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Matthew Quick: We Are the Light Jan 23, 2023

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We all experience challenges in life. For some, it’s difficult to express their feelings and so they mask their hidden pain with substance abuse, anxiety, depression, isolation, or even violence. Matthew Quick understand that pain. Matthew experienced a “dark night of the soul” after using alcohol and drugs to treat his extreme anxiety and depression. He got sober in 2018, only to experience five years of crippling writer’s block. Matthew talks about how he healed and what he learned. Matthew is the New York Times bestselling author of The Silver Linings Playbook, which was made into an Oscar-winning film. His other books include, The Good Luck of Right Now, Love May Fail and The Reason You’re Alive. The Hollywood Reporter has named Matthew one of Hollywood’s 25 Most Powerful Authors. His new book is, We Are the Light.

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Rabbi Daniel Cohen: The Secret of the Light Jan 16, 2023

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Sometimes we get caught up with drama or the darkness that surrounds us. And when that happens, we can lose our way. Rabbi Daniel Cohen believes we all possess the power to reignite our inner light and share it with the world. He offers guidance and explains The Secret of the Light, which is the title of his new book.

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Art Dielhenn: Get Out Of Your Head It’s A Mess In There Jan 09, 2023

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The mind is miraculous, it never stops. It can take you to the highest highs and without warning, plummet you into darkness. According to Art Dielhenn, the mind is so relentlessly compelling that man has tried to manage it, understand it, control it, ignore it, teach it, and fix it. He offers strategies to help us get out of our head. Art had a successful Hollywood career, where he directed over 300 prime time episodes and 15 pilots including Punky Brewster, Head of the Class, Silver Spoons, Webster, and Sister/Sister. He transitioned to a career as a certified career coach and established Los Angeles Coaching in 2000. Art is the author of Get Out Of Your Head, It’s A Mess In There!

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Stephen Post, PhD: Dignity for Forgetful People Jan 01, 2023

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How do we approach a loved one with Alzheimer’s and other cognitive disorders in a way that affirms their continuing self-identity? Dr. Stephen Post has worked around the world helping caregivers navigate the challenges of a loved one’s cognitive decline. According to Dr. Post, focusing discussion and resources on the dignity of these individuals and the respite needs of their caregivers is vital. Dr. Post is an elected member of the Medical and Scientific Advisory Board of Alzheimer's Disease International, and one of only three recipients of the Alzheimer's Association Distinguished Service Award. In 2001, he founded the Institute for Research on Unlimited Love with Sir John Templeton. Dr. Post is the founding director of the Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care, and Bioethics at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University. His newest book is, Dignity for Deeply Forgetful People: How Caregivers Can Meet the Challenges of Alzheimer’s Disease.

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Lorna Byrne: Angel Guidance Dec 27, 2022

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Anyone who has watched the Holiday Classic, It’s A Wonderful Life, can fondly recall Clarence, the guardian angel sent to earth to aid George Bailey in his time of need. Clarence helped George see the value in his life, and George helped Clarence earn his wings. This touching story has led many to wonder if there really are angels by our side and what their role may be in our lives. Lorna Byrne has been seeing and talking to angels since she was a baby. As a young child, she assumed everyone could see the beings who always accompanied her. Today, sick and troubled people from around the world are drawn to her for comfort and healing, and even theologians of different faiths seek her guidance. Lorna offers us a unique insight into the angelic help that is around us and available to us all the time. As Lorna says, "All you have to do is ask." Lorna is a spiritual teacher, international bestselling author, and philanthropist. She has dedicated her life to reminding humanity of the spiritual potential within us all. She is the author of seven best-selling books, including Angels in My Hair, A Message of Hope from the Angels. She is founder of the Lorna Byrne Children’s Foundation, and the Seraph Foundation. Lorna has been featured worldwide by CNN, NBC Today, BBC, The London Times, The Economist, and many others.

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Steve Lopez: Your Next Chapter Dec 19, 2022

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Many people spend their working years looking forward to the time when they can retire. But when that time comes, leaving a steady income and identity a job provides can be scary. How does a person know if he or she is ready, or even wants to retire? Steve Lopez, a longtime columnist for the Los Angeles Times, faces the same questions. Grappling with his own decision, he used his reporter skills not only to look inward but also to interview experts and peers to collect a variety of perspectives on retirement. Steve writes about what he learned in his latest book, Independence Day: What I Learned About Retirement, from Some Who’ve Done It And Some Who Never Will. Steve is a four-time Pulitzer Prize finalist and best-selling author who is the winner of more than a dozen national journalism awards. He has written three novels and a best-selling non-fiction book, The Soloist, which is the subject of a Dreamworks movie by the same name.

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Elaine Pofeldt: Imposter Syndrome Dec 12, 2022

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Do you experience moments of self-doubt about your achievements? Do you think that everyone else knows more than you do? Do you have trouble seeing the value in the services you provide? Imposter syndrome is that little voice in your head that casts doubt and makes you feel like you are not good enough. It can stop you from moving forward and miss out on opportunities. It’s been reported that entrepreneurs and freelance consultants are more susceptible to imposter syndrome because they rely on self confidence to make a living, and they may not have the support network to help them when these moments arise. The good news is that imposter syndrome is not permanent and it can be overcome. Elaine Pofeldt discusses strategies to navigate these feelings of inadequacy. Elaine is the author of The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business and Tiny Business, Big Money: Strategies for Creating a High-Revenue Microbusiness. She is an independent journalist who specializes in small business and entrepreneurship. Her work has appeared on CNBC, and in Fortune, Money, Forbes, and many other publications.

Kathleen Nadeau, PhD: Adults with ADHD Dec 05, 2022

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ADHD often goes undiagnosed in older adults and very few resources focus on age 55 plus. According to Dr. Kathleen Nadeau, there are steps adults with ADHD can take to reclaim control and lead calmer, happier, more productive lives. She discusses how we can create a more ADHD friendly lifestyle. Dr. Nadeau is founder and clinical director of the largest private ADHD specialty clinic in the United States and author of the book many books including her newest, Still Distracted After All These Years: Help and Support for Older Adults with ADHD.

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Karen Casey: A New Beginning Nov 28, 2022

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Over the years, readers around the world have come to regard Karen Casey as a trusted companion on the recovery journey. In 1982, Karen’s book, Each Day A New Beginning, defined a genre as the first daily meditation book for women in alcoholism recovery. Today, 40 years later and with more than two dozen books to her credit, Karen is still writing, taking one day at a time, and connecting with groups all over the world. Karen talks about her life’s work and the 40th anniversary edition of Each Day A New Beginning.

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Ash Beckham: Step Up Nov 21, 2022

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What makes someone a leader? Ash Beckham challenges us to embrace a different vision of leadership, one in which we stop focusing on external authorities and start reclaiming our own ability to create change. According to Ash, “We need people to step up and be the change they wish to see in the world.” Ash is an inclusion activist, leadership expert, professional trainer, and author of Step Up: How to Live with Courage and Become an Everyday Leader.

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