Linda's Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life

What if the secret to lasting weight loss had nothing to do with diets… and everything to do with your mind? In this empowering episode, I sit down with Dr. Deb Butler—Certified Master Weight Loss & Life Coach, Board-Certified Chiropractor, Nutritionist, Acupuncturist, and host of the podcast ThINNER Peace in Menopause and Beyond. Dr. Deb shares a refreshing, sustainable approach to wellness t...

What do you do when life changes in an instant? In this powerful and deeply inspiring episode, I sit down with Tim McDonald—research advocate, speaker, podcast host, and author of From Patient to Advocate: Turning Survivorship into Impact. Tim shares his remarkable journey from a life-altering stage IV cancer diagnosis to becoming a voice of hope, change, and advocacy for others. At age 52, thrivi...

What if fear wasn’t something to avoid… but something to listen to? In this powerful and perspective-shifting episode of Linda’s Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life, I sit down with Chris Harris—President of Tech-Labs and Founder of The Warrior Maker—to explore how mindset can transform fear from a prison into a powerful guide. Chris is known as “The Warrior Maker,” and for good reason. As a bes...

What if the very institutions designed to educate and empower were also places where harm could quietly thrive In this powerful and eye-opening episode, I sit down with Julie Cruse—writer, inventor, instructional designer, and author of The Burn List: A Memoir of Abuse from Home to Higher Education. Julie has been recognized by Dance Magazine as a “pioneer of computational choreography,” and her w...

Today’s guest is someone whose story and message deeply touched me. As a volunteer clergy member at our local jail, I have the privilege of working one-on-one with inmates to help them discover hope, healing, and the belief that no matter what mistakes they’ve made, their past does not have to define their future. Recently, I attended a district conference with other volunteers and several former...

What if happiness wasn’t something you chased… but something you could actually engineer? In this powerful and deeply moving episode, I sit down with Thayne Martin—executive, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, podcast host, and founder of It’s Pure Love—to explore his groundbreaking framework: The Equation of Life and Abundant Happiness (ELAH™). Thayne’s story is one of profound transformation. A...

What if the very thing you believe is helping you cope… is actually keeping you stuck? In this deeply honest and inspiring episode, I sit down with recovery advocate, certified sober coach, author, and podcaster Hannah Turner to explore her powerful journey from the chaos of addiction to the clarity of sobriety. At just 21 years old, while studying abroad in Paris, Hannah had a life-changing reali...

Persuasion isn’t about winning an argument. It’s about building trust, creating connection, and moving forward—together. In this powerful and perspective-shifting episode, I sit down with Danny Bobrow—ultra-endurance athlete, mountaineer, and creator of the Persuasion Blueprint—to explore what real influence looks like in high-stakes situations, relationships, and business. Danny’s journey is anyt...

What if the life that looks perfect on the outside is quietly suffocating you on the inside? In this powerful and refreshingly honest episode, I sit down with speaker, coach, and creator of the Box-Breaking Method, Kathleen Conner, to talk about what happens when we build lives that look successful—but don’t actually feel like our own. For 16 years, Kathleen worked hard to create what many would c...

Live with Less Stress & More Authenticity with Isabelle Daikeler What if stress isn’t just about how busy you are—but how disconnected you feel from your authentic self? In this deeply heartfelt and eye-opening episode, I sit down with visionary holistic wellness expert Isabelle Daikeler to explore how living authentically can dramatically reduce stress and create space for true healing. Isabe...

What if the antidote to stress isn’t complicated, expensive, or out of reach—but something simple we can practice right now? In this uplifting and empowering episode, I sit down with Dr. Diane Dreher, bestselling author, positive psychology researcher, and university professor whose groundbreaking research on hope has been recognized worldwide and cited hundreds of times. Her work has been feature...

Forgiveness: The Pathway to Happiness with Dr. Dravon James What if the most powerful prescription for healing doesn’t come in a bottle? In this deeply moving and unexpectedly eye-opening episode, I sit down with Dr. Dravon James—who, as a pharmacist, fills prescriptions to help people heal and feel better, but this time offers a prescription that doesn’t come in a bottle: forgiveness. Not the sur...

Kalm with Kava | Exploring Natural Ways to Calm Anxiety & Manage Stress with Morgan Smith In today’s fast-paced world, many people are searching for natural, plant-based ways to calm anxiety and manage daily stress. In this episode of Linda’s Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life, I sit down with Morgan Smith, a kava enthusiast, wellness entrepreneur, and CEO of Monsoon Beverages, as well as t...

🎙️ Embracing the Messiness of Becoming with Meghann Dawson What if the very messiness you’ve been trying to hide is actually the pathway to your healing? In this deeply moving and hope-filled episode of Linda’s Corner, I’m joined by Meghann Dawson, a certified empowerment coach, transformational speaker, and host of the Becoming is Messy podcast. Meghann has lived through profound and layered trau...

Overcoming Grief Through Creativity and Purpose Guest: Ksenia Merck Grief can arrive in waves—unexpected, overwhelming, and deeply personal. In this moving episode, we sit down with Ksenia Merck, an artist, architect, creative storyteller, and publisher, who shares how she navigated profound loss and transformed grief into a meaningful act of love. After the heartbreaking loss of her mother, Kseni...

Beating Obesity: A Compassion-Based Approach to Lasting Change Guest: Jonathan Boulware In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Jonathan Boulware—Behavior Change Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer, Health Coach, and author of Take Control of Your Body Before It Takes Control of You—shares a compassionate and practical approach to beating obesity that goes far beyond willpower, diets, or...

Rewiring the Brain for Personal Transformation with Donna Parker What if healing, growth, and personal transformation were not only possible—but built into the design of your brain? In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Linda’s Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life, Linda sits down with Donna Parker, a global coach, Marriage and Family Therapist, EMDR practitioner, Demartini facilitator, podca...

Next Level Healing: Transforming the Subconscious for Lasting Peace with Dr. Tara Perry True healing doesn’t happen on the surface—it begins at the root. In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Linda is joined by Dr. Tara Perry, a renowned hypnotherapist and Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine who specializes in Rapid Inner Transformation. With over 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Pe...

What if the very moment that nearly broke you became the foundation for your greatest strength? In this powerful and inspiring episode, Linda sits down with Nick Prefontaine, named Top Motivational Speaker by Yahoo Finance in 2022, to talk about how to rise, rebuild, and truly thrive after life-altering adversity. At just 14 years old, Nick suffered a traumatic, life-threatening snowboarding accid...

Invisible Scars: Surviving, Healing, and Finding Your Voice with Christopher Carazas Some of the deepest wounds are the ones no one can see. In this powerful and vulnerable episode, we explore invisible scars with survivor, storyteller, and global development and social impact leader Christopher Carazas. Christopher shares his deeply personal journey of being diagnosed with autism as an adult—and...

Taking Control of Autoimmune Thyroid Health—Naturally Guest: Dr. Eric Osansky Website https://savemythyroid.com/ Save My Thyroid Podcast https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/save-my-thyroid-healing-tips-for-w0b-vGl4iJZ/ Books Natural Treatment Solutions for Hyperthyroidism and Graves’ Disease https://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/my-books/reverse-hyperthyroidism-and-graves-disease/ Hashimoto’s...

Common Wisdom: The Science of a Meaningful Life with Dr. Laura Gabayan – Physician, Researcher, and Author 🧠 Want to know your Wisdom IQ ? Take Dr. Gabayan’s free quiz on her website: https://lauragabayan.com 🎧 Episode Summary: What is wisdom—and can it be measured, studied, and strengthened like any other skill? In this enlightening episode of Linda’s Corner , Dr. Laura Gabayan, a world-renowne...

Healing Our Hearts: Literally and Figuratively with Steve Larsen  – Entrepreneur, Author, Car and Motorcycle Enthusiast, Heart Warrior, and Resilient Father Guest Website: https://stevelarsen.net 🎧 Episode Summary: What does it mean to truly heal a broken heart—both physically and emotionally? In this deeply moving episode of Linda’s Corner , we welcome Steve Larsen, a serial entrepreneur, car an...

Soul Custody: Sparing Children from the Hidden Toll of Divorce with Pamela Henry, author of Soul Custody .  Guest Website: https://soul-custody.com Episode Summary: Divorce doesn't just end a marriage—it reshapes the emotional world of everyone involved, especially children. In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Linda’s Corner , host Linda Bjork welcomes Pamela Henry, an expert in e...

Reclaiming Your Life: Healing Chronic Pain and Illness with Lori Clemmons Episode Summary: In this transformative episode of Linda’s Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life, we welcome Lori Clemmons—compassionate wellness coach, certified clinical trauma specialist, NLP master practitioner, hypnotherapy expert, and survivor of chronic illness. Lori shares her remarkable journey of living with chroni...