Living Full Out Show

The Living Full Out show with Nancy Solari encourages you to be prepared. Have you ever been blindsided by something? Have you ever been in circumstances where you’ve wished you had planned more? Perhaps you struggle to respond in emergencies or last-minute situations. Join Nancy as she discusses how thinking ahead can change your life.
Our first caller, Amir, wanted to know how to enhance his experience working out. The gym he currently has membership with is close to his house, but it’s so busy that he ends up spending hours waiting for the equipment he wants. Nancy suggests switching to a gym that is farther away but less busy. This way, he spends the same amount of time and can call his family or friends on the car ride.
Our inspirational guest Andrea Davis was on a cruise with her husband having the time of her life. They were eating dinner and spending time with friends when the boat began to sink. She realized she had no choice but to leap into the water if she wanted to escape with her life. The same fear and uncertainty she felt jumping off the boat resurfaced at the beginning of the Covid 19 Pandemic. Tune in to hear how Andrea learned to prepare for every situation.
Perhaps you feel that your problems are unsolvable. Try making commitments to put energy into fixing your issues, even if you only spend a little time working on them each day. Making the choice to be prepared can allow you to truly live full out.

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Episode 2023.2.25
The Living Full Out Show encourages you to be optimistic about the unknown. Perhaps you are worried about what will happen to you this week. Maybe you are afraid about the next few years. Join Nancy as she discusses how to stay positive towards an uncertain future.

Our first caller, Anthony, is constantly worried that he is going to lose his job. Nancy advises him to journal or do a video diary to keep track of how he is feeling over time. Making sure that you have an outlet for your anxiety helps release the feeling from your mind. Tune in to learn how to let go of constant fear of events that are hard to control.

Our inspirational guest Jacy Good discusses how she uses her positive attitude to live with her disability. On her college graduation day, Jacey and her parents got in a car collision where her parents died and she lived. After months in the hospital, she managed to thrive in life by getting married and doing advocacy work. Tune in to hear how Jacey continues to heal from the pain of that fateful day.

Perhaps you feel the need to be in full control of your life. Try having an “arms wide open” view toward the future. By finding peace in the present, and being prepared for the unexpected you can live full out.

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The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari encourages you to turn your anxieties into growth and heal from past experiences to reach your fullest potential. Maybe an event has left you feeling stagnant in your life. Perhaps you no longer have the courage to move forward in your career or life at home. Join Nancy as she discusses how to manage a traumatic injury and turn it into motivation.

Our first caller Marcya wants to know how she can remain confident enough to pursue her career after being a recent college graduate. Nancy advises her to take a step back and look at the big picture: finding what makes you stand out. Discovering what makes an individual unique and important can provide insight into your greatest assets and creates the opportunity to strengthen and show them. Tune in to learn how trusting yourself and your experiences can lead to a fulfilling path.


Our inspirational guest Hank Estrada found forgiveness and released his guilt to create his own successful future. Hank spent much of his childhood being sexually abused by his uncle and his pleas for help were dismissed. After moving out, Hank decided to become a priest only to be sexually assaulted by a priest of the church where he was being mentored. Once again, no one believed him. After finding a strong support system, Hank found the courage to start openly speaking about sexual violence in men and in religious organizations. Tune in to hear how Hank was able to be vulnerable and find love by working through his early-life trauma.


Maybe past trauma has left you feeling stuck in your life and at the end of your rope. Try turning your experience into something you can grow from and use it to better yourself. Managing hardships gives you the opportunity to reach new heights and exemplifies what it means to live full out.



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The Living Full Out show encourages you to accept guidance. Have you ever found yourself in a situation with no idea how to proceed? Is there someone whose advice you could benefit from? Perhaps you struggle to ask for assistance and direction when you need it. Join Nancy as she discusses how to welcome mentorship into your life.
Our first caller, Jean, found that in the aftermath of the pandemic she struggled to keep up with her friends and stay active. Nancy advised her to take charge of her social life and make plans with her friends to travel and spend quality time. Additionally, Nancy suggested that she try to incrementally increase the amount of daily activity she completes. Setting smaller goals and then building on them is a trustworthy technique for slowly achieving a difficult task.
Our inspirational guest, Threasa Kluever, accepted guidance in her recovery. When Threasa was a child, she experienced abuse from her brother and stepfather. The abuse continued all throughout high school, and caused her to form an eating disorder and self harm. Her teachers noticed her self-destructive habits and assisted her in leaving her home. Threasa was hospitalized while she was still in high school. She hopped around a few other facilities before finally finding one that allowed her to make steps towards recovery. It was only after her college graduation that she discovered she had Dissociative Identity Disorder as a result of the trauma she endured as a child. Since, she has been able to learn to love herself and use the horrible abuse she endured as a way to aid others.
Perhaps you feel that asking for assistance would make you seem weak. The truth of the matter is that everyone needs a helping hand sometimes. When we advocate for ourselves and reach out in times of need, we can recover. Then, maybe you’ll be the one aiding someone else’s healing process. Asking for guidance is a key part of living full out.


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Episode: 2023.9.5

The Living Full Out show with Nancy Solari encourages you to push forward when things get tough in life. Every now and then you may face moments where you feel stifled from making progress. When you consider things that might be weighing you down, you’re taking an important step to live life on your own terms.

Our first caller Beckie has been trying to build a relationship with her sister for 40 years and wonders how to know when it’s time to let go of a toxic relationship. Nancy advised her to really determine if the relationship is causing her pain or rather bothersome. Beckie realized that she didn’t want to throw the whole relationship away but was more annoyed with how things are. Listen in to discover how you can create balance between remaining resilient in your efforts and protecting your peace of mind.

Our inspirational guest Andy Goodling harnessed the power of resilience by learning from his past mistakes to embrace his future. Andy knew early in life that he was different from other boys his age. He’d grown up witnessing his gay uncle being the center of jokes and saw how others coming out in high school hadn’t gone well. Afraid of how others might treat him differently or make life harder, he decided to keep his sexuality a secret. He thought maybe if he found the right girl he could settle down and life would be okay. He used class work and his job as a distraction and while in college he was able to let himself be free, at least partially. He continued to hide his sexuality along with his boyfriend for 4 years, always traveling away to be together. Plans for their future were cut short by one decision that Andy would later regret. He mourned the early death of his significant other and struggled to forgive himself. It wasn’t until he confronted his grief that he found the courage to embrace his authentic self by coming out one year later. Now married to his husband and planning for children, Andy encourages others to spend time getting to know their genuine selves as they strive to embrace life.

Perhaps you’ve experienced moments where you’ve wondered if you’re making the right decisions. We’re always going to have choices in life, whether good or bad, and having the courage to step up and take control allows you to be in the driver’s seat. Having a little faith and being willing to take that risk brings you closer to living full out.

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The Living Full Out show with Nancy Solari encourages you to choose to not give up. Have you ever been faced with a problem? Has the solution felt so difficult to achieve that you are tempted to stop trying? Perhaps you struggle to find motivation to work towards such a goal. Join Nancy as she discusses how to make the choice to keep going.
Our first caller, Yvette, wanted to know how to stay motivated to go to the gym. Nancy advises her to try different facilities and learn about the machines she uses. Another useful tip is to find a partner in order to hold each other accountable. Listen in to hear how to find the perfect workout routine and stay excited about exercise.
Our inspirational guest Dan Cummings made the choice to not give up after facing a life changing injury. When Dan was nineteen, he dove off a boat and broke his neck. His injury left him paraplegic. Doctors told him he would never walk again. Despite this bad news, Dan committed himself to recovering. His insurance only covered so much physical therapy, so Dan made the decision to go above and beyond and work with a private rehabilitation facility. After seven years of hard work, Dan took his first step. He wanted to share the success he found with other people, so he started his own physical therapy business, called Journey Forward. Tune in to hear how Dan actively decided to put the work into his healing.
Perhaps you feel that your problems are unsolvable. Try making commitments to put energy into fixing your issues, even if you only spend a little time working on them each day. Making the choice to not give up can allow you to truly live full out.

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Episode: 2022.8.52

The Living Full Out show with Nancy Solari encourages you to reflect inside yourself when adapting to changes in life. When you feel that it’s time for a change of direction but aren’t confident in taking that step forward, ask yourself why? Doing some deep thinking is a great way to uncover what’s holding you back so you can keep moving towards your goals.

Our first caller Gary was recently promoted and wonders how he can keep his team motivated despite conflict and obstacles? Nancy advised him to capitalize on opportunities to introduce inspiration to his team. Transitioning to a higher position than your friends at work can cause tension to arise, but you create an environment where everyone feels valued when you empower others to voice their opinions. Keeping your door open can go a long way in building relationships and comradery.

Our inspirational guest Rick Smith Jr. was able to regain control of his life by doing self-reflection. Growing up his father was an alcoholic and he found himself having to step up as the oldest of three siblings. When he was 15, Rick was lucky enough to start his hockey career early and began traveling with his team. Although he had a deep love for the game, he wasn’t quite ready for the emotional strain he felt being away from his family. Trying to numb his pain with alcohol led Rick down a dark path as his drinking took a heavy toll on his body and his performance. He was devastated being let go from his team in New Orleans and sank deeper into his addictions. It wasn’t until his fiancé called off their engagement that he finally had a wake-up call. That day he turned to God for guidance and started his lasting journey to sobriety. Tune in to hear how Rick freed himself from damaging influences by being mindful of his actions and is helping others do the same with his book Behavior Change: Impacting the Next Generation.

Maybe you’ve been struggling to find what makes you happy in life. Rather than looking to others or seeking out something materialistic, think about what drives you in life. Is it your desire to help those around you, your passion for business, or your love for nature? Making time to self-reflect brings you closer to living your life full out.

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Episode: 2022.8.50

The Living Full Out show with Nancy Solari encourages you to welcome moments where you need to shift your direction in the world. You may encounter some obstacles on your journey, and it’s okay to make necessary changes. Believing in yourself will allow you to muster the strength to try again after a wrong turn and expand your possibilities in life.

Our first caller Paul wonders how he can curb his addiction to electronic stimulation since he’s left the workforce. Nancy advised him to find his new purpose in life by seeking out groups that cater to his mind and allow him to interact with others. Paul realized that by working and retiring during the pandemic, he missed the comradery and sense of community he once felt. Listen in to discover how you can regain your purpose as you enter a new chapter in life.

Our inspirational guest John Fulwider embraced new paths that arose in his life by keeping an open mind to change. Due to his father serving in the air force, his family moved around a lot as he was growing up. John was able to see new places but relocating every couple of years made it difficult to build lasting connections with others. It wasn’t until he was twenty-five years old that he felt grounded and finally had a best friend. Although John encountered continuous changes, he was always goal oriented. He went into business for himself after landing a notable internship and graduating college within four years. John quickly fell in love and married his wife in his early twenties. While he had a strong drive for success, he found himself having to make big changes due to complications with his health and infertility. Grappling with their reproductive struggles led to devastating depression, anxiety, and panic attacks for John. Through invitro fertilization, they were able to welcome three children and grow their family. As life got back on track, things took a turn for the worse when he caught chicken pox. Tune in to hear how John navigated each road that emerged in life to fulfill his goals.

Perhaps you’ve been thinking about taking a big step in your life but are having conflicting feelings. When you have an ambition that you want to achieve, there’s going to be moments when you may have to make hard decisions. Making your vision a reality happens as you remain open to taking a leap of faith and living full out.

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Episode: 2022.8.49

The Living Full Out show with Nancy Solari encourages you to seek out ways to pay it forward in life. As we go through our high and low moments, it can be hard pushing ourselves to give it away when we don’t feel our best. Remember that we’re stronger when we work as a team, it’s okay to accept a friend’s kindness while striving to aid others.

Our first caller Donna wonders how to adjust to a changing work environment when feeling frustrated. Nancy advised her to use her voice and share her opinions with members of leadership. When there are transitions within the office, your coworkers may be experiencing the same mix of emotions. It can be intimidating to express our concerns and feedback with those in a higher position but taking the initiative to speak out can create the change we’re looking for in life.

Our inspirational guest Eric Christiansen vowed to give it away by lending a helping hand and supporting others through their struggles. He was raised by his grandmother while his mother battled breast cancer and his father was focusing on his career. Although surrounded by love, it was around the young age of ten that Eric found himself escaping from the world through alcohol and drugs. Despite his means of avoiding hurdles in life, he had always been a creative child and although he was accepted into his father’s alma mater, USC, he followed his heart and attended the California Institute of Art for Film. It turned out that living with his mother while attending college would be crucial to change his path in life. While in California he endured a tragic 2-day fire where he lost all his possessions and fell deeper into his alcohol addiction. With a nudge from his significant other to visit an outpatient center, he found a community of people who gave their time to assist him with getting back on his feet. Starting his journey to sobriety and reconnecting with his faith, allowed him to uncover his purpose in life. Tune in to hear how Eric is utilizing his experience and love for film to lead others as they heal from trauma.

Perhaps you feel stuck in your current situation and searching for a way to change your course in life. Try shifting your attention away from where you are to where you want to be. When we use the knowledge, we’ve gained in life by giving it away to others, we propel ourselves closer to living full out.

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