Conversations with Joan

Elaine Pofeldt: Tiny Business, Big Money

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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Clare Goldsberry: Living Fearlessly, Dying Gracefully

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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Linda Henderson: When Your Child Is An Addict

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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Veronica Valli: Embracing Sobriety

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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Mitch Albom: Living is Giving

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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Agapi Stassinopoulos: The Power of Prayer

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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Dan Buettner: The Blue Zones Challenge

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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Rena Greenberg: Easy Willpower

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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Wm Paul Young: The Potency of Love and Forgiveness

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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Chris Wark: Healing from Cancer

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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Judy Kane: Your4Truths

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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Carla Manly, PhD: Date Smart

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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Suzanne Moore: The Ups and Downs of Entrepreneurship

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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Laura Davis: The Courage to Heal

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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Duff McDonald: Tickled

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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Paul Conti, MD: The Invisible Epidemic

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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Kathy Hager: Art of Scars

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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Kathryn Ford, MD: Building Lasting Relationships

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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Michael Clinton: Roar Into the Second Half of Your Life

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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Robert Thurman: Wisdom is Bliss

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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Shannon Dingle: Living Brave

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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Victor Brick: Live A Balanced Life

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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Ashleigh Johnson: Go for Gold

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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Lisa Luckett: 911 Two Decades Later

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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Mark Mincolla, PhD: The Way of Miracles

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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Allison Carmen: Making Choices from Strength Not Fear

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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Joan Borysenko, PhD: Reducing Burnout

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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Dr. Joe Dispenza: Make Your Mind Matter

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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Tracy Webster: Get Out of Your Comfort Zone

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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Michelle Phillips Discusses Beauty from the Inside Out

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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Claudia Kalb: Igniting Genius

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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Carla Manly, PhD: Joy from Fear

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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Gregg Braden: The Wisdom Codes

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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Gary Zukav: Universal Human

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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Mark Nepo: A Life of Expression

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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Sibyl Chavis: Inner MBA

Today’s business is demanding a new set of skills. More than ever, people are looking to engage deeply with their work and align with companies that support their values. Sibyl Chavis believes that in order to succeed in this new environment we must focus on inner skills, such as presence, mindfulness, and empathy. She talks about the importance of being authentic and bringing our unique expression to work. Sibyl is the chief business officer of Sounds True publishing.

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Michelle Welch: The Magic of Connection

Every day we get hooked by the energy of people, news, and global events. Those energies can alter our mental and emotional health, leading many who are empaths to recoil from the world. According Michelle Welch, rather than cutting energetic cords, we can transmute negative energies in ways that support our mental and emotional health. Michelle is the author of the book, The Magic of Connection: Stop Cutting Cords and Learn to Transform Negative Energy to Live an Empowered Life.

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Guy Finley: One Journey

Guy Finley believes that we can use the wisdom of the world’s great spiritual masters to not only weather the difficulties we experience, but to actually come out stronger on the other side. According to Guy, hidden within each of us lives a greatness with the power to not just transform us into more awake, kind, and compassionate people, but to do the same for all humanity...making our world a healthier, happier place for all. Guy Finley is an internationally renowned spiritual teacher and bestselling self-help author. He is the Founder and Director of Life of Learning Foundation located in Merlin, Oregon.

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Claire B. Willis: Opening to Grief

We all lose people and experiences we hold dear; nothing we love lasts forever. Grieving is part of being human. Grief can hit us quickly like a bolt of lightning or it can silently creep up on us before we even know we're in its grip. Many of us try to deny what we’re feeling in an attempt to stay positive or stop the pain. According to Claire B. Willis, to heal from loss we cannot dissociate or refuse to feel the depth of our despair. She contends that genuine grieving requires us to be present with the anguish and to be open to the pain of our heartbreak, and even embrace our sadness. Claire talks about how we can open up to grief in order to find peace. Claire is a clinical social worker who has been working in the fields of oncology and bereavement for more than 20 years. As a lay Buddhist chaplain, she focuses on contemplative practices for end-of-life care. She is the author of, Lasting Words: A Guide to Finding Meaning Toward the Close of Life, and co-author of Opening to Grief: Finding Your Way from Loss to Peace.

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David Kundtz: The Art of Stopping

Most of us live every day overwhelmed and exhausted. We are always on the go trying to balance work, family, friends, and everything in between. Often it feels like our usual methods of coping no longer work. David Kundtz says that it’s time for something new – stopping. According to David, stopping is a gift to yourself. Knowing when to breathe and regain a clearer vision helps give you a fresh perspective and an inner balance. David has enjoyed several careers, including 19 years as a Catholic priest, 20 years in the practice of psychotherapy, and over two decades teaching courses on managing stress and emotional health, and writing. He has authored seven books, most recently, The Art of Stopping: How to Be Still When You Have to Keep Going.

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Tim Shriver: The Call to Unite

At the beginning of last year, the world was faced with a public health crisis, the scope of which had not been seen in a century. As COVID-19 rapidly reached every corner of the globe, chaos and fear ran rampant. Yet, as the pandemic worsened, billions of people decided to respond with love, care, and compassion. Even though we were separated physically, people were connecting and reaching out—to neighbors and strangers alike—more than ever before. Tim Shriver, chair of Special Olympics, saw this as an opportunity for people to come together, and organized the Call to Unite event in May, 2020, which featured nearly 300 participants, raised more than $85 million dollars towards relief, and reached tens of millions of viewers in all fifty states. He discusses his new book, The Call to Unite: Voices of Hope and Awakening, which captures the spirit of that event and features words of hope, wisdom, and inspiration from all walks of life: doctors, nurses, activists, religious leaders, former presidents, and artists.

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Liana Werner Gray: Healing from Cancer

When you’ve been told those three words, you have cancer, your life is turned upside down. There are life-altering decisions to make and it’s difficult to know the right thing to do. Liana Werner Gray heard those words after she found a lump bulging out the side of her neck. Hitting a point in her life that she describes as her “rock bottom”, Liana felt toxic and decided that it was time to change her eating habits and life. She discusses her treatment protocol for healing. Liana is a holistic and natural health advocate and the founder and owner of the Earth Diet. She is the author of the book, Cancer Free with Food.

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Sadie Radinsky: Learn to Love Yourself

Many in society today constantly criticize girls, leaving many to grow up feeling inadequate, silenced and like they are not enough. Sadie Radinsky is a major voice in a new generation of people redefining wellness. Sadie is an 18-year-old blogger and recipe creator who has touched the lives of girls and women worldwide with her award-winning website, wholegirl.com. Sadie offers ideas, advice, and practices for young women to help them celebrate all of themselves. She is the author of the book, Whole Girl: Live Vibrantly, Love Your Entire Self, and Make Friends with Food.

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Barbara De Angelis: Love from the Inside Out

What if you could learn how to be “in love” all the time? What if you knew how to break down your old emotional walls and heal the past? Most of us spend our lives longing for love waiting for something to happen to give us an experience of love. According to Barbara De Angelis, love isn’t something we can actually “get” from anyone else; it comes from the inside out. This understanding means that we don’t have to wait for love to arrive to feel it, or for someone to treat us a certain way to experience it. We can choose to be in love — our own love. Barbara is a teacher in the field of personal and spiritual transformation. She is the author of the book, The Choice for Love. 

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Rangan Chatterjee, MD: Make Disease Disappear

According to Dr. Chatterjee, half of all American adults suffer with a chronic disease with one in four people suffering from two or more. Dr. Chatterjee believes that lifestyle and nutrition are first-line medicine and the cornerstone of good health. He argues that the secret to preventing disease and achieving wellness revolves around four critical pillars – food, relaxation, sleep, and movement – and that by making small, incremental changes in each of these key areas, we can create and maintain good health. Dr. Chatterjee is a practicing physician and star of the BBC One TV show, Doctor in the House. He is a member of the Royal Colleges of Physicians, the Royal College of General Practitioners and the Institute of Functional Medicine. He is the author of the book, How to Make Disease Disappear.

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Naz Beheshti: Pause, Breathe, Choose

In today’s fast paced world, our lives are marked by a singular focus on achievement. We prioritize doing well over being well. According to Naz Beheshti, the truth is, we can have both — success and well-being. Naz is an executive wellness coach, speaker, Forbes contributor, and CEO, with more than 20 years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies. She learned from luminaries including Steve Jobs, who was her first and most influential mentor.  Naz is the author of the book, Pause. Breathe. Choose: Become the CEO of Your Well-Being.

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Denise Woods: The Power of Voice

In today’s world, we need the skills to make a lasting impact when we speak. We use our voices to express ourselves and to achieve our goals. Denise Woods is one of the nation’s most sought-after vocal coaches. She provides valuable lessons and exercises that all of us can use to overcome common voice and speech problems, and become confident, effective communicators. Her tools will change how we communicate with the world, and ultimately how we see ourselves.

Denise has been the voice behind the voice for the last 20 years. She has trained executives for public speaking at major corporations, coached Hollywood actors and broadcast news anchors, and has prepared NBA and NFL athletes for on-camera commentary. Denise is committed to giving disenfranchised voices the courage and tools to use their words, their thoughts and their stories in ways they never thought possible by dismantling fear, shame and insecurity. Her first book is, The Power of Voice.

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Claudia Black, PhD: Growing Up with Addiction

In millions of homes every day, children grow up in addictive families and abide by certain rules: don't talk, don't trust, don't feel. According to Dr. Claudia Black, the rigid survival roles and youthful coping behaviors these children take on can eventually lead to addictions, abusive relationships, and mental health disorders. Dr. Black is a world-renowned expert on addiction and codependency, a best-selling author and trainer recognized for her pioneering and contemporary work with family systems and addictive disorders. She is the author of the book, It Will Never Happen to Me: Growing Up with Addiction as Youngsters, Adolescents, and Adults.

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Ken D. Foster: The Courage to Change Everything

According to Ken Foster, your life is determined by the risks you take and the changes that you are willing to make. “Most people think of courage as running into a burning building or being a first responder,” says Ken, “but true courage pushes us past our personal limitations, so we can transcend difficulties and open up substantial opportunities. It helps us find ourselves, find our passions, and live an authentic life. It takes real courage to build a business, have a better relationship, speak your truth, find happiness, or look within your own heart to see what’s missing and heal it.” Ken provides proven wealth strategies and success principles to help people stand in their strength, awaken their inner genius, and fast track their success. Ken is a keynote speaker, business strategist, and syndicated radio host heard in more than 162 countries. He is the best-selling author of seven books, and has been featured major media outlets as well as on the cover of Triathlon Magazine. He is the author of the book, The Courage to Change Everything.

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Lawrence Doochin: Overcoming Fear

We spend much time regretting our past or obsessing about what may happen in the future. In these states of mind, fear can take over. According to Lawrence Doochin, in that state, we’re never okay — and we can never solve our problems. He believes that by increasing our awareness of our own thoughts, we can pull our attention back to the present, reconnect with our hearts, and free ourselves of fear’s grip. Lawrence maps out a heartfelt method for overcoming fears and bad memories. Lawrence is the author of the new book, A Book on Fear: Feeling Safe in a Challenging World.

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