Encouragement For Living Life With Lockwood & Lockwood Mon, 08 Jun 2026 01:05:17 -0400 https://encouragementforlivinglife.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Encouragement For Living Life With Lockwood & Lockwood yes 24a55135-6068-593d-907e-84649595598c Lee Lockwood and Patrick Lockwood episodic false A podcast to encourage people by sharing with listeners ideas and information on topics related to living successfully in our world.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Lee Lockwood and Patrick Lockwood https://storage.buzzsprout.com/7cm3333hznpd7l6voh3talklto7q?.jpg Encouragement For Living Life With Lockwood & Lockwood Lee Lockwood Patrick Lockwood Encouragement For Living Life - Episode #15 - Do You Hate Yourself? How To Know and What To Do Encouragement For Living Life - Episode #15 - Do You Hate Yourself? How To Know and What To Do Self hatred may be far more prevalent than most people can imagine. Bad attachments, physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, could lead to self-hatred. Is self- hatred shame by another name? We will talk about identifying if you are a person affected with self-hatred. And, of course, how to change from self-hatred to a healthy self-worth. 

Disclaimer: The guys are here to encourage you in your attempt to live more confidently and successfully in our world. They are highly trained and experienced mental health professionals, but they are not YOUR mental health professional. They are sharing encouragement through information and discussion. 

People are complex. Just because an idea helps one person, doesn't mean it will help someone else. You need to consult with your own professional who will hopefully know what is best for you and your situation. 

]]> Self hatred may be far more prevalent than most people can imagine. Bad attachments, physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, could lead to self-hatred. Is self- hatred shame by another name? We will talk about identifying if you are a person affected with self-hatred. And, of course, how to change from self-hatred to a healthy self-worth. 

Disclaimer: The guys are here to encourage you in your attempt to live more confidently and successfully in our world. They are highly trained and experienced mental health professionals, but they are not YOUR mental health professional. They are sharing encouragement through information and discussion. 

People are complex. Just because an idea helps one person, doesn't mean it will help someone else. You need to consult with your own professional who will hopefully know what is best for you and your situation. 

]]> Lee Lockwood and Patrick Lockwood Buzzsprout-19173425 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 1790 podcast, businesspodcast, podcastseries, podcastcommunity, buzzsprout, spotify, applepodcasts, entrepreneurlife, entrepreneurship, YouTube, entrbrewerpodcasting, podcasts, podcaster, podcastlife, spotify, podcast, motivation, determination, applepodcast 15 full false Encouragement For Living Life - Episode #14 - Do You or Your Partner Want to Stop Using Porn? Encouragement For Living Life - Episode #14 - Do You or Your Partner Want to Stop Using Porn? Porn usage is widespread. The last time I checked, approximately 50% of men who consider themselves Christian use porn regularly. We will look at the various reasons men and women use porn. We will explore why its use is so common. And also, if common, is it a good thing to do. Finally, stopping its usage is relatively simple for some people. But for others, it can be extremely hard to stop usage. We will look at what has to change in these cases to allow the person to stop.

Disclaimer: The guys are here to encourage you in your attempt to live more confidently and successfully in our world. They are highly trained and experienced mental health professionals, but they are not YOUR mental health professional. They are sharing encouragement through information and discussion. 

People are complex. Just because an idea helps one person, doesn't mean it will help someone else. You need to consult with your own professional who will hopefully know what is best for you and your situation. 


]]> Porn usage is widespread. The last time I checked, approximately 50% of men who consider themselves Christian use porn regularly. We will look at the various reasons men and women use porn. We will explore why its use is so common. And also, if common, is it a good thing to do. Finally, stopping its usage is relatively simple for some people. But for others, it can be extremely hard to stop usage. We will look at what has to change in these cases to allow the person to stop.

Disclaimer: The guys are here to encourage you in your attempt to live more confidently and successfully in our world. They are highly trained and experienced mental health professionals, but they are not YOUR mental health professional. They are sharing encouragement through information and discussion. 

People are complex. Just because an idea helps one person, doesn't mean it will help someone else. You need to consult with your own professional who will hopefully know what is best for you and your situation. 


]]> Lee Lockwood and Patrick Lockwood Buzzsprout-19173410 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2707 podcast, businesspodcast, podcastseries, podcastcommunity, buzzsprout, spotify, applepodcasts, entrepreneurlife, entrepreneurship, YouTube, entrbrewerpodcasting, podcasts, podcaster, podcastlife, spotify, podcast, motivation, determination, applepodcast 14 full false Encouragement For Living Life - Episode #13 - Can You Forgive Others? Encouragement For Living Life - Episode #13 - Can You Forgive Others? It is impossible to be in a relationship without being hurt by another person. It is also impossible to be in a relationship without hurting someone else. I recently told a good friend I would call him back the next day. He was recently diagnosed with leukemia. But I forgot. We are all human. The hurt can be small or it can be large. It's size that often has to do with how the other person takes the hurtful behavior. Without forgiveness we can not maintain good relationships. We may not even be able to maintain the relationship. It may end. We will look at the importance and the process of the function of forgiveness. Lastly, we will look at the difference between forgiveness and allowing hurtful behavior to continue. 

Disclaimer: The guys are here to encourage you in your attempt to live more confidently and successfully in our world. They are highly trained and experienced mental health professionals, but they are not YOUR mental health professional. They are sharing encouragement through information and discussion. 

People are complex. Just because an idea helps one person, doesn't mean it will help someone else. You need to consult with your own professional who will hopefully know what is best for you and your situation. 

]]> It is impossible to be in a relationship without being hurt by another person. It is also impossible to be in a relationship without hurting someone else. I recently told a good friend I would call him back the next day. He was recently diagnosed with leukemia. But I forgot. We are all human. The hurt can be small or it can be large. It's size that often has to do with how the other person takes the hurtful behavior. Without forgiveness we can not maintain good relationships. We may not even be able to maintain the relationship. It may end. We will look at the importance and the process of the function of forgiveness. Lastly, we will look at the difference between forgiveness and allowing hurtful behavior to continue. 

Disclaimer: The guys are here to encourage you in your attempt to live more confidently and successfully in our world. They are highly trained and experienced mental health professionals, but they are not YOUR mental health professional. They are sharing encouragement through information and discussion. 

People are complex. Just because an idea helps one person, doesn't mean it will help someone else. You need to consult with your own professional who will hopefully know what is best for you and your situation. 

]]> Lee Lockwood and Patrick Lockwood Buzzsprout-19173398 Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2572 podcast, businesspodcast, podcastseries, podcastcommunity, buzzsprout, spotify, applepodcasts, entrepreneurlife, entrepreneurship, YouTube, entrbrewerpodcasting, podcasts, podcaster, podcastlife, spotify, podcast, motivation, determination, applepodcast 13 full false Encouragement For Living Life - Episode #12 - Is Unconditional Love Important? Encouragement For Living Life - Episode #12 - Is Unconditional Love Important? The belief that a person is unconditionally loved is a foundational component of early development. We will explore what unconditional love really is and look at the unique experience of having a good foundation of unconditional love. Further, we will go over the consequences of a poor foundation of unconditional love. You will come to learn how performance and unconditional love intersect. You may be surprised to learn that some performance has a toxic motive to it! 

Disclaimer: The guys are here to encourage you in your attempt to live more confidently and successfully in our world. They are highly trained and experienced mental health professionals, but they are not YOUR mental health professional. They are sharing encouragement through information and discussion. 

People are complex. Just because an idea helps one person, doesn't mean it will help someone else. You need to consult with your own professional who will hopefully know what is best for you and your situation. 


]]> The belief that a person is unconditionally loved is a foundational component of early development. We will explore what unconditional love really is and look at the unique experience of having a good foundation of unconditional love. Further, we will go over the consequences of a poor foundation of unconditional love. You will come to learn how performance and unconditional love intersect. You may be surprised to learn that some performance has a toxic motive to it! 

Disclaimer: The guys are here to encourage you in your attempt to live more confidently and successfully in our world. They are highly trained and experienced mental health professionals, but they are not YOUR mental health professional. They are sharing encouragement through information and discussion. 

People are complex. Just because an idea helps one person, doesn't mean it will help someone else. You need to consult with your own professional who will hopefully know what is best for you and your situation. 


]]> Lee Lockwood and Patrick Lockwood Buzzsprout-19046841 Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2554 podcast, businesspodcast, podcastseries, podcastcommunity, buzzsprout, spotify, applepodcasts, entrepreneurlife, entrepreneurship, YouTube, entrbrewerpodcasting, podcasts, podcaster, podcastlife, spotify, podcast, motivation, determination, applepodcast 12 full false Encouragement For Living Life - Episode #11 - Purpose and Mental Health Encouragement For Living Life - Episode #11 - Purpose and Mental Health Does purpose help mental health? We will look at what purpose is and its impact on mental and emotional health. We will also look at our culture and its preoccupation with happiness. Does the pursuit of happiness as your main goal in life help your mental health? Are there more fulfilling types of purpose? 

Disclaimer: The guys are here to encourage you in your attempt to live more confidently and successfully in our world. They are highly trained and experienced mental health professionals, but they are not YOUR mental health professional. They are sharing encouragement through information and discussion. 

People are complex. Just because an idea helps one person, doesn't mean it will help someone else. You need to consult with your own professional who will hopefully know what is best for you and your situation. 

]]> Does purpose help mental health? We will look at what purpose is and its impact on mental and emotional health. We will also look at our culture and its preoccupation with happiness. Does the pursuit of happiness as your main goal in life help your mental health? Are there more fulfilling types of purpose? 

Disclaimer: The guys are here to encourage you in your attempt to live more confidently and successfully in our world. They are highly trained and experienced mental health professionals, but they are not YOUR mental health professional. They are sharing encouragement through information and discussion. 

People are complex. Just because an idea helps one person, doesn't mean it will help someone else. You need to consult with your own professional who will hopefully know what is best for you and your situation. 

]]> Lee Lockwood and Patrick Lockwood Buzzsprout-19046833 Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2344 podcast, businesspodcast, podcastseries, podcastcommunity, buzzsprout, spotify, applepodcasts, entrepreneurlife, entrepreneurship, YouTube, entrbrewerpodcasting, podcasts, podcaster, podcastlife, spotify, podcast, motivation, determination, applepodcast 11 full false Encouragement For Living Life - Episode #10 - Don't Use a Squirt Gun on a House Fire - Part 4 Encouragement For Living Life - Episode #10 - Don't Use a Squirt Gun on a House Fire - Part 4 We will discuss a large area of non-professional help for addictions and mental health issues and anyone who wants a no cost to lower cost way to get help. On this podcast we will discuss one of the most available resources in our society today - Self-Help Groups/Programs. 

Disclaimer: The guys are here to encourage you in your attempt to live more confidently and successfully in our world. They are highly trained and experienced mental health professionals, but they are not YOUR mental health professional. They are sharing encouragement through information and discussion. 

People are complex. Just because an idea helps one person, doesn't mean it will help someone else. You need to consult with your own professional who will hopefully know what is best for you and your situation. 

]]> We will discuss a large area of non-professional help for addictions and mental health issues and anyone who wants a no cost to lower cost way to get help. On this podcast we will discuss one of the most available resources in our society today - Self-Help Groups/Programs. 

Disclaimer: The guys are here to encourage you in your attempt to live more confidently and successfully in our world. They are highly trained and experienced mental health professionals, but they are not YOUR mental health professional. They are sharing encouragement through information and discussion. 

People are complex. Just because an idea helps one person, doesn't mean it will help someone else. You need to consult with your own professional who will hopefully know what is best for you and your situation. 

]]> Lee Lockwood and Patrick Lockwood Buzzsprout-19046719 Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2360 podcast, businesspodcast, podcastseries, podcastcommunity, buzzsprout, spotify, applepodcasts, entrepreneurlife, entrepreneurship, YouTube, entrbrewerpodcasting, podcasts, podcaster, podcastlife, spotify, podcast, motivation, determination, applepodcast 10 full false Encouragement For Living Life - Episode #9 - Let in the LIGHT! Take In The Good, Keep Out The Bad Encouragement For Living Life - Episode #9 - Let in the LIGHT! Take In The Good, Keep Out The Bad We will explore many techniques and actions you can take to help you be and feel more positive. We will also look at the things you can do to limit the taking in of the bad (i.e. self-criticism, social media influences). Our thinking and actions can enable us to feel better. We will share a wide range of ideas/actions you can take to feel better. 

Disclaimer: The guys are here to encourage you in your attempt to live more confidently and successfully in our world. They are highly trained and experienced mental health professionals, but they are not YOUR mental health professional. They are sharing encouragement through information and discussion. 

People are complex. Just because an idea helps one person, doesn't mean it will help someone else. You need to consult with your own professional who will hopefully know what is best for you and your situation. 


]]> We will explore many techniques and actions you can take to help you be and feel more positive. We will also look at the things you can do to limit the taking in of the bad (i.e. self-criticism, social media influences). Our thinking and actions can enable us to feel better. We will share a wide range of ideas/actions you can take to feel better. 

Disclaimer: The guys are here to encourage you in your attempt to live more confidently and successfully in our world. They are highly trained and experienced mental health professionals, but they are not YOUR mental health professional. They are sharing encouragement through information and discussion. 

People are complex. Just because an idea helps one person, doesn't mean it will help someone else. You need to consult with your own professional who will hopefully know what is best for you and your situation. 


]]> Lee Lockwood and Patrick Lockwood Buzzsprout-19046709 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2430 podcast, businesspodcast, podcastseries, podcastcommunity, buzzsprout, spotify, applepodcasts, entrepreneurlife, entrepreneurship, YouTube, entrbrewerpodcasting, podcasts, podcaster, podcastlife, spotify, podcast, motivation, determination, applepodcast 9 full false Encouragement For Living Life - Episode #8 - Don't Use a Squirt Gun on a House Fire - Part 3 Encouragement For Living Life - Episode #8 - Don't Use a Squirt Gun on a House Fire - Part 3 We will continue our discussion of professional help by talking about very long, expensive, but important recovery programs. The following types of programs will be discussed: 

- Long Term Residential 
- Therapeutic Communities 
- Wilderness Programs 

We will also discuss the issue of leaving town vs doing treatment where you live. When to take this big step will be discussed. What you can expect from these programs is important. Is the investment in money, time, and effort worth it? 

Disclaimer: The guys are here to encourage you in your attempt to live more confidently and successfully in our world. They are highly trained and experienced mental health professionals, but they are not YOUR mental health professional. They are sharing encouragement through information and discussion. 

People are complex. Just because an idea helps one person, doesn't mean it will help someone else. You need to consult with your own professional who will hopefully know what is best for you and your situation. 

]]> We will continue our discussion of professional help by talking about very long, expensive, but important recovery programs. The following types of programs will be discussed: 

- Long Term Residential 
- Therapeutic Communities 
- Wilderness Programs 

We will also discuss the issue of leaving town vs doing treatment where you live. When to take this big step will be discussed. What you can expect from these programs is important. Is the investment in money, time, and effort worth it? 

Disclaimer: The guys are here to encourage you in your attempt to live more confidently and successfully in our world. They are highly trained and experienced mental health professionals, but they are not YOUR mental health professional. They are sharing encouragement through information and discussion. 

People are complex. Just because an idea helps one person, doesn't mean it will help someone else. You need to consult with your own professional who will hopefully know what is best for you and your situation. 

]]> Lee Lockwood and Patrick Lockwood Buzzsprout-18863772 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2490 8 full false Encouragement For Living Life - Episode #7 - Feeling Overwhelmed Encouragement For Living Life - Episode #7 - Feeling Overwhelmed We will explain what it means to feel overwhelmed - what leads to feeling overwhelmed - and share ideas on how to reduce or eliminate feeling overwhelmed. Everyone feels overwhelmed at some point in life. But to feel overwhelmed to a strong degree, or chronically, is something that can be addressed. 

Disclaimer: The guys are here to encourage you in your attempt to live more confidently and successfully in our world. They are highly trained and experienced mental health professionals, but they are not YOUR mental health professional. They are sharing encouragement through information and discussion. 

People are complex. Just because an idea helps one person, doesn't mean it will help someone else. You need to consult with your own professional who will hopefully know what is best for you and your situation. 

]]> We will explain what it means to feel overwhelmed - what leads to feeling overwhelmed - and share ideas on how to reduce or eliminate feeling overwhelmed. Everyone feels overwhelmed at some point in life. But to feel overwhelmed to a strong degree, or chronically, is something that can be addressed. 

Disclaimer: The guys are here to encourage you in your attempt to live more confidently and successfully in our world. They are highly trained and experienced mental health professionals, but they are not YOUR mental health professional. They are sharing encouragement through information and discussion. 

People are complex. Just because an idea helps one person, doesn't mean it will help someone else. You need to consult with your own professional who will hopefully know what is best for you and your situation. 

]]> Lee Lockwood and Patrick Lockwood Buzzsprout-18863764 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2646 7 full false Encouragement For Living Life - Episode #6 - Don't Use a Squirt Gun on a House Fire - Part 2 Encouragement For Living Life - Episode #6 - Don't Use a Squirt Gun on a House Fire - Part 2 In this time together, we will continue to explore treatment resources. What are Inpatient/Residential Programs? Halfway Houses and Three-Quarter Way Houses? And, of course, Sober Living Residences. How to evaluate what model is best for a person, and how to find a quality program will be discussed. 

Disclaimer: The guys are here to encourage you in your attempt to live more confidently and successfully in our world. They are highly trained and experienced mental health professionals, but they are not YOUR mental health professional. They are sharing encouragement through information and discussion. 

People are complex. Just because an idea helps one person, doesn't mean it will help someone else. You need to consult with your own professional who will hopefully know what is best for you and your situation. 

]]> In this time together, we will continue to explore treatment resources. What are Inpatient/Residential Programs? Halfway Houses and Three-Quarter Way Houses? And, of course, Sober Living Residences. How to evaluate what model is best for a person, and how to find a quality program will be discussed. 

Disclaimer: The guys are here to encourage you in your attempt to live more confidently and successfully in our world. They are highly trained and experienced mental health professionals, but they are not YOUR mental health professional. They are sharing encouragement through information and discussion. 

People are complex. Just because an idea helps one person, doesn't mean it will help someone else. You need to consult with your own professional who will hopefully know what is best for you and your situation. 

]]> Lee Lockwood and Patrick Lockwood Buzzsprout-18863759 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2792 6 full false Encouragement For Living Life - Episode #5 - Why Professional Help Often Fails Encouragement For Living Life - Episode #5 - Why Professional Help Often Fails The story of getting the next self help book or listening to the next podcast. Maybe you've read many good books, or listened to podcasts, but you still struggle. Or, you go to that next resource and you either fail to change, or the change is far from enough. Why is it so hard to change for some people? And, what can you do about your difficulty changing? Getting to the most effective help for you and your situation is so important. We will explore why people resist change and what we can do about it. 

Disclaimer: The guys are here to encourage you in your attempt to live more confidently and successfully in our world. They are highly trained and experienced mental health professionals, but they are not YOUR mental health professional. They are sharing encouragement through information and discussion. 

People are complex. Just because an idea helps one person, doesn't mean it will help someone else. You need to consult with your own professional who will hopefully know what is best for you and your situation. 


]]> The story of getting the next self help book or listening to the next podcast. Maybe you've read many good books, or listened to podcasts, but you still struggle. Or, you go to that next resource and you either fail to change, or the change is far from enough. Why is it so hard to change for some people? And, what can you do about your difficulty changing? Getting to the most effective help for you and your situation is so important. We will explore why people resist change and what we can do about it. 

Disclaimer: The guys are here to encourage you in your attempt to live more confidently and successfully in our world. They are highly trained and experienced mental health professionals, but they are not YOUR mental health professional. They are sharing encouragement through information and discussion. 

People are complex. Just because an idea helps one person, doesn't mean it will help someone else. You need to consult with your own professional who will hopefully know what is best for you and your situation. 


]]> Lee Lockwood and Patrick Lockwood Buzzsprout-18863755 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2960 podcast, businesspodcast, podcastseries, podcastcommunity, buzzsprout, spotify, applepodcasts, entrepreneurlife, entrepreneurship, YouTube, entrbrewerpodcasting, podcasts, podcaster, podcastlife, spotify, podcast, motivation, determination, applepodcast 5 full false Encouragement For Living Life - Episode #4 - Don't Use a Squirt Gun on a House Fire - Part 1 Encouragement For Living Life - Episode #4 - Don't Use a Squirt Gun on a House Fire - Part 1 We will begin to explore the wide variety of professional resources available to address mental health and addiction problems. Psychotherapy and Counseling, Intensive Outpatient Programs, and Medication will be discussed in this podcast. We hope to help you understand these options. Being an informed consumer can often lead to getting better help, and hence, more relief and growth. 

Disclaimer: The guys are here to encourage you in your attempt to live more confidently and successfully in our world. They are highly trained and experienced mental health professionals, but they are not YOUR mental health professional. They are sharing encouragement through information and discussion. 

People are complex. Just because an idea helps one person, doesn't mean it will help someone else. You need to consult with your own professional who will hopefully know what is best for you and your situation. 

]]> We will begin to explore the wide variety of professional resources available to address mental health and addiction problems. Psychotherapy and Counseling, Intensive Outpatient Programs, and Medication will be discussed in this podcast. We hope to help you understand these options. Being an informed consumer can often lead to getting better help, and hence, more relief and growth. 

Disclaimer: The guys are here to encourage you in your attempt to live more confidently and successfully in our world. They are highly trained and experienced mental health professionals, but they are not YOUR mental health professional. They are sharing encouragement through information and discussion. 

People are complex. Just because an idea helps one person, doesn't mean it will help someone else. You need to consult with your own professional who will hopefully know what is best for you and your situation. 

]]> Lee Lockwood and Patrick Lockwood Buzzsprout-18763676 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2789 full false Encouragement For Living Life - Episode #3 - I'm Tired of Being Scared Encouragement For Living Life - Episode #3 - I'm Tired of Being Scared We are going to talk about fear, insecurity, and dread. We believe fear is a feeling caused and/or guided by society and by upbringing. What we can do to deal with the outside world and its message is one area we will explore. We will explore how to help the individual suffering stress or fear begin to feel more secure in order to reduce fear inside them. 

Disclaimer: The guys are here to encourage you in your attempt to live more confidently and successfully in our world. They are highly trained and experienced mental health professionals, but they are not YOUR mental health professional. They are sharing encouragement through information and discussion. 

People are complex. Just because an idea helps one person, doesn't mean it will help someone else. You need to consult with your own professional who will hopefully know what is best for you and your situation. 

]]> We are going to talk about fear, insecurity, and dread. We believe fear is a feeling caused and/or guided by society and by upbringing. What we can do to deal with the outside world and its message is one area we will explore. We will explore how to help the individual suffering stress or fear begin to feel more secure in order to reduce fear inside them. 

Disclaimer: The guys are here to encourage you in your attempt to live more confidently and successfully in our world. They are highly trained and experienced mental health professionals, but they are not YOUR mental health professional. They are sharing encouragement through information and discussion. 

People are complex. Just because an idea helps one person, doesn't mean it will help someone else. You need to consult with your own professional who will hopefully know what is best for you and your situation. 

]]> Lee Lockwood and Patrick Lockwood Buzzsprout-18763672 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2509 3 full false Encouragement For Living Life - Episode #2 - The Pain and Destruction Caused by Entitlement Encouragement For Living Life - Episode #2 - The Pain and Destruction Caused by Entitlement We believe there is an epidemic of entitlement in our culture. Entitlement is corrosive and destructive mind set. We will explain how it develops in the individual and its consequences to the entitled person and those around him or her. We will look at how to eliminate or reduce this mindset. 

Disclaimer: The guys are here to encourage you in your attempt to live more confidently and successfully in our world. They are highly trained and experienced mental health professionals, but they are not YOUR mental health professional. They are sharing encouragement through information and discussion. 

People are complex. Just because an idea helps one person, doesn't mean it will help someone else. You need to consult with your own professional who will hopefully know what is best for you and your situation. 

]]> We believe there is an epidemic of entitlement in our culture. Entitlement is corrosive and destructive mind set. We will explain how it develops in the individual and its consequences to the entitled person and those around him or her. We will look at how to eliminate or reduce this mindset. 

Disclaimer: The guys are here to encourage you in your attempt to live more confidently and successfully in our world. They are highly trained and experienced mental health professionals, but they are not YOUR mental health professional. They are sharing encouragement through information and discussion. 

People are complex. Just because an idea helps one person, doesn't mean it will help someone else. You need to consult with your own professional who will hopefully know what is best for you and your situation. 

]]> Buzzsprout-18763666 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2112 2 full false Encouragement For Living Life - Episode #1 - Jumping Into The Deep End Encouragement For Living Life - Episode #1 - Jumping Into The Deep End Who are we? We will introduce ourselves - our experiences, education, etc. You will decide if we are worth listening to. Also, the why to our podcast - encouragement. We are doing this to be an encouragement to people. We believe understanding can help people to free themselves more from the issues/problems they have. In this podcast we will begin a discussion on two tough 

topics - Shame and Suicide. 

Disclaimer: The guys are here to encourage you in your attempt to live more confidently and successfully in our world. They are highly trained and experienced mental health professionals, but they are not YOUR mental health professional. They are sharing encouragement through information and discussion. 

People are complex. Just because an idea helps one person, doesn't mean it will help someone else. You need to consult with your own professional who will hopefully know what is best for you and your situation. 

]]> Who are we? We will introduce ourselves - our experiences, education, etc. You will decide if we are worth listening to. Also, the why to our podcast - encouragement. We are doing this to be an encouragement to people. We believe understanding can help people to free themselves more from the issues/problems they have. In this podcast we will begin a discussion on two tough 

topics - Shame and Suicide. 

Disclaimer: The guys are here to encourage you in your attempt to live more confidently and successfully in our world. They are highly trained and experienced mental health professionals, but they are not YOUR mental health professional. They are sharing encouragement through information and discussion. 

People are complex. Just because an idea helps one person, doesn't mean it will help someone else. You need to consult with your own professional who will hopefully know what is best for you and your situation. 

]]> Lee Lockwood and Patrick Lockwood Buzzsprout-18491836 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 23:00:00 -0600 3230 Current events Personal stories Health and wellbeing Education Mindfulness Mental health Physical health Nutrition Financial planning Personal development Self-improvement Inspirational Motivational Empowerment Success Happiness Positive psychology Grati 1 full false