SoundBalming with Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields

Jonathan Pritchard is a magician of sorts, but sleight of hand has nothing to do with his tricks. He’s a master at deceiving the mind. Jonathan is really a mentalist who has dedicated his career to tapping into our subconscious to find out what we’re really thinking, and he says we can all do it too. 

In this interview, Jonathan talks about how he got started in this field of mentalism and how he ended up on stages in Vegas, America’s Got Talent and many more and how he has been able to turn this passion into something that pays the bills. He also explains how he convinces people he can read minds by using the same psychological techniques employed by sales, marketing, and other business leaders.

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ANDREW PHELPS is the Creative Director of User10, a boutique studio focused on SaaS product strategy and design. He leads design teams at small startups as well as enterprise brands. An expert in product strategy and design, he was named one of the Arizona Republic's 35 under 35. He shares his knowledge of strategy, design, and entrepreneurship at ASU, SEEDSPOT, and The CleanTech Open.

www.user10.com

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Ever feel like you are just running in place? One day bleeds into another, and every day starts to lose the luster of being alive? You might be stuck, depressed, anxious or unable to do the things you want to do, but you can’t seem to do anything about it. The status quo often seems more appealing than expending the energy required to move to a different state – and heck, you might not like the new state any better. What you know is safer than what you might encounter next. Well, by the end of this show you will learn that you are not victims of change, but rather how you can thrive in the face of change.

Jennifer Powers, MA, MCC, is a best-selling author and Master Certified Coach. Traveling the world speaking to corporate and industry professionals, she is a leading expert in helping people improve their confidence and competence. For the past two decades she has coached hundreds of professionals, trained more than 2,000 coaches and delivered keynote addresses to over 250,000 people around the globe. As a Master Certified Coach, the highest earned credential from the International Coach Federation, Jennifer is ranked in the top 3% of coaches worldwide. Her best-selling book Oh, shift! and her newest book Good shift! are the foundation of her teachings.

www.jenniferpowers.com

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Michelle E. Dickinson is a passionate mental health advocate, a TED speaker, and a published author of a memoir entitled Breaking Into My Life. After years of playing the role of child caregiver, Michelle embarked on her own healing journey of self-discovery. Her memoir offers a rare glimpse into a young girl’s experience living with—and loving—her bipolar mother.

Michelle spent years working to eradicate the mental health stigma within her own workplace by elevating compassion, causing more open conversations, and leading real change in how mental illness is understood in the workplace and within the first responder community.


https://www.michelleedickinson.com

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Everyone has experienced fear at some point in their life. For those of you who have given into your fears and anxieties, we want you to know that you are not alone. In order to overcome fear, you must learn to push through it, not avoid it. Listen as Dr. LaMarr D. Shields   ask Gina Fresquez  the tough questions about the impact fear can have on our lives.

www.ginafresquez.com

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Eric Christiansen is an acclaimed documentarian who has built his brand around socially responsible filmmaking that educates, inspires and heals. He has the capability to identify an issue within a specific population and have it resonate with a general audience through compelling storytelling. A trauma survivor himself, having lost his home in the Santa Barbara Painted Cave fire disaster, he understands trauma, the resilience of the human spirit, and how important HOPE is to the healing journey. A seven-time Southwestern Region Emmy Award recipient, Christiansen's previous films (Faces in the Fire, Homecoming: A Vietnam Vets Journey, Searching for Home: Coming Back from War) have been transformative in the recovery process for thousands of people whose lives have been compromised mentally, spiritually and physically by trauma. Leveraged as educational tools by top mental health institutions, Christiansen's films migrate from the entertainment arena into environments that help additional audiences navigate the profound collateral damage trauma creates not only on the individual, but the family and community as well. The New York Times called his last film, "strikingly photographed" and "...sure to give comfort and support to countless veterans and their families." By spotlighting these survivors and their journeys, Christiansen has been able to help unify a variety of audiences around the power of HOPE, and educate the general population about the complexities of trauma. Christiansen has also produced for major networks including Discovery, TLC, PBS, MTV and an Imax film.

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Cynthia is a Voice Coach, Speaker and Author. She has helped business professionals and professional speakers from 46 countries across 5 continents with their voice to speak with impact and conviction, engages and inspires people to embrace change and take action.

Cynthia has been a professional speaker and coach for the past 17 years and her engagement spans 4 continents in countries as U.S., Finland, The Netherlands, Argentina, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Macau, mainland China, India, Brunei, Vietnam and The Philippines.

Cynthia and Dr. Shields discuss some of the techniques and best practices towards developing a more confident and authoritative voice! Some of the techniques include properly projecting your voice, proper breathing, and resonance.

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Once a week for a year, when he was in college, Jared Dixon underwent "conversion therapy," a practice that attempts to attempt to change an individual's sexual orientation, sexual behaviors or gender identity. He joined us in the BalmShelter to discuss the dangers of conversion therapy, and to discredit the practices that falsely claim to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. Jared's journey of survival is the focus of this powerful interview. 

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June is Pride Month and Pride Month presents a chance for you to express your support for your friends, family, coworkers, neighbors, or other LGBTQIA+ people in your life. Navigating how to be an ally appropriately can be tricky, but your support can help LGBTQIA+ people feel heard and safe as well as be used to amplify LGBTQIA+ voices as they advocate for equal rights.  As an advocate for the LGBTQIA+,  our team has created two shows dedicated to addressing the many challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community.
 
Our first guest in this series is Melissa DaSliva. Melissa is the owner of East Coast Mental Wellness,  a therapist, author, podcast host, and an artist. She specializes in working with LGBTQ+ individuals and school systems. She joins us to talk about creating a truly inclusive environment for the LGBTQIA+ Community, by offering direct emotional and therapeutic support for people in crisis. She also offers advice, support, and simple strategies to make like changes for the better.

https://www.melissadasilva.com/about

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Kenny Weiss is a leading personal development speaker and the author of Your Journey to Success. As a life coach and founder of The Greatness Movement, he works with successful entrepreneurs, professional athletes, individuals, and families. He has been featured for his work in Psychology Today, Phoenix Magazine and Reader’s Digest among other popular publications. He joins me in the BalmShelter to talk  about how our childhood affects our adult. 


https://www.kennyweiss.net

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