Living Full Out Show

The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari encourages you to embrace the present. Maybe you are struggling with letting go of a past relationship. Perhaps you want to start a new career but worry about the risks. By learning from the obstacles you have faced or mistakes you have made, you can personally grow.

Our first caller, Sarida, needs advice on how to meet new people after graduating college. Nancy recommends she consider what kinds of relationships she is looking for and to go out and join new groups. Listen in to hear how you can create a community that supports you in accomplishing your goals.

Our inspirational guest, Michelle Dickinson, played the role of child caregiver to her mother who struggled with bipolar disorder. She also knows first-hand what it feels like to deal with mental illness after experiencing her own depression due to challenging life events. Now, Michelle uses her past to educate others on mental health and to change the stigma along with it. Her story is documented in her memoir, entitled Breaking Into My Life. Tune in to hear how Michelle utilizes the challenges she faced and rises above them.

Our final caller, Debbie, is looking for advice on how to adjust to life as an empty nester. Nancy suggests she get out of her comfort zone and search for new hobbies she can enjoy with her extra free time. Listen in to learn how you can adapt to changing circumstances and seize new opportunities.

Perhaps you wish you were performing better in your studies. Maybe you feel like you are stuck in a rut at work. By focusing on your present goals and being clear with your intentions, you can accomplish your aspirations and live full out.

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The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari can provide you with guidance to knowing your potential. Maybe you are feeling unsure about what makes you unique. Perhaps you want to further develop your talents and abilities in order to assist others. Being able to find your potential allows you to create stronger relationships and will give you a greater sense of purpose.

Our first caller, Lindsey, wants to know how she can remain positive at work when faced with reduced hours, pay furloughs and her coworkers generally being unhappy. Nancy advises her to take her positively to inspire coworkers to be optimistic. Nancy also encourages Lindsey to remind others to live in the moment and that they are doing their job well and are making an impact. Tune in to hear how you can support others during uncertain times.

Our inspirational guest, Marna Michele, was born with a rare condition called Arthrogryposis that affects the muscles and joints. She is unable to walk and uses a wheelchair. Despite the challenges Marna has faced, she is always able to remain optimistic and find new ways to look at difficult situations. When she was called “crippled” as a kid, she was able to take the word and claim it, rather than let it offend her. Marna was also able to find her potential in life through her passion in music and using her voice as an advocate for disbaled people. Listen in to hear Marna’s story and how she uses her strength and voice to achieve her dreams.

Our final caller, Daniel, wants advice on the best ways to deal with stress when communicating with others. Nancy advises him to try different styles of communication. People have different ways of retaining information. Maybe try writing a letter or an email. Nancy reminds Daniel that it is important to have balance when giving constructive feedback. Compliment their strengths as well as where to improve. Tune in for tips on how to communicate effectively.

Perhaps you feel uncertain with your purpose in life. Maybe you want to change career paths to something you are more passionate about. Knowing your potential can help improve relationships with family, friends, or in the workplace. When you know what your strengths are you are able to face adversities, handle challenges with grace, and live full out.

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The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari can guide you to become more determined. Maybe you feel unsure about changing career paths. Perhaps you feel driven toward a goal but you are hesitant in achieving it. By utilizing self confidence and determination will allow you to accomplish your dreams.

Our first caller, Angelina, wants to know how she can overcome her bad habit of procrastinating. Nancy advises her to take time to mentally prepare herself for her upcoming exams. Instead of studying the night before, start sooner and pretend the date for the exam is a day earlier. Tune in to hear how you can take your power back and overcome procrastination.

Our inspirational guest, Ryan Hudson-Peralta, was diagnosed with a birth defect called Congenital Limb Deficiency. This birth defect caused him to have severely shortened arms without hands and shortened legs. Despite his disability, Ryan is full of determination and self confidence. He always finds ways to overcome challenges and improvises. Ryan is now a devoted husband and father of two. His perseverance also allowed him to thrive and become a skilled web and graphic designer. More of his story can be at, https://lookmomnohands.com. Listen in to hear Ryan's story and how he used determination to reach many of his dreams.

Our final caller, Heather, wants to know how she can become more organized while working from home and being her own boss. Although Heather admitted that she doesn’t currently have many clients, Nancy suggests that she takes this time to prepare for when the clients start filling up her schedule. Nancy also advises that Heather focuses on one task at a time to prevent from being overwhelmed. Tune in to hear how you can be more organized and retain focus.

Maybe you are feeling unproductive. Perhaps you want to make improvements in your life but you are apprehensive in taking action. By focusing on what you want and developing a strong sense of purpose will allow you to become more determined. With perseverance you will be able to keep going even when obstacles arise, therefore empowering you to live full out.

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Episode: 2020.6.30

The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari can give you the motivation to chase after your goals. Perhaps you feel like you lack the inspiration to follow your dream career. Maybe you require more energy to succeed in your studies. By harnessing your ambitions, you can find your purpose in life.

Our first caller, Ryan, is concerned about going back to school and how to navigate through the uncertainty of this upcoming year. Nancy advises him to reach out to others in his prospective field and sport who have faced similar obstacles and ask for assistance. Listen in to hear how you can create a community that will support you in maneuvering future hurdles.

Our inspirational guest, Gigi Stetler, was a child of divorce and poverty at the age of eleven. Despite this, her childhood dream was to become a millionaire and receive approval from her father. At the age of sixteen, Gigi was leading a construction company and gaining her dad’s attention, but he passed away soon after. Then, at twenty-one, Gigi was stabbed twenty-one times by a man she employed at the first apartment building she had purchased. However, this was only one of the near-death experiences she faced, as the father of her child attempted to murder her by driving their car through the front of their shared home. Throughout all of these hardships, Gigi has managed to achieve her vision of becoming a millionaire, raising a son and continues to say she’s the luckiest person in the world. Tune in to hear how Gigi maintained the drive to follow her desires in life.

Our final caller, Katheryn, is looking at how to stay positive throughout this global pandemic. Nancy reminds her to think about what brings her joy and to set aside time for self-care. Listen in with Nancy to learn how you can reassure, guide and coach yourself and those around you.

It could be that you have found your relationship with your significant other to be stagnant. Maybe you wish to acquire a new job that fulfills your aspirations. By being unafraid to take a risk and move forward in our lives, we can achieve our objectives and live full out.

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The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari can support you with healing from your past. Maybe you were bullied when you were younger and you are still carrying the negativity with you. Perhaps you feel frustrated and wish you could go back and change something that happened previously. Letting go of these past events will allow you to become stronger and more joyful.

Our first caller, Chris, would like to know how he can best support those who suffer from racial injustices. Nancy advises him that he can start by taking the time to listen to their experiences. By giving others the chance to share their story and perspective, they are also educating people who might not understand what they are going through. Tune in to hear how you can assist someone who has gone through a difficult experience.

Our inspirational guest, Sandy Phillips Kirkham, was sexually abused by her youth minister at her church when she was a teenager. This betrayal left her confused and broken. The experience also ruined her faith and left her ashamed because she was forced to leave the church she loved. Sandy has since become an author and uses her voice to assist other victims of clergy sexual abuse. Listen in to hear how twenty-seven years later Sandy was able to confront her abuser.

Our final caller, Makaela, wants advice on how she can maintain a good social life and keep busy while living alone and working from home. Nancy advises her to take this time as an opportunity to better herself. She can take up new hobbies, edit her resume, take online classes, or exercise and practice self care. Tune in to hear how you can be more productive while living alone and working remotely.

Perhaps you feel weighed down by an adverse experience from your past. Maybe you are looking for motivation to focus on personal growth and becoming more positive. It is important to remember that the past doesn't define you. Take those negative emotions and events and learn from them. Healing from the past and sharing your personal experiences to help others, will empower you to find your purpose and live full out.

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The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari is here to assist you with finding your way back to your home. Perhaps you have been estranged from a particular family member for a long time. It could be that you have found it difficult to fit in at your new job or school without an established support system. By taking risks and reaching out to others, you can establish a safe space.

Our first caller, Attiyya, wants to know how to build consistency with exercising, even on days when she lacks motivation. Nancy reminds her that the key to being healthier is to have an image of how you want to feel or look. Listen in to see how by taking baby steps toward your goal and envisioning your success, you can accomplish any task.

Our inspirational guest, Norman Plotkin, has faced infidelity, cancer, and death several times. When he was 25, Norman lost his younger brother in a car accident and separated from his first wife. Norman decided to get back on his feet and process his grief by living with his mother and father. He refocused and found himself motivated to finish his associate degree in memory of his brother. Just as his life seemed to be going well, Norman was diagnosed with cancer at 47 and he initially beat it. Normalcy evaded him, however, when he found out cancer returned and that his second wife was having an affair. He would go on to ultimately win the war with the disease and publish a book titled Take Charge of your Cancer, but soon faced the passing of both his mother and father. Despite these trials, Norman found the peace he through mediation and was filled with gratitude that he had the opportunity to return home and care for his parents as they cared for him. Tune in to hear how Norman found power in living with his family.

Our final caller, Andres, needs advice on how to avoid being discouraged by the job search process. Nancy recommends using LinkedIn as a resource to connect with established professionals and interview them about their career path to gain insight into possible jobs. She encourages him to also ask them what they might have done differently. Listen in with Nancy to find how to discover your dream job.

Maybe you are scared about transitioning into a new stage of your life, like moving away from home. Perhaps you need to fix your relationships with those closest to you. By being forgiving to yourself for any mistakes you may make along the way and understanding that these allow you to grow, you can live full out.

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The Living Full Out show with Nancy Solari encourages you to be proud of yourself and your accomplishments. Maybe you are struggling to have confidence and take ownership of your decisions. Perhaps you keep comparing yourself to others and devaluing your achievements. Taking pride in yourself and feeling satisfaction with your efforts is part of living full out.

Our first caller, Parisha, asks how to navigate being in a friendship with three people without leaving someone out. Nancy tells her to communicate how she is feeling with her friends. She also advises Parisha to give her friends examples of when she felt excluded. Additionally, Nancy recommends to mention why she appreciates the friendship and to ask her friends if there is a reason why she is sometimes left out. Listen in to hear how you can use communication to strengthen friendship.

Our inspirational guest, Chelsea Pete, was born with a rare condition called Sturge-Weber syndrome. This neurological disorder caused her to have a large wine stain birthmark covering the left side of her face, and she has glaucoma in her left eye. Doctors had told her parents that she had a fifty percent change of living and fifty percent chance of being mentally stable if she survived. Chelsea overcame all the odds and has become an advocate for people with facial differences and is a mother of two. Tune in to hear Chelsea’s journey to self love and how she uses her birthmark as a source of pride and motivation.

Our final caller, Caroline, recently got out of a long term relationship and is looking to get back into the dating scene. She asks Nancy for tips on how she can retain confidence. Nancy advises Caroline to look back at what has worked for her and what hasn’t in terms of dating. Nancy also asks her to recognize her greatest attributes and what she admires about herself. Listen in to hear how you can use self-assurance to accomplish more.

Maybe you are feeling discontent with your career or relationship. Perhaps you have been hard on yourself lately and think you haven’t done enough. By taking time to celebrate the moments in your life and what you have accomplished, you will feel proud of who you have become. If you do feel unsatisfied then maybe it is time for a change. When you make adjustments in your life you are able to open new doors to opportunities. When we have pride in ourselves we are able to become more passionate and grateful, which is important for us to live full out.

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The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari can provide you with advice on how to maintain positivity. Perhaps you are going through a difficult breakup and feel hopeless. Maybe you lost your job recently and you’re having trouble finding another. Being thankful for the positives in your life, no matter how small, can provide you with confidence and strength to get through tough times.

Our first caller, Rae, was determined to get promoted by the end of this year, but she feels that the pandemic and working from home has hindered her plans. She wants to know how she can stay motivated to achieve her goals despite the challenges. Nancy reminds Rae that she is full of energy and that she can turn that energy into action. Nancy advises her to take that energy and paint a picture for her bosses of what she could do as director. Turn in to hear how you can take action to reach your goals in stressful situations.

Our inspirational guest, Christina Flach, experienced a lot of grief and sadness in her life with the death of her loved ones. As a kid, Christina stayed by her mother’s side while she battled cancer, her infant son Beau passed away on Christmas morning, and in 2018 her husband, professional tennis player Ken Flach, died from Sepsis. Instead of staying negative and angry, Christina chose to grieve in a positive way. Christina does this by honoring her loved ones and striving to stay optimistic. She continues to find strength though her faith and her children. Listen in, to hear how Christina stays motivated to live life to the fullest.

Our final caller, Tayanna, wants to know how she can protect her mental health during hardship. Nancy reminds Tayanna that it's important to step back and refocus on the positive in our lives. She also advises Tayanna that she can use this time to work on her goals to stay inspired. Tune in to hear how you can use your aspirations to remain focused during times of uncertainty.

Maybe your plans for the future have been changed by unfortunate events. Perhaps you recently lost someone close to you. These times can be tough, but it is important to remember to stay hopeful. We are unable to change the past, but we can impact our perspective in the present. Life is too short to be angry or dwell on the negative. When we strive to remain positive we are able to overcome hard times and live full out.

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Episode: 2020.6.24

The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari can provide you with advice on how to better plan for the future. Perhaps you are worried about upcoming career plans and retirement. Maybe you feel anxious when starting a new chapter in your life. By planning out your future you can alleviate stress and achieve your goals.

Our first caller, Emma, who is in the middle of going through a breakup and was rejected from job offers, wants to know how she can find the motivation to keep going. Nancy reminds Emma of her strengths and that she needs to trust what happens in life, there is a reason behind everything. Listen in, to find out how you can embrace life's experiences and learn from them.

Our inspirational guest, Kiesha Greaves, was diagnosed with Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, a chronic illness affecting movement in the entire body. Through support from family and friends, Kiesha learned to accept her condition. She did not let muscular dystrophy stop her. Kiesha learned how to prioritize her ambitions to prepare for the future despite disability. She now is an advocate and spreads awareness about muscular dystrophy while pursuing her dreams in the fashion industry. Tune in to hear how Kiesha learned to take the changes to her body and found solutions to allow herself to thrive.

Our final caller, Jenny, wants to start her own business and find the confidence to follow her dreams. Nancy recommends that Jenny should find a mentor to look up to and learn how they achieved success. She also reminds Jenny that confidence comes from within. Listen in, to learn how you can believe in yourself in order to achieve your goals.

Maybe during this time you are going through hardships. Perhaps in the midst of the difficulty you are uncertain on how to stay motivated for the future. We all experience challenges at some point, but the hard times allow us to plan for the years to come. By learning from the past we can improve our lives and live full out.

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The Living Full Out show with Nancy Solari encourages you to think about the people or things that you are grateful for in your life. Perhaps you failed to obtain the dream job you were aiming for originally. It could be that you and your partner are in a fight. By remaining grateful for the positives in your life, you can overcome the obstacles you are faced with.

Our first caller, Joe, needs advice on types of activities to participate in during quarantine. Nancy reminds him of the importance of alternating between alone time and enjoying board games with others. She also recommended him to switch up the atmosphere in his house or apartment by opening a window or playing cards by candlelight. Tune in to hear how it is possible to enjoy life in a new way by looking at your situation in a different light.

Our inspirational guest, Kechi Okwuchi, is a Nigerian-born singer who lived through a plane crash on December 10, 2005. She was one of two survivors out of a total of 109 passengers. She suffered third degree burns over 65% of her body and had undergone multiple intensive surgical procedures in South Africa. Instead of succumbing to survivors’ guilt, Kechi decided to keep moving forward and honor the lives of those who passed away by continuing to work and accomplish her goals. She relied on her faith and family as a support system, and finished high school in America and went on to college. She later auditioned for America’s Got Talent and became a top 10 finalist. Listen in to hear how Kechi speaks about how she is thankful for the wonderful people who assisted her through her obstacles, making her a better person.

Our final caller, Parisha, needs recommendations on how to decline her mother’s cooking in favor of healthier options so she can lose weight. Nancy advises her to start slowly and ask her mother to make small changes to the meal, like leaving the salad dressing to the side. Another option Nancy suggested was preparing a separate meal from her family while still eating with them. By taking control of your physical wellness, you can live an active and joyful life.

Maybe your plans or goals for the future have changed unexpectedly. It could be that you were hoping to travel around the world but had to use the money you saved for an unplanned event. If we instead cherish the little moments with the people we love, it can be more priceless than any scheduled trip. By being grateful for the happiness found in everyday life, we can live full out.

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