Your life your legacy (AUDIO)

In this powerful episode of Your Life and Legacy, host Christopher Nudo sits down with financial advisor and industry leader Wayne Von Borstel to explore the deeper meaning of wealth, stewardship, and legacy.

Wayne shares how a pivotal moment at just 18 years old—when his grandmother trusted him to invest her savings—sparked a lifelong commitment to responsibility, growth, and serving others.

In this episode of Your Life Your Legacy, host Christopher Nudo explores one of the most overlooked yet powerful forces within every family: communication, empathy, and the ability to recognize when someone needs support.

Drawing from real-life experiences as an estate planning attorney, the episode highlights how family challenges rarely begin with major crises, but with unspoken needs a caregiver silently overwhelmed, parents worried about their children’s future, or subtle signs of change in a loved one that go unnoticed.

In this uplifting episode of Your Life and Legacy, host Christopher Nudo welcomes seasoned financial expert Bob Niederbeer co-founder of BenefitRFP and recipient of the 2022 Humanitarian Award for a grounded, faith-forward conversation on retirement planning, family protection, and lasting legacy.

Many people quietly carry anxiety about retirement, believing it’s too complex or fearing they’ll never know if they have “enough.” Bob explains why uncertainty often comes from a lack of education and a missing roadmap. He breaks retirement planning into practical pillars saving strategically, understanding tax advantages, and investing with clarity while also reframing “risk” and highlighting how informed planning can replace panic with confidence.

In this powerful episode of Your Life and Legacy, host Christopher Nudo welcomes clinical psychologist Dr. Jesse Hanson for a transformative conversation about emotional numbness the silent experience of moving through life disconnected, shut down, or on autopilot.

Drawing from more than two decades of experience in somatic psychology and neuropsychology, Dr. Hanson explains why emotional shutdown happens, especially after trauma or prolonged stress, and how it often begins as a survival mechanism.

In this episode of Your Life Your Legacy, host Christopher Nudo sits down with estate planning attorney Alina Gonzalez Dockery to reframe one of life’s most avoided conversations planning for the future as an act of love, protection, and stewardship. With nearly three decades of experience, Alina shares real-life stories that reveal what happens when families delay planning and how thoughtful preparation can prevent conflict, loss, and unintended consequences.

Together, they explore why so many people avoid estate planning, from emotional discomfort and misinformation to the belief that there’s always time.

In this new episode of Your Life and Legacy, host Christopher Nudo speaks directly to families, caregivers, and loved ones about the emotional core of lasting legacy: communication, empathy, and recognizing when support is needed. Drawing from years of experience as an estate planning attorney, Christopher shares real-life stories that highlight how listening closely and addressing unspoken concerns can transform family dynamics and strengthen relationships across generations.

This episode explores how caregiving responsibilities often fall quietly on one family member, the importance of recognizing emotional and health-related changes early, and how openness can prevent crises before they escalate.

I'm your host, Christopher Nudo, and today we're diving into one of life's hardest, yet most important subjects: how to find peace and growth in the middle of family conflict. My guest, Rebecca Kher, knows firsthand how pain can be transformed into purpose. As the CEO of Oklahoma’s Lawyers for Family and Children, she's re-imagining how justice can serve compassion through trauma-informed advocacy. Her work restores dignity, hope, and healing to families who have faced some of life's most difficult moments.

In this insightful episode of Your Life and Legacy, host Christopher Nudo talks with Dr. Risha Grant, behavioral psychologist, leadership strategist, and bestselling author of The Flexible Mind. Dr. Risha has spent over two decades studying how humans adapt to uncertainty and navigate change with purpose. Her research and coaching have guided executives, educators, and creative professionals worldwide to see transitions not as threats but as invitations to evolve.

In this episode of Your Life and Legacy, host Christopher Nudo welcomes Marilyn Jenkins, digital growth strategist and founder of Law Marketing Zone. Since the early nineties, Marilyn has been helping law firms scale their businesses through digital strategies that include paid ads, SEO, and Google optimization. Her methods have produced extraordinary results, with clients generating seven-figure revenues and returns exceeding 14x. What truly sets Marilyn apart, however, is her belief that marketing isn’t about selling it’s about connection, trust, and empathy

In this powerful episode of Your Life and Legacy, host Christopher Nudo welcomes attorney Dione Duckett, an expert in estate planning and elder law, for a deeply human discussion on one of life’s toughest yet most necessary topics talking about death and money.Drawing from her own experience caring for aging and disabled family members, Dione shares how empathy and legal planning can bring families peace of mind. Together, they explore why so many avoid these conversations, how privacy and fear often get in the way, and how clear communication can prevent future conflict and confusion.