Living Full Out Show

Show Theme: Life Is What You Make of It
Show Title: Living Full Out by Owning That Life Is What You Make of It


Episode: 2023.9.48

The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari encourages you to recognize that life is truly what you make of it. Maybe you have struggled to look on the bright side of things. You may be trying to set goals for yourself that seem impossible. You can improve your life in many ways. Join Nancy as she discusses how life is what you make of it.

Our first caller Anthony is trying to find his purpose in life. He is struggling to find his true calling. Nancy advises him to think of what he really enjoys doing. She says to put together a business or a life plan. Tune in to discover how you can visualize what you want to do and find your true calling.

Our inspirational guest Mike Panus had always dreamed of being in the military just like his dad. He would try to become a marine but was unable to fulfill his dream because of an injury. Mike searched for his calling for a while. One day he would make the decision to drink and drive. His choice resulted in the tragic passing of his dear friend Rich, and Mike would end up going to prison for almost 4 and a half years. After getting out Mike discovered that he had a true talent for motivational speaking, and he made it his mission to prevent others from making the same mistakes he did. Tune in to learn how Mike’s determination to live with honor for his friend Rich would lead him to discovering his calling in life.

Perhaps you struggle to see the good that you have to offer. Maybe you feel stuck in your job or your everyday routine. Sometimes we can really begin to tune into and focus on only negative energy around us. Switching things up and starting a new habit to get out of your rut or focusing on positive experiences exemplifies what it means to live full out.





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Episode: 2023.9.45
The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari encourages you to face obstacles and challenges head on. Maybe you have struggled after trying and not succeeding. You may be wondering if it is worth a second shot. Join Nancy as she discusses how important it is to continue getting up and trying.

Our first caller Karla is struggling with having motivation while balancing his personal life and school. She has chosen to go to community college while her friends went to university. She feels very stuck and is facing the challenge of being away from her friends. Nancy advises her to find her own special story. She says that stories can come in many different forms. Tune in to discover how you can build your own story in life and push forward to find success and happiness.

Our inspirational guest Kasey Anton found a letter from her father to her mother. Her dad had confessed to having an emotional affair with someone at work. She still found hope for love in her life and was drawn towards hospitality and care for others. Kasey moved to boston and began a management program called C.H.A.M.P through the Chart House. She later was able to own her own restaurant with partners at the age of 26. However Kasey ended up being the last one there struggling to keep the lights on. Through having to finance, she learned that she had a passion for numbers and decided to start her very own successful business called Spark. Tune in to learn how Kasey’s openness to listen and to try again became her best asset on her road to success.

Perhaps you have tried something that turned out unsuccessful. Maybe it is a struggle to find the courage to make an attempt again. Take a deep breath and remind yourself that not everyone gets it right on the first try. Sometimes we have to make another attempt. Remaining positive and facing your obstacles head on exemplifies what it means to live full out.

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Episode: 2023.9.45

The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari encourages you to share your story and inspire those around you. Perhaps you’ve faced trials and understand what it takes to get back on the right track, or maybe you have experience within a particular industry and have gleaned valuable insights. Join us as Nancy explains the value of empowering others by teaching them the lessons you’ve learned.

Our first caller, Elysse, wonders how she can maintain a close relationship with her family while she’s away at college. Though their relationship is strong, she worries that the distance may weaken it. Nancy advises her to send personalized messages throughout the day. For example, since Elysse’s father loves music, she can send him a favorite song she’s been listening to recently. Tune in to hear Nancy explain the importance of taking advantage of each moment to express love and appreciation for those we care about.

Our inspirational guest, David Carey, was personally recruited to enroll at the United States Naval Academy, where he trained to become a talented pilot. In the year 1967, he was sent on a combat mission, where his plane was struck by a missile and plummeted to the ground. Tune in to discover how he landed in a Vietnamese village, becoming a prisoner of war for the next five and a half years.

Perhaps you’re hesitant to be vulnerable about the more difficult parts of your past. Though it’s tough, discussing these moments can change a life. Since some people believe that they are alone in their suffering, you can share your experience and dispel those feelings of isolation. Having the strength to overcome a challenge and then empower others with your story will allow you to live full out.

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Episode: 2023.9.44

The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari encourages you to let love give you the strength to persevere. Perhaps you’re facing trials that make you feel unworthy of your goal, or maybe you’re afraid of asking for support. Join us as Nancy explains how having a community who wants to assist you in life will allow you to overcome any obstacle.

Our first caller, Lucy, wonders whether she should hold onto her real estate license. Though it would allow her to return to the field should she need to, renewing it every four years costs money, has been inconvenient, and is time consuming. Nancy advises Lucy to make a pros and cons list to determine if having the license is more hassle than it’s worth. Tune in to hear Nancy explain that, while having a safety net is nice, we sometimes have to do what’s difficult to progress in life.

Our inspirational guest, Donna Hartley, has fought courageously to continue living despite every circumstance. Having experienced a plane crash and multiple health concerns, she has pushed through and developed a strong spirit of appreciation for her wellbeing. Tune in to discover how the date March 1st held significance throughout the years, as on this date, she often found herself in life or death situations.

Perhaps you have individuals in your life who want to uplift you. Consider how you can extend that compassion to others. You can do something as complex as starting a foundation to assist the underprivileged, or something as simple as giving a compliment to someone who appears to be having a tough day. Being able to provide and receive genuine support will generate positivity and allow you to live full out.

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Episode: 43

The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari encourages you to open your heart and begin to see how you can grieve with a positive outlook. Maybe you have dealt with a hard loss before. Perhaps you have struggled with managing your grief. Join Nancy as she discusses how grieving with a positive outlook can aid you begin to heal from the inside out.

Our first caller Demmi has a roommate who is in a relationship. Her roommate's boyfriend is over every night, but soon her friend will be traveling abroad. Demmi fears that her roommate is too dependent on her boyfriend, and she wants to discuss this with her roommate without getting defensive. Tune in to discover how you can bring up your concerns to loved one's while being productive and kind.

Our inspirational guest Mari Okazaki lost her father to a medical accident at 4 years old. At a young age her mother helped her to handle her grief in a positive way. Later in Mari’s life, at the age of 25, she tragically lost her mother to suicide. After being the one to find her mother lifeless, her family told her to keep her mom’s cause of death a secret. For years to come Mari would tell people that her mother passed away due to a heart attack. Finally, she decided to confide in a friend and talk about how her mother really passed away. Tune in to learn how Mari began to heal from her trauma, by gaining a better understanding of what it truly means to grieve with a positive outlook.


Perhaps you have just faced a hard loss in your life, maybe a loved one or a pet has passed away. Try to take a step back and realize that death is not the end and focus on all the good and wonderful experiences you have made with your companion or loved one. Grieving with a positive outlook will help you heal fully and exemplifies what it means to live full out.




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Episode: 2023.9.42

The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari encourages you to trust and depend on yourself. Perhaps you’re disinterested in the path that others expect you to follow, or maybe you wonder if following your heart is too risky. Join us as Nancy explains how having faith in yourself will allow you to live without regrets.

Our first caller, Liliana, wonders how she can prevent burnout. She cares a lot about other people and will often bite off more than she can chew to assist her loved ones. Nancy advises her to set boundaries. To take care of her own responsibilities and mental health, she can communicate her availability with those who may need her. Nancy reminds Liliana that it’s important to trust and respect the way she feels, and that her friends and family will also understand these requests.

Our inspirational guest, Ms. Tonya, was a stellar student in her early years. However, she knew that she wanted to be a dancer. Taking a leap of faith, she moved across the country to establish a career in dance theater, eventually creating her own productions. Lacking finances, resources, and experience, her first project disappointed her. Tune in to learn how Ms. Tonya is working to rebrand herself, taking 2 years to put on a new show with its own unique and innovative style.

Perhaps you know exactly what you want in your life, yet wonder if you have the skills to make it happen. You can boost your confidence by learning as much about your interests as possible. Do research, talk to those with experience, and let your passion lead you to your dream. Bravely following that internal voice is what it means to live full out.

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Episode: 2023.9.41

The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari encourages you to believe in yourself and stay confident on your journey to pursue your goals. Maybe you have struggled knowing what steps you should take next to reach your objective. You may be doubting what direction you should take in life. Join Nancy as she discusses how to find guidance in your everyday life.

Our first caller Lucy is struggling with letting go after people have hurt her especially when it is a repeated behavior. The caller cannot cut them out because they are family or closely related. Nancy advises her to make a decision to ignore them or choose to no longer try. She tells her to decide how much energy she wants to put towards them. Tune in to discover how deciding to never give someone who hurts you power is life changing.

Our inspirational guest Ahriana Platten was raised in a catholic family. Ahriana decided when she was young to ask her priest if she could be an altar boy just like her two brothers. She was met with a lecture about how women were only to clean the altar or to get married at it. She still decided to pursue a life of faith and found goddess culture. She married three times, once to an abusive man, a second time to someone who struggled with alcoholism, and finally to the love of her life. Later Ahriana discovered she had cancer and had to get a quarter of her lung removed. She continued pursuing her faith despite this. Tune in to learn how Ahriana’s curiosity and willingness to be led allowed her to overcome cancer and doubt.

Perhaps you are lost in life at the moment. Maybe you’re unsure what direction to take in your career or relationships. Try searching for guidance in everyday life. It may be advice you received from a loved one, or a quote you heard from a conference today. Looking for your next step in new areas and finding motivation highlights what it means to live full out.

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Episode: 2023.9.40

The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari encourages you to allow the strength of love to push you toward your goals. Perhaps you question whether you're worthy of compassion, or maybe you believe that the support of others will make little difference on your way toward success. Join Nancy as she explains the value of having people in your life who wish to assist and uplift you.

Our first caller, Isaiah, worries that he should be doing more in pursuit of his dreams and constantly invalidates his own progress. Nancy asks him to reflect on his childhood. Learning that Isaiah wants to make his mother proud, Nancy advises him to invite his mom into his journey. By providing updates, photos, and simply communicating his passions, he’ll understand that the best gift he can give to her is his own happiness and health.

Our inspirational guest, Marjorie Aunos, wanted to be a mother with all her heart. She’d been moved by her cousin who, given six weeks left to live, fought to survive for four more years and spend as much time with her children as possible. After many trials and finally having a son through insemination, Marjorie was in a car wreck that changed her body forever. Tune in to discover the details of her accident and the advocacy work it inspired.

Perhaps you think that having a lot of friends and family members in your inner circle is the ideal option. However, remember that having just one or two individuals that care for you is just as meaningful. When you feel discouraged or incapable, borrow power from those who believe in you. Having a strong and supportive community, regardless of its size, will allow you to live full out

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Episode: 2023.9.39

The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari encourages you to visualize the possibilities of what you can become. Perhaps you think you’d be better suited to a different job, or you’d like to move to a new environment and build stronger relationships. Join Nancy as she discusses the importance of having an open mind for your future.

Our first caller, Ariley, is in the midst of a career change. However, the process has left her with self-doubt. Nancy suggests that she adjust her approach. Instead of applying on job boards, she can contact a company representative directly to share her cover letter and resume. Nancy also tells Ariley to polish her LinkedIn profile to ensure that recruiters can see her best qualities. Tune in to hear Nancy discuss the power of having the confidence and resilience to keep pursuing your aspirations.

Our inspirational guest, Nikki Johnson Alfano, grew up without much stability. Homeless and unable to attend school regularly, she would often visit the library to read. The books’ contents showed her that she could dream beyond her circumstances, and she decided she wanted to be a lawyer. Tune in to discover how Nikki fought for her goal, staying strong even when she was academically dismissed from college.

Perhaps you want more for your life, yet are unsure of which direction you should go. If you’re questioning your capabilities, ask your loved ones what your gifts are. If you think you’re unqualified, learn from those in your desired field, research your questions, and take classes to acquire the necessary skills. When you open your heart to new opportunities, you will truly be living full out.

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