Kevin Polky - The Journey
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- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- 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 #190 | Completing Stress Response Cycle
05/10/2022 Duration: 11minIf we learned anything from the recent pandemic, we learned that there is no way control or eliminate all the stressors in our lives. But, we are responsible for controlling are stress levels and manage our stress. Currently, one of the workshops that I am bringing to the community multiple times a month. Check out this episode for a glimpse of how to complete the stress response cycle.
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Kevin Polky - The Journey #188 | Theresa Gaser
21/09/2022 Duration: 46minConversation about Suicide Awareness Welcome Theresa back to The Journey. She shared her thoughts and experience as an Air Force veteran, school and clinical social worker and now writer and instructor. Great conversation check this one out and enjoy
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Kevin Polky - The Journey #187 | Nick Votava
14/09/2022 Duration: 28minMaking a Difference with our Youth Teaching Mindfulness Movement Nick, co-founder of Rockford Barbell shares his story of his passion to help our youth by teaching weightlifting and yoga. He is a social worker, avid outdoorsmen and weightlifter. He brings this unique combination to the students to form healthy relationships and teach self regulation.
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Kevin Polky - The Journey #186 | Elliot Ganet
06/09/2022 Duration: 30minTeaching Movement to our Youth Elliot is a special education educator who has a passion for exercise and movement. He is a co-founder of Rockford Barbell a special community program for our youth. He believes using movement will be able to develop resilience and social emotional life skills.
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Kevin Polky - The Journey #185 | Dr. Mandolen Mull
31/08/2022 Duration: 53minSanity vs. Vanity This a very special episode about a extraordinary woman who is very passionate about her work. She has taken her different physical and emotional setbacks to drive her work. She is passionate about changing how we prepare future leaders for the business world. Definitely check out this episode.
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Kevin Polky - The Journey #184 | Belong vs. Fitting In
17/08/2022 Duration: 12minIt is time for school to start. Like when you start a new job, move to a new city or go to a new gym, all the awkwardness of the unknowns. The temptation to fit into the group is readily available. Listen to this episode as take a deeper dive into the difference between fitting in versus belonging.
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Kevin Polky - The Journey #183 | Sacred Space
03/08/2022 Duration: 09minWhat makes a space sacred? How does one spot have more value than another. Listen to this episode as I reflect on what I “must” intentional to be in sacred space. Because all space is sacred.
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Kevin Polky - The Journey #182 | Busy. . . A Mindset
26/07/2022 Duration: 12minGrowing up I watched my dad work 50 plus hours per week. When I was bodybuilding, I became very efficient at managing my time to get the maximum out of each day. Similar when I became a business owner, I would work to having my schedule/day full. But there were days in which I would describe as “busy”. Ironically, on other days I had just as many appointments that were not described as “busy” days. What was the difference? Listen to this episode as I look deeper into the difference.
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Kevin Polky - The Journey #181 | What if. . .?
20/07/2022 Duration: 14minDuring this episode, I share some deeper thoughts about spiritual beliefs. What if there is no such thing as darkness? What if there is no such thing as cold? What if we are conceived with an eternal “Light”? Join me as I explore these questions.
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Kevin Polky - The Journey #180 | Blind Spot
13/07/2022 Duration: 08minDo you feel like society is divided? Have you found yourself persuaded by someone’s strong opinion? Or have you found yourself going in the opposite direction and having prejudgment of others on minimal information? We all have blind spots. Check out this episode as I talk about blind spots and what we can do not be “blinded”.
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Kevin Polky - The Journey #179 | Serenity Prayer
06/07/2022 Duration: 09minDuring this episode, I reflect on the benefit and power of this well-known prayer. Today, it is not is not tied to a specific religion. It is most known in the recovery community, but you do not need to be an addict to benefit from practicing this prayer.
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Kevin Polky - The Journey #178 | Summer Night
28/06/2022 Duration: 09minIt was one of those perfect nights. The air was warm but not hot. A slight breeze. The sky was clear and covered with stars. And the not-so-distant field was full of dancing fireflies lighting up the field. I was mesmerized by the fireflies and their dance and the beautiful lite up sky. Listen to this episode about what I learned about self this wonderful night.
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Kevin Polky - The Journey #177 | Rachel Bagne
22/06/2022 Duration: 34minBreaking the Stigma and Our Relationship with Food During this episode we have a special guest, Rachel Bagne shares her experience and thoughts on eating disorders and disorder eating. She believes whole-heartedly eating disorders do not have a face. Every situation is different and unique to the person. Along with our society this is heavily body conscious and diet driven. She is making difference with the services she is offering at her company Real Beautiful You. Check out www.realbeautiful.me.
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Kevin Polky - The Journey #175 | Ava Bushberger
08/06/2022 Duration: 54minMore than a Softball Player Ava loves softball. She has aspirations to play in college. She works hard and at times hard on herself regarding her performance. Listen to this episode because there is so much more to this 17 year old. She has a passion to help others and pass on to others what she has learned to help her own mental help. Her passion and commitment lead the way for her high school to have suicide and mental health awareness campaign. Great conversation.
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Kevin Polky - The Journey #174 | The Grief Journey
31/05/2022 Duration: 06minIn this episode, I talk about some struggles along the journey when someone close to you dies. I share a couple of observations and suggestions to take along the grieving journey.
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Kevin Polky - The Journey #173 | Ashton Lockhart
24/05/2022 Duration: 23minFollowing Her Own Questions Lead Her to Help Others Great episode with one of kp’s newer therapists. Ashton shares how she got started in the counseling field and how here earliest questions and curiosity lead her to being a social worker. Take listen to this great conversation.
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Kevin Polky - The Journey #172 | Mental Health Awareness—Journey of Self Discovery
18/05/2022 Duration: 11minThere is a lot of information and content available for personal growth. Where do you start? The fact you are asking where to start is the start. Choose to be curious and follow that curiosity. Guard yourself to not be too hasty in conclusions and judgement. Remember it is a journey of self-discovery and enjoy.
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Kevin Polky - The Journey #171 | Mental Health Awareness-Silence is Part of the Problem
11/05/2022 Duration: 12minAs we continue this month increasing the awareness surrounding mental health, silence and shame is a common response to trauma and mental illness. The story we tell ourselves about trauma can haunt us years after our body heals. It is ok to not be ok and ask for guidance along your journey. Summon the courage to break the silence and ask for guidance.
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Kevin Polky - The Journey #170 | Mental Health Awareness-Starts with Self-Awareness
04/05/2022 Duration: 13minMay is mental health awareness month. Originally, it was started to break the stigma around mental illness and seeking help. For me, it is also about the idea of looking at mental health differently. The invitation is viewing mental and emotional health like our physical health. And it starts with who is in the mirror and what do you see. Do you have trusted individuals giving you honest feedback? Are you open to that feedback?
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Kevin Polky - The Journey #169 |Transformation of the Hero—Starts with Self Awareness
27/04/2022 Duration: 16minIn this episode, I talk about the process in which we all walk through life. When we have setbacks or obstacles, how do we respond: do we respond as victim, villain, hero/heroine or guide. Listen as I go through the process of the Hero’s Journey and the use of some ancient wisdom to guide us.