Living Full Out Show

The Living Full Out Show wants to teach you how you can be resilient as you overcome challenges. Maybe you need to develop more strength in order to rise above an obstacle. Or perhaps you want to feel powerful enough to defeat a challenge, but you can’t quite grasp your confidence. Today, discover how to harness your inner toughness so you can grow into a person capable of making it though difficult times, and strong enough to live full out.

Our first caller, Shannon, is struggling with letting her roommate know that their smoking habit in the house bothers her. Tune in to hear Nancy teach Shannon that setting boundaries is a huge milestone in creating peace in the household. Listen to Nancy suggest that Shannon start a dialogue with her roommate. By voicing her concerns, Shannon can be resilient because she will be communicating her needs, and making her perspective known.

Our second caller, Kanyin, asks Nancy for advice on how to navigate through her first year in college. Nancy suggests that Kanyin accept her many fluctuating emotions, at this beginning stage as a freshman. Nancy tells Kanyin that a part of gaining strength is knowing it’s okay to feel and cry when life feels too daunting. Nancy teaches Kanyin that by recognizing her accomplishments, such as graduating from high school and being accepted into college, she will have a more positive outlook, and can remember how far she’s progressed.

Our inspirational guest is Emily Reese, who learned sixteen years into her marriage with her husband that he was gay. After gaining a sense of freedom from realizing she could move forward from her marriage without resentment or anger, Emily faced another adversity, when she was diagnosed with cancer. Emily proves that life’s tests come our way sometimes to give us insight to share with others. Her philosophy of accepting that unexpected obstacles are going to be presented in life, supported her through shaky times, when the future was unknown.

Our last caller Kiana, wants to know how to balance classes, jobs, full time internships, and relationships. Nancy advises Kiana to try focusing less on how much she can do, and more on how she can care for herself. Nancy tells Kiana to schedule time in her day for activities and rest like sleep, working out, and talking to a friend who brings her joy. Nancy also suggests that Kiana try saying “Not right now” when too much is being asked of her. A part of being resilient is knowing when to give yourself a break, and often it even means recognizing limits.

Perhaps you are overwhelmed or heavy-hearted and want to find a way to lift yourself out of these feelings. Maybe you are experiencing troubles and need some strength to carry you through the days. By reminding yourself of your own power, and the fact that tough situations can provide insight for yourself and others, you can move forward with more positivity towards a life where you are living full out.

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Show Theme: Reclaiming your Life
Show Title: Learn how you can reclaim your life by visualizing your goals as you Live Full Out
Episode: 2018.4.34

The Living Full Out show encourages you to reclaim your life. By aligning your actions with intention and purpose, and by visualizing your goals, you can evolve to reach new potential. It could be that you have lost your confidence, or perhaps you are having difficulty dealing with loosing something special in your life. It is important in these situations to know that you deserve to move forward

Our first caller, Rhonda, is approaching retirement. Sacrificing her job for a new chapter in her life makes Rhonda feel uneasy. She wants to know how to find a hobby that will not only fulfill her, but will assist in her reclaiming passion and joy in her life. Tune in to hear Nancy teach how finding a passion to fill the void, begins with diversifying Rhonda’s usual interests, and exploring new activities.

Our second caller, Matthew, asks Nancy how he can regain his confidence and improve his public speaking. Nancy makes it clear that the key components to being a good public speaker are the delivery, unique message, and passion behind the words. Nancy tells Matthew that by speaking about his story and personal experience, he can be reminded of his power to inspire others. This realization can help Matthew discover his purpose.

Today’s inspirational guest is Victoria Reynolds. Victoria was born into a polygamous cult in Montana, where her self-worth was diminished to her role as a woman, future-wife, and domestic slave. Victoria ran away from the religious community and recovered from the abuse of her early years. Yet later on in life, she was hit with even more challenges. During the 2008 recession Victoria lost her parents, her businesses, and nearly all her faith and willpower. It was only when Victoria listened to her inner-voice with gratitude and learned to trust herself fully, that she was able to reclaim her life with more knowledge and insight than before.

Our last caller, Jonathan, desires to choose a career after graduation. However, Jonathan is afraid of choosing a specific profession because he fears he will pick the wrong one. Jonathan wants to reclaim feelings of success, but is afraid of commitment at work. Nancy guides Jonathan, and tells him that focusing on a particular job won’t inhibit his options, but will broaden his opportunities. Nancy helps Jonathan understand that more options lie down the line, and that he is diversified in many skills, which will lead him towards the career he wants.

To reclaim the life you always wanted, Nancy suggests approaching opportunities with energy and fearlessness. Explore the positive “What ifs. ” For example, “What if I do succeed” or “What if I have the strength to overcome this obstacle”? This exercise might initially feel unnatural, but with practice, you can use affirmations to visualize your goals and ultimately reach them. By reflecting on what did or did not work in the past, you can gain insight for how to make more effective actions in the present. This knowledge will pave the way for you to take control and live a life full out.

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Episode: 2018.4.33

The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari wants to teach you how capable you are of being a leader. Perhaps there was a time when you felt unsure of how to take charge of a situation. By encouraging the importance of hard work and diligence, you can strengthen your skills to inspire and direct others.

Listen in to our first caller, Huong, who wants to know if she should lose weight since our society emphasizes the importance of being slim. Nancy tells Huong to focus on and celebrate her physical features that she is proud of. Huong can inspire another person in her life to discover which of their attributes that they love about themselves.

Nancy advises you to use your natural gifts and talents to be of service to others. You can lead and guide a person in your life who has been having a difficult time away from their anxiety and into a more positive state of mind. You can recognize that unexpected hurdles will occur and handle those obstacles by having a sense of humor.

Our inspirational guest is Kathrine Switzer, the first official woman who ever ran the Boston Marathon. Rather than giving up when people failed to believe that Kathrine would be able to complete the Boston Marathon, the negativity motivated Kathrine to create positivity. Kathrine found the strength to continue persevering towards her aspiration by recognizing that she had an obligation to inspire other people, especially women, that they are capable of overcoming adversity and making their dreams a reality. Kathrine was able to accomplish her goal by taking her difficult experiences and using them as opportunities to learn and grow.

Our last caller, Janet, is struggling with how to handle her daughter being cyber-bullied on social media. Nancy instructs Janet to search online for organizations in her local community that assist victims of bullying that she can go to with her teenager. Janet can align her daughter with a mentor who has gone through the same experience and can provide advice.

Maybe there was a time when you felt too nervous to take on the role of being a leader. Remember to remain confident in your ability to steer your vision in the right direction. By aiming to motivate the people around you, you can guide others with ease and live full out.

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The Living Full Out show wants you to be a survivor in life. There are many challenges that will come your way, but you can possess the power to overcome them. You have the ability to make it through the humps and hurdles that present themselves along your path. Maybe you are recovering from a serious illness and need perseverance to see the good beyond the bad. Or perhaps you are enduring pain after the loss of something you loved. In these situations try to recognize that you are strong, harness positivity, and visualize a purposeful future. With determination, you can get through these tough times. You can keep pushing so that you overcome your struggles, and live a life without regrets.

Our first caller, Kiyomi, is at a standoff with romance. She expresses her heart fully to love interests, but feels scared that her honesty is pushing them away. Kiyomi asks Nancy if she should go against her own nature, and change who she is to protect her heart. Nancy advises Kiyomi to remember that finding love is a journey, and that modifying herself to appease someone else is not the way to go. Instead, Nancy suggests that Kiyomi stay her course, until she finds someone who complements her. Nancy shares that putting her heart out there is one of Kiyomi’s unique strengths.

Our second caller, Heaven, needs advice on how to manage a long distance relationship, while she moves to a new city to start a new job. Heaven is concerned about not having enough quality time with her significant other. Nancy tells Heaven to be creative, to have fun, and to invest energy into keeping the relationship going. Nancy suggests sending love emails, letters, post cards, and care-packages, in order for Heaven to express her affection. She lets Heaven know that planning and agreeing on times to talk will keep the couple connected and on the same page.

Today’s inspirational guest is Donna Hartely. Donna is a survivor of many different life-altering events. As a struggling actress and at the age of thirty, Donna made plans to re-visit Hawaii, however, right after takeoff, her plane crashed and burned to the ground. In this life or death situation, Donna realized that she had not achieved all she had wanted to in life. Later in life, Donna overcame stage three cancer. After this, she had open-heart surgery and she survived. Donna’s mentality that love triumphs fear, gave her the tool to make it through again and again.

Our last caller, Derick, asks Nancy how to get his kids to respect their mother. Since, Derick is the disciplinarian at home, Nancy tells Derick to switch parental roles with his wife, so that she becomes the authoritative figure. Nancy suggests that together Derick and his wife watch movies with strong mother figures, so that she can learn from example, how to be an assertive mom with a parental voice.


To be a survivor means to make it through the dilemma. What you say to yourself, in your mind and out loud, will either build you up or break you down. By knowing that laughter, joy, and purpose are ahead of you, you can become motivated to push through the tough moments. Life isn’t easy, but telling yourself you can get through it, opens the doors to creating a future for yourself where you are living full out.

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2018.4.31

The Living Full Out show with Nancy Solari wants to show you the importance of reaching for more. Perhaps there was a time when you settled for mediocre instead of trying to go above and beyond. By recognizing that there is always room for improvement, you can continuously better yourself and discover your ability to make life even more incredible.

Listen in to our first caller, Emily, whose roommate’s boyfriend has been spending too much time at their apartment, but Emily is struggling as to how to approach them with the issue without causing tension. Nancy advises Emily to have a conversation and give suggestions to her roommate about setting boundaries and negotiating the times and areas in which her friend’s partner can stay at their place. Emily can also get to know her friend’s significant other and build comradery with him in order to feel more comfortable about him sharing their space.

Our second caller, Rylee, is a recent college graduate who is having difficulty finding a job and preventing himself from feeling incompetent compared to people who have already obtained careers in his field. Nancy instructs Rylee to avoid limiting himself from applying exclusively to studios that are hiring and to send his cover letter and resume to companies he would love to work for regardless of if they are offering positions. Rylee can contact an animator and ask them questions and advice about how they attained their profession so that he can take those same steps towards landing his dream job.

Our inspirational guest is Sean Swarner, who was diagnosed with cancer twice at the ages of thirteen and sixteen, was put in a medically-induced coma, and still managed to climb Mt. Everest later in life. Rather than allowing cancer to limit him, Sean felt excited for having survived and pushed himself each day to be better and get closer to achieving his goals. Instead of feeling as though he missed out on having a normal youth, Sean moved forward by focusing on the present and believing that he could make his dreams possible. By choosing to be positive and looking at the bright side of his diagnoses, Sean discovered a new understanding of just how precious and valuable life is.

Our last caller, Alisha, worries that her long-distance relationship will hold her back from having the full college experience. Nancy tells Alisha to take time away from her boyfriend in order to experience life and discover who she is. Alisha can realize that if her partner disregards her needs, or if they fail to come back to each other after having been apart, then it is best to accept that there are better matches out there for them.

Perhaps there was a time when you found yourself failing to reach for more. Figure out which areas in your life can be enhanced in order to grow beyond what you thought was your full potential. By continuing to strive for the best and choosing to ante up each day, you can live full out.

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2018.4.30

The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari wants to assist you in maintaining your focus. Perhaps there was a time when you had difficulty concentrating on an important task at hand. By allowing yourself to take small breaks between what you are working on and committing to one duty at a time, you can become better at paying attention.

When attempting to maintain focus, Nancy advises you to assess your goals and make a plan of action to follow in order to achieve them. You can put the negative self-talk aside and consider what your best traits are to strengthen them even further to reach success. You can then discover which qualities you lack to find the resources needed to accomplish your aspirations.

Our first caller, Prince, wants to know how he can build up the courage to talk to new people. Nancy instructs Prince to be himself when approaching others he is yet to be acquainted with and to embrace being different. Prince can consider the positive aspects of his personality before starting that first conversation with someone, in order to strengthen his confidence.

Our inspirational guest is Nikki Johnson-Huston, who was homeless as a child and raised by a single mother. Determined to have a successful and fulfilled life rather than ending up in grim situations like the people around her, Nikki worked hard and made choices that bettered herself. Nikki was able to persevere through each struggle she faced by remembering that she is good enough. By believing that anything is possible and constantly challenging herself to improve, Nikki was able to beat the odds and achieve her dreams.

Our last caller, Camille, feels as though she is the only one putting effort into her relationship, and is struggling as to how she can invest time in herself rather than putting all of her energy into trying to make it work with her boyfriend. Nancy tells Camille to transition out of the relationship if she thinks that she has outgrown it, in order to find a partner in the future who is a better match. Camille can use her time being single to pick up a valuable hobby or meet new people so that she can be the best version of herself once does have a new significant other.

Maybe you have struggled with completing responsibilities because you found it impossible to avoid distractions. Take the action necessary to minimize interruptions that keep you from accomplishing your goals. By remaining persistent and determined to get the job done, you can improve your ability to maintain your focus and live full out.

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Episode 29

The Living Full Out show wants to encourage you to Not Give Up when it comes to your dreams, goals, and desires. Maybe your job requires you to overcome a fear that you are anxious to conquer. Recognize that despite your anxieties and limitations, the affirmation, “Never Give Up,” can ground you and move you forward towards your fullest potential. Putting one foot in front of the other will help you discover the power within yourself.

Our first caller, Rose, is a single parent of three, who is anxious about what to do next once all of her children are in college and out of the house. Tune in to hear Nancy teach Rose to be proud of herself as a mother, but to also embrace the next chapter in her life. Nancy suggests that Rose align what she has loved in the past with the present moment, so that she may pursue an activity that best suits her nature and interests.

Our second caller, Linda, has a fear of public speaking. Linda gets nervous when anticipating others criticism and expectations. Nancy reminds Linda that stories and presentations are gifts, and that audience members, friends, or peers can take away so much from hearing her share her experience.

Our inspirational guest is Olivia Hutcherson, who had an incredible passion and talent for dancing, yet was struck with uncertainty when diagnosed with aggressive Breast Cancer in her mid-twenties. Olivia used her intuition that something was wrong, to get herself to medical care and take action immediately. During recovery, by pursuing milestones and celebrating small successes along the way, Olivia was able to feel power, joy, and strength.

Our last caller, Douglas calls in because he feels he is disconnected with his friends. Hear how Nancy guides Douglas and tells him that old friendships have value in the many different phases of his life. Nancy says that even though his friends don’t understand his life choices, they have helped shape who he is.

Perhaps you had difficulty choosing to be positive during a hard period in your life. Maybe you saw more reasons to feel bad, then to persevere. Not Giving Up is a practice that provides us with more than just resilience. It can prove ourselves our own power and promise, and remind us there is always a way to Live Full Out.

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Episode 28

The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari wants you to see the importance in having hope. Perhaps there was a time when you gave up and were only able to see the negative. Rather than allowing yourself to feel defeated, take the steps to gain an optimistic mindset by working hard to improve upon the unhappy aspects of your life.

Listen in to our first caller, Soriya, a nursing student who is overwhelmed with her responsibilities and is unsure of how she can prevent herself from burning out before she begins her profession as a nurse. Nancy advises Soriya to learn how to tell the people in her life that she can assist them with their needs later, rather than right at that moment, in order to protect time for herself. Soriya can build in more moments of relaxation by taking ten minutes in the morning and mid-day to engage in an activity that she enjoys and dedicating a longer amount of time to rest during the evening, whether that be journaling or talking to a friend. Soriya can find freedom in scheduling out her days in order to balance both rest and the duties that come with nursing school.

Our second caller, Tara, wants to put into action her ideas for entrepreneurship, such as starting a summer school program for children in her neighborhood, but feels apprehensive about beginning the process. Rather than attempting to do everything by herself, Nancy instructs Tara to consider what her gifts and talents are in order to decide which singular aspect of her program she wants to be in charge of. Tara can then look within her local area for free services that can provide guidance in finding team members that will fulfill the other facets necessary to operating the organization and allowing it to reach its full potential.

Our inspirational guest is Abby Rike, whose husband, 5-year-old daughter, and 2-year-old son were killed in a car accident in October of 2009, and who later went on to be a contestant of The Biggest Loser. Abby was able to cope with the tragedy of losing her family through her faith in God and the belief that she was put on this Earth to do great things. Abby’s journey on The Biggest Loser assisted her in the process of healing, in that it reconnected her to a community and prevented her from feeling isolated or alone. Although the wound of Abby’s spouse and children dying will forever be present, Abby was able to continue on with life by accepting that it is impossible to change the past and instead focusing on maintaining a positive attitude towards life.

Our last caller is Alex, who is having difficulty figuring out what to do about the fact that his girlfriend and friend are struggling to get along. Nancy tells Alex to take the initiative to hold them both accountable and point out when they are being rude to one another. Alex can have a conversation with his significant other and friend, expressing his concerns that their lack of respect towards each other will have consequences and Alex will lose one of them. Once Alex has relayed his worries, he can make changes in his life regarding the person who continues to ignore his wishes.

Maybe there was a time when you felt that all hope was lost. Perhaps you have had difficulty believing that the future held any joy or good opportunities. By maintaining faith that life will get better and that you will eventually find the strength to escape these dark times, you can live full out.

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Episode 27

The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari wants to encourage you in not settling. Perhaps there was a time when you felt less than satisfied with where you were in life but failed to improve. Recognize why you have been unable to strive for the best and take the action needed to reach your dreams rather than staying where you currently are.

Listen in to our first caller, Lizzie, a hardworking student and employee who wants to know how to take breaks between school and work without feeling guilty. Nancy teaches Lizzie that replenishing oneself is a worthy task, but that it must be done with the intention to be productive afterwards. Nancy tells Lizzy to set thirty-minute time intervals for breaks and to plan activities throughout the day that are purposeful. This will prevent Lizzie from feeling overwhelmed or lazy.

Our second caller, Matthew, was recently cut from the basketball team and is unsure as to how to stay positive even when he encounters failures such as this. Nancy tells Matthew to take the initiative to find out why he was let go from the basketball team to discover what changes he needs to make to succeed in the future. Matthew can find the best method of communication to approach his fellow athletes and use their answer as an opportunity to grow and move forward.

Our second caller, Matthew, was recently cut from the basketball team and is unsure as to how to stay positive even when he encounters failures such as this. Nancy tells Matthew to take the initiative to find out why he was let go from the basketball team to discover what changes he needs to make to succeed in the future. Matthew can find the best method of communication to approach his fellow athletes and use their answer as an opportunity to grow and move forward.

Our inspirational guest is Shayla Logan, who has faced numerous unimaginable traumas such as being abused by her adoptive mother during her childhood and attempting suicide. Shayla made it through each adversity that she experienced by maintaining a sense of humor and avoiding taking life too seriously. Remaining resilient has allowed Shayla to bounce back even from the worst of tragedies. Shayla accepted that it is impossible to go back to who she was before each painful period of her life and was able to discover how to be the best version of herself with what she currently has.

Our last caller, Eddie, was initially addicted to several toxic habits and moved on to a time-consuming gaming addiction that leaves him feeling angry. Nancy instructs Eddie to turn his negative habit into a positive one by instead dedicating the same amount of time he spends on gaming with something else such as cooking or going to the gym. Eddie can visualize letting go of a great weight to rid himself of his harmful obsessions and have more control.

Maybe there was a time when you found yourself giving up on achieving your desires despite aiming for not settling. Perhaps you have felt less than others, and this sentiment keeps you from meeting challenges with motivation. Realize your potential to accomplish greatness beyond what you believe you are capable of. By trying your hardest to succeed and pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone, you can live full out.

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2018.4.26

The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari wants to show you how incredible you can feel when choosing to be positive. Perhaps there was a time when your defeatist attitude consumed you. Discover how to actively improve what you dislike about your life. Find ways to advance towards happiness rather than allowing negativity to hold you back.

Listen in to our first caller, Anita, who is struggling with starting a new relationship after the death of her spouse. Nancy advises Anita to realize that her husband would want her to be happy and have someone to share her life with. Anita can find a companion that shares the same qualities as her deceased partner, as well as different characteristics she values in other men. Anita can look towards the future and be herself when dating to find a significant other who loves her for who she is.

Our second caller is Josephine, wants to know how to handle the negativity of people that are impossible to remove from her life, such as family members. Nancy instructs Josephine to try to understand their perspective and why they act the way they do. By dealing with others that make Josephine’s life unpleasant, she can recognize who brings her joy and appreciate the people she loves even more.

Our inspirational guest is Katie Mckenna, who was run over by an eighteen-wheeled truck while riding on a bicycle at the age of twenty-five. Katie was able to survive the accident and persevere through the tough road to recovery by realizing that she had to fight and remain positive in order to regain happiness. By accepting that pain is inevitable and having gratitude for the good aspects of life, Katie was able to heal and live to the fullest.

Our last caller is Denaeuh, who is having difficulty coping with the fact that her father was given less than a year to live due to being diagnosed with stage four brain cancer. Nancy tells Denaeuh to cherish the time that she has left with her dad and make the most of it. Denaeuh can memorialize him by recording his voice and listening to it when he is gone. She can remember that her father will always be a part of her because they share many of the same traits and he is in the fabric of who she is.

Perhaps you have had difficulty choosing to be positive during a dark period in your life. Maybe it felt impossible to remain optimistic when so much was going wrong. By forcing yourself to transform each pessimistic thought into a hopeful one, you can make it a habit to look at the bright side and live full out.

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