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As an expert in behavioral health for over 40 years, Dr. Michael Mantell has been featured on Oprah, Good Morning, Nightline, and most recently was on Greatist.com's "100 Most Influential People in Health and Fitness " List.  He offers a fantastic 4-step strategy for how we can overcome fears, negative self talk, and better deal with uncomfortable emotions.  Listen and learn how the expectations you have for a person or event have an impact on your happiness - it's not what you think!  During this interview, Dr. Mantell will help you to overcome any negative beliefs that are getting in the way of your success.  He also provides actionable tips to increase motivation.

Kyle Maynard was born a congenital amputee without arms or legs; however, not only did that not hold him back, but he has accomplished feats that most of us would never dream of doing.  Kyle is now an accomplished speaker, author, wrestling champion, ESPY Award-winning MMA athlete, and is the first quadruple amputee to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro without the use of prosthetics.

An award winning author, TED speaker, business coach, and MMA black belt, Pam Slim is a woman of many talents.  In today’s interview we discuss everything from her new book, Body of Work, to dopamine rushes. Pam offers incredible advice about how the listeners can create a career (and life!) that they love.

Nik Toocheck ran a 5K when he was just six years old;  by age nine he had run his first marathon;  and at eleven years old, he now runs marathons around the world in order to raise money for his charity, Operation Warm, that provides coats for children in need.  Nik's story will show you that anything is possible and that no matter how old or young you are, what background and experiences you have, ANYONE can change the world!

In today's episode, Ellory Wells talks about deriving creative inspiration from unlikely sources, introversion versus extroversion, and why it's important to expand one's comfort zone.  He also offers strategic business advice that is sure to help anyone from a beginning entrepreneur to an established business owner.  He also discusses strategies that can help anyone (whether they are in business or not) to become more productive and focused.

In today's episode, Ellory Wells talks about deriving creative inspiration from unlikely sources, introversion versus extroversion, and why it's important to expand one's comfort zone.  He also offers strategic business advice that is sure to help anyone from a beginning entrepreneur to an established business owner.  He also discusses strategies that can help anyone (whether they are in business or not) to become more productive and focused.

After experiencing life altering seizures includes one that included a terrible car accident, Joelle Samples become determined to take her health into her own hands.  Frustrated from the traditional medical model that wasn't working, she became a certified health coach and now works with her clients to help them life their healthiest and best life.  Joelle's story is inspirational and she advises the listeners to make sure to question the world around them and to find their own voice.

After experiencing many horrific tragedies in his life, Ted Ryce became determined to forge his own path and not let limitations from himself or others get in his way.  He believes in having a purpose bigger than yourself, and his story is an inspiration to anyone who has ever faced an obstacle that seemed insurmountable.  

After experiencing many horrific tragedies in his life, Ted Ryce became determined to forge his own path and not let limitations from himself or others get in his way.  He believes in having a purpose bigger than yourself, and his story is an inspiration to anyone who has ever faced an obstacle that seemed insurmountable.

In honor of Independence Day, Val reveals a fun surprise for the listeners!