Welcome! Neff Inspiration is the new name for Steps To Sobriety. I am an Anaesthetist, Bestselling Author, Speaker, Show Host and an Alcoholic in recovery. I interview guests that have gone through hell and kept going. I talk to people who have had extraordinary experiences and learn from their lessons. I talk to ordinary people whose perseverance made them superheroes. This show demystifies mental health problems with the help of transparency, authenticity, humility and self-love. My guests ...
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479 DK Ciccone: Hurting Does Not Equal Broken - Finding Resilience Through Movement
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Dana Karen (“DK”) Ciccone is a certified Pilates instructor who helps people in pain improve strength, mobility, and well-being in a weight-neutral environment. She’s also trained in pain reprocessing therapy through the Pain Psychology Center. Having begun her own journey with chronic back pain as a young teen, she has been exploring ways to help …
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478 Helen Sernett: Feeling Lost and Finding the Way Again - A Guide To Healing With Sleep
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Helen Sernett, founder, and host of the Sleep Lists podcast, was a non-profit fundraiser at the end of her rope struggling with a long list of medical issues. Underlying all of it was the fact that she could no longer get herself to sleep. With Sleep Lists she serves up bedtime dreams every episode by reciting a lulling list of similar items. Latel…
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477 Karoline Fischer: The transformative power of working with the subconsciousness via hypnotherapy
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Karoline Fischer is a trained MD who decided to train as an RTT Hypnotherapist as she found out personally how transformative this way of work can be. In her own words: I had worked my entire adult life with therapists for my own life, and when I found methods that worked with subconsciousness, transformation really started to happen in my life. I …
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476 Leslie Draffin: Microdosing Magic Mushrooms for Mental Health & Sobriety
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Leslie Draffin is an certified psychedelic guide, Integrative Somatic Coach, meditation teacher, feminine embodiment mentor, and podcast host who is passionate about helping people embrace their bodies, cycles, sex and psychedelics. She supports conscious souls who want to heal themselves through intentional microdosing, pleasure, womb reconnection…
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475 Pamela Wagner: Thriving After Trauma: Your Dream Life Awaits
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There's little that Pamela hasn't done yet at the age of 31. Just to mention a few accomplishments: She's been to 100 countries, bootstrapped and built a 6-figure agency with no entrepreneurial background, worked at Google, been featured multiple times in Forbes, got a Master's degree from Harvard Extension School, and climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro. Pame…
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474 Carolyn Sophia Skowron: How to live as the most resilient authentic raw version of you!
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My name is Carolyn Sophia Skowron. I am someone who has always felt like an outsider. From a young age I struggled making friends, fitting in and being my true authentic self. I grew up feeling like I never fit in and never was good enough. I spent most of my life internalizing every situation. I always thought people didn’t like me. What I failed …
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473 Lillian Easterley-Smith: You Can't Heal Addiction Without Healing Your Trauma
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Lillian Easterly-Smith’s journey is one of unexpected impact. Birthed from her own recovery from alcohol use and multiple addictions, her passion for helping others find true healing has become her life’s purpose. Lillian’s journey found her at the helm of two major non-profit organizations. She has authored multiple recovery curriculums and co-aut…
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472 Richard Craft: A Transformative Story of Identity Crisis, Job Loss and Recovery
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In this deeply profound episode, Richard Kraft, a devoted healthcare professional, bravely shares his harrowing journey from identity crisis, triggered by job loss during the COVID pandemic, to redemption and self-awareness. Richard talks about his roles in the healthcare industry, his inherent desire to help others, and how all these formed an int…
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471 Mariam Elhouli: Finding your true self after suffering from adversity and depression
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Mariam Elhouli is an Australian entreprenuer , award winning author, international speaker, business mentor and film director. A mother of 5 who had her first child at 16 to many failed businesses in life to witnessing 3 wars by chance. Mariam's journey of battling depression while re building her life and finding herself is a spectacular story of …
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470 Michelle Reittinger: Healing and Recovery from Bipolar Disorder
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Having been diagnosed with bipolar in 1998, Michelle Reittinger spent the next 12 years on a roller coaster of manic and depressive episodes with therapists, doctors, psychotropic meds, hospitalizations, and suicide attempts. She was at her wit's end and felt humiliated, hopeless and lost. In particular, she was devastated by the toll it took on he…
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469 Shannon Sauer-Zavala: Nudge your personality for personal and professional success
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Dr. Sauer-Zavala is Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with people struggling with anxiety and depression. She is also an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Kentucky (UK) where she develops new treatments for common mental health conditions and tests them in rigorous clinical trials. Dr. Saue…
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468 Kim Korte: An Insightful Journey of Self-Awareness with Kim Cote
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Embark on an enlightening journey of self-discovery in this episode of 'Neff Inspiration' with our amazing guest, Kim Korte. Unlocking the mysteries of our brain and emotions, Kim guides us through an enriching discussion aimed at a better understanding of ourselves and our feelings. From her personal experiences with trauma, sorrow, and eventual g…
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467 Gabrielle Bovard: How To Cope Without Access To Mental Healthcare
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Gabrielle Bovard is a storyteller, advocate for authenticity, and the author of the upcoming memoir, "Waiting Room." She’s also the founder of the nationally recognized movement, Random Note Project, which she started when she was just 14 years old. After a major diagnosis and an unexpected breakup, Gabrielle needed mental health care. Instead of b…
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466 Tracey Yokas: How I healed inherited trauma and transformed my relationships
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In Tracey’s words: I've been on a healing journey for 25 years and it was just last year that the final puzzle piece fell into place. As someone who has been in and out of therapy for over 2 decades, I was shocked by the realization that my whole life, my whole adult self and all my relationships, had been impacted by the reality of my childhood. M…
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465 Hosein Kouros-Mehr: Addiction And The Default Mode Network: New Tools For The healing Process
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Hosein Kouros-Mehr, MD, PhD is an author and physician-scientist who has spent over two decades in cancer research and drug development. Thanks to his background, Hosein recognized the extraordinary ramifications of a recent scientific discovery: the default mode network (DMN), which encodes the human ego and influences our thoughts, emotions, and …
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464 Lesley Logan: Pilates: The Movement Meditation You've Been Looking For
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Lesley Logan is the world’s leading expert on how Pilates changes your life, and is the co-founder of OnlinePilatesClasses.com. She has taught thousands of students, trained hundreds of teachers, lead workshops at global conferences, and supported companies such as the Associated Press and Balanced Body, empowering participants with movement and ha…
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463 Rachelle Davis: Conquer Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Unlock Vitality and Reclaim Your Life with the 4 Core Blueprint
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In the words of Rachelle Davis: From the earliest days of my life, I've been drawn to the healing power of nature. The rustling leaves, the scent of blooming flowers, and the gentle touch of sunlight—all whispered secrets of well-being. Little did I know that this fascination would lead me on a transformative path, shaping not only my own destiny b…
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462 Tom Spooner: Why Legal vs Illegal Substances are more Deadly for Warriors
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Tom Spooner is a Former Delta Operator and Warriors Heart Co-Founder/President whose service to our nation in the U.S. Army spanned nearly 21 years (1990-2011), primarily in Iraq and Afghanistan (including 12 deployments and 40 months in combat). His military career included time in the 82nd Airborne, as a Green Beret in the US Army’s 7th Special F…
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461 Logan Hufford: Sexual addiction: I found the path out. I can show YOU that path
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Logan is a born & raised Alaskan, married to his gorgeous bride Carrie, who herself is a 4th-generation Alaskan; and together they are raising 4 amazing but crazy little monkeys. Their life is a simple one - they love their family time, their dogs, and exploring the beautiful Alaskan wilderness. Logan and his wife Carrie each lead Recovery groups, …
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460 John Daniel: Rising from Adversity: Harnessing Resilience and Faith for Triumph
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John Daniel is an online fitness and mindset coach specializing in high-level professionals. By integrating fitness, health, and mindset optimization, John helps clients boost energy, focus, and business success simultaneously. With a focus on mindset cultivation and personalized strategies, John equips his clients with tools to achieve fitness and…
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459 Colin F Watson: The Age-Reversing Fitness Maestro - Life is an inside-out game
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Colin F. Watson is the Age-Reversing Fitness Maestro. He is a beacon of hope for those over 40 struggling with weight and health. As a Certified Master Coach specializing in body transformation, mindset, and embodiment, A published author, and an NPC physique masters competitor, Colin's journey is nothing short of inspirational. Overcoming high blo…
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488 Jennisue Jessen: Resilience Unveiled - A Survivor's Journey from Trafficking to Triumph
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Jennisue Jessen is a distinguished expert with over 25 years of experience in the field of human trafficking. Her remarkable journey, from being sold into the sex trade at age 4 to becoming a beacon of hope and change, is nothing short of inspiring. As the Founder & CEO of Compass 31, an international counter-trafficking organization, she has dedic…
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458 John Graham: How Peak Performers Release Anxiety/Panic, For Good
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John Graham is a 3x USA Memory Champion, a Grandmaster of Memory, Entrepreneur, and mentors High Performers (including a World Record holder and National Memory Champion). He's performed insane mental feats on TV shows all over the world: - Super Brain (China) 400 Million Viewers - Xtra Ordinary (Indonesia) 20 Million Viewers - SuperHuman (USA) wit…
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457 Nico Morales: Five Things To Know Before You Get Sober
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Nico Morales was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was an athlete, opiate user, and over drank alcohol. Now is an author, graduate, and business owner. Nico had adverse childhood experiences that he repressed, this mental unrest led to an exploration of substances, eventually propelling him into opiate use disorder. By twenty-two, Nico…
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456 Michael Herbert: Recovery - Living beyond my wildest dreams
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With over 35 years of experience in addiction treatment, Michael Herbert is a highly accomplished professional in the field. His expertise spans from intervention to aftercare, making a positive impact on countless individuals and families. Michael's international work has taken him to various parts of the world, including Behman Hospital in Cairo,…
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455 Denise Dielwart: From Widow to Warrior: Guiding Others Beyond Grief
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Denise experienced this profound loss firsthand after the sudden passing of her husband. After trying many methods that were not working, Denise sought a path to healing that led to the creation of the FLOW Grief Release Method—a transformative approach to moving through grief with grace and ease. Denise's journey from the depths of despair to redi…
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454 Kurt Schmidt: ThePeerNetwork.com: Transforming Mental Health & Substance Use Recovery
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Kurt Schmidt's life story reads like an epic narrative of resilience, hope, and transformation. From his early days as a culinary school graduate to becoming a pivotal figure in the mental health community, Kurt's journey is a testament to the power of change and the human spirit's capacity to overcome. Kurt's academic journey began at Purdue Unive…
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10in10 Neal Fisher: The Goal Is Not To Change The World - The Goal Is To Change Yourself
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In Neal's words: I lost 8 years of my life because of poor financial decisions that lead to a mountain of debt. These poor financial decisions were a result of my immature grandiosity and poor daily habits. At the same time I found myself divorced and completely out of shape. Every problem under the Sun has the same singular source - conflict or fl…
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10in10 Lisa Jara: Menstrual Health Specialist - Embrace Cyclical Living To Live Life To The Fullest
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Lisa Jara is a Menstrual Health Agent (of Change), a Womb Whisperer and Soul Midwife, helping women and menstruating folks to holistically address the deeper causes of menstrual health challenges like PMS/PMDD, painful periods, endometriosis, PCOS or perimenopausal challenges, so they no longer dread "that time of the month", but have a happy, heal…
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10in10 Liam Naden: How To Use Your Brain's Biological Mechanisms To Transform Your Life
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“If you really want to heal and succeed in your life you have to Let Yourself Off the Hook! Stop trying to solve your problems, achieve your goals and manage your life through force and struggle. This only keeps you stuck. Instead, realise that your problems aren’t your fault. They’re simply the result of using your brain the wrong way.” This is th…
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453 Lynn Weimar: Embracing Change & Chasing Your Dreams In Your 50s and Beyond
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LYNN WEIMAR, MSN, has a passion and mission to transform the lives of women beyond fifty who struggle with emotional eating, food addictions, and obesity. Having struggled with similar issues herself, she has combined her previous healing process and mindset work with her experience as an RN and research as an MSN to bring hope and freedom to peopl…
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452 Beth Sandlin: How to Use Aligned Action for Adversity and Daily Life Resilience
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Beth Sandlin is on a mission to ignite a passion for wellness in people at every stage of life. Specializing in at-home Pilates workouts, Beth's approach transcends age, focusing on cultivating a mindful connection with your body. Her unique method encourages participants to tune into their energy levels and nurture their nervous system, making eac…
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451 Nick Drivas: How a porn addict transformed his life in a year through personal development
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Nick Drivas was a 10+ year porn addict that was able to change his life around in under a year. He was depressed, had social anxiety and wanted to commit suicide because of where his life was going. He decided to make a change by focusing on himself and hiring a coach to become his absolute best by building his discipline through fitness, mindset, …
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450 Ryan Penley: Tactics for escaping "rock bottom" and tales that prove they work
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At the age of 13, he fell into the treacherous world of drugs and alcohol. For years, he prioritized the fleeting pleasures of a party lifestyle over meaningful connections and self-responsibility. After hitting rock bottom, a moment of awakening guided him to a new path—one of sobriety, self-respect, and a dedication to aiding others in their reco…
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10in10 Molly Zemek: Decoding Your Emotional Appetite: A Food-Lover's Guide to Weight Loss
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In Molly Zemek's words: I am a professionally trained chef and Master-certified life coach who ended her love affair with food and alcohol 5 years ago. I am also the author of the new book Decoding Your Emotional Appetite: A Food-Lover's Guide to Weight Loss (set for release in April 2024). Through my private life coaching business, I help empower …
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448 Andrew Levander: Treat the whole person for integrated mental health & addiction treatment
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Andrew has over twenty years of experience in adolescent, adult and family psychotherapy. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CA and NV. He holds national certifications including Master Addictions Counselor, Diplomat in Addiction, Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor, Certified Bereavement Counselor, Certified Cognitive Behavioral…
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447 Daryl Dittmer: When You Stop Fighting, The Fighting Stops
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After a humble and often tumultuous beginning to his life, Daryl Dittmer has worked relentlessly on himself for almost 40 years. Having hailed from a blue-collar family and upbringing, work-ethic was instilled early and often. Daryl was put to work as a farm hand at an early age, at $1.50 per hour, and learned the immense value of hard work and lon…
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446 Leslie Lindsey: Emotional Overeating. Your feelings are your feelings. No one else gets to vote.
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Leslie Lindsey Davis, inspirational speaker and the best-selling author of “You Can’t Eat Love” and recently released "The Journey From FAILing to HEALing," leaves audiences transformed by her powerful message of embracing emotions, cultivating self-love, and building healthy relationships. With her warmth, authenticity, and expertise, Leslie guide…
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445 Liam Naden: How To Use Your Brain's Biological Mechanisms To Transform Your Life
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“If you really want to heal and succeed in your life you have to Let Yourself Off the Hook! Stop trying to solve your problems, achieve your goals and manage your life through force and struggle. This only keeps you stuck. Instead, realise that your problems aren’t your fault. They’re simply the result of using your brain the wrong way.” This is th…
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444 Neal Fisher: The goal isn't to change the world - the goal is to change yourself
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In Neal's words: I lost 8 years of my life because of poor financial decisions that lead to a mountain of debt. These poor financial decisions were a result of my immature grandiosity and poor daily habits. At the same time I found myself divorced and completely out of shape. Every problem under the Sun has the same singular source - conflict or fl…
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443 Lucie Ptasznik: How to rewire your subconscious mind for happiness & success
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How we are all capable of becoming a completely different person and only one decision away from a completely different life. I love empowering people to step outside of their comfort zones, outside of what’s familiar to them and becoming the best versions of themselves mentally, physically, financially & spiritually. I’m obsessed with teaching peo…
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442 NatNat Bedard: Transform Your Potential With The Freedom Of Honesty
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Natalie Bedard, who likes to be called NatNat, a resilient single mother of three, overcame a life-threatening illness to become a beacon of empowerment. Through mindfulness and decisive action, she guides others on their journey of self-discovery and healing, tapping into the body's nervous system and energy flow. With a focus on unraveling emotio…
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441 Molly Zemek: Decoding Your Emotional Appetite: A Food-Lover's Guide to Weight Loss
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I am a professionally trained chef and Master-certified life coach who ended her love affair with food and alcohol 5 years ago. I am also the author of the new book Decoding Your Emotional Appetite: A Food-Lover's Guide to Weight Loss (set for release in April 2024). Through my private life coaching business, I help empower food and wine lovers to …
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440 Linn Rivers: Uncover The Root Causes Of Mental Illness & Chronic Health Conditions
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Linn Rivers is a functional health and wellness expert and educator. She teaches people all over the world how to take their health—mind, body, and spirit — into their own hands. She has over 15 years of education in the holistic health field and assists people in overcoming chronic health conditions and mental disorders. Her educational background…
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439 Michael Rubino: Poor Indoor Health Quality - The New Frontier Of Holistic Health
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Michael Rubino is championing “the new frontier of holistic health.” He is an air quality expert and wellness advocate who is bridging the gap between our homes and their direct impact on health. He is the founder of HomeCleanse, a company dedicated to addressing the worldwide health epidemic caused by poor indoor air quality. He works closely with…
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449 Simon Fleming: Changing and Challenging Toxic Culture in Healthcare
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Simon Fleming is an orthopaedic hand and wrist surgeon, medical education Ph.D and culture change advocate, with an international reputation for his work. He is a founding and Executive board member of the International Orthopaedic Diversity Alliance (IODA). He also sits on the Executive board for the NIHR Clinical Education Incubator and is an Ass…
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438 Adam Hill: Sobriety - Finding Abundance Beyond Hopelessness
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Adam Hill is an international keynote speaker, bestselling author, CEO, and host of the top rated podcast, Flow Over Fear, helping people to embrace fear and realize their ultimate potential in leadership and life. After overcoming alcoholism and unhealthy habits, Adam reframed his anxiety disorder into a superpower, becoming a top amateur triathle…
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437 Kelly Killingsworth: Kelly’s Journey From Overcoming Addiction to Business Ownership
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Kelly Killingsworth is a motivational speaker and founder of “Strength Through Struggle.” His life story epitomizes resilience, charting a journey from substance abuse and severe injury to remarkable success. Starting substance and alcohol abuse at 15, Kelly's life took a dramatic turn after a catastrophic accident in 2003 that broke his neck and b…
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436 Rob Wolf: Not A Real Enemy: The Real Story Of A Hungarian Jewish Man's Fight For Freedom
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Robert Wolf, M.D., grew up as the only child of Ervin and Judit Wolf. Their stories of their escape from communist Hungary, and his father's tragic history of escaping the Nazis twice but having his own parents deported to Auschwitz, inspired Robert to document his parents' tales and share those stories with Jewish groups and others throughout the …
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435 Lolita Guarin: Unlocking Healing - Three Don'ts When Dealing with Childhood Trauma and Addiction
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In Lolita's words: When I arrived in the US two decades ago, fueled by the ambition to build my American dream, I believed in the limitless possibilities. Juggling fifty-hour work weeks, I eagerly took on projects and additional responsibilities to prove my capability. Fearful of saying no to coworkers, I found myself overworked, eventually succumb…
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