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Megan discusses the importance of authenticity, and offers strategic tips on how we can return to our authentic self if we have begun to stray away from it.  She also talks about the profound lessons that she learned from volunteering in a hospice center and how she looks at life completely differently as a result of that experience.

Megan discusses the importance of authenticity, and offers strategic tips on how we can return to our authentic self if we have begun to stray away from it.  She also talks about the profound lessons that she learned from volunteering in a hospice center and how she looks at life completely differently as a result of that experience.

Anthony has had a wide array of experiences, from a cross-country bike riding adventure to holding jobs in various different fields.  He discusses the personal characteristics that have allowed him to reach such great success in his career, from resilience to overcoming childhood shyness.  Anthony closes the interview with sage advice for the listeners about how they can find their true passion and calling in life.

Therapist and life coach Val discusses groundbreaking strategies that she guarantees will leave you better equipped to handle negativity.  In fact, at least two of these tips are brand new, never-been-shared-before strategies she developed exclusively for her clients.  Take a listen to learn how to banish negativity from your life for once and for all!

In the first part of this 2-part series, Deanna talked about overcoming fears and getting past insecurities.  In this follow-up episode (part 2), Deanna talks about her difficult journey as a caregiver for her fiance with leukemia, and how she was still able to find the perfection in that situation despite its tragic nature.   Deanna’s story is one of love but also one of hope, as she now specializes in finding the beauty in all situations.

Deanna Stull talks about how she overcame fears that originated in her childhood, and how you can do the same.  After overcoming those fears, Deanna went on to build a very successful business – and then her fiancé was diagnosed with leukemia.  In part 1, Deanna speaks a lot about finding your identity, feeling comfortable in your own skin and being vulnerable, and getting past insecurities.  In part 2, Deanna talks about her experiences being the caregiver for her fiancé, and how even after his death she is able to find the beauty.

When Lloyd was born with incredibly small legs (about 6" long), doctors thought there was little hope for him to survive, let alone thrive.  However, Lloyd went on to prove the naysayers wrong and as a Paralympian he accomplished physical feats that few able-bodied people could ever do.  Now as a motivational speaker, Lloyd speaks about his "5 keys for success" which he believes will allow anyone to achieve greatness.

In this episode, the tables are turned and Val is the guest on the "I Like Family Show" Podcast where she is interviewed by Rey Brown about her experiences being a social worker and life coach.  She also gets candid about her divorce and what valuable lesson she learned from the experience.  

Elisa Doucette is a writer and location independent entrepreneur who lives the life that many of us have dreamed of.  However, it hasn't always been an easy road for Elisa.  In this episode, she discusses her career path and the choices she made that lead her to her life now - living and working in paradise.

We all have numerous “tolerations”, both big and small, that get in our way.  Often the removal of these tolerations can be life changing and have drastic effects on all areas of our lives.  But the question remains:  how do you do that?  In this week's "Ask a Life Coach" segment, listen to hear Val’s effective 7-step strategy to remove tackling from your life for once and for all.