Empowerment Solutions With Dr. Friedemann

There are plenty of reasons to be afraid these days. But whether we are worried about COVID, flying, loneliness, our financial security, or the uncertainty of the future, most of our concerns are rooted in four major fears change, failure, loss and powerlessness. Yet, rather than addressing these fundamental fears, we usually focus on battling their different expressions as they surface. When a tree continues to produce unripe or flavorless fruit, just polishing the fruit or discarding it won t solve the tree s problems. To truly overcome our fears, we need to address them at their roots. Join me on Thursday, March 4th at Noon ET on Empowerment Radio, learn how to resolve your deepest fears and build a stronger foundation of trust and confidence.

Finding love during COVID has been challenging for many. But even before, you may have struggled with finding, holding or maintaining deep, safe and long-lasting love in your life. The reason isn t that you ve been jinxed, the lovers you ve attracted have been selfish and insensitive, or your partner no longer cares the way he or she did. It s because your brain has been mis-programmed. That s according to the vast research done by relationship counselor Dr. Gary D. Salyer, Ph.D. in his breakthrough new book, Safe to Love Again: How to Release the Pain of Past Relationships and Create the Love You Deserve. Join Gary and me this Thursday and the roadmap to healthy, secure and lasting relationships.

Are you the first one raising your hand when your church or community center is looking for a volunteer? Do you financially overextend yourself to once again help your sibling who just can't seem to catch a break? Or, are you the one patiently listening to your friend's problems for the umpteenth time, but never share your own personal struggles because you don t want to be a burden? Pleasing others while putting our own needs on the back burner isn t a virtue or a sign of generosity, but more often a long-standing, self-defeating pattern. If you are ready to stop pleasing others at the expense of your own health and happiness, tune into this episode of Empowerment Radio on Thursday, February 4th at Noon ET / 9AM PT.

Have you been feeling lost lately? Are you not sure how to approach the new year, so that it does not become just another mountain to climb or another circle to go around without an ending in sight? Have you been wondering - who am I and why am I here in the first place? Imagine you could discover your underlying operating system that creates the way you see the world, your beliefs, behaviors, and relationships to money, health, love... What if you could suddenly understand why you are facing certain challenges and how to move beyond them. And what if you could gain crystal clarity on what is best for you to thrive in life? All of this is possible through the fantastic work of my 2 guests today, Tahnee Woolf and Allen David Reed, founders and authors of Ten Terrains of Consciousness. Join us on this episode of Empowerment Radio and learn how the Ten Terrains of consciousness can help you to understand your true purpose and discover the best strategies to help you thrive in your life. Read more: https://www.tenterrains.com/#ixzz6jbkfFtHy

For most of us, 2020 was a very strange and challenging year one that we are more than happy to leave behind. But what if you can not look forward to the future because all you can see are the traumas of the past? What if the weight of loss, pain and uncertainty holds you back from entering into the New Year with lightness, hope, and positivity? Join me on Thursday, January 7 on Empowerment Radio and learn how you can start the new year with a clean slate and positive momentum.

We have entered the age of disbelief. As cynicism and populism relentlessly attack science and common sense and the lines between lies and truth become almost indistinguishable, doubt and distrust replace curiosity and open-mindedness. So the notion that miracles exist may appear completely ludicrous. Yet, throughout history, humans have always had extraordinary experiences we called miracles events that fill us with wonder and bafflement. My guest on this upcoming episode of Empowerment Radio is author, researcher and philosopher, Dr. Michael Grosso. In his latest book, Smile of the Universe: Miracles in an Age of Disbelief , Dr. Grosso provides evidence for the reality of phenomena we perceive as healings, levitation, bilocation and much more. Join us for a mind-expanding interview and learn why Dr. Grosso believes that miracles are facts of the natural world pointing toward something supernatural.

While our society may appear as divided as ever, there is one thing we all can agree on: 2020 made us come face to face with fear and anxiety. Some may have encountered these challenging emotions for the first time, while others may have felt even more trapped and overwhelmed than usual. Most people who are anxious and afraid wonder how they can get rid of these utterly uncomfortable feelings. There is a lot of confusing, misleading and disempowering information about fear and anxiety out there. One common misconception is that we can get rid of these emotions by either fighting or ignoring them. In my almost twenty years of experience helping people overcome fear and anxiety, I can tell you that the opposite is the case. The best way to heal fear and anxiety is to approach them with curiosity and compassion. How? Join me this Thursday, December 3, on Empowerment Radio, where I will answer this and any of your questions on how to grow from and beyond fear and anxiety. Send me your questions at [email protected] or during the show, call 1 800 930 2819 or leave a comment on my Facebook page.

We are living in a time when many people are feeling the weight of the world on their shoulders global and personal stress, financial challenges, illness, loneliness, depression and lack of purpose. What if there was a pathway out of turmoil and towards a life of happiness, peace and abundance. Mabel Katz is the creator of Zero Frequency, a philosophy which helps people enjoy the many possibilities that life has to offer when we return to our natural state of Zero. We experience the state of Zero Frequency when we live in the moment - present, conscious, free of judgments, when our heart is open to the wisdom within. Join Mabel Katz and me on Empowerment Radio this Thursday, November 19th at 9AM PT / 12PM ET and discover how Zero Frequency can help you to reclaim your life and rediscover your joyous self.

Are you feeling wired-tired? Stressed out because of the election, the worsening pandemic and the uncertainty of the future? At the same time, are you feeling exhausted because there is just too much to be worried about right now? As we go through this period of challenges, it is tempting to search for comfort and reassurance in the newest poll numbers, messages on social media, or conversations with others that share our views. Yet, at some point, we realize that no matter how much time we spend watching the news or scrolling through the web, we still feel uneasy and off-balance. The reason is that with all the distracting chaos and noise that surrounds us, we have lost connection with ourselves. Yet, to traverse these turbulent times with clarity, peace, and positivity, we can t let our mind get tossed around like a feather in the wind. Instead, we need to become like a tree that weathers the storm: rooted in serenity and integrity, flexible in how we approach every day, and open to let the light of truth, kindness and love reach our hearts. Take a break from the election and other news, and join me this Thursday, November 5th on Empowerment Radio to learn how you can weather these stormy times with greater calmness and versatility.

Imagine you've had it all - a flourishing career, a stable marriage , and financial abundance. And then from one day to the next, all is taken away from you. Wouldn t your confidence be shattered? This is what happened to Kate McGuiness, my guest on the next episode of Empowerment Radio. Within a short time, she found herself from being a high-flying Los Angeles lawyer to existing as a divorced, broke exile in an Iowa farm town. But this was just the beginning of her journey. In her new book, Confidence Lost Confidence Found, which she wrote especially for women, she describes the insights and tools that helped her rebuild her confidence in a stronger and more sustainable way. Like Kate, if you found that your life has been turned upside down and your confidence is nowhere to be found, join us on Empowerment Radio, Thursday, October 15th at 9AM PT / Noon ET and learn how you can regain the belief in yourself and the motivation to make your life even better than ever before.

Are you worried about the upcoming election? Afraid about the future of our democracy and the direction our country is heading? If you, like so many of the people I talk to, suffer from election anxiety, join me on this upcoming episode of Empowerment Radio, Thursday October 1st at 9AM PT / Noon ET to share your thoughts and feelings. Learn effective tools on how to stay calm and centered during this pivotal time in our history.

Stress is at the root of a long list of emotional and physical challenges, including anxiety, depression, heart disease and cancer. Stress can also greatly diminish the immune response to viruses and bacteria. This is especially of significance right now, as we are going through one of the most challenging periods in our lifetime. Facing the risk of COVID-19 on a daily basis, we cannot afford to let stress take over. My guest on this upcoming episode of Empowerment Radio is Master Mingtong Gu, a man who brought a profound 5,000-year-old form of Chinese healing - Wisdom Healing Qigong - to the West. Join me and Master Mingtong on Thursday September 17th, 9AM PT / Noon ET, as he will share how Wisdom Healing Qigong can help you increase your resistance to COVID-19, decrease your stress, feel more connected in a time of isolation, and even heal faster if you ve been infected.

Do you often feel more like a follower than a leader? Disempowered by what s going on in politics, by COVID, the state of the economy, and the state of the environment? Following along when it comes to adapting to the newest trends, buying things that you don t even need, working on the body you are told you should have?Imagine how freeing and empowering it would feel to become the leader of your life, living every day with purpose, joy, and authenticity. How can you get there?Tune in to the next episode of Empowerment Radio, Thursday September 3rd at 9AM PT / Noon ET, and learn the four skills that will help you to take ownership of your life.

Do you struggle with your emotions? Do you feel that you have a mental health challenge, but you haven t found the courage to ask for help? When it comes to mental health, there is still a stigma that has held many people back from seeking professional help to work on their emotional well-being. My guest this week on Empowerment Radio is on a quest to destigmatize mental health issues. Actor and author Maurice Benard has been for decades on a journey to overcome his own mental health challenges. Famous for his role as mobster Sonny Corinthos on General Hospital, Maurice never shied away from sharing his struggles with bipolar disorder. In his New York Times bestselling book, Nothing General About It Maurice shares how his mental health issues began to surface in childhood, how he struggled to understand the jolting mood swings he experienced, and how a doctor finally saved his life. Join Maurice and I on Thursday, August 20th on Empowerment Radio for a fascinating and important conversation that will give anyone who is struggling mentally and emotionally hope and courage to ask for support.

We are living in unprecedented times where we are facing countless challenges, but also opportunities for significant change. Do you also feel sometimes overwhelmed and tired by everything that is going on right now? Does the uncertainty of the future of the country make you feel stressed and exhausted at the same time? Now more than ever, we need to find time to calm our minds and replenish our energy. Join me on this episode of Empowerment Radio, on Thursday August 6th at 9AM PT / Noon ET, where I will share with you how to use meditation and self-hypnosis to quickly relax, recenter and rejuvenate. After all, to make the best of these times, we need to be at our best.

During these challenging times, many people have found their lives have been turned upside down. Maybe you are one of them and you are asking yourself, how do you deal with these traumatic and life-changing events? How can you find the strength to not let yourself get deflated and discouraged by the overwhelming obstacles you are facing? Dr. Lycka s life collapsed in 2003 when he was diagnosed with ALS and given six months to live. Harriet Tinka endured being kidnapped, stabbed, and being left for dead. Despite these traumatic experiences, both grew stronger and more determined to not be the victim of their circumstances. Dr. Lycka persisted and is now a transformational speaker and thought leader. Harriet Tinka became an empowerment expert who inspires audiences across North America. Join Dr. Lycka, Harriet and myself on this episode of Empowerment Radio on Thursday, July 16th at 9AM PT / Noon ET, as they introduce the book they wrote together, The Secrets to Living a Fantastic Life, in which they share the key lessons they learned during their transformational journeys. Get inspired and learn how to find the golden pearls in your biggest challenges and make your life fantastic too.

Most people stay away from certain aspects of their lives that make them feel uncomfortable, whether it is a dental appointment, dinner with the nagging in-laws, or the stack of bills that has been piling up in the drawer. Yet, there are four things you should no longer avoid if you want to gain more confidence and self-worth, which are change, conflict, emotions, and yourself. While the avoidance of change lets you get stuck in your comfort zone, staying away from conflict prevents you from having a voice, advocating for yourself, or setting boundaries. Ignoring your emotions makes you go through life without inner guidance, and avoiding yourself, in the end, leads you to never feel at home and at ease with who you are. Join me on Thursday, July 2nd at 9AM PT / Noon ET on Empowerment Radio and learn the insights and tools on how to make letting go of avoidance comfortable and empowering.

Have you been continuously feeling that 2020 is shaping up to be one of the most intense years of our lives? As we are going through a time full of uncertainty, pain, outrage, and loss, it is normal to feel overwhelmed. Many people tell me that with everything that is happening in the world right now, they feel frazzled, ungrounded and exhausted. But they often don t know how to slow down their minds, relax their emotions, and recharge their energy. My guest on this week s Empowerment Radio is Dr. Susan Shumsky, author of 17 books and world-renowned expert in meditation and healing. Join Susan and I, as we will talk about how to use the subtle energy centers of our chakra system to regain peace, balance and perspective during these most turbulent times. After all, only when we are clear, courageous, and open-hearted, can we build a more equal, just, and sustainable world for all.

Many people experience during the pandemic painful loss. Whether it is a loved one dying, a relationship ending, getting laid off or having to shut down a business, loss has many different faces. And even if nobody you care about died, and you still have a job, you may mourn the loss of freedom and normalcy of life. Loss is usually followed by grief, which can generally go through the stages of denial, anger, sadness, and final acceptance. Knowing how to cope with loss is essential to make sure you are not getting stuck in any of the stages of grief and can move forward in life. Join me this Thursday on Empowerment Radio and learn steps on how to go through loss and grief without losing yourself.

Do you or a loved one struggle with a form of illness and have been told to 'just live with it'? What if you could identify a deeper root cause for your ailments, such as emotional, mental, or spiritual trauma? And what if your intuition could help you find the answers from within that bring healing? Join me on Thursday, May 21st at 9AM PT / 12PM ET on Empowerment Radio, where world-renowned Medical Intuitive Wendie Colter reveals how to heal from chronic illness, pain, or disease, by harnessing your intuition. If you are ready to discover the underlying drivers for your physical, mental, or emotional imbalance, this episode may provide you with the healing breakthrough you were looking for.

During this time of change and uncertainty, fighting for those we love and care about, for keeping what we have and reclaiming what we lost, seems to be the most courageous choice. We were taught that what makes the difference for those people who get what they want, is their determination to fight for it. Yet when despite our greatest efforts we don t succeed, letting go and surrendering can be the bravest and wisest choice we can make. Surrender isn t defeat, giving up or powerlessness. To surrender is choose acceptance over resistance, appreciation over expectations and flexibility over foolishness. Or in the words of Joseph Campbell: We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us. Join me this Thursday on Empowerment Radio and learn how to practice the powerful art of surrender.

Considering that rough time we have been going through, with countless people suffering loss and pain, it is important to continue to focus on the path of healing and wholeness. Which is why I am very grateful for my special guest on this episode of Empowerment Radio. Avital Miller is the bestselling author of the Healing Happens books. Healing Happens brings you insight and inspiration from health and healing experts who cured themselves and others despite dire medical prognoses from over twenty illnesses ranging from cancer, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, blindness, fibromyalgia, hepatitis C and anxiety. Join Avital and I this Thursday, April 16th at 9AM PT / 12PM ET and learn how you can enhance the power to heal yourself through natural healing techniques and awareness in order to emerge from this time with greater peace, joy and passion for life.

The coronavirus pandemic has brought our world literally to a stop, without a roadmap on where this will lead to. Since we have neither a vaccine, nor a specific treatment for the coronavirus, and our medical facilities are completely overwhelmed, we need to rely more than ever on our own innate abilities to heal and stay well. Most of us know that for our immune defenses to work at optimal level, we need to stay hydrated, get enough sleep, eat a well-balanced diet, as well as take some supplements. Yet, there is also an additional way to activate our immune system, which is through our mind-body connection. Join me this Thursday, April 2nd, on Empowerment Radio, and learn how you can use your mind to boost your natural defenses, while staying calm and centered during this most turbulent time.

During a time of uncertainty, where many of us feel anxious, insecure and powerless, courage and trust in ourselves can bridge the gap between fear and fearless living. But how do you access the courage and trust to take life in your own hands, when so much appears out of your control? My special guest on this next episode of Empowerment Radio, airing March 19th at 9AM PT, Noon ET, is best-selling author and syndicated radio host Ken Foster. Ken is an Expert on courage and is helping people redefining themselves through courageous living. He will challenge you to think differently and see the unseeable, know the unknowable and do the impossible.

With the coronavirus epidemic dominating the news and the upcoming election just around the corner, for many people, the list of things to worry about just keeps getting longer. Do you spend more time worrying about the future than enjoying the present moment? Or, do you try hard to ignore your emotions, because they may only distract you from making sure that all your obligations and expectations are met? In my practice, I often hear my clients lament that they spend most of their time either on an emotional roller-coaster, or checked-out on auto-pilot mode, going through the motions while the years are passing by them more and more quickly. Yet, neither worry or anxiety, nor living solely in our heads will make our lives more peaceful or fulling. I just came back from our 12th transformational journey to Egypt, which my wife, Danielle, and I have co-lead since 2002. One of the phenomena of these journeys is that each day is filled with so much joy and meaning, 2 weeks seem like a month. This time, I was asking myself, what are the secrets that make this time so much more meaningful and fulfilling? And how can we integrate those secrets into our day-to-day lives? The answer is practicing heartfulness, which is the heart-centered extension of mindfulness. Join me this Thursday March 5th on Empowerment Radio and learn the 5 secrets to heartfulness, so that you can bring more peace and fulfillment into your life.

We all want to love and be loved. But many people, who have experienced disappointment, pain or betrayal in relationships keep their hearts somewhat guarded so that they don't get hurt again. Are you afraid of falling in love? Maybe you have been rejected or wounded one time too many and are no longer willing to make yourself vulnerable. Or, maybe you felt suffocated and controlled in your previous relationships and decided it is better to be alone than smothered. Or, maybe your pattern is that the longer you are with somebody, the more needy and insecure you become. And with your jealousy and lack of trust, you push your partners until they seem to need to get away from you to save themselves.Stuck between feeling unsafe and misunderstood while being in a relationship, and feeling lonely and unwanted without a partner, finding love may have become a dream you are about to give up on. If you have struggled holding or maintaining deep, safe and long lasting love in your life, you may be very surprised at the reason. It s not because you ve been jinxed or because there is something wrong with you. It is because your brain has been mis-programmed. That s according to the vast research done by relationship counselor Dr. Gary D. Salyer, author of the fascinating book, Safe to Love Again. Join Gary and me this Thursday, February 20th at 9AM PT / 12PM ET, and learn ways on how to become safe in love again. When you are truly safe in love, your heart will only settle for that kind of love that emanates passion, joy, intimacy, fun, peace and so much more.

Do you ever have intrusive thoughts seemingly out of nowhere popping into your head? You may be preparing dinner in the kitchen, when suddenly your mind conjures a scary image or crazy idea that leaves you wondering about what just happened. The thought could be about harming a loved one, wondering if you have cancer or worrying what happens to your children when you die. Sometimes you may be able to shrug these thoughts off as misfirings of your brain. But other times, you may feel bombarded by such a barrage of similar thoughts that you anxiously wonder whether you are losing your mind. So how do you know whether these thoughts are just brain junk, or telling you a deeper truth? And how do you make them stop from ruining your day? Join me on Empowerment Radio this Thursday, February 6th at 9AM PT / 12PM ET and learn to understand the reasons why your mind creates intrusive thoughts and how you may best respond to them.

It s the beginning of a new year, a clean slate, a new beginning and another chance to reach your goals. So with renewed motivation, you are choosing your goals for the next 365 days. However, chances are that, like so many others, you will give up on your resolutions within the next 30 days, leaving you feeling defeated and not good enough. Yet, the most common reason why people don t reach their goals has nothing to do with them not being good enough but rather their goals and how they approach them, creating more stress than motivation. My guest on Empowerment Radio is Jaya Jaya Myra, who is known as the Wellness Lifestyle Expert and expert on mind-body wellness, stress management and natural, healthy living. She s a best-selling author, and creator of The WELL Method. After healing herself naturally from debilitating fibromyalgia, Myra developed The WELL Method to teach others the 4 cornerstones of a healthy, purpose-driven life. Join Myra and I, and learn how her approach to mind-body wellness, spirituality and purpose, can help you to make 2020 your breakthrough year.

Do you also find the beginning of a new year one of the most anxiety-triggering times? Whether it is about facing the big unknowns this year may bring, or the sense of having to climb another mountain of obligations and challenges; or whether it is the worry that you won t reach the goals and desires you have for the next twelve month, the list of reasons to be anxious seems endless. Based on my almost 20 years of experience, I found that overcoming and outgrowing anxiety isn t about getting rid of its symptoms, but it is about opening our mind and heart to the simple truth, that who we are is enough. How do you get there? Join me on Thursday, January 2nd on Empowerment Radio and learn the 10 keys on how to be anxiety-free in 2020.

Does the world appear to you less coherent and more divided; less predictable and more chaotic; less about decency and love and more about profit and hate? Yet, in the midst of seemingly unsurmountable challenges, there is a growing desire to find a greater meaning a higher perspective and a deeper purpose for our existence. Many of us are on a quest to connect to an undeniable truth within, a divine essence so to speak, that grounds us and gives us the strength and wisdom to navigate gracefully through these chaotic times. The teachings of my guest this week on Empowerment Radio, Paul Selig, provide answers to some of these and other pressing questions. Paul Selig is one of the foremost spiritual channels working today and the author of I Am the Word, The Book of Love and Creation and The Book of Freedom. Join Paul and I on Empowerment Radio, as we address topics such as how to connect to our divine truth, the role fear in life and whether making choices on how our life unfolds prior to our incarnation.

Isn't it mind-boggling that 2019 is already coming to an end? It feels like time is speeding up and we can barely catch our breath to keep up. Yet, one of the ways to slow down time is to look back at all that this year brought us. We can think about the blessings and everything that happened, that we are grateful for. We can contemplate the goals we have reached and the obstacles we have overcome. But my favorite way to savor an ending year, is to reflect on all that I have learned during the past 300 plus days. Join me this Thursday on Empowerment Radio, as I will share the lessons 2019 taught me; and I would love for you to call in or write on the comment section what you have learned this year.

Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by life s challenges? Lost when it comes to finding your path? Confused about the meaning of it all? In our fast-paced society, with little time and even shorter attention-spans, we are more and more losing the ability to sit with suffering or patiently observe our own distress. The goal is more to avoid discomfort at all costs, whether through distractions, pharmaceuticals, social media or any readily available pleasure. Yet, the suffering we ignore doesn't disappear, and questions we avoid don't get answered. The ancient mystic, Rumi, taught us to have faith in the power of suffering to embrace it, even if it is painful. Rumi understood pain as a symptom that our closed hearts are breaking open. My special guest on the next episode of Empowerment Radio is Kamla Kapur, author of Rumi, Tales of the Spirit. In her new book Kamla collected twelve fresh and powerful tales of the timeless storyteller Rumi, which guide us through the trials of life and teach us to embrace suffering, to pray even when it feels hopeless, and ultimately, to surrender to the cosmic will. Join me and Kamla this Thursday, November 21st at 9AM PT / 12PM ET, and learn from ancient wisdom, and how our trials and hard times can be the fuel for greater healing, wholeness and happiness. You can find all my previous episodes as videos on YouTube.

Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by life s challenges? Lost when it comes to finding your path? Confused about the meaning of it all? In our fast-paced society, with little time and even shorter attention-spans, we are more and more losing the ability to sit with suffering or patiently observe our own distress. The goal is more to avoid discomfort at all costs, whether through distractions, pharmaceuticals, social media or any readily available pleasure. Yet, the suffering we ignore doesn't disappear, and questions we avoid don't get answered. The ancient mystic, Rumi, taught us to have faith in the power of suffering to embrace it, even if it is painful. Rumi understood pain as a symptom that our closed hearts are breaking open. My special guest on the next episode of Empowerment Radio is Kamla Kapur, author of Rumi, Tales of the Spirit. In her new book Kamla collected twelve fresh and powerful tales of the timeless storyteller Rumi, which guide us through the trials of life and teach us to embrace suffering, to pray even when it feels hopeless, and ultimately, to surrender to the cosmic will. Join me and Kamla this Thursday, November 21st at 9AM PT / 12PM ET, and learn from ancient wisdom, and how our trials and hard times can be the fuel for greater healing, wholeness and happiness. You can find all my previous episodes as videos on YouTube.

For most of us, the fear of death is almost as inevitable as the event itself. It is a fear that makes us want to eat healthier, drink less, work out more and maybe, once in a while, even get a colonoscopy. Yet, no matter what we do, we can't avoid the fact that we all have an expiration date. This is why, for most of us, avoiding thoughts about death seems like the best option to cope. However, while avoiding this topic can reduce a little discomfort in the short term, it probably makes us much more anxious about dying in the long term. But, what if there are ways to find more peace and acceptance with death, while acknowledging what it can teach us about life? Join me on Empowerment Radio (and on Facebook Live) this Thursday, November 7th at 9AM PT / Noon ET to learn ways on how to overcome the fear of our mortality. Missed an episode? You can watch all my previous Empowerment Radio segments here, or as videos on my YouTube where you also have access to meditations, webinars and many other tools to help you reach your greatest potential.

Many people are afraid of the inevitable changes that come with getting older. Whether it is the physical decline, the wrinkled face or the loss of relevance, the golden years are often perceived as a nightmare waiting to happen. For some the fear of aging even starts already in their early twenties. Yet, since we can t avoid the aging process, what if we could embrace our maturity with joy and confidence? My special guest on this week s episode of Empowerment Radio is clinical psychologist Dr. Carla Marie Manly, whose book Aging Joyfully provides important insights and practical tools on how to approach the later years with greater ease and grace. Join Dr. Manly and me on Thursday, October 17th at 9AM PT/Noon ET to learn more about her holistic, mind-body-spirit approach on overcoming the fear of aging.

Whether you were the victim of emotional, physical or sexual abuse, whether you were molested as a child or tormented as an adult, the emotional and psychological wounds that have been inflicted on you, may have become a constant reminder of the traumas you went through. Despite your efforts to move beyond the past, the abuse may have become your identity, as you see yourself either as a victim or a survivor of the tribble things that were done to you. But what if the pain others caused you could help you to remember your truth - and teach you how to love and appreciate yourself more? Listen to Empowerment Radio this Thursday, October 3 at 9AM PT/Noon ET and learn how to de-identify from trauma and abuse and reclaim your wholeness within.

Whether you are dealing with pressure at work, challenges with your kids or worry about your finances, you probably have your fair share of stress on a daily basis. And while everybody tells you that you should exercise, meditate or take up yoga to destress, you can t find the time or motivation to put another item onto your chore list. But what if there is a way to manage your stress the moment it comes up, not by fighting it, but by welcoming it? What if you could learn how to understand the intention of your stress and utilize its information and energy to even upgrade your life? Tune into Empowerment Radio this Thursday with my special guest, coach and business consultant Arch Fuston, and learn more about his revolutionary approach on how to stress better.

When you watch the rain-forest fires, children of immigrants separated from their parents, glaciers in Greenland disappearing or politicians acting selfishly, do you also feel sometimes so overwhelmed by emotions that it is hard for you to shake them off and focus on what was right in front of you? You may have struggled with your emotions for a long time, and often wondered, how you could finally turn them off. Wouldn t your life be much better if you could run it by logic and reason? The truth is, you need your emotions, as they provide you with important information about your likes and dislikes, your strengths and weaknesses, and the value of your actions and choices. Every day, emotions have a significantly larger impact on the choices you make and how you experience your world than facts and reasoning. The question just is, how you can feel your emotions, without getting overpowered by them? Tune into Empowerment Radio this Thursday, September 5th at 9AM PT/12PM ET and learn how to control your emotions by transforming them into catalysts of healing, growth and self-empowerment.

If you have suffered heartbreak, are troubled by anxiety, depression, loss, grief, if you question your self-worth, or are caught up in addiction or obsessive/compulsive behavior - all of these struggles share a common theme: They reflect a broken relationship to the core of your being, your own 'healing heart, sacred heart.' But how do you reconnect to the innate wisdom and truth of your heart, when all you can feel is pain? My special guest on Empowerment Radio this Thursday, August 15th is Lee McCormick, co-author of The Heart Reconnection Guidebook. Learn how through guided self-exploration you can move toward clarity, emotional freedom and self-acceptance; and how through refocusing on the truth of what the heart reveals, you can leave behind the chaos of the mind. Tune in at 9AM PT / 12PM ET. If you have questions in advance, please feel free to reach out on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

Do you feel often mentally and physically exhausted? Unable to motivate yourself to attend to your tasks and obligations? Have you been dealing with chronic stress and now feel emotionally and energetically sapped, unable to meet the constant demands in your life? If so, you may be dealing with Burnout syndrome. You are not alone; millions of people struggle with burnout, which is why World Health Organization recently deemed it as a classifiable workplace phenomenon. Burnout isn t a flaw or weakness; it is your mind-body system sending you a strong message that it is time for a course-correction. Join me on Empowerment Radio on Thursday August 1st at 9AM PT / 12PM ET, and learn effective ways to prevent and treat Burnout.

Life in the Information Age allows us to connect with each other 24/7 because of our phones, computers and other devices. Yet, many of us have fallen into the habit of relying too heavily on technology, which has not only increased our stress levels, but also our sense of loneliness and isolation. We seem to have lost the art of human connection and the ability to have conversations, from the important ones to tough conversations that we need at work and at home. My special guest this week is consultant and author of Meaningful Alignment, Susan Steinbrecher. With Meaningful Alignment, she has developed a program to help individuals and teams learn how to communicate extraordinarily well and successfully. Join Susan and I this Thursday, July 18th on Empowerment Radio and learn well-defined, practical, and effective tools to manage your emotions and deftly facilitate the emotions of others during a tough conversation.

Have you ever noticed that your being on vacation persona differs quite a bit from the everyday self? For most people vacation, it also means taking a break from their usual ways of being. You may be more open, curious and ready to find enjoyment in almost everything you do. Or you may be more relaxed, easy-going and not so hard on yourself. In the vacation state of mind each day appears more free, fun and fulfilling and not only because you can spend time by the pool drinking margaritas and don t have to work. What would life be like if you wouldn t limit the vacation mind to only a few weeks per year? Join me on Empowerment Radio on Independence Day, July 4th at 9AM PT, 12PM ET, and learn how you can keep a vacation mind-set to bring more joy, creativity and fulfillment into your life.

Are you struggling with headaches, brain fog, insomnia and joint pain? We often think these health challenges are due to gluten intake,too much sugar or too little exercise. But there is a missing, and crucial, piece to the health puzzle that can no longer be overlooked. Hydration. With the summer and its heat around the corner, many of us are significantly harming our bodies by simply not drinking enough water. Besides thirst and decreased urine output, some of the lesser known signs that can tell us we are dehydrated are the inability to lose weight, constipation, bloating, afternoon fatigue, difficulty to focus, insomnia, headaches and stiffness. So how do you get re-hydrated and stay hydrated? Here is a hint, it is not just drinking more water. My special guest on this upcoming episode of Empowerment Radio, Dr. Dana Cohen, the author of Quench" will share effective and surprising ways to provide your body with the water it needs. Join us Thursday June 20th at 9AM PT / 12PM ET.

Do you wish sometimes to take more risks and step out of your comfort zone, but you don't know how to find the courage to do those things? Here is the problem: most people see building courage as a matter of pushing through their fears. And since most prefer to avoid their fears rather than facing them, becoming more courageous appears a nice but rather unrealistic idea. But what if becoming more courageous could be easy and even enjoyable? Join me on Thursday, June 6th at 9AM PT / 12PM ET on Empowerment Radio and learn effective ways to gently build your courage without having to go into a tug-of-war with your fears.

We are living in a world that has many challenges to deal with climate change, energy and water shortages, inequality of wealth, racism and other prejudices, etc. Without being overly judgmental, the fact is that all of these problems arose under the command of the patriarchy. But rather than bringing the world back into balance by empowering women as equals and seeking their advice and leadership, men continue to abuse, control and suppress the feminine power. Yet, the me-too movement, the midterm election and the number of female presidential candidates demonstrates that women are no longer willing to be pushed to the sidelines. There were times in history, where Goddesses and heroines were revered and respected and their stories kept alive for hundreds of years to inspire and empower women. My guest on this upcoming episode of Empowerment Radio is award-winning author and scholar in mythology Dr. Ayn Cates Sullivan. With her books Legends of the Grail and Heroines of Avalon, she has brought to life, for this generation, the stories of the powerful British and Irish female mythological figures as inspiration to all those who wish to live in harmony with the earth. Listen to our interview this Thursday, May 16th at 9AM PT / 12PM ET, and learn more about the ancient teachings on how to harness the gifts and magic of their feminine essence.

Whether you are afraid of speaking up in front of your co-workers, or not being invited to a party of your friends, you are not alone. The fear of missing out (FOMO) and the fear of standing out (FOSO) are some of the most pervasive forms of social anxiety. FOMO and FOSO have two things in common: they trigger in us tribal-consciousness rooted fears of abandonment and not belonging; in response, they tempt us to deny ourselves our natural desire to discover and express our authentic selves. Instead of wondering who we really are and what we want, we only ask ourselves, who we need to be in order to fit in. If you have been dealing with FOMO or FOSO, join me on Thursday, May 2nd at 9AM PT / 12PM ET for the next episode of Empowerment Radio, and learn effective ways to outgrow these fears and find the courage to be true yourself.

Our generation has more anxiety, depression, and stress than ever before recorded. We have come to a tipping point in our current world, and it seems many of us are trying to find a way back to the secrets of inner peace, simplicity, and connection. Over the past few years, the word mindful has become quite a buzz word in our culture. It has often been associated with the practice of slowing down our thoughts and paying more attention to the present moment. And yet, there is so much more to mindfulness. My special guest on Empowerment Radio this Thursday, April 18th, is Keith Macpherson, author of Making Sense of Mindfulness. Tune in and learn how you can become more calm, centered and confident by integrating the principles of mindfulness into your everyday life.

What do you think about your subconscious mind, and the role it plays in your life? Do you trust this part of your mind, or are you more wary of it? Do you utilize its potential, or do you accuse it of keeping you stuck in irrational anxiety and self-sabotaging patterns? When it comes to their subconscious mind, people often feel a mixture of wariness and blame. They feel powerless, because their subconscious appears to have a mind on its own and doesn t listen to reasoning and logical thoughts. Yet, the truth is that our subconscious mind is the most effective resource we have to change, heal and succeed - most of us just don't know how to tap into its enormous potential. Listen to this next episode of Empowerment Radio on April 4th at 9AM PT / 12PM ET, and learn how you can consciously work with your subconscious mind to change faster and perform better on all levels―mental, emotional, and physical.

While grief and loss are normal parts of life, most of us feel overwhelmed and powerless when facing the death of anyone who has brought meaning to our lives. Yet, for many people who lose their pets, the grief is even deeper than it is for the death of a relative or friend. The pet represents complete and unconditional love, unlike many human relationships that may carry hidden agendas or old resentments and hurt. If you have been grieving the loss of your best four-legged friend, you know how difficult it can be to let go and move on. My guest on this week s Empowerment Radio, March 21st at 9AM PT / 12PM ET, is Pet Grief Coach Judy Helm Wright, who will share tools, stories and insights on how to approach the grieving process with greater ease and grace.

The lack of confidence is one of the most common obstacles that prevent us from having success, fulfilling relationships and a general sense of joy and purpose in life. No matter how much potential we have or how hard we work, as long as we are dealing with low self-esteem, we will spend more time struggling with criticism and self-doubt than focusing on what we really want. And even if we become successful, we wonder if we truly deserve what we have accomplished. Join me on this week s Empowerment Radio, airing on its new prime time, Thursday March 7th at 9AM PST/12PM EST, and learn effective ways to boost your confidence and self-esteem every day. For more tools, please visit my YouTube for a meditation on attaining Unshakable Confidence.