Episodes

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. In this episode of the In the Rising podcast, host Bettina M Brown welcomes Dr. Yug Varma, a scientist and entrepreneur, to discuss his journey in the field of skin care innovations. Dr. Varma shares his background as a scientist with a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins and his experience in microbiome research. The conversation delves into the fascinating world of microbiome research, focusing on the bacteria and microbes that reside i...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. 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 highlights the wisdom and focus of Dr. Souhel Najjar, who identified the condition she had. Susannah was able to overcome her rare condition and write the book, Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness . Her story is a...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. 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. According to this Forbes article, half of the women they interviewed felt burned out by all the tasks they were juggling between home and work. They also felt exhausted and highly stressed. ...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. In this episode of the In The Rising Podcast, host Bettina Brown welcomes Whitney McNeil as her guest. They delve into the fascinating topic of connecting with our spirit guides and the importance of honoring this connection. While some may view this as "woowoo," Bettina points out that many people, even those who believe in Christianity, have beliefs in higher powers and the supernatural. Whitney McNeil is passionate about...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. 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 you have right now (gratitude) and appreciate yourself (self-love) are skills that many of us have to put effort in. Ofusu Jones-Quartey, a meditation teacher and hip-hop musician, write gentle poet...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. 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, podcaster, coach, creative advisor and former Newport Beach CA arts commissioner! Michaell is an enigmatic speaker and is extremely passionate about the importance of art and how it relates to our cultur...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. 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 helping other entrepreneurs swim through bad advice. These bad suggestions include "sleep faster and grind more." Dr. Vic shares how the body is wise and has learned to work all the time, but with less ef...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. 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 lumpectomy for calcifications in her left breast, but the cancer returned. Despite the fear and uncertainty that came with her diagnosis, DeLorenzo turned her experience into a positive one, using it to s...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. 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 from shame and blame, and instead focusing on alignment with one's hopes and goals. Jessica talks about her journey from a degree in journalism to marketing, and how she eventually became her own boss. ...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. In this episode of "The Rising Podcast," host Bettina M Brown interviews renowned author Philippa Gregory. Together, they delve into a fascinating conversation about the art of being, the importance of sisterhood, and the love for what you do. Philippa Gregory, known for her incredible works such as "The Other Boleyn Girl" (which was even adapted into a movie starring Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson), shares her perso...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. This In the Rising podcast episode is titled "Strategies for Maximizing Recovery After Stroke: Expert Advice from Dr. Steve Hetts". In this episode, host Bettina M Brown discusses the importance of health in relation to stroke. She emphasizes that even individuals who may have other health conditions such as high blood pressure or an increased risk of cancer can still take steps to improve their overall health and well-being...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. In this episode of the In the Rising podcast, host Bettina Brown welcomes guest Justin Skinner to discuss the power of changing our perspective on failure and success. Bettina introduces Justin as someone who shares his personal and professional experiences, shedding light on how a shift in perspective can transform one's current life and future. Justin, a farm kid from the Midwest, grew up with a passion for both sports a...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. In this episode of the In the Rising podcast, host Bettina M Brown interviews Kayla Taylor about her book "Canaries Among Us: A Mother's Quest to Honor Her Child's Individuality in a Culture Determined to Negate It". The conversation delves into the topic of bullying and how it affects children with learning differences and anxiety. Kayla shares her personal journey of helping her own child navigate these challenges and the ...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. In this episode of the In the Rising podcast, host Bettina Brown welcomes guest Chancellor Jackson, who shares his inspiring story of transformation and personal growth. The episode titled "Chancellor Jackson- from 14 Days in a Beijing Jail to Author and Coach" delves into Chancellor's experience of being imprisoned in Beijing for 14 days and how he turned this challenging ordeal into a catalyst for positive change in his li...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Title: Anthony Poponi Focuses on the 40% of Happiness You Control Now In this episode of the In the Rising podcast, host Bettina M Brown interviews Anthony Poponi, a corporate trainer, motivational speaker, and coach who focuses on happiness and positive psychology. The conversation delves into how Anthony got to this point in his career and his passion for helping others through science and service. Anthony shares ...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. 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 curious person that loves to learn how people transform into who they are. One of such stories when he was not yet 20 shaped the rest of his life. I invite you to listen! If you feel this Podcast is...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. In this podcast episode of "In the Rising" with Bettina Brown, Laura K Chung shares her journey of quitting her job and traveling the world to understand the universal laws of manifestation. Laura, an energy healer and author of the book "How to Manifest: Make your dreams a reality in 40 days," emphasizes the importance of understanding the energetic realm and incorporating multiple universal laws into our lives. She...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. 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 NYU School of Law. She has been a corporate lawyer, and uses this experience to now work in diversity, equity and inclusion. Alyson Richard is an international bestselling author of several historical ...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. 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, some of her family struggles to accept that. Corbie is also A Certified Tarot Master, psychic medium, teacher, and ordained minister. Her belief in God and that she 100% accepts herself and this is...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. 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 kept a journal. What she found out was that she loved to write and the ideas kept coming. She shares her vision for writing and that she would write despite the size of her audience. If you are...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. 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 is happening -And I have something to learn here. But, guess what, this was not always the case. Krystal had her own very dark place that she rose up from, day by day until she became a differ...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. 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 voice" that told him that he will leave his home country to start The School of European Swordsmanship in Helsinki, Finland. He has continued to publish podcasts and books on the art of s...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. 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 Amazon Best-Seller. Jen's Website The Big Power of Tiny Connections: How Small Interactions Spark Awesome Outcomes I invite you to listen! If you feel this Podcast is beneficial, I encourage ...

Send me a text message! Let me know your thoughts about the episode. Dr. Shawni Fox is a naturopathic physician and certified life coach, who has a passion for working with individuals who have a cancer diagnosis, particularly breast cancer. In this episode of In The Rising Podcast, Dr. Fox discusses the trauma that accompanies the cancer journey and how it can impact a person's life. She highlights the various reasons why individuals may not be the same person after going through cancer trea...