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Holy crap, that’s what I used to look like!" – David Karlinsky, cancer survivor Richard’s dad was diagnosed with cancer in 1992. After years of recurrence and surgeries, he was left without an eye, cheek, or right nostril. He was forced to cover his face in bandages and tape, which made him not even feel like a human being anymore. Tired of the stares and sarcastic questions from strangers, David fell into a deep depression. About a decade ago, he was finally able to receive a prosthesis to replace his bandages and make his face look whole again and in many ways, give him back his identity, dignity, confidence, and life. We’re talking with David and his anaplastologists, Julie Brown and Megan Thomas. Julie and Megan molded, sculpted, and painted David’s prosthesis in a world where many patients and healthcare providers do not even know of the option. Megan Thomas is a certified clinical anaplastologist living and working in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Anaplastology has allowed Megan to combine her interests in art, medicine, and patient care. As an anaplastologist, art is a part of every day of work as she designs and fabricates custom-made lifelike silicone prostheses for patients who are missing anatomy due to disease progression, traumatic injury, or birth difference. Sculpting, mold-making, and color matching are just a few of the artistic skills that go into each prosthesis. Julie Brown is a certified clinical anaplastologist who has created hundreds of custom ear, nose eye, hand, and foot prostheses.. She is the founder of Medical Art Resources- a specialty anaplastology practice devoted to creating lifelike prostheses. She earned a master's degree from the University of Illinois Chicago in Biomedical Visualization that prepared her for this career path. Medical Art Resources works with patients who are missing part of the face or body due to cancer surgery, traumatic injury, or birth difference, to create life-like silicone prosthetics. Their services include ear, eye and eyelids, and nose prostheses, as well as prosthetic fingers and hands, toes, and nipples. To do so, they sculpt a prototype for the prosthesis and create individualized color formulae. The process requires attention to every detail of human anatomy and the artistic skills to replicate what is absent. Connect with Julie and Megan: @everydetailmatters www.medicalartresources.com @MedicalArtResources

"Yadi at Artvango was one of those therapists who did a phenomenal job and my kids were able to make a couple of breakthroughs with her and through art therapy." - Lauren Yadira Puente is a board certified art therapist and founder of Artvango Therapeutic Services, Inc. a nonprofit organization in San Antonio, which offers expressive forms of therapy to children affected by abuse, neglect, and trauma. She is also a foster/adopt mom and uses her experience to help families struggling with their children's traumatic experiences. Lauren Lawson is former foster youth turned foster and adoptive mom of 10. She is also a military spouse that has fostered in three states. A few of her children have received therapy from different art therapists as well as play therapy and traditional therapy. Connect with Yadira: www.artvango.org Connect with Lauren: https://youtube.com/channel/UC9_i9kxW-0SwXT0yvPrarFw

EXPLICIT CONTENT: SWEARING Jeff Leisawitz is a life coach for heart-centered creative types. Jeff burns with a mission— to inspire and teach writers, artists, songwriters, musicians, filmmakers, solopreneurs, arts organizations (and every other human with a heartbeat) to amp up their vision, tap into their potential and shine in the world. Register for the "Getting Your Creative Dreams Off The Ground" Workshop at heartsneedart.org/createforacause Connect with Jeff: jeffleisawitz.com

EXPLICIT CONTENT: SWEARING Jeff Leisawitz is a life coach for heart-centered creative types. Jeff burns with a mission— to inspire and teach writers, artists, songwriters, musicians, filmmakers, solopreneurs, arts organizations (and every other human with a heartbeat) to amp up their vision, tap into their potential and shine in the world. Register for the "Getting Your Creative Dreams Off The Ground" Workshop at heartsneedart.org/createforacause Connect with Jeff: jeffleisawitz.com

Enthusiasm is contagious. And to understand how our very thoughts can sabotage or assist us in creating the life we want to live, is the most pressing and important issue to consider as we create the life that means the most to us. Barry Nicolaou #1 Best Selling book - The 11 Master Secrets to Business Success and personal Fulfilment was created to intersect the ideas behind economic independence and a life lived with purpose and passion. (The way the book came about was a story in and of itself - ask Barry about his Graveyard - Goosebump story - that got me realizing that life is finite). Barry's ability to locate and define personal and organizational purpose has led him to the publication and #1 Best Selling ranking of his first book; The 11 Master Secrets to Business Success and Personal Fulfilment. His forte is in deconstructing the layers beneath cognitive fear, indecision, subconscious paradigms, Inherited thinking and their intimate relationship to real-world expectations and experiences. His presentation on Gratitude Leadership for Corporations and numerous mental health programs assist businesses excel at what they do best, by understanding our individual need for connection and appreciation. https://www.learndesk.us/class/6731191669489664/how-to-locate-what-you-re-good-at-and-profit-from-it The 11 Master Secrets book has become an online course. At the end of this amazing course, you'll have a 60 page blueprint on who you are including your strengths, weaknesses, toxic partnerships and possibilities. Barry's video series runs through how and why you've come to todays circumstances and how to tweak any scenario to get you onto a life-purpose driven path that often leads to financial independence and personal fulfilment. Personal 1-1 Online Course Please head to provided link. Corporate customers please head to www.barrynicolaou.com

Tom Basey, owner of Basey Insurance. helps people and small businesses find cost-effective health insurance options and employee benefits. He serves customers in the DFW area and across the state of Texas, whether in person or online. What’s more important than health? Health insurance may not be the most important thing out there, but it’s up there. Tom works with major health insurance companies and healthcare providers to provide insurance options to individuals and small businesses. Because he works with many major carriers, HE IS able to tailor solutions in terms of both features and costs—finding the best solution for each client. Connect with Tom https://basey-insurance.com/

Ever wondered what a hospital would look like if it fully integrated the arts into patient care? Guest Shay Thornton Kulha is the manager of operations for the Center for Performing Arts Medicine, one of the most comprehensive arts in healthcare organizations in the country. She is also a professor of Arts in Health in the Master of Arts Leadership program at University of Houston. Listen, learn, and dream with us about the future of patient care in the US. Find out how you can create more joy with us! Subscribe FOR FREE on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. No talent or experience necessary.

Two years ago at the onset of the pandemic, we went on a journey to discover how cruises were doing in face of the COVID threat; They did good but shortly after the cruise industry got shut down amongst other industries and it took a minute to get them back at sea and cleared to resume sailings. Now that they are back, what are the changes they made, measures they implemented? Are cruises safe now, can we resume cruising? I personally took the adventure and here is my verdict on cruising post pandemic. Let's find out together.

Platinum Nutritionals was founded by George Batista, a Certified Nutrition Consultant and Wellness Specialist who was able to overcome his own health challenges using a combination of diet, lifestyle and supplements. George holds advanced certifications in Holistic Nutrition and is a member of the American Nutrition Association as well as the International Board of Nutrition and Fitness Coaching. He now uses his passion for health and healing to show others how they can take responsibility for their health. Wellness Resources are leaders in the field of clinical nutrition and the use of nutritional supplementation in a clinical setting. they have set Quality Standards for Nutritional Supplementation for Therapeutic Results. www.georgebatista.com

Jeff Seckendorf is a life-long adventurer, filmmaker, and educator – flight instructor, scuba instructor trainer, mentor to scores of up and coming film directors, and instructor for hundreds of film workshops. Jeff also developed the scuba industry's first coaching program, reinventing the way people learn to dive. As founder of Unified Team Diving, a global Scuba certification and training agency, Jeff has authored eight training manuals and dozens of online courses. He also co-wrote the UTD Standards and Procedures and the UTD Playbook, A Guide for Instructors. He published and edited the UTD Journal and has written training curriculum in both the scuba and film industries. Jeff is a road and track cyclist/racer, triathlete, cross country skier, and big mountain trekker. He spent many years as an accomplished ice and rock climber, flight instructor, and competition aerobatic pilot. https://utdscubadiving.com/

Does getting DIVORCED mean you are a failure? Is marriage a sign of success? Is there anything wrong with being single? Is the fairy tale world of happily ever after destroying our ability to relate effectively? Are we marrying for the right reasons? Are we staying in marriages for the wrong reasons? Let's Talk About It!

Diana M. Drake Board Certified Traditional Naturopath Naturopathic Dermatology & Endocrinology Specializing in highly customized naturopathic medicine programs for full body rejuvenation at the cellular level. No matter what ails you, the program can be extremely beneficial. Dr Drake began as an esthetician and was inundated with clients who experience acne, eczema and perioral dermatitis. Even with cleaning up their diet and using high quality skincare products, She quickly learned that there was so much more to the skin that she needed to understand. Diana embarked on becoming a Naturopath in order to better serve her clients and the community. After practicing for several years and specializing in skin conditions, She created an easy to use system for both consumers and practitioners. Simply follow her baseline 3-step protocol and customize it to your specific needs by stacking additional products to support your imbalances. https://skinnaturopathics.com/ https://dmdnaturalmedicine.com/

In this episode, we talk to Corry MacDonald, a transpersonal art therapist, HeartSpeaker, energy healer, and advanced cognitive coach. As a Canadian-born world traveler, she shares what it’s like to adapt Art Therapy to different cultures. Follow along as she leads us through a powerful exercise from her new book Life in Full Colors: Unlock your Childlike Curiosity to Uncover the Creative Intelligence You Are. Find more about Corry at creatinghealingwithcorry.com

What would it look like if doctors could prescribe cultural, arts, and social engagement? Our guest on this episode, Jill Sonke, is the director of the Center for Arts in Medicine at the University of Florida and the co-principal investigator for the EpiARTS Lab, funded by the National Endowment for the Arts. Her team explores the impact of arts and cultural engagement on population health outcomes in the US through epidemiological analyses of US cohort studies. Jill shares the impact of “social prescribing” in the United Kingdom and what her team is hoping to achieve in the United States. Find out more about the EpiArts Lab at https://tinyurl.com/EpiARTS

Frank Williams Life Coach and Motivational Speaker. He believes that he has a somewhat unique and interesting story; His desire to help people as a Life Coach can be traced back to one defining moment. Years ago, when he was a Corrections Officer, he found himself in a dangerous situation with an inmate. They were face to face and it quickly became aggressive, at which point his options for dealing with this confrontation became very limited... He couldn’t help but wonder how this situation could have been avoided. If only someone or something intervened in this gentleman's life at an earlier stage. If only he’d been exposed to the tools and ideas that could have helped him recognize and navigate through the twisting and bending road of life. Though this situation wasn’t a positive one, it’s impact on him was. Today as a Life Coach, He may not be able to rewrite anyone’s history, but he can help them to write and create an amazing future! https://www.mbxlife.com/

In this episode, we will introduce you to the field of Arts in Health and some of its applications. Podcast hosts Richard Wilmore and Constanza Roeder talk to Naj Wikoff, a professional artist and the Vice President of the National Organization for Arts in Health. He is also the marketing director for Aesthetics, Inc. which uses art and design to create uplifting hospital environments. Naj is a pioneer in the field of Arts in Health who has led medical humanities and hospital arts programs, and used the arts to advance public health and foster healing and resiliency by active duty and veteran military. Naj recently authored the chapters that provide an overview and history of arts in health for NOAH's Core Curriculum coming out later this spring. Find out more about Naj’s work at www.thenoah.net and www.aesthetics.net

Nick Fagan is a visual artist working in Richmond, VA. His work deals with a wide range of issues such as mental health, spiritualism, and self-identity. He explores these issues using different mediums as a way to amplify them. We also talk to Carol, who is an artist, musician and care-giver to her husband. Carol and her husband received services from Hearts Need Art while he was in the hospital. Carol volunteered with the organization after her husband was discharged and saw the impact it has on not only patients but the medical staff and wrote a poem that we sent to the staff. You can learn more about Nick by visiting his website www.nick-fagan-studio.com Gratitude Grams can be sent and received at www.heartsneedart.org/gratitudegrams

Lynn Cherry is a Pickleball fanatic. She learned about the sport in 2018 and now interviews the game's best on the Pickleball Fire podcast. http://pickleballfire.com/podcast

Dr. Alan Siegel is a Family Physician in Northern California. He has run an arts in health program, Art of Health and Healing, for the last 10 years for his county health system. He has also been working nationally to bring the arts to health care workers to address burnout, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. His ARC Program (Arts for Resilience in Clinicians) will be releasing a website soon to make expressive arts engagement available to all health care workers. Dr. Siegel is also the Executive Board member of the National Organization for Arts in Health (NOAH), and Lead for NOAH's Clinician Burnout and Well-being Working Group. We talk about healthcare worker burnout, stress, anxiety, PTSD and how the arts should be used to address these issues. While these issues predated COVID, it has become much worse during the pandemic and will continue to worsen as the pandemic improves. You can watch the music video for his song "The Doctor Is Out" at https://vimeo.com/509467670

"If you have curiosity and playfulness, fear can’t exist with that." - Cathy Malchiodi, PhD Cathy A. Malchiodi, PhD, holds a doctorate in Psychology with a specialization in research and health psychology and is a clinical mental health counselor, expressive arts therapist, and art therapist who has spent over 30 years working with individuals with traumatic stress and studying how the arts support reparation, integration and recovery from trauma. She is the founder and executive director of the Trauma-Informed Practices and Expressive Arts Therapy Institute that trains mental health and health care practitioners in medical, educational, and community settings and assists in disaster relief and humanitarian efforts throughout the world. Connect with Cathy at cathymalchiodi.com

Andrea Claassen is a Certified Personal Trainer, Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor, Yoga Teacher, and Wild Woman Project Circle leader. Her mission is to help women slow down, tune in, and transform their lives from the inside out. She does this by teaching her Peaceful Power Practices centered around fitness, yoga & Ayurvedic techniques. You can hear more from Andrea on her Peaceful Power Podcast where she aims to deliver actionable takeaways to live a more holistic lifestyle. To learn more about Andrea and her holistic outlook on life head over to www.andreaclaassen.com or at @seasonalandrea

Hedieh Safiyari is the Founder and CEO at PromptHealth, a forum cum directory for wellness providers and seekers. With over 500 providers registered across the country and a new version with extra social features, it's changing the way Canadians learn and engage on wellness topics. Hedieh herself has worked in healthcare for decades now, with over 10 years at Copeman Health before it became part of TELUS Health. As a young athlete, and the daughter of a cancer survivor, Hedieh experienced the gaps in wellness through her personal and professional life. Hedieh is a great person to speak about how wellness is going through digital transformation, and how a Google search on symptoms should not be our only option. https://prompthealth.ca/about

Let's understand the true nature of sales dynamics and attributes of the sales professionals with Scott Schilling an Executive Coach, Trainer, Speaker, and Author, committed to providing Inspired Answers to Today’s Challenges. Bottom line, he helps individuals like you and organizations like yours grow market penetration, improve profitability and grow the quality of your people.scottschillingspeaks.com/

THE NEW SEASON IS HERE: If you could ask a psychiatrist a question what would that be? Anxiety, Depression, Loneliness, work, prejudice etc... Hear answers live from world renowned psychiatrist Dr. Christian Heim. Dr. Heim is an award-winning Psychiatrist, Music Professor and Churchill fellow. During his 20 years as a doctor (13 as a psychiatrist) he has heard the stories of 1000s of people. Combining science, entertainment and large doses of Australian humour, he speaks from a place of deep compassion and authority on Mental Health issues that are affecting us all in this new normal: anxiety, depression, addictions, personality issues, trauma, suicide and relationship breakdown. His latest book "The 7 Love Types: navigating love in a fractured world" has just been released. Send your questions to: [email protected] https://www.drchristianheim.com/about

Rich grew up in Northern Wisconsin. He has MCS (Middle Child Syndrome) but is definitely his Mom's favorite. He worked very hard at not being noticed in school but always wanted to be on camera. Rich wanted to be a Talk Show Host since he was12. It was first seeing Rosie O'Donnell's show in 1997 that sparked this love and he hasn't stopped since. He attended UW-Milwaukee for college, which took him 5 years to get a Theatre Degree because he was busy ....socializing. Not knowing how to become a Host after college, Rich started hosting live trivia games in bars and restaurants around Milwaukee. Then it happened, he was asked to host his own show on Milwaukee Public Television in 2011. That show won an award! Rich began working with the arts-in-health nonprofit, Hearts Need Art: Creative Support for Patients and Caregivers. He works with adult patients, their loved ones and medical staff to bring moments of joy, creativity and self-expression through art, music and writing programs. https://www.richardwilmore.com/

Rachel Astarte is a transpersonal psychotherapist and life coach. She is the author of "Celebrating Solitude: How to Develop and Honor Your Highest Self." She is also the host of the podcast, "Self Talk with Rachel Astarte." www.rachelastartetherapy.com. There, you can schedule a session with her and listen to her podcast. There are also links to listen to previous interviews, read articles, and order her books.

Jeff Le has had a career at the highest levels of public policy and politics at the state, federal and international levels. A recognized thought leader in political advocacy and representation, his analysis and opinion-writing has been featured in POLITICO Magazine, The New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Post, MSNBC, NBC LX, FOX News, The Hill, Washingtonian, Roll Call, Bustle, Forbes, and local and regional newspapers in 30 states. During the height of the #StopAsianHate movement, Jeff penned an opinion piece that received national attention in POLITICO Magazine called I Thought I Knew How to Succeed as an Asian in U.S. Politics. Boy, Was I Wrong. that highlighted his experiences in workplace discrimination in politics and racism throughout his life. Jeff is now an executive leader in technology where he is Vice President of Public Policy and External Affairs for Rhino, a fintech startup working to give renters everywhere greater financial freedom through affordable insurance options. Prior to joining Rhino, Jeff was U.S. State and Local Public Policy Lead for VMware, a digital technology and infrastructure company, and managed the company’s gubernatorial, state, county, and local relationships across all 50 states and Canada. Jeff focused on emerging technology policy, including privacy, 5G, broadband, cyber, sustainability, workforce development, diversity and inclusion, education, and IT modernization. He also sits on the Homeland Security Advisory Committee for the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services where he provides recommendations to the Governor's Homeland Security Advisor on response and policy pertaining to cyber, disasters, terrorism, drug interdiction, intelligence, and other emerging threats. Jeff previously served as Deputy Cabinet Secretary for California Governor Jerry Brown where he oversaw homeland security and natural disaster response, immigration, economic development, government operations and civil service reform, emerging technology, artificial intelligence, blockchain, future of work, privacy and cybersecurity, food and agriculture, military, veterans and tribal affairs, and led state negotiations for disaster relief from three historic fires and a megadrought. As Governor Brown’s Deputy Director for External and International Affairs, Jeff interfaced with domestic stakeholders and convened foreign dignitaries on behalf of the state. He has also worked at the State Department, U.S. House of Representatives, OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, United Nations, Carter Center, and the National Democratic Institute. Jeff graduated from the University of California, San Diego and received his graduate degree as a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar at Central European University. He is a Millennium Leadership Fellow with the Atlantic Council, Term Member on the Council on Foreign Relations, a Truman National Security Project Partner, and has been selected for bilateral leadership programs to Japan, Germany, the UK, Spain, and Italy. Jeff has completed four 100-mile running races, qualified for the Boston Marathon, has been to every Major League Baseball ballpark, all 50 states, and 85 countries. https://twitter.com/JeffreyDLe

Tammy Euliano writes medical thrillers. She's inspired by her day job as a physician, researcher and medical educator. She is a tenured professor at the University of Florida, where she's been honored with numerous teaching awards, nearly 100,000 views of her YouTube teaching videos, and was featured in a calendar of women inventors (copies available wherever you buy your out-of-date calendars). Her debut novel, Fatal Intent, will be published by Oceanview in March, 2021. Her short fiction has been recognized by Glimmer Train, Bards & Sages, Flame Tree Press, Flash Fiction Magazine, Crime Bake, and the Faulkner Society, among others. https://www.teuliano.com/

Using his dance, theatre, and fitness background, Joseph has traveled the globe, spreading this love and understanding of the importance of movement to such places as Japan, France, England, and Canada, as well as dozens of cities across the United States. Joseph’s connection to movement started in his early childhood with extensive training in jazz, tap, contemporary, and ballet. At thirteen, he became a member of famed choreographer Marguerite Derricks’ prestigious dance company, Tremaine Teen Company, and shortly thereafter appeared in Disney’s Geppetto alongside pop superstar Usher. In 1997, Joseph was named American Dance Awards’ Teen Male Dancer of the Year. Soon after, the band Tropic Zone was created around Joseph and 2 others, with whom he toured extensively, including the US. Building on his dance and vocal talent, Joseph studied at the Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute and honed his comedic skills with Upright Citizens Brigade. He debuted on Broadway in All Shook Up and subsequently toured the US with productions of Grease (Dance Captain) and West Side Story. Other theatrical credits include: Surf: The Musical, CATS, Altar Boyz, Guys and Dolls, and much more. Joseph has been featured as a choreographer in the hit HBO special A Quinceañera Story. Joseph was also featured on NBC’s The Today Show promoting this HBO Doc. As well, he teamed up with fitness guru, Cassey Ho of Blogilates and Pop Pilates creator, for a YouTube collaboration, seen by her 4.4 million followers. Joseph has worked with Rebel Wilson where he choreographed a CATS routine dubbed “Catzercize” which has been shared by Rebel and her 6 million + followers. That viral video was soon followed up with a choreographed routine to “Greased Lightnin” from Grease, complete with Rebel piloting a pantomime race car. Joseph has been seen on television in Disney’s Wizards of Waverly Place, MTV Dance Marathon, and the CW’s Hart of Dixie. Joseph’s choreography has been seen on the CW’s hit TV show Hart of Dixie, MTV Video Music Awards, the Neon Trees music video Feel Good, 98 Degree’s music video Microphone, Julie Brown’s hit musical Homecoming Queen’s Got a Musical, I Totally Know What You Did Last Donna Summer starring Drew Droege and much more! Joseph's proudest accomplishment to date is creating 567BROADWAY! an all-levels dance fitness class. This idea was born out of Joseph’s desire to create, encourage, and provide an inclusive sense of community where EVERYONE could have a safe space to dance and start their fitness journeys. 567BROADWAY! is a fun dance fitness experience that fuses the magic of Broadway with cardio and strength training to give you a full-body workout! Featuring hit songs such as “One” (A Chorus Line), “Born to Hand Jive” (Grease), “Bend and Snap” (Legally Blonde), “You Can’t Stop The Beat” (Hairspray), and more, ALL LEVELS WELCOME! Trust us, you haven’t lived until you’ve done choreographed squats to “Bend and Snap” https://www.567broadway.com/

Pam Sherman, founder of The Perfect Balance, certified trainer and instructor since 1997, author, media contributor, and motivational speaker. If you're looking for a life with more energy, better moods, and confidence, you're in the right place. Pam will show you the power of healthy food and fitness to achieve those goals, no matter where you're starting from. Join The Perfect Balance Tribe today to get going. There are lots of fitness "experts" and fads out there, but what makes Pam different is years of experience with real results, and she provides a practical, creative, and fun (but no-nonsense) approach to health. Pam has reached thousands of people of all ages, weights, and life stages, providing creative, small ways to get started on a path towards better health, and she knows how to motivate them to keep going. Her mission is to help empower everyone to lose weight and gain confidence. she just wants everyone to feel GREAT in their own skin! She is passionate about mindful eating; movement, and motivation and she wants to spread the word on clean eating, fitness, and all-around healthy living. Your health is your wealth ... so what are you waiting for? Join The Perfect Balance Tribe, and then go through the rest of Your Checklist for 7 steps to better health! https://www.theperfectbalance.guru/about

Lynne has been featured at women's expos throughout the country, teaming with actress Deidre Hall to write and publish Deidre Hall's Kitchen Closeup (2010) and Deidre Hall's How Does She Do It? (2012). In previous lives, she won national awards as a creative director for Silicon Valley companies, was Creative Director at E&J Gallo Winery, Advertising Manager at RedKen Laboratories, and freelanced for agencies in San Jose, Los Angeles, and New York. She has also worked as an actress, makeup artist, screenwriter, illustrator, legal journalist and television Weather Person. Lynne has three grown children, two absolutely perfect grandchildren, and is president of The Pescadero Foundation. She and her husband have a small farm on the coast of Northern California. Why should you take cooking tips or health advice from a snarky 75-year old grandma who doesn’t own a restaurant, isn’t a reality TV star, doesn’t have a medical degree, and doesn’t particularly like to cook? Here's why: her new book, "Brownies for Breakfast, A Cookbook for Diabetics and the People Who Love Them," is a cool, fun, beautiful guidebook for anybody who wants to eat healthy: vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free and sugar-free. She was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes more than thirty years ago, and she offers herself as living proof that you can cook, eat, sleep and walk your way out of type 2 diabetes, or at least the ill effects of it. That’s what she wants for you, and the people who love you, and “Brownies for Breakfast,” tells you exactly how you can do it. https://lynnebowman.com/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094GPM3Z3

Athina, a podcaster, writer, online health and recovery coach, and social media manager. Athina started the "Finding My Fit" podcast because she is super passionate about helping people become their happiest and healthiest selves. Whether these are health or fitness goals, mindset improvements, or recovery aspirations, She loves using my online platforms to spread encouraging and inspirational content to help people achieve everything they desire! For seven years, she suffered with a severe eating disorder. She felt like there was no way out, and that she was stuck with anorexia forever. Despite five hospital inpatient admissions, She is now six years recovered. Unfortunately, Her story is not rare, and millions of individuals suffer with eating disorders in the world today. That is why she shares it and her experiences with others to inspire them and show them that full recovery IS possible. Her book ‘Diaries of an Anorexic’ is one of her biggest achievements to date. She wrote every word of it from the heart and inserted real diary entries from her old journals to convey the emotions she had felt during my illness. She also a qualified level 3 personal trainer and has two level 4 nutrition qualifications. She offers health and nutrition coaching to those who have specific health-based goals and want to improve their relationship with exercise and food. https://finding-my-fit.com/

Nicole Coustier is the creator of The DART Method®️ of deliberate planning and the Founder of Aurelian Coaching. She is a veteran Silicon Valley medical technology consultant, business coach, career strategist, and leadership mentor for both private individuals and corporate entities. She has over 15 years’ experience in mid- and executive-level management positions in the high intensity medical device and biotechnology fields, and over 25 years total in disease management and government policy arenas. Before starting Aurelian Coaching, Nicole held executive positions overseeing 100+ personnel in project, account, and client management. Her expertise in business development, strategy, operations, and policy work makes her a highly sought-after consultant and executive trainer, including demand from the long list of successful tech-sector leaders she has guided for over a decade, across start-ups, mid-sized firms, and well-established industry corporations. https://aureliancoaching.com/media-bio/

Join me and Business Coach Bouchra Chaoui and let's discover the secret sauce to success through Bouchra's Journey to self-improvement and growth. Bouchra has over 15 years of top-notch experience in financial management advisory services for large enterprises. After many years in the corporate world Coach, Bouchra decided to invest in herself, find her passion and purpose, and became a Business and Shift Coach to help driven women entrepreneurs create profitable purpose-driven online businesses. https://instagram.com/bouchra_bsc?r=nametag

Dr. T has transformed the health, wealth and well being of thousands of people and animals. Remarkably, he treats them from a remote location. Amongst the countless approaches to creating health and wealth consciousness out there, Dr. T is truly in a class of his own. His knowledge is unmatched in the field. Using focused intention, Angels, and quantum physics: he is a human engineer for the Universe to create miracles. Dr. T holds a Doctor of Chiropractic degree, a Bachelor of Science degree in human biology, is a certified clinical hypnotherapist and a certified massage therapist. In addition to being the originator of the world’s foremost remote healing training: TNT, Total kNowledge Technique, Dr. T is also the author of ten online programs designed to transform the most common things that ail humans and animals. Dr. T is an inspirational speaker, premier engineer of health and wealth, and an in-demand consultant who leads from his heart and Soul. https://www.ahumanengineer.com/

Let's discover the world of primary care with a board-certified physician with over 18 years of experience in providing exceptional medical care to patients who firmly believes that primary care physicians play a pivotal role in coordinating care for their patients. By delivering high quality care to patients, primary care physicians form the backbone of a successful and cost-effective healthcare system. I am passionate and committed in providing top-notch quality of healthcare. Won several awards for excellence in teaching, professionalism, and providing outstanding medical care. Primary care doctors play a pivotal role in coordinating care for their patients. In his many years of experience, Dr Suryadutt Venkat has guided and helped navigate people through the complex and sometimes cost prohibitive system of healthcare. https://www.encompassfamilypractice.com/

Join me in a rich discussion that will change your perspective and guide you to discover your true and joyful life with the one and only Susannah Sprague-Lerma, NLP Practioner, Certified Life Coach and Certified Hypnotherapist who helps people reclaim their confidence, quit destructive habits for good and live to their full potential. https://joyfullmindzcoaching.com/

ABOUT MABEL KATZ Mabel Katz is an internationally acclaimed speaker, author, and seminar leader who is recognized as a leading authority on Ho’oponopono, an ancient Hawaiian art and practice for achieving greater clarity of purpose and living and working more effectively. She has crafted a series of keynotes, talks, and seminars for corporations, businesses, and individuals – including seminars for children – that apply the practices of Ho’oponopono to bring companies closer to their full potential and give people an edge at work and in all areas of life. Based on using forgiveness and gratitude, her presentations focus on practical ways for reaching what she calls Zero Frequency®, a state where we are free of restrictive memories and limiting self-talk. From the clarity of Zero, outstanding solutions become apparent and excellent choices can be made. Mabel is also rapidly gaining recognition for her work in support of world peace. Honored with the prestigious 2012 Mil Milenious de Paz Peace Flag, acknowledging her world-peace initiative, Peace Within Is World Peace, she was officially recognized as one of the world’s pre-eminent Peace Ambassadors and on January 1, 2015 she was awarded the prestigious Public Peace Prize. https://mabelkatz.com/

Much has been reported in the news about the issues facing the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Articles abound about reform, but few highlight the incredible dedication and work performed by law enforcement to curtail untoward activity ranging from fraud to murder. “Behind the Murder Curtain” follows investigations of Medical Serial Killers conducted by the Special Agents and forensic nurses of the VA Office of Inspector General and their law enforcement partners. Bruce Sackman, former Special Agent-in-Charge, candidly walks the reader through the roadblocks experienced by his team in identifying and proving beyond a reasonable doubt that doctors such as Dr. Michael Swango and nurses like Kristin Gilbert murder their patients instead of upholding the Hippocratic Oath. The doctors and nurses featured in this book pursue careers in medicine for a variety of reasons, including the desire to inflict excruciating pain and suffering or be seen as the savior. The book focuses on Medical Serial Killers who at some point in their careers work for the government, but clearly articulates that the problem is not a unique one. Sackman recounts meeting a Scotland Yard detective who investigated Dr. Harold Shipman, ultimately responsible for killing hundreds of people. Sackman presents the herculean effort and time it took to find and convict Dr. Swango, who left the country for Africa to continue practicing medicine. He spells out the difficult relationships amongst various agencies in working together and offers ways to tackle investigations by addressing the most obvious crime first. Sackman’s idea to pursue Dr. Swango on fraud charges enabled him to be detained at the airport before boarding a flight for Saudi Arabia. After years of investigating Medical Serial Killers, Sackman developed The Red Flags Protocol, an A-Z checklist, to help hospitals and law enforcement pay attention to anomalies. It is truly unfathomable that physicians and nurses might use their positions to murder patients, but after reading “Behind the Murder Curtain” it is clear that medical professionals are on the front lines of identifying these killers. “Behind the Murder Curtain” is published by Post Hill Press. https://behindthemurdercurtain.com/

Fitz Koehler, M.S.E.S.S. is one of the most prominent and compelling fitness experts and race announcers in America. As the voice of the Los Angeles Marathon, Philadelphia Marathon, Big Sur Marathon, DC Wonder Woman Run Series, and more, she brings big structure, energy, and joy to sport. She’s passionate about guiding others to live better and longer through her company, Fitzness®. She’s appeared on national media outlets and worked with corporations like Disney, Tropicana, Oakley and Office Depot. Fitz has also inspired millions of kids to get active through her successful school running/walking program, The Morning Mile®. Fitz enjoys water sports, strength training, animals, hugs, sarcasm, and travel. She lives in Gainesville, Florida with her husband and two kids. My Noisy Cancer Comeback is a triumphant tale cancer warriors will find a breath of fresh, inspiring & hilarious air. Fitz gets raw, real and detailed about her intense breast cancer battle as she toured the USA as a race announcer. http://www.fitzness.com/blog/

Joey played four years of division one baseball at Fresno State from 2000-2003. He's been in the corrective movement industry since 2004, and is an expert in applying human movement principles validated by REAL Science to hitting a ball. Joey is an Amazon bestselling author (book: Catapult Loading System), has over 340 free blog posts at his website HittingPerformanceLab.com, has given away over 8,000 copies of his bestselling book, has over 34,000 email subscribers to his content, and has sold almost 30,000 online video courses, books, online lessons, and premium hitting aids. The HittingPerformanceLab.com website is ranked under 600K out of a billion sites, on Alexa.com's website traffic rankings. (UPDATE: Google just changed their algorithm, so the dropped - not good, so we're in the process of making adjustments to the site) It's also worth noting that Joey has been a member of the Fresno City Toastmasters since 2012. He holds Advanced Communicator Gold and Advanced Leader Bronze designations. He's been club President, Vice President of Education, and Treasurer.Joey Myers played four years of division one baseball at Fresno State from 2000-2003. He has a passionate curiosity for the corrective movement industry the following certifications: National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), Functional Muscle Screen (FMS), Yogafit, International Youth & Conditioning Association (IYCA), Youth Fitness Specialist (YFS1). Joey is also a member of: American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA), Society of American Baseball Research (SABR), and a proud support of the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA). He's also an Amazon bestselling author in the Baseball Coaching niche for his book: "Catapult Loading System: How To Teach 100-Pound Hitters To Consistently Drive The Ball 300-Feet". Joey has a new book out titled, "Swing Smarter: Science Based Hitting Training Built To Understand How, Why, & Reasoning Behind It". Joey also has extensive experience in digital marketing and runs a search engine optimization agency that can be found at: https://www.leadgenerationseoservices.com/ where the focus is on the four SEO pillars of online success: 1) Google Maps, 2) Google Organic (On-site/Off-site SEO), 3) Quality link building, & 4) Measurement through data analytics. For his baseball softball website, he's doubled his daily Google organic traffic from between 75-100 to 150-200+ in 6-months. He can do the same for you. Writing Amazon bestselling books, which 3X'd his business, growing email lists from 3,500 to over 100,000 in 3-years time on Facebook, to selling over 30,000 online video courses, books, online lessons, and drop shipping products, Joey can help your business grow and scale. Recently, he's put together SOP's to train virtual assistants on doing company outreach tasks such as: lead generation, podcast, company acquisition, affiliate, and partner. https://www.leadgenerationseoservices.com/

Are you at your wits end? Are your children running the show? Did you always dream of the parent you were going to be, and now that you are here.... wonder what in the heck you were thinking? You are not alone! Most parents have great ideals and intentions, but the reality of children crashes those dreams faster than you can say, "Not now, I'm busy!" Debbie Godfrey, certified Parent Educator, brings over 30 years of expertise in the parenting education field. Through her business, POSITIVE PARENTING in schools and community centers around the world. She has served many organizations including C.A.A.N (Child Abuse and Neglect), Casa Pacifica, Conejo Valley Substance Abuse Prevention Authority and Child Development Resources of Ventura County, The California State Foster Parent Association, Southern California Mothers of Twins, the Ventura County Wellness Program and the Oxnard and Ventura School Districts. In April, 2007, Debbie conducted teacher trainings for 8 schools during a 30-day period in 5 states across India. Deborah conducted 8 parent education workshops in Beijing, China during a 2-week period in February 2008. She is the past director of Foster & Kinship Care Education at Ventura College. Debbie has sat on the board of the Ventura County Partnership for Safe Families. Debbie is recognized for her humor and compassion while teaching behavior and discipline tools that work at home and in the classroom. https://www.positiveparenting.com/Dec 14, 2021 6:54 PM - 8:18 PM

WARNING LIVE HYPNOSIS ON THE AIR Join me in as I go under hypnosis live to build a positive mindset using the power of hypnotherapy performed by Robert Parker founder of Twin Ravens, which is the cutting edge of hypnotherapy! Educated at HMI College of Hypnotherapy, Robert Parker uses knowledge and experience to ensure that every client lives the absolute best life possible through a combination of Kappasinian and Ericksonian technique. It is his belief that, through hypnosis and mindful practice, everyone can improve their lives in only a few sessions. As well as one on one hypnotherapy Robert also lectures and educates groups on hypnosis and the E&P model of behavior. The E&P model is a creation of Dr. John Kappas and the knowledge of this innovative system improves our relationship with others and acts as an extraordinary method to build corporate or group cohesion. Do not hesitate to reach out to Robert with any questions you may have. Website http://www.twinravens.org

Tara has a gift of inspiring audiences with her encouragement and her tips and tricks to overcoming body image issues and coming to peace with the body we were born in. She teaches the value of language, practice, and grace as tools to overcoming the obstacles standing in the way of achieving all of your big goals. Please find her website at www.transformwithtara.comDec 9, 2021 6:51 PM - 8:12 PM

Coach Jon is a weight loss coach and emotional eating expert who has lost 100lbs. From nanotechnology researcher, to Navy marine engineer, to globetrotting nomad, Coach Jon spent most of his life running from his true calling, until one question changed his life. Now he's on a mission to help others lose weight for good and leave BS diets in the rearview mirror. With Freedom Nutrition Coaching he marries the Science of Metabolism with the Psychology of Behavior Change and the Compassion of Human Connection to create life-changing transformations with his clients. https://www.freedomnutritioncoach.com/book

Diana M. Drake Board Certified Traditional Naturopath Naturopathic Dermotology & Endocrinology Specializing in highly customized naturopathic medicine programs for full body rejuvenation at the cellular level. No matter what ails you, the program can be extremely beneficial. Dr Drake began as an esthetician and was inundated with clients who experience acne, eczema and perioral dermatitis. Even with cleaning up their diet and using high quality skincare products, She quickly learned that there was so much more to the skin that she needed to understand. Diana embarked on becoming a Naturopath in order to better serve her clients and the community. After practicing for several years and specializing in skin conditions, She created an easy to use system for both consumers and practitioners. Simply follow her baseline 3-step protocol and customize it to your specific needs by stacking additional products to support your imbalances. https://skinnaturopathics.com/ https://dmdnaturalmedicine.com/

DR. MITCHELL YASS is the creator of the Yass Method for diagnosing and treating chronic pain. He developed his method over 20 years treating thousands of patients resolving their pain and returning them to full functional capacity. He has stopped thousands from getting unnecessary surgeries and resolved the pain of thousands of others who had surgery that did nothing to alter their pain. http://www.mitchellyass.com/about-mitch/

Sandy Vo is a meditation teacher, visionary, and facilitator. Sandy's gift is in bringing forth ancient wisdom to modern-day living that is simple enough to start and practical enough to sustain. Sandy Vo has been practicing, experimenting, integrating, and teaching meditation, Ayurveda, and Yoga Science for the past decade. Emerging from part of the world's oldest meditation lineage, her life's devotion is in guiding others to explore and understand their inner world so they can create, serve and live their utmost human potential. Meditation was the foundation that transformed her life. It healed her through burnout, depression, crippling anxiety, and physical digestive ailments. After teaching to hundreds of college students, therapists, business owners, high performing leaders to tap into bliss, peace, unlimited potential, and purpose- it's evident that you can access this realm too. Sandy's message is that you do not need to be a well-practiced yogi living in a cave or a well-studied scientist or someone who has a lot of time on their hands to know of this Intelligence to transform yourself. Now she brings the experience closer to you. Her Well-Being in the Workplace offers the unique opportunity for you and your community to connect with your own Inner Wisdom, tap into limitless creative energy, and reset your nervous system. Sandy is the host of Prosperous: The Podcast, a sound reflection listening experience, and Founder of Prosperous: School of Self-realization and the Royal Glow Meditation Retreat. She currently resides in southwest Florida with her loving fiance and cockapoo Brody. Discover true freedom by awakening new levels of Consciousness. Sandy supports conscious leaders in redesigning the unconscious mind that drives habits, patterns and behaviors. Sandy combines the wisdom of Yoga Science, Eastern Philosophy, Ayurveda with modern science to support high performers enhance their lifestyle, become more efficient and feel more at fulfilled in mind, body and Spirit. She's worked with CEO's, entrepreneurs, executives, healers, authors, dancers, creatives and more. Utilizing proven methods, we empower women leaders to explore their highest potential, to learn how to optimize their energy through grounded techniques that fit their lifestyle, relate to their most authentic self, embrace their spirituality & ultimately master their reality. Sandy’s sweet spot is in mentoring conscious leaders to master themselves so they can bridge the gap between outer success (business, work, money, relationships) & inner fulfillment (self-trust, intimacy, spiritual growth) without burn out. https://sandyvo.com/prosperous

If you could ask a psychiatrist a question what would that be? Anxiety, Depression, Loneliness, work, prejudice etc... Hear answers live from world renowned psychiatrist Dr. Christian Heim. Dr. Heim is an award-winning Psychiatrist, Music Professor and Churchill fellow. During his 20 years as a doctor (13 as a psychiatrist) he has heard the stories of 1000s of people. Combining science, entertainment and large doses of Australian humour, he speaks from a place of deep compassion and authority on Mental Health issues that are affecting us all in this new normal: anxiety, depression, addictions, personality issues, trauma, suicide and relationship breakdown. His latest book "The 7 Love Types: navigating love in a fractured world" has just been released. Send your questions to: [email protected] https://www.drchristianheim.com/about

Natalie Jurado is the founder of Rooted In, a line of therapeutic magnesium infused moisturizers that actively calm and relax your mood. She is a sought after thought leader, educator and speaker and has worked at the forefront of the wellness industry for over 8 years. She’s considered an expert in all things magnesium and her mission is to spread awareness of this powerful mineral to all who struggle to live their most vibrant lives. https://berootedin.com/media/