The Prosperity Show Podcast. Financial Health | Business Success | Peace of Mind

When most podcasters talk about money and emotions, they talk about how people feel about their money. My approach is quite different in that I look at the emotions you are acting out through your money. In this episode, I talk about how what you feel when dealing with money is never about money – and what it is about. Highlights: You can use your money feelings to understand your emotional makeup...

Small business owners and many practitioners have trouble talking about money. Yet, if you want to be comfortable financially, then you have to learn how to talk about money with potential clients, vendors, and financial practitioners. Highlights Sex and money are the two hardest things to talk about. A lot of people would rather talk about sex than money. Both sex and money are about sharing pers...

Because of everything that’s going on in the world right now, many people are experiencing stress and its side effects on the body and mind. In this episode, I discuss the causes of toxic stress and offer a few suggestions for dealing with it. Highlights Toxic stress often starts early in childhood and continues throughout life. This can lead to many physical and emotional problems. Most major dis...

I have known therapist Doug Foresta for a long time and we have been talking about how many therapists have money issues. In this episode we talk about that and an event we're planning to help people in the helper professions. Because we had such a rich conversation, I’m going to include most of the called transcript under the Highlights. Highlights Doug Foresta shares his personal background with...

In this episode, I discuss the problems caused by unrealistic expectations with an emphasis on how subconscious expectations affect your life outcomes. You will also learn more about how habitual emotions are the creative force behind your life stories. Highlights Subconscious expectations that result from past experiences can influence our relationships and financial decisions. You can learn more...

The beginning of a new year is a great time to introduce some change in your life. In this episode, I discuss why it’s necessary to make changes gradually and I offer some tips on some easy changes to make to get yourself going. Highlights Take small steps towards change to avoid overwhelming your brain. Start with things that don’t have major consequences. I talk about how to embrace the discomfo...

The new year is a time of change. You can ignore this or use the energy of change to move your life forward. In this episode, I offer some suggestions for getting to know yourself better, to follow your intuition, and to be who you want to be. Highlights What is your intention for next year and who you want to be? You can choose. How do you want to perceive the economy and what’s going on in the w...

Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and consultant who helps people start, run, and grow a small business. He also hosts the popular podcast, The How of Business. Highlights Joan Sotkin and Henry Lopez discuss chaos in business. They talk about how chaos becomes an identity for business owners and how they feed off problem-solving. Joan suggests that this mindset can lead t...

Elizabeth Ralph is a high-level wealth strategist and intuitive investor who retired at the age of 39 to teach others how to reach financial freedom through non-traditional ways. She is the founder of The Spiritual Investor and the host of The Spiritual Investor podcast, the place where entrepreneurs transform from unsure investors to effortless wealth creators. Formerly a financial executive and...

In this episode, I am interviewed by my friend, Greg Harrington. We decided to do this after having a long discussion about aloneness, which was the topic of the previous podcast episode. We talked about that and then talked a lot about getting in touch with instructions from yourself. Highlights We discussed the difference between loneliness and aloneness. Loneliness leads us to seek others and t...

In today’s episode, I share something I went through recently that I hope will help you understand something about yourself. It’s about one of the five main feelings that people act out through their money – aloneness. Highlights The five main feelings I outlined in Build Your Money Muscles were aloneness, shame, anger, deprivation, and a sense of being trapped. Aloneness is one that is most commo...

In today’s episode, some suggestions for dealing with change.  Be patient with yourself, accept that change is a process, and don't give up when you hit roadblocks. Uncertainty is hard but surmountable. Seek support if you need it. Highlights: Here are a few key takeaways from today’s episode: Our brains are wired to resist change and uncertainty. When we try new things, it takes time to build new...

In this episode, I talk about finding inner peace in turbulent times such as we are in now. Techniques are suggested for reducing anxiety and finding that peace within. Generated by Claude.ai Highlights: I see hope in the younger generations who want positive change in the world. I find that people in their 20s and 30s are more able to quickly change their mindset. I share an example of a 30-year-...

Catherine Chadwick is a multi-talented psychiatric nurse, businesswoman, transformational life coach, and practitioner of Applied Positive Psychology. She learned about the power of positivity when she sustained a serious injury in her 20s. In this episode, we talk about her successful journey to wellness and how what she has learned can help deal with the emotional effects of the war in Israel an...

Art Giser is the Creator of Energetic NLP, unifying Neuro-Linguistic Programming, spiritual principles, and transformative energy work. He is an internationally renowned NLP trainer, executive coach, intuitive, and master healer. Known for his humor, caring, and remote energy work, Art’s superpower is releasing people’s spiritual and unconscious blocks and opening up their powerful abilities. His...

It’s amazing to me how many small business owners don’t know how to manage their money. This affects their ability to make good business and financial decisions. In this episode, I address this issue and offer some solutions. Highlights Many people are feeling financially uncomfortable due to fear about the state of the world. Remember, it's not about the money, it's about your feelings regarding...

Dr. Saul Shaye was a chiropractor for 18 years before closing his chiropractic practice in 1993 to follow his inner guidance to become a full-time spiritual healer. For 19 years, he worked with the National Football League as a spiritual healer, and helped over 100 players and coaches with the Green Bay Packers, the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Kansas City Chiefs. Saul is the former Vice President...

Lately, because I’ve been doing more energy activations, I want to learn more about the science and the different forms of what’s often called energy healing. In this episode, I talk about how I combine both energy healing and ChatGPT in my quest for information. Here is a summary of the key points from the transcript: I have been doing energy work for a long time but am now being more open about...

Kute Blackson is a beloved inspirational speaker and transformational teacher. He speaks at countless events he organizes around the world as well as at outside events. He is a member of the Transformational Leadership Council, a select group of one hundred of the world’s foremost authorities in the personal development industry. Winner of the 2019 Unity New Thought Walden Award, Blackson is widel...

In this episode, Joan Sotkin talks about the connection between food, depression, anxiety, and overall well being. She shares her personal story of overcoming depression by changing her diet and lifestyle. Joan discusses how eating sugar and processed foods can negatively impact mental health, referencing various studies that show links between diet, inflammation, and conditions like depression an...

In this episode, I talk about the process I went through building The MetaMind Circle and my history with online communities. I learned that it’s not always easy to form meaningful relationships online, and I discuss some of the things I learned along the way. Highlights When a group I joined a few years ago no longer served my need to have authentic conversations, I studied how to start and build...

Edward Vilga is a thought leader, artist, and entrepreneur. He is the author of 18 bestselling books, DVDs, and courses that focus on personal growth and transformation. Over 60,000 students are enrolled in his online programs.  He is also a Yale graduate who recently received his Executive MBA.  Edward's mission is to empower people to find their own spirits, inspiring them to live lives that are...

I recently started using ChatGPT and in this episode, I share my experiences with you. I also talk about software for automating income and expense entries with bookkeeping software like QuickBooks. Highlights It’s important that you learn how to correctly give ChatGPT prompts (queries) and how to talk to it. The bottom line is that it can be very useful for researching and outlining articles, web...

Jeff Hood is the owner and developer of the Rio Grande Refuge. In this episode Jeff shares his long journey to finding his place of peace on the Rio Grande and how he is now developing it for others to share. I’ve known Jeff for 25 years and know that he has a lot of wisdom to share. Highlights Jeff Hood is in the process of renovating a 100-year-old farmhouse and property in Vilardi, New Mexico o...

In this episode, I tell the story of my introduction to crystals and stones in the late 1970s and how that developed into a large wholesale, retail, and mail-order business.  I talk about my deep connection to the minerals kingdom and something that happened recently to rekindle my desire to energize and distribute crystals and stones. Highlights: In meditation, I heard “Go buy a pound of tumbled...