In this podcast edition, I explore the power of emotional intelligence and how recognizing and managing our emotions can improve our personal and professional lives. I share practical tips on understanding your feelings better, responding thoughtfully, and building stronger relationships. Don't miss out on insights that can transform how you navigate challenging situations! "Wisdom with Charlie Perkins" is available wherever you get your podcasts.

In this episode, we'll explore the back-to-school season and the stress that often comes with it for students. As a parent, you play a crucial role in easing your child's transition. I'll share ways you can do this, starting with listening to your child's concerns. It's essential to ask about their fears and be an intentional listener. Tune in to learn how to help your students navigate back-to-school stress and set them up for a successful year! "Wisdom with Charlie Perkins" is available wherever you get your podcasts.

In today's episode, Charlie will emphasize that striving for a perfect, skinny appearance is not the solution to obesity. Instead, focusing on functional fitness and incorporating exercise into our daily lives for all it's benefits beyond weight management. We stress the importance of positive role models ("you can't be it if you don't see it") and the need to change our attitudes toward food, body size, fitness, and, most importantly, how we perceive ourselves. Join the journey and listen to this week's episode of Wisdom with Charlie Perkins, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Denzel Washington delivers an inspiring commencement speech at Penn, sharing anecdotes about auditions and career setbacks. He emphasizes the importance of taking risks and embracing failure. He urges graduates to use their talents to make a difference, encouraging optimism and perseverance and advising them to "fall forward" in life. Join the journey and listen to this week's episode of Wisdom with Charlie Perkins, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Mothers profoundly influence and shape history, yet their narratives are often marginalized or distorted. This omission hampers efforts to implement policies that support mothers and recognize their indispensable societal roles. Drawing attention to the extraordinary lives of Alberta King, Louise Little, and Berdis Baldwin-mothers of Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and James Baldwin, respectively, underscores the imperative of reframing our cultural understanding of motherhood. He advocates for portraying mothers as the primary leaders, caregivers, and educators they are. Charlie asks us, "Would the world be different today if we had been telling their stories all along?" Join the journey and check out this week's episode of "Wisdom with Charlie Perkins," available on all major platforms.

In this episode, we embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation, focusing on the realization of one's true potential and its nurturing for personal and professional growth. We delve into the significance of understanding and embracing our unique nature through insightful anecdotes and practical lessons. Check out this week's "Wisdom with Charlie Perkins," available wherever you get your podcasts.

Asking for help is often seen as a sign of vulnerability and discomfort, but it is a vital skill in our personal and professional growth journey. Despite its significance, many of us hold back, fearing judgment or the perception of weakness. However, in my latest reflection, I explore the importance of overcoming this fear and embracing the strength of asking for help. Check out this week's "Wisdom with Charlie Perkins" podcast, available on all major platforms.

Almost 13 million viewers watched the Iowa vs LSU women's basketball game this week. In 2024, the popularity of women's sports has reached unprecedented heights, marking a significant shift in the athletics landscape. This surge in interest and engagement can be attributed to various factors, each contributing to the growing prominence of women's sports nationally and globally. Check out this week's "Wisdom with Charlie Perkins" podcast, available on all major platforms.