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Ep 179The View From Above
In this episode, Rick discusses how by looking at the bigger picture (the view from above) we can strive for a more enjoyable, peaceful life. Featured music includes: "Space Oddity" by David Bowie and "Higher" by Creed.

Ep 178Friday Round Table: We Can Still Grow and Learn From Fake News
In this episode of the round table, Rick, Shari and Rebecca discuss an article that they found on Face Book that stated that Bill Gates gave a high school graduation speech. They have not taken the time to verify the article, so it may be fake news. The article will be posted on the Black Sheep Rebranded Face Book page. Although, the speech may not have happened, there were some topics in the article that are worth talking about.

Ep 177Are You Doing A Good Job?
In this episode, Rick discusses how in today's day and age, it is so hard to determine if we are doing a good job, due to lack of conversation. Featured music includes: "Peace Of Mind" by Boston and "Money For Nothing" by Dire Straits.

Ep 176The Struggle Is Real, And It Is Ok
In this episode, Rick discusses how the struggles in life are real and it is ok. They help us grow and become stronger as individuals. Featured music include: "Rock Star" by Nickle Back and "Arms Wide Open" by Creed.

Ep 175Friday Round Table: Living in Thoughts vs Living in Feelings
In this round table episode, Rick, Shari and Rebecca discuss an image that was sent to Rick by a client. The image can be found on our Facebook page.

Ep 174The Subconscious and It's Part In Trauma
In this episode, Rick discusses the subconscious and it's part in trauma. Featured music includes: "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" sung by Adrian Martin and "Under Pressure" by Queen and David Bowie.

Ep 173The Trauma Brain
In this episode, Rick discusses what happens with "trauma brain". Featured music includes: "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" sung by Adrian Martin, acapella version and "Wipe Out" by The Surfurfaris.

Ep 172Friday Round Table: Critical Thinking 101
In this episode of the round table, Rick, Shari and Rebecca discuss what critical thinking means and how to become better at it.

Ep 171The Break Down of Relationships
In this longer episode, Rick discusses why relationships break down. Featured songs include: "Taxi" by Harry Chapin and "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" by Rupert Holmes.

Ep 170Get Off The Treadmill
EIn this episode, Rick talks about post Covid burn out. Featured music includes: "I Am Not Okay" by Jelly Roll and "Take A Letter Maria" by R.B. Greaves.

Ep 169Do You Use Your Intuition?
In this round table episode, Rick, Rebecca and Shari discuss intuition. The conversation was based on an article found on Psychology Today, written by Emma Seppala, PH.D and publish on June 9, 2024. Here is your link to the article:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/feeling-it/202406/your-intuition-is-real-and-research-shows-how-to-access-it?amp

Ep 168Fear Of Communication
In this episode, Rick and Rebecca discuss why we sometimes have a fear of communication, and what we can do to help defeat the fear. Featured music includes: "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" by The Animals and "Drift Away" by Uncle Kracker.

Ep 167Some Science Behind Grudges
In this episode, Rick discusses some of the science behind holding onto grudges. Featured music include: an instrumental version of "This is Your Fight Song" performed by The Piano Guys and an instrumental version of "A Thousand Years" performed by The Piano Guys.

Ep 166Friday Round Table: Looking for Confirmation Bias
EIn this episode of the round table, Rick, Shari and Rebecca discuss how some people going look for confirmation bias in order to form grudges.

Ep 165Wrapping Our Heads Around Grudges
In this episode, Rick helps us wrap our heads around grudges. Featured music includes: "Only Time" by Enya, remixed by Chyprat, and "A Thousand Years" by Christina Perri.

Ep 164Savor The Moment Even If It's Drizzling Out
In this Monday morning episode, Rick tosses around the idea of how we can savor every moment, and find the positive in every situation. Featured music includes: "Walk Of Life" by Dire Straits and "Turn The Page" by Bob Segar.

Ep 163Friday Round Table Why We Don't Hear When We Are Listening
In this episode of the Round Table, Rick, Shari and Rebecca discuss how and why people it may seem like some people aren't really listening to you. This can cause havoc in relationships.

Ep 162Day Dream Believing and the Summer of '24
EIn this Thursday episode, Rick, Rebecca and Shari.. yes Shari, discuss how important it is to have things to look forward to. Featured songs include: "California Dream" by The Mama's and The Papa's and "Day Dream Believer" by The Monkees.

Ep 161The Spring of '24: Can't You See
In this episode, Rick discusses how there is hope in this crazy world. The world is not as bad as news would have us believe. With the teaching of resilience, we can come out on the other side. Featured songs include: "For What It's Worth" by Buffalo Springfield and "Can't You See" by The Marshall Tucker Band.

Ep 160Friday Round Table: Negative Self Talk
In this episode of the Round Table, Rick, Shari, and Rebecca discuss negative self talk. The discussion was prompted by an article found on cnbc.com. The article discusses 4 tips to stop the cycle of negative self talk.

Ep 159Assessing The Influencers Around You
In this episode, Rick discusses how we often push against outside and inside influencer, or go along with them. Featured music include: "Here I Go Again" by White Snake and "Ain't My Fault" by Brothers Osborne.

Ep 158Find Happiness Before You Find Yourself 6 Feet Deep
EIn today's podcast, Rick discusses how important it is to acknowledge reality and realize that not everyone wants to change or fix problematic issues. Featured songs include: "Fix You" by Cold Play and "Six Feet Deep" by Royal Lynn.

Ep 157Living Life To Live It Well
In this Friday Round Table, we welcome Shari back. The 3 of them discuss contentment and how it can sneak up on us.

Ep 156Don't Let Your Curiosity Destroy Your Relationships
In this episode, Rick and Rebecca discuss how there is a time and a place for asking questions. Featured songs include: "I Can See Clearly Now" by Jimmy Cliff and "I Won't Back Down" by Fearless Soul.

Ep 155H.A.L.T. Five More Minutes
In this episode, Rick discusses how important checking in with yourself constantly is so important in relationships. Checking in with yourself for 5 minutes, to see if you have are hungry, angry, lonely, or tired, and then fixing that problem, can help most issues within relationships. Featured music includes: "Every Rose Has It's Thorn" by Poison and "Five More Minutes" by Scott McCreery.

Ep 154Friday Afternoon Half Round Table: Get Out And Explore!
In this episode of the round table, Rick and Rebecca - minus Shari- discuss getting out and exploring the world.. specifically the water. The discussion was prompted from an article found on the Brighter Side News website, by Joseph Shavit about the discovery of a 9,000 - year- old "Stonehenge - like" structure at the bottom of Lake Michigan. You can find the article on the Black Sheep Rebranded Facebook page.

Ep 153Being Human
EIn this episode, Rick discusses how important it is to meet in the middle and not take things others say personally. Featured music includes: "A Symptom Of Being Human" by Shine Down and "Meet In The Middle" by Diamond Rio.

Ep 152Micro Aggressions?
EIn this slightly longer episode, Rick discusses the term "micro aggression" and how not everything is a personal attack. Featured songs include" "Disco Duck" by Rick Dees and His Cast Of Idiots and "Kung Foo Fighting" by Carl Douglas.

Ep 151Legacy Of A Simple Man
In this episode, Rick discusses how we can create legacy just by living a life we are proud of. Featured songs include: "Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes" by George Jones and "Simple Man" by Shine Down.

Ep 150Reaching Out For Help
In this episode, Rick and Rebecca discuss why it is that we have a hard time asking for help when needed. Featured music include: "Time" by Pink Floyd and "Help" by The Beatles.

Ep 149Friday Afternoon Round Table: Actions Have Consequences
EIn this episode, Rick, Shari and Rebecca talk about an article about flying, and dive into how your actions have consequences. The article was found on People.com by Nicholas Rice, published on April 20, 2024.

Ep 148Reluctantly Accepting Reality
EIn this episode, Rick discusses how important it is for us to reluctantly accept where we are in life, and where we want to be. Featured song is: "Dream On" by Aerosmith.

Ep 147The Speed Of Life
In this episode, Rick discusses the need to slow down. Embrace each moment, live each moment. Featured songs include: "Wildfire" by Michael Martin Murphey and "Fast" by Luke Bryan.

Ep 145Respect Part 2
EIn this episode, Rick and Rebecca continue their discussion on respect and getting what you want. Featured music includes: "You Can't Always Get What You Want" by The Rolling Stones and "I Can't Tell You Why" by The Eagles.

Ep 144Respect Part 1
EIn this episode, Rick and Rebecca discuss respect and just how complicated it can really be. Featured songs include: "Respect" by Aretha Franklin and "Can't Always Get What You Want" by The Rolling Stones.

Ep 143Friday Afternoon Round Table: Everyday Conversations About The Dentist
In this episode of the Friday afternoon round table, Rick and Rebecca discuss how having honest conversations about everyday things, like going to the dentist, can be a bonding experience for those involved. Featured song is: "Don't Stand So Close To Me" by the Police.

Ep 142Are You Lying To Yourself?
In this episode, Rick, Rebecca and a special guest, Sabrina, discuss how important it is to be honest with yourself about who you are. Featured songs include: "Songs About Me" by Trace Adkins and "Cowgirls Don't Cry" by Brooks and Dunn with Reba McEntire.

Ep 141Total Eclipse
In this ever late episode, Rick, Rebecca and Shari discuss their takes on the total eclipse of the sun that is happening today.

Ep 140Friday Afternoon Round Table: 8 Simple Way to Live a Happy Life
EIts time for another Black Sheep Rebranded round table with Rick, Shari and Rebecca. Today they discuss an article Rick found the Global English Editing website; geediting.com untitled "8 Simple Ways to Live a Happy Life" by Lachlan Brown published on March 31, 2024.

Ep 139Kay Sera Sera: Learn To Sing Those Words
In this late episode, Rick how we need to take the lead in our lives and adapt to the ever changing world around us. Featured songs include: "Stairway To Heaven" by Led Zepplin and "Whatever Will Be, Will Be" by Doris Day.

Ep 138Sometimes Our Own Voice Is Enough
In this episode, Rick discusses how our own voice can be strong enough to ask questions and to listen to the answers in order to grow. Featured song is "Amazing Grace" by LeAnn Rimes.

Ep 137Friday Afternoon Round Table: Thoughts on Good Friday
EIn this late episode of the Friday Round Table, join Rick, Shari and Rebecca as they discuss Good Friday and gratitude in today's day and age.

Ep 136The Season of Rebirth
Join Rick and Rebecca as they discuss the need to 'rebirth' or reinvent yourself and not be afraid of it. Featured songs include: "Aquarius (Let The Sun Shine Through)" by The 5th Dimension and "Close My Eyes Forever" by Ozzy Osbourne and Lita Ford.

Ep 135I'm Coming Home, Broken and Bruised, Doesn't Matter. I'm Coming Home
In this episode, Rick discusses how life, people and jobs change. Circumstances change, not always for the best. Never give up. Always search for what you can do, even if it's different then what you used to be able to do in the past. Take the time to know yourself and what will bring you happiness. Featured music includes: "Mama, I'm Coming Home" by Ozzy Osbourne and "Holding On For Life" by Broken Bells.

Ep 134Friday Afternoon Round Table: Medical Professionals on Bill 124
EIn this episode of the round table, Rick, Shari and Rebecca decide not to take on an article this week. Instead they address Bill 124 that effects Ontario's hospitals.Rick does mention an article that he did send out, about how genetics play a roll in infidelity. It will be posted on Black Sheep Rebranded's Facebook page.

Ep 133What is Love
In this episode, Rick discusses how deep fundamental respect is needed for love. Featured songs include: "Leather and Lace" by Stevie Nicks and Don Henley and "White Flag" by Dido.

Ep 132Be A Voice For Change
EIn this episode, Rick discusses how important it is for us to be a voice of change in our own lives. Featured song is: "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" by the Rolling Stones.

Ep 131Friday Afternoon Round Table: Do Relationship Events Change Your Personality?
Join Rick, Shari and Rebecca, in this late edition of the Friday Round Table, as they discuss how and if relationship events change our personalities. The article was found in the March 11 2024 edition of Psychology Today, by Teresa E. DiDonato, Ph.D.

Ep 130The Most Dangerous English Word, Hope
In this 3 minute special, Rick tells us about his hopes and dreams. Background music is a piano cover of Journey's "Why Can't This Night Go On Forever" played by Jordan Moore

Ep 129Too Much Hope, Part 2
Join Rick Sherwood as he continues his discussion of having too much hope and the importance of having hope in the right things. Featured music includes: "Moments" by Emerson Drive and "Why Can't This Night Go On Forever?" by Journey.