
Joan Herrmann delves into the minds of some of the most inspirational and influential people in the world. From health and wellness, to professional development, to personal well-being, changemakers share their insights, tips and strategies to provide the tools needed for personal and professional growth, improved health and well-being, and self-empowerment. Conversations with Joan connects the dots between mind, body, soul and spirit. For more information visit cyacyl.com.
Episodes
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Starting An Exercise Routine with Five Time Ironman Champ Craig Alexander
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
This time of year people begin to think about warmer temperatures and getting into shape. They rev up their exercise routines or start new ones. And with that comes the risk of injury. When you’re testing your limits, even a minor injury can alter your performance. Craig Alexander talks about the importance of physical fitness and having a plan to protect yourself from injuries. Craig is a former professional triathlete who is a 5-time Ironman World Champion.
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Monday Apr 17, 2023
How to Navigate Adversity with Mark Nepo
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
When things break down or don’t go as planned, we can find ourselves struggling to survive. Finding the resilience to keep moving forward can be a daily challenge. Mark Nepo discusses how we can meet adversity by using the timeless teachings of the heart. Mark is a poet and philosopher who has taught in the fields of poetry and spirituality for over 40 years. He’s a #1 New York Times bestselling author, and his numerous award winning books, including The Book of Awakening, have been translated into over 20 languages. Mark has appeared several times on Oprah Winfrey’s Super Soul Sunday program. He was named one of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People by Watkins: Mind Body Spirit, and was also chosen as one of OWN’s Super Soul 100, a group of inspired leaders using their gifts and voices to elevate humanity. Mark’s new book is, Surviving Storms: Finding the Strength to Meet Adversity.
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Monday Apr 03, 2023
Stop Living in Survival Mode with Dr. Friedemann Schaub
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Have you ever wondered why you make yourself invisible, procrastinate, or please others to get their approval? According to Dr. Friedemann Schaub, our subconscious employs these types of survival patterns to protect us. But, living in a survival mode has significant downsides. Dr. Schaub discusses how to break free from the six most common survival patterns - the victim, the invisible, the procrastinator, the chameleon, the helper, and the lover - by engaging the subconscious, the part of the mind that created them in the first place. Dr. Schaub is a physician, researcher, personal development coach, and the author of the award-winning book, The Fear + Anxiety Solution. His new book is, The Empowerment Solution: Six Keys to Unlocking Your Full Potential with the Subconscious Mind.
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Monday Mar 27, 2023
When Your Parent Is A Narcissist with Dr. Karyl McBride
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Living with a narcissist can be challenging. But when that person is your parent, it can damage emotional growth and the ability to trust. Dr. Karyl McBride, a pioneer on the devastating effects of narcissistic abuse. discusses how we can understand and heal from narcissistic family abuse. Dr. McBride is a licensed marriage and family therapist with more than 40 years of experience in public and private practice, specializing in treatment of trauma. She is the author of several books including Will I Ever Be Good Enough?, Will I Ever Be Free of You?, and Will the Drama Ever End? Her work has also been featured in HuffPost and Psychology Today.
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Monday Mar 20, 2023
Combating Hate with Matthew Williams
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
There’s a rise in hate speech online. Bullying is a growing problem. We have divided governments. Sometimes it may feel like we’re surrounded by hate. Matthew Williams, founder and director of HateLab and a professor of criminology, talks about how we can stop the proliferation of hate. Matthew is regarded as one of the world’s foremost experts in hate crime and hate speech. He advises and has conducted research for TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, Google, The Professional Footballers’ Association, the Ministry of Justice, and the US Department of Justice. Matthew's research has appeared in numerous documentaries, radio and television programs, and on Amazon and Netflix, as well as publications worldwide. He is the author of the book, The Science of Hate: How Prejudice Becomes Hate and What We Can Do To Stop It.
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Monday Mar 13, 2023
The Importance of Friends with Christie Tate
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Monday Mar 13, 2023
With all the friends we have on social media, are we really creating valuable, sustainable relationships? There is a growing loneliness epidemic and while we appear to be more connected than ever, many are lonelier than ever before. Why are we struggling to find the human connection we seek? Christie Tate, believes that it’s important for females to consciously recognize and elevate their friendship bonds. After realizing her life was a friendship graveyard, she embarked on a brutally honest exploration of her friendships sorting through the ways she kept the lasting bond she craved out of reach. She talks about the powerful transformative power of friendship. She is the author of the book, BFF: A Memoir of Friendship Lost and Found and of the New York Times bestseller Group, which was a Reese’s Book Club selection. She has been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Chicago Tribune, among others.
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Sunday Mar 05, 2023
Karen Johnson: Living with Grief
Sunday Mar 05, 2023
Sunday Mar 05, 2023
Anyone who is navigating grief often feels like there is no end to the pain. Life as they know it is over and there doesn’t feel like there is a way out. Karen Johnson’s professional career as a federal judge came to an abrupt halt when she lost her 27-year-old son to a heroin overdose. Rather than grieve in a way that made people around her comfortable, she did the unexpected. She quit her lifetime appointment career, sold her house with all her belongings, and traveled the world, finding a healing practice along the way. Karen shares her journey of transformation. Karen is a graduate of Georgetown Law Center, a former Fulbright Scholar in Afghanistan, and holds Masters Degrees in Public Health and Public and International Affairs. She is a retired federal administrative law judge who practiced criminal and energy law for more than 30 years. She also is a former US Army officer, Major, USAR. Karen is the author of the book, Living Grieving: Using Energy Medicine to Alchemize Grief and Loss.
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Monday Feb 27, 2023
Get Paid for What You Know with Graham Cochrane
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Imagine building a seven figure business that requires fewer than five hours of work per week. Graham Cochrane did just that. Graham founded The Recording Revolution, a once no-name blog about music and he turned it into a seven-figure business while working only a few hours per week. He discusses how to better prioritize tasks, capitalize on the knowledge you already possess, and earn more in the year ahead — without burning yourself out in the process. According to Graham, your knowledge, passions, and skills can be transformed into a lucrative income stream that requires no college degree, zero employees, and less than $50 to get started. Graham is the author of the book, How to Get Paid for What You Know. Graham is a business coach, YouTuber, and host of The Graham Cochrane Show podcast. He has been featured on CNBC Make It, and Business Insider, among others.
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Monday Feb 20, 2023
Living Life to the Fullest with Barbara Becker
Monday Feb 20, 2023
Monday Feb 20, 2023
Can we live our lives more fully knowing some day we will die? Barbara Becker, an ordained interfaith chaplain and human rights activist, tested the ancient wisdom of living with the end in mind by allowing death to become her teacher. Barbara discusses how we can explore our curiosity and learn to live life to the fullest. Barbara is the author of the book, Heartwood: The Art of Living with the End in Mind.
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Monday Feb 13, 2023
How to Face Your Fears with Lisa Thompson
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Monday Feb 13, 2023
Many of us allow fear to stop us from achieving what our heart desires. We don’t take risks. Lisa Thompson climbs mountains to challenge herself physically and to explore her own inner landscape. She teaches that we are responsible for defining our own boundaries, finding our own happiness, and facing our fears head-on. Lisa is a mountaineer, cancer survivor, and sought-after speaker and coach. Since she began climbing in 2008, she has summited some of the most challenging mountains in the world, including Everest. She has completed the Seven Summits, reaching the top of the highest peak of each of the seven continents. Through her company, Alpine Athletics, Lisa shares her message of strength and resilience. Lisa is the author of the book, Finding Elevation: Fear and Courage on the World's Most Dangerous Mountain.
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Sunday Feb 05, 2023
Elissa Epel, PhD: The Stress Prescription
Sunday Feb 05, 2023
Sunday Feb 05, 2023
Stress adds up in our bodies. We wake up with it, we carry it with us, and we pile on more throughout each day. It’s often a challenge to handle the daily hassles of life. According to Dr. Elissa Epel, we don’t have to live this way. She offers a prescription to living with more joy and ease. Dr. Epel is an internationally renowned health psychologist who is focusing on how to live well and thrive with stress, despite the challenges we face personally and globally. She is a professor at UCSF and the director of UCSF’s Aging, Metabolism, and Emotion Center. She is a member of the National Academy of Medicine, past president of Academy of Behavioral Medicine, and serves on scientific advisory committees for the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Epel has received awards from Stanford University, the Society of Behavioral Medicine, and the American Psychological Association. She is the coauthor of the New York Times bestseller The Telomere Effect. Her new book is The Stress Prescription: Seven Days to More Joy and Ease.
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Monday Jan 30, 2023
Andreas Michaelides, PhD: The Noom Mindset
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Each January many people set goals for the year. They resolve to lose weight and get in shape. And while we know what we should do, usually a few weeks into our attempts at change, we fall back into our old patterns and habits. According to Dr. Andreas Michaelides, when it comes to your goals, having the right mindset is key to any successful change in behavior. You might know what you should do, but what matters is why you want to do it, and how you’re going to do it in a way that works for you long-term. Dr. Michaelides is a clinical psychologist who is chief of psychology for Noom. He developed Noom’s human coaching program and he oversees a team of over a thousand coaches who help users meet their long-term goals by better understanding themselves, their brain, and the science of choice. He has been featured in Inc. and on NBC and CBS. The innovative team behind Noom, has written their first book, The Noom Mindset: Learn the Science, Lose the Weight.
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Monday Jan 23, 2023
Matthew Quick: We Are the Light
Monday Jan 23, 2023
Monday Jan 23, 2023
We all experience challenges in life. For some, it’s difficult to express their feelings and so they mask their hidden pain with substance abuse, anxiety, depression, isolation, or even violence. Matthew Quick understand that pain. Matthew experienced a “dark night of the soul” after using alcohol and drugs to treat his extreme anxiety and depression. He got sober in 2018, only to experience five years of crippling writer’s block. Matthew talks about how he healed and what he learned. Matthew is the New York Times bestselling author of The Silver Linings Playbook, which was made into an Oscar-winning film. His other books include, The Good Luck of Right Now, Love May Fail and The Reason You’re Alive. The Hollywood Reporter has named Matthew one of Hollywood’s 25 Most Powerful Authors. His new book is, We Are the Light.
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Monday Jan 16, 2023
Rabbi Daniel Cohen: The Secret of the Light
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Sometimes we get caught up with drama or the darkness that surrounds us. And when that happens, we can lose our way. Rabbi Daniel Cohen believes we all possess the power to reignite our inner light and share it with the world. He offers guidance and explains The Secret of the Light, which is the title of his new book.
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Monday Jan 09, 2023
Art Dielhenn: Get Out Of Your Head It’s A Mess In There
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
The mind is miraculous, it never stops. It can take you to the highest highs and without warning, plummet you into darkness. According to Art Dielhenn, the mind is so relentlessly compelling that man has tried to manage it, understand it, control it, ignore it, teach it, and fix it. He offers strategies to help us get out of our head. Art had a successful Hollywood career, where he directed over 300 prime time episodes and 15 pilots including Punky Brewster, Head of the Class, Silver Spoons, Webster, and Sister/Sister. He transitioned to a career as a certified career coach and established Los Angeles Coaching in 2000. Art is the author of Get Out Of Your Head, It’s A Mess In There!
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Sunday Jan 01, 2023
Stephen Post, PhD: Dignity for Forgetful People
Sunday Jan 01, 2023
Sunday Jan 01, 2023
How do we approach a loved one with Alzheimer’s and other cognitive disorders in a way that affirms their continuing self-identity? Dr. Stephen Post has worked around the world helping caregivers navigate the challenges of a loved one’s cognitive decline. According to Dr. Post, focusing discussion and resources on the dignity of these individuals and the respite needs of their caregivers is vital. Dr. Post is an elected member of the Medical and Scientific Advisory Board of Alzheimer's Disease International, and one of only three recipients of the Alzheimer's Association Distinguished Service Award. In 2001, he founded the Institute for Research on Unlimited Love with Sir John Templeton. Dr. Post is the founding director of the Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care, and Bioethics at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University. His newest book is, Dignity for Deeply Forgetful People: How Caregivers Can Meet the Challenges of Alzheimer’s Disease.
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Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Lorna Byrne: Angel Guidance
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Anyone who has watched the Holiday Classic, It’s A Wonderful Life, can fondly recall Clarence, the guardian angel sent to earth to aid George Bailey in his time of need. Clarence helped George see the value in his life, and George helped Clarence earn his wings. This touching story has led many to wonder if there really are angels by our side and what their role may be in our lives. Lorna Byrne has been seeing and talking to angels since she was a baby. As a young child, she assumed everyone could see the beings who always accompanied her. Today, sick and troubled people from around the world are drawn to her for comfort and healing, and even theologians of different faiths seek her guidance. Lorna offers us a unique insight into the angelic help that is around us and available to us all the time. As Lorna says, "All you have to do is ask." Lorna is a spiritual teacher, international bestselling author, and philanthropist. She has dedicated her life to reminding humanity of the spiritual potential within us all. She is the author of seven best-selling books, including Angels in My Hair, A Message of Hope from the Angels. She is founder of the Lorna Byrne Children’s Foundation, and the Seraph Foundation. Lorna has been featured worldwide by CNN, NBC Today, BBC, The London Times, The Economist, and many others.
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Monday Dec 19, 2022
Steve Lopez: Your Next Chapter
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Many people spend their working years looking forward to the time when they can retire. But when that time comes, leaving a steady income and identity a job provides can be scary. How does a person know if he or she is ready, or even wants to retire? Steve Lopez, a longtime columnist for the Los Angeles Times, faces the same questions. Grappling with his own decision, he used his reporter skills not only to look inward but also to interview experts and peers to collect a variety of perspectives on retirement. Steve writes about what he learned in his latest book, Independence Day: What I Learned About Retirement, from Some Who’ve Done It And Some Who Never Will. Steve is a four-time Pulitzer Prize finalist and best-selling author who is the winner of more than a dozen national journalism awards. He has written three novels and a best-selling non-fiction book, The Soloist, which is the subject of a Dreamworks movie by the same name.
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Monday Dec 12, 2022
Elaine Pofeldt: Imposter Syndrome
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Do you experience moments of self-doubt about your achievements? Do you think that everyone else knows more than you do? Do you have trouble seeing the value in the services you provide? Imposter syndrome is that little voice in your head that casts doubt and makes you feel like you are not good enough. It can stop you from moving forward and miss out on opportunities. It’s been reported that entrepreneurs and freelance consultants are more susceptible to imposter syndrome because they rely on self confidence to make a living, and they may not have the support network to help them when these moments arise. The good news is that imposter syndrome is not permanent and it can be overcome. Elaine Pofeldt discusses strategies to navigate these feelings of inadequacy. Elaine is the author of The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business and Tiny Business, Big Money: Strategies for Creating a High-Revenue Microbusiness. She is an independent journalist who specializes in small business and entrepreneurship. Her work has appeared on CNBC, and in Fortune, Money, Forbes, and many other publications.
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Kathleen Nadeau, PhD: Adults with ADHD
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Monday Dec 05, 2022
ADHD often goes undiagnosed in older adults and very few resources focus on age 55 plus. According to Dr. Kathleen Nadeau, there are steps adults with ADHD can take to reclaim control and lead calmer, happier, more productive lives. She discusses how we can create a more ADHD friendly lifestyle. Dr. Nadeau is founder and clinical director of the largest private ADHD specialty clinic in the United States and author of the book many books including her newest, Still Distracted After All These Years: Help and Support for Older Adults with ADHD.
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Monday Nov 28, 2022
Karen Casey: A New Beginning
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Over the years, readers around the world have come to regard Karen Casey as a trusted companion on the recovery journey. In 1982, Karen’s book, Each Day A New Beginning, defined a genre as the first daily meditation book for women in alcoholism recovery. Today, 40 years later and with more than two dozen books to her credit, Karen is still writing, taking one day at a time, and connecting with groups all over the world. Karen talks about her life’s work and the 40th anniversary edition of Each Day A New Beginning.
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Monday Nov 21, 2022
Ash Beckham: Step Up
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
What makes someone a leader? Ash Beckham challenges us to embrace a different vision of leadership, one in which we stop focusing on external authorities and start reclaiming our own ability to create change. According to Ash, “We need people to step up and be the change they wish to see in the world.” Ash is an inclusion activist, leadership expert, professional trainer, and author of Step Up: How to Live with Courage and Become an Everyday Leader.
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Monday Nov 14, 2022
Jaime Pula, PhD: Rise Above
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
If we have learned anything over the past few years, it’s the importance of maintaining a healthy mind and body. Dr. Jaime Pula guides people to better physical and mental health. Dr. Pula believes that we need to educate people for awareness in a way that is so obvious they’re motivated and commit.
In her book, Rise Above: A Playbook On How To Keep Energy Flowing, Dr. Pula presents an innovative behavior change formula using both the sciences and the arts - coupled with best practices and tailorization - to create, enhance, and sustain healthy outcomes.
In a recent conversation she shared some of what she teaches.
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Monday Nov 14, 2022
Kristine Carlson: Heartbroken Open
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Kristine Carlson, says that it’s possible to love your life after profound loss and major change. She knows this because she has lived it. In 2006, after building the Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff franchise with her husband Dr. Richard Carlson, Kristine’s “perfect story” took a tragic turn as she unexpectedly lost her husband. In a blink, Kristine’s best friend and life partner was gone. Through that tragedy, she came to understand intimately how our losses are our defining moments, and that how we go through them shapes us. Kristine is a New York Times bestselling author, transformational speaker, and empathic guide for people experiencing major life transitions. She is the author of the book, Heartbroken Open: A True Story of Coming Alive Again After Profound Loss. The book inspired a Lifetime TV biopic movie, Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff: The Kristine Carlson Story, which starred Heather Locklear.
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Monday Nov 07, 2022
Scott Miller: Master Mentors
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Today’s world is ever changing and many would argue that our leadership style has not kept pace with those changes. Scott Miller works with some of the world’s greatest leaders. He shares insights that can make us become better leaders and take our personal and professional lives to the next level. Scott is a speaker, author, FranklinCovey’s senior advisor on thought leadership, and host of FranklinCovey’s On Leadership with Scott Miller podcast. He is the author and co-author of multiple best-selling books including his newest, Mastor Mentors: 30 Transformative Insights from our Greatest Minds, Volume 2.
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Monday Oct 31, 2022
Machiel Klerk: Dream Guidance
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Everyone dreams- but most people don't know that their dreams can be used for personal development. Machiel Klerk shares how, through dream incubation, you can manifest the life of your dreams just by cultivating an intimate relationship with your own dreams and taking the guidance you receive from your subconscious. According to Machiel, if you ask the right question and keep an open mind, your dream will give you an answer. Machiel is a licensed therapist, expert and international speaker on dreams. He has traveled the world studying various cultures, their healing traditions and dream practices. In his new book Dream Guidance Connecting to the Soul Through Dream Incubation, Machiel explains how dreams can help us in all areas of our daily lives. He is also the founder of the online organization Jung Platform.
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Monday Oct 24, 2022
Joel Green: Strength from Struggle
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Joel Green teaches how to respond to life rather than react to it. By using a process he calls filtering, Joel says we can extract the good and essential from our daily occurrences. Joel is CEO of Pro Level Training, the National director of Nike Sports Camps, a former professional basketball player, and a motivational speaker. In addition, Joel is a professional sports and fitness model and actor, who he has been featured in commercials, most recently he was the face of Cheez-It crackers Celebrity Crunch Classic campaign, in which he was solely featured on millions of snack boxes. Joel is the author of the book, Filtering: The Way To Extract Strength From The Struggle.
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Monday Oct 17, 2022
Sheree Trask: Healing After Trauma
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Monday Oct 17, 2022
If you have experienced a trauma, you may be left wondering why it happened and how you can heal. According to Sheree Trask, you were a victim the moment it happened, but you don’t have to remain one any longer. Sheree was sexually assaulted at age 19. She remained silent for 3.5 years. Once she broke her silence, she got sick and spent the next (nearly) decade in and out of the hospital with unexplained illnesses. Sheree finally found the courage to go inward and heal. It was through healing the relationship with herself, and having the courage to speak up and be seen, that she was able to accept the gift in her pain.
In her book, Surviving Silence: A Healing Path to Living Out Loud After Trauma, Sheree shares her story and takes readers on a journey of self discovery inviting them to rediscover and reclaim the forgotten pieces they’ve stashed away. She reminds us that everyone is worthy and capable of healing no matter what they’ve been through.
In a recent conversation Sheree shared some of what she’s learned.
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Sunday Oct 16, 2022
Holly Robinson Peete: Navigating Autism
Sunday Oct 16, 2022
Sunday Oct 16, 2022
It has been reported that autism affects approximately 1 in 44 children in the United States and it impacts all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. Holly Robinson Peete’s son, RJ, was diagnosed with autism at age 3. Her journey with RJ empowered her to take an active role in advocating for people with autism. In her new book, Charlie Makes A Splash, which she co-wrote with RJ, Holly and RJ share awareness about autism with other kids who have been touched by it in some way. Holly is an actress, singer and activist. She is known for her roles on 21 Jump Street, Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, and For Your Love. She also served as one of the original co-hosts of the CBS Daytime talk show, The Talk. Holly’s children's book, My Brother Charlie, won her an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work in March 2011, and in 2012 the book was awarded the Dolly Gray Children's Literature Award.
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Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Curtis Jenkins: Stop Working, Start Living
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Many entrepreneurs believe that to grow their businesses, they must work harder and harder. They overlook the importance of the team, the financials, and a solid plan that must be executed and adjusted on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. They don’t understand the concept of working “on the business” because they are too often working harder and harder “in the business”, creating another job for themselves instead of rising to leadership and orchestrating a well-run business.
In Vision to Reality: Stop Working, Start Living, Curtis Jenkins provides a simple set of steps to help entrepreneurs realize their vision for their business and “clear the fog” for everyone involved to get on board with executing the vision.
In a recent conversation, Curtis discussed foundational principles and tools often overlooked by entrepreneurs in their quest for business success.
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Monday Oct 10, 2022
Michael Roizen, MD: The Great Age Reboot
Monday Oct 10, 2022
Monday Oct 10, 2022
What if we could reprogram old cells to be young again? What if we could rewrite our DNA to guarantee a disease-free future? What if we could eliminate obesity? What if 90 were the new 40? Breakthroughs in aging science are happening every day and as a result, living to 100, 120, or even 130 will become increasingly common. According to Dr. Michael Roizen, this new reality will have far-reaching effects on work, family life, retirement, and more, making longevity the next social disruptor. Dr. Roizen talks about how current science and technology will revolutionize our ability to live longer, younger, and better. Dr. Roizen is the Emeritus chief wellness officer at the Cleveland Clinic, a professor at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University, and author of four #1 New York Times best-selling books. He has written more than 190 peer-reviewed scientific articles and has been recognized with an Elle, an Emmy, and the Paul G. Rogers Award from the National Library of Medicine for Best Medical Communicator. His new book is, The Great Age Reboot: Cracking the Longevity Code for a Younger Tomorrow.
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Monday Oct 03, 2022
Jeffrey Foote, PhD: Beyond Addiction
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Monday Oct 03, 2022
If you have a loved one who is struggling with alcohol or other drugs, you may have feelings of frustration, anger, fear, or sadness. You may also feel powerless and unsure of how to offer help or support. According to Dr. Jeffrey Foote, you don’t have to try a tough love approach or wait for your loved one to hit rock bottom before taking action. He contends that you can be a force for positive change. Dr. Foote offers practical, evidence-based advice to help you navigate substance use or other compulsive behaviors without creating conflict. Dr. Foote is cofounder of the Center for Motivation and Change (CMC) outpatient programs in New York City; Long Island, NY; and Washington, DC. He is also cofounder and executive director of the CMC: Foundation for Change, a nonprofit organization with the mission of improving the dissemination of evidence-based ideas and strategies to the families of persons struggling with substance use. Dr. Foote is coauthor of the book, Beyond Addiction: How Science and Kindness Help People Change, and The Beyond Addiction Workbook for Family and Friends.
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Monday Sep 26, 2022
Dr. John Demartini: Living An Inspired Life
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Monday Sep 26, 2022
What can you do to achieve a fulfilling life, one with purpose and direction? For years Dr. John Demartini has taught countless people how to be a master of their destiny. According to Dr. Demartini, it’s not what happens to you in life, it’s how you perceive it, what you decide to do with it, and how you act upon it. Dr. John Demartini is a world-leading human behavior specialist, researcher, best-selling author, educator, and founder of The Demartini Method, a revolutionary tool in modern psychology. He has authored 40 books that have been translated into 39 different languages and presented his insights alongside some of the world’s most influential people, including Sir Richard Branson and Deepak Chopra. Dr. Demartini has appeared in several films, including The Secret. His new book is, The 7 Secret Treasures: A Transformational Blueprint for a Well-Lived Life.
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Friday Sep 23, 2022
Daniel John: Reflections on Life from a Spiritual Medium
Friday Sep 23, 2022
Friday Sep 23, 2022
Have you lost a loved one? Do you ever question why you are here on Earth? What is your life purpose? What is a "medium" and how does mediumship actually work?
In Why Are We Here? Reflections on Life from a Spiritual Medium, Daniel John discusses some major topics like life after death, reincarnation, angels, religion, and mediumship. Daniel is a certified spiritual medium with a unique perspective to share. Being raised Catholic and becoming a "saved" Christian in high school, Daniel didn't know what to think when he had a spirit "come to him" at a restaurant one evening. It took plenty of research, faith, trust, guidance from God, and a lot of ups and downs to finally uncover his life purpose.
In a recent conversation Daniel talked about his new journey.
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Monday Sep 19, 2022
Madeline Popelka: You’re Going to Be Okay
Monday Sep 19, 2022
Monday Sep 19, 2022
Many survivors feel like they've lost themselves to trauma, and it can seem impossible to find the upside of an experience that's so devastating. Madeline Popelka understands the pain of trauma having experienced it in her own life. She shares the insight she gained that shifted her perspective, brought her comfort, reduced her shame, and helped her feel less alone. Madeline is the creator of HealingfromPTSD, a trauma healing community on Instagram, and author of the book, You’re Going to Be Okay: 16 Lessons on Healing after Trauma.
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Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
Taryn Lagonigro: Ups, Downs, and Silver Linings
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
Just when you think everything is on track, life will throw you a curve ball. Tara Lagronigro discusses how she used a gratitude practice to battle crippling depression, grieve the loss of her mother, and navigate the unexpected diagnosis of Down Syndrome for her youngest daughter. Tara is the co-owner of Iris Yoga, a yoga studio in Bloomfield, NJ, and Extra Lucky Moms, an advocacy brand in the disability community. She is the author of the book, Ups, Downs and Silver Linings.
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Monday Sep 12, 2022
Mary Battaglia: Healing from Cancer
Monday Sep 12, 2022
Monday Sep 12, 2022
Finding out you have cancer can be devastating. feelings of depression, anxiety and fear are common. Mary Battaglia was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia. For years, Mary has helped her clients navigate their health challenges. Now, she faces one of her own. Mary is a certified hypnosis practitioner, founder of Metro Hypnosis Center, and author of the author of the book, Transformation Through Hypnosis: Relax, Clear Your Mind, and Step Into Your Power.
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Monday Aug 08, 2022
Jean Sime: Losing A Loved One to Covid
Monday Aug 08, 2022
Monday Aug 08, 2022
None of us could ever have imagined the devastation that has taken place during the past few years. It changed all of us. But for those who lost a loved one to Covid, life will never be the same. We heard the daily counts of numbers and to many they were just numbers. But to countless others they were moms and dads, brothers and sisters, husbands, wives, grandparents, friends, and children. Jean Sime lost her sister to Covid. She shares what that experience was like and she honors those we lost. Jean is a contributor to the book, Voices-19: Their Legacies Live On.
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Sunday Jul 31, 2022
William Davis, MD: Gut Health and Medication
Sunday Jul 31, 2022
Sunday Jul 31, 2022
Exposure to environmental toxins, medications, and lifestyle factors like stress, excessive alcohol use and unhealthy diets make sustaining gut balance increasingly important. Dr. William Davis talks about how we can maintain gut health during and after a course of antibiotics or other medication. Dr. Davis is a cardiologist and author of the number one New York Times bestseller, Wheat Belly. His new book is, Super Gut: A Four-Week Plan to Reprogram Your Microbiome, Restore Health, and Lose Weight.
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Monday Jul 25, 2022
Jim Blake: The Zen Executive
Monday Jul 25, 2022
Monday Jul 25, 2022
Is it possible to be a successful leader and a compassionate human being? Jim Blake says not only is it possible, but it’s the key to effective leadership. In his book, The Zen Executive: Gems of Wisdom for Enlightened Leadership, Jim creates a blueprint for enlightened leadership. He draws from ancient teachings to help us achieve personal and professional goals, over come challenges, and take risks. Jim is the CEO of Unity World Headquarters.
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Monday Jul 18, 2022
Pamela Brinker, LCSW: Caring for Someone with Addiction
Monday Jul 18, 2022
Monday Jul 18, 2022
Do you feel despair, numb or even hopeless when navigating addiction and mental health issues alongside someone you love? According to Pamela Brinker, caring for a child, spouse, parent, or friend can feel like it’s pulling the life from you. In her book, Conscious Bravery: Caring for Someone with Addiction, Pamela offers lifesaving skills and crucial pillars for growth. Pamela is a psychotherapist who has treated thousands of clients and has developed tools and practices to teach conscious bravery.
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Monday Jul 11, 2022
Hitendra Wadhwa, PhD: Inner Mastery Outer Impact
Monday Jul 11, 2022
Monday Jul 11, 2022
Many people hunger for success but struggle to balance what they pursue on the outside with what they need on the inside. According to Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa, we can learn how to have our outer success reflect our inner core. He teaches how our five core energies can create outer impact from a place of inner mastery. Dr. Wadhwa is a professor at Columbia Business School and the founder of the Mentora Institute and Mentora Foundation. His work has been covered by Fortune, CNN, Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes, among others. He is the author of the book, Inner Mastery, Outer Impact: How Your Five Core Energies Hold the Key to Success.
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Friday Jul 08, 2022
Daniel Cameron, MD: Diagnosing and Treating Lyme Disease
Friday Jul 08, 2022
Friday Jul 08, 2022
Lyme disease has been around for over 5,000 years and infects about 300,000 people per year in the U.S. alone. Identifying Lyme is not so easy for a number of reasons. Laboratory tests are often unreliable and the number of infectious diseases carried by ticks has grown significantly. Also, hallmark signs of Lyme disease aren’t always present and many of the symptoms vary greatly from patient to patient and are similar to other medical conditions. Dr. Cameron discusses diagnosing and treating Lyme. Dr. Cameron is a nationally recognized leader for his expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. He is the author of the book, Inside Lyme.
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Monday Jul 04, 2022
Bob Doyle: Train Your Brain
Monday Jul 04, 2022
Monday Jul 04, 2022
According to Bob Doyle, your brain’s wiring dictates how you make meaning out of every moment. Bob believes that the science of Neuroplasticity - the ability for the brain to change - is the most direct path to lasting transformation. He teaches how to intentionally and efficiently rewire your brain to transform you into the person you need to be to get the results/manifestations you want. Bob is a law of attraction expert, author, and coach who is known for his contribution to the film and book, The Secret.
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Monday Jun 27, 2022
Ashani Weeraratna, PhD: Is Cancer Inevitable?
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Is cancer inevitable? While a cancer diagnosis is scary, according to Dr. Ashani Weeraratna, there’s growing evidence that fewer cancers will be a death sentences for patients. Dr. Weeraratna discusses the latest cancer advances and what the future may hold. Dr. Weeraratna was appointed to the National Cancer Advisory Board by President Biden in 2021, and is recognized by the National Cancer Institute as a top five researcher. She is the E.V. McCollum chair of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health and author of the book, Is Cancer Inevitable?
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Monday Jun 20, 2022
Alan Stein, Jr: Sustain Your Game
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Many self-help resources focus on the step-by-step process of goal setting, but very few focus on what comes after a goal is achieved. According to Alan Stein, Jr., “If you want to remain a champion, you must level up what you did to become a champion. Alan discusses how the highest performers in sports and business have been able to create long-term success while simultaneously managing unparalleled pressure and stress. Alan is an internationally renowned veteran basketball performance coach, who spent more than 15 years working with high performing athletes such as NBA superstars Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Kobe Bryant. Alan served as a performance consultant for Nike Basketball, Jordan Brand, and the McDonalds All-American Game. He is the author of the book, Sustain Your Game: High Performance Keys to Manage Stress, Avoid Stagnation, and Beat Burnout.
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Monday Jun 13, 2022
Sara Connell: The Science of Getting Rich for Women
Monday Jun 13, 2022
Monday Jun 13, 2022
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Stephanie Sarkis, PhD: Gaslighting
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Gaslighting is a technique of manipulating others to gain control. Gaslighters use a series of tactics to distort the truth making their victims question their own reality. Dr. Stephanie Sarkis sheds light on gaslighting and she offers strategies to help us cope and break free. Dr Sarkis is a psychotherapist specializing in ADHD, anxiety, and narcissistic abuse. She is a senior contributor to Forbes, and is also a contributor to Psychology Today and The Huffington Post. Dr. Sarkis is the best-selling author of multiple books including, Gaslighting: Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally Abusive People -- and Break Free.
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Monday May 30, 2022
Christina Lopes: Healing from Trauma
Monday May 30, 2022
Monday May 30, 2022
Sometimes when things fall apart, they’re actually falling into place. Christina Lopes spent a decade working as a neuropediatric clinician before becoming a life coach, spiritual teacher, author, and entrepreneur. In 2013, she experienced a spiritual awakening, followed by 4 years of solitude and deep meditation training. Today, Christina bridges science and spirituality to help others heal from significant trauma, open their hearts, and live fulfilling lives.
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Sunday May 22, 2022
Ed Hajim: From Orphanage to the Boardroom
Sunday May 22, 2022
Sunday May 22, 2022
At the age of 3, Ed Hajim was kidnapped by his father, driven cross-country, and told his mother was dead. Ed was bounced from foster homes to orphanages, living a daily struggle to survive, to realizing the American dream. He provides insight into what he learned from some of his life’s defining moments. Ed is chairman of High Vista Strategies and has served as a senior executive at firms such as E.F. Hutton, Lehman Brothers, and other financial institutions. He is the author of the book On the Road Less Traveled: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom.
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