Dare to be Authentic Podcast

Do you wonder why you just can't get along with your spouse, partner or even your family members? My special Guest Eileen Head and I will be talking about  Enneagram personalities - a way to determine what your personality is and that of your loved ones and which will give you great insight into why your differences cause strife. Join us as we talk about her book:“Why Can’t I Figure Us Out?  and h...

Often as women reach middle age they find that their real selves are buried under the roles of mother, wife, executive, caregiver, daughter, etc. They don't know who they are anymore or even where to start to get back to themselves. That was my experience and that of my guest Twila Bergeron. Join us as we discuss how it is we dig down to find our authentic self, and what to do with the information...

Mindfulness and Spirituality are discussed about much today. But not too many talk about bringing it into the business world or workplace. My special guest Alka Dhillon is adamant about how important it is to bring spirituality to work with you and to practice mindfulness there as well. Join us as we discuss how she was able to create an extremely successful Technology and Management Consulting bu...

So often we follow career or other paths that people have laid out for us and end up feeling unfulfilled, overworked and not happy. One of the things I loved right away when I connected with my special guest Darlene Hull, is that she encouraged her children to follow a career they are excellent at and enjoy. She learned from  experience how much better life is when we do that. Not only will you fe...

If you feel "stuck in the mud" in your life, this show is perfect for you. My featured guest Sunni Madrid and I will be talking about how she helps women release what she calls the "gunk" in their life and awaken what she called the "feminine spunk". You can release the shame of what's happened to you in your life and step into the power of authenticity. She will be sharing her story of how she ov...

Some of us have had a rough start. Just because you've experienced rejection, emotional or physical abuse, or other difficult in your life, it doesn't mean you cannot live a wonderful, peaceful and happy life. Join me and my special guest Gayle Suzanne as we talk about how you must fully embrace all of who you are, your struggles as well as your unique and wonderful gifts,in order to begin the pat...

Life can be magical. Yes your life too! It's a matter of how you look at things. Join me and my special guest Katherine Carlson author of Arrows Across Eons: Becoming Tina Turner, and the newly released, Story Girl. as we talk about how she writes books to bring out the magical elements in life and why there is always something awesome to see.  

Intuition is the language of authenticity and even when our heads aren't listening, our intuition speaks through physical and emotional symptoms. If you are being true to yourself, there is no need for physical or emotional pain. Join me and my special guest Katie Beecher as we discuss why she believes this and why paying attention to our intuition is so important. We will also give tips on how to...

Accepting that we are here to love, ourselves, and other people helps us to see the miracles of life unfold around us. When we learn to effectively manage the pressures we put on ourselves, we start to become our true self, life becomes less confusing, and our hearts and mind become free. That's the beginning of the road to our maximum potential. Join me and my special guest Daniel Gawrys as we di...

We are all born being our authentic selves. We know what we want, what we like, what we don't like and how to express it. However, sometime life teaches us to push that authentic self down and be what other people want us to be. Until, one day we feel so much stress we might explode. It may be time for your to BLOSSOM into your authentic self. Join me and my special guest Judy Cameron as we talk a...

Being married or in a commited relationship is not always easy. In fact some days it's so difficult you might wonder whether it's worth staying together. Join me and my guest Lorna McCarty as we talk about creating renewed desires and a heartfelt connection in your relationships. It takes focusing on what's right in your relationship instead of what's wrong with it. It takes commitment and dedicat...

Getting healthy includes all of who we are: physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Holistic health includes doing the "inside" work as well as the outside. My guest Debbie Sherrick and I will be discussing how to do that inside work that is so necessary for our total health,  why co-dependency is the complete opposite of authenticity, and how you can be healed so you can be true to yo...

So many of us have lived years not trusting ourselves with food or even being afraid of certain foods. Beating ourselve up for indulging and never being satisfied with the way our body looks. Food is to be enjoyed and eating it with pleasure is an amazing feeling. Join me and my special guest Mindy Gorman-Plutzer as we discuss her challenges with food and body image, how she overcame them, and how...

This episode is one full of hope and encouragement for those who have suffered the devastation of child sexual abuse and of valuable information for parents to keep their children safe and away from predators. My guest Dave Pittman is the Executive Director of "Together We Heal" and a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. Through his organization he provides counseling and guidance for those who suf...

Join me on this special episode of Dare to be Authentic where I will be featuring guest Tina Brown author of "Struggles of the Womenfolk" and "A Life Not My Own." We will be talking about the struggles woman have encountered through the years, how they overcame these struggles and what we can learn from them. We will also talk about how all things are possible and what you can do to open possibili...

There are so many negative labels put on people these days. Alcoholism, ADD, addiction, anxiety, just to name a handful. Sometime is seems your past won't let go of  you and keeps you from the happy future you are looking for. Join me and my guest Kimberly West as we discuss how to break FREE of any negative label that's been put on you and live a life of joy and fulfillment. 

Life is meant to be enjoyed to the fullest, but sometimes you can get stuck in survival mode. Pain, disapointment and turmoil can overwhelve you to the point where you can't geat aheard  Join me and my guest Lisa Rimas. We will be talking about how to THRIVE and not just survive, how to let go of the stories we've been telling about ourselves which don't serve us and how to live our life on our te...

We suffer through many things in our lives. Some suffer more than others as in the case of my guest Orit who was born Baghdad, Iraq during very turbulent times. In order to move forward with out lives it is sometimes necesssary to let go of baggage that is weighing us down and keeping us from the successful and joyful lives we want to lead. Join me and guest Orit Murad Rehany, author and teacher a...

Taking care of yourself is necessary for not only a healthy, but a happy life. Using products that work with your body instead of against it is a must. Join me and my guest Marla Nemanic as we talk about taking care of your inner and outer self, what being authentic means to her and how all of us can make this a better world just one little gesture at a time.  

There are many transitions we go through in life. As women we may sometimes have to deal with simultaneous transitions such as: empty nest, menopause and aging parents or even divorce or job changes. How do we navigate this time of our lives? One way is by looking within for the strength we already have. Join me with special guest Christine Catoggio as as we discuss how to successfully transition...

Interior designers create a space that's beautiful to look at, comfortable to live in and fill your needs for space while soothing your senses. On this show we are going to talk about designing YOUR life from the inside out. Are there spaces in your life that are dark, dreary, or maybe just boring? Do you know deep inside you have potential for much more, but have no idea how to tap it? Join me an...

Have you given up on a dream? Maybe you don't even know how to dream anymore. You can still realize whatever you dream of doing or having and bring back joy into your life or increase your joy. Join me with guest Peggy Lee Hanson as we talk about what keeps us from achieving our dreams and how to heal the part of us that is holding us back. Also learn some techniques or processes that can help. Yo...

Are you in transition or thinking about transitioning in your life? Sometimes being authentic or true to yourself means making a big change:changing careers, ending a relationship or even leaving the religious life for the secular. There can be challenges such as alienation, gossip or ridicule along with self-doubt, confusion and heartbreak. My guest Monica Martins and I will be taking about her t...

Are you looking to regain your health and vitality? Do you want to live a longer, happier and healthier life? Join me this coming Weds 3/26 12:30PM EST. on Dare to be Authentic Radio. My guest Donna Goldstein and I will be talking about losing weight, improving health and living a more balanced life. 

What does authenticity have to do with money? Lots. Being authentic, or who you really are means being honest with yourself. When it comes to money many people are afraid to be honest. It takes clarity and awareness to see where you really are with your finances. Join me and my guest Karen Polis, a Money Coach, as we talk about taking a hard look at your financial situation, finding out what your...