Ruthless Compassion with Dr. Marcia Sirota

On today's episode we discuss the 4 elements of mental toughness. LaRae Quy was an undercover and counterintelligence FBI agent for 24 years. She exposed foreign spies and recruited them to work for the U.S. Government. As an FBI agent, she developed the mental toughness to survive in environments of risk, uncertainty, and deception. As a former FBI agent, she speaks and consults on how to develop mental toughness to create breakthroughs in business and life. She offers no-nonsense FBI practices to help others develop the mental strength to manage their emotions, behavior, and thinking so they can set themselves up for success. Her clients are diverse but they share the same desire to empower themselves to build the mental strength needed to keep moving toward their goals and calling in life. Their shared belief is that they have the power within themselves to achieve greater personal accomplishments. She is the author of “Mental Toughness for Women Leaders: 52 Tips To Recognize and Utilize Your Greatest Strengths” and “Secrets of a Strong Mind.” Discover more about LaRae Quy at www.LaRaeQuy.com

Megan Bruneau, M.A. RCC is a mental health therapist, wellness coach, writer, and host of The Failure Factor podcast. After struggling with perfectionism, eating disorders, depression and anxiety for most of her life, Megan discovered a liberating way of relating to herself and the world. She now helps her clients and readers do the same. Megan's work has been featured in The Huffington Post, Forbes, MindBodyGreen, Entrepreneur, Elephant Journal, Thought Catalog, Bustle, Psych Central, Gaia, and more. Follow her on here:https://oneshrinksperspective.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/meganbruneauma Twitter @MeganBruneau Instagram @meganjbruneau YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5EC_tOiVRKk3ftpqTdviuw

Why are powerful women perceived as unlikeable? Listen to todays episode with writer Laurel Raymond and find out! Laurel Raymond is a reporter for ThinkProgress.org, a digital news site based in Washington DC, where she is currently covering the 2016 US election. Before working at ThinkProgress, she worked in the US Senate and served as a Fulbright scholar at a university in southeast Turkey. She has also been a guest on Forward Thinking Radio and the BBC’s radio network. Find more on Laurel here: @RayOfLaurel

Transforming adversity into triumph with Holly Bertone. Holly Bertone, CNHP, PMP President and CEO of Pink Fortitude, LLC Holly Bertone, CNHP, PMP, is an author, blogger, healthy living advocate, and breast cancer and Hashimoto’s survivor. She is the President and CEO of Pink Fortitude, LLC. Holly is a Certified Natural Health Professional and is enrolled in a Naturopathic Doctorate program. She holds a Masters Degree from Johns Hopkins University, a Bachelor’s Degree from Elizabethtown College, and is a Project Management Professional (PMP). Her accolades include: 2016 Speaker at the Healing Hashimoto’s Summit 2015 Inspire Award from the Tigerlily Foundation 2015 Rookie of the Year Health Activist Finalist for WEGO Health 2014 Woman of the Year from the National Association for Professional Women Accepted into the National Cancer Survivor’s Day Speakers Bureau Ambassador for the Tigerlily Foundation and the National Breast Center Foundation Holly is passionate about reaching out to breast cancer survivors, and also volunteers for organizations supporting our military veterans. In her free time, she loves to garden, and hit flea markets and yard sales. Holly is married to a retired Green Beret, is a stepmother, and lives in Alexandria, VA. Contact: [email protected] Web: https://pinkfortitude.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coconutheadsurvivalguide Twitter: https://twitter.com/PinkFortitude Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pinkfortitude/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinkfortitude/

Change your diet, change your life on today's epidoe! Amie Valpone – HHC, AADP, a Culinary Nutritionist, Professional Recipe Developer, Food Photographer, Celebrity Chef and Writer specializing in simple ‘Clean Eating’ recipes. She has continuing education certifications from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and Columbia University as well as the Drugless Practitioners of America. Her new cookbook, Eating Clean: The 21-Day Plan to Detox, Fight Inflammation, and Reset Your Body is on sale now. After healing herself through a set of life-changing diagnoses early in my professional career, she was forced to change the way she lives, eats and ultimately the way she makes a living. Today her sole desire is to help you and your body feel as amazing as possible through various simple yet life-altering changes to your nutrition and lifestyle habits. To find more on Amie: http://thehealthyapple.com/

On today's episode, Dr. Maryska Taylor discusses healing the whole person with love. Dr. Maryska Taylor, ND is a highly sought after Naturopathic Doctor in Toronto, whose mission it is to help women emerge into their authentic selves, love themselves and heal themselves so they can do what they are meant to do in the world. Through her blend of eastern and western medicines along with her keen interest in functional and mind-body medicine, Dr. Taylor approaches each case by looking at whole person - mind, body, spirit - and creating a treatment plan tailored to the individual. Maryska graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto. She is licensed through the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy-Naturopathy and is a professional member of the Canadian and Ontario Associations of Naturopathic Doctors. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Dalhousie University and a Masters of Theological Studies from McMaster University. She has been a DONA-trained doula since 2008 and offers her Naturopathic Doula services to her patients as part of her pre- and post-natal care. To find more about Dr. Taylor please visit her website here: http://www.drmaryskataylor.com/

Jon Westenberg has built a career as one of the leading bloggers on creativity. He guides hundreds of thousands of writers, founders and artists through building businesses, becoming freelances and embracing their creative inner-weirdo. Find more about Jon here: http://jonwestenberg.com/

"Work Life Balance is not a trend, it's a lifestyle" - Deborah Crowe As the CEO of a successful medical case management practice for 23 years, I recognized the growing need for further supports for professionals and families dealing with catastrophic illnesses and the need for stress management. Leading with this new vision, I have evolved into a Work Life Balance Specialist and I've created a model for revitalization, stress management and leadership success. I provide coaching to women, men and couples and I absolutely enjoy working with companies (small to large) to assist with their EAP programs and work with their HR department to reduce and eliminate short-term disability claims and get balance back to employees and be the mediator between the employer and employee. My ultimate goal is to get ahead of the curve and educate employers about the importance of work life balance so that employees do not become so stressed, receive a medical diagnosis and go off work on short-term disability. I also profile a “Mom of the Month” on our website (link below) with the goal of sharing, educating and showing women that we all come from different walks of life. The goal is to choose a woman from a different social economic and psycho-social perspective so that other women can relate as we all teach and help each other.

On today's episode is Cheryl Costello shares her journey of discovery and encourages all of us to live with more love. Cheryl Costello is the force behind thelovinginstant.com, capturingtheinfinite.com, thefindingheartsproject.com and the soon launching applyitnow.com but is far more than the one who finds hearts in our communities, captures the beauty of the world around us and makes leadership skills accessible for everyone. She has worked with Fortune 500 and Financial Post 500 companies and is an activist who has given LGBTTIQQ2SA individuals a powerful voice, having spoken on numerous panels, and is a sought out authority on LGBTTIQQ2SA issues, Intersectionality and the power of young women in leadership. Notably, she was a Keynote speaker at World Pride 2014 (the biggest Pride event in North America’s history). Her guiding vision is to leave the world a little more kind and a lot more filled with love, so that people know how good it can get and just how much life there is their living; She is currently writing her first book and would love to connect with you on Instagram: @cherylalisoncostello and through her websites.

In Episode 12 we are cooking up great things with Lisa Ann Marchesi! Lisa Ann Marchesi was born into a family of Sicilian roots and started cooking in the kitchen at a very young age. She derived her culinary skills from her grandmother who guided and curated her expertise in a variety of Italian cuisine dishes. After years of being inspired to cook, Lisa Ann became the go-to chef in her family and used her culinary history to create and produce her signature certified pure olive oil product line, Bella D’Oliva. Bella D’Oliva olives are sourced from the Sicily and Puglia regions of Italy and are rich in nutrients, antioxidants, and good for the heart. After losing her grandfather and great uncles to heart disease as well as her grandmother to breast cancer, she decided to invest her time in a healthy product with uncompromising quality. Lisa Ann is currently one of the top 20 contestants on the 3rd season of Hit FOX television show, MasterChef, where she will showcase her cooking skills in the kitchen in front of notable culinary artist, Gordon Ramsay and renowned pastry chef, Christine Tosi. The season airs on June 1st, 2016 on fox network. For more information on Lisa Ann Marchesi, please visit: www.facebook.com/BellaDOlivaUSA www.belladoliva.tumblr.com www.belladolivausa.com

Hey Listeners! We are so sorry for the delay on episode 11! We had a bit of technical difficulties but everything is up and running again! Thank you for your patience! On today's episode Lisa Berry discusses how you can shift your mindset to embrace new and wonderful possibilities for a healthier, happier and more loving future. Lisa Berry is an expert in breathing life into the dreams of those wanting to live vibrantly, energetically, happy and fulfilled while standing confidently and strongly rooted in their personal power. Turning up the natural light of hundreds of clients by helping them move through inspiration, motivation, and creation, Lisa fulfills her commitment as a Transformational Life Coach and Holistic Nutritionist. By supporting and taking each client through their " Stuck, Stagnant, or need a Shift " place in life, they experience their most desired result of what success means to them. As a soul beaming with light and celebrating life with others, Lisa recognizes her mission to find, help and connect with those who need and want to shine. She knows that having clarity of a big dream, dissolving the blocks that stop it from becoming reality and mastering personal creation are the ways to an incredible, happy, confidant and successful life! Enthusiastically and optimistically Lisa begins each conversation by offering a safe place to dream, share, believe and create. And ....with the newest, beautiful and complimenting partnering of Lisa's coaching skills and the dynamic musician Michelle Carter's stunning voice and song creation, together they have brought coaching to another level of transformation through vibration. You can find out more about Lisa on her website here: http://www.432shift.com/

On today's episode we talk with Michael Ballard on how to bounce back from adversity and finding your flow! Michael specializes in developing and delivering programs that help people, organizations and communities understand, assess and develop their resiliency factors. These are essential skills for the success of individuals, families, organizations and community’s. His broad and varied experience includes working across North America, Bermuda, to Singapore. Clients have included IBM, Bell, Centennial College, Shouters Church, Ontario Hydro, Council for the Status of Women, and Alberta Literacy. He can be Reached at [email protected]

On today's episode, Gillian discusses using yoga, meditation and breathing to discover your true purpose. Gillian is a self-care teacher, helping to empower people to take responsibility for their experience and create a better life. She shares her message of holistic health, yoga and self-love through coaching, workshops, international retreats and her online courses. With an intent to inspire positive change in as many people as possible, Gillian's work been featured on RogersTV, CHCH, CityLine, MindBodyGreen, BodyRock, DavidWolfe.com and Elephant Journal. Find more of Gillian B here: http://www.gillianb.com/

On today's episode Dr. David Brady talks how many people diagnosed with Fibromyalgia actually have other disorders, and how all of these can be healed. If you are interested in signing up for the Free Fibro-Fix Summit from June 20-27, please do so here: https://qt247.isrefer.com/go/FIBRO16reg/DrSirota/ Dr. David M. Brady has over 25-years of experience as an integrative practitioner and academic. He is a licensed naturopathic medical physician in Connecticut and Vermont and a board certified clinical nutritionist. Dr. Brady is also a prolific author of medical papers and research articles on fibromyalgia and has dedicated a large part of his professional career to helping people recover from this mysterious disorder. He currently serves as the Vice Provost for the Division of Health Sciences, Director of the Human Nutrition Institute, and Associate Professor of Clinical Sciences at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut. He maintains a private practice, Whole Body Medicine, in Fairfield, CT and is also the Chief Medical Officer for Designs for Health, Inc. and Diagnostic Solutions Labs, LLC. He is an internationally sought-after presenter on nutritional, functional and integrative medicine and has appeared on the speaking panel of the largest and most prestigious conferences in the field. Dr. Brady is a highly dedicated champion and advocate for patients suffering with a fibromyalgia diagnosis. He is the author of the upcoming book The Fibro-Fix from Rodale, Inc. and will be hosting the informative online Fibro-Fix Summit You can learn more at DrDavidBrady.com, FibroFix.com, and FibroFixSummit.com.

In this episode, David Hopkins talks about the value of reading, in developing empathy and a social conscience. David Hopkins is a writer. His work includes the short story collection We Miss All the Great Parties and the burlesque memoir The Wild and Wayward Tales of Tammi True. David has been a regular contributor to D Magazine and Smart Pop Books. He has also written comic books and graphic novels in a variety of genres. For twelve years, he taught English and Creative Writing at Martin High School where he served as a writing coach for interscholastic competitions. Find more from David here: http://thatdavidhopkins.com http://medium.com/@thatdavidhopkins http://twitter.com/davidhopkins

On today's episode, Carol Schulte talks about 'Living Big', she also has a free online course for Ruthless Compassion listeners, so go here and check it out: http://bit.ly/1suOQWl International speaker, personal development trainer and certified coach, Carol is on a mission to empower people to live BIG lives (how many folks can say they’ve lived in an Ashram, shaved their head, or bungee jumped in their birthday suit?) no matter what life throws at them. She holds a BFA in Theatre Performance and an MA in Communication, and believes your voice and story have the power to inspire action and instigate change. Carol is the creator of ‘Spark your G.E.N.I.U.S.’ and the initiative ‘Women Living BIG’, and is committed to helping women get out their comfort zones so they can excel in their career, start and grow their own businesses, and achieve their potential by taking real action. She has lived, worked and/or volunteered in Thailand, India, Peru, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, the US, the UK, visited 30 countries and counting, and brings a unique and global perspective to all she does. Passionate about many things, Carol is also a volunteer bereavement facilitator and camp counselor, marathon runner, and yoga instructor. And her website here: http://www.carolschulte.com/

In this episode, Dr. Marc DuPere talks about body dysmorphic disorder and the role of cosmetic surgery in personal transformation. Long before joining the ranks of Toronto plastic surgeons, Dr. Marc DuPéré was trained in Montréal at the prestigious McGill University Faculty of Medicine from 1991 to 1996 where he was, notably, mentored by Dr. Bruce Williams, a Canadian and North American pioneer in Plastic surgery and a key figure in Dr. DuPéré's choice of vocation and profession. He then attended the world renowned University of Toronto, where he completed his Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in plastic surgery. In 2002, he pursued further training in cosmetic plastic surgery in Paris, France. During this fellowship, he had the opportunity to work with internationally recognized plastic surgeons such as: Dr. Daniel Marchac, specializing in facial plastic surgery; Dr. Gilbert Aiach, a nasal plastic surgeon and president at that time of the French Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery; and Dr. Natalie Bricout and Dr. Sylvain Pétouin, both with strong interests in cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery. Dr. DuPéré has since spent time learning the refinements of facial rejuvenation from Dr. Bruce Connell, a prominent facelift plastic surgeon in Los Angeles. Dr. DuPéré also counts as one of his mentors Dr. Patricia Wexler, a prominent dermatologist in New York City who is an expert in dermal injections, skin care, and fat grafting. Dr. DuPéré's surgical interests include facial and nasal surgery, body contouring, post-weight loss procedures, and breast reconstruction and enhancement. Dr. DuPéré is one of only a few North American surgeons performing calf, buttock, abdominal, and pectoral implantations, which he learned about while visiting Brazil. Facial injections are also a significant component of his practice; having participated in many North American FACE meetings and having trained numerous cosmetic plastic surgeons in Toronto and throughout Canada, he developed expertise in 3-dimensional facial volume restoration and rejuvenation, all with little to no downtime. One of Dr. DuPéré's strong qualities is his warm personality, which helps patients during the emotional process of contemplating a surgical procedure. He is extremely approachable, down-to-earth, reassuring, attentive to detail, and knowledgeable. An avid painter, photographer, and artist, Dr. DuPéré's precision work has attained high levels of refinement and excellence. He is trilingual, speaking French, English, and Portuguese, and brings worldly knowledge to his work each day. It is with a North American training and European refinement that Dr. DuPéré brings a uniquely Atlantic perspective and approach to the practice of aesthetic and plastic surgery. Outside the office, when he is not teaching or presenting at national or international conferences, Dr. DuPéré enjoys spending time with his family outdoors, travelling, gardening, and cooking. You can find out more about Dr. DuPere and his clinic here: http://www.visageclinic.com/

In this episode, Artist Jeff DeBoer discusses the “Hero’s Journey,” and how creating art is really about creating yourself. Jeff de Boer, RCA, ASA, is a Calgary-based multi-media artist with an international reputation for producing some of the world’s most original and well-crafted works of art. With an emphasis on metal, he is best known for such bodies of work as suits of armour for cats and mice, armour ties and sword-handled briefcases, rocket lamps and pop culture ray guns. In the last decade, Jeff has moved towards producing large-scale public works, ranging from giant wind-up tin toys, figurative pieces and sculptures incorporating technology. Check out Jeff's website here: http://jeffdeboer.com/

In this episode, Dr. Theresa E. Larson talks about letting go of perfection and embracing self-acceptance. Theresa Larson was born and raised in a log cabin on the outskirts of Seattle, fostering a love of the outdoors and an active lifestyle. After losing her mother to cancer at the age of 10, Theresa developed a resilient perseverance and determination that led to a collegiate scholarship and semi-professional softball career, top awards as a fitness competition contestant, and an appointment to Lieutenant in the Marines, where she led an entire platoon while deployed in Iraq. Her service was cut short when she was voluntarily evacuated due to an ongoing struggle with bulimia nervosa. Theresa’s journey to wellness required the bravery to ask for help, to take care of herself first, and abandon the idea of “perfect”. She is now a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the founder of Movement Rx, a physical therapy and wellness company that offers support to wounded warriors and individuals with health and movement issues. She travels all over the world as a speaker for MobilityWOD and the CrossFit Movement & Mobility Trainer Course. She is a lululemon ambassador, and works with nonprofits including Team Red White & Blue, LinderKids.org, Resiliency Project, CrossRoads Adaptive Athlete Alliance, and the National Eating Disorder Association. Theresa hopes that through sharing her story, she will help inspire others to empower themselves, embrace their inner warrior and re-define and acknowledge their strength. Check out Theresa's website here: http://www.drtheresalarson.com/

In this episode, Filmmaker Matthew McLaughlin talks about identity and masculinity. Born and raised in Guelph, Ontario, Matthew McLaughlin learned early on that his strengths lied in the arts and the creation process. After attending the University of Guelph where he majored in theatre studies, and minored in studio arts, Matthew ventured to Toronto and landed his first job with a television production company. It was there that he learned the inner workings of the television industry. After being encouraged to attend development meetings and being coached on the pitching process, Matthew began writing concepts of his own. With great guidance and encouragement from others, Matthew stepped into the director’s chair, making his ideas come to life in a moving frame. In 2010 Matthew started Bulldog Productions, a full service production company specializing in commercial campaigns, documentaries, and short films. Among the many hats he wears he is a copywriter, director, producer, director of photography, and editor. For larger productions he has a team of highly skilled professionals that he works with so that his focus can remain on directing and concept development. Since the launch of Bulldog Productions, Matthew's extensive client list has grown to include: COVERGIRL Cosmetics, Samsung, Kobo, FLARE Magazine, Scotiabank, RBC, HELLO Canada Magazine, MUCH Music, IKEA Canada, Bacardi, The Movember Foundation, The AIDS Committee of Toronto, Egale Canada, Pride Toronto, World Pride,GREENSPACE, Rainbow Railroad and Graydon Skincare just to name a few. With the recent addition of aerial videography, Matthew will be able to take Bulldog Productions to new heights in the years to come. Check out Matthew's website: http://bulldogproductions.ca/

In this episode, Dr. Eva Selhub talks about self-love, and how our thoughts have a direct effect on our health. Eva Selhub, M.D., is an expert in the fields of stress, resilience, mind-body medicine and working with the natural environment to achieve maximum health and wellbeing. She’s a lecturer in medicine at Harvard Medical School and a clinical associate of the Massachusetts General Hospital. She was medical director and senior physician at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind/Body Medicine at the Massachusetts General Hospital for 13 years. Eva Selhub runs a private practice as a comprehensive medical specialist and transformation consultant. Dr. Eva Selhub is author of Your Health Destiny: How to Unlock Your Natural Ability to Overcome Illness, Feel Better, and Live Longer (HarperOne; April 7, 2015). Check out her website here: http://www.drselhub.com/