Get ready to head back to school with powerful, practical strategies in this energizing episode of Strategies for Living! Hosts Dr. David McMillian and Lauren Leon McMillian welcome back Life Strategist Donesa Walker of the world's best LearningRx to explore how parents, students, and teachers can set the stage for academic and emotional success.

Discover the six essential healthy habits for a smoother school transition, the cognitive benefits of structured routines, and why IQ scores are rising at LearningRx Shreveport. Plus, Donesa breaks down the surprising effects of AI on brain health, attention, and critical thinking—and what you can do about it.

🎯 Whether you're a parent preparing your child, a student heading into a new grade, or a teacher building your classroom community, this episode is packed with insights on:

• Improving focus, organization, and cognitive stamina
• Managing anxiety with nutrition and structure
• Creating proactive family-school partnerships
• The risks of “brain rot” and passive tech use
• Why Family Game Night might be your best academic strategy yet!

Original airdate: 7/17/2025

Ever felt exhausted even after a full night’s sleep? You're not alone—and there’s a reason. In this eye-opening episode of Strategies for Living Radio, Dr. David McMillian and psychotherapist Lauren Leon McMillian explore the groundbreaking work of Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith on the seven distinct types of rest we all need to avoid burnout and restore balance to body, mind, and spirit.

Discover how physical, mental, sensory, creative, emotional, social, and spiritual rest each play a crucial role in our overall well-being. Learn why rest isn’t just about sleep, how overstimulation could be silently draining you, and what practical strategies can help you recover your energy, clarity, and joy.

This conversation blends clinical insight with spiritual wisdom—perfect for anyone seeking a more holistic path to personal renewal and mental health.

Original Airdate: 7/16/2025

In this deeply moving episode of Strategies for Living Radio, hosts Dr. David McMillian and Lauren Leon McMillian welcome spiritual coach and bestselling author Vicki Menendez to share her extraordinary journey of grief, resilience, and transformation. After experiencing the unimaginable loss of all four of her children, Vicki channeled her pain into profound healing work, culminating in her powerful memoir, Crystal's Butterfly Effect: A Mother’s Journey from Loss to Transformation.

Together, they explore the power of spiritual perspective, pre-life agreements, and practices like breath work, radical forgiveness, and art therapy. Listeners will learn practical strategies for navigating grief, reclaiming hope, and connecting with loved ones beyond the veil.

Discover why Crystal's Butterfly Effect is touching hearts worldwide — and how healing can truly begin with honoring your own soul’s journey.

👉 Learn more at: MotherOfAllMemoirs.com

🎧 Also available on Audible with a 111-page interactive Living Journal!

Original Airdate: 7/11/2025