Tomorrow (2/17/2026) marks a rare convergence: Chinese New Year shifts from the reflective Wood Snake to the bold Fire Horse, Mardi Gras gives way to Lent, and a powerful New Moon and solar eclipse initiate a season of transformation.

In this episode of Strategies for Living, Dr. David McMillian and Lauren Leon McMillian explore what it means to prepare the soil of the soul before stepping into bold new beginnings.

What needs to be shed? Where are you clinging to an identity that no longer fits? Are you mistaking urgency for clarity?

Drawing from Eastern philosophy, Christian tradition, Jungian psychology, and current astrological alignments, this conversation offers practical reflection questions to help you move from shedding to ignition — without burning out.

This is your invitation to simplify, realign, and consciously step into the next season of growth.

Original Airdate: 2/16/2026

On this special Valentine’s edition of Strategies for Living, Dr. David McMillian and Lauren Leon McMillian explore one timeless question: What is love, really?

Is love a feeling? A choice? A biological drive? A spiritual force?

From Plato’s “ladder of love” in The Symposium to Aristotle’s distinctions between philia, eros, and agape… from Jesus’ teaching to “love your neighbor as yourself” to the mystical poetry of Rumi and the compassion-centered teachings of Buddhism — this episode dives deep into the philosophy, psychology, and spirituality of love.

We unpack:

• Romantic love vs. “real love”
• Ego boundaries and conscious expansion
• Love as luminous, omnipresent vital energy
• Why self-love is foundational to loving others
• Whether love is something we choose — or something that simply is

If you’ve ever wondered why love moves us, transforms us, and transcends time and space, this conversation will leave you thinking — and perhaps feeling — differently.

A perfect reflection for Valentine’s Day… or any day.

Original Airdate: 2/13/2026

Are you holding onto grudges, outdated identities, broken relationships, or old mistakes long after they’ve stopped serving you? In this episode of Strategies for Living, Dr. David McMillian and psychotherapist Lauren Leon McMillian explore the art of letting go — why it’s so difficult, why it often feels like grief, and how releasing the past can unlock emotional freedom and personal growth.

From resentment and regret to people-pleasing and fear of being alone, we unpack the psychological, spiritual, and neurological roots of attachment. You’ll learn how forgiveness, identity evolution, self-trust, and even neuroplasticity play a role in becoming who you’re meant to be.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in old patterns or weighed down by the past, this conversation offers practical insight and compassionate encouragement to help you move forward.

Your daily dose of radio rehab starts here.

Original Airdate: 2/12/2026

What if technology could help us explore who we’ve been before—and why it still matters now? 🤔 In this fascinating episode of Strategies for Living, David and Lauren McMillian are joined by life strategist Gary Tiemann and special guest Chuck McMurray, a technology expert and new advisory board member with Reincarnation Research.

Chuck shares his extraordinary personal journey into past-life regression—including a startling connection to the historical figure who solved the longitude problem in the 1700s—and how artificial intelligence and facial recognition are now being used to support reincarnation research. Together, the group explores faith, skepticism, healing, and how remembering the past may help us better navigate the present.

If you’re curious about consciousness, reincarnation, AI, or the deeper meaning behind your life’s patterns, this episode invites you to keep an open mind and lean into wonder. ✨

Find out more at www.reincarnation.info

Original airdate: 2/10/2026

What can the golden era of Top 40 radio teach us about life, purpose, and reinvention?

On this episode of Strategies for Living, Dr. David McMillian and Lauren Leon McMillian welcome legendary broadcaster and author Don Sainte-Johnn, known as San Francisco’s Last Top 40 Disc Jockey. With a career spanning major radio markets and decades behind the microphone at KFRC, Don shares unforgettable stories from radio’s most electric era—and the powerful life lessons hidden within them.

This conversation explores the theater of the mind, resilience in the face of rejection, the importance of belief and action plans, and how reinvention is possible at any stage of life. Whether you’re a radio enthusiast, creative professional, or someone navigating change, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and timeless wisdom.

📻✨ A true Radio Rehab episode you won’t want to miss.

Original Airdate: 2/3/2026

What if a few simple reminders could change the way you move through life—especially when things feel uncertain or overwhelming? In this episode of Strategies for Living, Dr. David McMillian and psychotherapist Lauren Leon McMillian explore “sticky notes for the soul”—short, powerful truths we all need to remember before life gets any harder. Drawing inspiration from Marc and Angel and weaving in psychology, spirituality, gratitude, patience, and presence, this conversation offers practical wisdom for cultivating inner peace, letting go of what you can’t control, and staying grounded through change. A timely, heartfelt episode about resilience, mindset, and choosing calm in the present moment.

Original Airdate: 1/28/2026

What’s a book that didn’t just entertain you—but changed you?

In this episode of Strategies for Living, Dr. David McMillian and psychotherapist Lauren Leon McMillian explore books everyone should read at least once in their lifetime—and why some are worth returning to again and again. From Man’s Search for Meaning and The Road Less Traveled to The Alchemist, The Four Agreements, Atomic Habits, and Meditations, they discuss how great books shape our thinking, expand consciousness, and help us navigate life with greater clarity and purpose.

Blending psychology, philosophy, spirituality, and fiction, this conversation highlights how reading can shift worldviews, deepen self-understanding, and offer guidance during life’s crossroads. Whether you’re an avid reader or someone who’s struggled to connect with books, this episode invites you to rediscover the transformative power of the written word.

Original Airdate: 1/27/2026

What really defines a cult—and why are so many of us drawn to them?

In this eye-opening episode of Strategies for Living, we’re joined by cult survivor, U.S. Army veteran, and organizational psychologist Daniella Mestyanek Young, author of The Culting of America. Daniella challenges the myth that cults only exist on the fringe, revealing how high-control group dynamics show up in families, corporations, religious spaces, fitness communities, politics, and even the military.

Together, we explore cult tactics like groupthink, isolation, performative regulation, self-sacrifice, and missionizing—and how these patterns quietly shape identity, behavior, and belonging. This conversation offers powerful insight for anyone seeking awareness, autonomy, and healthier ways to engage with groups without losing themselves.

If you’ve ever wondered why leaving certain groups feels so hard—or how to recognize toxic dynamics before they take hold—this episode is essential listening.

Original Airdate: 1/26/2026