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326 Barbara Stark-Nemon

Barbara was born into a family of storytellers. Initially, she found it challenging to find the courage to put her own stories out into the world. Barbara found the courage to believe that she could be a writer and that her stories were worth telling. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: https://www.barbarastarknemon.com tags:… Continue reading 326 Barbara Stark-Nemon

325 Katherine Linn Caire

Adopted at birth, Kathe went on a journey to learn her birth parents’ identities. This journey unravelled a half-sister that she never imagined existed. Kathe shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: http://www.klcairebooks.com tags: Katherine, Linn, Caire, Accidental, Sisters, story, of, my, 52, year, wait, to, meet, my, biological, sibling, adoption, story, stories, that, empower, empowering,… Continue reading 325 Katherine Linn Caire

324 Steve Haggerty

Steve experienced burnout, which he describes as a dark time in his life. A bright light experience enabled him to seek balance and a shift in priorities. Steve shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: https://sthaggerty.com tags: Steve, Haggerty, writer, author, storyteller, NORMAN, ROCKWELL’S, MODELS, In, and, Out, of, the, Studio, story, stories, that, empower, empowering,… Continue reading 324 Steve Haggerty

323 Kelly McDonald

Kelly, considered one of the nation’s top experts in diversity, equity & inclusion (DE&I), feels that diversity is so much broader than our defaults. She defines diversity as anyway that we can be different. Kelly shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: https://www.mcdonaldmarketing.com tags: Kelly, McDonald, author, speaker, How, Work, With, Lead, People, Not, Like, You,… Continue reading 323 Kelly McDonald

322 Vivianne Knebel

Growing up as an illegitimate child in the wake of WWII in Berlin, Nazi Germany to a single mother, Vivianne had low self-esteem and felt worthless. She began a long path towards self-fulfillment. Vivianne found a greater sense of spirituality and wants to share her story with the world. She shares the following nuggets of… Continue reading 322 Vivianne Knebel

321 Jean Walters – Unlocking Your Brilliance

Jean Walters and I bring you another special episode of “Unlocking Your Brilliance”. Today, she shares the following nuggets of wisdom: https://spiritualtransformation.com tags: Jean, Walters, personal, growth, consultant, teacher, author, lecturer, spiritual, transformation, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean, https://storiesthatempower.com

320 Katharine Branham

Katharine, a survivor of childhood trauma, entered a path of spiritual awakening, where she trusts the universe. Today, she help others and provide hope. Katharine shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:– trust the universe– we are in the driver seat of our future– strive to remove the judgement placed on us by others– self-judgement… Continue reading 320 Katharine Branham

319 Donna Stoneham

When Donna’s mother passed away, she realized that it wasn’t the end of their relationship. She feels that her mother is still present in her life and continues to give her wisdom and guidance. Donna shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: – when someone we love dies, our relationship doesn’t have to end– keep… Continue reading 319 Donna Stoneham

318 Stephanie Edwards

Stephanie does not allow her disability to define her. Her new found passion for writing novels help her focus on things that she can do. Stephanie shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:– go for counseling– use the adversity to your advantage– don’t be afraid– we all need support and love– don’t let others judge… Continue reading 318 Stephanie Edwards

317 Monika Strand

As a former real estate agent, Monika noticed that when families moved into their new homes, there was a need to ease the minds and nerves of the children. So, she met the need by creating and writing a book. This enabled Monika to transition from her former profession into her current profession as an… Continue reading 317 Monika Strand

316 Noelle Schwantes

Listen to the story! Noelle had fear and worries around money. She transformed herself. Noelle empowers others to apply techniques to our broken relationships with money. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: – look at and shift our beliefs about money– have hope for future– money is a tool– move with our purpose… Continue reading 316 Noelle Schwantes

315 Esther Erman

Esther shares her family story and how it has influenced her writing, which highlights the challenges, dreams, and accomplishments of strong women. She talks about how her parents, who were Holocaust survivors from Poland, arrived in the US, where they had to figure out how to live in a new culture, learn a new language, and… Continue reading 315 Esther Erman

314 Joanne Tubbs Kelly

Joanne’s husband, Alan, used the provisions of Colorado’s End-of-Life Options Act to end his suffering. Getting to that point was no easy feat — for either of them. She shares her story and the following nuggets of life wisdom: https://joannetubbskelly.com tags: Joanne, Tubbs, Kelly, writer, author, Walking, Him, Home, Helping, My, Husband, Die, with, Dignity, story,… Continue reading 314 Joanne Tubbs Kelly

313 Trisha K. Campbell

After questioning her faith and volunteering in a developing country, Trisha realized her true calling and God’s purpose for her. After having three biological children, she and her husband added five more children to their family through foster care and transracial adoptions. Trisha shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: – everyone must grow with… Continue reading 313 Trisha K. Campbell

312 Rabbi Daniel Cohen

Rabbi Cohen talks about the importance of supporting one another. When he witnessed a mourning widow, he decided to start with a single spark of love. That spark created a loving and supportive community, which restored her faith in humanity. Rabbi Cohen shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: https://www.rabbidanielcohen.com tags: Rabbi, Daniel, Cohen, motivator,… Continue reading 312 Rabbi Daniel Cohen

311 Cici Castelli

Cici talks about the importance of mindset. How we think can either propel us forward or hold us back. Today, she strives to ‘pay it forward’ and empowers executives, corporations and individuals to tweak the way we think. Cici shares the following nuggets of wisdom: – clarity is key– reflect on what we want to… Continue reading 311 Cici Castelli

310 Warda M. Abdullahi

Warda talks about her family’s resilience and how they overcame numerous challenges. Her father (her biggest inspiration) always highlighted the importance of education. Warda’s passion is to be come a doctor. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: https://wardaabdullahhi.com tags: Warda, Abdullahi, author, future, doctor, world, education, activist, My, Journey, from, the, Horn, of,… Continue reading 310 Warda M. Abdullahi

309 Mary MacCracken

Susan Thistle talks about “The Memory of All That: A Love Story about Alzheimer’s”, by Mary MacCracken, and finishing this book for her mother, who died before completing it. It’s a story of unconditional love. Susan shares the following nuggets about dealing with Alzheimer’s or other hard times.– you can’t handle it all by yourself– look for support–… Continue reading 309 Mary MacCracken

308 Joanne Intrator

Joanne shares how she began an international legal quest to gain restitution for the property in Central Berlin that the Nazis had stolen from her family. She shares the following nuggets of wisdom: https://joanneintrator.com tags: Joanne, Intrator, author, psychiatrist, Summons, to, Berlin, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope,… Continue reading 308 Joanne Intrator

307 Odille Remmert

Odille shares how intentionally changing negative childhood memories to positive ones can help us as adults. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: Odille suggests that we ask ourselves: https://www.theremmertmethod.com tags: Odille, Remmert, Method, subconscious, reprogramming, specialist, empowerment, coach, author, speaker, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope,… Continue reading 307 Odille Remmert

306 Barbara Kennard

Barbara struggled with perfectionism. She sought a new opportunity, which helped her to become the teacher she’d always wanted to be. Barbara shares the following nuggets of wisdom: https://www.barbarakennardauthor.com tags: Barbara, Kennard, author, speaker, teacher, Dragons, in, my, Classroom, teacher’s, memoir, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light,… Continue reading 306 Barbara Kennard

305 Jane Enright

Jane took her losses and repurposed them as a service to help others recover from trauma and live purposefully. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: – the past is just a chapter, not the whole book– the gift of humor– take the lighter side– take inventory of our skill sets– step outside of… Continue reading 305 Jane Enright

304 Jean Walters – Unlocking Your Brilliance

Hi friends, Jean Walters and I bring you another special episode of “Unlocking Your Brilliance”, where we talk about simplicity. In this episode, she shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: https://spiritualtransformation.com tags: Jean, Walters, personal, growth, consultant, teacher, author, lecturer, Spiritual, Transformation, Deep, Truth, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage,… Continue reading 304 Jean Walters – Unlocking Your Brilliance

303 Felice Zaslow

Felice shares how keeping her light alive, writing her story, excavating her strengths helped her cope and heal from the traumatic loss of her spouse on 9/11. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: https://felicezaslow.com tags: Felice, Zaslow, teacher, artist, writer, author, From, Here, Lessons, In, Love, Loss, from, 9/11, story, stories, that, empower,… Continue reading 303 Felice Zaslow

302 Amnoni Myers

Amnoni’s supportive community enabled her to leave behind a life that no longer served her and to look forward instead. She hasn’t looked back. Amnoni does not permit her past to define her. She’s on a journey of growth, learning and empowerment. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:– invest in others– believe in yourself–… Continue reading 302 Amnoni Myers

301 Cheryl L. Eriksen

Cheryl partners with horses to improve the quality of life of others. She has personally found these relationships to be helpful, as she has navigated through PTSD. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: – pay attention to what’s happening inside of us– we should talk about depression and anxiety– tell our stories– we… Continue reading 301 Cheryl L. Eriksen

300 Dr. Joseph Shrand

Dr. Joseph Shrand, also known as “Dr. Joe” shares the story of one of his many patients that he has cared for. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: – respect leads to value, which leads to trust – with trust, we can share about ourselves – we are not broken https://www.drshrand.com tags: child,… Continue reading 300 Dr. Joseph Shrand

299 Jean Walters – Unlocking Your Brilliance

Hi friends. Jean Walters and I are so excited to bring you another special episode of “Unlocking your Brilliance”. Today, we talk about energy. Jean shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: – what we see in others, we see in ourselves– our intention guides us– just observe– fill our souls– allow time for reflection–… Continue reading 299 Jean Walters – Unlocking Your Brilliance

Bob felt called to help his family navigate a family tragedy. He feels that everything in his life has prepared him for what’s ahead. Bob shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:– get closer to abundance and joy– we can control how we respond to what happens to us– be present with the people that… Continue reading 298 Bob Martel

297 Alison Ripley Cubitt

An unexpected shift introduced in Alison’s job was the catalyst for her to take inventory of her strengths, follow her passion and take her career in a new and exciting direction. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:– no matter how hard it seems, be true to yourself– trust that certain things happen for… Continue reading 297 Alison Ripley Cubitt

296 Jeff Seitzer

Jeff took over his son’s medical care. In the process, they developed a very special bond. In between the gaps of medical care, they both managed to still have fun. Jeff shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: – embrace your experiences– the benefits of self-affirmation– strive to put others at ease– make the moments… Continue reading 296 Jeff Seitzer

295 Jeff Abraham

Jeff chose to give the friend that he lost a legacy by honoring him and making his business successful. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: – a rational mind can’t make sense of irrational behavior – you can take despair, disappointment, frustration, anger and channel into something positive – try to find the… Continue reading 295 Jeff Abraham

294 Ariane Torres

Ariane’s passion about social justice and prison advocacy broadened her perspective. She was moved by the openness and kindness she was shown. Ariane shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:– be open to opportunities for our perspective to change– we are more similar than different– recognize the dignity and humanity of others– stay openminded– when… Continue reading 294 Ariane Torres

293 Rachel Elliott

Rachel discovers that she has an older brother. This is a story of love, loss and the meaning of family. Rachel shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:– we are braver and stronger than we think we are– we can eat the elephant one bite at a time– giving doesn’t happen in a vaccum– we… Continue reading 293 Rachel Elliott

292 Deborah Hawkins

Deborah talks about how gratitude, a feeling of belonging and writing gave her a sense of purpose and brought her out of depression. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: – we can be in control of our mindsets– there’s no such thing as a small thing– intentionally looking for the positive– gratitude should… Continue reading 292 Deborah Hawkins

291 Jean Walters – Unlocking Your Brilliance

Hi friends, my special guest, Jean Walters, is back! We recorded another episode from our “Unlocking Your Brilliance” series. Today, she talks about the brilliance that’s within each of us. You’ve got to check out her latest book “Deep Truth: Wisdom of the Masters – Reality and Illusion”. https://spiritualtransformation.com https://www.amazon.com/Jean-Walters/e/B00MGBVDJS tags: Jean, Walters, personal, growth,… Continue reading 291 Jean Walters – Unlocking Your Brilliance

290 Fredrik van Huynh

Fredrik talks about the growing pains of building a successful, international internship organization. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: – an overnight success takes 10 years– incorporate new habits and mindset– strive to live below our means– keep it going– writing down our dreams grounds us and keeps us focused– read books and… Continue reading 290 Fredrik van Huynh

289 Josh Cutler

Having received help for his clinical depression, Josh is on a compassionate journey to create more openings for people to talk about mental health. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: – approach everyone with curiosity and compassion– keep the lines of connection open– share what’s difficult for us– asking for help is not… Continue reading 289 Josh Cutler

288 Aurea Franklin

Aurea shares a story of love, loss and war. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: – with faith and hope, the future will be better– be resilient– be ready to adjust– tell those you care about that you love them each and every day https://aureafranklin.com tags: Aurea, Franklin, writer, author, Silent, Freedom, Indivisible,… Continue reading 288 Aurea Franklin

287 Dr. Joshua Black

Joshua started to tap into the wisdom within his dreams. He realized how much they taught him about himself and his beliefs. His work focuses on dreams and continuing bonds after loss. Joshua shares these nuggets of life wisdom:– fully love yourself– be honest with where you are– ask yourself what you believe and why–… Continue reading 287 Dr. Joshua Black

286 Tracy Secombe

Tracy noticed that she sacrificed her values to make everyone happy and put herself last. So, she let go of that and chose to please her soul instead. Tracy shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:– sometimes, a tragedy/loss can turn out to become the best thing for us– we need to fill ourselves up… Continue reading 286 Tracy Secombe

285 Kelly McDonald

I had a lovely time speaking with Kelly. She is a powerhouse of energy, resilience and determination. Kelly teaches others about the value and benefits of diversity. Here are some of the nuggets of life wisdom that she shared with me:– the value and benefits of diversity– find your strengths, which can lead to your… Continue reading 285 Kelly McDonald

284 Tori Joy Geiger

Tori, a congenital heart defect survivor, talks about how writing can help, when you’re going through adversity. She helps others to use their victory stories to keep up the fight and empowers them, so they’re not defined by their adversities. Tori shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: – know ourselves really well– find the… Continue reading 284 Tori Joy Geiger

283 Kelley Skoloda

Kelley, a cancer survivor, didn’t define herself as someone impacted by cancer. Instead, she chose to find gratitude for life’s miracles, spending time in nature and having a sense of daily purpose. Kelley shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: – stories can be powerful motivators for others– do research and get knowledge– consider getting… Continue reading 283 Kelley Skoloda

282 Jean Walters – Unlocking Your Brilliance

Hi friends, my special guest, Jean Walters, is kicking off a new “Unlocking Your Brilliance” series. Today, she talks about how we have the ability for self-healing. Jean also discusses how she helps others see challenges as opportunities, through a shift in perspective. You’ve got to check out her latest book “Deep Truth: Wisdom of… Continue reading 282 Jean Walters – Unlocking Your Brilliance

281 Christopher Locke

Christopher chose to give up his lust for drugs, after almost losing his daughter to a traumatic incident. Today, he chooses to love himself and be accepting of himself. Christopher shares the following nuggets of wisdom: – addiction takes the place of love– awareness of self– we are worthy of self-love– arrogance is a cloak… Continue reading 281 Christopher Locke

280 Susanne Conrad

It was lovely to speak with Susanne Conrad, co-developer of lululemon’s leadership culture and founder of Lightyear Leadership. She is genuine, warm, kind and a powerful force. No wonder why people and organizations gravitate towards her. Susanne shares the following powerful nuggets of life wisdom:– forgive yourself– believe in yourself– don’t give up– stay in… Continue reading 280 Susanne Conrad

279 Marvin Williams Sr.

Marvin, the father of former NBA player Marvin Williams Jr, shares how discovering basketball (the “game of life”) saved him and enabled him to be of service to others. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:– basketball is a game of life– have the right mindset– keep believing in yourself– every problem has a… Continue reading 279 Marvin Williams Sr.

278 Jeffrey Morse

When Jeffrey became paralyzed due to a life-threatening surgery, he needed to find his way to navigate through it. He chose not to dwell on the past, but rather focus on the future. Helping others also helped Jeffrey to heal. Today, he’s living a full life. Jeffrey shares the following nuggets of wisdom: – it’s… Continue reading 278 Jeffrey Morse

277 Chris Patrick

Chris shares how he overcame the numerous rocky roads of his life. Today, he helps others overcome their obstacles. Chris shares the following nuggets of wisdom: – no one’s life is perfect– failure is a requirement of success– playing the victim is the easy thing to do– when things go far, it’s not always our… Continue reading 277 Chris Patrick

276 Kyomi O’Connor

Kyomi shares how her husband’s unconditional love helped her heal her wound and how writing helped her to heal from the loss of her spouse. This empowered her to remove the armor she had built for herself and expose her vulnerabilities. Kyomi shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:– writing can help us face what… Continue reading 276 Kyomi O’Connor

275 Dr. Tamara Pelosi

Tamara felt an enormous amount of shame for a crime committed by her former spouse. She owned her story and felt no longer defined by that external incident. Today, Tamara helps women on their journey of self-love and self-empowerment. She shares these wonderful nuggets of life wisdom:– wonderous gifts can be born from the darkest… Continue reading 275 Dr. Tamara Pelosi

Photo: Lena Yaremenko Amy’s lifelong dream was to write. A channel opened within her, where her creativity flowed. She reminds us that it’s never too late for us. Amy shares the following nuggets of wisdom:– it’s not too late– we’re not limited by the past– do the work and stay open– acknowledge our vulnerabilities– the… Continue reading 274 Amy Turner

273 Joanne McCall

Joanne took the loss of her sister, turned it around and was able to find meaning in it. She decided to launch her own business. Today, Joanne gives voice to others’ stories and empowers those that want to carve their own paths. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: – things are cyclical– there… Continue reading 273 Joanne McCall

272 Judy Rabinor

Even though Judy did not have have role models growing up, she did become inspired to take risks. She realized that she had choices and felt free to be creative. Judy shares these nuggets of life wisdom: – do one thing everyday that scares us– the importance of taking risks– keep a quote book of… Continue reading 272 Judy Rabinor

271 Kelley McNeil

Growing up, Kelley was drawn to stories. However, she found that some of her life choices were impacted by her surroundings and community. Kelley found the courage to return to that creative person as a child and became a storyteller. She shares these nuggets of life wisdom:– find courage to change course– intuitive calling to return… Continue reading 271 Kelley McNeil

270 Julia Harriet

Even though Julia lost relationships that were meaningful to her, by letting go and pivoting, she found a new community of support. As a mom, it was important for her to protect and provide for her children. So, Julia got outside of her comfort zone and embarked a new journey to build her own home.… Continue reading 270 Julia Harriet

269 Maan Gabriel

Once Maan discovered that she couldn’t have any more children, she initially felt crushed. On her journey of self-healing, self-care and self-love, she found her passion of writing. Maan realized that she can create art out of fear. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:– create art out of fear– we can find ways… Continue reading 269 Maan Gabriel

Born in a small mill town on the “wrong side of the tracks”, Rob yearned to do something else with his life. He rebranded himself numerous times from a school teacher, to real estate developer, to restauranteur and now an author. Rob shares these nuggets of life wisdom:– we live out a conversation what we… Continue reading 268 Rob White

267 Beverly J. Armento

Erin Brauer Photography Growing up, Beverly felt inspired by her supportive teachers that genuinely cared for her and empowered her. Once she chose to leave an abusive dysfunctional home, she chose to follow the path of her angelic teachers and became an educator. Beverly shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: – be fearless– support… Continue reading 267 Beverly J. Armento

266 Alicia Dill

After leaving the Army as a journalist, where she wrote others’ stories, Alicia lost her way as a writer. She rediscovered her love of writing. Alicia decided to writer her own stories, where she no longer felt constrained by the rules of journalism. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:– we have so many… Continue reading 266 Alicia Dill

265 Holly Wallace

Three-time cancer survivor, Holly, shares how her cancer journeys have enabled her to become a cancer survivorship coach. She gives others hope, helps to change their mindset and reframe their thoughts. Holly enables others to feel like warriors. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:– strive to reframe your thoughts and change your mindset–… Continue reading 265 Holly Wallace

264 Nadiez Bahi

Nadiez was curious about spirituality. After feeling a hole in his soul, he decided to go on a quest to better understand his relationship to spirituality. What came out of this journey was his book, titled “Rethink God”. https://rethinkgod.net tags: Nadiez, Bahi, Rethink, God, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging,… Continue reading 264 Nadiez Bahi

263 Cheryl Krauter

Cheryl shares how her resilience and deep enjoyment of life kept her going through some very challenging life experiences. Her story is a journey of healing. Cheryl shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:– offer ourselves to others– focus out on someone else– it’s a choice to keep our hearts open or to choose bitterness–… Continue reading 263 Cheryl Krauter

262 Matthew Arnold Stern

Being held at gun point enabled Matthew to endure any difficult situation and find a way through it. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:– we can survive challenges– we shouldn’t take things for granted– develop an attitude of being thankful– we can get through it– be the calm– take a deep breath– step… Continue reading 262 Matthew Arnold Stern

261 Thomas Fargnoli

Thomas overcame rejection, when he left the Church as a deacon, to grieve his wife’s suicide. His faith, peace and light got him through it. Thomas shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:– show compassion– relationships take work– be yourself– keep the communication open– pray, ask for something specific and trust– there’s something larger than… Continue reading 261 Thomas Fargnoli

260 Priscilla Schelp

Experiencing unemployment was initially challenging for Priscilla, as she had come to identify herself with her career. She decided to stretch outside of her comfort zone, learn new skills, reinvent herself and be of service to others. These led her to land new opportunities. Priscilla shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:– if you stay… Continue reading 260 Priscilla Schelp

259 Hailima Yates

Once Hailima realized that her self-defeating beliefs, low self-esteem and negative self-image were holding her back, she began to value herself, shift her mindset and know her true worth. Today, she is passionate about being a guide to others. Hailima shares the following powerful nuggets of life wisdom:– you matter– you’re not alone– value yourself–… Continue reading 259 Hailima Yates

258 Caitlin Hamilton Summie

Caitlin shares how giving her stories the time they deserve to be told well, staying the course and not giving up enabled her to publish her books. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:– stories connect us– stay in the course– don’t give up– give our stories the time they deserve– just write, don’t… Continue reading 258 Caitlin Hamilton Summie

257 Heather Haldeman

Heather’s passion for writing didn’t stop her from listening to her gut and following her dream of publishing her first book in her 60s. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:– hang in there– work hard– don’t give up– if you’ve got a dream or passion, it will drive you– it doesn’t matter how… Continue reading 257 Heather Haldeman

256 Diana Kuperschmit

Diana shares how she got a second chance at life; reclaiming her daughter, Emma, after she was up for adoption. Her memoir, Emma’s Laugh, is a tribute to her daughter’s beautiful story, as she was unconditional love and joy incarnate. Diana shares the following powerful nuggets of life wisdom:– be in the moment– find your… Continue reading 256 Diana Kuperschmit

255 Dr. Michael Myers

Dr. Michael Myers, a specialist in physician health, wrote his story of coming out as a gay man in his 60s. He is seen as a ‘change agent’ for doing so. Dr. Myers shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:– without self-compassion, it’s hard to give to others– stay with your thoughts through reflection– discuss… Continue reading 255 Dr. Michael Myers

254 Cynthia Hayes

After reclaiming her life, Cynthia mentors patients going through gynecologic cancer and strives to increase the conversation around cancer. She shares these nuggets of life wisdom:– we share the same emotional experience– we’re not alone– our emotions are not signs of weakness– it helps to have many tools at one’s disposal– the will to survive… Continue reading 254 Cynthia Hayes

253 Joni Sensel (Special)

After struggling with the unexpected loss of her husband, Joni found her way back to trust her intuition. She continues to be connected with him. Joni shares the following powerful nuggets of life wisdom:– there’s more to life than we can rationalize– own and give space to your intuition– give permission to explore your experiences–… Continue reading 253 Joni Sensel (Special)

252 John Abrams

Once the pandemic hit, John pivoted by teaching magic to kids all around the world virtually. Kids learn about confidence, self-respect and creativity. John strives to create better kids and better people. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: – figure out your goal and mission – remember and think of the skills you have… Continue reading 252 John Abrams

251 Laurie James

After Laurie addressed her childhood trauma, she healed her past and got back to a more joyful place. She realized that she has the power to create the life that she wants. Laurie shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:– change takes time– what are we supposed to learn from the experience?– empathy and compassion… Continue reading 251 Laurie James

250 Rachel Michelberg

Rachel realized that she would not be capable of providing care giving for her husband that survived a small plane crash and experienced brain injury. So, she understood her own truth, found the power within herself and gave herself permission to look at other care giving options. Rachel dedicated her book to caregivers, because they… Continue reading 250 Rachel Michelberg

249 William Spencer

Cycling 8,000 miles from England to India enabled William to search for and find meaning in his life. He shares these powerful nuggets of life wisdom:– there’s much more inside us than we realize– be in the present moment– happiness, satisfaction and freedom of mind come by living in the present– let the winds of… Continue reading 249 William Spencer

248 Randy Minkler (Special)

When Randy met his 3rd wife, his dormant faith was reawakened and his life came out of the chaos. He now lives a life that’s joyful and meaningful. Randy shares these nuggets of life wisdom:– we are not in command nor control– the spiritual image is there https://www.torchflamebooks.com/rv-minkler https://www.facebook.com/rv.minkler tags: RV, Randy, Minkler, writer, author, The,… Continue reading 248 Randy Minkler (Special)

Robin was inspired by someone she never met, American novelist, poet and children’s fiction writer, Rachel Field. Rachel made Robin feel validated, grateful, fulfilled and empowered to embrace the life she had led. This journey enabled Robin to bring Rachel’s light back into the world. Robin shares these powerful nuggets of life wisdom:– embrace those… Continue reading 247 Robin Wood

246 Shannon Jump

Breaking away from a previous unhealthy relationship enabled Shannon to heal, strengthen and bring hope to others. She shares these powerful nuggets of life wisdom:– we can go through a hard time and come out stronger– stick to it and commit to your decision– figure out what you want out of life– get help– everything… Continue reading 246 Shannon Jump

245 Steven Manchester

While serving during Operation Desert Storm and being attacked by enemy forces, Steven make himself a promise to chase his dream of writing. Following the wisdom of his grandfather, who taught him to “create his own sunshine”, he reinvented himself as a best selling author. Steven shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:– words have… Continue reading 245 Steven Manchester

244 Mandy Haynes

Once Mandy realized that fear of change was holding her back, she left her job and home of 20+ years to find herself. Her love of writing enabled her to rebrand herself as a published author. Mandy shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:– you are worth it– tell your story– focus on yourself– put… Continue reading 244 Mandy Haynes

243 Megan Hillukka

Megan helps grieving moms hold grief and joy together, because she doesn’t want them to suffer. She helps others navigate grief and loss. Megan speaks authentically about the loss of her 15 month daughter, Aria. She shares these powerful nuggets of life wisdom:– hold space for grief and joy together– be intentional– get outside help–… Continue reading 243 Megan Hillukka

242 Willa Goodfellow

Once Willa determined that her depression was misdiagnosed as bipolar, she got the right help, got her power back and found her voice. Today, she educates, helps and empowers others cope with mental illness. Willa shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:– knowledge is power– try smarter, not harder– sometimes you need to stop trying–… Continue reading 242 Willa Goodfellow

241 Laura Whitfield (Special)

Laura shares how the loss of her brother enabled her to take risks, to value life, to be grateful for life’s simple pleasures and to be more involved in her community. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:– life is short– take risks– dream big– stand with others– your presence speaks volumes to people–… Continue reading 241 Laura Whitfield (Special)

240 Shelley Buck

Shelley shares how she overcame the loss of her son, Ryder, whom she considers an introspective and creative soulmate. She found that writing her book, memorializing him and contacts with him helped her to heal and find her way back to the light. Shelley shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:– search for our spirit… Continue reading 240 Shelley Buck

239 Ben Ewell (Special)

Through perseverance and a mindset of never giving up, Ben was able to work his way through the ‘perfect storm’ … a series of trauma and losses. He was determined that he would work his way through them. What I found extremely humbling and generous was how Ben was able to repurpose his losses into… Continue reading 239 Ben Ewell (Special)

238 Donna Keel Armer

Donna took inventory of her life and realized that allowing others to influence her was no longer serving her. Experiencing Italy enabled her to sort through past guilt/shame/pain. Donna found her own voice and empowered herself. Today, she seeks joy, such her passion for writing. Donna shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:– find your… Continue reading 238 Donna Keel Armer

237 Belinda Farrell

Belinda overcame many fears that she experienced growing up. She healed herself. Today, Belinda helps people to move through their fears. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:– open up our minds– let it go– expand and extend what it’s in your heart– animals are God’s gifts to us– our unconscious minds tell us… Continue reading 237 Belinda Farrell

236 Debra Bowling

Debra shares a story of how she overcame the trauma of living with a mother with mental illness and an alcoholic father. Positive people in her life, including her grandmother, aunt and counselor helped her to stabilize herself as she was navigating through the hard times. Debra became aware that it was something that happened… Continue reading 236 Debra Bowling

235 Carolyn V. Hamilton

After Carolyn was let go from her dream job as a grant writer. she experienced age discrimination. So, her curiosity and her love of travel enabled her to move to Ecuador, a place where she felt she could afford to live within her means. This decision regained Carolyn’s confidence. Today, in addition to writing, she… Continue reading 235 Carolyn V. Hamilton

234 Grace Sammon

Grace’s story is about never really being done. She was sexually abused by a family friend and a Catholic priest. Initially, Grace felt that her voice didn’t matter. After her spouse and her job let her go, she created a new ‘her’ and launched into becoming an entrepreneur. This empowered Grace to give voice to… Continue reading 234 Grace Sammon

233 Stephanie Feger

Stephanie had the ideal job, but she wasn’t content. She felt a calling to help people and make a difference. Stephanie pursued her passion and carved a new path. Today, she empowers others and makes a difference in their lives. Stephanie shares these nuggets of life wisdom:– there’s more willpower within us to continue– if… Continue reading 233 Stephanie Feger

232 David Richman

When David’s sister was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, he realized that people had a hard time dealing with the emotional side of trauma. He embarked on a 5,000 mile bike ride over 6 weeks. David interviewed and connected people affected by trauma. He gathered their stories into a book to help others be better… Continue reading 232 David Richman

Scott watched his dad overcome many challenges and setbacks by being persistent and not giving up. He is grateful for the sacrifices his parents made to ensure that he has opportunities and lives a safe life. Scott shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:– be persistent– be positive– don’t make excuses– what can we learn… Continue reading 231 Scott Lee

230 Dr. Stacee Reicherzer

Dr. Stacee began her transition into a transgender woman at 19 years old. Growing up, she was humiliated, was treated as ‘other’ and felt ‘less than’. Dr. Stacee’s ‘family of choice’ supported her as she persevered. Now, she lives out and identifies herself as transgender and helps others move through their own experiences. Dr. Stacee… Continue reading 230 Dr. Stacee Reicherzer

229 Poonam Bhuchar (Special)

Poonam is a survivor of sexual assault, abuse and the aftermath and cultural humiliation of divorce. Writing about her experiences was one of the hardest things she’s ever done. Today, she helps others overcome trauma, to enable them to feel lighter and better. Poonam shares these powerful nuggets of life wisdom:– our lives are beautiful… Continue reading 229 Poonam Bhuchar (Special)

228 Terry Sue Harms

When Terry Sue’s alcoholic mother passed away, she embarked on a 40 year journey to search for her absent biological father. She realized she just simply wanted a sincere apology from him. Another challenge that Terry Sue faced was functional illiteracy. She feels a debt of gratitude for having escaped alcoholism and illiteracy, to where… Continue reading 228 Terry Sue Harms

227 Robert Steven Goldstein (Special)

Growing up, Robert realized that his spirituality and sexuality were not consistent with the models that are formed by others. Those views did not resonate with him. Robert felt a hollowness and emptiness. He moved and fortunately found kindred spirits. This enabled him to have a fulfilled experience and a spiritual illumination. Robert shares these… Continue reading 227 Robert Steven Goldstein (Special)

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