Episode Description

In this episode of The MADLOVE Your Life Show, Mary Dee is joined by Pat Berry and Michael Hamburger for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about their shared experience being cancer survivors.

Each of them has faced a different type of cancer and a different journey through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Together, they open up about how they discovered something was wrong, the decisions they had to make under pressure, and what it truly means to navigate life during and after cancer.

From fast-moving medical choices to emotional and mental challenges, this conversation sheds light on the realities of survivorship while offering hope, perspective, and strength for anyone facing a health scare.

This episode is both honest and inspiring, showing that while the journey may look different for everyone, there is always a path forward.

You'll hear:

• The early signs that led to each diagnosis. • How major treatment decisions were made under uncertainty. • The emotional and mental challenges during the process. • Why mindset plays a critical role in healing and recovery. • The importance of early detection and listening to your body. • How cancer impacts identity, business, and daily life. • Different approaches to treatment and personal choice. • What survivorship really looks like at different stages. • Lessons on gratitude, presence, and what truly matters.

If this episode speaks to you…

If you or someone you love is navigating a health challenge, or if you've ever faced uncertainty in life, this episode offers perspective, encouragement, and real-life insight.

Because sometimes, life's biggest challenges can bring the clearest understanding of what truly matters.

👉 Connect with the Guests

Pat Berry Phone: 435-659-4690 (Available on WeChat & WhatsApp)

Michael Hamburger Phone: 480-515-9890

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In this episode of The MADLOVE Your Life Show, Mary Dee sits down with Douglas E. Noll, an award-winning author, peacemaker, and one of the leading voices in conflict resolution and emotional intelligence.

After spending over two decades as a successful trial lawyer, Doug made a life-changing decision to walk away from litigation and dedicate his work to helping people resolve conflict through empathy, emotional awareness, and connection. Today, he teaches a powerful yet simple skill that can calm anger, transform relationships, and shift even the most intense human dynamics.

Together, Mary and Doug explore why most conflict isn't about logic at all but emotion and how learning to truly listen and name emotions can change everything, from personal relationships to leadership and even society as a whole.

This conversation is both eye-opening and deeply practical, offering tools that anyone can begin using immediately to create more peace, understanding and connection in their life.

You'll hear:

• Why Doug left a $10 million legal career to become a peacemaker. • The simple 2-word technique that can calm anger in under 90 seconds. • What "naming emotions" is and why it works so powerfully. • How emotional invalidation in childhood shapes adult conflict. • Why humans are emotional beings not rational and what that means for decision-making. • How empathy can transform relationships, leadership, and communication. • Real-life stories from Doug's work in maximum-security prisons. • How anyone can learn this skill and repair broken relationships.

👉 Connect with Douglas E. Noll

Website: https://www.dougnoll.com Email: [email protected]

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In this episode of The MADLOVE Your Life Show, Mary Dee sits down with divorce mediator and negotiation expert Joe Dillon for an eye-opening conversation about how couples can navigate divorce with dignity, clarity, and far less conflict.

With more than 17 years of experience helping couples separate peacefully, Joe shares how mediation offers a powerful alternative to costly and adversarial legal battles. Drawing from both his professional expertise and his own childhood experience growing up in a family affected by a painful divorce, Joe explains why the way couples move through separation can shape their lives and their children's lives for decades.

Mary and Joe explore the emotional, financial, and practical realities of divorce, including the mistakes couples often make and the surprising ways mediation can help families move forward with respect and understanding.

This thoughtful conversation shines a light on how couples can shift from blame and conflict toward cooperation, healthier communication, and a future that protects what matters most.

You'll hear:

• The personal story that inspired Joe's mission to transform the divorce process. • How mediation works and why it can be more effective than traditional attorney-driven divorce. • The biggest financial mistakes couples make when separating. • Why putting children first can completely change the tone of a divorce. • The mindset shifts that help couples end relationships with respect instead of resentment. • Why mutual responsibility and communication are key to peaceful outcomes.

If you or someone you know is navigating relationship challenges, this conversation offers practical insight, compassionate guidance, and a hopeful perspective on moving forward with clarity and integrity.

Connect with Joe Dillon:

Website: https://www.equitablemediation.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joedillon

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In this episode of The MADLOVE Your Life Show, Mary Dee sits down with Michael McAdams, founder of Spirit Speaks, to explore the powerful idea that guidance, wisdom and support may come from beyond the physical world.

Michael shares the story behind Spirit Speaks and the remarkable teachings found in the book "An Angel Told Me So," originally received by Wilma Jean Jones. These messages, believed to be dictated by spirit teachers and angels, offer deeply personal insights that many readers feel speak directly to their own lives and experiences.

Together, Mary and Michael discuss how spiritual messages can offer clarity, comfort, and purpose for people navigating life's challenges and searching for deeper meaning.

You'll hear:

• How the messages in An Angel Told Me So were received and why they resonate so deeply with readers. • The idea that spiritual guidance may be available to anyone willing to listen. • Why many people feel personally spoken to when reading these teachings. • How spiritual awareness can help people find direction and purpose in their lives. • The role of faith, intuition, and openness when exploring the unseen world.

If you've ever wondered whether there is more to life than what we see on the surface, this conversation offers a thoughtful exploration of spiritual connection and the possibility that guidance may be closer than we think.

👉 Connect with Michael McAdams

Website: https://spiritspeaks.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Michael-McAdams/100027948983570/

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In this episode of The MADLOVE Your Life Show, Mary Dee sits down with Kristen Carder, leading ADHD educator, coach and host of the top-ranked I Have ADHD Podcast, to unpack what ADHD really looks like in adult life and why so many people have spent years believing they were broken, lazy or "a hot mess" instead of supported.

Together, they explore how ADHD impacts self-trust, relationships, emotional regulation, and daily life, especially for high-functioning adults who appear capable on the outside but feel overwhelmed, ashamed, or exhausted on the inside.

Kristen shares her trauma-informed, shame-free approach to understanding the ADHD brain and rebuilding a life that actually works with it, not against it. You'll hear:

• How ADHD often shows up as shame, self-doubt, and chronic overwhelm in adults

• Why a diagnosis can bring relief, grief, anger, and validation all at once

• The hidden ways ADHD affects friendships, romantic relationships, and family dynamics

• How to separate who you are from the coping strategies you developed to survive

• What rebuilding self-trust really looks like beyond mantras and motivation

• How emotional regulation becomes the foundation for joy, stability, and connection

If you've tried every planner, productivity system, or self-discipline hack and still feel like something is wrong with you, this conversation will help you understand that you're not broken and that healing starts with compassion, education, and support.

👉 Connect with Kristen Carder

Website: https://ihaveadhd.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristencarder/

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In this episode of The MADLOVE Your Life Show, Mary Dee sits down with Dr. Will Haas, board-certified integrative medicine physician and founder of VYVE Wellness in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Together, they explore what true longevity actually looks like and why most people are missing the real foundation: cellular health. Dr. Haas breaks down the hidden stressors that speed up aging, explains how chronic stress affects the body on a deeper level, and shares why anti-aging isn't about chasing trends. It's about creating the right internal environment for your body to regenerate.

You'll hear:

• Why aging isn't about "adding more" but removing what blocks healing

• The real meaning of cellular health and why it matters for energy and focus

• How stress shows up as exhaustion, brain fog, poor sleep, and immune issues

• The most common deficiencies he sees (magnesium, vitamin D, B vitamins, and more)

• How to detox the right way without harming your body

• The truth about peptides: what's real science vs hype

• Dr. Haas' Bio-Regenesis Method and how it works through detox, redox, and repair

• The advanced therapies he believes are the future of wellness (hyperbaric oxygen, plasma exchange and ozone therapy)

If you've been doing "all the right things" but still feel tired, foggy, or stuck… this conversation will help you understand what's happening underneath the surface and where to start if you want real change.

👉 Connect with Dr. Will Haas

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vyvewellness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VYVEWellness/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VYVEWellness

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In this episode of The Mad Love Your Life Show, Mary Dee sits down with Brittany A. Stevens, Partner at Phillips & Associates, PLLC, and a dedicated employee-side attorney who represents people facing workplace sexual harassment, discrimination and retaliation. Phillips & Associates, PLLC

Together, they break down what really happens behind the scenes in high-pressure workplace cases, how power dynamics show up at work, and what people can do when they feel stuck, scared, or unsure of their next step.

You'll hear:

• How to spot discrimination, harassment, and retaliation early (before it escalates)

• Why power dynamics can make people doubt their own experience

• What "documentation" actually means in real life (and what to avoid)

• When it makes sense to get legal guidance, even if you're not ready to file anything

• How to protect your peace while still protecting your rights

Reminder: This conversation is for education and empowerment, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified attorney for guidance specific to your situation.

👉 Connect with Brittany A. Stevens Website: https://www.newyorkcitydiscriminationlawyer.com/our-team/brittany-a-stevens/

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In this episode of The MADLOVE Your Life Show, Mary Dee sits down with David Strickel, creator and voice of The Stream and founder of the TYA (Trust Your Abundance) practice.

David shares how source consciousness has been speaking to him since childhood, how he went from chasing success in the material world to building a life rooted in alignment, and why he believes everyone has access to their own inner stream of guidance.

Together, they explore what channeling really is (and isn't), how to work with your vibration without bypassing your pain, and why emotional intelligence is a spiritual skill, not just a mindset trick.

In this conversation, you'll hear:

• What channeling means in everyday language and how to recognize your own "inner knowing"

• Why challenges, contrast, and even trauma can become doorways to expansion instead of lifelong wounds

• How the TYA practice helps you rewire old stories, detune fear, and stop letting your "Claude voice" run the show

• The difference between love and appreciation, and why source doesn't operate in judgment or preference

• How to work with your spiral: catching yourself when you dip, exploring the trigger, and coming back up with more clarity

• Why this moment in history (AI, global change, systems collapsing) is actually one of the most powerful times to be alive

If you've ever felt stuck in your story, pressured to "stay positive," or unsure how to reconcile spirituality with real-life pain, this episode will give you a grounded framework to work with your vibration in a way that feels honest, practical, and deeply freeing.

👉 Connect with David Strickel

Website: https://tyaacademy.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidstrickel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_tya_practice/

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In this episode of The MADLOVE Your Life Show, Mary Dee sits down with Chris Reade, longtime tech founder, community builder, and author of Beating Diabetes. Chris is the president and founder of Carrollton Enterprise Services and LookFar, two Gulf South technology firms behind major disaster recovery and government-scale projects.

After a routine life insurance screening, Chris went from "totally fine" to a full-blown diabetes reading in under a year. His doctor called it a progressive, incurable disease and immediately reached for medications. Chris' programmer brain wasn't having it. Instead of accepting that future, he dug into the science, built a simple system around soluble fiber, movement, stress reduction, and forgiveness, and brought his A1C back into a normal range without insulin or extreme dieting.

Together, Mary and Chris explore how you can apply the same "systems over willpower" approach to your own health, even if you've struggled with food, stress, or consistency for years.

You'll hear:

• How a botched life insurance renewal became Chris' wake-up call on diabetes

• Why soluble fiber is a game changer for blood sugar (and where to actually find it on a menu)

• How to spot where sugar is "hiding" in everyday meals and swap it without feeling deprived

• Simple food shifts like beans, edamame, guacamole, and sweet potatoes that support blood sugar and satiety

• The 5-minute post-meal movement habit that can significantly lower blood sugar

• Why stress, sleep, and meditation (including Transcendental Meditation) directly affect your glucose levels

• How "habit stacking" and forgiveness make healthy routines stick, even if you don't see yourself as a willpower person

• Why diabetes doesn't have to define your identity or lock in your future

If you're living with diabetes, pre-diabetes, or just suspect sugar is messing more with your life than you realize, this conversation will help you see that change is possible, practical, and doesn't have to revolve around fear or perfection.

👉 Connect with Chris Reade

• Diabetes site & book: beatingdiabetes.us

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/readec

• Instagram: @chrisreade1

• Tech & startup work: www.lookfar.com

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Ever wonder if you're really just a coffee lover or if something else is running the show? In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Mary Dee takes a deeper look at what it means to be dependent on caffeine, habits or even avoidance itself.

Through honest stories of clients, friends, and her own reflections, Mary unpacks how subtle addictions can shape our energy, emotions, and sense of control. From caffeine headaches to overworking, to the quiet ways we bypass pain, she invites you to ask the harder questions: What holds power over you? And what would you learn about yourself if you let it go?

This isn't an anti-coffee rant, it's a wake-up call to reclaim your agency, sit with discomfort, and rediscover peace that isn't caffeine-powered or chaos-driven.

💭 You'll Learn:

• The difference between liking something and being controlled by it

• How habits quietly hijack your nervous system and emotions

• What real self-regulation looks like in modern life

• Gentle prompts to identify your own "crutches"

• Why sitting with grief, boredom, or guilt can be the most healing thing you do this year

If your "must-have" is starting to have you, this conversation will help you breathe again—without the extra espresso shot.

🎧 Tune in to rediscover yourself beneath all the roles and expectations.

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