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In this bite size episode with Tales To Inspire, Emma Marshall delves into the transformative power of movement for overall wellbeing. Emma asserts that any form of movement serves as a reminder of our vitality, aligning with the innate nature of mammals constantly in motion. In contrast, modern lifestyles tether individuals to sedentary habits, adversely affecting both physical and mental health.   Emma challenges the prevailing concept of exercise, advocating for the simplicity of movement—walking, dancing, and cycling—as vital elements of daily life. She underscores the need for a societal shift to redefine exercise, urging people to embrace movement beyond conventional gym-centric practices. Drawing inspiration from Blue Zones, Emma emphasises that the healthiest societies seamlessly integrate movement into daily activities, including dance and walking. In her dance teaching methodology, Emma prioritises self-expression over choreography, aiming to reconnect individuals with the sheer joy of movement.   She posits dance, as a primal and tool-free form of expression, as a bridge between mind and body. Emma encourages listeners to reassess their perception of exercise, urging them to embrace movement as an intrinsic and holistic component of overall well-being.  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/emma.the.alchemist/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/movementismedicine.uk/ Website: https://movementismedicine.uk/

Meet host Chelsea Kunz and get a taste of what you are in store for on Soul Slumber Party!Soul Slumber Party Social Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/soulslumberparty?igsh=bGp4MWh5b2dqd2Fw&utm_source=qr https://www.tiktok.com/@soulslumberparty?_t=8igLDS7zQKZ&_r=1 Karen Disapproves Social Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/karen.disapproves?igsh=MW1lZGhxZ2M2ZHB5MA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr https://www.tiktok.com/@karen.disapproves?_t=8igLAgCjGr0&_r=1 Show Inquiriessoulslumberpartypod@gmail.com

In this episode, Dr. Deborah Braboy and Dr. Christie Sprowls talk about Faith and Culture as they relate to EMDR. Listen to some great stories about how different cultures around the world have developed their take on EMDR.

Everything Has A Price And It's All Going Up! But, Is There A Price To Simple Happiness?There's no such thing as a free lunch!Everything has a price!In a world that seems to have gone crazy, boy, we sure have a lot to complain about. What about those happy days though - Can we get through it all?Everything Has A Price And It's All Going Up! But, Is There A Price To Simple Happiness?KURIOUS - FOR ALL THINGS STRANGE

Coming off of a great conversation with Joe Casciani, Brad and Lesley, recap the ways to help you live to 100! Joe brings timeless strategies and inspiration to keep you feeling your best self despite what your age wants to tell you. If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co . And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe.In this episode you will learn about:How to look at aging from a new perspective The characteristics of resilient people Behavior change for a longer life How to look at aging as a positiveStories that prove age is only a number.Cognitive embodiment to live longerBIO : Psychologist with a specialty in older adults. I focus on strategies to aging well and managing whatever events get in the way. Expertise also in psychological/cognitive issues with older adults, including depression and dementia.Episode References/Links:Living to 100 WebsiteEmail Joe Casciani: Info@Livingto100.Club  If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox.Be It Till You See It Podcast SurveyUse this link to get your Toe Sox!ResourcesWatch the Be It Till You See It podcast on YouTube!Lesley Logan websiteBe It Till You See It PodcastOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley LoganOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley Logan on YouTubeProfitable PilatesSocial MediaInstagramFacebookLinkedInEpisode Transcript:Lesley Logan  Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guests will bring Bold, Executable, Intrinsic and Targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started. Welcome back to the Be It Till You See It interview recap where my co host and my Brad and I are going to talk about the ageless convo I had with Joe Casciani in our last episode. If you haven't listened to that one yet, feel free to pause this now go back and listen to that one. And then come back and join us or listen to this one and go listen that way. Do what you want to do. Go go wherever you want. You could start from beginning. Start from number one.Brad Crowell  Start from number one. This is the only episode 181. So (only) you're gonna get there.Lesley Logan  Do you know I found this one podcast on episode 74. And it was they kept referring back to an episode and another time. So I literally went back to the number one and worked my way through. Brad Crowell  Very impressed.(I know... and then when) Did you listen on like three times speed?Lesley Logan  No, just my regular 1.5 speed and also did it on the road trip. So yeah. And I became an expert (I'm impressed) in the topic so you know, 10,000 hours. I mean it wasn't but it felt close. Anyways, that's (74) 74 minimum. So anyways, you guys, we're currently on the flashcard the flashcard pre sell for the chairs and soBrad Crowell  (that means) flashcard presale for the chairs. Lesley Logan  Yeah, the flashcard pre sell for the chairs. See sell seashells demo sure.Brad Crowell  Flashcards Lesley Logan  I've been having a little bit of trouble with some words lately. I'm gonna figure that out. But anyways, if you didn't know about that presale it's because you weren't on the waitlist, period in the story. (That's right). That's how it goes. You want to be on waitlist for things because people on the waitlist good to get deals, they get better options, better prices first dibs, all the things.Brad Crowell  Just like if you haven't, if haven't heard, we're changing the way that we're we're selling things. Yeah, well if you would like to be in the know, you got to join the waitlist.Lesley Logan  We're starting a new trend here and we. If you want to hear how to do this for your own business, that's what agency is for and there's waitlist for that somewhere at any weight.Brad Crowell  We will have a link in the notes about the waitlist for the flashcards and for agency miniLesley Logan  Yeah. And so when will these be shipping? you'll probably want to know well barring off supply chains, hurricanes. And you know, atmospheric rivers, May, June.Brad Crowell  Well, right now it's the end of February, right? So basically, two and a half months.Lesley Logan  it's pre hurricane season is what I'm going for. I didn't realize that I had to, like, include supply chains and hurricane seasons when I create deadlines for things. So we know that now, we're doing that, we know that. And we are with your listeners in real time. We are two days away from a Mexico vacation. Oh my gosh, you guys, I'm so excited. It's gonna be nice. You see stuff happen on the socials going to be honest, it's because someone's doing it for me, because I, I'm gonna go to like, 2001 time, like when you just you only could get on MySpace, (oh)Brad Crowell  I'm gonna be social mediing the hell out of our food that we're gonna eat.Lesley Logan  So you don't even you don't even have social media. Anyways, we're going on vacation, we highly recommend you do that for yourself. The podcasts will still be dropping, (all the things), all the things are happening, but but if you don't have a vacation plan for this year, and I know that vacations can sound extremely like privileged. So I do understand like money is a thing. But just take just put it out of office day and do a staycation which I know sounds boring and whatever. But also, you know, BLM land is free to do things. So you guys find there's BLM land, wherever you are. Brad tell them what BLM isBrad Crowell  Bureau of Land Management. (Yeah, so you can) Lesley Logan  You can do a lot of fun stuff and BLM land by the way,Brad Crowell  you can like blow shit up, if you wanted to even do that. (We didn't Don't)Lesley Logan  quote us if anything happens to you because of the feds. But at any rate, you can, I'm just I do not want to be your your buddy, you call a friend of mine.Brad Crowell  I was north of Joshua Tree. So Joshua Tree National Park. And the BLM land is basically the land that nobody wants, because there's nothing there. It's just nothing. And so it ended up in the Bureau of Land Management, their responsibility, but there's nothing to do to it, because they don't do anything to it. There aren't there are hardly even roads in some places, but just north of Joshua Tree is whole bunch of BLM land. And you can go like they host festivals out there, sometimes all sorts of stuff. And I went out there with my friends, because you can actually, it's a little different with this, like my my buddy's a drone pilot, right? So he's allowed to operate a drone. And you can't do it over federal airspace because it's illegal. So you go to different places where you don't, you don't have to worry about it. And we were camping in Joshua Tree, but you cannot fly a drone in the National Park. (Do not do that) So we went just north of the National Park, the BLM land where we can fly drone, no problem. So you do all sorts of funLesley Logan  stuff. We didn't even know anything about drones, or that but I am gonna say it's just a reminder, this whole tangent happened because I want to go on vacation more. So yeah, so I also took off like just random extra days in January, just for my birthday, for the fuck of it. And I have to, I'm telling you, it feels even more delightful to do it when you're supposed to be working. Because you're like everybody's working, but I'm at the spa, and you deserve it. You don't need a reason to do it, you don't have a reward. And to work hard for this. You just need to be a human being who deserves some time for themselves. So (I also)Brad Crowell  think that it's a muscle. And I say that because I'm really bad at exercising it for myself. The reality (you're terrible at it). The reality is if you don't schedule time for yourself, you never will.Lesley Logan  He literally has to go to BLM land where there's no signal to go on vacation. (Yeah).Brad Crowell  Yeah, I'll just work seven days a week. I just keep going, keep going.Lesley Logan  I hung out read a book on a day off that was supposed to work day on my PMF mat with my red light reading a book and it was delightful and I binge out on a documentary. Anyways,Brad Crowell  we did take Saturday's off the past two Saturdays and that was actually refreshing and honestly I felt a little guilty on one of the Saturdays. But it was also like I need to get over that. (Yeah, well)Lesley Logan  it is our day off. So supposed to be. Last thing I'm going to tell you is it's getting close to the time where I'm going to cut off anybody being able to apply for elevate round three mentorship program. So if this is something you're wanting, I only have a couple spots left for the third round. And I'm just going to tell you I'm just gonna dangle this little carrot I've already planned a retreat for the alumniBrad Crowell  Oh year (included) for 2024. Yes.  Lesley Logan  And I made sure (Brad: breaking news) Round Three could actually attend to this retreat. So if you're like oh my gosh I want to be on applies retreat with LL in Vegas. This is the only way to do it. You've been able to get alumni which means you to sign up for round three. So you go to Lesleylogan.co/elevate (Yes). And you can apply, check it out. We only take 12 people per round. We're midway through round two already round one people are already Jonesy about this retreat. I told them today. Oh, I did. I was like, Oh my gosh, you guys. Save the date. And they, and they are losing their minds. Anyways. Okay, that's all. Um, now before we get into Joe, do we have an audience question?Brad Crowell  Yes, we did. So I read that you do Pilates every single day? How many minutes do you do each day? (Lesley: isn't that fun?) Yeah, it's a great question. I mean, you know, we get kind of hit up about a lot of Pilates questions on the gram, for obvious reasons. So but this one I thought was, was helpful, because I know how, first off, I have had an opportunity to work with a bunch of teachers, and teachers end up not teaching for the same exact reason that we are practicing. That's what I meant, sorry, teachers end up not practicing for the same exact reason that I just talked about not taking time off. They don't leave time for themselves in their schedule to maintain the practice. And so they may feel guilty about us this whole thing. So, But Lesley, I know, you have been incredibly intentional about that. So can you talk about that? (Yeah. So)Lesley Logan  I protect my time to do my practice. My other kinds of workouts like it is, life or death. Because, because it is, I'm going to be really honest, it is, you might not die because you don't do pilates. But if you are teaching fitness, or you're teaching something, and you're not doing the thing that got you so passionate about it, and that you've made it wanted to teach it, you become resentful of people, you become exhausted, you start snapping, your relationships suffer, and you suffer. And oh, by the way, you burn out (Brad: and your teaching suffers). But it really does. If you're wondering why your clients are not referring new people, it's because you're not excited. Here's what one of my teachers said to me. 15 years ago, when I first started, she said, if you're bored, your clients are bored. And that doesn't mean you need to come up with new exercises all the time, because I teach the order, y'all I teach the same shit every day, all day long. But you get bored when you are not being curious, in your own practice, whatever that practice is, yoga, bar, anything like that. So I do to answer your question. During the week, for sure I do at least 15 minutes, up to 30 minutes daily, and then two times a week, I will hit an hour. And that's because I scheduled the hour. Typically the other days that (or, you're taking a session), I'm taking a session for my own teachers why that happened. The other days, when I'm on my own, it's mixed into strength training that I do. So I'll do like my walk, maybe I bike or I do some strength training, and then I do my Pilates, or vice versa. And, and I meditate. So it's kind of in my morning routine. And I always have a few exercises that I love to start with just to see what my body is craving what it needs. But I often know just from the night before his workout, like what was a struggle. And so I kind of just get curious about that. But um, what I would just say is like, first of all, no one says you have to do a 55 minute session to do Pilates, like (or any workout) or any workout whatsoever. Any amount of minutes of movement is better than no minutes of movement. And...Brad Crowell  I mean, we ran an entire program called Full Body in 15. Lesley Logan  Yeah, I think people can get that for free if they want. Yeah!Brad Crowell  Just go to onlinepilatesclasses.com, It's in the free tools and free resources.Lesley Logan  So go there and grab that. But if you do five of those minutes every day, you already fucking won. So anyways, that's my daily practice. It really does help me kind of settle the anxiety because sometimes I just wake up and I'm so excited. I'm so excited for the day that I literally create anxiety about getting it all done.Brad Crowell  We are so incredibly opposite. (We really are) You are like yeah, it's a new day. I'm like why am I awake right now?Lesley Logan  Like oh my god, I get all the stuff done in this one day. How am I going to get all of that done in one day? And then I get it all done. And I'm like, oh, what else can I do? So anyways...Brad Crowell  Amazing.Lesley Logan  I hope that helps you guys I love answering your questions. You can send them to me on the gram you can send them to me anywhere you can tag me to be honest. And ask your question. We want to answer, it can be about life, fitness business, whatever, the purpose of this podcast is to help you Be It Till You See It. So if we can answer your question helps you get there. We want to.Alright, now let's talk about Joe Casciani, Joe celebrates aging and living to 100 years old. As a psychologist specializing in older adults, he brings strategies that are crucial to aging well, and inspires individuals to overcome the hurdles keeping them from living their best lives.Okay, so I'm gonna jump in first, because I love that he talked about there's different ways to define your age, he had a chronological age, which is your actual age. Hello, I'm 40 and fabulous. (Brad: Yes, you are) functional age, is his movement. By the way, you guys, I have taught in my lifetime, little kids who are so tight, they're like, they're more inflexible than my less flexible, I should say that way. less flexible than my, like, 60 year old clients, and and vice versa. So like, you know, it just functional age is important. And...Brad Crowell  I think, what was that isn't the quote from Joe Pilates that you're only as young as your spine is.Lesley Logan  You are only as young as your spine is old. And then also, FYI, just if you're like, I don't know that Joe knows what it's talking about. Because, you know, he was probably a carny boxer who lied about a lot of things. And that wasBrad Crowell  He's basically talking about functionally.Lesley Logan  He's talking about age and also they had scientific studies that show if you can not get down on the floor and stand back up without having to use your, your hands and extra equipment, it takes 30 years off your ageBrad Crowell  30? (Yeah.) 30? (I'm almost positive), we're gonna look it up. But it definitely takes time off your age.Lesley Logan  Yeah, you'll die sooner if you can't get on down off the ground,Brad Crowell  We're gonna find that study. And we'll include that in the show.Lesley Logan  Because it's because people like, you just get unhealthy because you don't get up out of the, out to the bathroom. So you're like living in, you know, like, anyways, a lot of things going on there. So.Brad Crowell  So that's like, I know, actually, you incorporate that into the mat practice. You're standing, sitting at the beginning of the end of something my yoga teacher likes to do, too.Lesley Logan  I watch my father and try to see how he does like how he gets off the ground. You guys, he used to have to like when he started working out with our trainer, he used to have to like be next to a pole to grab a pole. That's true. Use both hands, get himself up. And now (he's also on a two knee surgeries) had two knee surgeries. And he's 70, but he now can do burpees and he just jumps into the splits. And he walks his hands back to his feet. He's really like, he's been really good about getting up and I'm like, yes, you're gonna live to 90. (Yeah)Brad Crowell  I think I think the other you know, it's, it's also like that the last little bit before you sit, like do you plop you know, like, because a lot of people they just let it all go and they crash into a chair. Lesley Logan  Notice how you sit into a chair or toilet.Brad Crowell  As well, although, sometimes that you may actually feel that a little bit more than a chairLesley Logan  But we are so disassociated, Brad they are not but anyways, you'll hear it you'll break if you broke your toilet seat, you plop that just so just so you know, biological age how the body is aging, this is also really huge. One of the studies I had done on my bloodwork, the guy found that my veins work had like little cracks in them (Brad: interesting). And so even though at the time I was 33 years old, my veins were doing things that shouldn't happen till I was older. So even though I could run, so I had like a functional age that was really young. And my chronic logical age was young, my biological age was not, it is better now. And then finally your psychological age, how you see yourself, you guys are so you know, when people say I look so I make 40 look good. I know. I do know, I do know. (Brad: My wife) So um, so it's really these are all really important ages and so I just love that he broke that down because I think what you guys can do at home as your listeners is just like ask yourself okay, my chronicling my chronological age is x i can't change that. But what is your functional age? Is it... Do you feel like it's your age? Or do you feel like it's younger? The goal younger on the functional age always feels strong to biological age, does it feel like it's yours? Or does it feel like it's older or younger and then psychological.Brad Crowell  Biological isn't actually how you feel. It's I would say as your functional the biological would be like, you know is your your skin, your eyes, you're young, your ear, hearing your lungs, your heart, like that kind of stuff. (You're gonna need a blood test for those things) that's more of a doctor. And then your psychological age, he talked about how you see yourself and, and it was really interesting because after going through these four different ways of defining age, which he didn't really expand, expound on very much. I, the remainder of the conversation really shifted to the psychological age, and specifically how you see yourself because the, what Joe teaches is perspective, right? And the perspective is, is, you know, it's a mindset, it's Be It Till You See It, to the tee. I mean, it was literally that.Lesley Logan  I was on his show when, OMG his show is like literally how to be it till you see it. Because, I mean, you hear people like so afraid of aging. But like you, what he talks about is how with psychological age, you can absolutely determine how old you feel.Brad Crowell  Yeah, so this actually rolls right into my, the favorite point that I had from what he's talking about. So, you know, the psychological age, people who think that they're younger than their chronological, chronological age, he's calling it a CA, people who actually think they're younger than their ca are doing better in life all around. They have fewer chronic diseases. I'm making an assumption here, because he didn't actually say it, but I'm guessing that they'll live longer. Yeah, and most likely, they will have better functional movement as well.Lesley Logan  Oh, I mean, I think it like, if you, here's the thing, like if you start to feel sick, and you're like, I'm sick, right, realize, like, you start to feel sicker. But if you're like, I feel a little tingling back my throat, I'm gonna take a little supplement, I'm gonna drink a little bit water, I'm gonna go to bed earlier. (I'm going to be okay). Yeah, I'm okay. And like, guess who gets sick more? (Right). Like, I know, for I know, from myself, whenever I like, lean into the sick, I get sick. So sure, um, I would just I would just like to say, pay attention to how you are talking about your age and how you are feeling about that. And like what you're saying, because we have been challenging, you know, my father on how he feels about his age, because he used to say,Brad Crowell  Oh, so this is interesting. Yes, we have a challenging him and I wanted to finish that thought. And you said a specific word I want to comment on. Yeah.Lesley Logan  So we've been challenging him, because he, like years ago was like, Oh, I'm gonna live till this time. So I want to do this before I'm this age. And we have been really like, Um, no, you are doing all these things. And so we keep them around young people. I mean, he lives around older people. So every day, it's like, someone else died today, but we keep him working out around young people and all this stuff. And, you know, he is feeling, I see him moving younger. And, and he has a lot more energy, even when he gets, you know, he does get tired. And he gets annoyed by text. But you know, other than that we're, okay.Brad Crowell  But you said something very interesting. You said he feels younger, right. And I think that we should draw a distinction here. Because the psychological age is how you see yourself. And I think that the functional age, will contribute to the psychological age, because when you can say, well, I feel I might be 40. But I feel like I'm 30. You're feeling that that's the functional age. And that's going to impact the way you see yourself, your psychological age. (lesley: I can get behind that.) So by taking care of your body, or by incorporating movement, that 15 minutes a day, 30 minutes a day, a Pilates we were talking about, you know, you're going to be positively impacting your functional age, which you're going to then see yourself as younger, you're gonna, you're gonna think of yourself as younger with a psychological edge. Lesley Logan  Yeah, I totally, I totally get that. And also, like, I think we just have to recognize we have so much more control over how we feel than we give ourselves credit for. For example, I hurt my knee literally the week before my birthday,Brad Crowell  right? (And I was like), yeah, actually, it was like I was I was concerned at the gym. Because you because like it, it didn't look like you definitely looked like you're in pain.Lesley Logan  I was in pain. (Yeah), for sure. And but what clouded my mind first was like, Oh, my god, is this permanent? Do I need surgery? Did I just like, you do this whole? (Brad: did I just jack up my entire career?) Like, rip my knee apart? Yeah. And and I took a moment I was like, you felt this pain before. Your knee is fine. It is not swollen, is not throbbing, and we can walk on it without any added weight. (Yeah). And then I looked for signs to prove that my knee was healthy. This is key everyone. Meaning as I walked down the steep ramp that they forced this up to go to the gym. I had no knee pain. And what I know is that like, if you have knee pain on a downhill, there is probably something going on because knee pain on uphill is a is you know, it can be a lot of different things. But there shouldn't like going downhill. It's like easy. So it should be it should be fine. I had no pain on the downhill. And I didn't actually have pain when I wasn't moving. (Right) So I was like, Okay, if there's no pain when I'm not moving and there's no pain on a downhill then whatever pain I have, is definitely something we can work with it. So I actually looked for ways to heal myself. And for it not to be a big deal. And here we are one week later, zero problems, no problem. I mean, I had to do a lot of stuff to do that. But like no problems, no damage. It's fine. My point is...Brad Crowell  Your stuff didn't include pills and pain meds, or any of that stuff, it included a chiropractor's visit (Lesley:na massage) two massages and then using a using a massage tool.Lesley Logan  I got a new tool, maybe we'll have the guy on, anyways, the point is, like, I could have, I remember my brain distinctly going, Oh, my God, I'm getting older. And I hurt. (Sure. Sure). And then I was like, we reject that.Brad Crowell  We the collective in your head?Lesley Logan  Collective? Yes, all the Lesleys, all the ages. So you guys need to do family therapy, you'll understand. Anyways, the point is, pay attention to how you're talking about yourself and how you are allowing leaning into things that are negative or positive. If you want to feel younger, and you want to live a long time. And I don't want to just live a long time because I want to have some sort of record. I want to live a wonderful life. I want to, I have seen and heard from people who are like surgeons at 102 years old, and they're you know, they're not actually cutting but they're at the surgery like telling the guy what to do. I want to be with it at that age, because there's too much of this world I haven't seen yet. So anyways, I went on tangent.Brad Crowell  I love it. No, I you know, so basically, you know, it really does come down to a mindset right and how do you help support that positive mindset while maintaining good movement is going to help your functional age, and you have no control over your your chronological age that's just aging, your biological age is your body so that's probably going to really be a contribution to your biological age would be how healthy you are what you're eating. How much you're sleeping, stuff like thatLesley Logan  Environment is huge, guys check your mold. Brad Crowell  Check your mold. Hopefully you don't have any mold to check. (That's the goal, check it). But these these things are the functional age and the biological age. My assumption here is that they will be a direct contributor to the way you see yourself the way you feel, so your psychological age.Okay, finally, let's talk about those Be It action items, what both executable intrinsic or targeted action items can we take away from your conversation with Joe Caciani? Let me jump in here. He talks about this very interesting, this very interesting idea called cognitive embodiment. And I think it really does go along with the psychological age concept. We see ourselves as what we want to become. So story, he talked about binge eating, right and struggling with binge eating, which will affect your biological age. Right? He said, If you want to break the habit of binge eating, you need to see yourself as someone who is not a binge eating person. In fact, you need to see yourself as someone who is permanently fit. Right. And so this is very much a Be It Till You See It moment.Lesley Logan  Yeah. And by the way, exactly. You can replace binge eating for anything that you want. And then see yourself as a person you wish you were.Brad Crowell  Yeah. And this does. There's decision involved, of course, and you you know, need to be kind to yourself, because, you know, we like Lesley talk talks about habit breaking and habit building throughout the pod here. But you know, another thing that he said, which I thought was really kind of went along with this is he said, the golden year, golden years, no one is going to knock on the door and say your golden years are here. You have to decide that you are in your golden years. And he was definitely talking to an older crowd. But when you decide that you're enjoying your your golden years, maybe you're in your 80s and everyone else is like like, you know, deciding that they're about to die, but maybe you instead decide that you're in your golden years.Lesley Logan  Did we talk about... Did I talk to Joe about the knee surgeon who wanted to figure out which way was fixing the knees? Because (I don't believe so). Okay, this goes back to the story you tell yourself, you guys, I heard this podcast for years years ago. And there's an actor's actual studies about the stories we tell ourselves. So this goes with how you see yourself at what size and also goes because you make decisions based on how you see yourself. That's how it works out. But this knee surgeon does a study. So to do a study, he had to he wanted to know if scraping the knee or draining the knee was actually taking was actually healing the knee and giving people their livelihood back. So he needed to have a group of people who needed the surgery, but he did nothing with...Brad Crowell  A group who needed the surgery? Lesley Logan  Yeah, way to go dad. Then he needed a group of people, he only scraped the knee and a group of people he only drained the knee. Obviously, it's this experiment. So they tell no one, they don't tell people which group they're in. And he played the same. Like he did the same things for every group as far as like what the incisions look like. And then the people who had no knee surgery, they actually played a knee surgery video while they were under. And then they did like little incision marks as if they had knee surgery. Everyone went through the same post op stuff, same pre op, but like what they have is different. Guess what, y'all the people who had no surgery had the same result as people who had surgery. (Brad: No way.) Yeah, they thought they had surgery. They thought they had it. So they're like, my knee is better. And they like went off. And I'm not kidding you guys. I thought it was brilliant. Which is why when I hurt my knee, I was like, guess what story I can tell myself right now. Anyways, I'll get to my my biggest takeaways. So this because I just said it. Mindset that I want to keep moving forward. So if you, you guys, my grandfather just wanted to die. That was his like, whole thing. Yeah. And so he died pretty young. I mean, still, like some people would say it was, you know, he lived a life but I would say he missed out on a good 10 more years of like, true, enjoyable living. I really would. And so you need to be careful about the things you say about yourself. You when people say you look good, like you look so young. Don't say oh, no, it's this. I do. I do look so young. I am so young. I feel so young. Like really practice that. Okay, so and then just so you know, because he's a doctor. They have a word for this in the medical field. They call all the words a term, it's a phrase to think. (It's a phrase), yeah. Is it a phrase when there's two words or more? (Sure), sure. Okay. So, in the medical field, they call, they say process over content. And that's like, Okay, what,Brad Crowell  What does that mean? Lesley Logan  It's journey, not the destination loves, enjoy the journey. Going back to my announcements, take a fucking vacation. Yeah, take care of yourself. Be careful what you say about yourself. If you want to Be It Till You See It. It's not just in your goals in life. It's not just in your relationships or like becoming an artist. It's like how you get to the fucking end, and enjoy that journey.Brad Crowell  Totally. Yeah. All right. I'm Lesley Logan. And I'm Brad Crowell.Lesley Logan  Thank you so much for joining us today. How are you going to use Joe Casciani's tips in your life? we want to know we want you to tag us at the Be It pod. We want to thank you for listening to this. It's so much fun to make this podcast for you. We couldn't do it if we didn't have listeners, it would just be us hanging out talking to each other. We could do that any other time. So thank you DM that Be It Pod with questions you have requests you have and until next time, be it till you see it.Brad Crowell  Bye for now.That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review. And follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the @be_it_pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others BE IT TILL YOU SEE IT. Have an awesome day!    Be It Till You See It is a production of Bloom Podcast Network.     It's written, produced, filmed and recorded by your host Lesley Logan. And me Brad Crowell. Our associate producer is Amanda Frattarelli. Kevin Perez at Disenyo handles all of our audio editing.      Our theme music is by Ali at APEX Production Music. And our branding by designer and artist, Gianranco Cioffi.     Special thanks to our designer Mesh Herico for creating all of our visuals, (which you can't see because this is a podcast) and our digital producer, Jay Pedroso for editing all the video each week, so you can.And to Angelina Herico for transcribing each episode, so you can find it on our website. And finally to Meridith Crowell for keeping us all on point and on time.Transcribed by https://otter.aiSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/be-it-till-you-see-it/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Good News U Can Use! Your weekly dose of positivity!! Fun, uplifting stories curated from around the "web." Links To Stories Shared on this episode of “Good News U Can Use:” 1) https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/83-year-old-sets-world-record-sailing-alone-across-the-pacific-without-stopping/ 2) https://theweek.com/briefing/it-wasnt-all-bad/1014067/the-weeks-good-news-june-2-2022 3) https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/massachusetts-restaurant-worker-lottery-tip 4) https://www.onthisday.com/day/june/8 The Inflation-Negation Challenge: For Entrepreneurs Ready To Thrive Despite High Inflation! 5 Strategies In 5 Days you can apply to YOUR Business. No charge, just a 1 hour lunch discussion each day. For more inflation, click this link now: www.InflationNegationChallenge.com #GoodNews, #PositiveStories, #Enrouragement, #Hope, #Inflation, #HowToGrowABusinessDuringHighInflation, #Entrepreneur, #CEO, #Leadership, #ScaleYourBusiness, #WolfesWatch

It's time for some positive news and I hope you're ready because today's episode is all about The Chicago Defender and its founder, Robert S. Abbott. (07:42) To keep learning, check out: Noire Histoir podcast Demond Does podcast BlackPast.org

I know you're a busy person. Maybe you're stuck in the elevator, running errands, or waiting for a meeting to start? Well you're in luck today because we've got positive news in under 3 minutes! Squabbit Shorts is back to tell you about Girl Scouts Troop 6000 which serves families and girls in the NYC Shelter System.  For more information on donation, volunteer opportunities, AND to score some cookies from these amazing women, visit: Girl Scouts of Greater New York

Back again to put on a smile on that pretty face of yours! It's Squabbit! Glad to have you, glad to be back, and of course so glad to be sharing some positive news. On episode 55, we first learn about the two dozen goats that were set loose in a New York City park. For science. (05:48) Plus we chat about Jaylo Miles and his PTSD owl Louie. Together they combat mental health stigmas around PTSD and similar topics by building community and ... climbing literal mountains. (11:27) And last but not least, we cover the Olympic swimmer, Yusra Mardini. She is competing this year on The Refugee Olympic Team but there's many more layer to her story. (19:43) Sources: Goats in NYC Jaylo and his owls Yusra Mardini The Refugee Olympic Team Stay strong squad, love ya!

It's that time of the week again ... Squabbit time! And we're so happy that you're back for the fun! This week, Zach starts off with a story about a “responsibly drunk “man ordering an Uber for an injured baby bird. (07:28) Then, we talk about a true story of a man getting swallowed whole by a whale! I'm not even kidding. (13:45) And for our final story, we learn about the Passamaquoddy tribe. Their stories, land, and the current events surrounding them. (22:25) Sources for this episode: Drunk man sends bird in Uber Swallowed by a whale Wiki - Passamaquoddy  Passamaquoddy Culture & History

Episode 33 has the wonderful story of a man who has dramatically improved the lives of 16,000 homebound people by building them free wheelchair ramps; a woman who suffered the unimaginable losses of three infant children but started a ministry to help grieving parents who have lost a child; a man who showed love to his neighbors just before Easter by making a wooden cross for their yard; and a woman whose life was dramatically altered by simply attending a ministry meeting on helping children in third world countries. 

After 15 years in the corporate world, our guest woke up one day feeling unfulfilled, stuck, frustrated and even guilty about her own situation. This realization came up only four months into what she had considered to be her “dream job.” She then began to meet entrepreneurs and worked in understanding their main struggle: generating sales. With her long experience in the area, she developed a solution addressing the needs of female entrepreneurs, and made the transition from being a full-time employee to a full-time business owner. She’s now a trainer and a coach who is helping entrepreneurs build their own multi-million-dollar sales organizations. This is my conversation with Ryann Dowdy. Ryann is a sales coach for female entrepreneurs. She brings her years of corporate sales leadership to coaching women in business on how to ask for what they're worth, develop pricing and packaging, and approach each sales conversation with confidence. She offers free training on sales, sales process, discovery calls, handling objections, closing, and networking. Ryann works hand in hand with female entrepreneurs to help them overcome their negative mindset around sales to bring on more clients, help more people, and make more money. These are some of the highlights of my conversation with Ryann: - How she progressively transitioned from her full-time job to starting her own business. - Why it’s important to take our time, communicate with people, make mistakes and learn while starting our own business. - Why we shouldn’t be concerned too much about the “imposter syndrome.” You can connect with Ryann here: Website: https://uncensoredconsulting.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryanndowdyuncensored/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ryanndowdy  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanndowdyofficial/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3tfXQHWdhusdtCrEhl0yJg  Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanndowdy/  Uncensored Sales Podcast with Ryann Dowdy: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uncensored-sales-with-ryann-dowdy/id1454687278  The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on www.PassionPodcast.com.

Did you ever watch the movie Jerry Maguire? Our guest is the former CEO of Leigh Steinberg’s sports and entertainment Agency, the inspiration behind this movie. In his first week at the job, he was confronted with the responsibility of closing a $900-million deal, and he did it by following his boss’ top negotiating principles. However, he once also lost $100 million in a bankruptcy, which forced him to figure out what had made him successful in the first place. He shares with us how money can make us happy by “shopping” for the right things and how we can recover after facing major adversity. This is my conversation with best-selling author and host of the top entrepreneur podcast The Playbook, David Meltzer. David is also the Co-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing and his life mission is to empower over 1 billion people to be happy! This simple yet powerful mission has led him on an incredible journey to provide one thing…VALUE. In all his content, and communication that’s exactly what you’ll receive. As part of that mission, for the past 20 years he’s been providing free weekly training to empower others to empower others to be happy. To purchase David’s best-selling book titled "Game-Time Decision Making: High-Scoring Business Strategies from the Biggest Names in Sports" click here: https://amzn.to/3rCpiFe You can connect with David here: Text Community: +1 (949) 298-2905 Register for his training: https://dmeltzer.com/training/ Email David directly to register for his training (or get his book): david@dmeltzer.com Website: https://dmeltzer.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidmeltzer11/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidmeltzer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidmeltzer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflt1OopRWIApMOjVgZyJ6Q LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmeltzer2/ The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on www.PassionPodcast.com

“We all are billionaires.” This is one of the many powerful concepts that our guest shared with us on this episode. Originally from New York, his family migrated to San Juan, Puerto Rico when he was little, where his father later abandoned their home. He also experienced other difficult situations such as being ran over by a car, which led him to see life in a very negative way. However, our guest decided that he didn’t want to be defined by those negative situations, and progressively transformed himself to later become an internationally renowned life coach, who has appeared in media all over the world and currently coaches entrepreneurs that own multi-million dollar businesses. He’s here to share with us why we must be grateful with our lives amidst all the struggles that we face, why we should never lose faith in ourselves and trust the process, and why he sees each one of us as a billionaire. This is my conversation with best-selling author, podcaster, star maker, and TV/Radio personality, Chris Lee. Lee has been a collaborator for top latin and US television and radio networks like NBC, ABC, FOX LATINO, Noticias Telemundo, Wapa America, Venevision and Univision. He has opened and runs successful seminar businesses in the US, Europe, Asia, Latin America and Puerto Rico. Lee had created a workshop for teens called Torch (Antorcha) that teaches the key to happiness and success all over the US, Asia and Latin America. He is the author of best sellers such as " Dile ‘Yes’ a la Vida!" And “Transform your life 10 Principles of Abundance and Prosperity " Chris Lee has been featured in top news and business publications, newspapers such as Huffington Post, Inc Magazine, Success Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, The Miami Herald , El Nuevo Dia and Primera Hora. He is currently featured as a contributor on Thrive Global by Ariana Huffington. You can also listen to Chris Lee on Lewis Howes’ School Of Greatness, where Chris’ 20 interviews have already gotten over 2 million downloads, making him the top speaker and most frequent guest on the podcast. To purchase Chris’ book titled "Transform Your Life: 10 Principles of Abundance and Prosperity" click here: https://amzn.to/39eSYBY You can connect with Chris here: Website: www.alasandiego.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrismotivador  Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrismotivador/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisleemotivator/  Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-lee-13a4666a/  The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on www.PassionPodcast.com. #PositiveStories #SuccessStories #Motivational

Because of a stutter problem at a young age, our guest grew up being discriminated against and decided not to use his voice, resorting to communicating using the written word. This led him to develop a deep desire to achieve perfection, which later caused self-injury when he deemed himself to be imperfect. Later in life, he finally accepted his imperfections, and turned his life around. He is here to teach us how to find our own voice, by clarifying who we are, why we are in this world and where do we go from here. This is my amazing conversation with Kary Oberbrunner. Kary is the CEO of Igniting Souls. He is an author, coach, and speaker who helps individuals and organizations clarify who they are, why they're here, and where they're going so they can become souls on fire, experience unhackability, and share their message with the world. In the past twenty years, he’s ignited over one million people with his content. To purchase any of Kary's books, please visit these links: Unhackable: The Elixir for Creating Flawless Ideas, Leveraging Superhuman Focus, and Achieving Optimal Human Performance - https://amzn.to/2QjacHP  Your Secret Name: An Uncommon Quest to Stop Pretending, Shed the Labels, and Discover Your True Identity - https://amzn.to/3lqZVF1  Day Job to Dream Job: The Proven Plan to Break Free, Start Living, and Turn Your Passion into a Full-Time Gig - https://amzn.to/3r0eGQi  Elixir Project - https://amzn.to/3qUR6o5  You can connect with Kary here: Website: https://karyoberbrunner.com/  Book Website: https://unhackablebook.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karyoberbrunnerauthor/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/karyoberbrunner  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kary.oberbrunner/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/karyoberbrunner  Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karyoberbrunner/ The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on www.PassionPodcast.com

Our award-winning, 7-figure-earning guest made a promise to his fallen soldiers, who made the ultimate sacrifice back when he was serving as an Armor Platoon Leader in Iraq. After spending 8 years in the Army, he struggled to find his path to happiness and fulfillment as a private citizen. He tried pursuing law, having a career in sales and joining a startup tech company, until he found the sweet spot, interviewing successful business people on a daily podcast. This prompted the start of his outstanding entrepreneurial success. This is my conversation with the host of the award winning podcast "Entrepreneurs on Fire", the one and only John Lee Dumas. John is the host of “Entrepreneurs on Fire”, where he interviews inspiring entrepreneurs who are truly “On File”. With over 2,500 episodes, 1 million + listens a month, and seven-figures of annual revenue, JLD is just getting started. To purchase John's book titled "The Common Path to Uncommon Success: A Roadmap to Financial Freedom and Fulfillment" click here: https://amzn.to/2OMxJQr You can connect with John here: Website: https://www.eofire.com/ Book Website: https://www.uncommonsuccessbook.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnleedumas1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnleedumas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnleedumas/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXfzpliAfdjParawJljHo2g Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eofire/ The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on www.PassionPodcast.com

Episode 28 has the enjoyable stories of a man who glorifies God by using his building skills to help different ministries within his church; a family who learned that God is always with us, even in the ICU; a woman who has found the most important ministry she will ever have is raising her children to become followers of Christ; and a church greeter who makes every visitor feel extra special and welcomed.

Are you ready to become the hero of your own story? Our guest became paralyzed after having a motocross accident. His dad had also become disabled and later took his own life. But none of these stopped him from turning his life around for the better. He’s a Paralympian and through very hard work he became a world champion. He’s also now an author and a speaker, and he shared with us how accepting our own responsibility can help us turn our lives around and become the hero of our own story. This is my amazing conversation with Kevin Rempel. He is a 2013 World Champion and 2014 Sochi Paralympic bronze medalist in sledge hockey who has an incredible story of overcoming a tremendous amount of adversity. Paralyzed after a motocross crash in 2006, Kevin had to face insurmountable odds while learning to walk again at the age of 23. Adding to this, Kevin had to deal with his father, Gerry, who also was living in a wheelchair. While deer hunting, Gerry fell from a tree leaving him a complete paraplegic one year from retirement. Unfortunately Gerry couldn’t deal with living with his circumstances and took his own life in July 2007. That following year, “Remps” as he likes to be called by his friends, found sledge hockey and set his sights on making Team Canada and playing in the Paralympics. Since then he has travelled the world, inspired thousands of people, and has been featured around the world in media such as CBC, TSN, and BBC Sport. Today, Kevin is focused on helping grow the sport of sledge hockey through his team building program, The Sledge Hockey Experience, and passionately taking the stage, either live or virtually, inspiring audiences with The Hero Mindset Keynote and coaching leaders using The Resilience Toolbox. To purchase Kevin’s book titled "Still Standing: When You Have Every Reason To Give Up, Keep Going" click here: https://amzn.to/3uWlku7 You can connect with Kevin here: Website: https://kevinrempel.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rempelinspires Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevinrempel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinrempel/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrhXJdw3rebmOCcBP4ADkww Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinrempel/ The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on www.PassionPodcast.com

Her life was marked by drug and alcohol abuse at the early age of 13. She also experienced the divorce of her parents and became a mother at the early age of 17. At another point in her life she caught her stepfather and her own sister having an affair. However, a moment of awakening led her into a life of faith, and it was the beginning of a totally different path. As part of her many life lessons, she shares in this episode why we must be careful when choosing the people that we surround ourselves with, and why faith can be a key element when trying to overcome most situations in life. This is my conversation with Christine Soule. Christine Soule lives with the love of her life, Mitch Soule, in Seattle. They have five kids and three wonderful grandchildren (and counting). She is the founder and CEO of Providence Heights, a nonprofit created to house women and children in need and to provide counseling, education, and jobs. To purchase Christine’s book titled "Broken and Beautiful: Let God Turn Your Mess into a Masterpiece" click here: https://amzn.to/3bTu8s3 You can connect with Christine here: Website: http://christinesoule.com/ or https://www.providenceheights.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Christinesoulewriter/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinesoule/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-soule-0a8928166/ The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on www.PassionPodcast.com

From having a well-paying job in the government and battling with his own quarter-life crisis, to embarking on a journey to pursue his dreams and surrounding himself with believers. Our guest is a millennial workplace expert, author and speaker, and has a TEDx talk with over 1 million views. He shares with us how we can align ourselves with our true purpose in life and how we can build meaningful relationships during the coronavirus pandemic. This is my conversation with Adam Smiley Poswolsky. Adam Smiley Poswolsky is a millennial workplace expert, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of The Quarter-Life Breakthrough (Penguin Random House) and The Breakthrough Speaker. His third book is titled Friendship in the Age of Loneliness (Hachette). Smiley helps companies attract, retain, and empower the next generation, and he has inspired thousands of professionals to be more engaged at work, through speaking at companies like Google, Apple, Facebook, Genentech, Unilever, Salesforce, Verizon, Deloitte, and Stanford University Graduate School of Business. Smiley’s TEDx talk on “the quarter-life crisis” has been viewed over 1.5 million times, and he has done hundreds of speaking engagements, reaching over 50,000 people in 20 countries. Smiley has advised heads of state and foreign leaders about millennials, multigenerational engagement, and fostering connection and belonging in the digital age. Smiley’s work has been featured in The New Yorker, The Washington Post, USA Today, Fast Company, Forbes, Entrepreneur, CNN, Cosmopolitan, and the World Economic Forum, among many other outlets. Smiley is a thirteen-time camp counselor at Camp Grounded: Summer Camp for Adults and advisory board member for Digital Detox. To purchase any of Smiley's books, please visit these links: Friendship in the Age of Loneliness: An Optimist's Guide to Connection - https://amzn.to/3pB2G6W The Breakthrough Speaker: How to Build a Public Speaking Career - https://amzn.to/3bkxYtI The Quarter-Life Breakthrough: Invent Your Own Path, Find Meaningful Work, and Build a Life That Matters - https://amzn.to/3u92VcV You can connect with Smiley here: Website: https://smileyposwolsky.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmileyPoswolsky/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/whatsupsmiley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatsupsmiley/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamsposwolsky/ TEDx talk: https://youtu.be/ddek3gQVt9Y The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on www.PassionPodcast.com

After our weekly venting, Zach covers some of the most expensive items in the world and we take a dive into the incredible story of Madam CJ Walker, a business legend and groundbreaker.  @squabbitpodcast on Instagram SquabbitPodcast@gmail.com Patreon.com/SquabbitPodcast   If you read these, you are a powerful person. 

Imagine for a moment being a very prestigious attorney in Miami, being well connected, helping your community, and suddenly seeing yourself sentenced and jailed for bank fraud. This is the story of our guest. Blinded by the income she could make and choosing not to ask the right questions, led her to this downfall. While experiencing this rock-bottom moment in her life, she had to come to a place of peace and self-forgiveness, which ultimately led to having a life-changing experience, both personally and professionally. She shared with us the importance of investing in our relationships, tapping into gratitude, and the concepts of "overconfidence bias" and "moral humility." This is my conversation with Rashmi Airan. Rashmi is a corporate and motivational speaker, a “recovering lawyer and investment banker”, a woman leader and an entrepreneur in her community. Rashmi is now an internationally recognized keynote and motivational speaker and TEDx presenter with clients that include the FBI, Sotheby’s Int’l, MGM Resorts, and Columbia Law School. She shares her story to illustrate the multitude of factors that influence our choices. Rashmi sets forth the business discipline necessary for decision-making. She uncovers the mental process of problem-solving that leads to organizational cultures with integrity. You can connect with Rashmi here: Website: https://www.rashmiairan.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RashmiAiranEthics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rashmiairan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rashmiairan/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQGrgjmPQko2JwxhXEZPLsQ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashmi-airan-15951921/ TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAbBRzTueaA The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on www.PassionPodcast.com

With a pounding heart, drying mouth, sweating palms and racing thoughts, there was a time in our guest’s life in which, from the moment he woke up, till' the time went to sleep, all he could think about was committing suicide. While having no idea as to why he was experiencing all of this, and with no sense of control over his thoughts, he decided to get his affairs in order and call his parents “for one last time”. This phone call turned out to be a life-saving moment, which soon brought him to an unexpected diagnosis. He is now a mental health advocate, author and speaker, and he shares with us what this situation meant to him and how we can recover from some common mental health issues. This is my conversation with Zach Westerbeck. Zach is a Mental Health advocate, National speaker, College Success Coach, and author of "You're Not Alone", who was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder in 2016. During that time he experienced severe anxiety, deep depression and thoughts of suicide. After hitting his rock bottom moment, he sought help and started to recover. Through his recovery process he became Mental Health First Aid certified and now travels the country educating thousands of students on the fundamentals of mental health. To purchase Zach's book titled "You're Not Alone: The Only Book You'll Ever Need to Overcome Anxiety and Depression" click here: https://amzn.to/3pR6phE You can connect with Zach here: Website: www.zachwesterbeck.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zach.westerbeck/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/zachwesterbeck Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zach_westerbeck/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachwesterbeck/ The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on www.PassionPodcast.com

Would you hide from the outside world if you suffered from a debilitating stutter? Our guest held himself from doing many things in life and even tried to convince his teachers to not require him to do presentations in school. But one day he decided to change his life by getting out of his comfort zone. Now he's a comedian, a keynote speaker, and has one of the most successful TEDx talks online. He promotes the message of putting our fears aside and owning what makes us unique. This is my amazing conversation with Joze Piranian. After spending most of his life avoiding speaking due to a debilitating stutter, Joze Piranian is now a TEDx speaker, the recipient of the Inspirational Speaker of the year award in 2017 and a stand-up comedian who has performed in 3 continents and 3 languages. Two of his talks went viral online in 2019 across with more than 3 million views worldwide. More recently, Joze was the keynote speaker on Diversity & Inclusion at the HR Leaders Summit, & the Hollywood Innovation and Technology Summit in LA, where he shared the stage with the CIO of the Walt Disney Company and received a standing ovation from hundreds of entertainment executives. He has also performed for the United Nations and for prestigious educational institutions such as McGill & and Queen's University. You can connect with Joze here: Website: www.jozepiranian.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yeswayjoze Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yeswayjoze/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2hWY7AWnCUQ9BbVAvBQ6jw Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jozepiranian/ The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on www.PassionPodcast.com

His life took him from being an alcoholic to motivating hundreds of thousands of students across the United States. Our guest decided to publicly share his battle against alcohol addiction, and also how he guides his son with special needs through the difficulties of life. As a youth motivational speaker he has spoken in 38 states and Canada to 500,000 students, inspiring them to look at people and things in a different way. Why is it important to avoid blaming and shaming others, and how can we selfishly benefit from helping others? This is my conversation with David Flood. David’s narrative as a youth speaker comes first hand; he grew up impacted by addiction in his family; he married and became a father of two children, his oldest is a special needs son; he is active in his church; he is a hospice volunteer who visits with terminally ill patients; and is on the board of K.I.D.S. Plus, Inc. a non-profit organization which helps special needs children through sports and other activities. David attends meetings and participates in activities with The Anti-Bias Consortium Nassau County Schools. He is a member of The Northport-East Northport Drug and Alcohol Task Force. David’s life teaches him every day about dignity, understanding, patience, forgiveness, and most of all unconditional love. His Facebook videos have received over 100 million views. He speaks with passion and conviction and through his humility, leaves his audience with so much to think about in their formative years as they move into their future. You can connect with David here: Website: https://davidjflood.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjfloodspeaks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidjfloodspeaks/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/djfspeaks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidfloodspeaks The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on www.PassionPodcast.com

She experienced a devastating earthquake and, only a few weeks later, doctors had to amputate her leg due to a cancer diagnosis. But these situations did not stop her. Our guest chose to see life in a positive way and kept moving forward, even playing a golf tournament only two months after her amputation. She is a former professional golfer turned speaker and mindset trainer, and she shared with us how we can move forward in life by focusing on the things that make us happy. This is my conversation with Caroline Mohr. Originally from Forshaga, Sweden, Caroline works as a keynote speaker and is a former golf professional. For several years she has been a Global Allianz Ambassador and also an ambassador for Star For Life, a foundation created by Dan Olofsson. In 2011 Caroline achieved her dream of playing golf professionally. Only two months later she survived an earthquake in New Zealand. Just over a month after the natural disaster, she was diagnosed with cancer of her knee, after which she had to amputate her leg to survive. Life's dreams were paused but Caroline refused to give up living life to the fullest. Since then, Caroline has inspired thousands of people and companies around the world, setting meaningful goals, handling change and becoming strong mentally. She holds a NLP Master degree and has been nominated top 10 best speaker in Sweden 2018. Since 2017, she has sponsored her own school within the Star For Life program in South Africa. Caroline has been interviewed in Fox News, The Times, Sky Sports, ESPN and Forbes to name a few. You can connect with Caroline here: Website: www.carolinemohr.eu Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolinelarssonenterprise/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Carolinemohr88 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrospirit/ Workbook - Craft your Power Why: www.carolinemohr.com The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on www.PassionPodcast.com

He went from being a “pretend investor” to 12-year-old students, to becoming an economic advisor to the prime minister of Ireland. Our guest's story can definitely change the perception of anyone who has ever doubted the power of saying "Yes." He is the son of an Indian diplomat, who now doesn’t have a permanent location that he calls home. He was jobless for 18 months during the worldwide economic crisis, and now is a very successful entrepreneur, speaker and executive coach. He shared with us the concepts of "Start now, start simple", "The change muscle" and more. This is my conversation with the amazing Dan Ram. Daniel is an igniter. A 5x TEDx speaker, 3x entrepreneur, prolific event MC, and startup coach. His clients range from individual founders to national governments. His eclectic background growing up in 10 countries on 4 continents, his multi-continent education including Yale University and Trinity College, as well as his work in diverse industries from the UN to Consulting to Private Equity to Startups, ensures that his clients are at the cutting edge of innovation. Dan Ram travels the globe as an Event MC & Speaker at over 100 events a year. He has hosted changemakers like President Barack Obama, billionaire founders like Sir Richard Branson, record breaking athletes like F1 champion Nico Rosberg, Grammy-winning artists and celebrities. He works in 4 continents from college campuses to parliaments, from in-house corporate innovation days to the biggest tech conferences in the world. His passion is to inspire people with his motto 'Start Now, Start Simple' in building a future we all want to live in. You can connect with Dan here: Website: https://www.iamdanram.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/iamdanram Twitter: www.twitter.com/iamdanram Instagram: www.instagram.com/iamdanram  YouTube: www.youtube.com/iamdanram The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on www.PassionPodcast.com

Episode 23 has the delightful story of a couple that ministers to military personnel by fostering their dogs while they're deployed overseas; a mom that lives out "loving thy neighbor" by making goody bags for her friends when they might need some encouragement; a woman that started a Christian-based equine therapy ranch for children who have experienced very difficult times; and a man who shows how Christians care for others by praying outloud for the needs of his servers before every meal.

As we're wrapping up 2020, I bring you 10 powerful lessons that our guests shared on the show. Their stories definitely helped our community push through during this coronavirus pandemic. I would like to thank you all for listening, watching and subscribing to our podcast. Let's end the year with a bang and start 2021 strong and full of hope. The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on www.PassionPodcast.com

From being a successful corporate executive to being bedridden. Our guest migrated from India to the United States, had a very successful life with a great family, a great career, and was living the American dream. However, one day, a brain stroke changed everything. He started questioning his own ability to recover and had to find the strength to face a new stage in his life. He started fighting to recover, to be able to walk again and to be the best father he could for his kids. This is my conversation with author Sameer Bhide. At the age of forty-seven, Sameer Bhide suffered an extremely rare and massive hemorrhagic stroke and underwent 2 brain surgeries, and then spent a month in a medically induced coma. His healing journey has taken him from being bedridden and immobile through the use of a wheelchair, walker, and then a cane due to access to cutting-edge medical care in the United States and his multiple trips to India where he rounded out his recovery with eastern holistic therapies, along with help and support from a diverse group of family, friends and caregivers. To pre-order Sameer's book titled "One Fine Day: Overcoming Adversity and Embracing the New Normal with Grace and Gratitude" click here: https://amzn.to/37MUzxk. You can connect with Sameer here: Website: https://www.sameerbhide.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sameerauthor Twitter: https://twitter.com/sameer_author Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sameer_author/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sameer-bhide-841258/ The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on www.PassionPodcast.com.

"Why we choose suicide" is the title of the top rated TEDx talk of our guest today. He is a mental health advocate who in the past attempted suicide several times, and at one time was saved by a stranger from jumping off a bridge. This situation opened his eyes and allowed him to get on a different path in his life. His TEDx talk is ranked as one of the top in the world. He shares with us the way in which he believes the system has failed people who are going through depression and suicidal thoughts. He also explains how we can be a positive influence to help those going through mental health issues. This is my conversation with TEDx speaker, author and mental health advocate Mark Henick. With over six million views, Mark’s TEDx talk is among the most watched in the world. His story of searching for “the man in the light brown jacket” who saved his life from a teenage suicide attempt captured global attention, and when he learned of products being sold on Amazon that promoted suicide, his successful online petition to have them removed garnered tens of thousands of signatures. Henick has dedicated his life from an early age to opening minds and creating change. His talks are informed by his direct experience with stigma and the mental health care system, and he brings his diverse and unique perspective to every audience as someone who has been a patient, a professional, a policy influencer, and a public figure in the mental health system. Mark is currently the Principal and CEO of a boutique consulting firm that helps individuals, companies, and governments to move strategically from awareness to action in improving mental health and wellness. He was previously the National Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), and, prior to that, served as the youngest president of a provincial CMHA division in history, the youngest ever member of the board of directors for Canada’s Mental Health Commission, and as a national spokesperson for the Faces of Mental Illness campaign. He has also worked as a frontline mental health counsellor, and as the manager of a national workplace mental health training program. To pre-order Mark's book titled "So-Called Normal: A Memoir of Family, Depression and Resilience" click here: https://amzn.to/2I8qrnf You can connect with Mark here: Website: https://markhenick.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markhenick/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/markhenick/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markhenick/ TEDx talk: https://youtu.be/D1QoyTmeAYw The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on www.PassionPodcast.com

Today's episode brings us a story of resilience, but is also about keeping the faith as we go through difficult times in our lives. Our guest shows us with her testimony how we can overcome adversity by keeping the faith alive. This is my conversation with author, speaker, podcaster, Air Force veteran and mother of 8 (yes, 8 children!) Elizabeth Meyers. Elizabeth is the author of UNDEFEATED: From Trial to Triumph, How to Stop Fighting the Wrong Battles and Start Living Victoriously. In addition to supporting her fighter-pilot husband and homeschooling the 6 of her 8 children who have not yet left the nest, she is also a blogger, podcaster and motivational speaker dishing out "Resilient Life Hacks" for overcoming adversity and living with purpose. The depression and anxiety she experienced following the death of her son in his second trimester made her passionate about helping others support their mental health, fortify their faith, and live life abundantly. To purchase Liz’s book titled "UNDEFEATED: From Trial to Triumph--How to Stop Fighting the Wrong Battles and Start Living Victoriously" click here: https://amzn.to/360Njyc  You can connect with Liz here: Websites: https://elizabethmeyers.me Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/resilientlifehacks   Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelizmeyers  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelizmeyers/  Free Book: https://elizabethmeyers.me/freebook/ The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on www.PassionPodcast.com

Our guest had a life-changing moment that started by reading a stranger’s obituary, and realized that there was more meaning to life when he connected with a very important person from his past. He had a successful two-decade career in the financial services industry and, after experiencing this eye-opening development, is now helping people in realizing and fulfilling their life’s vision. This is my conversation with speaker and life coach Chuck Downs. Chuck is the Founder of Downs Consulting, Creator of the Epic Life Secrets online course, and Peak Performance Coach for successful entrepreneurs and top financial advisors. His passion is to help people create more impact and success in their lives. You can connect with Chuck here: Websites: https://www.downsconsulting.com/contact Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chuckdownsjr Twitter: https://twitter.com/chuckdownsjr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckdownsjr/ Course: https://www.epiclifesecrets.com/ The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on www.PassionPodcast.com

"Can you introduce yourself without attaching a job description?" Our guest today uses this question to help us truly define our purpose. He is a former college football player who had a career-ending injury and at a very low point decided to try to take his own life. Despite this, he turned his life around and is now inspiring others to do the same. This is my amazing conversation with Darryll Stinson. Darryll is a former Division I athlete, dynamic motivational speaker and Founder of Second Chance Athletes. He’s been featured on FOX, ABC, NCAA, TEDx and some of the top podcasts in the United States. After going from suicidal to successful, he uses his experience to help athletes and entrepreneurs shed their past stories, and create a massive impact that aligns with their highest purpose. Darryll is also the author of the Amazon best-selling book Who Am I After Sports? An Athletes Roadmap to Discover New Purpose and Live Fulfilled. When he is not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three beautiful daughters. To purchase Darryll's book titled "Who Am I After Sports?: An Athlete's Roadmap to Discover New Purpose and Live Fulfilled" click here: https://amzn.to/2IvZLgj You can connect with Darryll here: Websites: https://www.darryllstinson.com/ https://secondchanceathletes.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stinsonspeaks/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/dstinson97  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stinsonspeaks/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/athlete-transition-mentalhealth-career-coaching/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEHRTpVu-KpqBRHVQBxEwVw The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on www.PassionPodcast.com

Our guest was adopted from South Korea when she was 11-months and later in life also became an adoptive mother herself. She has been through many significant challenges, including a terrible car accident when she was 22 and later surviving breast cancer. She transitioned from being a litigator for over a decade, into the mission of coaching women and helping them find happiness. This is my conversation with Coach Shari Leid. Shari received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Washington in 1992. A former litigator, having graduated from Seattle University School of Law in 1995, she currently operates An Imperfectly Perfect Life, LLC, a professional life coaching business serving women, helping guide them towards recognizing their power. To purchase Shari's book titled "The 50/50 Friendship Flow – Life Lessons From And For My Girlfriends" click here: https://amzn.to/3mX6Ntb You can connect with Shari here: Website: https://animperfectlyperfectlife.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/animperfectlyperfectlife/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/an_imperfectly_perfect_life/  The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on www.PassionPodcast.com

A life coming to a screeching halt. A journey of recovery against all odds. Resilience, grit and transformation define our guest. She’s a fitness instructor, life coach, author and podcast host. Someone who has been through so much in life, but who has built the resilience that is necessary to overcome anything. She shares with us her story about being a victim of child abuse, and about the horrific accident that changed her life forever. This is my conversation with True Grit and Grace podcast host, Amberly Lago. Amberly is a health and wellness coach, TEDx speaker, podcaster, and a leading expert in the field of resilience and transformation. She is the best-selling author of “True Grit and Grace” and empowers people around the world by sharing her story of how she turned a tragedy into triumph. Through her book, coaching methods, and workshops she has curated unique tools to teach others how to tap into their superpower of resilience and persevere through any of life’s challenges. She offers hope and solutions for anyone (like her) living in chronic pain to live life to the fullest. Amberly has most recently been featured on NBC’s The Today Show, The Doctors, Hallmark, Good Morning Lalaland, and contributed to magazines such as Shape, Fit Pregnancy, Health, and Disability Magazine. You can connect with Amberly here: Website: https://amberlylago.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmberlyLagoSpeaker/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmberlyLago Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberlylagomotivation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberlylago/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/AmberlyLagoMotivation Watch her TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3gEfdAcO_8 Enroll to her course: https://amberlylago.mykajabi.com/resilient-life The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on www.PassionPodcast.com

Our guest is living proof that achieving our dreams doesn't know any boundaries. She's coming to us from her home country of Egypt, after living in Dubai for a while, and she shares with us her amazing journey of difficulties and accomplishments. She also shares with us the powerful concept of “sequences”, a tool that can help us put our lives into perspective and find peace during difficult times. This is my conversation with Coach Sara Shatta. Sara is a Pattern Healing Coach, a certified Trainer, an Inspirational speaker and Founder of the Sequence pattern. Her life purpose is to help people stop suffering in life and raise the collective consciousness. She was also the winner of the biggest speaking competition in MENA for the Best Speaker in MENA region. You can connect with Sara here: http://sarashatta.com/ https://www.facebook.com/sarashattaCoach/ https://www.instagram.com/coach_sarashatta/ The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on www.PassionPodcast.com

Can you imagine being saved from a life-or-death situation, thanks to a dream? Our guest today shares how her dreams saved her life, not once but three times. She is a breast cancer survivor and has become an authority in the field of understanding our dreams. Get ready to expand and deepen your understanding of dreams with award-winning author, speaker and dreams expert, Kathleen O'Keefe Kanavos. Kathleen believes dreams can diagnose and save your life. Did you have a déjà vu or a dream come true? Kat is a 3X breast cancer survivor whose dreams diagnosed her illness and saved her life, as seen on NBC News, The Dr.Oz Show, and THE DOCTORS TV Show. Her book Surviving Cancerland: Intuitive Aspects of Healing won three International book awards. The book is quoted as "Profound and terrifying, yet humorous and uplifting." Her second book, co-authored with Duke University Medical Radiologist Dr. Larry Burk & Dr. Bernie Siegel, is about Burk's groundbreaking study of women whose dreams diagnosed their breast cancer later validated by pathology reports. It won the prestigious Nautilus Book Award. To purchase Kat's book titled "Dreams That Can Save Your Life: Early Warning Signs of Cancer and Other Diseases" click here: https://amzn.to/3d9jops You can connect with Kat here: https://kathleenokeefekanavos.com/ https://www.facebook.com/KatOkeefeKanavos/ https://twitter.com/kathleenKanavos https://www.instagram.com/kathleenkanavos/ The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on www.PassionPodcast.com

"Imagine a hundred years from today, let’s assume that Google still exists, and somebody Googles your name together with the word 'Accomplishments.' What would you like the top search results to say?" If you have been listening to us for a while, you will know that this is the question I ask every guest at the end of the show. This week we created a compilation of some of these answers. They give us amazing insight in terms of how we would like to be remembered, our mission, our personal life, and so many other aspects that are important to each of us as human beings. And now I ask you: How would you like to be remembered one hundred years from now? Be sure to message me on Instagram: @thealbertosardinas The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on www.PassionPodcast.com

If you or anyone you know is suffering from addiction, this episode is right for you. Our guest struggled with addiction at a very young age, and has spent decades helping others with their own addictions. Challenging the traditional treatments, he built a center offering a different mindset that has helped thousands overcome addiction. This is my conversation with Addiction Expert, Author and Speaker, Mark Scheeren. Mark co-founded Baldwin Research Institute, Inc. (BRI) and the Saint Jude Retreats, the first residential non-12 step model for drug and alcohol problems in America. As a BRI Research Fellow, he is the co-author of the revolutionary book, The Freedom Model For Addictions: Escape the Treatment And Recovery Trap. To purchase Mark's book titled "The Freedom Model for Addictions: Escape the Treatment and Recovery Trap" click here: https://amzn.to/2GaVbCE You can connect with Mark here: https://www.thefreedommodel.org/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFreedomModelRetreats/ https://twitter.com/TheFreedomModel/ https://www.instagram.com/thefreedommodel/ The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on www.PassionPodcast.com

How long would it take you to memorize the order of a deck of cards? His record is 40.65 seconds! After losing his grandmother to Alzheimer's, our guest made the conscious decision to train his brain so he would age in the best condition possible, and hopefully avoid the disease. He is a record holder for memory in the U.S. This is my conversation with 4-time USA Memory Champion, author and speaker, Nelson Dellis. Nelson is one of the leading memory experts in the world, traveling internationally as a competitive Memory Athlete, Memory Consultant, Published Author and highly sought-after Keynote Speaker. As a Memory Champion, Mountaineer, and Alzheimer's Disease Activist, he preaches a lifestyle that combines fitness, both mental and physical, with proper diet and social involvement. Nelson is the Founder & CEO of Climb For Memory, a non-profit charity that aims to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's disease research through mountain climbs all around the world. Nelson has climbed numerous peaks around the world for this cause, including three times on Mt. Everest. To purchase Nelson's book titled "Memory Superpowers!: An Adventurous Guide to Remembering What You Don't Want to Forget" click here: https://amzn.to/2ZreVcf You can connect with Nelson here: https://www.nelsondellis.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnINhoHWuVjUDXp7dav5e3A https://www.facebook.com/NelsonCDellis/ https://twitter.com/climbformemory https://www.instagram.com/nelzor/ The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on www.PassionPodcast.com

Today's episode brings you a story of terrible hardship and outstanding inspiration. After being discriminated against in her own country for being Jewish, after losing one of her four children and experiencing the loss of a brother and a sister, our guest still finds life to be wonderful and has found many reasons to go on. This is my conversation with the author of "Dancing To The Darkest Light," Soheila Adelipour. Being Jewish, Soheila and her family escaped the volatile situation in Iran in 1979 after the Islamic revolution and settled in New York. She received her bachelor's degree in Business and her master's degree in Art Gallery Management while her first two kids were in diapers! She was involved with the World of Arts and Antiques in New York City, followed by running high-end gift stores. Life was normal with her 4 kids, until a series of unfortunate events started. She lost her second son in Boston in a tragic fire accident. A few years later both her sister and brother passed away after enduring long, torturous and horrific illnesses. Soheila was there every step of the way during those tough times, as she was a 100% match with her young brother, giving him her bone marrow and 60% of her liver hoping to save him. Soheila has established, Stefan Adelipour For Life Foundation in memory of her young son. She organizes fundraising every year on his birthday and helps people in need, regardless of race, color or religion. To purchase Soheila's book titled "Dancing To The Darkest Light" click here: https://amzn.to/2QXTsCR You can connect with Soheila here: www.soheilaadelipour.com https://www.instagram.com/soheilaadelipour/ The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on www.PassionPodcast.com

Our guest today has been extremely successful in the business world, but as part of his story you will find the words “drugs”, “gangs” and other challenges that he was able to overcome. He once took a job as an overnight janitor and later his path took him to creating and selling a multi-million dollar company. This is the "Rock Bottom To Rockin' It" story of Eric Gilbert-Williams. Eric is a Canadian Entrepreneur, Podcaster, Inventor and Author in Progress. He grew his last venture to 60 people, several million in annual revenue and reached the #20 spot for fastest growing company in Canada as per the Growth 500 list. As a teenager, he struggled with drugs and gangs but found redemption through embracing the Entrepreneurial Spirit with a laser like intensity. Eric is now helping entrepreneurs with their businesses and is writing a book to help struggling teenagers and their families experience a similar type of redemption and success in life. You can connect with Eric here: www.ericgilbertwilliams.com www.rbripodcast.com https://twitter.com/ericgilbertw https://www.instagram.com/ericgilbertwilliams/ The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on www.PassionPodcast.com

When deciding between carrying the emotional load of abusive situations for the rest of her life or finding a way to heal, our guest decided the latter. I'm very excited to bring you my conversation about healing, transformation, thriving and helping others, with Laura Staley. The founder of Cherish Your World, Laura Staley passionately helps people thrive by guiding them to a holistic transformation of space, heart, mind, body, and soul. Laura knows that there’s a relationship between the conditions of our homes or workplaces and the quality of our lives. Trained and certified with the Western School of Feng Shui and seasoned by almost two decades of working with a variety of clients, Laura uses her intuition and expertise to empower her clients to produce remarkable results in their lives. Her trifecta of serving people includes speaking, writing, and compassionate listening. As a columnist, Laura writes personal essays focused on self-discovery, feng shui, emotional health, and transformations from the inside out. Laura is the published author of three books: Live Inspired, Let Go Courageously and Live with Love: Transform Your Life with Feng Shui, and the Cherish Your World Gift Book of 100 Tips to Enhance Your Home and Life. Prior to creating her company, Laura worked as a full time parent and an assistant professor at Ohio Wesleyan University. She earned a Ph.D. in political science from The Ohio State University. Her joys in life include laughing with loved ones, dancing, reading, meditating, running, being in nature, and listening to music she loves. She resides in Black Mountain, NC with her lovable dog, Layla. You can connect with Laura here: http://www.cherishyourworld.com/ https://www.facebook.com/laurastaleycherish https://www.instagram.com/cherishyourworld The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on www.PassionPodcast.com

I was recently featured on the Instant Impact podcast with Elyse Archer, where I shared my personal story, my interest in the world of networking and relationships, the difference between having a “contact” versus having a “relationship” and how to create long-term relationships. So this week on our show I’m very excited to bring to you my conversation with Elyse Archer, originally published on the Instant Impact podcast. Elyse Archer is a founding team member and Personal Brand Strategist with Brand Builders Group whose insights have been featured in major media including Forbes and Inc. She is a keynote speaker and host of the podcast Instant Impact with Elyse Archer, where she shares best practices from top business leaders who have created extraordinary personal brands and world class networks. Her client list includes New York Times bestselling authors, top 100 podcast hosts, and 8 figure entrepreneurs, as well as leaders who are earlier in their journey and committed to scaling their influence, impact and income. You can connect with Elyse here: https://www.elysearcher.com/ https://www.facebook.com/elysearcherpersonalbranding/ https://www.instagram.com/ELYSEARCHER/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/elysearcher/ The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2ymkwm9 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KigK0r TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjmYZ And on the web: https://www.passionpodcast.com/

He was born legally blind and this didn't hold him from pursuing his dream of playing football. How did our guest become the first legally-blind player in college football? How did he tackle his limitations, overcame difficulties and was able to focus and persevere in his passion? This is my conversation with speaker and former Tulane long snapper, Aaron Golub. Aaron became the first legally blind athlete to play football in a Division 1 game when he was at Tulane University. He was a captain in his senior year, and went on to also become an NFL free agent. Aaron never let his limited eyesight get in the way of his success. Aaron’s grit, determination and effort enabled him to earn a spot on the Tulane team, and the respect of his teammates, coaches and fans. Aaron began playing football in seventh grade and worked extremely hard to get where he is today. His goal is to show others that it doesn’t matter what they are fighting or what their perceived limitations are; anything is achievable with hard work and tuning out the judgment of others. His planning, passion and perseverance enables him to be successful. Aaron has paved the way for others with disabilities, and shown that the impossible is possible. You can connect with Aaron here: https://www.aarongolub.com/ https://www.instagram.com/aaronjgolub/ The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2ymkwm9 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KigK0r TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjmYZ And on the web: https://www.passionpodcast.com/

When the police found drugs in the house where he was living in with friends, they did not find him guilty, but he found himself guilty of hanging out with the wrong crowd. He made the immediate decision of changing his life and mastering the art of making money to become wealthy. This is my conversation with the renowned wealth and business Mentor Ron Malhotra. Ron Malhotra AFChFP, AFP, MBA, DFP is an award-winning Wealth Planner, renowned Thought Leader, Entrepreneur, best-selling Author, international Speaker and Business Mentor. Ron is also the founder of The Successful Male & the Managing Director of Maple Tree Wealth Management and Black Footed Business Advisors. Ron’s purpose in life is to elevate human talent and consciousness through education. Not academic or professional education, but success, business and money education, which most people are lacking. You can connect with Ron here: www.ronmalhotra.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronmalhotra/ https://www.instagram.com/theronmalhotra/ https://www.youtube.com/ronmalhotra The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2ymkwm9 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KigK0r TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjmYZ And on the web: https://www.passionpodcast.com/

How did someone who suffered from years of sexual childhood abuse, become an expert that now helps others overcome these same situations? Our guest on this episode had a very difficult upbringing, and is now a successful counselor, author, talk show host and media personality in. I'm very excited to bring you my conversation with Cory George. Resilient, innovative, progressive, empowering, and creative are a few of words that in part define the multifaceted creative and empowering spirit that is Cory George. A mental health counselor, inspirational author, talk show host, anger management expert, and impassioned multimedia producer, George made a decision to create teachable moments harnessed from his troublesome childhood experiences in hopes of inspiring others to find the will not only to survive but to also thrive. Overcoming childhood sexual assault from multiple family members, parental neglect, bullying, and a nearly debilitating speech impediment made way for the discovery of his life purpose; transforming his triumphs into tools for personal success as he motivates others to LIVE ABOVE negative circumstances. Alberto Sardiñas is a TV and radio personality, host of the “Passion Accomplished Podcast" where he listens to inspiring personal stories and looks for great lessons that help everyone live their best life. Alberto has interviewed thousands of people throughout his career and, by asking the right questions, he allows guests to open up and narrate the most difficult chapters of their lives while finding the lessons behind them. With a social media following of close to 2.8 million fans, people all over the world look to Alberto to share and hear amazing stories that inspire them to achieve their dreams. He is based in Miami, Florida. The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2ymkwm9 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KigK0r TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjmYZ And on the web: https://www.passionpodcast.com/

Have you ever seen yourself making a certain plan for your life and then realizing that life had a totally different path for you? Our guest had decided to retire in an island in Mexico, but later saw herself building the largest dog shelter and the biggest dog rescue operation in the island. Listen to my conversation with Alison Sawyer. Alison Sawyer Current founded Isla Animals on Isla Mujeres, Mexico in 2004. With the help of her husband, she has expanded the shelter to include other parts of Mexico. She created an adoption program that has placed thousands of dogs and puppies into homes all over North America. She won The Doris Day Animal Kindred Spirit Award in 2005. Alison is a regular speaker at We Move Forward, a woman’s conference on Isla Mujeres and she speaks internationally to raise funds for Isla Animals. In 2010, she was featured in the Amazon Best-selling Book, How Did You Do That by Gail Kingsbury. Alison’s first novel, No Urn for the Ashes was published in 2008. The Dog Lady of Mexico is her second novel. To purchase Alison's book titled "The Dog Lady of Mexico: A Heartwarming Journey into Animal Rescue" click here: https://amzn.to/30nEXNf The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2ymkwm9 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KigK0r TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjmYZ And on the web: https://www.passionpodcast.com/

Their 2nd child, at only 11 months old, brought our guest and his wife one of the biggest challenges in their lives, which also turned into one of their biggest blessings. While they saw their lives change overnight, they also turned this into an opportunity to change the world. Get ready to be inspired during my conversation with Kalman Samuels. Kalman was raised in a secular Jewish home in Vancouver, Canada. Upon high school graduation in 1969 he was awarded academic and basketball scholarships to the University of British Columbia. After his first year studying philosophy he traveled Europe with plans to undergo coursework in France. However his mother requested that he stop in Israel to visit relatives. Enamored with Jewish culture and heritage, he cancelled the trip to France and pursued Jewish studies and in 1977 he received rabbinical ordination. Kalman currently resides with his wife Malki and their family in Jerusalem. Their second child, named Yossi was injured during his infancy from a faulty vaccine which rendered him blind and deaf, among other disabilities. Following an astounding communication breakthrough that Yossi experienced at the age of eight, by learning sign language in the palm of his hand, Kalman and his wife Malki fulfilled a personal promise by founding an organization to help other children and families coping with disabilities. What began as a small program in a local apartment has developed over thirty years to become the Shalva National Center which serves thousands of children with disabilities and is a pioneering leader in the field of disability care and inclusion. To purchase Kalman's book titled "Dreams Never Dreamed: A Mother’s Promise That Transformed Her Son’s Breakthrough into a Beacon of Hope" click here: https://amzn.to/31ZgGiS The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2ymkwm9 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KigK0r TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjmYZ And on the web: https://www.passionpodcast.com/

If you've been a victim of child abuse, or if you had an alcoholic parent or were close to someone dealing with drugs, this story will open your eyes to the possibilities of overcoming this type of trauma. Steve Simpson shares his story and proves that transformation is possible, even after being a victim of child abuse. Steve is a child advocate, child abuse survivor, author and media contributor. He has been a national public speaker as an expert of experience to help young adults survive their various problems and issues growing up (living in alcoholic homes, abuse, suicide, running away, bullying, depression and self-esteem issues). To purchase any of Steve's books, please visit these links: Runaway - https://amzn.to/2NRjOoF Child's Island - https://amzn.to/3dRyoqM Who Am I? - https://amzn.to/3gl3Zmr The World Is Wrong - https://amzn.to/2YYzhK6 Alberto Sardiñas is a TV and radio personality, host of the “Passion Accomplished Podcast" where he listens to inspiring personal stories and looks for great lessons that help everyone live their best life. Alberto has interviewed thousands of people throughout his career and, by asking the right questions, he allows guests to open up and narrate the most difficult chapters of their lives while finding the lessons behind them. With a social media following of close to 2.8 million fans, people all over the world look to Alberto to share and hear amazing stories that inspire them to achieve their dreams. He is based in Miami, Florida. The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2ymkwm9 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KigK0r TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjmYZ And on the web: https://bit.ly/2V5OcAO

Imagine being diagnosed with several different health conditions during your childhood, being an introvert, barely figuring out how to make it through life and then making a big transition into the spotlight. Get ready to better understand the world of introverts with the best-selling author of "Screw Being Shy", speaker and host of the top global podcast Humans 2.0, Mark Metry. Mark Metry is on Amazon Prime's TV Docuseries "The Social Movement" season 2 attempting to solve some of the world's biggest problems. Mark is also the Host of the Global Top 100 podcast called Humans 2.0 featured by Forbes, NASDAQ, and Yahoo Finance as the "Top 21 Growing Podcasts you must listen to in 2019." Mark's show has been listened to over 10 million times and features the greatest leaders of our time and frequently converses with Billionaires, Professional Athletes, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists, and New York Times Bestselling authors exploring today's dynamic of the human experience in modern technological times of 2019. To purchase Mark's book titled "Screw Being Shy: Learn How to Manage Social Anxiety and Be Yourself in Front of Anyone" click here: https://amzn.to/2BiFUxj Alberto Sardiñas is a TV and radio personality, host of the “Passion Accomplished Podcast" where he listens to inspiring personal stories and looks for great lessons that help everyone live their best life. Alberto has interviewed thousands of people throughout his career and, by asking the right questions, he allows guests to open up and narrate the most difficult chapters of their lives while finding the lessons behind them. With a social media following of close to 2.8 million fans, people all over the world look to Alberto to share and hear amazing stories that inspire them to achieve their dreams. He is based in Miami, Florida. The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2ymkwm9 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KigK0r TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjmYZ And on the web: https://bit.ly/2V5OcAO

The combination of career growth and finding significance for your life IS possible! This episode is a confirmation of this, as we speak with Ferose V.R., someone who has an amazing success story in the corporate world and who, through his personal journey, realized that he needed to make a difference in the lives of others. V R Ferose is a Senior Vice President and Head of SAP Engineering Academy, based out of Palo Alto. He is responsible for the building the next generation of engineering talent at SAP. He is passionate about making a difference in the world in a meaningful way. He started the industry's leading Autism initiative, "Autism at Work". To purchase Ferose's book titled "Gifted: Inspiring Stories of People with Disabilities" click here: https://amzn.to/37q5goM Alberto Sardiñas is a TV and radio personality, host of the “Passion Accomplished Podcast" where he listens to inspiring personal stories and looks for great lessons that help everyone live their best life. Alberto has interviewed thousands of people throughout his career and, by asking the right questions, he allows guests to open up and narrate the most difficult chapters of their lives while finding the lessons behind them. With a social media following of close to 2.8 million fans, people all over the world look to Alberto to share and hear amazing stories that inspire them to achieve their dreams. He is based in Miami, Florida. The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2ymkwm9 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KigK0r TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjmYZ And on the web: https://bit.ly/2V5OcAO

From failing first grade in school to conquering the NFL. From having no recognition as a football player in high school, to becoming a professional player, entrepreneur and a man of faith. This is my conversation with the amazing Shawn Harper. To purchase Shawn's book titled "The Winning Edge: 8 Principles That Will Bring Out the Winner in You!" click here: https://amzn.to/2UcjEf4 Alberto Sardiñas is a TV and radio personality, host of the “Passion Accomplished Podcast" where he listens to inspiring personal stories and looks for great lessons that help everyone live their best life. Alberto has interviewed thousands of people throughout his career and, by asking the right questions, he allows guests to open up and narrate the most difficult chapters of their lives while finding the lessons behind them. With a social media following of close to 2.8 million fans, people all over the world look to Alberto to share and hear amazing stories that inspire them to achieve their dreams. He is based in Miami, Florida. The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2ymkwm9 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KigK0r TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjmYZ And on the web: https://bit.ly/2V5OcAO

This is the story of Brittany Moser, through the voice of her father, Phil Moser. She was a young woman who lived a very exciting life, free and fearless. When she was diagnosed with a rare disease, she decided to pursue fulfilling her bucket list and invited her father to join her. Now her legacy lives in her father's work, as he published a book about her story. This is my conversation with author Phil Moser. To purchase Phil's book titled "Free and Fearless: The Amazing Impact of One Precious Life" click here: https://amzn.to/36GTNku Alberto Sardiñas is a TV and radio personality, host of the “Passion Accomplished Podcast" where he listens to inspiring personal stories and looks for great lessons that help everyone live their best life. Alberto has interviewed thousands of people throughout his career and, by asking the right questions, he allows guests to open up and narrate the most difficult chapters of their lives while finding the lessons behind them. With a social media following of close to 2.8 million fans, people all over the world look to Alberto to share and hear amazing stories that inspire them to achieve their dreams. He is based in Miami, Florida. The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2ymkwm9 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KigK0r TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjmYZ And on the web: https://bit.ly/2V5OcAO

Beware of the biggest scam going on on social media during the coronavirus crisis. And they are not going after your credit card or your social security number... but something a lot worse. Do not miss this episode and let me know how you feel about this topic by sending me a DM @TheAlbertoSardinas. Alberto Sardiñas is a TV and radio personality, host of the “Passion Accomplished Podcast" where he listens to inspiring personal stories and looks for great lessons that help everyone live their best life. Alberto has interviewed thousands of people throughout his career and, by asking the right questions, he allows guests to open up and narrate the most difficult chapters of their lives while finding the lessons behind them. With a social media following of close to 2.8 million fans, people all over the world look to Alberto to share and hear amazing stories that inspire them to achieve their dreams. He is based in Miami, Florida. The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2ymkwm9 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KigK0r TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjmYZ And on the web: https://bit.ly/2V5OcAO

He is the son of Cuban immigrants and had a very humble upbringing. Now he is one of the country's leading heart-transplantation surgeons. He shares his most eye-opening stories, including the emotional side of helping patients with COVID-19, dealing with mental health issues in his own family and more. This is my conversation with the director of Cardiac Transplantation at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset (NY), Dr. Brian Lima. To purchase Dr. Lima's book titled "Heart To Beat: A Cardiac Surgeon’s Inspiring Story of Success and Overcoming Adversity?The Heart Way" click here: https://amzn.to/2XrcrJ8 Alberto Sardiñas is a TV and radio personality, host of the “Passion Accomplished Podcast" where he listens to inspiring personal stories and looks for great lessons that help everyone live their best life. Alberto has interviewed thousands of people throughout his career and, by asking the right questions, he allows guests to open up and narrate the most difficult chapters of their lives while finding the lessons behind them. With a social media following of close to 2.8 million fans, people all over the world look to Alberto to share and hear amazing stories that inspire them to achieve their dreams. He is based in Miami, Florida. The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2ymkwm9 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KigK0r TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjmYZ And on the web: https://bit.ly/2V5OcAO #HeartToBeat #DrBrianLima #PassionAccomplished

The story of a man who is making several 14-hour journeys to bring supplies to his town of under 500 people. Listen to this very inspiring story from Gustavus, Alaska amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

Today on the show: My conversation with someone who is proof that everything is possible in life when you set your mind to it. At the age of 13 he wrote his first book. He is also a serial entrepreneur and shares with us how he has both failed and triumphed in his life. His most recent book is dedicated to the future of humanity after COVID-19. You are going to love the story of my guest today, Rajesh Setty. Alberto Sardiñas is a TV and radio personality, host of the “Passion Accomplished Podcast" where he listens to inspiring personal stories and looks for great lessons that help everyone live their best life. Alberto has interviewed thousands of people throughout his career and, by asking the right questions, he allows guests to open up and narrate the most difficult chapters of their lives while finding the lessons behind them. With a social media following of close to 2.8 million fans, people all over the world look to Alberto to share and hear amazing stories that inspire them to achieve their dreams. He is based in Miami, Florida. The Passion Accomplished podcast with Alberto Sardiñas is available on: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2ymkwm9 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KigK0r TuneIn: http://tun.in/pjmYZ And on the web: https://bit.ly/2V5OcAO

VB likes to start the show off in a positive way. Today he shares the 3 stories that made him smile today. Take a listen!

Today's Topics: VB shares the craziest video of yesterday and it's actually crazier than the OJ video he put out saying he thinks Carol Baskin of Tiger King, killed her husband! Then, Robert Kraft teamed up with Gov. Baker to secure over a million masks for the Commonwealth! While, that is a positive story, VB discusses how he hates that some people have found a reason to complain about it and take aim with POTUS Trump. Additionally, VB talks to Wall Street Journal reporter, Laura Kusisto about her article on the tough times pregnant women are facing. Also, VB wants to hear your positive stories! What is something positive that you experienced, saw, did, etc. We hear some great stories from the callers today so hear them and our other topics, here!

What are some positive things that you have seen, experienced, or done amid this pandemic? VB wants to end the show on an uplifting note and spread as much positivity as he can. We hear some great, uplifting stories that really get your spirits up during this time; which is much needed!

Lemus UG is from Uganda and formed Change Lives Africa. He grew up with no parents on the street. He was fortunate enough to survive and life taught him a valuable lesson, help others. He has now dedicated his life to helping the less fortunate and opened up his own orphanage that has 16 kids. However at meal times there are sometimes up to 50 kids that he provides food for. Sadly over the last couple weeks two kids passed away because they needed medical attention he could not provide and currently Lemus battles Typhoid Fever and is on struggling to survive. If you can help him please do, the organizations email is africachangelives@gmail.com

Hannah has created a concept of helping kids with trauma called The Urban Lotus Project and is a brilliant concept to give kids the tools needed for life hardships. It is a yoga practice but also a mentor ship and safe place of comfort. She teaches breathing exercises to deal with trauma and kids learn the skills to cope with problems in their life. She talks about how it began and the work that is required to run a non-profit. Share this amazing story and help kids everywhere!

Tom Stelly transformed a piece of land that once was filled with burnt sawdust into a beautiful permaculture haven. He didn't stop there, once the property had transformed he then invited people old and young to live as a community with a dance hall being the epicentre of this beautiful paradise. He describes the hardships of converting this piece of land and interesting concepts about land human relationships.

Laurie helps people with music and dance. She even gets people with dementia to join in drum circles and come back alive. Her experiences in life has given her the ability to bring out the youthfulness in nearly anyone. Her strong desire to help people become who they want to become is very inspiring. This is her story and what she does!!

Positive News brings the best stories to light and reports things that make you smile, brings light to dark thoughts, and highlights people who are taking actions that support positivity, generosity, courage, humanity, and more. Positive News is a weekly segment on Live Life In The Purple with MLuv

Positive News brings the best stories to light and reports things that make you smile, brings light to dark thoughts, and highlights people who are taking actions that support positivity, generosity, courage, humanity, and more. Positive News is a weekly segment on Live Life In The Purple with MLuv

Positive News brings the best stories to light and reports things that make you smile, brings light to dark thoughts, and highlights people who are taking actions that support positivity, generosity, courage, humanity, and more. Positive News is a weekly segment on Live Life In The Purple with MLuv

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