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Guy Finley: One Journey May 17, 2021

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Guy Finley believes that we can use the wisdom of the world’s great spiritual masters to not only weather the difficulties we experience, but to actually come out stronger on the other side. According to Guy, hidden within each of us lives a greatness with the power to not just transform us into more awake, kind, and compassionate people, but to do the same for all humanity...making our world a healthier, happier place for all. Guy Finley is an internationally renowned spiritual teacher and bestselling self-help author. He is the Founder and Director of Life of Learning Foundation located in Merlin, Oregon.

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Claire B. Willis: Opening to Grief May 09, 2021

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We all lose people and experiences we hold dear; nothing we love lasts forever. Grieving is part of being human. Grief can hit us quickly like a bolt of lightning or it can silently creep up on us before we even know we're in its grip. Many of us try to deny what we’re feeling in an attempt to stay positive or stop the pain. According to Claire B. Willis, to heal from loss we cannot dissociate or refuse to feel the depth of our despair. She contends that genuine grieving requires us to be present with the anguish and to be open to the pain of our heartbreak, and even embrace our sadness. Claire talks about how we can open up to grief in order to find peace. Claire is a clinical social worker who has been working in the fields of oncology and bereavement for more than 20 years. As a lay Buddhist chaplain, she focuses on contemplative practices for end-of-life care. She is the author of, Lasting Words: A Guide to Finding Meaning Toward the Close of Life, and co-author of Opening to Grief: Finding Your Way from Loss to Peace.

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David Kundtz: The Art of Stopping May 03, 2021

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Most of us live every day overwhelmed and exhausted. We are always on the go trying to balance work, family, friends, and everything in between. Often it feels like our usual methods of coping no longer work. David Kundtz says that it’s time for something new – stopping. According to David, stopping is a gift to yourself. Knowing when to breathe and regain a clearer vision helps give you a fresh perspective and an inner balance. David has enjoyed several careers, including 19 years as a Catholic priest, 20 years in the practice of psychotherapy, and over two decades teaching courses on managing stress and emotional health, and writing. He has authored seven books, most recently, The Art of Stopping: How to Be Still When You Have to Keep Going.

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Tim Shriver: The Call to Unite Apr 26, 2021

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At the beginning of last year, the world was faced with a public health crisis, the scope of which had not been seen in a century. As COVID-19 rapidly reached every corner of the globe, chaos and fear ran rampant. Yet, as the pandemic worsened, billions of people decided to respond with love, care, and compassion. Even though we were separated physically, people were connecting and reaching out—to neighbors and strangers alike—more than ever before. Tim Shriver, chair of Special Olympics, saw this as an opportunity for people to come together, and organized the Call to Unite event in May, 2020, which featured nearly 300 participants, raised more than $85 million dollars towards relief, and reached tens of millions of viewers in all fifty states. He discusses his new book, The Call to Unite: Voices of Hope and Awakening, which captures the spirit of that event and features words of hope, wisdom, and inspiration from all walks of life: doctors, nurses, activists, religious leaders, former presidents, and artists.

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Liana Werner Gray: Healing from Cancer Apr 19, 2021

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When you’ve been told those three words, you have cancer, your life is turned upside down. There are life-altering decisions to make and it’s difficult to know the right thing to do. Liana Werner Gray heard those words after she found a lump bulging out the side of her neck. Hitting a point in her life that she describes as her “rock bottom”, Liana felt toxic and decided that it was time to change her eating habits and life. She discusses her treatment protocol for healing. Liana is a holistic and natural health advocate and the founder and owner of the Earth Diet. She is the author of the book, Cancer Free with Food.

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Sadie Radinsky: Learn to Love Yourself Apr 12, 2021

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Many in society today constantly criticize girls, leaving many to grow up feeling inadequate, silenced and like they are not enough. Sadie Radinsky is a major voice in a new generation of people redefining wellness. Sadie is an 18-year-old blogger and recipe creator who has touched the lives of girls and women worldwide with her award-winning website, wholegirl.com. Sadie offers ideas, advice, and practices for young women to help them celebrate all of themselves. She is the author of the book, Whole Girl: Live Vibrantly, Love Your Entire Self, and Make Friends with Food.

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Barbara De Angelis: Love from the Inside Out Apr 05, 2021

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What if you could learn how to be “in love” all the time? What if you knew how to break down your old emotional walls and heal the past? Most of us spend our lives longing for love waiting for something to happen to give us an experience of love. According to Barbara De Angelis, love isn’t something we can actually “get” from anyone else; it comes from the inside out. This understanding means that we don’t have to wait for love to arrive to feel it, or for someone to treat us a certain way to experience it. We can choose to be in love — our own love. Barbara is a teacher in the field of personal and spiritual transformation. She is the author of the book, The Choice for Love.

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Rangan Chatterjee, MD: Make Disease Disappear Mar 29, 2021

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According to Dr. Chatterjee, half of all American adults suffer with a chronic disease with one in four people suffering from two or more. Dr. Chatterjee believes that lifestyle and nutrition are first-line medicine and the cornerstone of good health. He argues that the secret to preventing disease and achieving wellness revolves around four critical pillars – food, relaxation, sleep, and movement – and that by making small, incremental changes in each of these key areas, we can create and maintain good health. Dr. Chatterjee is a practicing physician and star of the BBC One TV show, Doctor in the House. He is a member of the Royal Colleges of Physicians, the Royal College of General Practitioners and the Institute of Functional Medicine. He is the author of the book, How to Make Disease Disappear.

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Naz Beheshti: Pause, Breathe, Choose Mar 22, 2021

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In today’s fast paced world, our lives are marked by a singular focus on achievement. We prioritize doing well over being well. According to Naz Beheshti, the truth is, we can have both — success and well-being. Naz is an executive wellness coach, speaker, Forbes contributor, and CEO, with more than 20 years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies. She learned from luminaries including Steve Jobs, who was her first and most influential mentor. Naz is the author of the book, Pause. Breathe. Choose: Become the CEO of Your Well-Being.

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Denise Woods: The Power of Voice Mar 15, 2021

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In today’s world, we need the skills to make a lasting impact when we speak. We use our voices to express ourselves and to achieve our goals. Denise Woods is one of the nation’s most sought-after vocal coaches. She provides valuable lessons and exercises that all of us can use to overcome common voice and speech problems, and become confident, effective communicators. Her tools will change how we communicate with the world, and ultimately how we see ourselves.

Denise has been the voice behind the voice for the last 20 years. She has trained executives for public speaking at major corporations, coached Hollywood actors and broadcast news anchors, and has prepared NBA and NFL athletes for on-camera commentary. Denise is committed to giving disenfranchised voices the courage and tools to use their words, their thoughts and their stories in ways they never thought possible by dismantling fear, shame and insecurity. Her first book is, The Power of Voice.

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