E.63: Relieving PTSD, Depression, Anxiety & Trauma

with Captain Dan Willis

Session Notes:

Everybody deals with some level of trauma in their life. For some, trauma is severe enough to leave lasting effects, including post-traumatic stress.

Captain Dan Willis, retired Homicide Detective and SWAT Commander, as well as wellbeing coordinator and teacher, talks about the high levels of PTSD and trauma among first responders. He shares insights and tools from his book, Bulletproof Spirit:

• How trauma accumulates in small increments for first responders who are exposed to the worst of human nature, day in and day out…

• The telltale signs of trauma and PTSD…

• How trauma “crushes the spirit and “suffocates the heart”…

• The essential strategies to heal the broken spirit…

• How loved ones and peers can offer support to those living with trauma and PTSD…

To learn more about Captain Dan’s work, visit www.FirstResponderWellness.com and to purchase a copy of his book, you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Bulletproof-Spirit-Responders-Essential-Protecting/dp/1608682617

E.62: The Power of Appreciation & Sharing Our Feelings

with Robyn Spizman

Episode Notes:

Best-selling author and media personality, Robyn Spizman, shares insights and tips from her latest book, Loving Our Loud: The Power of a Kind Word: 

• The importance of slowing down to be present with those around us...

• Don't know what to say to share your appreciation? The importance of paying attention and being specific...

• The ripple effect of spreading gratitude...

• How to teach kids to share appreciation...

• Inspiring your partner to love out loud...

You can find all of Robyn’s books on her website: www.RobynSpizman.com

E.55: Rebuilding Life After Total Loss

with Karen Auvinen

Episode Notes:

Award-winning poet and author Karen Auvinen tells us about her new memoir, Rough Beauty: Forty Seasons of Mountain Living.

• How she lost everything when her cabin burnt to ashes...

• The role of Elvis, her husky in her life...

• Finding love unexpectedly... and where that went...

• How resistance makes all of life harder…

Her book Rough Beauty is a captivating, beautiful read and it’s available now.

E.50: Miracles In Small Acts of Kindness

with Laura Schroff

Episode Notes:

Laura Schroff is the author of a memoir about the course of events that took place when an 11 year-old boy asked her for spare change because he was hungry. The story of the relationship the ensues is captured in her book, An Invisible Thread, #1 New York Times Best Seller for 39 weeks in 2011, and now released in a young readers' version. Laura's is the story of the life-changing power of small acts of kindness.

Her award-winning books are available at bookstores and online, and also through her website: http://lauraschroff.com

E.46: The Magic of Small Spaces

with Patricia Foreman

Episode Notes:

What if BIGGER is NOT better? What if the answer to all of the stresses related to your home is to move to a smaller one?

Patricia Foreman talks about:

• The many advantages of living in not-so-big homes  

• What is the biggest challenge people face when considering a smaller home

• The many different uses and financial benefits of just-right-houses

Her book, A Tiny Home to Call Your Own: Living Well in Just-Right Houses, is available online.

E.40: Being a Man in the Post #metoo World

with Robert Kandell

Episode Notes:

Robert Kandell, author of the book Unhidden: A Book for Men & Those Confused by Them, talks about:

• How men can learn to live unhidden and be the best expression of masculinity.

• How we collectively can participate in raising all boys to be men of integrity.

• When a man knows his behaviors have not been 100% on the up-and-up, what he can do about it.

• How by speaking their truths, women help men learn about being in relationship with them.

• How we can gradually dismantle predatory behaviors in our cultures by taking responsibility, naming abuse, and empowering ourselves to overcome our place of victimization.

E.34: Mutual Awakening & Evolutionary Relationships

with Toni Monsey, PhD

Episode Notes:

Toni Monsey, PhD joins us to talk about the practice of Mutual Awakening as developed by Patricia Albere and The Evolutionary Collective. She shares:

What is Mutual Awakening and how it’s different from traditional meditation

• The new frontier of consciousness that emerges through the practice of Mutual Awakening

• How relationships are transformed through it

• What it means to have Evolutionary Relationships

To learn more about the practice of Mutual Awakening, you can visit Toni’s website or connect with her through her Facebook page. You can also find out more about the Evolutionary Collective through their website.

E.32: Forgiveness: The Key to Healing & Thriving

with Morella Devost

Episode Notes:

Morella talks about forgiveness:

• The misconceptions around forgiveness that make it hard to forgive

• A new definition of forgiveness that makes it more accessible

• The process to free ourselves from pain, resentment, shame and/or guilt (aka. arriving at complete forgiveness)

Do you have thoughts or questions about forgiveness that you’d like to discuss with me? Do you need help forgiving someone or something? Is there something you haven’t been able to let go of?

Feel free to reach out, I’d be delighted to speak with you.

E.31: Creating Heaven On Earth: The Scientific Proof

with Bruce H. Lipton, PhD

Episode Notes:

Bruce Lipton, PhD, best-selling author of The Biology of Belief, Spontaneous Evolution and The Honeymoon Effect, and former professor and researcher at the medical schools of The University of Wisconsin and Stanford University, shares the scientific proof (and the good news) that we each have the power to create heaven on earth.

In this powerful conversation, Bruce touches on:

• The scientific evidence that: (1) we are not at the mercy of our genes, (2) evolution is not random or slow, and (3) mind/spirit and matter are not separate

• How these myths keep us believing ourselves powerless

• How we can reclaim our power to shape our health AND the reality around us

You can find Bruce’s books and upcoming events on his website: BruceLipton.com

E.16: Knowing If It's Time to Exit Marriage & How To Do It Gracefully

with Sunny Joy McMillan

Episode Notes:

Sunny Joy McMillan lived through 12 years in a high-conflict divorce but was able to create a wonderful, healed, close friendship with her ex. She talks about the teachings in her book Unhitched: How to unstick your bad marriage, and how to know whether it's time to stay or go. During our conversation we touched on:

• The difference between the small self that is hurt and resentful, vs. the Wise Authentic Self that knows your truth. 
• How to move towards a clear knowing of what is right for you at any point in time
• "The Ugly Dirty Letter" and "The Cosmic Rewrite"
• What your marriage can teach you about you, and finding the blessing even in the worst of marriages

Go to this page to get a free copy of Sunny's book, Unhitched: Unstick Your Bad Marriage. 

E.07: Stop Being a "Good Girl" and Get What You Want

with Marcia Baczynski

Episode Notes:

Is your perfectionism, your people pleasing and your lack of boundaries affecting your relationship? 

In this episode, Marcia tells us about the Good Girl archetype and what are some of the problems it creates for women. She also presents to us strategies for beginning to implement boundaries, eliminate tolerations, and learn to ask for what we want. Really good stuff! 

• You can download Marcia's eBook on her website: Good Girl Recovery eBook
• And you can learn more about Marcia and get her support through her website: Asking For What You Want

E.01: About this podcast ~ turning challenges around to thrive in every dimension of life

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Episode notes:

What if you're meant to thrive in every area of your life?

In this opening episode of the podcast I share with you why I've come to believe we are all meant to thrive, and that we can transform every dimension of our lives ~ from our health, to our career, our finances, our relationships and beyond.

I also tell you why I've decided to launch the podcast.

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