Conversations with Joan

You may know his story from the movie, The Rookie, starring Dennis Quaid. Jim Morris, was a high school teacher and baseball coach that in an attempt to motivate his team, made a bet with his kids: if you win a district championship, I’ll go tryout for a major league team. The bet was born, and with it so was The Rookie. Three months later, 35-year-old school teacher Jim Morris was striking out bi...

April means baseball and all month Conversations with Joan is bringing you inspiring stories from standouts in the sport. Leading off is one-handed baseball great, Jim Abbott, who inspires us to overcome limitations and reach for the stars! We all have limitations - it’s what you do with them that matters! Jim Abbott was born without a right hand but that did not stop him from fulfilling his dream...

We are living in an over stimulated world and the resulting stress impacts our physical and mental health. It can stand in the way of our happiness. Dr. Frank Lawlis discusses how we can retrain our brain and break the stress/anxiety cycle. Dr. Frank Lawless is a renown psychologist, researcher and counselor. He is the cofounder of the Lawlis and Peavey PsychoNeuroPlasticity Center, and the chief...

With the coronavirus outbreak, the world as we know it has been rapidly changing. Schools and businesses are closed, social distancing requirements have been implemented, supermarket shelves are bare, and many are concerned about how they will pay their bills. With all of this in mind, we are offering a series of podcasts to help you navigate this uncharted territory. We will focus on the various...

With the coronavirus outbreak, the world as we know it has been rapidly changing. Schools and businesses are closed, social distancing requirements have been implemented, supermarket shelves are bare, and many are concerned about how they will pay their bills. With all of this in mind, we are offering a series of podcasts to help you navigate this uncharted territory. We will focus on the various...

With the coronavirus outbreak, the world as we know it has been rapidly changing. Schools and businesses are closed, social distancing requirements have been implemented, supermarket shelves are bare, and many are concerned about how they will pay their bills. With all of this in mind, we are offering a series of podcasts to help you navigate this uncharted territory. We will focus on the various...

The stress of everything that we are experiencing today can become overwhelming. Dr. Elizabeth Stanley discusses how we can lighten the load and become more resilient. She teaches that recovery and resilience can be learned and we can alter the effects and outcomes of any situation, and she offers strategies to help us perform while under pressure and to heal from traumatic experiences. Dr. Stanle...

Raising kids is not for the faint of heart. Those cute babies grow up to test the limits and can make us wonder what we are doing wrong. Sean Grover discusses what happens when kids call the shots and how parents can reclaim their authority. Sean is a psychotherapist, speaker, and author with 25 years of experience working with adults and children. He is the author of the book, When Kids Call the...

Being a woman in the workplace can be difficult to navigate. There are different standards that apply to each sex, and often women end up being too nice. Dr. Lois Frankel explains how you can advocate for yourself while advancing your career. Dr. Frankel is the author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal best selling Nice Girls Don’t business books. She has appeared on The Today Show, CNN...

As human beings we are born with a genetic code that we believe makes us who we are and guides our behavior – that we’re hardwired to react in a certain way. What if this is a myth? What if we can erase and replace our internal programming and master our own code? According to Darren Gold, our behavior is driven by a subconscious program of our own making; our genes don’t have full control of our...

Most people are looking for that one diet program that enables them to lose weight and keep it off. They follow an array programs all promising success. And yet, with the surge in diets and eating trends, obesity rates continue to rise, as do the number of diseases and health problems. Dr. Michael Greger believes that it is time for a different approach. Dr. Greger honed in on how food actually af...

It can be argued that leadership is the most complex of all human endeavors. Jocko Willink, a Navy Seal who was the leader of the most highly-decorated special ops unit of the Iraq War, offers direct, situational, and pragmatic advice that anyone can use to not just understand the leadership game, but to win at it. He discusses how we can turn Navy SEAL combat stories into leadership lessons for l...

As one of the most recognizable names in health and wellness, Jillian Michaels was one of the first to show us how to take control of the metabolic machinery underlying our weight and health struggles. Now, she uses innovative science to conquer the myths, misunderstandings, and mayhem associated with health and longevity. She discusses her program to maintain optimal health for life. Jillian is a...

The term empath may be used to describe a person who experiences a great deal of empathy, often to the point of taking on the pain of others. These highly sensitive people give too much at their own expense. According to Dr. Judith Orloff, it’s important for empaths to incorporate daily self-care practices that protect them from the stresses of an overwhelming world. She joins Joan to discuss tool...

Elton John is one of the most highly acclaimed and successful artists of all time. He has sold over 300 million records and CDs worldwide, won five Grammy Awards, a Tony Award, and an Academy Award. Joining Joan to talk about the life and legacy of Elton John is Mark Bego, author of Rocket Man. Mark’s Rocket Man is the story of one of the world’s most original and talented musical artists. Mark ha...

We all experience trauma in one form or another. It may be at the hands of an abuser, a relationship breakup, a health diagnosis, or the death of a loved one. No one is immune. Dr. James Gordon joins Joan to offer a comprehensive, evidence based program for reversing the biological and psychological damage resulting from trauma, and he teaches how to learn from and grow through its challenges. Dr....

Many are familiar with the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Now, according to David Kessler, there is a sixth stage, meaning. David is an expert on healing and loss, and author of several books including On Grief and Grieving, which he co-authored with Elisabeth Kubler-Ross. In his new book, Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief, he journeys beyond th...

What if you could spot opportunity and have the courage and discipline to take action? What if the secret to enriching your life is simply knowing how to push yourself? According to Mel Robbins, it takes just five seconds to change your life! Mel is the creator of the Five Second Rule, an approach to life that she says can help you live, love, work and speak with greater confidence and courage eve...