During 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic, forced so many to learn new things during quarantine. Many went through a number of emotions, trials, and tribulations. Seeking to do more for her friends, family and local community, Josie Collier began posting ideas to cope with staying indoors on social media (#IncredibleIndoorIdeas). Many of those ideas led to the creation of Josie's recent ...

A hard childhood. A devastating divorce. A desire to run. A passion for people. Caren Ware’s focus on becoming fit led her to run marathons on every continent, from Alaska to the Australian Outback and from the Galapagos Islands to Antarctica! She even ran the Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Everest marathons!

In all the years I have known and worked with my friend, Todd Durkin, this is the very first time I've had the opportunity to sit down and interview him. While he was visiting here in Upstate New York recently, we had a chance to sit down and talk for a few minutes about everything having to do with books....from writing to publishing to marketing and more! Todd's desire to create a legacy ...

We are excited to have Heather Deffenbaugh back for a 2nd time on the show. She recently released her audiobook for From Ashes to Beauty, a book she published in 2022. And we invited her back to share more about that experience. It's also a great opportunity to talk more about her story, her journey since she published her book, and some of the exciting things that are coming up for her. ...

How many times have you felt like you were drowning? Maybe it's because you're overwhelmed at work or maybe you're battling with personal struggles that are weighing you down. If you can relate to those moments in life, then you will enjoy the conversation I have in this episode with Lizzie Claesson. Lizzie is the Amazon best-selling author of From Suffering to Surfing: How ...

Everyone loves a good story, and that is exactly what you're going to hear today. On this episode, I interview Adam Clark. He is the recent bestselling author of A Magical Ride: A Story About Overcoming Adversity. Inspired by his interest in books by authors like Jon Gordon, Adam decided to write his own parable. His book is a heartwarming story that contains some great life lessons. I'll ...

This interview is a long time coming! Today, you will meet Tim Walther, the recent bestselling author of All In Adventure Stories. However, I first met Tim about 4 years ago when our friend, Rick Ivone, introduced us so that we could begin working together to write and publish this book. And now the book is done and available on Amazon (see the link below). In this conversation, we talk ...

If you've been following U.S.A. gymnastics at any point over the past 20-25 years, then you will know my guest today. Chellsie Memmel is one of the most accomplished gymnasts in our country, winning medals in national and world competitions. And she has now written a best-selling book about the lessons she learned along the way. We talk about the book (Chellsie's Challenges: Life Lessons ...

Today Francisco Gonzalez, author of The American Dream is a Terrible Thing to Waste, joins us from Guatemala to share more about his recent bestselling book. The book is a compilation of interviews Francisco has conducted with entrepreneurs from all over the country. As we talk, he shares many stories of the creativity and inventiveness of entrepreneurs from all walks of life who have found ...

Today I am interviewing one of my close friends, Lizzie Merritt. She is the bestselling author of You are a Miracle: How to Lose Weight and Love Your Body Too. As you will hear in this episode, Lizzie has a wonderful way of telling stories and creating visuals to make her points, and her book is full of real-life examples and tools that we can all use in our daily lives. Her most important ...

Dr. Paul Wichansky's positive attitude inspires all of us, and through his presentations and his writing, he continues to spread a message of "ability" rather than "disability." It is a pleasure to welcome Dr. Paul to our show to share more about his life, his message, and his book.

At age seven, Luka, a perfectly healthy and active young boy, suddenly turned ill. After undergoing many tests, he was diagnosed with an incurable, inoperable brain tumor. For four and a half years, he fought with the utmost courage, optimism, and unwavering faith to beat this cancerous tumor. On today’s episode, we talk with Luka’s mom, CarolAnn Braovac, the recent bestselling author of ...

This is a very special episode because our guest, Colleen Dulieu, was one of my childhood friends. We were in the same class in 2nd grade when she had a terrible accident and experienced a traumatic brain injury. It was a pivotal moment in her life, and it led her on a completely new and unexpected path.  In our conversation she shares the story of how she recovered with the love of her ...

Today's guest is Heather Deffenbaugh, the bestselling author of From Ashes to Beauty. In her compelling and inspiring memoir, Heather bares her soul as she takes us through her awe-inspiring life journey of how she survived a tumultuous childhood riddled with neglect, abandonment, and abuse, and overcame insurmountable odds. Her incredible story of surviving the pain of childhood ...

Are you a growth-minded woman who is feeling unfulfilled, unhappy and stuck? Do you find yourself searching to fill the void of knowing who you truly are? Then you will enjoy the conversation I have with our guest today. Deanna Herrin is the best-selling author of Unbecoming: A Journey to Finding HER. Her book gives you the tools to unlock the traps keeping you from becoming HER.  In this ...

Burnout is real. It happens when we wear too many hats and become overwhelmed by everything. In today's episode, bestselling author, Alejandra Marques Mendez, shares her story of burnout and how that led to her new book, From Burned Out to Unstoppable. Listen in to hear tips on how to stop living for the hustle, release burnout and start living the life you desire. Alejandra ...

If you are tired of hurting and have an inability to enjoy the things you used to... If you are open to a holistic, natural approach to pain relief… If you are curious about how you can relieve your pain… And if you are ready to make a commitment to your well-being… Then you are going to enjoy this episode. Today, Jacqueline Gikow joins me to for a fascinating conversation ...

Matthew Maniscalco, the bestselling author of #Blessed as you choose to be, joins me in this episode to share a quick glimpse at his life. He has an inspiring story that begins as a simple American dream that leads us through a lifetime of overcoming obstacles, keeping your eye on the prize and never losing hope. Matt describes the love he has in his life and how it has helped him through ...

If you or someone you love are suffering from chronic, even debilitating pain, and you desperately want to find a solution, a way to stop the pain so that life can—somehow—return to normal, or at least close to normal, then you will want to listen to this episode where I interview Dr. Vince Catteruccia, bestselling author of Damned by the Diagnosis. Dr. Vince is one to tell it like it is. ...

In the episode, we feature Jenna Mango, the recent bestselling author of Choose to R1SE. Choose to R1SE is a book about fighting to be the best possible version of yourself and striving to get 1% better every single day in all aspects of life. Jenna Mango has been consistently tested from a young age. Her life takes a turn in high school, and she has mental wars within herself to fight ...

On today’s show I am talking with Catherine Owens, bestselling author of Shine On You Crazy Diamond…Even When Your Crown Gets Heavy! It is a deep conversation that moves from why she wrote the book to what happened as she worked through the vulnerability that comes with writing your own story. Her experience is real and is something so many authors experience. Catherine speaks authentically ...

Today’s episode features bestselling author, Katie Shugars. In our conversation, we discuss her recently published book, Living My Better Life: Finding Freedom in Healing. Over the last two years, she found herself sitting in front of a therapist talking about her life. While she documented key takeaways of nearly every therapy session, she had no idea she was writing a book all along. ...

Do you hope your children will enter a good college, obtain a U.S. Service Academy appointment, or become responsible, civic-minded community leaders? It is never too soon to think about how to prepare them to meet these goals. Filled with practical advice, examples and resources, this episode with Roxanne Wing provides many ideas to help parents navigate through all of these challenges to ...

David Pohorence is a first-time author and is excited to share his message and stories in Why Not Me? Having been told many times in his life that he wasn’t capable, David defied those predictions and went on to achieve more than anyone thought he could. In this episode, he shares stories about the people and experiences that taught him his valuable life lessons. His courage and belief in ...

In today’s episode, we talk with Kirk Lawrence, the bestselling author of Zero’s Heroes, the 1981 true story of when personal trainer Kirk Lawrence was hired by San Francisco 49ers tight end, Charle Young. Their backgrounds were like night and day, but for six months their training became legendary in the Niners organization. Charle’s results included leading a Niners team that went from ...

In today’s episode we meet Clayton Apgar and Billy Clark, two of the most sought-after career experts in the world and recent Amazon bestselling authors of The Little Book to Land Your Dream Job. In our conversation, they share their philosophy that discovering your professional identity is the key to finding a career that is a good fit for you. They share some practical ideas on how to do ...

In today’s episode, we talk with Julie Boden Schmidt, the bestselling author of a new children’s book titled Woody’s Leap of Faith. Julie spent much of her career in health care, but always dreamed about writing a book. A great mystery fan, she assumed if she ever pursued that dream, it would be, of course, a mystery. Then, one day while working in remote Montana, she saw three photographs ...

On today’s episode, my guest is Annie Levitt, the author and illustrator of First Day at Halsey Hollow Farm.Her book is a beautiful children’s story about a horse named Captain arriving at his new home, and the beginning of his friendship with his new owner.

Today I am joined by Liam Cuddy, the bestselling author of The Getaway People. In his first novel, Liam tackles some profound themes like love, spirituality, cult behavior, good vs. evil and so much more.

In today’s episode we talk with Michelle Paulson, the bestselling author of Faithful. Throughout our conversation, she shares her journey of authenticity and spiritual mediumship. Even though Michelle has been visited by spirits since she was three years old, she didn’t start to accept her gifts until her late twenties.

Today’s episode features Olympic gold medalist, Laura Wilkinson. Besides sharing some of the backstory to winning Olympic gold, she discusses what it takes to be a mom of 4 and a world-class athlete. She shares her ideas on creating a winning mindset and being your best, no matter what obstacles are in your way. Her bestselling book, Life at 10 Meters: Lessons from an Olympic Champion, is ...

Dave Seitter has collected firsthand accounts of the successes from various business owners to share with the reader.

In today's episode, we speak with Grace Lambert, the bestselling author of How Did I Not Know About This? Becoming Pain Free Through Posture Therapy. Posture therapy helps people of all ages and abilities get themselves out of chronic pain, restore physical function and/or improve their balance or athletic performance. Grace didn't think enough people knew about the benefits of posture ...

In this episode, Coach Sara Doell shares her new bestselling book, Your Future Self Will Thank You: A Book for You. By Me. About You. (told through stories about me). Her wit and wisdom are apparent as she explains how she came to share her personal journey through this book. You will enjoy a mix of serious and difficult stories as well as levity, humor and a touch of sarcasm, as Sara ...

Let’s face it…being a mom is really, really hard. If you can relate, then you’re going to enjoy today’s episode where Tanya Pershin, the bestselling author of “MOM”ing: It’s Not All Sparkles and Tutus, shares lessons she’s learned as she’s traveled along her “Mom”ing journey. Tanya has a mission to let every mom out there know that she is not alone. In this conversation, she shares her ...

When you watch reality TV (The Bachelor, Survivor, American Ninja Warrior), do you ever wonder who those people are? Where do they come from? How do they get on the show? And what does it really take to WIN? If so, then you're in for a treat! On this episode, we interview Jill May, the winner of NBC's STRONG. She is a recent bestselling author of the book, Strong Enough: From Dream to ...

Jacqueline Gikow is a movement coach and rehab specialist, health & wellness coach. The owner of Audacious Living NYC, her holistic, health and wellness practice, she focuses on pain relief through better movement. In managing pain from her own injuries and health challenges, she is empathetic to others in pain. Jacqueline supports your determination to hurt less, get stronger, and ...

On today's episode I interview Esta McIntyre, bestselling author of Fitness for Women Who Love to Eat and Hate to Move. She shares her story in an interview that is light-hearted and also thought-provoking. To find out more about Esta, you can check out her website at myhealthstudio.com or follow her on FB or IG. Today Esta McIntyre owns My Health Studio, a fitness studio in southern ...

Even the best, most loving parents have self-doubts sometimes as they worry about their kids and their future. In this episode, Jackie Michel, psychotherapist, executive coach and grandmother, shares her experience and provides tools on how to raise children who are confident, caring and resourceful adults.

Imagine facing not just one life threatening event, but two. In this episode, we talk with Chrissy Lomax, bestselling author of Another Interruption, who experienced two 'interruptions' in her life. She shares her story and discusses what she learned from her experiences. 

Is it better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all? In this episode, you will hear a story that will make you think deeply about that question. Larry Indiviglia, the bestselling author of 126 Days, 11 Minutes: Our Love Story, joins us to discuss the book and to share one of the most poignant love stories you've ever heard. You can follow Larry Indiviglia on Facebook ...

We all have a unique way of writing. We string letters together in a way that is authentic, and we are individually linked to our own handwritten signature. In many ways, our penmanship represents how we live, and our scribbles lend a voice to our stories. In this episode, Chris Simning shares his own "scribbles" and story with us. For more information on Chris, go to chrissimning.com.

Nine teenagers came together during quarantine and wrote a book. On today's podcast, they share their experience and talk about what it meant to them to become bestselling authors. Listen in to hear more.

Bestselling author, Grant Gamble, joins us on this episode to discuss his new book, The Affinity Principle. Our conversation takes us from growing up in Australia along his journey to becoming a mindful business coach in the United States. Along the way, he shares his formula for helping businesses succeed. You can find out more about Grant at grantiangamble.com.

If you enjoy a good story, then listen to this podcast. The life that Secily Wilson has led is nothing short of remarkable. From the moment she dropped Steve Harvey to his knees on Family Feud when she said "the P word" to the on-air stroke she suffered while broadcasting the evening news, Secily Wilson has done it all. And in this podcast, she shares some of her Passion, Power and Purpose. ...

One is so simple, and it's all you need to get started. This week's message encourages you to focus on just ONE.

In this episode you will meet Andrew Simpson.

Sometimes the unimaginable happens, and your world suddenly changes. In this episode, you will meet Victoria Night. Her family experienced one of those events when her 17-year-old son, John Michael, had a stroke. They have written a bestselling novel about their experience and where they are now on their journey. Listen in to hear more.

When was the last time you did something for the first time? Something outside of your comfort zone? Well in this podcast, you are going to hear from Pete Holman, who did just that! Pete is a physical therapist, personal trainer, fitness product inventor....and a celebrity in the fitness industry, and he just wrote his first bestselling book which is a fictional novel. The story, Cruz, ...

When was the last time you felt 'wonder'? In this episode Bernie Freytag shares the wonder of his new book, Find Wonder in the Ordinary. It's whimsical. It's thought-provoking. It's a kid's book for adults!

In this episode, I interview Lori Sawyer and Caren Boscaino, bestselling authors of Shrink Your Body, Grow Your Mind. Listen in as they share their passion for helping all of us get better in our lives!

Be Great Today - 3 simple words with a much deeper meaning. In today's episode, Amazon bestselling author, Justin Kegley, shares how "Be Great Today" has become so much more than just 3 words.

Imagine writing a letter to your younger self...What would you say? What lessons would you share? In this episode I interview Leslie Cordova Trujillo, co-author of the book, Dear Her. This book is a compilation of letters that women from all over the world wrote to their younger selves. It is full of advice for young women and teenagers who are trying to find their way.

It was 2008 in Beijing, China. The US Men's Gymnastics team was competing in the Olympics. They had no returning Olympians on the team and were not expected to medal. In fact...no one expected much from them. Except the team had a different idea. ONE of those men was Jonathan Horton, and he joined me on this episode to share his story. I won't give away the ending...you'll have to listen to ...

You might know Daniel Gill from the hit NBC show, American Ninja Warrior, but in this episode, you also have a chance to meet his wife, Abigail. In their first interview together, we take the time to talk with them about being a ninja, but we go deeper than that. We talk about marriage, faith and the power of saying "yes"! We also discuss the way they partnered to publish their first ...

Two-time bestselling author, Donna Fatigato, shares her journey to becoming healthy. Her life seemed destined for another direction until one day she began helping a friend get back in shape after her pregnancy. That first step into helping others become healthy led to a 30+ year career in the fitness industry. Now Donna has taken her experiences and written about them so she can share her ...

Jenn Lormand, the owner of Ascension Fitness in New Orleans, LA, is passionate about helping women. She is currently conducting a research study on the issue of pelvic floor dysfunction. This is an issue that affects more than a 52 million people and most people don't realize there is something that can be done about it. In this episode, Jenn talks about how improving PFD can impact all ...

Pam Saffran, the author of Listening for Echoes, joins us to share her story. After experiencing a serious illness with her mother and her husband's unexpected cancer diagnosis, Pam had to focus and find her inner strength. In this episode, she shares how she managed to get through her grief and how she is turning her experiences into opportunities to help others who are experiencing loss.

Frank Pucher, owner of Fitness 121, has been in the fitness industry for more than 2 decades. In that time he has discovered that MONEY is a difficult topic for fit pros to discuss. In this episode, he shares his experiences and many of the important lessons he has learned about how to earn, grow and protect your money.

Lili Piplica was born in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia and grew up in a middle class household. She planned to become a German language teacher. Unfortunately, war broke up when she was 18 years old and her life took a turn she could never have anticipated. Twenty six years later she is now an English as a New Language teacher in Utica, NY, but what she experienced in those 26 years will astonish ...

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