Positive Talk Radio

Colleen Clifford spent over 30 years in the commercial fishing industry, living and working at sea for months at a time aboard vessels in the Bering Sea. Life in that environment demanded resilience, endurance, and the ability to face uncertainty head on. Her personal life brought challenges just as intense. After surviving multiple near death experiences and the loss of her husband to alcohol rel...

Josh Goldstein believes the deepest healing comes not from being fixed by someone else, but from discovering the wisdom that already exists within you. A licensed psilocybin facilitator, educator, and guide, Josh helps people navigate profound inner journeys with compassion, intention, and respect for both science and tradition. His work creates a safe, grounded space where individuals can explore...

Edward J. Doherty believes leadership is measured not by personal success, but by the lives you help grow along the way. A business executive, consultant, author, and nonprofit leader, Edward has spent decades leading organizations, developing people, and building cultures where individuals can thrive. From overseeing more than 135 restaurants as a Regional Vice President to serving as Chief Human...

Katie and Chris Bowick believe healing begins when people stop hiding their struggles and start telling the truth. Co-authors of Coloring Outside the Lines: A Love Story in the Gray of Addiction, Recovery & Redemption, Katie and Chris share a deeply personal journey through addiction, codependency, broken trust, and the long road toward rebuilding a marriage. Their story stands apart because i...

Kenny Stoddart believes the greatest competitive advantage is the ability to think clearly when the pressure is at its highest. Founder of IronMind Advisors, Kenny works with executives, founders, and high performers to strengthen the mental discipline behind exceptional leadership. His approach goes beyond motivation and mindset, helping leaders develop the clarity, emotional control, and resilie...

Gabriele Cotronei believes healing begins when people feel truly seen, understood, and connected. A psychotherapist, educator, and international mental health consultant, Gabriele has spent more than a decade helping individuals navigate trauma, depression, addiction, and life's most difficult transitions. His approach goes beyond treating symptoms, guiding people toward a deeper understanding of...

Bill Quateman believes true health is not about managing symptoms. It is about restoring the body to do what it was designed to do. A pioneer in regenerative and integrative health, Bill has spent more than three decades studying the science of longevity, cellular healing, and human performance. Long before biohacking became mainstream, he was learning directly from leading innovators in psychiatr...

Tammy Machmali believes the life you want begins the moment you stop carrying the emotional weight that was never yours to keep. Founder of Baggage Be Gone: Healing Hearts & Minds, Tammy has dedicated her work to helping people release the hidden beliefs, unresolved pain, and emotional patterns that quietly shape their lives. By combining subconscious healing, hypnosis, forgiveness work, and p...

Reed Nyffeler believes business is at its best when it creates opportunity, develops people, and serves a purpose beyond profit. A lifelong entrepreneur, Reed has dedicated his career to building companies that empower others to lead, grow, and make a meaningful impact. As the founder and CEO of Signal, an international security services franchise, he has helped create a business centered on givin...

Dustin Shepherd believes the greatest act of leadership is making the path easier for someone else to walk. A retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major with 29 years of service, Dustin Shepherd spent his military career leading through some of the most demanding environments imaginable. Multiple combat deployments taught him that leadership is measured not by authority, but by the ability to guide people t...

Julia Hurley believes your circumstances may shape your beginning, but they never have to define your future. A nationally recognized real estate broker, entrepreneur, author, speaker, and former elected official, Julia has built a career defined by resilience, leadership, and reinvention. Becoming a single mother at just 15 years old, she learned early that success is not determined by where you...

Nora Smyth believes meaningful change begins with the people who care for others. A licensed clinical social worker, educator, and founder of Join The Constellation PLCC, Nora is dedicated to strengthening the next generation of mental health professionals through intentional clinical supervision, practical education, and trauma informed leadership. Her work is driven by the belief that healthier...

Tori Jenae helps high achievers transform their lives by changing the patterns beneath their success. A Transformational Life Strategist with a background in psychology, human resources, functional medicine, nervous system science, Energy Psychology, and spiritual development, Tori takes a deeply holistic approach to personal growth. Her work reaches beyond performance, helping clients create last...

Christian Hurst writes science fiction for people searching for where they belong. An author and creative director, Christian blends sweeping interstellar adventure with deeply human questions about identity, belief, connection, and purpose. His stories are shaped by a life spent navigating what it means to feel different, first growing up in the LDS church, and later forging his own path beyond i...

Amy K. Nunn believes leadership is not about having the answers. It is about creating the conditions for others to thrive. A leadership consultant, executive coach, and creator of the Next to Nunn Diagnostic Method, Amy helps organizations uncover the hidden patterns that quietly limit performance. Drawing from years of leading large teams across churches, ministries, and community organizations,...

Julie Cochrane helps people change the patterns they cannot think their way out of. A Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Rapid Transformational Therapist, and Integration Coach, Julie specializes in helping high functioning adults overcome anxiety, self doubt, trauma, and the subconscious beliefs that quietly shape their lives. Her work goes beyond managing symptoms, focusing instead on creating l...

Dr. Tim Newman believes great opportunities rarely go to the best ideas. They go to the people who communicate them best. A communication coach, podcast host, and self described recovering college professor, Dr. Newman has spent more than 20 years helping professionals speak with greater confidence, clarity, and influence. His practical approach removes the mystery from public speaking, replacing...

Dr. Chidimma A. Abuka is rethinking one of leadership's oldest assumptions: that every organization needs just one person at the top. An author, researcher, and leadership consultant, Dr. Abuka is the Executive Director of Global Co-Leadership Development and Change Management at Polymathes Consulting. Through her doctoral research at Pepperdine University, she developed the Dualis Co-Leadership S...

Rita Rai has spent her career solving the complex challenges that keep organizations from reaching their full potential. A senior executive and strategic advisor, Rita has led high impact transformation initiatives for Fortune 500 companies, helping executive teams navigate growth, operational complexity, and organizational change. Her expertise spans strategic planning, operational excellence, pr...

Skye Bellarmine knows that the greatest breakthroughs are often born from life's greatest setbacks. A professional speaker, #1 international bestselling author, and inspirational thought leader, Skye helps people overcome adversity, develop unwavering resilience, and take meaningful action toward the life they want to create. Her message is built on lived experience, not theory. After surviving a...

Dr. Lisa Christie believes true wellness is about nourishing the body, uplifting the spirit, and using your gifts to serve others. A certified nutritionist, herbalist, Christian counselor, speaker, performer, and entrepreneur, Dr. Christie has built a career that bridges health, faith, leadership, and the arts. From the stage to the counseling room, she is dedicated to helping people live healthie...

Roxanna Johnson is giving a voice to the people whose pain is too often overlooked. An author, speaker, and recovery advocate, Roxanna helps spouses and partners heal from the devastating impact of sexual addiction and betrayal trauma. Drawing from her own lived experience, a background in research, and years of serving in recovery communities, she offers a message rooted in faith, compassion, and...

George Stoimenov believes the hardest journey a person will ever take is not across countries. It is the one within themselves. Born in Bulgaria during the collapse of Communism, George grew up in a world shaped by uncertainty, trauma, and profound social change. For years, he searched for identity and belonging in all the wrong places, until one life changing decision led him to leave everything...

Kenny Stoddart works where leadership is measured by the quality of a person's thinking under pressure. As the founder of IronMind Advisors, he helps executives, founders, and high performing leaders strengthen the one asset that determines every decision they make: the mind behind the role. Joining him for this conversation are the founders of Athlete Check, whose work aligns with the mission of...

Keith Spurgin believes every lasting success begins with two things: strong leadership and meaningful relationships. An author, international speaker, and President of Growth Resourcing Group, Keith has devoted his career to helping leaders, pastors, and business owners grow with greater purpose, influence, and impact. Through decades of leading organizations and developing people, he has learned...