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🎙️ CCnDoc Talk - Why it’s hard for Same Sex Couples to Answer the ???, “How Long Have You Been Married?” - PRIDE EDITION 🏳️‍🌈 - S4 E6 - 6/19/25 We have 7 anniversaries, or maybe it’s 9!? 1 for when we got together (the one we go by), 1 Vow ceremony, 2 Holy Unions, 2 Renewals of Vows, 1 Civil Union (CO), 1 State Marriage (CA) - which also happens to be our 1 federally recognized marriage, though it took many years for it to be acknowledged by the FED. So when you ask a same sex couple how long they’ve been married, prepare for a story! Here’s ours… BTW, if your personal rights haven’t been decided by a court or the government, consider yourself privileged. Our marriage rights currently hang in the balance. Do yours? #CCnDocTalk #Pride #GayPride #LGBTQAlly #PrideIsAProtest #EnoughIsEnough #LoveIsLove #AntiLGBTQLegislation #EqualRights #SameSexMarriage #MarriageRights

Every year during #PrideMonth we try to share a little of what it’s like to be us (LGBTQ). This year it’s more important than ever and we’re asking for your help! 🏳️‍🌈 #CCnDocTalk #Pride #GayPride #LesbianPride #LGBTQSafety #LGBTQAlly

Throughout life we experience many changes - Some good, and some that really rock our world! Each transition, be it a graduation, marriage, death of a loved one, a diagnosis, divorce, job, retirement, new relationship, or an election, starts with an Ending. Endings bring a wide range of emotions from celebration and relief to frustration and loss. From there we enter a neutral or bewilderment zone. Here, we have to figure out the unknowns, which often causes feelings of anxiety, but these could ultimately lead to freedom and adventure, too. Bewilderment is uncomfortable because we prefer routine and predictability. As time passes, we will enter the new beginning phase. This phase also has feelings ranging from fear to denial and hopeful in the end, creativity and finding new pathways! #BewildermentZone #WilliamBridges #Change #DynamicDuo 💃💃 #CCnDocTalkPodcast 🎙️ 🔗https://ccndoc.com 🎵 Royalty Free Music purchased from Apple Music. 🎶 No copyright infringement intended. “Happy Funky 30 Seconds” Royalty Free Music, Vol. 1 Mass Music Factory Craig Nybo

We know that our timeline is appearing pretty bipolar these days and this podcast explains why! One day we are full of love and hope, adventure and gratitude and the next, bewilderment sadness, anger, fear and attitude! We want you to know our unintended activism isn’t born out of hate. It’s born out of the love we have for friends, family, our country, ourselves, and those who are in the crosshairs of our new one track minded leadership. Can you just imagine how much better it would be for everyone if they chose LOVE and not HATE today and everyday? We could get back to posting fun and frivolity, and the occasional seriousness. We have always had a broad circle of friends and as such have walked a tightrope for many years tiptoeing around politics and equal rights. Many of them voted for the current situation, so if we can get even one of them to change their mind and see what this is really doing to people like us, it will be worth it. ✌️❤️💩 Please SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel! Consider Supporting Our Podcast! https://www.ccndoc.com/extras #activism #advocate #LGBTQAdvocate #Politics #EqualRights Visit: https://25and.me for more information (by topic) on Project2025 We have a NEWLY Redesigned Website full of #SoulSassNBadass at https://CCnDoc.com About Us: #UnapologeticallyEclectic 👯‍♀️ #DynamicDuo 💃💃 #LGBTQAdvocates🏳️‍🌈 #CCnDocTalkPodcast 🎙️ #SoulWork #LiveBold #RectalCancerSurvivor 💙💪 🔗https://ccndoc.com 🎵 Royalty Free Music purchased from Apple Music. 🎶 No copyright infringement intended. “Happy Funky 30 Seconds” Royalty Free Music, Vol. 1 Mass Music Factory Craig Nybo

Are you or is someone you know an #HSP? Ever wonder what it’s like living with an HSP (highly sensitive person), especially one who is also an empath? 🤦‍♀️ Listen to our funniest podcast to date, and find out! #ShitShow #Empath #HighlySensitivePerson This podcast is also on YouTube, please SUBSCRIBE to our channel! Buy CC’s ❤️💩 T-shirt at our TeePublic store and support our podcast! https://www.teepublic.com/user/ccndoc We have a NEWLY Redesigned Website full of #SoulSassNBadass at https://CCnDoc.com About Us: #UnapologeticallyEclectic 👯‍♀️ #DynamicDuo 💃💃 #LGBTQ 🏳️‍🌈 #CCnDocAdventures #CCnDocTalkPodcast 🎙️ #CCnDocDIY 🛠️ #NoDickVanDyke 🚐 #RetirementLife #SoulWork #LiveBold #TechnicolorCC #AmyHairDontCare #CRCBadAss #RectalCancerSurvivor 💙💪 #ColorectalCancer #MyBadASSLife Blog+Vlog #Poopologist ✌️❤️💩 #BadassEating #LifeAfterCancer #Remission 🔗Linktr.ee/CCnDoc 🎵 Royalty Free Music purchased from Apple Music. 🎶 No copyright infringement intended. “Happy Funky 30 Seconds” Royalty Free Music, Vol. 1 Mass Music Factory Craig Nybo

🎙️ CCnDoc Talk - Vote Yes on Colorado Amendment J - S4 E1 🗳️ NEW SEASON! BIG NEWS! Our Podcast is now VIDEO and you can watch FULL EPISODES here on social media, on our YouTube Channel & at Our newly redesigned website CCnDoc.com! You don’t want to miss this because we’re starting off Season 4 with a Doozy of a topic! Today we’re discussing Colorado Amendment J - A proposed amendment to the Colorado Constitution that recommends REVERSING Colorado’s BAN on SAME SEX MARRIAGE. What, What?!? I thought same sex marriage was legal in the United States?!? 🤔 IT IS! But, states like Colorado still have these old laws on the books that could come back to haunt us later. Why does it matter? Watch and see! Not from Colorado? Hang around anyway because we think there is something in this podcast for every person who is or knows an LGBTQ+ person! Find CC’s Blog Post (mentioned in podcast) here: https://www.ccndoc.com/post/badass-election-vote-like-your-life-as-a-cancer-survivor-depends-on-it-it-does #SameSexMarriage #SameSexMarriageBan #SCOTUS #ColoradoAmendmentJ #VoteYESOnAmendmentJ #LGBTQRights #GayMarriage #MarriageEquality We have a NEWLY Redesigned Website full of #SoulSassNBadass at CCnDoc.com About Us: #UnapologeticallyEclectic 👯‍♀️ #DynamicDuo 💃💃 #LGBTQ 🏳️‍🌈 #CCnDocAdventures #CCnDocTalkPodcast 🎙️ #CCnDocDIY 🛠️ #NoDickVanDyke 🚐 #RetirementLife #SoulWork #LiveBold #TechnicolorCC #AmyHairDontCare #CRCBadAss #RectalCancerSurvivor 💙💪 #ColorectalCancer #MyBadASSLife Blog+Vlog #Poopologist ✌️❤️💩 #BadassEating #LifeAfterCancer #Remission 🔗https://ccndoc.com 🔗https://mybadass.life 🔗https://Linktr.ee/CCnDoc 🎵 Royalty Free Music purchased from Apple Music. 🎶 No copyright infringement intended. “Happy Funky 30 Seconds” Royalty Free Music, Vol. 1 Mass Music Factory Craig Nybo

Let’s talk about money! Not how much, but how; how to have these conversations and why they are so important. There is so much fear around money conversations that they just don’t happen. This often leaves partners in the dark about finances and kids money illiterate. Although this is not your intention; as a society Money is still the #1 taboo topic and we have still don’t know how to talk about it. Yet, “how” we learned the value of money at an early age drives the majority of our behaviors as an adult, we still don’t talk about it. Listen up! Money is an important topic! It rules the world and influences our lives on a daily basis. We all have a relationship with money. Do you know what yours is? Part 1 talks about why it’s important to talk about money. The upcoming parts in this series will guide you through Money National Park where you will hear story sparks to help you recall your money stories and then you can better decide how to share them, with whom and when. Our goals is to help everyone become money savvy and comfortable sharing your money stories. Courageous Money: Your Adventure Through Money National Park can be purchased at your favorite bookseller. Ebook only $9.99! Find us at @CCnDoc on social media and at: linktr.ee/ccndoc

CCnDoc have a philosophical conversation regarding which is more important, Love or Acceptance? Obviously, both, but if you cant have both, which matters more? If not received, what happens to our confidence? Learn how these two pivotal emotions impact our world. Just how important is it to get the love you need? And, is love more important than having someone’s acceptance? Or, is it acceptance that you really need? A saying comes to mind, “We die to please those who love us least.” How does your behavior change when you are seeking someone’s Love and/or Acceptance? Chances are, a lot. Find us at @CCnDoc on social media and at: linktr.ee/ccndoc

Today CCnDoc discuss the truth about getting and giving unconditional love and how love/hate relationships are formed by having unrealistic expectations of others and yourself. Be it family, friends or political figures, how can you possibly love EVERYONE unconditionally? How do you get your own love needs met within yourself? And, if you love unconditionally can you still set boundaries with energy vampires? When you love unconditionally it is a “state of giving” that ultimately leads to your inner peace and joy. Find us at @CCnDoc on social media and at: linktr.ee/ccndoc

We’ve all heard the term “Firefly Friend” thanks to the popular Netflix show, and this sparked our discussion about what makes a respectful friend? What do those friendships look like and sound like in action? Listen as we discuss this topic and give our suggestions on how to be a more respectful friend, and how to get your needs met if you feel like the MORE respectful friend in your relationship. This holiday season especially, take a look around you and make sure you are taking care of the people who take care of you! Pay attention to the effort that others are putting in to the festivities, honor your commitments when you can and above all, give kudos to your friends (and family) when you know they have put in extra effort to make your experience special! Happy Holidays! ❤️💚  Find us at @CCnDoc on social media and at: linktr.ee/ccndoc

Did you know that for every negative thing you hear about yourself OR that YOU say to or about yourself (even joking) that your subconscious hears as true? And in order to counteract it, you have to say the opposite/positive about yourself at least three times in a row? It's called the Positivity Ratio. Sounds crazy right? Think about how many times a day we put ourselves down without thinking, use self-deprecating humor, or inflict self-harm with our worrying thoughts. What about illness? All that fear and worry doesn't help us get well! Eileen Pease (Dynamic Thinking) says, "When you change your thinking, you can change your feeling." That's pretty powerful! But how do you stop all that negative programming? Random affirmations, baby! These days, we LIVE BY our affirmations! In notebooks, on mirrors, cork boards and post-its! Today we show you how to do the same in order to create a healthier you, inside and out! Find us at @CCnDoc on social media and at: linktr.ee/ccndoc

We’re Back! We took a little break in July to enJOY our summer! Now we’re back with renewed energy and NEW episodes! Ever wonder how to communicate better with your partner? Especially when one or both of you have been in heavy concentration mode (doing your own thing), and you come back together, only to find yourselves disconnected emotionally. You know the drill, something of interest sucks you in and the seconds turn into minutes. Then hours later your partner is balancing on a delicate teeter-totter, not knowing if you are open to being interrupted, if you’re going to surface physically while still in your head, or if your heart will be surfacing as well. If you’re still stuck in your head, how best can and should your partner communicate with you to discuss important daily logistics such as “Who’s cooking dinner?”, “Who’s picking up the kids?”, “Who’s in charge of happy hour?” or “Are we spending any quality time together today?” Although we don’t have a grandiose answer to these questions, listen to how we navigate the discussion of this topic of being in and then emerging from hyper-focused concentration mode on a regular basis! Find us at @CCnDoc on social media and at: linktr.ee/ccndoc

June is Pride Month! Because there is so much misunderstood about the LGBTQ+ community, we are doing our part to build a bridge of understanding, love and hope by sharing our experiences over the last 21+ years together. People fear what they don’t know or understand. We ask you to seek understanding first. This episode starts off with powerful words from Rachel Held Evans (Christian Minister and former Evangelical) who we've just gotten acquainted with and also are grieving the loss of_she died at the age of 38 in 2019. She was a straight voice for the LGBTQ+ community and she was making such a difference in the minds of Christians and how they view LGBTQ+ individuals. May her words and wishes live on. If you are a straight ally, this podcast will also give you some insight into what it's like to be LGBTQ+ in 2023. Suffice it to say things were going pretty well, and now the tide is turning again_Not everything ends up on the news. Keeping in mind "queer" isn’t one-size-fits-all, and our perspective is just ours, we’re encouraging you to be brave and ask questions of all of your LGBTQ+ friends, relatives and even strangers to really seek to understand what it’s like to be in their shoes. We (all) have more in common than you think! Love IS the answer. What is the question? ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🩷🤎🖤🩶🤍❤️‍🩹 Thank you! 🏳️‍🌈 Find us at @CCnDoc on social media and at: linktr.ee/ccndoc

Welcome to the world according to CCnDoc! How do you stay positive? Lately, it seems like we are getting asked this question a lot, so Doc decided it was time for a podcast on the topic! Good call! Is anyone really positive all the time? No! No one can be positive all the time—It’s something we work on every day, and one of us has to work at it harder than the other! In this episode, we talk about what happens when life throws those curveballs and how you can train your brain to see them in a more positive light.  Find us at @CCnDoc on social media and at: linktr.ee/ccndoc

First, some handy hiking tips for all hikers! And, as we hike our way through Arizona and New Mexico on our #UnexpectedRoadtrip (check it out on our social media @CCnDoc), we continue to be surprised, amazed and even dumbfounded at some of the folks we are sharing the trail with. We are admittedly old-school hikers, taught by an even older-school hiker, the etiquette of the trail. Is there such a thing? YES! Further, we live in Colorado where Leave No Trace is a very big deal. Suffice it to say there is a new breed of hiker out there, and they're challenging us! Find us at @CCnDoc on social media and at: linktr.ee/ccndoc

When was the last time you sorted through your phone contacts? If you're like us it's been since we transferred our analog address books to our candy bar phones 20 years ago! Recently Doc set out to go through her phone contacts and get rid of some annoying duplicates that were created by the rivalry between enterprise corporate software and her ios. She had some revelations about herself then and now, and in scaling her contacts from 14,000 to 1400, she had to make some decisions as well as say some goodbyes. Tune in to hear her insights! Find us at @CCnDoc on social media and at: linktr.ee/ccndoc

With such strong cultural influences, when it comes to our health, what really matters and what should we be focusing on? This podcast delves into our psyches and exposes unhealthy thoughts and behaviors around weight and body image. It’s time we stop self-shaming and shaming others based on unrealistic and cookie-cutter standards! Where do these crazy ideas come from? When CC was feeling her best the scale was up but she had a tumor! They told her not to lose weight during cancer treatment, so she lost 40 pounds! Not on purpose obviously. But, having gone up and down in weight over the years, and finally giving up on the number a few years before; this was quite the mindfuck! So now what happens? Many of us are guilty of watching the scoreboard instead of the game, in this case, watching the scale instead of our life. The numbers on the scale are only one small indicator of good health. We need to be aware of all of the indicators, this is why watching the scale is a mindfuck. Even though Doc weighs more than people would think, she has a reputation as someone who can eat anything she wants and stay slender. But behind the scenes one could say she has an unhealthy relationship with the scale, weighing in each day to make sure the numbers are within her personal acceptable range. When the numbers go up, she’s harder on herself than she should be. She always says she does not want to buy a new wardrobe, which begs the question, is it about money or weight? Of course, it's important to be healthy! It's also important to not feel deprived or to shame yourself into "good behavior". How do we (all) change the way we see ourselves and be in tune enough with our bodies to listen to what they truly need and want on a day-to-day basis, and not be influenced by unrealistic archetypes?  Find us at @CCnDoc on social media and at: linktr.ee/ccndoc

WAIT!!! Before you run off thinking this episode doesn’t apply to you, think again! The Cancer Hangover is a metaphor for any major life event, illness or what we call in our book “Courageous Money”, A Life Falls Event. Any event that causes upheaval or major transition in your life qualifies for “hangover” status if you are coming out of the fog and re-adjusting to a new reality! February 4th was World Cancer Day and we thought it a perfect time to talk about what life after cancer in our household is looking like. Yes, those who are fortunate to be cancer free after their battles have everything to be grateful for, but it doesn’t mean there isn’t sometimes an adjustment period afterward. We call it the “Bewilderment Zone.” A “Where do we go from here?” kind of place where you’re striving to get a foothold on what in many cases is a new, yet undefined you! If you are in a partnership, this can be even more interesting. Today we are not discussing so much the physical aspects of adjusting to life after cancer because everyone’s cancer journey is different. For instance in CC’s case, lots of extra trips to the bathroom in a day! But rather the emotional aspects. The things that are harder to see but just as important to sort out so you can live bold! Find us at @CCnDoc on social media and at: linktr.ee/ccndoc

Welcome to Season 2 of CCnDoc Talk! A fitting start to the new year and our new season, this podcast focuses on a tool that we call the "Mindfulness Circle", which we created after taking a couple's course through Insight Timer (our favorite meditation app). In the course, they discussed one version of the "Mindfulness Triangle", but true to form that didn’t work for us so we created our own tool! LOL There is no better time than the start of a new year to manifest new habits and practices for a better you! We discuss how to use the tool and how it can apply to different areas of your life from work to personal goals as well as “coupleness” (mindful couples) and a variety of circumstances from positive to stressful. Find us at @CCnDoc on social media and at: linktr.ee/ccndoc

Do you love your family yet struggle with how to keep your sanity during family holidays? Family dynamics can be challenging even for the healthiest of families. Add to that the stress of these last few years of politics and pandemic, which have certainly stretched many family relationships thin, not to mention the crazy phenomenon of regression that occurs the moment you get back into your family unit (once the youngest always the youngest), and trying to accommodate so many different opinions, tastes, routines and desires into a seamless and peaceful gathering. One where you don’t go home saying, WTF?!? Or feel guilty until the next year’s vacay. Our conversation is unscripted as always so here are our (aspirational) 8 TIPS for a more sane family holiday vacation in a nutshell: 1. DON’T discuss politics or religion for any reason and be ready to change the subject! We have shirts that say, “Proud Member of the Cocktail Party!” (Available in our CCnDoc Store). This kind of humor diffuses political conversations. 2. DO take time for yourself even if it’s hard to get away! 3. DO be flexible when you can! 4. DO practice mindfulness. Use an app like free Insight Timer to meditate each morning (even 5 minutes can help) before you greet the day and the family at the breakfast table. Eating is also a great time to be mindful. Enjoy every bite, by savoring and chewing your food well, and don’t let the table conversation affect your digestion. 5. DO give genuine compliments and validation freely! 6. DO say please and Thank You even for simple things. 7. DON’T make assumptions whenever possible. Be willing to broach difficult topics with love, compassion and/or humor when possible and seek to understand the other person’s perspective. Unless your opinions on the topic are too strong then… 8. CHOOSE your battles and KEEP YOUR OPINIONS TO YOURSELF! Ask yourself what winning this round is worth to you? How important is it if your sister-in-law loads the dishwasher the wrong way as long as the dishes get done and your brother isn’t pissed off at you for the next year? Find us at @CCnDoc on social media and at: linktr.ee/ccndoc

How do you find joy in a world full of never-ending to-do lists and responsibilities? CCnDoc discuss this balancing act of finding joy within the madness in this episode. Having just come off of their #CelebrationRoadTrip they have been busier than ever and wondering how to get to that place of finding joy in routine tasks and more importantly, making time for the things that give joy every day!  Find us at @CCnDoc on social media and at: linktr.ee/ccndoc

WARNING: Harsh words ahead! You may notice a different tone in this Shit Floats podcast, pre-recorded this summer, just after Doc’s retirement. You might detect frustration, sarcasm and even anger at the establishment of corporate America. All great indicators that retirement from corporate America was long overdue! We’re guessing you can relate at this time of the Great Resignation! Despite our saltiness, there are many pearls of wisdom to be had in this engaging podcast, opportunities for leaders to step up (don’t be a turd), and encouragement and validation for those needing to find a way to swim in or escape the Cesspool. Find us at @CCnDoc on social media and at: linktr.ee/ccndoc

It’s been said that laughter is The best medicine… As self-dubbed “too serious most of the time” people, we explore laughter, the people who make us laugh, and why laughing often is so important! Join us in laughing out loud today! Find us at @CCnDoc on social media and at: linktr.ee/ccndoc

Has anyone ever accused you of being selfish? Do you feel guilt when you set boundaries that preserve your mental health or make time just for you? Do you say yes to obligations and events because you can’t say no? How do we get to a place where we feel good about taking care of ourselves without feeling guilty, especially when we are in relationships? Where is the balance? In this episode CCnDoc discuss the concepts of selfishness and self love and compare them to other concepts like narcissism and entitlement. They also discuss how communication plays a role in dispelling the perceptions of selfishness and share their 1-10 technique for assessing each individual’s level of interest in activities so that no one feels as if the other person is being selfish. Speaking of selfish, CCnDoc selfishly took a couple of weeks off from podcasting so that CC could recover from her LAST CRC surgery! Thanks for your indulgence and she’s doing quite well, despite the extra trips to the bathroom until her new short and sassy semi-colon adjusts! Follow her journey on social media @CCnDoc. Find us at @CCnDoc on social media and at: linktr.ee/ccndoc

We always say, "Feedback is like the gift of fruitcake!" What do you do with fruitcake when you receive it? Eat it? Re-gift it? Toss it? No matter what you do with it, you ALWAYS say "Thank you" to the person that gave it to you, first! Then, you can do with it what you like! This podcast is by request from Doc's former work colleagues. While there is positive and constructive feedback, Doc has always been legendary for delivering tough feedback that actually makes people want to say thank you and often hug her after it's over! Sounds crazy right? But there are some great tools you can use to have those tough conversations. In this episode, CCnDoc discuss how to deliver feedback, provide examples and share stories of feedback that has impacted them. These feedback tips can be used by anyone, with anyone! Find us at @CCnDoc on social media and at: linktr.ee/ccndoc

We decided to lighten the mood this episode and talk about some of the coolest places we’ve been on earth and why we think they are the coolest! This was a tough one for us because we have been fortunate to travel to many! Do you have a bucket list? Maybe some of these will land on it! We hope this will inspire you to continue to explore, even if it’s in your own backyard! Find us at @CCnDoc on social media and at: linktr.ee/ccndoc

Have you ever wondered if you have a closet DIY-er in you? Or maybe you already can't get enough of projects and can relate to Doc's addiction?  Many of you often express awe at both the number and quality of projects that Doc completes on a regular basis! In CC's family Doc is known as "Amazing Amy" because she can and does do just about everything! Need something fixed? Ask Amy! Need to understand how something works? Ask Doc! Need ideas on how to improve a space and don't know where to start? Yep! Landscaping? That's her too!  So what drives this crazy behavior to think up, create and execute one project after another? Is it insanity OR just the opposite? Where does all this creativity come from? How does she do it? Does she ever get tired of projects? What does CC think about the endless projects list?CCnDoc answer these questions and more in this episode! Do you DIY?  Find us at @CCnDoc on social media and at: linktr.ee/ccndoc

We truly believe this is one of our best podcasts yet! In this episode, we speak from the heart about Gratitude in terms of our practice of being grateful each day_especially on the bad days. We also discuss what living in gratitude does for us, and we give ideas on how to incorporate it into your own daily habits. During the course of this unscripted discussion, we realized how much forgiveness also plays into gratitude in allowing us to be open and grateful. What are you grateful for today? Find us at @CCnDoc on social media and at: linktr.ee/ccndoc

LITERALLY! Having recently become an “Ostomate,” CCnDoc discuss their experience as CC adjusts to her new temporary ileostomy between surgeries. This post-surgery discussion is both informative and poignant and contains the signature CCnDoc brand of humor as well as caregiver tips, insight for those with ileostomy and showcases their ability to communicate through crisis. There is something in this podcast for everyone, even if you aren’t a part of the shit show! CCnDoc also share some AMAZING GOOD NEWS! Tune in! Find us at @CCnDoc on social media and at: linktr.ee/ccndoc

How spontaneous are you? Are you only spontaneous if it’s planned? In this episode we share some of our own spontaneity as well as tips for you to be more spontaneous! Why? Because it’s fun! Everyone can use a little spontaneity in their life. Life is short. Live Bold! Find us at @CCnDoc on social media and at: linktr.ee/ccndoc

Ever wonder why people talk to themselves or their pets? It's because pets are great listeners! We can take lessons from our animals! As executive coaches, we’ve tried to convey the value of listening to others for over 20 years! But how well do we do it in our own relationship? In this podcasts we share our own challenges with listening in our relationship and share some tips and strategies for better listening. People are starving to be heard and for someone to listen to them wholly, unconditionally and without bias or agenda, especially if it’s a loved one. But, our tendency as listeners is to listen just long enough to solve or to interject our own thoughts. People are also in great need of validation and kudos, and part of the listening process is to also acknowledge what you’ve heard them say. This skill is almost as fundamental as listening itself! There are many types of listening. There is surface listening, listening for intent, listening for what’s not there and even whole body listening! In our book Coaching For Commitment Simplified (available at Apple Books) we share five CLEAR Coaching Skills (Challenge, Listen, Encourage, Ask and Refine). Of these, Listen and Encourage are the most important and if you do nothing else, these will go a long way! Sometimes people need to be HEARD and that’s all. As coaches we often refer to ourselves as trusted sounding boards. It’s also ok to ASK the person your listening to what their intent is in sharing. Do they just want to vent? Do they want your advice? Do they want you to ask some questions (coaching) to help them figure out their own stuff? This sets the tone for the conversation and makes it easier for the listener and the person talking! People don’t argue with their own ideas and because of this, listening without an ulterior motive to fix or solve can do wonders for your leadership and your relationships with others! Find us at @CCnDoc on social media and at: linktr.ee/ccndoc

WARNING: This is a funny yet graphic discussion of the side effects associated with CC’s colorectal cancer treatment. It contains explicit language and is not suitable for all audiences. Not all cancer patient’s experiences will be the same.  Now that CC is officially done with chemo_YAY! And feeling better each day_we can share (with humor) this conversation about CC’s radiation and chemo side effects. Even in the tough moments CCnDoc found humor and were committed to keeping a positive outlook! She got through it and so can you. You are stronger than you know!  CC’s radiation was a new short course IMRT (25 days worth in 5 days) and chemo was Folxfox 6. She had some atypically extreme side effects with radiation which led to a 20 lb weight loss in less than a month. Effective, but not a diet she recommends! She was to do a minimum of 6 and a max of 8 rounds of chemo. The oncologist stopped her at round 7 in order to avoid further neurotoxicity and permanent damage…  CC was considered an “under processor” of chemo which is not as it sounds. Her body and especially her neurology did not like it, which means it took longer to process and get out of her system each round. She had some intense and more rare side effects. As she says, “I was luckier than some, unluckier than others.” Some of the symptoms that CC experienced were not typical for many patients, yet some are very common among her peer group, though not always discussed by research papers; and thus communicating these to her oncologist became critical. Our biggest advice: ALWAYS make sure your docs and nurses know your side effects and their severity! Regardless of how rare a side effect is, if you are experiencing it, let them know! Find us at @CCnDoc on social media and at: linktr.ee/ccndoc

Changing the way we talk about money, one story at a time! Did you know that money is the number one taboo topic? Yet we all have a relationship with money and it drives almost all of our behaviors! This episode is based on our latest book Courageous Money, where we take you on an adventure through Money National Park. One where you can explore your earliest memories of money and how they formed your money mindset and relationship with money. Courageous Money focuses on storytelling and encourages sharing those stories in households, with friends and even co-workers. We’ve worked with countless clients and families of means over the years and this book was our way of sharing these skills with the masses, because as one of our friend’s said, “Everyone needs this knowledge!” We agree! Let’s Talk About Money! Courageous Money: Your Adventure Through Money National Park can be purchased at your favorite bookseller. Ebook only $9.99! Find us at @CCnDoc on social media and at: linktr.ee/ccndoc

Caregiving/Caretaking for anyone is a tough job! Often times the caregiver loses themselves in the process or forgets to take care of themselves because they are so focused on the person being cared for and in many cases, the person being cared for doesn't feel comfortable sharing or can't share their needs. This podcast began with an honest question from Doc about how she could be a better caregiver/care partner for CC during their Cancer journey. It led to a rich conversation about what was working and what goes into being a good caregiver for someone; including a discussion about how important it is for the caregiver to take care of themselves along the way!  This podcast was previously recorded on or around round 3 of CC's chemo treatments_She just finished round 7 and has one more to go, then her first surgery in June! Go CC, Warrior Princess!  Find us at @CCnDoc on social media and at: linktr.ee/ccndoc

Creating a Life Wheel allows you to evaluate what’s most important to you and measure it against how you are spending your time. In this episode we share how to create your wheel and give you tools to keep it in balance. This is an easy exercise that we do with many of our coaching clients to help them reassess goals and priorities as well as focus on what’s really important in their lives. Have some fun with this activity and visit our social media @CCnDoc to see Doc’s most recent life wheel! Find us at @CCnDoc on social media and at: linktr.ee/ccndoc

We're celebrating our 11th podcast by talking about the number 11 and especially 11:11, a very meaningful number to us; which leads to a discussion about our broad-spectrum spiritual world in detail! We're dishing about everything from signs and feathers to totems and crystals--our metaphysical side. In this podcast, you will get a glimpse into more of our inner world as we share stories about the spiritual signs and symbols we've experienced and how they have contributed to our eclectic and broad/minded CCnDoc brand of spirituality. Born and bred midwestern Lutherans, our lives and encounters have led us to challenge some of our traditional beliefs along the way and made us open to adapting and expanding our minds as we incorporate other ideas from a number of different doctrines and geographies. "...In numerology, 11 is seen is a “master number” which signifies intuition, insight, and enlightenment. When paired together, 11 11 is a clear message from the universe to become conscious and aware. Many people suggest that seeing 11 11 signifies that your spirit guides are attempting to contact you." (source: lonerwolf.com) Find us at @CCnDoc on social media and at: linktr.ee/ccndoc

One of our goals is to be able to really focus on the important things in life, especially now. Something which we haven’t always been good at. Can you relate? Spending quality time together, not sweating the small stuff and concentrating on our inner journeys—separately and together—holds a great deal of importance. Part of our inner work includes working with a Reiki master by the name of Shakara. Shakara recently took us on a shamanic journey visualization that we share about in this podcast. Even sitting side-by-side, our experiences were very different and very powerful. We hope you enjoy this glimpse into our inner circle. If you haven’t tried it, we highly recommend Reiki! Reiki is an ancient Japanese practice that can be done in person or at a distance. It is considered “energy work” and has the amazing result of helping to alleviate stress, monkey mind and help clear a path for mindful and healthy living, plus so much more! Find us at @CCnDoc on social media and at: linktr.ee/ccndoc

Our road to early retirement in our mid-50’s, much like this podcast, is like the Road to Hana! Full of twists, turns, narrow bridges, a few steep ledges, detours and oncoming traffic, but we are finally here! Doc officially retired from Corporate America last week and we are so excited to begin our next chapter! Tune in to hear how we made it happen as we regale you with stories as well as tricks, tips and tools that you can use to retire early, too! Find us at @CCnDoc on social media and at: linktr.ee/ccndoc

We have always been night owls until recently… Now it seems we’re up before dawn each morning and getting all kinds of crazy education in those wee hours! This morning, CC did a past life regression meditation and Doc was studying the Vagus Nerve. WTF? We couldn’t wait to share our discoveries with one another, and you! This podcast was previously recorded… Doc’s retirement countdown is down to 5 days! Woot! Find us at @CCnDoc on social media and at: linktr.ee/ccndoc

In this LUCKY 7 bonus episode of CCnDoc Talk, we have a conversation about the mind-body connection and the importance of living a life in authenticity and without fear, worry or anger; because NOT doing so can seriously affect your health! The basis for our discussion is a book called "Dying to Be Me” by Anita Moorjani. Anita was cured of stage four cancer after having a near-death experience (NDE) and chose to come back to share her experience and the knowledge she gained. This is not a book club or a review. It's a conversation that will shed light on our own personal journey and how we are coping with cancer and all of the emotions it churns up. We are recognizing and letting go of unproductive thoughts and habits and turning to self-love, our brand of spirituality, trust, hope and joy for coping and cure! Find us at @CCnDoc on social media and at: linktr.ee/ccndoc