FINE is a 4-Letter Word

Events of the past few years have created space for many people to question their concept of how things should be. I speak often of the "sabbatical life" and how taking a step back can help you see things that have been right in front of you all along, but you missed them because everything was moving so fast. The pandemic brought the world as we had known it to a sudden halt. Amy Palmer was one o...

As children, without a frame of reference to really compare, however you're raised or whatever you experience seems to be normal. But what if "normal" is not actually what's natural for you? Wendy Cocke was raised in a family that owned a textile business specializing in cut and sew. From an early age, she was involved in business and financial decisions, basically as an equal member of the family...

All human beings, like you, are guided by a set of values. But when you stop and think about it, do you really know where those values came from? What's more, will they hold up when the Universe calls your bluff? Jason Seiden's career journey started on third base, right at the height of the dot-com boom. His first job was as an executive producer at RollingStone.com. Through an early career that...

First of all, I'd like to give a shout-out to our previous guest, Mike Fisher, for connecting me with Grant Muller, who you're about to hear from today. And what a story you're about to discover! Do you know what it's like to passionately want something - to fall in love with somebody - and not be able to express it because society says it's wrong? To suppress and bury who you really are and what...

In this solo episode, I'm talking about a conversation in which a friend pointed out something I do that not many others do. And what you can learn from this habit. I'm also sharing where I went and what happened on my summer road trip this year. AND... what crazy, brave, wild thing I'm doing next. Listen to find out what the 3 big fears are that keep you from going after what you really want, why...

It’s still summer as far as I’m concerned. And in today’s Summer Session we’re going back to episode 16 from August of 2021. It’s called Do What Lights You Up: Messages from Snakes & Scorpions with Tab Scott. Tab is an award-winning international advisor, speaker, and best-selling author of Trust Your Animal Instincts-Recharge Your Life & Ignite Your Power. And wow, what a story. Highly re...

Going back a few months to February 2023 for this Summer Session. My guest is my very own animal communicator, Brigitte Baker. We're learning how she uses her intuitive abilities to strengthen the bond between humans and their companion animals. Brigitte's journey to embracing her gift was not without its challenges, as being around animals and their pain was initially too much for her to handle....

This week’s Summer Session takes it back to March 2022 for the conversation with Tony Jalan. He and I talked about motivation, problem solving, owning where you are in life, and practicing intentional gratitude. Tony really got me thinking about the whole concept around intentionality.  I’ll never forget that after we stopped recording, Tony shared with me that one of the stories he told from...

For this week’s Summer Session, we’re kicking it back to January 2022 for the conversation with Carol Banens. She and I talked about grief and the grieving process, setting healthy boundaries, and expanding your awareness of the present moment. Here’s what’s new with Carol since this episode published. She is now a certified grief to gratitude coach and a certified grief educator. She’s focused he...

Today’s Summer Session episode we’re going back to Living a Mindful Life with Billy Lahr, from October 2022. Let me update you on what’s changed in Billy’s world since we published. Billy is back from his two-year odyssey overseas, which included eight months in South Korea. He's parked himself in Minnesota and is leading virtual mobility & meditation sessions as well as mindful living group a...

Today is the first Summer Session of 2023. Remember back in the day when all the TV shows would do summer re-runs? It’s like that. Except instead of just pulling from the last season of 22 episodes, I’m taking you back to select episodes from the entire catalog. We’re starting with Shannon Paterson’s show from November 2021. In this one, Shannon and I cover learning to love and appreciate yourself...

It’s a celebratory solo episode created to help you make better decisions! Welcome to episode 100! What if I told you there are no “wrong decisions?!” Yup, every decision you make is the right one.   In this one, discover how to figure out what your deep-seated limiting beliefs are and how you can change them to create more favorable results in your life. Learn how to stop spinning in indecis...

We are fortunate to have with us the remarkably versatile Maria Riegger. Maria is a corporate attorney, astrologer, parenting coach, and author. Born under the sign of Gemini, Maria claims her head has always been in the clouds. As a kid, when she was bored, she would make up stories in her head and has been writing since she was about 13 years old. Today, her unique blend of sarcastic wit and res...

Jen Beck is a registered Nutrition Consultant, an Advanced Practitioner of LIIFT UnTherapy, and CEO and founder of Complete Health Revolution. With two decades under her belt guiding people to discover the root cause of their issues and reclaim their health, Jen's mission to empower high achieving professionals and entrepreneurs to create a life they love is awe-inspiring. Besides her significant...

Dr. Wendy LeBorgne is an expert on voice and communication, which is why Fortune 100 CEOs and Grammy-award winning artists trust her to assess and optimize their voices in high-pressure communication and performance situations. When the company she worked for changed leadership and she no longer felt morally or ethically aligned, she struggled with the decision to leave because it was a comfortabl...

Today, we have the indomitable Chad Jackman in our midst - the founder of ThriveCore and the definition of resilience and strength in the face of adversity. An Army veteran, Chad opens up about his religious upbringing and early traumatic experience of molestation as well as the mental health issues he faced after his medical retirement after 21 years of service. He recounts the struggle of findin...

In today's episode, we're stepping into the shoes of 'Email Scientist' Justin Keltner. Apart from supercharging email marketing for coaches with  high-ticket programs, Justin leads transformational men’s groups worldwide from his home base of Mexico. You’ll witness his entrepreneurial journey that sprung from the roots of his hardworking immigrant grandparents and business-savvy parents. From...

Have you ever reached a point in your life where you simply couldn't accept the status quo anymore? That's where our guest for today's episode, Amanda JP Brown, found herself. As a licensed clinical social worker, transformational life coach, and accomplished author, Amanda has turned her personal struggles into a platform to guide individuals through divorce and help them shed the crippling weigh...

Debby Kevin is a corporate refugee who turned her life around in an extraordinary way. Balancing a high-stress corporate life as a Six Sigma black belt and working 70 hours a week as a single mom, everything was “fine” until the pivotal moment her son was diagnosed with autism. Forced to pause her corporate career, Debby took a two-year sabbatical, diving headfirst into a world of self-discovery,...

Stefanie Joy Muscat is the founder and CEO of Bevara, a consultancy firm that specializes in helping mission-driven organizations reach their full potential by implementing best business practices. Stefanie started her first museum at just six years old. From that point on she would work in museums or similar spaces. When Stefanie’s world as a museum director and parent felt incompatible, she buil...

Meet Ahuva Hershkop, a Toronto-based Anti-diet dietitian and burnout coach for professional women. While raising three children and growing her nutrition practice during the global pandemic, Ahuva realized that while she thought she was “fine,” she was actually far from it. Drawing upon her Orthodox Jewish upbringing, she felt compelled to help other women facing similar challenges, realizing that...

In today's episode, I'm thrilled to have Kevin, a former farm kid from north central Iowa, join me for an extremely candid conversation. Kevin has a remarkable story around the shame of his pornography addiction and the freedom he gained through vulnerability.  Throughout our discussion, We talk about why he wouldn’t take away one moment of his past pain, why it’s important to honor the proce...

I'm excited to have Aneta Kuzma join me. Aneta, an immigrant from the former Yugoslavia, shares her incredible journey of personal growth and self-discovery. Raised with strong values of family and community, Aneta learned English in kindergarten, studied liberal arts in college, and worked in sales and banking for 22 years before feeling the urge to design the life she truly wanted. We dive into...

Get ready for an unforgettable conversation with Christina Langdon, a powerhouse entrepreneur, speaker, and executive coach who knows a thing or two about fighting for what you want! We dive into her incredible journey of resilience, from childhood lessons on hard work and money to her time as the Chief Revenue Officer of Fast Company. After a life-changing leukemia diagnosis, Christina channeled...

Are you feeling stuck in a rut and looking for a way to shake things up? Then you won't want to miss this episode of FINE is a 4-Letter Word, where I chat with Dan Clouser, author, adventurer, and all-around inspiration. You'll hear how Dan left his successful nonprofit youth sports organization behind to travel the country in an RV with his wife and golden retriever. We'll explore how he found th...