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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.

18 Summers: Podcast for Parents Jim & Jamie Sheils

    • Kids & Family
    • 5.0 • 163 Ratings

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.

    Dr. Piper Gibson | A Holistic Approach to Support People with Tic Disorder and Tourette Syndrome

    Dr. Piper Gibson | A Holistic Approach to Support People with Tic Disorder and Tourette Syndrome

    Suffering from tic disorder and Tourette syndrome may cause social and emotional challenges for children, and parental involvement in its recovery can make all the difference. This week's episode with Dr. Piper Gibson elaborates on medical misconceptions and a non-conventional way of building the roadmap for reducing these disorders. Be educated and take action today!
     
    Key takeaways to listen for
    How to naturally heal and reduce imbalance immune system and inflammation
    The effect of ignoring tic disorder symptoms and how parents should approach the diagnosis
    Why conventional medicine should be your last resort 
    Ways for medical professionals to establish a foundational connection with their clients or patients
    The role of education and parent’s due diligence in making better decisions
    Why an open conversation with your child is an important piece toward recovery
     
    Resources mentioned in this episode
    Tics, Tourette Syndrome and Medications
    Tic Talk by Piper Gibson | Paperback 
     
    About Dr. Piper Gibson
    Piper Gibson is a Doctor of Advanced Holistic Nutrition and Functional Medicine. Piper helps scared, frustrated, and overwhelmed parents get access to the tools and education they need to reduce their child's tic disorder symptoms naturally. She is the founder of Regenerating Health and the creator of Tic Disorders 101. This foundational program teaches parents holistic methods that will restore their child's health in the face of a potentially confusing and worrying diagnosis. After going from stay-at-home mom to children's holistic health expert, Piper has been able to help many families just like hers to gain control of their child's tic disorder using food, functional lab testing, and natural approaches. She is one of the Corporate Educators for GX Sciences and has been featured in Authority Magazine.
     
    Connect with Dr. Piper 
    Website: Regenerating Health
    Instagram: @regenerating_health
    Facebook: Tic Disorder Secrets: A Natural Approach  
    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.
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    • 23 min
    Legacy Letter: Letting Your Family Hear Your Heart with Blake Brewer

    Legacy Letter: Letting Your Family Hear Your Heart with Blake Brewer

    Literature can unite us beyond the borders of space and time. How much more if it comes from deep sincerity? Today’s guest has a mission from a powerful story that changed how parents value letters in navigating invisible support to their children. All hearts and ears for this episode today!
     
    Key takeaways to listen for
    How impactful words and letters are in a parent-child connection Why writing a letter should be a legacy within a family The powerful role of writing a letter in expression and reconciliation What holds people back from writing a letter and delivering their message   A way love letter maintains the spark in a relationship          Writing a legacy letter and its bearing on overcoming regrets in life  
    Resources mentioned in this episode
    To download the FREE framework that shows you the 8 sections to include in your letter, go to shorturl.at/HKMQ2 and scroll down to the bottom of the page. Self-guided & live masterclass for Moms and Dads: shorturl.at/DKVY8  
    About Blake Brewer
    Blake is on a mission to help dads write heartfelt and lasting letters to their children. This passion came from a personal tragedy that pushed him to encourage parents to open up more through words. His dad wrote a letter when he was 19 that changed his life. While snorkeling on the family vacation to Hawaii, his father drowned. His mom entered the room with something she had found in his briefcase: the letter. Before even finishing the letter, he can not describe the feeling of just knowing that his dad took the time to put his thoughts and feelings on paper. 
     
    Connect with Blake
    Website: Legacy Letter Challenge LinkedIn: Blake Brewer Facebook: Legacy Letter Challenge Instagram: @legacy_letter  
    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
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    • 26 min
    Transformational Leadership Strategies to Reclaim Your Time and Support Self-Growth with Dan Martell

    Transformational Leadership Strategies to Reclaim Your Time and Support Self-Growth with Dan Martell

    We’re glad to welcome Dan Martell back on the show to talk about how you can stop trading your time for money and the inspiration behind his book “Buy Back Your Time.” Listen in to create space in your life for self-improvement, build a successful business, and transform into an impactful leader!
     
    Key takeaways to listen for
    The role of the buyback principle in achieving time freedom Importance of understanding self-growth and contributing to your community Transformational leadership vs. transactional management How to delegate work rather than take full management ownership  Effective ways to free up your time as a business owner Benefits of being intentional about where to deploy your capital and resources  
    Resources mentioned in this episode
    Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell The One Minute Manager Meets the Monkey by Ken Blanchard, William Oncken Jr., and Hal Burrows | Paperback and Hardcover High Output Management by Andrew S. Grove | Paperback and Kindle iMessage TikTok Instagram  
    About Dan Martell
    Dan is a serial entrepreneur from Canada and is the CEO and founder of SaaS Academy. He specializes in coaching and advising B2B SaaS founders to grow to success similar to his previous founded companies, Spheric, Clarity.fm, and Flowtown. He is also a current managing partner at High Speed Ventures and, in 2013, was awarded as Canada’s angel investor of the year. He is an investor, triathlete, husband, and a father who is dedicated in making an impact to the world.
     
    Connect with Dan
    Website: Dan Martell Instagram: @danmartell YouTube: Dan Martell  
    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

    • 50 min
    Building a Harmonious Family is Creating Sustainable Wealth with Chad Willardson

    Building a Harmonious Family is Creating Sustainable Wealth with Chad Willardson

    Listen to Chad Willardson as he gives valuable advice on building strong family ties and a successful business. Learn from his life-engaging books, the uniting factor to keep your family aligned and bonded, and how to be more resilient in managing your business and personal life. Tap into this episode and hear all these!
     
    Key takeaways to listen for
    The inspiration behind Chad’s books Wealth-building mistakes that people should avoid Why you should focus on increasing your freedom Benefits of having a meaningful conversation with your family The importance of spending time alone with your spouse  
    Resources mentioned in this episode
    Air Jordan Beyond the Money by Chad Willardson | Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover Smart, Not Spoiled by Chad Willardson | Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover  
    About Chad Willardson
    Chad Willardson is the President and Founder of Pacific Capital and is a Certified Financial Fiduciary, Accredited Wealth Management Advisor and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor. He is the Author of two best-selling books, "Stress Free Money" and "Smart Not Spoiled" and Co-Founder of GravyStack, a new banking app that helps kids manage money. Before founding Pacific Capital, he spent 9 years at Merrill Lynch, where he ranked in the top 2% of over 16,000 Financial Advisors nationally. Chad is
    passionate about financial education and believes that with the right tools and resources, people can be empowered to make smart money decisions. He loves to help people organize their financial life, clarify their goals, and make decisions that lead them to a successful and fulfilling life.
    He's been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Inc, Yahoo Finance, Investment News, NASDAQ. U.S. News & World Report, Entrepreneur magazine, etc. A native of
    Southern CA, Chad and his wife have been married since 2001 and have five children.
     
    Connect with Chad
    Website: Pacific Capital LinkedIn: Chad Willardson Twitter: @PacificCap  
    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

    • 23 min
    Deepen Your Family Bonds With These 3 Principles

    Deepen Your Family Bonds With These 3 Principles

    Discover the secret to bringing your family closer together as we explore the fundamental principles to strengthen your relationships. Join us today if you want to make this solid foundation a reality in your family!
     
    Key takeaways to listen for
    How to spend one-on-one time with family members Benefits of intermittent technology fasting  Advantages of experiential learning for your kids  Why parents should allow kids to make their own decisions Challenging questions for younger children to get to know them better The power of sincere apology and genuine compliment   
    Resources mentioned in this episode
    Date Nights Keep the Relationship Alive
     
    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!

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    • 18 min
    Foster Care Adoption: A Beautiful Redemption Story

    Foster Care Adoption: A Beautiful Redemption Story

    Today, we'll walk you through the beautiful and holistic approach of adoption, the process, the joyful realities of foster parenting, and how you and your family can make it easier. Join us on a journey through time to be inspired and learn the true meaning of parenting!
     
    Key takeaways to listen for
    Adoption: The vision and values of foster parenting Why children should not be compelled to address their adopted parents as "Mom" or "Dad" The realities of dealing with adoption failures and difficulties Adoption tips to allow families to ensure their children's safety and happiness Why you shouldn't be discouraged if you’re not chosen to adopt a child The most common myth about adoption  
    Resources mentioned in this episode
    The Second-Place Myth of Adoption
     
    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

    • 42 min

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163 Ratings

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