Life On Your Terms ~ Powered By Your Inner Compass Hosted by Dr. Gwen Schiada

In this episode, I speak with Rick. He asked me not to reveal his last name because some of the content is sensitive, including childhood trauma. If this is uncomfortable for you, you may not want to listen to this episode.

Rick's story is about a quest for peace, which was taken from him when he was just 7 years old. It wasn't until he was 60 and encountered a health crisis that he started linking his health, thought patterns, and behaviors back to a violent event from decades ago when he genuinely believed he was going to die.

This event led to the creation of the smoother, an identity that seemingly aided his success in life, but was internally crushing him.

As Rick embarked on his journey of self-discovery, he began posing significant questions to himself: What leads you to believe you don't deserve good health? Why are peace and silence something to be feared? Why do you feel the need to constantly perform and validate your worth to others?

Now, Rick no longer fears silence. He views peace as a form of power and recognizes his own intrinsic worth, knowing he is sufficient. He has chosen not to be devoured by life's difficulties and challenges.

This interview is probably one of the most profound and personal to me. I dedicate it to my brother Mike, who took his own life in 2020. He was never able to find peace in the silent spaces.

This story is for everyone who is on a path to comprehend how our past influences our present, using it as a catalyst to unveil our truest self and live life on our terms.

In this episode I talk with Deanna Hansen, Founder of Block Therapy and Fluid Isometrics. Deanna’s journey toward living life on her terms began over 20 years ago. Although she was an athletic therapist she herself was struggling. Deanna was doing “all the right things” but was 50 pounds overweight, felt like a failure and suffered from anxiety. 

She believes it was divine intervention when during a panic attack, where she actually felt like she was going to die, she intuitively dove her hands into her abdomen and connected with pain. She felt a coldness and marbling in her belly that felt like scar tissue. As a body worker she realized this area wasn’t getting proper blood flow. She began to regularly massage this area and quickly the weight began to fall away and the anxiety lifted. This began a journey of self-discovery and beginning to see all of life through the lens of fascia.

Today, Deanna knows her life purpose is helping others on their own healing journey through diaphragmatic breathing and working through the layers of fascia to create space for healing throughout the body. She developed block therapy, which is a version of body work individuals can do for themselves. Deanna has built a successful business with certified block therapists now in multiple countries.

In this interview Deanna talks about letting go of shame and secrets and embracing her own story, values, passions and purpose to get her where she is today. There are many lessons in Deanna’s journey and parallels to the 7L Framework. She is excited about “Leveling-up” and trusts venturing into the unknown of what’s next!

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In this episode of Life on Your Terms, I interview the inspiring Sam Conaway. He is President of US Cardiology Sales for Boston Scientific and chairs the company's health equity program.

Sam grew up in a tough neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland. Many of his friends went down a troubled path mired in gangs, drugs and violence. He shared being a high school baseball star is the only thing that kept him safe and "untouchable" in his neighborhood.

However, his dream of going pro was dashed by an injury and Sam ended up working in a hospital laundry room. He could have become bitter and given up. Instead he worked harder and drew inspiration from his uncle who "made it out". He found his true purpose and never looked back!

Sam went from folding laundry to assisting with cardiac procedures by 19 years old. The experience fulfilled him in ways he couldn't imagine. He is now focused on leading and inspiring others that they can achieve anything with a positive mindset, strong work ethic, being honest with yourself and allowing yourself to dream big!

Connect with Sam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-conaway-medsales/

In this episode of Life on Your Terms, I interview Sabine K. Franco, the CEO and Principal Attorney at FRANCO LAW FIRM, P.C. Established in 2012.

She stuns me in this interview by sharing that in the past she has felt a desire to retreat from what called her, experienced bouts of shyness and fear of success.

I would have never guessed! Sabine shares how she learned from missed opportunities and has stopped fighting against the things that are scary. Her message to others is to stop resisting what calls you, trust, surrender and the thing that is the scariest is probably what you should do. 

Ultimately, she discovered that everything she needed to be happy was right there…she just didn’t know it! She got quiet, created space in her life, connected with her inner compass, which led to clarity and is now on a path to living life on her terms. Sabine’s mission in life is to trust in the possibilities, not by what she can see.

Connect with Sabine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabine-k-franco-esq-9a74598/

In this episode, Dr. Schiada interviews Jessica Koch, a passionate speaker, sales & marketing trainer and linkedIn consultant who is transforming lives globally using social media.

She helps entrepreneurs identify who desperately need their solutions. And helps find them. You would never guess that prior to launching her business, Jessica was literally hiding from social media, determined to never put herself out there in the business world again. She was fearfully denying her passion and her purpose.

She calls it her Jonah and the whale period of her life. What caused her to retreat and how did she find her way back to shore, embrace her gifts of helping others succeed and discover true joy in the process?

Take a listen as we walk through the 7L framework and Jessica shares lessons and learnings we can all apply to our own lives. To learn more about Jessica, go to https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicakoch1/

Dr. Schiada talks with Loronda Giddens in this compelling interview. Loronda is an Army veteran who has worked in corporate America, state government, the juvenile justice system and more! She has a masters degree in forensic psychology and is a published author.

But, Loronda only discovered her true purpose after a breast cancer diagnosis inspired her to slow down and re-evaluate her life. Through this process, she became still, listened to what called her and tapped into her gifts of speaking, writing and inspiring other to change their lives.

She encourages us to “think about what we think about”, pay attention to the rhythm of our life, trust ourselves and the answer we seek will reveal themselves.

That’s just the tip of the iceberg in this interview!To learn more about Loronda and the work she does, contact her at [email protected] or visit www.lorondacgiddens.com.

Dr. Schiada interviews Nettie Owens, a nationally recognized organizing and productivity expert who is helping businesses get more DONE.

Nettie has written the book on creating an environment that supports who you are, what you do and where you would like to go with your life. It is her mission to help others remove the clutter that is holding them back from living their life purpose.

In this insightful interview, Nettie talks about turning up the volume in our lives and letting go of clutter so you can discover the essence of you! When we make space in our lives anything is possible!

Learn more about Nettie Owens and her work by visiting her website http://www.sapparisolutions.com. Also, text ImpactNow to 411321 to receive her Productivity Mastery Series complimentary offering!

Dr. Schiada interviews Tyrone Webb Jr. about purpose, belief, empowerment and manifesting your dreams. Tyrone’s message is that it’s not about competing with others; it’s about going inward and discovering your uniqueness and embracing your own journey. He has an amazing story to tell!

Dr. Gwen Schiada interviews Dona Rutowicz about how to successfully navigate divorce. Hint: It doesn’t have to feel like a drama filled reality TV episode!

Dona shares gems and insights that go far beyond divorce and are applicable to life in general, whether or not you’ve ever been married. Her concept of being pinched off and finding that quiet space “beneath the water” are powerful and inspiring reminders about the complexity of our emotions, subconscious and the beautiful revelations and new beginnings that can emerge when we re-connect with ourselves.

Dona Rutowicz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Relationship Coach and is the Founder of A New Day, PLLC. Dona is a relationship expert who works with professional, successful women showing them how they can use their divorce as a catalyst for living their best life now.

Dona helps her clients to finally break free of the cycles that keep them stuck, figure out exactly what’s wrong, fall in love with themselves again, get off the dating treadmill and attract the right guy so they can create an amazing life beyond their wildest dreams!

Check out Dona’s Divorcing Gracefully Master Your Mindset Program which is an online 12-week program. You can schedule a FREE 45 minute Breakthrough Call with Dona by going to www.DonaRutowicz.com/apply.

Karen Isailovic was always an artist. Her mother and aunt saw that in her from a very young age. But, Karen didn’t initially embrace this side of herself. She denied her gifts and held back from putting her creative expression out there for others to see and possibly judge. The artist inside her lay dormant for decades. Instead, she started a general contracting company when she was 19 years old while raising two daughters. But, the artist inside her started to stir again. It called her back and she came full circle back to the person she already was – her authentic self spoke and she listened.

Karen’s passion for the arts and young people, who may feel lost like she once was, are her purpose and have manifested into what is now Root Studio. She describes Root Studio as a place to find your essence and be in the flow. In this interview Karen helps us understand how art is a way to make your soul grow. She believes people are ready to “Listen” and artistic expression is a vehicle to help you get there. Her message is to do something that your whole heart is in and you will be successful. Karen’s incredible journey of re-discovering her gifts, embracing them and sharing them with the world has helped her find herself again. She is no longer lost. She is living life on her terms.

~ What are you doing to make your soul grow?

~ Are you listening to your inner compass or denying your gifts out of fear?

~ Are you in the Flow or do you feel lost?.