TheFemiNinjaProject
The FemiNinja Project is about overcoming obstacles, personal empowerment, finding your voice, standing your ground, alternative health and healing, restoring human dignity one person at a time and helping YOU unleash your personal power. It is also about living well and looking good, at every stage of life.
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Episode #412: Running in Slippers & Radiating Fierce Confidence with Angie Hawkins
01/06/2026
Episode #412: Running in Slippers & Radiating Fierce Confidence with Angie Hawkins
Angie Hawkins is an Inner Glow Coach who transforms high-achieving, spiritual women from chasing love and approval to radiating fierce confidence so they can feel happy, free, and loved for who they are. She is the author of the book titled “Running in Slippers,” which is a raw and vulnerable memoir about finding resilience after hitting rock bottom. Angie has her own personal story about hitting rock bottom before finding the courage to stop living for external approval and start living for herself. Angie shares her fascinating story and her incredible story of her own journey of personal transformation along with the many trials, tribulations, and bumps in the road along the way. These include moving from Chicago to Hawaii and landing there at the start of covid, learning how to surf in a community that was less than welcoming to outsiders, finding herself blacked out on a cold floor in Morocco and having no idea how she got there, being held hostage by her cab driver for eight hours, and so much more! She tells her story with open honesty, compassion for herself and others, and a delightful sense of humor. Download this amazing episode to hear her story along with valuable tips and powerful insights into how we can all find our own path to radiating fierce confidence. Fantastic story! Connect with Angie: Want to be a guest on TheFemiNinjaProject? Send Cheryl Ilov a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1620842117560x116520069523704300
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Episode #411: Psyche and Soma with Greg Vorst and Michael Nolan
12/30/2025
Episode #411: Psyche and Soma with Greg Vorst and Michael Nolan
Greg Vorst and Michael Nolan are the co-founders of Embodied Recovery, a treatment center in Silicon Valley which helps people transform addiction and mental health struggles into soul growth and empowered living. Their Empowered Living Teachings blend psychology, ancient wisdom, and embodied practices. Drawing from their experience and expertise including therapy, 12-step recovery, and the ancient Korean practice of Sundo, Greg and Michael guide their clients with inner wisdom and healing. Greg and Michael both share their own personal stories about dealing with addiction and mental health issues. They describe how their journeys crossed each other’s paths, and how they developed a synergistic and holistic approach to helping others heal from addiction and mental health issues. They also share valuable insights into the power of integrating psyche with soma, the power of awareness and introspection, and how pain is often the portal to the path to recovery. Download this powerful and impactful episode to hear their story as well as the message of hope that healing is always possible. Connect with Greg and Michael: Want to be a guest on TheFemiNinjaProject? Send Cheryl Ilov a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1620842117560x116520069523704300
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Episode #410: Transforming Mindsets and Challenging Norms with Betsy Pepine
12/23/2025
Episode #410: Transforming Mindsets and Challenging Norms with Betsy Pepine
Betsy Pepine is a Best-Selling author, Founder, CEO, and serial entrepreneur in real estate who is passionate about helping at-risk families with children. She founded a 501( c ) 3 non-profit foundation called Pepine Gives, which helps families who are facing housing insecurity. Betsy also earned an economics degree from Duke University and an MBA from The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, and her work has been endorsed by Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran as well as media personalities Dave Ramsey and Glenn Beck. Her best-selling book is titled “Breaking Boxes: Dismantling the Metaphorical Boxes that Bind Us,” where she encourages readers to transform their mindset and challenge norms to live the life they want and deserve. Betsy shares her fascinating journey as well as valuable tips and insights on how all of us can live our lives to the fullest by breaking boxes, transforming our mindset, and challenging norms. Download this uplifting, positive, and empowering episode to hear her story and discover how to live life on your terms! Connect with Betsy: Want to be a guest on TheFemiNinjaProject? Send Cheryl Ilov a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1620842117560x116520069523704300
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Episode #409: Be The Change You Need with Tara Wiskow
12/16/2025
Episode #409: Be The Change You Need with Tara Wiskow
Tara Wiskow is an Intuitive Healer, Speaker, NLP Practitioner, and Life Reinvention Expert who guides women to elevate their lives and love their body! She is also a body builder, weight loss coach with over 14 years’ experience in the field, the founder and owner of her own company called “Be The Change You Need,” and host of the Be The Change You Need podcast. Tara has her own remarkable personal story of transformation, hope, and healing. Tara shares her own struggles with food, her weight, body image, bulimia, and surviving three suicide attempts before coming to the realization that she had the ability to create the change she needed in her life. Her weight loss journey began at 338 pounds. After transforming her own life, losing 220 pounds naturally and overcoming deep emotional struggles, she now guides women to heal by releasing limiting beliefs, negative emotions, and blocked energy that keep them from stepping into their authentic power. She shares her powerful story and positive message with story with a heartfelt sincerity and a passion for helping others live the life they were meant to have by being the change they need. Download this episode to hear Tara’s beautiful voice and powerful message of hope and healing! Connect with Tara: Want to be a guest on TheFemiNinjaProject? Send Cheryl Ilov a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1620842117560x116520069523704300
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Episode #408: The Healing Power of Wisdom, Expansion, and Freedom with Kanika Vasudeva
12/09/2025
Episode #408: The Healing Power of Wisdom, Expansion, and Freedom with Kanika Vasudeva
Kanika Vasudeva is a speaker, Corporate Leader-Turned Energy Coach, Radiant Empowerment Coach, and Akashic Records Reader who helps people step into a new level of clarity, self-trust, and authentic leadership. Kanika explains how her journey began after the loss of her daughter. Through the depths of grief, anxiety, and a spiritual awakening led her to unexpected places, including exploring past lives, ancestral patterns, and soul contracts, and gaining a deeper understanding of how true healing really works. She describes how energy healing and the Akashic Records didn’t just help her move forward—they opened up a whole new way of living. Today, my deepest joy is guiding spiritual entrepreneurs, leaders, and changemakers who are craving more: more expansion, more clarity, more radiance, more soul-led purpose, and more everyday joy. Kanika shares her poignant story and message with heartfelt sincerity while weaving together the spiritual and energetic world with ancestral patterns and through the lens of a scientific education and background. Fascinating conversation with incredible insights into energy, healing, and spirituality, as well as hope for a better future, through the healing power of wisdom, expansion, and freedom! Connect with Kanika: Want to be a guest on TheFemiNinjaProject? Send Cheryl Ilov a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1620842117560x116520069523704300
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Episode #407: How to Overcome Self-Sabotage and Silence Self-Doubt with Dr. Albert Bramante
12/02/2025
Episode #407: How to Overcome Self-Sabotage and Silence Self-Doubt with Dr. Albert Bramante
Dr. Albert Bramante is a seasoned talent agent with more than 2 decades in the entertainment industry. He is also an author, has a Ph.D. in psychology, is a certified hypnotherapist and NLP practitioner who brings a unique blend of psychological insight and practical expertise to his work. Albert’s work is not limited to achieving remarkable success as a talent agent by securing roles for actors in a wide array of productions including television, films, commercials, Broadway and Off-Broadway performances, but also include helping people of all walks of life adopt empowering mindsets, productive habits, and silence self-limiting beliefs. He is the author of the book titled “Rise Above the Script: Confronting Self-Doubt and Mastering Self-Sabotage.” He shares valuable insights and information regarding the root cause of imposter syndrome, fear of failure, fears and misconceptions, the power of language and so much more in this powerful and fascinating episode. Download it today and discover how we can all overcome self-sabotage, self-doubt, and live a life of strength and confidence. It’s a powerful message that everyone needs to hear! Connect with Albert: Want to be a guest on TheFemiNinjaProject? Send Cheryl Ilov a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1620842117560x116520069523704300
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Episode #406: Couples Therapy in Seven Words with Dr. Bruce Chalmer
11/25/2025
Episode #406: Couples Therapy in Seven Words with Dr. Bruce Chalmer
Dr. Bruce Chalmer is a psychologist, author, couples’ therapist, and podcast host with over 30 years of working with couples. Through his teaching, consulting, writing, podcast episodes, and videos about relationships, Dr. Chalmer’s ideas have helped thousands of couples as well as other therapists. He is the author of 3 books with another one as a work in progress, co-hosts the Couples Therapy in Seven Words podcast along with his wife, educator Judy Alexander. In this positive, uplifting, and entertaining episode, Dr. Chalmer shares valuable insights and information regarding creating balance in a relationship, how to navigate through the challenging times, and most of all, the power of seven simple words which is the key to every healthy relationship. Download this episode to hear his story and learn how we can all nurture healthy relationships through these seven simple words. It is fascinating and important information we can all apply not only to our romantic relationships, but our relationships with friends, co-workers, siblings, strangers, and even with ourselves. Connect with Bruce: Want to be a guest on TheFemiNinjaProject? Send Cheryl Ilov a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1620842117560x116520069523704300
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Episode #405: The Prayer of Freedom with Beatty Carmichael
11/18/2025
Episode #405: The Prayer of Freedom with Beatty Carmichael
Beatty Carmichael is an author, speaker, mental health and Misdiagnosis Breakthrough Expert who specializes in how spiritual laws affect our health, emotions, and behaviors. He is the author of the book titled "The Prayer of Freedom: A Breakthrough Approach to Healing and Restoration.” After working at one of the largest women’s addiction centers in America, Beatty developed a unique, 3-stepprayer method which moves God to supernaturally intervene 87% of the time to bring lasting freedom to men and women suffering from chronic pain, as well as symptoms of mental health issues including, stress, depression, addiction, and anxiety. Beatty explains that the laws of his method are based on the empirical science of spiritual laws, not on religious, faith, or personal beliefs. He shares several remarkable stories of clients which have received immediate relief from pain and addiction after just a few minutes by using this simple 3-step method. Download this fascinating, positive, and uplifting message of hope and healing in just 3 simple steps. Great information! Connect with Beatty: Want to be a guest on TheFemiNinjaProject? Send Cheryl Ilov a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1620842117560x116520069523704300
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Episode #404: Optimal Aging for Life with David Danon
11/11/2025
Episode #404: Optimal Aging for Life with David Danon
David Danon is an athlete, author, yogi, wellness and fitness coach who specializes in helping people pursue health and fitness for Optimal Aging through Food, Fitness, and Fun! David had a powerful wake-up call after a brutal job and a cancer diagnosis sidetracked his dreams. His book is titled “Life, Yoga, and Cancer: Lessons from the Battlefield,” which is available on Amazon. He is passionate about helping people, especially those over 40, age with strength, mobility, metabolic health, and well-being for life! David firmly believes that we can all but the myths of aging, be an inspiration for others, and help make the world a happier, healthier, and better place. David shares his remarkable story as well as important insights, tips, and valuable information to inspire and motivate an entire population of people over 40 to live the healthy, vibrant, and active life they were meant to live. Download this positive, uplifting, and informative episode and discover how we can all enjoy optimal aging, for life! Connect with David: Want to be a guest on TheFemiNinjaProject? Send Cheryl Ilov a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1620842117560x116520069523704300
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Episode #403: Holistic Self-Improvement with Alan Lazaros
11/04/2025
Episode #403: Holistic Self-Improvement with Alan Lazaros
Alan Lazaros is a coach, trainer, podcast host, Founder and Owner of Next Level University, who has learned the hard way that external success is empty when it’s not aligned with who you really are, as well as who you aspire to be. As a coach, trainer, and podcaster, Alan believes in a heart driven but NO BS approach to achieving both external success as well as internal fulfillment. He is passionate about helping others achieve the next level of their life, love, health, and wealth. Alan shares how his father passed away in a car accident when he was 2 years old. At age 26, after getting into a nearly fatal car accident himself, he questioned everything he was doing in life. He explains that he questioned who he was and the choices he was making. Hitting an all-time low, Alan learned the hard way that external success is empty when it's not aligned with who you really are and who you really aspire to be. Filled with pain, regret, and confusion, he searched for answers and finally found what he had been missing all this time, which was Holistic Self-Improvement. After that, he did a deep dive into every podcast, course, Ted Talk, and book he could get his hands on, a process which not only transformed him and his life but also gave him the courage to trade in an unfulfilling career for a more meaningful calling he was proud to go all in on. And now he helps others do the same. Connect with Alan: Want to be a guest on TheFemiNinjaProject? Send Cheryl Ilov a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1620842117560x116520069523704300
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Episode #402: Holistic Health and Healing with Dr. Jennifer Shell
10/28/2025
Episode #402: Holistic Health and Healing with Dr. Jennifer Shell
Dr. Jennifer Shell is a chiropractor who specializes in clinical nutrition and has empowered thousands of families with natural solutions to common health concerns. She is also a wife, mother of two teenaged boys, and has built a secondary income stream aside from her chiropractic practice. She is the author of the book titled “Food to the Rescue,” the founder of the Natural Cure Collective, and guides other women in holistic health and healing while also helping them reclaim precious time, earn more income, and love their life again. Jennifer shares her remarkable journey of discovering chiropractic medicine after her grandmother suggested it as a possible career choice. This led her to follow several local female chiropractors to learn more about the practice and eventually going to chiropractic college and earning her DC, opening her own practice, which she has been treating and helping patients for 25 years. She also shares important information regarding natural health, nutrition, healing, mindset, and even how women can earn passive income from home. Download this fantastic, positive, and informative episode to discover how you can transform your health, your wellness, and your finances. Great information! Connect with Jennifer: Want to be a guest on TheFemiNinjaProject? Send Cheryl Ilov a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1620842117560x116520069523704300
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Episode #401: Grit, Gratitude, and Healing with Laura Bratten
10/21/2025
Episode #401: Grit, Gratitude, and Healing with Laura Bratten
Laura Bratton is a Keynote Speaker and author who is passionate about empowering others to live courageously through a strong foundation of grit and gratitude. Laura has her own story of grit and resilience, as she was diagnosed with a rare eye disease at the age of 9 and had to face the harsh reality that she would become blind. Over the next 10 years she experienced the traumatic transition of adjusting to life without sight. She is the author of the book titled “Harnessing Courage,” and the Founder of Ubi Global, an organization which provides speaking and coaching to empower people to overcome challenges and obstacles with grit and gratitude. Laura shares her life story so that others will be equipped with practical resources to navigate through their own change. She also shares valuable information including the grieving process, how grit and gratitude can be a source of strength, her own definition of being courageous, and so much more. Download this powerful and informative episode to hear Laura’s story and to be empowered to face life’s challenges with grit, gratitude, and courage. Such a powerful story, and so inspiring! Connect with Laura: https://www.laurabratton.com/ Want to be a guest on TheFemiNinjaProject? Send Cheryl Ilov a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1620842117560x116520069523704300
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Episode #400: How to Break the Cycle of Limiting Beliefs with Alain Salas
10/14/2025
Episode #400: How to Break the Cycle of Limiting Beliefs with Alain Salas
Dr. Alain Salas is a #1 best-selling author, chiropractic physician, mind-body expert, and natural healing doctor located in Kansas City, MO, who is best known for helping lay people, coaches, and health professionals break the cycle of limiting beliefs so they can achieve vibrant health, harmonious relationships, and prosperity. He is also the founder and creator of the mind clearing, body clearing, goal and success clearing systems as well as the “Brain Power Code” and the “Complimentary Chemo Plan.” Alain explains how he had a boat business and lived on his boat in the south of France until he had a calling to move to the US to become a chiropractic physician. After graduating, Alain had a full practice and was living his passion, his calling, and the American dream. However, his dream became a nightmare when he couldn’t disconnect from his work, and was constantly exhausted, overwhelmed, and couldn’t think clearly. His business went from thriving to failing, got divorced, and was diagnosed with colon cancer. Alain explains how this launched him on an incredible journey of learning and self-discovery, leading him to discover, eventually discovering the mind clearing system and the 3-step process to break the cycle of limiting beliefs. After implementing the 3 simple steps, he was able to restore his health, got married again, and his practice thrived. He was so amazed by his own personal and professional life transformation that he has dedicated his life to teaching the mind clearing system to lay people, coaches and health professionals. Download this fascinating, informative, and empowering episode to hear Alain’s story and discover the 3 simple steps how we can all break the cycle of limiting beliefs. You might be shocked at how simple it is. I know I was! Connect with Alain:
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Episode #399: Four Pillars of a Healthy Life with Thomas Cataldo
10/07/2025
Episode #399: Four Pillars of a Healthy Life with Thomas Cataldo
Thomas Cataldo is a licensed acupuncturist, founder and owner of Golden Touch Acupuncture, whose mission is to become the leading provider of Traditional Chinese Medicine as well as offering herbal medicines and free community classes for Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and nutrition. Thomas describes how he experienced a series of health issues as a teenager, including several concussions resulting in chronic headaches. After receiving no results from traditional medicine, Thomas was able to heal himself by making simple changes to his diet, and now he helps his patients do the same. He explains that along with acupuncture and herbal medicines, he also focuses on what he calls the four pillars of a healthy life which include: 1 - diet & exercise including sunshine and fresh air, 2 - good, honest work 3 - good relationships, and 4- good sleep. For diet he recommends what he calls the Lean & Green diet which is: NO sugar, starch or alcohol, YES good quality protein, leafy green vegetables, and healthy fats. The only fats he allows are olive, coconut and avocado oil, ghee and tallow. Download this episode to hear Thomas share important information, tips, and insights on how we can all make positive changes in our lives so we can all enjoy vibrant health and vitality by following his four pillars of a healthy life! Connect with Thomas: goldentouchacupunture@gmail.com
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Episode #398: The Power of Pilates & Knowing Yourself with Lesley Logan
09/30/2025
Episode #398: The Power of Pilates & Knowing Yourself with Lesley Logan
Lesley Logan is a Certified Pilates Teacher, mindset coach, host of the Be It Till You See It podcast, and founder of the first free catalogue of Pilates exercise tutorials who has traveled the world leading workshops and retreats. Lesley has trained hundreds of people to become teachers themselves and has taught thousands of students worldwide. She also offers fitness business coaching through her private mastermind. After making fun of Pilates and thinking it was an infomercial, Lesley discovered the power of Pilates when a coworker invited her to attend a Pilates class with her. In a desire to make a friend, Lesley reluctantly joined her, thinking it was going to be a onetime event. However, within just a few minutes Lesley felt muscles along with parts of her body she had never felt before. As an athlete with a background in kinesiology, she realized that she needed to first connect with herself so she could connect with others. Along her journey, Lesley discovered many important principles of Pilates that can be applied to everyday above and beyond the power of somatic movement through Pilates, including how to listen to your body, how to put yourself first, and how to create a mindset that gives you the ability to do the things you want to do. Download this informative, entertaining, and energetic episode to hear Lesley’s story and learn how you can discover the power of Pilates and knowing yourself. Great information! Connect with Lesley: https://lesleylogan.co/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq08HES7xLMvVa3Fy5DR8-g/featured https://www.instagram.com/lesley.logan
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Episode #397: Unlock the Resilience, Tenacity, and Strength of the Human Spirit with Robert Foster
09/21/2025
Episode #397: Unlock the Resilience, Tenacity, and Strength of the Human Spirit with Robert Foster
Robert Foster is an award-winning international speaker, author, mental health advocate, and host of the hit podcast called Shut Up and Grind, who is on a mission to help others conquer self-doubt and embrace their struggles as a foundation for success. Robert firmly believes that our past struggles are not our failures; instead, they are our superpowers. He has had more than his share of personal struggles which he has overcome, defining him as a warrior for the strength and resilience of the human spirit. From overcoming a life-changing knee injury after being told he would never run or jump again to completing over 190 obstacle races and winning 16 gold medals in track and field, Robert defied the odds and has proven the power of resilience. His journey includes donating a kidney to his sister, watching his father pass away, and rebuilding his life from challenges that could have stopped him in his tracks. Instead, it ignited a fire and a passion in him which he now shares with others to help them do the same. Download this powerful, high energy, informative, and entertaining episode to hear Robert’s inspirational and transformative story and discover how we can all unlock the power of the resilience, tenacity, and strength of the human spirit. Fantastic story! Connect with Robert: https://www.amazon.com/Shut-Up-GRIND-Overcoming-Speaking-ebook/dp/B0DLV8ZR1L https://robertbfoster.com/ https://x.com/RBF_Fitness https://www.youtube.com/@RBF7499 https://www.instagram.com/robert_b_foster/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-foster-740a9bab/ https://www.tiktok.com/@robertbfoster
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Episode #396: You Are Enough with Jeni Archer
09/16/2025
Episode #396: You Are Enough with Jeni Archer
Jeni Archer is a Certified Hypnotherapist, Past Life Regressionist, Spiritual Alchemist, Energy Worker, Aura Photographer, and the Founder and Owner of Hearth, LLC, where she offers non-medical alternatives to help promote desired change and well-being in her clients’ lives. She describes how she was raised in a traditional Evangelical family, had a great childhood, but at an early age stated seeing, hearing, and feeling things that she knew would be described as “bad” in her community. However, she knew otherwise, and immersed herself in learning alternative methods of healing and being, while discovering the coming together of science and spirituality. Jeni also explains how a serious medical condition resulting in a year of paralysis and teaching herself how to walk again further ignited her desire to learn more about healing the body, mind, and spirit, eventually launching Hearth Magick, where she offers options that focus on both the conscious and unconscious minds, and assists clients in discovering and developing their own intuitive abilities to improve the quality of their lives. Jeni shares her story and her journey while she also shares valuable and enlightening information which we can all benefit from to improve our awareness, spirituality, and well-being. She explains that being able to provide this empowering work to her community and beyond is the fruition of a long-held dream. It is her joy and privilege to usher others into the healing space within themselves, and to watch as they grow into a deeper state of well-being. Download this positive, uplifting, and entertaining episode to hear Jeni’s story, and to discover that you are enough! Connect with Jeni: https://www.hearthmagickshop.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557524823493 https://www.instagram.com/hearthmagick https://www.linkedin.com/in/hearthmagick/
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Episode #395: How to Live a Wise and Happy Life with Bob Martin
09/09/2025
Episode #395: How to Live a Wise and Happy Life with Bob Martin
Bob Martin is an author, Mindfulness Consultant, and Certified Meditation Teacher, whose personal and professional journey went from having a high stakes legal career as a high-powered mob lawyer during Miami’s wild Cocaine Cowboy days to earning his MSW to go along with his JD. He is a Professor of Wellness at Elon University as well as the author of two books, one titled “Children of Abraham,” and another titled “I AM The WAY.” Bob blends Taoist wisdom with brain science, psychology, and humor to tackle everything from breaking free of limiting beliefs to finding clarity and resilience in life’s chaos, as well as how to live a wise and happy life. Bob shares his fascinating and riveting story and journey with the skill of a gifted storyteller and with a remarkable sense of humor, including how and why he became an author, and the many life lessons he learned along the way which he now uses to teach and coach others how to live a wise and happy life. Download this positive, informative, uplifting, and entertaining episode to hear Bob’s story, learn from his wisdom, and discover how we can all live a wise and happy life! Connect with Bob: https://www.awiseandhappylife.com/ https://www.facebook.com/awiseandhappylife https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-martin-995b30127/
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Episode #394: Widows Healing Together Through Abundance, Connection, and Love with Lynn Banis
09/02/2025
Episode #394: Widows Healing Together Through Abundance, Connection, and Love with Lynn Banis
Dr. Lynn Banis is an Expert Transformational Coach, Speaker, Grief Mentor, Founder and Owner of “Widows Rising Together,” a vibrant and compassionate community dedicated to empowering widows navigate their new realities. Lynn helps widows transform loneliness into connection to create a vibrant and fulfilling new life as she supports them through their challenging new chapter of life so they can be assured they have truly transformed into their best self and life. Lynn had her own grief experience, when she lost her mother, her younger brother, and her husband, all in a three-year time span. Feeling like the rug had been pulled out from under her, she found herself in a free fall. She discovered that grief isn’t just sadness; it’s disorienting. She explains that no number of degrees, education, or coaching experience could have prepared her for the depth of grief that hit her like a tidal wave and left her wondering if she would ever recover. After months of struggling for months I struggled with pain, loneliness and lack of motivation to do anything, she began to put her education as a psychologist and years of coaching to use on herself. She Identified her self-limiting beliefs and changed them to empowering ones. Then she did the same for mindset and thought patterns. She persisted in using various tools and techniques until she came out the other side of grief and built her new life. It was at that moment of rebuilding that she truly stepped into her power and decided that I would help other grieving widows with their grief, their struggles, and their self-doubt into stepping-stones for something greater by creating a new life, a life that they love and a life worth living through connection, abundance, love, and self-worth. Download this positive and informative episode with its powerful message of hope and healing, along with valuable tools and tips that all of us can apply to every aspect of our life to create a life of abundance, connection, and love. Fantastic episode! Connect with Lynn: https://web.actionera.com/widowsrisingtogether https://www.facebook.com/lbanis https://www.instagram.com/banislynn/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-banis-36987b2aa/
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Episode #393: The Truth About Brain Science and The Law of Thriving with Liam Naden
08/26/2025
Episode #393: The Truth About Brain Science and The Law of Thriving with Liam Naden
Liam Naden is a trailblazing coach who brings together cutting-edge neuroscience, psychology, and down-to-earth strategies to help people unlock their true potential, conquer challenges, and to live a life of purpose and balance. He is the host of the Let Yourself Off the Hook podcast, an experienced marriage and relationship coach, host of the Growing in Love for Life podcast, and the author of Growing in Love for Life series which is a 20-volume collection of short books on marriage. Liam also has a compelling and fascinating story of being a millionaire to being homeless, losing everything, and bouncing back to creating an amazing life. In this fascinating, uplifting, and informative episode, Liam busts many of the myths we have been taught regarding how to succeed in life. He explains the science of how we can use our brain power the right way, why setting goals is a formula for failure rather than success, why thinking is actually the enemy, how we are not biologically designed to struggle, how we all are blessed with the law of thriving, and so much more! Download this episode to learn the truth about brain science, the law of thriving, and how we can all improve our lives and relationships by using our brain the right way. Connect with Liam: https://liamnaden.com/ https://www.facebook.com/liamnadenfan https://liamnaden.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/LiamNaden https://www.instagram.com/liamnaden/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/liamnaden/
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Episode #392: Combining Science with Spirituality for Health and Wholeness with Dr. Sharnael Wolverton Sehon
08/19/2025
Episode #392: Combining Science with Spirituality for Health and Wholeness with Dr. Sharnael Wolverton Sehon
Dr. Sharnael Wolverton Sehon is a multidisciplinary expert who blends naturopathic medicine, spirituality, and quantum science to empower individuals on their journey to health and wholeness. She is also the founder of True TV and the author of 5 groundbreaking books, including her international best-selling book titled “The Science of Miracles: RE-Membering the Frequency of Love.” Dr. Sharnael has a unique perspective in achieving optimal health and unlocking the power of human potential by combining spiritual practice with modern science. Dr. Sharnael shares her own personal struggles with serious health challenges, experiencing visits with doctor after doctor, prescription after prescription, until she was taking a suitcase full of medications that came with a myriad of side effects and no improved quality of life. On the recommendation of a friend, she visited a new doctor, who focused on her mind, her life, her beliefs and the energy of her symptoms, rather than just stats on a chart, which launched her on her own journey of healing, learning, self-discovery, and education. Dr. Sharnael offers a unique perspective on achieving optimal health and unlocking human potential. Download this fascinating and informative episode to discover how combining science with spirituality can help you live a life of health and wholeness. Connect with Dr. Sharnael: https://www.drsharnael.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Drsharnael?mibextid https://x.com/drsharnael https://www.youtube.com/c/DrSharnaelTrueTV https://www.instagram.com/Drsharnael https://www.tiktok.com/@drsharnaelwolvert
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Episode #391: Heal Naturally and Live Fully with Sarah Dawkins
08/12/2025
Episode #391: Heal Naturally and Live Fully with Sarah Dawkins
Sarah Dawkins is a Holistic Health Coach, author, former Registered Nurse, Entrepreneur, and host of the Heal Yourself podcast. Her best-selling book titled “Heal Yourself” which documents the lived experiences of over 70 people who healed themselves naturally and is available in English, Spanish, Dutch, and French, with more languages to come. Sarah has her own personal journey of self-healing from a multitude of health issues and now helps others do the same to heal naturally and live fully. Sarah shares her fascinating story of working in a hospital as an RN, falling prey to a dark depression with suicidal ideations, and finally finding her path to healing naturally. This led her on a journey to help others discover their own path to healing from a variety of conditions that traditional medical wisdom deemed “incurable.” She explains how the path to healing beings with mindset, self-awareness, and self-love. Sarah also describes that our body and our mind have an incredible capacity to heal itself, as long as we give them the proper environment to do so and shares valuable information and tips on how we can all find our own path to healing naturally. Download this episode to hear Sarah’s powerful story and message and share it with your friends and family so we can all find our own path to healing naturally and living fully. Fantastic information! Connect with Sarah: https://www.sarahdawkins.com/ https://x.com/dawkins_sarah https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahdawkins/ https://www.facebook.com/dawkinsse https://www.instagram.com/sarah.dawkins.health/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTM9IYW5coR-_3oHW1ID2w
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Episode 390: The Healing Power of Forgiveness with Katharine Giovanni
08/05/2025
Episode 390: The Healing Power of Forgiveness with Katharine Giovanni
Katharine Giovanni is a 3-time award winning best-selling author, speaker, forgiveness and transformation coach who has published 12 transformative books including her most recent titled “The Ultimate Path to Forgiveness: Unlocking Your Power.” Katharine’s journey and story is one of remarkable resilience including surviving Stage 3 breast cancer and overcoming a turbulent childhood which has shaped her deep understanding of forgiveness and personal transformation. She is also passionate about unleashing the power of intuition in everyday life and empowers others to embrace and harness their innate sixth sense. Katharine has the distinct honor of being one of the original founders of the independent concierge industry. She shares her personal story of growing up in a dysfunctional household, being bullied at school, and how she discovered the path to forgiveness as a means to healing past hurst and finding the freedom and joy that comes through forgiveness. She also explains that forgiveness does not go along with “forgive and forget,” and also explains why. Unlike conventional wisdom that simply urges you to forgive, Katharine provides a groundbreaking step-by-step process in her latest work. She explores the intricacies of forgiving the unforgivable and guides readers on how to truly let go of past hurts and move forward with authenticity. Download this energetic, information packed and important episode to hear Katharine’s story and discover how we can all experience the healing power of forgiveness. Connect with Katharine: https://katharinegiovanni.com/ https://www.facebook.com/katharine.giovanni https://www.instagram.com/katharinegiovanni https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharinegiovanni/
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Episode #389: Connection, Courage, and Curiosity with Christina Wenman
07/29/2025
Episode #389: Connection, Courage, and Curiosity with Christina Wenman
Christina Wenman is a speaker, author, and host of the Learning From Your World podcast who is dedicated to helping people build connections, courage, and curiosity in their lives and workplaces with a focus on the Gen Z population. She wrote and published her first book titled “Success Through Your Eyes” at the tender young age of 17, a book which captures diverse perspectives on the meaning of success. Christina is also an expert on helping others step out of their comfort zone, making courageous decisions, while leading by example. She is also a devoted student of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, even entering a competition when her coach tried to talk her out of it. She did it anyway, and she won. Christina shares many fascinating stories including how she discovered her love of lifelong learning, her unlimited curiosity in life and human behavior, her passion for helping to heal the mental health crisis in our country, especially in the Gen Z population. As the host of Learning From Your World, she engages with experts and changemakers on topics like mental health, connection, courage, and personal growth. Beyond hosting conversations, she helps companies understand Gen Z—not just as employees, but as the future of leadership. She offers insights on how businesses can use this knowledge to create more engaged, thriving workplaces. Download this upbeat, positive, energetic and informative episode to hear Christina’s story and discover how we can all build stronger relationships through connection, courage, and curiosity. Connect with Christina: https://www.instagram.com/learningfromyourworld/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinawenman/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learning-from-your-world/id1675543366
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Episode #388: Mindfulness, Meditation, Mental Health, and the Human Connection with Dean Graves
07/22/2025
Episode #388: Mindfulness, Meditation, Mental Health, and the Human Connection with Dean Graves
Dean Graves is an author, podcaster, keynote speaker, mental health counselor, as well as a meditation and mindfulness guide who is on a mission to alleviate humanity’s suffering, expand our consciousness, and inspire individuals to embrace their unique talents and contribute to a better world. Dean explains that his story is simple and remarkably unremarkable in many ways. For approximately 50 years of his life, he led a typical American life. Around the age of 50, he began to meditate and through that meditation have been able to glean significant information and insight into the topics that he has taught to others for over 20 years. The information isn't totally unique, in that it has been provided to humanity in various forms throughout human history, but it has repeatedly been systematically distorted and/or lost. Through his expertise in mental health and deep spiritual understanding, Dean provides a holistic approach to healing and growth. With his compassionate and insightful guidance, he has inspired and empowered people from all walks of life to embrace mindfulness and meditation as a path to greater self-awareness and spiritual awakening. Dean shares his story and his journey along with fascinating and encouraging information regarding healing a variety of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and much more by using his techniques. His purpose is to provide accurate and truthful information as to the true nature of humanity's purpose in creation. The call to action is to awaken, become aware, and fulfill this purpose by dispelling the prevailing misinformation and preoccupation with superstition and mysticism. In short, to begin the global experience of a new age of enlightenment. Download this fascinating, uplifting, and informative episode to discover how we can all improve our overall mental health and well-being through the simple act of meditation, mindfulness, and human connection. Connect with Dean: https://www.ddeangraves.org/ https://www.facebook.com/deanhalf https://x.com/deanhalf https://www.youtube.com/c/DeanGraves https://www.instagram.com/simpleenlightenment/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-graves-985390239/
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Episode #387: Unleash Your Inner Warrior with Zulma Williams
07/15/2025
Episode #387: Unleash Your Inner Warrior with Zulma Williams
Zulma Williams is known as “The Swearing Therapist.” She is the founder and owner of Dragonfly Therapy Services LLC, a motivational speaker, podcaster, breast cancer survivor, and mental health therapist who likes to keep it real. And she swears a lot. Zulma specializes in trauma, anxiety, and depression, and has herself survived cancer, abusive relationships, depression, and suicidal ideation. However, she never considered herself a victim, and she is on a mission to help others discover and honor their own inner hero, no matter what life throws their way. Zulma shares her own journey of personal challenges, including being diagnosed with breast cancer in her 40s, taking an active role in her own treatment plan, how she communicated with her medical team, how her mindset, humor, positive outlook, and swearing became her superpowers. She is a warrior who understands that we all have our share of challenges and sometimes doubt our ability to overcome them. She is passionate about inspiring people to discover and honor the warrior inside them. This episode is full of positive energy, valuable tips, insights, and tools to help people unleash their own inner warrior. Download it today to hear Zulma's story and discover how you can unleash your own inner warrior. Connect with Zulma: https://www.dragonflytherapyservices.net/ https://www.instagram.com/theswearingtherapist https://www.facebook.com/DragonflyTSLV https://www.linkedin.com/in/zulma-williams-ab7609214/ https://www.youtube.com/@theswearingtherapist
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Episode #386: A Life Changing Adventure on a Bicycle Built for Two with Teri Brown
07/08/2025
Episode #386: A Life Changing Adventure on a Bicycle Built for Two with Teri Brown
Teri M Brown is an Award-Winning Author of Character-Driven Fiction, TEDx Speaker, host of the Online for Authors podcast, co-host of The Writer’s Lounge podcast, and motivational speaker who connects readers with characters they would love to invite to lunch. She is the author of three novels as well as her recently published book titled “10 Rules for a Double-Butted Adventure,” which is an inspirational account of her tandem ride across the United States, a journey consisting of 3102 miles during the summer of 2020 which helped her heal her heart and her spirit from an emotionally abusive 14 yearlong marriage and also find the courage to publish her first novel. Teri shares her incredible and inspiring story of how she and her husband, a Marine and a cyclist, made the decision to ride across the continental US on a tandem bicycle in 2020. At the time, Teri was seventy pounds overweight, hadn’t ridden a bike since she was a child, had never even seen a tandem bicycle let alone ride one, and was still reeling from her previous emotionally abusive marriage. As a result, she struggled with herself-image, insecurity, and lack of confidence and self-worth. She describes the process of planning and preparing for the trip, which included how to ride in tandem with a partner, and learning to trust each other along the way. Teri also describes the many challenges they faced dealing with the pandemic and the closures and the obstacles they had to navigate along the way. She shares her remarkable story with open honesty and a remarkable sense of humor, along with the many lessons she learned along the way, including the realization that she could accomplish anything she set her mind to, finding her self-worth and value, regained her confidence, and many other valuable insights which led her to create her “10 Rules for a Double-Butted Adventure.” Most of all, Teri would like all of us to understand that our happiness matters, that we all need to discover what we are capable of by getting out of our comfort zone, how embracing challenging adventures helps us find our value and self-worth, to never quit on a bad day, and so much more! Download this positive, uplifting, and inspiring episode to hear Teri’s story, and learn how we can apply her “10 Rules for a Doble-Butted Adventure” in every aspect of our lives. Great story, and fascinating conversation! Connect with Teri: https://www.terimbrown.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TeriMBrownAuthor https://x.com/terimbrown1 https://www.pinterest.com/terimbrownauthor/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaQ6p-EOSGd1tEeWijQSl9A https://www.instagram.com/terimbrown_author https://www.linkedin.com/in/TeriMBrown/ https://www.tiktok.com/@terimbrown_author
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Episode #385 Vibrant Health and Vitality for Life with Dr. Jessica Hehmeyer
07/01/2025
Episode #385 Vibrant Health and Vitality for Life with Dr. Jessica Hehmeyer
Dr. Jessica Hehmeyer is a physician and founder of Well Empowered, where she practices data driven and heart centered Functional Medicine. Dr. Jessica skillfully guides her patients in creating a level of health and vitality which transforms their lives by using a root-cause natural approach. She shares her own personal journey of struggling with her own health issues at a young age, trying many options offered to her in traditional medicine, and never receiving the results she was looking for. Intuitively understanding that there had to be a better way to better health, Dr. Jessica pursued higher education, earning a Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States, a Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine from National University of Health Sciences, and a Bachelor of Arts from UCLA. She is also an IFM Certified Practitioner, Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), and a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS). She is also an expert in the fitness industry as a Certified Yoga Instructor and Master Level Certified SuperSlow High-Intensity Strength Trainer. Dr. Jessica busts the many myths of health, wellness, weight loss, dietary issues, heart health, and so much more. She explains the importance of getting to the root cause of every health issue and how to reverse it with natural healing, by looking at a variety of different lab values to help provide her patients with valuable information and tools to achieve ultimate health and healing. She also emphasizes the power of self-love, love of others, and love of life, which are key components to help each of us step into harmony with our body, our lives, and our health. Download this information packed, positive and uplifting episode and discover how we can all heal naturally and enjoy vibrant health and vitality, for life! Connect with Dr. Jessica: https://www.wellempowered.com/contact/ https://www.wellempowered.com/ https://www.facebook.com/YouWellEmpowered https://www.youtube.com/@wellempoweredweightlossmastery https://www.instagram.com/wellempowered https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicahehmeyer/
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Episode #384: You are Unbreakable with Carolyn Sophia Skowron
06/24/2025
Episode #384: You are Unbreakable with Carolyn Sophia Skowron
Carolyn Sophia Skowron is an author, speaker, and mental health advocate who empowers others to overcome challenges and build resilience. She is deeply passionate about mental health and suicide prevention driven by her own journey of overcoming adversity. Carolyn published her first book titled “Unbreakable,” which shares her own personal experiences with mental health struggles and the resilience she developed along the way. As a speaker, she uses her voice to help others realize that they are not alone in their personal struggles. Carolyn shares her story, including how she struggled with feelings of inadequacy, compounded by depression and anxiety, feeling overwhelmed and experiencing a deep sense of isolation. She explains how her life took a significant turn after a near-fatal car accident threatened her life, which caused her to confront her struggles head on. She shares her story with open honesty, clarity, including her process of writing her book, how tenacity, grit, resilience, and refusing to give up made her stronger, and her sincere belief that we all are unbreakable. Carolyn also gives valuable insights regarding staying true to yourself, and how getting out of your own way will help you live a free and happier life, because you are unbreakable! Download this positive and uplifting episode to hear Carolyn’s story as well as how we can all live an unbreakable life. Connect with Carolyn: https://www.carolynsophia.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@carolynsophiaskowron9249 https://linktr.ee/carolyn.sophia https://www.instagram.com/unbreakablebycarol?igsh=dTlhZXV0aXdrdWQ%3D&utm_source=qr https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolyn-sophia-skowron-919624152/ https://www.tiktok.com/@carolynskowron
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Episode #383: Healing Moral Injury and the Heart of a Warrior with Eric Donoho
06/17/2025
Episode #383: Healing Moral Injury and the Heart of a Warrior with Eric Donoho
Eric Donoho is a Retired US Army Sergeant, Veteran Advocate, Entrepreneur, Licensed Real Estate Broker, Keynote Speaker and author of the book titled “Canyon of Hope: From Darkness to Dawn; Embracing the Light Within.” Eric’s military service includes receiving the Purple Heart, two Army Commendation Medals, the Operation Iraqi Freedom Campaign Medal with Star, and the Combat Infantry Badge. He is also the founder of Hand Up LLC and Hand Up Realty. Eric’s story is one of survival, resilience, and redemption. It is also a story of mental health, faith, and service. He shares his heart wrenching experiences of loss and despair after leaving the military, as well as his attempt to end his life. But something stopped him, something he can’t exactly describe or understand what happened. However, that moment became the exact moment he chose to fight for his life instead of giving up. Walking through the furnace of pain, he embraced a new version of himself and learned to transform adversity into purpose, leading him to incredible journeys of healing, resilience, and advocacy. He discovered that what he struggled with and suffered from was not only PTSD, but the pain of profound, deep moral injury. But something changed when he rediscovered faith and embraced the power of service. He explains how this combination of faith and service allowed him to confront his moral injury head-on, turning his pain into a force for good. Eric explains that his story isn’t just about survival. It is about rediscovering leadership, faith, and hope in the face of overwhelming odds. His story and his memoir “Canyon of Hope,” is not only for veterans, but also for anyone facing challenges they feel they can’t overcome. It’s a universal message: no matter how deep the canyon is, there is always hope and healing. His message goes beyond military life, but for anyone grappling with adversity. Download this powerful, important, and impactful episode to hear Eric’s story, discover the impact of moral injury, how it affects our moral consciousness, leading to feelings of guilt, shame, betrayal, and how we can protect ourselves from it as well as how to heal if we do experience moral injury. And most of all, that healing is always possible. Such an important message! Connect with Eric: https://www.facebook.com/edonoho https://x.com/ebdonoho https://www.instagram.com/ebdonoho/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebdonoho/ https://ericdonoho.com/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDHTCQ2Z
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