Truth and Double Daring

I am especially excited about this podcast because I get to interview my wonderful husband, Dr. Peter Wang. :) Dr. Peter is currently a pediatrician for Stanford Children's Health in California. He has 30+ years of experience and I thought he was the perfect person to bring on the show to discuss the rapidly popular topic: COVID19, coronavirus, SARS2, etc.  Whatever you want to call it, this fast-growing pandemic we are all battling together. 

I had the pleasure of speaking with Kerri Hummingbird about her incredible background and upbringing that evolved her into the brilliant woman she is today.    Kerri is an incredibly calm and comfortable person but has an energy like no other. She is incredibly dedicated and has a go-getter mentality that is contagious. She is truly here to help unlock the brilliance in every single once of us. 

On today’s podcast, I get a little excited about women. So get ready. Start with love, my friends. I recently saw the news about Katie Sowers in the NFL and also read the top 9 democratic nominations which included two women. If you know me, you know how excited I was by both of these articles. These women have shown up with talent, experience, and desire and are changing the rules. Let’s open the doors to possibilities in our lives.

My interview with Sousanna is breathtaking. Her story is both heart wrenching and heartwarming and she wrote it all down in her book: Sousanna The Lost Daughter Her novel inspired by true events explores the bonds between parents and child, the lasting effect of words spoken to young children, and what “for the good of the child” means.

It's the most wonderful time of the year so let's discuss gift suggestions; good and bad. I can't help but have fun in this latest podcast episode as we gear up for the busy holiday season. What gifts do you plan to buy? 

Dr. Dorothy is a close friend of mine and I had the pleasure of (physically) sitting down with her to record this episode. Which was so exciting!  Dr. Dorothy became a Catholic nun, an international airline stewardess, a wife, mother, psychotherapist, graduate teacher, clinical instructor at a medical school, a pioneer in the field of integrative health, founder of 4 companies, author, speaker, and finally strategic partner to dreamers and leaders while supporting them in going to the next level. In this episode, we talk more about her recent ventures and how they relate to current situations, more about Emotional Intelligence, and life in general. 

Rosemary O’Connor is the founder of ROC Recovery Services (www.rocrecoveryservices.com) and Sober Moms Guide (www.sobermomsguide.com). With over twenty years of personal and professional experience in the addiction recovery field. In 2015 Hazelden Publishing released her first book, A Sober Mom's Guide to Recovery- Taking Care of Yourself to Take Care of Your Kids. She has a B.A. in psychology, is a Certified Professional Coach, a Certified Addiction Coach, a She Recovers® Master Coach, and a Pivot Plus Advocate. www.sobermomsguide.com

In this episode, Diane talks about how emotional intelligence is the secret to a successful life. She digs deep into how she stumbled upon this solution and has been sharing word about it ever since.  If you’re not understanding or recognizing your emotions and you don't know what to do with them and you don't have or haven’t learned to be empathic in your life.. things are not going to feel successful.   We also talk about how to reduce and stress and anxiety as we watch the horrific things happening in the news. It's awful! So I also share a motivation quote for good measure. Enjoy!    It's simple, not always easy but simple, Simply Shrocking. 

The definition of emotions is.... a natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.  Understanding and expressing your emotions is another story. And I am here to share with you how important it is. And a few examples I've noticed along my therapy journey.  Then it's time for some Wicked and Wise where we discuss Donald Trump, NASA, and GoFundMe. 

Well grab your coffee or tea and let's spill! Today I'm here to discuss some daring topics. Let’s just call them Wicked and Wise.  This podcast is all about ways to increase our Emotional Intelligence in real-life events. Some examples are disturbingly shocking aka Wicked. Others show us how individuals and groups demonstrate high levels of emotional intelligence in simple and profound ways. Wise.  I bring up these stories because they deeply affect and encourage me to share what I am learning with you. I also provide some EQ 101 and point out the levels of emotional intelligence as they are evidenced in each event. Thanks for joining in. You matter to me.

Dr. Jodi Pliszka is a serial entrepreneur who has undergone the ups and downs of all of us who have been living the entrepreneur lifestyle for much of our lives. As a coach her work focuses on a major element of any type of success – MINDSET. She has a bio that impresses and the skills to match. Sharing 40 minutes with Jodi is far too short a time. Her experience of losing all her body's hair as a young girl and the transformation that followed is inspirational. Her humor, her outrageousness, and her joy as a highly successful member of a mother-daughter team is absolutely a gift to share.

Dottie and Diane branch out this week to talk about the changes happening in the climate and how that connects with the ecosystem we are most intimately engaged with - the ecosystem inside us. Listen in for some facts, some truth, and some wisdom from Dottie and Diane about this sobering problem that affects us all. 

Mike is a former psychotherapist (NM, retired) and co-founder of the iNLP Center, which offers certification training in life coaching and neuro-linguistic programming. He became a certified NLP practitioner in 1993 by taking a 27-day NLP certification course from Western States Training in Salt Lake City, UT. Tim Hallbom and Suzi Smith were co-trainers then. He was certified by Michael Grinder after three days of watching him razzle-dazzle the room. Shortly afterwards he packed up and moved to New Mexico and joined the NLP Santa Fe training team to learn how to be a trainer. Mike has a unique and powerful perspective that brings aha-moments to listeners. He is highly sought after for his expertise in multiple aspects of personal development including hypnosis and mental health coaching. His most popular topics are productivity, motivation, habits, emotional health, and living a successful life.

Scott Sargeant's early life was focused on his athletic skills. As an Olympic athlete, Scott was living, working, and winning at a level few will ever reach until a tragic event which changed his life causing him to become a quadriplegic.  For 18 years, Scott inspired countless people with his story of courage and triumph, and yet lived locked away in an inner prison of his own guilt and shame, hiding a dark secret about how he became paralyzed from the neck down. This podcast tells the story. In this mesmerizing podcast, discover from Scott how he found his way out, and how he discovered "your truth will set you free. "…after a lifelong love of athletics, the outdoors and adventure. His history of pushing his body beyond limits as an Olympic athlete, to physically recovering from heart-breaking devastation of being quadriplegic lead him to learning to strive for new mountaintops, and bravery he never knew he had.

Dottie and Diane hold a frank and intimate conversation about their exciting hopes and plans in life and in business for 2019. Diane offers powerful advice about the importance of taking risks, and Dottie shares with us wisdom about following our purpose. As she tells us, we are not meant to play small. Life is too short and our purpose is too big.     

Tiffany's recent book Stop Being A Selfish Bitch! shows she is not only quite a powerhouse but also an inspiration in the work she is doing. Her belief that we all possess a world-needed gift fuels her passion as she teaches authenticity as a necessary tool for owning that gift. In this session she talks of her horrifying, abusive childhood and how it has energized her to see the good in each of us. Working with her clients as a life coach, she calls on them to assess early childhood beliefs and whether they have created flowers or weeds in their thinking, then supports them through her 7-session program to move above and beyond all limitations. She can be reached at BlueLotusMnd.com for a free consultation.

Listening to Abby speak is an absolute joy. Her love of her work is infectious. Her ability to support women as they consider the price they have paid to succeed in the corporate world is inspiring. Abby speaks of how many have lost themselves as they assumed more male tendencies to survive in that world. She speaks as well of women only seeing their children on weekends because of long hours, and then dealing with the resultant guilt. A gift Abby offers: the option of entrepreneurship and one's own hours. Her core belief is that we are meant to live our best life surrounded by people with whom we want to be. As a gift to our readers she is offering her roadmap below. Do yourself a favor and download it now.

Get lost in fiction. Get found in non-fiction. These are only two of Lynda’s many illuminating comments.  Lynda’s forty-four books are only a part of the many reasons she is one to learn from. In discussing so many different aspects of book writing, Lynda spoke about a book as a means of standing out. It’s the place where you can display your accumulated wisdom, experience, and knowledge. This session is filled with pearls such as the need to structure your book before writing, being careful about being too wordy, or repeating the same descriptive word over and over again. Learn from a pro and meet a woman who could be your greatest asset in the process of writing your book. https://www.wellnessink.com

In their willingness to discuss controversial topics, Dottie and Diane discuss gun control as part of their commitment to the organization Women Podcasters in Solidarity, a group founded to support social justice. With many similar, and some different, understandings of the topic, they share their perspectives on the issue and its controversies. 

Wendy’s purpose and mission is to speak about the epidemic of loneliness that exists, and the masks that so many wear to hide that truth from those who might judge them or not understand. As Wendy sees it, connection is the imperative and only antidote; yet hiding behind the masks people wear prevents that needed level of interaction. She sees, and we fully agree, that the fear of vulnerability is getting in their way. To use Wendy’s term, claiming our “muchness” is what makes the vulnerability much less frightening. Listen to her sage conversation in dealing with an epidemic that needs to end.

This podcast on sex addiction is an intriguing look at the phenomenon and the psychotherapeutic treatment process used in dealing with it. Tim Stein shows the evolution of the disease, normally due to 1) the ease of online introductions and readily available material resulting in extremely compulsive exploration; and/or 2) an early childhood trauma. Tim talks about finding balance with a healthy sexuality through “rewiring” the brain using behavioral shifts and understanding each client’s patterns in usage. He also discusses the effect on relationships and working with the spouse or partner of the addict. It is well worth your time and highly informative, whether this is an issue for you or not.

Teresa de Grosbois, author of Mass Influence, is an inspiration you must experience. From her humble authenticity to her well-developed ability for mass influence, she has traveled the world and spread her message to over a million followers. Teresa’s core truth: she calls us to surrender to a Higher Guidance to become and achieve far more than we could ever imagine - and that is only the beginning. She began her development into mass influence as so many do, by teaching what it is she came here to learn. Listen in to the inspirational show and know, as she says, that influence is a skill any of us can learn. Go to www.massinfluencethebook.com to receive free her 30-day program to develop your ability to influence in a larger scale. 

Dottie and Diane use Diane's DareU app to have a fascinating conversation about growing from the inside-out and improving your emotional intelligence by letting "it" go.   Diane brings in Brené Brown's new book Dare to Lead, and they discuss an enlightening chapter on clarity and kindness.

"Seeing race is not the problem. The negative messages we have attached to different races, for example the biological, culturally deficient, or superior beliefs, present significant issues. In order to have cross-racial, cross-cultural unity, we have to acknowledge the complex impact of race in each other’s lives. But, first, when we embrace humility and empathy, we can truly hear, learn, and trust across race." Dr. Sam Kline is one woman who will make you think. As an educated women of color, she has suffered from early childhood, through adulthood, for simply being black and wanting the freedoms so freely given to others. As a result of her childhood, or perhaps because it was her life purpose, Sam’s core truth is that freedom is a natural birth right we all possess. In this powerful podcast Sam talks about wanting to commit suicide in 5th grade and eventually turning things around so that now she is a gift to all who meet her, bringing her message of freedom. More than once she says “Thinking is free.” She calls us all to look at and question everything. Questioning and seeing things from a variety of perspectives creates true freedom according to Sam and I can see the truth in her words. To be free, to question, and not to be held down by small mindedness, by ignorance, or by racism, creates an openness to the gift of diversity, to appreciation of differences, and to the realization that we all have so many gifts to offer each other but only when we are open to seeing and then receiving. Don’t miss this podcast, our longest one to date and worth every second. 

Rachael meets you exactly where you are, whether you desire to work in conjunction with allopathic medicine or other complimentary care practitioners. She truly serves holistically. It was a delight to listen to her philosophies and approaches to her work. Her core truth requires women to claim their intuitive power, sexuality, and health. She recognizes the need to talk about each of these areas in detail to have a full picture of the healing needed. Her journey from promiscuous drug user to spiritual healer is one you don’t want to miss.

For those both with and without fibromyalgia, this podcast with Leah is an uplifting adventure into the mind and experiences of a woman who is creating miracles for so many. Leah would be the last to say it, but she is giving them their life back: freedom from debilitating pain, physical limitations, and the inability to enjoy life. Leah is so much more than The Fibro Lady, and we invite you to come and enjoy learning from her many skills.

Dottie and Diane take another opportunity to check in each other using the great tool that is the DareU app. Diane shares a reading she has made about living daringly, and Dottie then reflects on women's voices and speaking up in light of the current Supreme Court nomination proceedings. As Dottie wisely notices, we didn't come here to be invisible: speaking our truth is our birthright. Listen in for an intimate and deep conversation about sharing your experiences and living authentically.    

Checking in. Presence. Authenticity. Dottie and Diane use Diane's DareU app to have a fascinating conversation about technology and intelligently reacting to anger in our lives. Dottie also gives us a preview of her new book, giving us insights into how speaking up and being emotionally honest help us to grow and connect with those we love.

In her own controversial way, Amy Jo believes God is an unnecessary element in life since we are all innately good on our own. Her passion, joy, and love of a life "religion free" is intriguing and absolutely authentic, and the result of years of research, teaching, and living. She calls us all to "take the risk to open your heart."

The gift of spending an hour with Chris cannot be overstated. His commitment to inner peace, and teaching everyone he can that it is possible, makes you want to support him in that effort. In that light, he is an absolute inspiration in his work with high school students. Chris emphasizes the importance of community, belonging, and being seen and heard as necessities for living the "good life". Don't miss this episode.

Diane and Dottie were both enthralled with Stephanie's stories of making a sustainable world governed by the values of making the best, most sustainable journey imaginable. Her travels--- past, present, and future--- to further her learning and support for indigenous tribes only begin to tell the stories of heartbreak, death, and life-long commitment. A powerful topic...

The topic of money normally creates a loaded conversation. For Dottie and Diane, however, this conversation ran the gamut, with lots of warmth, understanding, and listening. Money, judgment of oneself or others, and a sense of lack frequently go together. In this discussion we look at what money means, what visions we create around lack, and what they all mean to each of us. Questions such as “What do we value?“ “What constitutes a sense of lack?” and so much more. Join us and ask yourself some of the same questions.

Patrice Tanaka, founder of Joyful Planet, LLC, has an absolutely appropriate name for her business.  After leaving her home state of Hawaii and arriving in NYC, Patrice became a highly successful award-winning entrepreneur in marketing and branding. She now has the best brand of all, with love and joy fitting so well together. She has recognized that joy in any company is a competitive advantage, and that the more employees, C Suite, and investors she can reach, the far better a business world we will have.  In supporting her commitment to share that love and joy, she calls on everyone with whom she works to identify their purpose and live in the authentic joy of knowing why they are here. Her middle name means “child of love” and it surely fits. 

As an experienced divorce attorney, Morghan Richardson has strong thoughts on what needs to happen for yourself and your family to come through a very difficult process whole in the best, most efficient, and most humane way. In this interview she shares the life lessons she has learned through her own divorce and that of the many clients she has worked with, what can keep a couple together, and how to go through a divorce with the least amount of pain possible. Morghan readily shares what she has learned about the power of clear and honest communication and how powerful it is in all circumstances. Whether you use mediation or decide to 'lawyer up', she can support you with her wisdom and experience. As a woman who has herself truly come out of divorce, via her clients she still deals with it daily, helping them undertake a clean, honest, assessment of how to stay whole, let go, and move on.

“I believe we each have the power and ability to go through trauma and come out whole.” In this hour with Lisa, you hear first-hand the absolute power of the soul and the mind to come through incredible trauma and fly. As a child who was assaulted from a very young age, Lisa knew that someday she would be free. And once she was, she would bring many others with her into freedom. Lisa has created a program that supports rape and incest survivors through the normal stages of surviving to thriving. However, Lisa adds on another step: a final step for world transformation. It calls all those who work with her, or even hear her speak, to let their light shine so that others can begin to shine as well. It is what each of us is called to do, and Lisa is a pure example of this.   Listen to an inspiring and motivating hour that will leave you with the knowledge that anything is possible in the human spirit.

To say this is a powerful podcast would be a rash understatement. Brandon Peele shares his journey from an affluent but "soul-starved" upper class upbringing and receiving an MBA from Columbia University to living a life of purpose. To summarize a wonderful story, as with many, a journey of fast living and self-destructive behavior led him to seek a life that was fueled by purpose and equity.  He sought out Purpose work, creating a program to initiate youth to adulthood and responsibility, and teaching/coaching in corporations as well as for so many others what it means to be an authentic man living on purpose. The discussion of balancing the archetypes of Warrior and Lover to present as a powerful and compassionate warrior was heart-warming and inspiring. Who knows where his future will lead him but the House or Senate could certainly use a Global Purpose Caucus. I know one man who could represent us well in either segment of government and who would have my support every step of the way.

Spending an hour with Dr. Meg Haworth is an amazing journey into witnessing what the human form can endure and still come out shining. Dr. Meg shares her love of life, her willingness to go forward, and her humanity of understanding we all go forward, then back, and then forward again. She, however, did it in ways never imagined - lightening strike and all.

Adoption has many myths around it. While some adoptees want to find their birth family, others do not. Some adoptee parents want to be found; others do not. For Dottie, her birth father, when found, wanted nothing to do with her. He had a new life with three adult children and wanted to be left alone. Out of curiosity, Dottie joined ancestry.com in order to find out anything she could about him but realized that without birthdates, etc., there was no way to begin. Although ancestry.com had her DNA, she simply stopped looking. Miraculously, eleven years later her aunt, at eighty-four years young, decided to go on ancestry.com to search out relatives. Out of the blue Dottie was notified that someone with 14,763 identical markers was looking for her - and so a new, or continuing, story began, with three sisters, nineteen cousins, and one aunt and uncle to meet...

In speaking with or listening to Dr. Bridget you can easily get lost in all she has to say. Her history of abuse and her ability to turn everything around to support herself, her daughters, and all her clients is absolutely awe-inspiring. While giving a TedX talk, Bridget froze, walked off the stage, and 30 seconds later returned better than ever – an absolute demonstration of how she does life. She had it all together, blanked, left the stage, breathed, reviewed her materials, and returned. There is no problem she will not see through to the end. Healing and moving forward. Do yourself a favor – listen in!

On the podcast this week we talk about a topic close to both our hearts: the power of friendship, specifically the enormous power of female friendship. We go deep into what true friendship really entails, how to authentically honor the friends we have, and how to set boundaries so we give our best and can be truly present with our friends. Join us for a soul-stirring hour of how being a best friend to someone else means, at its source, being the best friend to yourself. 

Growing up in a small Mississippi town, Dr. Sam saw the legacy of Jim Crow – from a restaurant that expected Black people to go through a back door to segregated homecoming courts and proms. In high school, on the road to becoming valedictorian, she was accused of a crime she didn’t commit due to the melanin in her skin and the racism in her community. After a year the surreal nightmare ended. Charges were dropped; but Dr. Sam’s heart had an icy chill over it. Her will triumphed, learning to feel the pain of racism thoroughly, and moving through the pain to find love in her heart for the beauty of humanity – in all the varied shades. Dr. Sam was the first in her family to graduate from college, and so to get a PhD was remarkable. Today, Dr. Sam Kline passion is to elevate life’s trajectory by launching Black people and institutions higher through the preparation of hearts and minds in pursuit of the greater good. As a multifaceted diversity and multicultural expert, Dr. Sam consults schools to effectively connect with families and students by dealing with race and interlocking issues. By elevating their “Racialtude,” they elevate the students’ altitude. She intuitively and strategically supports educators and administrators to do the simultaneous personal and professional development necessary for successfully teaching diverse learners. Also in keeping with her commitments, she mentors Black women who desire to break out of limiting beliefs from familial, cultural, and societal influences, and ease into a self-defined womanhood.

Brian was one of those guests we wanted to talk to for many more hours. His humor, wisdom, and goodness radiated throughout our conversation. Brian referred to himself as having had been a “man’s man”, yet needing to learn the many qualities required to truly be a man. He spoke of developing empathy as an adult, which allowed him to look at the wounds of his past and of those who were in his life then with far greater emotional intelligence. This early history drove him to enter the field of psychology, to understand, and, thankfully, to develop empathy which is now a core trait and value of his. After a terrifying fear of water as a child, Brian called himself to learn to swim. He also learned to create a pattern of facing his fears rather than run from them. High level performance- in competitions, in life, and in business- became a personal motto, and one he uses in working with his clients as a High Performance Coach. The best coaches are not only those who have learned from their personal experience, but have transcended it. They have the skills and wisdom to teach and share what they have learned with the many others they work with. Brian is one of those coaches, hands down!

“The only person’s opinion that matters in terms of what you can and cannot do is your own.” As a young child Ruth was extremely competitive with an older brother. She learned through him the power of key performance, being her best and doing her best under any circumstances. She lived that philosophy until she entered college, where she spent far more time adjusting to the freedom and experiences she came to know. The consequence of her change was that she was told by her professors that she could not qualify for a master’s degree because of poor grades. She was told instead that she should join the army – she did - and got her masters as well. Because her dad’s mom died of breast cancer she decided also to get a PhD that combined disease and technology as a tool for healing. As she became a highly successful consultant for businesses, she recognized the need for high performance in herself and so many others. After going through a major loss, which resulted in weight gain, depression, even suicidal thoughts, she learned to reach out for support and now is there to support others at the crossroads of dark spaces and coming alive. Listen to her amazing story, her high performance attitude, and her unbound spirit and belief that wellness, leadership, and high performance can create a you that excels!

Speaking with Dr. Rana Awdish was an absolute delight. Her story of death, a shocking medical emergency, and the loss of her child was inspiring, heart-breaking, and one that fills you with admiration and insight. It is also one that transformed a doctor into a patient and back again in an entirely new form. The medical emergency transformed Rana’s medical practice from that of simply seeing the MD’s view to understanding the world of the patient and consequently changing her perspective of medicine, healing, and health care. As a woman creating a new and yet very old approach to care, Dr. Rana brings a wealth of experience, compassion, and understanding to the world of the female physician, as well as to the challenges of offering care with her heart and soul invested in her patients. For me, she personifies the best of where medical care can go.

Spending time with Sam Lamott is an experience to be appreciated. Sam speaks of his journey and finding his way to balance and functionality as an artist, podcaster, son, boyfriend, and dad. Dealing with the everyday challenges of life including depression and addiction recovery, Sam’s focus on growth and creativity send a message of hope to his audience. Exploring his views on life provided an amazing journey into an artist mind that really has no need for traditional limiting beliefs. Sam has a solid message to share and to teach us all.

An hour with Wendy Taylor leaves you inspired, touched, and in awe. Just a few of her quotes from this session are:: “If you know it’s time to take on a new challenge – take on that new challenge.” “If you build it, they will come.” “What you’ve done in this world is gone when you’re gone, but what you do for others is going to remain as part of your legacy.” Hearing such a touching story of a house fire that destroyed her home and killed all her well-loved animals, opens your heart to whatever is to follow in this powerful Podcast. This fire which led Wendy to leave her law practice and open her non-profit, rescuing abused and neglected farm animals is so touching you can feel the love and the joy of the animals all around you. Give yourself an animal and love filled hour with Wendy.

In this podcast you will see or hear social activism at its finest.  Roberto talks of the difficulties in creating much needed programs for at-risk kids. He brings STEM to a new level through the creativity of these kids while allowing them to develop leadership skills, through their position on the board, financials kills through their decision making to assess what projects to invest in and when. Learn about this alternative learning program, a non-profit Roberto founded, and hear his passion, compassion, and willingness to risk so these kids can learn. It is an amazing hour in which you will be inspired.

“Fear doesn’t need to be the general – just an advisor” “Get on the other side of can’t.” “I have a ‘no BS’ policy.” So much of today’s Podcast was filled with insightful quotes that need to be written down. Brian King, a social worker turned coach, has developed his wisdom the old way, through experiences that teach many lessons if you are willing to learn. He was and still is. Brian’s list of multiple disorders, has limited his body’s ability and strength but they have also called him to live his life to the fullest possible level in so many ways. Brian fully owns his humanity and calls all of us to do the same. Give up illusions of perfection, demanding more from yourself or others than is possible and relish your ever-evolving humanity. With all his disorders including cancer as a teenager, fear, anger, and vulnerability are well-known yet rather than hide Brian asks us all to live authentically, own all of it, and without judgment respond with compassion to all of us walking this planet. Be inspired in listening to him!

"It's your job to wake up and choose happiness." A journey into someone’s life, recognizing the foundation for their career and their life purpose, is what today’s podcast is about, and so much more. April Macie, a female comedian who has brought her humor to troops in countries around the globe, began her career very early as the one who brought humor into a home that desperately needed it. Recognizing the power of humor, it supported April in moving into a field where females are still not paid as well or fully recognized for the gifts they bring. A feminist stance, a gift of humor, and a willingness to constantly step out of her comfort zone all join to create an amazing woman to be admired. Listen to today’s Podcast and smile as well as laugh with us.

In today’s session, Ali as tells us with all her vibrancy, joy, and warmth of her journey from Hot Mess to Mindful Mom. Ali’s personal experiences of being pulled in so many directions while trying to make everyone happy led her to a place where not only was their no room in her life for herself, what she was giving to others was not at all her best self. With meditation, or mindfulness, Ali found that taking time for herself each day, to gather herself in peace and reflection, let her bring her best self to those she loved while also allowing her to bring her message to the world. She is an inspiration for all of us, not just those with young children. Ali found the secret sauce that works so beautifully.