Linda's Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life

Ron Beckenfeld, an 80 year old fitness expert and body builder, shares the secrets of super aging.  Everyone at any age can improve their health and fitness, and it's easier than you might think.  Ron is the creator of award winning microlingual supplements and the founder and president of the Superior Source Vitamins.  You can reach Ron and learn about his products at his website https://superiorsourcevitamins.com

Some of the highlights Ron shares:
The importance of surrounding yourself with positive, loving, supportive people
Diets don't work
Getting fit doesn't have to require a Herculean effort
Take care of yourself
How to combat the effects of aging
Eat good fresh food (all you want!)
Find an exercise that you enjoy
If you feel good, you look good
The importance of reading package labels
Refined sugar is one of the worst things for you
Stay away from artificial sweeteners
Avoid processed food
Protein and collagen are very important to prevent bone and muscle loss as you age
Some people give their health to achieve wealth
Why he created micolingual supplements that you don't have to swallow
Pay attention to "inactive" ingredients
The first line of defense is taking care of yourself
If you don't take care of yourself, then someone else is going to have to take care of you
Everyone at any age can improve
And more

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Forgiveness does not mean "pardoning."  It's not really about the other person who hurt you; it's more about allowing unconditional love to flow through you without obstruction.  Forgiveness is a powerful, effective healing modality for personal transformation and inner peace.  Many people explain "why" you should forgive, but Dara Mckinley is an expert on "how" to forgive.  You can reach Dara at her website https://daramckinley.com/ 

Some of the highlights Dara shares:

• Most people think "forgiveness" means pardoning - it's letting the offender "off the hook"
• Most people think "forgiveness" is impossible and offensive - it mocks justice
• Dara's personal experience being asked to forgive and finding it irritating
• Her transformative experience - discovering that forgiveness isn't "pardoning"
• Seeking effective tools for healing - What really works?  Does this relieve the body of heavy burdens?
• The natural desire for justice and feelings of resentment - I've been wronged.  I want justice.
• How to forgive - what is the process?
• How forgiveness helps us feel "neutral" towards those who hurt us
• How forgiveness relieves our emotional burdens
• How forgiveness can aid in physical healing
• Forgiveness is the ability to apply unconditional love and to clearly see where we need it
• Unconditional love is a medicinal force
• How to apply unconditional love
• How withholding forgiveness blocks/impedes the flow of unconditional love
• How to be free from anger, resentment, etc.
• How to become a clear channel for intuition
• How our inner voice crying out for justice or revenge is trying to help us, but is actually hurting us.  "You're trying to protect me, but you're actually making me miserable."
• Revenge doesn't give us what we really want, a peaceful heart
• Anger creates more anger
• And more

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Paul knows about overcoming challenges with positivity from his own experience.  Paul's 5 year old son was diagnosed with cancer during his first week of kindergarten.  A month later, Paul himself was diagnosed with cancer.  Later he endured financial hardships, suffered a mental breakdown, and was diagnosed with bipolar.  Can we get through hard things and become better on the other side? Absolutely!  Paul Gencarella Jr. is the founder of Mindset Mastery and an expert speaker, coach and self-image advisor. You can reach Paul at his website   https://www.mindsetmastery.speakdreamlisten.com/

Some of the highlights Paul shares:

• His story of having cancer at the same time as his 5 year old son
• The best prayer, "Bless me to receive the strength to deal with my challenges"
• How our challenges can broaden our perspective
• Sometimes we make our problems bigger than they really are
• Suffering a mental breakdown and being institutionalized
• Experiencing clinical depression and feeling suicidal - I don't want to be alive
• The best time to deal with depression is not when we're depressed, it's when we're feeling good
• It's not about dealing with things on the outside, the real growth comes from dealing with the things on the inside
• How a gratitude journal brings positivity to our lives and literally changes our brain
• When we appreciate the little things, we can deal with the big things in life
• Most people don't want to talk about mental health and mental health challenges
• Dealing with the perception that mental challenges are weaknesses or failures
• We want to be happy and fulfilled - we can be happy and fulfilled
• We need to exercise our bodies and our minds
• We can feed our bodies junk food and feed our mind "junk food" of negativity
• How to become the best version of yourself
• And more

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Overcome the effects of trauma, abuse, anxiety, brain washing, self doubt and low self esteem by awakening the healing power within yourself.  Jon Labman is an author, licensed massage therapist, Master in counseling psychology, the director of a trauma treatment program, and a licensed professional counselor with numerous degrees and certificates.  You can reach Jon at his website  https://www.simplyawake.com

Freebie:  You can request a free copy of Jon's book "Taming the 3 Ring Circus of the Mind" by sending a direct message, "Circus24", on Instagram @JonLabman 

Some of the highlights Jon shares:

• His own story of suffering sexual abuse, bullying, and 7 years in a brain washing cult  
• Learning the power of "showing up"
• How to awaken the power within you
• Healing takes place in the "present"; How to use your physical senses to get there
• How to quickly feel more relaxed 
• What is the 3 ring circus of the mind?
• How to tame our negative self thoughts
• Asking the question, "Can I absolutely know that is absolutely true?" 
• Getting over thoughts such as, "I am a worthless piece of crap"
• How to challenge negative self thoughts and beliefs
• Recognizing the lies we tell ourselves
• How to read the news without having a panic attack
• And more

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"We often wait to address fertility until it becomes infertility." - Alexandria DeVito
A diagnosis of infertility can be devastating, but this brilliant and informative conversation with expert Alexandria DeVito can inspire hope and proactive measures to identity fertility blockers and remove them.  Alexandria is a functional nutritionist, best selling author, and the founder and CEO of Poplin, the first pre-pregnancy wellness company of its kind.  You can reach Alexandria at her website https://9monthsisnotenough.com.

Some of the highlights Alexandria shares:

• Infertility diagnosis has a similar level of impact as a cancer diagnosis - devastating
• There has to be a better way
• Reactive models of healthcare vs proactive models of healthcare
• Infertility is really a symptom, not a diagnosis - it means you've tried for a year and haven't successfully conceived yet, it does not mean that you're not capable of conceiving
• Identify and remove fertility blockers
• Age is not a primary factor
• There's a difference between biological age and chronological age. We can't change chronological age, but we can modify biological age
• Lifestyle
• Learn about testing available to identify fertility blockers for an individual
• Our bodies were designed to conceive, but our modern environment was not
• How nutrition is a factor - we eat "food-like" substances instead of real food
• When we eat calorie dense food that is nutritionally deficient, our bodies think we're starving
• 80% of people are micronutrient deficient
• Why real food is the foundation for health
• How stress affects our physiology, ability to digest and assimilate nutrients and affects our ability to conceive
• Acute stress vs chronic stress
• Why our body thinks we're experiencing war and famine
• Our body prioritizes survival over procreation
• Identify stressors and eliminate or upgrade
• Even a 10% improvement can make a difference
• How to upgrade your current environment
• Minimize environmental toxins - be careful about what you put in and on your body
• Give yourself grace and patience
• Generational health - improvements now give huge benefits later - it's a gift that keeps on giving
• And more

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Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety.   Become the champion of your own story as you overcome your challenges.

Melissa Hull lost her precious 4 year old son to an accidental drowning which left her overwhelmed with grief, loss, and guilt.  Follow her inspirational journey of healing and creating a life she is proud of.  Melissa is a best-selling author, international keynote speaker, heart-centered life coach and the creator of “the Art of Healing” online programs.  You can reach Melissa at her website https://melissahull.com

Some of the highlights Melissa shares:

• Her harrowing story of losing her son Drew to an accidental drowning
• Dealing with extreme pain, grief and guilt
• Double tragedy - how losing a child can lead to a failed marriage
• Loneliness and grief beyond imagination
• Overcoming thoughts such as, "I'm not a good mother," "I failed as a mother," "I'm not good enough," and "I deserved this." 
• "I need to leave this life so I can be with my son"
• Receiving vital support from strangers and a letter marked "to the mother of Drew"
• You might be tempted to beat yourself up, but focus on the love
• Learning to be compassionate to yourself
• Learning how to forgive yourself
• From this point on you have to choose to be either bitter or better
• If she can do it, so can I - the power of supportive community
• Finding the next right step
• How cracks in a relationship amplify during stress
• If I couldn't change the situation at least I could make a difference for someone else
• Creating meaning and purpose again - my son is more than just a loss
• Giving yourself permission to experience joy and fulfillment again
• How gratitude elevates emotions 
• How to support a grieving parent - what to say and what not to say
• Just be with them - you don't have to say anything
• I'm not just surviving, I'm thriving and creating a life I'm proud of
• You are worthy and capable of creating a life of joy, meaning, and purpose
• We can all be a lighthouse for others
• Creating a community of support for other parents who have suffered loss
• Free yourself from fear and unapologetically shape your life story
• And more

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Susan Hensley has been on a lifelong journey of self discovery.  She had numerous healing tools at her disposal, yet something was missing.  Her discovery of "Art Journaling" reignited her sense of play and joy and filled the hole in her heart with light.  Susan is a transformational coach, speaker and author who empowers people to navigate life with joy and resilience.  You can reach Susan at her website  https://susan-hensley.com

Some of the highlights Susan shares:

• A lifelong journey of self discovery - "I tried everything"
• How art journaling helped her rediscover joy and play again
• Reigniting child-like play and creativity
• Feeling a lightness of soul and spirit
• How just 10 minutes a day can make a difference
• Art journaling helped all her other wellness tools more effective
• Just play - your inner art critic is not invited
• Give yourself permission to play
• Release joy
• Find time for joy
• How the military uses art therapy to help soldiers process PTSD when you can't find the words
• How art therapy meets you where you are
• Your art journal can be a safe container to hold your emotions
• Process emotions in a safe way
• See your growth and progress
• Recognize that you are not defined by what happened to you
• Honor what you need
• How an art journal can provide self affirmation
• And more

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"I want to shine a light on my most shameful things so people feel less alone." - Dr. Samantha Harte. 

Samantha didn't think she was an addict.  She felt completely in control.  She assumed that experimenting with drinking and drugs was something that she could start and stop whenever she wanted.  When she realized that she needed to stop or die, she faced a problem.  She hated the 12 step program, but she needed help.  Updating the 12 step addiction recovery program with fresh language and the latest science of real change provided the solutions she needed to learn to love and forgive herself and live a sober life.  Dr. Samantha Harte is a mental health expert, physical therapist, author, performing artist, podcast host, and sober mom of two.  She has been featured on CBS, abc7, People magazine, New York Lifestyles Magazine, Time magazine and more.  You can learn more about Dr. Harte and her new book “Breaking the Circuit” at her website https://www.drsamanthaharte.com

Some of the highlights Dr. Harte shares in this episode:
Her harrowing personal story of addiction and struggle to recovery
What it's like to be a high functioning addict
Feeling overcome with feelings of shame
The importance of finding a friend to tell who wouldn't judge
At her first AA meeting she sat in the back, crossed her arms and thought, "I'm not like these people."
Why addiction begins as  "solution" to our deeper problems
The shock of having a sober mentor and friend relapse and succumb to suicide
Addiction doesn't care if you've been sober for a day or a decade, it's waiting for a weakness to pounce
I didn't want to die, but I didn't know how to live
Trying the 12 steps to heal her failing marriage
Addicts are destructive to the people around them and also to themselves
Have you ever made amends with yourself?
You are a good person who made bad choices
Learning to love yourself
Finding a vehicle to clear the shame
Learning how to stop negative self talk and express kindness and compassion to yourself
Becoming the highest version of yourself
Suffering from untreated perfectionism
The science of real change
You are worthy of love, connection and belonging
And more

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Parenting teenagers can be challenging, but if we understand what is normal and start teaching skills during the pre-teen years, we can maintain a positive relationship with our teenagers and prepare them for success.  Marcus Aurelius Higgs is a communication coach for parents of preteens.  You can reach Marcus at his website https://marcushiggs.com. 

Some of the highlights Marcus shares:
The pre-teen years are bridge stage that can change the directory of a child's whole life
Teen years are "break through" years of changing between looking inward toward family and turning outward to the world.
Understanding normal development helps parents and pre-teens better navigate the changes they experience
Trust is built over time
How to help a pre-teen or teen develop a strong sense of identity
How to overcome communication issues between parents and teens
How to help pre-teens and teens gain skills to manage their emotions
Emotions are valid, it's our behavior that we need to control
Parents model correct behavior.  You can't be what you can't see.
Autonomy supportive parenting
Do it with them, not for them.
How to teach problem solving skills
We are the stories we tell ourselves
Virtue spotting - seeing the good in them
ANTS - automatic negative thoughts
Helping parents transition from being a child's "manager" to the "guide on the side"
Teenagers don't communicate fairly - parents need to set the tone and literally be "the adult in the room"
How to create small pockets of time to listen and connect
You make time for the things that you care about - put it in your calendar
How to repair and reconnect
And more

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Haleh Shoa and her family escaped the Iranian Revolution of 1979 with their photo albums and not much else.   Now  Haleh is the Founder and CEO of Picturli a photo organization, archiving & design studio because she knows firsthand that you can replace material things, but you can't replace your memories.  In this interview, Haleh shares valuable tips on how you can organize and preserve your photos yourself  or hire a professional photo ninja to do it for you.   https://www.picturli.com/

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Some of the highlights Haleh shares:

• You can replace material things, but you can't replace memories
• How to archive your family history 
• Where do I begin?  Start with your family tree - names and important dates
• Start with albums - what has already been done?
• You have permission to let go of duplicates and duds
• Download your photos to an external hard drive
• Scan and gather photos first, then organize
• What are your goals? 
• How to preserve physical copies of photos
• How to digitize photos
• What platforms are available to share with family and friends?
• Practice the 3-2-1 method to protect photos (3 copies, 2 locations, 1 off site)
• How to get a 7 step guide to archive photos
• Get information from the elders in the family
• Stay curious 
• Pack your patience
• Tips and tricks to simplify
• Be intentional when taking photos - delete the ones you don't want
• One day a week delete duplicates and duds on your phone rather than social media
• Waiting in line? This is a great time to delete duplicates and duds or select favorites
• If you have an iphone - use the duplicates button to clean out duplicates
• Screen shots of recipes?  - put them in an album to help with organization
• What is the difference between syncing and backing up? 
• And more

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Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety.   Become the champion of your own story as you overcome your challenges.