"Learned it from an 80's Song"

Rich Baker is a performer and teacher with The Second City. He has also toured with Comedy Sports Chicago, Mission Improvable, and Rollin’ in Riches. He is an author who has dedicated his career to teaching improv, stand up and sketch skills, and along the way, he has inspired his students to be courageous in their lives. With the pandemic hitting performers both emotionally and financially, he was able to persevere, get creative and “dare to fail”. Rich created his own online Improv coaching program providing classes and workshops for performers and students all over the world.

• How the improv lesson of “daring to fail’ can help encourage a practice of bravery when making life decisions
• How leaning into your strengths can lead to overall happiness
• How “starting with the smallest possible thing” can get you on the path to success

Avissa Ilkhan is an addiction counselor working with the homeless and those with HIV in the Los Angeles region. She shares her challenging stories of loss and of finding self-compassion in bleak times.

In this episode you will learn these totally rad tips:

• How practicing self-kindness and reaching out for help when needed can lead to personal growth • How leaning into your strengths can assist with all life obstacles • How practicing mindfulness, awe or recognizing that “beauty if where you find it” can improve overall happiness

Patricia Friberg MPS NBC-HWC, your host, shares her personal story of her struggles, successes and new challenges toward self-care. This episode features many surprises including a podcast reveal that you will not want to miss.

In this episode, you will learn these “totally rad” tips

• How self- discovery can support changes and new behaviors • How a growth mindset can help you through any obstacle • How self-care is a journey and not a destination

Samantha Anderson NBC-HWC, has 30 years of experience in leadership through nonprofits, philanthropy and entrepreneurship. Her mission is to create a better future for women and the organizations they lead by facilitating their growth and power. She is a longtime advocate for women in the workplace, helping her clients understand their unique purpose and how to best express themselves in the world. She developed ROOTSilience which helps leaders stay grounded, work to their highest potential, and be mindful of their self-care in the process.

In this episode you will learn these “totally rad” tips.

• How you can achieve optimal performance without experiencing the negative effects of stress leading to burn out. • How knowing your strengths and how they relate to your Chakras can help lead to self-discovery, assist in leadership development, and improve your overall well-being. • How making small shifts in lifestyle including, movement, nutrition sleep and stress reduction, can have a large impact on your overall health & happiness.

Shawna Oliver, owner of “Lean into Fear Coaching”, has been a registered nurse for over two decades and one of the first National Board Certified Health in Wellness Coaches. Exhausted from trying to do it all and do it perfectly, she shares her personal story about the moment she went from human doing to human being. Through studying the science of well-being and through her own personal experience, it has become her mission to partner with those who want support to do “life” differently.

In this episode, you will learn these “totally rad” tips”

• How one size does not fit all when it comes to perfectionism, you will learn the different ways it can manifest • How to challenge your fears and rewrite your narrative on letting go of behaviors associated with perfectionism. • How knowing your strengths and having the support of a coach can help you overcome any obstacle

Jason Schneider, entrepreneur, shares the secret to living a purpose-driven life. From his adventure racing, coaching, educating, and managing, to building his M2O bakery business, his heart inspires and he leans into courage to achieve success. Through meditation, powerful reflection, and keeping a routine during the pandemic, Jason was able to dream, design, and implement his next adventure as an entrepreneur.

In this episode you will learn these “totally rad” tips:

• How keeping a consistent morning routine that includes quiet reflection or meditation can help you hear the wisdom from within. • How knowing your strengths can help you overcome any obstacles and encourage new neural pathways • How acknowledging your passion can fuel your purpose to achieve your biggest dreams.

Brooke Spendlove NBC-HWC started her health coaching career in order to help her clients “fix themselves and hit their ideal weight or size goals.” One evening she received a message that would completely change her life, her coaching philosophy, and ultimately shift her career path. After fully immersing herself into the study of Intuitive eating, she learned that the best approach to better health is healing the relationship with food and the body. Through her coaching practice, she assists and educates her clients on the importance of practicing self-compassion and incorporating the “whole person” approach to health which will assist in establishing more health-promoting behaviors.

In this episode you will learn these” totally rad” tips:

• How to shift perspective to tune into your needs and deflect unattainable & inaccurate externally driven messages.
• How self-compassion and positive self-talk can improve your overall happiness and health
• How to put the number on scale aside and turn the focus to health-promoting behaviors
• How knowing your strengths, exploring the 360 degrees of wellness, and having a coach to support change, can improve your health & life satisfaction.

Your host, Patricia Friberg, shares her personal story “Where The Hustle Began” which illustrates the delicate balance of working to live and living to work. Significant life events forced her to pause and listen to her intuition, and to make difficult changes based on what she learned.

In this episode you will learn these “totally rad” tips:

• How practicing mindfulness can help with keeping the internal “checks and balances”. • How practicing self-compassion and eliminating judgment is important especially through transitions or change. • How leaning into your strengths can help you through obstacles.

Dr. Gedney, author of the book “30 Years Behind Bars,” a former prison physician, and a longevity specialist shares her stories of major life transitions. These include career pivots and managing the tremendous loss of her soul mate & husband right before the pandemic. Through these life events, she has created a 3 step approach to managing transitions: curiosity, compassion, and collaboration. The 3 “C”s, as she calls them, were instrumental in helping her through these toughest moments.

In this episode you will learn these “totally rad tips”:

• How curiosity, compassion and collaboration are the keys to healthy transitions
• How knowing your strengths can help you overcome stressful events and trauma
• How to adapt under challenging circumstances while pushing the boundaries toward change.
• How 30 years working within the prison system yields incredible perspective and societal understanding.

Stacy Thomes has been a home organizer and stager for over a decade, and she has served in several board positions for NAPO (National Association of Productivity and Organization). Her mission is to help people clear away items that are emotionally weighing and to assist them in creating a simpler lifestyle. As a youngster, she was very independent and was challenged to find a community where she felt that she belonged. Overcoming these early obstacles helped her to find her purpose. These life experiences gave her the skills to develop an instantaneous connection with her clients, and to provide them with the support they need to let go of attachments to their “stuff”.

In this episode, you will learn these “Totally Rad” tips

• How honesty & trust are the keys components to business success. • How letting go of attachments to certain objects can create clarity, expansion, and new perspectives • How leaning into your strengths can help in self-discovery