Ashley Pardo is a nutritional therapist dishing on how to make it through the holiday food fests without feeling horrible when we enter the new year by being mindful. Her expert strategies keep pleasure on high and anxieties over calories on low.

Cass McCrory, the creator of Subtraction Project, shares how and why she adds attention and intention to all areas of her life and how the outcomes result in being fully present to her family + career, living with ease, flow, happy memories + traditions.

Colleen shares how the practice of gratitude helps her live a life with the glass half full and poses three questions from her new book, My Grit, Grace + Gratitude for you to consider and allow more acceptance and sharing into this holiday season.

What happens if we allow ourselves to lose our labels, follow our curiosity, and trust in the unknown future? Join Madison Luikens and find out how she navigates life by doing just that, along with trusting her body and relying on connection + community.

Colleen + Deb have created a journaling workbook and you are invited to the release party! Find out what the book is all about, how it came to be, and why it might be something you will be interested in to rediscover your own grit, grace, and gratitude.

Pastor Beth Scibienski has written a book that asks the question, "Who is God When We Hurt". It's a vulnerable look into how she approached her faith and definition of God while caring for her husband who had multiple sclerosis.

Dori Frame received a devastating diagnosis for her service dog and she refused to focus on it. Instead, she decided to live with what was left of her pet's abilities, experience joy, reimagine what was possible and be present to what is.

Cynthia's husband was 47 years old when he suffered a cardiac arrest and subsequent traumatic brain injury. Cynthia and their two sons learned to overcome obstacles and make the most of what was left and re-envision life with disability.

Four simultaneous major life events transformed c. René Washington's outlook on living and not only is she never going back to her old ways she is also teaching others to follow in her footsteps and empowers them to live fully in who they truly are.

Tami turned 50 and is asking "what's next". We sit down and gain a bird's eye view of her life and what intentions she'll be bringing to her future as she rebalances her entrepreneurial work with more of what truly brings her joy.

Ogun Holder and his school-age daughter lost their wife and mom too soon. Hear how Ogun processed the loss alongside his daughter and the insights gained from letting his heart crack open in this personal look into what is often a quietly kept matter.

Engrid Latina survived an eating disorder and is now a personal trainer who is doing more than making bodies healthy, she is making spirits healthy by showing women how by dropping our stories we are able to tap into the inner wisdom of our intuition.

Part 2/2 following episode #055. Samantha Horton shares what it took for her to gain freedom from a childhood of sexual abuse to create a healthy, love-filled life for herself and her family and to deconstruct the toxic theology she was raised in.

Samantha Horton shares her story of growing up sexually abused by her father, an evangelical minister. In this episode, we learn the thoughts + emotions that exist for a victim of abuse before hearing how she was able to gain freedom from her past.

Cathy Braxton is back to fill us in on where she is at with the extreme boundary setting she set with her parents. She first shared her story in episode 015 and has a handful of new lessons about codependency, healthy and unhealthy relationships to share.

Katrina McGhee lived a perfectly fine life as a successful MBA until something inside began nudging her in a new direction. Hear how she made the shift into living an extraordinary life of presence + gratitude and how she helps others do the same.

Ever wonder what life as a private investigator might be like? David B. Watts shares what his career as a P.I. is like (with his wife as his business partner) and explains how he is now taking a lifetime of experiences and turning them into novels.

Author Kathe Crawford talks about her riveting debut memoir that details the life she and her husband hid from everyone in their lives and how, over 20 years after his death, she was able to release the secret that allowed her heart to open to healing.

Author, writing coach, and happiness blogger, Catherine Greer shares how she has embraced classic age, how we can find our authentic voice, and how shifting mindsets can create beautiful beginnings at any time of our lives. Be prepared to smile.

Ever wonder what goes into being an Elvis Tribute Artist? Wonder no more because Richie Santa is here to answer that question along with sharing reasons to make the jump to living a life filled with happiness, fulfillment, and passion.

Step inside the experience of one devoted daughter's caregiving experience and learn how her mom's Alzheimer's was different than her dad's Cancer. Also, hear about how we all need love regardless of what age and stage we are at in our lives.

Guest Erica Hornthal shows us how we can take responsibility for our emotions through body awareness and how movement can impact our mental health and help us with our emotions, expression, connection, social engagement, self-awareness, and self-esteem.

Jack Arpert has not stopped traveling since he graduated college five years ago. Hear some of what he's seen and learned both about himself + the world and how his personal growth has put him on a mission to positively influence everyone he meets.

In light of current world events people have asked, "Why does God allow bad things to happen?" Two pastors from different traditions discuss the answer to this question and share ideas on how to bring the faithful presence of love and hope to injustice.