Conversations with Joan

Latest Episodes:

Angel Guidance Dec 21, 2025

Show notes

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.

The Art of Manifesting Dec 14, 2025

Show notes

Manifestation isn’t just about wishing for what you want, it’s about aligning your energy, mindset, and actions to bring your dreams into reality. Colette Barron-Reed helps people turn intention into inspired action and step into lives of clarity, purpose, and fulfillment. Colette is a spiritual teacher, transformational coach, and intuitive guide. She is the author of the new book, The Art of Manifesting.

Following Your Dream with David Baldacci Dec 08, 2025

Show notes

David Baldacci has been writing since childhood, He published his first novel, Absolute Power, in 1996 and it was adapted into a feature film with Clint Eastwood as its director and star. Today. David is an award-winning #1 bestselling author, and one of the world’s favorite storytellers. He discusses his new book, Nash Falls.

Finding Love After Trauma Dec 01, 2025

Show notes

One in six women will experience sexual violence in her lifetime. Behind that number are countless untold stories of trauma, survival, and the difficult journey toward reclaiming intimacy. Dr. Vanessa Carlisle helps us understand what that means and how healing is possible. Dr. Carlisle is a renowned expert in sex, sexuality, gender, addiction, and trauma, and the author of Awaken Your Sexuality: A Guide to Connection and Intimacy after Addiction and Trauma. She brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to the conversation, guiding survivors toward connection, empowerment, and renewed intimacy.

Navigating the Holidays Nov 24, 2025

Show notes

The holiday season is upon us. For many it can be the most wonderful time of the year, but for others, it can be the loneliest. If you have lost a loved one or suffered a breakup with a spouse/significant other or friend, the holiday season is a constant reminder of the loss. Grief at any time of the year is painful, but it feels especially traumatic during the holidays. Dr. Pilar Jennings talks about how we can navigate loss during the holidays. Dr. Jennings is a psychoanalyst in private practice with a focus on the clinical applications of Buddhist meditation. She is the author of the book, To Heal A Wounded Heart.

Tapping Into Your Potential Nov 17, 2025

Show notes

Many people hunger for success but struggle to balance what they pursue on the outside with what they need on the inside. According to Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa, we can learn how to have our outer success reflect our inner core. He teaches how our five core energies can create outer impact from a place of inner mastery. Dr. Wadhwa is a professor at Columbia Business School and the founder of the Mentora Institute and Mentora Foundation. His work has been covered by Fortune, CNN, Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes, among others. He is the author of the book, Inner Mastery, Outer Impact: How Your Five Core Energies Hold the Key to Success.

Finding Meaning in Life Nov 10, 2025

Show notes

Mitch Albom has written books that have made a difference in the lives of millions around the world. He is an internationally renowned and best-selling author, journalist, screenwriter, playwright, broadcaster and musician. Mitch’s books, which include Tuesdays with Morrie, The Five People You Meet in Heaven, and For One More Day, and have collectively sold more than 40 million copies worldwide; have been published in 49 territories and in 47 languages around the world. His work has been made into Emmy Award-winning and critically-acclaimed television movies.

Cultivating Love, Resilience, and Harmony Nov 03, 2025

Show notes

In a world that feels more anxious, divided, and uncertain than ever, many of us are searching for a way to find calm, clarity, and inner peace. Dr. Stephen Post offers a science-based roadmap to cultivating love, resilience, and harmony. He draws on decades of research, real-world examples, and practical exercises, to show how embracing the power of unconditional love —. toward ourselves and others — can transform not just our hearts, but our communities and the world. Dr. Post is a researcher, speaker, and author, whose work has inspired countless people to live with more meaning, compassion, and connection. He is the founder and President of the Institute for Research on Unlimited Love, and the founding Director of the Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care, and Bioethics at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University. His new book is, Pure Unlimited Love: Science and the Seven Paths to Inner Peace

Creating Secure Relationships Oct 27, 2025

Show notes

Relationships can be complicated, and often the challenges we face aren’t just about differences in personality, they’re rooted in the ways we form attachment and connect emotionally. Whether it’s fear of getting too close, pulling away when things get serious, or repeating patterns that keep love out of reach, understanding attachment styles can be a game-changer in creating lasting, fulfilling relationships. Jamal’s journey began when he started healing his fearful avoidant attachment style. Since then he has become a certified attachment coach who helps people become secure so they can heal, let go, and attract a lasting love with their ideal partner.

Living Fearlessly Oct 20, 2025

Show notes

Courage involves facing our fears, but it is also about resilience, grit, and having a built-in BS detector and knowing when and how to use it. Evy Poumpouras, author of the book Becoming Bulletproof: Protect Yourself, Read People, Influence Situations, and Live Fearlessly, discusses how we can heighten our natural instincts to move from fear to fearlessness. She shares lessons and insights learned from protecting presidents and working in the most elite security force in the world. Evy is a former secret service special agent who is the recipient of the United States Secret Service Medal of Valor Award for her heroism on 9/11. She has been part of the protective details for former presidents Obama, both Bushes, and Clinton.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected