Episodes
52: Special Encore: Becoming A Deliberate Listener
April 26, 2023
From the beginning, our mission with Respect Circles has been to foster open communication, learning, and respectful dialogue. We’ve referenced the importance of deliberate listening, and we’ve specifically mentioned a popul…
51: Time to Call B.S.
April 12, 2023
In our last episode, we looked back at some of our most impactful conversations and we talked about how we can put what we have learned into action. At the time we were recording, another school shooting had just occurred in…
50: Celebrating 50!
March 29, 2023
It’s the 50th episode of Respect Circles, and we’re excited to take this opportunity to celebrate all the great conversations and guests we’ve had on the podcast the last year and a half! In this episode, we reflect upon so…
49: The Pursuit of Happiness
March 15, 2023
When we think about the documents that have framed and influenced our nation, there are few that are more important than The Declaration of Independence. While there were a number of edits and updates made to Jefferson’s ori…
48: Connecting Across Our Differences
March 1, 2023
In this episode, join us as we explore the cultural divide in our country and discuss what it means to be proud of who you are and where you come from. What do you hear when someone says they are proud to be black? And how…
47: Survival & Forgiveness: Powerful Lessons with Dylan Pryor & Cory Spain
Feb. 15, 2023
On today’s episode of Respect Circles, we are honored to be joined by guests Dylan Pryor and Cory Spain, as they share their perspectives of a tragic incident that happened 5 years ago in Lone Tree, Colorado. March 22nd, …
46: When We Know Better, We Should Do Better
Feb. 1, 2023
At the time of this recording, it’s been two and a half years since the murder of George Floyd. As we kick off Black History Month in February, it feels relevant and timely to look back and to see what progress has been mad…
45: Modern Friendship: Meeting People Where They Are
Jan. 18, 2023
Today we discuss our perspectives on friendship, exploring what it means to be a friend and what happens when what we give in a relationship feels out of balance. As we share our own personal experiences, we’ll talk about w…
44: Gifts of the New Year
Jan. 4, 2023
Happy New Year! This time of year is such a fun time of gift giving and celebration with the people that we love, so today we thought it would be timely to share our perspectives on this timely topic. Gift giving looks diff…
43: Looking Forward: So Much More To Talk About
Dec. 14, 2022
Here we are at the end of 2022, and in this episode, we take time to reflect on some of our topics this past year, as well as what we’re proud of at Respect Circles. We also look forward to what else is possible with this pl…
42: Moving Away From the Fringes: Who Voted For Herschel Walker and Why it Matters
Nov. 30, 2022
Here in the United States, we just held midterm elections that broke all kinds of expectations and historical trends. Although the house will have a Republican majority by a very slim margin, the “red wave” of wins that was …
41: Respect in America: Where Do We Go From Here?
Nov. 23, 2022
Today we want to take some time to dive into the topic of respect in America, or the lack thereof, that we might be seeing and feeling these days. As we’ve shared, we started Respect Circles because we recognized a growing d…
40: Leadership Today: Creating a Post-Pandemic Workplace
Nov. 9, 2022
It’s been an interesting and challenging time for business, companies, and organizations post-pandemic. The work environment changed, both throughout the pandemic and since, and both leaders and employees are trying to navig…
39: We’re back! So now what?
Oct. 26, 2022
We’re back, and thank you for joining us once again! We took a break over the summer to recharge, regroup, and spend a little time with our families, and we’re so excited that we’ll again be bringing you thought-provoking an…
38: Respect Circles: Lessons Learned and Looking Forward
June 1, 2022
It was late last summer when we decided to expand our Respect Circles conversations to the airways by starting this podcast. Since that time, we’ve had some incredible guests and have covered topics that are so meaningful. T…
37: Hope Loves Company: A Powerful Journey of Grief, Healing, and Helping Families Facing ALS
May 26, 2022
Today we are joined by a very special guest, , as we learn about her journey and the amazing work she is doing to make a difference in the world and the lives of others. Jodi is a speaker, coach, author, and founder of - a …
36: Climbing Your Second Mountain: Creating Joy and Leaving a Legacy In the Second Half of Your Life
May 18, 2022
Does success breed happiness? And how do we live for a cause larger than ourselves, as we’re often encouraged to do? Today we are diving into answering these questions and exploring the concept of preparing to find true joy…
35: How A Horse Can Improve Your Mental Health (Part 2)
May 11, 2022
If you joined us last week, you’ll know we started a great conversation with two experts in the field of equine therapy and training, Alia Shahi and Becky Nibecker. This week we continue the conversation, learn more about th…
34: How A Horse Can Improve Your Mental Health (Part 1)
May 4, 2022
If you’ve ever felt the need to improve your physical or mental health, or you’re looking for a personal or professional development opportunity, we bet you’ve never thought of looking for help in a horse barn! Yet, the grow…
33: The Path to Stronger Relationships - Getting Clear on Your Emotions
April 27, 2022
This week on the podcast we’re continuing our discussion around what it takes to live a wholehearted life, based on the teachings of Brené Brown (if you haven’t yet listened to , we encourage you to check that out)! Today w…
32: Wholeheartedness - Living Life From a Place of Courage
April 20, 2022
In a recent episode, we spent time exploring what it means to live a quality life and how our choices, sacrifices, and perspective influence our own meaning of life. Today we’d like to go deeper with this conversation and lo…
31: The CROWN Act: I Am More Than My Hair
April 13, 2022
Earlier this March the U.S. House of Representatives passed The CROWN Act, which bans any form of discrimination based on hairstyle or texture. We also recently witnessed one of the most qualified Supreme Court candidates, K…
30: Perspective: What Does Quality of Life Really Mean?
April 6, 2022
What is the meaning of life? We have all heard this unanswerable question, but we often don’t take the time to reflect on what a good quality of life really is. In today’s episode, we thought we’d venture into a conversation…
29: The Evolution of the American Dream: How Has It Changed and Is It Still Attainable?
March 30, 2022
Current statistics show that there are approximately 330 million people living in the United States, and according to our national ethos, we each live by the ideals that our freedom as American citizens includes the opportun…