Politically Emotional

Episode 26: On today's episode, we are taking on a very controversial conversation; one that gets people very heated and divides our country: how we feel about our media. It is no secret, that our President consistently attacks the media with blanket statements of “fake news” or declares the media as "the enemy of the people." My special guest, Donna Lipman, and I talk about the implications of this, and how it's impacting us emotionally. Don't forget to subscribe!

Episode 25: On today's episode, we talked more in depth about the raw, real and sometimes heated conversation that ensued over the past week on Facebook, about Trump’s name calling, labeling and bullying.  And most importantly, we talked about the progress we made together: some hearts softened, some embraced their emotional projections and many of us, learned a lot. My special guest, Kathy Hertz, and I talked about ways to process through it all. Don't forget to subscribe!

Episode 24: In today’s episode, I engage in a compassionate conversation with pastor, Pondo Vleisides, who is proud of Trump’s accomplishments.  We talk about how he and the many Americans that agree with him, choose to overlook Trump’s name calling and labeling, because they like his policies. We also hear from callers who are outraged by this and emotionally portray how it's affecting them personally. Don't forget to subscribe!

Episode 23: Today we talk about the lies, deceit, half truths and the chaos and exhaustion all of this creates.  And how both sides see it so differently!  Here are the questions I asked:  Does the lying bother you? Is it making your head spin, enraging you, or do you find you are just avoiding it and becoming numb to it, because it’s consistent and one lie blends into the other?   Don't forget to subscribe!

Episode 22: It was an absolutely amazing show and essential information and wisdom, that needs to be shared with parents, to help the youth in our country that are exposed to so much. We have the tools to help these children feel heard, understood and loved, we just need to share them in a big enough way, to get them in the hands of the parents and children, that so desperately need them. Thank you Angel and Kirk for sharing your voice and having the courage to stand up in the face of hate. Don't forget to subscribe!

Episode 21:  On today's show, my special guest, Thomas Kevin Dolan, and I, talking truth, honesty, self-reflection & transformation. Hearts are opening and we are beginning to find a way to connect with each other, even though some of us, deeply disagree on politics and policy. A huge thank you to Lola Jovita for sharing your experience and huge heart. We all unfortunately, know what it feels like to be rejected because of what we feel and what we are expressing. Don't forget to subscribe!

Episode 20: We are talking about WHAT TO DO with all the emotions you are feeling about what’s happening, politically, in this country. I highlighted ways to process through the anger, fear, frustration, outrage, anxiety, and even resignation, you may be feeling. My special guest, Betsy Chasse, produced "What The Bleep Do We Know?" as well as, "The Empty Womb" and "A Crazy Thought." She does such IMPORTANT work in the world & has a powerful message to share about emotions! Don't forget to subscribe!

Episode 19: Are you shutting down because it’s all just too much, are you resigned to the chaos that many feel is playing out in the White House, are you still angry or more fired up than ever? As we’ve talked about, it's so essential that we continue in these challenging times, to pay attention to our well being and tend to our emotional health. My special guest, is Jen Hofmann of Americans of Conscience. I LOVE what she stands for and I’m so thrilled she is joining us! She will share specific ways to find the good, in this political mess.  Don't forget to subscribe!

Episode 18:  I share my hot button: how disgraceful it is that we have made it acceptable to call each other names, demean each other and attack, when we disagree.  People are now bullying the kids of Parkland, FL shooting, which is unacceptable. Founder & CEO of EWomen, Sandra Yancey, shares her views about this time in our country and says, "It is a real opportunity for us to take control of our lives." And caller, Teri Steel, gives the children of this country a voice. Don't forget to subscribe!

Episode 17:  Today we talked about what gets you fired up or affects you emotionally, in this intense political climate. We heard from a few listeners on what their hot buttons are right now and I share ways to gracefully transform your emotions, so they don't consume you or get you down. I also, share my hot button from this week.  Don't forget to subscribe!

Episode 16:  In today's episode, we talk about empowering women to speak their truth and bring light to the places where, we as women diminish our truth, greatness and power. We hear from our caller, Anna Rohrbough who shares how she was triggered by Hillary Clinton, saying that women's votes were influenced by men in their lives. And guest, Kathy Torimoto, shares how she feels about what’s happening with #neveragain, gun legislation laws and the school walkout yesterday. Don't forget to subscribe!  

Episode 15: Today we are talking about a lot of chaos in the White House this week and our continuing conversation about the emotional chaos in the country, on social media and in our relationships. Many Americans have been feeling a lot of anxiety this past year, and chaos certainly doesn't help. My special guest, Rob Dubois shares why he feels, we as Americans are destroying ourselves from the inside. Don't forget to subscribe!

Episode 14: I'm so inspired by the children of Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School that won't take no for an answer and are demanding change on gun laws. That's what we are talking about today. How we stand with these kids (who are leading the moral authority with such eloquence) and create a safe environment, for our children to go to school. My special guest, Jeff Malone inspires us and shares his optimism about allowing these kids to lead the change, we need on gun laws. Don't forget to subscribe!

Episode 13: It's not only the things that we stand up for, but it's what we turn our head away from and ultimately accept, that determines who we are and the fate of our country. It doesn't matter what side you are on, Trump stirs up our emotions and then you are left with, choosing who you are and how you are going to respond. No more complacency. We have to follow our own internal guidance and create America, the way we want it to be.  That truly is the message. Don't forget to subscribe!

Episode 12:  Today we talk about how what we give our attention to has an impact.  It can be easy to believe that individually, we don’t have much influence.  But we do. And what we individually say and do either peacefully transforms what's happening or creates more distraction and chaos.  My special guest, Jill Nichols-Hicks shares how she feels about what's happening in this country and how it's affecting her relationships. Don't forget to subscribe!

Episode 11: Today we talk about the Trump presidency, the state of the union address, the Russia investigation, your political interaction on social media, your relationships, and how it's all affecting you – your anxiety, your emotions, maybe, even your sleep. My special guest, Angelica Reyes, shares how exhausting it all is, at times. And we hear two wildly opposing views and yet we can honor each other‘s views at the same time, no need to agree or disagree with either. Don't forget to subscribe!

Episode 10: This week, new developments in the Russia investigation divide people pretty significantly. Name calling was at a high over DACA. And our relationships continue to be strained and some, just destroyed by this division. We talk about how to find compassion, in those moments, when you strongly disagree. One of the callers shares that our country is engaged in emotional warfare. I talk with my special guest, Jen Mueller, as she shares 5 ways to disagree like an adult. Don't forget to subscribe!

Episode 9: We talk about Senator Cory Booker's comments about President Trumps vulgarity: "It's not the Vulgarity, Booker says, "it's the bigotry and the discrimination –  that in our climate today causes damage. Those words just don't disappear. We must not be silent and complicit.” I talk with my special guest, Jeffrey Malone, as he shares, how to own our projections and stop pointing the finger and projecting blame, regardless of what's happening, so we can Make America Love Again. Don't forget to subscribe!

Episode 8: Political opposition runs high this week, as talk about Trump's mental fitness is discussed and Oprah gives her empowering speech at the Golden Globes, about the press being under siege.  I talk with my special guest, Brian Hilliard, about how to use what’s happening as a catalyst for our own personal growth and transformation, instead of feeling like a victim to it all. Don't forget to subscribe!

Episode 7: Today, we are talking about, regardless of what's happening politically moment to moment, how we are responding to it and how it’s affecting us individually, cannot be overlooked. We talk about how to shift from feeling powerless to being empowered. And my special guest, Donna Lipman shares how essential it is to pay attention to how we're feeling.  She says, "If we aren't aware of what's happening in our own internal world, we are doomed to live it out." Don't forget to subscribe to the show!