In this episode of Skipping Stones, we explore the powerful contrast between two mindsets: prey and predator. Prey scans for danger. Predator locks in on a goal. As humans, we can do both but knowing when to switch might change everything.

Whether it’s avoiding that new opportunity because you’re afraid to look foolish, or holding back from an honest conversation, fear can quietly run your life. But clarity, focus, and purpose are tools anyone can learn to use.

Listen now to uncover how shifting your mindset can help you stop reacting and start pursuing what really matters.

How Kids Really Build Confidence (Hint: It's Not Hand-Holding)

When should parents step back and let their kids struggle? Inspired by a scene from The Chronicles of Narnia where Aslan says, “Let the prince win his spurs,” this episode dives into how real confidence is built, not given.

From ancient rites of passage to modern over-parenting, we explore why facing hard things on your own is the key to growing up.

Whether it’s a teen learning responsibility or a college student finally doing dishes, kids gain true self-esteem by overcoming, not avoiding difficulty.

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Divorce breaks more than vows.

It can unravel your identity, future, and sense of self.

In this honest episode of Skipping Stones, we explore the quiet collapse that begins long before the paperwork, the emotional crash that follows, and the deep identity shift that comes after. From lonely nights to painful choices, this is a look at what really happens when a marriage ends.

We also talk about the impact on kids, who often carry the weight far longer than we expect.

Whether you're in it, considering it, or healing from it, this episode offers clarity and connection.

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