You’ve heard the expression, what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger. According to Dr. Paul Conti, what doesn't kill us can actually leave us with wounds that make life a lot more difficult. Dr. Conti contends that trauma alters our brains and changes the filters we use to perceive the world and it makes it difficult to see ourselves and others with clarity. He helps us better understand trauma and how we can heal from it. Dr. Conti is a graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine. He serv...
Nov 08, 2021•25 min•Ep. 100
Each of us carries wounds that can hinder our lives at work and at home. How do we manage these pain points, overcome our fears, and come out stronger on the other side? Dr. Kathy Hagler teaches how to foster healing, compassion, and communication. Dr. Hagler is a nationally recognized author, coach, speaker, and organizational consultant with 40 years of experience. She is the author of the book, Art of Scars . Music: www.purple-planet.com Show site: www.cyacyl.com...
Nov 01, 2021•20 min•Ep. 99
It is not easy to build and maintain a healthy, loving relationship. Sometimes it may feel impossible. But according to Dr. Katherine Ford, while it is no small feat, it is possible! Dr. Ford discusses how we can create a successful relationship. Dr. Ford's been practicing psychotherapy in private practice for more than 20 years. She received her M.D. from Brown University Medical School and completed her psychiatry residency at The Stanford School of Medicine. Music: www.purple-planet.com Show ...
Oct 25, 2021•28 min•Ep. 98
Midlife is a time when you may be looking back at how you have lived your life and you may be thinking about what comes next. Are you happy in your current job or relationship? Are there things you always wanted to accomplish but never found the time. What will your next 20, 30, or even 40 years look like ? Michael Clinton, author of the book, ROAR into the Second Half of Your Life (Before It’s Too Late) , says that after 50 we all can move loudly and proudly into a life that brings joy. He show...
Oct 13, 2021•19 min•Ep. 97
Robert Thurman is a scholar and interpreter of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy. In his new book, Wisdom is Bliss: Four Friendly Fun Facts That Can Change Your Life , he offers an exploration into the nature of reality through Buddha's threefold curriculum of super-education. Robert invites us to travel the same road as the Buddha. Robert became a Tibetan monk at age 24. He was the first American to be ordained by the Dalai Lama. Robert is the translator of The Tibetan Book of the Dead and the author...
Oct 11, 2021•23 min•Ep. 96
Shannon Dingle has experienced staggering tragedy and trauma in her life, including surviving sexual abuse and trafficking as a child and the loss of her husband. But through the grief, she learned to find hope. In her first book, Living Brave: Lessons from Hurt, Lighting the Way to Hope , she gives women permission to wrestle with painful topics, to use their voice, to take a stand for justice, to honor the wisdom of their bodies, and to be brave in the darkest times. Shannon is a disability ac...
Sep 28, 2021•18 min•Ep. 95
Mental health is essential to our overall well-being. When we feel mentally well, we can work productively, enjoy our free time, and contribute to our communities. Many believe that mental health occurs in the brain, but it is actually the result of everything going on in the body. What we eat, how we move, our chemistry, all factor in to mental well-being. Victor Brick talks about wellness tools that can help us live a balanced and full life. Victor is the co-founder and CEO of Planet Fitness G...
Sep 20, 2021•20 min•Ep. 94
Most athletes dream about standing on the Olympic podium receiving their gold medal. But few ever have the opportunity to actually do so. Ashleigh Johnson knows what it feels like to earn gold. Ashleigh is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and goalie of Team USA Water Polo. She was named the Top Goaltender of the Olympic Games, having stopped an astounding 80 of 124 shots. Ashleigh is a Princeton graduate who is passionate about using her Olympic platform to inspire other women to pursue their dr...
Sep 13, 2021•16 min•Ep. 93
September 11 marks the 2Oth anniversary of the World Trade Center Attacks. Lisa Luckett lost her husband on that day, leaving her a single mother of three. Lisa survived the unimaginable and learned to face any experience head on, choosing to see the silver lining in all situations. Lisa is a life coach, speaker, and CEO of Cozmeena Enlightened Living, a brand of kindness. She is the author of the book, The Light in 9 11, Shocked by Kindness, healed by Love . Music: www.purple-planet.com Show si...
Sep 06, 2021•22 min•Ep. 92
When faced with a health challenge, people often spend their time waiting for a miracle to happen. According to Dr. Mark Mincolla, we have the power to create that miracle. Dr. Mincolla contends that developing our superconscious mind and recognizing the divine source that exists within each of us, can generate miracles. Dr. Mincolla has been a practicing holistic physician for more than three decades. He shares experiences, research, and exercises that may help us cultivate the ability to heal....
Aug 22, 2021•22 min•Ep. 91
After decades fighting to free themselves from male-dominated social and economic structures such as glass ceilings and pay equality, women still struggle. Using the events of a very painful year in her own personal and professional life, Allison Carmen explores the forces in women’s personal and professional lives that hold them back. She teaches how women can become fully realized so that every choice they make is not from fear but from strength. According to Allison, when women allow themselv...
Aug 16, 2021•21 min•Ep. 90
Tired, cranky, got headaches, belly aches or belly fat? How about diabetes, high blood pressure, or coronary artery disease? Got an autoimmune condition, an allergy, an immune deficiency, or an inflammatory condition like arthritis? Depressed, anxious addicted, or having trouble sleeping? Overweight, obese, or just plain bloated? How about dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or cancer? According to Dr. Joan Borysenko, these chronic illnesses and mood disorders have some association with metabolic pro...
Aug 08, 2021•17 min•Ep. 89
You are not hardwired to be a certain way the rest of your life. Contrary to what you may think, the brain is the organ of change. By understanding how your mind works you can learn how to change negative habits and emotions and rewire your brain with new thoughts and beliefs that will transform your mind and body. Dr. Joe Dispenza combines the fields of quantum physics, neuroscience, brain chemistry, biology, and genetics to show what is truly possible. Dr. Dispenza provides information to help...
Aug 02, 2021•16 min•Ep. 88
It is so easy to get caught up in the drama and distractions of daily life that most people miss out on living happy, fulfilling lives. Tracy Webster teaches people how to experience life and love despite any challenge, obstacle, or roadblock. According to Tracy, “It takes a daring, courageous person to break out of their comfort zone and the gifts of doing so are priceless.” Tracy is a best-selling author and entrepreneur. Her new book is We’re Learning to Fly: A Story of True Forgiveness to Ch...
Jul 25, 2021•21 min•Ep. 87
Michelle Phillips believes that beauty is not a size, it’s not a specific look or a certain age. Beauty is an attitude! Michelle inspires women to look and feel their best. She is a women's empowerment coach and best-selling author of The Beauty Blueprint. As a leading authority in the beauty industry and one of the most influential makeup artists in the entertainment industry, she has worked with celebrities in the world of entertainment, sports, and politics such as Katie Couric, Derek Jeter, ...
Jul 19, 2021•22 min•Ep. 86
What propels some individuals to reach extraordinary creative heights in the earliest years of life while others achieve greatness decades later? New York Times bestselling author and acclaimed journalist, Claudia Kalb, investigated the origins of genius. In her new book, Spark: How Genius Ignites, From Child Prodigies to Late Bloomers , she unravels the relationship between brains, talent, passion, creativity, willpower, and imagination. She inspires those who are still searching for fulfillmen...
Jul 12, 2021•17 min•Ep. 85
Many of us go through our lives hampered by painful memories. Seated deep within our minds, they can seem impossible to dislodge and they can trigger tremendous pain and prevent us from thriving in our lives. According to Dr. Carla Manly, the more conscious of these fears we are, the more we can break free of their hold. She offers simple steps to safely face our fearful memories, learn from them, and successfully break free. Dr. Manly is a practicing clinical psychologist and a recognized autho...
Jul 05, 2021•21 min•Ep. 84
New discoveries in biology and neuroscience reveal how the words we think and speak can change the way the neurons in our brains and hearts connect. According to Gregg Braden, our ancestors understood this connection and they created specific word patterns to provide comfort, healing, strength, and inner power in difficult times. Gregg talks about how these powerful words, that were encoded into prayers, chants, mantras, hymns, and sacred writings, can impact our lives. Gregg is a five-time New ...
Jun 28, 2021•25 min•Ep. 83
A new human consciousness is replacing the old human consciousness - authentic power is replacing external power. According to Gary Zukav, the potential of a new era of humanity based on love instead of fear is upon us, but only we can bring it into being. Gary talks about how we can transform everyday experiences of hopelessness, emptiness, and pain into fulfillment, meaning, and joy. Gary has inspired millions to realize their soul’s greatest potential. He is the author of the legendary number...
Jun 21, 2021•24 min•Ep. 82
As no one can live without inhaling and exhaling, no one can live without feeling and expressing. According to Mark Nepo, we are constantly being shaped by life into finer instruments of care and expression. The deeper we go, the more attuned we become and the more we join with everything around us. Mark talks about how we can discover and inhabit our own voice so we can move through obstacles and transitions. Mark is a poet and philosopher, and the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, Th...
Jun 14, 2021•19 min•Ep. 81
Today’s business is demanding a new set of skills. More than ever, people are looking to engage deeply with their work and align with companies that support their values. Sibyl Chavis believes that in order to succeed in this new environment we must focus on inner skills, such as presence, mindfulness, and empathy. She talks about the importance of being authentic and bringing our unique expression to work. Sibyl is the chief business officer of Sounds True publishing. Music: www.purple-planet.c...
Jun 07, 2021•18 min•Ep. 80
Every day we get hooked by the energy of people, news, and global events. Those energies can alter our mental and emotional health, leading many who are empaths to recoil from the world. According Michelle Welch, rather than cutting energetic cords, we can transmute negative energies in ways that support our mental and emotional health. Michelle is the author of the book, The Magic of Connection: Stop Cutting Cords and Learn to Transform Negative Energy to Live an Empowered Life. Music: www.purp...
May 30, 2021•22 min•Ep. 79
Guy Finley believes that we can use the wisdom of the world’s great spiritual masters to not only weather the difficulties we experience, but to actually come out stronger on the other side. According to Guy, hidden within each of us lives a greatness with the power to not just transform us into more awake, kind, and compassionate people, but to do the same for all humanity...making our world a healthier, happier place for all. Guy Finley is an internationally renowned spiritual teacher and best...
May 17, 2021•22 min•Ep. 78
We all lose people and experiences we hold dear; nothing we love lasts forever. Grieving is part of being human. Grief can hit us quickly like a bolt of lightning or it can silently creep up on us before we even know we're in its grip. Many of us try to deny what we’re feeling in an attempt to stay positive or stop the pain. According to Claire B. Willis, to heal from loss we cannot dissociate or refuse to feel the depth of our despair. She contends that genuine grieving requires us to be presen...
May 09, 2021•23 min•Ep. 77
Most of us live every day overwhelmed and exhausted. We are always on the go trying to balance work, family, friends, and everything in between. Often it feels like our usual methods of coping no longer work. David Kundtz says that it’s time for something new – stopping. According to David, stopping is a gift to yourself. Knowing when to breathe and regain a clearer vision helps give you a fresh perspective and an inner balance. David has enjoyed several careers, including 19 years as a Catholic...
May 03, 2021•23 min•Ep. 76
At the beginning of last year, the world was faced with a public health crisis, the scope of which had not been seen in a century. As COVID-19 rapidly reached every corner of the globe, chaos and fear ran rampant. Yet, as the pandemic worsened, billions of people decided to respond with love, care, and compassion. Even though we were separated physically, people were connecting and reaching out—to neighbors and strangers alike—more than ever before. Tim Shriver, chair of Special Olympics, saw th...
Apr 26, 2021•16 min•Ep. 75
When you’ve been told those three words, you have cancer, your life is turned upside down. There are life-altering decisions to make and it’s difficult to know the right thing to do. Liana Werner Gray heard those words after she found a lump bulging out the side of her neck. Hitting a point in her life that she describes as her “rock bottom”, Liana felt toxic and decided that it was time to change her eating habits and life. She discusses her treatment protocol for healing. Liana is a holistic a...
Apr 19, 2021•18 min•Ep. 74
Many in society today constantly criticize girls, leaving many to grow up feeling inadequate, silenced and like they are not enough. Sadie Radinsky is a major voice in a new generation of people redefining wellness. Sadie is an 18-year-old blogger and recipe creator who has touched the lives of girls and women worldwide with her award-winning website, wholegirl.com. Sadie offers ideas, advice, and practices for young women to help them celebrate all of themselves. She is the author of the book, ...
Apr 12, 2021•20 min•Ep. 73
What if you could learn how to be “in love” all the time? What if you knew how to break down your old emotional walls and heal the past? Most of us spend our lives longing for love waiting for something to happen to give us an experience of love. According to Barbara De Angelis, love isn’t something we can actually “get” from anyone else; it comes from the inside out. This understanding means that we don’t have to wait for love to arrive to feel it, or for someone to treat us a certain way to ex...
Apr 05, 2021•22 min•Ep. 72
According to Dr. Chatterjee, half of all American adults suffer with a chronic disease with one in four people suffering from two or more. Dr. Chatterjee believes that lifestyle and nutrition are first-line medicine and the cornerstone of good health. He argues that the secret to preventing disease and achieving wellness revolves around four critical pillars – food, relaxation, sleep, and movement – and that by making small, incremental changes in each of these key areas, we can create and maint...
Mar 29, 2021•22 min•Ep. 71
