The Wisdom Coalition Podcast — Well Of Wisdom (WOW)

What is your attachment style and how is it influencing your relationships and sense of wellbeing? In this podcast, the ladies of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ , explain attachment theory and give you simple questions to answer to find out what your attachment style is. This information will help you to understand yourself better and have knowledge about why you react the way you do. It's an opportunity for a deeper self-awareness and healing.

When was the last time you listened to someone with the sole purpose of trying to understand how they are feeling instead of listening to just wait for your turn to speak. Listening is such a vital skill for our lives and relationships to flourish. In this podcast, the ladies of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ , discuss the work of Mark Goulston, a well-known psychiatrist and executive coach, whose book, Just Listen, outlines exactly how we can change the way we approach listening. We recap eleven basic rules Goulston teaches so that when we have interactions with loved ones or colleagues, we will know how to really listen and they will feel we have heard and understood them.

“Fear can be a messenger that wakes you up to everything in your life that's still in need of healing,” writes Dr. Lissa Rankin in her book, The Fear Cure, Cultivating Courage As Medicine For The Body, Mind And Soul. She's talking about the fears we whip up in our own heads that aren't based on a real danger but are based on something we perceive, worry about, ruminate on or even create. In this podcast, the ladies of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ , help you to raise your awareness of how fear is operating in your life and show you how to make fear work for you instead of against you. Dr. Rankin writes of fear, “The cognitive mind craves certainty. It will always seek safety, security, and comfort at the expense of personal integrity, alignment, adventure and joy.” That understanding is the first step to more joy every day!

Is your relationship with your significant other the best it can be? Maybe you've lost a bit of the connection you once felt. In this episode, we speak with a husband and wife team who work to help people reignite the connection between them. Dr. Jeep Naum, a physician, coach, and author, and his wife Vanessa, a sex and relationship coach, through their business Best Friends Again LLC https://bestfriendsagain.com/ give us valuable tools and exercises you can do today to be more fulfilled in your relationship. Dr. Jeep says, “Our relationships become casualties to stress.” Take a listen and put your relationship on life support!

Imagine if you thought of your life more like a video game. You would know there's always a chance to start over! “Life is a sequence of cycles we need to close to get to the next level,” says our guest, Dr. Miriam Zylberglait, a physician and wellness advocate. In this episode, she talks about her upcoming book, The 3G cycle, The Secret Of Achieving Joy, Meaning and Well-being, and gives us some thoughts on the impact of stress on our minds and bodies. She explains not just “how to get to your baseline, but something better.” After years of practicing medicine, Dr. Zylberglait is taking her own experiences with burn-out and her research to create practical tips we can all learn from.

Think about the last time you tried to figure out what someone else was thinking or feeling. Science says you were using a technique that allows our brains to communicate with one another without words. The ladies of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ explore a book called Brain Talk by Dr. David Schnarch, an award winning clinical psychologist, which is about the brain's ability to make a mental map of another person's mind. Dr. Schnarch writes, “How you think and feel, what you desire, what you refuse to see in yourself (and in others), all this and more dramatically impacts those around you for better and for worse.“ Research shows the typical face has 42 muscles, and what we do with those muscles is unedited and involuntary, and so our faces give away what's in our minds without us even knowing it! Our discussion touches on what happens to someone's brain who has been through trauma and how we can positively influence another person with our own mind mapping abilities.

Can you attract the life you want with your thoughts? Kathleen Cameron https://kathleencameronofficial.com/ success and manifestation coach, says you absolutely can! She says, “Being burnt out and uninspired is not a natural state, but something that you continually choose. So you can choose a different reality.“ Kathleen explains manifestation 101 and how you can create a roadmap to what you want to attract. She says, “Usually, we think about what we don't want and that's what we attract.” Make the law of attraction work for you instead of against you.

How do you find your purpose? “Your purpose is revealed in your most intense experiences,“ says Emille Bryant, an Air Force Veteran, who explains in his book and companion workbook, Start With A Sparkle, why your purpose is so important and how you can find it. Bryant says in his book that yesterday informs tomorrow, that life is a classroom and every situation a teacher. He says your purpose is the reason you get up in the morning and what leads to a thriving, flourishing life. Learn how you can tap into this power!

“Worry is an alarm system that's trying to tell you something,” says our guest Dr. Sherry Kelly, Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Neuropsychologist at Mind and Heart Coaching https://mindandheartcoaching.com/. Many times during transitional times in our lives, we tend to fill ourselves up with worry. Dr. Kelly takes us through practical steps to “put worry to work” for us and meet your next life change with enthusiasm and optimism. She says we need to start by examining our expectations and realizing “hopes aren't strategies”. This is an extremely productive conversation everyone should listen to!

Are you able to communicate with your loved ones in a way that gets your needs met, but doesn't involve the other person feeling attacked or defensive? The ladies of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ explore a fascinating concept called Nonviolent Communication (NVC) also known as compassionate communication. The intention is to create quality connections necessary to get everyone's needs met compassionately! We explore the four components – observations, feelings, needs, and requests, and explain how you can use them to express what is alive within you. This method is a way to enrich your love, your life and your relationships.

What can you actually control in your life? The ladies of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ stir up an amazing discussion about how our thoughts impact our life and our actions and examine how you may be letting your thoughts control you. We take a look at a concept called The Circle Of Control that will have you reacting to stressful situations in a completely new way. Listen in to find out how!

Think about the incredible power music has in your life to lift your spirits, to transport you back in time and to get you pumped up for a big challenge. We examine the positive impact music can have on our wellbeing with rising modern pop country singer/songwriter, Kendal Conrad, whose single “Leader of the Pack” got more than 26 million views on Tiktok and over 1 million plays on Soundcloud. Kendal says, “Music is my voice.” She brings her guitar and her amazing talent into the studio as she “talks” to us through her music. We just wanted her to play more and more!! Kendal says our discussion taught her a few things about herself, her music and how she creates it. Listen in!!

We will all struggle but how can we reframe our circumstances and use our struggles for learning, growing and improving our outlook? In this episode, we speak to a remarkable cardiac arrest survivor, Kevin Marcus Miller, a marketing & business growth consultant who, in his 20's, was slammed with an undetected heart condition that made his heart stop, not once, but 12 times! In a very honest conversation, Kevin tells The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ how almost dying has changed the way he is living. He urges us all to, “Put hope back on your playlist.” On his most difficult days, Kevin tells himself, “My greatest joy is tomorrow.” His story and his outlook will amaze you. Now, he says, he lives his life urgent: urgent to be his best, to love and to live. This is one compelling conversation!

“You can use your brain to change the energy of your thinking,” says Olympia LePoint https://olympialepoint.com/, an award-winning rocket scientist, author and TED speaker. She helped launch 28 NASA Space Shuttle missions and she talks to the ladies of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ about her new book Answers Unleashed® Volume 2, The Science Of Attracting What You Want. Olympia outlines six key strategies we can all use to propel us forward to success and happiness. Her well-researched scientific approach is a revolutionary way for you to take charge of your life!

What role do expectations play in your actions, interactions and experiences? Science tells us our expectations shape our outcomes! So if you think it's going to be bad, it probably will be. The ladies of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ explain the role of expectations and how you can shape yours with positivity so everything unfolds perfectly. We explore the science and the research about expectations so you can be one step ahead of your own negative thinking. Also, click here to join us on the Studio Be platform: https://www.studiobemindfulness.com/?t=ToUs502ZloI for live classes with us, meditation, mindfulness, yoga and more! Also, we are offering a special coupon code for any of our on-line programs on our website https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/programs?tab=online. Just use the code mindset5 for the $5.00 off.

Most of us try to avoid unpleasant feelings and sometimes we try too hard! The ladies of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ explore the fascinating research of highly regarded expert psychologist, Dr. Joan Rosenberg, from her book, 90 Seconds To A Life You Love. She says we spend so much time trying to avoid unpleasant feelings that we prolong them and we limit ourselves. She says, “Consistently distracting from or avoiding what is unpleasant and uncomfortable is often the start of a slow trek to increased anxiety, bodily pain, vulnerability and disempowerment.“ She outlines research that shows unpleasant emotions really only last about 90 seconds in the body so if we can lean into them and endure them, our entire life opens up. She says, “Our feelings exist for a reason. When we deny them expression, we deny their purpose.” Click here to join us on the Studio Be platform: https://www.studiobemindfulness.com/?t=ToUs502ZloI for live classes with us, meditation, mindfulness, yoga and more! Also, we are offering a special coupon code for any of our on-line programs on our website https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/programs?tab=online. Just use the code mindset5 for the $5.00 off.

“Your strengths are your neurological superpowers,” says Dr. Michelle McQuaid https://www.michellemcquaid.com/, a global wellbeing teacher and researcher. In the second part of our discussion, Dr. McQuaid describes how you can discover your strengths, celebrate them and use them to propel your life in a positive direction. She also outlines the latest research into positivity and happiness that her team has uncovered. A fascinating interview that can change your life! Also, click here to join us on the Studio Be platform: https://www.studiobemindfulness.com/?t=ToUs502ZloI for live classes with us, meditation, mindfulness, yoga and more! Also, we are offering a special coupon code for any of our on-line programs on our website https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/programs?tab=online. Just use the code mindset5 for the $5.00 off.

Yes, we are into positivity, but we want to talk about your struggles. We all struggle, and that's when we need to turn to the tools we have to make positivity work for us in uplifting ways. Our awesome guest, Dr. Michelle McQuaid https://www.michellemcquaid.com/, a global wellbeing teacher and researcher, explains how we can navigate the ups and downs of our lives so that we can learn and grow, thrive and flourish. Dr. McQuaid gives us an understanding, but also some easy tips like the “learning loop” that we can use to lift ourselves with grace and confidence. Part two of our conversation is next week. Also, click here to join us on the Studio Be platform: https://www.studiobemindfulness.com/?t=ToUs502ZloI for live classes with us, meditation, mindfulness, yoga and more! Also, we are offering a special coupon code for any of our on-line programs on our website https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/programs?tab=online. Just use the code mindset5 for the $5.00 off.

You can change your life for the better right now by taking small steps that will lead you to greater levels of joy! Positive psychology teaches us how to take control of our mindset so we can create the life we want, one that is filled with flourishing. The ladies of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ outline a few things you can do to reshape and propel your mindset. Listen in and have more joy! Take your joy journey one step further in two ways: Click here to join us on the Studio Be platform: https://www.studiobemindfulness.com/?t=ToUs502ZloI for live classes with us, meditation, mindfulness, yoga and more! Also, we are offering a special coupon code for any of our on-line programs on our website https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/programs?tab=online. Just use the code mindset5 for the $5.00 off.

Mindfulness can melt away stress with a few quiet moments. The Founder and CEO of Studio Be, Jennifer Ciarimboli, explains how you can use mindfulness to take back control of your life. Studio Be is an on-line wellness platform featuring mindfulness, meditation, yoga and The Wisdom Coalition, as we are the positive psychology experts. This is an opportunity for you to become more centered and more focused. Click here to join us on the Studio Be platform: https://www.studiobemindfulness.com/?t=ToUs502ZloI And remember we are offering a special coupon code for any of our on-line programs here: https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/programs?tab=online. Just use mindset5 for the $5.00 off.

Is there a recipe for contentment? There might be. The ladies of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ explore a great concept from the Danish called “Hygge.” They explore the findings of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen, Denmark, which is an independent think tank focusing on wellbeing, happiness and quality of life. They explain what Hygge is, why it's important and how you can get some contentment in your life every day! Also, join The Wisdom Coalition on the Studio Be platform here: https://www.studiobemindfulness.com/?t=ToUs502ZloI And remember we are offering a special coupon code for any of our on-line programs here: https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/programs?tab=online . Just use mindset5 for the $5.00 off.

If food is medicine, what do farmers and doctors need to learn from each other? In part two of our discussion with Jeff Tkach, Chief Impact Officer at the Rodale Institute, we talk about an exciting Regenerative Healthcare Conference coming this October and what it is trying to accomplish to connect the dots between soil health and human health. Get information here: https://rodaleinstitute.org/Regenerative-Healthcare-Conference/ Also, join us on the Studio Be platform here: https://www.studiobemindfulness.com/?t=ToUs502ZloI And remember we are offering a special coupon code for any of our on-line programs here: https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/programs?tab=online . Just use mindset5 for the $5.00 off.

“We are overfed but undernourished,” says Jeff Tkach, Chief Impact Officer at the Rodale Institute. https://rodaleinstitute.org/ . In this fascinating interview, Jeff explains the research findings into the health of our soil, which has a direct impact on the nutrients in our food. He says we are suffering from “hidden hunger because our food is less nutritious than it's ever been.” Listen in to the very latest ideas to regenerate our soil. Also, join us on the Studio Be platform here: https://www.studiobemindfulness.com/?t=ToUs502ZloI And remember we are offering a special coupon code for any of our on-line programs here: https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/programs?tab=online . Just use mindset5 for the $5.00 off.

In part two of our discussion with Dr. Dan Tomasulo, a counseling psychologist, writer, and the Academic Director at the Spirituality Mind Body Institute at Columbia University https://spiritualitymindbody.tc.columbia.edu/ , Dr. Tomasulo says of cultivating hope after a difficulty that, “It's not what happened, it's what you believe happened.” In his most recent book, Learned Hopefulness, he outlines how to break a negative cycle of thinking and become more hopeful right now. Listeners of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ podcast can get the first two chapters of the book for free and some other goodies by texting “hopeful” to 18332992796.

What exactly is hope? Are you born with it or can you cultivate it? The ladies of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ sit down with Dr. Dan Tomasulo, a counseling psychologist, writer, and the Academic Director at the Spirituality Mind Body Institute at Columbia University https://spiritualitymindbody.tc.columbia.edu/ to talk about his most recent book, Learned Hopefulness, which Deepak Chopra calls, “The perfect recipe for fulfillment, joy, peace, and expansion of awareness.” In this episode, Dr Tomasulo says, “Anything that repeats in the mind is worth paying attention to.” He helps us understand the thinking traps that prevent us from being hopeful. In part two which will be released next week, he outlines exactly how to cultivate hope. Listeners of this podcast can get the first two chapters of the book for free and some other goodies by texting “hopeful” to 18332992796.

Our bodies were created to heal themselves. Think about the last time you had a cut or a bruise, your body healed without you even having to think about it. But do we have control over our own healing? The ladies of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ discuss the book, You Are The Placebo, Making Your Mind Matter by Dr. Joe Dispenza, which says that our brains and our thoughts have a huge impact on our health and our healing. He outlines scientific evidence of the plasticity of the brain and our ability to create or remove neuronal connections. It's an interesting subject that demonstrates the incredible mind body connection.

Have you ever had a negative thought that seems to be on an endless loop inside your head? Many of us do this without even realizing it. We get stuck and buried under negativity. What are you thinking about every day? How can you change problem talk into possibility talk? The ladies of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ have some great tips from positive psychology to show you how to retrain your brain to focus on the positive instead of the negative.

Judging ourselves and others is a natural instinct, but what good does it do? How has it hurt you and others around you? In our podcast episode #131 and #132 we did a Complaint Cleanse and realized we can cleanse ourselves of all kinds of toxins like judgment. So, we at https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ invite you to do a Judgment Cleanse with us-that's no judging yourself or others for a week. We tell you how to do it, why it will help you, and give you tips on ways to recognize and put the brakes on harsh judgments. Drop us an email at findyourjoy@thewisdomcoalition.com and tell us how you do!

What does it mean to be awake in your relationships? Are you? Or are you sleepwalking and missing opportunities for love and joy and connection? We are honored to be joined by Marc David, M.A., founder of The Institute for the Psychology of Eating https://psychologyofeating.com/. Marc is also the bestselling author of the books, Nourishing Wisdom and The Slow Down Diet. In this episode, Marc talks to us about a program he created called Conscious Relationship Training. He gives specific tips and tools to help you unlock the potential for incredible growth in all of your relationships. He uncovers some of the toxic relationship beliefs that keep us at an arm's length from those we love. Listen in and nourish your relationships today!

Do you think gratitude has magic powers? Our guest does! Self-proclaimed gratitude junkie Chris Palmore, founder of GratitudeSpace.com https://www.gratitudespace.com/ and a host on GratitudeSpace Radio, digs into the tremendous power of gratitude, how he found it, and how it changed his life. If you don't believe in the power of gratitude now, Chris will convince you! He is also an author of several books including his newest: The Mechanics of Gratitude: The 5 Stages to a Gratitude Practice.

Do you know how to develop an attitude of confidence and the mindset to carry you to new heights? Neville Gaunt, a global performance coach, CEO of Mind Fit limited http://www.mindfitltd.com/ and Chairman of Your Passport2Grow https://yp2g.knowledgenow.info/, talks about his new book, Everything You Should Have Learned At School But Didn't, and he outlines specific ways you can develop a solid “can-do” attitude by asking yourself the right questions. He tells us four questions you can use right now to develop an attitude that will make you unstoppable.

What can you learn from a Queen about your attitude toward your life and yourself? Dr. Carl Jung has defined 12 key psychological archetypes, one being the Queen energy. Queen energy says that you are in charge of your life, you honor your body and embrace who you are right now. Unlike the Princess, who's always looking outside of herself, the Queen looks within and knows who she is and what she values. In this episode, the ladies of https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ explore the Queen energy and how you can tap into it to enhance your life and self experience.

Could there be something you are poisoning yourself with? Maybe the way you are speaking to yourself? A pattern of behavior? A resistance to embrace who you really are? The ladies of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ explore this concept and discuss the ways that we sometimes allow poisons to take over our thoughts and our lives-even thoughts about trying to be happy all the time! Don't poison yourself! Fill yourself with joy instead.

Imagine if you never had to ask, “What if?” How can you show up in the world without fear and with confidence? Our guest Dr. Shirley Davis https://drshirleydavis.com/ , president and CEO of SDS Global Enterprises and author of the book Living Beyond “What If?” Release the Limits and Realize Your Dreams, tells us how to leave common disempowering "What If" questions behind and start living the life you've always imagined.

It has to do with putting on your PPE- Pause, Presence and Engage. That's according to our guest Dr. Jan (Yon) Bonhoeffer, founder of Heart Based Medicine in Switzerland, https://heartbasedmedicine.org/, a nonprofit foundation helping medical professionals, caregivers, and others maintain compassion and empathy for their patients and for themselves. He is also author of the new book “Dare to Care — How to Survive and Thrive in Today's Medical World.” Dr. Jan talks about how we can create sacred moments at the beginning and the end of each day and more to develop emotional wellness that leads to more joy and better health.

Listen Notes has ranked our podcast as one of the top 10% most popular shows out of 2,753,256 podcasts globally: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-wisdom-coalition-podcast-well-of-wisdom-_Ly7aC4RBwi/ We thank you and we are celebrating by looking back at some of our most memorable episodes including: Episodes: #207: The Power Of Your Thoughts #201: The Power Of Hope #195 How does trauma live in the body #166 Wherever you go there you are #162: I needed someone to tell me it wasn't my fault #142 Injecting Kindness into healthcare #140: Find yourself a positivity partner #131 and #132 Complaint cleanse #61 What I know for Sure #72 Why bother to connect with difficult emotions? Keep listening and changing your mindset to find more joy!

What are you thinking about most of the time? Research shows that the average person has up to 60,000 thoughts per day. And of those 60,000 thoughts, 95% are exactly the same thoughts as the day before. That means of the 60,000 thoughts you will have today, 57,000 of them will be the same thoughts you had yesterday! And even more concerning is that 80% of those thoughts are negative. Join the ladies of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ to learn more about your thoughts, how they impact your life and health and how you can change your thoughts and change your life!

Are you tired? Is it that you just need more sleep or is it something else? Maybe you just need rest, and rest is totally different from sleep. We outline the different ways you can rest that will actually give you the energy you need. This is rest that doesn't come from sleep. Join the ladies of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ for this fascinating discussion about the restorative nature of different types of rest and how you can get it. This podcast includes a special BONUS MEDITATION that will leave you feeling relaxed and ready to take on the world!

Do you need a little motivation? We called in Eddie Pinero who is an international speaker, video producer and the Founder of Your World Within https://www.yourworldwithin.com/, to give us a jolt of motivation to take on the New Year. He says “Everyone has the same clay; we just all sculpt it differently.” Eddie tells us how we can resist fear, fight the inner critic and move ourselves to exciting new places with just our thoughts and attitudes.

Do you find joy in the workplace? Should you? Positive psychology teaches us that a positive mindset helps us in every aspect of our lives. Our guest, Dr. Mickey Parsons, executive coach and Founder of The Workplace Coach, LLC , who is also an assistant professor of positive and coaching psychology at Life University https://www.life.edu/online/ , says we can and should use work to maintain positivity and inner peace even in the workplace. He tells us how with simple tools you can use right now!

Would you rather just survive or thrive? Would you rather languish or flourish? We want to thrive and flourish. That's why we study positive psychology and give you the tools to use its power in your life. Positive psychology is the scientific study of what makes life most worth living. It's a life changing perspective that you can kick off the New Year with to live the life you really want in 2022!

Heartache is a part of life and so is trauma but it doesn't have to consume us. There is hope and a way to come out on the other side to live a life of joy! Our guests are psychologist Dr. Dan Allender and counselor and teacher Cathy Loerzel of The Allender Center at the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology https://theallendercenter.org/, who join us to talk about their incredible new book Redeeming Heartache. They offer tools to put the pain of the past behind us by facing what troubles us.

An invisible disease is something you suffer from but doctors just can't find the cause. After an intense struggle with an unnamed malady, Dr. Diana Driscoll https://drdianadriscoll.com/ , actually did her own research, created a research team and solved her own health problems! Listen to this fascinating story that might just help you or someone you love.

What is your energy type and how does knowing that about yourself help you in your relationships and your level of contentment? The ladies of www.thewisdomcoalition.com outline the concept of energy types so you can learn more about who you are and how you relate to others. Find out which type Nancy and Kim are and how that works for them and against them!

Are your dreams trying to tell you something? Can they give you an insight into your mental and physical health? Dream researcher Dr. Dylan Selterman, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Maryland Department of Psychology, gives us the latest on scientific thinking into what our dreams mean and how we can actually control them using a technique called lucid dreaming. You'll be so excited to go to sleep tonight after listening to this podcast!

What are you expecting to happen this holiday season? Are you setting yourself up for disappointment? How can you dial down the stress and focus on what's really important? We're joined by Summer Watson, MHS PhD, founder of Kore Women https://www.korewomen.com/, for some insights into learning how to reframe your thoughts and be present for what matters most.

When you think of the people you love, are you loving them enough? What if you asked them, “How can I love you more?” What if someone asked you that? In this episode, the ladies of The Wisdom Coalition, www.thewisdomcoalition.com, explore the power of this concept. They discuss the power of doing a self-examination of what our responsibility is in the relationships that are important to us. How can we love more for others and for ourselves?

Do you have a secret? Studies show secrets can destroy relationships and make you physically sick with anxiety, headaches and digestive problems. Our guest, Elizabeth McCourt, global leadership executive coach https://mccourtleadership.com/ , did a TEDx talk called “Why you should spill your secrets.” She explains the value of telling our secrets in a trusted, safe environment and the honor of holding someone else's secret in your heart.

What story inspires you? Who have you seen overcome difficult circumstances to rise up and find peace and hope and love? These are the stories that teach us about hope and resilience. Our guest Heidi Tucker https://www.thepickledsunflower.com/ tells these stories. She is an award winning inspirational author who has written three books, is about to release a fourth, and is working on a fifth. She tells us about her latest book, The Secret Keepers, which is a story about Margi, a woman who encountered horrific abuse and trauma during her childhood. She now lives with DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder) which used to be called Multiple Personality Disorder, but she spends her days joyful. Find out how!!

Understanding what the vagus nerve is and how it works in your body is one of the single most important things you can do for yourself! We have a fascinating guest, Deb Dana, LCSW, who is a clinician, consultant, author and speaker specializing in complex trauma. She also developed the Rhythm of Regulation clinical training series www.rhythmofregulation.com to help clinicians and she lectures internationally. Deb says, “It's not so much what happened to you, it's how your nervous system responds to what happens to you.” Understanding this will give you freedom and a sense of calm. Don't miss this fascinating interview!

Are you comfortable mingling with other people? Do you feel confident in social situations? Our guest, Mark Metry, https://www.markmetry.com/ author of the book, Screw Being Shy, says our brain can be our best friend AND our worst enemy. After a lifetime of intense social anxiety, Mark developed a process to redesign yourself as a human: change the way you think about yourself, understand the layers of social anxiety, overcome overthinking, and get on the path to be capable of learning anything. His system will surprise you and give you some great tips for self-improvement.