How can you manage disappointments, rejection and setbacks with a positive attitude? That’s right, life’s challenges don’t HAVE to bring you down. Learn how to bring yourself back up with a few simple tactics and realizations. Dr. Jarrod Spencer, president and Founder of The Mind Of The Athlete, http://www.mindoftheathlete.com/ says if you don’t explore your emotions after a difficult situation, they will find the weakest part of your body and settle there to give you more problems in the future...
Sep 12, 2019•21 min•Ep. 43
It’s totally okay to not be okay! An important lesson from our guest Jason Harrar, who served for 13 years in the Marines. He now works for an organization called Tails Of Valor, https://www.tailsofvalor.org/ a beautiful non profit which basically takes puppies from animal shelters and trains them to help veterans with symptoms of PTSD and traumatic brain injury. Jason talks candidly about his struggles to get his life back after PTSD took him by the throat. Jason’s service dog, Loftus, helped h...
Sep 05, 2019•20 min•Ep. 42
What is the secret to success you ask? It isn’t body shaming, putting yourself last and ignoring what you want and need! Our guest Amy Banocy https://amybanocy.com/, who just co-authored her first book, “The Success Formula”, with best selling author, Jack Canfield, learned these lessons the hard way and she’s determined to help other women understand and discover the self-love we all deserve. Amy says you have to use your GPS-Gratitude, Positivity and self-care to succeed at anything!
Aug 29, 2019•22 min•Ep. 41
Who or what are you grieving right now? Grief is such a constant in our lives. We feel sorrow for people we’ve lost, experiences we wanted to have or didn’t want to have. We grieve for our younger selves and for the babies our adult children once were. We grieve a job loss, a divorce, the loss of our health. In this podcast, you will learn how to process the feelings of loss that are such a big part of the fabric of our lives in a way that’s healthy and even leaves room for joy.
Aug 22, 2019•23 min•Ep. 40
“Life is a terminal condition”, we say in our book, The Power Of A Pivot, How Changing Your Mindset Can Bring You More Joy In Every Aspect Of Your Life. This realization that our time is finite is most present for people who have stared death in the face. Our guest, Jill Kelly McComsey, a personal injury attorney who had a heart attack at age 36, didn’t know if she would live or die. Now, she thrives with a different attitude. Jill talks about what the trauma gave her and how it infused her life...
Aug 15, 2019•23 min•Ep. 39
Do you spend a lot of time worrying? Is it hard to stop worrying? Do you accomplish anything with your worries? The ladies of www.thewisdomcoalition.com explore the root cause of our worries and explain how we can each set an intention to make sure our ruminating thoughts don’t control our lives and our actions. How can you stop worrying so much? What are you worrying about? Why? We help you find the answers!
Aug 08, 2019•22 min•Ep. 38
How can you ask questions in a way that will propel your life? What questions will change the way women are perceived by themselves and in the world? Join us for a look at an exciting new book called Thriving Women Thriving World. An Invitation To Dialogue, Healing And Inspired Actions. Caroline Adams Miller, https://www.carolinemiller.com/ one of the nine authors of the book, details how this book can change your life, your relationships and the trajectory of your future.
Aug 01, 2019•20 min•Ep. 37
How much do you rely on alcohol to relax you, help you celebrate, stimulate you? More women today are drinking more alcohol. Why and what can we do to focus more on ourselves? Join us for a discussion with Meg Lewis, http://www.meglewiscoaching.com/ who is a certified recovery coach working with professional women with mild to moderate alcohol use disorders. Meg says “life has really become just an accessory to drinking.” She talks about how she overcame her own dependance on alcohol and says th...
Jul 25, 2019•21 min•Ep. 36
Do you believe in Astrology? What is it anyway? What’s a birth chart, and what can it tell you about your character? Astrologer, Melissa Stratton https://www.heavenlymessagesbymelissa.com/, tells us a birth chart is like a mission statement for your life and can tell you who you were meant to be. She says it’s a cosmic fingerprint that’s different for everyone. Join us for a fascinating discussion.
Jul 18, 2019•24 min•Ep. 35
What are you holding on to? What are you allowing yourself to be stuck in? How can you shed the weight of things that trouble you but hold you hostage at the same time. The ladies of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ examine this complicated concept of what we hold on to and why, and how that can work against us. Learn how to fully bloom without barriers and obstacles pushing you down.
Jul 11, 2019•21 min•Ep. 34
In her memoir, The Unspoken Truth, author Lisa Zarcone www.lisazarcone.net, gives a raw account of a childhood marred with the agony of abuse. But today, as a mother and grandmother, she tells her story to tell the ending-the part where she picked herself up from the point of suicide and decided to become who she was meant to be. Her wisdom is wrapped around the concept that we can be more than our experiences and we can thrive despite the worst of times.
Jul 04, 2019•19 min•Ep. 33
How much of your day do you spend worrying about something? Does anxiety have you by the throat? It doesn’t have to. Dr. Jarrod Spencer, who is president and Founder of The Mind Of The Athlete http://www.mindoftheathlete.com/ tells us why we are all worrying so much and what we can do about it. Take charge of your life and peace of mind. We’ll show you how.
Jun 27, 2019•21 min•Ep. 32
What are you holding on to that you regret? What impact is regret having on your life? Our guest, Carrie Luxem, https://carrieluxem.com/ Founder and CEO of Restaurant HR Group in Chicago and a passionate motivational speaker on subjects like adversity, success, happiness, leadership, and culture, says we should learn a new way to look at regret. She tells us some simple strategies to turn regret into opportunity and a mistake into an education.
Jun 20, 2019•18 min•Ep. 31
Do you believe that your best age is right now? It can be and it should be! Our guest, Dr. Robi Ludwig, http://drrobiludwig.com a nationally known psychotherapist and contributor for national media outlets shares her book, Your Best Age is Now - Embrace an Ageless Mindset, Reenergize Your Dreams, and Live a Soul-Satisfying Life. She says we can all rebel against the attitude that being middle aged is a bad thing! Dr. Robi tells us how to understand that midlife is actually an exciting time to li...
Jun 13, 2019•20 min•Ep. 30
Can you spare 5 minutes a day to do something for yourself that will help you feel more calm, more in control and more confident? Our guest, Psychotherapist Shonda Moralis, http://shondamoralis.net/, shares a few strategies from a new book she’s working on that will feature 50 different five minute mindfulness tips for busy women. It’s a concept that will help you live your best life and be your best self.
Jun 06, 2019•19 min•Ep. 29
Do you really know how to listen to your body? What is your body telling you about your emotions, about your relationships and about your past? Our guest, Marie Ruxton, http://www.marieruxton.massagetherapy.com/, a licensed massage therapist does intuitive therapeutic massage which is basically a holistic approach to health and wellness, and she says our bodies literally talk to us, we just have to listen. Marie gives us life-changing tips on how you can discover the issues in your tissues....
May 30, 2019•24 min•Ep. 28
Is sex trafficking only an issue in big cities? How do predators find and overpower our women and young girls? Not an easy subject to talk about, but our guest, Kim Checkeye, who was the Executive Director for Truth For Women, https://truthforwomen.org/ an organization fighting sex trafficking in Northeastern Pennsylvania, outlines what parents need to know to keep our daughters safe. She says it all starts with social media, continues with manipulation and can touch any girl or young woman anyw...
May 23, 2019•21 min•Ep. 27
One of our most listened to podcasts is episode #17 where we talked about why we are so hard on ourselves. This subject has explosive power for women everywhere. We revisit the subject and give the real scientific proof for why you should give up negative self-talk and self-criticism. Kim Howie and Nancy Werteen, the ladies of The Wisdom Coalition, https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/, outline strategies to change your life with self-love and self-compassion. Thoughts become actions and it’s up t...
May 16, 2019•22 min•Ep. 26
Why are more and more of our teenagers feeling depressed and even suicidal? How can we help our kids craft a future with the understanding that they can choose joy. We speak with Dr. Sherry Kelly, http://mindandheartcoaching.com, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Neuropsychologist with more than 30 years experience in the field of child development about a program she’s developed to help parents and kids understand how to create the life they want. It’s called PositiviTeens. Dr. Kell...
May 09, 2019•20 min•Ep. 25
Imagine if YOU could change the world? Khine Zaw, owner of Khineder Creations in Pennsylvania, Tokyo and Singapore https://khinedercreations.com/ feels kindness is the answer, and she is working to spread this feeling of love into the world. We talk with Khine about the impact she’s having on people who use her chemical-free organic skin care products and people who are survivors of sex trafficking and domestic violence. Once you hear Khine speak, you’ll want to join her to improve your own life...
May 02, 2019•22 min•Ep. 24
If you want to bloom into something exceptional, then you have to give yourself the tools you need to do so. That’s where self-care comes in. It’s taking care of your mind, body and spirit. It’s shouting to the world that you’re worth it and you’re going to do what you need to be happy and whole. The ladies of https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ dig in to what self-care really means and how you can make the most of it for yourself.
Apr 25, 2019•23 min•Ep. 23
Betrayal and hardship can leave us feeling lost, alone and suffering. How can we put ourselves back together with strength and purpose when we go through something difficult? Our guest, Jacinth Headlam, https://www.theloveafter.com/ gives us some answers from her new book, Love After, which is about helping us overcome pain, hurt, trauma, betrayals and insecurities. Jacinth opens up about her own personal struggles and what she’s learned about leading her best life.
Apr 18, 2019•22 min•Ep. 22
It’s the 100th episode of The Wisdom Coalition Well Of Wisdom Podcast!!! We are celebrating with a reflective discussion about why it is so important for women to support each other and how we can all make a pivot and find more joy every day. Our two guests, Heather Rodale https://htta.org, advising partner to https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/, and Pam Bartlett, owner of Senior Helpers of The Lehigh Valley, https://www.seniorhelpers.com/lehighvalley/, who was the original sponsor of our podcas...
Apr 11, 2019•21 min•Ep. 21
What brought you joy and helped you heal when you were a child? Can you use some of those things today when faced with adversity? Heather Rodale of Healing Through The Arts https://htta.org found art helped in her healing from cancer, and so she started a non-profit with a goal of having high school and college students create inspirational art that is placed in oncology waiting rooms and other healing practices. Listen in to Heather’s powerful story and heartfelt mission to help others heal wit...
Apr 04, 2019•24 min•Ep. 20
You probably think you need to get things to be happy, but is it the opposite? Do you need to give up certain things to be happy? Kim and Nancy of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/, discuss 15 Things You Should Give Up To Be Happy, by Luminita Saviuc, otherwise known as The Purpose Fairy https://www.purposefairy.com/. Kim and Nancy discuss the list and give examples of how this practice can change your mindset. And Nancy has a big reveal in the end about what she needs to ...
Mar 28, 2019•19 min•Ep. 19
If you look at the waves on the top of the ocean, you’ll see splashing and white caps and turmoil, but beneath all that is the calm and peace of the underwater deep sea. That’s what meditation is says Greg Schweitzer, educator, Wellness Coach, Professional Speaker www.StressReductionResources.com. He has been teaching what he calls Effortless Meditation for 40 years. He says one of his earliest pupils was Dr. Wayne Dyer https://www.drwaynedyer.com/! Listen in to our discussion about meditation a...
Mar 21, 2019•23 min•Ep. 18
Is mindfulness the new penicillin? Experts say being mindful has tremendous power in our lives and for our physical health. Our guest, Anne Alexander, editor of Mindful https://www.mindful.org/, tells us about the new mindfulness revolution and how it can help you. She explains the power of being mindful, how you can do it and why you should.
Mar 14, 2019•23 min•Ep. 17
What’s the key to loving your life? It starts from within according to Connie Henriquez, a life coach for adults, as well as kids and teens (https://startlovinglife.com/). Connie has great insight into what we can all do right now to seize the best life ever. And she has advice for parents on how to teach our kids to start loving life too. Connie has amazing energy and ideas, and her message is one of hope for everyone.
Mar 07, 2019•21 min•Ep. 16
What are the characteristics of strong female leaders? We all know there are fewer women than men in power positions in business and politics so what does it take for women to rise to the top? Julie Knight, a passionate, motivational and educational speaker who is a also Vice President working for a major financial firm says we can see the answers to those questions in the Athena Leadership model. We take a look at the leadership skills women need.
Feb 28, 2019•23 min•Ep. 15
The World Health Organization says one in four people has some kind of mental disorder. Ava St. Pierre https://www.avastpierre.com/ grew up with a schizophrenic mother. Despite a childhood of violence, Ava has cultivated a life of love and she’s determined to help other families beat the power and shame of mental illness. In her new book, After The Storm: Breaking the Cycle of Abuse with Conviction, Connection and Compassion, she outlines her very personal story and how she has devoted her life ...
Feb 21, 2019•18 min•Ep. 14
