Life On Your Terms

In this episode, I speak with Rick. He asked me not to reveal his last name because some of the content is sensitive, including childhood trauma. If this is uncomfortable for you, you may not want to listen to this episode. Rick's story is about a quest for peace, which was taken from him when he was just 7 years old. It wasn't until he was 60 and encountered a health crisis that he started linkin...

In this episode I talk with Deanna Hansen, Founder of Block Therapy and Fluid Isometrics. Deanna’s journey toward living life on her terms began over 20 years ago. Although she was an athletic therapist she herself was struggling. Deanna was doing “all the right things” but was 50 pounds overweight, felt like a failure and suffered from anxiety.  She believes it was divine intervention when during...

In this episode of Life on Your Terms, I interview the inspiring Sam Conaway. He is President of US Cardiology Sales for Boston Scientific and chairs the company's health equity program. Sam grew up in a tough neighborhood in Baltimore, Maryland. Many of his friends went down a troubled path mired in gangs, drugs and violence. He shared being a high school baseball star is the only thing that kept...

In this episode of Life on Your Terms, I interview Sabine K. Franco, the CEO and Principal Attorney at FRANCO LAW FIRM, P.C. Established in 2012. She stuns me in this interview by sharing that in the past she has felt a desire to retreat from what called her, experienced bouts of shyness and fear of success. I would have never guessed! Sabine shares how she learned from missed opportunities and ha...

In this episode, Dr. Schiada interviews Jessica Koch, a passionate speaker, sales & marketing trainer and linkedIn consultant who is transforming lives globally using social media. She helps entrepreneurs identify who desperately need their solutions. And helps find them. You would never guess that prior to launching her business, Jessica was literally hiding from social media, determined to n...

Dr. Schiada talks with Loronda Giddens in this compelling interview. Loronda is an Army veteran who has worked in corporate America, state government, the juvenile justice system and more! She has a masters degree in forensic psychology and is a published author. But, Loronda only discovered her true purpose after a breast cancer diagnosis inspired her to slow down and re-evaluate her life. Throug...

Dr. Schiada interviews Nettie Owens, a nationally recognized organizing and productivity expert who is helping businesses get more DONE. Nettie has written the book on creating an environment that supports who you are, what you do and where you would like to go with your life. It is her mission to help others remove the clutter that is holding them back from living their life purpose. In this insi...

Dr. Schiada interviews Tyrone Webb Jr. about purpose, belief, empowerment and manifesting your dreams. Tyrone’s message is that it’s not about competing with others; it’s about going inward and discovering your uniqueness and embracing your own journey. He has an amazing story to tell!

Dr. Gwen Schiada interviews Dona Rutowicz about how to successfully navigate divorce. Hint: It doesn’t have to feel like a drama filled reality TV episode! Dona shares gems and insights that go far beyond divorce and are applicable to life in general, whether or not you’ve ever been married. Her concept of being pinched off and finding that quiet space “beneath the water” are powerful and inspirin...

Karen Isailovic was always an artist. Her mother and aunt saw that in her from a very young age. But, Karen didn’t initially embrace this side of herself. She denied her gifts and held back from putting her creative expression out there for others to see and possibly judge. The artist inside her lay dormant for decades. Instead, she started a general contracting company when she was 19 years old w...

Maribeth Decker is a former Naval Officer who is now a professional animal communicator. She takes listening to a whole other level! In this interview, Maribeth shares her journey and lessons learned with Dr. Gwen Schiada. Sneak peak…Maribeth conducts a live communication session during the episode. There was a period in Maribeth’s life when she wasn’t living in alignment. She was teaching militar...

Dr. Gwen Schiada interviews Heather Waring about the essential need to create space in our lives for reflection and clarity. We so often get caught up in “ticking the boxes” throughout our days, but are we really living? Creating space and using walking as a transformational tool allows us to connect our physical and mental and become wholistic, healthy beings. It is in this “space” that we can be...

Dr. Gwen Schiada interviews Gary Szenderski on creating positive change by tapping into the power of our thoughts. The theme of this episode is belief. As Gary profoundly states, “The only thing that separates the you today from the new and powerful you that’s meant to be is the step your heart is begging you to take.” Take the step and believe in the magic of your own thoughts. Remember, the long...

Dr. Schiada interviews Monty Knowles. He ran a successful architecture firm in the Bahamas and “had it all”. But, in his heart he know he wasn’t living life truly on his terms. He almost got caught in the trap of guilt, shame and fear, then realized he had a choice to change the way he lived and worked. The risk he took and the shifts he made only broadened his world and resulted in joy, happiness...

Dr. Schiada interviews Rachael Aberle whose story is about finding your purpose through your pain, slowing down to speed up, discovering the light in your eyes and realizing that gratitude is the road to peace, joy and happiness. Rachael is a yoga instructor, massage therapist, block therapy expert and raw food educator on a small island in the Bahamas called Elbow Cay. You can learn more about R...

Dr. Schiada interviews Pete Kohlasch, a high performance coach and life strategist. He shares critical insights about the power of clarity and how it can truly change everything in one’s life. Pete talks about 3 pillars for success, creating a personal infrastructure and the importance of going beyond goal setting to developing a strategy that allows you to achieve anything! If you are committed t...

Dr. Schiada interviews Joe Biba about his search for greater personal fulfillment in his life. He found it in an unexpected place – the island nation of Jamaica. After a trip to build homes for people in need and experiencing profound gratitude and human connection he was inspired to start a non-profit, Creators of Hope and dream big! Joe shares the lessons he learned along the way and the connect...

Deborah Kevin shares her inspiring journey of re-connecting with her inner voice and finding joy by becoming still, getting clear and making space in her life. Her message is to trust, listen, dream and believe that it’s possible. You will blossom if you just put one foot in front of the other and don’t get stuck on the “how” exactly you’ll get there. You don’t have to have all the answers in ord...

Dr. Schiada breaks down the 7Ls and shares where she is in her journey to create a life on her terms. She encourages you to think about your own process and where you are in the 7L framework. She wants to her from you – what are your questions about the 7L process? What have you done to achieve success in creating a life on your terms and where do you struggle?

Dr. Schiada interviews Satyam, a yogi who studied in India and has been dedicated to daily practice of meditation and yoga for more than two decades. Satyam provides insight around the first “L”in Dr. Schiada’s 7L framework. He talks about creating space, connection to the mind, listening to your inner compass, pointing your toes in the right direction and the power of being pulled by the outgoing...

Dr. Schiada breaks down the 7Ls and shares where she is in her journey to create a life on her terms. She encourages you to think about your own process and where you are in the 7L framework. She wants to her from you – what are your questions about the 7L process? What have you done to achieve success in creating a life on your terms and where do you struggle?

Dr. Schiada shares her 7L: Life On Your Terms Framework and interviews expert MaryBeth Hyland around the second L, which ties into the importance of clarifying our values as a critical piece in the process to create a life on one’s terms. MaryBeth shares her personal story about why she is so passionate about the concept of values and how her experience in doing the work to get clear on her values...

We have all day dreamed about moving to a tropical island or know someone who has talked about selling everything they own and moving to a tropical island. But, how many of us have seriously thought we could make that happen or know someone who has actually done it? Hope and Pete Colling worked through the layers that could have held them back! They made the leap, trusted the parachute to open and...

Cliff Ravenscraft shares his journey of becoming the person he was created to be. Today, Cliff is know first and foremost as a podcast producer and the PodcastAnswerMan. But, before his incredible success launching over 30 of his own podcasts and helping thousands of others do the same, Cliff stood to inherit a successful family-owned insurance business. It was a job he would never get fired from...

In this episode, Dr. Schiada interviews Kara Lamerato who had a successful and lucrative banking & investment career for 14 years. I n 2013, a year after her daughter was born, she left the corporate world to be with her child. She was able to make this leap by going back to artistic roots and accelerating the growth of a small side hobby business to become the second income for their family....