Second Acts

Suzanne Giesemann knew how to live in a left-brained world as a Navy commander and aide to the head of the US military, but the death of her pregnant stepdaughter catapulted her on a journey leading to a very different destination. Suzanne believes that seeing from the eyes of the soul is the key to a joy-filled life. She discusses how we live from the soul’s perspective where she contends the highest answers lie. Suzanne is a spiritual teacher and author who was recognized on the Watkins list of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People. She is the host of the Messages of Hope podcast and author of multiple books including, The Awakened Way: Making the Shift to a Divinely Guided Life

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Have you ever wondered what your dreams mean and how they can shed light on your inner world? According to Theresa Cheung, you can decode their profound meanings and gain valuable insights into your waking life. She talks about how you can learn to understand the messages hidden within your dreams. Theresa is an expert in dream analysis and author of the book, The Dream Dictionary from A to Z.

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Many people today are struggling with anxiety, depression, and burnout. Dr. Greg Hammer contends that there is a path toward personal resilience that can be implemented by anyone, anywhere, in just a few minutes a day. He talks about his GAIN method for self care that he says can improve mental, emotional, and physical health. Dr. Hammer is a professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, a physician, best-selling author, and mindfulness expert. He is the author of the book, GAIN without Pain: The Happiness Handbook for Health CareProfessionals.

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Changes to your body and brain are normal as you age. And while it may feel like it’s out of your control, research shows that there are things you can do to help slow any decline in memory and lower your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or other brain issues. Dr. Tommy Wood discusses how you can improve focus and cognition at any age. Dr. Wood is an assistant professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Washington and the co-host of Better Brain Fitness Podcast. His forthcoming book is Future Proof Your Brain.

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Perfectionism is something many people strive to achieve. It can drive high standards and motivation. But according to Dr. Greg Chasson, perfectionism does not necessarily equate to excellence. He contends that those who establish such a high standard of rigid ideals for themselves often become paralyzed because they’re afraid that they will make mistakes or fail to meet expectations. He offers practical strategies to manage perfectionism.

Dr. Chasson is a licensed clinical psychologist, board-certified cognitive-behavioral therapist, and the director of Behavioral Interventions of the Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders Clinic in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Chicago. Over the past two decades, Dr. Chasson has provided cognitive-behavioral therapy for clinically severe perfectionism He has authored or co-authored more than 70 scientific publications and is the author of the book, Flawed: Why Perfectionism is a Challenge for Management.

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Mental health challenges are real and they’re common. It has been reported that 1 in 5 adults experience some form of mental illness in a given year, and nearly 1 in 5 children have some type of serious mental illness. Kay Warren discusses how we can support individuals struggling with mental health challenges and their loved ones. Kay cofounded Saddleback Church with her husband, Rick Warren.  After the death of her son, Matthew, who lived with serious mental illness for most of his life, she founded Saddleback’s Hope for Mental Health Initiative as a way to support individuals and family members of loved ones with mental illness and suicidal ideation.

In 2019, Kay started BREATHE, a ministry to support parents of children with serious mental illness. BREATHE events include weekend respite retreats, online retreats, and free Zoom calls with mental health professionals. Kay was a board member of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention and is active in mental health/suicide prevention efforts in Orange County, Ca. She is the author of several books including, Choose Joy: Because Happiness Isn't Enough

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Many people today are struggling with anxiety, depression, and burnout. Dr. Greg Hammer contends that there is a path toward personal resilience that can be implemented by anyone, anywhere, in just a few minutes a day. He talks about his GAIN method for self care that he says can improve mental, emotional, and physical health. Dr. Hammer is a professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, a physician, best-selling author, and mindfulness expert. He is the author of the book, GAIN without Pain: The Happiness Handbook for Health CareProfessionals.

Find Dr. Greg Hammer www.greghammermd.com

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Have you ever wondered what your dreams mean and how they can shed light on your inner world? According to Theresa Cheung, you can decode their profound meanings and gain valuable insights into your waking life. She talks about how you can learn to understand the messages hidden within your dreams. Theresa is an expert in dream analysis and author of the book, The Dream Dictionary from A to Z.

Find out about Joan Herrmann and CYACYL https://www.cyacyl.com/

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In today’s fast paced world, achieving personal growth and financial success can be challenging. Reverend James Parker interweaves spiritual insights with practical financial wisdom to help us develop the mindset, habits, and practices that are necessary to reach our deepest desires. Reverend Parker is the senior minister and CEO of Unity Chicago and the author of the book, The Wealth Spark: Igniting Your Path to Abundance and Success.

Connect with Joan Herrmann at CYACYL.com

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Inner strength is an essential skill that’s necessary for carrying out tasks, making decisions, and achieving goals. Without it, it’s difficult to start anything, and it’s difficult to get to the finish line. Alyssa Ages was able to flip Mack truck tires and walk with 300 pounds on her back. She was the strongest she had ever been, until her body betrayed her. During the process of rebuilding her strength, she began to wonder: What if strength isn’t about how much we can lift, what if it’s about how we manage life’s struggles? Alyssa explains how the pursuit and possession of strength can permeate every aspect of our lives, from building resilience and confidence, to finding joy in discomfort, to teaching us to handle adversity. Alyssa is the author of the book, Secrets of Giants: A Journey to Uncover the True Meaning of Strength.

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