EPISODE 358 - Amy Thurman - Finding My Hero Within - Time to Polish The MirrorInside all of us is a hero. Even when we don’t think one exists for us. Being able to tell that hero’s story is what can not only be inspirational for others but it can actually serve to help someone else not give up.Amy Thurman is a story development coach, and refers to herself as a ‘disabled entrepreneur advocate’ and lives with a broken neck. Yet, in spite of the massive challenges she has faced and continues to face, she has made it her mission to help other entrepreneurs tell their story in stages using emotions.In this episode, Amy shares her amazing story, how she chooses to view herself, and how she helps others tell their story in an experience.GUEST LINKS:Amy’s site:  https://www.getamyshelp.com/FB:  https://www.facebook.com/amy.thurman1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amythurman/___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Support the Show.https://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe

Episode 357 - Karen Gershowitz - Tourist vs Traveller - 95 Countries Visited and How to See The WorldAbout Karen GershowitzI was 17 years old, traveling alone, when I boarded a plane to Europe. Living in a different culture I experienced the world in new and surprising ways and discovered myself. My love of travel was born. I didn’t return to the US for three years.Since then I’ve traveled to more than 90 countries. I climbed Kilimanjaro, conquered my fear of falling to go on an elephant trek in Thailand, spent time in Berlin shortly after the wall came down, stayed with a Japanese family who taught me to make sushi and made friends across the globe.In pursuit of my passion for travel I’ve lost and gained friends and lovers and made a radical career change. Travel is my addiction, and I don’t want treatmentI studied ceramics in college and graduate school but abandoned that career and switched to marketing so that employers would pay for my travel. In my new career as a marketing strategist and researcher I’ve traveled the world conducting thousands of meetings, focus groups and interviews. My skills as an interviewer have persuaded total strangers to talk candidly about the most intimate of subjects, personal bankruptcy, illness, and religion. When traveling for pleasure, those same skills helped me to draw out people’s stories. I’ve learned about their lives, as well as local customs and fashions and what makes them laugh. These conversations often led to invitations for dinner and personal tours.Travel Mania is a compilation of stories that explore how travel can change a life. Like my readers, I am an ordinary person. Through travel I’ve learned courage and risk taking and succeeded at things I didn’t know I could do.Each story can be read and enjoyed independently. My hope is that they will tickle the travel bug in readers and encourage them to set off on their own adventures.I live in New York City.https://karengershowitz.com/Support the Show.https://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe

Episode 356 - Debra Atlas - You Aren't Depression's Victim - Powerful Questions to Ask YourselfYou Aren't Depression's Victim, a departure from Debra Atlas's usual journalistic writing, is designed to be uplifting and empowering. It offers readers thought-provoking ideas and possibilities.Have you ever wondered if you had a choice when faced with depression? We often think we must automatically fall into the depression pit, that there's no other option. But what if you could see and recognize depression before it hit? What if we didn't have to fall down into that dark pit but could see it coming and do something to step back from it?This intimate look into Ms. Atlas's lifelong journey with depression:* reveals how to identify where the edge of depression actually is,* provides tools to help you recognize depression before it hits,* shines a light on simple actions that can help us step back from the edge.Living an "odd man out", roller coaster-like life, Atlas kept her depression hidden from family and friends – until she attempted suicide at age 14. From her emotional recovery to life at college, grad school and on to the Big Apple, Atlas strove to find meaning and balance while lacking the words or skills for her search. Living with a deep sense of inadequacy, her "I'm not good enough" constantly put a lid on her ability to be a star in her life.A chance meeting with a therapist became a lifeline when Atlas faced an overwhelming emotional crisis. The therapy that followed opened the door to life-changing insights and to desperately needed tools that helped her gain clarity, confidence and equilibrium. This book is the culmination of that work. Through her hard work and the lessons learned from it, Atlas discovered that we have a choice, that we don't have to be a victim of depression, and this unlocked a bright path to living a balanced and fulfilled life.About the AuthorDebra Atlas has been a newspaper columnist, freelance environmental journalist, radio personality, a professional speaker, a professional blogger and a green business practice consultant. A member of the Society of Environmental Journalists, her articles have covered topics as wide ranging as climate change, environmental conservation, sustainability, GMO-related issues, green innovation and agricultural themes.A member of the Sierra Club since early 2000, Debra is also involved with animal rights and animal welfare and has supported numerous animal rescue organizations both in the U.S. and internationally. Aware of the line a journalist must walk, she is passionate about supporting animal rights and having those rights recognized at every level.Born and raised in South Texas, Debra has lived and worked on both the East and West Coast, An outside-the-box thinker with a wide range of interests, she believes that finding daily inspiration is crucial to living a balanced, happy and fulfilled life.Website:  www.debraatlas.comFinally a podcast app just for kids! KidsPod is founded on a simple idea:Every kid should have access to the power of audio.https://kidspod.app/Support the showSupport the Show.https://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe

Episode 355 - Sara Bohling - When Grit and Grace Collide - Persevering Through Life’s Challenges With Grit and God’s GracePrematurity. Perseverance. Invisible Illness. Faith.See how these elements collide in an inspiring true life story. Nurse turned patient; fighting rare and invisible illness. It is filled with determination, love, community and hope.Come along on the journey, to witness the power of God and finding joy amidst challenging circumstances.The author is a wife, mom and nurse with 20 years experience. She bravely shares some of her life's challenging moments- providing vulnerability, honesty and encouragement to her readers about what life is like when the road isn't always easy. From weighing 2 pounds at birth, to later being shunned by medical providers who were unwilling to take a deeper look into her invisible illness. Her raw relationship with God during this time and finding hope & joy in unexpected places. This is a journey you surely don't want to miss!Sara BohlingAuthor/Nurse/Wife/MomI’m a wife, Mom to 2 daughters and a sunset enthusiast. I’m Nurse with 20 years experience- Neonatal bedside nurse, APRN-CNS, and am now providing holistic wellness coaching.I’ve endured a significant health challenge the past several years, with a rare, invisible illness that left me completely bedbound for nearly a year. I’ve spent the next 5 years relearning to walk, drive and more. It has transformed my view and approach to helping and healing others.I have shared my journey of faith, health and grace in my book: When Grit and Grace Collide: Persevering Through Life’s Challenges with Grit and God’s Grace.https://cedarwellnesscoaching.cohere.live/Support the Show.https://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe

Episode 354 - Daniel Voigt Godoy - You're Not Your Job - Going Above and Beyond for YourselfYou're Not Your JobLeaving the rat race by overcoming self-doubtDo you feel like a square peg in a round hole sometimes?Do you feel like what you're doing is not really meant for you?Would you rather be doing something else entirely but don't know where to start?In our lives, we don't ask ourselves enough questions. We follow the lead of others because they seem to know what they're doing. Along the way, you may lose track of who you really are. You mistake your identity for your job. Deep down, however, you know you were not meant to be living like this. You even have a plan to switch gears. But you never do.Looking for answers? Try asking questions instead!Daniel has been through the journey of switching careers. He's not offering you answers, though.His goal is to help you ask yourself LOTS and LOTS of questions to get where you want to be. This helpful book is what he wishes his past self had at his disposal.About the authorDaniel is a data scientist, developer, writer, and teacher. He has been teaching machine learning and distributed computing technologies at Data Science Retreat, the longest-running Berlin-based bootcamp, since 2016, helping more than 150 students advance their careers.Daniel is also the main contributor of two Python packages: HandySpark and DeepReplay.His professional background includes 20 years of experience working for companies in several industries: banking, government, fintech, retail, and mobility.https://dvgodoy.com/___Support the Show.https://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe

EPISODE 353 - Joel Salomon - The 9 Money Rules Millionaire’s Use and His TedX TalkJOEL SALOMONJoel Salomon is a prosperity coach who helps others overcome obstacles standing in the way of their financial freedom. In 2019, Joel published The 9 Money Rules Millionaires Use: Only The Unconventional Oneswhich was a bestseller in both self-help and personal finance. In 2018, he published Mindful Money Management: Memoirs of a Hedge Fund Manager, which immediately became a bestseller.Joel is an award-winning speaker and frequent podcast guest. He has led 9 workshops teaching the concepts of how to overcome limiting beliefs. He has spoken at numerous Rotary and Lions’ Clubs in the New York Metropolitan area and at Mercy College’s MBA program, as well as at Mike Dooley’s Infinite Possibilities Training Conference in New Orleans in March 2018.He appeared on TV with CEO Money and has also been a guest on more than 20 podcasts including Every Day is a New Day Show, Thrive Loud, the Award-Winning Nice GuysPodcast, The Financial Survival Network, and Think, Believe, Manifest. Joel has also been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Newsday, U.S. News and World Report, and interviewed in Forbes and on Bloomberg Radio.In 2012, he achieved a decades-long dream with the launch of his own hedge fund, SaLaurMor Capital (named after his two daughters, Lauren and Morgan).Salomon’s financial experience includes managing a $700 million long/short equity and credit portfolio for Citi. Salomon generated positive returns every full year during his time at Citi, including 2008, when the market suffered 40 percent losses and financial stocks—the only ones he was managing—collapsed 57%.Salomon has been a Chartered Financial Analyst since 1995. In 1992, he was named a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries. He is also an Advanced Communicator Gold Toastmaster and a Certified Infinite Possibilities Trainer & Trailblazer.When not helping others achieve their financial dreams, Salomon enjoys table tennis, bowling, and skiing. He is also an avid traveler and has visited over forty countries and five continents.The Book: The 9 Money Rules Millionaires UseThe 9 Money Rules Millionaires Use is fabulous, enlightened reading, filled with gripping personal stories – my favorite way to learn – written by someone who has walked the talk and who wants to help others do the same. I could not more highly recommend reading this one as soon as possible.Mike Dooley NY Timesbestselling author of Infinite Possibilitieshttps://www.salaurmor.com/___podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Support the Show.https://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe

Episode 352 - Tammy J Cohen - Text Messages to My Sons - You Are BulletproofTammy Cohen has been partnering with top-tier corporate executives and entrepreneurs to develop their personal and professional brands for more than 20 years.Today, she understands her role as a connector and sees opportunities for women to thrive and grow exponentially, which is why she founded the Women Beyond the Table, a business network with a soul.Tammy added podcaster by launching the Beyond the Table Podcast, leveraging her ability to connect with audiences by sharing her guest’s stories and wisdom.In her consulting work, Tammy connects her clients to their mission, vision and core values statements and utilizes her networks to develop brands. Tammy is a frequent podcast guest and speaker on topics ranging from branding to leadership.When she is not helping brands stand out or women to thrive, Tammy lives in Manhattan with her husband and 3 sons and owns Eighteen Restaurant on the Upper Eastside.  Text Messages to My Sons is Tammy’s first book where she connects deeply with her family in a world of devices.  It is a must read for anyone looking to build a deeper connection.Tammy J CohenContact:  tammy@tcbrandconsulting.com@textmessagestomysonsFB text messages to my sonsThe Book: Text Messages To My Sons - At the start of 2020, I began to immerse myself in a learning journey incorporating good health, spiritual and emotional intelligence, and personal growth. I needed to share this with my three sons, who are everything to me.One motivating factor was the wild statistic that in 2017, people were on their phones 70% of the time, and by 2021, it was continuous.While my kids were growing up, I texted my sons mostly with nagging reminders, questions, commands, and sometimes, even reprimands. They would text me what they needed or wanted me to do for them. That was our communication.  I do not consider phones and devices evil; what you do with them makes the difference.  So, at the beginning of 2021, I started text messaging each of my sons daily with messages of love, inspiration, observation, and gratitude. I shared what I was learning, including advice and quotes from renowned mentors, creators, and thinkers. What was fantastic was that my sons read the texts and responded with love and acknowledgment back to me.As I shared with friends what I was doing with my sons, their response was remarkably consistent: “THIS IS AMAZING, YOU HAVE TO PUT THIS IN A BOOK, WHAT A GIFT!” And so, I did ! “Text Messages to My Sons” is available on Amazon. It’s there as a gentle guide to expand the depth of your loving relationships with family and friends.https://tcbrandconsulting.com/___Support the Show.https://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe

Episode 351 - Cliff Garstang - Writing on Location, Writing From A Point of View, Celebrating Your Book LaunchAbout the AuthorClifford Garstang is the author of five works of fiction including the novels Oliver’s Travels and The Shaman of Turtle Valley and the short story collections House of the Ancients and Other Stories, What the Zhang Boys Know, and In an Uncharted Country. He is also the editor of the acclaimed anthology series, Everywhere Stories: Short Fiction from a Small Planet. A former international lawyer, he lives in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.The Last Bird of ParadisePublication Date: February 22, 2024Available for Pre-order from Black Rose Writing, Amazon.com, Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, and your favorite independent bookstore.The Last Bird of Paradise by Clifford GarstangTwo women, nearly a century apart, seek to rebuild their lives when they reluctantly leave their homelands. Arriving in Singapore, they find romance in a tropical paradise, but also find they haven’t left behind the dangers that caused them to flee.In the aftermath of 9/11 and haunted by the specter of terrorism, Aislinn Givens leaves her New York law practice and joins her husband in Southeast Asia when he takes a job there. Seeking to establish herself in a local law firm, Aislinn begins to understand the historic resentment of foreigners who have exploited the region for centuries. Learning about the turmoil of Singapore’s colonial period, she acquires several paintings by an English artist during World War I that she believes are a warning to her. The artist, Elizabeth Pennington, tells her own tumultuous story through diary entries that come to an end when the war reaches the colony with catastrophic results. In the present, Aislinn and her husband learn tragically that terrorism takes many shapes when they are ensnared by local political upheaval and corruption.In a lyrical blend of historical and contemporary drama, The Last Bird of Paradise explores the consequences of power imbalances—both domestic and geopolitical—against a lush, tropical backdrop. Clifford Garstang, author of the award-winning novel Oliver’s Travels, once again draws on his decades of experience in Asia to tell an unforgettable story of romantic intrigue.https://cliffordgarstang.com/___Support the Show.https://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe

Episode 350 - Leah M Forney - The Power of the Pen, Community and MemoirsLeah M. Forney is a native of Queens, New York who is currently residing in Maryland. She learned early on the importance of having a relationship with Jesus Christ from her maternal grandmother who raised her in the church. She is a Sexual Assault Thriver and Advocate. She is a well sought after professional speaker. She has lend her voice and story to numerous projects over the last 5 years in business. She has released nine books over the last 6 years. She is the podcast host of the Internationally Recognized,  Hey Queen, Thrive!She is an award winner of I am H.E.R. International Awards Woman on the Rise. She has been nominated for 13 industry awards such as ACHI, InspireU, & Sweat pants & Chill Retreat.  She has been blessed to be featured on over 200  different media publications including but not limited to internationally streamed Born Unbreakable podcast. She has been blessed to land 2 partnerships with state and national organizations to lend her voice in the fight to end sexual violence. For the last decade, She has trained and spoken to law enforcement, attorney general's victim advocates, and countless other organizations and schools on the importance of addressing sexual assault effectively. You can follow Leah on many social media sites.as Leah M. Forney ​https://www.leahmforney.com/Support the Show.https://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe

Episode 349 - Kerry Kriseman - Accidental First Lady - On the Front Lines (and Behind the Scenes) of Local PoliticsHello, and thank you for visiting. I’m a St. Petersburg native, and a graduate of University of South Florida (Go Bulls!) with a B.A. in Mass Communications/Broadcasting. I’m also a former political spouse.After years of being asked, “How do you do this?” I decided to tell my story of political spouse life with Accidental First Lady: On the Front Lines (and Behind the Scenes) of Local Politics.Since publishing my book, I’ve had the honor of helping others start their author journeys. I’ve taught memoir writing with Keep St. Pete Lit, and next year, I’ll teach a 4-part memoir class at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Eckerd College. To reach aspiring writers everywhere, I’m designing an online class: Memoir Magic: Crafting, Publishing, and Promoting Your Life Story. I’d love to add you to my Founders Group of students.  About the authorKerry Kriseman is a St. Petersburg native. She is a graduate of the University of South Florida with a B.A. in Mass Communications/Broadcasting. Kerry worked in print media for the St. Petersburg Times (now Tampa Bay Times) in various positions in the Newsroom and Marketing Department from 1988 to 1998. She has been the Public Relations Manager for Creative Clay, a St. Petersburg, Fla., non-profit since 2008.Kerry is the author of Accidental First Lady: On the Front Lines and Behind the Scenes of Local Politics, published by St. Petersburg Press. The memoir recounts her 22 years as a political spouse to her lawyer-turned-politician husband, Rick Kriseman, St. Petersburg Mayor from 2014-2022. Political life afforded Kerry remarkable travel experiences, such as travel to Morocco, Scotland, and Qatar. However, she also finds her hometown of St. Pete engaging, with its world-class museums, local arts districts, diversity, and vibrant neighborhoods. Equally as enjoyable as travel are Kerry’s passions: dogs (her own Labradors and the guide dog puppies they raise), volunteering in several capacities, enjoying wine, trying new recipes, and challenging her baking skills with her new Kitchen Aid stand mixer. https://www.kerrykriseman.com/Support the Show.https://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe

Episode 348 - Dwight Dale Miller - Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Heart - Writing in Flow StateAbout DwightDwight Dale Miller, known as The SoulHacker, is dedicated to helping individuals overcome all obstacles, awaken, heal, and thrive while living their best lives. His transformative journey as a renowned healing guide, life coach, author, and numerologist began with a powerful commitment to making a positive impact.  New inspirations were given to him when he surrendered his life to being of service.  After working with Dwight, the way you see and live your life is completely transformed as your awareness, vibration, and personal power have skyrocketed.Dwight's own challenges, including his father's cancer battle, failed marriages, facing his newborn son being far away from him, being whipped as a child, and a life-changing car accident, fueled his passion for healing and serving others. Dwight Dale Miller has written many self-help books and fiction novels, and is also an abstract painter. Dwight offers practical steps to awaken, release resistance, and unlock an extraordinary life via one-on-one coaching, live group programs, events, sessions, retreats, and speaking to groups large and small.Dwight's expertise in multiple healing modalities and his commitment to being of service led him to create the powerful Wildlight Healing System, which he downloaded from the universe in 5 minutes.  This system is so easy a child can do it.  His healing background and training include Reiki, MariEl, Matrix Energetics, The Emergence Process (a mind-body technique), mental, emotional, and subconscious healing, numerology, hypnosis-level meditations, and visualizations. Dwight feels energy and is intuitively guided as to what resistance his clients need to release.  He uses coaching principles, advanced meditations, and energy modalities to facilitate profound transformations.Dwight’s unique path and gifts enable his clients to hack into their Soul power.  Imagine being guided through one of the most advanced healing processes in the world, where you literally partner with your Soul to heal and release all resistance you have from every version of yourself.  Dwight calls this “healing your multiverse”.  All layers are healed simultaneously as you and your Soul become free from all karma, lessons, energetic blocks, subconscious programs, thoughts, belief systems, agreements with other Souls, and the Akashic records.   Join Dwight on the ultimate journey of self-discovery, healing, and realizing your fullest potential. Unlock your incredible inner power with The SoulHacker and author of The Formula For Lasting Happiness.https://www.dwightdalemiller.com/___Support the Show.https://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe

EPISODE 347 - Dawn Williams - The Innocent Ignorance Surrounding Infertility - We talk to the author of Free To ConceiveDawn Williams is a mom, author, and fertility guide who is passionate about helping women who are longing to conceive. Also known as Your Fertility Angel, she will help you find inner peace on your path to motherhood.Dawn Williams knows the pains, sorrows, and challenges of the conception journey first-hand. Her exclusive Five-Point Superstar method to overcoming fertility challenges considers more than just the physical reasons that impede conception. In particular, Dawn will help you bring your mind, body, and spirit back into alignment to create the ideal conditions for conception and motherhood to flourish. Her compassionate approach will allow you to transform your relationship with fertility and achieve lasting lightness and joy.Dawn believes extraordinary life emerges when we step into our true selves. She has a master’s degree in counseling psychology and resides with her beloved husband, daughter, and three dogs in Eastern Pennsylvania.Book: Free to ConceiveHow to Reclaim Your Fertility and Restore Your Inner PeaceWhat if you knew there was a path through your infertility?Dawn Williams is a mom, author, and fertility guide who is passionate about helping women who are longing to conceive. Also known as Your Fertility Angel, she will help you find inner peace on your path to motherhood.Dawn Williams knows the pains, sorrows, and challenges of the conception journey first-hand. Her exclusive Five-Point Superstar method to overcoming fertility challenges considers more than just the physical reasons that impede conception. In particular, Dawn will help you bring your mind, body, and spirit back into alignment to create the ideal conditions for conception and motherhood to flourish. Her compassionate approach will allow you to transform your relationship with fertility and achieve lasting lightness and joy.https://yourfertilityangel.com/___podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Support the Show.https://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe

Episode 346 - Anna Schmidt - The Darkness Around Us - Demystifying the Dark RealmAnna works as a paranormal specialist, energy worker and house healer with a lifetime of experience working with the invisible realms around us. She has a kind, compassionate nature reflected in her work, and most of all, she uses a respectful approach towards assisting all energetic beings. In return, Anna witnesses paranormal experiences no other human has been allowed to see until now.The Book: The Darkness Around Us - What are dark energy beings, and why are they here?- How do they affect us and our homes, and what to do about it?- How do we respectfully remove them from our home, and where do they go?How to recognise paranormal addiction and what to do about it!In your hands, you have a handbook like no other. This book aims to educate the reader by demystifying the Dark Realm and its inhabitants. As we live in a shared environment filled with invisible energy beings, awareness of their tactics and intentions is essential for maintaining our well-being and harmonious surroundings. You will read page after page of helpful information and more than 110 real-life experiences, which I have collected over 30 years of my personal and work-related experiences with dark energy beings. They are not as scary as you think! When you have the knowledge and clear understanding of what is out there, you improve your self-awareness and make more appropriate life decisions. You consciously choose to raise your vibration and create more positive emotions, therefore avoiding dark energy presence within yourself and your home.https://www.amazon.com/Darkness-Around-Us-Anna-Schmidt/dp/1922337021Support the Show.https://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe

Episode 345 - Rod Jeter - A Relationship Game and Book to Get Couples Talking - YBAngryYBAngry Relationship GameWhy be angry? No more arguing. The YBAngry relationship game makes communication with the one you love fun and easy. If you can count to fourteen, you can play YBAngry to ENJOY resolving most any disagreement with the one you love, in just minutes... NO FUSS NO DRAMA (Patent Pending). Issues lasting from several months to over 50 years, all resolved in minutes, playing YBAngry for the very first time. Why be angry?How It All Began"Couples Coaching With Instant Results".A couple of years ago, Rod and his wife were kicked out of marriage counselling. It was just the fifth of what was supposed to be twelve sessions. Admittedly, it was clearly Rod's fault. He was being stubborn. Never the less, he was moved to find a way to help couples see better results, FASTER. Rod created a game to help couples stay together, one issue at a time. Simply, by resolving their disagreements in just minutes. It is literally, "Couples Coaching With Instant Results."Rod's game approach helps couples overcome seemingly insurmountable disagreements that have lasted decades, in just minutes - NO FUSS NO DRAMA.https://ybangry.com/___Support the Show.https://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe

BONUS - Dave's Book Suggestion for April 2024 - Jamie Kern Lima  - Worthy, How to Believe You Are Enough and Transform Your LifeWhat has self-doubt already cost you in your life? WORTHY is how you change that. Imagine what you'd do, if you FULLY believed in YOU! When you stop doubting your greatness, build unshakable self-worth and embrace who you are, you transform your entire life! WORTHY teaches you how, with simple steps that lead to life-changing results!"In life, you don't soar to the level of your hopes and dreams, you stay stuck at the level of your self-worth. In your business, leadership, relationships, friendships and ambitions, you don't rise to what you believe is possible, you fall to what you believe you're worthy of. When you build your self-worth, you change your entire life. WORTHY teaches you how. I wrote WORTHY for YOU if you have some self-doubt to destroy and a destiny to fulfill!"—Jamie Kern LimaAuthor Jamie Kern Lima's first, instant New York Times bestselling book Believe It, captured her journey of going from Denny's waitress to billion-dollar entrepreneur by learning to believe in herself. And now her second, much-anticipated, upcoming book Worthy, is the playbook for how YOU can believe in YOU! If you've ever struggled with self-doubt, felt like you don't have what it takes...or that who you truly are isn't enough, even if you're really good at hiding it from the world, WORTHY is for you.If you've been underestimating your talent and gifts, or battle imposter syndrome, WORTHY is for you. If you've been letting fear of failure and rejection hold you back, WORTHY is for you. If you've learned to please others so much that you end up betraying yourself, WORTHY is for you. If you're ready to get unstuck and fully believe in YOU, WORTHY is for you! When you change what you believe you're worthy of, you change your entire life.Imagine...what would you do if you had zero self-doubt and unshakable self-worth? What would you do if you fully believed in YOU?Audio Book link - https://amzn.to/43xRvlbPaperback Version - https://amzn.to/3PG8BaGHow to Find Your Purpose and Achieve Your Dreams With Jamie Kern Lima | The Mel Robbins Podcasthttps://youtu.be/L4egtvSr_SI?si=fvDjdnk7Dobh_Svu___Support the Show.https://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe

Episode 344 - Regina LaFrance - Author of Shayla - Rescuing the inner childAUTHOR Author REGINA LAFRANCE has come a long way since her native homeland, a small village in Portugal. A place she called home until tragedy struck. Her semi-autographical novel, SHAYLA, is a depiction of what happened and draws from her direct experience—deep-rooted wounds and trauma that has followed her into adulthood. SHAYLA is Regina’s sharing, and hope, for others who have been molested and suffered from abuse. Passionate in her perseverance and resolve of this issue, Regina speaks to the realities of child sexual abuse—escalating at an alarming rate. Her intention for writing this book is to increase awareness, and her public outcry, to parents raising children; in her mission to identify when a child is in fear of speaking up. And to prevent the unthinkable from happening to our precious young and innocent. Shayla’s concept of “play” by any youthful standard was about to be forever shattered.Her predator would force her to do her duty, and the unthinkable.  Too young, too weak, too late... Her chastity taken away from her, she was out for revenge. Shayla knew what she had to do next. She would run away from her haunted past. Until it caught up with her future.Inspired by real events, this incredible story could have been prevented... if only her parents would have listened.https://www.lafrancemedia.com/____Support the Show.https://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe

Episode 343 - Chris Mitchell - Success Balloons, Self-Confidence, I Am Me86% of the disabled communitystruggles with self-confidence!Through my signature coaching program, I can help you discover, develop and grow the self-confidence necessary to succeed as a self-employed person with a disability.https://thechrismitchell.com/cheatsheet/Is YOUR lack of self-confidence holding you back from being a successful self-employed person with a disability?Then you need my free cheat sheet with your first three steps to self-confidenceThis cheat sheet will give you 3 things you can start doing today to develop and grow your self-confidence.Look, I get it.  I know that being a person with a disability can do a number on your self-confidence.  You may have experienced people telling you no just because you are a person with a disability.  I know that people have told me I could not do things because I am a person with a disability and encountered many barriers that stood between me and my goals.Despite it all, I am a successful self-employed person with 3 major disabilities: a physical disability, a visual impairment, and a neurodiverse diagnosis of ADHD.  I have started and ran three businesses out of my home and been in Entrepreneur magazine.  If you would ask me what my secret to success has been, I would have to say that it was having self-confidence in myself and my abilities even when others or society doubted my abilities.I want to see you have the self-confidence you need to become successfully employed or a successful self-employed person with a disability and that starts with you taking your next three steps to self-confidence.https://thechrismitchell.com/____Support the Show.https://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe

Episode 342 - Phebe Trotman - Borrow Gratitude and Never Quit on a Bad DayAbout the authorPhebe Trotman is a heart-centred entrepreneur and accomplished soccer player. She has achieved many accolades as a soccer player, including being inducted into several sports halls of fame, winning championship titles, and being recognized as an exceptional athlete. Phebe has also excelled in her career as a network marketer, earning top awards and recognition within her company. She is passionate about personal growth and empowering others to reach their full potential.Six simple words. One short phrase. Yet the meaning behind this saying, if you live by it, will change your life.Never Quit on a Bad DayThe Never Quit on a Bad Day™ book series will inspire you to push through the tough days. Everyone has frustrating moments and days. The people in this book also faced challenges and struggles, but they didn’t quit. You’ll read about some of the bad moments, days, and seasons thriving business leaders, couples, athletes and entrepreneurs have persevered through to get to where they are now, which can help you learn how to keep going on your challenging days.This book won’t just to inspire you to keep going on the difficult days, it will also give you tools, ideas, and tips to help you push through those tough days, and remind you just how resilient you really are!____Support the Show.https://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe

Episode 341 - Taylor Duran - A Fantasy Story That Addresses Trauma and Recovery Through StoryMy name’s Taylor Duran, and I’m from San Antonio. I love playing pool, spending time with family and writing unique stories that are relatable. I attended the University of Texas at San Antonio, on and off for five years, and have nothing to show for it. That’s okay, because college isn’t for everyone.I fell into my book series without warning and without prior knowledge of my writing abilities. I am writing a fantasy book series about overcoming the effects of trauma in one’s mind in a realistic and honest way. As much as this series is about fantasy, it’s even more so about the mental health journey.Often, in our darkest places, a single ray of hope in the face of adversity shines its brightest. This line is the reason it’s being written, for hope, and to end the stigma.I am most proud of the readers’ take-a-way of my novel. Those who’ve read it end up laughing, crying, and rooting for my main character. I am proud of what this is going to do for the world, and what it stands for. This journey from feeling broken, to becoming comfortable being uncomfortable, then to being okay with being vulnerable is difficult.I was in so much pain for so long; I learned to love it. I yearned for it. When I started my journey, it was scary, and unbearable to me. The closer I came to being healthy and letting my pain go, the more my fears took control. The questions I had playing on a loop in my mind were.One of my all-time favorite quotes is “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born, and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain.I believe we all have a purpose for being born, a calling to make an impact. However small or large that impact is, doesn’t matter, just that we live up to it. My freshman year in high school I was hit with my purpose, to affect great change in the world. Sadly, I didn’t know how I was going to achieve that.Life had been kicking me so hard around that time, to the point I wasn’t capable of being the man I am today. It prevented me from growing, and flourishing into a healthy person. For years, I wallowed in my own mental pain, until it came to a head when I contemplated suicide. Realizing these thoughts, I checked myself into a behavioral health facility and began the healing process. It was in that facility, in October 2021, I found my passion for writing a story. Not only writing it, but making it easy for the readers to identify with my main character’s struggles.Website: https://www.officialtaylorduran.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anenlightenmentseries/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enlightenmentseriesLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-duran-401845100/Other: https://www.writersrepublic.com/bookshop/kayla-find-me-enlightenment-series___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/____Support the Show.https://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe

Episode 340 - Tammy Vincent - Surviving an Alcoholic Family - free your inner child, life filled with joy and purposeMeet Transformational Life Coach, Best-Selling Author and Speaker, Tammy VincentChildren of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families Feel Unworthy, Unloved, Unheard. I walk with you until you have recreated the best version of yourself possible. Hey there! I'm Tammy, and I'm honored to connect with you on this journey of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment. As an adult child of two alcoholic parents, I intimately understand the challenges and struggles you might be facing. But let me tell you, there is hope, and I'm here to guide you towards a brighter, more fulfilling future.Growing up in a home filled with addiction and chaos, I experienced firsthand the profound impact it can have on a child's life. The wounds ran deep, affecting my self-esteem, relationships, and overall well-being. However, I refused to let my past define me. I embarked on a courageous journey of self-work, determined to break free from the chains of my upbringing.Through years of personal growth, introspection, and professional training, I've transformed my own life. Armed with a Master's in Education, NLP certification, and expertise in addiction counseling, I've honed my skills to become a compassionate and effective coach. My mission is to empower individuals who are navigating similar challenges, providing them with the tools and guidance to reclaim their lives.https://www.tammyvincent.com/____Support the Show.https://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe