Today’s guest is Laura Alden Kamm, a beacon of resilience and a testament to the power of intuition in navigating life's challenges. You’ll hear Laura’s journey, which is nothing short of extraordinary, as she shares how she died and watched the scene unfold outside of her body,  then was sent back to the world of the living. Yep! And she shares how she woke up partially blind, but as she explains, she sees so much more than she had previously!!!

At 26, Laura's life took an unexpected turn with a sudden illness that almost took her life and left her, a mom of three young children, partially blind. After her near-death experience, she awoke to undergo a grueling 10-hour brain surgery, from which she emerged with a renewed sense of being here for a purpose and an unwavering commitment to life's miracles.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Laura's near-death encounter and subsequent brain surgery, how that transformed her perspective on life, and ultimately led to...

Today’s guest, Katie Carroll, a compassionate soul whose life has been dedicated to nurturing and helping others shares her story of overcoming burnout and depression. As the eldest of three siblings and the only girl, Katie's love for children and innate desire to assist people guided her towards a fulfilling career in pediatric nursing.

With over 21 years of experience in the field, Katie has become a fierce advocate for her little patients. However, her purpose-fueled journey deepened as Katie decided to help burned-out nurses so she became a certified health coach and personal trainer, and she now empowers individuals in high-stress careers to embrace self-care and overcome burnout.

In this episode, Katie shares:

• Her story of burnout and dealing with depression
• Her thoughts about her failed dream of having a husband and four kids by her mid 30s. 
• What it was that made her friend tell her she was “glowing.” 
• The scariest thing she ever did that...

Today’s guest, Maria Leonard Olsen, shares her captivating life story. A woman of immense talent and ambition, Maria is a lawyer, journalist, author, and devoted mother to two wonderful children. She is also a podcaster and mentor to women in recovery.

Maria's dedication to philanthropy is evident through her involvement in various boards, including those of Children's National Medical Center BOV, the Catholic Coalition for Special Education, GirlsUp, and the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Washington. However, one of her most notable things we talked about in this episode is her journey as a recovering alcoholic.

In this episode, Maria shares:

• Overcoming alcoholism and her gradual emergence from depression
• Her life-affirming journey that led to her helping other women in recovery
• Valuable life lessons she learned about courage, trusting yourself and being intentional
• Finding her true self and how that opened up a more passion-filled and purposeful life.

Maria's...

My guest today is Lynne Golodner, an author, writing coach, marketing entrepreneur, and host of the Make Meaning Podcast. She resides in Detroit, MI with her husband and four young adult children. In midlife, she passionately pursues her dreams, helping writers find their voices and the confidence to take their writing seriously. Her life in midlife revolves around her values and priorities: writing daily, self-publishing books, connecting with nature, and extensive travel.

In this episode, we delve into Lynne Golodner's remarkable journey, from journalism to entrepreneurship, and her latest book, "Woman of Valor." Lynne shares her experiences as a single mother of three, building a thriving business, and the pivotal moments that shaped her path. Her insights on faith, independence, and embracing one's true calling are both inspiring and empowering. Join us for a heartfelt conversation about midlife, pursuing your passions, and making a meaningful impact.

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Today’s guest is Debbie Weiss, an author, memoirist, and yoga instructor. Debbie shares her story of an unexpected second half that began with the loss of her high school sweetheart and husband of 32 years, her subsequent grief, and being forced into reinventing a new life. 

She talks about her experiences in navigating the online dating world as a midlife widow, finding new passions, like her love of writing, and learning how to survive and thrive in her new reality. .

In this episode:

• Debbie courageously shares her experiences as a midlife widow re-entering the dating world after her husband's passing, emphasizing the importance of seeking connections during times of loneliness.
• Discover how yoga became a pivotal part of Debbie's healing and growth journey, leading her to become a certified yoga instructor and explore new passions.
• Dive into the lessons from Debbie's memoir, "Available As Is: A Midlife Widow's Search For Love," which delves into adapting to a new life...

Today’s guest is Dr. Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey, an abstract artist, transformational coach for creatives, author, podcaster, and organizational psychologist whose mission is all about helping creatives design a life on their terms. Her expertise lies at the intersection of leadership development, creativity, and wellness.

During our conversation, we delved into Dr. Clarissa's framework which empowers individuals to 'paint their path.' Through her various events like Employee to Creative Entrepreneur and The Creative Abundant Leadership Summit, she has guided countless aspiring creative entrepreneurs in experiencing their own breakthroughs, supporting them in their journey to design their next chapter outside the corporate world.

In this episode, Dr. Clarissa and I talked about:

• How she unlocked her creativity that led her to a more fulfilling and purposeful life
• How intuition played a part in her business and writing a book
• Practical tips for embracing creativity and breaking...

Today’s guest is Elaine Ambrose, a true embodiment of resilience. First off, Elaine is a bestselling author and has authored an impressive collection of 12 books, 14 eBooks, and 4 audiobooks, and her writing has been recognized with prestigious national awards in humor, memoir, and children’s literature.

But what’s even more impressive is what Elaine has been able to accomplish in the past 9 months after her life took an unexpected turn when she experienced a heart attack while out of the country at a speaking event. Unable to continue her webinars and speaking engagements due to shortness of breath after her health crisis, she found an innovative way to share her message with the world through ventriloquism.

In this episode, Elaine and I talked about:

• How a health crisis impacted her livelihood overnight.
• How she came upon ventriloquism to fend off boredom as she was recuperating.
• How her newly acquired skill has provided a new way to share her message.
• The...

Today’s guest is Debbie Weiss, an inspirational author, speaker and podcast host. In her forthcoming memoir, "On Second Thought, Maybe I Can," she shares her remarkable journey of pursuing dreams despite facing numerous obstacles.

Not only is Debbie an accomplished author, but she is also a multifaceted entrepreneur. She successfully manages an insurance agency and runs her online store, "A Sprinkle of Hearts." Additionally, Debbie hosts her own podcast called "Maybe I Can," where she also inspires and motivates others. 

In this episode, Debbie and I talked about:

• The story behind the title of her book.
• How a girl’s getaway changed the trajectory of her life.
• Her lifelong struggle with weight. 
• How the people around her played into her victim story.

During our conversation, we dove deep into Debbie's personal journey, exploring the challenges she faced and the strategies she used to overcome them. She emphasizes the power of changing one's mindset,...

Today’s guest is Merle Saferstein, a remarkable individual who 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 and leaving a lasting impact.

In this episode, Merle and I talked about:

• Why she’s always followed her heart vs. logic when it comes to her work.
• How her desire to preserve her memories led to preserving memories for others.
• The impact of journaling and the added value that...

Today’s guest is Jane L. Rosen, a multi-talented writer, novelist, and Huffington Post contributor. Jane has an impressive collection of four novels, Nine Women One Dress, Eliza Starts a Rumor, A Shoes story, and On Fire Island.

Jane's has a unique ability to craft compelling narratives filled with rich characters and intricate plotlines shines, but what many might find even more compelling is that Jane’s first novel wasn’t published until she entered her second half at age 50. And she’s had a busy second half because in just 7 years, she’s published a total of 4 novels!

In this episode, Jane and I talked about:

• Her lifelong passion of writing.
• Her transition from screen writer to novelist and how these two types of writing are very different.
• The unlikely curveball life threw at her which kickstarted her unrealized dream of writing a novel.

Jane is mom to three grown daughters and resides, with her husband, in the vibrant city of New York and...