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 May 16, 2022
Monday May 16, 2022
In order to challenge yourself, grow stronger and become better, you need to step out of your comfort zone and take risks. Anytime you consider doing so, your brain will try to convince you to play it safe. But, even when your thoughts lack a rational basis, you may allow your anxiety to prevail. Then, the fear holds you back. Angie Morgan received a master class in how to take risks when she signed up for the Marines. She discusses how we can develop our risk muscle. In her book, Bet On You: How to Win with Risk, coauthored with Courtney Lynch, Angie reveals insights that are the secret sauce behind your transformative journey to a success-filled and meaningful life. Angie served as a Marine Corp officer. She’s been a special advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on diversity initiatives. She’s New York Times bestselling author and co-founder of LeadStar.
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Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
Over the past 50+ years, Reverend Matthew Fox, PhD, has challenged doctrines, called leaders to account, awakened minds, and healed wounded souls. A spiritual theologian, an Episcopal priest, and an activist for gender and eco-justice, he is believed to be one of the most challenging religious-spiritual teachers in America. Matthew is the founder of the University of Creation Spirituality in California, and the recipient of many awards including The Abbey Courage of Conscience Peace Award. He has written 39 books that have been translated into over 60 languages. His newest book is, Essential Writings on Creation Spirituality.
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Sunday May 01, 2022
Sunday May 01, 2022
Many of us are hitting a new stage in response to the pandemic as we are now in its third year. We continue to feel anxious and exhausted. Many are less motivated or inspired. Rabbi Daniel Cohen is all too familiar with how people are handling this — or rather not handling it. According to Rabbi Cohen, we can live with joy regardless of our external circumstances. Rabbi Cohen is the co-host of the nationally syndicated radio show "The Rabbi and the Reverend, and author of the book, What Will They Say About You When You Are Gone? Creating a Life of Legacy.
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Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, 47 percent of U.S. consumers surveyed experienced identity theft in 2021. Just as it is important for you to maintain emotional and physical health, in today’s world you must also focus on your digital health. Mark Pribish, vice president and ID Theft Practice Leader with Merchants Information Solutions, Inc., talks about how you can improve your digital safety. Mark has 30 years of experience in the ID theft, cybersecurity, and data breach risk management business sectors.
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Monday Apr 18, 2022
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Many women over age 50 today are redefining what it means to be alive: they are learning and living all that is possible at this stage in life. According to Sue Brightman, it’s not about aging it’s about becoming more of who we really are and doing what we’re called to do. For her book, A Call to Further Becoming: The New Declaration from Women Over 50, Sue interviewed 100 women age 50 plus to learn their perspective on this exciting and spiritually rich time. Sue is the founder and president of Women on the Journey of Their Lives, a coaching and women’s workshop and retreat enterprise that supports women over 50. For 30 years, she has worked with organizations, teams, and individuals as a conscious business coach and consultant to some of the world’s largest organizations.
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Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Finding out you have cancer can be devastating. Feelings of depression, anxiety and fear are common. Douglas Wick was diagnosed with late stage acute myeloid leukemia, given a 2 percent chance to survive. Called by his doctor, a medical miracle, Doug's journey from diagnosis to today is inspiring and it offers hope to anyone traveling the same road.
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Monday Apr 04, 2022
Monday Apr 04, 2022
The human body is designed to fight disease. And with the right fuel, this hidden power can be amplified. Dr. William Li believes that each of us has an enormous opportunity to take charge of our lives using food to transform our health. He talks about the new science of how the body heals itself. Dr Li is an internationally renowned physician, scientist and author of the New York Times bestseller Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself. His groundbreaking work has led to the development of more than 30 new medical treatments and impacts care for more than 70 diseases including cancer, diabetes, heart disease and obesity. His TED Talk, Can We Eat to Starve Cancer? has garnered more than 11 million views. Dr. Li has appeared on Good Morning America, CNN, and the Dr. Oz Show, and he has been featured in USA Today, Time, The Atlantic and O Magazine. He is president and medical director of the Angiogenesis Foundation and is leading research into COVID-19.
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Monday Mar 28, 2022
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Certain regions of our brains are always at work at involuntary activities like daydreaming, worrying about the future, and self-talk. This mindwandering can stop us from keeping our attention in the present moment. We spend a great deal of time and energy trying to control this incessant chatter. But, according to Dr. Moshe Bar, we can harness the default activity in our brains and use it to our benefit. Dr. Bar is an internationally renowned cognitive neuroscientist. He the former director of the Cognitive Neuroscience Lab at Harvard Medical School and the Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Bar’s new book is, Mindwandering: How Your Constant Mental Drift Can Improve Your Mood and Boost Your Creativity.
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Friday Mar 25, 2022
Friday Mar 25, 2022
In recent weeks, we have been hearing more and more about the possibility of a cyberattack. Former FBI agent, John Iannarelli, talks about what these warnings really mean. John was a member of the FBI Cyber Division Executive staff, and was an assistant special agent in charge, overseeing all criminal, cyber, and counter Intelligence Investigations.
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Monday Mar 21, 2022
Monday Mar 21, 2022
Most of us don’t know much about how our immune system works and yet it affects every aspect of our health. We hear a lot about boosting our immunity, but what does that actually mean and how can it be done? Dr. Heather Moday talks about how the immune system is influenced by the way we live - our behaviors, diet, habits, and environment - and the four primary Immunotypes that underlie the immune imbalances that commonly lead to disease, chronic inflammation, infection, allergies, and autoimmunity. Dr. Moday is board-certified allergist and immunologist, as well as an integrative and functional medicine physician. Her new book is, The Immunotype Breakthrough: Your Personalized Plan to Balance Your Immune System, Optimize Health, and Build Lifelong Resilience.
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Monday Mar 14, 2022
Monday Mar 14, 2022
We all are going to get older, there is nothing we can do about that. But did you know that you also have a biological age, which scientists can measure by assessing how your genes are expressed through epigenetics? According to Dr. Kara Fitzgerald, exciting new research shows that your biological age can actually move in reverse! Dr. Fitzgerald shares a diet and lifestyle plan that shows you how to influence your epigenetics for a younger you. Dr. Fitzgerald lectures globally on functional medicine. She is on the faculty at the Institute for Functional Medicine and maintains a clinical practice in Newtown, Connecticut. She is the author of the book, Younger You Reverse Your Bio Age—and Live Longer, Better.
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Monday Mar 07, 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Does prosperity lead to happiness or is it the other way around? The way we view money can either make us live in fear of never having enough, or it can offer us the opportunity to achieve long-term prosperity. Joyce Marter helps people achieve financial well-being by focusing on psychological and relational issues around money. She teaches how to release limiting habits and beliefs to open up a world of financial security and confidence. Joyce is a psychotherapist, speaker, and founder of Urban Balance, a nation-wide counseling practice. Her new book is, The Financial Mindset Fix: A Mental Fitness Program for an Abundant Life.
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Monday Feb 28, 2022
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Over the past years, the human microbiome has been dramatically altered. Chemicals in our environment, over exposure to antibiotics, and industrialized food, have created changes that pose silent dangers for health. According to Dr. William Davis, we desperately need to reintroduce our bodies to the microbial species that once lived in our ancestors, while pushing back the army of interlopers that have taken their place. Dr. Davis talks about how we can reprogram our microbiome to improve our health. 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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Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Robert Kerbeck was a struggling actor who found a job listing for a position that consisted of cold-calling businesses. Needing the cash, he took the job. Soon after, he found himself deep in corporate espionage. In his new book Ruse, Robert bares his wild business secrets.
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Monday Feb 21, 2022
For most of us, checking our emails, texts, and social media accounts is as much a part of our daily routine as bathing and brushing our teeth. Today, most of us communicate from behind electronic screens, and while we may believe we are connecting with others, studies show that Americans feel less connected and more divided than ever before. According to Celeste Headlee, the erosion of our conversational skills lies with us as individuals, and the only way forward is for us to start talking to each other. Celeste offers simple tools that can improve anyone’s communication. Celeste an award-winning journalist, professional speaker, and author of We Need To Talk: How To Have Conversations That Matter, and Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving. She is a regular guest host on NPR and American Public. Her TEDx Talk sharing 10 ways to have a better conversation has over 26 million total views. Her new book is, Speaking of Race.
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Sunday Feb 13, 2022
Sunday Feb 13, 2022
The increase in the number of people starting their own businesses in the United States has surged. Elaine Pofeldt, a small business specialist who is the author of The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business, discusses how to get a running start with a microbusiness and she provides a guide to making it big while keeping things small. Elaine 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. As a senior editor at Fortune Small Business, Elaine was twice nominated for the National Magazine Award for her features. Her new book is, Tiny Business, Big Money: Strategies for Creating a High-Revenue Microbusiness.
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Monday Feb 07, 2022
Monday Feb 07, 2022
Fear of death is probably the one fear that most people have in common. For many, overcoming this fear is a lifelong process. After helping her significant other, Brent, go through 18 months of living with and eventually dying from cancer, Clare Goldsberry wanted to share not only her experience, but also the broader picture of what living fearlessly and dying gracefully means for all of us. As a Hospice volunteer for two years after Brent’s death, she became acutely aware of just how important it is for the dying person, and that person's family and friends, to understand the process. Clare is the author of the book, The Illusion of Life and Death: Mind, Consciousness, and Eternal Being.
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Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Linda Henderson shares her emotional journey through her son's addictive years. She chronicles their family's life and its downward spiral after a prescription drug, meant to aid her son's ADHD, caused a nightmarish sequence of events that nearly destroyed him. Linda is the author of the book, Wake Up, Mom!: Can't You See Your Son Is An Addict?
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Sunday Jan 30, 2022
Sunday Jan 30, 2022
In a culture that equates alcohol with enjoyment and social acceptance, when a person can no longer drink, he or she may feel isolated or like they are living a joyless life. According to Veronica Valli, sobriety can be a path filled with fun, belonging, relaxation, and romance. Veronica is a former psychotherapist who now works as a sobriety coach, helping people get sober and stay sober by increasing their self-worth, energy, and participation in life. She is the author of the book, Soberful: Uncover a Sustainable, Fulfilling Life Free of Alcohol.
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Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Mitch Albom has written books that have made a difference in the lives of millions around the world. He is an internationally renowned and best-selling author, journalist, screenwriter, playwright, broadcaster and musician. Mitch’s books, which include Tuesdays with Morrie, The Five People You Meet in Heaven, and For One More Day, have collectively sold more than 40 million copies worldwide; have been published in 49 territories and in 47 languages around the world. His work has been made into Emmy Award-winning and critically-acclaimed television movies. Mitch’s new book is The Stranger in the Lifeboat.
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Monday Jan 17, 2022
Monday Jan 17, 2022
The decline of organized religion has caused millions of people to feel disconnected from spirituality. And the pandemic has exasperated the loneliness and disconnect. Many people are in a spiritual crisis. According to Agapi Stassinopoulos, our inner guidance is like a wireless network, we just need to enter the password and the password is prayer. In her new book, Speaking with Spirit: 52 Prayers to Guide, Inspire, and Uplift You, Agapi presents a non-denominational guide to harnessing the power of prayer and using it to find connection, peace, and gratitude. Agapi is a bestselling author and speaker whose books include of Wake Up to the Joy of You and Unbinding the Heart.
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Monday Jan 10, 2022
Monday Jan 10, 2022
If you’re struggling with your weight or other health conditions, it may not be your fault. Our current living environment is making us sick. Dan Buettner, founder of The Blue Zones, has created a four-week guide and yearlong sustainability program for anyone looking to jump-start their journey to better health, happiness, less stress, and a longer life. His new book, The Blue Zones Challenge: A 4-Week Plan for a Longer, Better Life shows how living to 100 is easy with the Blue Zones way! Dan’s Blue Zones Challenge is rooted in groundbreaking research of the healthiest, longest-lived people on Earth, but it is also informed by the latest scientific research. Dan provides tips and tricks from the five Blue Zones to help you change your diet, increase activity, and discover and live your purpose. Dan is a National Geographic Explorer, and author of the books, The Blue Zones, Blue Zones Kitchen, The Blue Zones Solution, and The Blue Zones of Happiness.
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Monday Jan 03, 2022
Monday Jan 03, 2022
At the start of each year, many people resolve to make it the year they lose weight, get in shape, and improve their health. We begin with the best intentions and usually within a few weeks, fall back into our old, familiar patterns. Rena Greenberg has helped countless men and women tap into their inner willpower to lose weight and keep it off for good. Her program has been taught in hospitals for more than 30 years and transforms how people think about food, by tapping into the power of the subconscious mind. She has helped rewire people to eat to live, not live to eat. Rena is a trained biofeedback therapist and hypnotherapist, and the author of several books, including The Right Weigh and The Easy Sugar Break Up.
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Monday Dec 27, 2021
Monday Dec 27, 2021
Wm Paul Young, author of The Shack, was raised among a stone-age tribe by his missionary parents in the highlands of what was Netherlands New Guinea. Paul has suffered tremendous loss in his life and he has struggled to live with an underlying shame that ran so deep that it threatened his sense of sanity. He discusses the potency of love and forgiveness, the road of reconciliation, the surprises of transformational healing, and the unexpected emergence of joy.
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Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
Two days before Christmas and at 26 years old, Chris Wark was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. He had surgery to remove a golf ball-sized tumor and a third of his colon. But after surgery, instead of the traditional chemotherapy, he decided to radically change his diet and lifestyle in order to promote health and healing in his body. Chris describes his healing journey and shares the strategies that he and many others have used to heal cancer. These strategies include adopting the "beat cancer mindset"; radical diet and lifestyle changes; and mental, emotional, and spiritual healing, as well as advanced integrative therapies. Chris is the author of Chris Beat Cancer and Beat Cancer Kitchen.
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Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Tuesday Dec 07, 2021
Judy Kane, author of the book, Your4Truths: How Beliefs Impact Your Life, talks about the power of subconscious thoughts and she shares ways in which we can learn to make decisions based on what we want instead of what we fear.
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Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Many of us have a fantasy of what a relationship is supposed to be. We have expectations for an ideal union. According to Dr. Carla Marie Manly, dating isn’t about being perfect or catching the perfect partner; it’s all about creating compassionate self-awareness and stronger self-esteem. Dr. Manly contends that self discovery is key to a healthy relationship and she helps us take the guesswork out of dating with real-life examples, the latest research, and mindset shifts designed to foster better communication, self-esteem, boundaries, and expectations. Dr. Manly is a clinical psychologist and wellness expert who specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. She is the author of the new book, Date Smart: Transform Your Relationships and Love Fearlessly.
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Sunday Nov 28, 2021
Sunday Nov 28, 2021
As a business owner, does it often feel like you’re riding a roller coaster? Do you find yourself confronted by the demons of fear, inconsistency, and doubt? Suzanne Moore dissects the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and she teaches how to ride with arms stretched high, rather than gripping in fear. Suzanne is a business and marketing coach, speaker, course creator and author of the book, Hang on Tight: Learn to Love the Roller Coaster of Entrepreneurship.
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Monday Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 2021
What happens when a family member betrays us and after we shut them out of our lives for years? Is it possible to let them back into our hearts? Laura Davis shares the story of her relationship with the mother who betrayed and failed to protect her many years ago. She teaches how healing between family members who have felt wronged by one another is not only possible, but can be the greatest joy both their lives. Laura is a six-time bestselling author. Her books, The Courage to Heal and I Thought We’d Never Speak Again, have been translated into 11 languages. Laura leads workshops that focus on writing as a tool for healing and transformation. Her new book is a memoir about the tumultuous twists and turns of mother-daughter love, The Burning Light of Two Stars.
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Monday Nov 15, 2021
Monday Nov 15, 2021
As many of us know, quite often life doesn’t go according to our plan. And when that happens we can be left scared, frustrated, and frazzled. Duff McDonald has explored what he calls the precision paradox – the struggle between our desire for ease and our need to exert control. Duff discusses how he let go of his attachment to precision so he could pursue the things that brought him joy. Duff is a New York Times best selling author who is a contributing editor at the New York Observer. He has also written for Vanity Fair, Esquire, Fortune, Time, Newsweek among other publications. His new book is, Tickled: A Commonsense Guide to the Present Moment.
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Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
You’ve heard the expression, what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger. According to Dr. Paul Conti, what doesn't kill us can actually leave us with wounds that make life a lot more difficult. Dr. Conti contends that trauma alters our brains and changes the filters we use to perceive the world and it makes it difficult to see ourselves and others with clarity. He helps us better understand trauma and how we can heal from it. Dr. Conti is a graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine. He served on the medical faculty at Harvard before moving to Portland, Oregon, and founding a clinic. Dr. Conti serves patients and clients around the world, including the executive leadership of large corporations. He is the author of the book, Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic.
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Monday Nov 01, 2021
Monday Nov 01, 2021
Each of us carries wounds that can hinder our lives at work and at home. How do we manage these pain points, overcome our fears, and come out stronger on the other side? Dr. Kathy Hagler teaches how to foster healing, compassion, and communication. Dr. Hagler is a nationally recognized author, coach, speaker, and organizational consultant with 40 years of experience. She is the author of the book, Art of Scars.
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Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
It is not easy to build and maintain a healthy, loving relationship. Sometimes it may feel impossible. But according to Dr. Katherine Ford, while it is no small feat, it is possible! Dr. Ford discusses how we can create a successful relationship. Dr. Ford's been practicing psychotherapy in private practice for more than 20 years. She received her M.D. from Brown University Medical School and completed her psychiatry residency at The Stanford School of Medicine.
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Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Midlife is a time when you may be looking back at how you have lived your life and you may be thinking about what comes next. Are you happy in your current job or relationship? Are there things you always wanted to accomplish but never found the time. What will your next 20, 30, or even 40 years look like ? Michael Clinton, author of the book, ROAR into the Second Half of Your Life (Before It’s Too Late), says that after 50 we all can move loudly and proudly into a life that brings joy. He shows us how to optimize our lives and realize our most important goals. Michael is the former president and publishing director of Hearst Magazines. He is also an author and photographer.
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Monday Oct 11, 2021
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Robert Thurman is a scholar and interpreter of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy. In his new book, Wisdom is Bliss: Four Friendly Fun Facts That Can Change Your Life, he offers an exploration into the nature of reality through Buddha's threefold curriculum of super-education. Robert invites us to travel the same road as the Buddha. Robert became a Tibetan monk at age 24. He was the first American to be ordained by the Dalai Lama. Robert is the translator of The Tibetan Book of the Dead and the author of Inner Revolution. He is a professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist at Columbia University and is the director of the American Institute of Buddhist Studies. Robert is co-founder of Tibet House US, and is one of the most visible and respected Buddhist scholars and thinkers in the world.
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Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
Shannon Dingle has experienced staggering tragedy and trauma in her life, including surviving sexual abuse and trafficking as a child and the loss of her husband. But through the grief, she learned to find hope. In her first book, Living Brave: Lessons from Hurt, Lighting the Way to Hope, she gives women permission to wrestle with painful topics, to use their voice, to take a stand for justice, to honor the wisdom of their bodies, and to be brave in the darkest times. Shannon is a disability activist, freelance writer, sex trafficking survivor. She has written for USA Today, the Washington Post, and her story has been featured by Today, NPR, Good Morning America, and in The Atlantic and the Wall Street Journal.
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Monday Sep 20, 2021
Monday Sep 20, 2021
Mental health is essential to our overall well-being. When we feel mentally well, we can work productively, enjoy our free time, and contribute to our communities. Many believe that mental health occurs in the brain, but it is actually the result of everything going on in the body. What we eat, how we move, our chemistry, all factor in to mental well-being. Victor Brick talks about wellness tools that can help us live a balanced and full life. Victor is the co-founder and CEO of Planet Fitness Growth Partners, the largest privately owned franchisee in the Planet Fitness franchise system, and the co-founder of the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation.
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Monday Sep 13, 2021
Monday Sep 13, 2021
Most athletes dream about standing on the Olympic podium receiving their gold medal. But few ever have the opportunity to actually do so. Ashleigh Johnson knows what it feels like to earn gold. Ashleigh is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and goalie of Team USA Water Polo. She was named the Top Goaltender of the Olympic Games, having stopped an astounding 80 of 124 shots. Ashleigh is a Princeton graduate who is passionate about using her Olympic platform to inspire other women to pursue their dreams in any field.
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Monday Sep 06, 2021
Monday Sep 06, 2021
September 11 marks the 2Oth anniversary of the World Trade Center Attacks. Lisa Luckett lost her husband on that day, leaving her a single mother of three. Lisa survived the unimaginable and learned to face any experience head on, choosing to see the silver lining in all situations. Lisa is a life coach, speaker, and CEO of Cozmeena Enlightened Living, a brand of kindness. She is the author of the book, The Light in 9 11, Shocked by Kindness, healed by Love.
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Sunday Aug 22, 2021
Sunday Aug 22, 2021
When faced with a health challenge, people often spend their time waiting for a miracle to happen. According to Dr. Mark Mincolla, we have the power to create that miracle. Dr. Mincolla contends that developing our superconscious mind and recognizing the divine source that exists within each of us, can generate miracles. Dr. Mincolla has been a practicing holistic physician for more than three decades. He shares experiences, research, and exercises that may help us cultivate the ability to heal. Dr. Mincolla is the author of the book, The Way of Miracles: Accessing Your Superconsciousness.
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Monday Aug 16, 2021
Monday Aug 16, 2021
After decades fighting to free themselves from male-dominated social and economic structures such as glass ceilings and pay equality, women still struggle. Using the events of a very painful year in her own personal and professional life, Allison Carmen explores the forces in women’s personal and professional lives that hold them back. She teaches how women can become fully realized so that every choice they make is not from fear but from strength. According to Allison, when women allow themselves to be who they truly are, when their own voices matter to them, they will succeed as parents, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and innovators. Allison is a business consultant and life coach. Her new book is A Year Without Men.
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Sunday Aug 08, 2021
Sunday Aug 08, 2021
Tired, cranky, got headaches, belly aches or belly fat? How about diabetes, high blood pressure, or coronary artery disease? Got an autoimmune condition, an allergy, an immune deficiency, or an inflammatory condition like arthritis? Depressed, anxious addicted, or having trouble sleeping? Overweight, obese, or just plain bloated? How about dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or cancer? According to Dr. Joan Borysenko, these chronic illnesses and mood disorders have some association with metabolic problems due to poor diet. Joan is a Harvard-trained cell biologist and health psychologist who believes that when you’ve got the right information you can make powerful choices to change your life. She cuts through the thicket of confusing – and often wrong- advice on nutrition and gives you easy-to-digest, bite-sized servings of real scientific information so you can discover which foods your body needs to heal and thrive. Joan is an internationally known speaker in integrative medicine and the mind/body connection. She has a doctorate in cell biology from Harvard Medical School and is a licensed clinical psychologist and New York Times best-selling author.
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Monday Aug 02, 2021
Monday Aug 02, 2021
You are not hardwired to be a certain way the rest of your life. Contrary to what you may think, the brain is the organ of change. By understanding how your mind works you can learn how to change negative habits and emotions and rewire your brain with new thoughts and beliefs that will transform your mind and body. Dr. Joe Dispenza combines the fields of quantum physics, neuroscience, brain chemistry, biology, and genetics to show what is truly possible. Dr. Dispenza provides information to help you change any aspect of yourself, and to reach your specific goals and visions by eliminating self-destructive habits. His approach creates a bridge between true human potential and the latest scientific theories of neuroplasticity.
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Sunday Jul 25, 2021
Sunday Jul 25, 2021
It is so easy to get caught up in the drama and distractions of daily life that most people miss out on living happy, fulfilling lives. Tracy Webster teaches people how to experience life and love despite any challenge, obstacle, or roadblock. According to Tracy, “It takes a daring, courageous person to break out of their comfort zone and the gifts of doing so are priceless.” Tracy is a best-selling author and entrepreneur. Her new book is We’re Learning to Fly: A Story of True Forgiveness to Change the Past and Transform the Ugly into the Beautiful.
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Monday Jul 19, 2021
Monday Jul 19, 2021
Michelle Phillips believes that beauty is not a size, it’s not a specific look or a certain age. Beauty is an attitude! Michelle inspires women to look and feel their best. She is a women's empowerment coach and best-selling author of The Beauty Blueprint. As a leading authority in the beauty industry and one of the most influential makeup artists in the entertainment industry, she has worked with celebrities in the world of entertainment, sports, and politics such as Katie Couric, Derek Jeter, Condoleezza Rice, and Clint Eastwood. Michelle has appeared as a host and correspondent on HGTV, HSN, QVC, Oxygen, WeTV, and The Daily Buzz, among others, and her popular beauty segment airs on TV shows across the country.
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Monday Jul 12, 2021
Monday Jul 12, 2021
What propels some individuals to reach extraordinary creative heights in the earliest years of life while others achieve greatness decades later? New York Times bestselling author and acclaimed journalist, Claudia Kalb, investigated the origins of genius. In her new book, Spark: How Genius Ignites, From Child Prodigies to Late Bloomers, she unravels the relationship between brains, talent, passion, creativity, willpower, and imagination. She inspires those who are still searching for fulfillment.
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Monday Jul 05, 2021
Monday Jul 05, 2021
Many of us go through our lives hampered by painful memories. Seated deep within our minds, they can seem impossible to dislodge and they can trigger tremendous pain and prevent us from thriving in our lives. According to Dr. Carla Manly, the more conscious of these fears we are, the more we can break free of their hold. She offers simple steps to safely face our fearful memories, learn from them, and successfully break free. Dr. Manly is a practicing clinical psychologist and a recognized authority on fear and fear-based disorders such as trauma, anxiety, and depression. Her personalized approach focuses on utilizing transformational fear in the self-growth and healing process. She is the author of Joy From Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams by Making Fear Your Friend.
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Monday Jun 28, 2021
Monday Jun 28, 2021
New discoveries in biology and neuroscience reveal how the words we think and speak can change the way the neurons in our brains and hearts connect. According to Gregg Braden, our ancestors understood this connection and they created specific word patterns to provide comfort, healing, strength, and inner power in difficult times. Gregg talks about how these powerful words, that were encoded into prayers, chants, mantras, hymns, and sacred writings, can impact our lives. Gregg is a five-time New York Times best-selling author, scientist, and international educator, whose research has led to 15 film credits and 12 award-winning books. He is the recipient of numerous awards including The Walden Award for New Thought, and The Illuminate Award for Conscious Visionaries. Gregg is listed in the Watkins Journal among the top 100 of “the world’s most spiritually influential living people” for the 7th consecutive year. Gregg is the author of The Wisdom Codes.
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Monday Jun 21, 2021
Monday Jun 21, 2021
A new human consciousness is replacing the old human consciousness - authentic power is replacing external power. According to Gary Zukav, the potential of a new era of humanity based on love instead of fear is upon us, but only we can bring it into being. Gary talks about how we can transform everyday experiences of hopelessness, emptiness, and pain into fulfillment, meaning, and joy. Gary has inspired millions to realize their soul’s greatest potential. He is the author of the legendary number one New York Times best seller, The Seat of the Soul, and co-founder of The Seat of the Soul Institute. Over six million copies of his books are in print and translations have been published in 32 languages. Gary appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show 36 times. His new book is Universal Human.
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Monday Jun 14, 2021
Monday Jun 14, 2021
As no one can live without inhaling and exhaling, no one can live without feeling and expressing. According to Mark Nepo, we are constantly being shaped by life into finer instruments of care and expression. The deeper we go, the more attuned we become and the more we join with everything around us. Mark talks about how we can discover and inhabit our own voice so we can move through obstacles and transitions. Mark is a poet and philosopher, and the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, The Book of Awakening. He was named by Watkins: Mind Body Spirit as one of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People. Mark has been interviewed several times by Oprah Winfrey on Super Soul Sunday.
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