Sometimes the problem isn't "out there" - it's within us. In this thought-provoking episode, host Glenn challenges us to take responsibility for our lives and stop blaming external factors. He shares an impactful Stephen Covey quote on owning our problems to unlock change. Glenn also draws on his experience leading personal growth retreats, noticing those who thrive take responsibility, while those who crumble blame the world. He ends with a call to action - catch yourself blaming others, interrupt the thought, and take ownership of your response. Even in unfair situations, you have the power to choose how you respond. Reclaim your power - because that's how you build better humans.

00:20 - Stephen Covey quote on owning your problems
01:30 - The difference between blame and responsibility
02:45 - A powerful example from Glenn's retreats
04:15 - How to catch yourself blaming others
05:00 - A challenge - own your responses this week

This candid episode will inspire you to take control of your inner narrative. Tune in to gain insight on moving from victim to driver of your own life. The first step is realizing, as Glenn says, "the problem isn't out there - it's within us."

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Love and Relationships: Can Others Make You Feel Things?

In this week's episode of Mayhem Mondays, Glenn and Mili dive into a heated debate on whether others can make you feel certain emotions. They discuss past relationship experiences, emotional manipulation, conscious vs subconscious reactions, and more. Though they don't see eye to eye, their respectful disagreement makes for an insightful listen.

[00:01] Intro to topic of whether others can make you feel things
[02:30] Recounting the first time Glenn and Mili debated this topic
[04:15] Mili explains her stance - you choose how to feel
[06:00] Glenn argues initial reactions are subconscious
[08:15] The danger of ignoring "gut" reactions
[10:30] An example of resisting emotional manipulation
[12:45] How to process feelings of jealousy
[15:00] Agreeing to disagree on semantics
[18:30] Feedback on the divorce episode
[21:15] Responding to questions from listeners
[23:45] The value of calm conversations
[26:00] Learning to love yourself first

The episode ends on a thoughtful note about not judging others harshly, since we've all had our own ups and downs. Though Glenn and Mili have differing perspectives, their respectful disagreement makes for an insightful listen on relationships.

Tune in and join the discussion - can others really make you feel things against your will? Or is it always a choice? Let us know what you think!

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Make Space for Your Inner Lamb - Building Better Humans

Sometimes you have to be a lion, so you can be the lamb you really are. What does comedian Dave Chappelle's powerful Mark Twain Award acceptance speech reveal about authenticity? In this week's episode, host Glenn Azar breaks down a pivotal quote and shares his own journey to self-acceptance.

00:45 - Dave Chappelle's reverence for comedy as an art form that allows us to be heard
02:30 - The story behind Dave's powerful metaphor about protecting your inner "lamb"
05:15 - How Glenn masked his true self growing up and felt pressure from his dad to "toughen up"
07:00 - The struggle many of us face "trying to become someone just so we can eventually be ourselves"
09:45 - Learning to stop performing and just be real
12:30 - Recognizing that everyone is walking around hoping someone understands them

This inspiring episode is a reminder that your sensitivity and emotional depth are strengths, not weaknesses. If you've ever felt you were "too much," listen in as Glenn explains why you might just need to be a lion for a little while to protect the lamb that you really are.

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