Life-work balance, often referred to as work-life balance, is the equilibrium or harmony that individuals strive to achieve between their personal life (which includes activities such as family, leisure, hobbies, and personal well-being) and th

Grief Coping Tips

Apr 5th, 2023 16m 25s

Loss is a part of life, but we all need help when it comes to grieving. Family, friends, and even professionals can help us to navigate these difficult waters in life. Here are some tips for helping you along the way...--- Support this podc

3 Steps to Recover from Trust Issues

Feb 2nd, 2023 11m 44s

3 Steps To Recover Trust1. Identifying the source: The first step towards recovery from trust issues is to identify the source or cause of these issues. This could be a past traumatic experience, a pattern of negative experiences, or other

What we can learn from our pets about relationships.

Jan 24th, 2023 10m 41s

Simba and Nala are not perfect. But they are perfect for each other. What once looked like it wouldn't work out became something laden with valuable examples. They are truly endeared to one another, and we can learn a lot from this adorable cou

Recognizing Toxic Relationships

Dec 18th, 2022 50m 59s

Whether at work or at home - with a friend or a family member, relationships can become toxic. What does that look like? Well, listen to this podcast and then ask questions😊--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/

Messy Room, Messy Life?

Dec 10th, 2022 18m 23s

People tend to say that if our room or home is messy, then we have some problems. These problems can simply be a lack of organization or they could be as serious as depression. But is this true? Is it possible that it's a form of "normal" to be

How to say, "No" politely.

Jul 22nd, 2022 11m 14s

What are your challenges in saying, "No"? We also livestream daily on a language learning/practicing app called Hello Talk. johnathan_live--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trulypivotalmoments/support

Dealing with Potholes in Life

Jul 21st, 2021 11m 7s

Another episode to see how to navigate through life's circumstances and situations. You may be steering yourself into these things over and over again. 🤔--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trulypivotalmoments/

Rusty Relationships?

Jun 6th, 2021 10m 38s

Will the decay go away? Why does it keep coming back? Is it me? How can I remove it and prevent it from returning? Let's talk about it today on Truly Pivotal Moments.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trulypiv

Using Your Friends

May 3rd, 2021 13m 33s

What is the first thing that you think about when you read the title of this podcast? Exactly the opposite of what we will talk about (only for some of you, I know). Not "using" like abusing, but "using" like utilizing the benefits of a real

Discovering Your Partner's Past

Apr 27th, 2021 19m 53s

Ok, so the relationship is going unbelievably well. You've had a bit of time together, faced some challenges, grew through some experiences. But then THAT comes up. Either it is revealed or "discovered" by your own research or a caring "frie

Things You Don't Know...

Apr 26th, 2021 19m 5s

Have you ever behaved emotionally during a very challenging situation at work? Have you ever "told someone off" because they had it coming? Ever act out of character while driving and become some Road Warrior? Well, I'm sure we have all expe

Are you CAUSING failed relationships?

Apr 12th, 2021 22m 31s

It is often an outburst during a very tense and emotional time, "You are causing this relationship to fail!" Very painful words to hear and of course, we know that both people in the relationship need to shoulder some of the responsibility for

Increasing the Success Experience in Your Life

Mar 30th, 2021 19m 35s

Well, this is not a unique topic at all. But I believe that your perspective might be refreshed by listening to this episode. Perception is reality and what many perceive as "success" is either unachievable or you will be exhausted and unsati

Celebrating Failure

Mar 23rd, 2021 19m 31s

I know, right? But it's true! In the proper context, we can rejoice when we fall down. There is so much to learn and, actually, we often learn other things in the pursuit of something else. We have more "failures" than victories in life. It's t

Bringing Stability Back into Your Life

Mar 21st, 2021 24m 28s

With so much instability in the world today, it makes it harder and harder to feel stable in our own lives. Whether it be in the workplace or at home, we all need more than the theory of stability, more than the sense of stability, we need the

Pushing Through the Hard Part

Mar 12th, 2021 20m 34s

Like exercise at a gym, many people fail to push through the challenges in their relationships. They would rather give up or settle than to develop and grow by pressing into the moment. Often that final push is where all of the transformation h

Why Truly Pivotal Moments?

Mar 8th, 2021 7m 43s

Where did I get the name? What does it mean to me? What does it mean to you?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/trulypivotalmoments/support

Filling the Loneliness

Jan 31st, 2021 22m 5s

We all have areas of loneliness in our lives. But did you know that it can actually be bad for your health? It can really mess up your perspective too! And with the pandemic, the whole world is experiencing magnified loneliness through isolatio

Managing Expectations

Jan 26th, 2021 21m 24s

Managing expectations is very important to all types of relationships. The question is, "Have you set them?" Wow, right? And, when do you do this? Do you ever change them? When? How? 😏🤔 All of this now on, Truly Pivotal Moments.--- Suppo

Handling the Floods if Life

Jan 6th, 2021 19m 20s

So many things challenged us in 2020. One thing we can all take away from it is that "Floods Happen" in life. Disasters occur. Not just in that other country or region, but in our lives. Do you have a plan of action? What are you most likely to

When Friends Won't Listen

Dec 22nd, 2020 17m 45s

What happens when you see destructive patterns in a friend's life? Well, you want to tell them about it, right? But, what if they won't listen? Then you have an intervention. Ok, but what if they deny it and get angry with you? I know I kn

Learning from Loss

Dec 7th, 2020 17m 9s

We all have experienced great loss this year: Loss of freedom, loss of finance, loss of security about our health, jobs, and even government rule in some cases... a great many people had to deal with the loss of a family member or friend. How d

🎼🎵 Let's Get Pivotal 🎶

Nov 20th, 2020 15m 10s

Pivotal moments are all around us. Some propell us in another direction, but others await our decision. You can magnify a pivital moment and even create one! But are you ready for one? Let's talk about it!--- Support this podcast: https:/

Dealing with Unfairness

Nov 11th, 2020 10m 24s

Whether perceived or real, unfairness hurts. Knowing how to deal with it and discover its validity is crucial to maintaining a proper perspective. Without understanding these things, we can be swept away with emotions: thinking, feeling, saying