Season 2

In 2009, Susannah Cahalan was only the 217th person diagnosed with autoimmune encephalitis. Susannah went through an long month of numbness, seizures, headaches and into the depth of madness. Through her story, she highlig...

We've all been there: we're juggling too many tasks, we're exhausted, and we feel highly stressed. This stress is causing us to be unhealthy, and being unhealthy is only making us more stressed. It's a never-ending cycle. Acc...

Love Your Amazing Self! Truth! In this season of gift-giving, thanksgiving and joy, it is also important to remember that we should give thanks to the one person that we tend to forget. Ourselves! Learning to appreciate what ...

I invite you to listen to Michaell Magrutsche's conversation with me on the Importance of Art and Creativity. Michaell Magrutsche is an Austrian-Californian multimedia Artist, educator, author of 5 art-related books, podcas...

Dr. Vic Manzo is a dynamic author, speaker, podcaster and business coach. He is also a chiropractor who is specialized in pediatrics. He opened his own business and continued to expand his reach, but found a great love in hel...

In this episode of " In the Rising Podcast, " host Bettina Brown speaks with Susan DeLorenzo, who shares how being diagnosed with invasive breast cancer changed the trajectory of her life. DeLorenzo had previously undergone a...

In this episode of the "In the Rising" podcast, host Bettina Brown interviews Jessica Johnson, a writer and podcaster who shares her story of overcoming fear to pursue her dreams. They discuss the importance of turning away f...

Philippa Gregory is an author of several historical fiction books, including The Other Boleyn Girl . This book was converted into a movie by the same name starring Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johannson. Philippa graduated f...

Dr. Steven Hetts is Chief of Interventional Neuroradiology at the UCSF Mission Bay Hospitals. He founded the Interventional Neuroradiology services at San Francisco General Hospital. Dr. Hetts describes how to create better...

Does Life always give you lemons? Is the idea of making lemonade a good one? What would be possible if we change our perspective of what failure is and what it means to one of a lesson? My guest today is Justin Skinner, and h...

Have you been bullied? Has someone you love been bullied? Kayla Taylor shares the story of her children going through such situations at school and how friends and family responded to it. Kayla put a great deal of research a...

Chancellor Jackson played football for several years, including while in college. Chancellor shares how his life faced some "stops," but he looked forward to living abroad in China. He has fallen in love with writing and now ...

I enjoyed my conversation with Anthony Poponi. Anthony uses humor and science to share the importance of being happy RIGHT NOW, and not just when you achieve goals. Learn More about Anthony here. I invite you to listen! If yo...

EA Csolcovits is such an interesting guest to have on a show. He has energy and he has the most wonderful stories. And those stories are full of conviction, passion and curiousity! EA, has he is often referred to as, is a cur...

Have you ever wondered what the whole "Law of Attraction" chatter is all about? Have you heard that we are supposed to manifest our lives, and you look around and wonder how you are supposed to do this? My guest today is Lau...

Two women, Shaunna Edwards and Alyson Richman collaborate on a book, The Thread Collectors, a mix of historical fiction, love and connection. Shaunna Edwards received her BA in literature from Harvard College and a JD from NY...

Are you the black sheep in your family? Are you enjoying something in life and your family just can't accept it? My guest today is Corbie Mitleid, a psychic and author. She has given thousands of readings per year, and yet, s...

JP McLean is a dynamic speak and engaging author. She began writing as a past-time, in an effort to write about an image that she had in her mind. She was once fearful that she would run out of ideas to write and diligently k...

Krystal Jakosky is an author and writer who lives in the incredible state of Colorado. She feels joy and happiness and takes on each day with intention. She has learned to take in every experience with a "yes, and" - Yes this...

Guy Windsor is an instructor and researcher of renaissance martial arts. He was awarded a PhD by Edinburgh University for his research in historical combat systems. Guy shares his personal story of listening to his "inner v...

Jen Nash is an executive coach, speaker and author, who enjoys talking about building small connections to gain incredible outcomes. Jen calls herself a Connector In Chief, and shares many of the ideas from her book - an Amaz...

"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...

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 ...

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/...