SoundBalming with LaMarr Darnell Shields

In this episode, Dr. LaMarr D. Shields is joined by LaMonika Hill, the author of Liv & Gabby. LaMonika shares her personal challenges with mental illness and decided to write a book entitled  Liv and Gabby: Brighter Days Ahead to help children understand the effects and causes of mental illness, and to learn the importance of being supportive and never losing sight of brighter days, no matter how dark things may seem.LaMonika's advocacy work is centered on increasing awareness to end the stigma surrounding mental illness. She emphasizes that seeking help for mental illness is a sign of strength, not weakness. Her experience and understanding of mental illness have profoundly affected others, allowing them to see that they are not alone in their struggles.www.thehelpingheal.comSupport the show

Research shows that there is real power in play. Through play, children develop the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills they need to thrive both now and into their futures. In this episode, Dr. Shields is joined by Drew Vernon, Founder, and CEO of tonies. Drew Vernon is the marketing director for tonies, a dad, podcaster, and childhood advocate, who understands that their is purpose in play.The Toniebox is an imagination-building, screen-free digital listening experience that plays stories, songs, and more.Designed for little listeners ages 3+, it's the perfect storytime companion for tiny hands and active imaginations.Support the show

What's the value of living in the present?This is the question Dr. Shields posed to Kim Tang, an internationally recognized yoga instructor and breathwork facilitator.  In this episode, Kim shares strategies to eliminate distracting and staying present.www.kimtangyoga.com   Support the show

On this episode of SoundBalming, Intentional Leader Karan Ferrell- Rhodes explains that leadership is a verb.  Not unlike a high-performing athlete that mitigates injury and reaches performance goals by being intentional in every move they make, if we lead our teams with intentionality we can achieve better and more predictable outcomes.  Karan Rhodes is a leadership speaker who shares how to grow from being a high potential leader to one who “leads at the top of their game” .www.shockinglydifferent.com/leadership-speakerSupport the show

In this episode, we discuss the social media platforms like Instagram, which made headlines last year for suppressing likes to curb the comparisons and hurt feelings associated with attaching popularity to sharing content. But do these efforts combat mental health issues, or are they simply applying a band-aid to a wound? We discuss the excessive use of Social Media with Dr. Margaret Cochran and how it fuels feelings of addiction, anxiety, depression, isolation, and FOMO.Dr. C  is a transpersonal psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, educator, life coach, and author with over 25 years of clinical experience. She seamlessly interweaves traditional ego psychology, transpersonal psychology, and energy psychology Affording her patients every tool possible to achieve their goals and make their dreams a reality.www.drcochran.netJimmy&Mary's Authentic Body Care Jimmy&Mary's take pride in creating quality handcrafted products for the entire family.Mountain Made Clear Crystal CBD Enhance your active lifestyle with natural blends and formulas...crush life with Mountain Made CBD!Support the show

Born in Italy during World War II, Salvatore Forcina was a young boy who survived all odds by living through his young childhood without any real or proper shelter. Like many Italians during this time, a month after turning eight years old his parents followed this migration to Argentina, a developing country at the time rich with natural resources and hope for a more stable life. Sent away to live with Redemptorist priests for seven long years as the only available option to study, this young boy struggled emotionally and psychologically with no social outlets and little emotional development. Salvatore's dream to study medicine and help people propelled him to carry on and continue his education, eventually being educated and living on three different continents, each with a new language to learn and master. Despite his meager beginnings which provided no social and little educational opportunity and despite the many years and setbacks it took him to accomplish this, his goal was ultimately accomplished because of his sheer determination. This true-life story is motivating, uplifting, and based on what genuine love of family can provide to someone.https://www.amazon.com/American-Doctor-Salvatore-J-Forcina/dp/1592112099https://histriabooks.com/product/the-american-doctor/https://www.facebook.com/people/Salvatore-Forcina/100080742693642/https://www.instagram.com/drsalvatoreforcinamd/https://twitter.com/DrSalForcina Support the show

Communicating new perspectives, questioning the status quo, speaking out about beliefs, and inspiring others to take action—art and activism often share some of the same underlying motivations. This interview looks at  the art and activism of Hip-Hop  Artist and Social Worker, GaKnew Roxwell, across time and cultures to examine how art can activate ideas for both the maker and the audience, and asks you to think critically about different approaches to activism and how you can use your own voice.Jimmy&Mary's Authentic Body Care Jimmy&Mary's take pride in creating quality handcrafted products for the entire family.Mountain Made Clear Crystal CBD Enhance your active lifestyle with natural blends and formulas...crush life with Mountain Made CBD!Support the show

The conversation about first-generation trauma is emerging in the Latino community, specifically in social media spaces focused on improving mental health. For this reason, Priscilla Maria joins Dr. LaMarr D. Shields to discuss generational (or intergenerational) trauma, which differs from first-generation trauma because it is passed down through generations.She offers listeners compassion, empathy, and patience because she is a trauma survivor.  She knows how challenging it is to replace negative behaviors and thought patterns with healthy coping mechanisms. She understands the obstacles of breaking generational trauma and self-advocacy cycles, especially as a first-generation Latina.  Support the show

Author Amanda E. Lee joins us on this episode to talk about her eye-opening account that details her experience with domestic violence and how she managed to survive. Jimmy&Mary's Authentic Body Care Jimmy&Mary's take pride in creating quality handcrafted products for the entire family.Mountain Made Clear Crystal CBD Enhance your active lifestyle with natural blends and formulas...crush life with Mountain Made CBD!Support the show

My guest today is Laura Doyle,  New York Times Bestselling author of “The Surrendered Wife,” and her newest work is “The Empowered Wife.” She also starred in the Empowered Wives series on Amazon Prime.Do you feel like he doesn't love you anymore, and you don't know why? If you wonder why you even married him? If you afraid of losing him? If you feel rejected and heartbroken and want to fix your relationship, this interview is for you.Jimmy&Mary's Authentic Body Care Jimmy&Mary's take pride in creating quality handcrafted products for the entire family.Support the show

In this episode, Dr. Shields talks  with Victor Sagalovsky about all things Deuterium-Depleted Water (DDW) and its effects on our biology. Victor Sagalovsky is Co-Founder and CEO of Litewater Scientific, the first and only super deuterium-depleted light water, where he has dedicated himself to the research, development, and production of this rare water.https://www.drinklitewater.comSupport the show

Troy Hadeed was worn on the island of Trinidad & Tobago, and teaches, practices, and lives yoga to the best of his ability on his home island.In this episode, Troy gives practical tools to aid the listeners  on their journey of self-realization and empowerment through breath, alignment, and funny.  Troy believes, " that our practice on the mat is a direct representation of our daily lives in every way."Whether a simple beginners practice, foundations, or intense advanced transitions, this interview aims to offer an avenue to connect with mindfulness, your body, the GOD of your own understanding, & LOVE.Support the show

Kevin W. Reese, PhD has guided and inspired thousands to reclaim their health through his books, seminars, and exclusive programs In this episode, he sits down with Dr. Shields to discuss his book Peace Over Pain and how to live a wholistic and healthy life.  Support the show

It's pretty hard to remain hopeful these days. It can seem as if the world has gone mad — violence, cruelty, and inhumanity are everywhere and not just in Ukraine. The United States, once a beacon of personal freedom and security, is waging war on women, immigrants, people of color, LGBTQ, and anyone deemed different from the majority. In this episode,  Attorney Lauren Abrams shares the wisdom and insights from the people she has interviewed through firsthand stories that helped them find hope.For more information about Lauren, please visit www.52weeksofhope.com.Support the show

Victoria M. Gallagher is a worldwide leader in Hypnotherapy, a best-selling author, international speaker, life success coach, and renowned authority on the Law of Attraction.  She has dedicated her life to empowering people all over the world to successfully live a life of liberty, aligned with their dreams through her effective meditative recordings and online courses. Through her podcast, The Power of Your Mind and her many books, she exudes her passion for inspiring listeners with influential guests in the areas of self development, mindset, discipline & habits, entrepreneurship, wealth and relationships.Jimmy&Mary's Authentic Body Care Jimmy&Mary's take pride in creating quality handcrafted products for the entire family.Support the show

Identifying and escaping domestic abuse is only a first step for survivors of abuse, especially when your husband is living a secret double life. An FBI investigation. $94 million stolen and hidden abuse and control. A story made for the movies. That's the story of today's guest, Kimberly Blackburn, author of Dirty Love.Support the show

If you saw Black Panther 1 and 2, you know both films had some fantastic stunts. And since I was a kid, I've always been intrigued by how actors perform such amazing stunts. To help me, I sat down with Kevin Cassidy to share some behind-the-scenes stories from Black Panther. Kevin Cassidy was a utility stunts performer in Captain America: Civil War and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and a stunt performer in Spider-Man: Homecoming, Black Panther, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Avengers: Endgame, and Spider-Man: Far From Home. The following Monday on SoundBalming, Kevin will share some personal stories from his new book, Falling to Find Myself. For now, listen to him talk about Black Panther. If you like what you hear, please share and subscribe. Wakanda Forever!Support the show

Born with a facial birth defect, he battled a speech impediment and bullying throughout his youth but he was able to conquer one of life's hardest challenges,  a former Hollywood stuntman who has appeared in some of my favorite movies. Kevin Cassidy stunted in numerous Marvel Cinematic Universe films, including Spiderman: Far From Home, Avengers Endgame, Black Panther, Captain America: Civil War, plus The Dark Knight Rises, Salt, and Sons of AnarchyHis new book, Falling Down to Find Myself: How a Hollywood Stuntman Conquered Life's Bumps and Bruises to Cultivate a Philosophy for True Happiness. In it, he offers a rarefied glimpse into his life as a Hollywood performer and how he overcame personal hardships to reach success both professionally and personally. Cassidy shares not only exciting details from behind-the-scenes on some of the biggest movie sets in recent memory-such as The Dark Knight Rises and multiple Spider-Man films-but also a compelling depiction of the real ups and downs of a career full of physically demanding, contract-based work.Support the show

Today's guest is Sara Banta, a busy mom of three and Accelerated Health Radio and TV host. She joins me today to share her health strategies for optimizing body, mind, and spirit to help individuals increase their frequency and live their best lives. For more information about Sara, please visit her website at www.sarabantahealth.com.Support the show

If you've ever felt the pain of disconnect, from yourself, from those closest to you or from the world in general, then Steve Vincent's raw and authentic interview with Dr. Shields will help you rethink life's challenges. If you want to find true freedom, to 'find you', then you're invited to take the journey into your Shadow Self.Support the show

At the age of 33, author Doris Whitaker founder her father. She revealed an emotional story about how she met her father for the first time on SoundBalming.Jimmy&Mary's Authentic Body Care Jimmy&Mary's take pride in creating quality handcrafted products for the entire family.Mountain Made Clear Crystal CBD Enhance your active lifestyle with natural blends and formulas...crush life with Mountain Made CBD!Support the show

In this episode, author, Fatima Oliver shares strategies on healing wounds from the past to break generational habits for the future.Fatima is a walking inspiration. She knows what it takes to crawl through decades of untruths, hurt, and victimization to the other side where freedom lives. Fatima is unafraid to share her journey in transparent accounts. She believes it is the only true way to lift others up out of their pain. Her honest and clever approach to life is challenging, yet can quickly be applied to every day events. Support the show

In this episode, Dr. Shields sits down with freelance journalist, Rebecca Webber, who lives  in Cape Town, South Africa,  and covers social justice, the environment, the arts, travel, and more for CNN, USA Today, the New York Times, Dwell, and many other publications.She shares personal stories of being a journalist, and how she coaches  writers  by helping them improve their skills, break into new markets, and increase confidence. www.rebeccalweber.comSupport the show

Many of us have a tendency to worry unnecessarily about our health. For some the anxiety becomes chronic, and they may spend many hours checking for symptoms, seeking reassurance from others, surfing the internet for information about different diseases, or repeatedly visiting the doctor. By trade, Brian Sachetta is a software developer. He combines his experiences in the tech world with previous mental health battles to draw parallels between computer systems and the human mind and give readers practical strategies for evading their own psychological demons.He currently has two books on the market, “Get Out of Your Head: A Toolkit for Living with and Overcoming Anxiety” and “Get Out of Your Head Vol. 2: Navigating the Abyss of Depression.” His mission is to help as many sufferers as possible through not only those books but also his blog and podcast appearances.Support the show

How to breathe better and why it matters with Karese LaguerreThere's a good chance you're not breathing effectively, which may be impacting your health, according to Karese Laguerre, the author of Accomplished: How to Sleep Better, Eliminate Burnout, and Execute Goals.Karese, like many parents, suffered in silence while her children struggled with the symptoms of undiagnosed sleep and breathing issues. One visit to a pediatric dentist changed the trajectory of their lives. Already a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH), Karese, trained with Sandra Holtzman, Lois Laynee, and Sarah Hornsby to establish her orofacial myology knowledge. With this initial training and numerous others, in a few short years, she has not only resolved all her children's issues but helped hundreds of patients, children and adults alike, discover how great life can be fully functioning. Her private practice, The Myo Spot, is now a leader in the quest for myofunctional therapy awareness and public education. She joins Dr. Shields on SoundfBalming to talk about how to sleep better, eliminate Burnout, and execute goals. Karese's mission is to transform and positively impact as many households as possible through dynamic breath, brain, and bodywork.Support the show

Americans got their first big exposure to the Shaolin monks with the 1970s TV series Kung Fu starring David Carradine. In the intro, we see him as a young monk completing a rite of passage ceremony where he had to lift and move a heavy cauldron filled with glowing cinders, and in doing so his arms were branded with a dragon and a tiger. For all his quiet wisdom and serenity, this monk had fighting skills that were unsurpassed. It was a combination that was deeply attractive to Western audiences of the seventies obsessed with the superiority of Eastern enlightenment over Western materialism.Oluwafemi Oladeji shares his personal  journey from being an actor, singer, model, yoga teacher, to becoming a Shaolin Monk, and how it has shaped in personal and professional life.Support the show

Empower U 2022 is a platform that connects and inspires women. Attendees meet and network with other talented, like-minded women while developing tips and tricks from some of the best minds of our time. You get access to a highly curated, impactful program and much more! AndEmpower U 2022  focuses on women driving change and being in control of their path. It gathers the next generation of curious creatives, entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and tastemakers to spark conversations around topics they are passionate about. It is a platform that connects and inspires women. I hope you will join us on Saturday. Your admission is free, just make sure you sign up and feel free to invite a friend.  Support the show

Costa began life as a creative misfit, using his imagination to spur havoc, laughter, and the occasional unintended success. Come to think of it, he hasn't changed much over the years.Some of his adventures include working with NASA scientists to reimagine the search for life beyond Earth, designing innovation tournaments inside of Fortune 500 companies to seed innovation projects, speaking at the United Nations in New York as part of the first TEDx event there, working with a group of cyber security experts (including one of the original creators of the internet—not Al Gore) to make recommendations to the Obama Administration, and that's just the compulsory who's who. Some of the most impactful and beautiful work he's done has been with college students, young entrepreneurs, and nonprofit organizations.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SoundBalming)

Too often we put all our energy into maintaining a healthy body that we end up neglecting our mind. Stress, anxiety, past traumas and more can all put a huge strain on our lives, yet rather than stopping to take the time to deal with these feelings head-on we choose instead to suppress or put up with them, discounting the importance of our emotional wellbeing.In this episode, Pastor Gregory Dicksow shares strategies to help improve your emotional and spiritual  health.  Pastor Dicksow's  personal story of addiction and perseverance, will help  you to become unstuck in your life so you can find your own healing path to rebalance your life so you may achieve whole health and wellness in all areas.Gregory Dickow, one of America's leading Bible teachers, is motivated by an unstoppable passion to dismantle the barriers and limitations holding people back from their God-given destiny.His revolutionary “Fast from Wrong Thinking” has become a global phenomenon that has transformed countless lives around the world from the inside out.He hosts the international television ministry, The Power to Change Today—reaching millions of households weekly, here and around the world, and helping people find healing, hope, and transformation through Jesus Christ.www.gregorydickow.com   Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SoundBalming)

Teaching is an all-consuming career often characterized as emotional labor. It's physically, mentally, and emotionally draining. It's also a job that's almost impossible to “leave at work,” whether in the form of a stack of papers to grade or persistent thoughts about how to help a struggling student. Practicing self-care, for teachers, is both vital and challenging.Dr. Gwen shares some essential practices to help teachers  avoid chronic stress, burnout, and limited productivity.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SoundBalming)

Mary Welp is a CranioSacral and Hypnotherapist living in Louisville, Kentucky with her husband Jim.  She has been in private practice doing bodywork and hypnosis for 20 years. Since the pandemic she has begun teaching RISE Hypnotic Meditation to help bring meaningful change to people's lives.She has worked with a nonprofit involving returning soldiers from Iraq andAfghanistan as well as served on the board of LinkUp, offering assistance to those who have dealt with clergy abuse and related trauma.She stopped by SoundBalming to share her strategies for moving your energy and self-healing.  Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SoundBalming)

With today's increased focus on diversity and inclusion, executives, chief diversity officers, and human resources leaders love to extol the value of bringing our authentic selves to the workplace. Still, for many African American women in corporate America, that platitude falls on deaf ears.So, in this episode, we talk to Shayna Renee Hammond about the state of African American Women in the public and private sector.Shayna Renee Hammond is a leadership and life coach who has coached and developed thousands of school and senior leaders within the education and non-profit sectors for 20 years. She is the Founder and CEO of Lead For Liberation (formerly known as Teach To Lead), a leadership development organization dedicated to guiding organizations, school districts, foundations, and communities to demystify and operationalize liberatory cultures. Through Lead For Liberation's (L4L) support, schools and organizations across America have experienced unprecedented school growth and achievement outcomes, inclusive school and organizational cultures, and strengthened teacher, principal, and senior leader retention.Inspired by the success of L4L and her calling to raise global consciousness, Shayna recently founded IndigoWomen, a coaching and consulting practice dedicated to creating spaces, methods, and conditions for Black women in leadership to thrive. In this capacity, Shayna coaches individuals and groups of Black women leaders from around the globe in a spiritually-inspired and research-based coaching methodology created by and for Black women.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SoundBalming)

In this episode of SoundBalming, I interview Walker Brandt and discuss her life and how she has found a way to connect with nature to discover herself.  In addition, she shares her long and difficult journey to her current inner peace and self-discovery.Walker Brandt is a professional actor, model, spokesperson, and new author, she has worked internationally in the entertainment industry for over 25 years on blockbuster films, TV shows, and over 2000 advertising campaigns and commercials for global brands. What most didn't know about her until March 2020 when Walker's first book AWAKEN - Discovering Yourself Through the Light of Your Innocence was released, was what she overcame while on her path to success and how in her personal time she has been dedicated to helping youth who've also been through struggles thrive.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SoundBalming)

We all have a negative voice that lives inside our heads, and it's very challenging to perform at our best when we're not kind and supportive of ourselves. So I decided to reach out to Kristin Taylor,  one of the leading experts on self-compassion, to discuss the nature of self-compassion, including why it's such an essential skill for personal growth.As a Life and Executive Coach, Kristin helps entrepreneurs and executives successfully manage anxiety, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome so that they can more confidently achieve the success they desire.www.kristintaylorconsulting.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SoundBalming)

If you're feeling stuck, stressed, or stagnant, you're not alone. Large numbers of people feel burned out or feel a loss of control in their professional and personal lives. But now is a perfect time to take stock—closing one chapter and opening another. Nira Lull shares strategies to help you get unstuck and set your course to begin moving forward.www.niralall.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SoundBalming)

Words are a powerful thing. Words can build and lift, comfort and calm, teach and inspire.  To the opposite, words can destroy and demolish, incite and enrage, berate and criticize, embarrass and demean.  It has been said that in an average day a person will speak somewhere between 10 and 20,000 words. Which means we have that tons of chances every day to say something positive or to say something negative, the choice is totally up to us.There is an old saying that “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” Whoever came up with that saying had it completely wrong…what they saying needed to say is “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but unkind words will always hurt me…and a broken bone can heal with time, but the damage done by unkind words might never heal.”  My next guest understands the power of words, and is passionate about helping people to unlearn the negative things they've said to themselves or were said about them. Through his work over the past 40 years, he has taught countless thousands of people how to improve various aspects of their lives.His latest book, 'How to Be Bulletproof From Criticism' has attracted rave reviews from health professionals, business owners and world class entrepreneurs. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SoundBalming)

Leaders of today are facing a multitude of challenges. They need to create a triple bottom line, finding economical, environmental, and socially sustainable solutions. Moreover,  leaders are not only expected to see a strategy through; they also need to reimagine and re-examine the workplace for their employees. In this episode, Dr. Kweisi Ausar discusses the relationship between workplace spirituality, organizational justice, and mental health.Jimmy&Mary's Authentic Body Care Jimmy&Mary's take pride in creating quality handcrafted products for the entire family.Mountain Made Clear Crystal CBD Enhance your active lifestyle with natural blends and formulas...crush life with Mountain Made CBD!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SoundBalming)

A global pandemic, Depression-level unemployment, civil and political unrest – from Minnesota to Venezuela to China, it feels as if the world as we know it is faltering. Economies are unwinding; jobs are disappearing. Through it all, our spirit is being tested. Now more than ever, it's imperative for leaders to demonstrate compassion.Adam Baruh, Chief Executive Officer at SuiteCentric, has studied and talked about the importance of compassion in leadership for years. Even more important, he is on a mission to educate the CEOs and leaders of global organizations on implementing compassionate leadership. As host of "The Change," Adam shares stories from business leaders and individuals making positive work/life changes.  He is also interested in de-stigmatizing m's wellbeing.Jimmy&Mary's Authentic Body Care Jimmy&Mary's take pride in creating quality handcrafted products for the entire family.Mountain Made Clear Crystal CBD Enhance your active lifestyle with natural blends and formulas...crush life with Mountain Made CBD!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SoundBalming)

Ruby Taylor, the Owner, and Ceo of Financial Joy School, gives Black Families the tools and resources to build generational wealth through long-term investing, free of charge. The platform uses the power of financial knowledge to bring connections, applications, and education to communities. Free resources include educational, seminars; investment calculators; access to financial portfolios and marketplaces; giveaways and prizes; and dedicated articles on different financial topics. Ruby Taylor, M.S.W, a double HBCU alumna (Howard University and Virginia Union University) founded Financial Joy School in 2021 to make investing joyful for Black Families and our allies Financial Joy School is a Black Owned Business.www.financialjoyschool.comJimmy&Mary's Authentic Body Care Jimmy&Mary's take pride in creating quality handcrafted products for the entire family.Mountain Made Clear Crystal CBD Enhance your active lifestyle with natural blends and formulas...crush life with Mountain Made CBD!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SoundBalming)

When news of the college admissions scandal broke in the spring of 2019, it was the perfect scammer story for the media to latch on to. Detail after detail emerged about wealthy parents who paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to buy their kids' way into upper-tier colleges, as the FBI pursued indictments for mail and wire fraud; more than 50 people were charged.The investigation into the conspiracy was code named Operation Varsity Blues. Dr. Shemmassian is the Founder of Shemmassian Academic Consulting and one of the world's foremost experts on medical school admissions, college admissions, and graduate school admissions.  He joined me today to share how he and his team have helped thousands of students get into medical school and top colleges using his systematic and proprietary approach.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SoundBalming)

Are you on a quest to find happiness? While happiness might feel elusive or out of your reach at times, that doesn't make it an impossible journey or goal to achieve. On the contrary, happiness could be waiting for you around the next corner if you just hang on. In this interview, Kortney  will help you identify where you are now - how satisfied or dissatisfied you are with various aspects of your life and why. She will push you to dream and vision a life that excites you - that fills you with joy and purpose.www. kortneyrivard.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SoundBalming)

Doug Cartwright is a speaker, author, and the CEO and Founder of The Daily Shifts, an online company dedicated to inspiring lasting transformation of the mind, body, and soul. The Daily Shifts was born from Doug's personal journey of introspection and healing. Now an app, a master class, and blog, The Daily Shifts has appeared on ABC News, Spectrum TV, and in Psychology Today, among others. In his new book, Holy Sh!t We're Alive, Doug shows you how to live with intention, how to trust yourself, and how to show up every day for a meaningful life. You'll learn mind-blowing facts and important clues to understand your existence and unique contributions. Self-love can be your superpower. No matter who you are or where you've been, his book gives you permission and motivation to do the work and throw out the garbage holding you back, so you too can maximize your human experience.Jimmy&Mary's Authentic Body Care Jimmy&Mary's take pride in creating quality handcrafted products for the entire family.Mountain Made Clear Crystal CBD Enhance your active lifestyle with natural blends and formulas...crush life with Mountain Made CBD!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SoundBalming)

Today I sit down with the author of the national bestseller Clean Meat: How Growing Meat Without Animals Will Revolutionize Dinner and the World (published by Simon & Schuster's Gallery Books in 2018). He's also the CEO of The Better Meat Co., a four-time TEDx speaker, the Business for Good Podcast host, and a long-time leader in food sustainability. He co-founded, The Better Meat Co., which uses fermentation to turn microbes into meat within hours, creating a far more sustainable and humane method of satisfying our “meat tooth” than raising and slaughtering animals for food. www.bettermeat.cowww.cleanmeat.comJimmy&Mary's Authentic Body Care Jimmy&Mary's take pride in creating quality handcrafted products for the entire family.Mountain Made Clear Crystal CBD Enhance your active lifestyle with natural blends and formulas...crush life with Mountain Made CBD!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SoundBalming)

In this interview, Dr. Shields talks to Anissa A. Morgan, Founder and CEO of Dollars At 10. Dollars At 10 is a unique nonprofit organization for families, teaching transformation through financial education. Dollars At 10 comes from her experience of handling her finances at the age of 10. Anissa shares the lessons learned early to save and invest wisely. She purchased her first home in New York at the age of 25 after relocating to the United States for college as an international student at 18. She is also the author of two books, Teach Me How to Money Now and Cooper Learns to Save. Books that help parents start the conversation about money early with their children, the lessons are simple, interactive, and are used in an engaging way for both parents and children.www.dollarsat10.orgJimmy&Mary's Authentic Body Care Jimmy&Mary's take pride in creating quality handcrafted products for the entire family.Mountain Made Clear Crystal CBD Enhance your active lifestyle with natural blends and formulas...crush life with Mountain Made CBD!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SoundBalming)

When the depression hit, Shawn Tegtmeier felt unlike herself.  And her chain-smoking made it worst. Then she met Walt and began to run.In this episode, I sit down with Shawn Tegtmeier, who I started running because she wanted to get back in shape, but her mental health improved more than anything else.She is a certified Personal Trainer and Published Author who changed her mindset from a chain-smoking couch potato to a full-time personal trainer who inspires others to change their lifestyle. She's the author of Running with Walt: How A Chain Smoking Couch-Potato Got of the Couch.www.shawntegtmeier.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SoundBalming)

In this episode, Jay Shifman shares his life journey and explains how and why it is so vital the child and youth mental health system is fixed. Jay shares how storytelling allowed him to find a path to recovery available to all who have suffered traumatic experiences as children.Jay Shifman is a speaker, coach & mental health advocate. He is also the host of Choose Your Struggle podcast. www.jayshifman.comJimmy&Mary's Authentic Body Care Jimmy&Mary's take pride in creating quality handcrafted products for the entire family.Mountain Made Clear Crystal CBD Enhance your active lifestyle with natural blends and formulas...crush life with Mountain Made CBD!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SoundBalming)

Committing to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEI&B) is not about having a feel-good story; it's not even about being an employer of choice. DEI&B is about the success of your business and, quite frankly, doing the right thing. I sat down with Torin Ellis, to talk about how world is changing and prioritizing having a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization where every employee, at every level of the organization, knows they can bring their whole self to work is key.Torin Ellis describes himself first and foremost in human terms: a husband, a father, a grandfather, a brother and an adviser. But professionally, he is also an expert on diversity and inclusion strategy, a risk mitigator and a tremendous speaker. Torin wants us all to take a closer look at diversity and inclusion (D&I) than what we may have heard from training exercises that simply checked off boxes. And he isn't afraid to challenge people to have conversations that push them out of their comfort zones.Jimmy&Mary's Authentic Body Care Jimmy&Mary's take pride in creating quality handcrafted products for the entire family.Mountain Made Clear Crystal CBD Enhance your active lifestyle with natural blends and formulas...crush life with Mountain Made CBD!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SoundBalming)

Simone Knego is the best-selling author of The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You, is a speaker, entrepreneur, and mother to six multicultural children. With her bold witticism, larger than life personality, and fearless attitude, she is a powerful force for good. Sharing her journey of adopting three of her six children in foreign countries, her climb of Mount Kilimanjaro to raise cancer awareness, and all of the funny, scary, and inspiring stories that came along the way.www.simoneknego.comJimmy&Mary's Authentic Body Care Jimmy&Mary's take pride in creating quality handcrafted products for the entire family.Mountain Made Clear Crystal CBD Enhance your active lifestyle with natural blends and formulas...crush life with Mountain Made CBD!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SoundBalming)

For too long, women have been told to confine themselves—physically, socially, and emotionally. So on this episode, Dr. Shields sits down with Eliza VanCort, author of A Woman's Guide to Claiming Space, to discuss the inequalities and systems of oppression that take shape in private, professional, and public spaces.Eliza identifies the five critical behaviors of all "Space Claiming Queens": use your voice and posture to project confidence and power, end self-sabotage, forge connections, neutralize unsafe spaces, and unite across differences. Through personal narrative, research, and actionable strategies, VanCort provides how-tos on combatting challenges like antimentors and microaggressions and advises on building up your "old girls" club, asking for what you're worth, and owning your Space without apology.Eliza VanCort is a teacher, consultant, and speaker who provides the necessary tools for women to rewrite the rules and create the stories of their choice safely and without apology.www.elizavancort.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SoundBalming)

In this episode, Maria Brito shares her most essential information about creativity.  She discuses how creativity works, how to find your hidden creative genius, and how to create meaningful work by learning how to make creative thinking a habit. Maria Brito is an award-winning New York-based contemporary art advisor, author, and curator. A Harvard graduate, originally from Venezuela, her first monograph “Out There” published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2013, was the recipient of the Best Book Awards in both the Art and Design Categories. In 2015 Brito was selected by Complex Magazine as one of the 20 Power Players in the Art World and in 2020 she was named by ARTNEWS as one of the visionaries who gets to shape the art world. She has written for publications such as Huffington Post, Elle, Forbes, Artnet, Cultured Magazine, Departures, and the Gulf Coast Journal of Literature and Fine Arts from the University of Houston, Texas. For several years, Maria has taught her creativity course in companies and, in 2019, she launched “Jumpstart”, an online program on creativity for entrepreneurs based on years of research and observation in both the areas of business and art.www.mariabrito.comwww.mariabrito.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SoundBalming)

The ancient Egyptians' attitude towards death was influenced by their belief in immortality. They regarded death as a temporary interruption rather than the cessation of life. To ensure the continuity of life after death, people paid homage to the gods, both during and after their life on earth. When they died, they were mummified so the soul would return to the body, giving it breath and life.Author Robert Ginsberg started researching the evidence for survival of consciousness and immortality soon after his daughter died in 2002. Devastated by the loss, he needed science to tell him if she still existed in some form.  He stopped by the SoundBalming to share his story. In 2004, Bob and his wife Phran founded Forever Family Foundation. Bob hosts the Signs of Life radio show, is past editor of Signs of Life Magazine, heads the foundation's Medium Evaluation Certification Program, and writes a blog at beyondthefivesenses.com. Bob and Forever Family Foundation are currently featured in the Netflix series Surviving Death.Jimmy&Mary's Authentic Body Care Jimmy&Mary's take pride in creating quality handcrafted products for the entire family.Mountain Made Clear Crystal CBD Enhance your active lifestyle with natural blends and formulas...crush life with Mountain Made CBD!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/SoundBalming)