EP417: In today’s episode I have two special guests, Laura Smith and Tasha Lorentz, who have joined forces to create a unique event that brings together experts in the field of organization, crossing a wide range of topics - from tips on how to better organize/declutter your home, to mastering your health through meal planning, and even understanding the mindset that drives disorganization - that, if you participate, has the potential to create a better life for you and the people you share your life with.

Their Get Organized HQ Virtual Summit is an annual event that takes place this year from Monday, 9/9 through Saturday, 9/14 and offers over 100 free sessions in a vast array of topics, all focused in some way on getting more organized.

They invited me to be a speaker this year so I invited them to come on the podcast and share:

• Why they do this event which revealed Laura’s heartwarming story that led to her passion about organization.
• Why they designed it they...

Today’s guest is Donna Ferris, who I first met when she was a guest on my podcast over two years ago (Episode 220). I invited Donna back to get an update on her life and talk about her new book, Bounce Back Stronger: Finding Peace and Purpose No Matter What Happens, which is a unique book with a workbook aspect meant to help people navigate through difficult times in life.

Our conversation focuses on why Donna wrote this book, which is filled with powerful stories from her journey, as well as the various tools that helped her overcome significant personal challenges, including a painful divorce, the tragic loss of her fiancé, and the unexpected news that her youngest child was transitioning to a new gender.

In this episode, we talked about:

• The tools in the book that have helped Donna through her hardest times.
• The #1 mistake experts make when recommending self-care in the healing process.
• How neuroplasticity helps our brains adjust to and recover from grief and...

Today’s guest is Polly Angel, an expert in Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT). Polly shares her inspiring journey from an elite equestrian athlete to a certified RTT therapist, driven by her own struggles with body image which led to her discovery and interest of RTT as a teenager.

In this episode, we dive deep into the mechanics of RTT, a powerful method that blends neurolinguistic programming, cognitive behavioral therapy, and hypnosis to uncover and rewire subconscious beliefs formed in early childhood.

In this episode, we talked about:

• Rapid Transformational Therapy and how it works.
• Polly’s back story and how she transitioned from an elite equestrian athlete to a certified RTT therapist.
• How subconscious programming influences behavior and the ability of RTT to heal past traumas and improve mental well-being.
• The importance of embracing authenticity and engaging in self-discovery to live your best life.

Polly brings a wealth of experience and insight into how...

Today’s guest is Laura Strachan, retired teacher, cancer survivor, and author of her first children’s book that’s coming out later this month. In this interview we delve into her transformative journey from a place of depression to becoming a beacon of light and joy. When we met in late 2020, she was unable to get out of bed so Laura's journey to becoming an author and true example of living a sparked second half is nothing short of remarkable.

Her upcoming children's book, "Pickles the Mermaid," represents more than just a literary achievement; it symbolizes a dream nurtured for over two decades, finally coming to fruition.

In this episode, we talked about:

• How meditation and self-care practices played a crucial role in her transformation and helped her connect with her true purpose.
  
• The importance of listening to “heart whispers” as Laura shares examples of hers and how they led to inspiring her to act on her dream of writing a children's book.
  
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Today’s episode is a replay from an interview I did with Merle Saferstein who I interviewed one year ago, and I'm replaying it today because, as I was reviewing past episodes while taking some time off, this one felt very pertinent to my life today, AND because it's one of my most listened to episodes, I thought it was worth bringing back.

Merle has dedicated her life to preserving and passing along the Legacy of Remembrance of Holocaust survivors. As the former director of educational outreach at a Holocaust Center for over two decades, Merle worked closely with hundreds of survivors, helping them share their stories with students and teachers. 

Following her retirement, she embarked on a new path, developing a course called Living and Leaving Your Legacy®, through which she teaches and speaks to audiences across the globe. Merle also engages in sacred legacy work with patients at the end of their lives, guiding them through the process of reflecting on their lives...

In this heartfelt episode, I discuss the eight crucial lessons I learned from my mother's recent death, emphasizing not just the process of dying but also some profound insights about life.

The discussion covers a bit of my mother's background, which is helpful context in understanding some of the lessons, the all-consuming bond my parents had, the challenges I faced watching her demise, and what her decline taught me about the choices we make, the reasons why, and the impact of them on our long-term happiness.

I share reflections on coping with the loss of a loved one, finding strength in difficult experiences, and the realization that true happiness must come from within rather than from another person.

This episode is meant to provide tips and guidance for those navigating the end-of-life process of a loved one and wisdom on living a rich, fulfilling life.

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Today’s guest is Elise Marquam-Jahns, a retired public television executive who embarked on her second act as a professional makeup artist. With 35 years of experience in public television, Elise transitioned to the beauty industry, training with a nationally renowned makeup artist and working for seven years with a major cosmetics line.

In 2019, she launched her YouTube channel and began doing weekly YouTube videos, with limited technology experience, and founded Boomer and Beyond Beauty, offering Zoom makeup consultations and conducting presentations to women's groups.

In this episode, we talked about:

• Transitioning from a long-term career to pursue something she was extremely passionate about and interested in later in life.
• The feeling of invisibility that many women experience as they age.
• Practical advice on choosing the right products that will enhance your natural beauty and be a good match for your lifestyle and personality.
• Tackling the challenges of aging with...