Are you a high-functioning leader who feels secretly exhausted? You might be suffering from "Leaky Energy."

In this episode, Dr. C sits down with Mary Petto, a Vibrational Energy Coach and Rapid Turmoil Resolution™ Specialist. A former executive at Merrill Lynch and DLJ Asset Management, Mary pivoted from the high-pressure boardroom to become a "transformation ninja," helping high-achievers clear years of emotional residue without endless talk therapy.

Mary challenges the traditional belief that healing requires analyzing the past. Instead, she reveals how the "beta brain" (your thinking mind) often blocks true relief and how to access the subconscious "blips" that keep you stuck in survival mode.

What You'll Learn:

• The "Leaky Energy" Diagnosis: How to identify the unseen emotional drain that is sabotaging your performance.
• Why Talk Therapy Can Fail: The science behind why "talking it out" often doesn't reach the root of subconscious stress.
• The 90-Minute Shift: How Rapid Turmoil Resolution™ can clear trauma and restore peace in as little as one session.
• The Loop Locator: A practical tool to identify where your nervous system is "looping" and how to interrupt the pattern.
• Corporate Wellness 2.0: How Mary is applying these energy principles to prevent burnout at the organizational level.
• Connect with Mary Petto:
  • Free Gift (Loop Locator): http://portablevisions.com/gift
  • Website: http://portablevisions.com

About Dr. C & The LIFE Podcast: Dr. C is a seasoned consultant and former nonprofit executive with over 25 years of experience mastering organizational change. She developed the LIFE Blueprint™ as a signature method for sustainable high performance and well-being. Her work bridges the critical gaps for organizational alignment, helping leaders and teams mitigate burnout and achieve harmony across the 8 dimensions of wellness. Visit our website to connect with Dr. C: www.DrWandaCooper.com

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Are you a high-achiever who feels like you’re driving with the parking brake on? In this episode of the LIFE Podcast, Dr. C sits down with Tim Shurr, a world-renowned Mind Architect and High-Performance Hypnotist. Tim reveals how "mental malware" from our past creates the invisible ceilings of executive burnout and self-sabotage. Using the One Belief Away™ (OBA) Method, Tim explains how to pull the "weeds" of limiting beliefs and replace them with empowering new scripts for occupational and financial wellness.

What you'll learn:

• How to identify the "mental malware" sabotaging your leadership.
• The "GPS Analogy": Why focusing on what you don't want keeps you stuck.
• The 2-minute masterclass for shifting from fear to faith.
• The "Secret Sauce" of a $50 million sales transformation.
• How to transition from a stressed-out "Achiever" to a "Peaceful Achiever."
• Click here to access the FREE gift 

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• Web: TimShurr.com
• Social: Facebook | YouTube | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter/X

About Dr. C & The LIFE Podcast: Dr. C is a seasoned consultant and former nonprofit executive with over 25 years of experience mastering organizational change. She developed The LIFE Blueprint™ as a signature method for sustainable high performance and well-being. Her work bridges the critical gaps for organizational alignment, helping leaders and teams mitigate burnout and achieve harmony across the 8 dimensions of wellness. Visit our website to connect with Dr. C. Subscribe and follow the LIFE Podcast today to ensure you never miss an insight on your journey to wellness!

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How do we help young people move from transactional living to transformational success? In this episode of the LIFE Podcast, Dr. C sits down with Shawn “GEE” Goburn, a strategist, educator, and the founder of the nonprofit Alive + Well. Shawn shares his powerful blueprint for youth development, explaining why you can't build a successful "house" (life and career) without a solid foundation of financial literacy and mental wellness.

We discuss the importance of personal branding, the reality of entrepreneurship vs. the "get-rich-quick" mindset, and practical tips for parents on how to genuinely connect with the youth in their lives . Shawn also shares how Alive + Well is sitting at the "front door" of opportunity, helping students—especially those in underserved communities—prepare for life after school by discovering their true "why" .

In this episode, we cover:

• Why financial literacy and mental health are the foundational pillars of youth success.
• The biggest misconceptions about entrepreneurship and how to build a business sustainably.
• Real-world success stories of youth turning a "hustle" into a legitimate business plan .
• How to talk to your kids: The daily question Shawn asks his daughter to foster real connection.
• How to find the right mentor to align with your child's goals .
• How Alive + Well is building a pipeline for healthy, engaged, and productive future workers.

Aligning with Dr. C’s LIFE Blueprint:

• Mitigating Burnout Factor: Lack of Control and Purpose. By helping youth define their "why" and build a life plan, we mitigate the risk of future occupational burnout.
• Wellness Dimensions Addressed: Financial, Occupational, and Emotional Wellness.

Connect with Shawn "GEE" Goburn & Alive + Well

• Website: www.aliveandwellny.org
• Program Enrollment: Visit the "Contact" page on the website to sign up for youth programs.
• Support the Cause: Purchase Alive + Well branded hoodies, quarter zips, hats, and gear. All proceeds directly fund youth programming.
• Consulting (SRGMF): Learn more about Shawn's strategic consulting firm for entrepreneurs and businesses.

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#YouthDevelopment #FinancialLiteracy #MentalHealthAwareness #Entrepreneurship #DrCPodcast #LIFEBlueprint #ParentingTips #RochesterNY

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Struggling to switch off at night? Feeling stuck in a loop of anxiety? In this episode of the LIFE Podcast, Dr. C sits down with Helen Dugdale, known as "The Brain Coach," to reveal how we can train our brains just like we train our bodies.

Helen specializes in helping clients break free from chronic insomnia and anxiety by utilizing methodologies like WingWave and EMDR to create lasting change. Join us as we explore the science of neuroplasticity, the power of positive mantras, and practical "brain workouts" to help you reclaim your rest and regulate your nervous system.

In this episode, we cover:

• Brain Coaching vs. Therapy: Understanding how to resolve triggers and create new neural pathways.
• The Sleep-Stress Connection: Why "trying" to sleep keeps you awake and how to aim for "calm" instead.
• Neuroplasticity in Action: How to rewrite your internal script (even at 94 years old!).
• Practical Tools: Deep breathing techniques, visualization, and "tapping" to ground yourself.
• Overcoming Anxiety: Why chronic anxiety is easier to overcome than you think.

📄 FREE RESOURCE: Download "From Insomnia to Sleep Top Tips" here: http://bit.ly/3ZjJlvD

Connect with Helen Dugdale:

• Website: AustralianBraincoaching.com.au
• Book: Put Insomnia to Sleep (Available on Amazon at https://a.co/d/0NyrL9I) 
• Instagram: @AustralianBrainCoaching
• Facebook & LinkedIn: Helen Dugdale

About Dr. C & The LIFE Podcast:

Dr. C is a seasoned consultant and former nonprofit executive with over 25 years of experience mastering organizational change. She developed The LIFE Blueprint™ as a signature method for sustainable high performance and well-being. Her work bridges the critical gaps for organizational alignment, helping leaders and teams mitigate burnout and achieve harmony across the 8 dimensions of wellness.

Subscribe and follow the LIFE Podcast today to ensure you never miss an insight on your journey to wellness!

#LIFEPodcast #DrC #HelenDugdale #InsomniaRelief #BrainCoaching #MentalWellness #Neuroplasticity #AnxietyRelief #SleepTips #WellnessJourney #OrganizationalWellness

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Stop viewing life transitions as a crisis and start seeing them as a skill.

In this episode of the LIFE Podcast, Dr. C sits down with career and life transition expert María Tomás-Keegan to dismantle the myth that change is a sign of failure. Whether you are facing a career shift, a personal loss, or an inner restlessness, navigating the unknown can feel paralyzing. Together, they explore The Ripple Journey, a framework designed to help you reclaim your confidence and authority when the path forward isn't clear.

María Tomás-Keegan is the co-founder of BoldTimers, a community for encore professionals, and the author of Upside Down to Right Side Up. With 30 years of corporate leadership experience, she helps professionals navigate life’s inevitable changes by honoring their wisdom rather than treating transition as a problem to solve.

Connect with María Tomás-Keegan & BoldTimers:

• Website: boldtimers.com
• Substack: boldtimers.substack.com

In this episode, you will learn:

• The Sacred Pause: Why rushing to action is the biggest mistake you can make during the first wave of change.
• The Ripple Journey Model: Understanding the four specific phases of transition: The Drop, The First Wave, The Middle Wave, and Still Water.
• Transition as a Skill: How to shift your mindset from crisis management to opportunity testing.
• Reclaiming Authority: How to stop outsourcing your power and rely on your own values for direction to prevent personal burnout.
• Wellness Dimensions: Exploring transition through the lens of emotional and social wellness.

About Dr. C & The LIFE Podcast: Dr. C is a seasoned consultant and former nonprofit executive with over 25 years of experience mastering organizational change. She developed The LIFE Blueprint™ as a signature method for sustainable high performance and well-being. Her work bridges the critical gaps for organizational alignment, helping leaders and teams mitigate burnout and achieve harmony across the 8 dimensions of wellness.

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What happens when you face a diagnosis that changes your entire world? Rod Spratling Sr. joins Dr. C to share his raw, vulnerable, and inspiring story of surviving prostate cancer. This isn't just a medical story; it's a human story about facing fear, building resilience, and finding a new definition of strength. Rod provides an honest look at the journey, offering powerful education for men, caregivers, and anyone navigating a major life challenge.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• The 'silent' signs and major misconceptions about prostate cancer.
• How to mentally and emotionally navigate the shock of a diagnosis.
• Practical strategies for building a support system that actually helps.
• Rod's powerful mindset shift for moving from fear to recovery.
• How to reclaim your life and evolve after a major health crisis.

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We often think of success as a straight line—top grades, a high-powered career, and constant achievement. But what happens when your soul calls you in a completely different direction? In this episode, I sit down with Andrew Keaveney, a Stanford graduate who left the traditional path of corporate success to study at the Art of Living International Center in Bangalore, India. Now the Director of Digital Media at the Art of Living Retreat Center in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Andrew combines his creative talents with deep spiritual teachings to help high achievers find balance.

We explore the Sahaj Samadhi meditation method, the power of Sanskrit as a language of consciousness, and why we need to normalize "energy management" just as much as time management. Andrew also shares accessible breathwork techniques to combat fatigue and anxiety.

What you’ll learn:

• The "Happiness Lane": Why life is multidimensional and how to nurture your inner joy alongside your career.
• Instant Calm: A guided walkthrough of Alternate Nostril Breathing to reset your nervous system in minutes.
• The Myth of the Busy Mind: How to overcome the belief that you "can't" meditate because your brain is too loud.
• Dry January & Beyond: How to use the new year as a launchpad for wellness, including tips on mocktails and community support.

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He hijacked the mic! 🇵🇷🎙️ We are supposed to be offline in Puerto Rico, but the "Environmental Wellness" here was too good not to share. So, I let my husband interview ME. We clipped on the mics (yes, I brought them to the beach 😂) to have a raw conversation about:

🏖️ Why Day 3 of vacation is my favorite day

❤️ The one wellness dimension I succeeded in and failed at this year.

🧠 The "Leadership Edge" I’m teaching in 2026.

If you struggle to actually relax on vacation, you need to hear this. "Puerto Rico Reset" bonus episode!

#PuertoRico #BurnoutRecovery #WellnessTips #CouplesPodcast #DrC #EnvironmentalWellness #CarolinaPR #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkLifeBalance #VacationVibe #PodcastClips #TheLIFEBlueprint

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Today represents a major milestone for our community—this is our Season One Finale. Throughout this journey, we have explored everything from the biology of loneliness to the science of deep sleep, but today I want to address a feeling many of us know all too well: the "Whac-A-Mole" life. It is that exhausting cycle where fixing your sleep schedule means your social life falls apart, or gaining a promotion leads to your physical health taking a backseat.

In this episode, we are shifting from a checklist of chores to a life of true harmony and resilience. The "Super Habit" that underpins every expert interview we’ve had this season—the Power of the Pause! 

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How to use the 90-second "Power of the Pause" to stop spreading chaos and start spreading clarity.
• The "Two-Directional Check-In" to manage reactions and deepen your authentic connections.
• The roadmap for The LIFE Blueprint™ and how we will tackle one dimension of wellness each month in 2026.

Thank you for trusting me with your time this season. As we enter this holiday break, I am asking you to do one thing: Rest. You are worthy of care, and I cannot wait to continue this evolution with you in the new year.

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Is your daily life stuck on autopilot? Mindfulness often feels abstract or intimidating, but today’s guest proves it can be both decadent and simple. Dr. C sits down with Melissa Mueller-Douglas, a Licensed Master Social Worker and CEO of MYRetreat Inc., to explore her award-winning framework: Chocolate Mindfulness™. Melissa shares how she transforms a simple piece of chocolate into a powerful anchor to ground your senses, reduce anxiety, and build lasting resilience in both life and business.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The Science of Savoring: How to rewire your brain to identify ease instead of stress using tangible rewards.
• Corporate Connection: Why leaders are replacing outdated "trust falls" with gratitude journaling and chocolate to boost team culture.
• Architecting Your Legacy: Strategies to build bold boundaries and design a life of purpose, from daily habits to immersive retreats.
• Practical Application: A guided walkthrough on how to eat chocolate mindfully for instant stress relief.

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