Convo with the Collum's

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Real conversations that create real connection! We will talk about emotional intelligence, practical relationship tools, spiritual growth and how to live with vulnerability and authenticity in your every day. Whether you are just starting on a growth journey, looking for tools, or simply hoping to hear real, authentic conversations, we invite you to stop and listen. Sometimes it's just worth a laugh...

Episodes

  1. 4D AGO

    Her Time Inside

    If you feel led to continue to support these conversations, please help by subscribing, sharing, commenting or contributing here. This conversation delves into the experiences and insights gained from volunteering and working inside a prison. It explores the journey from volunteering, the initial experience inside the prison, leading an academy, understanding the correctional system, diverse structures of correctional facilities, learning curve and initial realizations, impact of trauma and power dynamics, community and resourcefulness, and deeper awareness and realization. The conversation delves into the weight of compassion, the power of courage in shifting culture, and the transformative impact of learning from incarcerated individuals. It also explores the need for a shift in perspective and the dangers of comparison, emphasizing the value of freedom and the understanding of persecution and conviction. The conversation delves into the impact of personal experiences, male presence, healthy relationships, and the need for restoration and freedom. It also explores the stigma of the criminal justice system and the importance of preventing hard experiences. The impact on children and the passion for humanity are also highlighted. Takeaways Impact of trauma on incarcerated individualsDiverse structures and dynamics of correctional facilities Courage and hope are contagiousThe impact of punitive measures on hopeThe need for a shift in perspective and motiveAvoiding the trap of comparison The need for healthy relationships and male presenceThe importance of experiencing and preventing hard experiences Chapters 00:00 Journey to Volunteering in Prison06:04 First Experience Inside the Prison13:23 Understanding the Correctional System19:29 Learning Curve and Initial Realizations27:18 Deeper Awareness and Realization34:08 Shifting Culture Through Courage50:10 Perception and Responsibility59:35 Reflection on Past Behavior01:05:15 Healing Through Healthy Relationships01:10:23 Stigma of Criminal Justice System01:16:04 Opportunity for Restoration

    58 min
  2. 2025-12-31

    Self-defeating games discussion

    The conversation delves into the topic of self-defeating behaviors, exploring the definition, impact of fear, and the dynamics of hiding behind judgments and spreading lies and gossip. It also highlights the internal, external, and vertical manifestations of self-defeating behaviors, emphasizing the role of fear and the need for empathy and compassion. The conversation delves into the importance of preserving connection in relationships and the impact of self-defeating behaviors on communication. It explores the dynamics of blended families, honest communication, and the role of accountability in maintaining healthy relationships. Additionally, it addresses the influence of self-defeating behaviors on communication and the need for setting boundaries. The conversation delves into the exploration of self-defeating behaviors, blame shifting, negative attention seeking, victim mentality, self-sabotage, emotional processing, getting them before they get you, understanding self-defeating behaviors, compassion, emotional intelligence, and self-worth course offering. If these convos are helping and you feel lead to support more click here. Takeaways Self-defeating behaviors can manifest internally, externally, and verticallyHiding behind judgments is often the number one self-defeating behavior of humanity Preserving connection in relationshipsThe impact of self-defeating behaviors on communication Understanding self-defeating behaviorsThe impact of unprocessed emotions Chapters 00:00 Spreading Lies and Gossip27:37 Preserving Connection in Relationships53:14 Blame Shifting and Offloading Responsibility onto God59:23 Getting Them Before They Get You01:08:07 Emotional Intelligence and Self-Worth Course Offering

    1h 7m

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Real conversations that create real connection! We will talk about emotional intelligence, practical relationship tools, spiritual growth and how to live with vulnerability and authenticity in your every day. Whether you are just starting on a growth journey, looking for tools, or simply hoping to hear real, authentic conversations, we invite you to stop and listen. Sometimes it's just worth a laugh...