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 Aug 03, 2020
Monday Aug 03, 2020
Are you able to think independently no matter what is going on in your life, or do you find yourself believing that you a victim of circumstance, with little power over what you experience? Do you look outside for external validation or to things to give you pleasure? According to Michael Bernard Beckwith, you have the ability to create the inner conditions that will enable you to grow, expand, thrive, and express your highest potential and grander vision for your life. Michael is the founder and spiritual director of the Agape International Spiritual Center, He is a meditation teacher, conference speaker, seminar leader, and author of Life Visioning and Spiritual Liberation. Michael has appeared on Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday, the Dr. Oz show, and in his own PBS Special, The Answer Is You.
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Monday Jul 27, 2020
Monday Jul 27, 2020
When faced with her husband Sean’s terminal brain cancer diagnosis, FOXLA’s morning meteorologist, Maria Quiban Whitesell, found herself in a position she could not have imagined. She had to learn to deal with illness, death and grief, all while caring for her son and wearing a smile every day in front of millions on LA’s morning show, Good Day LA. Maria shares her journey and offers actionable insights that can help navigate change. Maria, her late husband, Sean, and his brother, Patrick, are among the big entertainment families in Hollywood. Sean was a writer and producer for television shows including HBO’s Oz, Fox’s House, and AMC’s The Killing. Maria and social worker, Lauren Schneider, co-authored the book, You Can’t Do It Alone: A Widow’s Journey Through Loss, Grief, and Life After.
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Monday Jul 20, 2020
Monday Jul 20, 2020
Emotions can sink us or they can power us like fuel to succeed. Susan Packard, co-founder of HGTV. has developed a program that can help us grow emotional fitness and thrive in all areas of life. According to Susan, “Success is an inside job!” Susan worked on the start up teams for HBO and CNBC, and is a speaker and guest expert on television and radio. She is a pioneer in the industry she helped to shape and the workplace she works to redefine. She is the author of the book, Fully Human: Three Steps to Grow Your Emotional Fitness in Work, Leadership and Life.
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Monday Jul 13, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Courage involves facing our fears, but it is also about resilience, grit, and having a built-in BS detector and knowing when and how to use it. Evy Poumpouras, author of the new book, Becoming Bulletproof: Protect Yourself, Read People, Influence Situations, and Live Fearlessly, discusses how we can heighten our natural instincts to move from fear to fearlessness. She shares lessons and insights learned from protecting presidents and working in the most elite security force in the world. Evy is a former secret service special agent who is the recipient of the United States Secret Service Medal of Valor Award for her heroism on 9/11. She has been part of the protective details for former presidents Obama, both Bushes, Clinton, and Ford. Evy is the costar of Bravo’s Spy Games; is an on-air national TV contributor who frequently appears on NBC, MSNBC, and CNN; and an adjunct professor for The City University of New York where she teaches criminal justice and criminology.
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Monday Jul 06, 2020
Monday Jul 06, 2020
Growing up autistic, Jude Morrow faced immense challenges. Once a nonverbal and aggressive child, he transitioned into a hard working, responsible father to a non-autistic son. According to Jude, those with autism can have difficulty understanding the world around them and can find it hard to find their voice. But Jude found his and he uses it to break down the misconceptions and societal beliefs surrounding autism. Jude views his autism as a gift to be shared, not a burden to be pitied, and he teaches that autistic people’s lives can be every bit as happy and fulfilling as those not on the spectrum. Jude is a social worker, motivational speaker, and advocate for all things autism. His new book is Why Does Daddy Always Look So Sad?
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Monday Jun 29, 2020
Monday Jun 29, 2020
Many people are in search of ways to reach their highest potential. They want to be wise, strong, happy, and loving. According to Dr Rick Hanson, science is revealing how these ways of being are based on changes in our own nervous system, making them more attainable than ever before. He explains the new neuroscience of awakening and how this can be an effective path to handling stress, healing old pain, feeling at ease with others, and understanding our natural goodness. Dr. Hanson is a psychologist, senior fellow of UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, and a New York Times best-selling author.
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Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
The origins of infectious diseases are as varied as their symptoms, yet they have one thing in common: a devastating impact on society. As COVID-19 continues to spread around the world, many ask, how did this happen? Dr. Michael Greger explains where viruses come from and how we can stop them. Dr. Greger is a founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, a physician, author, and a speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. He runs the website Nutritionfacts.org, which provides free daily updates on the latest in nutrition research. Dr. Greger is the author of the new e-book, How to Survive a Pandemic.
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Monday Jun 15, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
Bonny Meyer has lived her life set in the romantic era of Napa Valley. Bonny and her husband, Justin, established and owned two wineries. They shared the ups and downs of life and business, and along with a few prominent wineries of the time, they helped revolutionize Napa Valley. Bonny’s story is one filled with deep grief and abiding love. She shares wisdom and advice for living a full life with purpose. Bonny is the principal of Meyer Family Enterprises, and after selling Silver Oak Cellars, she is now a partner in Meyer Family Cellars. Bonny is the author of the book, Perfectly Paired: The Love Affair Behind an Iconic Wine.
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Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
According to Mark Nepo, after we are physically born we must be spiritually born a second time, a process that takes place through the labor of a lifetime. Mark teaches that no matter what is going on in the world around us, we can tap into our inner wisdom and strength for sustenance. Mark was named by Watkins: Mind Body Spirit as one of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People. He has appeared on Super Soul Sunday and traveled the country with Oprah on her The Life You Want tour. His new book is The Book of Soul: Creating a Path to What Matters.
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Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
The pain and devastation resulting from the Coronavirus pandemic can cause one to search for the meaning behind it. Why is there so much suffering and what are we to learn from it? Life as we know it no longer exists, but is it possible that there could be a plan, one for our greater good? Rabbi Daniel Cohen discusses how we can remain strong, remain hopeful, and turn this experience into something positive. Rabbi Cohen is the author of the book, What Will They Say About You When You Are Gone? Creating a Life of Legacy.
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Tuesday May 26, 2020
Tuesday May 26, 2020
As states begin to reopen, social distancing lessens and many wonder if there is anything we can do to improve our odds of remaining healthy. According to Dr. Paul Zeitz, there are actions we can take that may make a difference. Dr. Zeitz is a leading public health expert and former Obama and Trump administration official. He currently serves as the founder of Build A Movement 2020 and as co-chair of the COVID-19 Emergency Response Group. Dr. Zeitz worked as executive director of the Global AIDS Alliance, and as an infectious disease epidemiologist for the CDC.
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Monday May 18, 2020
Monday May 18, 2020
With today’s technology we are more connected than ever before and yet, it has been reported that social isolation is a growing epidemic in the United States. The number of Americans with no close friends has tripled since 1985, and more Americans are living alone, particularly people over 60. As it turns out, we can have hundreds of “friends” on social media without having any meaningful relationships. Val Walker talks about how we can break through our isolation and build community. Val is a rehabilitation consultant, contributing blogger for Psychology Today, and the author of 400 Friends and No One to Call.
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Monday May 11, 2020
Monday May 11, 2020
Bad things can and do happen and sometimes the world can seem like a very scary and dangerous place. Fortunately, there are things we can do to become personally responsible for the security and safety of ourselves and our loved ones. Former FBI special agent, John Iannarelli, provides tools that can help us in every day life. John spent more than 20 years in the FBI and he is the author of five books on security issues. Today, he works to keep people and businesses safe. John has appeared on Fox News, CNN, ABC, CBS, NBC among others, and in publications such as Forbes, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.
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Monday May 04, 2020
Monday May 04, 2020
Life can present many challenges as most of us know from recent events. A pandemic, financial concerns, isolation, and health issues can create anxiety and fear. Emerging from a crisis takes inner strength and determination. The good news is that according to Panache Desai, you have the power to do it! Panache is a bestselling author, thought leader, and business and life catalyst. He has been interviewed by Oprah on Super Soul Sunday, and has collaborated Deepak Chopra, Rev. Michael Beckwith and Neale Donald Walsch. Panache’s new book, is You Are Enough Revealing the Soul to Discover Your Power, Potential and Possibility.
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Monday Apr 27, 2020
Monday Apr 27, 2020
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Monday Apr 20, 2020
Monday Apr 20, 2020
Every child who has ever played baseball has dreamed of being the hero of Game 7 of the World Series. Ron Darling had that dream too, and he got to live it. But, as many of us have learned, dreams don’t always turn out as imagined. Ron is the author of the book, Game 7, 1986, Failure and Triumph in the Biggest Game of My Life. He discusses what he experienced that night in Shea Stadium and the lessons he has learned by reflecting on that time when the world was watching. Ron was the starting pitcher for the New York Mets from 1983 to 1991.
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Monday Apr 13, 2020
Monday Apr 13, 2020
You may know his story from the movie, The Rookie, starring Dennis Quaid. Jim Morris, was a high school teacher and baseball coach that in an attempt to motivate his team, made a bet with his kids: if you win a district championship, I’ll go tryout for a major league team. The bet was born, and with it so was The Rookie. Three months later, 35-year-old school teacher Jim Morris was striking out big league hitters in front of his high school players and family. The movie, The Rookie, won the ESPY for Sports Film of the Year, and Sports Illustrated voted it one of the five greatest baseball films ever made. Jim is the author of The Rookie.
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Monday Apr 06, 2020
Monday Apr 06, 2020
We all have limitations - it’s what you do with them that matters! Jim Abbott was born without a right hand but that did not stop him from fulfilling his dream of becoming a major league baseball pitcher! Jim was an All-America hurler at Michigan, won the Sullivan Award in 1987, was the pitcher for the Gold Medal Olympic Team in 1988, and threw a 4-0 no-hitter for the New York Yankees. Jim played for 10 seasons and ended his big league playing career in 1999. Jim has worked with The Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy on several initiatives encouraging businesses to hire people with disabilities. He is the author of the book, Imperfect: An Improbable Life.
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Monday Mar 30, 2020
Monday Mar 30, 2020
We are living in an over stimulated world and the resulting stress impacts our physical and mental health. It can stand in the way of our happiness. Dr. Frank Lawlis discusses how we can retrain our brain and break the stress/anxiety cycle. Dr. Frank Lawless is a renown psychologist, researcher and counselor. He is the cofounder of the Lawlis and Peavey PsychoNeuroPlasticity Center, and the chief content advisor for the Dr. Phil Show. He is the author of many books, including Retraining the Brain: A 45 Day Plan to Conquer Stress and Anxiety.
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Sunday Mar 29, 2020
Sunday Mar 29, 2020
With the coronavirus outbreak, the world as we know it has been rapidly changing. Schools and businesses are closed, social distancing requirements have been implemented, supermarket shelves are bare, and many are concerned about how they will pay their bills. With all of this in mind, we are offering a series of podcasts to help you navigate this uncharted territory. We will focus on the various areas of life to help you and your loved ones stay well and strong.
Due to COVID-19, social distancing restrictions have been put in place. But social distancing does not have to mean socially disconnecting. Before coronavirus concerns, one in four older adults were affected by social isolation. Now, with limits on public gatherings and guidance on social distancing, millions of older adults are left with limited or no social interaction. Joining Joan to address the physical and mental health risks of prolonged self-isolation and how we can stay connected, is Lisa Marsh Ryerson, president of AARP Foundation.
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Saturday Mar 28, 2020
Saturday Mar 28, 2020
With the coronavirus outbreak, the world as we know it has been rapidly changing. Schools and businesses are closed, social distancing requirements have been implemented, supermarket shelves are bare, and many are concerned about how they will pay their bills. With all of this in mind, we are offering a series of podcasts to help you navigate this uncharted territory. We will focus on the various areas of life to help you and your loved ones stay well and strong.
Much has been shared on how to protect yourself from physical risk of the disease, but what about staying safe from a security perspective? Unfortunately, there are people who are trying to take advantage of the situation. Joining Joan to provide tools that can help us stay safe during this time is John Iannarelli, a former FBI special agent who now works to keep people and businesses safe. John spent more than 20 years in the FBI and he is the author of five books on security issues. He has been seen on Fox News, CNN, ABC, CBS, NBC among others, and in publications such as Forbes, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.
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Friday Mar 27, 2020
Friday Mar 27, 2020
With the coronavirus outbreak, the world as we know it has been rapidly changing. Schools and businesses are closed, social distancing requirements have been implemented, supermarket shelves are bare, and many are concerned about how they will pay their bills. With all of this in mind, we are offering a series of podcasts to help you navigate this uncharted territory. We will focus on the various areas of life to help you and your loved ones stay well and strong.
Much has been shared on how to protect yourself from physical risk of the disease, but what about your mental health? Joining Joan to discuss why it is important to stay healthy mentally is Dr. Robert Bright, a Mayo Clinic psychiatrist who specializes in mood and psychotic disorders and psychiatric issues in the medically ill.
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Monday Mar 23, 2020
Monday Mar 23, 2020
The stress of everything that we are experiencing today can become overwhelming. Dr. Elizabeth Stanley discusses how we can lighten the load and become more resilient. She teaches that recovery and resilience can be learned and we can alter the effects and outcomes of any situation, and she offers strategies to help us perform while under pressure and to heal from traumatic experiences. Dr. Stanley is an army veteran, a pioneering researcher, and an associate professor of security studies at Georgetown University. She is the author of the book, Widen the Window: Training Your Brain and Body to Thrive During Stress and Recover from Trauma.
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Monday Mar 16, 2020
Monday Mar 16, 2020
Raising kids is not for the faint of heart. Those cute babies grow up to test the limits and can make us wonder what we are doing wrong. Sean Grover discusses what happens when kids call the shots and how parents can reclaim their authority. Sean is a psychotherapist, speaker, and author with 25 years of experience working with adults and children. He is the author of the book, When Kids Call the Shots: How to Seize Control from Your Darling Bully and Enjoy Being a Parent Again.
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Monday Mar 09, 2020
Monday Mar 09, 2020
Being a woman in the workplace can be difficult to navigate. There are different standards that apply to each sex, and often women end up being too nice. Dr. Lois Frankel explains how you can advocate for yourself while advancing your career. Dr. Frankel is the author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal best selling Nice Girls Don’t business books. She has appeared on The Today Show, CNN and NPR, and she and her books have been featured in USA Today, The New York Times, People, and The Washington Post, among others. Her new audiobook is Nice Girls Don’t Speak Up or Stand Out: How to Make Your Voice Heard, Your Point Known and Your Presence Felt.
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Monday Mar 02, 2020
Monday Mar 02, 2020
As human beings we are born with a genetic code that we believe makes us who we are and guides our behavior – that we’re hardwired to react in a certain way. What if this is a myth? What if we can erase and replace our internal programming and master our own code? According to Darren Gold, our behavior is driven by a subconscious program of our own making; our genes don’t have full control of our lives, we do. Darren teaches how you can rewrite and master your code in every aspect of life. Darren advises and coaches CEOs and leadership teams at many of the world’s most innovative companies, including Roche, Dropbox, Cisco, eBay, and Warner Bros. He is the author of the book, Master Your Code: The Art, Wisdom, and Science of Leading an Extraordinary Life.
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Monday Feb 24, 2020
Monday Feb 24, 2020
Most people are looking for that one diet program that enables them to lose weight and keep it off. They follow an array programs all promising success. And yet, with the surge in diets and eating trends, obesity rates continue to rise, as do the number of diseases and health problems. Dr. Michael Greger believes that it is time for a different approach. Dr. Greger honed in on how food actually affects our health and longevity and he offers actionable advice and research to help us replace weight loss struggles with a simple, healthy, sustainable lifestyle. Dr. Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. He’s an internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. Dr, Greger’s new book is How Not to Diet: The Groundbreaking Science of Healthy, Permanent Weight-Loss.
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Thursday Feb 20, 2020
Thursday Feb 20, 2020
It can be argued that leadership is the most complex of all human endeavors. Jocko Willink, a Navy Seal who was the leader of the most highly-decorated special ops unit of the Iraq War, offers direct, situational, and pragmatic advice that anyone can use to not just understand the leadership game, but to win at it. He discusses how we can turn Navy SEAL combat stories into leadership lessons for life and business. Jocko is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer who spent 20 years in the SEAL Teams. During his career, he was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, and numerous other personal and unit awards. In 2010, Jocko retired from the Navy and launched Echelon Front, a leadership consulting firm. He is a New York Times bestselling author and host of Jocko Podcast.
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Monday Feb 17, 2020
Monday Feb 17, 2020
As one of the most recognizable names in health and wellness, Jillian Michaels was one of the first to show us how to take control of the metabolic machinery underlying our weight and health struggles. Now, she uses innovative science to conquer the myths, misunderstandings, and mayhem associated with health and longevity. She discusses her program to maintain optimal health for life. Jillian is a New York Times bestselling author, a leading health and fitness expert, and a nutritionist and wellness entrepreneur. She is the author of the book, The Six Keys: Unlock Your Genetic Potential for Ageless Strength, Health, and Beauty.
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Saturday Feb 01, 2020
Saturday Feb 01, 2020
The term empath may be used to describe a person who experiences a great deal of empathy, often to the point of taking on the pain of others. These highly sensitive people give too much at their own expense. According to Dr. Judith Orloff, it’s important for empaths to incorporate daily self-care practices that protect them from the stresses of an overwhelming world. She joins Joan to discuss tools that empaths can employ to stay healthy and happy.
Dr. Orloff is a psychiatrist and a member of the UCLA Psychiatric Clinical Faculty. She is a New York Times best-selling author, whose new book is Thriving as an Empath: 365 Days of Self Care for Sensitive People.
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Saturday Feb 01, 2020
Saturday Feb 01, 2020
Elton John is one of the most highly acclaimed and successful artists of all time. He has sold over 300 million records and CDs worldwide, won five Grammy Awards, a Tony Award, and an Academy Award. Joining Joan to talk about the life and legacy of Elton John is Mark Bego, author of Rocket Man. Mark’s Rocket Man is the story of one of the world’s most original and talented musical artists.
Mark has been been described as the #1 bestselling pop biography by Publishers Weekly. He has written over 65 books involving rock and roll and show business. He writing often appears in People, Us, Billboard, Record World and Cosmopolitan.
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Saturday Feb 01, 2020
Saturday Feb 01, 2020
We all experience trauma in one form or another. It may be at the hands of an abuser, a relationship breakup, a health diagnosis, or the death of a loved one. No one is immune. Dr. James Gordon joins Joan to offer a comprehensive, evidence based program for reversing the biological and psychological damage resulting from trauma, and he teaches how to learn from and grow through its challenges.
Dr. Gordon is a Harvard-educated psychiatrist, former researcher at the National Institute of Mental Health, and chair of the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy. He a clinical professor of Psychiatry and Family Medicine at Georgetown Medical School, and is the founder and executive director of The Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, D.C. He has traveled the globe to bring help and healing to survivors of wars, mass shootings, and disasters, and has served as an expert for 60 Minutes, Today, Good Morning America, CNN, MSNBC, NPR, among others. He is the author of the book, The Transformation: Discovering Wholeness and Healing After Trauma.
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Saturday Feb 01, 2020
Saturday Feb 01, 2020
Many are familiar with the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Now, according to David Kessler, there is a sixth stage, meaning. David is an expert on healing and loss, and author of several books including On Grief and Grieving, which he co-authored with Elisabeth Kubler-Ross. In his new book, Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief, he journeys beyond the classic five stages and he explains that it’s finding meaning beyond the five stages that can transform grief into a more peaceful and hopeful experience.
David is the author of five bestselling books. His first book, The Needs of the Dying is a #1 best-selling hospice book that received praise by Mother Teresa. His work has been featured on CNN, NBC, Fox, PBS, and Dr Oz, and he is is a contributing writer for Oprah.com, Dr. Oz’s Sharecare.com, and Anderson Cooper 360.
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Saturday Feb 01, 2020
Saturday Feb 01, 2020
What if you could spot opportunity and have the courage and discipline to take action? What if the secret to enriching your life is simply knowing how to push yourself? According to Mel Robbins, it takes just five seconds to change your life! Mel is the creator of the Five Second Rule, an approach to life that she says can help you live, love, work and speak with greater confidence and courage every day. Mel is the host of The Mel Robbins Show, a best-selling author, social media influencer, and sought-after motivational speaker. She is the author of The 5 Second Rule: Transform Your Life, Work and Confidence with Everyday Courage.
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