The JOY Element!

Today's episode features my dear friend Ale B — Alexandra Bulchevich. She's an essence expert, brand integrator, and self-described "Creative Director of Life." I like that she describes herseld as an expert in "The Art of Making Distinction", an ESSENCE-ologer! And she really is! Originally from Argentina and living part-time in New York, she helps people awaken and express the brilliance already...

I've prepared a special episode for you today. And I hope it will help you. At a time when many people are feeling worried and preoccupied by all kinds of political, climatic and economic issues, I suggest we turn our attention to something essential and wonderful: Our bodies. In these turbulent times, it's even more important to focus on what's GOOD, what's BEAUTIFUL, what's going well (although...

We are staying in the same family with this episode! Meet Patrick Bailey, Michele’s husband (Episode 23).  I would say that Patrick has a stressful job. His business is not an easy one! I will forever be grateful for something he generously did a few years ago. He helped me at a time I was really struggling. I was dealing with my friend’s estate in Toronto and I was alone in her big apartment, pac...

This episode is very special to me because you will meet a very special woman: Michele Bailey. Michele is my dear friend’s Therese cousin and I have met her through her. Therese greatly admired Michele for what she had accomplished. She had created 2 succesful businesses, have published a book  (The Currency of Gratitude) with Forbes on gratefulness, is mentoring numerous women in business, was no...

Sometimes, life is sending you a gift. That's how I felt when I connected with Lisa Pepper-Satkin. Lisa and I were in the same Facebook group. I posted something about my podcast and she responded.  I didn’t know her and while we were preparing for the recording, we found out that we have A WHOLE LOT in common! We both knit, play djembe, have orchids in our office! And that's just a few obvious th...

Meet Marisa Ferrera, a very wise and caring woman. Marisa's mission is to empower heart-centered women who struggle with conflict and drama in family relationships to calmly and powerfully speak up for themselves so they can create healthy, loving boundaries. Istn't that an important mission? I remember feeling deeply calmed by her soft voice while watching her videos many years ago as we both wer...

Meet a wonderful woman, doing a very interesting work in our world. Debra Savoy. Debra is a 3rd generation Canadian Spiritual Medium and a 6th generation Energy Healer. I mean... Talk about a long line of light workeds! She brings awareness and understanding by connecting the energies of mind, body and spirit to one’s past, present and future. Debra’s guidance brings love, light and the path to he...

Meet Lauren Tatner. The least I can say about her is that she is a different kind of "notaire"! One with a very "right side of the brain" life! Founder of "Law of Happy", Lauren in a notaire, author, teacher and inspiration clown. She earned 4 law degrees at l'Université de Montréal - Faculty of Law. But she also is certified as a Reiki teacher, consulting hypnotist, meditation teacher, laughter y...

This woman has a job I certainly would not be good at! A very stressful one. Andrea Bobkowicz is a wealth advisor - and a real good one! She has been involved in many organizations on top of dealing with the market! I met her through a mutual friend as she was taking care of her investments. When my friend needed her help for something, she was there to help and she kept helping me with the estate...

Greg Creech has a very interesting resumé! His first degree was in Political Science but is now a Microsoft Master Instructor. He collects awards and recognitions for the quality of his work. And that's not surprising because he is a passionate and dedicated professional. Multi-talented man, Greg is a musician, comedian, professional speaker and he has published over 15 books on Microsoft Office S...

This episode is filled with high energy! We are in the presence of The Prepared Performer, Molly Mahoney. That woman is a DYNAMO!! Fun, warm, genuine, generous. A truly amazing expert with multiple talents. Yes. She can teach, sing, write. She is not afraid to laugh at her mistakes and to learn from them. Really. A great person to spend time with! Go have a look at her YouTube channel (https://www...

Rhonda Scharf is a beautiful woman… inside and out! She is a well-recognized Professional Speaker, Trainer, Consultant and Author based in Ottawa, Canada and Fort Myers, Florida. Her business, On The Right Track, has helped tens of thousands of people all over the world. She has earned the highest speaking designation in the world, the « Certified Speaking Professional » CSP, was named as a member...

Meet my dear friend, HAHA Sister, Laughter Yoga Master Trainer Colleague, Lotte Mikkelsen. Born in Denmark and living in UK, Lotte's nickname is "Your Everyday Laughter Queen"! and she is! Are you ready to listen to a wise woman? AND to hear laughter here and there in the episode! Because when Linda and Lotte are reunited, THEY LAUGH! Apart from laughter and technology Lotte has studied holistic t...

Meet my dear friend and Laughter Yoga colleague David Kelm. We met in 2006 in San Diego airport as I was the "shuttle" coordinator for people attending the first Laughter Yoga Conference in Ocean Side. We fell "in like" right there and have been friends since then. He is a kind, fun, genuine, openminded man and I am glad our paths crossed because of laughter! You will hear his great laugh at the e...

Meet Nisha Coleman, writer, storyteller, musician and actor. But mostly a beautiful. powerful and sweet woman! We've met thanks to a friend who suggested I spoke with her as I was looking for a nice person to help me translate a few documents. Not only did I find a patient and fun person to work with but I also discovered a beautiful and talented human being. Nisha's book, Buskers, Stories of the...

Meet Leif Hansen! Not only is this guy totally fun and nice but he is also quite wise. I have met him in London UK at the Playing Human Conference in September 2018 and was impressed by the depth of what he share with us. And we all could relate to what he was sharing with us. But, Man! This guy can seriously play! Games that help people to grow, to shine, to become the best version of themselves....

Meet my friend and HAHA Sister, Cynthia Paris. She is also a Laughter Yoga Teacher. We are having a conversation on the shores of Lake Michigan on a beautiful sunny day. Check out her business Team COA http://coaprograms.org

What would you do if your doctor prescribed laughter so you feel better and healthier? This is what this medical doctor is doing! And he applies that same medicine on himself! Beautiful advice from a very nice and caring man. Meet Michael Miller, MD, a cardiologist and world authority in heart disease prevention whose original research was the first to show the benefit of positive emotions on the...

Meet Cathy Wildschuetz! This beautiful, down to earth and funny young woman is really inspiring. Whenever I talk with her, I always feel better after. She has a way to see the light at the end of the tunnel. She is passionate about essential oils and she KNOWS her oils! Have a look at her website www.grasshopperbynature.com and at her Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/JustBreatheEssent...

If I say Laughology, Boredom, Actorsize... you might get a real good clue on this episode guest! Yes! It's Albert Nerenberg! You might be surprised to know that Albert used to be a "serious" journalist that had a transformation after directing his breakthrough documentary, Laughology. He lightened up! Since then he became an advocate for the powerful universal nature of contagious laughter for wel...

If I say Laughology, Boredom, Actorsize... you might get a real good clue on this episode guest! Yes! It's Albert Nerenberg! You might be surprised to know that Albert used to be a "serious" journalist that had a transformation after directing his breakthrough documentary, Laughology. He lightened up! Since then he became an advocate for the powerful universal nature of contagious laughter for wel...

That woman has pizazz! Meet Angela Sutcliffe, AKA the Smart Old Broad! Angela is a business coach and with all her 30 years of experience as a businesswoman, she sure has "been there and done that". She is passionate and fun and knowledgeable. She has lived through ups and downs in her businesses and created the ProfitMaker Program to transform entrepreneurial, gut-run entreprises into profitable,...

Humor at work? Less stress and more success? Oh yes! Michael Kerr IS a real source of inspiration when it comes to that! He worked as a senior manager, studied workplace theory for more than 25 years, interviewed CEOs and top leaders around the world from inspiring organizations. He KNOWS about workplace issues! His fun and entertaining ways of delivering serious content to his clients put him in...

My guest in this episode is my dear friend and HAHA Sister, Gail Choate. This woman is really an inspiration! We met at a Laughter Yoga Conference and she was then a beautiful clown teaching us songs to use with teenagers! Fast forward a few years, she went back to school and is now a college teacher. Talk about willpower, focus and reaching your dream! I just love her!

Terry DiMonte has been the voice who woke me up for many years! Morning man for over 30 years - can you believe that? 30 years of not sleeping enough but still being the cheerful first voice you hear in the morning! A great guy! Funny that I "know" him for being involved in helping raise money for charitable organizations (The Children's Hospital Foundation where I worked was one of them) as well...