It Just Takes One

You are a Miracle l Lizzie Merritt, #54

Today I am interviewing one of my close friends, Lizzie Merritt. She is the bestselling author of You are a Miracle: How to Lose Weight and Love Your Body Too. As you will hear in this episode, Lizzie has a wonderful way of telling stories and creating visuals to make her points, and her book is full of real-life examples and tools that we can all use in our daily lives. Her most important message is that rather than putting ourselves down or judging ourselves, we need to remember that we are a miracle! Once we remember that, our whole life can change.

Listen in to hear more!

 

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Lizzie Merritt is a Martha Beck Certified Wayfinder Life Coach and professional weight loss coach.

She specializes in helping people figure out why they don’t do the things they think they *should* do in order to lose weight and feel happy.

She believes that diets are just the worst; the only way to lose weight is imperfectly; and that weight loss is much more about what’s between your ears than what’s on your plate.

She also runs Spartan races, cries at cheesy commercials, and is a huge Marvel movie nerd. 

www.confidentbody.coach  ✵  @coachlizzie.merritt.

 

You can purchase You Are a Miracle here: Lizzie's Book

 

 

Yes, I Can! Lessons Learned From a Life Less Ordinary l Dr. Paul Wichansky, #53

Dr. Paul Wichansky was born with cerebral palsy and a hearing loss. Some people might consider these challenges that cannot be overcome, but Dr. Paul is the opposite. In his recent bestselling book, "Yes I Can! Lessons Learned From A Life Less Ordinary," he shares stories about times when people initially thought differently of him, and then were surprised to find out how much he has achieved. His attitude of positivity is an inspiration to all of us, and through his presentations and his writing, he continues to spread a message of "ability" rather than "disability." It is a pleasure to welcome Dr. Paul to our show to share more about his life, his message, and his book.

 

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You can learn more about Dr. Paul at: justthewayyouare.com

 

And his book is available on Amazon: https://bit.ly/3VdCvD9

Luka’s Light l CarolAnn Braovac, #52

At age seven, Luka, a perfectly healthy and active young boy, suddenly turned ill. After undergoing many tests, he was diagnosed with an incurable, inoperable brain tumor. For four and a half years, he fought with the utmost courage, optimism, and unwavering faith to beat this cancerous tumor.

On today’s episode, we talk with Luka’s mom, CarolAnn Braovac, the recent bestselling author of Luka’s Light. This conversation will give you an opportunity to hear more about Luka, to learn about the incredible wisdom he shared in his short 11 years of life. As you listen, you will laugh and cry because this is a story about all of it… it’s about life, about love, and about faith.

I invite you to enjoy this heartwarming, emotional, and inspirational episode.

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You can find Luka’s Light on Amazon. Here’s a link to purchase the book: https://amzn.to/3HJvc33

You can also continue to connect with CarolAnn on her Facebook page at: @Luka’sLight

 

Dancing in the Garden l Colleen Baldwin Dulieu, #51

This is a very special episode because our guest, Colleen Dulieu, was one of my childhood friends. We were in the same class in 2nd grade when she had a terrible accident and experienced a traumatic brain injury. It was a pivotal moment in her life, and it led her on a completely new and unexpected path. 

In our conversation she shares the story of how she recovered with the love of her family, the support of her community and the redeeming healing power of the Lord. In fact, Colleen defied her prognosis and the expectations of medical professionals, educators, and societal opinion to become a loving, caring, strong and independent woman.

After listening to this episode, I hope you have a better understanding and awareness about TBI and recognize the importance of prevention as a cure.

Colleen's story will open your eyes at the same time that it warms your heart.

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About Colleen:

As a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) survivor, Colleen, has worked with TBI survivors and their families in various professional roles for thirty years. Colleen has a Bachelors degree in Health Science from SUNY Brockport, and a Master of Social Work from Roberts Wesleyan College.  Colleen works and lives in the Rochester NY area with her husband Mark.  With her husband Colleen are active in a Full Gospel church.

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To order Dancing in the Garden, click here: https://amzn.to/3U837Wg

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To contact Colleen, go to: colleendulieu525@gmail.com or on Facebook: @ColleenBaldwinDulieu

From Ashes to Beauty l Heather Deffenbaugh, #50

Today's guest is Heather Deffenbaugh, the bestselling author of From Ashes to Beauty. In her compelling and inspiring memoir, Heather bares her soul as she takes us through her awe-inspiring life journey of how she survived a tumultuous childhood riddled with neglect, abandonment, and abuse, and overcame insurmountable odds. Her incredible story of surviving the pain of childhood trauma, the consequences of having mentally ill parents and having to become an adult at a very early age is nothing short of a miracle. In our conversation, Heather shares some of the stories that shaped who she has become. Ultimately, her message is one of hope and faith. 

 

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Heather is an author, speaker, and wellness advocate who aims to help people overcome strongholds and become the very best version of themselves. She has been in the fitness industry for over 30 years teaching group exercise, personal training, and coaching transformation programs. As a certified holistic nutritionist, she has guided and taught people how to infuse healthy and delicious food into their daily routine in order to achieve optimum health. She is passionate about “wholeness” in one’s life and teaches others how to thrive by achieving overall wellness in 5 key areas: physical health, mental health, spiritual health, physiological health, and emotional health. She is a devoted wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend who loves to travel, cook for others, share the love of Jesus, and listen to music incessantly. 

You can connect with Heather through the links below:

 

Website:  www.heatherdeffenbaugh.com

FB: @heather.andersondeffenbaugh

IG: @heather_deffenbaugh

Website

Instagram

Facebook

You can purchase From Ashes to Beauty on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3t0UjGg

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unbecoming: A Journey to Finding HER l Deanna Herrin #49

Are you a growth-minded woman who is feeling unfulfilled, unhappy and stuck? Do you find yourself searching to fill the void of knowing who you truly are? Then you will enjoy the conversation I have with our guest today. Deanna Herrin is the best-selling author of Unbecoming: A Journey to Finding HER. Her book gives you the tools to unlock the traps keeping you from becoming HER. 

In this episode you are going to hear about Deanna's story and how it allowed her to step into her own strength. And her story will inspire you to find the greatness in yourself as well. 

If you'd like to find out more about Deanna, you can find her at:

Website: deannaherrin.net

IG: @deannaherrin

FB:  deannaherrin

You can also find her book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3y9H5L3

 

QuaranTEEN Two Years Later: #48

In 2020, we gathered 9 teenagers together to write a book about their experience during the quarantine. Their book, QuaranTEEN: Our New Normal, became an Amazon bestseller in August 2020. Since then, it has continued to be one of Scriptor's bestselling books.

Today, I invite you to listen in as we interview those same 9 teenagers TWO YEARS later. I wanted to bring them back on the podcast to talk about where they are now, how they experienced the pandemic, but also to share what it's been like to be a best-selling author at such a young age.

As you listen, there's another surprise as well....hear how they react when they find out how they inspired another group of students in Australia. 

Although it's a longer episode than most, I hope you will enjoy it. I think you will come away with a sense of hope and inspiration for our future!

 

Click here to purchase Quaranteen: Our New Normal.

 

From Burned Out to Unstoppable l Alejandra Marques Mendez #47

Burnout is real. It happens when we wear too many hats and become overwhelmed by everything.

In today's episode, bestselling author, Alejandra Marques Mendez, shares her story of burnout and how that led to her new book, From Burned Out to Unstoppable.

Listen in to hear tips on how to stop living for the hustle, release burnout and start living the life you desire.

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Alejandra Marques Mendez is the go-to Productivity and Balance Mentor for entrepreneurs and business owners. She has helped driven women worldwide create the life they desire by using their time as their most precious resource. Her signature T.I.M.E. Method is a blueprint to elevate time management, prioritize balance, increase productivity and achieve goals with ease. Her expertise has been featured in Entrepreneur, Medium, Authority Magazine, Thrive Global, and more. 

You can follow Alejandra at:

Website:  www.alejandramarques.com

IG:  @alejandramarques_yourplana

 

And her book is available on Amazon at: https://amzn.to/3JItLjj

 

Live! Pain Free: Your Journey to Move Better l Jacqueline Gikow, #46

 

If you are tired of hurting and have an inability to enjoy the things you used to...

If you are open to a holistic, natural approach to pain relief…

If you are curious about how you can relieve your pain…

And if you are ready to make a commitment to your well-being…

Then you are going to enjoy this episode.

Today, Jacqueline Gikow joins me to for a fascinating conversation about what it takes to live a pain free life. She is the recent bestselling author of Live! Pain Free: Your Journey to Move Better, and offers a path to apply the lessons she has learned, to yourself.

 

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Jacqueline Gikow is a movement coach and rehab specialist, health & wellness coach. The owner of Audacious Living NYC, her holistic, health and wellness practice, Jacqueline focuses on pain relief through better movement. In managing pain from her own injuries and health challenges, she is empathetic to others in pain. Jacqueline supports your determination to hurt less, get stronger, and prevent reinjury.

 

Jacqueline is certified as a fitness professional through the National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM), as a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, and is a functional aging specialist (FAI). Jacqueline lives and works in New York City.

 

 

 

 

#Blessed As You Choose To Be l Matthew Maniscalco - #45

Matthew Maniscalco, the bestselling author of #Blessed as you choose to be, joins me in this episode to share a quick glimpse at his life. He has an inspiring story that begins as a simple American dream that leads us through a lifetime of overcoming obstacles, keeping your eye on the prize and never losing hope. Matt describes the love he has in his life and how it has helped him through the good times and the bad. 

 

His resounding message is that we are all “as BLESSED as we want to be.”

 

Listen in as he shares his story…

 

 

 

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Matthew is President of Page Insurance Agency, he is licensed with both his 2-15 and 2-20 licenses giving him the ability to help clients in many aspects of their insurance and retirement needs. His career background includes an internship with the NFL, 5 years as a Market Executive in Radio and most prior 7 years in bank management. He has been named Best of the West for his respective profession by the Daytona Beach News Journal 3x as well as being named “40 Under 40” 3 times by the Volusia Business Report. Matthew was raised in Deland where he still resides with his beautiful wife, Kristy and 2 children.  His passion for his family, his community and his clients is what drives his success.  He has served on the Board of Directors for the West Volusia Young Professionals Group, is a graduate of Leadership West Volusia, proud board member of both the Deland Breakfast Rotary and the Advent Health Hospital Foundation, current Vice President of the DeLand Chamber of Commerce and last but not least a 2^nd generation member to the local Sons and Daughters of Italy Deltona Chapter.  Beyond his community relations, Matthew enjoys coaching little league, working out, attending sporting events and spending quality time with his family.

 

You can find out more at:

 

www.pageinsuranceagency.com

 

Or follow him:

 

FB:  @pageinsuranceagency

IG: @pageinsuranceagency

 

You can find his book on Amazon.