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Welcome to Shine, a unique podcast where life perspectives and the art of bespoke jewelry converge. Hosted by Daniel Boettcher, a trained lawyer and diplomat turned jeweler, Shine explores the intricate connection between human experiences and the creation of personalized jewelry.
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Live Your True Life Perspectives offers the necessary tools to help you identify your true self, identifying your true life separate from the growing up process and the family dynamic. Once you're able to identify the "original you", and what you believe at your core, you can then cultivate and nurture a solid identity based on your values, beliefs, and unconditional self-love. Ashley’s first radio show aired live on May 5, 2012, and she’s been on the airways ever since. Live Your True Life ...
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In this episode, we will discuss what it means to persevere through the challenges of daily living. The object of our Study is Jesus Christ as he modeled for us what it means to keep going when the odds are stack high.
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Welcome to Perspectives, our look at the fabric of our city and what makes Louisville so interesting and full of possibilities, it’s our take on the trends and events in town, what’s happening and when, and why it’s important to you - all brought to you by Lenihan Sotheby's International Realty in Louisville, KY.
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In this enlightening episode of the Shine Podcast, host Daniel Boettcher delves into the philosophical beauty of imperfection with a discussion on "My Search for Meaning," a pair of cufflinks that challenge traditional notions of completeness and beauty. Through this captivating piece of jewelry, Daniel navigates themes of existential inquiry and t…
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Self-Limiting beliefs hold us back, creating life obstacles that impair our ability to cultivate healthy relationships, pose a barrier to understanding and embracing our true identity, and stands in the way of our personal success. Our self-limiting beliefs lead to patterns of self-sabotage that keep us from enjoying our life. It’s important to und…
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In this insightful episode of the "Shine Podcast," host Daniel Boettcher reconnects with his friend and Port of Seattle Commissioner, Ryan Calkins. From a childhood in Seattle’s suburbs to his impactful role in public office, Ryan shares his journey through academia, international relief work, and eventually, politics. This conversation explores th…
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In this bonus content and Design Brief of the Shine Podcast, host Daniel Boettcher explores the timeless legacy of familial unity and love with a focus on “Into Posterity,” a unique puzzle ring designed to embody the enduring bonds between a father and his children. Through this intricate and meaningful piece of jewelry, Daniel highlights the trans…
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In this deeply personal episode of the "Shine Podcast," host Daniel Boettcher sits down with his lifelong friend Luke Simon to discuss friendship, family, and legacy. Known for his humility and dedication to his family, Luke opens up about the journey of growing up alongside Daniel, the principles that guide his life, and the meaning he finds in re…
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False hope makes you more vulnerable to manipulation and emotional triggers from a narcissist. Understanding how false hope works is crucial otherwise, it often leads us to lose our identity and life goals. The narcissist will use future faking in an attempt to manipulate and control you, making promises that will never be fulfilled. Once we can re…
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In "Christian's Design Brief," host Daniel Boettcher delves into the story behind a profoundly meaningful piece of jewelry: a shaving mirror that transcends its practical purpose. Designed for a man who values authenticity, spirituality, and family above all, this mirror symbolizes reflection and direction in life. Encased in 10-karat gold with a c…
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In this inspiring episode of the Shine Podcast, host Daniel Boettcher reunites with his longtime friend, Christian Ford, to explore Christian’s journey from his early days in California to his transformative experiences in the Navy SEALs and beyond. Christian opens up about finding purpose, the quest for self-discovery, and the art of "living for y…
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Being in a toxic relationship is painful but even more painful is trying to free yourself from the relationship and move on with your life. Telling your friends and family about the relationship can be helpful until they begin to question why you are still in the relationship. They have heard you speak of the lying, the cheating, the screaming, and…
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In this exclusive bonus content, host and renowned bespoke jewelery maker, Daniel Boettcher, takes you on a detailed journey through Graham's story's artistic and symbolic elements as captured in the meticulously crafted display case. Discover the deeper meanings behind each item within this miniature Closet, from the eclectic mix of treasures in t…
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In "Lily’s Design Brief," host Daniel Boettcher delves into the creation and symbolism behind a unique strand of pearls with an extraordinary clasp. The jewelry piece features design elements that bridge ancient Egyptian heritage and modern Coptic Christian faith. The pearls symbolize eternity and divine authority, while the clasp, adorned with pyr…
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In this heartfelt episode of the "Shine Podcast," host Daniel Boettcher engages in an intimate conversation with his cousin, Dr Graham Boettcher, esteemed Director of the Birmingham Museum of Art. Together, they explore Graham’s lifelong journey through his unique passion for collecting, his challenges with weight, and his personal discovery and ac…
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Welcome to the premiere episode of the "Shine Podcast"! 🌟 Join host Daniel Boettcher in a heartfelt conversation with Lily Awatif Hanna, a close friend and accomplished obstetrician-gynecologist. In this episode, we explore Lily's unique journey as an Egyptian-American navigating cultural heritage, tradition, and her personal pursuit of motherhood …
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Narcissists have a unique ability to manipulate and trigger you to get the supply they crave, often without you even realizing it's happening. This powerful form of manipulation can leave you feeling out of control, as they repeatedly push your buttons and bait you into doing things you would not normally do. This narcissistic tactic is used to con…
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Welcome to Shine, a unique podcast where life perspectives and the art of bespoke jewelry converge. Hosted by Daniel Boettcher, a trained lawyer and diplomat turned jeweler, Shine explores the intricate connection between human experiences and the creation of personalized jewelry. In each episode of the first season, titled "Facets of the Problem,"…
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Reconnecting with your Inner child, overcoming personal fears, putting yourself out there, helping children to express their feelings, and the Adventures of Snuggs. On today’s show, I’m thrilled to speak with author Ashley Donegan. Ashley has recently published her book, Adventures of Snuggs, Ashley draws motivation from her love for animals to cre…
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On today’s show, we will dive into the concept of trauma bonds, exploring what they are and how to understand them. We’ll break down the seven stages of trauma bonding and learn how to distinguish a trauma bond from real love. Additionally, we’ll examine why some individuals are more vulnerable to forming trauma bonds than others. Many people are u…
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Are you the black sheep or the golden child of your family? Your role within the family can significantly shape your experiences and relationships. What parental dynamics led to this structure? As we age, how does this dynamic change? As young children, we often don’t realize whether we are the golden child or the black sheep, but over time, the di…
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Our thoughts often revolve around where we are, what we're facing, and the uncertainties of the future. We may wonder what will happen to us, our friends, or our aging parents. Fear of the unknown can creep in, especially if we're an only child or only responsible adult child with all of these responsibilities. It can feel overwhelming. How do we n…
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Love bombing and real love are two completely different things. The scariest part of being love bombed is that most of us don't know we're being love bombed. On this episode of the podcast, I’ll address what is love bombing, the phases of love bombing, the signs and symptoms of being a victim of love bombing, the relationship patterns of a love bom…
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When we are raised in an environment with a parent who has the signs and symptoms of BPD, we do not realize the impact that it has on our daily lives. As children, we often had no idea what was going on with mom or dad. One minute everything seemed great and the next minute it felt as though we were living amid an emotional roller coaster. It was a…
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Many of us feel let down by others. Being let down seems to happen more than not in today’s society. They tell us they are going to do something and they don’t. What do we do about this? How do we handle it? How do we move on? On Today’s show, we are going to take a deep dive as to why we are let down, understand the process that takes place, and e…
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On today’s show, I am talking about adjacent stress. Adjacent stress is the stress that others have and its impact on your life. It is other people’s stress and because of our relationship with them, it affects our lives. This stress can come from our spouse, our children, parents, best friend, family, and other friendships. Some people do not feel…
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Stress, stress, and more stress! Many of us are under an immense amount of stress every day. This stress can come from our career, our home life, lifestyle, situations, family, relationships, regrets, and the state of the world. When we think of stress, how do we define it and how do we deal with it? We need to take a look at the choices that we ha…
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Today’s show will discuss science and keeping our children up to date on the most innovative ways to obtain accurate information for them to learn. Joining me is Dr Penny Norman. Dr. Norman has a Ph.D. in Biophysics from UC Berkeley. Dr. Penny is dedicated not only to children but also to education. She has written more than 20 Science STEM books f…
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On Today’s show, we will identify the people in our lives that we pay to be in our lives. Our doctors, lawyers, accountants, and therapists are just a few examples of the people we pay to be in our lives. We pay these people to help us in our lives. We need to identify who these people are and be confident that they have our best interests in mind,…
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Have you ever found yourself offering a suggestion, only to be quickly turned down? The feeling of being shut down can be very disheartening. Today I want to talk about a group of society that tends to gravitate toward individuals who think they know it all. However, the reality is that very few know it all. This same type of person also seems to g…
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On today’s show, I dive into the complicated relationship where one minute they love you and the next they don’t. This leaves us never knowing what is going to happen next. The uncertainty that goes along with this type of relationship has an impact on our daily lives leaving us stressed, overwhelmed, and unable to focus. Often, we find ourselves l…
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As children, we all wanted to be the popular kid. We wanted everyone to like us. We wanted to be the kid chosen first for the team. However, no matter what we may have done there was always one or two kids who did not like us. What happens when we are adults and this desire to be liked by everyone continues in our lives? What about us causes us to …
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What does it mean to be authentic? On today’s show, we are going to be talking about authenticity. Authenticity is something we strive for in our lives. We must learn how to do this for ourselves and other people in our lives. The founder of Bridging Worlds Behavioral Service, creator of Heart-Centered Revolutions, and author of his latest book, Au…
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How do you handle an argument that you never planned on having? Have you ever had someone start an argument with you when you did nothing to provoke them? On Today’s show, we are going to take an in-depth look into arguments. Specifically, what happens when the argument comes out of the blue? We need to understand what needs to be done in these sit…
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Studies have shown that most drivers develop an emotional connection to their car. Some people even refer to their car as an old trustworthy friend. The emotional connection people feel towards their cars is interesting and can be pretty normal. Join Ashley today as she talks about the emotional attachment that we have to our vehicles and why is it…
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I am speaking with emerging and upcoming author David Valovcin on Today's show. David is a Financial Services Technologist and has written his first book, “A Desk To Lean On.” David’s inspiration to write the book comes from his daughter Grace. Going back to school affects both parents and children. “A Desk To Lean On” helps take the guesswork out …
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Many of us are familiar with the new term work wife or work husband. It appears many of our friends or co-workers have one. Perhaps even one of us has a work wife or husband. We may hear the terminology emotional affair where someone is confiding in someone outside of their marriage for emotional support. We may feel alone in our marriage even afte…
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On today’s show, we are going to be exploring spiritual bypassing. Many of us may be using this as a defense mechanism in our own lives. Spiritual bypassing is the tendency to use spiritual explanations to avoid complex psychological issues. Rather than working through difficult emotions or confronting our issues, we dismiss things that have happen…
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On today’s show, I discuss how our past and our experiences not only color our lives, but also color the way we see and interpret things that happened to us and happened to others around us. When it comes to giving helpful advice to someone in need, we must have some sort of understanding, knowledge, and experience to provide the correct advice. In…
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On today’s show, we will be talking about your life. We are going to take a deep dive into what we really want in our life and how we are going to get it. Once we get the things we want, how do we then hold onto them? Many of us have that one thing that seems to always get in the way of us attaining what we want. Let’s examine what is missing in ou…
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Many of us may be experiencing parental alienation right now. During a separation or divorce, our children have turned against us, and we are left to understand why this happened. It is a very painful experience that often blindsides us because our relationships with our children had always been close. Join me today as I speak with Will, a father c…
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Today Ashley speaks with two women who are making a significant difference in the lives of children. Children today need to have ways to work through stress, be more at peace, and be comfortable with who they are. Maleku’s Gift, A story about consciousness and the power of your own breath, helps parents and children learn how to come together and d…
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As humans, we all face challenges. However, it's important to question whether these challenges truly deserve to be labeled as problems. To do this, we must first understand what defines a problem. It's crucial to analyze the situation and determine what actions we can take to make a positive change. When we define a situation as a problem we pigeo…
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Are you hyper-focused on a situation in your life? Perhaps it feels like all your energy is being consumed by this one issue. It can be difficult to navigate this kind of hyper-focus, as it often leads to neglecting other aspects of our lives and creating new problems. On today's show, I will offer some helpful advice for anyone facing this kind of…
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Today on Live Your True Life Perspectives, Ashley talks with Life Transformation Coach, Illumination Guide, and children’s author Julie D’Ann. Julie has recently released her new children’s book titled, “Which Would You Choose?” This book presents experiences that children or any person may come across in life. The book also demonstrates how to cho…
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On today’s show, I am going to identify when a narcissist has crossed the line, and how to safeguard ourselves against them. When it comes to the people in their lives, narcissists have no boundaries and have double standards. We need to identify the signs of narcissistic retaliation, their playbook, which includes everything from projections and j…
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Do you know what you want in your life? Most of us have an idea of what we want our lives to look like. Unfortunately, many of us are in limbo in our lives. We do not know how to put our thoughts and ideas into practice. We need to think about how to take what we want and make it our reality. We must make choices and decisions to change our current…
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Many of us are unaware that narcissistic parents raised us. Nobody ever said that our parents were narcissists. As we grew older, we started to see and comprehend what was happening. On today's show, I'll talk about how narcissistic parents affect us as well as the warning signs and symptoms of narcissistic parents. Watch the links to the following…
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Join me as I examine the distinction between potential and performance on today's show. Recognizing the difference between the two, and seeing when there is only potential, are both critical to identifying and understanding them in your life. Let's discuss the differences between potential and performance, how to distinguish them, and the roles the…
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I am talking about the relationship that has left you in shambles on today's show. It started out so amazing, perfect, and unbelievable. Suddenly something changed. You are now left in the position of wondering what happened. The overwhelming anxiety is preventing you from eating or sleeping. You cannot believe that your relationship went from bein…
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On today’s show, we are talking with author and producer, Adam Swain Ferguson about his recent book, Love Without Wings, an Adoption Fairytale. This is a heartfelt story about folks who want children and are unable to have them on their own. It covers all the obstacles people go through in order to adopt children and become families. Join me today …
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Time is our greatest illusion! Many of us make decisions that may not be the best for us based on the illusion of time. What is time and how does it impact us? Our perspective of time affects everything in our lives from our health to our life partners. Time or the illusion of time determines much of our decision-making. Often, we rush into things …
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We are impacted daily by things that we are aware of and things that we are not aware of. These impacts can affect us both positively and negatively. On today’s show, I will help us realize what is impacting us, understand what the impacts are, and how great the impact is on us. This will help us see where we are, what we are doing, and what we nee…
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