Living Full Out Show

Season 2, Episode 33: The Living Full Out show with Nancy Solari urges us to take action in life to heal our past traumas. While it can often be difficult, taking the time to recover is essential in living an optimistic life. Nancy believes that the only way to move forward in life is to trust your instincts and to go in whole-heartedly.

Our first caller, Henadee, is struggling with balancing her late work hours and her busy school schedule. Listen to hear how Nancy encourages her to put her priority demands first, and to make sure she avoids the triggers of an overly committed schedule.

The second caller, Savannah, is wondering if her social work major is the right path for her. Hear how Nancy helps Savannah understand what most excites her in life, and encourages her to take guidance from others who have gone done the same path. Nancy urges Savannah to join LinkedIn in order to gain more opportunities once that course is clearer.

Our inspirational guest today is Eric Mcelvenny. While serving as a Marine in Afghanistan in 2011, Eric stepped on an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and had to have his leg amputated. Listen in as Eric shares his traumatic experience, from the excruciating pain and realization, to his eventual coping with the help of his daughter. Eric is an inspiration to all, as he continues to enter Iron Mans and trust in his new prosthetic leg.

Our final caller, Patricia, is a nurse in Manhattan, and is struggling with a decision to either stay in her expensive apartment, or to move to one that is more affordable in Little Rock. Take note as Nancy encourages Patricia to live in the city with the biggest pull to her heart, and reassures her that no matter where she is, her family is always a plane or phone call away.

At times it can be difficult to cope with trauma. But it is important to remember that even when it pops up, to embrace change, because it will always come with a lesson learned. Nancy reminds us to let life take its course, so that we can begin to live our lives full out

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Season 2, Episode 32: The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari encourages us to move past the guilt in our life. While it can be hard to look in the mirror and face what isn’t working, guilt can haunt us if we aren’t willing to go through that grieving process.

Our first caller, Katrina, is having trouble deciding if she should visit her father in prison. Although there is a part of her that wants answers, she is afraid to face a man who is a rapist and a pedophile. Nancy urges Katrina to always follow her heart, and while it may be hard to ask the tough questions, her father might be able to offer her insight into his past.

Our inspirational guest today is Brian Bayers. Brian suffered the traumatic loss of his 18 month son Jackson, when he accidentally backed his car over him. In that moment, all Brian wanted to do was die, but the thought of leaving his son kept him from doing so. Brian tells Nancy that calling his wife after the accident was the hardest thing he’s ever had to do. After all of this heartbreak, Brian tells Nancy that his wife was pregnant for a second time, but shortly after, miscarried. Trying to recover once again, Brian and his wife tried to become foster parents, but were turned away because of the recent accident with Jackson. Nancy assures Brian that there are a lot of angels looking over them. Today, Brian and his wife are expecting yet again, happy to be blessed with another chance.

Our final caller, Jack, is wondering why he has always been afraid to commit in a relationship. When Nancy asks him if he is worried about the responsibilities that a relationship will bring, he confirms, saying he already has a lot of responsibilities. Nancy wants to know if Jack would be upset about missing out on relationships in life, to which Jack says yes. She encourages him to try it out, knowing that the positives often outweigh the risks.

Sometimes it can be difficult to face our guilt being that we are afraid to think about what we have done. But if we are able to get through the pain, the other end will bring light and happiness. While negative thoughts can come into our head, we can push all of that aside and set ourselves free from guilt, to live full out.

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Season 2 Episode 31: The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari helps listeners conquer obstacles in life by understanding the value of these challenging hurdles. When we appreciate these obstacles to be essential in our journey in finding our true selves, it becomes much easier to move past them.

Our first caller, Dania, is having trouble wasting too much money, and asks Nancy for some tips on how to save up. Listen to hear Nancy give advice on how Dania can best meet her financial goals, so that she can make her dream of buying a house come true.

Our inspirational guest today is Ali Gomie. Ali is a former military soldier, who has battled cancer twice. At the young age of 19, Ali had to combat radiation and a bone marrow transplant. After the cancer was said to have gone away, she was back to where she started, angry and unsure of what to do. From all of this she has gained a completely different perspective on life, and has learned to look at the positives of her scary situation. Today she is three months clear of cancer, and hopeful for her future.

Our final caller, Natalie, is worried of what career path she should pursue in the wide field of producing. Nancy assures Natalie to think of herself as a big fish in a small pond, because no one else will be able to produce the way she can.

Sometimes the constant obstacles in our lives can become discouraging. What we tend to forget however, are the lessons learned and the journeys we go through by tackling them. When we realize that obstacles are normal, and that it’s all in our approach, we can truly start to live our lives full out.

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Season 2, Episode 30: The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari inspires to give back. It is always important that you know how to encourage others to feel like they matter. Using your words to influence can be life changing for friends, family and to those who surround you. When you take the time out to make a difference and give a helping hand, it can be empowering and life changing.

Our first caller Taylor is having trouble dealing with work, school and internship. Listen to Nancy and how she helps Taylor on how to give her best in every situation. Focus on her purpose and dream job and know that it will all pay off in the end.

The second caller Mayra is a diabetic and is struggling with committing to a healthy lifestyle. Tune in as Nancy advises her on how there are always compromises we must make in our lives. This should not stop us from believing in ourselves or to give up and also not being discouraged because there is always a way.

Today’s motivational guest is Leigh Anne Tuohy whose story inspired the movie: The Blind Side. Listen in as Leigh Anne tells us about her journey and what made her so strong and passionate about making a difference. She retells the story of how adopting her son, Michael Oher, has helped her and her family see the best in life and how having supportive people around you makes all a difference. When you believe in what you do, stay headstrong and always remember to help others around you even if it’s with simple kindness. To find out more about Leigh Anne Tuohy and her foundation log on to www.makingithappen.com.

The last caller of the show Carole is feeling guilty of having to put her mother in a home. Hear how Nancy advises her to switch her mindset and not be too hard on herself. To think more about the care her mother will receive around the clock and knowing she is in trusting hands of caring professionals. This can help ease the transition.

Keeping a positive outlook on life is hard but not impossible. You can make a difference in other’s lives by demonstrating that hard work and dedication really pay off. When you commit to positivity in your life, others around you will be inspired. By strengthening each other we can focus on great change and give wholeheartedly. Building for the future and instilling these great values is a start to living full out.

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Season 2, Episode 29: The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari is dedicated to inspire listeners to use their voice clearly and efficiently in order to connect with others. But to have effective communication, you need to develop the skill to listen. By listening, you are not just hearing the words or the information being communicated, but also understanding the emotions being conveyed.

Our first caller Baili is trying to find the best way to encourage her aunt to communicate her emotions after the passing of Baili’s grandfather. Hear how Nancy encourages Baili to meet her aunt where she is by not talking at her but letting her feel safe in order to open up about the positive memories of her father.

The second caller Katy is searching for a way to overcome being shy in professional settings in order to network. Find out how Nancy empowers Katy to use her voice and that by putting herself out there, the rewards of speaking up will outweigh the risks.

Today’s inspirational guest is Daniel Wendler, who grew up with Aspergers and had to learn how to behave socially with others. Tune in as Daniel relives the struggles he faced growing up not being able to communicate effectively and how he was able to become an engaging, insightful communicator. To learn more about Daniel’s method of learning how to improve your social skills go to www.improveyoursocialskills.com.

The last caller of the show Nana has been dating his girlfriend for two years but her habits have been causing him to grow impatient and irritated. Listen as Nancy reminds him that we all have quirks but in order to move forward he needs to find a compromise with his girlfriend followed with a consequence to break the habit.

Having the ability to communicate strongly is a learned skill and becomes more powerful when the listener clearly understands the message. Take the risk and let others hear what you have to say. You are worth it. It takes time to have solid communication skills, but when the effort is put forward you will begin to see that you are making the steps to live your life full out.

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Season 2, Episode 28: The Living Full Out show with Nancy Solari urges viewers to develop and maintain positive body image so that we can all become more comfortable in our own skin. When we take the time to fully accept who we are on the outside, we can begin to express who we are on the inside without allowing the burden of our insecurities to hold us back.

Our first caller, Jessica, is having trouble deciding if she should stay with her long-time boyfriend after finding out he has been unfaithful. Listen in to hear how Nancy urges Jessica to explore where she feels her boyfriend fits into her future and to ask herself if he is strong enough to play a lasting role in her life.

The second caller, David, is a musician who is finding it difficult to maintain confidence in his field of study while being surrounded by such talented individuals. Hear how Nancy helps David remember that he is a unique individual that has the ability to bring something special to the field of music and to not let the abilities of others control him.

Our inspirational guest today is Decker Moss. Decker struggled for many years to come to terms with his true gender identity. As a young girl with a twin, he found himself torn between his own male identity and the identity he shared with his sister. Listen in as Decker recounts the four decades he spent as a female and how he was finally able to come to terms with his authentic self and make the transition to the gender he always believed he was.

Our final caller, Alicia, is trying to find the best way to explain to her birth father’s family that she has been adopted by her step-dad. Hear Nancy explain to Alicia that she just needs to be honest and simply trust that her birth family will still love and support her no matter what.

Sometimes we feel that our body image must fit the mold of what others consider normal. But what we often forget is that we each have the power to create our own perception of ourselves. By practicing positive body image we can shut down the voices that inhibit us from living our lives full out.

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Season 2, Episode 27: The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari encourages listeners to focus on personal growth through advancement. When we spend our time developing our personal attributes and relationships we can begin to create the life we want.
Our first caller Caleb is searching for a way to find time to dedicate to staying fit. Tune in to hear Nancy remind Caleb that by changing the way he looks at how to work out, he can find time throughout the day to maintain his health.
Our second caller Neda is a recent newlywed and is debating if she should start her family or finish her master’s degree. Find out how Nancy guides Neda to talk to professionals within her field about when they started a family and to follow her heart since there is no right time to have a baby.
Today’s motivational guest is Marc Mero, a former WWE wrestler who struggled with addiction that lead to an unfulfilling life. Hear how Marc learned how to appreciate life and to live in the moments in order to be the “light in someone’s darkness.” To learn more about Marc Mero and how to be a “Champion” in your life, visit www.thinkpoz.org.
Our third caller Kara is worried about maintaining her relationship with her best friend now that she has moved. Listen in to hear Nancy suggest to Kara that she can create a dedicated time for her friend each week and to hold on to the sacred moments when they are together.
To advance ourselves is to take the time to make improvements in every aspect of our lives. If we decide to accept the challenges that are placed in front of us, we can actively strive to push through them and make advancements towards living our lives full out.

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Season 2, Episode 26: The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari understands that exercising caution is crucial to protecting ourselves and others from making bad choices. By being cautious we can prevent ourselves from rushing into things when the timing is wrong, or the situation does not merit it. But while caution is a necessary tool, it is also important to allow ourselves to take a risk now and then in order to expand our horizons and maximize our potential.

Our first caller, Barbara, is trying to find a way to make her resume stand out to potential employers. Listen in to hear how Nancy encourages Barbara to couple her resume with a personalized cover letter that will allow her to shine amongst the competition and show her professionalism and dedication to her work.

The second caller, Desiree, is struggling to find the courage to say no to the requests of others. Hear how Nancy helps Desiree recognize that people will not look at her differently if she does say no and that if she is truly concerned about what others will feel about her response she should simply ask them.

Our inspirational guest today is John Trautwein. John and his wife Suzie lost their 15-year-old son, Will, to suicide when he was just a freshman in high school. Listen in as John recounts the day he found his son and how he was able to find the strength to move forward by creating The Will to Live Foundation dedicated to raising awareness and prevention for teen suicide.

The last caller, Elizabeth, is finding it difficult to get along with her sister-in-law. Listen as Nancy explains that each person has their own personality and that the best way for Elizabeth to handle her sister-in-law is to support her husband in whatever way he chooses to approach the situation.

Being cautious means taking the necessary steps each and every day to understand the consequences of our actions. Even so, it is important to measure our caution so that we still allow ourselves to try new things and continue to live our lives full out.

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Season 2, Episode 25: The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari is driven to inspire listeners to reach out for help in times of need. For some people, asking for support is a sign of weakness. Others are afraid to look vulnerable and are fearful of rejection. In reality, asking for guidance can help relieve stress and provide different insights to the situation.

Our first caller Will is searching for a way to discuss political topics with his family in a civil manner. Listen as Nancy guides Will the steps to have a healthy debate and how to acknowledge his family members different beliefs.

Our second caller Laurisa has started to develop feelings for her best friend but doesn’t want to ruin the relationship they have today. Hear how Nancy tells Laurisa to take the risk by telling him the positive qualities she sees in him and even if he says no, she still can have a friendship with him.

Today’s motivational guest is Chris Norton, who was in a football accident, leaving him paralyzed from the neck down. Although he had a three percent chance to a full recovery, Chris was able to stand and walk again. Tune in as Chris explains his journey to recovery and how asking for help is no longer a burden but an opportunity to meet caring, loving people.

Our last caller Christina is searching for a way to say ‘no’ and to be more assertive so she can focus on her own needs. Find out how Nancy reminds Christina that she is a caring person and to not let that go but to map out time for herself for her own personal growth.

When you ask for support, you are trusting and allowing the other individual to have the pride of giving. In the future, you can provide them support and as a result you can build a lasting relationship. The assistance we receive and give can be the key to help us live our lives full out.

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Investing in Your Life by Living Full Out -Season 2 Episode 24

The Living Full Out Show with Nancy Solari understands the importance of investing in ourselves and those closest to us in order to make the most of life and pave our way to a brighter future. By investing our time effectively, we can gradually find the best path to achieving our goals.

Our first caller, Marina, is struggling to divide her attention evenly between two of her closest friends who have recently ended a long-term relationship. Listen in to hear how Nancy encourages Marina to not overcomplicate the situation and find a balance between both friendships.

The second caller, Sara, is overworking herself at her current job in order to show that she takes her work seriously, but is struggling to make time for her personal life. Hear how Nancy helps Sara manage the expectations of her friends and family in order to strengthen and make time for her personal relationships.

Our inspirational guest today is Hector Picard. Despite losing both of his arms in an accident that sent 13,000 volts of electricity through his body, Hector has and continues to compete in many triathlons that push the limits of what many would believe an amputee to be capable of. Listen in as Hector recounts this painful incident and the years of rehabilitation he underwent in order to become the resilient athlete he is today.

The last caller, Terrance, is having trouble deciding whether or not to stay in a relationship with a woman who is unable to have children because of his desire to have children of his own. Hear how Nancy reminds Terrance that there are multiple ways to have children in his life and to not discredit the strength of his current relationship for a future relationship that may not meet his expectations.

Each day of our lives is an opportunity to invest in our future goals. Whether we’re looking to build strength in ourselves or develop a relationship with someone close to us, it is never too late to start investing in our lives so that we can start living full out.

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