Linda's Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life

"Money isn't just about numbers." - Dennis Harhalakis Certified money coach Dennis Harhalakis explains that self compassion is the first step to good money management.   I have never heard such a beautiful, compassionate, and accurate description of how we learned our thoughts and beliefs about finances and how to create a new healthier relationship with money.  I thought his messag...

"Sometimes, the most meaningful things are found through silence." In this episode, guest Rich Lewis and I discuss the power of silence.   Rich is the author of “Sitting with God: A Journey To Your True Self Through Centering Prayer.”  He is also a speaker and coach, who focuses on centering prayer as a means of inner transformation. Visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerp...

"Find something that you enjoy, something that makes you still feel like you're alive, and do it every day." - Andy Watts Andy Watts was just 29 when he was diagnosed with cancer.  His wife was 16 weeks pregnant with their first child, and he wasn't sure if he would live to meet his son.  He began super aggressive chemo treatments just after Christmas in 2010.  At one of his tr...

Today we’re going to be talking about recovery and healing for survivors of sexual assault and abuse.  I’m honored to welcome special guest Annie Parady with me today to talk about this important topic.   Annie is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Utah and works extensively helping survivors of sexual assault and rape.  She is passionate about helping trauma survivors heal a...

"Can't is not in my vocabulary" - Dorsey Ross Dorsey Ross was born with Apert syndrome, which is a condition where the bones of the skull fuse together too early while the fetus is developing.   This affects the shape of the head and face.  Also fingers and toes may be fused together.  When he was born, the doctors gave his parents no hope for his survival, but he did.  Teachers tol...

"Everyone's life is an autobiography.  Make yours worth reading." - Sam Thiara Guest Sam Thiara talks about discovering our personal identity, and why understanding "who" you are is more important than "what" you are.   Sam's book "Lost and Found: Seeking the Past and Finding Myself" talks about his journey to India in search of his ancestral roots...

Author and hospice nurse Beth Cavenaugh speaks about end of life care.   With over 20 years of nursing experience and more than a decade of hospice experience, Beth knows how to gently navigate this tender topic.  She explains how to continue advocating for a terminally ill loved one even while wading through the beginning stages of grief.   Her book, "Some Light at the End: Your Bedside Guid...

Professor Flag (DeVaughn Simper) is an award winning, dynamic speaker who brings history to life in a unique, fun and educational way, through the history and etiquette of the US flags. You can reach DeVaughn for questions or to schedule a presentation on his Professor Flag Facebook page Visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpodcast.com and follow on youtube , facebook , instagram ,...

"40 is just the beginning, and the best is yet to come." - Michelle Johnson Guest Michelle Johnson invites women to rethink and redefine life after forty.  Michelle is an attorney, podcast host, and female empowerment speaker for high-achieving, educated, successful women near or over 40 years old.  Her "pregnancy after 40" community  has grown to over 7,000 members worldwide. ...

John Lee is the founder of custom mobile app.  They make apps for podcasts, small businesses, and networks that nurture listener relationships and build member-supported content business.  He talks about the journey of starting his own business and how having an app can help podcasters create an interactive community with their listeners.   You can reach John at custommobile.app . Visit the Linda&...

"We don't get over our grief of losing a child, but we can get through it." - Peggy Green Peggy Green has survived child loss twice.  She lost a 9 month old daughter, and years later lost a son to suicide.   Through her personal experience, Peggy is in a unique position to be an effective grief coach, and she specializes in helping parents who are dealing with the loss of a child. ...

John Davis is a highly sought after keynote speaker known as "The Corporate Action Hero."  John's Background as a stuntman, fight director, college professor, artistic director, and comedian makes him an intriguing guest who delivers real world techniques for overcoming self imposed limitations and achieving maximum potential even in times of adversity.  After a serious back injury...

Today we’re going to be talking about energetic healing. I’m so excited to welcome special guest Damla Aktekin.  Damla is a healer, coach, writer, and the host of the podcast, “Conversations With Healers.”   Visit her website “ A Drop of Om ” for a free energetic wounds quiz.  One beautiful thing I learned from Damla is her definition of a healer.  It includes not only people who learn and share t...

Food storage is an essential part of being self reliant.  I've had to rely on our food storage on three separate occasions in my life.  It wasn't what I expected it to be like.  I invite you to learn from my experiences (and my mistakes) to help you become better prepared and feel the peace and comfort that comes from being self reliant.     “Remember, when disaster strikes, the time to...

"Peace in.  Peace out.  World peace through inner peace," is one of Dr. Marissa's mottos.  Another is, "More joy and less stress at work, 88% happiness at home."  Dr.  Marissa Pei, also known as the "Asian Oprah," has a PhD in organizational psychology and has been a sought after business consultant for many years.  She has been featured in Forbes magazine, and o...

Today's episode is designed to help people be better able to manage stress.  It includes a variety of proven cognitive behavioral therapy tips and tricks that empower people to regain a sense of peace and control in their lives.   I’ll discuss ways to decrease our stressors and increase our coping skills.  I’ll talk about how our emotions affect our autonomic nervous system.  I’ll explain abo...

Today, special guest Christian De La Huerta and I discuss the concept of setting ourselves free and living heroically.   Christian has 30 years of experience as a personal transformation coach.  He is also an award-winning author and acclaimed international speaker in various settings including the TedX stage.  His recent book " Awakening the Soul of Power - How to live heroically and set you...

In today's episode we discuss children's mental health with special guest Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge.  Dr. Roseann is a pediatric mental health expert who teaches parents about proven therapies to help children be calm, happy, listen better, get better grades, and get along better with others.  Her latest book called, " It's Gonna Be Okay " exemplifies her message of hope a...

After Al Jones hit rock bottom financially,  he decided that enough was enough, and he began the arduous climb to financial solvency.  He chronicles his journey in his book " My Journey from Bad to Excellent Credit ."   Today he shares common sense advice on how to repair your credit and how to deal with collection agencies.   He understands the stress of financial difficulties because h...

Natalie Staub is a mum of 4 sons, a college professor in London who teaches digital marketing, and the co-founder and CMO of a software company; but her passion is well being, motivation and self esteem.  She started a YouTube channel to empower young adults and students to help them get through the stress of the pandemic.  Natalie shares the secrets of how to have a good day, every day, despite t...

Special guest Kasey Smith talks about developing confidence through physical fitness.  Kasey is a mother of 3.  She is also a business owner, competitive powerlifter, aspiring medical sonographer, avid horsewoman, and dessert connoisseur.  After retiring from 11 years of fitness coaching, she has chosen a new career as an ultrasound technician in her family business called " Kicks and Giggles...

Hope for Healing is a non-profit charity designed to help people increase happiness, build confidence and self-esteem, manage stress, improve relationships, and manage feelings of depression and anxiety.  The story behind the creation of Hope for Healing is my own story of overcoming depression and anxiety.   Learn the two things you need to do in order to overcome depression and how to get starte...

Today, E.A. Csolkovits, the founder and patriarch of Giver's University , talks about the power of giving and explains why givers earn 3X more income than takers.   Developing a "givers culture" can improve business, social, and family relationships.   Self improvement is only part of the formula for success, while becoming aware and surrounding yourself with people who come from a...

Today we’re going to be talking about healing and how to create and maintain balance in our lives so we can live joyfully.  Special guests Annette and Mark Anderson from " Trail Angels " teach a course called " From Broken to Beautiful " using the example of the Japanese art of  kintsugi (also known as kintsukuroi) where they repair broken pottery using lacquer dusted with powd...

Today we’re going to be talking about how to build stronger, healthier, and happier relationships.  Special guest Kim Bowen is a licensed professional counselor who offers relationship therapy through her company " The Marriage Place ."  She is also the author of "Marriage Rescue: Triage Toolkit," and "The Love, Joy, Peace Workbook."      Visit the Linda's Corner...