Living Full Out Show

Season 3, Episode 4: The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari empowers listeners to use determination as a means to accomplish goals and maintain personal growth. We know the journey of life is not always smooth, but having the will to persevere can keep us on a direct path to fulfill our life’s purpose.

Our first caller Paige recently has been let go from her job. The management that made the decision to let her go are also her friends. Nancy coaches her on how to continue the friendships with them without harboring resentment.

Our second caller Pete looks for advice from Nancy regarding how to learn and embrace technology as an elderly 83 year old man in a rapidly evolving technological world.

Our inspirational guest is Tony Hoffman. Tony grew up knowing he was a gifted athlete. He spent his high school years traveling the country as a BMX competitive racer and achieved the status of a top-ranked amateur along with multiple contract endorsements. Feeling entitled and hanging with the wrong crowd lead to using drugs and medication leading to a downward spiral of addiction. Tony ended up committing armed robbery, which landed him in prison. He was determined to use his downfall to climb his way back to success and achieving even more in life. Hear how he emerged back into the BMX racing circuit, eventually competing at the Olympic level.

Our last caller Paul turns to Nancy for advice on how to stay strong for his family and his father who is sick with terminal stage 4 lung cancer. Nancy encourages him to have more family get-togethers, which is what his father loves and brings him joy.

Each day is a new opportunity to challenge yourself by committing to be determined to reach your full potential. By staying the course we are ensuring a life where we are living full out.

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Episode: 2017.3.03

The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari is dedicated to encourage listeners to embrace and deal with change in our lives. Inevitably, difficult situations will arise in life and you will want to be ready to deal with them. How we choose to manage and adapt to these obstacles can allow us to feel empowered, despite the challenges.
Our first caller Whitney is a college student and is very content pursuing her degree and enjoying being focused on her career path. She hasn’t really been in a serious relationship and her friends and family seem concerned and bring it up often. Nancy talks with her about how to direct the conversation and assures her it’s perfectly normal to feel happy being single and not to worry.
Our next caller Kalie is currently a nursing student and holds two jobs, which she needs in order to pay for her schooling. One job she is not fond of and she really dislikes going to work because she knows she will get stuck doing everyone else's work. Nancy advises her to be vocal and speak up and not be afraid to voice her concerns that are affecting her work.
Our inspirational guest, Lydia Joyner, is the perfect example of living full out. By the time Lydia was 18 years old, she had lived in 35 different homes, had 18 social workers, and had changed her name 4 times. Her difficult journey through the foster care system is truly inspiring and her courage and perseverance are a testimony to her ability to adapt and overcome change.
Our last caller Devyn has friend who is currently in an unhealthy relationship with her boyfriend and she’s always upset about it. She wants to support her but she believes her friend is at fault for the majority of their problems. She asks Nancy how she should communicate with her in a way that doesn't sound like she is attacking her. Nancy coaches her on how to effectively listen, be honest and still be a loving friend.
Adapting to, and overcoming roadblocks in life can be uncomfortable and painful, but with an attitude of acceptance, and a sense of determination, transitioning through the change can lead us to a place where we can be living full out.

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Episode 2, Season 3: The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari understands how difficult it can be to remain in control of our own lives when faced with unexpected challenges and heartbreaking circumstances. It is possible to transition through the hardships while still directing our own path. Remaining in command of our own life in the face of adversity allow us to live with purpose and meaning.

Our inspirational guest Kristine Greer is the founder and executive director of Charlene’s Light…a foundation for ovarian cancer. She was diagnosed with Stage lll ovarian cancer twelve years ago and now has a passion to help others afflicted by this cancer. Her dear friend, Charlene Postigo, inspired her to create this foundation. In memory of Charlene and in honor of all who have heard those words “you have cancer”, Kristine promises to make a difference in this fight!

Our caller Debbie is focused on her career and accomplishing her life goals and doesn’t feel the desire to marry or have children. Many of her friends and family are married with children or in the process of doing so. She respects their decisions, but also wishes they would stop pressuring her into doing the same. She talks with Nancy about how to deal with those frustrating conversations. Nancy encourages her to embrace both the positive and negative aspects of both life choices and to not be afraid to take control.

Incredible change can occur when we make the choice to be in charge of the life we want to lead. When we decide to not let tragedy and pain dominate our existence, we are taking control of our own destiny and living full out.

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Guest: Kristeen Greer

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Episode 1, Season 3: The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari understands the power of forgiveness and how it greatly impacts our lives. There may be times when we are placed under certain circumstances, which are unfair or cruel and in that very moment compassion seems to be far from us. We must recognize that we are human and we have faults. Try to remember that there is good in people and sometimes all we need is a second chance to prove we have learned from our mistakes.

Our first caller is Luke he wants to help his girlfriend through her depression and anxiety. Listen in as Nancy encourages him to be her sounding board and to let her know that she is loved. To also make sure to maintain depth in their relationship and always have communication.

The second caller Kayla attends school far from home and can’t always see her family, they make her feel guilty for it. Tune in as Nancy advices her to plan future dates with her family to be able to spend quality time with them. Nancy also offers suggestions such as Skype or face time if she can’t physically be there.

Our Inspirational guest Missy Jenkins Smith was victim of the Heath High School shooting in Kentucky. After her prayer group finished a 14 year-old boy took out a gun and began to shoot. Missy was shot in her left shoulder, which then hit her lung, spinal cord and came out through her right side. She felt no hate or anger, she was just grateful she was alive. In that her shooter survived years later she went to go see him. This gave her the clarity to forgive him for paralyzing her. She is happy to be fortunate to share her story and inspire others to continue on with their lives regardless of their limitations.

The last caller Alysah recently went through a break-up and is trying not to hold on to her anger. Hear how Nancy motivates her to look to the future and to learn from this relationship, to make sure she’s not so hard on herself. Nancy reminds her that this has made her stronger and has given her closure to that relationship.

Not allowing negativity or hate to consume our lives is liberating and blissful. It’s important to understand that when we forgive, it’s not just for those who have done harm to us, but more for our self-peace of mind. We can then continue on with our lives and embrace happiness as we live full out.

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Season 2, Episode 49: The Best of the Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari.

The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari is dedicated to empowering our listeners with the incredible stories shared that exemplify how to break barriers and overcome obstacles. As another year of motivation has come to a close, today we highlight two of this year’s inspirational guests whose stories we believe greatly reflect the Living Full Out message.
Our first inspirational guest is Katie Hill, a true representation of living life full out. At the age of 4, Katie knew something was different about herself. She identified as female, but her physical body was male. Listen in to Katie’s intriguing journey as a transgender female and the relationships she has built with those close to her. Most importantly, embrace Katie’s story as an example in staying true to yourself.
Our second inspirational guest is Austin Eubanks, who was shot in the Columbine massacre on April 20, 1999. Austin’s injuries and the trauma he felt from the shooting led him to become addicted to pain medication and opiates. Listen as Austin tells us his story and how he was able to overcome his addiction and live his life to help others recover from addiction brought on by trauma.
We start the beginning of each year with goals and promises to achieve our dreams. Some dreams are easily met along the way while other goals are rewritten or changed as we let life unfold. Through our generosity, our acceptance of differences, and our never ending strive to reach our highest ambitions, we can continue to live life full out.

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Season 2, Episode 48: The Living Full Out show is dedicated to guiding listeners on how to handle our fears. At one point or another, we have felt some level of fear, whether based on an uncontrollable outcome or even triggered by an immediate potential danger. Rather than permitting fear to hold us back, we must continue to live our lives with open minds.

Our first caller, Kenneth, feels that his parents are too overprotective and are preventing him from having a social life. Listen in as Nancy encourages Kenneth to confront his parents on this issue with confidence.

Our second caller, Cecelia, is concerned for a friend, an 85 year old woman who is changing her lifestyle solely due to her age. Hear how Nancy guides Cecelia in understanding when to let go of a strong opinion and provide support for her friend’s decision.

Today’s inspirational guest is Stanley Alpert who spent 25 hours kidnapped and held in captivity by a group of robbers. Tune in as Stanley discusses the psychological rollercoaster he endured during those hours of abduction, and how is status as a federal prosecutor saved his life. Take in the life lessons Stanley has discovered after this terrifying experience and how he has transcribed it all into his book, The Birthday Party.

Our final caller, Billie, feels caught amongst a family conflict between her husband and their children in sharing quality time with her own parents. Listen in as Nancy guides Billie on how to acknowledge her husband’s point of view and in doing so, she can create a workable compromise with her family.

Fear can be an uneasy subject to discuss because it can reflect our deepest vulnerabilities. However, if we take time to understand the root of our distress, we can determine a way to handle it. When we learn to conquer our fears, we can bravely live our lives full out.

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Season 2, Episode 46. The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari understands the importance of having the right amount of control in our lives. When we take action to maintain control we can pave our way to the life we truly want to lead. But even so, the most important element of control is understanding when to hold on to it and when to let it go.

Our first caller, Mark, is struggling to combat the social anxiety he experiences in big crowds. Listen in to hear how Nancy reminds Mark to not allow his fear to overwhelm is public experiences and miss out on the enjoyable moments that he could have with others.

Our inspirational guest today is Crystal Oertle. Crystal struggled with a 23-year drug addiction that lead her to engage in crime and compromise some of her closest relationships. Listen in as Crystal recounts the years of addiction that plagued her and her family and how she has been able to overcome the drug abuse and find ways to advocate for other dealing with similar struggles.

The second caller, Peter, is at a crossroads in his life and is having trouble finding the next step in his career path. Hear how Nancy helps Peter narrow down his interest and discover his passion for providing opportunities to children.

Taking control means grounding ourselves in order to create the life we choose to live. Without control it is easy to veer off of our intended path. If we can learn to balance the amount of control we have in our lives we can begin to achieve personal growth and stay on the course towards living full out.

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Episode: 2016.2.45

The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari recognizes that change isn’t always easy. Trying to transition through and taking control of your life may seem difficult but with perseverance the outcome will be purposeful.

The first caller Kim feels a bit unappreciated. When she calls friends for advice they don’t allow her to engage and get help. Listen in as Nancy urges her to claim the value of her life and take action in controlling the conversation. Friendships are to be balanced and her experiences are just as valuable as the rest.

Our inspiring guest today is Heidi Cave. Tune in as she tells us about how she survived a traumatic car accident at age 22, which put her in a drug-induced coma for two weeks. Heidi lost her friend on impact but while she waited for help the car caught on fire. Her legs and half her torso received 3rd to 4th degree burns. It took her seven months to recover. As a result of the accident she became a double amputee, and after 18 years she is still determined, which has allowed her to push through.

The last caller Laurie has a daughter who recently left an abusive relationship and wants to help, but it seems to be taking all her times and is finding it hard to communicate. Hear how Nancy advices her on ways to help get her daughter back on her feet so she won’t depend on her so much and can get her life back.

When you have a great support team you can stay empowered and have a great out look on life. This allows each day to get easier with time to begin living full out.

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The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari motivates listeners to have compassion and be open to helping others in times of need. Every action, no matter how small, has an effect on the world around us. You may not truly understand what someone is going through, but the simple act of being there for them is powerful.

Our first caller, Dean, is searching for a way to stay positive while his wife is going through cancer treatments. Hear Nancy remind Dean to look forward to their bright future when she beats cancer and that there are days where she may need his support by wrapping his arms around her and telling her he loves her.

The second caller, Irma, is trying to find a way to separate her job working for her husband and being a loving partner. Listen as Nancy encourages Irma to set boundaries with her husband to separate home and work life and to make “I” statements that express her desire to be seen as her husband’s spouse, not employee.

Today’s inspirational guest, Joe Dittmar, who survived the terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001. Tune in as Joe recalls that tragic day that started off like any other, but instead turned into him making decisions that lead him to walk down 105 flights of stairs in the South Tower to the safety of his home.

The last caller, Sophy, is struggling to find a way to help her son cope with the absence of his father. Find out how Sophy is reminded to not speak negative to her son about his father but to connect with his dad over the phone to show her son that both parents are invested in him.

Not only does providing assistance to others benefit the receiver but it also can provide you a better sense of well-being and happiness. Being charitable has a profound rippling effect on yourself and the world around you. Others can and will be inspired by your generosity. Kindness is contagious and with each act of compassion you will be that much closer to living your life full out.

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