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 Sep 18, 2023
Surviving Trauma with Michelle Renee
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Michelle Renee and her seven-year old daughter were kidnapped and forced to rob a bank with dynamite strapped to their chest. Michelle shares the true crime story of her kidnapping and discusses how she confronted her dark, turbulent past to forge ahead and defy all odds. Michelle’s first book, Held Hostage, was turned into a Lifetime movie. Her new book is Nine Days: Living with My Soul Wide Open After Violent Trauma.
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Monday Sep 11, 2023
Beating Cancer Naturally with Dr. Dominic Brandy
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Hearing the words, you have cancer, is a major fear for most people. A cancer diagnosis is shocking and scary. Dr. Dominic Brandy heard those words when he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. He talks about his healing journey and how we can learn to prevent, survive and even thrive with cancer. Dr. Brandy is a medical doctor, author, speaker, and cancer coach who has been practicing medicine for over 40 years. He’s the founder of Natural Insights Into Cancer, and author of the book, Beat Back Cancer Naturally.
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Monday Sep 04, 2023
Surviving A Life Threatening Illness with Julie Lewis
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Most people don’t think of AIDS as something that affected women and families. Until August 20, 1990, Julie Lewis was one of those people. On that day, she was diagnosed with HIV and thrust into the scary world of AIDS. Julie was told she had three to five years to live. As the mother to three young children, she made every effort to create lasting memories while managing the debilitating side effects of early medications. Her diagnosis began a path of advocacy, faith, and positivity despite her life's detour. Today, Julie works to make quality affordable healthcare available to those in under-served communities. Through the 30/30 Project, Julie has raised funds to build 30 health facilities in 9 different countries. Julie is the mother to Grammy Award winning musician, Ryan Lewis, and is the author of the book, Still Positive: A Memoir.
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Monday Aug 28, 2023
Lessons Learned in Life with Mitch Albom
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Monday Aug 28, 2023
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, and 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 Aug 21, 2023
When You Self Medicate with Matthew Quick
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Monday Aug 21, 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 understands 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 Aug 14, 2023
Helping A Loved One With Addiction with Dr. Jeffrey Foote
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Monday Aug 14, 2023
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 Aug 07, 2023
Tapping Into Your Potential with Hitendra Wadhwa, PhD
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Monday Aug 07, 2023
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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Monday Jul 31, 2023
Angels Around Us with Lorna Byrne
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Many people 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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Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Keeping Your Brain Healthy with Dr. Gary Simonds
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
When we talk about staying healthy, we usually discuss diet or exercise. The one area that is often overlooked is the command center, the brain. Brain health is a critical piece of overall health. It controls the ability to communicate, make decisions, problem-solve, and live a productive life. Dr. Gary Simonds, a brain surgeon who's spent his life caring for the sickest of the sick in the ICU’s and operating rooms of major medical centers, talks about how we can maintain a healthy brain. Dr. Simonds is a professor at the Virginia Tech School of Neuroscience and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. He is an author whose latest book is, Death’s Pale Flag.
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Monday Jul 17, 2023
Achieving Success through Failure with Jim Harshaw, Jr.
Monday Jul 17, 2023
Monday Jul 17, 2023
The fear of failing often stops people from moving forward or following a dream. But according to Jim Harshaw, Jr., every success story includes crushing failure, doubt, and uncertainty. Jim discusses how to maximize potential and increase resilience by leveraging failure for success. Jim became an NCAA Division I All-American wrestler and later the youngest Division I head coach in the country. Through his life, he has been surrounded by Olympians, CEOs, and millionaires, discovering their systems and frameworks for world-class performance. Jim is president of The Harshaw Group, a recognized TEDx speaker, and host of the Success Through Failure podcast.
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