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Originally Published on Sept. 28, 2022 Today we delve into the remarkable story of Carlos Acosta Rodriguez, who survived a near-death car accident that drastically changed his life. Carlos shares the harrowing experience of the accident, his journey to recovery, and the profound lessons he learned along the way. Despite facing bankruptcy and physical challenges, Carlos found strength in his faith and inner resilience. He emphasizes the importance of cultivating spirituality and pursuing one's dreams, even in the face of adversity. Carlos also discusses his creative projects, including audiobooks and podcasts, aimed at inspiring others to live fulfilling lives. Join Dr. Allen Lycka and Carlos Acosta Rodriguez as they explore resilience, spirituality, and the pursuit of a fantastic life.

About Carlos Acosta-Rodriguez: Carlos is a former computer systems engineer and has been an Apple Consultant since 1990. He's been the creator of the podcast one day less since 2019. And the FM show and podcast sublime since 2010, which is now approaching its 400th episode.

He is creative and passionate about fulfilling personal and professional dreams and goals. Specialist in audio, video, multimedia, radio, Mac computers, and developing new projects.

Social Media:

Website: https://www.drmac.com.mx

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carlosacosta661011/

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Originally Published on June 21, 2022. Today's episode features a remarkable guest, Bracha Goetz, an author with a Harvard education who has written 40 books nurturing children's souls, and how her own experiences led her to write a memoir helping adults beat overeating in a happy and spiritual way. Join us as we explore the power of literature in shaping lives and fostering gratitude, spreading kindness in a world that needs it more than ever.

About Bracha Goetz: She is the author of 42 Books that help children's souls shine. She is a Harvard-educated author of children's books and a candid memoir for adults about overcoming food addictions. The amazing thing about her adult book is that it helps you do it joyfully and spiritually.

Social Media:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brachagoetzbooks/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/brachagoetz?trk=pprof-feed

X: https://twitter.com/BrachaGoetz

Books: Goetzbookship.com

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Originally Published October 6, 2022 Get ready to navigate the wild rollercoaster of parenting! Join us for a dose of parenting wisdom from none other than Carl Pickhardt, renowned for his practical and insightful books that are lifelines for parents everywhere. From his personal journey as a Harvard-trained psychologist to his expert advice featured in Psychology Today, Carl brings a unique blend of expertise and empathy to the table. Get ready to laugh, learn, and perhaps even breathe a sigh of relief as we delve into the fascinating world of parenting with Carl Pickhardt.

About Carl Pickhardt: Carl is a noted psychologist, speaker, and parenting expert. Retired he is now working in private counseling practice.

Carl received his B.A. and M.Ed. from Harvard University and his PhD from the University of Texas at Austin. He is a member of the American and Texas Psychology Associations, and he writes a popular parenting advice column for Psychology Today. Carl has written in some of the most practical and helpful books about parenting, including The Connected Father, Stop the Screaming, The Future of Your Only Child, and Why Good Kids Act Cruel.

More books by Carl: Holding on While Letting Go

Complete list of books: Click here…

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Originally Published September 28, 2022. Get ready for a breath of fresh air as we dive into Brittany Heyden's journey from battling allergies to confronting severe respiratory asthma symptoms. When traditional medication fell short, she turned her focus to the air quality in her home, only to find her health still deteriorating. Join us as Brittany shares her enlightening story, advocating for addressing the root causes of imbalances within our bodies. If you've been feeling drained, dealing with digestive issues, or struggling with hormone imbalances, this podcast is a must-listen.

About Brittany Heyden: Brittany Hayden, is a nurse practitioner and the CEO of Renovaré Functional Medicine & Renovaré Consulting located in Nebraska. She also has a virtual health coaching business helping women improve their gut health and balance hormones by addressing the underlying imbalances in their lives.

Brittany developed a love for functional medicine after experiencing her own health issues. Once she began to look for the underlying source of health problems, she realized how powerful a root-cause approach could be. She now dedicates her life to helping others find healing they once thought impossible.

Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1brittanyheyden

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1brittanyheyden

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@1brittanyheyden

Website: https://brittanyheyden.com

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Originally Published March 30, 2022 Donna Kaz is a multigenre writer, director/choreographer and activist who once had a very loving and very violent relationship with the actor William Hurt. She bravely and openly shares her story and has important advice for anyone in an abusive relationship. Find your Community. She regularly blogs about feminism, art and the invisibility of the aging.

About Donna Kaz: Donna is the author of UN/MASKED, Memoirs of a Guerrilla Girl On Tour and PUSH/PUSHBACK, 9 Steps to Make a Difference with Activism and Art (because the world's gone bananas). I write plays, poetry, essays and musicals about the connection between humans and the natural world. The Kaz Conference Writing Workshop was started in 2016 as a way for me to connect writers via small cohorts meeting weekly on zoom or during three day intensive, in-person weekends. I also direct, choreograph, speak, and make art with words, movement and music.

Social Media:

Website: www.donnakaz.com

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Originally Published March 24, 2022 Tune in and explore the fascinating journey of Sharon Hart-Green. Sharon transitioned from teaching Hebrew and Yiddish literature at the collegiate level to crafting her own captivating historical fiction. Dr. Lycka delves into the rich tapestry of her background growing up in Canada and becoming a popular speaker in not only Canada but the United States, Great Britain, and Israel. Her culture and literary expertise combine to create a compelling narrative. She's an award-winning storyteller that you are going to love meeting!

About Sharon Hart-Green: Her debut novel COME BACK FOR ME is a gripping story of trauma, loss, and the redemptive power of love set in the aftermath of World War II. It was chosen as the inaugural fiction offering of The New Jewish Press (a new imprint of the University of Toronto Press). It was released on June 1, 2017 (paper) and Jan. 2020 (ebook).

Sharon received her PhD in Judaic Studies from Brandeis University and has taught Hebrew and Yiddish literature at the University of Toronto. Her first book NOT A SIMPLE STORY (Lexington Books) was a study of the work of Hebrew novelist S. Y. Agnon. Her second book, BRIDGING THE DIVIDE (Syracuse University Press), is a compilation of her translations of the Hebrew poems of Hava Pinhas-Cohen.

In addition, Sharon's short stories, poems, translations, and reviews have appeared in a number of publications, including Midstream, The Jewish Review of Books, and JewishFiction.net.

She is currently at work on a second novel, about the mystical inclinations of a young man in search of love. Read more…

Social Media:

• Website: https://www.sharonhartgreen.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-hart-green-764924a/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharon.hartgreen
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonhartgreen23/

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Originally Published March 29, 2022. Let's delve into the extraordinary world of writing in the Information Age. Today, we are lucky to have Dennis Welch with us; a man whose words carry weight and wisdom in the realm of communications and song writing! Dennis Welch isn't just a communicator; he's a luminary in the field of writing. Hailing from the upper echelons of the country's finest wordsmiths, Dennis is a maestro specializing in PR and Communications.

About Dennis Welch: After reading some of Dennis' work, George Gallup Jr. had this salient advice for him: "Whatever you do, Dennis, be a writer." During his tenure as VP and Publicity Director at Cave Henricks Communications, Dennis did just that… promoting authors' work and writing and editing many blogs and guest columns for Forbes.com, CNBC.com, Change This, and others. He worked on several bestsellers and established tremendous relationships both with publishers and the media.

Social Media:

Website: https://www.bearticulate.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bearticulate

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DennisWelch

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We are building a community of like-minded people in the personal development/self-help/professional development industries, and are always looking for wonderful guests for our show. If you have any recommendations, please email us!

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Originally Published March 18, 2022. If you are fascinated by the paranormal you are in for a treat today. Imagine having foreknowledge of an event so strong that you can't deny it. Courtney Marchesani shares openly about the intuitive experiences that changed her life and how they led to the work she does today in Understanding Sensitivity.

About Courtney Marchesani: Courtney Marchesani, M.S., Clinical Health Coach of Inspired Potentials, is an integrative mental health and wellness educator. She is a certified health coach with the Institute of Integrative Nutrition (NYC) and attained her Master of Science in Mind-Body Medicine from Saybrook University. She also provides education and holistic coaching programs for mental health issues such as anxiety, attention deficit, and depression.

Courtney also worked as a Mental Health Practitioner in social services for over ten years, then as a writer/publisher. Her career in mental health began after graduating with a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Montana. She worked in Seattle, Washington in social services, affordable housing advocacy, and prevention of homelessness.

While working toward her Integrative Health Coach certification through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and Master's of Science in Integrative Medicine Health Sciences at Saybrook University, she apprenticed with traditional healers and herbalists that incorporate medicinal plants in their healing practices.

Social Media:

Website: https://inspiredpotentials.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InspiredPotentials/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/inspiredcreatv

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-marchesani-m-s-integrative-medicine-00322528/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/ccmarches/

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We are building a community of like-minded people in the personal development/self-help/professional development industries, and are always looking for wonderful guests for our show. If you have any recommendations, please email us!

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Originally Published June 17, 2022. In her book Deborah S. Greenhut writes "Every caregiver must reckon with the question of how much to give…" So, what do you do when your husband is a Hoarder? That was just the beginning. Hear her amazing story. A little background on the disorder; hoarding is when people find it really hard to throw away things because they believe they must keep everything. Just thinking about getting rid of their belongings can make them feel very upset. This can definitely lead to marital problems and Deborah shares her story and the details of her new book, "The Hoarders Wife",

About Deborah S. Greenhut

At age eight, Deborah S. Greenhut announced her ambition to become an author. Her mother replied, "Become a teacher instead to make a living." Crestfallen, ten-year-old Deborah perfected her skill with a spangled baton to twirl solo as her school's mascot. A one-time concert pianist-in-training, Deborah longed to trade up for a conductor's baton, but that career path seemed closed to women in the 1960s. After earning her B.A. in English from Middlebury College then a PhD from Rutgers University, she pursued her original dream by becoming a writer, a teacher, and, later, a dean.

Social Media:

Website: https://creativeroomforlearning.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahgreenhut01/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CreativeRoomForLearning/

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We are building a community of like-minded people in the personal development/self-help/professional development industries, and are always looking for wonderful guests for our show. If you have any recommendations, please email us!

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Originally Published Apr 07, 2021: After being beaten and abused for years, and nearly dying during childbirth, Rustie MacDonald came back strong. It was a decision made from a place of desperation – the type of moment where there are two choices: die, or live. Literally. Mix that with being raised in poverty – not associated with drug abuse but by having a young mother with few choices. Now after coming back from near-death, Rustie helps others take back their lives and "live by design". The author of several books, consultant and minister – she leads people to thrive. Join us and hear her story! You will learn about her golden pearls of wisdom and how she came back from a life many never escape.

Social media links Rustie MacDonald:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rustie/ Website: https://rustie.info/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CeliacRoads Twitter: https://twitter.com/RustieMac Blog talk radio: https://www.blogtalkradio.com/rustie

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