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 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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