Beyond The Rut Podcast

A mother's journey of self-discovery and self-awareness becomes the catalyst for generational healing, as Wendy Jones breaks negative cycles to create stronger families and communities. Do you want to create a positive and thriving family legacy that breaks free from negative patterns? Ready to build stronger bonds and foster healthier relationships within your family and community? Join us as we unveil the key solution to achieving generational healing, empowering parents and caregivers to cultivate lasting change. Discover the path to transforming your family's story and creating a legacy of resilience, love, and growth. In this episode, you will be able to: Discover the power of self-awareness in parenting, and unlock the key to understanding your own actions and reactions. Create a safe and supportive environment for your children, giving them the nurturing foundation they need to thrive. Break free from negative generational cycles, and create a brighter future for your family with generational heali

Andre Paradis shares a discussion about the dance of masculine and feminine energy to strengthen marriages. The Dance Between Masculine and Feminine Energy In a world where belonging seemed out of reach, one man found solace in an unexpected rhythm. Andre Paradis, a French Canadian from Quebec City, discovered a passion for dance that would change the course of his life.  But little did he know, this journey would also unravel a profound understanding of the dynamics between masculinity and femininity in relationships. As he danced his way through the spotlight, Andre's story took an unexpected twist, one that would leave us wondering how his extraordinary talent would shape the dance of love and connection. Do you desire greater harmony and connection in your relationships? Are you seeking to understand and embrace the interplay between masculinity and femininity?  Join us as guest speaker Andre Paradis shares the key to achieving this desired outcome. Discover how embracing the complementary energies o

In a world where examples of conformity in everyday life surround us, Shemaiah Reed embarked on a journey of discovery to break free and live with purpose and fulfillment. As he immersed himself in the world of radio, his humble beginnings and insatiable curiosity propelled him forward. But what would happen when his passion collided with new avenues and unforeseen challenges?  The answer lies in the untold chapters of his extraordinary story, a tale of resilience, faith, and the unwavering belief that there is always a path beyond the current circumstances. In this episode, you will be able to: Embrace the journey of pursuing your dreams and discovering your life’s unique purpose. Triumph over personal obstacles and societal norms for unparalleled growth and self-realization. Explore the art of self-reflection and assess the path your life is taking. Understand the importance of taking charge of your life and the choices you make. Envision possibilities beyond your immediate environment and circumstances. Li

Discover the four essential strategies healthcare managers need to implement in order to effectively quell quiet quitting and boost employee engagement in their organizations. In this episode, you will be able to: Create a sense of ownership that boosts employee engagement Set goals and provide feedback with employees showing them career growth Build and maintain trust so that your team become advocates for the organization The Problem with Quiet Quitting Quiet quitting is when employees disengage from their work and organization without making their dissatisfaction known. These individuals may continue to show up and complete their tasks, but they need more enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment.  Quiet quitters often fly under the radar, making it challenging for managers to identify and address their concerns before they decide to leave. This impacts important areas of healthcare such as safety, patient experience, and voluntary turnover of not only the disengaged employees but other employees on th

Alain Dumonceaux, a former culinary Olympian turned life coach, embarked on a soul-stirring journey to rediscover his life's mission, battling pride through vulnerability, and ultimately transforming his story of loss into a compelling path of personal growth and fulfillment. Listen to this episode on how to rediscover your life's purpose and succeed on your hero's quest for a life well-lived. Rediscover Your Life's Purpose Does this resonate with you? Have you been tirelessly searching for personal growth and purpose in life, only to be told that the key lies in simply finding yourself? But here's the painful truth: You've been left feeling lost and unfulfilled, with no clear direction or mission. It's time to break free from this ineffective approach and embrace a new path. Rediscover your life mission and embark on a hero's quest that will finally bring you the fulfillment and meaning you've been longing for. I say it again and again on this show and in my book that life is too short to live stuck in a ru

Do you hope to live your best audacious life? Here is how the BOLD Framework from Audley Stephenson can help you get there and live Beyond the Rut. Have you ever heard these three common myths about getting unstuck in life? Myth 1: You need to have all the answers before taking action. Myth 2: Success is only for the lucky and talented. Myth 3: Change is scary and should be avoided. In this episode, our guest Audley Stephenson will share the truth behind these myths and reveal the four-principle framework, The Bold framework, for unlocking your potential and living an audacious life. In this episode, you will be able to: Get exposed to strategies to live a bold and audacious life, pushing beyond limitations. Explore The BOLD framework, an effective solution to break free from stagnation. Master techniques to navigate challenges and keep progressing despite odds. Adopt the courage to grab opportunities, transcending your comfort zone. My special guest is Audley Stephenson Meet Audley Stephenson, a seasone

If you're feeling trapped in a cycle of repeated disappointment and hurt in your relationships, where your needs are constantly disregarded and your boundaries constantly violated, then you are not alone! Despite your efforts to create safe and healthy connections, you may find yourself constantly sacrificing your own well-being and feeling overwhelmed by the lack of respect and understanding from others. This can leave you feeling drained, anxious, and questioning your own worth. But there is hope - recognizing the significance of boundaries can empower you to establish fulfilling and meaningful connections that prioritize your emotional and physical safety. In this episode, you will be able to: Discover the key role healthy boundaries play in maintaining balanced relationships. Realize the significance of establishing boundaries at the onset of a relationship. Learn about innovative tools such as boundary cards to convey your personal boundaries effectively. Unearth a deeper understanding of self-awareness

I love going to conferences. Wait...I FREAKIN' LOVE CONFERENCES! Learning is my jam, although I have a hard time sitting still for long periods of time. I also like to network with other people in my field as well as people not in my field. Last week was Podcast Movement 2023 in Denver, Colorado. It's the largest conference on podcasting with over 3,000 people attending.  Here are three big takeaways from that event that will help you grow in boost your career  Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the show

Do you want to break free from the grip of pornography addiction and experience true freedom and restoration?  In this episode, our guest Fred Stoeker will be revealing the keys to overcoming this addiction so that you can reclaim your life and find lasting healing. Get ready to discover the pathway to liberation and the resources you need to achieve victory over pornography, allowing you to embrace a life filled with purpose, intimacy, and wholeness. In this episode, you will be able to: Delve into the damaging effects of pornography addiction on relationships and marital bonds. Expose the hidden triggers of sexual sin and its pull. Understand the crucial role of spousal support in the fight against addiction. Learn how intimacy with God can anchor your journey toward sexual purity. Master practical and accessible tools to champion the battle against pornography addiction.  My special guest is Fred Stoeker Drawing from decades of experience and personal triumph over pornography addiction, Fred Stoeker is

Do any of these belief statements sound familiar to you? "I can't do that because"  "I don't deserve that because" "If I do this something, bad is going to happen" "I can't do this because people will think" Our limiting beliefs lurk like sharks in the water waiting to snatch their unsuspecting prey that is your life beyond the rut. The good news is we can identify and then challenge those beliefs that hold us back.  Let’s take a look at three questions that will get us started. Listen below. Check out the full show notes at BeyondTheRut.com/js021. Download this FREE list of 10 Questions to Identify Your Limiting Beliefs. Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Click on BeyondTheRut.com/capsho to claim your free 14-day trial and see for yourself. Support the showMusic Hopeful Camping Folk | Camping by Alex-Productions | https://youtu.be/aUHdSwhiNVU Music promoted by https://onsound.eu/ Go to BeyondTheRut.com/capsho for your free 14-day trial and see for yourself

Have you ever heard these common myths about financial abundance? Myth #1: Money is the root of all evil. Myth #2: You have to work hard to make money. Myth #3: Rich people are greedy and selfish. In this episode, our guest Richard Friesen will debunk these limiting beliefs and share the truth behind rewiring your brain and achieving financial abundance for personal fulfillment. Financial Abundance and Rewiring Your Brain Discover the astonishing story of Richard Friesen, a philosophy major turned market maker, whose life took an unexpected turn. From a novice trader to a successful entrepreneur, Richard's journey is a testament to the power of self-belief and determination. But it was one fateful night that changed everything, when he confronted his self-imposed limitations and made a decision that would redefine his relationship with money and success.  Brace yourself for a remarkable twist that led Richard to not only build his own prosperous trading firm but also inspire others to break free from their

Beyond the Rut turned 8 years old! Join me as we reflect on eight years’ of experiences, uncovering eight powerful lessons that help create a life worth living in your faith, family, and career.  Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and equipped with the tools to break free from the rut. In this special episode of "Beyond the Rut with Jerry Dugan," we are celebrating the eighth birthday of the podcast by reflecting on eight lessons learned over the years.  Special guests and I will share eight valuable lessons that have helped us create a life worth living in faith, family, and career.  Some of our key moments and chapters from the podcast will include the importance of forgiveness and growth, creativity and resourcefulness, support for goal achievement, establishing habits for success, and the supportive role of having a good group of people around you. One notable moment is when Cliff Ravenscraft, once (and still) known as The Podcast Answer Man, shares his advice on living beyond the rut, which is to read

The pain of feeling unheard and misunderstood as an Asian American leader is real, and it's time for a new strategy.  Join us as we explore proven techniques to enhance cross-cultural communication and effective conflict resolution, empowering you to break through those cultural barriers and thrive as a respected leader. Does this sound familiar? You've been told that in order to overcome cultural barriers in leadership, you just need to work harder and blend in. But deep down, you know that this approach isn't working.  In this episode, you will be able to: Discover the power of conflict resolution and how effective communication can augment your leadership skills. Unravel the cultural barriers facing Asian American leaders and best approaches to surmount them. Delve into the art of courageous conversations and strategies to triumph over limiting beliefs in leadership roles. Cultivate trust within your team and advocate for open communication as a pathway to success. Celebrate failure not as a setback but as

Picture this: You're booked for a flight, and while waiting in the airport it gets canceled. Quick as a gunshot, you tell yourself, "Everything is going wrong today." That, my friend, is a stress story. The unfortunate thing is that these stress stories often form so quickly possibly due to our human propensity for storytelling kicked into overdrive by factors like fear or anxiety. Instead of serving us as useful tools in dealing with challenges, they derail us, causing us to predict a negative future or feel stuck in a rut.  The good news is, we can learn to navigate them. Stephen shared insights into how our brains engage in this activity and the negative impact it makes. With these three easy steps you can crush your negative narratives that arise from stress stories. In this episode, you will learn the following: How to separate fact from fiction in your situation Determine if the stories you're telling yourself are helpful Cast a vision for a more positive and productive future Each step is designed

Do you yearn for a life of clarity, free from the weight of stress stories and negative narratives? Are you ready to discover a path to inner peace? Join us as Stephen Moegling shares his profound solution to help you achieve the desired outcome of increased clarity and the ability to overcome stress stories. Prepare to embark on a transformative journey as Stephen unveils the keys to unlocking a life of purpose and fulfillment. In this episode, you will be able to: Delve into gripping stories of surmounting stress and unmasking clarity within life's bustle. Embrace techniques that challenge the credibility of stress-filled narratives and center around evidential truths. Create a trajectory of growth in personal and professional life using goal mapping strategies. Recognize how self-awareness and mindfulness can serve as potent tools for stress reduction. Understand the significance of harboring personal satisfaction and resisting societal dictations. My special guest is Stephen Moegling Imagine encountering

Setting goals with employees can be the key to unlocking growth opportunities for them to get out of a rut in their careers. We all want to move up in our careers whether it’s a promotion or increased salary or deepened satisfaction with meaningful work. You, as a leader, can help propel your employees toward success in the workplace. Setting goals and writing them down provides your team members with tangible proof they are moving forward in their careers. In this episode of "Beyond the Rut with Jerry Dugan," we delve into the power of goal setting and how it can help employees like you see incredible growth opportunities at work. Get ready to help your team break free from monotony and embark on a journey of personal and professional development. Let's dive in! In this episode, you will be able to: Engage with employees in a way that reduces turnover Lead in a way that helps employees feel cared for and see growth opportunities Help your employees create goals that connect with their career growth Es

If you're feeling overwhelmed and stressed, constantly sacrificing time with your family for the sake of your work, only to find that success still feels out of reach, then you are not alone!  Many aspiring corporate leaders and entrepreneurs struggle to find a balance between work and family. This results in strained relationships and a sense of emptiness despite their professional achievements.  Your current pursuit of success may be leaving you with a deep ache for meaningful connections and moments with your loved ones. In this episode, you will be able to: Discover the key to unlocking financial independence through entrepreneurship and side businesses. Recognize the power of leadership skills in both entrepreneurship and corporate settings. Learn how to successfully harmonize your professional life and personal time. Uncover the advantages of creating residual income and formulating an effective exit strategy. Understand the value of using failure as a springboard to success in entrepreneurial venture

Before you quit your job, let’s explore the challenges of hating your job and try these steps that may improve communication, open up growth opportunities, and create career fulfillment where you are now. If you're looking for opportunities for growth and ways to expand your skills on a low budget, one option is to negotiate with your supervisor to take on additional responsibilities that are outside of your normal job description (and handing off other responsibilities.) Delegation of responsibilities not only frees up your leader’s time but also allows you a chance to develop skills for the next level of your career.  People love formal training programs. However, there may not be funds to send everyone through a class or course. Consider asking if your company will cover the costs of joining a local or national association at a fraction of the cost of attending a formal training program. These associations can provide valuable networking opportunities and access to resources that can help you grow professi

Do you want to achieve a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction in your life beyond just professional success? Evan Herrman shares the key solution to help you attain that ultimate goal. In this episode, you will be able to: Re-imagine success and cultivate a lifestyle that cherishes well-rounded growth and balance. Learn to apply an all-encompassing approach and unveil the best version of you. Find love towards your own self, exploring transformative personal change. Let your decisions echo your intrinsic values and existential purpose. Bring transformation by adopting the right goal-setting practices, imbibing self-forgiveness, and tracking your progress. My special guest is Evan Herrman who is a unique voice providing guidance and inspiration to those seeking more from life. Balancing his career in real estate with the insightful teachings of his Whole Person Podcast, Evan’s approach to success is one that pays equal attention to all aspects of life - from family to finance, fitness to faith, and friendsh

With a shattered marriage and echoes of his parents' divorce haunting him, Zach embarks on a soul-searching journey that will challenge everything he knows. Will he find the key to true fulfillment? Unravel the gripping tale of Zach White, a man whose life takes an unexpected and devastating turn, forcing him to reevaluate his definition of success.  Today's guest, Zach White, is a distinguished engineer and founder of oasisofcourage.com. He graduated from Purdue University and was quickly recruited into Whirlpool Corporation’s top talent intake program.  Despite his professional achievements, life threw a curveball which led him to redefine the conventional understanding of success. Zach pivoted from focusing on professional growth to a more holistic perspective—encompassing marriage, health, and personal happiness.  Drawing on his personal journey and experiences, he now teaches others to lean into everything that life has to offer—beyond their careers. Zach has expertly merged his engineering skills with h