The Comin’ Home Podcast with John Alan

How to Mentor Our Sons

How do you mentor your sons? There are many ways. I want to share one form of mentoring with you.
As I have experienced for over forty years, physical training is an excellent path to improved physical, emotional, and mental health.
The process of properly training my body has brought me
self-discipline
humility
an inspiration to erase limitations
awareness of how important it is to set realistic goals
Of course, all that gym time and all of the accomplishments while competing in bodybuilding and powerlifting have given me above-average physical strength.
More importantly, I have incorporated those physical accomplishments into mental and emotional strengthening that I readily apply to my day-to-day life.
The process has made me a better father, husband, artist, and friend, and I want a similar opportunity for my son as well.
He is ready, and so we have been training together for these past two weeks.
For my son, the lessons flow as his sweat flows. When we train, I facilitate the presentation of lessons about goals, limits, fortitude, expectations, humility, and much more.
Training with my son has put me on my game like I haven’t been in a while. I’m his example, and as I teach him in my gym, I am reinforcing things for myself.
 
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A Haitian American Writer in Norway (Happy or not?) - episode 199 with Arlynn Sinclair

Arlynn Sinclair is the author of CASTLE IN THE BIG CITY and THE SONG OF KOSELIG. Her family is from Haiti and she recently moved to Norway from her home in the United States. Find out more about Arlynn Sinclair at her website https://www.arlynninthearctic.com/.
 
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The American Way? U.S. Emigrants and Taxation part 2 - episode 198

Americans who live abroad are renouncing their United States citizenship in large numbers. What part does the current fairness or unfairness of the United States Tax code play in this? What do U. S. citizens need to consider regarding the renunciation of their citizenship? What are "accidental Americans" and how are they treated under the rules of taxation by the U.S. I talked with Keith Redmond and John Richardson to gain clarity on these issues, and I'm happy to share them with you! 
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or on any podcast platform or on my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@cominhomewithjohnalan9103/videos
 
John Richardson and Keith Redmond are co-founders of https://seatnow.org/
John RICHARDSON can be contacted at www.citizenshipsolutions.ca and citizenshipsolutions@proton.me
Keith Redmond can be reached at https://www.facebook.com/groups/AmericanExpatriates and US_Overseas_Advocate@outlook.com
 
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Between Two Countries - episode 197 with my guest Sandra Lynn Gartner

When a person returns home from living abroad he or she often feels stuck between two countries. Adjusting to life at home can be more complex than adjusting to life abroad. I talk with Sandra Lynn Gartner as she shares her research, personal stories, and strategies to help understand and cope with reverse culture shock. Is it possible for employees, students, and all others who return from overseas along with their loved ones to turn a problematic period of repatriation into a beautiful time of growth and personal development?
Sandra Lynn Gartner is the author of her book Back From Abroad and the founder of Never Stop Learning
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Exploring Clarity and Courage - episode 196 with my guest Elizabeth Sturdy

Clarity and Courage. Two things that I enjoyed discussing and exploring with Elizabeth Sturdy.
After 10 years of teaching, in June 2021, Elizabeth Sturdy started a new chapter in her life. She began as a virtual instructional coach. In February 2022, she established Sturdy Coaching AS, which offers individual Mindset Coaching and workshops. Elizabeth's work is based on the belief that we can all grow our mental fitness.
Find out more about her work, and contact Elizabeth Sturdy at https://www.sturdy-coaching.com/
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Eyes on His Comedy - episode 195 with my guest Jim Swann

British-born & Norwegian-raised comedian Jim Swann recently opened for Russell Peters and gained new fans, followers, and opportunities. We talk about how it happened and what it means for his future.
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