How well does society really know you behind its masking of expectations? In a thought-provoking chat, life coach Joel Elston and LOA teacher Walt Thiessen peeled back the layers of norms to uncover our authentic selves underneath.

"Societal expectations are I mean, they are a recipe for disaster as far as like being disappointed," Joel asserted. Whether it's relationship standards, career paths, or gender roles, prescribed identities leave many feeling empty.

Walt agreed, adding the pandemic amplified this: "They were absolutely terrified during the pandemic. I mean, that's what that's what made the lockdown work." But at what cost to mental health as isolation and fear took hold?

Seeking truth, not acceptance, the pair challenged common assumptions. Joel recalled normalizing a client's choice to kneel during anthems by understanding his perspective, rather than judging.

How can you embrace your uniqueness? "Mindset is everything," Joel emphasized. Changing channels from external "triggers" to an internal broadcast of self-love gives freedom.

Walt shared another therapist's skillful method of disengaging from conflict by refusing to play along. Simply responding thoughtfully, if at all, diffuses power struggles and external "masks."

It's time to take off society's mask and see your radiant self shine through. Give yourself permission to live by your values rather than others' expectations. Your authenticity is a gift - start unwrapping it!

Episode page: https://www.loatoday.net/smash-the-mold

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We all face challenges, as Connor Cunneen knows well from his battles with cancer. Yet during his chat with Walt and Anne-Marie, Connor shared wisdom on how to rise above difficulties through perspective and goal-setting.

The Irish speaker rejected labeling himself "unemployed" during job searches, knowing words shape mindsets. As he said, it's not about what happens, but how we view it. Though life deals blows, we decide if they defeat or strengthen us.

Connor also dismissed seeing presentations as the "work" and other tasks as mere "busywork." Everything contributes to success, so celebrate small wins. On tougher days, recall past joys to lift your spirit until better times return.

Most inspiring, Connor turns hardship into a platform to help others. By sharing his story, he gives hope and humor to those facing cancer or caring for loved ones battling illness. His message: no challenge keeps us down without our consent.

When facing struggles of our own, we'd be wise to follow Connor's lead. Set positive "micro goals" each day and view each win, no matter how minor, as progress. And should rain clouds gather, seek the sun again by treasuring past bright spots till light returns. With determination and perspective, even the darkest of storms can be weathered.

Episode page: https://www.loatoday.net/conor-cunneen

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Have you ever wondered why your relationships just don't seem to work - or felt like the common denominator in failed connections? Walt Thiessen's thought-provoking conversation reveals how unseen childhood wounds can unconsciously sabotage our ability to love - and offers hope for healing.

Growing up, Walt faced a profound family dynamic he didn't fully understand. "My family didn't believe in marriage or premarital sex." Only recently did Walt connect how this shaped him. "It hit me in ways I'm still grappling with in my 60s."

Walt's story resonated with Jason, who struggled with intimacy until discovering his calling in coaching. "I took intimacy for granted with my twin, then dating was hard." Through classes, Jason gained insight to help others. "People want to grow and stop making the same mistakes."

Jodielynn shared overcoming abandonment to find love. "All my relationships failed, so something must be up with me." With coaching, she realized patterns from her past. "I had unconsciously sabotaged relationships due to childhood wounds."

The speakers agreed our unseen wounds often sabotage love unconsciously. As Walt said, "I unconsciously sabotaged relationships before they began." Our families profoundly influence us without knowing. "It's amazing how this stuff is really playing out in our lives."

By reflecting on our past, we can heal hidden hurts and let go of old sabotaging patterns. As Jodielynn summarized, "We desire deep love, but must learn vulnerability - see what holds us back." When we face our wounds, we unlock our ability to love freely.

Our relationships are a journey of self-discovery. Are you ready to heal your hidden wounds and unlock your potential for intimacy?

Jason's website: https://courtconnexion.com/

Episode page: https://www.loatoday.net/jason-courtemanche

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During their thought-provoking discussion, life coach Joel Elston and host Walt Thiessen debated who truly holds responsibility for our healthcare - doctors or ourselves? Through personal anecdotes of dismissive doctors and misdiagnoses, they highlighted the failings of a "one-size-fits-all" medical system.

Walt recounted his own experience of sky-high blood pressure being brushed off until he took control, researching and adjusting his diet to discover the real cause. Joel agreed the system lacks individualization, prioritizing averages over understanding unique histories and needs. Both expressed a need for doctors to show more curiosity about patients' situations instead of easy answers.

Their stories illuminated the importance of self-advocacy. As Joel advised, finding doctors open to your views and being your own "case manager" is key. But ultimately, Walt proposed, only we can be responsible for properly managing our care instead of full reliance on doctors or a shared model.

Through education on our bodies and not fearing to challenge assumptions, we can work collaboratively as informed partners. But your health is too crucial to leave entirely to chance or the constraints of a broken system. You must take charge, understand your needs, and ask questions to receive the best possible care. Don't leave the most important job - caring for yourself - entirely in someone else's hands. Your health is in your control.

Episode page: https://www.loatoday.net/why-you-need-to-take-responsibility-for-your-own-medical-care

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Rock Legends Live Again in Captivating Novel

In a lively interview with LOA Today, author Kyle Wiltshire illuminated how his debut novel "Dead Rockstars" breathes new life into iconic musicians. By imagining Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, and Janis Joplin faking their deaths to become covert operatives, Kyle conjures a universe where rock stardom meets espionage.

With infectious passion, Kyle recounted the idea's genesis from musing on plane crashes lost to swamps and time. "That'd be a good way to fake a death," he pondered, sparking visions realized through decades of friendship with co-author Jay Watson.

Readers join new character Colton in 1999 to uncover the secret society of "Dead Rockstars." Kyle offered tantalizing hints of starring roles while keeping surprises in store. "We try to keep it vague as to how many agents there are," he teased.

Insights into Kyle and Jay's creative synergy emerged, from initial pitches through color-coded collaboration as "friends for nearly 30 years." Their reverence for humanizing iconic figures also shone through. As Kyle noted, caricatures found no place in their ambitions.

Fans craving more will celebrate planned sequels. For now, Kyle remains devoted to energizing audiences one podcast, signing, and conversation at a time - as this interview proved through his unbridled zeal for the project now bringing legends back to the land of the living.

Episode page: https://www.loatoday.net/the-magic-lives-on

The book's website: https://www.deadrockstarsbook.com/

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Have you felt stuck in your own home but didn't know why? Energy expert Marilyn Penny shares how a property's energy profoundly impacts its inhabitants - and how to shift it for better well-being.

During her talk with hosts Walt and Jodielynn, Marilyn explained noticing homes' "stagnant or low-vibe energy" hindering sales, inspiring her property energy clearing service. Our homes and we become attached over time, as Jodielynn learned with her office's loneliness lifting after her appreciation.

Walt recalled four earthbound souls lingering on his land until Marilyn's help lifted not just them, but his attitude and opportunities. "The world was opening up again."

Our beliefs also shape our homes. Walt sold above estimates because buyers felt its openness unlike realtors stuck in limiting beliefs. Shifting energy unlocks unseen potential.

How can we transform our home energies? With Marilyn's advice of daily gratitude or her new Energy Shift Properties service. Unlock your home's - and life's - positive impact!

Her new website: https://www.energyshiftproperties.com/

Episode page: https://www.loatoday.net/marilyn-penny-returns

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Joel and Walt discuss how getting stuck in lack mindsets prevents us from enjoying life fully. While it's easy to dwell on what we think is missing, shifting our focus to gratitude for each present moment allows happiness to unfold naturally.

Joel shares his experience of reprogramming his thoughts around money over years through visualization. "I had to start looking at the, you know, the concept of what would it be like if I had $100,000? What would you know, I started, I started just taking time to imagine." This inner work transformed his outer reality.

Both men acknowledge how past events, like relationship losses, can dominate our thoughts if we don't accept what was. Walt reflects, "Why is it so hard to turn that setting off?" Joel replies that our protective subconscious resists change. Letting go allows "the gift of what's next comes up."

Rather than fearing change, cultivate appreciation for each new day. Walt invites us to "appreciate each present moment and the blessings right in front of you." Joel agrees, finding joy in "every encounter, and that it's an amazing way to live."

Shifting our focus from lack to gratitude rewrites our internal programming, as Joel demonstrates. Start enjoying life fully by appreciating each moment rather than dwelling on what's missing. The present is a gift when viewed with eyes of thankfulness.

Episode page: https://www.loatoday.net/happiness-saboteur-our-obsession-with-better-makes-us-miserable

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Divorce left Patti Handy feeling lost as a single mother. In her darkest moments, she received guidance to help women through financial fears, like those she knew so well.

Patti pursued her passion, first in mortgage lending and financial advising. She supported many women dealing with shame around money. Patti recognized her own story in their struggles and lack of confidence.

Leaving her firm, Patti now coaches women directly. In her free ebook, Patti shares practical tips and personal anecdotes of healing through martial arts or drum lessons. She encourages readers to show themselves grace.

Currently facing health challenges, Patti focuses on controlling diet, exercise and mindset. Finding meaning in others' growth lifts her, as others once lifted her.

As Anne-Marie noted, Patti offers achievable steps to improve life. Walt thanked Patti for valuable conversations and freely sharing gifts. Facing hardship head-on, Patti found her calling by empowering others with the compassion of shared experience.

Her website: https://www.pattihandy.com/.

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A Journey of Empathy and Resilience

Michelle Whiteside’s raw and emotional story of healing from trauma through personal growth was both inspiring and illuminating. Her journey showed how facing darkness within can lead to light for others.

Michelle recounted a difficult past, realizing through therapy that she had endured codependency and abuse. “I didn’t realize my trauma, ADHD, abuse, and all of that,” she said. But hitting rock bottom, empty nest and pandemic gave her a chance to break free. “A lot of things were changing in my life in a very big way,” Michelle noted.

Through schooling, solitude and “peeling the layers,” Michelle began to understand herself. “You start to learn to have empathy for yourself and you start to learn to parent yourself,” she said passionately. This work transformed how she saw her capabilities and purpose. “I was intelligent and capable, and had a big dent to make here on the planet,” Michelle realized.

Now Michelle helps others facing similar struggles through coaching. But her gifts came through her own challenges. “I think the adversity that we go through is really for a bigger purpose,” she mused. Walt wondered why some face darkness yet break through, while others don’t. Michelle believed “we have to go through challenges that become gifts to help somebody else.”

Michelle’s light now shines through helping teens and women. But her gifts emerged as she focused inward. “You can’t give back what you don’t have,” Jodielynn noted wisely. Michelle proved how healing darkness within can illuminate the path ahead, empowering listeners to find purpose through personal growth.

Her website: https://www.levelingupwithmichelle.com/

Episode page:  https://www.loatoday.net/michelle-whiteside-overcoming-trauma-codependency-and-addiction

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Joel found an article that identifies 7 characteristics of happier, older people.

As people age, they often display behaviors that contribute to their increased happiness and contentment.

Joel Elston has discovered the secret to finding happiness and contentment as he ages, while his friend Walt Thiessen still grapples with negativity at times. In their weekly conversation for LOA Today, Joel and Walt delved into why some grow happier with age while others stay miserable.

Joel explained that as he's gotten older, he no longer worries what others think of him. "I have zero concern what anybody else thinks about me at all on any level," he said. This freedom has allowed him to authentically live his life for himself. Walt noticed this perspective shift has brought Joel calmness and peace.

On the other hand, Walt acknowledged he still occasionally struggles when encountering something unpleasant. "There's that little piece of me that's fighting," he said ruefully. While outwardly practicing acceptance, an internal battle still rages at times.

When Walt asked Joel for advice on overcoming this negativity, Joel emphasized changing one's perspective. "What's in my control, what's not in my control?" he responded. Implementing daily gratitude also lifts one's vibration above negativity, according to Joel. "It's hard to do anything negative when you're in a grateful mindset," he pointed out.

The friends agreed shifting one's pattern incrementally is key to finding lasting happiness. "It takes time before you notice it," Walt noted. As the subconscious relearns positivity slowly, lasting change occurs. Both men hope to see happiness grow in future generations by embracing life's lessons.

Episode page:  https://www.loatoday.net/why-people-become-happier-and-more-content-as-they-get-older

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