The Magnetism of Optimism Podcast

Welcome, we are Kurt and Deanna Mangum II! A devoted husband and wife team aiming to live a more balanced and fulfilling life. Come on our journey as we share our experiences that have made us grow through what we go through.

Episode 21: What I didn't know I needed 12/13/2023

Episode 21: What I didn't know I needed Kurt & De Anna share 4 things they didn’t know they needed. Learn how Kurt & De Anna have created boundaries, started mental health self-check-ins, fit in more activity, and practice gratitude. /episode/index/show/themagnetismofoptimism/id/29065393

Episode 20: Overcoming Terrible Situations 06/13/2023

Episode 20: Overcoming Terrible Situations We all face awful situations in life. Kurt and De Anna share how they overcame terrible situations in their teenage years, planning their wedding, and financially struggling when starting their business CoupleyFit. In this episode, Kurt and De Anna will teach three tips to overcome your terrible situation and find optimism. /episode/index/show/themagnetismofoptimism/id/27132411

Episode 19: Happy wife, happy life? 02/22/2022

Episode 19: Happy wife, happy life? Is it really happy wife, happy life? We think happy marriages require more balance. Learn four habits that can increase the balance and happiness in your relationship. /episode/index/show/themagnetismofoptimism/id/22221977

Episode 18: How to create goals that will last 02/15/2021

Episode 18: How to create goals that will last We share our most successful tips for goal setting. Learn six tips that can help you create goals that will last! /episode/index/show/themagnetismofoptimism/id/17950757

Episode 17 : The deadly U.S. Capitol riot; Our thoughts and hopes 01/11/2021

Episode 17 : The deadly U.S. Capitol riot; Our thoughts and hopes We share our response to the deadly Pro-Trump riot at the U.S. Capitol - “March to save America”. Get takeaways for the future to stay uplifted despite this unprecedented riot and learn about our hopes for the future. /episode/index/show/themagnetismofoptimism/id/17501276

Episode 16: Tips on how to work with your spouse 12/08/2020

Episode 16: Tips on how to work with your spouse We share three tips that we’ve learned working together as husband and wife. Working with your partner may not be easy, but we’ve tried and tested these tips so you don’t have to. /episode/index/show/themagnetismofoptimism/id/17104214

Episode 15: 4 tips on dealing with difficult family members during the holidays 11/25/2020

Episode 15: 4 tips on dealing with difficult family members during the holidays Love them or hate them, they are your family. Kurt & Deanna take a deep dive on tips that can help keep the family peace and your mental at peace this holiday season with 4 tips on dealing with difficult family members during the holidays. /episode/index/show/themagnetismofoptimism/id/16948382

Episode 14: Election 2020 11/09/2020

Episode 14: Election 2020 We share our take on the 2020 Election and propositions we are excited to see passed. This historic year is giving us reasons to be hopeful about the future! /episode/index/show/themagnetismofoptimism/id/16732268

Episode 13: Lessons learned in 4 years of marriage 10/15/2020

Episode 13: Lessons learned in 4 years of marriage We share our perspective after celebrating four years of marriage. Check out 3 tips that will help you and your partner grow together! /episode/index/show/themagnetismofoptimism/id/16411865

Episode 13: Lessons learned in 4 years of marriage 10/15/2020

Episode 12: Keeping the conversation going; the Breonna Taylor Verdict 09/30/2020

Episode 12: Keeping the conversation going; the Breonna Taylor Verdict We feel it’s our obligation to keep the conversation going about the racial disparities in America. #Sayhername because black women’s lives matter equally. /episode/index/show/themagnetismofoptimism/id/16218149

Episode 11: Understanding Suicidal Thoughts 09/17/2020

Episode 11: Understanding Suicidal Thoughts Hear us talk about our struggles with suicidal thoughts, warning signs, and tips to help with suicide prevention. /episode/index/show/themagnetismofoptimism/id/16044167

Episode 10: How to focus on your physical health when you’re uninsured 08/31/2020

Episode 10: How to focus on your physical health when you’re uninsured Kurt and Deanna discuss the importance of physical health and ways to focus on your health when you’re uninsured. Learn 3 Tips that will help you start feeling better together! /episode/index/show/themagnetismofoptimism/id/15811055

Episode 9: The Importance of Mental Health in 2020 08/17/2020

Episode 9: The Importance of Mental Health in 2020 Kurt and Deanna discuss the importance of mental health in 2020 and the added pressures of a global pandemic. Learn 3 Tips that will help you improve your mental health and start feeling better together! /episode/index/show/themagnetismofoptimism/id/15635999

Episode 8: Faith, Finances and Work 08/03/2020

Episode 8: Faith, Finances and Work Kurt and Deanna discuss keeping the faith when finances are a barrier! We talk about three free resources that can help you with your finances, work, and faith! /episode/index/show/themagnetismofoptimism/id/15466385

Episode 7: Faith, Finances and Marriage 07/21/2020

Episode 7: Faith, Finances and Marriage Who takes charge of the finances in your household? This was a question we had to ask ourselves in our marriage. We talk about our stories with finances individually and how we had to have the awkward conversation about who is managing the funds in our marriage. But none of this would be possible without our faith in God that we will provide! "With me there are riches and honor. I have lasting wealth to give to you." Proverbs 8:18 ERV /episode/index/show/themagnetismofoptimism/id/15292517

Episode 6: The Physical Health of the Black Community 07/07/2020

Episode 6: The Physical Health of the Black Community Kurt and Deanna discuss history about slave foods and habits that were passed down through generations. Get informed about staggering statistics and skyrocketing obesity rates. Learn a simple way you can start feeling better with your Two Can Do It partner! #SWAN /episode/index/show/themagnetismofoptimism/id/15111953

Episode 5: Race in America 06/15/2020

Episode 5: Race in America Kurt and Deanna discuss race in American. The world is in an uproar over the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police. They share national statistics, their personal encounters with racism, and ways you can help the black community. /episode/index/show/themagnetismofoptimism/id/14821679

Episode 4: Spiritual health and the ways we found inner peace 06/03/2020

Episode 4: Spiritual health and the ways we found inner peace Kurt and Deanna share their stories along with tools and tips that have improved their spiritual health! /episode/index/show/themagnetismofoptimism/id/14679476

Bonus Episode- Kurt's 30th Birthday 05/13/2020

Bonus Episode- Kurt's 30th Birthday Join us as we celebrate Kurts big 30th birthday and ask him question about his journey so far. /episode/index/show/themagnetismofoptimism/id/14399243

Episode 3: What is Mental Health? 05/13/2020

Episode 3: What is Mental Health? Have you ever wondered how mental health affects how you think, feel, and act? /episode/index/show/themagnetismofoptimism/id/14397665

Episode 2: 4 keys to improving your physical health 04/28/2020

Episode 2: 4 keys to improving your physical health Have you ever wondered what you need to do to start physically feeling better? We learned from experiences starting in childhood just how important it is to understand the basics of physical health. /episode/index/show/themagnetismofoptimism/id/14175608

Episode 1: Finding balance in all aspects of health 03/17/2020

Episode 1: Finding balance in all aspects of health Welcome, we are Kurt and Deanna Mangum II! A devoted husband and wife team sharing experiences that we've had to grow through and steps in our journey to living a more balanced and fulfilling life. /episode/index/show/themagnetismofoptimism/id/13544240

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