Dana Skaggs

Intentional Optimism: Embodying Hope, Presence, and Resilience

Andrea Johnson, an executive and founder empowerment coach, shares her journey of overcoming obesity, bulimia, and depression through gastric bypass surgery and personal growth. She emphasizes the importance of understanding oneself and developing a strong sense of identity and purpose. Andrea also discusses the significance of cultural diversity and the need for acceptance and understanding…

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Empathy and Curiosity in Uncomfortable Conversations

Julie Rose, a radio journalist and host of the podcast Top of Mind, shares her journey of news avoidance and the need for bridging divides in public discourse. She discusses the challenges of engaging in conversations without them turning negative and explores the power of curiosity in fostering productive discussions. Julie emphasizes the importance of…

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From Victim to Victor: Healing From Abuse

Have you been exploited or taken advantage of so many times you don’t know where you stop and someone else begins?  Listen to Birgitta Visser’s eclectic life journey and how she was finally able to step into her power and set boundaries. https://www.powersoulhealing.com https://a.co/d/9M7MGP5 Check out this episode!

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Woman and Worth: The Map

How is it that women do so much for so many and yet struggle to find their worth?  It should be so easy and yet we alway seem to feel as if we’re not enough.  Not kind enough….not thin enough…not disciplined enough…Listen as January Donovan lays out a map to self-worth! January’s website! January’s book:…

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Triumph Over Abuse: A Cerebral Palsy Journey

Win Charles describes her traumatic journey of being born with cerebral palsy, her mother’s death, her father’s death, experiencing abuse from family members, then rising to compete in an IronMan Triathlon and provide motivational presentations. Win’s website Win’s book Check out this episode!

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Strippers, Christmas Trees, and God

Do you have skepticism regarding religion or spirituality?  Have you ever wanted to believe but didn’t want to be fooled by exaggerations and misdirection?  Listen to Rev. Dr. David Chotka’s life journey from decorating Christmas trees at the strip club to becoming a pastor. www.spiritequip.com Check out this episode!

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Glass Ceiling Shattered!

Have you ever wondered how some people are able to break loose from generations of family patterns and abuse?  Are you feeling discouraged by those around you and doubt your own potential?  Listen to Dr. Cindy Starke’s phenomenal journey of intrepid persistence straight through multiple failures, refusing to give up.  Education was her ticket to…

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Yoga and Science: Meditation In The Real World

Do you feel victimized by your own anger or perfectionistic expectations?  Would you like a practical way to feel peace and gratitude?  Listen as Ann Swanson explains mindfulness practices of meditation and how to send messages of “May you be safe; may you be healthy; may you be happy” to yourself and others. https://meditationForTheRealWorld.com Ann’s…

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Healing From Narcissistic Abuse

Have you ever been in a relationship with a narcissist?  It is quite the experience!  Do you wonder if you are but aren’t sure because of all the gaslighting?  Are you second-guessing yourself a lot and blaming yourself for issues they created?  Then you definitely want to listen as Nikki LaCroce describes her journey with…

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“Sigh, See, Start”: The ShouldStorm Antidote

Are you a parent living in fear of “messing up” your child?  Do all the “shoulds” have you in a stranglehold?  Listen as pediatrician, Dr. Alison Escalante, describes her prescription for the ShouldStorm. https://sighseestart.com Dr. Escalante’s book Check out this episode!

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