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Welcome to the Life Is A Classroom podcast hosted by Dr. Damian Nesser. With a focus on food and wellness, we will have a variety of guests from the foodies and wellness world.

Damian Nesser


    • Nov 27, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
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    Latest episodes from Life Is A Classroom

    Bloom Where You Are

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 8:28


    This week on the Life Is A Classroom Podcast, we would like to introduce our listeners to Lise Cartwright, the author working with us on our upcoming book "Bloom Where You Are." We hope you enjoy this look into what is to come before we take a Christmas hiatus and return with season 4 in January.

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    Classroom Corner #47 : The Natural Way To Better Health Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 16:02


    This week on the Classroom Corner, we interview Chris Terzakos, an author, motivational speaker, and transformational coach. Tune in as we discuss healthier alternatives to naturally increase health and athletic performance.

    Hardship Teaches Lessons in Resilience Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2023 15:14


    Today, we interview Ethan, a former 3-sport student-athlete whose life took an unexpected turn when an accident forced dramatic life changes. Still, he used what happened to become the best version of himself to help others.

    Classroom Corner #46 : The Natural Way To Better Health Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2023 11:22


    This week on the Classroom Corner, we interview Chris Terzakos, an author, motivational speaker, and transformational coach. Tune in as we discuss healthier alternatives to naturally increase health and athletic performance.

    Hardship Teaches Lessons in Resilience Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2023 8:03


    Today, we interview Ethan, a former 3-sport student-athlete whose life took an unexpected turn when an accident forced dramatic life changes. Still, he used what happened to become the best version of himself to help others.

    Classroom Corner #45 : The Natural Way To Better Health Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 11:47


    This week on the Classroom Corner, we interview Chris Terzakos, an author, motivational speaker, and transformational coach. Tune in as we discuss healthier alternatives to naturally increase health and athletic performance.

    Balancing Act : Work-Life Harmony Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2023 13:43


    Andrew L. Anderson is a seasoned expert in work-life balance and personal well-being. With a wealth of experience and insights, he is a sought-after speaker and author known for his practical strategies to help individuals find harmony between their professional and personal lives.

    Classroom Corner #44 : Emerging Technologies Part 2, Web 3.0 and Security

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 16:33


    This week, on the classroom corner, we interview Kevin Sisco, computer programmer, computer security consultant, I.T. specialist, and podcaster who is also blind. He has knowledge in Web Design, Blockchain, and Artificial Intelligence. Thanks for tuning in.

    Balancing Act : Work-Life Harmony Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 8:20


    Andrew L. Anderson is a seasoned expert in the field of work-life balance and personal well-being. With a wealth of experience and insights, he is a sought-after speaker and author known for his practical strategies to help individuals find harmony between their professional and personal lives.

    Classroom Corner #44 : Emerging Technologies, Block Chain and A.I.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 10:26


    This week, on the classroom corner, we interview Kevin Sisco, computer programmer, computer security consultant, I.T. specialist, and podcaster who is also blind. He has knowledge in Web Design, Blockchain, and Artificial Intelligence. Thanks for tuning in.

    Transparency : Less Secrets, Less Stress Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2023 18:20


    In this captivating podcast episode, we have the privilege of delving into the formative years and family dynamics that shaped the extraordinary Jillian Riddell into the advocate for transparent living she is today. Jillian reflects on her upbringing, recounting pivotal moments, family traditions, and the subtle lessons that paved the way for her commitment to open communication and vulnerability. Jillian also delves into what kindled her desire to make a difference in people's lives by becoming an ER Nurse. Thank you for tuning in.

    Classroom Corner #43 : Your Thoughts Effect Your World Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2023 14:09


    Welcome back to the Life Is A Classroom Podcast after our hiatus. We return for season 3 with a wonderful interview with Dr. Robin Perry Braun, a writer with a Ph.D., IMD, MPSY, and ILPP, who focuses on using Biblical teachings and Quantum Energy Principles in various methods of therapy and self-transformation. Check out her book "Thrive," available now on Amazon.

    Transparency : Less Secrets, Less Stress

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2023 14:42


    In this captivating podcast episode, we have the privilege of delving into the formative years and family dynamics that shaped the extraordinary Jillian Riddell into the advocate for transparent living she is today. Jillian reflects on her upbringing, recounting pivotal moments, family traditions, and the subtle lessons that paved the way for her commitment to open communication and vulnerability. Jillian also delves into what kindled her desire to make a difference in people's lives by becoming an ER Nurse. Thank you for tuning in.

    Classroom Corner #42 : Your Thoughts Effect Your World Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2023 10:58


    Welcome back to the Life Is A Classroom Podcast after our hiatus. We return for season 3 with a wonderful interview with Dr. Robin Perry Braun, a writer with a PhD, IMD, MPSY, and ILPP, who focuses on using Biblical teachings and Quantum Energy Principals in various methods of therapy and self-transformation. Check out her book "Thrive," available now on Amazon.

    Tribute to Celia Nesser Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 29:22


    This episode is dedicated to Dr. N's mother, Celia Nesser, who recently passed after a year-and-a-half-long battle with vascular dementia. Thank you to all those who attended her funeral service and to all our listeners who supported the Life Is A Classroom family during this time. This episode also marks the beginning of a short hiatus from the show until the eleventh of July. Thank you to all our listeners for supporting the show.

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    Tribute to Celia Nesser

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2023 28:17


    This episode is dedicated to Dr. N's mother, Celia Nesser, who recently passed after a year and a half long battle with vascular dementia. Thank you to all those who attended her funeral service, and thank you to all our listeners who supported the Life Is A Classroom family during this time.

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    Classroom Corner #41 : Optimize Your Brain Health Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2023 15:09


    Today we interview Dr. Christine Sauer. Dr. Christine Sauer is a neuroscientist, health coach, and speaker who is dedicated to optimizing brain health through her five-dimensional approach. Dr. Sauer draws from her extensive background in neuroscience research and her personal experience with traumatic brain injury to provide evidence-based recommendations for enhancing brain function and preventing cognitive decline.

    From Possibility To Reality Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2023 23:14


    Robert Pardi is the author of the book "Possibility in Action," which is the theme of this week's interview. Today we discuss what "possibility in action" looks like and how someone can find purpose after facing loss. Tune in to find out more about Robert's incredible story and how he found purpose after the loss of his beloved wife to cancer.

    Classroom Corner #40 : Optimize Your Brain Health

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 11:58


    Today we interview Dr. Christine Sauer. Dr. Christine Sauer is a neuroscientist, health coach, and speaker who is dedicated to optimizing brain health through her five-dimensional approach. Dr. Sauer draws from her extensive background in neuroscience research and her personal experience with traumatic brain injury to provide evidence-based recommendations for enhancing brain function and preventing cognitive decline.

    From Possibility To Reality Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 21:51


    Robert Pardi is the author of the book "Possibility in Action," which is the theme of this week's interview. Today we discuss what "possibility in action" looks like and how someone can find purpose after facing loss. Tune in to find out more about Robert's incredible story and how he found purpose after the loss of his beloved wife to cancer.

    Classroom Corner #39 : Pharmaceuticals or Heathy Habits? Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 13:59


    Today we speak with Dr. James Granger on preventive care vs. reactive medicine. Dr. James Granger is an M.D. practicing in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. He has also written two books, “We Have Got It All Wrong!” and “What to do after you have been in a car accident.” Both books are available for purchase on Amazon and in the Apple Book Store.

    Real Talk About Real GRIT Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 16:54


    Kathryn Gordon, host of the Kathryn for REAL! Podcast, is a wife, mother, businesswoman, movie producer, and bestselling author of Relationship GRIT. You can learn more about her book at her website, kathrynforreal.com, and find it anywhere books are sold.

    Classroom Corner #38 : Pharmaceuticals or Heathy Habits?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 10:11


    Today we speak with Dr. James Granger on preventive care vs. reactive medicine. Dr. James Granger is an M.D. practicing in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. He has also written two books, “We Have Got It All Wrong!” and “What to do after you have been in a car accident.” Both books are available for purchase on Amazon and in the Apple Book Store.

    Real Talk About Real GRIT Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 20:50


    Kathryn Gordon, host of the Kathryn for REAL! Podcast, is a wife, mother, businesswoman, movie producer, and bestselling author of Relationship GRIT. You can learn more about her book at her website, kathrynforreal.com, and find it anywhere books are sold.

    Classroom Corner #37 : Breaking Free And Finding Your Voice Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 15:02


    Michelle Jewsbury is an international philanthropic speaker, author, and breakthrough coach.  In May 2014, she took her first humanitarian trip to Guatemala, where she helped an orphanage on the Rio Dulce. She is the author of her book "But I Love Him," which you can learn more about on her site at www.unsilencemyvoice.com.

    Overcoming and Supporting Your Loved Ones Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 17:45


    This week we interview Michael Schnabel, a family man who supported his daughter when she faced a battle with cancer. You can find more about his book "Daddy's Girl" on his site, www.authormichaelschnabel.com, which will be released in March 2023.  

    Classroom Corner #36 : Breaking Free And Finding Your Voice Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 12:51


    Michelle Jewsbury is an international philanthropic speaker, author, and breakthrough coach.  In May 2014, she took her first humanitarian trip to Guatemala, where she helped an orphanage on the Rio Dulce. She is the author of her book "But I Love Him," which you can learn more about on her site at www.unsilencemyvoice.com.

    Overcoming and Supporting Your Loved Ones Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 15:56


    This week we interview Michael Schnabel, a family man who supported his daughter when she faced a battle with cancer. You can find more about his book "Daddy's Girl" on his site www.authormichaelschnabel.com which will be released in March 2023.

    Classroom Corner #35 : Pole, Pole Pace Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2023 9:55


    This week our episode is titled "Pole Pole" Pace, meaning "slow, slow pace," with Dr. Eric Recker, who has practiced dentistry for over ten years, is a success coach, and is the author of his book "The False Sense of Urgency and How To #WINtheNOW.". He is focused on making an impact through both his personal life and his professional patience. Check him out at  www.ericrecker.com and on Instagram @docrecker and Facebook Eric Recker.

    Grow Your Joy With Gardening Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2023 22:50


    Dave and Lillian Brummet of "The Brummet's Conscious Blog" and the "Drum It With Brummet" Blog are insightful individuals with positive outlooks toward activities that can benefit an individual in several ways. Today we are speaking with Lillian as she discusses some of the benefits of gardening and the joys it can bring. You can also find their books on Amazon and read more about them at https://consciousdiscussions.blogspot.com/.

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    Classroom Corner #34 : Pole, Pole Pace Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2023 10:39


    This week our episode is titled "Pole Pole" Pace, meaning "slow, slow pace," with Dr. Eric Recker, who has practiced dentistry for over ten years, is a success coach, and is the author of his book "The False Sense of Urgency and How To #WINtheNO.". He is focused on making an impact through both his personal life and his professional patience. Check him out at  www.ericrecker.com and on Instagram @docrecker and Facebook Eric Recker.

    Grow Your Joy With Gardening

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2023 14:20


    Dave and Lillian Brummet of "The Brummet's Conscious Blog" and the "Drum It With Brummet" Blog are insightful individuals with positive outlooks toward activities that can benefit an individual in several ways. Today we are speaking with Lillian as she discusses some of the benefits of gardening and the joys it can bring. You can also find their books on Amazon and read more about them at https://consciousdiscussions.blogspot.com/.

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    Classroom Corner #33 : Pole, Pole Pace Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2023 11:03


    This week our episode is titled "Pole Pole" Pace, meaning "slow, slow pace," with Dr. Eric Recker, who has practiced dentistry for over ten years, is a success coach, and is the author of his book "The False Sense of Urgency and How To #WINtheNO.". He is focused on making an impact through both his personal life and his professional patience. Check him out at  www.ericrecker.com and on Instagram @docrecker and Facebook Eric Recker.

    A New Year With An Old Friend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 26:48


    Through Amberly Lago's book "True Grit and Grace" and her podcast of the same name, you too can learn how to maximize resilience. Her incredible recovery story began with a life-changing motorcycle accident that led to 34 surgeries. Though she only had a one percent chance of keeping her leg, she persisted! Now you may know her as a Bestselling Author, Podcast Host, Keynote Speaker, and Health Coach. She has been featured in several magazines, such as Forbes and The NYC Journal, as well as making guest appearances on shows such as NBC's TODAY Show and The Doctors.

    Be An Example "So Others Can Do It Themselves"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 22:06


    "Maybe sometimes people need to see someone do it so they can do it themselves." A quote from the movie cinderella man that inspires, motivates, and applies to mentorship. Tune in to our first episode of the new year! Thank you to all our guests from season one, and our team here at the Life Is A Classroom Podcast wishes you all a happy 2023.

    Learning To Be Better: Holistic Wellness With Dr. Carrie Jarosinski Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2022 19:46


    Dr. Carrie Jarosinski is a nurse educator, coach, speaker, and author. She is the author of the book "Reclaim Your Story: Renew Your Health and Wellness Through the Power of Storytelling," and today we are discussing what it means to learn about our health holistically.

    Classroom Corner #32 : The Road To Recovery Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 13:00


    This week we continue our conversation with Dr. Cristine Price, who has a doctorate in natural medicine along with years of experience in psychological fields relating to substance abuse, child psychology, and mental health treatment.  

    Learning To Be Better: Holistic Wellness With Dr. Carrie Jarosinski

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 15:41


    Dr. Carrie Jarosinski is a nurse educator, coach, speaker, and author. She is the author of the book "Reclaim Your Story: Renew Your Health and Wellness Through the Power of Storytelling," and today we are having a conversation about what it means to learn about our health holistically.

    Classroom Corner #31 : The Road To Recovery Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 11:55


    This week we speak with Dr. Cristine Price, who has a doctorate in natural medicine along with years of experience in psychological fields relating to substance abuse, child psychology, and mental health treatment.

    Manage Stress Holistically : The Benefits of Extracts With Nicole Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 22:42


    This week we interview Nicole Brown, a sought-after health and wellness speaker and nationally known CBD expert. We will talk about some of the misconceptions surrounding cannabinoids and the benefits surrounding the many molecules that can be extracted and utilized to improve someone's quality of life.

    Classroom Corner #29 : Strength To Overcome Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022 11:42


    On this week's classroom corner, we continue talking with Terry Tucker about some of his past endeavors and his ten-year cancer journey. Please tune in to learn more about how he had the strength to overcome the trials he was given.

    Practice What You Teach : Implement What You Learn With Faust Ruggiero

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2022 18:42


    Today we are interviewing Faust Ruggiero, who has a Master's degree in psychology and over 40 years of experience working with people of all ages. He has published several books, such as "The Fix Yourself Handbook" and "The Fix Your Anxiety Handbook." Feel free to learn more about him and his publications at www.faustruggiero.com.

    Classroom Corner #29 : Strength To Overcome Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2022 10:55


    On this week's classroom corner, we are talking with Terry Tucker about some of his past endeavors and his ten-year cancer journey. Please tune in to learn more about this extraordinary individual and how he had the strength to overcome the trials he was given.

    Eliminate Fear And Become Invincible With Kimberly Giles

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2022 27:27


    Coach Kimberly Giles is the founder of the Claritypoint coaching academy. She is also a professional speaker and a corporate trainer. With a focus on psychology, our conversation will go through some new ways of having a more positive outlook on the challenges presented in life. Her method involves eliminating fear and understanding your own value in order to become invincible.

    Classroom Corner #28 : Building Communities Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 12:35


    This week on the classroom corner, we talked with Sophia Olivas for part two of our conversation, where we get to know Sophia and some of her publications and how women are the ones who build up communities when supported.

    From Nurse to Murder Mystery Author With Amy S. Peele

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 21:46


    Today we interview Amy S. Peele, an author, speaker, and wellness advocate. She has several best-selling books, including several medical murder mysteries such as "Hold," "Match," and "Cut." She has been a Registered Nurse since 1974 and worked as a transplant coordinator for 35 years before retiring in 2014.

    Classroom Corner #27 : Building Communities Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 11:46


    This week on the classroom corner, we will be talking with Sophia Olivas, a speaker, and best-selling author. In this episode, we will get to know Sophia as well as how she plans on using a new tool, the metaverse, to help build new communities.

    Life Is A Classroom 50th Episode Special Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 15:39


    Welcome to the Life Is A Classroom Podcast, This is part two of our 50th episode celebration. Dr. N and Sam are excited to share some of their experiences as the podcast began and continues to grow.  

    Classroom Corner #26 : Our Emotions As Tools Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2022 12:26


    In this episode of the Classroom Corner, we continue speaking to Dr. Ed Daube, a Best Selling Author, speaker, and University Professor specializing in Psychology. Known as "The Emotions Doctor," Dr. Ed Daube has several books that can help the reader learn how to utilize their emotions as tools to aid them in success.

    Life Is A Classroom 50th Episode Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 27:05


    Welcome to the Life Is A Classroom Podcast, where we celebrate our 50th episode. Dr. N and Sam are excited to share some of their experiences as the podcast began and continues to grow.

    Classroom Corner #25 : Our Emotions As Tools

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2022 12:34


    In this episode of the Classroom Corner, we speak to Dr. Ed Daube, a Best Selling Author, speaker, and University Professor specializing in Psychology. Known as "The Emotions Doctor," Dr. Ed Daube has several books that can help the reader learn how to utilize their emotions as tools to aid them in success.

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