Inspiring Episodes

Gabriele Cotronei on Connecting Mind and Body to Heal | 1,595 Gabriele Cotronei believes healing begins when people feel truly seen, understood, and connected. A psychotherapist, educator, and international mental health consultant, Gabriele has spent more than a decade helping individuals navigate trauma, depression, addiction, and life's most difficult transitions. His approach goes beyond treating symptoms, guiding people toward a deeper understanding of themselves and the experiences that have shaped them. By combining psychodynamic therapy with somatic practices, Gabriele helps clients reconnect the mind and body, creating meaningful, lasting change rather than temporary relief. His work is grounded in the belief that genuine transformation happens when people are given the space to explore their stories with honesty, compassion, and curiosity. Driven by a passion for improving mental health care, Gabriele advocates for approaches that are more human, accessible, and …

Tammy Machmali on Emotional Freedom and Inner Peace | 1,593 Tammy Machmali believes the life you want begins the moment you stop carrying the emotional weight that was never yours to keep. Founder of Baggage Be Gone: Healing Hearts & Minds, Tammy has dedicated her work to helping people release the hidden beliefs, unresolved pain, and emotional patterns that quietly shape their lives. By combining subconscious healing, hypnosis, forgiveness work, and practical transformation tools, she guides individuals toward lasting freedom and deeper self awareness. Tammy's own journey spans cultures, continents, and personal transformation. Born in Iran, raised in Israel, and now living in the United States, her experiences have given her a unique perspective on resilience, identity, and the universal desire to live with greater peace and purpose. Those experiences became the foundation for helping others uncover what has been holding them back for years. As a podcast host, author, sp…

Reed Nyffeler on Entrepreneurship and Purpose Driven Business | 1,592 Reed Nyffeler believes business is at its best when it creates opportunity, develops people, and serves a purpose beyond profit. A lifelong entrepreneur, Reed has dedicated his career to building companies that empower others to lead, grow, and make a meaningful impact. As the founder and CEO of Signal, an international security services franchise, he has helped create a business centered on giving people peace of mind so they can focus on what matters most. His entrepreneurial vision extends beyond one company. Reed also founded Filtergo, a commercial air care franchise, and Framebrand, a technology and analytics company that helps franchise organizations scale with greater clarity and efficiency. Across every venture, his focus remains the same: equipping entrepreneurs with the tools, systems, and leadership they need to build businesses that strengthen their communities. As the author of Transform Thr…

Dustin Shepherd on Helping Veterans Navigate Life After Service | 1,591 Dustin Shepherd believes the greatest act of leadership is making the path easier for someone else to walk. A retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major with 29 years of service, Dustin Shepherd spent his military career leading through some of the most demanding environments imaginable. Multiple combat deployments taught him that leadership is measured not by authority, but by the ability to guide people through uncertainty, hardship, and change. After facing his own personal struggles and the devastating loss of fellow Soldiers, Dustin realized that many people who want help never receive it because they do not know where to begin. That insight inspired him to found TOA, an organization dedicated to connecting individuals with the right resources, support, and guidance when they need it most. Rather than creating another program, Dustin focused on building a bridge, one that brings clarity to complex systems a…

Julia Hurley on Single Mom Success and Overcoming Adversity | 1,590 Julia Hurley believes your circumstances may shape your beginning, but they never have to define your future. A nationally recognized real estate broker, entrepreneur, author, speaker, and former elected official, Julia has built a career defined by resilience, leadership, and reinvention. Becoming a single mother at just 15 years old, she learned early that success is not determined by where you start, but by the choices you make along the way. Through determination and relentless perseverance, Julia earned a college degree, built award winning businesses, achieved national recognition in real estate, and became a trusted voice in entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth. Along the way, she has continued to launch new ventures, mentor others, and inspire people to pursue bigger possibilities for their lives. More than her accomplishments, it is Julia's journey that resonates. She has turned adver…

Nora Smyth on Creating Safer Spaces for Healing | 1,589 Nora Smyth believes meaningful change begins with the people who care for others. A licensed clinical social worker, educator, and founder of Join The Constellation PLCC, Nora is dedicated to strengthening the next generation of mental health professionals through intentional clinical supervision, practical education, and trauma informed leadership. Her work is driven by the belief that healthier practitioners create healthier individuals, families, and communities. As the author of five self care toolkits, Nora equips both clinicians and the public with practical strategies for resilience, reflection, and emotional well being. She is also developing specialized continuing education focused on domestic violence, helping practitioners move beyond theory with real world tools that strengthen trauma informed care. Beyond her clinical work, Nora is a passionate advocate committed to breaking the silence surrounding domest…

Tori Jenae on Aligning Your Life from the Inside Out | 1,588 Tori Jenae helps high achievers transform their lives by changing the patterns beneath their success. A Transformational Life Strategist with a background in psychology, human resources, functional medicine, nervous system science, Energy Psychology, and spiritual development, Tori takes a deeply holistic approach to personal growth. Her work reaches beyond performance, helping clients create lasting change across every area of life, from identity and relationships to health, family, and business. Tori's approach is rooted in lived experience. Raised in an environment marked by addiction and trauma, she rebuilt her life through resilience, personal responsibility, and unwavering commitment to growth. Since 2010, she has helped individuals around the world do the same, guiding them beyond survival into lives defined by purpose, clarity, and alignment. Known for creating profound, long term transformation, Tori's c…

Christian Hurst on Writing Science Fiction That Matters | 1,587 Christian Hurst writes science fiction for people searching for where they belong. An author and creative director, Christian blends sweeping interstellar adventure with deeply human questions about identity, belief, connection, and purpose. His stories are shaped by a life spent navigating what it means to feel different, first growing up in the LDS church, and later forging his own path beyond it. Before becoming a novelist, Christian built a successful career in design, branding, and creative leadership, helping shape national campaigns and leading major rebranding efforts for organizations including Marriott International and AARP. That background gives his storytelling a cinematic quality, combining compelling visuals with emotional depth and relatable characters. He is best known for The Lily Starling Series, a young adult science fiction saga that explores the universal desire to find meaning, community…

Julie Cochrane on Subconscious Mind and Anxiety Healing | 1,585 Julie Cochrane helps people change the patterns they cannot think their way out of. A Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Rapid Transformational Therapist, and Integration Coach, Julie specializes in helping high functioning adults overcome anxiety, self doubt, trauma, and the subconscious beliefs that quietly shape their lives. Her work goes beyond managing symptoms, focusing instead on creating lasting change at the level where those patterns begin. Having experienced her own journey through anxiety and emotional struggle, Julie understands what it feels like to be trapped by invisible patterns and what it takes to break free from them. That personal insight, combined with advanced clinical training, allows her to help clients move from overthinking and self criticism to confidence, clarity, and emotional freedom. Personally trained by Marisa Peer and selected to serve on the in house Rapid Transformational T…

Dr Tim Newman on Public Speaking and Communication Skills | 1,584 Dr. Tim Newman believes great opportunities rarely go to the best ideas. They go to the people who communicate them best. A communication coach, podcast host, and self described recovering college professor, Dr. Newman has spent more than 20 years helping professionals speak with greater confidence, clarity, and influence. His practical approach removes the mystery from public speaking, replacing fear with simple, repeatable systems that help people connect with any audience. Creator of The Formula for Public Speaking and the Confident Connection Formula, Tim equips leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals with the tools to deliver memorable presentations, craft compelling elevator pitches, and communicate in ways that inspire action. As the host of the Speaking with Confidence Podcast, he continues to share practical strategies that help people stand out in business and life. Beyond communication, Tim brin…

Dr Chidimma Abuka on Shared Leadership and Team Success | 1,583 Dr. Chidimma A. Abuka is rethinking one of leadership's oldest assumptions: that every organization needs just one person at the top. An author, researcher, and leadership consultant, Dr. Abuka is the Executive Director of Global Co-Leadership Development and Change Management at Polymathes Consulting. Through her doctoral research at Pepperdine University, she developed the Dualis Co-Leadership System™, a research informed framework designed to help organizations lead through intentional partnership rather than individual authority. As the author of Co-Leadership: One Role. Two Leaders. and The Workbook for Co-Leaders, she equips executives, organizations, and leadership teams with practical strategies for building trust, strengthening shared accountability, and creating collaborative leadership cultures that thrive in today's complex world. Dr. Abuka's work challenges conventional leadership models with a po…

Sandy Ciaramitaro on Raising a Generation to Kindness and Purpose | 1,562 Sandy Ciaramitaro believes the values that shape a child's future are planted long before adulthood. An educator, author, and founder of The Good Eggs Foundation, Sandy has devoted her career to helping young people develop the character, compassion, and sense of purpose that create meaningful lives. With a background teaching morality, ethics, and social justice, she understands that academic success alone is not enough. Children also need to learn empathy, kindness, service, and respect for others. That mission inspired The Good Eggs series, a collection of stories designed to help children embrace virtues, celebrate diversity, and discover the joy of making a positive difference in the lives of others. More than books, they are invitations for families, educators, and communities to raise the next generation with character at the center. Through The Good Eggs Foundation, Sandy extends that mission…

Elisa Neven Pugh on Turning Limitations Into Strength | 1,545 Elisa Neven-Pugh is challenging the assumptions people make before a single word is spoken. Living with a disability has given Elisa a perspective that many people never have to develop. She knows what it feels like to be underestimated, overlooked, or defined by what others see on the surface. Rather than allowing those experiences to limit her, she transformed them into a mission. Today, Elisa is a motivational speaker, advocate, and author whose work centers on personal responsibility, spiritual accountability, and recognizing the strength that exists even in life's most difficult circumstances. Through her speaking and advocacy, she helps people move beyond victimhood, reconnect with their own resilience, and recognize the support, opportunities, and possibilities that may already be surrounding them. What makes Elisa's message powerful is its authenticity. She does not teach from theory. She teaches from li…

Amy Gonzalez is not teaching women how to be fearless. She is reminding them how to be brave. As the creator of Brave On™, Amy has built a movement centered on emotional honesty, resilience, self expression, and the courage to show up fully as yourself. Her work goes beyond traditional motivation, creating transformative experiences that help women reconnect with their strength, their voice, and their humanity. What makes Amy's approach unique is her ability to blend healing with humor. Through storytelling, movement, authentic conversation, and community, she creates spaces where women feel seen, understood, and empowered to embrace every part of who they are. Her message is not about perfection or having it all figured out. It is about choosing courage in the midst of uncertainty, honoring your truth, and continuing to move forward even when life feels messy. Through Brave On™, Amy is helping women lead themselves differently, personally and professionally, by embracing …

Nancy Deyo on Finding Strength Through Pain | 1,535 Nancy Deyo spent years leading companies, solving complex problems, and operating at the highest levels of business. Then one injury changed everything. After a spinal injury on Mount Kilimanjaro, the former Silicon Valley CEO found herself facing a battle no amount of intelligence, determination, or professional success could solve. Chronic pain dismantled the life she had built, forcing her to confront not only physical suffering, but the loss of identity that comes when the person you've always been can no longer function the same way. For fifteen years, Nancy navigated chronic illness, opioid dependence, failed treatments, and the uncertainty that so many pain sufferers know all too well. She searched everywhere for answers, from leading medical experts to unconventional healing modalities, only to discover that the greatest transformation would come not from finding a cure, but from redefining what it meant to live. …

Kenny Stoddart helps leaders master the one variable that determines performance under pressure: their own mind. As the founder of IronMind Advisors, he works with executives, founders, and high level operators whose decisions carry real consequences. His focus is not on motivation or productivity, but on strengthening judgment, emotional discipline, and clarity when conditions become chaotic. Through the IronMind Mentality, Kenny helps leaders eliminate internal noise, sharpen decision making, and maintain control when pressure is highest. Because at the highest level, success is rarely limited by talent. It is determined by who can think clearly when everything is on the line. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Enjoying the show? Support the conversation! 👉 Today’s guest: www.ironmindadvisors.com 🎬 Need standout video, podcast, or branding content? 🌐 www.positivetalkproductions.com 📡 Listen on BLEAV:https://bleav.com/shows/positive-talk-radio/ 🍎 Apple Podcast:https://podcas…

1,477 | Kevin and Brichelle On Conversations That Inspire Real Change Kevin and Brichelle create conversations that go beyond surface level talk and into what actually shifts people. Through Positive Talk Radio, they bring together voices, stories, and perspectives that challenge how people think, feel, and show up in their lives. Their approach is simple but intentional. Real conversations. No scripts. No filters. Just honest dialogue that sparks reflection, connection, and action. Whether they are speaking with authors, entrepreneurs, or individuals with powerful life experiences, Kevin and Brichelle focus on what truly matters, helping listeners walk away with something they can apply, not just something they heard. Their mission is clear. Create space for conversations that do more than inspire. Conversations that move people to think differently, live more intentionally, and take meaningful steps forward.

1,449 | Shashana Kaplan on Turning $1 Into Real Impact Shashana Kaplan is the founder of PIFster.org and a passionate advocate for what she calls “Neighborhood Heroes,” everyday organizations making a real difference in their communities. After a 40 year career as an Emmy nominated makeup artist working on major productions like Dancing with the Stars, she made a bold shift from the spotlight to service. Drawing on her experience behind the scenes of high profile environments, Shashana now focuses on elevating local charities that often go unseen. She successfully navigated a major transition into the tech space to build PIFster, a platform designed to make giving simple and accessible. With just one dollar, anyone can become a philanthropist, supporting causes they believe in through collective micro giving. Her mission is clear. Empower communities, amplify impact, and prove that small actions, when multiplied, can create meaningful change. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎧 L…

1,391 | Luke Mickelson Shares the Mission Behind 370,000 Beds Delivered Luke Mickelson is the founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, the global nonprofit built on one powerful promise: No kid sleeps on the floor in our town. Raised on a farm in Kimberly, Idaho, Luke grew up with service woven into everyday life. That foundation of grit, character, and community shaped both his leadership style and his mission. In 2012, what began as a single act of kindness turned into a worldwide movement. Today, Sleep in Heavenly Peace has more than 400 chapters across 47 states and four countries, delivering over 370,000 beds to children in need. Recognized by CNN Heroes as a Top 10 finalist and featured on NBC Nightly News, Good Morning America, The Today Show, and Mike Rowe’s Returning the Favor, Luke is known for championing what he calls the Humans Helping Humans philosophy. Now a sought after keynote speaker and mentor, Luke inspires audiences to see that small acts, done consistently…

1,389 | M.E. Torrey on Writing With Purpose and Global Impact M.E. Torrey has been captivated by words since childhood. By age eleven she was devouring classic literature, and after spending much of her youth living in France, England, and Germany, she developed a deep appreciation for culture, complexity, and the human story. A published writer since age ten, M.E. Torrey has authored twelve children’s books with major publishers including Random House and Penguin, and worked for more than twenty years in the children’s book industry as an author, speaker, and educator. She is also co-founder of Orphans Africa, a nonprofit that has helped educate thousands of children in Tanzania through sustainable boarding schools now fully operated by local leadership. Holding degrees in Microbiology and Immunology and Religion, Torrey writes about moral complexity, social justice, and the possibility of healing in a divided world. Her award-winning debut novel for adults is Fox Creek.…

1,384 | Elizabeth De Sevo on Choosing Moments That Shape Your Life Elizabeth De Sevo is a New Jersey native turned Madrileña who lives between the United States and Spain. An author, speaker, and global producer, she has managed the careers of Olympic figure skaters and produced live sporting events and international tours across the USA, Europe, and Asia, including Champions On Ice and Fantasy on Ice. Her work took on deeper meaning after the sudden loss of her mother, a moment that reshaped how she understands life itself. From that experience, Elizabeth realized that life is not measured in years, but in moments, and that we always have a choice in how we live them. This insight became the foundation of her signature concept, MOMents. Elizabeth is the author of Choose Your MOMents: How the Sudden Loss of My Mother Taught Me How to Live, an inspirational guide available on Amazon in 15 countries. Through her MOMents Method, she helps individuals and organizations cultivate …

1,368 | Mark Victor Hansen Shares the Mindset Behind 59 #1 Bestsellers Mark Victor Hansen is best known as the co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series and brand, a global phenomenon that has sold more than 500 million books worldwide. His work has achieved fifty-nine #1 New York Times bestsellers and was named the Time Magazine “Publishing Phenomenon of the Decade.” A celebrated speaker, author, and entrepreneur, Mark continues to inspire millions with his message of possibility, perseverance, and purpose. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎧 Love our show? Show some love! 👉 Check out today’s guest: https://markvictorhansen.com/ 🎬 Need stunning videos, clean audio, or scroll-stopping designs? Check out our media services at https://www.kmmedia.pro/ — Top-tier quality without the agency price tag. Perfect for creators, coaches, and brands ready to level up. 👍 Like this video 💬 Drop a comment & share your favorite part 🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring conversations M…

1,349 | Dr. Lisa Christie on Living With Integrity, Compassion, and Faith Dr. Lisa Christie is a singer, nutritionist, and Christian counselor whose journey reflects grace, strength, and unwavering faith. From being crowned Mrs. America and Mrs. New York to inspiring audiences worldwide, Lisa’s purpose has always been to help others live in harmony—body, mind, and spirit. Now entering a new chapter, she is collaborating with a Grammy-winning producer on her debut EP, sharing her message of hope and healing through music that touches hearts and uplifts souls. As founder of B-Harmony, a toxin-free personal care line, and New York Director of A Cup of Cold Water, Lisa continues her mission to empower others to live with wellness, integrity, and compassion. Dr. Lisa Christie reminds us that true beauty shines from within—and that every note, word, and act of kindness can become a song of faith. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎧 Love our show? Show some love! 👉 Check out today’s…

1,339 | Candi Usher Shares a Joyful Approach to Life and Growth Candi Usher is a Navy veteran, BookFest award-winning author, minister, teacher, and doctorate student in Clinical Psychology. An omnivert with a passion for learning, she blends her love for literature, science, and history with a deep curiosity about human behavior and creativity. When she’s not writing or studying, Candi can be found exploring museums, aquariums, and zoos—or enjoying K-dramas, anime, and natural disaster movies. A true cooking connoisseur with a love for cars, motorcycles, and video games, she brings intellect, humor, and heart to everything she does. Candi’s mission is to inspire others to live curiously, love deeply, and find joy in both the serious and the playful sides of life. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎧 Love our show? Show some love! 👉 Check out today’s guest: https://www.mscandigirl.com 🎬 Need stunning videos, clean audio, or scroll-stopping designs? Check out our media services a…