Kevin Polky - The Journey
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- Duration: 163:11:40
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Synopsis
These podcasts are intended to capture ordinary conversations with special individuals about personal transformation, ideas and observations. I will be bringing you a variety of guests, that will be sharing their own personal stories of setbacks, transformation and reflection.
Episodes
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Kevin Polky - The Journey #230 | Walking Your Path
10/08/2023 Duration: 18minMany times, we question if we are on the right the path for our life. We question are choices and then question our fate. In this episode, I talk about the path you are on right now is exactly where you are supposed to be, but it is up to you if you want to stay on the path or make change. That is part that you can influence. Enjoy!
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Kevin Polky - The Journey #229 | Move toward the Discomfort
03/08/2023 Duration: 13minSports have taught many things throughout my life. During this episode, I talked about how sports are a metaphor for life. I talk about being hurt versus injury. The paradox of getting relief as move toward the pain versus avoiding it. Enjoy!
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Kevin Polky - The Journey #228 | When Preparation = Success
20/07/2023 Duration: 19minI love competitive sports and the arts. I think they provide an opportunity for us to be challenged and stretch ourselves to be our best self. During this episode, I share about my observation of how art reflects life and how when you focus on developing your character, preparation + opportunity = success. Enjoy!
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Kevin Polky - The Journey #227 | Three Elements of Character
13/07/2023 Duration: 08minDuring this episode, I reflected on an interview with Carey Lohrenz, the first-ever female F-14 Fighter Pilot. She shared about three elements of character: courage, tenacity, and integrity. Check out this episode as go deeper into each of these elements.
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Kevin Polky - The Journey #226 | Adam Stivers
06/07/2023 Duration: 56minAn Advocate for Attorney’s Mental Health Adam openly shares his story of the complex trauma he endured as a child and “masks” he wore into adulthood until all came crashing down in June of 2018. He is now living his best life and advocating for mental health awareness for attorneys. Check this special episode out. Go to his website www.adamstivers.com for resources and more information.
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Kevin Polky - The Journey #225 | What are the Foundations of Your Decisions?
29/06/2023 Duration: 09minIn a time when there is an abundance of information, what is the basis of making the decisions in your life? Fear? Appearance? Judgement, of others? During this reflection, I share about some ideas of what we can build a firm foundation of decision making.
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Kevin Polky - The Journey #224 | Lisa Koepp
21/06/2023 Duration: 50minSoul Shine Sister I wonderful conversation with this new friend, Lisa. Check out this episode in which Lisa shares about her experiences throughout her life’s journey turns that she made and how she ended up exactly where she was supposed to be. One of my favorite conversations. Go to www.ltkcounseling.com for more information.
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Kevin Polky - The Journey #223 | Tommy Meeks
13/06/2023 Duration: 35minChampion for Juneteenth Tommy has shared his passion for bringing the holiday, celebration Juneteenth to the Rockford area for the past 33 years. During this episode, Tommy shares the history and the importance of Juneteenth and his why is important for all Americans to share in the celebration. For more information go to Facebook Rockford Juneteenth Celebration for the schedule of events for Sunday and Monday.
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Kevin Polky - The Journey #222 | Planning Your Best Summer
06/06/2023 Duration: 05minAt the beginning of summer there is excitement of school being out and the days being longer. But before we know we could be preparing to return to school and the fall activities. What can you do to plan for having the best summer possible.
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Kevin Polky - The Journey #221 | My Personal Sanctuary
01/06/2023 Duration: 07minDuring this episode, I share about my personal sanctuary for grounding and spiritual growth. It is not some exotic place. It is my backyard and my new activity (hobby) watching my feathered friends. Enjoy! Enjoy!
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Kevin Polky - The Journey #220 | A Higher Perspective
25/05/2023 Duration: 13minSometimes in life setbacks happen. At times, it may be others’ choices. Sometimes it just life. I know for me when I am stuck in my thinking, I take a bad situation and make it worse. Listen to this episode to get a Higher perspective. Enjoy!
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Kevin Polky - The Journey #219 | Managing the Process to Impact the Outcome
10/05/2023 Duration: 11minIncreasing our self-awareness to realize, we have very little influence over the stressors in our life. And, we have even less power over eliminating the stressors. But we do have a responsibility to manage our response to the stressors. Equally, we have limited control over the outcome of an event, but we do have a responsibility in our preparation for the event. This episode focuses our energy on managing the stress response as well as amount energy we put into the preparation for an event. Enjoy!
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Kevin Polky - The Journey #218 | May is Mental Health Awareness Month
03/05/2023 Duration: 13minMay is selected to be mental awareness month. Started in 1949 originally to bring awareness about breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness. Today, this is still true but in this episode but I share about the importance of focusing on mental well being.
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Kevin Polky - The Journey #217 | It’s Spring! Go outside!
26/04/2023 Duration: 09minIt appears Spring is arriving! Give yourself permission to embrace the change in seasons. Look in awe to the change all around you. Use this opportunity to get your hands and feet in and on the Earth. Be open to this gift and be present.
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Kevin Polky - The Journey #216 | Choosing to Be Intentional about being Present
19/04/2023 Duration: 15minAt this time in our society, there is no longer a lack of information. The current dilemma is deciphering through the information. Similar, many times we find ourselves dwelling on the past or overly preoccupied about the future. Check out this episode on the invitation to intentionally be in the present.
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Kevin Polky - The Journey #215 | Greg Young
12/04/2023 Duration: 51minA Man Living His Work Greg is back on The Journey and is sharing about his life work of being a Light in the darkness regardless if it is at a critical incident, teaching, in the pulpit or writing his latest book. A wonderful conversation that I hope you enjoy.
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Kevin Polky - The Journey #214 | Dr. Terrance Lichtenwald
05/04/2023 Duration: 53minWhite Collar Crime turned Red Welcomed Dr. Lichtenwald back to The Journey to continue our discussion about criminal thinking patterns and white-collar crime. Great discussion about how our societal views on crime changed over time.
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Kevin Polky - The Journey #213 | Dr. Terrance Lichtenwald
30/03/2023 Duration: 48minA Psychologist’s Journey Part 1 I welcome Dr. Lichtenwald to The Journey. We started working together in the early 1990’s. I have always enjoyed my conversations personally and professionally with him and this one is no different. Dr. Lichtenwald will share his journey to becoming a clinical and school psychologist and then being recruited to be a forensic psychologist by the US government. Amazing conversation that led us to a second episode.
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Kevin Polky - The Journey #212 | Mary Kay Morrison
21/03/2023 Duration: 48min“Aha! I love to Play” I welcomed Mary Kay back to The Journey. She has continued her work with bringing the benefit of play and humor to educators and the mental health field. Awesome conversation about how to utilize humor and play in everyday life. Great episode for parents and grandparents.
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Kevin Polky - The Journey #211 | Greg Young Part 1
15/03/2023 Duration: 36minA Man following the Prompting Take a listen to this engaging conversation with Greg Young about his career as some who is willing to get involved as a pastor, instructor, author and crisis interventionist. Greg’s has brought him all over the world including: Ukraine, Sandy Hooke and Katrina. Enjoy! Part 2 will be coming in a little over a month.