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Parents Making Time with Anthony & Jennifer Craiker | Intentional Parenting for Busy Parents
Parents Making Time with Anthony & Jennifer Craiker | Intentional Parenting for Busy Parents
This podcast is designed for busy parents who feel overwhelmed by the demands of career, family, and personal life. Hosts Anthony and Jennifer Craiker offer practical advice on intentional parenting, helping parents prioritize their relationships and align their parenting with their values. Each episode is under 15 minutes, making it easy to fit into a hectic schedule. The focus is on the parent's well-being and time management, rather than just child-rearing techniques.
Episodes
Facing Mental Health Issues Together as a Family
What happens when one child's struggles affect the entire family?Mental health challenges among children and teens are more common than many parents realize. Yet many parents feel overwhelmed when a child is dealing with mental health challenges. It's easy to become so focused on helping the child who is struggling that siblings feel forgotten, communication breaks down, and parents end
Motherhood | An Interview with Jennifer Craiker
Have you ever wondered how motherhood changes you over time?Not just through the sleepless nights, busy schedules, teenage struggles, and constant responsibilities, but deep down, in the person you become along the way?In this deeply personal episode Anthony sits down with Jennifer for an honest conversation about more than 22 years of motherhood, parenting teenagers, building strong family relati
The Importance of Parenting with High Love & High Expectations
What if the very thing you think is “loving” your kids… is actually holding them back?As busy parents, it’s easy to fall into the trap of making life easier for our kids. We may step in when things get hard, lower expectations to avoid conflict, or prioritize their happiness over their growth. But over time, this well-intentioned approach can leave kids unprepared, less resilient, and unsure of wh
How to Overcome Marital Dissatisfaction While Raising Kids
Is your marriage getting lost in the rhythm of everyday life?In the middle of busy parenting, managing schedules, responsibilities, and constant demands, it’s easy for your marriage to slowly shift into the background.Not because anything is “wrong.”But because everything else feels more urgent.That’s the mistake many couples don’t even realize they’re making:Letting their relationship run on auto
The 60 Seconds that Shape Your Relationship with Your Kids
When everything goes wrong in a parenting moment, what matters more—the mistake or your response to it?As busy parents, it’s easy to react in the heat of the moment, especially when our kids make mistakes that cost time, money, or peace of mind. In those tense situations, frustration can take over before we even realize it.But what if those same moments, the ones that feel overwhelming, are actual
5 Keys to Connecting with Your Kids in the Car
Have you ever noticed that some of the most meaningful conversations with your kids happen when you least expect them, like during a car ride? For many busy parents, the car is simply a place to manage logistics. You're getting kids from school to activities and back home again. But what if those ordinary drives could become one of the most powerful opportunities for intentional parenting and
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Why Parent Burnout Doesn't Mean You're Failing
Have you ever had one of those weeks where you’re technically “showing up" but you don’t feel like yourself?For busy parents, burnout doesn’t usually explode into your life. It builds quietly. You start forgetting small things. Your patience gets thinner. You feel stretched in ways you can’t quite explain.And then comes the dangerous thought: “I should be handling this better.”So many intenti
5 Steps for Solving Any Parenting Problem
Have you ever been so desperate to solve a problem with your child that the harder you tried, the worse everything seemed to get?As busy parents, we feel a deep responsibility to protect, guide, and help our children. Whether it’s anxiety, school, or preparing for adulthood, we instinctively jump into problem-solving mode when they are struggling. We research, we analyze, and we worry. But often,
3 Parenting Shifts to Make as Your Kids Grow Up
What happens when your child no longer needs you—but still needs you?For years, you’ve guided, protected, corrected, and directed. You’ve worked hard to practice to intentionally parent your infant, toddler, teenager. But when your child becomes an adult, everything changes.And here’s the mistake many busy parents make: We don’t adjust.We keep controlling instead of influencing. We keep fixing ins
A Simple Way to Create a Lasting Legacy
What will your kids still have from you when you’re no longer there to guide them?So many of us spend years chasing accomplishments, careers, and milestones. We think we know what success looks like. But when you slow down and really think about it those aren’t the things your children will treasure most.Here’s the hard truth: If you don’t intentionally capture your stories they will disappear.Bu
The 3 Most Important Phrases You Can Say As a Parent
Have you ever assumed your kids just know you love them even if you don’t always say it out loud?As busy parents, it’s easy to focus on schedules, discipline, homework, and getting through the day only to miss the small, intentional words that actually build trust and connection.Maybe you’ve lost your patience. Maybe pride made it hard to apologize.Maybe you thought, “They already know how I feel.
Should You Monitor Your Kid's Phone?
When you hand your child their first phone, are you trusting them or protecting them?For many busy parents, giving kids a smartphone feels like a parenting milestone you’re never fully ready for. You want to build trust. You want to respect privacy. You don’t want to be “that parent.”But today’s phones aren’t just phones. They’re constant access to social media, messaging apps, strangers, addictiv
3 Easy Ways to Create Core Memories with Your Kids
Are you a busy parent who feels pressure to create “perfect” family moments—but still worries you’re missing what really matters in parenting?In the middle of full schedules, work demands, and daily responsibilities, many busy parents believe meaningful memories require big trips, extra money, or elaborate planning. That mindset can quietly pull us away from intentional parenting and leave familie
1 Habit to Quickly Improve Your Marriage and Parenting
What if the tension you’re feeling at home isn’t just about your kids, but about the connection you’ve lost with your spouse?As parents, we spend so much time pouring into our children that our marriage often gets whatever is left over—if anything at all. Date nights feel inconvenient, expensive, or impossible, especially when life is busy and you’re already exhausted.But here’s the truth: when yo
Debunking the Myth of "Balance" in Parenting
What if the reason parenting feels so overwhelming isn’t because you’re doing it wrong, but because you’re chasing a version of “balance” that was never realistic to begin with?So many busy parents feel like they’re failing because life doesn’t look perfectly balanced — work, kids, marriage, home, hobbies, all neatly managed at once. When reality doesn’t match that picture, guilt and stress creep
Merry Christmas!
No new episode of Parents Making Time this week. Merry Christmas to you and your family! Make time to become the parent you want to be!Easily improve your intentional parenting efforts at mealtime with our FREE resource, Dinner Conversation Starters.Download our FREE resource, 30-Second Micro Moments of Intention with Your Kids, created for busy parents like you who need easy, actionable ways to h
How to Easily Prevent Parental Burnout
What if the parenting stress you feel isn’t from parenting itself, but from being the only one holding everything together?So many busy parents fall into the quiet habit of carrying the entire load—the dishes, the laundry, the dog, the clutter, the schedules—while hoping their kids will “just pitch in.” But without clear expectations, kids don’t know how to help, and parents end up exhausted, frus
How to Manage the Unnecessary Anxiety of Parenting
Parents, have you ever felt torn between expert parenting advice and your own motherly or fatherly instincts?Recommendations that once felt like hard rules can completely reverse over the years. When advice changes, parenting can feel confusing and overwhelming. Parenting anxiety can be a real challenge.So many parents rely solely on experts and forget the powerful intuition they already have. Whe
Simple Ways to Improve Family Connection
What if the strongest memories your kids carry into adulthood come not from vacations, but from small everyday traditions at home?We often think family traditions are reserved for holidays—Christmas, birthdays, vacations—but research shows that rituals and routines play a powerful role in shaping family culture, kids’ identity, emotional wellbeing, and long-term connection. When life gets busy, fa
Quick Announcement for Listeners
No new episode this week due to Thanksgiving. Next episode will be released on Friday, December 5, 2025. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving with your families! We are grateful for you, our listeners!! Happy parenting!Easily improve your intentional parenting efforts at mealtime with our FREE resource, Dinner Conversation Starters.Download our FREE resource, 30-Second Micro Moments of Intention wit
How We Deepened Our Bond with Our Son in One Evening
What would happen if your family put the phones away—just for one evening a week? Could you strengthen your parent-child connection?Maybe you’ve felt that tug lately—the sense that your teen is drifting into their screen while real conversations, teaching opportunities, and connection get squeezed out. You want more meaningful moments together . . . but between schedules, resistance, and the const
How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Parents
Do you ever catch yourself comparing your parenting to other families—wondering if you’re not doing enough or feeling guilty because someone else seems to have it all together?Comparison is one of the biggest hidden causes of mom guilt, dad guilt, and parenting burnout. Whether you’re scrolling social media or watching families at church, comparison sneaks in—stealing your confidence, creating anx
3 Simple Ways to Get Kids Talking at Dinner Tonight
Have you ever sat down for family dinner hoping for connection—only to be met with silence, clinking forks, and kids glued to their phones?Even though dinner is one of the best chances to connect with your kids, conversation doesn’t always come naturally. Many busy parents assume that because you love each other, the talking part should just happen—but when it doesn’t, you miss out on those small,
Why You and Your Spouse Disagree About Parenting
Have you ever felt like you and your spouse weren’t on the same page? You both love your kids deeply — but sometimes, it feels like you’re speaking two different languages when it comes to rules, routines, or how to handle a situation.It’s one of the most common (and most frustrating) challenges parents face — especially for busy couples trying to balance work and family while still showing up as
5 Ways to Connect with Your Kids in 30 Seconds or Less
Are you struggling to find meaningful moments of connection with your kids? You’re not alone. Between school drop-offs, work deadlines, and never-ending to-do lists, it can feel impossible to carve out quality time — especially when your kids are busy too.But here’s the truth: meaningful connection doesn’t have to take hours. You don’t need elaborate family activities or perfectly planned moments.
How to Be a More Present Parent in a Distracted World | Ruby Ryba
Do you ever open your phone to “just check something” — and suddenly realize you’ve lost 30 minutes to scrolling? Scrolling isn’t just a problem for our kids, it is a problem for parents too. In this episode of Parents Making Time, Anthony talks with Ruby Ryba, educator, statistician, and mom of two, about the hidden costs of phone addiction and how scrolling addiction quietly robs families of tim
The 1 Parenting Tool You Can’t Live Without
Have you ever hit a point in parenting where you thought, “I literally can’t do this alone”?Parenting is always demanding — but there are certain seasons when it feels like everything is too much, and trying to handle it all by yourself just leads to burnout, resentment, or feeling like you're failing.In today’s episode, we’re sharing the one parenting tool we’ve come to rely on — the thing w
Parent Burnout: The Secret Weapon to Beat it
Are you running on fumes, constantly giving to everyone else while putting yourself dead last?So many parents assume burnout is just part of the job — that exhaustion, overwhelm, and self-neglect are just what it means to be a “good parent.” But that belief is not only false…it's harmful to both the parent and the child.In today’s episode, we’re unpacking the secret weapon every parent can us
Not Connecting with Your Teen? Listen to This
Have you ever felt completely shut out by your teenager — like no matter what you say, they just don’t want to hear it?As kids grow into teens, the connection we used to rely on can suddenly feel strained or even non-existent. It’s easy to take it personally or feel like we’ve lost our chance to stay close.Coming up next, we’re sharing a personal story — including the time my teenage son told me I
Parents, the Surprising Reason You Don’t Have Time for You
Why is it that no matter how early you wake up or how much you get done, you still can’t seem to find time for yourself?So many parents feel like they’re constantly running on empty — we assume it’s because of our jobs, or our never-ending to-do list. The real reason? It’s often something much simpler, and sneakier. In today’s episode, we’re unpacking the surprising root cause behind your lack of
Want to Gain 10 Hours a Week with Your Kids? Here’s How
What would you do with 10 extra hours a week—just for meaningful time with your family?Most of us assume we’re too busy . . . that there just isn’t enough time in the week to slow down and connect. But often, it’s not about needing more hours—it’s about how we’re using the ones we already have.In today’s episode, we’re sharing the one simple shift that can help you reclaim up to as many as 10 hour
3 Big Reasons Parents Can’t Clock Out of Work
Ever find yourself thinking about work while making dinner… or checking your email while your kid is telling you about their day?For so many parents, the workday doesn’t end when we leave the office. Whether it’s the pressure to stay connected, the mental load we carry, or just the pace of modern life — it’s hard to truly clock out and connect with our kids after work.In this episode, we’re breaki
How We Put Family First Using this 1 Guiding Principle
Do you ever get to the end of the day and wonder, “Did I actually connect with my family today—or did I just get through the checklist?” It’s so easy to fall into a routine where we’re physically present but emotionally checked out—rushing from one task to the next without really being with our kids in the moments that matter most.In this episode, we share the guiding principle that’s helped us ke
Parents Making Time Trailer
Trailer for Parents Making Time with Anthony & Jennifer Craiker. In 15 minutes or less, our weekly podcast helps busy parents prioritize their relationships, be present and intentional with family time, and build a lasting legacy of love—without neglecting their own well-being or reaching the end of their lives wishing they’d spent more time with the people who matter most.Easily improve your
How to Raise Kids Who Think for Themselves | Barbara Mojica
How do we teach our kids to tell the difference between fact and opinion in a world overflowing with information? In this episode, Anthony Craiker sits down with Barbara Mojica—educator, historian, and author of the Little Miss History series—to explore how parents can help children become curious learners and confident critical thinkers. Together they talk about the importance of family history,
The Surprising Way Crisis Deepens Faith and Family Bonds | Dr. Matt Kutz
What happens when a life-altering diagnosis forces you to rethink everything you thought you knew about health, success, and purpose? In this powerful episode, Anthony Craiker sits down with Dr. Matt Kutz—author, speaker, professor, and cancer survivor—to talk about resilience, hope, and the lessons he’s discovered through his journey with advanced prostate cancer.Dr. Kutz opens up about hearing t
What Everyone Ought to Know About Stewardship | Larry O'Nan
What if thriving begins when you stop living like an owner and start living like a steward? In this conversation, Anthony Craiker talks with Larry O’Nan, author of Intentional Living and Giving, about a life philosophy that goes far beyond money. Larry unpacks lifestyle stewardship—caring for what’s entrusted to you across time, talent, relationships, and resources. You’ll learn how intentionality
What Your Mirror is Telling You | Tobi Ojekunle
Rushing through life but still feeling empty? In this conversation, Anthony Craiker sits down with Tobi Ojekunle, host of the Mirror Talk podcast, to explore how self-reflection, gratitude, and faith can realign your work and life with purpose. Tobi shares the origin of Mirror Talk—learning from other people’s stories so you don’t repeat their mistakes—and explains the two meanings of “mirror talk
How to Build Focus in a Distracted World | Grace Najean
Feeling stuck in survival mode and craving real purpose? In this episode, Anthony Craiker talks with Grace Najean—transformational leadership strategist and creator of the SoulFluence® Method—about moving from stress and distraction to clarity and flow. Her approach is shaped by Dr. Joe Dispenza’s meditation work and eight years of coaching with Tony Robbins, blending science-backed mindset practi
Is Your Workplace Quietly Draining You? | Kristen Chimack
Feeling the Sunday Scaries every day? In this conversation, Anthony Craiker and Kristen Shimek—executive coach and author of The Cost of Staying—dig into what a toxic workplace really looks like, how to spot the early whispers that something’s off, and a practical path out. Kristen unpacks her Growth Through Grief Spiral (Whispers → Letting Go → Possibilities → Integration), why the stability myth
Why Disconnection Is Hurting Us All | Morag Barrett
Are you feeling disconnected at work—even though you spend most of your week there? In this episode, Anthony Craiker sits down with executive coach, leadership expert, and bestselling author Morag Barrett to talk about why success in business is about relationships, but success in life is about connection. Morag shares why so many of us are experiencing a “workplace connection crisis,” what it mea
How to Crack Your Life "Code" | Dr. Babs Faseesin
What if the key to unlocking your best life lies in understanding your own “life codes”? In this episode, Dr. Babs Faseesin—author, strategist, and innovator—joins Anthony to explore how our mindsets, habits, and behaviors shape who we become. From catching a sunrise in Jamaica to navigating life’s afternoon and night stages, Babs shares how we can rewrite our internal programming, discover purpos
AI Won't Save Your Resume--These Habits Will | Amy Adler
Resume expert Amy Adler joins Anthony to share fresh insights on what makes job seekers stand out today. From writing resumes that actually get read to using LinkedIn more strategically, Amy offers a perspective that challenges outdated advice and helps you think differently about your next career move. Amy is excited to provide all listeners with a complimentary resume review session; sign up her
The Secret to Living Life Your Way | Regina Huber
In this episode, Anthony Craiker talks with author, coach, and global traveler Regina Huber about her book Living My Freaking Amazing Life. Regina shares how her adventures across continents taught her the power of intention, authenticity, and freedom. Together they explore how to gain clarity about what you really want, how to listen to your inner voice, and how to create a life that feels perfec
Why You Don’t Need Permission to Succeed | Adam Haston
In this episode of Fulfilling Work, Meaningful Life, Anthony Craiker sits down with Adam Haston—entrepreneur, educator, rabbi, and author of The Wonder Effect: An Adventurer’s Guide for Igniting Your Passions and Pursuing Your Calling.Adam shares the surprising ways meaning shows up in everyday life (sometimes even through the headache of replacing a washing machine with seven kids at home!) and h
The Real Truth About Accountability | Robert J. Hunt
Accountability is more than responsibility—it’s the key to freedom, purpose, and lasting change. In this episode, Anthony Craiker talks with executive coach and author Robert J. Hunt, known as the "Accountability Dude" and co-author of Nobody Cares Until You Do. Robert shares how accountability transformed his marriage, finances, and leadership—and how you can use it as a superpower to o
Secrets to a Meaningful Retirement | Wendy Leggett
What does it really take to thrive in retirement? Hint: it’s not just about your 401(k).In this episode of Fulfilling Work, Meaningful Life, host Anthony Craiker sits down with Wendy Legett, a Professional Certified Coach and founder of Conflux Retirement Coaching, to explore the often-overlooked side of retirement—life beyond the finances.Wendy shares her journey from corporate sales leadership t
Quick Message & Update for Listeners
Easily improve your intentional parenting efforts at mealtime with our FREE resource, Dinner Conversation Starters.Download our FREE resource, 30-Second Micro Moments of Intention with Your Kids, created for busy parents like you who need easy, actionable ways to have daily meaningful connections with their kids in less than a minute!Parenting Questions? Email us at parentsmakingtime@gmail.com (Pl
Why Your Kid Struggles to Read & How Technology Can Help | Danny Brassell
In this episode, Anthony Craiker talks with Dr. Danny Brassell—a former teacher turned international speaker and author—about how to make reading meaningful, fun, and transformative at any age. Known for his humor and down-to-earth storytelling, Danny shares practical tips for parents who want to raise engaged readers, strategies to help kids and adults alike fall in love with books, and the surpr
Improving 1 Percent at a Time | Hilda Fainsod
If you're ready to transform your work and life in a way that feels sustainable and meaningful, this episode is for you. Anthony Craiker talks with Hilda Fainsod, transformational and executive coach and author of Power Up, about the real barriers that hold us back—our own inner saboteurs—and how to overcome them with self-awareness, reframing, and daily practice. Hilda shares her Four-Step B
Crafting a Personal Mission Statement That Guides Your Daily Life | Daphne Valcin
If you’re in a season where your work no longer feels meaningful—or you sense your life is out of alignment with who you really are—this episode will help you reconnect with what matters most. Executive coach and strategist Daphne Valcin shares how to craft a personal mission statement that’s not just inspirational, but actionable. She walks us through a values-based approach to leadership, time m
Become the Leader People Want to Follow | Dr. Andy Neillie
Discover how to grow into the kind of leader people trust and remember in this inspiring conversation with Dr. Andy Neillie. Anthony and Andy break down the four leadership necessities — conviction, competence, character, and covenant — and reveal how these principles can help you lead with integrity, build stronger teams, and find deeper purpose in your work and life. If you’re navigating mid-car
Learning to Act with Resilience | Genevieve Skory
You’re checking all the boxes—career, income, productivity—but something still feels off. In this episode, we explore resilience mapping, a powerful framework for realigning your work and life with what truly matters. Guest expert Genevieve Skory unpacks how to prepare for life’s inevitable challenges by grounding yourself in your core values—so you can face obstacles without losing your way. Whet
Finding External Success and Internal Fulfillment | Alan Lazaros
In this episode, Anthony Craiker sits down with Alan Lazaros, CEO and co-host of the Top 100 podcast Next Level University, to explore how adversity can fuel a purpose-driven life. Alan shares his journey from personal tragedy to professional success, offering career coaching insights on how to build resilience, create work-life balance, and align your skills with your calling. Whether you're
Moving Through Grief and Change with Grit and Gratitude | Laura Bratton
Feeling overwhelmed by change or stuck in grief? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to stay there. In this inspiring episode, Laura Bratton shares her powerful story of losing her sight as a child and learning to navigate life with grit, purpose, and deep gratitude. If you're struggling to move forward, searching for resilience, or craving meaning in the middle of life’s hardest moments, La
How to Compassionately and Consistently Prioritize Your Health | Esther Avant
Most people struggle to consistently prioritize their health, ending up discouraged over their perceived failures. In this episode, bestselling author and health coach, Esther Avant, teaches listeners how to better focus on their health through self-compassion and small, sustainable steps. She addresses common challenges such as overcoming perfectionism, struggling with consistency, dealing with s
Reduce Stress & Unlock Your Creativity in Just 10 Minutes a Day | Susan Hensley
In this episode of Fulfilling Work, Meaningful Life, host Anthony Craiker talks with Susan Hensley, a former HR executive and current executive coach, about the transformative and stress-reducing power of art journaling. Susan shares her personal journey of battling burnout during the pandemic and how adopting a creative practice helped her manage stress and find clarity in her life. The discussio
How Much Is Your Time Worth? | Lenny Richardson
In this week's episode of Fulfilling Work, Meaningful Life, host Anthony Craiker sits down with Lenny Richardson (aka Leviticus Rich). Lenny shares how his experience of getting kicked out of college and being unable to make rent led him to understand what it takes to create a flourishing life. Tapping into ancient wisdom, Lenny realized that one of the keys to having a productive and meaning
Accelerate Your Career by Leveraging the Power of Networking | Michael Morgan
In today's episode of Fulfilling Work, Meaningful Life with Anthony Craiker, we're diving deep into the art and science of career networking with professional speaker and author Michael Morgan. Michael has built a thriving career across multiple Fortune 100 companies — including J.P. Morgan, Chevron, Amazon, and Netskope — thanks to the strategic use of genuine professional relationships
Overcome Fear, Start Your Second Act Career, & Build a Business You Love | Shannon Russell
In this episode of Fulfilling Work, Meaningful Life, host Anthony Craiker chats with Shannon Russell, former TV producer turned successful entrepreneur and career coach. Shannon shares her journey from the high-paced entertainment industry to establishing her own franchise and coaching business, Second Act Success Coaching. The conversation delves into the challenges and triumphs of transitioning
Worried About Your Legacy? Here's the Surprising Solution | Deborah Heiser, Ph.D.
In this powerful episode, Anthony Craiker talks to Dr. Deborah Heiser—psychologist, aging specialist, and author of The Mentorship Edge—to explore how becoming a mentor can unlock purpose, deepen meaning, and help you leave a lasting legacy. Discover the surprising psychological benefits of mentoring, why it's essential during midlife, and how even small acts of guidance can ripple out to cha
How to Overcome Fear of Success and Fear of Failure | Kevin Palmieri
What’s the real secret to living a meaningful life? In this powerful conversation, Kevin Palmieri—founder and host of Next Level University—joins Anthony Craiker to unpack the number one key to achieving health, wealth, and love in every area of life.Kevin shares his journey from career burnout and deep mental health struggles to discovering true fulfillment through self-improvement, awareness, an
How To Break Down Communication Barriers | Dr. Tim Newman
In this insightful episode of Fulfilling Work, Meaningful Life with Anthony Craiker, we are joined by Dr. Tim Newman, who shares his deep passion for teaching effective communication. Discover how Dr. Newman overcame his fear of public speaking and learn practical tips to improve your own communication skills. Most importantly, learn the secret to effective communication in any circumstance, inclu
How to Get Unstuck in Your Career | Walter Dusseldorp
In this enriching episode of Fulfilling Work, Meaningful Life with Anthony Craiker, we delve into the transformative power of effective leadership and mentorship with Walter Dusseldorf, aka The Dutch Mentor. Walter's extensive background in healthcare and executive leadership informs his unique insights into developing high-performing teams and leaders. Walter stresses the significance of rec
There's No Place Like Home--Even with Teenagers!
Have you ever found yourself chasing after the next big thing, only to realize that what truly matters was right in front of you all along? In this heartfelt episode of Fulfilling Work, Meaningful Life, Anthony and Jennifer Craiker dive deep into the importance of home and family, sharing personal stories and insights about parenting, marriage, and making sure we don’t lose sight of what’s most im
How Learning and Growth Fuel a Fulfilling Life
Is a college degree the only path to success? Or can self-directed learning be just as powerful—if not more? In this episode of Fulfilling Work, Meaningful Life, Anthony Craiker explores the impact of lifelong learning on personal growth, career development, and overall fulfillment.From the real value of higher education to the rise of informal learning through digital resources, Anthony shares in
How to Break Free from Distractions through Intentional Living | Bryan Hurd
What does it mean to live with intention? How can we break free from distractions and align our daily choices with our deepest values? In this thought-provoking episode of Fulfilling Work, Meaningful Life with Anthony Craiker, we continue the conversation with Bryan Hurd, entrepreneur and founder of The Evolution Project. Bryan shares impactful insights on personal growth, leadership, the importan
Entrepreneurship, Growth, & Meaningful Success | Bryan Hurd
What if the secret to a fulfilling career wasn’t just about making money, but about building connections, embracing growth, and aligning your work with your purpose? In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Bryan Hurd—real estate pro, entrepreneur, and founder of The Evolution Project—to discuss the key lessons he’s learned about success in both business and life.Bryan shares his journe
How to Stand Out at Work Part 2
In this follow-up to last week’s episode, we continue our deep dive into how you can stand out at work and make a meaningful impact in your organization. We explore the power of innovative thinking, how to present ideas that actually get noticed, and the key questions to ask when identifying opportunities for improvement. Plus, I share a real-world example from my own career that helped increase e
How to Stand Out at Work Part 1
In this episode, we kick off a two-part series on how to stand out at work and become an indispensable employee. Whether you're aiming for a promotion, a raise, or simply greater job satisfaction, these principles will help you make a meaningful contribution to your organization.Drawing inspiration from Seth Godin’s book Linchpin: Are You Indispensable?, we explore five key strategies to gain
BONUS EPISODE: Our Experience at Podfest Multimedia Expo 2025
In this short bonus episode, Anthony is joined by his wife, Jennifer Craiker, to talk about their experience attending Podfest Multimedia Expo earlier this month. They discuss some of the highlights of the conference, including a keynote presentation from John Lee Dumas and Kate Erickson Dumas from Entrepreneurs on Fire. Jennifer and Anthony also reflect on how sharing the message of Fulfilling Wo
Five Practical Ways to Embrace Change
In this episode of Fulfilling Work, Meaningful Life, host Anthony Craiker dives into one of life’s inevitable certainties—change. Drawing from personal stories, timeless wisdom, and career coaching insights, Anthony explores how embracing change can lead to personal development, meaningful work, and a more fulfilling life. Whether you’re navigating a job loss, a major life transition, or simply fe
The Legacy of Dan Miller and 48 Days to the Work You Love
This week, Host Anthony Craiker talks about the life and legacy of Dan Miller, popular author, speaker, podcaster, coach, and entrepreneur (or as Dan would say, "Eaglepreneur"). Anthony discusses Dan's popular book, 48 Days to the Work You Love, which provides a roadmap full of wisdom and practical advice for finding the work and life you love. Anthony also shares his own story abou
Introduction to Fulfilling Work, Meaningful Life
In this episode, host Anthony Craiker introduces Fulfilling Work, Meaningful Life and shares some of his personal story. He also discusses the meaning deficit many experience in their lives and highlights upcoming topics for future episodes. Easily improve your intentional parenting efforts at mealtime with our FREE resource, Dinner Conversation Starters.Download our FREE resource, 30-Second Micro
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