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Rena Greenberg: Easy Willpower Jan 03, 2022

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At the start of each year, many people resolve to make it the year they lose weight, get in shape, and improve their health. We begin with the best intentions and usually within a few weeks, fall back into our old, familiar patterns. Rena Greenberg has helped countless men and women tap into their inner willpower to lose weight and keep it off for good. Her program has been taught in hospitals for more than 30 years and transforms how people think about food, by tapping into the power of the subconscious mind. She has helped rewire people to eat to live, not live to eat. Rena is a trained biofeedback therapist and hypnotherapist, and the author of several books, including The Right Weigh and The Easy Sugar Break Up.

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Wm Paul Young: The Potency of Love and Forgiveness Dec 27, 2021

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Wm Paul Young, author of The Shack, was raised among a stone-age tribe by his missionary parents in the highlands of what was Netherlands New Guinea. Paul has suffered tremendous loss in his life and he has struggled to live with an underlying shame that ran so deep that it threatened his sense of sanity. He discusses the potency of love and forgiveness, the road of reconciliation, the surprises of transformational healing, and the unexpected emergence of joy.

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Chris Wark: Healing from Cancer Dec 22, 2021

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Two days before Christmas and at 26 years old, Chris Wark was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. He had surgery to remove a golf ball-sized tumor and a third of his colon. But after surgery, instead of the traditional chemotherapy, he decided to radically change his diet and lifestyle in order to promote health and healing in his body. Chris describes his healing journey and shares the strategies that he and many others have used to heal cancer. These strategies include adopting the "beat cancer mindset"; radical diet and lifestyle changes; and mental, emotional, and spiritual healing, as well as advanced integrative therapies. Chris is the author of Chris Beat Cancer and Beat Cancer Kitchen.

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Judy Kane: Your4Truths Dec 07, 2021

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Judy Kane, author of the book, Your4Truths: How Beliefs Impact Your Life, talks about the power of subconscious thoughts and she shares ways in which we can learn to make decisions based on what we want instead of what we fear.

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Carla Manly, PhD: Date Smart Nov 29, 2021

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Many of us have a fantasy of what a relationship is supposed to be. We have expectations for an ideal union. According to Dr. Carla Marie Manly, dating isn’t about being perfect or catching the perfect partner; it’s all about creating compassionate self-awareness and stronger self-esteem. Dr. Manly contends that self discovery is key to a healthy relationship and she helps us take the guesswork out of dating with real-life examples, the latest research, and mindset shifts designed to foster better communication, self-esteem, boundaries, and expectations. Dr. Manly is a clinical psychologist and wellness expert who specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. She is the author of the new book, Date Smart: Transform Your Relationships and Love Fearlessly.

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Suzanne Moore: The Ups and Downs of Entrepreneurship Nov 28, 2021

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As a business owner, does it often feel like you’re riding a roller coaster? Do you find yourself confronted by the demons of fear, inconsistency, and doubt? Suzanne Moore dissects the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and she teaches how to ride with arms stretched high, rather than gripping in fear. Suzanne is a business and marketing coach, speaker, course creator and author of the book, Hang on Tight: Learn to Love the Roller Coaster of Entrepreneurship.

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Laura Davis: The Courage to Heal Nov 22, 2021

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What happens when a family member betrays us and after we shut them out of our lives for years? Is it possible to let them back into our hearts? Laura Davis shares the story of her relationship with the mother who betrayed and failed to protect her many years ago. She teaches how healing between family members who have felt wronged by one another is not only possible, but can be the greatest joy both their lives. Laura is a six-time bestselling author. Her books, The Courage to Heal and I Thought We’d Never Speak Again, have been translated into 11 languages. Laura leads workshops that focus on writing as a tool for healing and transformation. Her new book is a memoir about the tumultuous twists and turns of mother-daughter love, The Burning Light of Two Stars.

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Duff McDonald: Tickled Nov 15, 2021

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As many of us know, quite often life doesn’t go according to our plan. And when that happens we can be left scared, frustrated, and frazzled. Duff McDonald has explored what he calls the precision paradox – the struggle between our desire for ease and our need to exert control. Duff discusses how he let go of his attachment to precision so he could pursue the things that brought him joy. Duff is a New York Times best selling author who is a contributing editor at the New York Observer. He has also written for Vanity Fair, Esquire, Fortune, Time, Newsweek among other publications. His new book is, Tickled: A Commonsense Guide to the Present Moment.

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Paul Conti, MD: The Invisible Epidemic Nov 08, 2021

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You’ve heard the expression, what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger. According to Dr. Paul Conti, what doesn't kill us can actually leave us with wounds that make life a lot more difficult. Dr. Conti contends that trauma alters our brains and changes the filters we use to perceive the world and it makes it difficult to see ourselves and others with clarity. He helps us better understand trauma and how we can heal from it. Dr. Conti is a graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine. He served on the medical faculty at Harvard before moving to Portland, Oregon, and founding a clinic. Dr. Conti serves patients and clients around the world, including the executive leadership of large corporations. He is the author of the book, Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic.

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Kathy Hager: Art of Scars Nov 01, 2021

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Each of us carries wounds that can hinder our lives at work and at home. How do we manage these pain points, overcome our fears, and come out stronger on the other side? Dr. Kathy Hagler teaches how to foster healing, compassion, and communication. Dr. Hagler is a nationally recognized author, coach, speaker, and organizational consultant with 40 years of experience. She is the author of the book, Art of Scars.

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