Our human propensity is to be critical of what we do not understand, but when we make a focused effort to connect and relate with what another feels and how they perceive a particular situation they will know they are valued by us.  When we can see from another's perspective it will reveal our compassion, understanding, and our desire to identify with them.  

What are the factors that determine if our emotions are a friend or a foe?  Can feel good emotions ever take us off-course?  How do we protect ourselves from being emotionally hijacked?  Is it possible to change the way we feel? Dr. Melodye simply and strategically answers these and other questions helping us to chart an emotionally healthy life journey.  

Hear the heart of a justice-motivated leader.  What are some attributes of how leaders can make a difference by creating a culture of validation.

A discussion with a Great Grandma from the Silent Generation  who cannot understand "Why can't we all just get along?"  Is there a solution?  Can we be agents of change?  Can we enjoy emotional health?  Societies disease and its potential cure is provided on today's episode.  

Jerome Joseph, expert in Cognitive Therapy, shares the result of both forgiveness and unforgiveness. You decide what is best for you.

When someone's life has been void of validation are they ever able to see their worth?  Cognitive Therapist (Oxford University) Jerome Joseph shares powerful value-generating truths.

When we experience abuse of power we can develop the illusion that we are damaged beyond repair.  Melodye Hilton interviews counselor, David Brooks, as he confronts this illusion with truth.  We at the #StopDevaluation movement hold your value as a treasure to be protected.

David Brooks, founder of the Make it Great Without Hate movement talks to Melodye Hilton, founder of the #StopDevaluation movement and shares the importance of every individual to confront hatred. 

In a world filled with abuse of power, Kevin Ikeda shares three simple leadership principles to guard against this misuse of leadership influence. After over 20 years of leading in a multi-billion dollar company and now the CEO of his own, we see that it is possible to use our power for the good of others. 

When facing the disappointment of failure we often begin to believe self-devaluing irrational self-talk, however, mistakes can actually be our greatest opportunities for growth.  In this short video, business owner, Kevin Ikeda, shares his greatest emotional challenge and how he processed through it. Powerful interview!