Morning Cereal

Start your day with inspirational quotes, followed by a fun journey through nostalgic facts from this day in history. Then, we dive into Mel Robbins, The Let Them Theory. The Let Them Theory shows how letting go of control creates freedom, better connections, and peace of mind.
In This Episode:
·       Daily inspirational quote to spark your motivation
·       Fun historical facts from this day in history
·       A dive into Chapter 7, The Let Them Theory
Whether you're a leader, communicator, or just someone looking to improve your relationships, this episode is packed with actionable insights.
Tune in now and let’s grow together!
 
Resources:
Robbins, M. (2024). The Let Them Theory: A life-changing tool millions of people can’t stop talking about. Hay House.
 
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What is Morning Cereal?

Good morning, and welcome to Morning Cereal!
Pull up a stool, grab your favorite cereal, and let’s kick-start your day with a spoonful of inspiration, nostalgia and personal growth. Join your host, Shaen Inglis, as he highlights the music, movies, and moments that made the 80s, 90s, and 2000s unforgettable—kind of like digging for toy at the bottom of the cereal box. Each episode, Shaen also reviews a chapter or so from top wellness books, offering practical insights to help you set a positive tone for your day. Start your mornings right—no cartoons required!

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Good morning and

welcome to Morning Cereal.

Okay, good morning

everyone and welcome to Friday.

And as promised, it is the

first Friday of November.

And maybe for some

people it's a payday Friday.

That's the best kind of Friday.

Well, today is

National Cancer Awareness Day.

And this is a moment for us to slow down

for a moment here,

just to honor those that

are fighting this fight, right?

Those that have survived

it and also the caregivers.

Now, those of you that are fighting this

good fight, we know

you're on a pathway through

life that you may not have chosen, but

you're facing it with

unmatched strength and our

hearts are with you.

And it's also an important moment to

remind people to get

your checkups, take care of

yourself and maybe just tell someone that

you love them today.

Okay, well, our quote today will lighten

the mood here just a little bit.

It's from comedian Adam Devine who once

said, "Don't take yourself too seriously.

Nobody else does."

Now it always feels good to get knocked

off your high horse from time to time.

And remember that laughter and laughing

at yourself is a

medicine in and of itself.

Even when life gets

serious, humor, it keeps us human.

Well, today's news, facts and birthdays

are for November 7th.

We're going to start back in 1991.

Who remembers this?

Magic Johnson on this day, well, he

announced that he had

contracted HIV and he retired

from the Los Angeles Lakers.

Then on this day in 2000, when we thought

politics were

controversial, the US presidential

election between George W. Bush and Al

Gore, well, it was inconclusive.

Do you remember that?

Eventually it was decided in Bush's favor

by the Supreme Court.

Then finally on this day in 2020, we're

going to stick with politics.

That's when former Vice President Joe

Biden, he was declared the

winner of the US presidential

race four days after the US election,

defeating then sitting

President Donald Trump.

Well, happy birthday to you.

Today is your birthday.

You share it with singer songwriter,

Lord, she's 29 today.

Actor and comedian Adam Devine, 42 today.

DJ and music producer

David Guetta, he's 58 today.

And he loves pork chops and applesauce.

Peter from the Brady

Bunch, Christopher Knight.

He's 68 today, hard to believe it.

And legendary musician,

Joni Mitchell, she is 81 today.

Well, the number one song on this date

back in 1990, everybody

knows it, Ice, Ice, Baby

by Vanilla Ice.

Now, this sounds like we are splitting

hairs, but this song was

the first hip hop single

to top the Billboard Hot 100.

And in doing so, it introduced millions

of suburban teens to rap

and maybe some questionable

dance moves.

Well, stop, collaborate and listen.

It became an instant catchphrase.

And decades later, it's another karaoke

classic that, well, any

good Gen X parent teaches their

children word for word.

Well, Mel is back with a brand new

invention and it's her

book, The Let Them Theory.

And today we are reviewing the sub

chapter, adult childlike behavior.

And in this chapter, Robbins dives into

why adults sometimes

act like kids and not in

the fun way.

She explains that stress and fear often

send us into "child mode"

where we crave this control

and attention or

reassurance instead of accountability.

"When you feel powerless, you'll reach

for whatever behavior

made you feel safe when

you were little."

Now, that might mean shutting down or

lashing out or even people pleasing.

Now, the trick is recognizing these

behaviors when you're doing it.

Robbins emphasizes that

awareness is the turning point.

"You can't change

behavior that you don't see."

She gives practical advice

for catching these moments.

Here they are.

The first step is pause before you react.

The second one, ask

yourself, what age are you acting?

Are you acting like a calm adult or that

scared eight-year-old

trying to avoid getting in

trouble?

Her point isn't to shame us here.

It's to free us.

"When you can see your own immaturity

with compassion, you can outgrow it."

And that's the key, noticing

the pattern without judgment.

Growth truly begins in those small,

little awkward moments

with yourself when you say,

"Okay, that was me being childless.

Let's try this again."

Here is your Friday takeaway.

Raturity isn't perfection.

It's learning to hit pause before your

inner eight-year-old takes the mic.

On this Friday, let's lead with

compassion for others and

for ourselves because growing

up isn't just about getting older.

It's about getting wiser,

self-aware, and emotionally mature.

Okay, well, have a great weekend.

And just as a heads up here, you only

have 48 days until Christmas.

Hey, thanks for

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Have a fantastic day,

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