"Learned it from an 80's Song"

Yoga Therapist for the US Government and Best Selling author of “Chronic pain…WTF”, Samantha, shares her story of courage and curiosity. At a young age she left a religious cult to blaze her own trail, eventually becoming a pioneer in the yoga therapy world. She was the first Chief Yoga Therapist for the Department of Defense and has built a career on serving those who serve our country.

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

• How addressing Kinesiophobia (fear of exercise) to reduce and manage chronic pain, opioid medications can improve overall performance and function.
• How being of service to other can increase overall happiness.
• How dialing up your strengths, like curiosity, can lead to groundbreaking discoveries

Nancy Hays, singer, songwriter, actor, dancer, and choreographer, was set to star in “Judy & Liza: The London Palladium Show, A Tribute”, in Chicago when the pandemic hit. With public performing arts coming to a screeching halt, she was able to pivot towards bringing “Dance with Nancy” dance instruction to people's own homes. With the holidays upon us, Nancy and her talented children now bring festive hits like “Two Step ‘round the Christmas Tree,” “Mr. Santa” and “Light the Winter” to remote audiences.

Listen to this episode to learn these “totally rad” tips.

• How dance can help boost your overall mood and can help connect loved ones. Creating your own fun is important during this time such as having “zoom” holiday dance parties.
• How through song, story, and acting we can learn the lessons of the songwriters and storytellers.
• How knowing and utilizing your strengths can help overcome every obstacle

In January, Ronna was feeling optimistic and excited about 2020, when out of the blue, the rug was pulled out from under her. Her husband of 20 years walked out on her. Devastated, she managed to pick up the pieces of her broken family and implemented self-care so she could best support her children through the sudden change. Her perseverance allowed her to not only help her family, but to also turn her pain into service. Through her podcast, Life’s Gone Real, she helps woman who have experienced hard times.

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

• How self-care can ultimately allow you to show up as your best self
• How when life throws you curve balls, resilience helps you recover quickly
• How being of service improves altruism and helps your overall wellbeing

Chris Shelton, the author of “Qigong for Self-Refinement” and Teacher of Qigong and Chinese medicine, experienced the power of healing after a traumatic injury left him unable to walk. With the martial arts discipline, Qigong practices, and Chinese medicine, Chris regained his strength becoming a martial arts champion and a world-renowned healer. He and his wife, Parisa Shelton, founded Morning Crane Healing Arts Centers and the Qigong teacher training program. Together their mission is to be of service to the community as they blend ancient and modern healing modalities in ways that are practical, accessible, and obtainable.

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

• How shifting energy “chi” can boost your immune system and elevate your mood, which is especially important during this time.
• How when you are able to come through to the other side of a life struggle you will become more awake and enlightened which increases your overall strength.
• How standing in your truth and your authentic self-expression is critical for your overall health.

Michael Keeney, an award-winning fitness expert, manager and educator, living in NYC during the peak of the pandemic received a call from his mother that his dad had fallen ill. Michael’s gut told him something did not seem right, he packed up, put on his protective gear, and boarded the next plane out to South Texas. In just a couple short weeks his father was diagnosed with cancer and passed away. Michael learned some of the most important life lessons through this experience and shares these with the audience.

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

• How vulnerability builds trust and empathy, improves self- awareness, and increases potential for growth
• How a strong support network, practicing gratitude, and persevering through the 12 steps of AA can help with the bereavement process.
• How forgiveness restores relationships, restores positive thinking, offers a greater sense of hope, and allows for better ways of managing stress.

Zahra Abdullah, an executive coach, global speaker, senior marketing and transformation consultant, shares her inspiring story of overcoming bullying. She has mastered the ability to avoid self-doubt and continues to educate her clients on how to become authentic and self-assured leaders. She shares the science behind developing self-confidence and how we change our brain to improve our outlook and performance.

• How to eliminate self-doubt to become a self-assured & authentic leader.
• How strengths-based assessments and feedback can help leaders perform better and thrive.
• How exercising your confidence muscles can give you the growth mindset for peak performance

Samantha Clayton, an Olympic Sprinter and mother of 4, took a 2 week fitness gig and made it a 10 year executive career where she serves as the Vice President for Herbalife. She takes her experience with the “team” mentality into her leadership by focusing on collaboration, connection and collectivism.

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

• How to show up in life challenges as your best self.

• How to understand where you are and where you want to go, while keeping the finish line in perspective.

• How when the going gets tough, it is important to look toward the bright side and positivity which helps eliminate resistance & negativity.

At age the young age of 44, Allison was living the life of a hectic Mom raising twins, of a PTA president, and of a fundraiser for the local ballet theater. Her life came to a screeching halt when she was given life-altering news from her doctor. “What? Cancer? DCIS? I just don’t have time to be sick”. Allison shares her incredible journey from diagnosis through treatment and how she was able to keep perspective and persevere.

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

• What is DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ) and how is it different from other breast cancers.
• How to be an informed patient and your own advocate when faced with many options and opinions.
• How this life-changing diagnosis ultimately paved the way for Allison to her living life to its fullest by being fully present

Linda John shares her story of grit while working in the corn fields at the age of 15. This perseverance landed her a dream job at Disney which ultimately paved the way for successful 30 year career as an Executive in the tourism industry. Her leadership resulted in record setting tourism for Wisconsin. Now as an Executive Coach for “The Self Aware Leader” podcast and Linda John Consulting LLC she can pass on the keys to success by helping leaders and teams find their strengths through the Enneagram Assessment tool. This practice of self- awareness and strengths -based coaching ultimately allows leaders to perform at their best.

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

• How grit and perseverance demonstrated in our first jobs in our youth can open doors and pave the way for a successful career.
• How as we move into more career peaks and beyond, striving with intention becomes a crucial part of playing the long game.
• How knowing and developing your strengths through powerful assessments can improve your overall success and bring a sense of joy & self-assurance to your career path.

Dr. Michele Halyard, a Radiation Oncologist, Dean of Mayo Clinic AZ Medical School, and Co-founder of Coalition of Blacks Against Breast Cancer (CBBC) shares a childhood experience which ultimately inspired her career path. Through education and her research, she has made significant progress improving outcomes of breast cancer patients within the black community. Mieko Vernon, is a thriving breast cancer survivor. She was diagnosed in her 30s and just celebrated her 10th year cancer free. Mieko, who is a CBBC member and currently serves treasurer, is a pioneer of story sharing and how its impact can save lives among the African American community.

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

• How when we come together as the human race we can make significant changes in our world.
• How we can learn and help understand the unique disparities that black women with breast cancer may face.
• How sharing your story and experience can help the lives of others.

To support the work of CBBC, visit https://cbbcaz.org