and the LA Times. Kim strives to deepen understanding and give practical tools for life that arise out of the burning social issues of our time. He lives on a farm in Ashfield, Massachusetts with his wife and two children. Connect with Kim Website: Simplicity Parenting Podcast: The Simplicity Parenting Podcast Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book "The Family Board Meeting", click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

Nov 10, 2021 • 35min
Educating Children About the Basics of Money Management with Jesse Mecham
Today, financial management advice is almost anywhere; even your friends and family members are willing to share their ideas on how you should manage your money. Joining us is Jesse Mecham, revealing money management principles that are highly beneficial to your child's financial foundation and remain valuable for business and family budgeting. Key takeaways to listen for How much happiness do children bring to their parents Why is it difficult to manage your money better? Recognizing that money is a form of energy 4 simple rules of money management Ways to teach children the value of money The unpredicted outcome of well-placed resource allocation Resources mentioned in this episode You Need A Budget by Jesse Mecham About Jesse Mecham Personal finance expert, speaker, and business leader, Jesse Mecham is the Founder of You Need A Budget (or YNAB if you are very busy and important). Jesse hosts the You Need A Budget Podcast, the Beginning Balance Podcast and is the Wall Street Journal best-selling author of, You Need A Budget. (He's nothing if not consistent!) A self-proclaimed "recovering CPA," he is deeply passionate about teaching individuals, families, and business owners YNAB's Four Rules to help them gain total control of their money. Jesse first developed the YNAB method and original spreadsheet as a broke, newly married college student who really needed a budget. In an attempt to make an additional $300/month to cover rent, he sold his spreadsheet online and YNAB was born. Since 2004, the software has grown into a leading personal finance platform and has helped hundreds of thousands of people break the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle, get out of debt, and save more money. Now, YNAB has a growing team living and working all around the world, and has built a thriving remote culture that earned recognition as Fortune's #1 best small company to work for. (YNAB was doing remote work before it was cool!) When not teaching people how to budget, Jesse loves gardening, woodworking, marksmanship, and travel. He also spends a good bit of time with his wife and the seven small people that live in their house. Connect with Jesse Website: You Need A Budget Facebook: You Need A Budget Instagram: @YouNeedABudget YouTube: You Need A Budget Podcast: You Need A Budget Twitter: You Need A Budget Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book "The Family Board Meeting", click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

Nov 3, 2021 • 42min
How Entrepreneurs Raise Kids to be Grateful with Barrett Ersek
Be inspired by this episode as Barrett Ersek shares how to set family core values that bring out the best of your children's abilities and the importance of embracing gratitude amidst difficulties to your family and business life. Key takeaways to listen for How to find your child's spark: Getting out and exploring to find themselves The importance of embracing family core values in making decisions Connecting with families that supports and encourages one another Impacts of child involvement in your business and mastermind group Living on purpose: Trusting darkness and despair as a gift Importance of resiliency to entrepreneurial success Resources mentioned in this episode Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki Gratefulness Want to be Happy? Be Grateful. by David Steindl-Rast About Barrett Ersek Barrett's first plunge into the green industry was at the age of 12 where he convinced both his school principal and the branch manager for TruGreen/Chemlawn to give him a shot at telemarketing. After becoming one of TruGreen's most successful telemarketers, Barrett left TruGreen to create his first lawn care company. Holganix manufactures and distributes 100% organic plant probiotics that allow users to drastically reduce their environmental footprint while improving overall plant health and yield. With rising fertilization costs and government regulations on chemical fertilizers and pesticides, Barrett believes that Holganix could be the solution for fertilizer users across America. Barrett has spoken on topics of plant health, innovation, entrepreneurship, and gratitude on five continents. He has lectured at the London School of Business (LSB), the India School of Business(ISB), and the Massachusetts School of Business (MIT) in addition to many EO events. Barrett has been actively involved in EO, serving as Philadelphia's chapter president, forum chair, education chair and mentorship chair. In addition, he is a graduate of the EO/MIT Entrepreneurial Masters Program, Class of 2004. Connect with Barrett Website: Holganix LinkedIn: Barrett Ersek Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book "The Family Board Meeting", click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

Oct 27, 2021 • 30min
Strengthening a Parent-Child Relationship Through Family Meetings with Mike & Lindsay McCarthy
A happy family does not happen by chance. It is the product of good intentions and sometimes difficult decisions to keep it thriving. Today, Mike and Lindsay McCarthy join us to explain what makes family meetings an excellent way to discuss important things and maintain stronger relationships with your family. Key takeaways to listen for Top pressing issues that families are facing today How to hold a successful family meeting Impacts of shared values and setting goals Tips to make family meetings effective Techniques to deal with children's objections during a family meeting The importance of providing a safe area for children to express themselves Ways to improve communication with your spouse Resources mentioned in this episode The Miracle Morning for Parents and Families on Amazon The Miracle Morning for Parents and Families Free 2-Chapter Sample About Mike and Lindsay McCarthy Mike and Lindsay McCarthy have been married for fifteen years and have two amazing children, Tyler (twelve) and Ember (eight). They live in Austin, Texas but spend some time in the summer and winter at their home in Silverthorne, Colorado. The McCarthys are an active family and love to be outdoors hiking, biking, skiing, snowboarding, skating, kayaking, paddleboarding, or walking their Beagle, Bodhi. Their new family obsession is traveling around the country in the "Mac Adventure Rover" aka their camper van. Mike is the Regional Owner for the Greater Pennsylvania region of Keller Williams Realty, Xchange facilitator and co-founder of GoBundance, and co-author of The Miracle Morning for Parents and Families, the corresponding Playbook and Tribe of Millionaires. Lindsay is mainly a stay-at-home mom and occasionally writes blogs on their website, and runs the Facebook Community for The Miracle Morning for Parents and Families. Connect with Mike and Lindsay Website: GratefulParent.com Facebook Group: The Miracle Morning for Parents and Families Blog site: Grateful Parent Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book "The Family Board Meeting", click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

Oct 22, 2021 • 34min
Healing, Forgiving, and Moving On with Sara Schulting-Kranz
If someone has caused us pain, we endure the suffering by refusing to let it go. But how can we forgive and let go? In this episode, you'll discover Sara Schulting-Kranz's incredible basic approach on how to heal unseen wounds and create a great sense of freedom. Key takeaways to listen for Importance of preserving your children's sense of self-integrity Nature's key elements for healing your body, mind, and spirit 2 things that you need when helping someone in healing The impact of TV binge-watching on your recovery How forgiving and forgetting became a social issue Recognizing and letting go of your low vibration 3 words that have guided us to our purpose Resources mentioned in this episode To get more information about The Trail or Grand Canyon / Alaska Healing Retreats, contact jo@saraschultingkranz.com or visit saraschultingkranz.com/healing-retreats. WALK THROUGH THIS: Harness the Healing Power of Nature and Travel the Road to Forgiveness Walk Through This Documentary About Sara Schulting- Kranz Sara Schulting-Kranz is an acclaimed author, thought leader, keynote speaker, trauma and life coach, wilderness guide, and executive producer of "Walk Through This", a documentary feature in the production of her healing journey in nature. Sara, a multiple trauma survivor, guides men and women on their own life-changing journeys of healing and transformation. When she is not working with individual clients, she is guiding transformational nature healing retreats in the Grand Canyon, Alaska, and the Southern California highlands. Whether kayaking or hiking, each retreat is focused on the power of water or land to somatically heal and tune our heart, mind, body, and soul. Connect with Sara Website: Sara Schulting- Kranz Instagram: @saraschultingkran Facebook: Live Boldly with Sara Schulting-Kranz Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book "The Family Board Meeting", click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

Sep 24, 2021 • 34min
Motivating Your Family to Create The Life They Want with Garrett Gunderson
Are you ready to change your life, finances, and future? If so, get ready to laugh with Garret Gunderson as he shares his experience integrating money and comedy and the impact of these techniques on his family. Key takeaways to listen for How to turn your hobby into a winning career Making use of humor to teach people about money Ways to inspire your child through your work The impact of comedy on our lives and families The health and social benefits of humor to your children Understanding value over money How to eliminate worries and fears Resources mentioned in this episode Zen Diaries by Garry Shandling Quiz to find out your Money Persona: What Is Your Money Persona? 2-Day Workshop: The American Ream Tour About Garrett Gunderson Garrett Gunderson, the Founder of an Inc. 500 firm, author of the NY Times hit, Killing Sacred Cows, and multiple WSJ bestselling books. Garrett Gunderson is called a "financial genius" in entrepreneurial circles, but he wasn't born with a silver spoon. In fact, Garrett's blue-collar roots are what makes him so passionate about helping people live a life they love, on their own terms. Garrett comes from a 4th generation coal-mining family, raised in rural Utah, and his desire to help people is firmly rooted in this history because more often than not there is nothing more distressing for most people than money. So, after spending 20 years in the industry, his approach has shifted. He now takes what he knows best (Money) and has combined it with what he loves most (Comedy) into his new methodology, Win, Then Play. Connect with Garrett Website: Garrett | The American Ream Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book "The Family Board Meeting", click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

Aug 30, 2021 • 37min
Giving Children Awareness Without Fear with Jeremy Roadruck
There may have been a few instances when we felt completely safe, and those times may have been tainted by recollections of other, most uncomfortable situations. Nevertheless, we are likely to be grateful to our parents and places who helped us feel safe. Jeremy Roadruck will dive deeper into childhood trauma, safeguarding your children from predators, unpacking issues, and more. Keep listening for more episodes! Key takeaways to listen for The tragic repercussion of child abuse How to break free from trauma Things to do to prevent child abuse Recognizing signs of trauma Understanding and respecting children personal boundaries Awareness and recovery Resources mentioned in this episode Unleash The Power Within Workshop by Tony Robbins Awaken The Giant Within by Tony Robbins About Jeremy Roadruck Jeremy Roadruck is a speaker, teacher, author, and catalyst on a mission to empower children so that they never feel as if they can't speak up for themselves. He works with families to empower children to speak up and own their voices. He creates emotional safety for children and the power to assert themselves while teaching parents how to communicate and give them access to see, hear and understand their children. Jeremy is a 6th Degree Black Belt with over 24 years of martial arts experience and owner and head instructor at Meng's Martial Arts of Centerville, Ohio. With a deep passion for giving parents and kids the tools to feel seen, heard, felt, and understood, Jeremy has developed several online courses and is a multi-time #1 Best-Selling Author on Amazon Connect with Jeremy LinkedIn: Jeremy Roadruck Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book "The Family Board Meeting", click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

Aug 25, 2021 • 33min
Raising Children to be Confident and Curious with Henry Penix
In those early years, you are your child's most important influence, and their early experiences may be more significant than the genetic make-up in shaping how they will later be able to learn and reason. Joining this episode is Henry Penix, talking about how confidence is the greatest gift a parent can give to their child. Key takeaways to listen for Recognizing and shaping opportunities How parent involvement can lead to a child's success Understanding intrinsic and extrinsic motivation Ways to be an effective role model for your children Nurturing your child's desire to learn Simple principle and support to help your child succeed Parenting tips to raise confident children About Henry Penix Henry Penix is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, speaker, and international business and life strategist. In business at an early age, he created and grew a start-up from one employee to over 300, which led to a successful exit. He has been featured on the television show Shark Tank representing his Tulsa based technology company, which has taken him around the world. His company garnered over 1-Billion media impressions worldwide and was featured in Opera Magazine, Business Week, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg's and shown on Good Morning America, The Martha Stewart Show, and QVC. Connect with Henry Website: Henry Penix Instagram: @henrypenix Facebook: Henry Penix Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book "The Family Board Meeting", click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

Aug 23, 2021 • 41min
Using The Freak Factor to Learn About Your Children and Yourselves with Dave Rendall
There are a whole lot of things you could do to help your children overcome their weaknesses. Listen to this episode as David Rendall shares his expertise on how to develop your child's unique strengths while acknowledging their weaknesses. Key takeaways to listen for Uncovering your child's strengths and weaknesses Understanding the freak factor assessment Identifying and embracing their unique qualities Finding a perfect group to share your individuality Principle of privacy, monitoring, and trust Ways to amplify your child's strengths How to live a better life Importance of learning experiences Resources mentioned in this episode The Freak Factor For Kid: The Weirdest and Weakest Children Make the Best Adults by David J Rendall The Freak Factor: Discovering Uniqueness by Flaunting Weakness by David J Rendall About Dave Rendall During the last fifteen years, David Rendall has spoken to audiences on every inhabited continent. His clients include the US Air Force, Australian Government, and Fortune 50 companies such as Microsoft, AT&T, UnitedHealth Group, Fannie Mae, and State Farm. Prior to becoming a Certified Speaking Professional, he was a leadership professor, stand-up comedian, and nonprofit executive. In between presentations, David competes in ultra-marathons and Ironman triathlons. David has a doctor of management degree in organizational leadership, as well as a graduate degree in psychology. He is the author of four books: The Four Factors of Effective Leadership, The Freak Factor, The Freak Factor for Kids and Pink Goldfish 2.0 Connect with Dave Website: David Rendall Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book "The Family Board Meeting", click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe

Aug 18, 2021 • 48min
Maintaining the Best of Family and Business with Derek and Melanie Coburn
The global pandemic issues have not spared any industry. For family business owners, the challenges have included not just surviving the immediate impact of numerous lockdowns, but also potentially assuring the continuation of their company's business model. Derek and Melanie Coburn join us to share how they managed to pivot their family and business during the pandemic to remain successful. Key takeaways to listen for Territorial Impacts of a global pandemic to families and parenting Valuing diversity and awareness How to pivot the business to survive the new normal Successfully building a community online Benefits of having two businesses Tips for maintaining a healthy work-life balance Creative ways to keep family sane Resources mentioned in this episode Networking Is Not Working by Derek Coburn About Derek Coburn Derek Coburn began his career as a financial advisor in 1998 and built a successful wealth management practice – which still runs today – mainly through cold-calling in the early years, and then networking. When the economy took a turn for the worse in 2008, he had to devote his time to his existing client and left him less time for networking and learning. He joined high-level networking groups and professional organizations, where he met some great people. He co-founded CADRE, along with his wife Melanie, in 2011 as a way for elite professionals to learn from the top experts in the world while connecting and developing meaningful relationships with like-minded peers. About Melanie Coburn After 14 years at the Washington Football team, Melanie grew a very diverse network of clients, partners, and friends and focused on building these relationships over time. She firmly believes that by deepening your existing relationships, you ultimately expand your network by cultivating word-of-mouth marketers among these connections. She built the business side of the (formerly known as the Redskins) Cheerleaders from the ground up, as the first person in the NFL to hold this position. With the Cheerleaders, she used to say she was in the business of smiles. Now, through CADRE, she hopes to become a cheerleader for world-class professionals and bring smiles to your faces each time she creates an opportunity. Connect with Derek and Melanie Coburn Website: www.cadredc.com Connect with Us To learn more about us, visit our website at www.18summers.com or email us at info@18summers.com. To get a copy of our book "The Family Board Meeting", click here. Subscribe to 18 Summers Podcast and leave a rating and written review! Social Media Channels Facebook Group: 18 Summers LinkedIn: Jimmy Sheils Instagram: @18summerstribe


