Is it possible to see calm in chaos? I believe it's not only possible to see it, but I believe it's possible to experience calm in chaos too. But first, you have to become a copycat. Hi Neighbor! Would you like to find calm in the chaos of life storms? In this episode, we will consider 3 WRITE Ways to Be a Copycat and See Calm In Chaos? Plus your BONUS way to be a copycat and your Daily Doable. Hope and Healing are on the way. Your Neighbor, Tim P.S. If this podcast has given you the courage and confidence to face storms in your life, the number one way you can thank me is to leave a written review on Apple Podcasts.  Tell a friend about the show. Take a screenshot of this episode, share it in your Instagram stories, and tag me @TimMaudlin.  You can also connect with me on my free and private Facebook Group: Anchors of Encouragement Contact us: AnchorsOfEncouragement@gmail.com

Life has just sucker punched you. It's late at night. You're alone with your thoughts and you cannot process the pain that you're in. What do you do? May I suggest that you reach out to a Nocturnal Anchor? Hi Neighbor! Stuff happens in life, but not on our timetable. It seems to happen at the most inopportune time, but it's how we react and what we do that makes the difference or can make the difference in how we're able to process the pain. In this episode, consider with me 3 Reasons Why It’s Good to Reach Out to a Nocturnal Anchor?  And… What is a Nocturnal Anchor? What qualities should a person look for in a Nocturnal Anchor? What are the Benefits and Blessings of a Nocturnal Anchor? Plus your Daily Doable. Hope and Healing are on the way. Your Neighbor, Tim P.S.If this podcast has given you the courage and confidence to face storms in your life, the number one way you can thank me is to leave a written review on Apple Podcasts.  Tell a friend about the show. Take a screenshot of this episode, share it in your Instagram stories, and tag me @TimMaudlin.  You can also connect with me on my free and private Facebook Group: Anchors of Encouragement Contact us: AnchorsOfEncouragement@gmail.com

A Conversation With Adoption Trauma Therapist, Jane Baker Hi Neighbor!⁣⁣⁣⁣ This is Part 2 of my interview with Jane Baker. If you haven’t listened to Part 1, you can catch that in Episode 8. As an adoptive parent, there were many times I doubted myself. I thought I had failed my boys. That kind of thinking does not serve you or your family well. This episode is very TACTICAL. Jane will discuss treatment options for adoption trauma and some of the qualities you should look for in a therapist. All that and SO MUCH MORE! Hope and Healing are on the way. TAKEAWAYS… In some adopted children, you see a Pervasive Pursuit of Life on their terms. As a parent, tell your adopted child you understand WHY they behave the way they do. It’s NOT okay but you understand. When you have more conflict in your home than you desire, the whole family needs o go to therapy. A therapist CAN NOT take you any further than they have been. When you've gotten to the place where you tried everything and you're not getting the result you need, it doesn't mean there's something wrong with you as a parent. It means you need more tools in your toolbox. SHOW NOTES... Looking for a Therapist? Jane Baker, LICSW – Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. Jane is a Master's Level Therapist. Other levels of Therapist Licensing, Masters and above: LISCW, LPC, or Doctorate Therapeutic approaches: Family Systems, Developmental Trauma, Individual Sessions, and Family Sessions Contact Jane Baker Website: Adoption Associates Email: jbaker@adoption-associates.com info@adoption-associates.com Phone: 1.256.353.8528  Websites: The Child Trauma Network The Attach Organization  Love and Logic  Books mentioned... Hope for Healing by the Attach organization Parenting With Love and Logic by Jim Fay and Foster Cline. Your Neighbor,⁣⁣⁣⁣ Tim⁣⁣⁣⁣ P.S. If this podcast has given you the courage and confidence to face storms in your life, the number one way you can thank me is to leave a written review on Apple Podcasts.  Tell a friend about the show. Take a screenshot of this episode, share it in your Instagram stories, and tag me @TimMaudlin.  You can also connect with me on my free and private Facebook Group: Anchors of Encouragement Contact us: AnchorsOfEncouragement@gmail.com  

A Conversation With Adoption Trauma Therapist, Jane Baker Hi Neighbor!⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣In this episode, I'm excited to introduce to you, my neighbor from Alabama, Jane Baker. Jane will be talking about adoption and adoption trauma. One thing you’re going to notice right away is Jane’s passion for adopted kids. It was her passion that made a huge difference in my son’s life and my family. Jane was a member of the treatment team for my son when he was away from us at the Residential Treatment Center for Teens.  I know my son wouldn't be where he is today had it not been for people like Jane as he was coming to terms with his adoption trauma. This is a Must-Listen episode. You’re going to want to take notes. There’s so much here. Make sure to listen until the end. Hoping and Healing are on the way! TAKEAWAYS... Adoption is as normal as rain. It's just different.  Babies experience what their birth mothers experience. If you could weigh adoption trauma on a scale, the intensity of behaviors on one side and the intensity of loss on the other side will ALWAYS balance out. When children are placed for adoption, there is a wound that goes along with them... whatever it is, they have to do the healing part. For some children, it’s a bigger struggle than for others. ⁣⁣⁣⁣Your Neighbor,⁣⁣⁣⁣ Tim⁣⁣⁣⁣ P.S. If this podcast has given you the courage and confidence to face storms in your life, the number one way you can thank me is to leave a written review on Apple Podcasts.  Tell a friend about the show. Take a screenshot of this episode, share it in your Instagram stories, and tag me @TimMaudlin.  You can also connect with me on my free and private Facebook Group: Anchors of Encouragement Contact us: AnchorsOfEncouragement@gmail.com

Why in the world would someone who lives so far away from me, call me that? Hi Neighbor! Wouldn't it be wonderful if we would just greet each other with a simple phrase, Hi Neighbor? In this episode, I would like to share with you a couple of stories to illustrate why I just called you Neighbor. And then secondly, why I created the podcast Anchors of Encouragement. I hope you enjoy this episode. Your Neighbor, Tim P.S. I’ll tie both stories into your Daily Doable. If this podcast has given you the courage and confidence to face storms in your life, the number one way you can thank me is to leave a written review on Apple Podcasts.  Tell a friend about the show. Take a screenshot of this episode, share it in your Instagram stories, and tag me @TimMaudlin.  You can also connect with me on my free and private Facebook Group: Anchors of Encouragement Contact us: AnchorsOfEncouragement@gmail.com

I Was Dreading This Moment. It Was Time to Say Goodbye! Hi Neighbor! Have you ever had to say a hard goodbye? We all have. They can turn you into a nervous wreck. You’re anxious, scared, and unsure of yourself. I know I was. Today, I would like to share with you a story about the hardest goodbye I’ve ever had to say. I’ve said final goodbyes to both my parents. Those were hard goodbyes, but the goodbye I have in mind today is by far the hardest one I’ve ever had to say. In this episode, I’m also going to share with you 3 Ways to Face Adversity with Courage and Confidence. I hope these ideas encourage you. Tim P.S. I’ll also share a bonus way to face adversity with the Supreme Anchor and tie it all together with your Daily Doable. If this podcast has given you the courage and confidence to face storms in your life, the number one way you can thank me is to leave a written review on Apple Podcasts.  Tell a friend about the show. Take a screenshot of this episode, share it in your Instagram stories, and tag me @TimMaudlin.  You can also connect with me on my free and private Facebook Group: Anchors of Encouragement Contact us: AnchorsOfEncouragement@gmail.com

Maybe You Should Tell Yourself to Take a Hike! Hi Neighbor! Are you stressed and overwhelmed? It’s hard not to be. Are there times when you have trouble breathing? In this episode, I’m going to encourage you to tell yourself to Take a Hike! We’ll look at 3 benefits of walking as we consider the Healthy Boundaries Anchor.  To your health and less stress! Tim P.S. I’ll also share a bonus benefit for walking and tie it all together with your Daily Doable.  If this podcast has given you the courage and confidence to face storms in your life, the number one way you can thank me is to leave a written review on Apple Podcasts.  Tell a friend about the show. Take a screenshot of this episode, share it in your Instagram stories, and tag me @TimMaudlin.  You can also connect with me on my free and private Facebook Group: Anchors of Encouragement Contact us: AnchorsOfEncouragement@gmail.com  

Ever Said Something Out of Anger or Frustration? Become a Paper Tiger Instead? Hi Neighbor! Have you ever said something out of anger or frustration and as soon as it left your mouth, you wish you could take it back?  Been there and done that more times than I care to remember. In this episode, I want to encourage you to become a Paper Tiger instead. But not a paper tiger in the traditional sense. We’ll consider a different take on this metaphor as we look at the Self-Awareness Anchor. And I want to share with you 3 benefits of taking out your frustrations on paper. I pray this episode helps you avoid saying things you will regret. Tim P.S. I’ll also share a bonus benefit for paper sparring and tie it all together with your Daily Doable. If this podcast has given you the courage and confidence to face storms in your life, the number one way you can thank me is to leave a written review on Apple Podcasts.  Tell a friend about the show. Take a screenshot of this episode, share it in your Instagram stories, and tag me @TimMaudlin.  You can also connect with me on my free and private Facebook Group: Anchors of Encouragement Contact us: AnchorsOfEncouragement@gmail.com  

Why You Should Ignore Your Critics? Hi Neighbor! You’re trying to do your best but there is someone on the sidelines criticizing your every move. Discouraging? You bet! I’ve been there. In this episode, I would like to share with you a 2,000-year-old story and how one person stood up to her critics and did what she could. This story explains the Biblical Guidance Anchor. We’ll also consider 3 reasons why you should ignore your critics. Tim P.S. I’ll also share a bonus reason for ignoring your critics and tie it all together with your Daily Doable.  If this podcast has given you the courage and confidence to face storms in your life, the number one way you can thank me is to leave a written review on Apple Podcasts.  Tell a friend about the show. Take a screenshot of this episode, share it in your Instagram stories, and tag me @TimMaudlin.  You can also connect with me on my free and private Facebook Group: Anchors of Encouragement Contact us: AnchorsOfEncouragement@gmail.com  

Rain In Your Heart? Seek Shelter Under the Umbrella of a Friend Hi Neighbor! Have you ever had rain in your heart? Sometimes it can feel like a drizzle while other times it feels like a downpour. Where can you go for shelter? I believe the solution is found under the umbrella of a friend. In this episode, I would like to share this idea of an umbrella with you and explain how it relates to the Encouragement Anchor. We’ll also consider 3 ways you can acknowledge a friend and be their umbrella. I pray this episode encourages you to seek shelter under the umbrella of a friend and be an umbrella too. Tim P.S. I’ll also share a bonus way to acknowledge a friend and tie it all together with your Daily Doable.  If this podcast has given you the courage and confidence to face storms in your life, the number one way you can thank me is to leave a written review on Apple Podcasts.  Tell a friend about the show. Take a screenshot of this episode, share it in your Instagram stories, and tag me @TimMaudlin.  You can also connect with me on my free and private Facebook Group: Anchors of Encouragement Contact us: AnchorsOfEncouragement@gmail.com