When most podcasters talk about money and emotions, they talk about how people feel about their money. My approach is quite different in that I look at the emotions you are acting out through your money. In this episode, I talk about how what you feel when dealing with money is never about money – and what it is about.Highlights: You can use your m…

Small business owners and many practitioners have trouble talking about money. Yet, if you want to be comfortable financially, then you have to learn how to talk about money with potential clients, vendors, and financial practitioners.Highlights Sex and money are the two hardest things to talk about. A lot of people would rather talk about sex than…

Because of everything that’s going on in the world right now, many people are experiencing stress and its side effects on the body and mind. In this episode, I discuss the causes of toxic stress and offer a few suggestions for dealing with it.Highlights Toxic stress often starts early in childhood and continues throughout life. This can lead to man…

I have known therapist Doug Foresta for a long time and we have been talking about how many therapists have money issues. In this episode we talk about that and an event we're planning to help people in the helper professions.Because we had such a rich conversation, I’m going to include most of the called transcript under the Highlights.Highlights …

In this episode, I discuss the problems caused by unrealistic expectations with an emphasis on how subconscious expectations affect your life outcomes. You will also learn more about how habitual emotions are the creative force behind your life stories.Highlights Subconscious expectations that result from past experiences can influence our relation…

The beginning of a new year is a great time to introduce some change in your life. In this episode, I discuss why it’s necessary to make changes gradually and I offer some tips on some easy changes to make to get yourself going.Highlights Take small steps towards change to avoid overwhelming your brain. Start with things that don’t have major conse…

The new year is a time of change. You can ignore this or use the energy of change to move your life forward. In this episode, I offer some suggestions for getting to know yourself better, to follow your intuition, and to be who you want to be.Highlights What is your intention for next year and who you want to be? You can choose. How do you want to …

Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and consultant who helps people start, run, and grow a small business. He also hosts the popular podcast, The How of Business.Highlights Joan Sotkin and Henry Lopez discuss chaos in business. They talk about how chaos becomes an identity for business owners and how they feed off problem-so…

Elizabeth Ralph is a high-level wealth strategist and intuitive investor who retired at the age of 39 to teach others how to reach financial freedom through non-traditional ways. She is the founder of The Spiritual Investor and the host of The Spiritual Investor podcast, the place where entrepreneurs transform from unsure investors to effortless we…

In this episode, I am interviewed by my friend, Greg Harrington. We decided to do this after having a long discussion about aloneness, which was the topic of the previous podcast episode. We talked about that and then talked a lot about getting in touch with instructions from yourself.Highlights We discussed the difference between loneliness and al…

In today’s episode, I share something I went through recently that I hope will help you understand something about yourself. It’s about one of the five main feelings that people act out through their money – aloneness.Highlights The five main feelings I outlined in Build Your Money Muscles were aloneness, shame, anger, deprivation, and a sense of b…

In today’s episode, some suggestions for dealing with change. Be patient with yourself, accept that change is a process, and don't give up when you hit roadblocks. Uncertainty is hard but surmountable. Seek support if you need it.Highlights:Here are a few key takeaways from today’s episode: Our brains are wired to resist change and uncertainty. Whe…

In this episode, I talk about finding inner peace in turbulent times such as we are in now. Techniques are suggested for reducing anxiety and finding that peace within.Generated by Claude.aiHighlights: I see hope in the younger generations who want positive change in the world. I find that people in their 20s and 30s are more able to quickly change…

Catherine Chadwick is a multi-talented psychiatric nurse, businesswoman, transformational life coach, and practitioner of Applied Positive Psychology. She learned about the power of positivity when she sustained a serious injury in her 20s. In this episode, we talk about her successful journey to wellness and how what she has learned can help deal …

Art Giser is the Creator of Energetic NLP, unifying Neuro-Linguistic Programming, spiritual principles, and transformative energy work. He is an internationally renowned NLP trainer, executive coach, intuitive, and master healer. Known for his humor, caring, and remote energy work, Art’s superpower is releasing people’s spiritual and unconscious bl…

It’s amazing to me how many small business owners don’t know how to manage their money. This affects their ability to make good business and financial decisions. In this episode, I address this issue and offer some solutions.Highlights Many people are feeling financially uncomfortable due to fear about the state of the world. Remember, it's not abo…

Dr. Saul Shaye was a chiropractor for 18 years before closing his chiropractic practice in 1993 to follow his inner guidance to become a full-time spiritual healer. For 19 years, he worked with the National Football League as a spiritual healer, and helped over 100 players and coacheswith the Green Bay Packers, the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Kans…

Lately, because I’ve been doing more energy activations, I want to learn more about the science and the different forms of what’s often called energy healing. In this episode, I talk about how I combine both energy healing and ChatGPT in my quest for information.Here is a summary of the key points from the transcript: I have been doing energy work …

Kute Blackson is a beloved inspirational speaker and transformational teacher. He speaks at countless events he organizes around the world as well as at outside events. He is a member of the Transformational Leadership Council, a select group of one hundred of the world’s foremost authorities in the personal development industry.Winner of the 2019 …

In this episode, Joan Sotkin talks about the connection between food, depression, anxiety, and overall well being. She shares her personal story of overcoming depression by changing her diet and lifestyle. Joan discusses how eating sugar and processed foods can negatively impact mental health, referencing various studies that show links between die…

In this episode, I talk about the process I went through building The MetaMind Circle and my history with online communities. I learned that it’s not always easy to form meaningful relationships online, and I discuss some of the things I learned along the way.Highlights When a group I joined a few years ago no longer served my need to have authenti…

Edward Vilga is a thought leader, artist, and entrepreneur. He is the author of 18 bestselling books, DVDs, and courses that focus on personal growth and transformation. Over 60,000 students are enrolled in his online programs. He is also a Yale graduate who recently received his Executive MBA. Edward's mission is to empower people to find their ow…

I recently started using ChatGPT and in this episode, I share my experiences with you. I also talk about software for automating income and expense entries with bookkeeping software like QuickBooks.Highlights It’s important that you learn how to correctly give ChatGPT prompts (queries) and how to talk to it. The bottom line is that it can be very u…

Jeff Hood is the owner and developer of the Rio Grande Refuge. In this episode Jeff shares his long journey to finding his place of peace on the Rio Grande and how he is now developing it for others to share. I’ve known Jeff for 25 years and know that he has a lot of wisdom to share.Highlights Jeff Hood is in the process of renovating a 100-year-ol…

In this episode, I tell the story of my introduction to crystals and stones in the late 1970s and how that developed into a large wholesale, retail, and mail-order business. I talk about my deep connection to the minerals kingdom and something that happened recently to rekindle my desire to energize and distribute crystals and stones.Highlights: In…

Rachel Rider is a Master Coach and the Founder of MettaWorks. She is also the author of the new book Who You Are Is How You Lead. Rachel sets her practice apart by drawing from both traditional and alternative modalities, including Somatic Experiencing, Polarity Therapy, Zen Buddhism, Inner Relationship Focusing, and anti-racism.Highlights Rachel e…

In this episode, I acknowledge the difficulty people are having with the many changes that are taking place in our world and in our lives. Suggestions are offered for becoming comfortable with change, especially when you can't control what's happening.Highlights An important piece of my podcast equipment died, which precipitated unexpected changes.…

Dr. Philippe Douyon is a Board Certified Neurologist who helps high-performance individuals and business leaders crack the code to hacking the most powerful tool at your disposal: Your Brain. From years of witnessing first-hand the disastrous effects of neurological disorders,Dr. Douyon discovered that the solution was simple: Take charge of your b…

Dr. Dan Lieberman is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at George Washington University. He is the co-author of the international bestseller The Molecule of More, which has been translated into 20 languages, and the author of Spellbound: Modern Science, Ancient Magic, and the Hidden Potential of the Unconscious Mind.Highligh…

Like many people, since the Covid pause, I’ve been trying to figure out where I want to go from here. In this episode, I share the process I’ve been going through and some of the techniques that have served me and are now serving others.Highlights I share a dental experience I had that led to a concussion. It took a long time for me to understand h…

Audrey Holst works with high performing teams and individuals to rewire perfectionism, procrastination, and work anxiety into a culture of excellence. She’s the Owner and Founder of the Fortitude & Flow® Process and creator of the Perfectionist Archetypes™ and the Procrastination Protocol™. Her work goes beyond mindset and addresses challenges at t…

In this episode, I cover a number of topics including why exercise is just as good as medications for depression, why it’s important to get to know yourself, and understanding how you make the decisions that determine your life outcomes.Highlights What’s true for me might not be true for you. I talk about an article I saw that stated that exercise …

In today’s episode I talk about something that affects your business and financial outcomes that goes beyond hard-core skills and mindset. It is important to learn how to tune into the energies around you and understand the quality of the energy you generate.Highlights How we develop early in life often affects the eventual decisions we make and ou…

In this episode, I share some of my experiences as I go through the journey from who I’ve been to who I’m becoming and offer some insights I’ve gained along the way. I also talk about how self-awareness is a way to have a deeper, more impactful experience.Highlights I have been trying out being fully honest about who I am and I have learned that no…

While reading Spellbound by Dr. Dan Lieberman, who I interviewed in the last episode, I was struck by the sentence, “The purpose of life is to become your true self”. I have been thinking about that a lot and, in this episode, I share some of my thoughts.Highlights Although you may share some characteristics with other people, no one is exactly lik…

Art Giser is the Creator of Energetic NLP, unifying Neuro-Linguistic Programming, spiritual principles, and transformative energy work. He is an internationally renowned NLP trainer, executive coach, intuitive, and master healer. Known for his humor, caring, and remote energy work, Art’s superpower is releasing people’s spiritual and unconscious bl…

In today’s episode, I present different ways that you can explore – and become who and how you want to be. No one else can give you the answers YOU need, you have the power and ability to find those for yourself. Don’t expect miracles because it takes time to shift from where you are to where you want to be.Highlights Spontaneous healings can happe…

Catherine Chadwick is a mental fitness trainer with over 40 years of experience as a registered nurse, is a practitioner of applied positive psychology, a certified transformational coach, and the creator of The Sunshine Quotient®. She holds a third-degree black belt in traditional Japanese karate and loves neuroscience. Catherine is a lifelong lea…

In this episode, I take a look at what is going on in the world and share what I see as the problems within each of us that are contributing to the problems in the world. I suggest that if we learn to find peace within ourselves, we can contribute to creating peace in the world.Highlights Our combined emotions can affect our environment, including …

Since 2006, business advisor and pricing expert Patty Block has empowered women business owners who are experts in their fields to turn up their power to price, sell, and run their businesses on their own terms. In her book, Your Hidden Advantage: Unlock the Power to Attract Right-fit Clients and Boost Your Revenue, Patty reveals proven, practical …

In today’s episode, I talk about the meaning of the phrase the truth of you shall set you free and how it differs from the well-known phrase the truth shall set you free. I also briefly mention a series of workshops I’ll be doing to help people find their authentic self.Highlights When I ask people why they want more money, they often say it’s beca…

Tracy Crossley is a Behavioral Relationship Expert who has perfected a method for real change no matter what circumstances are occurring in the life of an individual; personally or in business. With her background in business, marketing, psychology, ontological coaching, emotional intelligence, and intuitive abilities, Tracy is the game-changer for…

In this episode, Aprille Janes shares her aha moment when she realized that even though she had a successful consultancy business, there was an incongruency between her life and who she wanted to be. She shares her journey from that moment, more than eight years ago, to where she is today.Highlights Aprille Janes knew she wanted to change, and beca…

This is an information-packed episode during which I cover a variety of topics, all of which will help you understand and appreciate yourself better. Two of the main topics include the harm of feeling sorry for yourself and how to generate the emotions that can lead you in a better direction.Highlights I recently talked to a woman about her inabili…

In today’s episode, I talk to Dr. Dan Lieberman about using numerology and the tarot as a way of communicating with your subconscious. Dr. Lieberman is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at George Washington University. He is the co-author of the international bestseller The Molecule of More, which has been translated into 2…

Cortisol is an important hormone that regulates stress. However, when stress is constant, cortisol levels become very high. This can cause a surprising range of ongoing physical and mental discomforts. In this episode, I talk about how cortisol affects you and what you can do to minimize its effects.Highlights I explain what cortisol is and why you…

Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and consultant. He hosts the top-rated podcast, The How of Business. Henry has over 35 years of diverse business experience including successful careers in the information technology industry, sales, and sales training. Since buying his first business in 1991, he has been involved in 12 di…

Monique Rhodes is a Happiness Strategist who teaches students and corporations around the world how to master their lives. She has spent the last 25 years studying the mind and its relationship to happiness and suffering. Over 70 universities and colleges use her program The 10 Minute Mind®. Monique hosts the daily In Your Right Mind podcast, where…

For the last few weeks, the phrase a body in motion stays in motion has been going through my mind. In today’s episode, I talk about how this idea applies to many areas of our lives and how to use the idea to get unstuck.Highlights We have to figure out what works for us in life and follow that. In order to move beyond where you are, you have to pe…

Dr. Eric Holsapple is a successful entrepreneur with 20 years of university teaching and 30 years of mindfulness. He is the founder of Living in the Gap and the author of the forthcoming book, Profit with Presence: The 12 Pillars of Mindful Leadership. His popular workshops teach CEOs and professionals a different way to operate mindfully while imp…