Do you believe that your mind plays a role in healing? Are you familiar with the power of positive affirmations? Today’s guest fully believes in the power of the mind and what an incredible honor it is to have on the show mega-bestselling author of “You Can Heal Your Life” Louise Hay. She is also the founder of the world’s largest self-help publishing company, Hay House. Today she’s talking with Lisa about the movie “You Can Heal Your Life” which contains hours of footage and plenty of positive affirmations that you, too, can use to heal your life.
Louise discusses her journey with cancer and how she took a positive approach to turn toward optimal health. She made the decision that she would heal her life and life brought her people who were all able to help including nutritionists, teachers, and others. After six months, the medical community declared her cancer-free. Her diet and affirmations were so important, but most importantly Louise says she learned to forgive. After a very challenging childhood filled with abuse, she knew she was carrying resentment and knew she needed to release it. She looked into the childhoods of her parents and realized they both came from very difficult places and passed along what they learned. This was the key to forgiving them both. She talks about affirmations which heal including, “All is well”; “Only good will come of this”; “Everything is working out for my highest good”; and “I am safe.” This is Part 1 of the conversation, and we air this in her honor. Louise Hay made her transition on Aug 31, 2017, at the age of 90. Info: HayHouse.com and LouiseHay.com
Do you often feel stressed? Does worry affect your sleep? Did you know stress can also influence the health of our brain? Today’s guest, Dr. Nancy Lonsdorf, explains the importance of getting good nighttime rest as a way to strengthen our brains and immune systems. Dr Lonsdorf is an integrative physician and Ayurvedic practitioner who specializes in Women’s Health & Executive Wellness.
She was named “one of the nation’s most prominent Ayurvedic doctors” by the Chicago Tribune and received her medical degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and residency training in psychiatry at Stanford University.
Today she explains how if we have chronic, repetitive stress it can damage our brain's hippocampus. The more chronic the stress, the less time the brain has to heal. We are programmed to heal. You can have a good memory and sharp mind even at an older age. Yet, sleep may become much more fragmented as we get older. This is our most restorative time and it’s important for the cleansing, circulation system in our brain to flush and build our immune system. As an author, speaker, and educator she shares her knowledge today in women’s health, brain health, and executive wellness so we can have optimal brain energy and clarity.
Dr. Lonsdorf is the bestselling author of four groundbreaking books on integrative health and wellness, including: “The Healthy Brain Solution for Women Over 40,” “The Ageless Woman,” and co-author of “A Woman’s Best Medicine” and “Your Mind-Brain Reboot.”
She offers free self-care quizzes to determine your Ayurvedic stress type and digestive type, along with personalized weekly tips to set you on the path to greater health and well-being, naturally. Info: www.drlonsdorf.com
Wouldn’t we all like to have more fun? Can you imagine having fun at your workplace as well? Lisa continues her conversation today with Clinton Swaine, founder of Frontier Trainings. Clinton talks about how he incorporates play and games into the corporate world to help build cohesive teams for business success. Clinton Swaine is the founder, owner, and lead trainer of Frontier Trainings, the world’s leader in experiential business trainings. Along with running and operating his training company for the past decade, Clinton has shared the stage with many world-renowned speakers, and with more than 200 unique games, exercises, and processes which teach a vast range of business, personal development, and speaking skills, he is widely recognized as the leader in his field. Info: FrontierTrainings.com
It’s “Back to School” time for the vast majority of students, but what if your children are stressed or afraid to be in a classroom again? How do you handle their fears as a parent? According to parenting expert Susan Stiffelman, your children may actually be your greatest teacher. The very behaviors that push every parent’s buttons, can actually be used to help them build awareness and shed old patterns, allowing them to raise their children with ease and enjoyment. Listen today as Susan shares practical advice and exercises from her book, “Parenting with Presence.” Susan Stiffelman, MFT, is an internationally respected parent educator, therapist, author, and parenting expert. She is the Huffington Post’s weekly parenting advice columnist (Parent Coach) and the author of “Parenting Without Power Struggles.” Her latest book is “Parenting with Presence: Practices for Raising Conscious, Confident, Caring Kids.” Info: SusanStiffelman.com
Would you like to bring more fun into your life? How about into your workplace? Some believe that you “can learn more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation.” And that’s certainly true in Clinton Swaine’s experience in his company, Frontier Trainings. Join Lisa today as she talks with Clinton about how he incorporates play and games into the corporate world to help build cohesive teams for business success. Clinton Swaine is the founder, owner, and lead trainer of Frontier Trainings, the world’s leader in experiential business trainings. Along with running and operating his training company for the past decade, Clinton has shared the stage with many world-renowned speakers, and with more than 200 unique games, exercises, and processes which teach a vast range of business, personal development, and speaking skills, he is widely recognized as the leader in his field. Info: FrontierTrainings.com.
It’s “Back to School” time for the vast majority of students, but what if your children are stressed or afraid to be in a classroom again? How do you handle their fears as a parent? According to parenting expert Susan Stiffelman, your children may actually be your greatest teacher. The very behaviors that push every parent’s buttons, can actually be used to help them build awareness and shed old patterns, allowing them to raise their children with ease and enjoyment. Listen today as Susan shares practical advice and exercises from her book, “Parenting with Presence.” Susan Stiffelman, MFT, is an internationally respected parent educator, therapist, author, and parenting expert. She is the Huffington Post’s weekly parenting advice columnist (Parent Coach) and the author of “Parenting Without Power Struggles.” Her latest book is “Parenting with Presence: Practices for Raising Conscious, Confident, Caring Kids.” Info: SusanStiffelman.com.
Do you know you can easily switch your emotions? What if you are feeling angry or really upset? You can change those feelings right away, according to our guest today, New York Times bestselling author Peggy McColl. She is an internationally recognized expert in the area of goal achievement and explains how we have the option to choose. She talks about her latest book “Your Destiny Switch,” and shares ways that you can grasp the power of your emotions. She teaches us that we CAN choose our emotions – but it takes some training. She offers ideas and tips to try to reduce stress and change our emotions.
Peggy is an expert in helping experts create best-selling products. With her goal achievement seminars, speaking engagements, and books, she has been inspiring individuals, professional athletes, and organizations to realize their goals and reach their maximum potential for the past several decades. She guides people to move toward a powerful, fulfilling destiny. Her purpose is to make a positive contribution to the lives of millions! Info: PeggyMcColl.com.
IIs it possible that the movement of the planets can predict what lies ahead? How influenced are we by the moon and its phases? Have you heard about the 8/8 Lion's Gate, happening on August 8th? According to world-renowned astrologer Susan Miller, the celestial bodies can affect many different aspects of our lives including our relationships, our health, our legal contracts, and so much more. Today Susan discusses the year ahead and how several major planets are moving into different astrological signs, signaling new ideas and broadening our horizons. Susan is the founder of the wildly successful website “Astrology Zone,” where she receives upwards of 13 million unique visitors per month. Her mother was a gifted astrologer and due to numerous health challenges as she was growing up, including being bedridden for months at a time, Susan had the opportunity to intently study astrology and the science behind it. She talks about the particular planetary alignment at the beginning of the pandemic and how it foretold great changes ahead. Major planets were in Earth signs during the Industrial Revolution and now these planets are moving into Air signs, which means we could see vast technological advances happening very quickly. Susan also goes through each astrological sign, step-by-step, and reveals what lies ahead for each one. She also discusses the meaning of “retrogrades” and how these are times of reflection and not ideal for signing contracts or making major decisions, if at all possible. Susan continues her work as an author, international columnist, entrepreneur, and publisher. She is the author of 12 astrology books, as well as the popular “The Year Ahead” astrology calendars. She has apps in which to read your daily horoscope as well as very extensive monthly horoscopes. Info: AstrologyZone.com
August marks the 61st anniversary of Marilyn Monroe’s death and even this many decades later, she is still considered one of the most popular icons in all of Hollywood history. Today’s guest Nina Boski deeply explores the circumstances around the mystery of Marilyn’s passing. By utilizing medical reports, and speaking with physicians and other experts, she’s pieced together a fathomable understanding that addresses Marilyn’s mental illness including anxiety and possibly bi-polar disorder. She also explains how Marilyn, a complex and deeply fragmented person, constantly under pressure, became a prisoner to the image of her character. Nina explores further in her podcast “Behind the Icon.” Info: behindtheicon.com.
How important is faith when it comes to healing? We know science can only explain so much. These concepts can exist together. Lisa continues the interview today with our guest, Dr. Gary Simonds, a retired neurosurgeon who’s treated tens of thousands of patients. Today he talks about burnout in the healthcare system, especially during and after Covid. He explains how we are all constantly depositing or withdrawing energy from our energy bank. When are not replenishing, we can get burnt out. We may feel like we are not contributing. Dr. Simonds has worked with world experts researching physician burnout and our healthcare system. He suggests how stillness and meditation are very beneficial to everyone. Dr. Simonds also describes what the brain actually looks like, its blood supply, and its need for constant oxygen. He talks about how social isolation impairs brain function. It is so important to seek out community. He further discusses the importance of sleep and rest for a healthy brain, and how mindfulness can provide a sense of balance as it can change the brain alignment.
He stresses the importance of keeping a positive attitude and focusing on resilience. Dr. Simonds suggests practicing gratitude and asks us to think of 3 things we are grateful for throughout the day. He explains how our brains actually have a different chemical reaction when looking for the positive. He suggests considering uplifting material or realizing something as simple as a smile. Sometimes we need to force ourselves to look for the positive. As a neurosurgeon, doctors typically look for the worst-case scenario, so they can plan in advance if something goes wrong. He talks about consciously directing thoughts toward possibilities and solutions. Dr. Simonds, as an expert neurosurgeon, also discusses how to deliver difficult news, while managing expectations. He’s had to do it so many times, with many patients and families. He explains how it’s all about trust -- a delicate walk between honesty and compassion with empathy. An expert on burnout and trauma, Dr. Simonds is the Founding Chief of Neurosurgery at the Carilion Clinic, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (retired) and the author of three non-fiction books. “Death’s Pale Flag” is his first novel and his latest book. This is Part 2 of the interview. Info: GaryRSimonds.com.