Welcome to Todd Talk: Where inspiration meets action and meaningful conversations spark personal and professional growth. Hosted by Todd W. Hiller, an accomplished author, engaging speaker, dedicated firefighter, farmer, and trusted community leader, this podcast is your go-to resource for exploring how to live a balanced, fulfilled, and thriving life. Life can be busy, messy, and sometimes overwhelming, leaving us feeling disconnected or empty. Todd Talk dives into the heart of these challe ...
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Episode 29: Limits vs Boundaries - understanding the differences and how to use them effectively.
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Do you answer your cell phone no matter what? Do you feel the urge to answer that text RIGHT NOW? Do you ever answer work emails even though you're having dinner with your family? I think we all have at some point. This episode will talk about how all of those things can be altered and changed to live a happier life. If you need the graphic I menti…
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Episode 28: The next right step - A reminder that the whole plan happens one step at a time.
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Do you ever overthink things and try to see the whole plan all in the same instance? Do you worry that you don't have the whole month figured out, even though it's only the 2nd day? In this episode, we dive into how important it is to remember that you don't have to run the whole race in one stride - you can take it step by step. We'll look at how …
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Episode 27: Finding your spark - How to find your way back to happiness, inspiration, and motivation
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We all feel it sometimes - the struggle to get going, to clean the house, write the paragraph, study the chapter, send the email, mow the lawn, be happy, be creative, and thousands of other things. That doesn't mean we're broken; it means we're human. And part of being human is taking time to reset, and then taking time to explore the things we can…
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Episode 26: Burned Our Or Bored - Methods for re-booting the next six months with beneficial changes
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It's June, the 6-month mark! Have you gotten to all the things you wanted to? Are you feeling stuck or ready to keep growing? Join me as we find ways to check in and set strategies for the next 6 months to be fantastic! Grab your coffee or your drink of choice. It's time for Todd Talk!By authortoddwhiller
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Episode 25: The power of constants - How to identify the positive things in your life that remain even during difficult changes.
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Do you have a long list of things that have changed, and that have made you feel like your life is out of control, and won't ever be as good as it once was? Every person struggles with some changes along the way. Some are major, and some are minor, but they all lead us to one question: how do I enjoy life when something I love ends or changes. Garb…
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Episode 24: Praise, Purpose, and Identity. A close look at what happens when you feel like you've lost part of your identity.
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We all have things that we feel create our identity. Some are bigger parts than others, and some more readily come to mind. But what happens when the things we feel identify us, are taken away? What happens when the title you have been given is no longer yours? Listen in as I reveal the GREAT news about losing part of your identity, and how powerfu…
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Episode 23: Real Talk about resilience, mindset, and how to keep finding happiness and fulfillment
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Today I had the privilege to chat with Karen Dean. Karen is a speaker, coach, and best selling author from Nova Scotia, Canada. We dive into topics like resiliency, mindset, and how to make sure you are taking care of yourself, your children, your career, and your home. We discuss how to do all of those things while overcoming some VERY tough odds.…
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Episode 22: The Mirror in the Middle - How to recognize when you might be part of the problem
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No one ever wants to see themselves as the problem, and oftentimes, it's that very position that allows us a quicker path through conflict. Everyone's perspective is different when it comes to having a disagreement. Today we'll talk about how shifting your focus, and looking at the issue from the other person's point of view can drastically decreas…
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Have you ever wondered how to enjoy the moment and be present in the "now?" Do you struggle with finding enjoyment in everyday tasks? Everything we do has a beginning, a middle, and an end. But very often, we lose sight of what's important in the middle, because we're stuck wondering when the end will show up. We only have the present moments while…
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Episode 20: The Strength in Choosing Good
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Have you ever been wronged or disrespected, and all you wanted to do was fight back with the same kind of cruelty? It happens to us all, it's a human reaction. This episode is going to explore the power and the peace that can be found in choosing to react with goodness instead of cruelty even when might seem like anger will feel better in the momen…
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Episode 19: The end of a chapter isn’t the end of your story
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Have you ever had to let go of something you loved? Have you ever wondered how to walk away from something you always thought you would be a part of? We're going to dive into the difference between giving up and letting go, and while we're at it, I'm here to remind you that you can be loyal to something and still know when it's time to let it go. I…
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Episode 18: Peaceful ways through the busy
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Have you ever struggled with always feeling busy, or not knowing how to find peace among your many commitments? Today we'll dive into how to align your calendar with your contentment and your values with your vocation. Grab your coffee, let's dive in! It's time, for Todd Talk!By authortoddwhiller
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Have you ever had someone react quickly and make you feel judged? Have you ever been talking to someone and struggled with how to keep the conversation productive and moving forward? There is so much power in shifting your conversations from judgmental to curious. Come along as we explore more ways to improve ourselves, and the relationships we hav…
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Episode 16: Moving Forward the way you need
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Have you ever wondered if it's time to walk away from a person, group, or commitment? Do you struggle with wondering why you don't feel excited about certain things the way you used to? It might be time to move forward, and grow. Grab your coffee! Let's dive in to the strategies we need to move forward without regret or sadness. It's time, for Todd…
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Have you ever felt like you were behind on your goals? Have you felt like no one has noticed your progress? I have great news, growth doesn't need to be loud! It can be slow and deliberate while still being powerful. Oak trees spend 10 years making roots to support their monumental growth. Be patient, go slow, and enjoy the results! It's time to di…
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Episode 14: Comfort Zones and Uncomfortable Situations
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Have you ever found yourself wanting to push yourself beyond your comfort zone? Do you know what happens if you stay stuck in something that makes you downright uncomfortable? Today we'll explore how walking outside your comfort zone is a GREAT opportunity for growth, and how uncomfortable situations are not the same. Come listen up as we take apar…
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Episode 13: The importance of authenticity and integrity
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Have you ever wondered how to honor your commitments while staying true to your own beliefs and not feeling like you are engaged in something you no longer feel serves you? Have you wondered how to walk away from something you have been a part of for a long time without feeling guilty? This is something we have all struggled with to some extent, so…
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Episode 12: The Incredible Success Story of Momentum
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Have you ever started a goal and not finished it? Started a workout routine, or writing a book, or developing an idea or business plan, only to find yourself giving up after a week? So many people have started things and not finished them, and so many others never even got started. Today we're going to talk about the POWER and the SUCCESS than mome…
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Do you ever wonder what to do with your emotions when they surface? Do you struggle with thinking your emotions are obstacles that are holding you back? Our emotions are SO valuable, even when they are difficult to deal with. They will come and go, but while they are with us, they have a lot to teach us. They also provide us with an incredible amou…
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Episode 10: The triumph of controlled reactions
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Have you ever reacted to something in an extreme way and thought better of it later on? Have you ever wished you could feel more in control of your reactions and emotions? Great news, YOU CAN! Listen in as we dive into the power and the triumph of controlled reactions, and how they can cause positive ripples to reach other aspects of your life. Let…
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Episode 9: Happiness is not a destination, it's a way of life
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Do you ever wonder how to be happier? How to give the things in your life less negative energy, and more positive energy? I have great news, happiness is a choice, and can be a way of life, and not a destination. Come along with me while we learn how to be deliberate with our actions and our reactions. It time, for some Todd Talk!…
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Join me while I interview filmmaker and my good friend John Parenteau. We'll dive into how important it is to take chances in your life, believe in yourself, and even how writing a letter to a famous person might just get answered! Come hang out with us while we explore some awesome ideas and dive deep into how to discover your passions and sense o…
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Episode 7: Avoiding Comparison and Knowing Your Value
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Have you ever thought someone was doing better than you? Have you felt sad or frustrated because someone else in your life seems like they have it all together? It's been said that "Comparison is the thief of Joy." So many of us have fallen into the trap of comparing our lives to other people's. It is SO important to remember that someone else's ac…
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Episode 6: People Pleasing and the Authentic You
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Are you a people pleaser? Do you always try to answer the CORRECT way, instead of the way you ACTUALLY feel? So many us are people pleasers in some way. Let's dive into what people pleasing looks like, what it does to us, and how to break out of it and live a happier and more authentic life. We'll talk about how to get away from people pleasing, an…
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Do you hate change, or a disruption to your routine? We as people struggle a lot with interruptions to our sense of normalcy, and that's okay. But there is a strategy to overcome that upset, and realize that there is so much power and potential in some changes. We'll talk about how to adapt to big changes that are out of our control, and how to fac…
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Episode 4: Loving Yourself Unconditionally
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Have you ever felt unworthy, or like you'll only be happy with yourself if you accomplish a certain goal or task? Let's take a walk to a place where we discuss how important it is to love yourself without the long list of conditions that we typically attach to our sense of self worth or value. Learn why comparison is the thief of joy, and how to re…
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Do you struggle with feeling like your life is unbalanced? Do you ever feel like you have too many obligations to move forward with your own goals and dreams? You are not alone. Feeling overwhelmed, unbalanced, and overcommitted happens to so many people. This episode of Todd Talk uncovers ways to say no without feeling guilty, and embrace the joy …
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Do you feel guilty saying no? Do you feel overextended and over committed at times? Kindness without boundaries leads to severe burnout and unrealistic expectations. Boundaries keep us in check, and keep us with a clear, defined line of where our service to others needs to end, and our service to ourself needs to start. Give yourself permission to …
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Episode 1: Burnout and the expectations of others
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Have you even done something that you didn't want to do for someone else? Have you ever said yes to a commitment or obligation and immediately regretted it? This episode of Todd Talk looks at getting wrapped up in meeting the expectations of other people, and putting our own wants and needs on the back burner. Burnout isn't about being tired, it's …
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