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Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. "Life isn't easy!" How often have we said this in our day-to-day life? Is life difficult because of circumstances, or is it difficult because we are not choosing to see the joy and blessings in our life? I know that may sound like woo-woo of foo-foo talk, but what if we took a moment to stop and think about how we are really living our life. Jamal Jivanjee has done this after his own experiences with trauma in his life. ...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Per David Edwards "Surprising foundations to get more done, feel more connected, and stay balanced in a rapidly changing world. " Mr. Edwards shares his view of what challenges most people have to generate the personal drive to direct their own life. He has been a CEO for several years in health care. His book “New You! Who Knew?” covers principles and values that can change your life! I invite you to l...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Kate Heartsong is the empowering and life-enhancing author of two books, Humanity’s Cry for Change and Deeply We Are One. She is also the “Confidence Coach”, a workshop facilitator, coauthor, public speaker and Reiki Master/Teacher. For over 20 years, Kate has been receiving profound insights while meditating. She is passionate about supporting her clients, audiences and readers with these insights, along with the wis...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. What do a lay a layoff, a medial emergency, a global pandemic and even a broken appliance have in common? Each of these scenarios has the potential to upend your personal finances. Alyssa Davis, the found of the Mixed Up Money finance podcast/blog has just published a new book with robust tips and best practices. A lack of money does not have rule your life! I invite you to listen! If you feel this Podcast is benefic...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Jerry Fu is a conflict resolution therapist… and a Pharmacist and Salsa dancer. He has a dynamic background and has created a focus on how to address conflict. Jerry describes how he had been handling conflict within his family, place of employment and within himself. He is now an ICF-Associate Certified Coach with additional training in Emotional Intelligence. In this podcast he also talks about “success...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Caramel Lucas' story is great. She was a shy young girl, but grew up to really love the skin she is in and face her fears. She attributes the love of her family for this, and the confidence and love that she received. Caramel Lucas I invite you to listen! If you feel this Podcast is beneficial, I encourage you to share it, and I invite you to leave a 5-Star Review. It does so much for putting this podcast in the hands o...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. OVERTHINKING ABOUT YOU: Navigating Romantic Relationships When You Have Anxiety, OCD, &/or Depression By ALLISON RASKIN ALLISON RASKIN is a New York Times bestselling author. She is also the co-host of the popular podcast Just Between Us and co-creator of a YouTube channel by the same name. Allison has written and developed multiple TV shows and created the original scripted podcast Gossip. A vocal mental health advoc...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Cheryl Ilov is an incredible woman. I am so thrilled that I had the opportunity to speak with her. She shares her story with vibrance, grace and a zeal for life. In this episode she shares how a traumatic experience shaped her life, and how circumstance also forever changed it. Cheryl's Website: Cheryl has multiple health care degrees (Respiratory and Physical Therapist to name a few) and certifications and focuses...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. After reading an article in Buzzfeed about a person bringing in migrant workers into North Carolina, Author E.C. Hanes, paused… took notice and decided to learn more. As a resident of North Carolina and knowing that over 200,000 people come in each year for migrant work (from agriculture to hospitality) became curious and investigated. These essential workers are necessary for the fabric of America, and he wrote a nove...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Reneé Rodriguez helps women in custody battles against a narcissistic co-parent to go into family court and get the custody arrangement that's best for their kids. These women have suffered psychological abuse at the hands of their former partners and are working to ensure their children are protected from further cruelty. Her company is called Best Foot Forward, has been around for several years. Reneé has been a coach for y...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Aunia Kahn's work in trauma and mental health has grown over the years and has created a launching pad for the Healing Art Creatively Program. Art and trauma-related work first came together as a passion and purpose with her career’s first exhibition Voices Within Surviving Through the Arts (St. Louis Artist Guild 2005) where her art took on subjects of abuse and trauma and was awarded for her endeavors. Later, she was in...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Are you even a writer? I have asked this question so many times… as has (probably) every writer. Paulette Perhach's life started with financial disaster and the accidental death of her father when she was 17, she started started out with a victim mentality. Paulette admits to feeling entitled and waited for success to come to her. It wasn't until she had an experience through the Peace Corps that she lea...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. “You need a mentor!” Perhaps you have heard these words somewhere along your career path as well. But, what makes a good mentor? Most people would describe a mentor as someone who “has been there and done that,” and now is sharing their knowledge and experience. Basically a mentor is a trusted advisor or leader. But, so what exactly? Doug Lawrence, creator of TalentC has taken that “so what” and created an entire progr...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Want to be intentionally fabulous? Have you struggled through a divorce, and want to rebuild your life? My guest today is Kelli Calabrese and she has walked this walk. Kelli has been a Life Coach for most of her career, and now helps women learn to rebuild their life after a divorce. She is the best selling author of several books such as Success Habits of Super Achievers and Passionistas. Website: I invite you to...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Amanda Love is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist who shares her story about Fibroymalgia both in book and podcast form. Fibromyalgia is a complex syndrome that requires attention to the Immune and Digestive systems. Amanda decided to learn more about fibromyalgia to support herself and others. I invite you to listen! If you feel this Podcast is beneficial, I encourage you to share it, and I invit...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. April is National Poetry Month. Why does this matter? Well, in the way that music can change a feeling in someones heart and change their mood, poetry has the same ability. Ne research shows that poetry is very powerful- not just in the words, but how it can stimulate the reward centers of the brain. This means that emotional expression can change. It is why some of us will remember poetry years after memorizing ...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Episode Summary What causes relationships to slowly break down—even when both people genuinely love each other? In this episode of In the Rising Podcast, Bettina Brown sits down with author and relationship coach Matthew Fray, author of This Is How Your Marriage Ends. Matthew shares the painful experience that led him from divorce and regret to becoming a writer and coach helping couples understand the subtle habits that e...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Alison has been in the fitness industry for most of her life--a former athlete and competitor! She has also been an entrepreneur for over 20 years with a Masters' degree (ECU). She has worked in corporate fitness, education, and the private sector and created her own podcast focusing on self care and its journey. Alison is a faculty member at a local women's college. Alison's Instagram Alison's Website I invite you to liste...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. As an expert in the integration of purpose and success, Sigrid bridges ancient wisdom and modern leadership to help those who are ready to up-level their game in life, leadership and entrepreneurship, through looking at the person behind the business and aligning with a higher version of themselves. Through her online -1 on 1 and group- coaching programs; live workshops and retreats, podcast and influential online presence, ...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Award-winning author Gregory Erich Phillips writes stories with strong characters with lives that have their struggles and joys. Connect with Gregory Erich Phillips I invite you to listen! If you feel this Podcast is beneficial, I encourage you to share it, and I invite you to leave a 5-Star Review. It does so much for putting this podcast in the hands of those that may need it. Connect with me! Bettina@intherising.com Pi...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Domestic Violence: It's a devastating, but common issue. In the U.S. - over 10 million adults experience domestic violence annually. 1 in 4 women and 1 and 10 men will experience it in their lifetime. On a typical day, domestic violence hotlines nationwide receive almost 20,000 calls. And Covid-19 has only exacerbated the problem. In the new book - Paper Doll Lina - author ROBYN LUCAS - delivers an honest and deeply ...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Kimberly Spencer is an award-winning high performance, trauma-informed coach and trainer, Amazon best-selling co-author, international motivational speaker, and the founder of CrownYourself.com, helping visionary leaders transform their self-limiting stories, stand out authentically, build their empire and achieve their full potential. Her work has been featured on The CW, ESPN, Netflix, and NPR, and in Thrive Global, CNBC...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Interested in becoming a first-time published author? Curious about the next steps? Well, my guest today, IS the resource to speak to on this subject. In today's podcast she shares the details about her latest book, and also about finding balance and discipline in the business of authorship. REA FREY (pronounce: Reeuh Frye ) is the multi-published, award-winning bestselling author of Not Her Daughter, Because You're ...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Did you know by simply looking up at the stars, you could improve your personal growth? Astronomical Mindfulness offers fascinating insights while providing: · A new way to observe and understand our amazing skies · Mindfulness tools for living in the moment and considering your place in space · A history of how humans throughout time have connected to the cosmos · Interactive elements to enhance your observations and brin...