SecondWind was created as a resource for change.It is a source to shine light to your darkness by hearing other women talk about their Defining Moment to transform their lives... to hear about their fears, doubts, discouragements and joys. So tune in today and listen to the defining moments that changed their lives and began their brighter tomorrows! SecondWind is a widely listened to radio show with 100,000 plus listeners.
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Finding Emotional Resilience and Growth with Sherianna Boyle
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Sherianna Boyle is the author of nine books including her most recent Emotional Detox Now: 135 Self-Guided Practices to Renew Your Mind, Heart & Body. She is the founder of Emotional Detox Coaching and the Cleanse Method. She has over twenty-five years experience in the mind/body field, is an adjunct Psychology Professor and has published over eigh…
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How to Access All 31 Types of Happiness for a More Fulfilling Life with Pamela Gail Johnson
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Creating happiness is not as difficult as one might think. There are 31 types of happiness, and today's episode will inspire you to live a happier, more fulfilling life! This replay of a very popular past episode is just in time for the holiday season, which brings a wide range of feelings, not all of them happy ones. Pamela Gail Johnson is the Pra…
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How to Banish Burnout and Stress and Start Thriving with Erica Cuni
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Nobody is immune to chronic stress and burnout. Thankfully, there are many tools to support healing and recovery and resilience against future stressors. This popular replay episode with Erica Cuni is timely, as more and more people are experience burnout than every before. Erica Cuni, known as "The Burnout Professor," is a stress and burnout exper…
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Healing Mental Health Issues Through the Gut-Brain Connection with Erin Kerry
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While anxiety and depression are on the rise, there is hope for those suffering from mental health symptoms. This is a replay of a past popular episode featuring mental health survivor and advocate, Erin Kerry. Erin Kerry is on a mission to empower those struggling with mental health issues not to be limited by a label or diagnosis. As a survivor o…
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Turn Your Brain On: New Solutions for Lasting Brain Health with Leigh E. Richardson
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This is a replay of a popular episode in recent years which explores the power of neuroplasticity, the importance of understanding our brain's biology, and the potential for creating positive change. Leigh E. Richardson has studied human behavior for over 30 years. Her initial focus was on organizational behavior then shifted to human behavior in 2…
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Embracing Inner Values to Create an Authentic Personal Brand with Laura Ballerini
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This episode will make you rethink the way you think about authenticity and personal branding - that is, the way you show up in the world. Laura Ballerini is a seasoned creative who has been running a thriving communications firm for over 20 years. During that time, she has become the “perspective shifter.” She is not defined by her design talents,…
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Tackling the Stigma of Dementia with Christiana Egi
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Today's episode dives deep into a topic that has become a national epidemic and affects countless families - dementia. Did you know that dementia is not a disease itself, but a group of symptoms affecting memory and behavior? Alzheimer's is the most common type, affecting over 70% of people with dementia. Christiana Egi is an exceptional Dementia A…
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Unleashing Persistence and Navigating the Writing World with Paula Munier
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This episode features Paula Munier, renowned author, editor, literary agent, and teacher. Paula dives deep into her passion for writing and shares invaluable insights on persistence and finding support within the writing community. Drawing from her own experiences, Paula highlights the importance of joining a genre association and surrounding onese…
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Parenting with Authority and Compassion with Kiva Schuler
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Parenting is filled with challenges. This episode explores the power of parenting with consistency, compassion, and communication, with a focus on raising children who become brave, voice trusters, risk-takers, and problem-solvers. Kiva Schuler is the founder of the Jai Institute for Parenting which has been training parenting coaches globally sinc…
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From Silence to Courage - A Journey of Healing Through Addiction with Dana Killion
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Dana Killion had always struggled with sleepless nights and a deep sense of emptiness. One particular night, while living in a high-rise in Chicago, she found herself gazing down at Lake Michigan, envisioning what it would be like to walk into the water and disappear. It wasn't that she was suicidal, but rather, she felt lost and unsure of how to c…
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Empowering Parents to Create a Positive and Healthy Environment with Vanessa Kahlon
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Vanessa Kahlon is the founder of Kahlon Family Services School, a nonprofit organization that provides education for (K-8) along with resources and support to families with strong willed children, that some would call 2E (twice exceptional). Vanessa is an experienced caregiver who has dedicated the past 25 years of her life to working with children…
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Living in Joy: Embracing All Emotions and Raising Your "Joy Set Point" with Lisa McCourt
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Lisa McCourt is a joy enthusiast and spiritual teacher who believes that at our core, we are beings of love and joy. Through her studies in comparative religion and various spiritual traditions, she has come to the realization that we are often conditioned to build obstructions that prevent us from recognizing our true joyful nature. This understan…
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Fueling the Fight Against Cancer: Uncovering the Role of Food in Treatment and Prevention with Kelly Lutman
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Kelly Lutman grew up in a military household, moving frequently and living in multiple countries as well as the US. She originally trained in accounting at Bentley College and UT El Paso, earning her CPA, but after starting a family, she chose to stay home to homeschool her sons. It was then that she discovered one of them had ADHD, and she has bee…
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The Power of Gameness: Cultivating a Never-Quit Mindset for Joyful Living with David Dennis
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David Dennis is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Eckerd Connects, one of the nation’s largest nonprofits providing workforce development, Job Corps, juvenile justice, and child welfare services across the country. His book is called GAMENESS, Land on Your Feet, Not on Your Feelings. Inspired by the word "gameness," which is not commonly…
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Reclaiming Strength, Identity, and Finding Healing After Abuse with Kanchan Bhaskar
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Escaping an oppressive relationship requires immense strength. On this episode, Kanchan Bhaskar shares a courageous story of her escape from a toxic marriage. Be inspired by her determination to regain confidence, independence, and the freedom to live life on her own terms. Kanchan Bhaskar (Kan-chan Bhas-car), an Indian-American, is a first-time au…
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How to Break Through the Limits of Your Brain with Joseph Selbie
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Near-death experiences contradict the idea that there is no realm outside of what we can see on this earth. This episode dives deep into a fascinating new concept of heavenly bodies, and how physics and neuroscience bridge the gap between scientific discoveries and mystical experiences. Joseph Selbie enjoys making the complex and obscure simple and…
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Strategies for Connecting Authentically with Patti DeNucci
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Patti DeNucci is an author and entrepreneur known for her expertise in networking. In 2011, Patti embarked on an empty nest project as her son was about to graduate from college. With a desire to share her thoughts on entrepreneurial success, she began writing a book. That book, The Intentional Networker: Attracting Powerful Relationships, Referral…
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How Letting Go of Excess Can Transform Your Home and Life with Julie Ann Segal
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Does clutter got you down? In this episode, Julie Ann Segal, interior designer and feng shui expert, sharing her secrets to creating spaces that make us feel good. Julie Ann reveals how getting rid of unnecessary items and organizing drawers can bring ease and simplicity into your life. Julie Ann, Interior Designer and President of Metro Interiors,…
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From Junkie to Judge: a Recovery Story of Hope with Mary Beth O'Connor
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Mary Beth O'Connor has been sober from methamphetamine and other substances since 1994. She also is in recovery from abuse and trauma. The details of her story can be found in her memoir, From Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction. Mary Beth is a Director for LifeRing Secular Recovery. She also is a Director and Secretary f…
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Rewriting Your Narrative: Turning Trauma into Empowerment with TK Banner
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Terri Banner Fitzsimmons (TK Banner) is the author, motivational speaker, and best-selling author of four books. She has been in the field of education most of her adult life as a teacher of all grades, a Sociology Professor for twenty years, and director of an Independent Study Program, helping adults earn their diplomas. She won many awards, incl…
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Striving for Excellence in Every Aspect of Life with Rhonda Parker Taylor
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Rhonda Parker Taylor was born and raised in a small community in Texas. She came from a family of immigrants and was the first female to attend college in her family. Leaving behind her hometown and everyone she knew, Rhonda packed up her Mazda RX7 and headed to college. This was a huge adventure for her, as she had never lived outside of her commu…
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Rediscovering Passion and Purpose in Retirement with Laura Black
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Laura Black is a retired attorney, award-winning businesswoman, author, and speaker. She conceived and co-founded one of the first temporary legal staffing companies in the U.S., moving on to become its CEO after it was acquired by a public company. The company emerged as the largest in the nation of its kind. She helps later-life women embrace the…
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Breaking Negative Thought Patterns for Positive Change with Pamela Gail Johnson
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Pamela Gail Johnson started her journey towards creating the Society of Happy People 25 years ago when she was working in the self-help field for the Hazelden Foundation. She worked in publishing and at one of the treatment centers, attending conferences and teaching empowerment workshops. She couldn't help but wonder: "Why were there so few truly …
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Using the Major Mom Method to Jumpstart Your Organization Project with Angela Cody-Rouget
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Angela Cody-Rouget, aka Major Mom®, used to have the keys to the nukes, but now she declutters and organizes homes with her teams of Liberators in three states, plus she has clients all over the world thanks to her skills at virtually organizing DIYers. Angela spent 14 years dedicated to serving her country in the US Air Force as a satellite contro…
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Healing From Trauma and Trapped Emotions with Rebeccah Silence
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Rebeccah Silence is the world's leading coach for emotional healing and relationships. She was named the 2022 REDx Magazine Top Emotional Health and Relationship Coach for helping people heal from heartbreak so they can love and lead beyond anything that they thought was possible. As a survivor of a childhood full of trauma and abuse, as well as be…
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Demystifying Adoption Through Education and Awareness with Sam Karliner
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About five million Americans are adopted. It might be you or someone you know. Despite this, outdated misperceptions still persist. Forever Families Through Adoption works to demystify adoption through education and awareness. Sam Karliner is a husband, father, and Ironman triathlete. He is also an adoptive parent and sits on the board of directors…
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Forgiveness Is For Everyone with Kelly Browne
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Mindful forgiveness and paying attention to who we want to be in the world is essential to a healthy relationship with self and others. This episode tackles the topic of forgiveness and how to mindfully explore it through a different lens. Whether you are apologizing or asking for forgiveness, being mindful of your intention to create healing is ke…
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Experiencing True Joy, The Mediterranean Way with Emily A. Francis
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After moving to Malta with her family during the 2020 pandemic, Emily A. Francis learned insider secrets to one of the healthiest lifestyles in the world. Now she shares these insights so that you too can improve your wellness and invigorate your spirit. The Taste of Joy shows you the importance of living simply, mindfully, and naturally while nour…
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How to Use the Power of Your Mind to Change Your Life with Zoilita Grant
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Change starts with the mindset to do it. So many people get stuck and blocked to make changes, but a mindset change is necessary for sustained change. This episode covers what is blocking your ability to make changes and how to create a mindset of success. Zoilita Grant has been involved in human development for over forty years. She graduated from…
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Finding Inspiration Where You Are with Melinda Salisbury
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Practicing intentionality is difficult in a world of multitasking. In this episode, author Melinda Salisbury shares how she has created more inspiration and joy in her life by being more intentional and practicing her word of the year, presence. Melinda Salisbury is an author who lives on the southeast coast of the UK, though she grew up in the cou…
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Bridging the Gap Between Your Spiritual Journey and Your Spiritual Gifts with Kathleen Bright
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Many people want to have a deeper understanding of the way God works through people. Understanding spiritual gifts and the way they show up is one way to learn more about God's work in the world. This episode tackles the topics of spiritual gifts and how to use your gifting to impact the world. Blessed at a very early age with the gift of the Holy …
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Finding Freedom from Body Image Issues with Heather Creekmore
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Heather Creekmore writes and speaks hope to thousands of women each week inspiring them to stop comparing and start living. Her first book Compared to Who? encourages women to uncover the spiritual root of body image issues and find freedom. Her latest release, The Burden of Better, offers women a journey into the depths of God's grace to find a wa…
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How to Overcome Your Fear and Write What You're Called to Write with Kathy Sparrow
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Kathy Sparrow is an award-winning author, ghostwriter, and publishing consultant who has mentored aspiring non-fiction, fiction, and poetry writers for over two decades. Known as a “behind-the-scenes secret weapon” to thought leaders, Kathy specializes in the areas of self-development, leadership, and memoir. She’s also an avid fly fisher and penne…
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Ways to Improve Longevity and Age Well with Patricia Greenberg
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Longevity studies show that it's important to eat well, move your body, and manage stress. But what are the best ways to do that? This episode shares all the latest and greatest on aging well! Patricia Greenberg is known as The Fitness Gourmet. She is an expert in all aspects of living life to the fullest at any age. As the creator of Eat Well, Liv…
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Connecting Your Heart Through Prayer and Meditation with Shai Tubali
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Shai Tubali is a believer in making deliberate drastic changes in life every now and then in order to keep the mind young - and to live several lifetimes in just one lifetime. He was born in Tel Aviv, Israel, and is an international teacher and author. Five years ago, he felt that spirituality wasn’t enough to satisfy his intellectual passions. He …
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Medical Gaslighting: It's Not Just In Your Head with Preslee Marshall
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Preslee Marshall is twenty-five years old with a story to tell. She had minor health issues prior to 2020, but from the start of the pandemic until now, she has been diagnosed with seven to eight conditions - all of which are either very chronic or have no cure. She experienced a diagnosis of fibromyalgia after spending years searching for answers …
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How to Communicate with More Courage with Michelle Gladieux
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Michelle Gladieux (Glad-ee-oh) is author of Communicate with Courage: Taking Risks to Overcome the Four Hidden Challenges. She is also President of Gladieux Consulting, a Midwest-based team known for top-notch design and presentation of seminars in communication and leadership topics around the U.S. Michelle provides executive coaching and facilita…
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How to Heal From Trauma and Live a Thriving Life with Dr. Randall Bell
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Trauma impacts everyone, so it is important to be able to have honest conversations about it in order to heal. Randall Bell, PhD, is a sociologist and economist who specializes in disaster recovery projects. Dr. Bell has consulted in more tragedies around the world than anyone. He was retained for the World Trade Center, Flight 93, Sandy Hook, BP O…
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You Are Not Your Worst Mistake with Toby Dorr
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Toby Dorr joins SecondWind for the second time to share more inspiration from her life lessons after aiding in a prison escape and landing in prison herself. Having never had so much as a traffic ticket, Toby Dorr shattered her mold of perfection by helping a convicted murderer, a trainer in her prison dog program, escape in a dog crate from Lansin…
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What to Expect When Expecting a Cancer Diagnosis with Bill C. Potts
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Bill C. Potts is a five-time cancer survivor currently living with incurable cancer. He has written a book similar to What to Expect When You're Expecting - but for cancer. His book, Up for the Fight, How to Advocate for Yourself as You Battle Cancer, was inspired by a suggestion from the Mayo Clinic to turn his pain into purpose and to help others…
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Transform Your Life with Purpose with Christina Foxwell
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Christina E. Foxwell survived domestic violence, unfaithful behavior, intense rejection, and judgment. She is now the founder of Ignite Purpose where, over the past decade, she has supported leaders in their navigation of their teams and helped people find their purpose and flow. This has led to her supporting them in their own life-changing journe…
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Gaining Confidence to Fly into Midlife with Jean Macdonald
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Entering midlife as a woman can come with difficult transitions. In this episode, you will learn from one woman’s journey into midlife and her passion to help support other women as they undergo major life transitions. Jean Macdonald, aka “The Midlife Midwife,” is an author, educator, blogger, as well as love, sex, and gender expert. Jean believes …
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The Toxic Superfoods That Could be Harming Your Health with Sally K. Norton
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Sally K. Norton should have been the picture of health. She exercised regularly; did yoga; and ate a well-researched diet chock full of wholesome, nutritious foods. She even had an Ivy League degree in Nutrition. But her health was far from fabulous. She suffered from several physical and cognitive impairments including chronic fatigue, severe join…
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Lessons From a Prison Guard in Baghdad with Gene Bennett
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Gene Bennett is a twice-deployed Iraqi Freedom veteran who shares the gut-wrenching story of his time as a prison guard at a transitional internment facility, in his book, We Did Not Deserve the Crapper: The prison we entered but never fully left. This was the only prison in all of Iraq to house juvenile detainees. In this episode and in his book, …
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How to Make This Year The Best One Yet with Sandra Beck
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How can we make this new year better than the ones before, not only for ourselves but for our families and those around us? What are some practical steps to make changes that stick? This episode featuring Sandra Beck will give you new tools to embrace a new year with a positive mindset. As an Author, Coach, Speaker, Radio Host, Entrepreneur and Phi…
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Reflections on the Holiday Season with Joyce Buford
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In this solo episode, Joyce Buford reflects on the meaning of the holiday season, sharing encouragement from one of the classic Christmas carols by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day: "I heard the bells on Christmas day Their old familiar carols play, And wild and sweet the words repeat Of peace of earth, good will to me…
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How to Live Exquisitely Aligned with Gina Vincent
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Isn’t it fun to EXPRESS your truest self outwardly... to SHINE brilliantly... and LIVE unapologetically? Gina Vincent is a Life Artist & the creator of Exquisitely Aligned, a movement designed to shatter mundane thoughts & mediocrity, one that champions the voice of your soul to be expressed fully, your deepest desires to be embraced, and your gift…
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Getting Back to Nature as an Adult with Melinda Salisbury
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Our busy, modern lifestyles often leave very little room for the natural world. Sometimes, all it takes is a little creativity and a personal awakening to bring the outdoors to our modern life. Melinda Salisbury is the four-time Carnegie-nominated and bestselling author of multiple young adult novels, including the Sin Eater's Daughter series, the …
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How to Not Let Setbacks Define Your Journey with Kelly Markey
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Life often brings multiple forks in the road. What unravels is due to expectation and choice and planning to deal with risk and change. Today's episode focuses on one woman's journey to choose to soar through life. A sassy South African native transitioned to a proud citizen of New Zealand and now happily domiciled in Australia, Kelly Markey's life…
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Design Your Life, One Heartbeat at a Time with Stacey Aaron Domanico
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We only have so many heartbeats in this life, and women can design the life they desire one heartbeat at a time. That is exactly what this episode will share. As a two-time breast cancer and toxic relationship survivor, Stacey Aaron Domanico has a purpose and passion to help women personally and professionally to overcome obstacles in their lives a…
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