Out There on the Edge of Everything®
Dr. Stephen Lesavich
Episodes
April 17, 2024 • 5 mins
EPISODE 184
Are you forward-facing focused?
Or is your focus in some other direction?
Focus is defined as “a state of mind that produces a clear visual definition of what you desire in your life moving forward.”
Forward-facing focus in a person’s life refers to a mindset and practice for listening to your intuition, adapting to change, being innovative and maintaining personal growth over time on the best time-lines ava...
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March 31, 2024 • 8 mins
EPISODE 183
A nexus point is defined as “a point on your personal timeline that is a critical moment in your life where a specific event, unique set of circumstances or a person has a significantly and profound impact on your life moving forward based on the choices you may make.”
A nexus point is so pivotal on your personal timeline, an energy line, that it becomes an entry point for a large number of possible choices and po...
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March 15, 2024 • 6 mins
EPISODE 182
Psychological “glimmers” are small, fleeting, micro-moments of positivity and positive experiences that can significantly impact your emotional well-being.
Glimmers, as introduced by social worker Deb Dana, are specific examples of micro-moments that elicit feelings of happiness, hope, and safety.
Glimmers foster a sense of calm, connection, empathy, happiness and joy and effectively counter daily fear and stre...
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February 16, 2024 • 7 mins
EPISODE 181
Many times, you are going to face a situation, circumstance, event or person that makes you very uncomfortable in your own life and presents a problem for you to address in your life.
Effectively dealing with a problem in your own life often involves dealing with risk, uncertainty and negative feelings and emotions.
How do you effectively deal with a problem in your own life?
Give it the Triple-A treatment. ...
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February 11, 2024 • 23 mins
EPISODE 180
Interview with Dr. Jane Wright, DDS.
As a board-certified orthodontist, Dr. Wright, is a leader and educator in her field and makes a significant positive impact in her community by promoting Dentistry 3.0.
Dr. Wright is a clinical instructor at the School of Dentistry at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Dr. Wright is also the author of a new children's book, The Capture of Clementine. The Captu...
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January 25, 2024 • 6 mins
EPISODE 179
Let me tell you another true story.
A few years ago, I was invited by a friend of mine to play a round of golf at a country club golf course in the suburbs of Chicago.
We were to play with my friend’s brother and his boss, both doctors in private practice.
I arrived at the country club with a nice shirt that did not have a collar. My friend was dressed the same way.
This country club has its own rules an...
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January 18, 2024 • 10 mins
EPISODE 178
One buzzword I am seeing a lot lately is “onboarding.”
Onboarding is defined as “the action or process of integrating a new employee into an organization.”
As an attorney and a business coach, that made me think about something.
I wonder how onboarding has changed in corporate America since I experienced it myself?
Let me tell you another true story.
In my previous career as a professional software eng...
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January 1, 2024 • 12 mins
EPISODE 177
Interview with Mr. David Mariani of Basketball.Biology on January 1, 2024.
David is a celebrity fitness trainer and strength and conditioning coach from the Los Angeles metro area.
We discuss being successful setting New Year's Resolutions and the training associated with the Backwards Walking moment David has started and refined.
Walking backwards improves your brain functionality, your cognitive abilities,...
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January 1, 2024 • 9 mins
EPISODE 176
It is that time of year again when everybody is thinking about making New Year’s Resolutions.
Many people use the start of a new year as an opportunity for reflection and self-improvement, making it a popular and enduring tradition.
Many of you fail at your New Year’s Resolutions for a lot of different reasons.
However, remember:
"If you slip up, do not give up!"
Stephen Lesavich, PhD
One big reason ...
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December 17, 2023 • 8 mins
EPISODE 175
Let me tell you another true story.
I had a law office on South LaSalle Street in the financial district of downtown Chicago for over a decade.
One summer morning I had a meeting scheduled with the CEO of a financial company in my office to discuss an important legal matter.
As I walked to work, there was a thunderstorm occurring. When I turned onto South LaSalle Street I was hit by a microburst from the th...
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December 11, 2023 • 9 mins
EPISODE 174
Are you recognizing gradual change occurring in your life?
Let me tell you another true story.
The city I live in is considering closing several public grade schools, middle schools and one high-school due to declining enrollment.
In the neighborhood I grew up in, in just one square block, there were 13 households with 37 children.
When my mom passed away, in that same one square block I grew up in, in t...
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November 26, 2023 • 8 mins
EPISODE 173
What are your financial values? Can you define them? Can you change them? Are you afraid to change your financial values?
A value is defined as “a person’s principles or standards of behavior; one’s judgment of what is important in life.”
Financial values are defined as “what you think or believe about debt, credit, spending, money and investments.”
Do you know the root of your financial values?
A root is...
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November 21, 2023 • 8 mins
EPISODE 172
I am sure all of you have been on an interstate highway or a county highway and have seen a car carrier. A car carrier is a type of trailer or semi-trailer designed to efficiently transport multiple passenger vehicles.
Multiple vehicles are loaded on multiple levels of the car carrier trailer.
Actual car carriers are symbolic of how some groups of people travel on their own soul paths on their journey through ...
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November 7, 2023 • 5 mins
EPISODE 171
Let me tell you another true story.
A little while ago I was driving down a very busy county highway and there was a guy standing in the middle of the road.
He was waiving his arms and I stopped my truck.
He indicated that he ran out of gas and asked if I could give him a ride to the nearest gas station.
Since there is a gas station near my office, I agreed.
I drove the guy to the gas station and he pu...
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October 26, 2023 • 29 mins
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EPISODE 170
Interview with Heidi Hemling, PMH-C, licensed professional counselor from Holding Space for Moms (holdingspaceformoms.com) from the Milwaukee, Wisconsin metro area.
We discuss perinatal mental health and support of new parents, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), postpartum mood and anxiety disorders for new mothers and new fathers.
We also d...
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October 25, 2023 • 5 mins
EPISODE 169
What is your own voice?
Your own voice is your ability to speak freely, authentically, fully express yourself, and to let yourself be heard by others as they listen to you. It is also your ability to have the courage and confidence to speak up for what you believe in and feel worthy enough to voice your own opinion and make comments in any situation.
My podcast is also being heard globally on a regular basis a...
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October 16, 2023 • 5 mins
EPISODE 168
Empowered is a defined as “making someone stronger and more confident, especially in controlling his/her life and claiming his/her fundamental rights. “
Being empowered, is knowing exactly who you are, knowing you are supported by a higher power, knowing your own identity, having a vision for yourself and others, having confidence and being optimistic.
Being empowered you know that you are never alone in anythi...
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October 5, 2023 • 6 mins
EPISODE 167
Peace is defined as “is a stress-free state of stillness, security and calmness, everything co-existing in perfect harmony.”
To reach a state of personal peace, you must make an inward connection to yourself.
Personal peace is independent of external states, circumstances and conditions.
Personal peace is independent of the chaos in the external world around you.
Personal peace is also independent of y...
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October 1, 2023 • 8 mins
EPISODE 166
Carlos Santana, the famous Latin American guitarist tells this story in association with his new movie, “Carlos: The Santana Journey.”
Carlos was in a park with his mom in Tijuana, Mexico, when he was a young boy where a band was playing and the band had a specific sound and tone.
When Carlos heard that sound and tone from the band, he said:
“I just knew THIS was all I was going to be the rest of my life.”...
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September 22, 2023 • 5 mins
EPISODE 165
Are you a person who can seal a deal with a handshake based on your integrity?
“The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.”
Bob Marley – One of the Founders of Reggae Music
What is integrity?
Integrity is a defined as “the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.”
Anyon...
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