Strategies for Living

What happens when online dating becomes less about finding someone else, and more about finding yourself? Author Bren Merrick joins David and Lauren to discuss Dicks I’ve Met Online, her candid, funny and deeply personal journey through midlife, marriage, online dating, intimacy and the search for validation. Along the way, they explore boundaries, self-worth, relationships, sexuality and what can happen when we finally stop asking what others want from us and begin asking what we want for ourselves.Original Airdate: 9/2/2026

What if the body is communicating something we’ve learned to ignore? David and Lauren talk with Marcel Vögeli, legacy voice for Christiane Beerland’s The Key to Self-Liberation, about the mind-body connection, psychosomatics, chronic illness, emotional patterns, and learning to approach symptoms with curiosity rather than blame. Marcel shares his own journey with autoimmune disease and explores how listening more deeply to the body may become a powerful tool for self-awareness, personal growth, and healing, alongside appropriate medical care.Original Airdate: 9/1/2026

Can artificial intelligence ease loneliness, or could frictionless AI relationships change what it means to connect? David and Lauren explore Victoria Hetherington’s The Friend Machine: On the Trail of AI Companionship, examining AI companions, relationships, therapy, grief, intimacy and the growing tension between technological connection and authentic human experience. As AI becomes increasingly woven into our lives, the question may not be whether we embrace it, but how we use it without losing what makes us human.Original airdate: 8/28/2026

What if some of the ideas we once dismissed as “woo-woo” deserve a second look? David, Lauren and Jay explore the fascinating intersection of ancient wisdom, psychology and modern science: from auras and the biofield to sound healing, gratitude, intuition, chanting and the psychology of “acting as if.” Along the way, skepticism meets curiosity as they ask a bigger question: What might we discover when we’re willing to look beyond the label?Original Airdate: 8/27/2026

Narcissism and gaslighting have become social-media buzzwords, but what does narcissistic abuse actually look like? David and Lauren talk with Dr. Valerie Sussman, author of Love, Lies, and Narcissists in Disguise, about covert narcissism, love bombing, gaslighting, emotional abuse and the subtle confusion that can signal something isn't right. They explore why intelligent, compassionate people can become trapped in these relationships, and how survivors can rebuild self-trust, reclaim their identity and discover life, light and even love on the other side.Find out more: www.valeriesussman.com Original Airdate: 8/26/2026

What if treating depression could begin by changing the way the brain itself functions? David and Lauren talk with Kathryn Thomas and Benita Collard of Neurostem about Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS): a non-invasive approach to mental health treatment. Discover how TMS works, its connection to neuroplasticity, and its potential role in treating depression, OCD and PTSD, especially when medication and talk therapy haven't provided enough relief alone. Find out more: www.neurostemllc.comOriginal Airdate: 8/25/26

What if a few simple psychology lessons could change the way you experience your life? David, Lauren and Jay explore practical truths about the mind, from recognizing that thoughts aren’t facts and feelings are temporary to setting healthy boundaries, changing your self-talk, letting go of comparison and choosing progress over perfection. Discover how small shifts in awareness, habits and perspective can create meaningful change in the way you think, feel and live.Original Airdate: 8/24/2026

What if taking care of your health began long before a diagnosis? David and Lauren explore some uncomfortable truths about diet, exercise, chronic disease, stress, inflammation and our modern “sick care” system. From reading food labels to understanding how everyday lifestyle choices influence the body, discover why becoming a curious, compassionate student of your own health may be one of the most powerful forms of prevention.Original Airdate: 8/21/2026

What happens when a community chooses to see possibility instead of problems? Shreveport Common Executive Director Wendy Benscoter joins David and Lauren to explore the remarkable arts-led revitalization of one of Shreveport’s historic neighborhoods. From creative placemaking and historic preservation to the renewal of the Asian Gardens, Caddo Common Park and dozens of community projects, discover the hidden treasures already transforming Shreveport, and how each of us can help our communities thrive.Find out more at: www.shreveportcommon.com Follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/shreveportcommonOriginal Airdate: 8/20/2026

What if flow isn’t something you have to find or happen into, but something already within you waiting to be uncovered? Performance and transformation coach Tom Roberts, author of From Fear to Flow, joins David and Lauren alongside Dr. Kenneth Sanders to explore how fear, ego and our need for control can keep us from living authentically. From race car driving and meditation to mindfulness, self-compassion and gratitude, discover practical ways to recognize limiting beliefs, get out of your own way and create the conditions for greater flow in performance and in everyday life.Pre-Order the book: www.feartoflow.com Original Airdate: 8/19/2026

What if personal growth isn’t only about what we need to learn, but what we need to unlearn? David and Lauren welcome psychotherapist Jay Murrell for a conversation about the beliefs and coping strategies that may once have protected us but now keep us stuck. From our need for control and certainty to fears about letting go, asking for help, setting boundaries, feeling deeply and facing what we avoid, they explore how unlearning old patterns can open the door to resilience, healing, authenticity and lasting change.Original Airdate: 8/18/2026

What if a children’s story could help a child become healthier, safer, and more confident? Health literacy expert and children’s author Ken Korber joins David and Lauren to explore how storytelling, reading, and music can help children understand their health and become active participants in their own well-being. From The Musical Adventures of Grace to stories about dental health, first haircuts, burn prevention, fire safety, and embracing differences, discover how the simple power of story can turn learning into an adventure and perhaps even save lives.Original Airdate: 8/17/2026

Can trauma become the foundation for transformation? David and Lauren sit down with entrepreneur, author, and community leader Darius Alexander “DMan” Ross, author of Mastering the TPS Blueprint: Transforming Trauma into Triumph. From homelessness and violence to entrepreneurship and success, Darius shares how timing, precision, synchronization, discipline, gratitude, accountability, and mindset can help us move beyond survival, recognize opportunity, and intentionally shape what comes next.Original Airdate: 8/14/2026

What if the things you do for fun are actually shaping who you become? David and Lauren explore surprising hobbies that may help rewire the brain and mind: from mirror gazing and reverse journaling to imaginary world-building, auditing your social media feed, and hunting for patterns in your own life. Discover how intentionality, imagination, mental rehearsal, self-awareness, and play can become powerful tools for personal growth.Original Airdate: 8/13/2026

What keeps some couples madly in love decades after the honeymoon phase? David and Lauren explore the neuroscience of lasting love and the brain-based habits that help relationships thrive. From novelty, physical touch and shared rituals to gratitude, curiosity, eye contact and growing together, discover how intentional connection can keep the spark and the bond alive for years to come.Original Airdate: 8/12/2026

In this episode, we lean all the way into the “woo woo” to explore practices that might be more powerful than they sound. From talking to your body and connecting with your future and younger selves to gratitude, intention-setting, ritual, energy clearing, and listening to the subconscious, discover how seemingly unusual practices can create meaningful shifts in perception, healing, and everyday life. Maybe “woo woo” is simply a label for something we haven’t fully learned to explain yet.Original Airdate: 8/11/2026

Grief isn’t only about death. We grieve relationships, identities, unrealized futures, major changes, and sometimes even feel relief alongside loss. In this episode, David and Lauren explore the often-overlooked forms of grief, including ambiguous, delayed, identity, anticipatory, dismissed, relief, future, and collective grief, and how honoring what has been lost can open the way to healing, growth, transformation, and greater wholeness.Original Airdate: 8/10/2026

What if lasting healing begins by calming your nervous system? In this episode of Strategies for Living, Dr. David McMillian and psychotherapist Lauren Leon McMillian welcome Dr. Stacie Slabaugh of Restore Healing to introduce Hypnotic Tuning, an innovative approach that combines clinical hypnosis with biofield tuning to help the mind and body work together instead of against each other. Discover how natural theta brainwave states, nervous system regulation, and gentle subconscious suggestions may support stress relief, inner peace, healthier patterns, and personal transformation. Whether you're curious about hypnosis, interested in mind-body healing, or looking for practical tools to reduce stress, this conversation offers a thoughtful introduction to a unique healing modalityFind out more at www.restorehealing.coOriginal Airdate: 8/6/2026

Sex is one of the most common topics people bring into therapy, and one of the least talked about openly. In this episode of Strategies for Living, Dr. David McMillian and psychotherapist Lauren Leon McMillian explore the questions clients ask most often about healthy sexuality, including libido, orgasm, body image, consent, trauma, communication, and what it really means to be "normal." They also discuss how the nervous system influences intimacy and why open, shame-free conversations are essential for healthier relationships and emotional well-being. Original Airdate: 8/5/2026

Can a single shift in perspective change your entire life?In this episode of Strategies for Living, Dr. David McMillian and Lauren Leon McMillian explore powerful insights inspired by Saxon Kent that challenge the way we think about trauma, purpose, relationships, stress, and inner peace. Discover why we aren't our thoughts, how perspective shapes reality, and practical ways to "rewire" your mind for greater resilience, healing, and joy. If you're looking for personal growth, emotional healing, mindfulness, or a fresh outlook on life, this conversation offers simple ideas that can create lasting change.Original Airdate: 8/4/2026

What does it mean to be emotionally regulated, and why does it matter? In this episode of Strategies for Living, Dr. David McMillian and psychotherapist Lauren Leon McMillian explore how emotionally healthy people think, respond, and navigate life's challenges. Discover practical grounding techniques, mindfulness strategies, body awareness, and simple tools to help you move from reactivity to calm, intentional living. Original Airdate: 8/3/2026

How does a boy growing up under colonial rule in Kenya become a world-renowned thoracic surgeon? Dr. Pius Kamau shares his extraordinary journey of overcoming poverty, racism, and impossible odds, revealing how resilience, education, compassion, and purpose can transform a life. Inspired by his memoir Running with Lions, this conversation offers timeless lessons on courage, service, and the limitless potential within us all.Original Airdate: 7/31/2026

What if your emotions aren't something to fix, but something to understand? In this episode of Strategies for Living, Dr. David McMillian and psychotherapist Lauren Leon McMillian explore why feelings are essential messengers rather than weaknesses. Learn practical strategies for identifying emotions, understanding the messages they carry, and processing them in healthy ways so they become a source of healing, wisdom, and personal growth instead of something to fear or suppress.Original Airdate: 7/31/2026

What if feeling calmer wasn't about changing your circumstances, but training your brain? In this episode of Strategies for Living, Dr. David McMillian and psychotherapist Lauren Leon McMillian explore research-backed psychological skills that can strengthen emotional resilience, reduce anxiety, and reshape the brain through neuroplasticity. Learn practical habits like savoring positive moments, specific gratitude, mindfulness, self-compassion, positive reappraisal, and more that you can begin practicing today.Original Airdate: 7/29/2026

When someone you love is hurting, your first instinct may be to offer advice—but what if that's the very thing getting in the way? In this episode of Strategies for Living, Dr. David McMillian and psychotherapist Lauren Leon McMillian explore why emotional connection is often more powerful than solutions. Discover practical ways to support friends, family, and loved ones through active listening, validation, empathy, thoughtful questions, and nervous system regulation. Learn how to replace fixing with curiosity, create space for self-discovery, and become a calming presence during life's most difficult moments. If you've ever wondered how to help without taking over, this episode offers compassionate, research-backed guidance for healthier relationships. Original Airdate: 7/28/2026

Can a 3,000-year-old story still teach us how to navigate modern life?In this episode of Strategies for Living, David and Lauren McMillian welcome author and mythologist Phil Cousineau to explore the enduring wisdom of Homer's Odyssey. Together, they discuss the hero's journey, trauma and healing, the psychology hidden within mythology, the power of love to guide us home, and why these ancient stories continue to resonate today.Whether you're curious about Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, fascinated by Joseph Campbell's hero's journey, or simply searching for timeless strategies for living, this conversation offers profound insights into resilience, meaning, relationships, and the journey back to your authentic self.Original Airdate: 7/23/2026

Do we really use only 10% of our brains? Do opposites attract? Can body language reveal lies? In this episode of Strategies for Living, Dr. David McMillian and psychotherapist Lauren Leon McMillian separate psychological fact from fiction as they explore some of the most common myths about the human mind. Discover what modern research says about intelligence, memory, relationships, hypnosis, schizophrenia, anger, the Mozart Effect, and more—and learn why staying curious is one of the healthiest habits you can develop. Original Airdate: 7/22/2026

Why do people yell, and what's the healthiest way to respond? In this episode of Strategies for Living, Dr. David McMillian and psychotherapist Lauren Leon McMillian explore the psychology behind yelling, fight-or-flight responses, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution. Learn practical, psychologist-backed communication strategies that help calm tense situations, set healthy boundaries, validate emotions without enabling harmful behavior, and create conversations that lead to understanding instead of escalation.Original Airdate: 7/21/2026

Why are chronic disease, obesity, diabetes, and anxiety rising at unprecedented rates? In this episode of Strategies for Living, David and Lauren McMillian explore the startling health statistics shared by Dr. Casey Means on The Joe Rogan Experience. Together, they examine metabolic health, survival mode, nutrition, sleep, processed foods, nervous system regulation, and the connection between personal wellness and the health of our communities. Discover practical first steps toward reclaiming your energy and creating lasting health from the inside out.Original Airdate: 7/21/2026

What if a few simple principles could help you make better decisions, reduce stress, and approach life with greater clarity? In this episode of Strategies for Living, David and Lauren explore seven fascinating "laws" of life, including Murphy's Law, Pareto's 80/20 Rule, Kidlin's Law, Hicks' Law, Parkinson's Law, and more. Together they unpack how clarity, patience, simplicity, intentionality, and trust can transform the way we solve problems, manage uncertainty, improve productivity, and create a more meaningful life. If you're looking for practical psychology, personal growth strategies, and everyday wisdom, this conversation offers timeless insights you can begin applying today.Original Airdate: 7/17/2026

Stress isn't just in your head; it affects your entire nervous system, body, and emotional health. In this episode of Strategies for Living, David and Lauren McMillian welcome Dr. Stacie Slabaugh of Restore Healing to explore how chronic stress impacts the body, why physical symptoms are often messages rather than problems, and practical ways to calm your nervous system, restore balance, and support natural healing. Discover why your body may be asking one simple question: Am I safe? www.restorehealing.coOriginal Airdate: 7/16/2026

Can exploring reincarnation help you better understand your purpose in this life? In this thought-provoking episode of Strategies for Living, David and Lauren McMillian, Gary Tiemann, and renowned intuitive and author Kevin Ryerson discuss reincarnation as a tool for personal growth, soul evolution, spiritual development, and self-discovery. Learn how past-life exploration, consciousness, karma, dharma, and spiritual technology may deepen self-awareness and unlock hidden potential.Find out more at: reincarnationresearch.comTo join Kevin's seminar: https://www.kryerson.com/Original Airdate: 7/16/2026

You don't have to be in therapy to benefit from psychological insight. In this episode of Strategies for Living, David and Lauren McMillian explore essential mental health truths everyone should understand—from childhood conditioning and emotional safety to boundaries, trauma, nervous system responses, overthinking, vulnerability, and healing. Learn why high-functioning people can still struggle, how unresolved emotions shape your life, and practical mindset shifts that foster emotional resilience, healthier relationships, and lasting personal growth. Origina; Airdate: 7/14/2026

What if understanding a few simple principles of human psychology could transform your relationships, communication, and daily decisions? In this episode of Strategies for Living, Dr. David McMillan and psychotherapist Lauren Leon McMillan explore seven powerful laws of human psychology—including mirroring, reciprocity, social proof, attraction, commitment, scarcity, and authority. Discover how these timeless psychological patterns influence the way we connect, build trust, make choices, and grow into more conscious, authentic people. Whether you're interested in personal development, emotional intelligence, counseling, or simply becoming a better communicator, this conversation offers practical insights you can apply immediately.Original Airdate: 7/13/2026

Explore the fascinating world of pendulum healing, intuitive dowsing, and spiritual self-discovery with author and psychic healer Joan Rose Staffin. In this episode of Strategies for Living, David and Lauren McMillian discuss how pendulums can be used as tools for healing, decision-making, meditation, and personal growth. Learn about intuitive charts, Spiritual Response Therapy, energy clearing, developing intuition, and Joan's upcoming Divine Pendulum Oracle deck. Whether you're curious about pendulum dowsing or looking to deepen your spiritual practice, this conversation offers practical insights into mind-body-spirit healing and inner guidance.Original airdate: 7/9/2026

Feeling stuck is one of the most common human experiences, but what if you're never truly stuck at all? In this episode of Strategies for Living, Dr. David McMillian and psychotherapist Lauren Leon McMillian explore why we feel trapped, from overthinking and comparison to fear of failure, comfort zones, lack of direction, and inconsistency. Learn how perception shapes reality, why small daily changes create lasting transformation, and practical ways to reconnect with your inner compass and move forward with confidence. If you're ready to break free from feeling stuck and create meaningful change, this episode offers timeless psychological and spiritual insights.Original Airddate:7/3/2026

What does true freedom really mean? As America celebrates 250 years of independence, David and Lauren McMillian explore a deeper definition of freedom that goes beyond rights and choices. Discover the powerful "Freedom Formula"—responsibility, capacity, and honesty—and learn how these three principles work together to create genuine empowerment, healthier relationships, emotional resilience, and lasting personal growth. Drawing on psychology, Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning, and real-life counseling insights, this episode offers practical strategies for living with greater clarity, self-awareness, and purpose.Original Airdate 7/2/2026

What if healing isn't about treating symptoms, but restoring the body's natural ability to heal itself? This episode of Strategies for Living, Dr. David McMillian and Lauren Leon McMillian welcome Dr. Stacie Slabaugh to announce the evolution of Balance Life Wellness into Restore Healing. Together they explore chronic stress, nervous system regulation, inflammation, root-cause healing, holistic wellness, biofield tuning, peptides, physician-guided supplementation, and why lasting health requires caring for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit. Discover how restoration may be the missing link in your journey toward lasting wellness.Check it out at www.restorehealing.coOriginal Airdate: 7/1/2026

Why do you keep reacting the same way, even when you want to change? In this episode of Strategies for Living, Dr. David McMillian and Lauren Leon McMillian explore the unconscious patterns that shape our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Learn how childhood conditioning creates patterns like the pleaser, controller, avoider, performer, and defender, and discover practical tools for recognizing these automatic responses so you can experience greater freedom, healing, mindfulness, and authentic living. Original Airdate 6/30/2026

What if facing death could teach us how to live more fully? This week on Strategies for Living, David and Lauren McMillian welcome conscious dying pioneer Ram Dev Dale Borglum, author of How to Live So You Can Die Without Fear. Together they explore the connection between healing, mindfulness, compassion, grief, caregiving, and the deeper questions of meaning and mortality. Drawing from psychology, spirituality, Buddhism, Christianity, and decades of end-of-life work, Dale shares practical wisdom for reducing fear, embracing life, and cultivating a greater sense of wholeness. Whether you're supporting a loved one, navigating loss, or simply seeking a more meaningful life, this conversation offers powerful insights for living with greater presence, courage, and peace.Original Airdate: 6/24/2026

What happens when a lifelong skeptic begins asking different questions? This week on Strategies for Living, David and Lauren McMillian welcome author Gary Meisner to discuss his powerful new book, Life Through a New Lens: Finding God Where Reason and Faith Meet. Once a committed agnostic with a passion for science and mathematics, Gary shares the unexpected experiences that transformed his worldview and led him on a decades-long spiritual journey.Together, they explore the relationship between reason and faith, the search for meaning, spiritual awakening, the Sermon on the Mount, divine encounters, the Golden Ratio, and how life can change when we become open to a deeper reality. Whether you're a believer, skeptic, seeker, or somewhere in between, this conversation offers thoughtful insights into purpose, spirituality, and personal transformation.Original Airdate: 6/23/2026

Today on Strategies for Living, David and Lauren welcome broadcasting icon and Louisiana Hall of Fame radio legend "Lovable" Larry Ryan for a heartfelt conversation about radio, leadership, community, and a life spent serving others. Larry shares stories from more than six decades behind the microphone, the history of Shreveport-Bossier broadcasting, lessons learned from building successful radio stations, and the relationships that made it all worthwhile. From local radio history and Mardi Gras traditions to reflections on retirement, purpose, and the importance of loving where you live, this is a memorable conversation with one of the most influential voices ever to grace the airwaves.Original airdate: 6/19/2026

What do children really need to thrive? In this episode of Strategies for Living, David and Lauren McMillian welcome life strategist Larry Valmore to discuss the foundations of emotionally healthy parenting. Drawing from his Epic Parenting framework, Larry explains why children crave structure, discipline, and clear boundaries just as much as they need love and affection. Learn the difference between discipline and punishment, why calm leadership helps children feel safe, and how parents can raise emotionally intelligent, resilient, and confident kids. Whether you're parenting a toddler, a teenager, or healing your own inner child, this conversation offers practical tools for creating stronger families and healthier relationships.Find out more at www.epicchildren.comOriginal Airdate: 6/18/2026

In this thought-provoking episode of Strategies for Living, David and Lauren McMillian explore one of life's most important emotional truths: many feelings can exist at the same time. You can be tired and still keep going. You can feel lonely and still enjoy your own company. You can experience fear and still move forward with courage. Through personal stories, psychological insights, and practical wisdom, they discuss emotional complexity, self-worth, resilience, uncertainty, authenticity, and the power of embracing both-and thinking instead of either-or thinking. Discover how holding seemingly opposite emotions can lead to greater peace, growth, and emotional freedom. Original Airdate: 6/17/2026

Join David and Lauren McMillian, Gary Tiemann, and special guest Patrick Walsh for a fascinating exploration of the Essenes—an ancient spiritual community often associated with healing, meditation, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and preparation for the coming of the Messiah. Drawing from the work of Edgar Cayce, reincarnation research, and historical discoveries such as Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls, this conversation examines the Essenes' teachings on holistic healing, consciousness, prayer, meditation, and what their legacy may mean for humanity today. A thought-provoking discussion on spirituality, personal growth, and the evolution of human awareness. Original Airdate: 6/16/2026

In Part 2 of our Spiritual Hygiene series, David and Lauren McMillian continue exploring the daily practices that protect your energy, strengthen self-trust, and support spiritual well-being. Learn why what you consume affects your soul, how your morning routine shapes your day, why fear and haste often lead us astray, and how honoring your deeper commitments can create greater peace and clarity. Discover practical strategies for releasing what no longer serves you and ending each day with intention rather than distraction. If you're seeking emotional balance, spiritual growth, mindfulness, and a healthier relationship with yourself, this episode offers powerful tools for everyday life.Original Airdate: 6/11/2026

What if self-care goes beyond diet, exercise, and mental health? In this thought-provoking episode of Strategies for Living, David and Lauren McMillian explore the often-overlooked practice of spiritual hygiene—the intentional care of your energy, attention, inner voice, and emotional well-being.Drawing from psychology, spirituality, personal growth, and everyday life, they discuss how honoring the connection between mind, body, and spirit can lead to greater peace, healthier boundaries, stronger intuition, and a deeper sense of purpose. Learn practical ways to protect your energy, cleanse your field of attention, stop seeking approval, and embody the love and wisdom already within you.If you've ever felt emotionally drained, overwhelmed by negativity, or disconnected from yourself, this conversation offers powerful insights for restoring balance and becoming a better steward of your life.Original Airdate: 6/10/2026

Could your cravings be more than a lack of willpower?On this episode of Strategies for Living, David and Lauren McMillian, Jay Murrell, and addiction recovery expert Dr. Jeff Sandoz explore the growing recognition of sugar and carbohydrate addiction and its impact on physical health, mental well-being, and quality of life.Dr. Sandoz discusses Sugar & Carb Addicts Anonymous (SCAA), the science behind dopamine pathways and addictive behaviors, the surprising parallels between sugar addiction and substance addiction, and why so many people struggle to break free from cravings. The conversation also examines neurotransmitters, inflammation, chronic health conditions, and the role that awareness, sacrifice, and recovery play in creating lasting change.If you've ever wondered why certain foods seem impossible to resist, or why your health may be sending warning signals, this thought-provoking conversation offers insight, hope, and practical next steps.Topics include: sugar addiction, carb addiction, addiction recovery, neurotransmitters, dopamine, holistic mental health, 12-step recovery, weight loss, inflammation, chronic illness, quality of life, and behavioral change.Original Airdate: 6/9/2026

Career coach and holistic healer Mandy Tang joins David and Lauren to explore the hidden impact of workplace trauma, burnout, imposter syndrome, toxic leadership, and career dissatisfaction. Drawing from her new book, Heal Your Career Wounds, Mandy shares practical tools for recognizing career wounds, rebuilding confidence, reconnecting with purpose, and navigating an evolving job market. Discover how workplace challenges can become opportunities for personal growth, resilience, and creating a career aligned with your authentic self. Original Airdate: 6/5/2026

How do you care for someone you love without losing yourself in the process? In this powerful episode of Strategies for Living, David and Lauren McMillian welcome educator, hospice caregiver, and author Roy Remer to discuss his new book, Zen Caregiving. Together, they explore mindfulness, grief, emotional resilience, compassion fatigue, self-care, and the deeper meaning of caregiving. Whether you're currently caring for a loved one, have been a caregiver in the past, or may become one in the future, this conversation offers practical tools and profound wisdom for navigating one of life's most meaningful roles.Original Airdate: 6/3/2026