Toward A Better Life Podcast
Join Kevin Pennell on a journey Toward A Better Life. We can all move together toward creating more fulfilling, rewarding, and healthier lives. You won't need much for this trek, just an open mind, spirit, and heart. Toward A Better Life Podcast features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively.
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Episode 104 A Nurses Intuition
01/16/2025
Episode 104 A Nurses Intuition
Episode 104 of Toward A Better Life Kevin Pennell - Host 0:00:00 Open About Toward a Better Life Podcast: Features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions: You may share your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling on the show just send them to me [email protected]. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. This Episode's Guest Is Jenn Johnson Been an ER nurse 16 years She's written several books that support nurses regardless if they are veteran nurses or just beginning their career. 0:01:52 - Jenn Johnson Interview Synopsis Learned more about intuition after listening to what her body was telling her. After years of nursing in the ER, she started feeling about what was going on with her patients before tests would clearly show the diagnosis. In this episode, Jenn shares some of the science behind intuition and how she started relying on her own experiences when caring for patients. 0:47:07 Closing Connections: Jenn Johnson: Website: Toward A Better Life: Website: Kevin Pennell:
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Episode 103 Reclaim Health Energy and Joy
01/09/2025
Episode 103 Reclaim Health Energy and Joy
Episode 103 of Toward A Better Life - - Kevin Pennell-Host 0:00:09 Spiral Dance - To Dream A Raven 0:05:36 Episode Opening Spiral Dance - To Dream A Raven From their new double album Thirteen Notes Available through their website spiraldance.com.au/thirteennotes. Toward a Better Life podcast features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Y Episode Submissions Prose, music, poetry, or storytelling on the show just send them to me [email protected]. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Episode Guest Sal Holden About Sal Kinesiologist Intuitive Life Coach Speaker Amazon Best Selling Author ("Thrive" and "A Joyful Life") Sal's Goals She's from Austrailia where she has personally empowered thousands of women internationally for the last 14 years, overcoming burnout, reclaiming their health, energy and joy and helping them create a life they love. 0:08:17 Interview with Sal Holden 0:44:13 Spiral Dance - Let It All Wash Away 0:49:59 Episode Close Connections: Sal Holden Website: Link Tree: Spiral Dance Website: Thirteen Notes Album Link: Toward A Better Life Website: Kevin Pennell:
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Episode 102 Manifesting Your Dreams
01/02/2025
Episode 102 Manifesting Your Dreams
Episode 102 of Toward A Better Life - Kevin Pennell Host 0:00:00 Episode Opening Subscribe and Follow For personal spirituality, self development, and self care Leave Your Reviews on Apple Podcast Submissions Send Submissions for prose, music, poetry, or storytelling to . If audio, send as an MP3 file. Today's Guest Victoria Gallagher A worldwide leader in Hypnotherapy Best selling author International speaker Life success coach Dedicated her life to empowering people all over the world to successfully live a life of liberty, aligned with their dreams through effective meditative recordings and online courses. 0:01:43 Interview Join Victoria Gallagher and I as we talk a bit about Manifesting Your Dreams Toward A Better Life. 0:53:30 Episode Closing Connections: Victoria M Gallagher Victoria Gallagher: Believe Application: Toward A Better Life Website: Kevin Pennell:
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Episode 101 Personal Empowerment
12/26/2024
Episode 101 Personal Empowerment
Toward A Better Life Show Notes 00:00:11 - Damh the Bard - The Last Apple Tree 00:05:29 - Welcome to Episode 101 Toward a Better Life podcast features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. You may share your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling on the show just send them to me [email protected]. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Please follow and subscribe Please leave your review on Apple Podcasts. This Episode's Guest Interview JJ Flizanes JJ helps all sorts of people toward their path of empowerment. An Empowerment Strategist and the creator of the Empowering Minds Network. Works with conscious, spiritual truth seekers remove emotional blocks to success. Helps people identify sabotaging patterns and transmute struggle into joy. Through a series of clarifying exercises, curates personalized roadmap to emotional healing. 00:07:35 - JJ Flizanes Interview 00:48:41 - Closing Remarks Connections: JJ Flizanes: Damh the Bard: Toward A Better Life: Website: Kevin Pennell:
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Episode 100 Crafting Your Druidry
12/19/2024
Episode 100 Crafting Your Druidry
Episode 100 of Toward A Better Life Kevin Pennell - Host 00:00:10 Spiral Dance - Winter's Dreaming 00:06:44 Welcome Special edition of Toward A Better Life. Episode 100! Celebrating the Winter Solstice/Albun Arthan. Thanks to Listeners Podcast features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Show Submissions Share your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling on the show Send to [email protected]. If it's audio, please send as MP3 file. Please follow the show and subscribe through your favorite podcast platform 00:08:52 - Interview With Dana O'Driscoll - Crafting Your Druidry Dana O"Driscoll Grand Archdruid of Ancient Order of Druids in America Lifelong student of nature spirituality and druidry Practicing for 18 years. Author of multiple books that focus on nature spirituality and neopagan practices through the lenses of reverence, respect, and direct action on behalf of the living earth. These include (REDFeather, 2024) (REDFeather, 2021) and the Sacred Actions Journal (REDFeather, 2023). Painted and published Oracle/Tarot Deck and Books: , and . Ollave Adept in the Ancient Order of Druids in America (AODA) and currently serve as the Grand Archdruid of the . 01:06:35 Show Information 01:08:31 Spiral Dance - Dark Days and Heys Connections Dana O'Driscoll Website: Ancient Order of Druids in America: Spiral Dance Website: Toward A Better Life Website: Kevin Pennell:
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Episode 98 Mid-Life Physical Fitness
12/12/2024
Episode 98 Mid-Life Physical Fitness
Episode 98 of Toward A Better Life. Kevin Pennell - Host 00:00 Welcome Podcast features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions Reviewed of Prose, Music, Poetry, Storytelling Send to . Please send MP3 for Audio Submissions Support Please follow and subscribe through your favorite podcast platform A free way to support our show is by leaving your review on Apple Podcasts. 01:44 Interview - Mid-life Physical Fitness Kim Rahir 60 year old mother of three Diagnosed with MS 10 years ago and decided to ignore her doctor's advice and muscle her way back to a happy life. Became European Champion in Masters Weightlifting in her age and weight category. Left her journalism career to become a health coach for middle aged women Helps women tap into an abundant source of vitality. Connections Kim Rahir: Toward A Better Life: Website: Kevin Pennell:
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Episode 97 Understanding Your Personality
12/05/2024
Episode 97 Understanding Your Personality
Episode 97 of Toward A Better Life. Kevin Pennell Host 00:00 Welcome - Understanding Your Personality Podcast features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. If you'd like to have your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling featured on the show please send them to me [email protected]. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Please follow the show, by subscribing through your favorite podcast platform Please Review on Apple Podcast This Week's Guest - Candice Thomas Author of Your Vitality Personality Award-winning Holistic Health Professional Enneagram researcher and international speaker. Bachelor’s degree in molecular and cellular biology Master’s degree in acupuncture Certifications as an Enneagram Accredited Professional Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique Practitioner. Pursuing higher understanding of Consciousness and the source of Vitality. 01:53 Interview - Understanding Your Persoanlity with Candice Thomas Connections: Candice Thomas: Toward A Better Life: Website: Kevin Pennell:
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Episode 96 Forgiveness and Gratitude
11/28/2024
Episode 96 Forgiveness and Gratitude
Hello and welcome to season 4 and Episode 96 of Toward A Better Life. Kevin Pennell - Host 00:00:00 Episode Welcome This episode is about Forgiveness and Gratitude We'll begin with a chat with my guest Katharine Giovanni. We'll hear Mike Douglas of the Maine Primitive Skills School share the Thanksgiving Address 02:08 Katharine Giovanni Interview Katharine Giovanni Three-time award-winning best-selling author of twelve transformative books, including her latest, The Ultimate Path to Forgiveness: Unlocking Your Power. A dynamic speaker, trainer, and intuitive advisor Shares profound insights into the art of forgiveness and personal empowerment Katharine combines her rich background with her passion for helping others unlock their true potential. 49:36 Mike Douglas - Thanksgving Address Mike Douglas Teaching and Sharing Primitive Skills Since 1989 His skills shared internationally Maine Primitive Skills School offerings found on their website Guest Connections: Katharine Giovanni: Mike Douglas: Toward A Better Life: Website: Kevin Pennell:
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Episode 95 Evidential Psychic
11/21/2024
Episode 95 Evidential Psychic
Welcome to Episode 95 of Toward A Better Life Show Notes: 00:10:00 Spiral Dance - "Wicker Man" 07:18:00 Introduction This is your host Kevin Pennell and That was Spiral Dance with Wicker Man Toward a Better Life podcast features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. If you'd like to have your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling featured on the show please send them to me [email protected]. If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Please follow and subscribe Leave your review on Apple Podcasts Emily O'Neal Evidential Psychic Medium, Intuitive Healer, Mentor She empowers individuals through intuitive guidance and tapping into inner wisdom, helping to heal emotional wounds, and navigate life’s challenges. Trained evidential psychic medium, intuitive healer, and coach, She believe tarot, psychism, and mediumship are effective healing modalities. 09:19:00 Emily O'Neal Interview 57:40:00 Show Closing Connections: Emily O'Neal: Spiral Dance: Toward A Better Life: Host and Guide: Kevin Pennell:
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Episode 94 The Journey of Parenting
11/14/2024
Episode 94 The Journey of Parenting
Episode 94 of Toward A Better Life. Kevin Pennell - Host Toward a Better Life podcast features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. I invite you to share your thoughts through music, storytelling, poetry, or prose. Send them to me, . Please consider Follow and Subscribe Leave a review on Apple Podcast. This week's Show Prayerful Prose from Emily O'Neal Music from Damh the Bard Interview with Danielle Lindner about about family and parenting Show Details: 1:25 Prayerful thoughts about autumn from Emily O'Neal. 3:32 Interview with Danielle Lindner Danielle Lindner is an Author, Educator, and Parenting Coach who has been featured on Podcasts, Amazon Prime with her live shows, ABC, and other media. She is also the founder of The London Day School. She helps parents and educators alike with navigating parenting needs through today's unpredictable world. One of her many books is the brilliant award-winning “A Parent’s Pocket Guide to Surviving the Preschool Years,” your hands-on ally in this exhilarating Journey of Parenting! 48:42 Damh the Bard - Under the Trees Connections: Daniell Lindner Emily O'Neal Damh the Bard: Toward A Better Life Website: Kevin Pennell:
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Episode 93 Finding Our Edge
11/07/2024
Episode 93 Finding Our Edge
Episode 93 of Toward A Better Life. Kevin Pennell - Host. If you'd like to share your story, tell a story, or share music, also, if there's a subject you'd like to hear about on the show write me [email protected]. Spread the word if you enjoy the episode. Follow, Subscribe, and Please leave a Review on Apple Podcast for the show. Today's show is packed with a great interview and a wonderful song that encourages to express our gratitude through our creative gifts. Jeremy Haselwood Interview A dynamic and accomplished 2X Best-Selling Author Latest book Finding Your EDGE: How to Unlock Your Talent & Purpose, Has a deep-seated passion for empowering individuals and organizations, dedicating his career to helping people maximize their talent and purpose. Find Our Edge with Jeremy Haselwood. Contact Jeremy Haselwood: Music from Across The Water Dris-muine and Amber-bast (@copyright 2024) are Across the Water They produce music in their living rooms using iPhones and GarageBand, while 5,000 miles apart! Song Title: The Gateway Listen to More and Connect with Across The Water: Visit Toward A Better Life: Contact Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/
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Episode 92 Thrutopia A New Way of Life
10/31/2024
Episode 92 Thrutopia A New Way of Life
Episode 92 Thrutopia A New Way of Life - Kevin Pennell - Host. Toward a Better Life Podcast Like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Contributions to Stories Poetry Music to share. Make sure you send an MP3 for all audio contributions. Please Follow Subscribe through your favorite podcast platform and Leave a Review on Apple Podcast. Episode Highlights Books, movies, and commentaries about dystopia and dystopian future cultures, but then... there's an alternative, thrutropia... a term that looks at the potentials and means to create more sustainable living and a future that looks much brighter than a dystopia. Manda Scott is shares some life changing insights to embrace a thrutopian life as well as basics on shamanism Manda Scott Born in Scotland, Manda Scott was Once a veterinary surgeon Novelist, Contemporary Shamanic trainer, and Hosts international chart-topping Accidental Gods podcast. Best known for the Boudica: Dreaming series, With her wife, Faith, she is co-creator of the Thrutopia Masterclass. New novel, Any Human Power is a Thrutopian political thriller woven through with Boudica-style dreaming: a new mythos for a new reality. Interview - Thrutopia A New Way of Life.
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Episode 91 - Living Abundantly
10/24/2024
Episode 91 - Living Abundantly
Episode 91 of Toward A Better Life. Host Kevin Pennell. This Episode Features Kim Mosiman, Loving Wife, Mom, and Grandma who Specializes in Empowering Women. If you enjoy the episode and if you learned something today, please consider following the show, subscribing through your favorite podcast platform like Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Amazon to name a few and please be sure to leave a review. Kim Mosiman Specializes in empowering women who are embarking on their "second act." Nutritionist - Certifications from Precision Nutrition and The Institute of Integrative Nutrition Wellness Coach Offering a unique blend of spiritual and physical wellness. Her Book, "Reflections of Joy," provides practical strategies to inspire strength, beauty, and holistic growth in every aspect of life. Interview with Kim "Living Abundantly" Connect with Kim Mosiman: Vist Toward A Better Life Website: Contact Kevin Pennell:
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Episode 90 Life of Earth In A Year
10/17/2024
Episode 90 Life of Earth In A Year
Welcome to Episode 90 of Toward A Better Life. Kevin Pennell Host. Tim Robinson steps into the future. Cate Tunney shares her poetry "Seasons" Following the interview. Listeners! Share your prose, poetry, storytelling or music. Tim Robinson Interview Download Tim's Chart for the Episode: Loves anything to do with the natural world. Created “” and launched it in 2022. Has a fascinating perspective - Let's look at Life of Earth In A Year. Cate Tunney Poetry Connections: Tim Robinson: Cate Tunney: Visit Toward A Better Life: Contact Kevin Pennell:
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Episode 89 Unlock Our Personal Growth
10/10/2024
Episode 89 Unlock Our Personal Growth
Welcome to Episode 89 of Toward A Better Life. Host Kevin Pennell. Thanks to those who left their review: Miss Ninja "I love the topics Kevin covers in his podcast and the wide range of guests he brings on - truly something for anyone interested in personal growth." Dr.Browne Titled their Review "Bam"! Dr. Browne shared "I just found you and love who you bring on and how deeply you connect and explore! Thank you for all you do!!" Please Follow and Subscribe through your favorite podcast platform: Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Amazon Leave A Review! A free way to support our show. Leave a five-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This episode? Let's Unlock Our Growth with Scott Allan. Scott's journey transcends personal achievement to empower audiences globally. About Scott Allan Bestselling books, include "Do the Hard Things First," translated into 16 languages and over half a million copies sold, Scott's Mission Unlock human Potential. Dedicate teching Skill-building, Inspire action Offer transformative insights Offer practical strategies for embracing challenges Foster personal growth Pursue relentless self-improvement. Episode 89: Unlock Our Personal Growth with Scott Allan Links: Connect with Scott Allan: Toward A Better Life Website: Contact Kevin Pennell:
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Episode 89 - Meditation for the Yielding Warrior
10/03/2024
Episode 89 - Meditation for the Yielding Warrior
Welcome to Episode 89 of Toward A Better Life. This episode features an interview with Jeff Patterson on the blending of meditation with martial arts and other forms of movement. Guided meditation at the end of the episode. Thanks by the way for the fantastic results from the last episode featuring Damh the Bard from DruidCast, OBOD, the Order of Bards Ovates, and Druids along with a couple selections from Damh's latest album Raise The Flag of Green available from Pagan Music and Spotify. Looking for your talent everyone! Stories, Storytellers, Poetry, or Music you'd like to share, send it to me through ! Now, for this episode. First I'll be chatting with Jeff Patterson from Portland, Oregon Jeff has over 36 years of experience, practicing and teaching the meditative and martial arts. Founded Northwest Fighting Arts/Portland Tai Chi Academy and The Yielding Warrior He has published two books and hundreds on instructional videos. Jeff also founded The Yielding Warrior online program Keeping with the meditation theme - Guided meditation right after Jeff's interview Links: For those who would like to donate or lend assistance for Western North Carolina here is a link to the local newspapaer that lists good resources: Contact Jeff Patterson: Toward A Better Life Website: Contact Kevin Pennell: Send in your Talent:
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Episode 88 The World of Druidry
09/26/2024
Episode 88 The World of Druidry
Welcome to Episode 88 of Toward A Better Life. We're beginning this episode with music provided by and with the permission of this episode's guest Damh The Bard! "How Can We Believe (That We Own It All)" - Damh the Bard from Raise the Flag of Green Album This is your host Kevin Pennell. Think of me as your guide while we travel together, creating more fulfilling, rewarding, and healthier lives. You won’t need much for this journey, just an open mind, spirit, and heart. Toward a Better Life podcast features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. If you enjoy the episode, if you learned something today, please consider following the show, subscribing through your favorite podcast platform like Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Amazon to name a few and please be sure to leave a review. Please help this podcast reach out to even more people who are interested in moving Toward A Better Life. Damh the Bard A modern-day Bard whose spirituality and love of folk tradition is expressed through his music, storytelling and poetry. Eleven outstanding albums Singing and speaking engagements all over the world, One of the most popular contemporary Pagan musicians A musical storyteller who works within the world of myth Now settle back and enjoy this journey into The World of Druidry with Damh the Bard Connect with OBOD The Order of Bards Ovates and Druids: Connect with Damh the Bard: Listen to DruidCast: Toward A Better Life Website: Contact Kevin Pennell:
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Episode 87 Microdosing Magic Mushrooms
09/20/2024
Episode 87 Microdosing Magic Mushrooms
Welcome to Episode 87 of Toward A Better Life. Leslie Draffin is joining me on this episode to discuss something considered controversial by some and very therapeutic by others. More on that in a moment. This is your host Kevin Pennell. Think of me as your guide while we travel together, creating more fulfilling, rewarding, and healthier lives. You won’t need much for this trek, just an open mind, spirit, and heart. Toward a Better Life podcast features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. If you enjoy the episode, if you learned something today, please consider following the show, subscribing through your favorite podcast platform like Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Amazon to name a few and please be sure to leave a review. Also, with expenses rising as they do to keep the podcast going, please consider sending a donation through PayPal to my email address [email protected]. Please help this podcast reach out to even more people who are interested in moving Toward A Better Life. This episode: Former News Anchor Leslie Draffin discusses magic mushrooms also known as Psilocybin. We're Discussing Microdosing and Cyclical Microdosing of Psilocybin Background: After years in therapy, and trying every spiritual modality she could think of, Leslie found psychedelic mushrooms. Psilocybin mushrooms helped Leslie Get Sober Come Off Anxiety & Depression Meds Identified Her True Purpose Heal the Shame Felt for So Long. Connect with Leslie Draffin: Interested in beginning a microdosing practice, but have no idea where to start? Leslie's free guide takes the guesswork out of micro-dosing and will help you feel more confident about welcoming this sacred medicine into your life. This free guide does more than answer the most frequently asked questions, it shows you how to consciously & respectfully infuse intention into your medicine practice through journaling prompts, a monthly & weekly micro-dosing tracker and a beautiful guided meditation. Interested in discovering whether you're a good candidate for the life-changing practice of microdosing? Book a free no-pressure discovery call with Leslie. More About Leslie's SHIFT Method: Leslie's Podcast: Visit Toward A Better Life website: Connect with Kevin Pennell:
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Episode 86 Creating Opportunities
09/12/2024
Episode 86 Creating Opportunities
Welcome to Episode 86 of Toward A Better Life. This is your host Kevin Pennell. Think of me as your guide while we travel together, creating more fulfilling, rewarding, and healthier lives. You won’t need much for this trek, just an open mind, spirit, and heart. Toward a Better Life podcast features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. If you enjoy the episode, if you learned something today, please consider following the show, subscribing through your favorite podcast platform like Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Amazon to name a few and please be sure to leave a review. Also, with expenses rising as they do to keep the podcast going, please consider sending a donation through PayPal to my email address [email protected]. Please help this podcast reach out to even more people who are interested in moving Toward A Better Life. October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Many who work with the disabled come together to recognize and celebrate the incredible talents, skills, and contributions of individuals with disabilities in the workforce. It's a time to reaffirm our commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and equal opportunities for all. Angela Calzone is a thought leader, advocate, and changemaker dedicated to finding employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Her two-decade career in the for-profit world informed her desire to give back in the nonprofit sector. We're looking at Creating Opportunities for the disabled so they can find their path Toward A Better Life. Connect With Angela Calzone and Inroads To Opportunities: Visit Toward A Better Life: Contact Kevin Pennell:
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Episode 85 Reinventing Life
09/05/2024
Episode 85 Reinventing Life
Welcome to Episode 85 of Toward A Better Life. This is your host Kevin Pennell. Think of me as your guide while we travel together, creating more fulfilling, rewarding, and healthier lives. You won’t need much for this trek, just an open mind, spirit, and heart. Toward a Better Life podcast features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Insights and advise on how to create a better life for yourself can also be found at www.towardabetterlife.com. You'll find opportunities for self care, spiritual growth, and online classes for your own journey Toward A Better Life. I also offer mentoring sessions. If you enjoy the episode, if you learned something today, please consider following the show, subscribing through your favorite podcast platform like Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Amazon to name a few and please be sure to leave a review. Also, with expenses rising as they do to keep the podcast going please consider sending a donation through PayPal to my email address [email protected]. Please help this podcast reach out to even more people who are interested in moving Toward A Better Life. On this episode, I'll be talking with Aiden Gabor. Aiden was still a teenager when Department of Justice agents approached him with an ultimatum: spend his life in prison for racketeering, embezzlement, extortion, and conspiracy to commit murder, or become an undercover agent. What he did not expect was how his life would be changed toward the better. Stay tuned while Aiden Gabor shares How to Re-Invent Life to one that really counts on this episode of Toward A Better Life. To Contact Aiden Gabor and Order a copy of his book: Visit Toward A Better Life Website: Contact Kevin Pennell:
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Episode 84 Pilates In Depth
08/29/2024
Episode 84 Pilates In Depth
Welcome to Episode 84 of Toward A Better Life. This is your host Kevin Pennell. Think of me as your guide while we travel together, creating more fulfilling, rewarding, and healthier lives. You won’t need much for this trek, just an open mind, spirit, and heart. Toward a Better Life podcast features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. If you enjoy the episode, if you learned something today, please consider following the show, subscribing through your favorite podcast platform like Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Amazon to name a few and please be sure to leave a review. Also, with expenses rising as they do to keep the podcast going please consider sending a donation through PayPal to my email address [email protected]. Please help this podcast reach out to even more people who are interested in moving Toward A Better Life. I'm talking with Beth Sandlin about Pilates in this episode. Pilates help the body and integrate to a healthier life promoting stress reduction, effective breath work, and even bringing joy and happiness into your life. Beth merges her passion for Pilates, health, and trauma-informed practices, aiming to uncover the joy and beauty in each day through movement. As the founder of Trifecta Pilates, she offers a wide range of online Pilates classes through YouTube and the Trifecta Pilates App, bringing Pilates into homes worldwide, emphasizing the importance of moving in alignment with your nervous system. Stay tuned as Beth Sandlin shares Pilates In Depth on this episode of Toward A Better Life. Connect with Beth Sandlin! Connect with Toward A Better Life: Contact Kevin Pennell:
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Episode 83 Unlimited Yoga
08/21/2024
Episode 83 Unlimited Yoga
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Episode 82 Get Over Indulgence
08/15/2024
Episode 82 Get Over Indulgence
Welcome to Episode 82 of Toward A Better Life. This is your host Kevin Pennell. Think of me as your guide while we travel together, creating more fulfilling, rewarding, and healthier lives. You won’t need much for this trek, just an open mind, spirit, and heart. Toward a Better Life podcast features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. If you enjoy the episode, if you learn something today, please consider following the show, subscribing to your favorite podcast platform like Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Amazon to name a few and leaving a 5 stars review. This helps the podcast more than I could say and it allows us to reach more and more people, which would mean the world to me. So, let's talk about indulgences. How much is too much? How do you know when to stop. Are social pressures involved. These questions and others are the focus of this episode with Duncan Brown. Duncan focuses primarily on over indulging with alcohol, now this isn't about alcoholism it's about over indulging whether alcohol, food, or other facets of life. Over indulgence is a subject Duncan has taught and written about for years. One of his books, Get Over Indulgence outlines a simple system to revolutionize your relationship with food, booze, and life. It details how to Power up your productivity, Re-energize your self-confidence, and Create your stress-free life, all without the need for monk-like dedication or soul-crushing suffering. Join Duncan Brown and I as we examine how to Get Over Indulgence. Connect with Duncan Brown: Get Your Free Book Get Over Indulgence: Connect with Kevin Pennell: Visit Toward A Better Life:
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Episode 81 Discover Freedom and Fulfillment
08/08/2024
Episode 81 Discover Freedom and Fulfillment
Hi, this is your host Kevin Pennell welcoming you to Episode 81 of Toward A Better Life. If you've been listening to the podcast, you know I invite you to think of me as your guide while we travel together, creating more fulfilling, rewarding, and healthier lives. Guides and helpers come to us and are all around us if we just listen and walk aware. In today's episode, Lindsay Shannon joins me to discuss how she helps people in finding their way on their journey. Lindsay is a psychic medium, Reiki energy healer and spiritual mentor who helps people to awaken to a greater sense of purpose. Her spiritual awakening was preceded by a lot of struggle with things like depression, self-doubt and heartbreak. But once she started doing all the soul work and seeking out alternative modalities of healing, she couldn't get enough and still can't. Lindsay engaged in a lot of self reflection and worked through releasing old emotions and clearing away past trauma. She experienced so much freedom and fulfillment as a result of this process that she needed to share this beauty in any way she could. Now, Lindsay's purpose here in this lifetime is to lovingly guide others as they come to know their own power. Listen up as Lindsay Shannon shares how to discover your own Freedom and Fulfillment on this episode of Toward A Better Life. Contact Lindsay Shannon:
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Ep 80 A Path to Happiness Larry Bilotta
07/27/2024
Ep 80 A Path to Happiness Larry Bilotta
Hello and welcome to Episode 80 of Toward A Better Life. This is your host Kevin Pennell. Think of me as your guide while we travel together, creating more fulfilling, rewarding, and healthier lives. You won’t need much for this trek, just an open mind, spirit, and heart. Toward a Better Life podcast features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Larry Bilotta joins me on this episode. He talks about The Chaos Kid Factor: The mysterious cause of divorce. This same Chaos Kid may even impact other facets of our adult life. Then factor in our subconscious. When our subconscious mind couples with the Chaos Kid the path to happiness can become blocked. After enduring 27 years in a loveless marriage, Larry discovered a breakthrough that changed his life and transformed his relationship as well through overcoming the Chaos Kid and guiding his subconscious. Larry has helped tens of thousands of people save their sanity, marriages and regain control over their own lives and mindset for over 20 years. Now he's here to share what can be done to create happiness in your relationship and your life. A Path to Happiness is the focus of our discussion in this episode of Toward A Better Life with Larry Bilotta. Contact Larry Bilotta: AND/OR
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Episode 79 Creating Authentic Relationships
07/19/2024
Episode 79 Creating Authentic Relationships
Welcome to episode 79 of Toward A Better Life. What do you think of when you hear words to describe a person as cheerful, agreeable, amiable, considerate, cooperative, courteous, easy, or easygoing? They're all compliments or positive qualities on the surface. They also describe people pleasers, those who feel overly-worried with making other people happy and feel the need to gain their approval just to maintain a relationship. With the end being living a life that is less than authentic. We're going delve into this subject and how people pleasing relates to relationships in this episode. This is your host Kevin Pennell. Think of me as your guide while we travel together, creating more fulfilling, rewarding, and healthier lives. Toward a Better Life podcast features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Marina Pearson is my guest on this episode. Marina has been featured in Marie Claire, New Magazine, BEST, Sky TV, The Guardian, and This Morning, to name a few. For over 15 years, Marina Pearson has been The Custodian of Hearts for women with a Manifestor Human Design profile who are ready to unshackle themselves from their people-pleasing chains to manifest loving relationships and live authentically through Creating Authentic Relationships on this episode of Toward A Better Life. Connect with Marina Pearson:
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Episode 78 Understanding Our Dreams
07/10/2024
Episode 78 Understanding Our Dreams
Dreams. They can be relaxing, euphoric, frightening, and even life changing. Though we realize it or not, we typically have three to nine sleep cycles per night so, let’s delve deeper into the subject of dreams on this Episode 78 of Toward A Better Life. This is your host Kevin Pennell. Think of me as your guide while we travel together, creating more fulfilling, rewarding, and healthier lives. You won’t need much for this trek, just an open mind, spirit, and heart. Toward a Better Life podcast features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. The Dream Coach Debbie Spector Weisman joins me for a discussion about dreams in this episode. We may not pay too much attention to dreams. Debbie’s mission is to change that perception. Listen as Debbie shares her experiences and techniques so you can see how paying attention to your dreams can have a dramatic effect on your life through Understanding Our Dreams with Debbie Spector Weisman. Contact Debbie Spector Weisman:
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Episode 77 The Better Life of Bob Martin
07/04/2024
Episode 77 The Better Life of Bob Martin
Hello and welcome to Episode 77 of Toward A Better Life. This is your host Kevin Pennell. Think of me as your guide while we travel together on this pathway filled with sites of awe and wonder. Toward a Better Life podcast features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Bob Martin is my guest on this episode. Bob's story is not a common one. He has had a diverse career and spiritual journey, including being a criminal trial attorney, social worker, therapist, professor, and mindfulness teacher. He has also been a columnist and happiness coach, exploring different religions such as Taoism, Buddhism, and Christianity. With all that background we’re going to explore the I Ching and its correlation to Christianity and how all this can culminate into creating a Better Life for Us. Join Bob Martin and I in this episode as we explore the Better Life of Bob Martin. Connect with Bob Martin now: Order a copy of Bob Martin's Book:
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Episode 76 Couples and Vulnerability
06/27/2024
Episode 76 Couples and Vulnerability
What does it mean to be a couple and what do you do when you sense the once strong bond between you and your partner isn’t the same any more. Is couples therapy the answer. Is becoming vulnerable and being willing to discuss and perhaps change part of the answer? These and other topics are part of this Episode 76 of Toward A Better Life. This is your host Kevin Pennell. Think of me as your guide while we travel together, creating more fulfilling, rewarding, and healthier lives. You won’t need much for this trek, just an open mind, spirit, and heart. Toward a Better Life podcast features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Wendi Dumbroff is a therapist who explores intimacy, relationships, and sexual connection from both men AND women’s’ viewpoints. Wendi is a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice where she specializes in individual, family, couples, and sex therapy with extensive experience counseling. The Vulnerability Cycle, a technique she uses with many of her couple clients. Stay tuned as Wendi Dumbroff and I discuss Couples and Vulnerability on this episode of Toward A Better Life. Contact Wendi Dumbroff:
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Episode 75 Creating Successful Relationships
06/17/2024
Episode 75 Creating Successful Relationships
Successful in business world, top credentials in running and leading a business, but losing in relationships. What do you do? Where do you go? Why can’t the relationships last beyond dating for the fun of it. We’re going to find answers to these questions and more on this Episode 75 of Toward A Better Life. This is your host Kevin Pennell. Think of me as your guide while we travel together, creating more fulfilling, rewarding, and healthier lives. You won’t need much for this trek, just an open mind, spirit, and heart. Toward a Better Life podcast features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Featured in Bustle, Reader’s Digest, New York Post, Chicago Tribune, and Insider among others, Lisa Concepcion, Certified Life Coach helps Type-A, success-minded people who struggle with love to heal from breakups, cure codependency, repair relationships, date with confidence and rebuild life after divorce. Get ready for Creating Successful Relationships featuring Lisa Concepcion on this edition of Toward A Better Life. Connect with Lisa Concepcion!
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