The episode features a conversation between the host Burl and his guest Glen Gatling of Lawton, Oklahoma. Glen is the founder of the non-profit organization "All About Understanding" and the for-profit business "Understood", both focused on teaching social and emotional life skills.
Glen shares his very personal story of how his oldest daughter being bullied and attempting suicide prompted him to develop more self-awareness around his own ability to control emotions and communicate effectively. This experience led him to start All About Understanding to help youth and adults build crucial social-emotional skills that are often lacking.
The conversation covers many thought-provoking topics related to emotional intelligence, finding one's passion and purpose, and the powerful choices available to young people. Glen emphasizes the importance of truly listening to understand others, accepting their perspectives, and respecting that they may be able to handle difficult situations better than expected.
Burl relates his own emotional journey, realizing he was stunted at the maturity level of a 12-year-old and had to learn to process trauma and addiction in a healthier way. Both men discuss spiritual perspectives, finding gratitude in small things, and changing one's mindset from an "employee" to an "entrepreneur" mentality.
The episode closes with an invitation for potential collaboration between Burl's non-profit focused on suicide prevention and Glen's organizations. They express a desire to support each other's missions and work together to empower youth and adults through social-emotional development.
Links
All about Understanding - https://www.allaboutunderstanding.org/
00:00:00 A New Day Begins
00:00:43 Introducing Positively Undefeated
00:02:19 Meeting Glenn Gatlin
00:04:24 About Understanding Organization
00:08:02 The Challenge of Bullying
00:09:16 Emotional Maturity Journey
00:15:33 Listening to Understand
00:18:31 Embracing Uncomfortable Silence
00:22:26 Dealing with Disappointment
00:25:24 Letting Go and Trusting
00:29:06 Discovering Your Passion
00:33:16 Pursuing Education and Passion
00:34:36 Finding Purpose and Profit
00:37:39 Starting Your Own Business
00:42:16 Empowering Young People
00:48:34 The Power of Choice
00:59:51 Finding Gratitude in Small Things
01:02:45 Spiritual Journeys and Perspectives
01:07:41 Reaching Out and Collaboration
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