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
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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Monday Jul 10, 2023
Letting Go Of The Past With Doug Dane
Monday Jul 10, 2023
Monday Jul 10, 2023
After a traumatic past, which includes kidnapping and physical, emotional and sexual abuse, Doug Dane beat the odds stacked against him to find happiness and success in his own life. Doug’s work is inspired by the steps he took to overcome the typical trajectory for someone in his shoes. He discusses ways to help us break into a new life, no matter what we may have experienced. Doug is a mindset mentor, speaker, mental health advocate, and author of Mistaken Identity: A Guide to Letting Go Of A Past That’s Holding You Back.
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Monday Jul 03, 2023
Kevin Kelly Offers Advice for Life
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Monday Jul 03, 2023
On his 68th birthday, New York Times bestselling author, Kevin Kelly, started to write down advice for his children about things he learned in life. That list turned into his new book, Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I’d Known Earlier. Kevin offers guidance for career, relationships, parenting, and more. Kevin has led a remarkable life and has been ahead of the curve on practically everything he has done. He helped launch and edit Wired magazine and he has written for The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, among many other publications. His previous books include What Technology Wants, and The Inevitable.
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Monday Jun 26, 2023
Finding Joy with Dr. Tanmeet Sethi
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Monday Jun 26, 2023
When we experience a difficult time, we may believe that finding joy is too hard, too much to hope for, and only for those who are resilient enough. According to Dr. Tanmeet Sethi, joy is an innate human right accessible to all. Dr. Sethi helps us rediscover joy, not as a destination or solution, but as a practice for healing. Dr. Sethi is a board-certified integrative family medicine physician and clinical associate professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine. She has spent the past 25 years working on the frontlines of the most marginalized communities, as well as globally with victims of school shootings, survivors of hurricanes, citizens impacted by police violence, and psychologists in Ukraine under attack. Dr. Sethi is the author of the book, Joy is My Justice: Reclaim What Is Yours.
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Monday Jun 19, 2023
Seeing the Possibilities in Every Moment with Guy Finley
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Many of us have a strong desire to become a better person. We read books and complete programs, and yet we still struggle. What we feel called to do can sometimes seem impossible. Guy Finley, is an internationally renowned spiritual teacher, talks about our potential for transformation and how we can discover the seed of possibility in every moment. Guy is the founder and director of Life of Learning Foundation located in Merlin, Oregon, and a best-selling author.
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Monday Jun 12, 2023
Saving A Marriage with Dr. Frieda Birnbaum
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Millennials are opting for prenups in record numbers compared to previous generations. They are also more likely to simultaneously plan for divorce while preparing for their wedding, essentially assuming that it won’t last. But what if you could take preemptive action to have one of the marriages that does last? Dr. Frieda Birnbaum says that an emotional prenup, the often-unnoticed emotional investment, is the key to a successful marriage! She discusses how to navigate difficult topics to avoid conflict and divorce. Dr. Birnbaum is a research psychologist, radio and television personality, and author of the book, Life Begins at 60.
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Show site: www.cyacyl.com
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Finding Your Strength with Liz Hilliard
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Monday Jun 05, 2023
After starting her own business in her fifties, Fitness expert, Liz Hilliard, realized that while she was empowering other women to be strong and more themselves, she wasn’t living what she was preaching. Having been raised in the South and constantly doing what was expected, Liz sought to please others, but not herself. With the belief that people can be powerful at any age and the resolve to live authentically, she stepped out into the unknown and met both support and resistance. Liz shares her journey of self discovery and discusses how to stay true to yourself, no matter what others say. Liz founded the Hilliard Studio Method, an award winning core-centric, pilates-based workout program. Liz is the author of, Be Powerful: Find Your Strength at Any Age.
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Monday May 29, 2023
Finding Meaning in Life’s Challenges with Emma Nadler
Monday May 29, 2023
Monday May 29, 2023
Change is the one constant in life and yet most of us are addicted to certainty. We like life to be neat and tidy but the reality is, it’s anything but. One day, Emma Nadler got a call from her daughter’s doctor that changed her life forever. Faced with the realities of raising a child with a rare genetic condition, she had to confront her preconceptions of motherhood and her perfectionistic beliefs. She discusses how to navigate whatever challenge life throws at you. Emma is a psychotherapist, author and speaker. She helps people understand and tolerate emotions, build deeper relationships, and find meaning in life's challenges. Her memoir, The Unlikely Village of Eden, is about learning to adapt and accept when life doesn’t go as planned.
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Monday May 22, 2023
Change Your Brain to Achieve Post Traumatic Growth with Dr. Christy Gibson
Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
Our bodies are built to respond to stress, but it’s easy to forget about your innate power when you are facing challenges. According to Dr. Christy Gibson, it is possible remodel your brain to achieve post-traumatic growth. She explains how to embrace your power and transform your life. Dr. Gibson is a physician, change agent, and trauma clinician. She is the author of the book, The Modern Trauma Toolkit: Nurture your post traumatic growth with personalized solutions.
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