Which Way Is Life

How to develop a Miracle Mindset with JJ Virgin.What You’ll Learn in this Episode: 7 lessons to establish a Miracle Mindset. How adversity and life challenges instill resilience. The difference between a “fixed” mindset and a “growth” mindset. How to uplevel your mindset. How to turn your limitations into personal power. Other insights from her new book Miracle Mindset: A Mother, Her Son, and Life's Hardest Lessons. High Five Highlights: Why is it important we take chances in our lives and get out of our comfort zones? If you’re not growing, you’re going. If you could go back and share advice with your younger self, what would it be? We’re learning what we need at the right time we need it. Lean into the struggle and learn from it. What drives you to do what you do? I want to see people get out of pain, and I want to teach better health: “if they knew better they do better.” Do you have a favorite book or quote you can share? Quote: “Don’t wish it was easier, make yourself stronger.” Book: Essentialism: Th

Find more balance and get your life back with the journal of Truth, and learn steps to help your work life and what an emotional detox is with Diane Lang.What You’ll Learn in this Episode: How to maximize a two-minute break to refresh, de-stress and come back more optimistically. What an emotional detox is and why you should do it. Strategies to be more positive at work. How to get anxiety and stress under control with the Journal of Truth, keep track of these four things: How much sleep are you getting? How much water are you drinking? What are you eating and when? How much exercise are you doing? High Five Highlights: With our current divided country, is there a way we can look past political differences and have more compassion towards one another? Yes, look for an opportunity to do at least one random act of kindness. What made you want to become a life coach and positive living expert? I came from a bad upbringing, and I figured if I could get through, I could help others. I’m thankful I get to

How to transition for poor eating habits to healthy ones, why you need to take time for yourself, how to find more joy in your life and more with Isabel Smith.What You’ll Learn in this Episode: How to make the transition from poor eating habits to healthy eating habits. The main reasons people can’t lose weight. Examples for what to eat at breakfast lunch and dinner. Healthy snack examples. What happens when you give up soda. Flavored waters to substitute for soda: Polar Poland Spring  Hal’s  San Pellegrino Perrier  High Five Highlights: What made you fall in love with nutrition and health? Early on at age 10, after a woman gave a talk at school, the spark was ignited. Give me one kitchen gadget you can’t live without.  The spiralizer. You have accomplished a lot in your life, what is your key to success? Listen to yourself, if there’s something you want, go after it and find something you really love and that makes work more fun. Do you have a favorite book or quote you can share? “Do what you fe

Heart health for women, the key numbers you should know and more with Olympic Gold Medalist Dana Vollmer.What You’ll Learn in this Episode: What Long QT Syndrome is. Why it’s important to pay attention to heart health. The five key numbers everyone should know for their heart health. How to get a free heart screening at CVS on Valentine’s Day. High Five Highlights: What does the future in the pool hold for you? I am hoping to make 2020. I am pregnant with my second child now, but I am training every day and hoping to be on that 2020 team. I think high performing people start their day a certain way, how do you start your day? I am up early at 4:30 am and the first thing I do is get up and brush my teeth. If I can at least do that I am willing and ready to go to practice. Women often neglect their own health, worrying about everyone else. Why should women not put their own health on the back burner? We have to take care of ourselves first to be the mom, to be the wife, to be the women we want to be. At what

How to get what you want out of life, easy ways to awaken your dreams, how to put the thoughts in your head to good use, and Valentine’s Day relationship tips with author Lauren Zander.What You’ll Learn in this Episode: How to tame the voice in your head and put your thoughts/inner dialogue to good use. How to stop worrying. How to align your head (plan), heart (desires), and body (actions) to achieve your dreams. How to get to your truth. What your Weather Report, Chicken and Brat are. Valentine’s Day relationship tips. And more from her book Maybe It’s You. High Five Highlights: For someone having trouble realizing their truth, what advice would you give them? Catch your inner dialogue three times a day to start that inner awareness. Do you have a favorite book or quote you can share? Anything by Neville Goddard. What inspires you most in everyday life? That change is possible. What’s the best piece of advice you were ever given? That I could have it all, career and family life. Finish this sentence: “I

Why running should be your new “diet,” how to get started, and other benefits of running with author Dr. Jason Karp.What You’ll Learn in this Episode: Why running has been largely ignored by weight loss experts. What to do if you want to run, but feel intimidated by it.  What you need if you want to start running.  How long and far you have to run to see results. Other insights from his book Run Your Fat Off. High Five Highlights: What turned you on to running? It’s freeing, the freedom of movement. I have this theory high performing people start their day with a routine or a special way. How do you start your day? Breakfast. Always start with breakfast. You have accomplished a lot in your life. What is your key to success? You have to remain relentlessly persistent. Do you have a favorite quote or book you can share? The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing. Finish this sentence: “Throughout my life the most important thing I’ve learned is…” not to be afraid of failure; it’s a part of succ

How to recognize adult bullying, how to know if you are a bully, and what to do if you’re bullied with author/therapist Holly Brown.What You’ll Learn in this Episode: The effects of social media on bullying. Signs that you’re an adult bully. What to do if you’re being bullied. The three main ingredients to adult bullying: intolerance of differences. the denigration of others to boost one’s own self-esteem. shutting down of our own innate empathy to do so. High Five Highlights: How can we find greater happiness and fulfillment in our own lives? Self-awareness and intention. These are anxiety-provoking times, any tips or strategies to deal with these uncertain times? Checking in with yourself and figuring out if you want to turn in more or less. Regulate the amount you want to be engaged. As a therapist, is there one thing you see that people struggle with the most that is easily fixed?  I think people should try to be more fully present in their lives and make sure to use their time in line with their va

How to live a life of joy in the face of adversity, the eight pillars of joy, and the importance of looking beyond yourself with author Doug Abrams.What You’ll Learn in this Episode: The four fundamentals of human emotions. Setting a daily intention. The eight pillars of joy. How to live a life of joy in the face of adversity. Simple tips for happiness. Insights from The Book of Joy. (try for free on audible using code "whichwayislife") High Five Highlights: With all this joy, Doug, what brings you joy in everyday life? Doing cool stuff with the people I love. If we learn one lesson from this book, what would it be? Look beyond yourself and don’t turn away from the sorrow; embrace it and learn from it. Of the techniques and traditions that these men use what is your favorite? Meditation and self-reflection. Taking the time to go inward, know your own mind and heart. So many shootings, road rage incidents and fights broadcast on Facebook, how can we show more understanding and compassion towards one anothe

Randy Spelling with how to be more aware and uplift your thoughts, how to unlimit yourself, and how to be fulfilled from the inside out.What You’ll Learn in this Episode: How to become more aware of your thoughts. How to upgrade your thoughts. How to be fulfilled from the inside out, instead of outside in. How to unlimit yourself. How to take action in your life. How to deal with people in your life who may not be very supportive. Other insights from his book, Unlimiting You: Step Out of Your Past and Into Your Purpose. High Five Highlights: For someone who is in a dark place in their life, what’s the first step they should take right now? Ask what tools, support and wisdom do you already have inside to help move forward. Knowing what you know now, what would you tell your younger self? Hang on, although there will be some dark times, you will come through it and be able to use that to help others. How can we experience more joy? Be thankful for what you already have, and let that lead the next minutes or

Benefits of a plant-based vegan lifestyle, how to make a basic fitness plan and more with author Ellen Jaffe Jones.What You’ll Learn in this Episode: How to develop a basic fitness plan. Whether or not becoming a vegan is for you. How to transition to becoming a vegan. How to find the athlete within yourself. Other insights from her new book, Vegan Fitness for Mortals. High Five Highlights: Knowing what you know now, what advice would you give your younger self? Go vegan earlier. What’s the best piece of advice you were ever given? Never give up. What inspires you most in everyday life? My three daughters. What’s your favorite fitness gadgets or gear? The Garmin Forerunner and Apple Watch. Do you have a favorite quote can share? When you understand there’s no money in broccoli, then you understand why you have to be your own investigative reporter to figure out the truth about food. Connect with EllenShare the Show! If you enjoyed this show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would h

How to mediate, the benefits of meditation, and how you can become more mindful in five minutes a day with Yuhna Kim.What You’ll Learn in this Episode: How she came to start Simple Habit. How she discovered meditation. The benefits of mediation. How just five minutes a day can help you achieve better mindfulness. And we discuss more about the Simple Habit app. High Five Highlights: What was your first indication that – “hey this mindfulness thing works”? I immediately felt calm and less stressed about things, and wanted to keep trying it. For someone listening, that is still skeptical about meditation – what do you say to them right now? Just give it a try for five minutes, that all and it’s free. You have accomplished so much in your life, what is your key to success? Strive for passion in what you do, ask yourself when you wake up in the morning, do you feel passionate about the problem you are solving? If so you’re on the right track. Do you have a favorite quote you can share? 20 years from now you’ll

How to get healthy and lose weight with yoga, how to be more mindful, and the importance of slowing down with certified personal trainer and author Shannon Leavitt.What You’ll Learn in this Episode: Why it’s so difficult to get and stay healthy. The importance of being mindful. How mind, body and spirit work together. Why there are no shortcuts to health. How to kick energy drains to the curb. Other insights from her new book, Learn to be Lean: A Yoga-Based Approach to Healthy Weight Loss. High Five Highlights: How can we be more mindful everyday? Intend to! Make an intention every morning to be more mindful. What’s the best piece of advice you were ever given? Let go of the outcome and focus on your action. Favorite fitness gadget or app: I am not into gadgets, that is not the way for me. Do you have a favorite quote you can share? “We suffer because we are living at a distance from our depth, it’s as simple as that. The more our souls our infused with the being, the better we feel and the better life se

Stopping negative self talk, making better decisions, re-framing New Year’s Resolutions, and the one thing to make your life better today with therapist Lisa Ferentz.What You’ll Learn in this Episode: Why we need to stop negative self talk, where it comes from, and how to be more kind to yourself. How to make decisions from a place of “what is” rather than “what was” or “what could be.” The cause of bullying. Discussion about her new book: Finding Your Ruby Slippers: Transformative Life Lessons from the Therapist's Couch. How to drill down on your New Year’s Resolutions to get them to stick. Are you doing it for you or someone else? Remember you can only control yourself, and real change begins with you in your own mind. What are you going to gain, and what are you going to lose? What are your obstacles? Is your resolution doable? High Five Highlights: In your book title, why the reference to the Wizard of Oz and the ruby slippers? In the Wizard of Oz, Dorothy realizes that everything she needed was on

How to deal with a loved one who has Alzheimer’s, tips on rocking LinkedIn, and a great way to start your day with author/entrepreneur Dayna Steele.What You’ll Learn in this Episode: Why sharing what you’re going through with a sick loved one is important. How to get your loved one's personal affairs in order. Why you need to be on LinkedIn. How keywords can help boost your LinkedIn profile and other helpful tips. What successful rock stars possess to maximize their brands. What consistent daily action is and how you can use it to create a lifetime of success. 5 things to start your day the right way – every morning. Get up early. Watch the news. (You have to be interested to be interesting.) Get in touch with an old friend. Send something to someone that can give you money. Send a handwritten note to someone everyday. High Five Highlights: What’s most important when creating a personal brand:  Be able to describe what you do in three words to get set someone to ask – tell me more. Best advice she was

How to get out of holiday debt, the biggest mistake people make with money, and the one thing to make your life better today.What You’ll Learn in this Episode: Why you should find one or two credit cards that work for you. How to get out of credit card debt. Tips for saving money for next year’s holiday season. Tips for annual budgeting. High Five Highlights: What’s the biggest mistake mistake people make with money: Not paying attention to it and not saving enough. Best advice he was ever given: Leveraging the efforts of others. What book he would share: The Money Masters by Tony Robbins. Suggested app or software: Mint.com or Quicken. The most important thing he’s learned in his life: Have integrity and deal with good people. Connect with JordanAdditional Resources: Guide to Credit Card Arkansas Federal Cambridge Credit Just US Debt Credit Answers Now Guard My Credit Credit Karma Share the Show! If you enjoyed this show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help us tremendousl

Actress Yvette Nicole Brown on tips for those living with type-2 diabetes, the Laugh Out Loud Campaign, how to achieve greatness, and the one thing to make your life better today.What You’ll Learn in this Episode: How her life changed with her diabetes diagnosis. What she would tell someone just diagnosed with type-2 diabetes. How to prevent dental problems associated with type-2 diabetes. How to achieve greatness in whatever you do. Why she makes a “fruition” board every year. High Five Highlights: Biggest lesson she’s learned from recently being diagnosed with type-2 diabetes: Move your body and brush your teeth. Best advice she was ever given: No matter what it looks like today, it will always get better. What inspires her the most: Giving back. What other actor she would most like to work with: Sandra Bullock. Her favorite quote: “I know the thoughts I have for you, sayeth the Lord, thoughts to prosper you, not to harm you, thoughts to bring you to an expected end.” Jeremiah 29:11 Connect with Yvette

Learn cooking and shopping tips for people with relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS), outdoor grilling tips and the one thing to make your life better today with Chef Ben Ford.What You’ll Learn in this Episode: How to shop the farmers market. How to plan a great meal. How to re-imagine the backyard barbecue with grilling tips for meat and fish. His tip for the one thing to make your life better today. High Five Highlights: What he’s learned from his mom who has MS: You are in control of your own happiness. Best advice he was ever given: Be a great dad and be consistent with your kids. Be a constant in their lives. The #1 question he gets when people find out his dad is Harrison Ford:  What’s it like to be Harrison Ford’s son? He also gets asked for autographs and movie questions. What is it about being a chef that he loves the most: Teaching and the fundamentals of cooking. How to manage people with MS: Many have different symptoms so awareness of that, watching out for the physical limitations that some peop

How to prevent and reverse heart disease with NY Times best-selling author, Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr.What You’ll Learn in this Episode: How 80% of chronic illness can be prevented by eating a whole food, plant based diet. The REAL cause of heart disease. What to shop for at the grocery store. An example of what to eat at breakfast, lunch and dinner. How heart disease and many other chronic diseases can be reversed. High Five Highlights: The one food you should add to your diet today: Green leafy vegetables. Favorite quote: Cardiovascular disease is nothing more than a toothless paper tiger, that need never ever to exist, and if it does exist, it need never ever to progress. Heart disease is a completely benign foodborne illness. Book he would share: The China Study by Colin Campbell (get on audible.com and use code “WhichWayisLife"). Most important thing he’s learned in life: Having a loving relationship with his wife. Connect with Dr. EsselstynShare the Show! If you enjoyed this show, please rate it

How to find your true calling in life, how to follow your heart the right way, and the one thing to improve your life today with author of Love Incorporated, Jennifer Noel Taylor.What You’ll Learn in this Episode: The four insights into successfully pursuing your true calling in life. Why it’s important to do something you love EVERY DAY. How to follow your heart the right way. Why hitting a wall or rock bottom can launch you on your true path. High Five Highlights: How to break free from self doubt: Connect with your heart. Advice she would give her younger self: Logic is not the end-all/be-all and do what you love, not what society wants you to do. Go with your heart. Book she would share: Your Money or Your Life (get on audible.com and use code “WhichWayisLife). Best advice she was ever given: Live below your means. Favorite quote: You can fail at what you don’t want, so you might as well take a chance on doing what you love. Connect with Jennifer!Share the Show! If you enjoyed this show, please rate i

How to care for aging parents, how to hire a caregiver and five tips to help you through the holidays with Igor Lebovic of Kindly Care.What You’ll Learn in this Episode: Why it’s important to run a background check on someone you’re thinking about hiring as a caregiver. Why you should look for an introvert who is happy in service. The two questions you should ask to help you find the right care caregiver: “How did you get into caregiving?” “Tell us about your favorite and least favorite client.” Other tips for caring for an aging parent: Simplify: shorten visits and events. You do not have to accept all invitations. Determine which ones might be the most important or provide the most joy to your loved one. Watch your family member’s reactions. Pay attention to stress levels and make adjustments as necessary. Maintain the familiar. Old traditions, familiar music, reading/signing holiday cards or other simple customs can be enjoyable and feel comfortable to the impaired individual. Get involved and do someth