Lisa Genova, the New York Times Bestselling Author of Still Alice and numerous other books dealing with neurological conditions is back on the show for the 4th time! We are discussing her fabulous new book, More or Less Maddy, which is about a freshman at NYU who is diagnosed with bipolar disorder and has decided to pursue a career as a comedian.

This captivating book offers a deeply human and scientifically nuanced portrayal of bipolar disorder, blending empathy with education.

Lisa shares her insights into bipolar disorder, the emotional truths she sought to capture in Maddy’s story, and how fiction can break down stigma and foster understanding. Whether you love a compelling narrative — or want to better understand mental health — this episode is for you. Don’t miss the chance to hear from one of today’s most thought-provoking authors and be sure to share this interview with a friend!

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• Website: https://www.lisagenova.com/ Lisa on IG
• Buy: MORE OR LESS MADDY
• Lisa’s other fiction books Still Alice  , Inside the O’Briens: A Novel, Left Neglected, Love Anthony, Every Note Played
• Lisa’s Non-Fiction Book: Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of Forgetting
• First interview I did with Lisa – Episode 1
• Interview on Memory with Lisa

How can you create a life of purpose and meaning and leave a lasting legacy? In this conversation, Hospice Medical Director Jordan Grumet offers many tools and helps reframe how to live a life of purpose in a way that feels abundant and accessible.

Grumet shares what years of helping hospice patients taught him about living a life without regret. Tune in to learn how and why it’s so important to live a life that is aligned with what is calling to you.

Jordan is the author of, The Purpose Code. How to Unlock Meaning, Maximize Happiness, and Leave a Lasting Legacy. This is a hopeful and empowering conversation so please share it with your friends.

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Guest Bio: Jordan Grumet’s life took an unexpected turn after a profound personal loss reshaped his trajectory. The untimely passing of his father, an oncologist, sparked his journey towards a medical career. He completed his studies at the University of Michigan and earned his medical degree from Northwestern University. This path led him to specialize in Internal Medicine and ultimately to provide compassionate care for the terminally ill in hospice. His unique blend of medical expertise and financial acumen culminated in the 2022 publication of “Taking Stock: A Hospice Doctor’s Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a Regret-Free Life”. Jordan’s work weaves together medicine, finance, and the significance of purpose, making a profound impact on those seeking a meaningful life.

If you want to approach 2025 with a focus on you, I invite you to take 30 minutes this week for a journaling exercise. Skip the New Year’s resolutions which most people abandon by February and instead, get crystal clear about what you really want. Let me help you structure your time to align with your values. I walk you through five journal prompts. Clarity is the key to deciding where to spend your time. If you feel like 2024 went by quickly and you didn’t achieve your goals, this episode will help set you up for success in 2025! You deserve it! Please be sure to share it with your friends who would benefit from this information. Also be sure to subscribe on your podcast player so you don’t miss an episode.

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“If the average person just more consistently did what they already know they’d be healthier, happier, and be making more money.” – Brian Moran

Brian Moran the New York Times bestselling author of “The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months” is going to share how to get more done in less time. He will take us into this execution system he developed while also sharing easy to implement time management strategies. He also connects the dots back to why it is important to create our life vision so we can structure our time and goals around that vision. You will learn tactical steps that you can use today to move closer to the life you desire. Loved this conversation so much! Please be sure to share it with your friends who would benefit from this information. Also be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts so you don’t miss an episode.

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• Brian’s Book: The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months
• Brian’s website – https://12weekyear.com/ –

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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

1. Why the 12 week year is an execution system and how that helps you get more done in less time.
2. It’s not enough to know. You have to execute. Knowledge is only powerful if you act on it.
3. Get out of the annual environment. With this program, you are going to stop after 12 weeks and that is your year. Measure your success or failure and measure the progress and then go again. It’s a fluid process. You can use this professionally or personally. You can do anything for 12 weeks and then decide is that somethingI want to do again.
4. Your vision is you’re why. Your goals NEED to align with the vision.
5. At the goal level, know the difference between goals and tactics and outcomes and actions. The actions we have control over. Goals are outcomes.
6. Make sure at the goal level that is measurable – it’s an outcome.
7. Determine what are the most important actions. Most plans are conceptual not tactical. You need to spell out the specific actions and focus on “less is more”.
8. Stay connected to your vision by putting the longer term vision in front of you – laminate a card you can look at every day. Create visual reminders.
9. The difference between a habit and routine is key. Ex, going to the gym is a routine not a habit and routines are what drive success. How you begin and end your day needs a routine. The key is to start off positive. End your day with gratitude.
10. How to manage time. Time blocking – 3 core blocks:

• A. Strategic Block -3 hours blocked during the week. No interruptions – working on the business not in the business. THIS CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE.
• B. Buffer Blocks – these are designed to deal with the emails/low level stuff. Ex, I return calls between 4-5pm. Don’t check your emails when they come in. Block time in to address it.
• C. Break out blocks – schedule time away from work to do something just for you to recharge. The Four Disciplines of the 12 Week Year

• Vision – You have to know what you want.
• Planning – You have to ask – “What matters most?”
• Execution – Then ask, “Am I doing it?”
• Measurement – “Is it producing?”

Guest Bio: Brian Moran, President and Founder of The 12 Week Year, has thirty plus years of expertise as a corporate executive, entrepreneur, consultant and coach. Brian is a recognized expert in the field of leadership and execution. His realization that most people don’t lack ideas, but struggle with effective implementation led him to the development of ‘The 12 Week Year’. His client list includes industry leaders like Allstate, Aon, Becton Dickinson, Dunkin’ Brands, Keller Williams, Mass Mutual, Medtronic, Merrill Lynch, Meritage Homes, Nationwide, New York Life, Papa Johns Pizza, Prudential State Farm and Taylor Made just to name a few.

How can you unlock abundance in your life? Cathy Heller, the inspiring author of Abundant Ever After: Tools for Creating a Life of Prosperity and Ease, is here to discuss the tangible things you can do to get into alignment and manifest the life you desire. Known for her transformative insights on abundance, creativity, and living your purpose, Cathy shares powerful wisdom to help you rewrite the script of your life. I guarantee you’ll hear things in this conversation that you’ve not heard before and walk away feeling like anything is possible!

We Discuss:

• Cathy’s personal journey and what inspired her to write Abundant Ever After.
• What abundance truly means and how to cultivate it in your everyday life.
• The Law of Reception and how it differs from the Law of Attraction.
• How to tune your frequency to fully receive what life has to offer.
• Why possibility lies in the present moment and how to stay open to it.
• The ways we often waste energy banging on closed doors—and how to recognize and walk through the right one instead.
• How to shift limiting beliefs.
• The transformative power of being of service to those who cross our path each day.

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• Website: Cathyheller.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cathy.heller
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cathyhellerbiz/
• Buy: Abundant Ever After

Guest Bio: Cathy Heller is a dynamic transformational coach, spiritual guide, meditation teacher, and inspirational speaker dedicated to helping individuals find ease, joy, and fulfillment in their lives. As the host of the Abundant Ever After podcast and author of the empowering book Don’t Keep Your Day Job: How to Turn Your Passion into Your Career, Cathy inspires her audience to pursue their dreams and live authentically. Cathy has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands through her teachings. On her podcast, she has engaged in enlightening conversations with a diverse range of creative entrepreneurs, renowned blogger Seth Godin, actor Matthew McConaughey, spiritual teacher Deepak Chopra, author Marianne Williamson, and psychologist Dr. Edith Eger, among others. Cathy’s passion lies in helping people find joy and meaning beyond material wealth, and she has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands through her teachings. Her work encompasses meditation, Jewish mysticism, and career strategies, empowering individuals to expand their potential and make a positive impact on the world. Proud mother to three daughters and four Persian cats, Cathy embodies a beautiful balance of creativity, family, and purpose.

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Alka Joshi, the instant New York Times best-selling author of The Henna Artist is back on the podcast to discuss her most recent book, Six Days in Bombay, which will be out in 2025. She gives up an update on her Netflix series, her best writing tips for aspiring writers, and her advice on making the most out of life. Alka says it’s important not to let age define you and to go for whatever dreams you have. Just do it! She shares how we can live more intentionally and with more joy and success. Alka became a published writer at 62 and has a lot of wisdom to share in this is an empowering interview that will leave you feeling inspired! Be sure to share this conversation with your friends.

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• The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi
• Six Days in Bombay by Alka Joshi
• The Secret Keeper of Jaipur by Alka Joshi
• The Perfumist of Paris by Alka Joshi
• Alka’s Website
• Alka on IG

Guest Bio: Alka Joshi is the internationally bestselling author of the Jaipur Trilogy: The Henna Artist, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur and The Perfumist of Paris. Her debut novel, The Henna Artist, immediately became a New York Times Bestseller, a Reese Witherspoon Pick and was LongListed for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize. It has been translated into 29 languages and is currently in development at Netflix as a tv series. In 2023, Forbes selected Joshi as one of 50 over 50 women empowering other women. Joshi was born in India and came to the U.S. with her family at the age of nine. She has a BA from Stanford University and an MFA from California College of Arts. She lives in California.

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In this enlightening episode, we explore Ayurveda, the ancient “science of life,” and its practical tools for modern living. Hadlee Garrison, MPH and Ayurveda expert, breaks down the three doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—explaining how these energies govern physical and mental well-being, what happens when they fall out of balance, and how to restore harmony through diet and lifestyle adjustments. We also dive into the concept of “dharma”, our purpose, and discuss how we can use Ayurveda to create fulfillment, and a deeper connection to your true self. Packed with timeless wisdom, this episode is your guide to living a more balanced, energized, and purposeful life. Hadlee is a certified health coach helping women optimize their physiology, energy levels, and overall capacity & resilience. If you want to learn more about Ayurveda and how it can empower you, this episode is for you! Be sure to share this interview with a friend!

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GUEST BIO: Hadlee Garrison, MPH is a behavior change specialist, Ayurveda expert, and certified health coach helping women optimize their physiology, energy levels, and overall capacity & resilience. With a lifelong interest in ancient healing modalities, coupled with an evidence-based background in biopsychology and health behavior degrees from the University of Michigan, her passion is blending cutting-edge science with wisdom traditions for modern-day humans to achieve the health and energy levels that allow them to thrive.

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Have you ever wondered if you can avoid disease, even if it “runs in your family?” According to Dr. Casey Means, “disease isn’t some random occurrence that might happen in the future. It is a result of the choices you make and how you feel today.” This interview is for anyone dealing with issues like anxiety, chronic pain, fatigue, infertility, brain fog or any other underlying condition that could lead to illness. In this episode, Dr. Casey Means, a Stanford trained physician explains how these conditions are under our control when we understand how to achieve ‘Good Energy’, also the name of her NYTimes best-selling book which is a must read! She shares in this conversation how cultivating great health is easier than we’ve been led to believe. This is an educational interview where you’ll learn why Americans are really getting sick and how to cultivate metabolic health and live a healthy, vibrant life. Be sure to share this interview with a friend!

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GUEST INFORMATIONWEBSITE: https://www.caseymeans.com/newsletter BUY THE BOOK: Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health SOCIAL MEDIA: IG https://www.instagram.com/drcaseyskitchen/ Twitter https://twitter.com/DrCaseysKitchen Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@CaseyMeansMD GUEST BIO: Casey Means, MD is a Stanford-trained physician and co-founder of Levels, a health technology company with the mission of reversing the world’s metabolic health crisis. She is the author of Good Energy, which is about metabolic health. Dr. Means received her BA with honors and MD from Stanford, was President of her Stanford class, and has served on Stanford faculty. She trained in Head & Neck Surgery before leaving traditional medicine to devote her life to tackling the root cause of why Americans are sick.

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The only way to achieve the things we want in life is to be able to set goals and achieve them which is why having a system that works is essential! Caroline Miller shares the path to effective goal setting by using a science backed process that has been proven. She is the author of “Big Goals: The Science of Setting Them, Achieving Them, and Creating Your Best Life”. If you find that you aren’t achieving your goals and that another year is going by without the progress you were hoping for, this episode is for you. The truth is people of all ages need this information. When we achieve hard goals and know how to use “good” grit, we are able to design a life we love. Be sure to share this interview with your friends.

RESOURCES MENTIONED JOIN MICHELE’S NEWSLETTER + Receive A Free Curated List of 52 Self-care Tips Interested in Coaching with Michele? Fill out the form on this page to schedule a free 20-minute call. Michele on IG Website: https://biggoalsbook.com/ IG: Caroline Adams Miller GUEST BIO: Caroline is one of the world’s leading experts on the science behind successful goal setting and the use of ‘good grit’ to achieve hard things. For more than 30 years she’s been a pioneer in the self-help and Positive Psychology worlds. Her best selling books, executive coaching, educational courses, motivational speaking and personal stories bring audiences research-based, actionable strategies to help them cultivate more grit and dig deeper to clarify and achieve their toughest and most important goals.

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Imagine if one day you lost everything and the only way for your family to stay together was to move into a homeless shelter. Well, that is exactly what happened to Grace Vandecruze, Internationally Best-Selling author, Entrepreneur, and MBA — who has a passion for financial literacy and empowerment of women. Grace was taught some valuable lessons from the women in her life about how to overcome the challenges that come your way and you’ll hear her incredible journey of what it takes to create success. Grace has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Annapurna, the Himalayan in Bhutan and Everest Base Camp. She is also a licensed sailor. If you are into financial freedom, manifesting, vision boards, faith, hard work, and purpose, you will love Grace and this conversation. It was truly one of my favorite interviews. I know you are going to love it so please share it with your friends.

RESOURCES MENTIONED JOIN MICHELE’S NEWSLETTER + Receive A Free Curated List of 52 Self-care Tips Interested in Coaching with Michele? Fill out the form on this page to schedule a free 20-minute call. Michele on IG Website: Grace’s Masterclass and www.graceglobalcapital.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/gracevandecruze/ twitter https://x.com/GraceVandecruze linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracevandecruze/ facebook https://www.facebook.com/gracevandecruze GUEST BIO: Grace Vandecruze is twenty years into a successful career as an investment banker, primarily focused on the financial services industry, after having spent seven years as a financial auditor in public accounting. She is an insurance investment banking expert, advising companies and insurance regulators on mergers & acquisitions, financings, capital strategies, valuation, restructuring, private placements, due diligence and other transactions. She has developed an in-depth knowledge of all forms of corporate insurance and financial services transactions and financings in the debt and equity markets. Ms. Vandecruze has worked on numerous restructurings, debt and equity offerings (including IPOs), M&A transactions, demutualizations and regulatory projects in the global life and P&C reinsurance and insurance markets and more broadly in financial services. Grace has delivered advisory expertise on over $25 billion of insurance transactions. She has a passion for financial literacy and empowerment and has authored the internationally best-selling book, “Homeless to Millionaire, 6 Keys to Uplift Your Financial Abundance.

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