About this episode

Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen interviews Dr. Mark Hicks about personal growth and building healthy relationships.

In this episode of the Rooted Agritourism podcast, host Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen sits down with Dr. Mark Hicks of The Learning Love Foundation to discuss personal growth, healthy relationships, and the journey of becoming a published author. Dr. Hicks shares his experiences with love, divorce, and building a life that matters through his book, 'Learning Love Building the Life That Matters and Healthy Relationships That Last.' They dive into the importance of relationships in both personal and professional lives, especially for those in the agritourism industry. Dr. Hicks also talks about his background in mental health counseling, divinity, and ministry, emphasizing the universal importance of learning to love. Additionally, Dr. Fiedler Mergen provides updates on her own projects, including the new event venue and her upcoming book. Tune in to gain insights into cultivating love and success in both personal life and business. 00:00 Introduction to Rooted Agritourism 00:19 Welcome to the Rued Egg Tourism Podcast 00:34 Flowers Bloom Anyway: Personal Growth and Grief 00:54 Meet Dr. Mark Hicks 01:20 The Journey of Writing and Publishing 02:14 Building Healthy Relationships 05:24 The…

People in this episode

Host: Liz Fiedler Mergen

Guest: Mark Hicks

Topics covered

• personal growth
• healthy relationships
• agritourism
• mental health
• love
• publishing

Keywords

• personal growth
• healthy relationships
• agritourism
• mental health
• love
• publishing
• divorce
• success

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Learning Love Foundation

Books & works: Learning Love Building the Life That Matters and Healthy Relationships That Last, Flowers Bloom Anyway

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