Voices Of Courage

Ken D Fosters’ Voices of Courage Show is more than just another radio program! It will take you on a journey to find your courage, breakthrough your limits, and master your destiny. No kidding! Ken has brought together the most Courageous People on our Planet who will inspire greatness with you and change your life for the better. In fact, if you are a regular listener, you will soon see the unseeable, know the unknowable, and do the impossible. You Will: * Be Inspired * Be Courageous * Become Unstoppable * Create New Habits * Let Go of Disempowering Thinking * Live Fearlessly * Embrace Uncertainty * Be a Comeback Story

061: The Courage to Break the Success Code 06/16/2019

061: The Courage to Break the Success Code Today we discuss clearing out the blocks in our lives and unlocking the best version of ourselves. In order for us to access the greatest parts of ourselves, we first have to change our habits and become aware of what's blocking our brilliance, our greatness, and our success. What is it that's standing in our way? Most of the time what holds us back is our fears, and they can consume us if we don't acknowledge them. What we need to do is stop, tune into our bodies, and ask ourselves, "If I were courageous, what would I do?" and then take little steps forward every day in that direction. My guests today, Sandra and Daniel Biskind, are two best-selling authors and world-renowned visionary and transformational teachers that have dedicated their lives to empowering people to free themselves from pain, suffering, sadness, and self-limiting beliefs. They join me today to discuss what's sabotaging most people's happiness and success, and they share the password for unlocking the best version of ourselves. We Discuss: Becoming aware of what's blocking our brilliance, greatness, power, passion, love, and joy How we can tune into our courage and take the appropriate action steps towards happiness What is necessary for us to stay in a state of peace and maintain a high-frequency state Why the need to be right all of the time takes a person out of their neutrality and oneness The quantum neutrality process and how we can attune to different energy frequencies Activating the energy in ourselves to release the low-frequency blocks that hold us back Energetically shifting our awareness and entering a state of connection and expansion How we can free ourselves from the unconscious obstacles sabotaging our everyday lives Moving beyond the unconscious programming that keeps us ignorant of our true selves Why connecting to our true selves benefits everyone that we come into contact with The four questions that can completely shift our frequency and change our whole world Visit: VoicesofCourage.us /episode/index/show/voicesofcourage/id/10163792

060: The Courage to Love 06/10/2019

060: The Courage to Love Today we discuss love and why it's essential for success. Have you ever felt a little inadequate or less than other people? Do you find yourself always saying yes to the demands of others or allowing their opinions to affect your own happiness? When someone starts to feel this way, it's as if they've lost their voice and sight of what they actually stand for. Putting all of our focus onto what others think, do, and say can leave us feeling empty and forgetting who we are. What we need to do is start loving our own voice, our own message, our own values, and start to put trust back into our own wisdom. We need to start with learning to love ourselves. My co-host today, Julie Potiker, is a mindfulness expert, author, and attorney who shares mindfulness techniques with the world through her Mindful Methods for Life trainings. She joins me today to discuss the releasing wounds from the past, the vulnerability it takes to be courageous, and the importance of self-love. Our guest, Dr. Gary Salyer, is an author and transformational relationship counselor who helps men and women re-write the rules for love in their brains. Through his powerful and effective methodology to make it "Safe to Love Again," Dr. Salyer helps even those who may have given up hope to have the love that they dream about. He joins us today to share how we tend to look for the same kind of love that we've experienced earlier in life, how this can hurt us, and how we can learn to love and be loved fully. We Discuss: Becoming conscious of the feelings inside ourselves and learning to truly love ourselves Why courage takes vulnerability and the willingness to release our wounds from the past How we find and keep a lasting relationship despite serial relationships and breakups Why we need to learn how to love ourselves in order to be loved fully by others in return How we use the love that we receive from our early relationships as a reference feeling Changing our love style to one that's sustainable and reenergizes the state of our relationships Knowing when it's the pattern and not the partner that's creating an upset in the relationship Visit: VoicesofCourage.us /episode/index/show/voicesofcourage/id/10111425

059: The Courage to Overcome Great Challenges 05/31/2019

058: The Courage to Generate Fearless Success 05/26/2019

058: The Courage to Generate Fearless Success Today we discuss generating the courage to have fearless success and connections. How do you get beyond your current circumstances and generate success uncommon to most? How do you step into your life's purpose and generate unending success and bring forth your greatness? You have to change the way you've been thinking about change! Your greatest thinking has got you right where you are right now. But, if you open up your mind and acknowledge the beliefs, choices, and actions that are holding you back from success, you can begin to uncover your greatness. My guest, John Foley, is a former lead solo pilot of the Blue Angels, a Sloan Fellow at Stanford Graduate School of Business, an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, leadership expert, speaker, and gratitude guru. He joins us today to share the secrets and techniques that elite performers know and practice on a daily basis. John provides tip and strategies to lead through change, build high-performance teams, and help individuals and organizations reach their highest potential. We Discuss: Stretching our limits and deepening our self-trust to expand our possibilities and potential Changing the way we think about change and acknowledging what's not working in our lives How extreme trust transposed into the world of business creates incredible results Visualizing our future to impact the conscious mind and make our dreams a reality Changing our brain chemistry through gratitude and reflecting on positive thoughts The dangers that come with complacency and the importance of learning from our mistakes The secrets and techniques that elite performers know and practice on a daily basis Combining operational excellence with a proactive and positive mindset for optimal success How organizations can lead through change, elevate belief levels, and execute with high trust Building a strong foundation so that we can stay calm and confident under high pressure How we can bring people closer together despite the polarization in our society today Visit: VoicesofCourage.us /episode/index/show/voicesofcourage/id/9927365

057: The Courage to Attain Your Highest Achievements 05/18/2019

057: The Courage to Attain Your Highest Achievements Today we discuss mindfulness, mysticism, and how to live a happy, more purposeful life. What's your purpose for your life? Are you here to simply go through the challenges of growing up, going to school, getting married, having children, earning money, and then, after many years of trying to find happiness through altering states of pain and pleasure, be buried and gone? Sounds dismal, doesn't it? Well, this show is all about helping you to attain your highest level of passion, purpose, and achievement in this lifetime. Is there something more for you out there? I'm hoping you're saying yes! My first guest, Julie Potiker, is a mindfulness expert, author, and attorney who shares mindfulness techniques with the world through her Mindful Methods for Life trainings. She joins me today to discuss mindful methods for staying calm in the midst of chaos and how mindfulness rewires our brains for happiness. My second guest, Rabbi Daniel Bortz, is an author, speaker, and millennial rabbi who embarked on a 6-year journey into Jewish thought, studying Biblical, Talmudic and Jewish mystical teachings in schools around the world. He joins us today to talk about Jewish mysticism, connecting to our divine source, and how to live a purposeful life. We Discuss: Attaining the highest level of passion, purpose, and achievement in our lifetimes Tuning into something greater than ourselves and stepping into our own power Using meditation to slow down and have awareness in order to alleviate suffering What life looks like when we live it mindlessly versus from a place of mindfulness How mindfulness affects our brains and is able to rewire them for happiness Having compassion for ourselves, the world, and letting our hearts radiate outward Some mindful methods for staying calm in the midst of chaos in our world today How we can apply the mystical teachings in the Kabbalah and the Torah in our lives Recognizing the beauty, divinity, lessons, and purpose in the world around us Learning to trust that there's good reasoning for the things that happen in our lives Looking beyond the superficial to connect with ourselves and why we're here How we can start to live more purposeful lives and make a difference in the world Taking the essence of what Judaism teaches and bringing it into our everyday lives Visit: VoicesofCourage.us /episode/index/show/voicesofcourage/id/9833123

056: The Courage to Explore Altered States of Consciousness 05/12/2019

055: The Courage To Plan and Navigate Your Future 05/11/2019

054: The Courage to Be a Hero and Transcend Your Limitations 04/28/2019

053: The Courage to Free Yourself From Your Personal Prisons 04/22/2019

053: The Courage to Free Yourself From Your Personal Prisons Today we discuss how to free yourself from the personal prisons that are disempowering you. Freedom - we all want it, right? In fact, we live in a nation that prides itself on being free. But are you really free, or are you a prisoner of your own thoughts, fears, and doubts? The mind is either the cause of our bondage or the cause of our liberation. So, if you're thinking in ways that are disempowering to you, then you're actually releasing chemicals in your body that are supporting those thoughts time and time again. The good news is, you have control over your thoughts, and by acknowledging them you can learn to shift your focus and remove yourself from any kind of a prison that you’ve put yourself in. My first guest, Lee McCormick, has been a creative force in the Mental Health and Recovery scene for over 20 years. He joins me today to discuss taking responsibility for how we respond to our thoughts and why identifying ourselves by our thoughts can create conflict in our lives. Lee also shares the distinct differences of living from a role-centered life versus a soul-centered life. My second guest, Geneen Roth, is the author of ten books, including the just-released This Messy Magnificent Life and New York Times bestsellers When Food Is Love, Lost and Found, and Women Food and God. She joins me today to discuss the relationship we have with ourselves and how we can disengage the voice of our inner critic that tends to hold us back from happiness and success. We Discuss: Why many people live with a sense of false pride that keeps them stuck and full of regret in life How we can get ourselves out of the personal prisons we've subconsciously put ourselves in The impact that disempowering thoughts have on our lives and how we can shift them Why we search for our identity in labels and how they can change our perception of reality How identifying ourselves by our thoughts can create conflict and suffering in our lives Taking responsibility for how we respond to our thoughts rather than allowing them to control us The major differences between living from a role-centered life as opposed to a soul-centered life Visit: VoicesofCourage.us /episode/index/show/voicesofcourage/id/9480848

052: The Courage and Neuroscience of Finding True Love 04/15/2019

052: The Courage and Neuroscience of Finding True Love Today we discuss doing inner work in order to break down the barriers within ourselves and master the secrets of manifesting true love. I submit that if you don’t have a deep connection with love, you’re probably not going to be very successful in your relationships or even your business. Chances are that you’ll struggle often and deal with lots of stress, disharmony, and misunderstanding in your life. But, wait… you mean there’s this one tiny concept that can really transcend all of this? I say yes! There is this force – this power – that we have in our lives behind our words, and this force is called love. It brings with it peace of mind, harmony, balance, health, and joyfully connected relationships. Love has the potential to create everlasting happiness in our lives, so why doesn’t everybody seek it all of the time? Is there anybody on the planet that could not use some more love in their life? I think that everybody needs a little more love, but too often we just get stuck knowing how/where to actually find it. My guest, Vish Iyer, is an unconventional rebel Yogi, speaker, coach, entrepreneur, and best-selling author. He joins me today to discuss the barriers that we subconsciously put up against love, and how we can break negative patterns to become our limitless self through the practice of meditation. Vish also shares why dating doesn’t work, countless marriages fail, and the importance of dating ourselves first to learn who we really are. We Discuss: How the power of love touches all aspects of our lives, from romantic relationships to business Why people tend to fall in and out of love and struggle with maintaining long-term relationships Some of the most important principles we need to learn to have a deeper sense of fulfillment The barriers that we subconsciously put up against love that come from our ego or limiting self How to break negative patterns and tear down the walls that keep us from finding true love The reasoning behind why dating doesn’t work and why so many marriages end in divorce Why trying to find love before doing our own inner work is pointless and self-sabotaging Some practical steps for dating ourselves in order to learn who we really are at the core Visit: VoicesofCourage.us /episode/index/show/voicesofcourage/id/9395405

051: The Courage to be Fearless in Business and in Life 04/12/2019

051: The Courage to be Fearless in Business and in Life Today we discuss letting go of our old programming and disempowering beliefs to become fearless in business and in life. Almost every person I know has been brought up in a fearful environment, yet most of them don’t even realize it. Let me explain… Our parents, teachers, friends, and other family members have all given us instructions for how to live life based on their own perceptions, beliefs, and experiences. Though these people meant well, they did give us some fear-based instructions along the way. These instructions become our programmed beliefs, and we tend to subconsciously cling to these beliefs as our own. The truth is, we’re able to overcome any fear and disempowering thought if we are willing to acknowledge it. We all have the ability to decide if we want to continue to embrace fear or become fearless – the choice is ours. But, we have to step into our courage first before we can step into our power and live the life of our dreams with no fear-based limitations. My guest, Jim Britt, is an internationally recognized leader, best-selling author, and highly sought after speaker in the field of peak performance and personal empowerment training. He joins me today to share the top traits that all successful entrepreneurs have in common, what holds most people back from success, and how to crack the rich code. We Discuss: Letting go of old programming and disempowering beliefs to live a better life How fear-based instructions from those around us impacts the way we respond to life Overcoming and breaking-free from our fears by first acknowledging them Stepping into our own power and passion so that we can live the life of our dreams Some of the most prominent traits that all successful entrepreneurs have in common What stops people from succeeding even when they do have a true desire to change How to get in tune with our fears, shift our beliefs, and take control of our outcomes The five most important steps to take in order to take our lives to the next level Getting comfortable with the uncomfortable in order to break through our limitations Visit: VoicesofCourage.us /episode/index/show/voicesofcourage/id/9367316

050: The Courage to Bring Forth the Depth of Your Greatness 04/01/2019

049: The Courage to Tame the Monkey Mind 03/25/2019

049: The Courage to Tame the Monkey Mind Today we discuss taming our monkey mind in order to have a healthy relationship with ourselves and others and live a joyful life. Our mind is the source of our problems, but it is also the doorway to our freedom. If we want to change anything, we first have to get to the cause of what’s creating different problems in our lives. The issue is, we rarely ever look hard enough to discover that our thinking is generally the root of our problems. My first guest, JF Benoist, is the co-founder of The Exclusive Hawaii, a holistic addiction treatment center and the author of the skills-based book, Addicted to the Monkey Mind. He joins me today to discuss changing the programming that sabotages our lives and how to develop a powerful new mindset in order to create change. My second guest, Kristine Jackson, is the clinical director of Villa Kali Ma, a residential treatment center for women’s addiction treatment and holistic recovery. She joins me today to share the relationship between disconnection and addiction and how the monkey brain is hardwired to function from a place of survival. We Discuss: How the monkey mind creates dysfunctional relationships, misery, and suffering in our lives Becoming the observer of our thoughts and gaining awareness of how we use our minds Four major keys to know for understanding how to master the mind and have a better life What the monkey mind is and how to change the programming that tends to sabotage us Why the monkey mind, fear, and shame are the underlying causes of addiction The reason why most people tend to relapse and why addiction is so difficult to overcome The most important skills that we need to learn in order to create significant, lasting change What Experimental Engagement Therapy is, what’s unique about it, and why it works Changing the neuropathways in our brain through experience and new thought patterns Why fear and shame create an internal within the mind and how this relates to addiction How addiction impacts families and why having a supportive family component is crucial Visit: VoicesofCourage.us /episode/index/show/voicesofcourage/id/9129002

048: The Courage to Never Diet Again 03/17/2019

048: The Courage to Never Diet Again Today we discuss obesity, weight loss without dieting, and seeing beyond the scale. The adult obesity rate in the U.S. is at or above 35% in seven different states, and at least 30% in 29 states. Are we digging our graves with our mouths? What’s happening here? Just as we have laws that regulate traffic on the streets, there are laws that we need to follow with our health as well. If we don't follow the appropriate health laws, we experience fatigue, pain, misery, unhealthiness, and even disease. If you're serious about improving your health, having great energy, and maybe shedding some weight, then it's really important to have the right information so that you can make sure you do so in a way that's best for you long term. My guest today, Robert Ferguson, is a well-known nutrition and fitness expert, author, host, and producer, who is recognized as one of "America’s leading voices on wellness and weight loss." He joins me today to talk about the significance of measuring our BFI (Body Fact Index) versus the standard BMI (Body Mass Index). Robert also shares information about how we can lose the "right kind" of weight, cook healthy, fat burning meals that speed up our metabolism, and change the path of childhood obesity in America. We Discuss: The obesity epidemic in America, who it's impacting, and how it's actually affecting us Health laws we need to follow to avoid suffering from poor health, low energy, and disease Why obesity levels are continuing to rise in our country and what we can do to change this The common causes of obesity and why measuring our BMI (Body Mass Index) is inaccurate Understanding body composition and fat percentage rather than just a number on a scale What we need to know about gaining or losing the "right" versus the "wrong" type of weight Empowering children by educating them about their bodies and how to live a healthy lifestyle Making balanced, fat-burning meals that help boost metabolism and promote weight loss How we can get rid of our excess fat through the food we eat and the way we move our body Why current diet trends like Keto can actually cause more harm than good to our overall healt Visit: VoicesofCourage.us /episode/index/show/voicesofcourage/id/9032660

047: The Courage to Live the Life of Your Dreams 03/09/2019

047: The Courage to Live the Life of Your Dreams Today we discuss creating the life of your dreams. Is it possible that you might be preventing yourself from achieving success through your limiting beliefs and self-sabotaging habits? Today we're going to help you move whatever it is that's standing in your way so that you can actually live the life you've been dreaming of. My first guest, Mark Romero, is an internationally renowned high-vibration music artist and energy healer that is recognized as a leader in the field of transformation through music and sound. He joins me today to share the revolutionary technology that he uses to help people remove the negative influences in their environment, dissipate disempowering limiting beliefs, and tap into all of the power and know-how needed to reveal the masterpiece within. My second guest, Nancy Solari, is the founder of Living Full Out - a company created to guide people in reaching their maximum potential - and she is a true example of how to persevere and live above adversity. She joins me today to share how our losses and past mistakes can evolve us into living a life of purpose, and provides tips on how to overcome limitations, distinguish ourselves from the competition, and maximize every moment of our lives. We Discuss: The warning signs and clues to look out for that are left behind from self-sabotaging thinking Raising the energy, frequency, or vibration within ourselves in alignment with our goals A method for tapping into our inner wisdom and accelerating the rate of our success Music frequencies that can actually tune, harmonize, and raise a listeners energy field How music, vibrations, and sound work on the brain and body to create a transformation What causes our energy field to end up in a state of disharmony and compromise our wellbeing The benefits of rising above all of the negative energy disruptors in our environment Letting go of what's not truly aligned with who and what we are and want to be in life How vibrational limiting thought patterns reflect back into our lives and what we experience Why being in a harmonized state can significantly enhance our ability to heal and transform Mastering our emotional energy and becoming the catalyst for transformation in our lives Learning how our past mistakes or losses can help evolve us into living a life of purpose Discovering how to become an original and distinguish ourselves from the competition Visit: VoicesofCourage.us /episode/index/show/voicesofcourage/id/8940671

046: The Courage to Transform Your Life 03/04/2019

045: The Courage to Have Connected Conversations 02/23/2019

045: The Courage to Have Connected Conversations Today we discuss the courage and strategies needed to have connected conversations and effective communication. We tend to often build stories around what we've felt or experienced in our lives, but they don't always serve or support us in a positive way. What if we were to change these stories into ones that are more empowering? When we shift our focus and change our inner dialogue, we are able to connect and communicate in new ways and open up so many new possibilities in our lives. My first guest, Arthur Schwartz, is Founder of Accelerant Coaching & Training and has coached and trained hundreds of professionals in corporate environments as well as entrepreneurs, seasoned leaders, and ascending millennials in the U.S. and globally. He joins me today to share what stops people from effectively communicating with others and how we can all communicate with charisma and have more connected conversations. My second guest, Claudette Rowley, is the CEO of Cultural Brilliance, and over the past twenty years, she has consulted start-ups, small businesses, academic institutions, and Fortune 1000 companies, helping them create proactive and innovative workplace cultures. She joins me today to provide insight into what creates cultural brilliance, the common warning signs of a culture that is in trouble, and the best way to integrate cultural change into an organization. We Discuss: Getting very clear with what we want in life and the mental habits that promote success The four primary challenges that often hold us back from achieving our goals The biggest blocks that stop people from effectively communicating with others Replacing the disempowering stories that we tell ourselves with empowering ones Turning a presentation into a series of connected conversations with multiple people The neuroscience of public speaking and how to use the FIRE-UP training system What brilliant cultures are and how they create proactive and innovative workplaces The biggest cultural trends and challenges that are being seen in companies today What warning signs to look out for to determine if your organizations' culture is in trouble The best way to integrate cultural change and address the necessary "blind spots" Why leaders typically have a hard time assessing and addressing their own cultures Visit: VoicesofCourage.us /episode/index/show/voicesofcourage/id/8755820

044: The Courage to Raise Your Radiance 02/16/2019

044: The Courage to Raise Your Radiance Today we discuss looking within ourselves to increase our level of radiance and take our lives to the next level. Some people seem to have an attractive presence about them. They have an inner strength that radiates out into the world that you can feel just by being around them. They move with quiet confidence, a power that demands respect, and they exude charisma and radiance. Where does this come from, and how can we get some for ourselves? My first guest, Christine Howard, is a recognized and respected business leader dedicated to creating transformative products and coaching services, books, and talks that are instrumental for awakening the radiance and power of women’s true beauty and their ability to achieve their soul-centered calling. She joins me today to share her journey of hardship and transformation that led her to become the radiant woman and leader she is today. Christine provides insight into how we can all raise our radiance from within and shares the three key actions that changed her life. My second guest, SuEllen Fried, is an author and co-author of several books, a passionate child advocate, and has been a national and international speaker on the topic of child abuse and bullying. She joins me today to share how she has spent decades helping people to increase their presence of who they are in order to let go of old ways of showing up and to avoid hurting others. SuEllen discusses empowering people who truly want to change and get past any abuse and neglect they may have suffered in their lives by providing them with a chance to understand the roots of violence in their lives in order to heal and transform into a version of themselves that they are proud to be. We Discuss: Becoming aware of the subconscious thoughts that are blocking our radiance The inner work that must be done in order to make our greatest dreams a reality How to let go, take a stand, and pursue the callings of our soul to live a fulfilling life Why self-care needs to be a priority all of the time and not just when we're depleted Going inward to connect with ourselves and listen to what's going on in our lives Becoming conscious of our mindset and the self-talk we listen to on a regular basis How members of Reaching out From Within are empowered to heal themselves The roots of violence and the correlation between abuse and incarceration Empowering people who want to change their behavior and transform their lives Visit: VoicesofCourage.us /episode/index/show/voicesofcourage/id/8671076

043: The Courage to Transform Addictions into Power 02/10/2019

043: The Courage to Transform Addictions into Power Today we discuss the impact of addiction and the many pieces of the addiction recovery process that are necessary for a successful transition into a substance-free life. Did you know that drug and alcohol addictions affect people from all walks of life? Of course, you do! But, you may not know this... According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, more than 80,000 people die from alcohol-related deaths each year in the United States. On top of an already staggering alcohol problem, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration says that 1 in 10 Americans has a drug problem, with drug overdoses alone killing about 72,000 people in the United States just last year. I’m dedicating this episode of our show towards bringing more awareness of the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse and its impact on our society as a whole so that we can work together to change addiction in America. My first guest, Kay White, is a spiritual life coach, certified yoga instructor, and the executive director at Villa Kali Ma, which is a recovery program exclusively for women. She joins me today to share her personal journey of healing and learning to love and value herself after three decades of suffering from alcohol, drug, and relationship addiction. Kay shares how she was able to change her story from one of a victim to a true survivor. My second guest, Deni Carise, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist that has been part of the recovery community for over 30 years and is currently Chief Scientific Officer of Recovery Centers of America. She joins me today to discuss the transition from her own recovery into helping others recover from their addictions, and shares why a full continuum of care is crucial in supporting the likelihood of any successful recovery. We Discuss: Becoming aware of the signs and symptoms of people struggling with drug or alcohol abuse Why emotional pain and unhealed trauma often contribute to addictive behaviors The important elements of a successful recovery program that create fundamental change The norms and stigmas in our society today that stop many people from seeking recovery The main contributing factors of the extreme opioid epidemic in our country today Different options for treating opioid problems and why withdraw today is extremely difficult What Fentanyl and Carfentanil are and how they've severely impacted the opioid crisis The evidence-based practices being used in recovery centers to aid in a successful recovery What to look for in a treatment program and why people shouldn't fly away for treatment What a "full continuum of care" looks like in substance abuse treatment and why it's crucial Visit: VoicesofCourage.us /episode/index/show/voicesofcourage/id/8587070

042: How to Embrace Power, Wisdom, and Courage 02/02/2019

041: The Courage to Take Full Charge of Your Body 01/26/2019

041: The Courage to Take Full Charge of Your Body Today we discuss how healing and empowerment become our reality when we take charge of our own bodies. Right now, in this moment, you have the power to heal your mind and body by tapping into higher realms of consciousness and wisdom. Today, you can start on a journey that will lead you to freedom from mental, emotional, and physical disease by becoming receptive to some new possibilities for taking back your power and healing. Many people that I’ve worked with over the years have lost their brilliance and power by turning it over to others. Whether it be a friend, a spouse, a teacher, or a doctor - what they usually don’t understand is that by just taking on someone else’s point of view and allowing them to be the “expert” in their lives, they're disempowering themselves. My first guest, Glenn Livingston, Ph.D., is a veteran psychologist who spent several decades researching the nature of bingeing and overeating. He joins me today to share his personal journey out of obesity and emotional eating, and how we can learn and implement strategies in our lives to never binge again. My second guest, Nancy Gretzinger ED. D, is a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer and a Parent Surrogate. She joins me today to discuss the importance of being the CEO of our own health and how having a medical advocate can help us make the right choices for our bodies and overall well-being. We Discuss: Tapping into higher realms of consciousness and wisdom to heal our minds and bodies Why always allowing others to be the “experts” of our bodies and health can be dangerous Paying attention to the warning signs that our bodies give us and getting to their cause Emotional associations with food memories and patterns that help create unhealthy habits Focusing on rules opposed to guidelines to eliminate decisions that deplete our willpower Learning how to break the negative patterns of “unconscious” eating and bingeing Why we need a medical advocate, how to find one, and what they can do to help us What we should expect from medical personnel and how to prepare for an appointment How to approach a doctor in an effective and purposeful way that best serves our needs Confrontation vs. “carefrontation” and having the courage to be our own medical advocate Visit: VoicesofCourage.us /episode/index/show/voicesofcourage/id/8406713

040: The Courage to Create Miracles in Your Life 01/20/2019

040: The Courage to Create Miracles in Your Life Today we discuss tapping into our own unique purpose and creating a life filled with miracles. Right now, at this very moment, you have the power to change your life by tapping into a higher realm of consciousness. You can start on a journey that will lead you to freedom - mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually - by using the power of your mind. Let’s face it, miracles are happening around us every day. The problem is that most people aren't aware of this. So, what goes into creating a miracle and is there a way that we can open ourselves up to manifesting them regularly in our lives? My first guest, Nick Lowery, is an NFL legend and Hall of Famer who spent 18 years as a kicker for the Kansas City Chiefs. He joins me today to talk about the courage that comes from tapping into something bigger than ourselves, overcoming rejection, and living a life of purpose. Nick also shares how CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy), a degenerative brain disease found in athletes and others with a history of repetitive brain trauma/concussive injuries, is impacting the lives of many people. He discusses the groundbreaking research and development of cannabinoid-based treatments for CTE which will make the brain five times more resilient to impact, and what this means for the future of the NFL. My second guest, Marci Shimoff, is a #1 New York Times best-selling author, a world-renowned transformational teacher, and an expert on happiness, success, and unconditional love. She joins me today to talk about finding the real secret sauce to happiness and a formula for living in the "miracle zone." Marci shares her personal struggle with years of unhappiness that pushed her to eventually open up and listen to her own inner wisdom. She explains the importance of living aligned with the truth of who we are and how we can all create conducive conditions for miracles to frequently flow into our lives. We Discuss: Tapping into higher realms of consciousness and using the power of the mind Acknowledging fears and overcoming rejection in order to tap into our greatest selves The courage that comes from tapping into something greater than ourselves How CTE is impacting the lives of many athletes and what's being done KannaLife and the development of cannabinoid-based therapeutics for neurological diseases Listening to our own inner wisdom and discovering the real secret sauce to happiness Creating the conditions and circumstances for more miracles to flow into our lives The three-step formula for manifesting miracles and stepping into our "miracle zone" Setting the right intentions - Understanding ego-based intentions vs. soul-based intentions How a lack of self-worth and self-love can block miracles from showing up in our lives Visit: VoicesofCourage.us /episode/index/show/voicesofcourage/id/8322266

039: The Courage to Explore the Power of Consciousness 01/13/2019

038: The Courage to Manifest Your Greatest Dreams 01/04/2019

038: The Courage to Manifest Your Greatest Dreams Today we discuss how to overcome life's greatest challenges, increase our energy, and manifest our dreams. This is the time of year for hope and renewal. It's the time for new beginnings and the time to let go of the past along with any old habits or misfortunes of the past year. It's the time to clear anything out of our lives that doesn't align with our brilliance, joy, or presence and create whatever it is that we really want to create in this new year. Right now, many of us are in the "renewal zone." We're renewing our goals, commitments, determination, willpower, and passion. This renewal zone is the place where we get clear with the direction of our lives in the coming year. It's essential that we begin programming our subconscious mind to start looking for all that it needs to accomplish our greatest dreams. My guest, Susan Treadgold, is a holistic executive coach, founder of Treadgold Executive Development, a best-selling author, and an award-winning speaker and transformational trainer. She is passionate about helping others create success in their lives by helping them increase their confidence, energy, executive presence, and productivity. Today, Susan joins me to share her journey with overcoming some major challenges in her life and the success formula that changed everything for the better. She also shares why having an awareness of our energy can be one of the most crucial key components to creating lasting success in our lives. We Discuss: The 7-Step Success Formula that can be used to generate our greatest dreams Overcoming adversity and the challenges in life that hold us back from true success Attaching feelings, emotions, and words to what we visualize ourselves accomplishing Becoming energy aware and plugging up the "energy leaks" in our lives Learning how to win our morning and set ourselves up for the rest of the day Tips for bringing in power and presence and manifesting our dreams in this new year Visit: VoicesofCourage.us /episode/index/show/voicesofcourage/id/8131871

037: The Courage to Take Care of Your Health 12/22/2018

037: The Courage to Take Care of Your Health Today we discuss having the courage to make impactful investments in our health and relationships. Tomorrow is New Year's Eve which means that millions of people are going to make resolutions, only to break them shortly after. Making New Year's resolutions is a positive thing, but we need to have an actual strategy in place to keep us on track and in alignment for success. Otherwise, we inevitably set ourselves up for failure and disappointment. My first guest, Eva Vennari, is the founder of The Elevate Institute, a cutting-edge health coaching firm specializing in empowering individuals to take charge of their bodies and their health. She is on a mission to dismantle the status quo in the sickness industry by helping others understand exactly what's going on in their bodies. Eva shares what she's found to be a better investment than the stock market for great results as the fool-proof method for knowing what our bodies need to heal and feel rejuvenated. She provides insight and resources that can help each one of us take charge of our overall well-being and thrive in life. My second guest, Kerry Mensior, is a sought-after Communication Mastery trainer who has spent his entire adult life in public service. He shows others how to package their personal message and effectively use the power of story to grow their business and give back to their community. Kerry shares essential tips and strategies for improving communication and strengthening relationships. He highlights relationship currency, why it's more valuable than any other currency in the world, and how we can all have more of it in our lives. We Discuss: A tried-and-true formula that helps to not only make New Year's resolutions, but keep them Folding our personal life, hobbies, and interests into our work and everyday lives Creating new healthy habits and giving ourselves the permission to succeed How our stress relates to the minerals in our bodies being in or out of alignment The myths we are taught by authority and loved-ones about how our bodies work Communicating with others in the 'language' that they can best hear and understand The Four Pillars and how they can help us communicate with anyone effectively 3 tips for taking our communication to the next level when meeting new people How to overcome communication roadblocks such as an opposing belief system Visit: VoicesofCourage.us /episode/index/show/voicesofcourage/id/8016149

036: The Courage to Accelerate Love and Success 12/22/2018

035: The Courage to Find Peace Amid the Chaos During the Holidays 12/16/2018

035: The Courage to Find Peace Amid the Chaos During the Holidays Today we discuss overcoming the stress, challenges, and chaos that often accompany us during the holiday season. The majority of us are looking forward to having a really great holiday experience with our loved ones, but this time of year can get pretty stressful. We have so much on our minds and things start to seem rather chaotic. Will we be able to find a parking space at the mall? Will there be enough money to pay for all of these gifts? Will there be enough time to get everything done? In order for us to enjoy our holiday festivities this year, we need to give up two things – our worries and fears. If we clutter our minds with the burden of these negative thoughts, we become engulfed in them and allow them to stack on top of one another. Are you ready to lighten your load this holiday season and find the courage to stay calm amid the chaos? My guest, Julie Potiker, is an author, attorney, and mindfulness expert who shares mindfulness techniques with the world and teaches people how to rewire their brains for more happiness and resilience in their lives. She joins me today to explain what mindfulness is and how the practice of being mindful can help us enjoy great experiences on a regular basis. Julie also provides helpful tips and strategies for calming our inner critic, practicing mindful self-compassion, and responding skillfully to stressful situations. We Discuss: Remaining present and enjoying this holiday season amid the chaos going on around us Reconnecting with ourselves and releasing any baggage that’s weighing us down An exercise to help release the worries and fears that create stress and tension Setting the intention to pause and form a skillful response versus a negative reaction The science behind mindfulness and how it rewires our brains for happiness Getting in touch with mindful self-compassion and expressing compassion for others Calming the nagging voice of our “inner critic” and allowing it to become our friend How our core values can be used to provide a course correction if we veer off track 8 tips to help us feel revitalized, empowered, and ready to enjoy a fun-filled holiday season Visit: VoicesofCourage.us /episode/index/show/voicesofcourage/id/7935614

034: The Courage to Mind Shift on Demand 12/08/2018

033: The Courage to Find the Gift of Addiction 12/02/2018

033: The Courage to Find the Gift of Addiction Today we discuss getting to the root cause of addiction and exploring what it means to live a life of sobriety. What is really going on with addiction? Is it good versus evil, is it a lack of morals or willpower, an ignorance of how addiction works, or is it something else altogether? Addiction is a very complex disease, and most people don't understand why or how people actually become addicted to drugs or alcohol. The truth is, quitting takes a lot more than good intentions or goodwill. This is because alcohol and drugs actually change the way the brain works and they change who we are. Who do you know that's suffering from a problem with addiction? Think about it. Maybe it’s someone you don't really know all that well, or maybe it's someone that's very close to you. This show is all about understanding addiction and the solutions available to help those that are struggling get the help that they need. My first guest, Sherry Burditt, is an RN, Board Registered in Holistic Nursing and the Clinical Director for Hemet Valley Recovery Center & Sage Retreat. As the child of an alcoholic father with addiction running throughout her family, Sherry, fortunately, did not inherit the addictive gene. Rather, she spent the better part of her life engaged in personally experiencing it and professionally treating it. Sherry shares insight on why people become addicted, the heavy baggage that comes along with addiction, and how shifting our thoughts and energy can change our whole lives. My second guest, Mary Lou Rodgers, is the founder and operator of Ohana House which is a luxury sober living for women who are seeking support on their path to recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. As an adopted child, Mary Lou struggled with abandonment issues her entire life. These issues along with the Irish gene for alcoholism turned what was once periodic binge drinking into what eventually became a diagnosis of alcoholism. Mary Lou shares her personal journey of lasting sobriety, the most critical component of getting sober, and how sober living helps transition people back into life after treatment. We Discuss: The widespread prevalence of addiction in our society today The complexity of addiction and how it changes how our brain function and personality Why certain people end up becoming addicts and/or alcoholics The heavy and burdensome baggage that comes with addiction and how it can be removed The management of Duality -- Light energy (nurturing) vs. Dark energy (depleting) How to reach the people that are high-functioning and don't believe they have a problem The importance of a peaceful, loving, and supportive environment on the road to sobriety How sober living creates a safe place for treatment and transitioning back into life The most critical component of getting sober and avoiding relapse and further suffering The 7 energy centers in the body and how these Chakras relate to addiction Visit: VoicesofCourage.us /episode/index/show/voicesofcourage/id/7767062

032: The Courage to Transform Your Mind and Body 11/25/2018

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