Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom

Send us Fan Mail Davis and I talk about Stress Eating and the problems it can create as well as his near-death experience.  ********* David Hernandez is a passionate, inspiring, and motivated individual who lifts others up in his belief that each of us was designed to live a life of purpose. He is on a mission to help struggling individuals learn to live a healthy, fun, and engaging life without r...

Send us Fan Mail Nick and I discuss his book Executive Loneliness ******* Executive depression, anxiety, and isolation – and the substance abuse, family breakdowns, poor physical health, self-harm, and suicide that can all too frequently result – were a major issue long before most of us had even heard the word “coronavirus”. I know this for a fact because three years ago, I myself went through a...

Send us Fan Mail ViVi and I talk about her book as well as metaphysics. ******** Vi Vi Thai is a writer, truth seeker, healer, and fearlessly determined to live a free lifestyle regardless of others’ opinions.  She uncovered her true life’s purpose after going through a dramatic and stressful time at the end of her stay in the US as an international student and worker. During that time, she achiev...

Send us Fan Mail Ulrika talks about her book and the inspiration behind it. ********* For many decades I was being depressed, and burned out and eventually I also became suicidal. My whole life was like an inner struggle with low self-esteem manifesting in many things such as stress, severe sleeping disorders and a deep depression. This ongoing inner struggle affected all aspects of my life; my re...

Send us Fan Mail Melissa tells us about her book, Beautifully Broken: The Spiritual Woman’s Guide to Thriving, Not Simply Surviving a Divorce or Breakup, and her podcast, Awaken Your Inner Awesomeness. ******** Melissa Oatman is from Collinsville, Illinois.  In addition to teaching German, Melissa is a healer, channeler, spiritual teacher, and intuitive. She hosts Awaken Your Inner Awesomeness , a...

Send us Fan Mail Marc talks about his lifelong struggle with skinny fat, while doctors see him as fit. We talk about body image and the role media plays in it.  ********** I was born in a body that genetically lacked muscles/muscle mass, almost everywhere. Genetically, is common in my family. Even though I was always a very active kid, regularly playing soccer & tennis, walking to & swimmi...

Send us Fan Mail Gramps tells us about how his grandchildren living with him during the pandemic, inspired his book. ******* Gramps Jeffrey has 4 kids and 6 grandchildren and looks at how the kids are growing up as a baby boomer trying to understand how the world has evolved since he was 3 years old. As the author of the acclaimed business book “The Secrets of Retailing…How to Beat Walmart” and a...

Send us Fan Mail Wajid discusses how his choices still lead him to where he was supposed to be. We also talk about reincarnation and the universe.  ********* I was 17 and in high school and had an offer to go to college. I then decided to leave home instead and started my own journey in life. I always wondered if I did stay at home and go to college how my life would have turned out. Still get dre...

Send us Fan Mail Amanda and I talk about opening a shop during the pandemic, being a death doula, and metaphysics. ******* From an early age, Amanda has been aware and in tune with her Psychic gifts and with the spirit world. As she grew up listening to the sound of her own drumbeat. She borrowed her first book on Wicca when she was 13 and her first tarot deck at 16. Then, at the age of18, she was...

Send us Fan Mail Scott talks about how retook the power in his hands to create the life he wanted. ********* My life has taken so many dramatic turns. After winning the national collegiate skydiving championships, I became cocky. Not just in skydiving but in life. Then I had a terrible accident, they said I wouldn't walk normally ever, & I couldn't go back to school. I went anyway, g...

Send us Fan Mail Cervon is back to talk about music, DC, Marvel, and more. ******** CerVon Campbell is an independent South Carolina artist known for his soulful sound and deep venting lyrics. CerVon is not only a singer/ rapper, but also credited as a screenwriter, stand-up comic, songwriter, and actor. known for bending genres Campbell has crafted mixtures of hip-hop, r&b, alternatives, indi...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Marni tells us about how she found spirituality at one of her lowest points and saw signs being left to show her the path for her journey. ****** My “story” is about choosing to live in gratitude, happiness and love after experiencing life’s challenges and loss.  I am passionate about handling life's challenges with goodness, compassion, honesty and love. I talk about sur...

Send us Fan Mail Karen tells us about her journey to become her true authentic self. I have been in the Health and Wellness industry for over 10 years. ********* About 5 years ago I turned the big 5-0 and my whole world completely shifted. For years I had heard how reaching the mid-point of life can trigger some pretty big changes and awakening for women. And yet, I never really stopped to think a...

Send us Fan Mail Zagan was my second guest when I launched the podcast. Last time, we talked about coming out in the 80's this time we do a deep dive into his name change and discuss how it help free him from childhood trauma. ****** Bio : Zagan has been experiencing the paranormal world since 1977. He grew up in a very haunted home and currently lives in a haunted house.  https://www.faceboo...

Send us Fan Mail Maria and I discuss the world of metaphysics as well as having her own online shop.  Side note, in the podcast we discuss social media not allowing metaphysical post. This did not take place.   *******  Maria is a Reiki Master, Psychic Medium, Crystal Healer, Medical Intuitive, and Tarot Reader. She’s also fascinated by herbalism and its potential for powerful healing. She lives i...

Send us Fan Mail Melanie and I discuss expectations as well as life and the challenges we face.   ******** Melanie's Bio I’m a Career & Life Coach and I left my 18-year career as a Recruiter in the Staffing and Recruiting Industry in 2016. In 2017, I worked for a friend, only to find myself in massive debt, and fractured friendships, and woke up to realize I was pursuing someone else’s dr...

Send us Fan Mail Moshe and I discuss how he broke from his traditional faith to lead a different and more fulfilling life. ******* Moshe Mikanovsky, author of The Resurrector. I come from a Jewish orthodox background in Israel, and I live these days in Canada, where I became unorthodox in my late 30s (about 14 years ago). My book, The Resurrector, also deals with this theme, where one of the main...

Send us Fan Mail Peter's back and talks about his dream method, pyramid power, being a musician, and his Dream Method Program. ****** Peter is a meditation coach, Ki Gong instructor, Sound Healer, and musician. He was a professional musician for about ten years, but the money was drying up as the opportunities started to disappear because of the changing face of the music industry. He then we...

Send us Fan Mail Rich is a familiar name on the podcast for the last season and a half when he took over the sound and production of the show.   Today, we dive deep into how Rich found his way into being a sound engineer as well as talk about some Chicago history. He was there when the Disco Demolition took place.  If interested in working with Rich you can drop him a line at rich.zei@thirdearaudi...

Send us Fan Mail Sarah and I talk about life, shame, and what success looks like. ********* Sarah's Bio: From a very young age, I have been blessed with the gift and ability to help people from all walks of life find clarity and peace. Through customized readings, I have helped men, women, mothers, friends, and many others find closure with loved ones that have passed on, and answers to quest...

Send us Fan Mail Dan and I discuss unions and how he thinks that they will make a comeback. ********* I published a book called Capitalism Killed the Middle Class: 25 Ways the System is Rigged Against You about my 37 years at AT&T. It also has some history and covers issues like the gig economy, universal basic income, the green new deal, Black Lives Matter, our criminal injustice system and m...

Send us Fan Mail Cheryl and I talk about her passion for Roller Derby as well as her CBD business, CryBaby Wellness. ******** Before Cheryl "CryBaby" Cryer started her companies, CryBaby Wellness and Fat Sam's for Pets, she found a loved for Roller Derby. While she found passion and love for the sport she also met the man she would marry. As health issues started to arise she starte...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. B sits down to talk about his forthcoming DRAGON FIRE THE VISUAL ALBUM   due out in 2023. ********* Formerly known as Tha Madd Scientist, Dr. B began his deejay career as a turntablist. After much success in Montreal, Dr. B decided to pursue music full-time and move to New York City. In early 2003, Dr. B began to work with super producers Cool & Dre, Tony Touch, Boogie Bli...

Send us Fan Mail Maxwell tells us about his experience of growing up in the carnival and how he has dealt with his blindness. ***** Max is a blind gentleman who grew up in a family of carnival owners. All he ever wanted to do was to continue in his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps and be part of the family business. As you can tell by reading this, that isn’t where he ended up. He did help in...

Send us Fan Mail Kari talks to us about she thought she had the perfect life, but in all honesty she felt like she was dying on the inside. A meeting with a life coach sent her on a different path and she learned about living in the Gray. ****** I'm a Gray Area Drinking Expert, Executive Coach, Speaker, and Author that helps high performers move out of the gray areas in their lives so they ca...