Don Miguel Ruiz asks us to consider the questions that drive our lives and govern our spiritual power: Who am I? What is real? What is love? According to Ruiz, these questions provide a practical framework that, by learning how we can answer them, provides the clear path that allows us to overcome fear and discover peace of mind and true happiness. Don Miguel is a renowned spiritual teacher and internationally bestselling author of The Four Agreements , The Fifth Agreement , and Three Questions:...
Mar 31, 2025•20 min•Ep. 281
How would your life and health improve if your mind was clear and sharp, operating at its fullest potential? Instead of experiencing fatigue, lack of focus, forgetfulness and food cravings, you would be energetic, productive, and thoughtful. You could accomplish tasks with ease and feel confident. According to Dave Asprey , all of this is possible when you bio hack your way to a smarter, faster, sharper brain . Dave is a silicon valley tech entrepreneur, a professional biohacker, creator of Bull...
Mar 24, 2025•26 min•Ep. 280
Generational trauma affects mental health, relationships and behavior, causing cycles of emotional distress and difficulty breaking harmful patterns. Jennifer Griffith experienced a chaotic home life as a child , which led to poor grades, driving under the influence, and an eating disorder. She explores generational trauma and the complexities of mother-daughter relationships. Jennifer is the host of the About Your Mother podcast and author of the book, Both Sides of Then: Finding Love After Aba...
Mar 16, 2025•26 min•Ep. 279
Many people strive for work/life balance but is there really such a thing? According to Kristel Bauer, our model for work/life leads to burn out. She discusses what she calls a more intelligent, holistic and effective way to live your life. Kristel is a corporate wellness and performance expert, who is the creator and host of the podcast, Live Greatly. She is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur, and author of the book, Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony, and Peak Performance Wherever...
Mar 10, 2025•20 min•Ep. 278
In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in our busy lives and overlook the beauty that surrounds us. Karen Wingate talks about why we need to slow down, observe, and appreciate the sights, sounds, and experiences that make life truly remarkable. For most of her life, Karen was legally blind, until surgery gave her what she describes as “better than ever vision.” According to Karen, our senses are so intricately woven into our physical makeup that we forget the wonder behind what ...
Mar 03, 2025•22 min•Ep. 277
We are all hardwired to think and work differently. What challenges and excites one person may seem boring or unsatisfying to another. According to Betsy Wills , discovering your hidden genius is the key to discovering your life’s work . She talks about how you can identify your natural talents, interests, and personality traits. Betsy is the cofounder of YouScience , a national onlinepsychometric-assessment service. She is a regular guest lecturer at Vanderbilt University and at New York Univer...
Feb 24, 2025•39 min•Ep. 276
Raising kids is one of the toughest jobs you will ever have and the one for which you might feel the least prepared. Knowing how to be an effective parent is challenging. Dr. Paul Sunseri offer tools to help parents solve parenting challenges. Through his work with gentle parenting, Dr. Sunseri helps families create loving and supportive environments with kids who he contends are far better behaved and respectful. Dr. Sunseri is a clinical psychologist who treats children and adolescents with se...
Feb 17, 2025•26 min•Ep. 275
Think back on the most spectacular love affair of your life—the big one that toppled you head over heels. Life was so beautiful that you couldn't wait to bound out of bed in the morning to experience more heaven on earth. It was the honeymoon effect that was to last forever. Unfortunately for most, the honeymoon effect is frequently short-lived. Bruce H. Lipton, PhD, bestselling author of The Honeymoon Effect and The Biology of Belief , describes how the honeymoon effect was not a chance event o...
Feb 10, 2025•28 min•Ep. 274
Many people want to enact change but don’t know how to begin. According to Alexis Fernandez Preiksa, you already possess the most powerful tool to get the job done … your mind. She discusses how to enact change and improve mental, physical, and emotional health one day at a time. Alexis is a neuroscientist turned podcast host who is known for her tough love attitude and accessible approach to scientifically proven mindset hacks. She is the creator and host of the podcast, Do You F**king Mind?, a...
Feb 02, 2025•22 min•Ep. 273
Most everyone dreams of having a successful career that they enjoy and that provides them with the life they desire. But more often than not, many end up settling for less and living day by day unfulfilled. The good news is that having a successful career may be more in your control than you believe . According to Erika Ayers Badan, you’re not perfect, work isn’t perfect, but you can both be great. She discusses how to be effective in the workplace, love what you do, and get noticed. Erika is th...
Jan 26, 2025•31 min•Ep. 272
Are emotional wounds from your past keeping you from the life you desire? According to Tamala Floyd, no matter what you’ve experienced, healing, growth and transformation are possible. She explains how concepts of Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) can be interwoven with the power of ancestor wisdom to support people on their healing journey. Tamala is a psychotherapist, IFS lead trainer, consultant, author, and speaker. She is the author of the book, Listening When Parts Speak: A Practical G...
Jan 20, 2025•24 min•Ep. 271
With constant demands on your time and attention it’s easy to neglect your romantic relationship. The spark may be gone and you may feel disconnected from each other. Carolyn Sharp offers a solution for relationships that are struggling, feeling stale, or just in need of a little extra care. Carolyn is a couples therapist who helps people build vital, vibrant, and secure functioning relationships. She is the author of the book, Fire It Up: Four Secrets to Reigniting Intimacy and Joy in Your Rela...
Jan 13, 2025•33 min•Ep. 270
Despite having more comfort and knowledge than ever before, many people struggle with mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression. Dr. Anders Hansen contends that understanding our brain’s design, which is built for survival and not constant happiness, is key to addressing today’s mental health challenges. Dr. Hansen talks about the brain and offers actionable strategies to cultivate genuine happiness and well-being. Dr. Hansen is a Swedish psychiatrist, speaker and international bes...
Jan 06, 2025•28 min•Ep. 269
Dr. Bernie Siegel is a leading teacher of the mind-body connection. He broke new ground with his monumental book Love, Medicine and Miracles, and he continues to impart wisdom about the true nature of life, love, and well-being. A retired pediatric/general surgeon, Bernie is a New York Times bestselling author, lecturer, and founder of ECaP (Exceptional Cancer Patients). He has been named one of the top 20 Spiritually Influential Living People on the Planet by the Watkins Review. Follow CYACYL: ...
Dec 30, 2024•20 min•Ep. 268
Anyone who has watched the Holiday Classic, It’s A Wonderful Life, can fondly recall Clarence, the guardian angel sent to earth to aid George Bailey in his time of need. Clarence helped George see the value in his life, and George helped Clarence earn his wings. This touching story has led many to wonder if there really are angels by our side and what their role may be in our lives. Lorna Byrne has been seeing and talking to angels since she was a baby. As a young child, she assumed everyone cou...
Dec 23, 2024•39 min•Ep. 267
Dimitri Moraitis says that everything you think, feel, and do radiates a spiritual energy that comes through in various colors and hues, which is your aura. He contends that by changing the quality of your aura, you can automatically change the quality of your life. Dimitri discusses the intricate anatomy of the auric field and how it impacts the way you live. Dimitri is co-founder and co-spiritual director of Spiritual Arts Institute , and a metaphysical teacher and healer. He is the co-author ...
Dec 16, 2024•25 min•Ep. 266
Changes to your body and brain are normal as you age. And while it may feel like it’s out of your control, research shows that there are things you can do to maintain brain health and slow or reduce the effects of neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Partha Nandi discusses the gut-brain connection and how that connection shapes emotions, cognitive abilities, and overall mental health. Dr. Nandi is American Board of Internal Medicine certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. He is a health ...
Dec 08, 2024•35 min•Ep. 265
At 41 years old, Katie Kaiser Smith was diagnosed with inoperable, terminal brain cancer. More than a decade later, Katie is here to share her story. After her diagnosis Katie started writing a daily diary to inform her friends and family of her health and ongoing treatment. That daily blog was so therapeutic for her that she continued writing it for four years, chronicling everything from her diagnosis and treatment, to her physical, mental, and spiritual transformation. That diary became the b...
Dec 02, 2024•24 min•Ep. 264
Whatever your dream may be, the idea of actually following that dream can be terrifying. Instead of doing what you really want, you may strive to meet the expectations of others because you fear what they may think. Following what you desire is worth it. Studies show that living as your authentic self can help you find more meaning in life, among other benefits. In addition, research as shown that people are far more likely to regret what they didn’t do, than what they did. Jess Leprotto had a b...
Nov 24, 2024•36 min•Ep. 263
Holistic psychiatry is an emerging approach to mental healthcare that focuses on the biological, psychological, spiritual, and social factors that contribute to mental health issues. Dr. Judy Tsafrir shifted from a conventional practice of psychiatry to one that treats the whole person. She discusses the limitations of conventional psychiatry and why it’s important to integrate the spiritual, emotional, and physical dimensions of health. Dr. Tsafrir is a holistic healer with a private psychiatry...
Nov 18, 2024•28 min•Ep. 262
Dr. Laura Copley believes that at the core of most toxic relationships is a painful trauma wound desperate to be healed. She contends that trauma survivors try to navigate romantic relationships in the only way they know how – fearfully and painfully. She discusses how to untangle trauma bonds and transmute toxic patterns into healing opportunities for intimacy and connection. Dr. Copley is a licensed professional counselor and trauma researcher. Her new book is Loving You Is Hurting Me: A New A...
Nov 10, 2024•36 min•Ep. 261
Hearing the words, you have cancer, is a major fear for most people. A cancer diagnosis is shocking and scary – it can change your life and the lives of your loved ones in an instant. With so many questions and with a frightening road ahead, it’s often difficult to know what to do. Dr. Chadi Nabhan has decades of experience treating oncology patients. He discusses this complex disease and offers a compassionate guide to understanding a cancer diagnosis and treatment options. Dr. Nabhan is a boar...
Nov 03, 2024•32 min•Ep. 260
Today, more than ever, it seems like people are emotionally charged – on edge ready for conflict. It is so easy to get caught up in that energy. According to Dr. Christian Conte, anger is natural and we’re not wrong or bad for feeling it, but it can lead to acting impulsively, with regrettable consequences. Dr. Conte discusses how we can deal with anger and inflamed emotions. Dr. Conte is a licensed professional counselor, a certified Domestic Violence Counselor, and a certified Level V Anger Ma...
Oct 27, 2024•33 min•Ep. 259
It’s not easy raising children. Just when you think everything is on track, the unpredictable will happen. Whether it’s a child facing an illness, bullying, or academic struggles, how can parents navigate challenges when life doesn’t go as planned? Allison Carmen offers parents a powerful and uplifting tool called the "maybe mindset" to help them navigate the unknown with greater ease and renewed hope. She discusses the gift of maybe and how it can help us maintain a positive outlook. Allison is...
Oct 21, 2024•28 min•Ep. 258
Many people believe that there is more to life than what they’re experiencing, but they don’t know how to attain what they want because they’re caught up in a loop of limiting beliefs, or stuck as the result of past wounds. Sylvester McNutt believes that we can achieve whatever we want by letting go of what no longer serves us. He discusses ways to heal wounds, break free from limiting beliefs, and unlock our potential. Sylvester is a self mastery coach and author. His new book is, Live the Life...
Oct 14, 2024•30 min•Ep. 257
ADHD often goes undiagnosed in older adults and very few resources focus on age 55 plus. According to Dr. Kathleen Nadeau, there are steps adults with ADHD can take to reclaim control and lead calmer, happier, more productive lives. She discusses how we can create a more ADHD friendly lifestyle. Dr. Nadeau is founder and clinical director of the largest private ADHD specialty clinic in the United States and author of many books including her newest, Still Distracted After All These Years: Help a...
Oct 07, 2024•28 min•Ep. 256
Deaths, hospitalizations, and emergency room visits due to medication or drug overdose, have become a growing public health concern. Getting sober and staying in recovery is a challenge for many. William Cope Moyers understands both sides of the problem. William was an addict and alcoholic who turned his life around and has now worked for over 28 years at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. He discusses his addiction journey and why there is more to recovery than simply staying sober. William is...
Sep 30, 2024•31 min•Ep. 255
Every day it feels like we are becoming more and more divided. Many people spend time picking fights rather than communicating or solving problems. In a world that’s becoming exhausting and exasperating, how can we learn to come together? Diana McLain Smith believes that we must not give up on each other or give in to forces that tear us apart. She talks about how we can deepen our relationships , improve communication, and bridge divides. Diana is a thought leader who has led change efforts in ...
Sep 23, 2024•34 min•Ep. 254
The gut microbiome plays a key role in our overall health and well-being. Researchers are now beginning to understand just how massive a part it plays. One such researcher is Dr. Sabine Hazan. a gastroenterologist and microbiome expert whose work has shown the connection between gut health and disease. She discusses the complexities of gut health and what we can do to manage and optimize health. Dr. Hazan has published articles in numerous prestigious medical journals, and is the Series Editor o...
Sep 16, 2024•41 min•Ep. 253
If you’ve ever tried to lose weight, you know how challenging it can be. We are constantly looking for easy, effective ways to take off the pounds and keep them off. According to Dr. Neal Barnard , certain foods actually cause weight loss, like a weight-loss medication without a prescription. He discusses the power foods diet, which he contends results in easy weight loss , with no calorie counting and no portion limits. Dr. Barnard is an adjunct faculty member of the George Washington Universit...
Sep 09, 2024•22 min•Ep. 252
