Linda's Corner Podcast - Free guided meditation for relaxation and healing

Dr. Mike Van Thielen shares biohacking secrets to upgrade your body and brain to optimize productivity, free up time, live stress free, and reverse biological aging.  Dr. Mike is the Medical Director at ClariGenZ Health.  He is also an expert biohacker,  TedX speaker, bestselling author, mentor, and a world record holder in swimming.  Dr. Mike has been featured in USA Today, ABC, NBC,CBS, Fox news and more.  You can reach Dr. Mike at his website biohackingunlimited.com.

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Some of the highlights Dr. Mike shares:
What is biohacking?
How to upgrade the body, mind and life and reverse biological aging
How to regain control of health and overcome pain
How to optimize health and become fit, strong, vitalized and in control
How working holistically allows us to train less and still get better results
We don't have failures, we have stepping stones
How to be propelled forward to the future rather than held back by the past
Our mind provides the blueprint to failure or success
How to overcome labels and change belief systems
How our mindset helps (or hurts) our physical health
Why there is no silver bullet or magic pill
Better health doesn't require spending a lot of money
The 7 foundations of biohacking
Water - we need to drink lots of clean, safe water to prevent stagnation and clogging
Air - our bodies need fresh air.  Go outside and learn how to breathe correctly
Movement - we're not talking about "exercising" but moving and being active
Rest - this is the time our bodies repair, replenish, and regenerate
Light - we need natural light (go outside) to stimulate our biological processes
Diet - reduce exposure to toxins, prevent systemic inflammation and free radicals
Mindset - don't become a slave to incorrect choices - regain control of your life
Having a purpose brings passion and fire to your life
Clarity reduces stress
Start with something small
And more

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Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety. 

Dr. Ardeshir Mehran spent decades studying "What do people need to be complete?" and asking "Why does depression take so long to heal?"  His answer came in the form of a revolutionary Bill of Emotional Rights.   Dr. Mehran is a psychologist, bestselling author, behavioral researcher, and the founder of the Bill of Emotional Rights.  You can reach Dr. Mehran at his websites  https://www.humanworkstudio.com and https://ardeshirmehran.com. 

Some of the highlights Dr. Mehran shares:

• What do people need to be complete?
• What is depression and why does it take so long to heal?
• High achievers have a higher than average level of depression
• What are we missing?  What are we longing for?  Why do we feel empty?
• Addiction is not about willpower - it's about trying to fill emptiness
• Physical pain is easier to handle than emotional pain
• The best gift we can give our children is our own healing.  It's the gift that keeps giving.
• The Bill of Emotional Rights
• I belong - emotional bonds, connection
• I am complete - present, whole, safe, untethered by past trauma
• I am boundless - physically active, aligned with nature
• I matter - respected, dignity, appreciated
• I make - authorship, impact, creativity
• I am - identity, meaning
• I soar - purpose, calling, growth
• And more

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Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety. 

Steve Wilson understands the challenges of depression and bipolar disorder, but shares hope that with the right knowledge, tools, and treatment you can have a good life.  Steven was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1978, he is a mental health support group facilitator and the author of “Teetering on a Tightrope, my bipolar journey” which is available on Amazon.

Some of the highlights Steve shares:
At 9 years old, he was attacked and sexually assaulted and the resulting trauma
How trauma can cause physiological problems
Dealing with feelings of worthlessness
Dealing with suicidal ideations
Dealing with rumination
Understanding the difference between depression and bipolar
You can't just "pop a pill" and make it all better
The process of figuring out the correct medication "cocktail" for you (it takes time)
Working to overcome the stigma of mental illness
Why many people don't seek treatment
Mental illness is an "invisible" problem that if often ignored by society and governments
60 million people deal with mental illness in the United States - it is a pervasive problem
What you can do to support friends and loved ones dealing with mental illness
You can have a good life with the right treatment
Treatment options beyond medication
Join a group to find people who understand and learn about medications and treatments that are available
It's not your fault - it's a chemical imbalance - have self compassion
And more

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Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety. 

After interviewing hundreds of young people, Mike Snyder recognized a repeating pattern, many people don't know what to do with their lives and they don't have a formula to figure it out.  In this episode, Mike shares part of a universal formula to find your purpose in life.   Mike served in the Marines for 24 years and is currently a strategic marketing consultant, speaker, and author.  You can reach Mike on Linkedin.

Some highlights Mike shares:

• Finding a "process driver" approach to universal formulas
• We need a source of values to find success in the world
• Values are what define you
• What is the source of your values?
• Finding the answer to two questions:  who are you? and what do you do?
• Luck = preparation + opportunity
• You have to do something (unless you want to be a mushroom)
• Follow your intuition - learn to listen - the answers will come to your head and your heart
• Life gives pushback - here are some strategies to handle pain and failure
• Anger and resentment cause illness
• Gratitude is an antidote for anger
• Coming to grips with idealism - the world isn't working the way I think it should
• We are what we think about all day
• Humans like to complicate things - if it's more difficult it seems more credible
• Don't make simple things complicated
• A synopsis of the universal formula:  Who you are (personal transformation); Listen to your head and heart; Do (take action); Prepare (invest in yourself); Use gratitude to get through pain and suffering
• Don't give up - you can do it 

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Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety. 

Did you know that stress can be an asset?  In this episode of Linda's Corner, Dr. Sharon Grossman explains how to manage stress and make it work for you rather than against you.   Dr. Sharon is a psychologist, coach, international keynote speaker, podcast host, best-selling author, and the founder  of the Warrior Institute.  You can reach Dr. Sharon at her website, www.drsharongrossman.com.

Some of the highlights Dr. Sharon shares:

• Stress has both negative and positive aspects
• Stress is negative when it's chronic or intense
• We have a "relationship" with stress, how to transform that relationship into something that serves you
• How to turn threats into opportunities
• How to change your "story" about what's happening to you
• Remember there's something really good on the other side
• Overcoming "I'll be happy when..." mentality
• Becoming aware about the beliefs we have about ourselves
• Finding a sense of purpose
• How to incorporate joy NOW
• You have more control that you realize
• "Burnout" is a spectrum - from light to totally fried
• Solutions to burnout are not a one side fits all 
• Decode your burnout
• Stress is not the enemy - you can turn it into your superpower
• Pay attention to the physiological symptoms of stress and make them work for you
• What if?
• When you feel stressed, it's a sign that something matters to you
• Think differently.  Feel differently.  Behave differently.
• And more

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Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety. 

Takema Robinson is the CEO and founder of Converge, a national social justice consulting firm whose purpose is to accelerate the creation of a radically just new world where communities of color thrive.  You can reach Takema at her website https://convergeforchange.com 

Some of the highlights Takema shares:

• Sources for Takema's personal mission include the birth of her micro-preemie son (born at 21 weeks at 1lb 11oz) and her inherited legacy of social justice warriors
• We live in a polarized world
• How to create safe spaces for difficult conversations
• What can we do together that we can't do alone?
• Leadership begins with self - hold up a mirror
• Be honest with yourself
• Be the safe place
• Learning to value variety and uniqueness
• Recognize people's gifts and talents
• People want to be seen and they want to contribute
• Build relationships and connections within the organization
• "Culture eats strategy for breakfast"  - what is the culture of your organization?
• Self care (or lack of it) affects our ability to lead
• Would your organization benefit from an "equity audit"? 
• And more

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Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety. 

Everyone knew that perfect Nicole was the "go to" problem solver, but it wasn't until she allowed herself to be vulnerable that she was able to heal her deep wounds and make valuable connections with others.   Nicole Frolick is an author, speaker, healer, life coach, and the founder of Alchemy Academy.   You can reach Nicole at her website https://www.nicolefrolick.com.

Some of the highlights Nicole shares:

• Many of us were not allowed to share our feelings when we were children
• How we can shut down the feminine aspects of ourselves
• Many of us don't feel emotionally safe
• How repression affects our physical body
• Overcoming sexual abuse as a child
• Our weaknesses can bring about our greatest gifts
• We can have deeper relationships if we allow ourselves to be supported
• Finding beauty in the mess
• How sharing creates a "permission slip" for others to heal 
• How to gain support and make better connections with others
• When we allow people to support us the support will come
• It starts and ends with us
• How experiencing darkness increases our capacity to hold light
• Forgiveness is the pathway to freedom
• Increasing our self compassion
• Listen to your inner voice
• How to enjoy a more fulfilling life
• And more 

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Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety. 

Misty Laboy looked great in the mirror, but even though she was a talented make up artist and had successfully lost 65 pounds, something was missing.  In this episode of Linda's Corner, Misty explains why self love and self worth have a greater effect than anything else we can do for ourselves.    Misty is a makeup artist, weight loss advisor, and self-love mentor. 

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Some of the highlights Misty shares:

• You can't take a "before and after" picture of self love, but it has a greater effect than anything else
• Why we can look good and still not feel good.
• Practical weight loss tips that work (hint: stop dieting)
• The cleaner I eat, the better I feel
• Learning to value yourself
• You teach people how to treat you
• Learning to create boundaries
• The problems of being a "people pleaser"
• How "attachment" is different than love
• Learning to respect yourself
• Learning how to say no
• Learning to create boundaries
• How we create our own reality
• How to avoid toxic relationships
• Why we need to be honest with ourselves
• Why "ownership" matters in creating healthy relationships
• Learning to love yourself (including your flaws)
• Why everything you need is within you
• When you accept yourself, your life will change
• And more

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Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety. 

High achiever Staci Wallace explains that our setbacks are an opportunity to rethink our lives and become better.  Staci Staci is an award winning country music singer who has shared the stage with 5 U.S. presidents, sang at the Olympics, ran her own fashion consulting firm, and served as the National Marketing Director of a billion-dollar company.   She is also is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, the CEO of the Fueled by Fire Mastery Program, and the founder of Empower Women, non-profit that seeks to bring freedom to women and girls overcoming abuse, domestic violence, homelessness, depression and sexual exploitation.  You can reach Staci at her websites https://www.staciwallace.com/ and https://emwomen.com.

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Highlights Staci shares:

• Our setbacks are opportunities to rethink our life
• Everyone goes through suffering; it's how we deal with it the determines the outcome
• Timeline therapy
• God can turn all things for our good
• Rescuing and redeeming trafficking victims
• What are the 7 F-words that help you find balance and joy in your life?  Faith, family, finance, freedom, fitness, focus, and fun  
• Overcoming generational trauma
• How taking responsibility helps us heal - I can't control what happened to me, but I can control what I do now
• Our setbacks can be liabilities or assets - the difference is whether or not we choose to hold on to the pain
• What is the 1% method to achieving greatness?
• The process of information, transformation, duplication, and monetization
• What is sabotaging me from attaining the next level?
• Approval addiction
• Understanding the difference between our purpose and our role
• And more

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Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety. 

Kevin Palmieri had it all.  An award winning body builder physique, a gorgeous model girlfriend, fabulous sports car, and a dream job with a six figure income.  He had checked all the boxes so why wasn't he happy?  In this episode of Linda's Corner, Kevin explains how happiness comes from within rather than from external circumstances and how to take life to the next level.  Kevin is the CFO, founder and co-host of Next Level University.  You can reach Kevin at his website  https://www.nextleveluniverse.com 

Some of the highlights Kevin shares:
Why the "I will be happy when ____" mindset doesn't work
External validation doesn't heal the internal void
What is confidence and how do you achieve it?
Arrogance is confidence without competence
How insecurity makes us "fragile"
Vulnerability is the ability to face the truth
Why the quality of your relationships depends on the level of your willingness to be vulnerable
How to be vulnerable with yourself
You can improve the truth after you're willing to face it
Ask yourself "why?"
Face your fears and prove your fears wrong
How to use the present to unlock the past
The benefits of becoming self aware
I am better because of experiencing hard things
Learning from negative examples - what not to do
How adversity can create opportunities
Analogy - we won't make the effort to paint a car with four flat tires
What happened to you doesn't define you
How to get unstuck and see the potential within
Creating a perspective of growth
And more

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Also please visit the Hope for Healing website at hopeforhealingfoundation.org for free resources to increase happiness, build confidence and self esteem, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety.