Today's guest is Matt Kozar. Matt is a former journalist and Emmy-award winner who worked all across the country, including New York City.

In 2010, Matt’s brother was killed in a drunk driving crash when a man with a blood alcohol level far exceeding the legal limit… ran into him and a friend.

Matt has released his debut novel, "Angels on the Bridge." It's a fictional book, inspired by his brother's story. In it, he tells the story of a fictional character killed in a drunk driving crash. In this story, the main character is then asked to be a guardian angel or spirit guide for the man who killed him. This story is one of forgiveness, inspiration and the soul’s journey. 

I talked to Matt about his brother’s death, “Angels on the Bridge," and the parallels between the two.

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Have you ever felt like parenting your highly-emotional kids is impossible? Yeah, me too.

That's why I'm so excited for you to hear from Hunter Clarke-Fields. She calls herself a Mindful Mama Mentor. She coaches over-stressed parents on mindfulness.

She's been featured on the The Huffington Post, Tiny Buddha, Zen Parenting Radio and more. She’s the creator of the Mindful Parenting course and host of the Mindful Mama Podcast.

Hear about changing generational patterns, self-love and exercising mindfulness in parenting.

FREE COURSE: 5 Simple Things You Can do to be Less Irritable with your Child  Mindful Mama Podcast

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When you're stuck in the merry-go-round of life it is really easy to focus on the daily grind and not get a chance to breathe. Insert the overwhelm and burnout.

I used to be a live-for-Friday kind of person. On the newscasts I anchored I would say “Good morning - its Wednesday, halfway to Friday. It’s Thursday - you know, Friday-eve.”

But then when I got to Friday and the weekend - I would catch up on all the things I had been putting off during the insane previous five days.

Danielle talks about five ways to break the cycle of overwhelm and to add more joy into your everyday life.

How do you fight burnout? Take part in the conversation here. 

ARTICLES SITED:

Overworked Americans

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Today’s episode is for the woman who has ever felt like she’s not enough. The woman who has that self-doubt who says ‘you can’t’ more than ‘you can.’

I am so excited to introduce you to Lindsay McPhail. She's the recipient of a beautiful home from Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Hear how Lindsay knew something had to change, what she did, how to find a deeper love for yourself and for others and how she adopted “Fearless” as a rallying cry.

She is the author of several books - including The Fearless Experiment.

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There is so much irony in 21st century with connection and communication. We are connected to more people than ever, yet our connections are not real and intentional. We are not connecting how we used to - in a meaningful way.

In this episode, Danielle talks about the importance of connecting and how to connect.

On Facebook, many people said a fear of judgement keeps them from connecting with others. Danielle explains how she got over her own fear (yes! She used to be afraid of talking to other people before becoming a news anchor/reporter).

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LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW:

Gretchin Rubin's Happiness Blog

Teen Depression & Suicide Linked to Phone Use

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Danielle Craig is talking to Jennifer Borget. She is the brain behind Cherish365.com. When she first started blogging she was the Baby Making Machine.

You’ve seen Jennifer on Huffington Post, Baby Center, the Today Show and much much more. And just this week she interviewed OPRAH! I’ll link her blog because she’s promising to write all about it.

We talk about being a successful blogger, but also maintaining individuality in motherhood. Jennifer talks about being in the middle of what is causing a lot of contention in our country. She is a black woman, married to a white police officer. Hear how she's learning compassion in contention.

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I think many of us are acting without intention every single day, several times a day as we answer questions and make decisions.

Many years ago, Oprah said people are not living on purpose. She said the principle of intention rules her life.

In this episode, Danielle Craig talks about what intention is and why we are not acting with intention in this 21st century world. That includes the ways social media and being busy is making it harder to live with intention.

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The status symbol of being busy

Facebook addiction

2005 The Oprah Winfrey Show with Dave Ramsey

Six Tips to Living with Intent with Mallika Chopra

Episode 13: The Year of You

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In 2010, Rachelle Friedman Chapman broke her neck in a freak accident on the night of her bachelorette party. The media nicknamed her "The Paralyzed Bride."

She talks with Danielle Craig about the moment she was pushed into a pool by one of her bridesmaids, how quickly she realized something was wrong, how her fiancé stood by her and the challenges she’s faced since.

Rachelle has been featured on the Today Show, People magaizine, ABC News, USA Today and many more media outlets… TLC also documented her life as a new mother last year. She wrote about her experience in the book "The Promise."

Hear about how to stay positive, but to give yourself some slack when you’re stuck in something negative. Plus, how her love lasted this tragic accident.

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The Promise: A Tragic Accident, a Paralyzed Bride, and the Power of Love, Loyalty and Friendship

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Your host, Danielle Craig talks about the keys to a happy relationship. Her relationship has had highs and lows, but the turning point was when she thought she was going to lose her husband.

She talks about what she learned in the moments her husband's heart stopped, but also about research on what can make a happier marriage.

"A relationship isn't 50-50, it's two people giving 100%." - Danielle Craig

RESEARCH REFERENCED:

Kindness is the Key to Marital Happiness

Making a 'Bid' or Attempt for Connection

Fighting About Nothing

50 Years of Research Determine 4 Secrets to Happy Relationships 

CONFLICT DOES NOT INCLUDE ABUSE. RESOURCES FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS: National Domestic Violence Hotline

Domestic Violence Resources by State

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Good health is a big part of happiness. Today Danielle Craig talks to Dr. Thaddeus Gala about reducing inflammation and chronic disease.

Dr. Gala is the Medical Director of Complete Care in Southern Oregon. He’s a licensed chiropractor who says he’s been freeing people from pain since 2005.

He performs health lectures on nutrition, weight loss and diabetic management. He’s written a number of books including "The Secret to Defy Disease & Decay” and the “Anti-Inflammatory Shake Guide.”

We talk about so much in this podcast - including the importance of taking care of your diet and listening to the warning signs our bodies give us. 

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The Sleep Doctor

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