Standing Stronger
27 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsOur Mission is to bring hope to the hopeless, add laughter to our everyday lives, and craft a life that is intentionally awesome. Life is a journey that ebbs and flows as we embark on that journey. Our goal is to be Intentional with what we do and how we do it. We have built a lifestyle around our lives. We want to share the journey we have taken up to this point and continue to do so into the future. We release a new episode every Monday.
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How to Build Confidence and 19 Years of Marriage
November 22, 2021 05:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBWhat is confidence? A feeling of self-assurance arises from one's appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities. Things Psychologists Wish You Knew Can Gradually Destroy Self-Esteem- Bustle Article What can destroy confidence? Surrounding yourself with negative- Misery loves company. Excessive apologizing- making it your fault Letting negative self-talk control your brain Believing you know what others are thinking- creating scenarios Giving into fears Saying yes to everyone an...
How to Build Confidence and 19 Years of Marriage
November 22, 2021 05:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBWhat is confidence? A feeling of self-assurance arises from one's appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities. Things Psychologists Wish You Knew Can Gradually Destroy Self-Esteem- Bustle Article What can destroy confidence? Surrounding yourself with negative- Misery loves company. Excessive apologizing- making it your fault Letting negative self-talk control your brain Believing you know what others are thinking- creating scenarios Giving into fears Saying yes to everyone an...
Trying to Find Perspective
November 15, 2021 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBIn today's episode, we talk about trying to find perspective. We take a look at how you can take a step back and evaluate what's going on I am learning to respond instead of reacting. We go down a couple of rabbit holes, there might be mention of God (gasp).
Marriage - Learning to Forgive
October 25, 2021 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBIn marriage, you have to give a little and expect a little. No one is perfect, and we can not go into a relationship thinking we will change the other person. The only person you can change is yourself, which is one thing you need to remember in a relationship. Today we talked about our relationship. We have been together a long time and have been through most trials that a relationship will face, and we made it through to the other side. We talk about everything from arguing about what ...
Why Listen To The Standing Stronger Podcast
October 18, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBThe Standing Stronger Podcast was first launched in 2014 and has since garnered over 1 million downloads and has been listened to across the world. The show started as we navigated through the murky waters of mental health and then began to morph into a show about success in life, marriage, and business. Then, as it tends to happen, life got in the way, and we took a hiatus. We are beyond blessed to announce that we were able to grow our businesses, our life, and our marriage during that ...
Turing Dreams into Reality
June 27, 2019 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBOn our previous podcast, we talked about how you should never stop dreaming. However, a dream is just a dream until you put together a plan of action. Then that dream becomes a goal, and with the proper amount of effort, that goal becomes a reality.
Expectations - A Recipe for Disappointment
June 25, 2019 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBYou can not expect people to live up to your expectations of them, they can only live their best life, even if you think they can do better. If you expect someone to act a certain way or respond in a certain way, you are setting yourself up for disappointment; you can only accept who they are and be ok with the decisions they make, even if you think they are wrong. That does not mean you need to tolerate the behavior. If they are someone, you should not be around you need to cut ti...
Don't be Afraid to Dream
June 20, 2019 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBAs we grow up, our dreams get crushed. It may be because you realize that you are 5'2" and not really the best fit in the NBA, or because someone said you were not good enough. We dare to dream as kids and as our hopes and dreams get crushed by life, we stop dreaming all together. It is just easier that way right? Why get our hopes up? Stay safe! Nope, that is a big pile of steaming dog crap. If you quit dreaming you resign yourself to a life of mediocrity. Lets start dreaming agai...
How to Overcome Procrastination
June 17, 2019 12:13 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBDon’t procrastinate. Sounds easy enough right? We all do it, the goal is to recognize it and take control over it when it rears its nasty head. Procrastination is mostly a habit that derives from our natural tendency to take the easy route. Today we talk about the tools we deploy to help curb our tendency to procrastinate.
SSP Podcast S2E7 What Does Your Perfect Day Look Like?
September 19, 2018 14:18 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBWe all have a vision of what our perfect workday looks like. Could we start taking steps to make that perfect day a reality? I think we can. Most days will not be perfect. Life happens, however, most of us are nowhere near the vision of what we would consider a perfect day. So, instead of staying the same, why not take steps to make your days as close to perfect as possible. Today that is what our talk revolves around.
SSP Podcast S2E6 Frustration, Mold and Pee
September 06, 2018 16:28 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBSSP Podcast S2E6 Frustration, Mold and Pee When it comes to frustration we all have a choice, we can either respond or we can react. Whenever frustration comes your way how do you handle it? Do you respond to it or do you react to it? In today's episode, we talk about a weekend that started very frustrating and how we made a choice to respond in a positive manner instead of reacting negatively. You get to hear about how Shannon almost needed to pee in a cup. Then we asked the quest...
SSP Podcast S2E6 Frustration, Mold and Pee
September 06, 2018 16:28 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBSSP Podcast S2E6 Frustration, Mold and Pee When it comes to frustration we all have a choice, we can either respond or we can react. Whenever frustration comes your way how do you handle it? Do you respond to it or do you react to it? In today's episode, we talk about a weekend that started very frustrating and how we made a choice to respond in a positive manner instead of reacting negatively. You get to hear about how Shannon almost needed to pee in a cup. Then we asked the quest...
SSP Podcast S2E4 Your Clutter vs My Clutter
August 29, 2018 18:47 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBShe said I am a hoarder and the clutter was driving her crazy. So she gave it all away! Find out how we deal with clutter and a few tips on how to clear a cluttered mind and a cluttered desk.
SSP Podcast S2E4 Dont Compare The Beginning
August 22, 2018 01:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBDo not compare somebody else's middle with your beginning. Often we judge ourselves by what we see in other people. Our perception is that their lives are much better than they actually are. It comes down to the grass is always greener on the other side. Often times we think our life would be so much better if we just had, if we just did, if we just were… We need to realize that our lives have unlimited potential. It is up to us to unleash that potential. If we are not where we want...
S2E3 At What Age Do We Give Up?
August 15, 2018 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBAt What Age Do We Give Up? This week the question arose, at what age do we stop achieving in life and become comfortable with life? For Little Shannon, at the age of 30 you start wondering if this is how life will always be? Am I doing anything purposeful? I think you start questioning life around that age. By 35 I think people just say this is my life and I am too old to change it. Why do you think this happens? Join us as we walk you through the 15 tip article below for reasons w...
Why Does It Matter
August 08, 2018 12:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBStanding Stronger Podcast Season 2: Episode 2 Why does it matter? Welcome back: What is new since last week with Big Shannon? What is new with Little Shannon? Last week before school starts. Jordan starts 7th grade and Makenzie starts VPK. I am a Senior. Looking forward to a routine again. Summer is fun but I work best with a plan for the week. So we strive to help our listeners feel as they are not alone here. We all face trials in a day but that does not define who we are. So th...
Why are we back?
August 01, 2018 13:56 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBWelcome Back- Season 1 was about anxiety, depression, suicide attempt, child abuse, brain surgery, dad passing, and knowing that you are not alone. The struggles are real and we did our best to bring hope to the hopeless and have healing for ourselves during that time. Nowwwww we are on to the next chapter. We are thriving, happy, struggling, broken at times but better together. We are here in Season 2 to continue bringing hope and to bring laughter in our everyday lives and to help...
SS014 Talk To A Professional
March 04, 2015 13:55 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBToday we talk to the Christian Counselor that helped me through one of the toughest times of my life. Lisa has been a professional counselor for over 20 years. She works with individuals, couples, families, and children. She treats issues such as depression, anxiety, anger, stress, parenting, behavior management, and childhood abuse issues. Lisa is a Christian and is very active in her church. Lisa was a great help to me and see really brings a ton of helpful advice to today’s ...
SS 013 Rage Monster
March 04, 2015 13:52 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBWhat is Anger? A strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility What is Rage? Violent, Uncontrollable anger Big Shannon’s background with Anger and Rage…. Little Shannon the emotion of anger usually comes from your disappointment in something due to an expectation you have set. Unknown author- Story on Pinterest about the wolves…. how do you feed evil? Talk about it to the wrong people that add fuel to the fire. how do you feed good? seek wise counsel, someone who is calm...
SS 012 Big Fat Scaredy Cat
March 04, 2015 13:49 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBIn today’s episode we cryptically describe a situation that is happening in our lives and how the fear of the unknown has crept it. So we thought it would be perfect to talk about fear today, and we lay out 4 tips on how you can confront and overcome your fears. Get out of the fear cycle Face your Fears Realize that most of the fear you experience is simply made up in your own mind Let go and let God handle it Resources talked about in today’s podcast: The Best Yes: Making ...
SS 011 Watching Water Boil
March 04, 2015 13:46 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBHave you ever sat and watched water boil? Man, it takes forever! However, if yo u put it on the stove, walk away, and continue to works… it boils in no time flat. So, how can we apply this principle of boiling water into our everyday lives? Thant is what we talk about in today podcast. 3 Tips to making the water boil… Know The process Keep Working Know The end result Resources talked about in today’s podcast: The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands...
SS 010 Floss, Toilets, and Discipline
October 16, 2014 23:13 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB“We must all suffer from one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The difference is discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.” — Jim Rohn If you need a laugh the Shannon’s brought it today. As always we are real people with real stories that everyone can relate to. Everything worth achieving takes discipline. Whether it’s the simple task of flossing, making the decision to exercise, or running your business. The great Jim Rohn said “ We must all su...
SS 009 Stop Creating Your Valleys
September 25, 2014 19:11 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB“Stop Creating Your Valleys” – ShannonHerod in today’s episode we talk about how you can build self-esteem and self-worth through believing in yourself. We cover four valid points… Believe in yourself Stop the negative talk Affirmations Continuing education Subscribe to the Podcast [saf feature=”itunes” cta=”Subscribe on iTunes”] [saf feature=”stitcher”] Support The Show Our Podcast and site is sponsored by you, the listener. If you feel you like to become a friend of th...
SS 008 You Are Valid, You Are Valuable, You Are Miraculous!
September 23, 2014 10:31 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB“You’re Valid, You’re Valuable, You Are Miraculous! Do Not Let Somebody Else Determine Your Worth.” – Carrie Wilkerson This is an episode you will not want to miss. Carrie Wilkerson is our guest today and man o man does she rock the podcast. She talks about everything from her struggle with depression to giving us her #1 habit that helps her even today. Carrie is called CEO “ Chief Encouragement Officer” and that is exactly what she is. She was someone that spoke to Big Shannon...
SS 007 Yeah Right – You Were Healed?
September 18, 2014 17:35 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB“Yeah Right You Were Healed” In this Episode we continue Little Shannon’s brain surgery story. You will hear how brain surgery didn’t fix the problem and how seizures and short term memory loss came into play. During this time is when Big Shannon really started with anxiety and panic attacks while trying to take care of his wife and learning his father was dying. A lot to handle. Bruce Lee said “Do not pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one” Shann...
SS 006 How My Wife Became a Crackhead – Our Story of Seizures Brain Surgery and Hope
September 16, 2014 16:01 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBIn this episode we talk about the time period in our life when little Shannon had to have brain surgery. It was a very trying time and one we will always remember very vividly. You can see how vividly we remember the experience while listening to the podcast. We talk about everything from how she was diagnosed, our feelings throughout the process, all the way up to when she had the brain surgery. We get so deep into the story we actually had to split this podcast up in just two ep...
SS 005 My Story of Panic Attacks
September 11, 2014 19:46 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBThis Is My Story of Panic It all started one night while I was alone in our tiny two bedroom townhouse. My wife had just had brain surgery and was suffering with a seizure disorder and short-term memory loss. My father had just passed away and I was in the midst of building a successful business. I will never forget that initial feeling. It started with clammy hands and quickly led to a light head. All of a sudden I started getting short of breath and my heart started pounding....