In a world where it seems like there’s so much wrong, it’s important we see the people who spend their lives doing and seeing the good. Here on the Doing Good podcast, we discuss the stories of every day people who change the world, in their own way.
It’s been said that music and dance are some of the hidden languages of the soul. There’s something very special about how you can express yourself as you move your body! Join Carmen as she talks with long time friend Adam Holdaway about the Utah Center of Performing Arts and how they use music, dance, and theater to help young people build confidence in themselves, one note at a time.
Each of us have more opportunities in a day where we can unknowingly bless another person’s life, than any of us can even imagine! So how do you start to recognize those opportunities and take advantage of them? Join Carmen as she talks with one of her dear friends, New York Times Bestselling Author Jason Wright as they talk about what it means to be a true instrument in God’s hands.
Have you ever noticed that it’s those miserable moments we endure in life that often are where we grow the most? Is it even possible to grow without having to experience so many hard things? Join Carmen as she talks about the ups and downs of life with Al Carraway, and how becoming comfortable in your own skin will help eliminate the noise in your life and improve your relationship with yourself and the Savior!
Losing people we love is unfortunately a part of our earthly existence. But while those experiences can be miserably hard, there is still opportunity for them to also bring blessings into life as well. In this special edition of Doing Good, Carmen talks with her friend Lindsey Bitner Preston about her experience dealing with the diagnoses, treatment, and eventual passing of her daughter Harper. And how despite the pain of her loss, there have been countless blessings, understanding, compassion, and even opportunities to bless the lives of others as a result of her experience. If you’ve ever struggled with the loss of a loved one, this is an episode you will not want to miss!
What if there was a way to “pay” (without spending any money) to experience the better things in life? It’s possible! And in today’s episode of Doing Good, Carmen talks with Kevin Clayson about how it all works! They also continue their conversation on the second half of Kevin’s formula for “flipping the gratitude switch.” and how we can literally use gratitude (and the words we speak) to shift the way we think about ourselves and others. It’s not just about changing the way we talk...it’s about using what we have to shift the way we think!
We live in a world that can be challenging to navigate for anyone – especially the youth. So what are some things we can do to help make sure our children are set up for their best opportunities for success? In this episode of Doing Good, Carmen talks with her dear friend (and youth therapist and motivational speaker) Jessie Funk (aka Dear Aunt Jessie) about some of the ways we can support the leaders of tomorrow, through the mental health and emotional challenges they’re experiencing today.
Have you ever felt like something was holding you back in life, but you weren’t sure what it was? In today’s episode of Doing Good, Carmen interviews international motivational speaker Bob Kittell who shares that “block” you’re experiencing may actually be unresolved trauma! Join them as they talk about how to not worry about what other people think about you; how to turn trials and setbacks into some of your greatest blessings; how to connect, be present, and be happy with reality as it is now, and so much more! “It’s a much more freeing way to live!”
What if the burdens we experience in life are actually the doorway to freedom from our weakness? Join Carmen as she talks with mental health professional Dr. David Morgan about different ways to ask for help through our hard times. If you or someone you know is struggling with any sort of mental health issue, you are not going to want to miss this special episode!
What are the best ways to show love and support to friends and family in the LGBTQ+ community? Join Carmen as she interviews Tom Christofferson on friendship, forgiveness, faith, and what it means to unite your family in love and loyalty.
What’s the fastest way to turn a frown upside down? It starts by flipping your gratitude switch! Join Carmen as she talks with Kevin Clayson about how we can turn the trials we face into wonderful blessings as we learn to change our perspective.