Better Call Daddy Reena Friedman Watts

What if everything we’ve been taught is wrong?  Where did we come from and where are we going?  We are all guessing and trying to explain it and live!
What kind of human do you want to be?
Welcome back to Better Call Daddy, your go-to podcast for meaningful conversations and personal stories. In today's episode, we delve into the depths of depression, anxiety, and the search for answers to life's biggest questions. Our guest, Abigail, shares her personal struggles with mental health, offering a new understanding and perspective on these often misunderstood topics. Join us as we explore the power of communication, the importance of finding one's own path to healing, and the support group Abigail is creating through her own podcast. We'll also discuss the evolution of podcasting, the speaker's stubborn pursuit of answers, and the mysteries of the universe. Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy!
If you liked this episode you’ll like the episode with Joseph E. Reid
Broken Like Me
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-call-daddy/id1525296416?i=1000540911496
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If you are interested in having a podcast of your own this episode is for you!
Alicia Araujo-Elatassi is a passionate podcast host, a woman business owner, a forty plus female, who's always been fascinated by the medium. Everywhere she goes, people are intrigued when she mentions her podcast, are curious about how it started and the lessons she’s learned. Alicia believes that podcasting is something that interests everyone, especially those with businesses who are constantly searching for new ways to market themselves and teach others about their work.
She is grateful that someone finally came up with the idea of starting a podcast and plans to seize the opportunity to share her passion and knowledge with the world.
Curious about starting your own podcast?
Wondering about the process, vision, values, interests, and niche?
Today, I'm teaming up with a fellow Houston-based podcaster, Alicia Araujo-Elatassi, for an in-person brainstorming session. Join us as we delve into the world of podcasting, discussing what to retain, what to release, what resonates with your audience, and the importance of managing expectations as you embark on this commitment.
Podcasting requires dedication, research, and genuine love. Welcome to "Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy."
Alicia and I have teamed up a few times before
Episode 318 Collecting Real Items & Relationships: Shirley Yu Founder of Choosii, Alicia Araujo- Elatassi, and Reena Watts
https://bettercalldaddy.podbean.com/e/318-choosii-about-collecting-shirley-yu/
Episode 278 Daddy’s Girls. Alicia A. Elatassi and Reena Watts
https://bettercalldaddy.podbean.com/e/278-daddy-s-girls-alicia-a-elatassi-reena-friedman-watts/
Connect with Alicia
https://linktr.ee/Vibesbyalicia
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What's your best investment?  According to today's guest, Christopher Panagiotu life on Earth is more than just existing – it's a continuous journey of growth and learning. We must keep moving, evolving, and seeking new experiences to truly live fulfilling lives. 
Welcome back to another episode of Better Call Daddy! In today's episode, we delve deep into the fascinating and thought-provoking journey of Christopher Panagiotu.
At the heart of this interview is the exploration of life's purpose and the power of personal growth.
Christopher shares his experiences of overcoming a challenging relationship with his father and the profound impact it had on his path to becoming the person he is today.
With faith as his guiding light, Christopher discovered the importance of staying in motion and continuously striving for growth.
Join us as we unravel the significance of choice, love, and faith in shaping one's legacy. Get ready for a deeply inspiring conversation that will leave you pondering your own purpose in this journey called life. And when in doubt, Better Call Daddy!



Christopher A. Panagiotu, the CAP in CAPitalize, was introduced to investing at the tender age of 10. Fast forward to 18 and he accepted an internship at one of the largest wire house firms in the world, UBS. After three quick years of college at the University of Oregon, something was not sitting right with him, so he joined Morgan Stanley for a short stint where he quickly realized corporate life was not in his wheelhouse. Chris was extremely blessed to have discovered Lucia Capital Group and in 2015 he began his journey to grow what is now CAPitalize Your Finances. In his nearly seven years at Lucia Capital Group, Chris built his practice from scratch, going from $0 to nearly $100M in that time span.
Chris is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM Professional and a Certified and Chartered Retirement Plans SpecialistSM (CRPS®, conferred by the College for Financial Planning). He holds the following licenses with LPL Financial: series 7, and series 66. In 2020, Chris was recognized as a Five Star Wealth Manager* by the Seattle Times.
The CAP in CAPitalize is not your average financial advisor or financial planner by any means. Chris is the original CAPitalizer: one who is absolutely obsessed with profoundly understanding what there is to know about their passion. This translates to a striving push to perfection for clients’ outcomes and although there is no such thing as perfect, a CAPitalizer does not need to justify their knowledge with big words from Wall Street, complicated graphs, charts, or talking over people. A CAPitalizer wins based on loyalty, stewardship, and unwavering commitment to their family, friends, clients, and colleagues, which results in the overall growth and positivity within the CAPitalizer’s community.
This is what Chris is all about.
Outside of the office, Chris hosts the podcast “CAPitalize” (available on Spotify), roots for his Oregon Ducks, and most importantly, loves spending time with his wife, Stephanie. He gives thanks to God for every blessing that comes his way.





Connect with Chris 
linktr.ee/capitalizeyourfinances


 
Kate Colbert, Nick Hutchinson from Bookthinkers, thanks for the questions.
 
The books mentioned in the episode 
The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
The Joys of Compounding Gautam Baid
 
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Occasionally, concepts appear favorable initially, but later, we find ourselves pondering, "What is it that I truly desire?"  
“You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress, simultaneously!”  Sophia Bush
Welcome back to another episode of Better Call Daddy with a daddy’s girl who works hard and keeps fighting!  In today's installment, we dive into the world of productivity and organization with our guest, Lisa Zawrotny. Lisa is a productivity coach and the host of the "Positively Living" podcast, where she shares her insights on living our best lives. 
In this episode, Lisa shares her expertise on the power of systems and processes, highlighting the importance of consistency over frequency in podcasting.
She reveals her minimum promotion plan for episodes, including the use of video clips and images, and how embracing serendipity can add a touch of fun to promotions.
But it doesn't stop there! Lisa also delves into the significance of having a checklist and automation in place for guest bookings and promotions, sharing valuable tips on saving time and making it easier for guests to promote the show.
Throughout the conversation, we explore the lessons Lisa has learned on progression, positivity, and learning from others. She embraces the idea of adaptation and reinvention in life, drawing inspiration from her own experiences of overcoming failures. 
Join us as Lisa highlights the importance of intention and clarity when starting a podcast, whether for business or to help others. We delve into the role of marketing and outreach in building a network and the desire for an authentic and engaged community.
So, settle in and get ready to soak up some incredible insights from Lisa Zawrotny in this episode of Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Let's dive in and learn how to supercharge our productivity and improve our lives, one episode at a time.
Lisa Zawrotny is a Productivity Strategist + Accountability Coach, the founder of Positively Productive Systems, LLC, and host of the Positively Living™ Podcast. 
As a speaker, workshop facilitator, and coach, she shares the powerful healing of simplifying, stress management, self-care, and systems with multi-passionate creatives + entrepreneurs who are balancing business and family. Whether formal or casual, her presentations are fun and focused on providing realistic action steps to boost productivity and avoid burnout in a way that feels doable and sustainable.
Lisa’s been featured as a keynote speaker, facilitating both in-person and virtual workshops on topics relating to productivity and stress. She has also been a guest on 100+ podcasts and virtual summits.
She holds current certifications in positive psychology, stress and time management, life coaching, and meditation. She’s a member of the American Institute of Stress and the National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals.
Connect with Lisa
www.positivelyproductive.com
www.instagram.com/positively_lisa
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Welcome back to another exciting episode of Better Call Daddy! In this episode, we are diving into the world of spicing up your bedroom and investing in your intimate relationships. Our special guest, Melanie Rose, host of Netflix's How to Build A Sex Room, is here to share some fantastic tips and tricks to bring passion back into the bedroom.
We explore creative ways to revamp your space, from repainting and creating a focus wall to changing the bedsheets. Melanie suggests investing in throw pillows, under-bed restraints, and keeping toys nearby to enhance your experience. We also discuss the importance of engaging all five senses to create an atmosphere that ignites desire.
But it doesn't stop there. Melanie takes us through a steamy date night without the kids. From creating aphrodisiac food in the kitchen to teasing each other playfully, the evening is all about building anticipation. They even set up a beautiful table with candles and perhaps a flogger to set the mood.
As we delve deeper into the episode, we explore how attitudes towards sexuality have changed over the generations, thanks to advancing technology and the accessibility of sexual content. Melanie sheds light on her experiences growing up in a generation where sex education was more matter-of-fact, and how her upbringing influenced her views on relationships and intimacy.
Join us as we navigate through this candid and informative conversation with Melanie Rose. Get ready to take notes, laugh, and maybe even blush a little, as we explore ways to ignite passion and strengthen the bonds of love in the bedroom. Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy.
Melanie Rose was born and raised in London, England.Melanie spent over a decade as a successful actress appearing in many West End Shows and on television.Since relocating to Los Angeles she has become a much sought-after interior designer. Alongside traditional design and renovations, she also specializes in creating “sacred spaces:” rooms, suites, and areas dedicated to the sensual and erotic.She is the host, designer, and consulting producer of the new reality show “How To Build A Sex Room,” is now streaming on NETFLIX. 
Melanie's website: http://www.melanieruthrose.com
Instagram: @melanieruthrose
Threads: melanieruthrose
Twitter: melanieruthrose
 
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Welcome back to another episode of Better Call Daddy! Today, we have a powerful and deeply personal story that explores themes of obsession, trauma, mental health, and the complexities of family dynamics. In this episode with Kate Wallinga, our speaker takes us on a journey through her experience as a psychologist, a parent, and a grieving individual. We delve into her encounters with a patient who stalked their professor, the challenges of diagnosing and dealing with manipulative behavior, and the weighty decision to cut off ties with their own mother. We also explore the importance of support systems, the impact of negative experiences on personal growth, and the difficult process of grieving a loved one who died by suicide. Get ready for a raw and thought-provoking conversation as we dive deep into the complexities of human relationships, personal struggles, and finding strength in the face of adversity. So, grab your headphones and get ready for Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy.
 
Kate Wallinga is the host of Ignorance Was Bliss podcast. This is a podcast about how we become who we are — about making just about anything sound normal, from PTSD to podcasting to serial murder. It’s about people’s stories. Are you sure you really want to know?
Kate spent her entire professional life in the fields of mental health and criminal justice. Her favorite, hardest and most important work was specifically in the fields of correctional psych, forensic psych, and crisis assessment.
She grew up in upstate New York, and went to college near the Canadian border; her first psych internship was actually immediately next to the bridge between Ogdensburg, NY and Johnstown, ON. After that, she studied criminal justice and mental health counseling in Boston, then spent several years in New Hampshire. She’s worked in the NH State Prison system, a couple of different locked psychiatric facilities, and then several emergency rooms and eventually all manner of community settings.
Kate broke her back in 2014, and while she can move around a whole lot better than she could then, she still often feels stuck, as an acquaintance once pointed out, sitting on her couch listening to true crime podcasts all day. One thing I’ve noticed is that, quite often, she would hear someone ask, “But why would he do that?” or, “How could that happen?” or, her personal favorite, “Well, that’s crazy. That could never happen to me.” After a while of talking back, alone, long after they had moved on to new things, she decided to give the podcasting thing a try. She does give some background, of course, but she’s not trying to create a deep-dive, detailed, narrative style podcast. That has already been done, brilliantly, by so many people she admires. She can’t see any reason to try and compete with them, or even just add to the noise, when she already cannot find enough hours in the day to listen to everything she’d like to hear. Her goal, instead, is to try and answer some of those questions, at least from her own perspective. She doesn’t pretend to have all, or even most, of the answers… but she can usually come up with one or two.
Over time, the focus of her show has widened to include the normal, the average, the ordinary, that all of us can understand… but we continue to think of ourselves as somehow screwed up, weird, wrong. We’re not. You’re not. Honest.
Just make sure you really want to know. Because the most important certainty I carry, from all my time working with inmates and patients and onlookers, is that the only real difference between “us” and “them” is a key. And that everything we experience, from crippling anxiety to serial murder, is maybe not rational, but there is a logic to it. Kate can make things understandable.
And once you learn just how easy it can be to fall into the darker parts of life, you might think,”…I felt better before I knew that.”
 
Because sometimes… Ignoran