Podcasts by No Room for Phonies

Adam Grant: Hidden Potential - Getting the Most Out of Being Who YouAre from 2023-11-30T07:59:18

Personality or character?   How do we learn?   Scaffolding...absorption principle...making progress...success...and then finding your credible believer...and SO MUCH MORE...including a discussio...

Everything we did, learned and published in our first 100 episodes.... from 2023-11-15T09:25:02

100 things that we learned, talked about and all the guests we enjoyed having as part of our 2023 year!  On we go...books, books and more books...

Travel Blog: Part 2 Porto, Portugal and Vigo, Spain from 2023-10-30T09:01:27

From castles to Port cellars to beaches and restaurants, there is so much to see and do in Vigo and Porto and you will NOT break the bank.  

The Rooster in Portugal...When the pilgrim was...

Travel Blog: Part 1 from 2023-10-15T08:10:05

We are new at travelling but, we hopped on a plane and went off to Portugal and Spain....go to our youtube channel for a picture version of the first leg of our trip - Lisbon and the Algarve.......

MORE BACK TO SCHOOL from 2023-09-30T05:13:21

How do we make the school environment the best that it can be?  What are some strategies?  What about integrity and accountability?  

Back to School 2023 with my friend and retired principal, Rita Deluca-Gates from 2023-09-15T00:26:24

What made us proud as educators?  What advice do we have for parents?  What did we love to see in classrooms in our schools?  What did you find frustrating as a principal?  How do we stay engage...

SECOND HALF OF LIFE RECAP from 2023-08-30T09:11:57

Have you read a book by Richard Rohr?   Have you listened to the stories about grace,  and moving humbly through the second half of life?   Have you visiting  https://...

The Second Half of Life with Tracie Giesbrecht from 2023-08-15T09:55:55

Richard Rohr has written the most fastening book about the second half of life called, Falling Upward.  In this episode, we have a great conversation about SO MANY THINGS!!

We are the clu...

The Song of Significance with Sebastian from 2023-07-30T10:39:06

What is true leadership?  What kind of mentor are you looking for?  What is agency and dignity?  How do we engage in conversations about significant things?  What is true service?  What are the ...

What is Significance? from 2023-07-15T09:37:59

The Song of Significance by Seth Godin  Thinking about The Principles of Significance to bring caring and meaning and success to your life.  Failure IS an option, as well as going above and beyo...

Part 2: MORE Stories...with Jim and Melissa Wright from 2023-06-30T15:38:14

Stories of adventure, survival, courage and some proud life moments...all twisted around some good advice...

More Stories - Part 1 with Jim and Melissa Wright from 2023-06-15T00:21:23

Frozen turkeys, concert antics, adventures in living your best life!!

A RECAP of our Conversation with Tabetha from 2023-05-29T23:40:07

Taking life as life comes...staying organized and lots of encouragement to keep on healing on your journey - every day - day by day....

Our Conversation with Tabetha on Staying Sane and Focused through Motherhood, Career and Hurricanes from 2023-05-15T00:23:19

https://www.tabethahedrick.com

Advice on walking through life with grace and healing, even when the wind blows.  Novelist, editor, writer, des...

RECAP of our Conversation with Dr. Carrie Rongits about Naturopathic Medicine from 2023-04-30T10:24:10

Why is it important to have a naturopath to support you in your life journey?  How are naturopaths different from other doctors?   What does an excellent naturopath do to support you?  

The Incredible Balance of Naturopathic Medicine with Dr. Carrie Rongits from 2023-04-14T21:59:34

Join us for the story of a "real-life" naturopath - including training and commitment to making the lives of patients better by giving them the power to understand and prevent and build healthy ...

A RECAP of our Conversation on Change with Brad and Julie from 2023-03-30T09:14:16

Do you ever consider how your attitude and approach to change impacts your life?  Join us as we "recap" our top ten discussion points from our conversation with Brad and Julie.

A Conversation About Change with Brad McLean and Julie Stitt from 2023-03-15T07:42:28

What is the reality of change?  How do you manage change?  How do you make tough decisions?  Lots of laughs and lots of insights about change and living your best life...

A recap of our Conversation with The Downtown Bike Hounds from 2023-02-27T21:04:17

The "best little bike shop in Ontario" is, in our opinion, The Downton Bike Hounds in Hamilton on John Street.  What was our experience with them?  Why are they such a great business?  What did ...

Get Your Cycle on with The Downtown Bike Hounds from 2023-02-14T23:32:59

A conversation about cycling - buying, selling, maintaining and riding safely.  The Downtown Bike Hounds have the heart of a small bike shop - ready to serve and support every cyclists every nee...

A Recap - Transform Your Life in 2023 from 2023-01-30T07:56:46

What does it mean to be aligned with who you truly are?  Building a relationship with your unique vision.  What is the importance of understanding your core essence?  Where does your energy flow...

Transform Your Life in 2023 from 2023-01-15T09:54:07

Shauna Gupta, a Mindset and Dreambuilder Coach joins us to talk about aligning your vision to do what you love and living a transformed life.  Your sources of thought, your emotions, vision and ...

2022 Headlines from Our House and the World from 2022-12-30T09:41:27

Charles and Pam compare headline lists for 2022 from around the world - there is good and bad and shocking and expected.  We also talk about our top ten "headlines" from within our own house.  J...

Play Some Games from 2022-12-15T00:17:13

Does anyone play board games anymore?  Do you "unplug" and pull out the dice or the cards and have an evening of fun with family or friends?  We have some great suggestions for the "top" board g...

My Quilting Life from 2022-11-30T07:29:13

Answering the "wh" questions about quilting for Pam - Who, What, When, Where and Why.   Finding a hobby that you love is a gift - pushing yourself to explore something new is SO important...espe...

Empty Nesting and Movember from 2022-11-15T07:37:08

Our relationship in our empty next and our relationship with our adult children - as well as our Movember Story.  What have we learned form 30 years of marriage?  

Gratitude in Times of Uncertainty from 2022-10-30T09:28:30

When we are thankful daily (we provide some tips on how to do this) it leads to deep, soul-fulfilling gratitude that lasts.  Life is a journey of finding joy and gratitude and if we look for it,...

TEN TOP QUOTES ABOUT LEADERSHIP from 2022-10-15T09:39:39

As a follow-up to The Five Voices, we each researched and shared our top 10 quotes about leadership.  The Five Voices is all about finding your voice as a member of a team, as a leader, as a fam...

The Five Voices: Part 2 - The Practical Application from 2022-09-30T07:56:47

Find out about our voices and how you can use this resource to better understand yourself and your team or family!

The Five Voices from 2022-09-14T23:59:42

How can The Five Voices support your team or family? 

Find more information at the link below: 

https://5voices.com/

Revisiting School Success from 2022-08-29T22:32:58

What do you want from your child's school?

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Everyone is Doing The Best They Can from 2022-04-30T08:50:54

How do you feel when someone really lets you down?   Where do you go when you see someone struggling?  Can you take a step back and practice understanding and accept that they are doing the best...

AKnitting (and Crocheting) Story from 2022-04-15T08:42:29

Charles tells his story of how we started knitting, why he has continued knitting (and crocheting) and gives you a peek into the world of designing, publishing and knitting and crocheting just b...

The Evolution of Parenting: Empty Nesting from 2022-03-30T08:04:45

Ten Tips for those of you enjoying the freedom of the empty nest...celebrating successful relationships with our adult children.  

What We Eat and Why: A Month of Food from 2022-03-15T09:16:14

With digestive issues and celiac, we pay attention to the foods we eat.  We plan for foods that lower inflammation and stay away from foods that cause us issues.  We have a naturopath who assist...

Optimism and Strength from 2022-02-28T07:32:17

Toxic Positivity or Genuine Optimism??

What does it mean to be strong? 

Is there strength in vulnerability? 

What do you do when you don’t feel strong?

Healthy Living - Voth Style from 2022-02-15T10:48:31

For recipes.... noroom4phonies.com

Naturopath -  Carrie Rongits, ND https://www.fonthillnaturopath.com/

Physiotherapist -  Meghan McKay https://a...

The Trouble with Status from 2022-01-30T10:02:35

Live your life without comparing yourself to others - find your core values by reading and researching and looking for what supports your purpose...find joy for your journey and make choices tha...

Top Ten Episodes of 55 from 2022-01-15T09:13:30

Pam and Charles review the last 55 episodes and talk about their favourites - from the sharing about food to the more serious topics of women and leadership and adaptability - listen in and see ...

Courage for Changing Times from 2021-12-30T09:33:36

Why is change hard?  How do you find balance and perspective?  Can you deal with risk and uncertainty in our life?  Stepping outside of drama and fear.  Finding your way through life with faith ...

Avoiding Shame in Parenting from 2021-12-15T07:39:26

What our kids achieve/don’t achieve - how they behave in public - their innate or lack of innate ability or talent - their abilities and disabilities - friendships and invitations, etc.  - all t...

Gender and Shame from 2021-11-29T23:44:42

What makes us feel shame? - How is shame different for men and women? What perspective do men and women use to view shame?  - What are the physical, emotional and spiritual manifestations of sha...

What have we learned about shame? from 2021-11-14T23:34:09

What is shame?  How are shame and guilt different?  What makes us feel ashamed?  How do we overcome shame?  How does shame prevent us from living our best life?  How can we understand ourselves ...

Education Series: Episode #10 - Reading Your Child‘s Report Card from 2021-10-30T09:46:49

What should you look for when you are reading your child's report card?   How should you talk to your child about their progress?  What should you talk about at your parent/teacher conference?  ...

The Education Series: Episode 9 - What should all schools promote? from 2021-10-15T09:02:25

What should all schools promote?  What happens at a great school?  Why is change hard?  What are the most important things that should happen for kids at school?  Why is student leadership impor...

The Education Series - Episode #8 - Differentiation is for Everyone!! from 2021-09-30T08:35:13

What is differentiation?  What does it look like in the classroom in Math, Reading, Writing for ELL students and in Science and Social Studies?  How do teachers know what to do for their student...

Education Series: Communication is a Two-Way Street from 2021-09-15T07:48:46

What should you hear from your child's teacher on a regular basis and how can teacher's communicate with you....how can you be the best partner your child's teacher has ever had....criteria for ...

Kids and School and Technology from 2021-08-29T22:39:05

Violence in the Media - Formal instruction for kids in responsibility and choice and self regulation - Monitor and protect and limit without dwelling on the sinister side of technology - Know wh...

What to do if your child doesn't want to go to school? from 2021-08-15T09:51:25

Beyond the usual cocktail discussion, book and podcast recommendation and the "question" - Do you really feel like you can be a partner to your child's teacher? ....this podcast looks at the wha...

Things To Ask Your Child's Teacher Before School Starts from 2021-07-30T08:06:53

Being a partner with your child's school and teacher is essential to their success - use this list of questions (you can find them written out on the website   noroom4phonies.com) and start the ...

The Education Series: Episode 3 - Success and Confidence from 2021-07-15T08:41:44

When you feel successful, you find more confidence and success!  Teachers can specifically help their students of all ages find success by creating an environment that allows students to engage,...

Education Series: Episode 2 - Things You Should See in Every Classroom from 2021-06-30T09:01:13

Whether you are in Kindergarten or College, you need a space to learn, grow, problem solve, think critically, reflect and have your voice heard.  Classrooms are not about furniture, they are abo...

What do yo want from your child's school? from 2021-06-15T08:13:49

Values - Purpose - Vision - Mission ....do you know what your family wants for itself?  Long term - medium term - short term goals at home and at school... - a little research on the purpose of ...

Top Ten Questions To Get to Know Someone - Really from 2021-05-30T12:12:59

Pam and Charles and their sons, Zachary and Sebastian share their four perspectives on questions that "dig deeper" and start meaningful conversations.  Do you agree with our questions?  Do you h...

The Top Ten Contributions of Women to Society from 2021-05-15T08:44:15

caregiving - inventing - leading - partnering - these are just afew of the contributions that we discuss...has society changed?  Are we moving forward in celebrating the many accomplishments of ...

The Top Ten Ways to Improve Public Education for Students from 2021-04-30T10:37:25

Pam and Charles discuss ten things that would improve public education for kids.  Building a sense of community, accountability, vision, use of data and innovation are all part of the discussion...

The Top Ten Blessings from My Past from 2021-04-15T10:04:06

Looking back at your past with a positive lens helps you to find the blessings and the learnings!  Charles and Pam talk about how they have grown from their past and celebrate all the things tha...

Top Ten Ways to Spend a day from 2021-03-30T09:30:11

How do I spend my days? I take care of my home and those around me...improving myself and working on some creative endeavours.  How do I do it?  I keep lists, eat well, stay mindful and keep foc...

The Top 10 Things to Come Out of Our Kitchen from 2021-03-15T08:57:49

With the regular book sharing, website update, cocktail review and podcast recommendation comes a sharing of things Charles and I have learned from our almost 27 years sharing our various kitche...

The Top 10 Keys to Inner Peace from 2021-02-28T09:46

Find March's Cocktail, as well as a podcast and book recommendation and then dive into the top 10 ways to find inner peace.  Give up self blame and negative self-talk, open your heart and many m...

The Top Ten Things That Set My Soul On Fire from 2021-02-15T08:59:08

What sets your soul on fire? For me it is all about creativity, balance, passion, purpose - even rage and rejection.  The idea of exploring my spirituality and learning and growing.  I want to l...

TOP TEN WAYS TO LIVE A GOOD LIFE from 2021-01-30T10:02:25

From letting go of the past to an attitude of gratitude, appreciating the good in your life is at your fingertips. This episode includes a book review and podcast recommendation as well as a rep...

My Year in Cocktails from 2021-01-15T09:57:51

What is happening with No Room for Phonies in 2021?   My pick for cocktails from January - December.  The top 10 for 10 and book and podcast recommendations.  

Living Your Best Life: Part 2 from 2020-12-30T14:44:11

Charles and Pam continue their discussion of living your best life....who do you admire and why?  How do you avoid self sabotage? Who are the people you want to surround yourself with and what t...

Living Your Best Life: Part 1 from 2020-12-15T09:36:45

What motivates you?  What are your strengths?  What are your standards and values?  What kind of person to you want to be in your family, community and with your close friends?  Are their challe...

Living an Expectationless Life from 2020-11-30T09:23:40

Intentions are better than expectations - trust your decisions - reduce your stress - stay mentally strong - practice affirmations and be mindful.  

Family Favourites: Movies and TV Shows from 2020-11-15T11:08:46

Our family shares our favourites - 5 movies and 5 TV shows - getting you ready for some binge watching this winter!!

Getting Real about Being Authentic from 2020-10-30T09:46:41

Why is it hard to be authentic?  How can you be objective about your own authenticity?  Do you believe in your own self worth?  How do you shed patterns and beliefs that no longer serve you?  Be...

Defining Success with Sebastian from 2020-10-15T09:13:56

Join Pam and her son, Sebastian as we talk about success - what it is, how it impacts our lives and how important it is to know yourself, stay focused and work every day to become the best versi...

A Conversation with Friends about Diversity, Acceptance and Racism from 2020-09-30T08:40:17

Goals for this podcast:  improve the conversation about racism, understand privilege and entitlement and how it relates to feedback and growth, recognize conscious and unconscious bias and start...

It's Never Too Late: Setting Goals in Your 50's from 2020-09-15T09:24:27

Show who you are - what your core value are by setting goals that reflect what is most important to you.  Move forward, take charge of your life and enjoy the freedom to make choices that are ri...

Helping Relationships from 2020-09-01T09:35:33

What is it?  What are some tools and tips?  What are the barriers and benefits? and  how do you make the world a better place?

Relationship Phenomena from 2020-08-15T15:42:26

Healthy Relationships - Knowing Yourself - True Connections - Beware The Golden Circle - Let It Burn - Authenticity

Adaptability for the Win from 2020-08-01T13:40:05

What is the Adaptability Quotient? What does it mean to be adaptable?  How do you become more adaptable? - the hows, whys and barriers.  Advice for your future self.  

OPTIMISM AND ASPIRATION from 2020-07-15T09:36:31

Shifting Outward - Avoiding the Exhaustion Cloud - Healing and Affirming

I Am A Meaning-Making Machine from 2020-07-01T09:00:46

We need to understand our core beliefs - We need to develop our emotional IQ - We need to avoid drama - We need to live a holistic life (body, mind and spirit).  

When I Know Better, I Do Better from 2020-06-15T09:40:59

Maya Angelou quotes that have impacted me - Perspective - Core Beliefs - Being a Contributor 

Cocktails and Conversation from 2020-06-01T11:35:06

Recipes for cocktails - best food during quarantine - stories of isolation and random questions with answers.   

The Impact of History from 2020-05-15T10:07:10

Travel through history with Pam, Wendy and Zach...each choosing their ten most impactful moments in history from 362 BC right up until 2020.   Enjoy a "blast from the past" while we explain our ...

The Evolution of Motherhood from 2020-05-01T11:21:28

What does it mean to be a mother?    Famous Mothers    Fictional Mothers     How has motherhood changed?    Crazy Things Mothers Do!!

A BLAST FROM THE PAST from 2020-04-15T12:52:01

Taking a trip through the past...with our thoughts, memories and ideas about what the past has taught us.   From 25 to 100 years...the highlights and surprises from our historical tour through C...

Gratitude and Forgiveness from 2020-04-01T12:52:24

Gratitude and Forgiveness are at everyone's disposal. - It is important to be open, receptive and appreciative of each other.  - There are parallels between gratitude and forgiveness.  - Grow ou...

Shifting from 2020-03-15T14:49:54

Life changes - Shifting and reinventing yourself - What I have learned from embracing my "shift" - What is next? - What are the signs that I am shifting (body, mind and spirit)? - Embrace change...

WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP from 2020-03-01T14:09:01

Reflections on leadership from experiences I've had, perspectives I have observed, things I've read and people I admire.   

The Best Food I Ever Cooked from 2020-02-15T16:22:13

This episode is sponsored by good food, good friends and good times.  Join Pam and her son Sebastian for a discussion of great recipes, great cookbooks and great times with friends - eating awes...

Love Means Healthy Boundaries from 2020-02-01T13:56:04

Why do we need boundaries and do we need them with everyone?  What does a toxic relationship look like?  Communication is Key!! How do we mindfully communicate with others?  Why is it hard to se...

BOOKS WE LOVE!! from 2020-01-15T16:05:02

Why do we love reading? - Where did it start?  /   Fiction vs. Nonfiction  /   Great Books We Recommend   / Authors We Love   / Books we Plan to Read - and Where to Find Recommendations 

Right, Wrong or Indifferent: Living With Your Moral Compass from 2020-01-01T14:59:05

What is a moral compass?  Why is it important?  How do you develop a moral compass?  How do you maintain a moral compass?  How do you fine tune and use your moral compass?  

Taking a Breath and Enjoying the Holidays from 2019-12-16T17:14:52

Traditions we enjoyed with our kids growing up - Current traditions with our grown up kids - The culture of gift giving - Creating Balance and Making the Holidays "Calm and Bright" - Our Though ...

Parenting Adult Children: The Fine Art of Knowing When To Keep Your Mouth Shut from 2019-12-01T18:08:59

Tips from the Experts (not us) - Our struggles and joys  - It IS different than when we were in our 20's - Our Through Hike...talking about the Bruce Trail....

Taking a Pause: Thinking about Grief and Loss from 2019-11-15T09:27:36

Why talk about grief and loss? / Our stories….losing mom / The messiness of healing / Our Through Hike...The Question of where??

Into the Fire: Hormones in Your Fifties from 2019-11-02T17:42:20

Into the Fire - The Challenge of Women's Health / Why is it so hard to “get it together” when it comes to helping women through menopause?  / Our Stories /  Our "Through Hike" Goal 

Feeling Fit in Your Fifties: Strength and Flexibility from 2019-10-15T15:56:52

We spent some time on this podcast "getting real" about fitness!  - - -  How does fitness impact your life and the decisions you make?  - Our Fitness Journey Stories - - -  Importance of Fitness...

Welcome to "No Room For Phonies: Getting Real About 50 and Beyond" from 2019-09-30T18:29:51

Why are we doing this??  What are we going to talk about?   Who are we?  - as a team and individually  Our hiking goal and our goal for "No Room For Phonies".