Living Full Out Show

The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari encourages its audiences to pursue their passions. Everyone has something that they excel at or just love doing. Passion can give our lives substance and drive us to reach the goals we set for ourselves. Discovering what we enjoy most may come naturally or might require some soul searching. Whatever it may be, with some time and patience, we can stumble upon the path to fulfillment.

Our first caller, Whitney, is in a relationship with a member of our armed forces. Recently, he has decided to pursue an education at an out of state college. This change of plans comes sudden for Whitney whom wanted to begin starting a life with her boyfriend. She worries that his needs have begun to outweigh her own. Tune in and listen to Nancy suggest that she think about the things she wants most in life. This will allow her to plan for the future and decide whether his needs contradict her goals and desires. Then she can decide what is in her best interest to do.

Our second caller, Angie, has decided to study abroad for the next six months. However, her fears have begun to overcome her. She spends time worrying about leaving her family, friends, and old life behind. Hear Nancy lead her to realize that these fears can be put to rest. The scenarios she plays in her head only exist in her mind. Nancy lets her know that this exciting opportunity is worth any gamble she is imagining. The "What ifs?" can be minimized with all the new experiences she is bound to have .

Our inspirational guest, Sheyann Webb-Christburg, shares with us her upbringings before her Civil Rights career. Although born to a low-income family, Sheyann was like any other young girl her age. What set her apart was her inquisitive nature and desire to make her voice known. She describes to Nancy the profound effect that meeting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had on her. Sheyann was so inspired that she decided to participate in the Civil Rights March known now as “Bloody Sunday” at only eight years of age. Listen to her share her experiences of being threatened and intimidated while marching. Hear her advice on pursuing your passions despite the obstacles.

Our final caller, Emily, has been having issues with her father recently. Due to her own mistakes, her father has lost his trust in her. He believes that she is not ready to go away to college and doubts that she would even be accepted. This concerns Emily as she wants to prove to her dad she is responsible, but does not yet feel ready to be fully independent. Hear Nancy advise that she focus on regaining her family’s trust. Our integrity and the relationships with people we hold dear are more valuable than anything else.

Passions are the kinds of desires or urges that navigate us in becoming the person we most want to be. They come to us as higher callings that give our lives fulfillment. We eventually all come to the realization of the meaning in our ability to evolve. When that happens, we find the sense of purpose that stays with us the rest of our lives. Rejuvenate your enthusiasm for life when you live full out.

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The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari believes that everyone has within them the potential to be brave. Under the right circumstances, each of us can be courageous. However, sometimes we can feel held back from answering the call to action. Our experiences might have left our self-esteem low and made everything seem too great to bare. The bravery inside us is just waiting to come out. It is about casting away the insecurities and letting your confidence lead you to success.



Our first caller, Jiwan, worries about finding the motivation to pursue his dreams. Hear Nancy suggest that he write his aspirations down into a journal. That way he can plan out his goals and turn his visions into more manageable ideas.

Our second caller, Melody, feels unappreciated by her employers. She has been giving them her time and best effort but believes it has gone unnoticed. Tune into Nancy letting her know that her work is valuable.

Our inspirational guest, Beth Fochtmen, discusses the stress of her first pregnancy in miscarrying at 8 ½ months. She describes the flu like symptoms and internal pains that eventually led to the news that her son had passed away. Hear as Nancy learns of how Beth overcame her feelings of depression and still pursued her dreams of motherhood.

Our final caller, Itzel, has been having trouble making big life decisions. Nancy learns that she looks to the opinions of others instead of herself. Listen to Nancy advise her to believe in her own decisions and accept the consequences they bring. Nancy leaves her with a assurance that things will work out in the end regardless of negative thinking.

While many things can leave us feeling afraid, we can still be brave. As long as we keep our worries from paralyzing us, we are being courageous. While this may seem far from an easy task, we can use the support of the people around us. That way we are reminded that our challenges are met with those who love us by our side. You can discover your inner strength when you Live Full Out.

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The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari encourages its audience to have a legacy they can be proud of. Everyone wishes to leave behind an impression so that they are remembered. However, building something great can take time and patience. Entire lifetimes and countless resources can be dedicated to pursuing one goal. A resilient attitude and positive outlook in the face of these obstacles are the foundations for success.

Nancy shares her thoughts on forming a Legacy. She believes that it takes time, dedication and vision for dreams to come into fruition. Nancy is fond of an exercise that has you meditate on the thing you want to achieve. You start to imagine where you are and what people might be with you when you attain it. Having this image in mind will allow you to begin everyday looking forward to accomplishing your goals. Even the smallest steps toward your legacy will be a cause for celebration.

Our first caller, Tony, received a scholarship to attend a college in New York City. However, he worries about missing the friends and family he will leave at home. Listen to Nancy tell him of all the new experiences and connections he can look forward to in New York. She lets him know that his home will be waiting for him when his studies are over but to make the most of his time away. Nancy reminds him that he has been through transitioning stages in life before. This latest one can be overcome with the same strength and positive outlook.

Our inspirational guest, John and Jeannette Murphy, have adopted and cared for 24 special needs children along with 4 of their own kids. Tune in to hear how John and Jeannette use their passion to take care of children with special needs after their time serving adults with similar medical limitations. Hear how they handled the loss of 6 of their adopted children. Learn what drove this couple to take on such a humanitarian extension of their love.

Our final caller, Carolyn, finds herself struggling to be a sibling and a boss to her sister that is acting out. She sees that her sister has been having difficulties at work but she does not know how to help her. Carolyn is her superior and feels that she may have to let her go. Hear Nancy guide her to a new approach in confronting her sister about her behavior.

A legacy can come in many forms. It can be anything from success in your career to starting the family you always wanted. Whatever we identify with most can be the lasting impact we are looking for. By being fully committed to putting in your best effort, you can create something truly meaningful. You can leave your mark on the world when you Live Full Out.

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Episode: 2017.3.31

The Living Full Out show with Nancy Solari understands that it is easy to feel overwhelmed by our responsibilities and the constant demands made upon us. The combined pressures of our day to day duties and other people's’ expectations can make us feel trapped or even drained of our energy. For the sake of our health and happiness, it is sometimes necessary to take a step back from it all and simply brethe and let go of your stresses .



Our first caller, Amy, enjoys running marathons but is unable to find the same motivation to train for her latest race. Tune in and hear Nancy suggest that she surround herself with images and music that reminds her of the happy times she had running. Nancy lets her know that her loved ones can participate and give their support for her.



Our second caller,Megan, is a recent graduate that feels spread too thin because of her 3 jobs and extra activities. She is unsure about what to do in an effort to stop over extending herself. Listen to Nancy coach her on prioritizing the things that are most important to her. Nancy encourages her to say no or defer some activities until she has more time.



Our inspirational guest, Becky Olson, is a three time breast cancer survivor that has been recently diagnosed for a fourth time. Tune into her story of first discovering a tumor in her breast to her constant battling with cancer through the years. Although surrounded by hardships, Becky found the strength to smile thanks to her family. She shares with Nancy a story of her daughter dyeing her hair orange in an attempt to give her mother the blonde hair she always wanted before her eventual hair loss. The love surrounding her inspired her to start Breast Friends, a nonprofit organization that gives women with breast cancer much needed emotional support. Listen to Becky and Nancy discuss how their situations helped them appreciate others and their own strength.



Nancy shares methods that have assisted ease her feelings of being overwhelmed. Nancy often times takes walks or showers that assist her in refreshing herself of worries. Nancy even suggests that the best way to put anxieties to rest is talking to another person. Asking someone about what is going on in their lives. This will put the focus on them and can give one’s mind a different outlet to relax.







Our happiness is the most important responsibility we can give ourselves. In the moments that we feel the need to climb out of stressful situations, we prove to ourselves our own strength and desire to live freely. Rising above our worries and burdens gives us the access to Living Full Out

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The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari acknowledges the seriousness of depression and the darkness it casts on those who have felt its power. For some, traumatic events can be the catalyst that ignites these hopeless feelings. The struggle to break free from these overwhelming emotions can be painful and consuming.

Our first caller has decided to put school on hold, move out on her own and focus on a career. She wants to know if it is normal if she doesn’t feel like she is missing out. Nancy assures her that she is the author of her own life’s story and to be ok with her personal path, regardless of what others are doing.

Our second caller Megan fears she is a people pleaser and struggles with using the word no. She asks Nancy how she can improve without feeling guilty. Nancy gives her strategies to use in her daily life to better gage when she must put herself first and when it is ok to help others.

Our inspirational guest is Jacy Good. Jacy and her parents were in a collision with a distracted driver talking on his cell phone. Although severely injured, Jacy miraculously survived but unfortunately parents were killed instantly. Now paralyzed on her left side she is an inspiration to all and she is now an advocate and spokesperson against distracted driving.

Our last caller asks Nancy how she can help her 25-year-old daughter understand her friends don’t always have the best advice. Nancy advises her how to talk with her daughter in a way that is more relatable.

Depression is not always easy to talk about, and isn’t always understood by those who have never struggled with it. But when we learn to express our most vulnerable thoughts and seek help, we can be living full out.

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The Living Full Out show with Nancy Solari understands that our insecurities can weigh heavy on our shoulders. Our doubts in ourselves can be the first of many obstacles we strive to overcome in order to achieve the things that we want. When we learn to accept ourselves and to believe in the things we want to do that we will learn to enjoy our lives.



Our first caller, Stephanie, has noticed that she is growing apart from a friend of hers. Stephanie realizes that they have become very different people and she feels unsure if their relationship should continue. Hear Nancy explain that some friendships are only meant for certain chapters of our lives. Tune into Nancy guiding Stephanie to trust in her instincts as they hold the answers to her dilemma.



Our next caller, Mike, is having trouble letting the past go. His old experiences have taken a toll on his confidence and keep him from pursuing his goals. Tune into Nancy letting him know that the past no longer exists and that he can put it all behind him. Listen to Nancy speak of the joy he can find in living in the moment and all that he has to look forward to in the future.



Our inspirational guest, Shoshana Bennett, enlightens us on the struggles she has with her postpartum depression. The complications she had when going into labor with her first child triggered feelings of despair and sadness that she could not understand. Shoshana felt ashamed that she could not feel any connection with her newborn and her suicidal thoughts nearly convinced her that her family would be better off without her. She eventually found the strength to keep those thoughts at bay out of a sense of duty towards her children. Listen to her tell Nancy of her coming to terms with these feelings and of the work she does helping new mothers in similar situations.



Nancy shares her beliefs that keeping one's insecurities to oneself can feel like a prison. When these emotions become burdensome, we can trust that there is someone we can open up to and share our worries with. Nancy conveys how we can find security in others and also most importantly ourselves. Nancy’s own insecurities regarding her blindness helped her learn that she had to share her feelings with others in order to be at peace.



We can begin empowering our confidence by first accepting that it is okay to be imperfect. With enough time and patience we will come to understand that we have the strength to keep our faults from becoming burdens. The support from the people in our lives can reassure us of ourselves and let us know that we are appreciated . When we start to love ourselves fully we begin to Live Full Out.

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Season 3, Episode 28: : The Living Full Out show with Nancy Solari encourages listeners to find various ways that we can give to others. It is important to understand the value in giving and how it can make a difference in our lives. By taking the time to give a simple gesture of support, we can help restore confidence and make a lasting change.
Our first caller, Sam, is considering jumping into the dating scene, but she is unsure of whether or not she can handle it during her busy school and work life. Nancy offers that dating can be however she wants it to be and whether she chooses to be date through social circles, or online, she must first take time to think about what she wants out of these dates.
Our second caller, Debbie tends to not feel as accomplished as other people and because of this, has become discouraged. Nancy helps her understand that all of our experiences are different and our successes come at different stages. She urges Debbie to not focus on other’s successes but rather, focus on her own journey.
Our inspirational guest today is Amy S. Weber. Hear how Amy takes listeners back to her early childhood when she was viciously bullied by another boy in kindergarten and how this made an impact in her life, causing her to become a bully herself. Tune in to how she has learned to heal by seeking forgiveness to those she fought with and found a way to give back through , “A Girl Like Her,” a film she wrote and directed.
Our final caller, Kelly, feels overwhelmed by managing her career and raising her two children, one of which has a disability. She is seeking a way to stay motivated, but what Nancy has her realize, is that Kelly has forgotten to include herself into the equation. Hear how Nancy helps her prioritize her life in a way that allows time for self-care among a very busy schedule.
Sometimes giving support in the smallest of gestures can help in the greatest of ways. We stay connected when we practice simple means of generosity to family, friends, or even strangers. When we all find moments to give to others in need, we can pave the way to live our lives full out.

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Episode: 2017.3.27

The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari is dedicated to sharing insights that can help ease our frustrations. We all come across points in our lives when it seems like the world is against us. We chase after what we want and encounter countless setbacks. By persevering through these challenging times, we can learn to grow into stronger individuals.

Our first caller, Mike, has been having trouble with communicating with his daughter. He only wants to guide her to be a responsible adult but their conversations seem to end in constant arguing. Tune into Nancy’s suggestions of alternatives ways of getting his message across so that he can keep his daughter’s respect.

Our inspirational guest, Elyn Saks, shares with us her first experiences with schizophrenia. In her younger years, she would suffer from numerous phobias and dreams that would constantly keep her up at night. Her fearful hallucinations began interfering with her life all through her college years. While at Oxford, her depression and anxiety eventually got the better of her and so she had no choice but to pursue therapy and medication. Listen to Nancy learn of her eventual acceptance of her condition.

Our final caller, Stacie, lives with a mother that is suffering from early stages of dementia. Her mother’s case is not yet severe but she does sometimes have trouble following certain instructions. There is a fear of her mom eventually losing her memory. Hear how Nancy guides our caller to help her mother deal with the worries by constantly checking in and letting her mother know she is never alone.
We will all inevitably deal with frustration in our lives. It is how we handle it that will teach us life lessons. We can turn our challenges into opportunities to blossom into the people we were meant to be. Conquering our worries and choosing to never give up is the key to living full out.

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Episode: 2017.3.26

The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari understands that everyone has their burdens to carry. They can come in the forms of stress over our occupations, responsibilities to friends and family, or even that we contribute to making other’s lives difficult. By shifting our perspective of the challenges life throws at us, we can learn to overcome and become stronger for it. When you decide to be transparent and open you will take steps in feeling free.

Our first caller, Alison, tells Nancy about how hard of a time she has staying motivated and making new friends. Just starting out at a new school has put her in a difficult position with no idea where to begin, Tune into Nancy teaching her how to envision what she wants and put herself out there.

Our second caller, Ed, has had troubles with distractions keeping him from achieving his goals. He had looked to more freedom after college so that he could finally pursue his dreams but he believes he still isn’t living up to his potential. Hear how Nancy guides him to prioritizing his life by reshaping his habits.

Our inspirational guest, Gerda Saunders, recounts the times in which she realized she was experiencing the early signs of dementia. Listen to how Gerda began losing portions of her memory during events at work and with her family. Gerda tells Nancy of the support she received from her colleagues and family members that helped her eventually accept her condition. Gerda describes how her illness has allowed her to appreciate the people in her life and taught her how to truly experience living in the moment.

Our final caller, Yeymi, worries she is not yet ready to start a family. After a year of marriage, her husband is ready for children but Yeymi isn’t convinced she can balance pursuing her career and taking care of a baby. Hear Nancy advise her to gain inspiration from the people in her life that are in similar situations. Nancy lets her know that the strength she found to overcome her past struggles can be used to get her through her current dilemma.

Everyone’s burdens can weigh heavy on them from time to time. It is having the resilience to manage our struggles that can lead us to self-recovery. We each have the ability to come to terms with our circumstances. There are ways to overcome our situations without needing to depend on others. With enough perseverance we can conquer our issues and truly start living full out.

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Episode: 2017.3.25

The Living Full Out show with Nancy Solari understands that manipulation can be a powerful force in life. Whether it comes from bullies or someone who is trying to influence us onto a certain path. It is by overcoming these limitations and using our strength from within, that we can prevent the heartache to come.



Our first caller Caroline, calls in for tips on how to be more motivated in school. Nancy explains that even if certain courses don’t resonate with her right now. It will give her useful conversation tools for the future. Tune in as Nancy suggest that she takes a career test online or visits a counselor at her school. This guidance will allow her to find a path that will be true to her heart.



Our next caller Charles, asks how he can leave a job he is good at, but has no passion for, without worrying about finances. Hear how Nancy advises him to make a list of interests and connect with people on LinkedIn or in his local area. Nancy suggests ways in which he can interview others that are doing what he wants as a career.



Our inspirational guest Barbara Amaya, shares her story of overcoming manipulation after being forced into human trafficking for ten years. Barbara explains that because she was so desperate for a relationship that provided the love and attention that all children require. She formed a trauma bond and eventually Stockholm syndrome with her human trafficker. After this tragedy in her life, Barbara wants everyone going through a traumatic event to know that you are never alone and inside us is the power to survive all types of situations.



Our last caller Kris, is worried about the issue of depression regarding her 95-year-old mother. Nancy clarifies that finding a doctor who assists seniors with depression is a step in the right direction. Find out how Nancy explains the benefits of finding activities that give her mother a sense of freedom and takes away the frustrations and fears she may be facing.



Most of us will encounter people that will try and stop us from succeeding. Making us feel that nothing is truly in our control. It is by tapping into our confidence that we can free ourselves from this manipulation and live full out.

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