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Courageous Decisions
by Kevin Bergen
Are you ready to make some decisions that carry some impact on your life? Some Courageous Decsions? Join licensed therapist and coach, Kevin Bergen, to learn skills, think creatively, and reach a new level of action taking.
Episodes
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A Smarter, Kinder Way to Read
How to Enjoy Learning Without the Pressure Learn a kinder, more efficient way to read. Whether you’re busy, distracted, or just tired of forcing focus, this approach helps you absorb more with less pressure.
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When “I’m Sorry” Isn’t Enough
Why apologies often fall flat—and the two steps that turn regret into real repair.
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Why We Stay in Unhealthy Relationships
This is a guest episode where I was interviewed by Derrick Hamilton on his podcast, Unfiltered. I've met with more than a few people recently who seem unhappy in their relationships and can't seem to understand why they can't fix things. There's all kinds of reasons we haven't fixed the...
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Kevin is Psyched About Communication!
Hear Kevin interviewed by one of his former students, and grad student in psychology training to be a therapist. She asks him all about communication: Is business communication different from personal communication? Can communication be broken down into components so you can learn it and get…
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Secret Tool to Help You Feel Understood
How would you like it if your partner listened to you? What if you had the power to feel heard? Listen to learn about this little-known tool that, once you master it, will help you to never feel ignored or shut out again.
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Making Courageous Decisions
I've seen so many men who grew up believing that they have to push through life doing everything on their own so they end up feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, and living a life they never expected. Improvement takes courage. It requires decision making. Commit to Courageous Decsions now!
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Personality Isn't Permanent
Lookin' to make some changes? Then order this book now! Personality Isn't Permanent is a new release from Benjamin P. Hardy, and in this episode I tell why you need it. Order it here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/607021/personality-isnt-permanent-by-benjamin-hardy-phd/ Or get the…
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A Pandemic of Positivity
What if we infected everyone . . . with a better outlook? . . . with kindness and hope and optimism? This blog post by Scott Barker struck me deeply, so I'm sharing with you here. See Scott's blog at www.bakadesuyo.com/
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Sunshine on a Cloudy Day
Kevin’s Instagram account: @kb_photoart • Some who are down want to wallow in their misery. Not much you can do for them. But for you, if you want to improve how you feel, here’s a proven approach that works.
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Peace When It’s Needed
Here’s how I have stayed calm during the scare of the virus who must not be named.
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Two Theories and a Challenge
Your self image is based on these two theories: we believe ANY message that we hear enough times, and once we are adults, those messages have to come from inside.
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How to Stop Worry, Negative Thoughts, & Addiction Cravings
This method came to me when a client had intrusive thoughts that were negative and upsetting. It has since helped many people from their worries or cravings.
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Recapping Recent STUFF
Kevin hasn't created a podcast episode for a few weeks. This one is a sampling of some posts he's recorded recently.
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My Bumper Music
Ron McKinnon is the mandolin master who provided the bumper music by Bach in my last piece, The Written Word.
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The Written Word realkev.in/cbyk8021
[CbyK] Curation by Kevin • Get the weekly email by visiting realkev.in/cbyk8021
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Wilson Rawls: In His Own Words
Author, Wilson Rawls, gave this speech in the early '70s. Sit back and listen to one of the most enjoyable speeches you'll ever hear. • Jim Trelease's Intro • Grammar Remarks to Teachers • Growing Up With Sisters • Wading the River to School • A Country Boy's First Books • "Call of the Wild" • A...
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When Words Become Art
Kevin gets a book about poetry for Christmas, and it started THIS whole commentary and dialogue with Paul O’Mahony in Cork, Ireland——I want to share my thrill! • I want YOU to feel this, too! • Paul Requests Permission • You have Carte Blanche! • Poetry is an Awkward Thing (Paul) • A blessing…
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“Can’t” or You’re Unwilling?
How often have you said you can’t when in reality you’re simply unwilling? Join Kevin in this discussion about achievement, perseverance, and giving up. Can’t or Won’t? • Ray on Can’t/Won’t • Applying “can’t” to the self versus others • Ray on Impossibility • YES! If you CAN’T, then practice •…
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I don’t effing like expletives
Kevin wants to make sure it’s understood this is not a rant. He says it’s a commentary. It’s simply how he feels about cussing in public, in private, and on air. Then Jenafer Elan chimes in with her wisdom and experience. Kevin on swearing • I don’t effing like expletives • Jenafer on Cursing
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Street Conversation: NY’s Day
Kevin reflects on New Year’s and goalsetting. He takes to the street and asks random people whether they make resolutions or set goals anymore. NYs: A time to reflect? • NYs man on the street • More man on the street • Still more man on the street • Last man on the street • Planet Call & Kudos •...
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Not just turkey and family
Kevin explains why gratitude is so important. Originally aired on Thanksgiving Day 2017 • Link here: realkev.in/cbyk7113
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Birthday People
There’re two kinds of people: those who see their birthday as a number and those who see it as a day to celebrate.
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Crisis Priorities
Kevin offers guidance to someone in a relationship crisis • Lulu’s feedback • Kevin’s Response
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“I love you, lady!”
“I love you, lady!” • THE EXCHANGE • Could you? Would you? • Debbie, your thoughts? • Debbie's Thoughts • Happening TO us • Debbie's Story • From Debbie to Ray • Ray’s Thoughts • Make a Difference
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What we do, MATTERS!
Kevin uses an email he received to illustrate the wonderful impact we have on others, often without knowing it.
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Relationship Crisis
First things to attend to when your primary relationship hits a bump (or crashes!).
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Speak up!!
Kevin shares an example of WHY we need to speak up. (hint: it’s for ourselves)
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Kevin Gets Interviewed
Anchor personality Kevin Touch interviews Kevin Bergen about broadcasting, his book, his help with couples, and something listeners don’t know about him.
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Mistakes, Learning, & Laughing
If I embrace a mistake . . . • Made ya laugh!! • Andy Proctor & Automaticity
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Accepting That It’s Perfect
Kevin fields a question: it’s more about the resulting connection than the tension.
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The Best Date Ever
Kevin reads an essay by Shira Lichtman about weakness, fear, overcoming, and growth.
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Grief: A Positive Take
Kevin tackles grief and loss, and he shows us how to meet it in a positive way—a way that’s much more pleasant.
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You're not churchy?
Go To Church • Agnostics & Church • The Benefits • Helps Kids • Prevents Narrowness • More Freethinking • Promotes Service • Greater Health • Is This Bunk?
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Why won't my partner listen??
Kevin solves the riddle of a non-communicative spouse.
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Fiesta Hermosa
Kevin reports briefly from the Labor Day street fair in Hermosa Beach, CA • featuring artist Joe Vickers http://instagram.com/joevickersart
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Best of U.C. 709a
"Things" I appreciate • Entertainment vs Information • Not beating myself up… over and over • Just a complaint
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Entertainment vs Information
A produced segment in which Kevin muses about whether people want to learn or be entertained. He shares his own tastes that likely influence his style of broadcasting.
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Things or Experiences
What do you collect? Things or experiences? Is one better than the other?
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Best of U.C. 708b
Faith Angelina • Others are going through things • What Matters in 20 Years • Don't Listen, Dog Lovers! • Intro to The Best Response • The Best Response (to a bad review)
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Best of U.C. 708a
Touch is Killing Men • Helping Cherise • Helping Our Sister • 🙏🏾Thanks for the Echo U.C.! 😂 • Pt 1 Spider 🕷 • Pt 2 Spiders 🕷🕸🕷 • Pt 3 Spiders & Panic 😲 • Pt 4 Calm & Resolution • Brendan Milburn
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Considering Mental Illness
Kevin shares an article from Medium.com about an inside view of mental illness.
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Faith Angelina
This episode announces the release of something very special.
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Men & Women Are Different
Who knew?? Men and women are different. Google doesn't seem to know it.
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SEEING (a story)
Short fiction by Kevin Bergen. Originally written for a Toastmasters speech contest, but it was disqualified for being too long. The Setting • The Ascent • The Revelation • The Descent
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What Matters in 20 Years
Kevin shares an article by Marc & Angel of "Marc and Angel Hack Life" at www.marcandangel.com This article focuses on what will matter a lot less in 20 years.
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Listen to Brendan Milburn
Prediction: "Brendan Milburn" will soon be a well-known name. https://www.patreon.com/BrendanMilburn
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Helping Our Sister
Cherise Taylor made a plea from her station. I remixed it and did my best to help.
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Spiders & Panic & Conflict
How I destress with spiders . . . um, in spite of spiders. Pt 1 Spider 🕷 • Pt 2 Spiders 🕷🕸🕷 • Pt 3 Spiders & Panic 😲 • Pt 4 Calm & Resolution
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Dying Men and Touch
Kevin reads a very important article by Mark Greene that first appeared on the Good Men Project.
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Best Response (to bad reviews)
I read a perfect response by a hotel manager to a bad review on tripadvisor.com Intro to The Best Response • The Best Response (to a bad review)
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Are you ready to make some decisions that carry some impact on your life? Some Courageous Decsions? Join licensed therapist and coach, Kevin Bergen, to learn skills, think creatively, and reach a new level of action taking.
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Courageous Decisions is created and hosted by Kevin Bergen.
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