Conversations with Joan

Marie Quintana experienced an emotional roller coaster when her family left behind everything that was familiar and embarked on an uncharted path to a new country. Guided by her faith and sense of purpose, Marie built a remarkable career, attaining executive leadership positions in some of the world’s biggest corporations. She discusses how she was able to create her identity in an unfamiliar life...

Perfectionism is something many people strive to achieve. It can drive high standards and motivation. But according to Dr. Greg Chasson, perfectionism does not necessarily equate to excellence. He contends that those who establish such a high standard of rigid ideals for themselves often become paralyzed because they’re afraid that they will make mistakes or fail to meet expectations. He offers pr...

What if you could free yourself from anxiety, depression, or pain? What if you could feel whole again? Bob Gardener contends that there is a way to retrain your body and mind to produce happiness, peace, and well-being on autopilot. He talks about why we are built for freedom and how we can achieve it. Bob is the founder of The Freedom Specialist, a body based approach to happiness, health, and we...

Suzanne Giesemann knew how to live in a left-brained world as a Navy commander and aide to the head of the US military, but the death of her pregnant stepdaughter catapulted her on a journey leading to a very different destination. Suzanne believes that seeing from the eyes of the soul is the key to a joy-filled life. She discusses how we live from the soul’s perspective where she contends the hig...

Have you ever wondered what your dreams mean and how they can shed light on your inner world? According to Theresa Cheung, you can decode their profound meanings and gain valuable insights into your waking life. She talks about how you can learn to understand the messages hidden within your dreams. Theresa is an expert in dream analysis and author of the book, The Dream Dictionary from A to Z. Fol...

If you are an entrepreneur, you may be frustrated when trying to grow your business. You may even be struggling to keep it alive. But with the right elements, your small business today might just become a powerhouse tomorrow. Performance coach, Eric Cogorno, took his business from $80,000 a year teaching one-on-one golf lessons by the hour, to a multi-million dollar golf instruction brand. In the...

Many people today are struggling with anxiety, depression, and burnout. Dr. Greg Hammer contends that there is a path toward personal resilience that can be implemented by anyone, anywhere, in just a few minutes a day. He talks about his GAIN method for self care that he says can improve mental, emotional, and physical health. Dr. Hammer is a Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, Ph...

Changes to your body and brain are normal as you age. And while it may feel like it’s out of your control, research shows that there are things you can do to help slow any decline in memory and lower your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or other brain issues. Dr. Tommy Wood discusses how you can improve focus and cognition at any age. Dr. Wood is an assistant professor of Pediatrics and Neu...

Hearing the words, you have cancer, is a major fear for most people. A cancer diagnosis is shocking and scary. Dr. Dominic Brandy heard those words when he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. He talks about his healing journey and how we can learn to prevent, survive and even thrive with cancer. Dr. Brandy is a medical doctor, author, speaker, and cancer coach who has been practicing...

When we experience a difficult time, we may believe that finding joy is too hard, too much to hope for, and only for those who are resilient enough. According to Dr. Tanmeet Sethi, joy is an innate human right accessible to all. Dr. Sethi helps us rediscover joy, not as a destination or solution, but as a practice for healing. Dr. Sethi is a board-certified integrative family medicine physician an...

When we experience a difficult time, we may believe that finding joy is too hard, too much to hope for, and only for those who are resilient enough. According to Dr. Tanmeet Sethi, joy is an innate human right accessible to all. Dr. Sethi helps us rediscover joy, not as a destination or solution, but as a practice for healing. Dr. Sethi is a board-certified integrative family medicine physician an...

Society gives us very clear messages about what we’re supposed to look like, and when we don’t conform, we are left feeling ashamed, insecure, angry and frustrated. Kara Richardson Whitely works to raise awareness about the importance of embracing diverse body types. At more than three hundred pounds, Kara climbed Mount Kilimanjaro bringing her from the depth of self-doubt to the top of the world....

Mental health challenges are real and they’re common. It has been reported that 1 in 5 adults experience some form of mental illness in a given year, and nearly 1 in 5 children have some type of serious mental illness. Kay Warren discusses how we can support individuals struggling with mental health challenges and their loved ones. Kay cofounded Saddleback Church with her husband, Rick Warren.  Af...

Chuck Hogan, believes that you can do your best and not be your best. But … if you are being your best, you will always do your best. He talks about how you can live your best life by reaching your full potential at home and at work. Chuck is managing partner at Your Best Life, an organization that helps people elevate finance, family, fitness and faith. His background of sales, business and relat...

Have you ever wondered why you make yourself invisible, procrastinate, or please others to get their approval? According to Dr. Friedemann Schaub, our subconscious employs these types of survival patterns to protect us. But, living in a survival mode has significant downsides. Dr. Schaub discusses how to break free from the six most common survival patterns - the victim, the invisible, the procras...

Change is the one constant in life and when it happens it can often knock us off our foundation. Jeanne Collins faced an array of challenges including divorce, drastic career shifts, and motherhood. She explains how embarking on a total "redesign" inside and out, resulted in a life more satisfied and successful than she could have dreamed. Jeanne is an award-winning interior designer who focuses o...

Society sends clear messages about what a person is supposed to look like and when we don’t conform, there is a discrimination that takes place that we seldom talk about. Kate Manne sheds light on the social stigma of obesity and teaches us how to face and combat fatphobia. Kate is an associate professor of philosophy at Cornell University. Before that she was a junior fellow at Harvard Society of...

Gary Zukav says that every experience you have offers the opportunity to align your personality with your soul. The decisions that you make and the actions that you take are the means by which you evolve. He discusses how we can transform every day experiences into fulfillment, meaning, and joy. Gary has inspired millions to realize their soul’s greatest potential. He is the author of the legendar...

Despite our changing world, the majority of leaders still utilize a command and control style of leadership. But according to Stephen M. R. Covey, the old “command and control” model is no longer conducive to organizational success. He discusses a leadership style that he contends will allow for increased productivity and improved company culture. Stephen is the New York Times and  #1 Wall Street...

Have you ever wondered if there more to life than the daily cycle of work-home-sleep-repeat? Tom Rapsas did and it led him on a spiritual quest. After studying the teachings of Jesus, Buddhism and Hinduism, and devouring self help books and human interest stories, Tom came to the realization that wisdom is not found in a single magical book or from a particular religion or teacher, but rather from...

Breakthroughs in aging science are happening every day and as a result, we are learning more about our ability to live longer, younger, and better. Dr. Michael Greger dove into the top peer-reviewed anti-aging medical research and realized that diet could regulate every one of the most promising strategies for combating the effects of aging. According to Dr. Greger, we don’t need Big Pharma to kee...

In today’s fast paced world, achieving personal growth and financial success can be challenging. Reverend James Parker interweaves spiritual insights with practical financial wisdom to help us develop the mindset, habits, and practices that are necessary to reach our deepest desires. Reverend Parker is the senior minister and CEO of Unity Chicago and the author of the book, The Wealth Spark: Ignit...

Lorna Byrne has been seeing and talking to Angels since she was a baby. She returns to the show to offer us a unique insight into the angelic help that is around us and available to us all the time. As Lorna says, "All you have to do is ask." Lorna is a spiritual teacher, international bestselling author, and philanthropist. She has dedicated her life to reminding humanity of the spiritual potenti...

Roughly a quarter of American children experience complex trauma resulting from abuse, neglect, catastrophic illness, or other adversity. Traumatic experiences can initiate emotions and physical reactions that can persist long after the event. Dr. Donna Bevan-Lee knows first-hand the devastating impact of childhood trauma. She suffered through years of abuse that had profound and lasting consequen...

The holiday season is upon us. For many it can be the most wonderful time of the year, but for others, it can be the loneliest. If you have lost a loved one or suffered a breakup with a spouse/significant other or friend, the holiday season is a constant reminder of the loss. Grief at any time of the year is painful, but it feels especially traumatic during the holidays. Dr. Pilar Jennings talks a...