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Epidsode #38: Helping Vets Heal with Judith Broder

Episode #38

Airdate: 6/15/10

Helping Vets Heal

 

Dr. Judith Broder created the Soldiers Project to provide free, confidential counseling for soldiers – and their families.  Her goal is to help soldiers come home in the fullest sense, not just physically but mentally, by preventing problems and offering treatment early.

As a psychiatrist, she knew that without help some soldiers would never get past what they had seen and done. And, though she knew very little about the military health system before she started, this social innovator knew enough about how people react to trauma to be convinced that with more than a million soldiers returning to their old lives - sometimes after multiple deployments - there would be a need for help.

Judith’s journey to her encore career and the great work she’s doing will give you an inspired perspective on your own “what’s next”.  Tune in!

Judith T. Broder, MD, is a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who practiced in Los Angeles from 1972 until her retirement in 2009. She was active in teaching psychiatric residents and candidates at psychoanalytic institutes throughout her career. She is a Training and Supervising analyst at LAISPS.

She founded The Soldiers Project, which provides unlimited, free, confidential therapy to combat veterans, in 2005. The sessions aim to alleviate the behavioral problems that can result from combat trauma and address personal, moral, and spiritual crises that may follow grim wartime experiences or personal actions.

The five-year-old program has a network of more than 200 volunteers, has treated more than 300 patients in the Los Angeles area, and is being replicated in other cities. Judith is a 2009 Purpose Prize winner.

Episode #37: Refuse to Choose (To Do Just One Thing!) with Barbara Sher

Episode #37

Airdate: 6/8/10

Refuse to Choose (To Do Just One Thing!)

Barbara Sher's latest book, Refuse To Choose: A Revolutionary Program for Doing Everything You Love, deals with people who have so many interests they’re unable to choose only one.  Sound familiar?  If you’ve ever been called a dilettante or undisciplined, don’t worry.  According to Barbara you’re a “Scanner” and you’re highly intelligent, multi-talented and just need to have more interests than the average person.   

If your passions and interests are taking you in too many different directions, find out which of the seven types of Scanners you are – from the Serial Specialist (learning all about one subject, only to get bored and move on to the next) to Sybil (with so many areas of interest, you can’t finish a thing).  Barbara wants you to know that you must do everything you love instead of zeroing in on just one pursuit, and she’ll share some powerful techniques to keep you from “goal paralysis”.

Barbara Sher is a business owner, career counselor, and best-selling author of seven books (including I Could Do Anything if I Only Knew What It Was and It's Only Too Late If You Don't Start Now: How to Create Your Second Life At Any Age) – each of which provides a down-to-earth, nuts-and-bolts method for uncovering natural talent, pinpointing goals and turning dreams into reality. 

Her first book, Wishcraft: How to Get What You Really Want, has become a classic, selling over one million copies in more than a dozen translations.  Wishcraft is used as the text for university classes all over the world and is a standard handbook for career counselors, coaches, social workers and teachers.
Barbara has presented seminars and workshops throughout the world, and joining forces with public television, she has created five hour-long special programs that continue to air in cities around the U.S.

 

Episode #35: Lose Your Title & Find Your Life with Bernice Bratter & Helen Dennis

Episode #35

Airdate: 5/25/10

Lose Your Title & Find Your Life

 

Bernice Bratter & Helen Dennis want to show you that giving up your career does not mean giving up who you are.  You’re part of the baby boom or pre-baby boom generations and are the first large group of American women to define themselves by their work.  You’re highly skilled, educated, and successful and have achieved visibility, status, and influence.  Yet, you have few, if any, models for retirement.  Bernice and Helen will show you how to shape a new kind of retirement – one they call “renewment” – to emphasize the possibility of positive change, enlightenment, and adventure.

Bernice Bratter is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and has advocated for both women and aging. She was the Executive Director of the Center for Healthy Aging, President of the Los Angeles Women’s Foundation and she served on the Board of Directors of a Fortune 500 corporation.  In recognition of her work in the non-profit world, she was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Law degree from Pepperdine University and was featured on 60 Minutes, 20/20 and Hour Magazine. 

Helen Dennis is a nationally recognized expert on the issues of aging, employment and retirement.  She has worked with more than ten thousand employees planning the non-financial aspects of their retirement.  With over 20 years of academic experience at USC’s Andrus Gerontology Center, she was a delegate to the White House Conference on Aging, writes a column on aging for the Daily Breeze, and has had extensive experience with the media, including Prime Time and the Wall Street Journal.

   
 

Episode #31: Heartbroken Open: One Woman’s Journey from Grief to Healing with Kristine Carlson

Episode #31

Airdate:  4/27/10

Heartbroken Open: One Woman's Journey from Grief to Healing

 

Kristine Carlson had an idyllic life. She and her husband, Richard, had a romantic marriage, two beautiful daughters, and—thanks to the success of Richard's bestselling Don't Sweat the Small Stuff series—all the comforts of the American Dream. But on December 13, 2006, that perfect story took a sudden turn when, on a typical flight to New York, a pulmonary embolism would take Richard's life, catapulting Kristine into heartbreak and uncertainty.

It was the end of life as Kristine knew it and the beginning of a journey through the depths of grief and mourning that would reveal to Kristine her true strength and an immeasurable love that cannot be broken.

Find out how Kristine came face-to-face with fear, insecurity, and the painful but ultimately precious teachings she discovered along the way as she shares her message of inspiration and courage. 

Kristine captivated readers worldwide with her first three bestsellers, An Hour to Live, An Hour to Love: The True Story of the Best Gift Ever Given, Don't Sweat the Small Stuff in Love and Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff for Women.

Expanding on the phenomenal success of her late husband Dr. Richard Carlson's work, (Don't Sweat the Small Stuff series), Kristine has continued to share her profound message of empowerment, success, emotional strength and love.

An unyielding believer of living in the moment and finding happiness in life, Kris has been featured on national radio and television broadcasts, including: The Today Show, The View, and The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Her most recent book, Heartbroken Open, is a courageously honest memoir of her personal journey through the depths of grief and mourning after the sudden and unexpected loss of her husband. This powerful book has gained the attention and earned accolades of readers and media across the globe.

 

Episode #18: Feng Shui Your Way to a Fabulous Life with Jeanette Maguire

Episode #18

Airdate: 1/26/10

Feng Shui Your Way to a Fabulous Life 

 

Jeanette Maguire, Jeanette Maguire Design, understands that “a beautifully designed home may not actually feel good to live in, but a home that feels good to live in, is always beautifully designed.”  She knows that the secret to harmony in a home is creating a peaceful sanctuary that supports health, wealth, intimacy and a vigorous self-esteem.  If your home, as Jeanette believes, is the direct result of your belief system, what does your home say about you?  If you change your surroundings, will your belief system change?  Tune in to find out as Jeanette inspires you to get the energy flowing in your home, edit your belongings (yes, de-cluttering!) and renew your sense of well-being using the ancient art of Feng Shui and the use of color.

Jeanette trained as a second-generation Feng Shui practitioner with her mother, Master Jacquelyn Patricia, and holds a degree in design from The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles.  She refers to her work as “the alchemy of form and function” and describes her job as being “3-parts designer, 1-part therapist and a dash of magician.”  Jeanette’s expertise in the art of intuitive Feng Shui is completely enmeshed in her design work.  It is impossible to distinguish between a decision made for the sake of beauty and one meant to transform the lives of her clients. 

Her passion is affecting people where they live.  One of Jeanette’s greatest talents is being able to combine her finely honed, intuitive version of Feng Shui with her acute sense of design and color while maintaining her client’s fundamental aesthetics. 

 

Episode #12: Sexy at Sixty with Doone Marshall

Episode #12

Airdate: 12/15/09

Sexy at Sixty

 

 

Doone Marshall left Australia in 1984 (reluctantly) to accompany her then husband for a Master’s degree study program in Holistic Health. With their two children, they arrived (circuitously) at the Kripalu (yoga) Centre in the Berkshires where Doone was introduced to and became a licensed Dr. Hauschka Skin Care Esthetician. She opened Body & Soul, a Day Spa in 1987 with her now husband Stephen (this is the abridged version). Doone is a passionate spokesperson for being beautiful, sexy, fit, and all that we can be at 60 plus without surgical intervention and other invasive procedures. Doone is the mother of two, grandmother of three, hikes every day, practices yoga 3 times a week, works out 3 times a week, reads incessantly, has written one book (yet to be published) and Sexy at Sixty is next!

Doone Marshall owns and manages Body & Soul Day Spa in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. She offers therapeutic massage and skin care, specializing in healthy aging options for skin care.

Doone Marshall's Special Offer to The WOW Zone! Listeners:

Doone is hosting a special holiday event on Saturday, December 12th from 10am to 5pm. She is offering discounts on services and products, as well as free make-up and skin care consultations.  Drop by, phone (413-528-6465) or e-mail Doone at doonebuggy@gmail.com to take advantage of this special offer.

(This week's Angel Sponsor is Helen Krancer of Agency Without Walls...the person to call when you need greater visibility, more prospects or promotional copy.)

 

 

Episode #11: Living in the Current: Oasis in the Overwhelm with Ginny Kravitz

Episode #11

Airdate: 12/08/09

Living in the Current: Oasis in the Overwhelm

 

 

Ginny Kravitz has always been fascinated by how people make meaningful change and create lives that delight them. At age eleven she clipped an article entitled, "You Can Change Your Life," and that was just the beginning of a lasting intention to live a powerful and passionate life.

From her earliest days as a young child who was prone to wake up from naps by barreling down the stairs, slamming the kitchen door open, and demanding to know why her family let her sleep so long, Ginny has always had a fierce desire to be in the full current of life. In her role as life coach, she sees herself as a river guide, helping people move with both patience and boldness as they navigate the decisions of their own lives and embrace a new and joyful momentum. 

Come find an oasis in the holiday overwhelm, so you can flow through the season with ease and grace.

Virginia Kravitz, Career and Life coach, has always been fascinated by how people make meaningful change and create lives that delight them. Ginny founded In the Current® to serve accomplished professionals who want to move boldly in new directions and start living with a greater sense of joy and abandon.  Her specialties include: transforming career restlessness into a discovery of your true purpose and passion, managing overwhelm by using this feeling as a signal to make more effective choices, and owning your time instead of just managing it. 

Known for her energy and exuberance, Ginny brings lightness and fun to the work while inspiring others to believe in themselves and take bolder action. Ginny is a recognized facilitator of the Now What® career and life direction program and a co-author of the 28 Day Guide: OASIS in the Overwhelm - Rewire Your Brain from Chaos to Calm. Her e-zine, published every other Tuesday, is entitled Current of Life.  Visit at: www.inthecurrent.com 

Ginny Kravitz' Special Offer to The WOW Zone! Listeners:

Everyone listening today is invited to sign up for my free e-zine, Current of Life.  Published every other Tuesday, the e-zine is a short yet powerful read that  gives you inspiration, insight, and practical tips for moving through life with greater joy and abandon.  You’ll also have access to special coaching events I offer exclusively to subscribers.  You can sign up for Current of Life  at: www.inthecurrent.com
                                                            
And as a special offer to listeners today:  Anyone who subscribes to the e-zine and also purchases the OASIS in the Overwhelm 28 Day Guide by next Tuesday, December 15, will receive an autographed copy as well as 30% off any additional OASIS Guides you purchase – they make great holiday gifts.  To take advantage of this offer, all you need to do is first sign up for the e-zine at www.inthecurrent.com and then send an email to info@inthecurrent.com , mention the WOW Radio Show, and how many OASIS Guides you’d like to order. 

(Today's Angel Sponsor is Bhavani Lorraine Nelson, who will soothe you into stree-free living with yoga and meditation.)

 

Episode #10 The Great Corporate Escape with Jane Falter

Episode #10

Airdate: 12/1/09

The Great Corporate Escape

 

Jane Falter thought she finally "made it" when she landed a position working for a multi-billion dollar brand-name corporation and was making more money than she ever thought possible.  The only problem--she was miserable.

Finding herself unemployed at age 60, Jane thought it was now or never to go for her dream of becoming a life coach.  Within 12 months of leaving her corporate position, she received her coaching certification, started her own business and relocated to another state. (Yikes!)

Today, Jane loves helping others make the great corporate escape, renew their spirits after the barrage of pressure they experienced in Corporate America, and find a new direction in life.  There IS life after Corporate America!

After working many years in human resources, Jane found herself on the "other side of the desk" listening as her severance package was recited to her.  Finding herself unemployed at age 60, Jane thought it was now or never to become a life coach--something she had dismissed because her fears stopped her.  Within 12 months of leaving her corporate position, she received her coaching certification, started her own business and relocated to another state. (Yikes!)

Jane discovered that while many corporate veterans and individuals on the verge of leaving their job may recognize the damage that has been done to them, they may not know how to recover. Based on her own experiences, Jane developed a customized coaching program that accelerates achieving the results her clients desire.  Her 7 Keys for Your Great Corporate Escape program focuses not only on helping employees renew their spirit after the barrage of pressures they experienced in Corporate America, but guiding them to discover a new direction for their life. 

These days, it's hard to believe this is the same Jane from a few years ago. People often remark about her energy and creativity.  “I realize I'm now using all my talents and skills.  What I do and who I am are the same,” she says. “I love the variety of what I do—coaching, speaking to groups and writing.”  Always looking to find new ways to help others find their passion, Jane recently became a facilitator for Tory Johnson's (Good Morning America's workplace contributor) “MyAmericaWorks” initiative to begin a Job Club in her area.

Jane is convinced she has the best job—doing something you love and making a real difference in people's lives.  Her goal is to help others do the same.

Jane’s Special Offer Exclusively for The WOW Zone! Listeners

Receive a 10% discount off the registration for Jane’s group teleclass, “7 Keys for Your Great Corporate Escape… to the life of your dreams” which starts January 14th.  Contact Jane at  to register.

Sign-up for Jane’s newsletter and receive a copy of her free report, “7 Keys for Your Great Corporate Escape.”  Visit www.janefalter.com to sign-up.

 

Episode #9 Legacies of the Heart with Donna Krone

Episode #9

Airdate: 11/24/09

Legacies of the Heart

 

Donna Krone’s first 40 years of life were no different than most. She was so busy doing her best to respond to what life brought to her that she brushed away the bigger questions of designing her life. But according to developmental theorists she was right on schedule when in her early 40s something inside her started to change. Despite a successful career as a financial planner, Donna had this nagging sense “This is not what I am meant to be doing” and it just wouldn’t stop until she paid attention.

She finally listened to that inner voice and created a life of purpose and meaning in her business Sacred Conversations™.  As you move into this next stage of life, Donna will show you how sacred conversations can help you develop the confidence to share what is most deeply meaningful to you with family, friends, and your broader community – what she calls legacies of the heart.

Donna M. Krone, CPCC, CFP, is the founder and owner of Sacred Conversations™, an organization focused on professional coaching and transformational programs in life purpose, leadership and legacy.

Formerly a registered nurse and a financial advisor, Donna brings a broad perspective and heart-centered presence to her work. She received her coaching certification and leadership training through the Coaches Training Institute (CTI), a premier ICF-accredited coaching organization.

An experienced workshop leader in both corporate and nonprofit venues, Donna presented her unique programs on legacies of the heart at the 2007 Positive Aging Conference and the 2008 ASA/NCOA Aging in America Conference. In January she will be presenting Legacies of the Heart: Touchstones for a Life of Meaning at the renowned Kripalu center. Click here for more information.

Donna says, "Taking a step back to see the big picture of what we are creating and why leads to making choices that bring us more fulfillment and joy."

"I have openings for 2 individual clients this Fall and I'm currently accepting applications. Do you feel like you're just slogging through life? Are you eager to learn more about your own life purpose so that you can align your decisions, actions and life with it? Contact me today for a free, no-obligation consultation call to learn more about how I can help."

"At the website, you can also subscribe to my free monthly newsletter, Conversations, with tips and inspiration to help you live a more purposeful life."

(This week's angel sponsor is Nancy Merz Nordstrom who shows us the secrets for enriching and enhancing the After-50 years.)

 

Episode #1: The WOW Guide to Successfully Navigating What’s Next with Jean Shula

Episode #1

Air Date: 9/29/09

The WOW Guide to Successfully Navigating What’s Next with Jean Shula

Jean Shula knows how to navigate change -- whether it’s being stopped in her tracks by divorce and empty-nesting in midlife, or more recently, being derailed by breast cancer in the middle of writing her first book, The Coming of Aging: Learning to Live from the Inside Out. After her divorce, Jean launched the third chapter of her life with a year-long sabbatical, traveling and camping alone across the country, deepening her spiritual life.  It was then, she says, that her extraordinary journey to wholeness began, and her book was born.  Today, as a breast cancer survivor, Transitional Life Coach, speaker, and workshop/retreat facilitator, Jean is passionate about passing along what she’s learned about navigating what’s next.  Listen up, because you won’t want to miss one word of what this Wise Outrageous Woman has to say! 

Jean grew-up in Kentucky and Ohio, (which explains why she’s never met a stranger), and has since lived in every quadrant of the United States, (which explains why she refers to maturing as a Journey to Wholeness). Moving six times with three kids, husband and dog taught her the lessons of change, transition and adjustment. In mid-life she became a psychotherapist and hospice co-director, speaking at national conferences and writing articles for professional journals on bereavement and transition, and leading retreats and workshops. Wondering what comes next, she went to Austria for another post-graduate degree in Peace and Conflict Studies, which inspired her passion for seeing the accumulated inner wisdom in each life and encouraging each one to pass it on to a world that needs it.

(This episode’s Angel Supporter is Cathy Kessler, BusinessProofreading.com – because your image is everything.)