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Anthony has had a wide array of experiences, from a cross-country bike riding adventure to holding jobs in various different fields.  He discusses the personal characteristics that have allowed him to reach such great success in his career, from resilience to overcoming childhood shyness.  Anthony closes the interview with sage advice for the listeners about how they can find their true passion and calling in life.

Therapist and life coach Val discusses groundbreaking strategies that she guarantees will leave you better equipped to handle negativity.  In fact, at least two of these tips are brand new, never-been-shared-before strategies she developed exclusively for her clients.  Take a listen to learn how to banish negativity from your life for once and for all!

In the first part of this 2-part series, Deanna talked about overcoming fears and getting past insecurities.  In this follow-up episode (part 2), Deanna talks about her difficult journey as a caregiver for her fiance with leukemia, and how she was still able to find the perfection in that situation despite its tragic nature.   Deanna’s story is one of love but also one of hope, as she now specializes in finding the beauty in all situations.

Deanna Stull talks about how she overcame fears that originated in her childhood, and how you can do the same.  After overcoming those fears, Deanna went on to build a very successful business – and then her fiancé was diagnosed with leukemia.  In part 1, Deanna speaks a lot about finding your identity, feeling comfortable in your own skin and being vulnerable, and getting past insecurities.  In part 2, Deanna talks about her experiences being the caregiver for her fiancé, and how even after his death she is able to find the beauty.

When Lloyd was born with incredibly small legs (about 6" long), doctors thought there was little hope for him to survive, let alone thrive.  However, Lloyd went on to prove the naysayers wrong and as a Paralympian he accomplished physical feats that few able-bodied people could ever do.  Now as a motivational speaker, Lloyd speaks about his "5 keys for success" which he believes will allow anyone to achieve greatness.

In this episode, the tables are turned and Val is the guest on the "I Like Family Show" Podcast where she is interviewed by Rey Brown about her experiences being a social worker and life coach.  She also gets candid about her divorce and what valuable lesson she learned from the experience.  

Elisa Doucette is a writer and location independent entrepreneur who lives the life that many of us have dreamed of.  However, it hasn't always been an easy road for Elisa.  In this episode, she discusses her career path and the choices she made that lead her to her life now - living and working in paradise.

We all have numerous “tolerations”, both big and small, that get in our way.  Often the removal of these tolerations can be life changing and have drastic effects on all areas of our lives.  But the question remains:  how do you do that?  In this week's "Ask a Life Coach" segment, listen to hear Val’s effective 7-step strategy to remove tackling from your life for once and for all.

Liz Brazier is a health coach who specializes in stress management and time management.  Throughout this interview, Liz provides the listeners with tried-and-true strategies that are sure to make your year a happier and healthier one.

Caitlin Boyle is the author of three award-winning books.  Most importantly, she started a worldwide movement that has touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of people, especially women and girls, across the globe. Listen to hear her inspirational message about the importance of a healthy body image and how her movement has saved lives.

Joel Runyon was working at a dead-end job and waiting for things to happen to him, until one day he decided to do something about it. He made a list of all the things he used to think were impossible, and then, he set out to do them.  Joel's unique idea earned him the right to present as a TED-X speaker where he spoke about a groundbreaking method that will help anyone learn how to overcome fears of the impossible.

Even the most dedicated, motivated individuals have moments where their motivation wanes from time to time!  In this episode, Valerie discusses 8 tried-and-true tips that she has gathered from her own experience working as a life coach that you can apply today in order to pull yourself out of a motivational slump.   

BACKGROUND: Lynn Chen is an actor and body image activist. She has a diverse resume ranging from singing on The Metropolitan Opera Stage, to starring in Sony Pictures Classics' "Saving Face," narrating the international bestseller "Crazy Rich Asians," and touring with Dischord Records' punk band E.D. Sedgwick. She's a spokesperson for the National Eating Disorders Association, as well as Skype's Acting Ambassador. In addition to running two award-winning blogs (The Actor's Diet and Thick Dumpling Skin), Lynn is a writer, most recently published in the LA Weekly. In this episode Lynn discuss about the following: She talks about her career as an actress and how she has managed the ups and downs in the entertainment industry Lynn shares how she made career decisions to achieve  “balance” in her life. She also candidly shares about her past struggles with an eating disorder from childhood and her tiny obsession about foods Lynn talks about why she currently shuns goal-setting in order to gain self-acceptance. L

BACKGROUND:   Guy Winch, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist, keynote speaker and author. He received his doctorate in clinical psychology from New York University in 1991 and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in family and couples therapy at NYU Medical Center. He has been working with individuals, couples and families in his private practice in Manhattan, since 1992. He is a member of the American Psychological Association.   In this episode, Dr. Guy Winch talks about: What are emotional wounds How injury impacts us in the short term and the long-term psychological fallout that results if we leave it untreated What is emotional hygiene How important psychological health is to our quality of life How to deal with fear and rejection Guy identifies the most common and damaging psychological habits is rumination. He explained how the use of social media make us more susceptible to psychological injury Guy shares the best advice for new approaches and new ways of thinking Links:    Website: www.GuyWinch.com