It is no secret that the US nation holds the largest ratio of incarcerated individuals in the world. Unfortunately, what few people pay attention to is what happens to these individuals after they are released. Incarceration not only impacts the individuals who are imprisoned, it also drastically affects their families, their spouses, their children, and their friends.
Read MoreDepression and anxiety have been on the rise and individuals are consequently feeling less satisfied and fulfilled in nearly all aspects of their lives. Medication and therapy are incredible tools to make coping with mental illness easier, but it turns out there are other tools that can also be quite beneficial for those dealing with depression and/or anxiety; one of which is gratitude.
Read MoreIt is easy to talk about the joys of life because when joy is shared, it multiplies! However, the more difficult struggles, the hidden sorrow, and the hurts that threaten to shame and overwhelm us are much more difficult to bring into the open. Yet it is only when those struggles are brought into the open that healing and help can come.
Read MoreDiscipline is incredibly difficult and is a huge responsibility. Most parents see the gold in their children and long to see them grow into capable, kind adults. The Gentleness Method not only is more beneficial for children, but also for the parents as well. The gentle approach fosters relationship over dictatorship and autonomy and intelligence in actions over blind acceptance.
Read MoreArt can play many different nuanced roles within a therapeutic context, sometimes acting as more of a relaxation device, a method of restoring a sense of control, an outlet to express in freedom, or a way of confronting, exploring, or accepting the self.
Read MoreArt is a part of everyone’s life, whether that’s in music, communication styles, organization tactics, or even traditional fine arts or performing arts. What many people don’t always realize is that art changes us. In fact, for some, art can actually act as a form of therapy. Art allows individuals to express the depths of human existence that simply cannot be described in words.
Read MoreKirk Cameron first became famous during his role playing Mike Seaver in the TV series, Growing Pains; now he is well known as an advocate for Christianity in the Hollywood spotlight. This is what Kirk is truly passionate about: Christians growing and living out their faith authentically and giving God the glory for it.
Read MoreLeo Bunnin is one of the most successful and well-known businessmen in the auto-industry, but what might be less known is that it is his heart, his values, and his generosity that set him apart as an entrepreneur.
Read MoreIt can be overwhelming to gather information and find all of the right programs and specialists to provide your child with the most building blocks to grow and overcome potential limitations. One of the best features of The Doman MethodTM Course: From Special Needs to Wellness online is that it compiles many different specialists and aspects of health to create a whole-person focused treatment!
Read More"The Doman Method: From Special Needs to Wellness" is a book written by Douglas and Spencer Doman all about the Doman MethodⓇ and how it is so formative and powerful at treating children with special needs or brain injury and helping them develop into their full potential!
Read MoreDo you know someone with a neurodevelopmental delay or disorder like ASD or ADD? Here we discuss Doman International and their book, Answering Autism: The Doman Method Plan for Autism, ADD and Neurodevelopmental Delays. The Doman MethodⓇ provides what some may think impossible at the onset of diagnosis: the ability to live a normal life, free of the limitations associated with a diagnosis.
Read MoreDo you know anyone with special needs? Meet Douglas and Spencer Doman, founder and CEO of Doman International, an organization dedicated to seeing children and families with special needs flourishing and utilizing their fullest potential.
Read MoreJanet has been an active member of the Santa Barbara educational community for over 20 years. Through her time working with local High School students, she noticed that there was a need for more protection of students from alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs that cause the majority of substance abuse and addiction. That's why Janet co-founded SafeLaunch, an organization with programs specifically aimed at helping students avoid addiction now and throughout their lives! Amazing story you won't want to miss!
Read MoreCongressman Salud Carabajal is one of the many US Veterans who have joined us on Good Life Television. Congressman Carbajal served in the Marines Corps Reserve for 8 years and has represented our community in Washington for 3 terms. We are thankful for Congressman Carbajal’s service to our community and our nation!
Read MoreLast week, our outstanding Good Life team hit a major milestone! Good Life hosted it's 200th guest! Kathleen Cooke and Jean Christen joined Dean Wilson for the special interview! We are so excited to share the upcoming interview with you so keep your eyes peeled for this great interview! Thank you to TVSB and the entire Good Life Team!
Read MoreRyan O’Quinn and his fantastic team at Damascus Road Productions have been hard at work on a new movie Paul’s Promise, an amazing story of redemption and transformation. We are excited to announce that tomorrow 10/21 is the premier of Paul’s Promise!For those of you who have watched many Good Life interviews, you will recognize some of the leading characters including Dean Cain and Linda Purl! We can’t wait to watch it!
Read MoreIan and his wife, Brittany founded the company Parker Clay with the mission to change the way leather goods are sold. With every purse, tote, wallet, and gym bag sold, Parker Clay gives back to the communities of Ethiopian women who make each product. They hire at-risk women, pay living wages and benefits, and provide skills training, career advancement, and financial literacy opportunities to all of our employees. What an amazing example of business for good!
Read MoreKelly is an occupational therapist who co-founded the company Access Trax. Her cofounder Eric and her were in a class together called Assistive Technologies where their only requirement was to create something a person with a disabiltiy could use. This led her partner and her to creating Access Trax, an organization designed to provide access for people of all abilities to access the outdoors and recreation.
Read MoreAuthor and Ted Talk speaker Chloe Howard has been faced with adversity since she was born. Born with clubfoot and bullied from a young age, Chloe helps us all understand how to overcome challenges and rise to the occasion. She explains how only we can determine our labels and embrace the difficult circumstances thrown our way. You don’t want to miss her incredible story!
Read MorePaul & Brad are best friends and leaders of Kappa Studios, a studio in the heart of Los Angeles that specializes in high-quality, family-friendly films and TV shows. Among their many projects are The Chosen, God’s Not Dead, and Run the Race. With some of the best artists and engineers in the business, they are an amazing group of people helping to make them one of the best post-production film studios Los Angeles has to offer. You don’t want to miss their encouraging story!
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