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Episode 60: Great and/or zero expectation

Jan. 26, 2021
Should we have great expectations, or is it "safer" to have zero expectations? I talk about what Gary Vee has to say about that as well. Connect with me! Bettina@in…

Episode 109: Wendy Sanford, Author of These Walls Between Us

Oct. 19, 2021
In a year when racism has made headline news over and over again – how can we break down the walls to understand the life experiences of others who are not like us?…

Episode 96: KYRIAKI- Actor, Writer, Musician, talks about Women Empowerment and Finding YOU- (1)

Sept. 8, 2021
Kyriaki aka Katie Elizabeth Chonacas is a Greek-American Powerhouse! She has been in the entertainment industry for over 20 years, acting in " Legacy", "Cold Case,…

Episode 122: Influence, Beauty, Mission: Keke Olisemeka

Dec. 21, 2021
Influence, Beauty, Mission: Keke Olisemeka from Style Your Selfie shares her story on this episode. "We are all born to influence!" Keke Olisemeka has a great deal …

Episode 88 [Interview] Sheena Yap Chan's Mission to Build Confidence of Asian Women

Aug. 6, 2021
In this episode I had the opportunity to interview Yap Chan, an Asian woman, who is helping Asian break out of their shells and live their lives with confidence. Sh…

Episode 133: Robyn Lucas Talks about Domestic Violence and Starting notOK App

March 8, 2022
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 w…

Episode 159 | Corbie Mitleid Shares Her Gifts on Cleansing Emotions

Aug. 30, 2022
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 aut…

Episode 86: [Interview] Reverand Aleechea Pitts Trauma, Forgiveness and the Grace of God

July 27, 2021
Where is God? This is part of the discussion Reverend Pitts one evening. She described her experience with trauma growing up, and how her relationship with God le…

Episode 92 [Interview] Gayle Petrillo on Walking Away from Body Shame after a Burn Accident

Aug. 20, 2021
When some people speak, more comes across than just words. When hearing Gayle Petrillo , you hear Confidence, Joy, Peace, Perseverance and Kindness. In this podcas…

Episode 98:KYRIAKI- Actor, Writer, Musician, talks about Women Empowerment and Finding YOU- (2)

Sept. 14, 2021
Kyriaki aka Katie Elizabeth Chonacas is a Greek-American Powerhouse! She has been in the entertainment industry for over 20 years, acting in " Legacy", "Cold Case,…

Episode 95: How Self-Love and Money Intertwine with Joseph Okaly, CFP

Sept. 3, 2021
Website http://www.enjoymore30s.com Website #2 http://www.nhwmllc.com LinkedIn URL https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-p-okaly-733b6b90/ Facebook URL https://www.fac…

Episode 126: Mark Herschberg and Uncovering the Career Toolkit

Jan. 18, 2022
Wonder how to create a successful career? Education Experience More Education and Experience Networking- .... ummm....what? Mark Herschberg has spent a great deal o…

Episode 1 Motivation, Inspiration and Discipline

Dec. 27, 2019
In the Rising Episode 1 Show Notes Motivation, Inspiration and Discipline We say and hear the words: Motivation, Inspiration and Discipline. How are these words rel…

Episode 2: What does self-love look like?

Dec. 27, 2019
In the Rising Episode 2 Show Notes 7 Ways Self-Love looks like in real life. 1. Be Aware of how you feel, and what you think. 2. Act on what you need vs wha…

Episode 146: Cheryl Ilov: Barely Coping With Trauma and PTSD to Full-Fledged Ninja Warrior

June 14, 2022
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. I…

Episode 78: [Interview] Having a Positive Body Image is More than Skin Deep- Emily Lauren Dick Interview

June 1, 2021
: How can having a positive body image be more than just a superficial view of oneself? Well, in this interview, I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with a Emi…

Episode 118: Samantha Durbin- Enraptured with the Rave Scene to Esteemed Business Woman

Nov. 23, 2021
There is a song about how things were easier in the 90s... But, were they really? Samantha Durbin grew up in a "supportive" home in Oakland, California and found so…

Episode 83: Exhaustion, Shame and Guilt: Ways to Reduce this to feel like the Awesome Mom You Want to Be

July 6, 2021
My eyes blink rapidly while the rest of my face goes blank, and my body just goes limp. Why? I realize that I still have a minimum of 2-3 loads of laundry to do, me…

Episode 54: The Mystery of Your Assignment.

Dec. 15, 2020
Have you heard the saying, "nothing happens without purpose?" Have you heard the saying, "everyone you meet is supposed to teach you something?" Okay, but what does…

Episode 52: Is it normal to feel fatigue even with more self-esteem and self-awareness?

Dec. 1, 2020
The short answer is, "Yes!" For the longest time, I thought that fatigue is only present when we have "overdone it," and not paying attention to our personal well-b…

Episode 82: Are you a shock-absorber or a Peacekeeper??? Is this healthy?

June 29, 2021
Peacemaker Peacekeepers We have heard of these terms, and we tend to know who keeps the peace, and who disrupts it. But, is that "assignment" healthy for us? Have y…

Episode 49: How desire creates a force for you to achieve your goals!

Nov. 10, 2020
Desire. What do you really desire out of your life? Is desire, just another word for want? I think not, and explain more in today's episode. She Bytes blog , that i…

Episode 79: [Interview] -Body Image have you down? Part 2 of Interview with Emily Lauren Dick

June 8, 2021
This is Part 2 of the interview with Emily Lauren Dick, author of Body Positive: A Guide to Loving Your Body. Join me in part two of this interview. Connect with me…

Episode 43: 5 Misconceptions about Self-Care

Sept. 29, 2020
"Self-Care What thoughts does that bring up for you" In this quick episode I talk about 5 ways that people will often think about self-care. I certainly used to. A …

Episode 42: Are you having trouble staying motivated to fulfill your goals? Raise your frequency.

Sept. 22, 2020
The storms of life can be large and all consuming. Slowing down and using small techniques to ground yourself can help you remain on task, focused and fulfilled. In…

Episode 41: Does the journey of self-discovery have to be paralyzingly loney?

Sept. 15, 2020
Does the journey of self-discovery have to be done on your own? Learn the benefit of having one, or multiple mentors (teachers, guides, or gurus) may help jump star…

Episode 44: Don't tell me how to feel! A view on attitude.

Oct. 6, 2020
" I don't like anyone telling me what to do!" How often have we heard this said? Or, better yet, how often have we said this ourselves? Why do we want feel so stro…

Episode 72: Spring Cleaning for your Soul

April 20, 2021
It's April! This brings to mind cleaning out closets and garages... but what about spring cleaning YOU?? In this episode I pose 5 questions that you can ask yoursel…

Episode 149 | Pharmacist to Coach: Jerry Fu on Addressing Conflict Resolution for Leaders

July 6, 2022
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. Je…

Episode 31: Building Trust with your Intuition

July 7, 2020
Sometimes we may struggle to trust other people... sometimes we struggle to trust ourselves. Our intuition is our body's way of 'talking' to us. How can we connect …

Episode 27: Understanding the narcissists use of FOG- Fear, Obligation and Guild

June 9, 2020
World Narcissistic Abuse Awareness Day is June 1, so in today's episode I talk about the tools most commonly used by narcissists. Fear Obligation Guilt Only 1% of t…

Episode 26: Navigating through relational PTSD

June 2, 2020
So many of us struggle with this, and yet don't know or can't acknowledge our pain. This episode describes the difference between PTSD/ C-PTSD in minor detail and t…

Episode 154 | Dr. Shawni Fox- Helping Women Navigate the Trauma of Breast Breast Cancer

Aug. 2, 2022
Dr. Shani Fox is a Physician, coach, speaker, and cancer survivor expert. In Episode 154 of In the Rising Podcast she shares how the stories of those going through …

Episode 80: One Essential Word to focus on when looking at your future!

June 15, 2021
There are so many words and quotes that we can review, post and save when we are looking to stay connected to our purpose. But, what is one word that can pull all o…

Episode 136: Alison Katschkowsky from CU Fitness on Self Care and Health

March 29, 2022
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' …

Episode 145: Action and Alarm- Author EC Hanes Shares Story behind The Bus to Buelah

June 6, 2022
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 mor…

Episode 143: Aunia Kahn Uses Art to Heal Others and Herself and Trauma

May 24, 2022
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-relate…

Episode 99: Building Strength through Boxing, Conversation with Breast Cancer Survivor Kelly Motley

Sept. 17, 2021
Martial Arts has long shown that it helps increase concentration, relaxation, focus and self-esteem. Kelly Motley shares her experience with boxing before during an…

Episode 93 [Interview] Bracha Goetz, Author and Life Enthusiast on Spirit and Finding Your Path

Aug. 24, 2021
Brach Goetz is just a cool lady! I had the opportunity to speak to her, about her 39 (soon to be 40) Children's Books that include real-life message in them. She a…

Episode 87: [Interview] Gina Heumann- Moving From Trauma-Ridden to Success-Potential

Aug. 3, 2021
I had the wonderful opportunity to interview Gina Heumann, who tells the story of her son, who has RAD, Reactive Attachment Disorder through dignity, passion, and h…

Episode 89 [Interview] K C Poitras Reveals Her Strength by Discussing Anxiety and Panic Attacks

Aug. 10, 2021
What does it mean to have crippling anxiety and panic attacks? My guest today is K.C. Poitras . She knows this struggle first hand. She would struggle to leave the …

Episode 32: Igniting and achieving strength, confidence and self-direction

July 14, 2020
Connect with me! Bettina@intherising.com Pinterest : Facebook I invite you to listen to In the Rising Podcast- a show dedicated to helping others create change and …

Episode 30: Attract Remarkable Success with Positive Thinking

June 30, 2020
Ever wonder if Law of Attraction is just woo-woo? What about the Law of Rejection? What can we do to increase our satisfaction with our own life, so that we can tra…

Episode 25: Courageous, Confidence Career Choices

May 26, 2020
We spend so much time at our place of employment. But, how many of us actually feel fulfilled at work? Our careers and our career path can be so much more with sma…

Episode 28: Revealing Radiance

June 16, 2020
Do you ever feel that strongholds, or limited beliefs are gripping the joy out of your life? Or, do you feel that you may not have as much to offer other people bec…

Episode 85 [Interview] Shannon Dingle: From Tragedy to Having Hope

July 20, 2021
You decide. You decide to walk forward on the dusty and dark path through tragedy. There is no guarantee for when the sunshine will penetrate your heart again. But,…

Episode 163| Anthony Poponi Focuses on the 40% of Happiness You Control Now

Sept. 27, 2022
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.…

Episode 97: Medical Doctor turned Life Coach- Interview with Dr. Saloni Singh

Sept. 10, 2021
Dr. Saloni Singh is a Life Coach, Physician, Podcaster, but she is a person that really wants to help people achieve mental, emotional & spiritual fitness globally.…

Episode 111: Paula Telizyn Shares Trials and Rewards of Business Ownership

Oct. 26, 2021
Paula Telizyn has done it all... or darn near close to it! She describes her own journey through business ownership, and what prompted her to do it in the first pla…

Episode 172 | Michaell Magrutsche Discusses the Importance of Art and Creativity as Superpowers

Nov. 29, 2022
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 multi…

Episode 116: Esteemed Marketing Expert Terry McDougall with Marketing and Self Care Insights

Nov. 16, 2021
Terry McDougall, host of Marketing Mambo podcast, agreed to share some of her time, information and stories of the Game of Work. Her book, of the same name is avail…

Episode 147: Allison Raskin Opens Up About Dating While Navigating Her Own Mental Health Struggles

June 21, 2022
OVERTHINKING ABOUT YOU: Navigating Romantic Relationships When You Have Anxiety, OCD, &/or Depression By ALLISON RASKIN ALLISON RASKIN is a New York Times bestselli…

Episode 130: How Gazing at the Night Sky Brings Peace- Astronomical Mindfulness with Chrisopher De Pree

Feb. 15, 2022
Did you know by simply looking up at the stars, you could improve your personal growth? Astronomical Mindfulness offers fascinating insights while providing: · …

Episode 121! Armando Lucas Carrea- Author, Editor-In-Chief and Father Celebrates Fatherhood In New Book

Dec. 14, 2021
Armando Lucas Correa is a Cuban writer, journalist and editor who resides in New York. His first novel, The German Girl (Atria Books, Simon & Schuster), is an inter…

Episode 125!! Evolving to Be Exceptional: Jessica Tietjen on Building Strengths to Precision in Work and Home

Jan. 11, 2022
Jessica Tietjen (Pronounced "Teach-in") has many strengths. One of her Top 5 Strengths is MAXIMIZING. How does she know? She took the Gallup Strengths Finder Assess…

Episode 164| Chancellor Jackson- from 14 Days in a Beijing Jail to Author and Coach

Oct. 11, 2022
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…

Episode 144: Reneé Rodriguez Brings Hope to Those in Tragic Custody Battles

June 1, 2022
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. …

Episode 124: Krystal Holm Shares How Our Home Is a Reflection of Our Mental and Emotional States

Jan. 4, 2022
Krystal is an award-winning interior designer, feng shui master, and entrepreneur. She uses Feng Shui’s thousands of years of application as the foundation of her b…

Episode 131: Rea Frey Shares the Business and Fun of Becoming an Author!

Feb. 22, 2022
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 p…

Episode 115: Sasha Laghonh Uses Her Business and Spiritual Gifts to Help People Thrive.

Nov. 12, 2021
Per her website : "Sasha Laghonh believes passionately that every individual, team, and organization possesses the tools they need to thrive when they’re given the…

Episode 75: Is playing it safe keeping you from your destiny?

May 11, 2021
Are you a risk-taker? We know people who are more naturally risk takers... is there something "special" about them? I talk about two articles that address risk taki…

Episode 94: Ci Ci Owen Shares Her Incredible Journey of Finding Voice After Discrimination and Abuse

Aug. 28, 2021
Imagine: You are sitting on a rocking chair, drinking iced (or hot) tea, and you strike up a conversation with the person next to you. As they share their story, yo…

Episode 46: Don't let these 4 internal barriers sabotage your life

Oct. 20, 2020
What do you think holds you back from achieving your goals. What is in your imagination that excites you, just to be pulled back down to the ground, into the same-o…

Episode 37: Have you had enough drama? Raise your standards!

Aug. 18, 2020
There is a time when we each should do a quick check-in and see if we are on track with our purpose goals relationships family career What happens when we fall shor…

Episode 36: How confidence makes for successful & fulfilling relationships

Aug. 11, 2020
We work so hard on putting ourselves back together after traumatic events in our lives, that we can be super protective when entering relationships again. Is that f…

Episode 68: What do you do when you don't trust YOURSELF?

March 23, 2021
What are some ways that you show you don't trust yourself? Having to prove yourself--constantly Self-sabotaging your life through your habits and patterns Rehash pa…

Episode 70: How Mindfulness increases Self-Esteem, but is that the goal?

April 6, 2021
Mindfulness is a hot topic right now. But what does it have to do with self-esteem? Well, in this podcast I talk about how it has little to do with self-esteem and …

Episode 112: Arushi Nigam- Fitness Revoluntionary Encourages Women to Be in Sync with their Body

Oct. 29, 2021
"No one knows your body better than you."- Arushi This podcast interview with Arushi Nigam hits on points of how people feel about their own body. She uses date to …

Episode 67: 5 Steps to Gaining Motivation

March 16, 2021
Struggling for getting the motivation together to do what you are interested in? I talk about some ways to get motivation together so that you can do the things you…

Episode 66: What do you do if your energy and drive isn't present in those around you?

March 10, 2021
Are you super excited about your future and all of the plans that surround that... but those around you are not so excited. In fact, they are not really excited abo…

Episode 65: When you have too much to handle...

March 9, 2021
What can you do when you are overwhelmed? Well... a lot! Life is a series of challenges, and waiting for them to go away is not always a fruitful or beneficial path…

Episode 64: Tired of feeling lost? Learn how to build hope!

Feb. 23, 2021
When is feeling lost part of life compared to when it is an opportunity to change direction? Feeling lost is a common feeling, and this podcast talks about this and…

Episode 63: Finding your voice staying true to what drives you!

Feb. 16, 2021
"Speak up," "say what you want to say," but does that mean you have really found your voice? I explore that int today's podcast. Here is the link to Huffington Po…

Episode 59: Never Ignore Your Feelings about Someone's Energy---Ever!

Jan. 19, 2021
So, you meet someone and you aren't sure if this new acquaintance is someone that may end up being a great friend of yours someday. Or, you are on a first day, and …

Episode 61: Is self-esteem genetic?!?!

Feb. 2, 2021
Lauren Vinopal writes an wonderful article about the importance of breaking the cycle of poor self-esteem. The NIH even printed a short article about optimism and s…

Episode 58: Keeping "Self" -esteem, -worth on top and on track in 2021

Jan. 12, 2021
We are already two weeks in! And the warp speed doesn't seem to be changing anytime soon. But, does that mean we have to fall off our path? Nope! In today's Podca…

Episode 57: Why risk can bring about safety and security

Jan. 5, 2021
So, in the book by https://www.amazon.com/Notes-Working-Woman-Finding-Fulfillment-ebook/dp/B003MQN7BS, she describes how transitions (change) can cause us to leave …

Episode 53: The "F" Word

Dec. 8, 2020
The "F" Word- Curious? What exactly does that mean to you? Connect with me! Bettina@intherising.com Pinterest : Facebook I invite you to listen to In the Rising Pod…

Episode 56: Emotional Affluenza: Making Space for 2021

Dec. 29, 2020
Vaccinating against emotional Affluenza-- getting rid of the need to have the latest and newest, and taking the time to enjoy the "ordinary moments." So often, the…

Episode 55: The truth about new beginnings: 3 Tips

Dec. 22, 2020
Why do we get so excited about new beginnings? New outlook New possibilities New Opportunities Here is a great article by Dr. Barton Goldsmith, PhD in Psychology To…

Episode 50: Pink Tax-- How does this tax translate into how we walk into relationships?

Nov. 17, 2020
Pink Tax?! Some people believe that this a myth, while others are putting legislation into effect to reduce gender-based price discrimination with regard to purchas…

Episode 51: All things gratitude--End of 2020

Nov. 24, 2020
Wow. What a year this has been. Instead of a regular podcast show, I give a quick chat to the things that we can be grateful for. Even if Thanksgiving is not import…

Episode 47: External barriers: Addressing your goal from the outside -> in

Oct. 27, 2020
So, you have addressed the internal barriers holding you back, and faced them head on, and ... ran into some circumstances that feel just as overpowering and frustr…

Episode 48: Imposter syndrome: Strategies to shut the door on that!

Nov. 3, 2020
The Imposter Syndrome Website by Dr. Valerie Young. You can sign up for her weekly newsletter and be on the look out for excellent tips for perspective and mindset.…

Episode 40: Navigating disappointment effectively and effortlessly

Sept. 8, 2020
This article lists 7 ways to address your own disappointments. Let’s face it, they will happen from time to time. Even the person with a positive outlook, and high …

Episode 39: Teetering on the Seesaw of work-life balance: 5 Principles to slow down

Sept. 1, 2020
Are you feeling as though there is just too much to do? So much, in fact that you don't feel that you can accomplish anything well? Well, I talk about work-life bal…

Episode 35: The truth about self-discipline improving self-love

Aug. 4, 2020
"Without self-discipline, success is impossible." -Lou Holtz: Is Discipline always a bad thing? No! It really is a manner in which a set of behaviors is set. Realis…

Episode 34: Seize your destiny with self-confrontation

July 28, 2020
What? Isn't confrontation a bad thing? Well, not always. Confrontation is often defined as a clashing of ideas or forces, but it is also defined as a bringing toget…

Episode 33: Consistent actions generate momentum, which drives you closer to the life you imagine.

July 21, 2020
Self-love and self-care is not just about loving yourself or having your spa days. True happiness does come from time of relaxation, but it also comes from times of…

Episode 151: Navigating Negative Self-Talk-Confidence Coach Kate Heartsong Weighs In

July 19, 2022
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 wor…

Episode 168| Author Philippa Gregory onThe Art of Being, Importance of Sisterhood, and Loving What You Do

Nov. 9, 2022
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 …

Episode 166| Justin Skinner on Changing the Perspective of Failure and Success

Oct. 25, 2022
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 mean…

Episode 158: JP McLean Shares Her Story for Designing Stories for Up & Coming Authors

Aug. 24, 2022
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 fear…

Episode 142: Paulette Perhach- Victim Mentality to Published Author in The New York Times

May 17, 2022
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 ac…

Episode 141: Doug Lawrence and the Gift of Mentorship

May 10, 2022
“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…

Episode 156: Guy Windsor on Asking the Right Questions and Following the Answers

Aug. 9, 2022
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…

Episode 148: Caramel Lucas- Growing from Shy to Improv

June 28, 2022
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…

Episode 160 | Shaunna Edwards and Alyson Richman Build Connection and Awareness through their Book

Sept. 6, 2022
Two women, Shaunna Edwards and Alyson Richman collaborate on a book, The Thread Collectors, a mix of historical fiction, love and connection. Shaunna Edwards receiv…

Episode 113 Sam Thiara- Speaker. Educator. Storyteller.

Nov. 2, 2021
Sam Thiara is a TEDxSFU speaker and created the phrase ‘Discovering the Extraordinary in the Ordinary’. That resonated with me- there are so many extraordinary eve…

Episode 150: How is Money Trauma Affecting Your Personal Relationships?

July 12, 2022
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 pe…

Episode 138: James Crews, Poet: Sharing The Path to Kindness via Written Word

April 12, 2022
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 …

Episode 120! Lisa E Jones on "Don't let Mental Illness Ruin Love or Kill off Relationships"

Dec. 7, 2021
Not sure how to interact or have a relationship with someone who has ADHD and/or Bipolar Disorder? My guest today is Lisa Jones, who shares her story about navigat…

Episode 119! Lisa Santiago: The Coaches Coach and Author

Nov. 30, 2021
Lisa Santiago McNeill has overcome childhood abuse and molestation, being a runaway at 13, dropping out of school at 16, using drugs and being used for her body to …

Episode 76: Your Health is a Reflection of What you Value

May 19, 2021
"Health is Wealth" I am sure that you have heard this quote several times. But, what does that have to do with what you value about yourself? Health is an investmen…

Episode 71: How Critical Self-Care is During times of Depression

April 13, 2021
Depression is something that affects all of us at some point or another. There are different levels and degrees of depression, but taking care of ourselves during s…

Episode 110: Darlene Morant: Mommy Blogger & Newborn Care Specialist is ALL About Supporting Moms

Oct. 22, 2021
Darlene shares her Mommy Empowerment Guide, and her observations working as a Newborn Care Specialist for Moms. Moms need a little extra support, and this is the ni…

Episode 132: Kimberly Spencer from Crown Yourself on the Importance of Choice, Dreams and Belief

March 1, 2022
Kimberly Spencer is an award-winning high performance, trauma-informed coach and trainer, Amazon best-selling co-author, international motivational speaker, and the…

Episode 77: How Effective Communication will set you up for Success!

May 25, 2021
What besides "believe in yourself" and "you can do anything" will help you achieve your goals? Communication. To communicate your needs and wants effectively, is im…

Episode 91 [Interview] Heather Hutchison, Author, Singer & Songwriter -Blind Since Birth

Aug. 17, 2021
What a JOY it was to speak with Heather Hutchison. We covered topics such as challenges of disabilities, fitting in and finding her voice through writing. She is a…

Episode 90 [Interview] Jess Gosling Shares Her Love for International Teaching Experiences

Aug. 13, 2021
Greetings! I had the fortune of interviewing a true world traveler and someone who is making HUGE impacts on our world by being an international teacher. If you are…

Episode 114: A moment with Qian Julie Wang- author of Beautiful Country

Nov. 9, 2021
After reading Qian Julie Wang's story in Beautiful Country, I felt as though I was there with her- a silent observer on the wall or in her classroom. Qian Julie sh…

Episode 84 [Interview] Precious Brady-Davis Describes her Journey from Oppression to Optimism

July 13, 2021
I had the pleasure of speaking to Precious Brady-Davis on afternoon in July 2021. She recently published her book, I Have Always Been Me, in which she describes her…

Episode 74: As a Mom You Need to Care for Yourself

May 4, 2021
It is almost Mother's Day 2021!!! And I am a mom, and it gave me pause to think about: what ways am I taking care of myself? This podcast is a short, and poses a fe…

Episode 62: Prosperity and You- Are you Doing and Believing ThingsThat Keep You From Prosperity?

Feb. 9, 2021
What does being prosperous mean anyway? For most of us, this means money. Plain and simple. But, there is so much more to it Money Health Quality time Vacation Memo…

Episode 73: Newly Single and Shocked: 6 Ways to Honor Your Process

April 27, 2021
Being single can be liberating and it can be scary. It all depends on the circumstances. But, many of us find if a challenge, even if it is "for the best." What doe…

Episode 38: Don't feel paralyzed, boost your self-confidence with 5 short steps

Aug. 25, 2020
Confidence: "the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust." "a feeling of self-assurance arising from one's appreciation of one's own…

Episode 29: 5 Ways to Plant Self-Love in your Life

June 23, 2020
Every garden has a starting point. Nothing grows well, however, if the soil is not ready. In a similar fashion, the dreams (seeds) of our life will have a harder …

Episode 157: Krystal Jakosky on Owning Your Self-Care

Aug. 16, 2022
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 lea…

Episode 129: The Art Building of Feminine Entrepreneurship with Julie Foucht

Feb. 8, 2022
Feminine Energy is something we all have. It is about building connection with the flow of life and building creativity. Julie Foucht from Julie Foucht Coaching , …

Episode 155: Jen Nash Shares the Link Between Connection and Personal Growth

Aug. 9, 2022
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 I…

Episode 165| When the Canary that Speaks of Danger- Bullying by Kayla Taylor

Oct. 20, 2022
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Episode 161| Laura K Chung- How to Manifest Your Dream Life in 40 Days

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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 …

Episode 134: Gregory Erich Phillips- Author Building Heartfelt Connections through Fiction

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Episode 140: Kelli Calabrese- Helping Women Grow after Divorce

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Episode 128: Elizabeth Batalla Talks about Achievement and Success

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Episode 117: Wendy Sanford, Author of These Walls Between Us

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Episode 152: David Edwards Shares How All Great Lives are Based on Enduring Principles

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Beyond the Menopause Horizon with Health and Nutrition Coach Kirstie Wilson

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Rising Above Cancer Fatigue: Strategies for Reclaiming Energy and Well-being

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An Inspirational Mentor: How Eric Daddario's Experience Transforms the Lives of Youth

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Reclaiming Your Sanity: Lindsay Dunlap's Strategies for Stressed Moms

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Breaking Free from Sugar Addiction: A Journey to Health with Dr. Nicole Avena

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The Power of Resilience: Ashley Michelle's Inspiring Story of Triumph

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How Miranda Oh Invites You to Hold Your Chin Up and Embrace Self-Confidence

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Jan. 28, 2020
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Dec. 19, 2023
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Oct. 24, 2023
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Alone But Not Lonely: Finding Happiness in Your Own Company

March 31, 2020
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Sept. 24, 2021
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June 13, 2023
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April 14, 2020
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The Power of Hormone Intelligence: Empowering Women's Health with Dr. Aviva Romm

June 22, 2021
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Dec. 13, 2022
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Nov. 21, 2023
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March 30, 2021
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Bitter Truths Behind the Sweetness How Sugar Affects Our Bodies

Jan. 26, 2024
A recent Mayo Clinic blog post & research findings from the journal Cancer, I shed a quick light on the complexities of dietary sugar and its potential to impact bo…

Transformative Rest and the Power of Self-Care Explored

Feb. 10, 2024
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Owning Your Unique Identity: Living a Life True to Yourself

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May 5, 2020
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Turning Dreams Into Reality: Lessons From Successful Dreamers

March 17, 2020
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The Power of Positivity: How a Positive Mindset Can Improve Your Confidence and Self-Esteem

March 10, 2020
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Merle Saferstein: Painting Life’s Story Through Legacy Journaling

Aug. 8, 2023
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The Honor Code: A Manifesto for Living with Integrity and Respect

April 28, 2020
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Overcoming FOMO: How to Stop Fear of Missing Opportunities

March 24, 2020
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4-Time Cancer Survivor Liz Benditt: Lessons Learned and the Business Born from Adversity

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Karan Ferrell-Rhodes on the Power of Positioning and Intellectual Horsepower in Your Career

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Jan. 10, 2023
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Eugenia Oganova on the Importance of Recognizing Energy in Business

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Oct. 12, 2021
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Episode 138: James Crews, Poet: Sharing The Path to Kindness via Written Word

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