In this 29th episode of Lessons in the Key of Life, Dr. G. Wayne puts together some lessons that he learned through trying times. He speaks about friendships and expectations. Have you seen a Ship either at dock or in the sea? You will not look at ships the same after Dr. G. Wayne identifies your ships. Has anyone ever did you wrong and then avoided you? Dr. G. Wayne speaks on accountability and then hits a home run as he speaks about dysfunction. He shares the story about a Donkey and a Tiger and extrapolates lessons from that story that are practical in today’s society. Are you the consummate parent? Dr. G. Wayne talks about the possible impact of bailing our children out without them learning the lessons they were meant to learn.

In this the 28th episode of Lessons in the Key of Life Podcast, Dr. G. Wayne puts the podcast on reborn status. He starts off emulating the ever so funny Estelle Getty, as the consummate story teller Sophia Petillo giving us a “picture it” moment highlighting that absolute perfection is a fleeting possibility. If you wanted to underdstand the potential outcomes from perfection listen as Dr. G. Wayne takes the listeners on a journey of understanding the by products of perfectionism. How is it that humans allow feelings of validation to come from external sources when the true and more pure form of validation comes from within. If you didn’t have a picture of what perfectionism is allow G. Wayne to paint this picture for you from a psychological standpoint, but then give you a story and illustrative view point of it as well. It is not okay to just have the professional definition of it along with how it shows up in business…Dr. G.Wayne further speaks on how these seeds impact us right there in our house and its cost to the family unit. If you want to better your relationship with an estranged or distant parent G. Wayne gives you some ideas to consider to incorporate as you try to create this important relationship. It would not be a Lessons in the Key of Life podcast without a transparent Dr. Jackson and he does not fail us on this epidote as he talks about unresolved past trauma that had him removing himself from the better than thou pedestals. Hindsight is a wonderful tool to have when used in the proper manner…see how it helped Dr. G. Wayne break down an incident where his integrity and self-control was attacked. People show you everything you need to know about them…but sometimes it takes you looking at those behaviors, actions, and the words unsaid. Are men smarter than beasts? You make your decision after you hear what he has to say about the apparent shortage of Elders in the community. If this is a new birth to this podcast…we are in for some interesting Lessons in the Key of Life episodes.

In this 27 episode of Lessons in the Key of life podcast, Dr. G Wayne starts by defining two verbs ‘is’ and ‘equals’. He talks about two math problems to demonstrate the importance of our word choices. Understanding the power of the word, Dr. G. Wayne shares the words he spoke into his little Niece Amaya when she was born and then discusses the ever changing Parent./Child relationship. If you are struggling with your child’s transition between adolescence to adulthood, you may find the key to your struggles here as Dr. G. Wayne speaks about the push and drive that our children experience in order to gain their autonomy. Do you struggle with over parenting or putting YOUR desires for your child in front of theirs? Dr. G. Wayne will tell it like it is by explaining what is meant when we say we want the best for our child or children. The destination or the Journey…which is most important? Allow Dr. G. Wayne to go back to good ole’ mathematics to paint this picture. What does perseverance have to do with a math equation? You will have to take listen to see how Dr. G. Wayne masterfully takes two separate and distinct topics and skillfully uses them to paint a picture that you can refer to time and time again on your journey through life. Lastly, G. Wayne talks about how we often do a disservice to those who are closest to us. You may even be doing it right now…take a listen to discover what this disservice is and how to fix it. You don’t want to miss this episode.