Conversations with Joan

ADHD often goes undiagnosed in older adults and very few resources focus on age 55 plus. According to Dr. Kathleen Nadeau, there are steps adults with ADHD can take to reclaim control and lead calmer, happier, more productive lives. She discusses how we can create a more ADHD friendly lifestyle. Dr. Nadeau is founder and clinical director of the largest private ADHD specialty clinic in the United...

Over the years, readers around the world have come to regard Karen Casey as a trusted companion on the recovery journey. In 1982, Karen’s book, Each Day A New Beginning, defined a genre as the first daily meditation book for women in alcoholism recovery. Today, 40 years later and with more than two dozen books to her credit, Karen is still writing, taking one day at a time, and connecting with gro...

What makes someone a leader? Ash Beckham challenges us to embrace a different vision of leadership, one in which we stop focusing on external authorities and start reclaiming our own ability to create change. According to Ash, “We need people to step up and be the change they wish to see in the world.” Ash is an inclusion activist, leadership expert, professional trainer, and author of Step Up: Ho...

If we have learned anything over the past few years, it’s the importance of maintaining a healthy mind and body. Dr. Jaime Pula guides people to better physical and mental health. Dr. Pula believes that we need to educate people for awareness in a way that is so obvious they’re motivated and commit. In her book, Rise Above: A Playbook On How To Keep Energy Flowing, Dr. Pula presents an innovative...

Kristine Carlson, says that it’s possible to love your life after profound loss and major change. She knows this because she has lived it. In 2006, after building the Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff franchise with her husband Dr. Richard Carlson, Kristine’s “perfect story” took a tragic turn as she unexpectedly lost her husband. In a blink, Kristine’s best friend and life partner was gone. Through tha...

Today’s world is ever changing and many would argue that our leadership style has not kept pace with those changes. Scott Miller works with some of the world’s greatest leaders. He shares insights that can make us become better leaders and take our personal and professional lives to the next level. Scott is a speaker, author, FranklinCovey’s senior advisor on thought leadership, and host of Frankl...

Everyone dreams- but most people don't know that their dreams can be used for personal development. Machiel Klerk shares how, through dream incubation, you can manifest the life of your dreams just by cultivating an intimate relationship with your own dreams and taking the guidance you receive from your subconscious. According to Machiel,  if you ask the right question and keep an open mind, your...

Joel Green teaches how to respond to life rather than react to it. By using a process he calls filtering, Joel says we can extract the good and essential from our daily occurrences. Joel is CEO of Pro Level Training, the National director of Nike Sports Camps, a former professional basketball player, and a motivational speaker. In addition, Joel is a professional sports and fitness model and actor...

If you have experienced a trauma, you may be left wondering why it happened and how you can heal. According to Sheree Trask, you were a victim the moment it happened, but you don’t have to remain one any longer. Sheree was sexually assaulted at age 19. She remained silent for 3.5 years. Once she broke her silence, she got sick and spent the next (nearly) decade in and out of the hospital with unex...

It has been reported that autism affects approximately 1 in 44 children in the United States and it impacts all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. Holly Robinson Peete’s son, RJ, was diagnosed with autism at age 3. Her journey with RJ empowered her to take an active role in advocating for people with autism. In her new book, Charlie Makes A Splash , which she co-wrote with RJ, Holly and RJ...

Many entrepreneurs believe that to grow their businesses, they must work harder and harder. They overlook the importance of the team, the financials, and a solid plan that must be executed and adjusted on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. They don’t understand the concept of working “on the business” because they are too often working harder and harder “in the business”, creating another job for...

What if we could reprogram old cells to be young again? What if we could rewrite our DNA to guarantee a disease-free future? What if we could eliminate obesity? What if 90 were the new 40? Breakthroughs in aging science are happening every day and as a result, living to 100, 120, or even 130 will become increasingly common. According to Dr. Michael Roizen, this new reality will have far-reaching e...

If you have a loved one who is struggling with alcohol or other drugs, you may have feelings of frustration, anger, fear, or sadness. You may also feel powerless and unsure of how to offer help or support. According to Dr. Jeffrey Foote, you don’t have to try a tough love approach or wait for your loved one to hit rock bottom before taking action. He contends that you can be a force for positive c...

What can you do to achieve a fulfilling life, one with purpose and direction? For years Dr. John Demartini has taught countless people how to be a master of their destiny. According to Dr. Demartini, it’s not what happens to you in life, it’s how you perceive it, what you decide to do with it, and how you act upon it. Dr. John Demartini is a world-leading human behavior specialist, researcher, bes...

Have you lost a loved one? Do you ever question why you are here on Earth? What is your life purpose? What is a "medium" and how does mediumship actually work? In Why Are We Here? Reflections on Life from a Spiritual Medium, Daniel John discusses some major topics like life after death, reincarnation, angels, religion, and mediumship. Daniel is a certified spiritual medium with a unique perspectiv...

Many survivors feel like they've lost themselves to trauma, and it can seem impossible to find the upside of an experience that's so devastating. Madeline Popelka understands the pain of trauma having experienced it in her own life. She shares the insight she gained that shifted her perspective, brought her comfort, reduced her shame, and helped her feel less alone. Madeline is the creator of Heal...

Just when you think everything is on track, life will throw you a curve ball. Tara Lagronigro discusses how she used a gratitude practice to battle crippling depression, grieve the loss of her mother, and navigate the unexpected diagnosis of Down Syndrome for her youngest daughter. Tara is the co-owner of Iris Yoga, a yoga studio in Bloomfield, NJ, and Extra Lucky Moms, an advocacy brand in the di...

Finding out you have cancer can be devastating. feelings of depression, anxiety and fear are common. Mary Battaglia was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia. For years, Mary has helped her clients navigate their health challenges. Now, she faces one of her own. Mary is a certified hypnosis practitioner, founder of Metro Hypnosis Center, and author of the author of the book, Transformation Throu...

None of us could ever have imagined the devastation that has taken place during the past few years. It changed all of us. But for those who lost a loved one to Covid, life will never be the same. We heard the daily counts of numbers and to many they were just numbers. But to countless others they were moms and dads, brothers and sisters, husbands, wives, grandparents, friends, and children. Jean S...

Exposure to environmental toxins, medications, and lifestyle factors like stress, excessive alcohol use and unhealthy diets make sustaining gut balance increasingly important. Dr. William Davis talks about how we can maintain gut health during and after a course of antibiotics or other medication. Dr. Davis is a cardiologist and author of the number one New York Times bestseller, Wheat Belly. His...

Is it possible to be a successful leader and a compassionate human being? Jim Blake says not only is it possible, but it’s the key to effective leadership. In his book, The Zen Executive: Gems of Wisdom for Enlightened Leadership, Jim creates a blueprint for enlightened leadership. He draws from ancient teachings to help us achieve personal and professional goals, over come challenges, and take ri...

Do you feel despair, numb or even hopeless when navigating addiction and mental health issues alongside someone you love? According to Pamela Brinker, caring for a child, spouse, parent, or friend can feel like it’s pulling the life from you. In her book, Conscious Bravery: Caring for Someone with Addiction , Pamela offers lifesaving skills and crucial pillars for growth. Pamela is a psychotherapi...

Many people hunger for success but struggle to balance what they pursue on the outside with what they need on the inside. According to Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa, we can learn how to have our outer success reflect our inner core. He teaches how our five core energies can create outer impact from a place of inner mastery. Dr. Wadhwa is a professor at Columbia Business School and the founder of the Mentora...

Lyme disease has been around for over 5,000 years and infects about 300,000 people per year in the U.S. alone. Identifying Lyme is not so easy for a number of reasons. Laboratory tests are often unreliable and the number of infectious diseases carried by ticks has grown significantly. Also, hallmark signs of Lyme disease aren’t always present and many of the symptoms vary greatly from patient to p...

According to Bob Doyle, your brain’s wiring dictates how you make meaning out of every moment. Bob believes that the science of Neuroplasticity - the ability for the brain to change - is the most direct path to lasting transformation. He teaches how to intentionally and efficiently rewire your brain to transform you into the person you need to be to get the results/manifestations you want. Bob is...