It started out with a simple question: How can we help make our world a better place? We’re holding this space for conversations about all the things, big and small, that we can do to create impactful changes in our lives and in our communities. Join host Steve Norris as he interviews inspirational thought-leaders, scientists, spiritual leaders, best selling authors, life-coaches, psychologists and more, from every corner of the planet who are doing extraordinary things to brighten our world ...
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Through a personal lens, I reflect on the recent challenges in my life, including a painful breakup and the loss of my mother, which prompted a necessary pause in podcast episodes. Despite this hiatus, your unwavering support has been a beacon of light, and I am thrilled to share that new and exciting projects are on the way, even if on an irregula…
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Divorce is both an ending and a beginning, especially when children are involved. Join me, Steve Norris, as I unravel the complex web of maintaining a child-centered focus during and after custody splits. With guidance from research by Gritsch, Fincham, and the Gottman Institute, this episode shares eight critical strategies that prioritize your ki…
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Jillian Turecki: Embracing the Dance of Modern Love and Self-Discovery - Encore Performance
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Caught in the whirlwind of modern love and personal transformation, I, Steve Norris, alongside the insightful relationship coach Jillian Turecki, share an intimate view on the dance of connection and self-discovery. In a world where the swipe of a finger can dictate the next chapter of our love lives, we unpack the digital age's impact on relations…
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Rhythms of Redemption: A Life in Tune with Hootie and the Blowfish's Jim 'Soni' Sonefeld
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Imagine swapping cleats for a drum set, and a soccer field for the world stage—Jim "Soni" Sonefeld of Hootie and the Blowfish made that leap, and he's here to recount the harmonic convergence of sports, songwriting, and a life enriched by overcoming personal demons. Soni peels back the curtain on his memoir "Swimming with the Blowfish," narrating t…
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Good Stress! Revolutionizing Well-being by Merging Ancient Practices and Modern Life, with Jeff Krasno
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In this week's episode, Jeff Krasno is back to chat about his new online course Good Stress! Have you ever felt like modern life is out of sync with our ancient DNA? Journey with us and our guest, wellness maven Jeff Krasno, as we navigate the terrain of evolutionary mismatches and the holistic health practices that can steer us back to vitality. J…
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Dr. Darcy Benway on a New Heart and a 2nd Chance at Life, with Dr. Joel Schilling
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This is a story that inspires, that can instantly give us perspective on our own lives, and how so precious our time here on this earth is, and how it can all be taken away from us at any moment…or we may get lucky and get a 2nd chance. Well maybe that’s what we all are getting when we hear this story. A 2nd chance to change the way we show up in t…
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James Rhee: The Red Helicopter and the Human Element of Success - Part 2
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What if we taught the value of kindness, along with math in our schools? What if we ran our businesses with kindness and math as our core principles? What if we lead with kindness, in every single decision we made, and in every interaction we had with others? As James Rhee demonstrates in his new book Red Helicopter - A Parable for our Times: Lead …
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James Rhee: The Red Helicopter and the Human Element of Success - Part 1
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This week, I'm privileged to share an enriching conversation with James Rhee, the transformative leader who authored "Red Helicopter: Lead Change with Kindness (Plus a Little Math)." In our latest episode of Better Place Project, we traverse the landscape of societal evolution, dissect the true measure of success, and unveil the human side of busin…
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Step Outside Your Comfort Zone and Into Your New LIfe!
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In this episode, I talk about the benefits of stepping out of our comfort zones. Every time, throughout my life, when I've taken a big chance, challenged myself to do something I didn't want to do, or taken a huge leap of faith, it ended up working out wonderfully in the end. So then I thought “I wonder if there’s any research around the benefits o…
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Ayahuasca: My Plant Medicine Journey to the Costa Rican Jungle
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In this week’s solo episode, I’m going to pull back the curtain on Ayahuasca – I’m going to talk about what it actually is, why I felt called to do it, why it’s not for everyone (I want to say that right up front), at least perhaps not right now in your life, and I’m going to share intimate details about my experience traveling to the rainforest of…
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DavidJi, Master of Meditation: Transform the World by Transforming Yourself.
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Davidji is an internationally recognized meditation expert, stress-management counselor, corporate trainer and author of the award-winning Secrets of Meditation: A Practical Guide to Inner Peace & Personal Transformation, and of the upcoming book on managing your stress through meditation: Destressifying: The Real-World Guide to Personal Empowermen…
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Donald Trump: The Most Dangerous Man in the History of the United States and What We Can Do About It.
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How can we create a better world for ourselves, our children, and our grandchildren, if we make poor choices in the person who is to lead us? Donald J. Trump is the biggest threat to democracy in the history of the United States. He is now leading Joe Biden in the polls and if he ends up being re-elected, the United States may never be the same aga…
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Debra & Dr. Robert Maldonado on Imposter Syndrome, Facing Your Shadow, Archetypes, & Collective Unconsciousness
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In this week's episode, Steve sits down with Debra Berndt Maldonado and Dr. Robert Maldonado to talk about all things Jungian Psychology including the importance of doing shadow work, tips for facing your shadow, imposter syndrome and how to overcome it, the power of spiritual goals, accessing you inner archetype, the difference between our persona…
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Amidst the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's easy to overlook the significance of cultivating joy. Yet, it is in those moments of shared laughter, the simple pleasures that bring a smile, that we find resilience and strength. Joy is a transformative force, capable of turning mundane days into extraordinary memories. The importance of joy e…
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Orgasms, Tantra Sex and the Benefits of Sleeping Naked, with Intimacy Coach Magda Kay
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In this week's episode, Steve sits down with intimacy expert, Tantra Teacher, and Relationship Coach, Magda Kay to talk about all things sex. Magda has written a brand new book titled No More Faking it: A Woman’s Guide to Getting the Love, Pleasure and Fulfillment She Deeply Desires – And Steve & Magda leave nothing on the table in this conversatio…
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Activist and Author, Dr. Terence Lester - All God’s Children: How Confronting Buried History Can Build Racial Solidarity, Part 2
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Dr. Terence Lester is a storyteller, public scholar, speaker, community activist, and author who is the Founder and Executive Director of Love Beyond Walls, a nonprofit organization focused on raising poverty and homelessness awareness and community mobilization. He’s known for nationwide campaigns that bring awareness to homelessness, poverty, and…
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Favorite Holiday Traditions from BBP Guests: Encore Presentation from 2021
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In this Encore Presentation of a Special Edition Holiday Episode from 2021, we compiled responses from 18 different guests of the podcast this year who answered the question "What is your favorite holiday tradition?" We received so many wonderful answers from all across the board, and even a few holidays and traditions that we've never heard of, fr…
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Holiday Episode: Steve & Erin's Christmas Memories - Encore Presentation from 2020
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In this Holiday / Christmas Bonus Episode from 2020, Erin & I chat about our own holiday traditions growing up and what we look forward to the most about the holidays. We even take a trip down memory lane and listen to clips of some Norris original Christmas songs from the 90s and early 2000s. That’s right, we have our own Christmas album. Hehe! Po…
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Feel Good Friday! Daniel Blevins: Stand In Pride, a Safe Haven for the LGBTQ+ Community - Encore Presentation
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Daniel Blevins is a salon owner, social media influencer, LGBTQ+ advocate, activist and founder of Stand In Pride. Daniel and his husband of 22 years reside in rural East Tennessee. He’s a proud father of two children and three grandchildren. Daniel founded the Facebook group Stand In Pride in early 2021, the group has since grown to over 60k membe…
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Israel-Hamas War: I've Picked a Side - It's Not What You Think
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In a world that often seems divided by lines drawn in blood and conflict, I find myself at a crossroads. The Israel-Gaza conflict, a longstanding and painful struggle, has once again erupted into headlines and social media feeds. As the world debates and takes sides, I have taken a side. I have made my choice, but it's not a choice between Israelis…
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Discovering Inner Wisdom: Lessons from "Autobiography of a Yogi" by Paramahansa Yogananda
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This week on the podcast, I talk about a book I’ve recently read that I’ve been wanting to read for years, and I finally put in my queue and read it. It’s a legendary book called Autobiography of a Yogi by the one and only Paramahansa Yogananda. Steve Jobs was so inspired by this book that he gave hundreds of copies of it away at his funeral in 201…
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This is my birthday week, so, I’ve decided to do an episode on my top tips for staying young. When I decided to do this episode, I googled “Tips for staying younger….” And I couldn’t believe it. Virtually every article was about how to LOOK younger. Good Housekeeping has 19 ways to LOOK younger, readers digest has 47 simple ways to look younger, an…
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Activist and Author, Dr. Terence Lester - All God’s Children: How Confronting Buried History Can Build Racial Solidarity, Part 1
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I am so honored to have Dr. Terence Lester back to chat about his thought-provoking new book, All God’s Children: How Confronting Buried History Can Build Racial Solidarity. In this Part 1, Steve & Terence cover topics such as: Terence's near fatal auto accident His receiving his Ph.D. The inspiring story that was the impetus for launching Love Bey…
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This week’s episode is a very special one with @katerina.Satori Katerina’s ultimate devotion is to evolutionary consciousness. Her work is focused on guiding visionary leaders to stand fully in this devotion, too, through transcending stuck attachments, embodying their genius, and ascending into ecstatic co-creation with life. After moving to the U…
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Quentin Decamp: Relationship Coach, Therapist & Healing Teacher (Encore Presentation)
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This week we bring you an encore presentation of our August, 2022 interview with Relationship Coach, Therapist & Healing Teacher, Quentin Decamp. In this conversation, we chatted about childhood trauma, commitment fears, wounded inner child work, anxious partners, avoidant partners, trauma bonds, toxic relationships, twin flames, healing via somati…
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Join us on a transformative journey where we explores the profound quest of finding your true purpose. Steve will guide us through the maze of self-discovery, humor, and enlightenment as we uncover the magic of purpose. Discover why finding your purpose can be utterly life-changing, like unlocking a treasure chest within yourself. We'll dive into t…
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Lisa Tully: Holistic Animal Healing - How Healing Our Pets and Healing Ourselves Are Intertwined
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Anyone who has ever had a dog will agree, that the old expression “A dog is man’s best friend” absolutely holds true. For thousands of years we have domesticated and welcomed dogs, and other pets into our lives…they become a part of our family. We develop deep, meaningful bonds with our loyal companions. Therefore, when they become sick, or have be…
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Unlocking Lasting Happiness: The Top 10 Ways to Live a Happier Life!
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Happiness, that elusive state of contentment and joy, has captivated human minds for centuries. Philosophers, poets, and psychologists have all sought to understand its nature and uncover the secrets to attaining it. While the pursuit of happiness might seem like an individual journey, modern science has revealed certain universal keys that can unl…
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Charlsey Childers: Unleashing Your Inner Confidence - How to Build Self-Worth and Achieve Your Dreams
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This week, I’ve got another incredible guest, Charlsey Childers! Charlsey is a North Carolina raised self worth and confidence coach for big dreamers and high achievers looking to align with the fullness of who they are so they can achieve the level of success and impact that they deeply deserve. Just a few years ago, she was running around and run…
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Enneagram Ashton: Change Your LIfe by Better Understanding Yourself and Others
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Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober, better known as Anneagram Ashton is an author, public speaker, Community Psychologist, and certified Enneagram educator. Ashton helps people strengthen their relationships and become the best versions of themselves through the framework of the Enneagram. Enneagram Ashton was created after Ashton discovered how impactful the E…
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Lucas Salame: The New Age Sage Applying Old Wisdom to a Modern World
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Lucas Salame had an awakening experience from being faced with a life or death choice: To keep following the path of a drug addict or pull himself out of the darkness. After a series of personal challenges, including being placed on over eight psychiatric medications and attempting suicide due to the side effects, coupled with fighting the stigma o…
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History of the Cosmos with Dr. Rich Blundell: How the Innate Intelligence of the Universe is Alive in YOU! Part 5 - Culturia
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Welcome to the final chapter in this series, part 5, Culturia, which brings us right up to the arrival of humanity on planet earth. Dr. Blundell walks us through how creatures began to move…and how “Simply moving from one spot to another offered a whole new way of seeing the world.” We chat about what happened upon the arrival of Neanderthals and h…
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History of the Cosmos with Dr. Rich Blundell: How the Innate Intelligence of the Universe is Alive in YOU! Part 4 - Animalia
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This week we bring you Part 4 of History of the Cosmos: Animalia, where things are really starting to happen here on earth after millions of years of being frozen solid. We talk more about this cool little lipid membrane that, as Dr. Blundell says, “will be an essential element of all life on our planet. It lets the world flow into us and out of us…
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History of the Cosmos with Dr. Rich Blundell: How the Innate Intelligence of the Universe is Alive in YOU! Part 3 - Earthea
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How did we get here? And where do we go from here? In this five-part series, Ecologist and founder of Oika, Dr. Rich Blundell takes us on a journey of the cosmos. But this is way more than a history lesson about the universe. This is about you, and me and everyone and everything around us, how it all came to be, and how we all are connected. Nature…
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History of the Cosmos with Dr. Rich Blundell: How the Innate Intelligence of the Universe is Alive in YOU! Part 2 - Celestia
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How did we get here? And where do we go from here? In this five-part series, Ecologist and founder of Oika, Dr. Rich Blundell takes us on a journey of the cosmos. But this is way more than a history lesson about the universe. This is about you, and me and everyone and everything around us, how it all came to be, and how we all are connected. Nature…
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History of the Cosmos with Dr. Rich Blundell: How the Innate Intelligence of the Universe is Alive in YOU! Part 1 - Primordia
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How did we get here? And where do we go from here? In this five-part series, Ecologist and founder of Oika, Dr. Rich Blundell takes us on a journey of the cosmos. But this is way more than a history lesson about the universe. This is about you, and me and everyone and everything around us, how it all came to be, and how we all are connected. You se…
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Daniel Maté: "The Myth of Normal - Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture" - Encore Presentation
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Encore Presentation of my Interview with Daniel Mate from November of 2022: After reading his game-changing book "The Myth of Normal," it was such an honor to have Co-Writer Daniel Maté on the show to do a deep dive on trauma, sickness and health and the mind/body connection. Daniel and I chat about how in Western countries that pride themselves on…
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The Power of Mindset: Vash Tomanec’s Journey from Uber Eats Driver to 7 Figures
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In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Vash Tomanec, who went from being an Uber Eats driver to achieving 7-figure success. Vash, the founder of Mindtrepreneur, shares his experiences and insights on mastering mindset for entrepreneurial success. Vash Tomanec embarked on his transformational journey with Mindtrepreneur, a venture a…
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In this episode, we explore the profound impact of seasonal changes on the human psyche and discuss strategies to alleviate the effects on mood and promote well-being. We begin by understanding how seasonal variations influence our biological clock, hormonal balance, and neurotransmitter activity, directly affecting our mood. The reduction in dayli…
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Psychotherapist Monica Haughey: Engaging Our Creativity to Live Our Best Life
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In this week's episode, Steve spends some time with Monica Haughey, a Transformational Coach and Psychotherapist, to explore the topic of creativity and its transformative power in our lives. The conversation begins with the question, "What is a creative entrepreneur?" Monica shares her insights into the concept of creative entrepreneurship and she…
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Hema Vyas: Healing the Silent Heartache of High Achievers
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In Hema's second appearance on the show, Steve and Hema chat further about what it means get out of your head and tap into your "Heart Intelligence," and the impact that can have on your life. Other topics discussed include: * The heart's electrical field (Did you know that it's electrical field is stronger than your brain's * Why leaders should us…
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6 Ways to Hit the Reset Button and Super-Charge Your Life!
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I am back from a 1-month hiatus after needing to take some time off and hit the proverbial reset button. In this episode, I share my 6 favorite ways to reset your life when you’re in a funk and just can’t seem to come out of it. I packed my bags and headed to Nantucket Island, disconnected from social media, got out in nature and learned a few thin…
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Barry Nicolaou, Author of Move the Mountain: Intention Reset
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The one and only Barry Nicolaou is back on the show again!! This time we talk about his new book “Move the Mountain: Intention Reset,” where Barry talks about how to manifest exactly what we want in life, and the obstacles we all put in place that slow the process down. In this clip, We chat about the importance of releasing the timing of what it i…
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Christy Harrison: The Wellness Trap: Break Free from Diet Culture, Disinformation, and Dubious Diagnoses and Find Your True Well-Being
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Christy Harrison, MPH, RD, CEDS is a journalist, registered dietitian, and certified intuitive eating counselor. She’s the author of The Wellness Trap: Break Free from Diet Culture, Disinformation, and Dubious Diagnoses and Find Your True Well-Being (coming in April 2023) and Anti-Diet: Reclaim Your Time, Money, Well-Being, and Happiness Through In…
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Relationship Coach & Teacher Jillian Turecki on Revolutionizing Our Relationship with Ourself - Encore Presentation
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Encore presentation of our #1 downloaded episode of all time!!! In this episode, Relationship Coach and Teacher, Jillian Turecki and I talk all things relationships. We start off with Jillian sharing a little about her childhood and what led up to her finding her passion in the world of relationships. Jillian shares some hardships she went through …
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In this solo episode, titled “Why Truth and Accountability Matter in a Better World,” I share my thoughts on the declining value of truth in our society and how imperative it is that, if we are truly trying to build a better world, we need to reclaim truth and accountability as necessary pillars supporting our foundation. As Winston Churchill said,…
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Dr. Rich Blundell Returns! Science, Spirituality, Religion and Falling Back in Love with the Earth
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Back by popular demand, I am so stoked to have Dr. Rich Blundell back on the show for a 3rd time! In this clip, he’s talking about how when i asked ChatGPT how to make the world a better place, it got it all wrong. It’s not about doing “things,” but changing our thoughts and perspective. “We need to change the way in which we identify the lands tha…
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Ryan Zofay: From Childhood Trauma to Success with Purpose
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Ryan Zofay is a successful entrepreneur and motivational speaker. He teaches personal development strategies that measurably improve performance, connection and mindset. Using the teachings of his own successes and failures, Ryan has a unique ability to facilitate deep change for individuals and organizations. Ryan Zofay is the founder of We Level …
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For this week’s solo episode I do a quick update on exciting things that are going on with past guests, as well as an update to last month’s solo episode about ChatGPT. Topics/Guests included are: * Carine and Anaise Kanimba, daughters of Paul Rusesabagina, the hero of the Movie Hotel Rwanda who has been falsely imprisoned in Rwanda for 922 days! Y…
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Zach Skow: From "90 Days to Live" to Marley's Mutts! Encore Presentation
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Zach Skow, Marley’s Mutts Founder rescued Marley, a Rottweiler-Pit Bull from the Mojave Shelter in 2002 at eight weeks old. He used to carry him around in a backpack with just his head poking out. When Zach was diagnosed with end-stage liver disease, it was Marley who helped pull him from despair and into the fight. It was his relentless love, omn…
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