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 #353: Surviving the Battlefield of Life with Brian Fleming
11/19/2024
Episode #353: Surviving the Battlefield of Life with Brian Fleming
Brian Fleming is a combat wounded veteran and Purple Heart Recipient, who was seriously injured by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan, resulting in 14 months of hospitalization enduring painful burn treatments, reconstructive surgery, and brain injury rehabilitation. He is also the author of 4 books, an international speaker, resilience trainer, and Founder of UseYourStory, where he helps other trauma survivors how to heal by sharing their stories with the world. Brian shares his incredible story of surviving a suicide bombing as well as his subsequent recovery. He tells his story with a remarkable sense of humor and optimism, as well as giving credit to his team member and medical team who saved his life. He also shares valuable insights and information including coping mechanisms to stay mentally healthy and sane, learning how to listen to and follow your heart, the healing power of sharing your story with the world, and how to stand firm when everything around you is blowing up. Download this positive, entertaining, and uplifting episode to listen to his story and how you can survive the battlefield of life! how to survive the
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Episode #352: The Three Pillars of Health and Happiness with Sylvain Mancuso
11/07/2024
Episode #352: The Three Pillars of Health and Happiness with Sylvain Mancuso
Sylvain Mancuso is an entrepreneur, osteopath, Doctor of Physical Medicine, founder, and owner of Mancuso Clinic, which offers a variety of disciplines dedicated to improving both mental and physical health by encouraging positive lifestyle changes. The Mancuso Clinic redefines health by integrating physical, emotional, nutritional, and lifestyle elements into a singular holistic wellness model. Their approach to health and wellness transcends traditional short-term solutions, providing lasting tools for continued health and happiness. Sylvain describes how he decided to continue to pursue his education in osteopathic medicine after being unable to help a patient with sciatic pain with traditional physiotherapy techniques. This launched him into a deeper exploration of the human body, as well as the mindset and limited beliefs that people have around health and wellness. During his journey, Sylvain has identified the 3 Pillars of Health that his clinic and his practice is based on, which is mindset, nutrition, and exercise. He explains how the three are interrelated and how they compliment each other to help the body heal from pain and injuries, and to achieve ultimate health and wellness. Sylvain also describes how sugar and processed foods lead to inflammation, how small incremental changes in our habits are similar to compounding interest, and why failure is the best way to grow as a person. Download this information packed episode to learn valuable information and tips to learn more about the 3 Pillars of Health and how they can help YOU achieve lasting health and happiness. QUOTE: “The mind makes everything possible.” ~Sylvain Mancuso QUOTE: “The only one who can define you is yourself.” ~Sylvain Mancuso
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Episode #351: Functional Medicine and the Power to Heal with Leigh Brandon
11/05/2024
Episode #351: Functional Medicine and the Power to Heal with Leigh Brandon
Leigh Brandon is a Functional Medicine and CHEK Practitioner who has been working in the Health and Fitness industry since 1996. As a CHEK practitioner, he became proficient in integrated movement science, nutrition, and holistic lifestyle coaching. Thanks to his training and expertise, Leigh has himself overcome severe cystic acne, gut problems, lumbar disc herniations, ACL sprains, and shoulder impingement syndromes. He is also the author of 4 books on health and fitness and the host of the Radical Health Rebel podcast which educates listeners and empowers them to lead a more fun-filled, productive, fulfilling, happy and healthy life. Leigh shares his remarkable story of healing his own acne in a matter of a few short weeks after his physician couldn’t do it in almost 18 years of treatment, which even seemed to make it worse. He also describes how his education and experience helped guide him to heal his own injuries, including herniated lumbar discs which could have potentially left him paralyzed. Leigh explains that his own experiences have made it his mission and passion to help others heal from their injuries as well, especially those with lumbar disc issues, back pain, acne, and more. Download this very informative and highly entertaining episode to hear Leigh’s story and discover how you can harness the power to heal. You do not want to miss this!
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Episode #350: Getting Stuff Done with Iron-Mom Dr. Cindy Starke
10/29/2024
Episode #350: Getting Stuff Done with Iron-Mom Dr. Cindy Starke
Dr. Cindy Starke is a physician certified in trauma release, mentor, award-winning author, speaker, and Subconscious Mind Expert who helps women in healthcare heal from burnout using subconscious re-patterning and optimization. Her award-winning book is titled “From Fear and Failure to the Finish Line-Unleash Your Potential and Discover the Champion Within” which chronicles her journey to the finish line of an Ironman Triathlon—140.6 miles of ocean swimming, biking, and running. Dr. Cindy is both an MD and a PhD in molecular genetics and a board-certified internal medicine physician who now helps women embrace their power and challenge their limiting beliefs to positively impact the trajectory of their lives. Dr. Cindy describes how she became the first person in her family to go to college, and how she challenged herself to excel in medicine as well as the science of medical genetics. She shares how (and why) she decided to start training for a Triathlon. After failing her first attempt, rather than giving up, Dr. Cindy continued her training and successfully completed her Triathlon eight weeks later. Dr. Cindy explains that most people don’t push beyond their limits, and that we all have the ability to accomplish great things, as long as we put our mind to it. She shares many valuable insights, tips and sage advice along with a healthy dose of tenacity, resilience, and irrepressible sense of humor.
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Episode #349: Your Prescription to a Vibrant, Healthy Life with Dr. Tamar Lawful
10/22/2024
Episode #349: Your Prescription to a Vibrant, Healthy Life with Dr. Tamar Lawful
Dr. Tamar Lawful is a Doctor of Pharmacy, Nutrigenomics Specialist, Health and Wellness business consultant, CEO and Founder of LYFE Balance, Inc. and coach who guides healthcare practitioners to enhance patient care, reduce medication reliance, and improve life quality through nutrigenomics. She is also the host of the Pivoting Pharmacy with Nutrigenomics. Tamar describes her desire to help people and pursue a career in health care when she lost her grandmother to lung cancer, and being devastated that there was nothing she could do to help her. She earned her PharmD and began working in a job she loved, but realized that although she was helping people, she was helping them maintain their current health status rather than improve it. Her own experience of gaining weight and not sleeping after the birth of her daughter, Tamar did her research and discovered the field of nutrigenomics. She became a health coach and started her business LYFE Balance Inc. Tamar shares valuable information, and insights regarding how food affects our genes, how to make healthy choices and choose nutrient dense foods which support our body, why processed foods are so addictive, and why self-care is so important and to love yourself first every day. Download this information packed episode to fill your prescription to a vibrant, healthy life!
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Episode #348: Self-Introspection, Personal Growth, and Taking Charge of Your Life with Zachary Parker Harris
10/15/2024
Episode #348: Self-Introspection, Personal Growth, and Taking Charge of Your Life with Zachary Parker Harris
Zachary Parker Harris creates Masterminds for entrepreneurs who started his first business at the age of 17, Parker became a board member for multiple non-profits and was recruited by the President of the United States to speak at Leadership Conferences across the country. At the age of 20, Parker almost died in a near-fatal car accident, which prompted him to make a choice to walk the people out of his life who were taking advantage of him and start fresh. At 23 he landed his dream job working for a Fortune 100 technology company doing operations and strategy. He eventually started a mastermind modeled after Bejamin Franklin which became his business and mission. Today he leads Junto Global which supports entrepreneurs build successful business and lives as well. Parker shares his remarkable story of starting his own business as a teenager, becoming a leader in the community, how it felt to be recruited by POTUS, and his sincere desire to build solutions to help make people’s lives better. He also shares the power of the many components necessary for personal growth and development, including awareness, self-introspection, and eliminating toxic relationships, and how to see yourself as a hero rather than a victim. Download this thought provoking and heartfelt episode to hear Parkers story and learn valuable insights to help you take charge of your own life through self-introspection and personal growth. QUOTE: “Life is not a problem to be solved but an adventure to be lived.” ~Zachary Parker Harris
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Episode #347: There's A Fire Inside Her with Diane Schroeder
10/08/2024
Episode #347: There's A Fire Inside Her with Diane Schroeder
Diane Schroeder is a TEDx and Keynote Speaker, Leader, Writer, podcast host, former first responder as a 3rd generation fire fighter, CEO and Founder of The Fire Inside Her LLC, a community which helps adventurous middle-aged humans on their journey of personal growth and self-discovery to achieve a more authentic, joyful, and empowered life through self-care, community, and leadership. Diane shares her own personal journey to live an authentic and purpose filled life as well as forging her way to follow her dream of becoming a firefighter at a very young age and working as a woman in a male-dominated profession, a job and career that she loved. She describes how she was promoted into a leadership position and how she built a rapport and relationship with the men she worked with. She also explains how her personal life blew up around her, giving her the opportunity to change course, and follow her passion, motivated by the strong women she had as role models which she describes as her generational gifts along with the generational trauma which was passed down. Diane shares how we can all break free of the limitations we experience in our lives caused by the expectations and programming we receive during our lives, the importance of community, learning that you have the tools to do hard things, how to find and release our own power to live an authentic life, and why self-care is self-respect. Download this energetic and uplifting episode to learn how you can ignite your own fire, passion, and purpose. QUOTE: “Self-care needs to be incorporated in everyday life.” ~Diane Schroeder
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Episode #346: Resilience, Courage, and the Human Connection with Jonathan Tuteur
10/01/2024
Episode #346: Resilience, Courage, and the Human Connection with Jonathan Tuteur
Jonathan Tuteur is an Executive Coach, speaker, facilitator, and author of the book titled “Seizing Today,” who had lived a relatively normal life following a rare complication at birth as one of triplets, until he had his first seizure at the age of 30. Over the course of the next fourteen years, Jon had more than 500 seizures, spent over 40 days and nights in the hospital, and had over 200 medical tests. Now, after undergoing 3 brain surgeries, Jon shares his transformative journey through the complexity of epilepsy, and how his condition ignited a passion for resilience, courage, and the human connection. Jon shares his poignant and heartfelt story of trying to digest being diagnosed with epilepsy after experiencing his first few seizures, having to make the difficult choice of deciding to have brain surgery, and how he discovered purpose and authenticity in a lifechanging diagnosis. Jon also explains how his diagnosis has given him a new perspective on life, how he learned to focus on the positive, the many wonderful human connections he made during this journey and embracing the silver linings that come along the way. Download this positive and uplifting episode which is filled with wonderful insights and wisdom on how each and every one of us can live our lives with resilience, courage, and the human connection no matter what life throws our way.
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Episode #345: Life's Too Short to Be Boring with Laurel McHargue
09/26/2024
Episode #345: Life's Too Short to Be Boring with Laurel McHargue
Laurel McHargue, also known as Leadville Laurel, is an author, podcaster, public speaker, graduate of West Point in the 4th class to graduate women, served as a Major in the US Army for 9 years in active duty and another 3 years in the Army Reserves. She is also a retired English teacher who now lives, loves, laughs, writes, and podcasts in the heart of the spectacular Rocky Mountains, where she gets much of her inspiration for her books and stories. Laurel raised Khaki Campbell ducks for both eggs and entertainment before writing about their adventures and also sharing them on YouTube as the COVID Duck Chronicles. She is a multi-published award-winning author in a variety of different genres and continues to write and tell stories about life, both real and imagined. Laurel shares her remarkable story of entering West Point after attending 3 semesters at Smith College because she felt like she was becoming complacent and needed a greater challenge. Another challenge presented itself when she began teaching 7th grade English in a school which was riddled with problems and eventually closed. She also describes how her surroundings in the Colorado Rockies along with life’s events continue to be the inspiration for her writing projects which include a memoir, children’s book, YA fantasy trilogy, an adult fairy tale, a coloring book, short stories, writing contests, and so much more! Challenging herself and learning new skills and exploring new experiences has been Laurel’s modus operandi and continues to be as she encourages you to do the same. According to Laurel, taking chances, learning new things, and getting out of your comfort zone is the secret to living a full and happy life. As Laurel is fond of saying, “Life's too short to be boring!" Download this entertaining and energetic episode to hear Laurel’s incredible story along with great tips as well as a lot of surprises and a lot of laughs. You do not want to miss this!
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Episode #344: Finding Peace in Everyday Life with Ann Swanson
09/24/2024
Episode #344: Finding Peace in Everyday Life with Ann Swanson
Ann Swanson is an award-winning and best-selling author, video producer, yoga therapist, speaker, and Wellness Consultant who teaches meditation to busy people with busy minds. Her first book is titled “Science of Yoga,” and her recently published book is titled “Meditation for the Real World: Finding Peace in Everyday Life.” Ann has herself overcame chronic pain and debilitating anxiety which led her to study yoga in India, tai chi in China, and earn her master’s degree in yoga therapy. She blends cutting edge research with ancient wisdom to help others use effective and practical techniques that are easy to integrate into their lives every day. Ann shares her journey from having anxiety which was so severe she would actually pass out to learning how to calm herself and her nervous system through meditation and yoga, including the first time she experienced what it was like to finally relax. She demystifies the ancient art of meditation, explaining why and how everybody can successfully meditate every day, anytime and anywhere, the many benefits of a meditation practice to our physical and mental health and well-being, and why calm is contagious. Ann also shares valuable tips and tricks that you can integrate in your everyday life, regardless of how busy your life and your mind might be. Download this very enlightening, calming, and informative episode to learn how we can all find peace in everyday life.
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Episode #343: Getting Muddy, Aging Well, and Navigating the Obstacle Course of Life with Kelly Majden
09/17/2024
Episode #343: Getting Muddy, Aging Well, and Navigating the Obstacle Course of Life with Kelly Majden
Kelly Majdan is an author, speaker, and Wellness Advisor who is passionate about helping midlife weekend warriors retain their health so they can continue to play. She is the best-selling author of the book titled “Lessons from the Obstacle Course: Five Strategies to Conquer the Muddy Fields of Life.” By following her own wellness strategy Kelly has enabled herself and her husband, both over 50, to continue to participate in obstacle course competitions every year with their two children. As soon-to-be empty nesters, Kelly and her husband are looking forward to continuing to challenge themselves and their fitness journey in the next chapter of their lives, and to live life to the fullest. Kelly shares her personal perspective regarding aging, including her firm belief that none of us are ever “too old” to challenge ourselves and achieve a higher level of fitness than they ever imagined, simply by getting out of our comfort zone and trying new things. She describes the exhilarating experience of playing and crawling in the mud, the camaraderie that comes along with meeting people who share a passion with you, the positive reinforcement between competitors, and how you can discover your inner warrior in the mud. You just have to start looking for it. Kelly also explains the importance of fighting for your health, being your own health advocate, the power of self-care and self-awareness, and most importantly why you’re not too old to try new things and to get out of your comfort zone. Download this positive, upbeat, uplifting and energetic episode to hear Kelly’s story and discover how YOU can enjoy the benefits of getting muddy, aging well, and successfully navigate the obstacle course of life. You do not want to miss this!
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Episode #342: The Healing Power of Red-Light Therapy with John Graham Harper
09/10/2024
Episode #342: The Healing Power of Red-Light Therapy with John Graham Harper
John Graham Harper is a Certified Master Trainer, Speaker, and fitness professional with over 15 years’ experience in the industry and the founder of JohnGrahamFitness. John’s personal journey through training and competitions exposed him to injuries which fueled his quest for optimal injury prevention and healing, where he discovered the remarkable benefits of red-light therapy. This led to the creation of Lumaflex, a revolutionary device offering a range of benefits including accelerated healing, enhanced athletic performance, and improved overall health, not only for athletes but also for anyone looking to heal from pain, injuries, or to improve the quality of their health and general well-being. John explains how his wife introduced him to red light therapy to help him heal from a knee injury which occurred during competitive CrossFit. Two weeks later, his knee had completely healed. This led John to be introduced to functional medicine, photo biomodulation specialists, and other natural healing modalities. He describes how red-light therapy works on a cellular level, by penetrating the skin and stimulating the mitochondria, increasing the production of ATP, blood flow, and other ant-inflammation properties in the body. He also explains why the body needs natural light for good physical and mental health, why he created a portable red-light pain management solution, and why everyone can benefit from the healing power of red-light therapy. Download this fascinating and informative episode to discover how YOU can benefit from the healing power of red-light therapy.
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Episode #341: Be Disease Free for Life with Belldon Colme
09/03/2024
Episode #341: Be Disease Free for Life with Belldon Colme
Belldon Colme is the “Be-Disease FREE” expert, the Founder and President of Nutritional Fitness and Club Lit, as well as a recognized expert in reversing common health problems. Belldon’s journey into health and wellness began when he received a wake-up call in 2004-2005 when he had three heart attacks, was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, and was told he had a life span of 5 years if he was lucky. He was just 39 years young. Belldon took matters into his own hands, did his own research, learned how the body really works through the study of cellular biology and organic chemistry and discovered how he could heal himself naturally. Two years later he reversed both his heart disease and his diabetes, lost 105 pounds, normalized his blood pressure, and has remained disease free since 2006. His work is now his calling, and he helps his clients heal their body naturally, and his mission is to guide the world on that journey as well. Belldon shares valuable and important information regarding why chronic disease is exploding in this country and what we can do to change that, how the food industry uses classical conditioning in food marketing which programs us to make unhealthy choices, why it’s so important who we listen to and where we get our information, how magic happens when we learn how to work with our body rather than against it, why no one ever got fat from calories, and so much more. Download this episode and share it with the ones you love so you can take charge of your health, your body, and how you can be disease free, for life!
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Episode #340: Discovering Your Inner Wisdom and Roadmap to Joy and Happiness with Ray Martin
08/27/2024
Episode #340: Discovering Your Inner Wisdom and Roadmap to Joy and Happiness with Ray Martin
Ray Martin, also known as The Daily Explorer, is an entrepreneur and award-winning business leader. As a coach, mentor, facilitator, speaker, writer, and mindfulness teacher, he is a torchbearer for human consciousness. Ray is also a marathon runner and fundraiser for several charities who is on a mission to empower people to live authentically and to bring more joy and happiness into the world. He is the author of the book titled “Life Without a Tie,” which chronicles his 14 yearlong back packing journey which changed his life forever. Ray shares his remarkable journey and transformation which started after a cascade of life altering events including losing his business, his marriage, and his father who passed away, all in the space of three months. This led Ray to re-evaluate his long-held beliefs regarding life and work, prompting him to take a six-month sabbatical to re-evaluate his life. The six months turned into an incredible fourteen years of travel, self-exploration, introspection, and discovering his inner wisdom. Although he does not claim to have the answers to all of life’s questions, that journey enabled him to identify what Ray believes are the six “rules” for his own happiness which are worthy of attention and exploration to develop an empowering belief system. He now helps others helps others discover their own inner wisdom and roadmap to joy and happiness. Download this positive, uplifting, and informative episode to discover your own inner wisdom and roadmap to joy and happiness.
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Episode #339: K9Heroes4Heroes with Joe Gionti
08/20/2024
Episode #339: K9Heroes4Heroes with Joe Gionti
Joe Gionti is an engineer, martial artist, passionate patriot, dog lover, and the Founder and CEO of K9Heroes4Heroes, a 501C3 non-profit whose mission is to provide Service Dogs to veterans and first responders at no cost to the recipients. Not only does K9Heroes4Heroes provide Service Dogs, but they also provide the necessary training, equipment, gear, initial veterinary care, handler training, and follow up maintenance training. Their tagline is “Heeling is Healing.” Joe grew up with a strong sense of patriotism which its roots beginning with his great grandfather, who served in the American Army during WWI while still an Italian citizen. After leaving the Army, he became an American citizen, starting a tradition of service with Joe’s great uncles serving in WWII and his father serving in the Army as well. Joe also spent time at the Virginia Military Institute. All of this further instilled Joe’s love of the country and a deep respect for all of those who served it. Later in life he had his German Shepard trained by a local trainer who was also a veteran, which ignited a fire in Joe to figure out how he could serve those who have served and sacrificed so much for us and our great country. Download this positive and uplifting episode to hear Joe’s story and learn how we can all honor and help our veterans by supporting K9Heroes4Heroes. QUOTE: “Heeling is Healing.” ~K9Heroes4Heroes
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Episode #338: The Human Connection & the Heart of Healing with Dr. Fred Moss
08/13/2024
Episode #338: The Human Connection & the Heart of Healing with Dr. Fred Moss
Dr. Fred Moss is a mental health advocate, psychiatrist, Holistic Transformative and Life Optimization Coach, author, speaker, founder of The Welcome to Humanity Movement, and host of The Healthy Healer Podcast. He is the author of two books, one titled “Creative8- Healing Through Creativity and Self-Expression,” and the other titled “Find Your True Voice!” Dr. Fred describes how he was born into a home of chaos and disarray, and realized at a young age that he was born to bring love and joy into the family, and he also knew that one day he would be called on to be a communicator. His parents and two older brothers taught him how to read, write, and do math even before starting kindergarten. He also shares his unbridled enthusiasm and excitement about starting school as a young child, thinking he could practice his communication skills with open discussion and discourse with his teachers. He was wrong. Dr. Fred tells his journey of going from being a two-time college dropout to working in a state mental health facility for adolescents, which triggered his desire to become a psychiatrist. He returned to college to complete his undergraduate degree and go on to medical school. During this transition, he realized that as much as he loved psychiatry, he did not like being a psychiatrist, and knew that there had to be other options to help people with mental health concerns. Download this engaging, entertaining, positive, uplifting, and informative episode with Dr. Fred to learn more about mental health and why maybe there’s nothing wrong with you. You do not want to miss this! QUOTE: “The human connection is the heart of all healing.” ~Dr. Fred Moss
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Episode #337: Healing Body, Mind, and Spirit with Ben Oofana
08/06/2024
Episode #337: Healing Body, Mind, and Spirit with Ben Oofana
Ben Oofana is a healer, author, and speaker at Heal Your Body and Mind who specializes in mending bodies, minds, broken hearts, and deep emotional wounds. Ben describes how he was drawn to indigenous cultures at the young age of 14, he began to study and learn the traditional medical, psychological, and spiritual practices of several different tribes in North America, eventually studying under the last traditional Kiowa doctor (aka Medicine Man). He later went on to train with Chinese Master Sifu Li Tai Liang, incorporating practices that have their roots in the ancient Taoist lineages. He now integrates all of these practices to help people heal their deep emotional wounds while also enabling them to realize their true potential and fulfill their life’s purpose. Ben describes his fascinating journey of being embraced by a Native American Medicine Man and entering a world where very few have had the opportunity to see and having the honor of being selected to the man’s mentor. During his training, he discovered a whole new world of healing, meditation, self-awareness, and many techniques which helped him through his own path of healing deep emotional wounds he had been carrying with him and disrupting his life. He shares many valuable tips regarding how to tap into our innate healing intelligence, the power of mindful meditation, how to interrupt patterns of holding in our body, and so much more! Download this information packed episode to learn how YOU can begin healing your body, mind, and spirit.
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Episode #336: Balancing the Benefits with the Risks of Medications with Suzanne Robotti
07/30/2024
Episode #336: Balancing the Benefits with the Risks of Medications with Suzanne Robotti
Suzanne Robotti is an FDA Consumer Representative, Drug Side Effects Expert, DES Daughter, and founder of MedShadow Foundation, a nonprofit organization which encourages people to think for themselves, not to believe everything you read online, do your own diligent research, and balance the benefits with the risks of medications. She launched MedShadow Foundation in 2013 because she herself was harmed by a medication called DES that was given to her mother when she was pregnant with Su. At the young age of 13, Su learned that she would never be able to have children because of the harmful side effects of DES. Generations later, DES has been found to cause rare cancers, autoimmune diseases, and infertility. In 2017 Su was appointed to the FDA Advisory Committee on Drug Safety and Risk Management as the lone consumer representative on a panel of doctors and pharmacists. She considers it a privilege to have a seat at the table when the FDA is deciding if a drug is safe and effective enough to use. Su shares her own personal story of dealing with the harmful side effects of DES, as well as the many other side effects that other DES mothers, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren continue to deal with, only because “modern medicine” believed that medications were not able to cross from an expectant mother to her unborn child. This led to not only one generation being impacted by the harmful effects of the first synthetically manufactured estrogen which was given to pregnant women between 1940 to 1971 to prevent miscarriage and related complications of pregnancy. Su explains how her own experience caused her to look deeper into medications which are prescribed, as well as potential side effects. Her research and due diligence went into high gear when her nephew who was living with her and her husband, was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 12. He was subscribed large doses of approved ADHD medications, the doctors told Su and her family that he would keep trying various medications to “get that kid under control.” When Su asked what the potential side effects were, the doctor assured her that there weren’t any. When she asked to see the studies, he laughed and said there weren’t any, but again reassured her that they were perfectly safe. Download this informative episode to hear Su’s story, and discover how she and her family were able to help their nephew deal with his ADHD without medication, the importance and impact of healthy living, how to become your own health advocate, how to get involved with your own medication regime by collaborating and communicating with both your doctor and pharmacist, why it’s important to consider your options, how to balance the benefits with the risks of medications. ?
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Episode #335: Master Your Mind and Master Your Life with Vin Infante
07/23/2024
Episode #335: Master Your Mind and Master Your Life with Vin Infante
Vin Infante is a therapist, mentor, coach, speaker, Licensed Psychotherapist and former FDNY firefighter who suffered with crippling anxiety, panic attacks, and deep suicidal depression. He was living in a dark state of victimhood until he finally saw the light, leading him to create mental shifts and identifying how to own more of his life and be his own leader. Vin has spent over 12 years learning techniques, skills, and tools to help people create lasting change, and he now helps others take control of their lives, master their mindset, and develop their inner leader. Vin shares valuable information along with actionable and practical steps on how each and every one of us can improve our lives backed by research and experience. This includes the five aspects of achieving mastery as well as total control over our personal and professional lives, improve the quality of our relationships, being aware of our emotions and how our body displays it, and so much more. Vin delivers his positive and uplifting message with a remarkable sense of wit and humor along with the power of storytelling. Download it today to learn how you can master your mind and master your life.
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Episode #334: The Healing Power of Conversations with Dr. Keith McNally
07/16/2024
Episode #334: The Healing Power of Conversations with Dr. Keith McNally
Dr. Keith McNally is an educator, trainer, coach, creator, speaker, author, and organizer of the campaign and fundraiser called “Trail to Transformation: Hiking for Hope and Healing,” which is his way to make a big impact by engaging in a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail to help people who are, or have been, impacted by suicide. Keith is the survivor of two suicide attempts, one in 2013 and another in 2021, as well as a major heart attack in 2022. He now connects with people all over the world to help them share their stories. His book is titled “Walking the Path: A Leader’s Journey,” which follows the path of a young man as he transforms himself into a leader. He is also the host of five podcasts including The Question Guy podcast, Coach’s Corner, The Envision Speakers Series, Your Suicide Stories, and Conversations. Keith shares his story of how his life imploded after losing his job in 2022, causing loss of self-worth, his identity, and creating significant financial stress, leading him down a path of hopelessness and self-destruction. He also describes how he managed to recover by having important conversations with others as well as sharing each other’s stories. This experience led him to launch his podcasts, sharing the healing power of having impactful conversations with people all over the world. Keith also describes how the asthma he was diagnosed with as a child prompted him to heal from it by walking, then running, then bulking himself up with weights and a high protein diet which he followed until that practice lead to a heart attack in 2022. That was a huge wake up call to listen to his body and change his path to health and fitness which was tailored to his personal needs and goals. Download this poignant and uplifting episode to hear Keith’s story along with his positive message of hope and healing through the power of conversations. Book: The Coffee Platoon (R)
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Episode #333: Blending Faith, Preparedness, & Safety Training with Jason Perry
07/09/2024
Episode #333: Blending Faith, Preparedness, & Safety Training with Jason Perry
Jason Perry is a former Navy Seal, Swat Officer, Executive Protection Specialist, Corporate Security Expert, podcast host, farmer, dad of 3 children under 5 years old, and pastor who specializes in blending Faith and Preparedness in Safety Training. He is the founder of Trident Shield, an emergency preparedness, security training and consulting firm in Johnson City TN, where he masterfully integrates Biblical principles with practical safety training. Jason’s approach to active shooter and workplace violence prevention, as well as emergency preparedness and personal safety, is deeply rooted in real-world experience and guided by his faith. Jason shares his personal story of being raised in a home without faith or religion, leaving him looking for acceptance and belonging elsewhere. He describes his odyssey from disbelief to devotion spanned over 30 years in the trenches as a Navy Seal, cop, paramedic, and pastor was marked by inner turmoil and external battles. In a world where he once felt like a lion among lambs, his warrior spirit was restless. He describes how he found his divine commission through John 15:13, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” He created the Christian Warrior Mission which stands as a fortress for souls like his own. Meaning those who reject victimhood, who are determined to defend the helpless, and who resolutely declare, “Lord, send me!” Jason shares his story along with valuable information and tips regarding personal safety, security, self-awareness, and how you can begin teaching safety strategies to your children to keep them safe. He also shares what it means to be a warrior, what it means to be a protector, and how you can blend faith, preparedness, and safety training for yourself, your family, and your community. Download this powerful and informative episode today to hear Jason’s story, testimony, and learn how you can start your journey to faith, preparedness, and safety.
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Episode #332: From Heart Attack Patient to L-1 CrossFit Trainer with Chris Roy
07/02/2024
Episode #332: From Heart Attack Patient to L-1 CrossFit Trainer with Chris Roy
Chris Roy is a lifestyle coach and personal trainer specializing in mindset, fitness, and nutrition. He is also a CrossFit L-1 trainer, father, and heart attack survivor who had been living a life of gluttony, substance abuse, and caffeine addiction. Chris got a wake-up call in May of 2019 when he had a heart attack in front of his daughter in a local coffee shop which left him fighting for his life at the age of thirty-three. Through dedication and education, he recreated his life and lifestyle to show others and encourage them to reclaim their health to live the life that they and their loved ones deserve. Chris describes his lifelong struggle with emotional eating and lack of self-awareness. After his heart attack, he began making small changes in his lifestyle, starting with a regime of eliminating sugar, increasing his water intake, supplementation, and walking. By making these simple changes, in just a few short weeks he noticed a significant improvement in his overall health and well-being. That launched Chris on a journey of self-awareness, self-reflection, and continuing to make better choices. Armed with his faith along with his own small team of fitness and nutritional experts who helped him create a lifestyle which continued his positive trajectory of health and fitness, Chris realized that he was capable of so much more than he ever thought possible, and now he helps others do the same. Download this positive and uplifting episode to hear Chris’ story and learn how each and every one of us can reclaim our health and fitness, one change at a time. QUOTE: “Sugar is 100% a drug, and I was fully addicted to it.” ~Chris Roy QUOTE: “I realized I was capable of so much more than I ever thought possible.” ~Chris Roy
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Episode #331: The Best Is Yet to Come with Christine McCarron
06/25/2024
Episode #331: The Best Is Yet to Come with Christine McCarron
Christine McCarron is a real estate broker, investor, coach, author, speaker, mentor, and owner of The Beehive Coworking Community, who re-invented herself at the tender young age of fifty. She created a life for herself full of financial independence, financial freedom, and a renewed zest for life. She now helps women in the second half of life regain their own passion for life. She is also the host of The Women Creating Wealth podcast and the Get Your Fill podcast. Her book is titled “Empower Your Inner Millionaire.” Christine shares her story of living like a college student at the age of fifty, renting a room in a house with six other people in it. With no savings, and high credit card debt, she felt like she had no other options, especially at her age. Until she went to her Aunt Gert’s 100th birthday party and had a mental head smacking moment. Aunt Gert was healthy, vibrant, and full of life, as she celebrated her birthday wearing a tiara and sash, engaging with everyone around her. That’s when Christine realized that she had at least another fifty years ahead of her. And she was determined to make the most of it. Inspired by Aunt Gert, Chris began getting her life in order, got out of debt and began saving money, made her first real estate purchase, and from there she was off and running. And she was, and still is, unstoppable. She shares her story along with great tips and pearls of wisdom how we can all live like Aunt Gert in the second half of life, including how to be intentional with what are hopes and dreams are, not listening to society regarding what to expect from getting older, and the importance of having goals that keep us young, engaged, healthy, and vibrant, while we’re having fun at the same time. Download this fun and information packed episode to learn how we can all live like Aunt Gert, because the best is yet to come!
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Episode #330: Fighting for Freedom with Dr. Robert J. Wolf, MD
06/18/2024
Episode #330: Fighting for Freedom with Dr. Robert J. Wolf, MD
Dr. Robert Wolf, MD is a speaker, lecturer, Diagnostic Radiologist, and author of the multiple award-winning book titled “Not a Real Enemy: The True Story of a Hungarian Jewish Man’s Fight for Freedom,” which is a biography of his father’s story about living as a Jewish man in Hungary when the Nazis, and later the communists, sized power. Dr. Wolf describes the book’s storyline, including how his father Ervin relied on his wits and good fortune not once, but twice, to escape the Nazis. And how later, he accomplished the most daring escape of all in the dead of a cold winter’s night to escape communism. “Not a Real Enemy” is the true story of one of the most unknown chapters in the Holocaust and chronicles the transformation of a young man as he confronts antisemitism, cruelty, kindness, despair, and hope during his journey toward freedom. Dr. Wolf explains that the purpose of his book is to not only share his father (and mother’s) incredible story of surviving even under the most challenging and dangerous circumstances, eventually triumphing against all odds. He shares many poignant and heartwarming stories of his father’s tumultuous young life, attending medical school, marrying his beautiful mother, and starting a life in America. He artfully shares these stories with the skill of a gifted storyteller, which is a story that includes suspense, danger, cloak-and-dagger type of moments as well as indescribable hope, healing, and joy. Dr. Wolf also shares his own passion and commitment to educating people about the horrors of the Holocaust along with his fervent desire to help stave off antisemitism and racism. Download this powerful episode with its important message of hope and share it with everyone you know to help Dr. Wolf continue his father’s legacy of fighting for freedom.
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Episode #329: Make Your Mindset Your Superpower and Get Fit for Life with Allan Misner
06/11/2024
Episode #329: Make Your Mindset Your Superpower and Get Fit for Life with Allan Misner
Allan Misner is a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer, a Precision Nutrition Level II Master Health Coach, and a Functional Aging Institute (FAI) Certified Functional Aging Specialist who helps people over 40 lose weight and get fit so they can live the life they were meant to have. Allan has his own story of personal transformation when he had a wake-up call just before his 39th birthday. A former athlete, he let himself go as work stress, a toxic relationship, and poor health choices left him out of shape and overweight. At that moment he decided to make a change, improve his lifestyle, and regain his fitness. It wasn’t easy, but eventually he reclaimed his health, fitness, and well-being, and now he is on a mission to help others do the same. He is also the host of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, and author of the award-winning book titled “The Wellness Roadmap: A Straightforward Guide to Health and Fitness After 40,” and owner of the 40+ Fitness Online Personal Training. Allan shares his personal story of transformation, including how he spent eight years riding the roller coaster and countless waves of success and failure, which made him realize that simply making that decision wasn’t enough. So, one day, while lying on the bed of a hotel room, hungover and overweight again, he made a commitment to his health and well-being. It was the shift in his thinking which changed his life. He used the same focus and dedication he used in his professional life, and over the next eleven months he lost sixty-six pounds of fat, gained eleven pounds of muscle, and completed a Tough Mudder with his twenty-year-old daughter. Allan shares many important insights, life lessons, and valuable insights on how each and every one of us can achieve our health and fitness goals by shifting our mindset, taking small steps, and moving forward. He emphasizes that we all have a responsibility to ourselves and the people we love to be the best version of ourselves that we possibly can be. Download this positive, motivating, and informative episode and discover how you can make your mindset your superpower and get fit for life!
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Episode #328: The Accidental Athlete and Running for Your Life with Barry Karch
06/04/2024
Episode #328: The Accidental Athlete and Running for Your Life with Barry Karch
Barry Karch is the owner of Real Estate Power Houses, host of the Running for Your Life podcast and accidental athlete who is passionate about outsmarting Father Time through running or any other physical activity, especially as we get older. Barry encourages all of us to reject the belief that we can’t get better as we get older, to embrace the fact that each decade can be better than the one before, and celebrating what we are able to accomplish, no matter how big or small. Barry describes his journey of how (and why) he rediscovered running at a later age and finding it far more enjoyable now than he did when he was younger. He was enjoying it so much that his wife casually asked him if he was going to start doing races again. Intrigued by the question, he wondered if he actually had the strength and ability. That launched him on a remarkable journey of taking on physical challenges that he never would have believed possible, starting with a 5K and raising the bar a little higher with each additional challenge. He talks about training for and completing the 29029 challenge, which is a hiking challenge that equals the height of Mt. Everest, signing up and completing the CFF Tower Climb 2024, which consists of running one mile followed by a climb of 925 stairs to the top of the Tower of America, and taking on his newest challenge, called “Rite of Passage,” which is led by former Navy Seal Chadd Wright, takes place in the mountains of NW Georgia. The Rite of Passage requires continuous movement for 24 hours and is guaranteed to break you down and discover things about yourself you never knew before. It is also designed to help participants grow physically, mentally, spiritually, and form life-long relationships with your team members. I think it sounds terrifying, but Barry is all in and can’t wait to do it. Although Barry has accomplished amazing things in the past two years, he is incredibly humble, telling the listeners that there is nothing special about him, and if he can do it, so can you! His philosophy is to not be afraid to try new things, to keep moving, stay active, and refuse to get old. Download this incredibly powerful, positive, and motivating episode to learn more from the accidental athlete and how we can all outsmart and outrun Father Time! Websites: (Personal) (Blog) (Portfolio)
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Episode #327: Follow Your Dreams and Shoot for the Stars with Jerry Werner
05/30/2024
Episode #327: Follow Your Dreams and Shoot for the Stars with Jerry Werner
Jerry Werner is an author who shares stories of high adventure where life and death hangs in the balance. He takes his readers for a spin in the world’s fastest fighter jets going twice the speed of sound. He also vividly describes what it’s like to be shot out of a cannon, to survive a Category 5 hurricane on a US Navy Destroyer, and to be a prisoner of war. After his exciting career in the US Navy, he transitioned into the energy conservation industry, where he applied his problem-solving skills and leadership abilities in reducing our dependence on foreign oil. Jerry’s newly released autobiography is titled “Grandpa’s Adventure in the US Navy: Souls Searching on the Way to Mars,” which begins with his inspiring quest to become an astronaut while lying under the starry skies of west-central Wisconsin in 1961, while marveling at the universe above and dreaming of exploring the cosmos. Jerry was determined to achieve his dream, in spite of the odds of accomplishing them. Jerry shares his fascinating and inspiring story about confronting and overcoming the many challenges he faced in pursuing his dream, how the support and encouragement from his loving parents bolstered his self-confidence, and how his determination and positive attitude helped him defy the odds and pursue the extraordinary. Download this positive, upbeat, and inspiring episode to hear Jerry’s story along with valuable insights and life lessons which can be applied to every aspect of your life so you can follow your dreams and shoot for the stars!
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Episode #326: The Power of Kindness, Positivity, and Self-Love with John Lawyer
05/28/2024
Episode #326: The Power of Kindness, Positivity, and Self-Love with John Lawyer
John Lawyer is a Universalist, Spiritual Guide and Seeker who served in the U.S. Army in Kuwait, Bagdad, and Kandahar as a counterintelligence special agent and asymmetric warfare specialist responsible for coordinating various operations in Afghanistan for six years. John has gone from receiving a bronze star for counterterrorism operations to walking through a swamp of sadness to an amazing path of spiritual healing and self-awareness. He is now a guide for Kishar, a non-profit online spiritual community, and offers individual spiritual and coaching services as part of the Kishar Spiritual Community. John shares his personal transformation from transitioning from a military life and the culture of war to civilian life, along with all of the difficulties that go along with it. He describes what he calls “the lost youth aspect of war as well as the darkness that sometimes exists in the western industrial military complex." Through his own personal journey of transformation, he discovered that we are all connected, and that we should have better conversations to become more united even if we disagree. Especially when we disagree. He also firmly believes that if we have open minds and be kind to each other, our hearts will open as well, and the world would become a better place. Download this gentle, positive, and uplifting episode to hear John’s story along with his message of the power of kindness, positivity, and self-love.
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Episode #325: Writing, Running, Reading, and Ruminating with Cam Torrens
05/21/2024
Episode #325: Writing, Running, Reading, and Ruminating with Cam Torrens
Cam Torrens is a writer, reader, runner, and ruminator who has served 30 years as an Air Force pilot, US Diplomat to Beijing, and Professor of Aerospace Studies at Virginia Tech. He also happens to be passionate about fitness and the power of movement, having hiked the Appalachian Trail at the age of 52 and has run 7 Ultra Marathons. He is also the father of six, the President of Buena Vista Public Library Board, VP of Central Colorado Writers, incident commander with Chaffee County Search and Rescue, author, and creator of the Tyler Zahn Suspense Novels. Cam explains that he has always had a deep love for books and reading, and upon retiring from the Air Force and inspired by his favorite authors in the genre he loved, decided to launch his own writing career. After all, how hard could it be? He soon found out it was much harder than he thought, but also very rewarding as well. He describes how he developed the story line as well as the main character, Tyler Zahn. He also shares his personal writing strategy, how he manages to maintain a busy schedule which includes writing, running, reading, fitness, family time, community service, and exploring other areas of interest. Cam describes his writing process, including his personal strategy of writing 1,000 words a day while balancing family life and his extracurricular activities. He also encourages listeners how to stay fit and active at every age, the importance of trying new things, getting out of our comfort zone, staying engaged with our communities, and so much more. Download this fascinating and entertaining episode to hear Cam’s story, learn valuable tips and insights regarding life in general, and the power of writing, running, reading, and ruminating. You do NOT want to miss this!
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Episode #324: Wisdom and Insights from Momtrepreneur Chelsea Husum
05/14/2024
Episode #324: Wisdom and Insights from Momtrepreneur Chelsea Husum
Chelsea Husum is an author, speaker, soon-to-be podcast host, mother of 2 sons, proud wife, and construction entrepreneur. She is a trail blazer in the male dominated construction industry as well as a survivor, thriver, and a force to be reckoned with who has successfully triumphed over significant adversity and trauma and is committed to sharing her narrative of resilience and triumph to encourage others to do the same. Her book is titled “Real Vibes Only: Unapologetic Confessions of a Hot Mess Mompreneur.” Chelsea shares how she started her professional career by moving from a small town in South Dakota to the high paced and busy city of Denver, going from job to job until she eventually landed a job as an office manager in a construction company. During that time, she learned a great deal about the industry, and opened her own company in 2020. Chelsea describes the passion she has for her company and her employees, the power of owning her own time, the secrets to staying organized, and how to become a calm, happy, and positive person who knows what to do to make you feel good. Because life is too short to be miserable. Download this positive, uplifting, and inspiring episode to hear Chelsea’s story along with a few of her unapologetic confessions.
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