Living the Present Moment

Imagine a Jewish girl born in Columbia attending a Catholic school, nearly converting, running away to New York, then Chicago, then spending 20 years in Jamaica to start Negril Yoga Center , the first yoga center in Jamaica. Raquel Austin’s life story is full of twists and turns and plenty of life changes. She shares her story of following her passion, finding purpose, one foot in front of t...

Time stood still. Even the air in the room refused to move, when Dr. Larry Friedman launched into a teaching story. As a resident doctor-in-training, we rotate through many different areas of medicine. Looking back at memorable moments during that time, the teachers that captivated me the most were the ones that told stories. In the early 2000’s, I still remember the moment when Dr. Friedman...

If you are like me, fortune tellers are scary! Tapping into some secret knowledge, they make pronouncements about my future. It is as if they are taking away my free will and I no longer have any power to change my life. I am trapped in my life, rather than master of my life. In this interview, Jamie McCall shatters this stereotype as just one of the traps of the intuitive reader and the client. I...

“It is our stories that make us human.” In medical school, I learned all the technical details about heart transplant. I studied the medical criteria that makes you a candidate, the drugs required post-transplant, and the labs and physical symptoms to monitor. Yet, what I did not yet learn were the stories. Those stories came later in medical internship and residency. I met the real people and lea...

“One Life. No Compromises.” says  Andrew Bustamante  in his  workshop series. As a US Air Force combat veteran and former CIA intelligence officer, he now brings the skills of international espionage to everyday life. When you change your perspective to “see your world through the eyes of a spy,” you can leverage the skills of influence, intrigue and intent to create advant...

Are you in control of your stuff? Or is your stuff in control of you? Mary Jo Zeller  is a moving consultant. She has supported thousands of families in downsizing, relocating, and getting organized. She received her Masters Degree in Gerontology in 1978 from the University of Illinois, Springfield. Her service record with older adults spans 40 years having worked in community based services, reti...

Debra Frenkel is the founder and executive director of the non-profit, Freedom Waters Foundation. The mission of Freedom Waters is to provide therapeutic marine experiences to those with special needs. Learn more at  www.freedomwatersfoundation.org . She gives an inspiring interview on following that inner voice of guidance. Interview by Dr. Joel Ying. “People of passion and purpose, doing interes...

Are you having trouble meeting your health goals? Michelle Joy Kramer  is a Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and Health Coach who helps individuals and corporate teams achieve their optimal health through healthy lifestyle changes. Michelle tells us how we can overcome the roadblocks to optimal health. As a certified health coach, she helps clients with goals like weight loss, improvin...

Sharon Bruckman is the founder and CEO of Natural Awakenings Magazine and Franchise. She tells us how this dream got started by identifying a simple need of the community. She is passionate about health and wellness. Her story will awaken your entrepreneurial spirit. The motto is “ Healthy Living – Healthy Planet .” Natural Awakenings Magazine is a local magazine in many different communities that...

Every life transition requires planning and introspection. Whether you plan to retire or begin any other major life transition, Marianne Oehser gives practical and insightful coaching. Marianne Oehser is a retirement consultant, a Certified Retirement Coach, and founder of Retire & Be Happy. Visit her online at  RetireAndBeHappy.com .  She is a seasoned expert committed to helping people creat...

“ Is that even legal? ” That was my first thought. In this interview, Dennis Shuman tells us how to care for our own dead at home. As a volunteer with the organization,  Final Friends , he gives workshops on the history and legal details of home funeral. You might be wondering what home funeral has to do with living the present moment. As a society we tiptoe around death, you cannot be...

Today’s story is called, “Legacy of Love.” It is the final story in a set of stories, and it gives the whole set its title. When I was gathering stories into a theme, I realized that all my stories were in some way about love, the many forms of love, and perhaps all stories at their heart are about love. LivingthePresentMoment.com/podcastshow   DrJoelStoryteller.com Dr. Joel Ying presents “Legacy...

Interview by Dr. Joel Ying. “People of passion and purpose, doing interesting things, living the present moment.” LivingthePresentMoment.com/podcastshow Ana hosts “ The Radio Show with Sex Appeal .” You can listen to her LIVE online radio show on Wednesdays at 9pm Eastern Time. You can even call in to join the conversation. Find her online at  AnaSpeaks.com . Her website will tell you that “Ana wa...

Interview Series by Dr. Joel Ying. “People of passion and purpose, doing interesting things, living their present moment.” LivingthePresentMoment.com/podcastshow Dr.  Paul Jones  is a Family Practice physician in Naples, Florida, and currently the President of the Medical Staff at Naples Community Hospital (NCH). He continues to work in both the office and hospital caring for his patients. In 2014...

Interview Series by Dr. Joel Ying. “People of passion and purpose, doing interesting things, living their present moment.” LivingthePresentMoment.com/podcastshow Noa Baum  is a speaker, storyteller, and author. I first met Noa Baum at the Stone Soup Storytelling Festival in South Carolina where she was a Featured Teller, and then recently hosted her in Naples, Florida, for a performance. Born and...

“The children need to know their stories!” Louise Bennett, also known as “Miss Lou,” is a National Treasure of Jamaica. Listen to the podcast audio and read more about “Miss Lou” on my prior blog post . “People of passion and purpose, doing interesting things, living their present moment.” LivingthePresentMoment.com/podcastshow      

Interview Series by Dr. Joel Ying. “People of passion and purpose, doing interesting things, living their present moment.” LivingthePresentMoment.com/podcastshow Laura Elliott is an artist currently living in Asheville, North Carolina. She has a passion for sharing Expressive Art as a therapeutic modality. Discover her transformation from the world of advertising and marketing into life as an arti...

Interview Series by Dr. Joel Ying. “People of passion and purpose, doing interesting things, living their present moment.” LivingthePresentMoment.com/podcastshow Jennifer Samuel-Chance is a storytelling coach. As a storyteller and speaker herself, she coaches others to find their storytelling voice and harness its power in the speeches, presentations, and workshops. She shares her own story of tra...

Interview Series by Dr. Joel Ying. “People of passion and purpose, doing interesting things, living their present moment.” LivingthePresentMoment.com/podcastshow Imagine a place where people talk about what they are passionate about, where everyone wants to improve, where people support and encourage each other. That place is a Toastmasters Club Meeting. Toastmasters is a non-profit international...

Interview Series by Dr. Joel Ying. “People of passion and purpose, doing interesting things, living their present moment.” LivingthePresentMoment.com/podcastshow Laurie Lyons is a co-founder of Open Mind Zen Naples , a center devoted to the practice of mindfulness meditation and yoga in Naples, Florida. She is a lay monk in the Open Mind Zen School and a long-time practitioner of Ashtanga yoga. Th...

In the 1960’s, a group of college students prepared for the Civil Rights campaign. There had already been violence against them. They knew that some of them might not return. They had called their families. This group had decided to stay. In their darkest hour, they united by singing an invocation, a Spiritual from the Gullah people. The powerful invocation “Come by here” transla...

Interview Series by Dr. Joel Ying. “People of passion and purpose, doing interesting things, living their present moment.” LivingthePresentMoment.com/podcastshow When people come together as a group and sing, there is something about it that makes people stop to listen. Dr. Joel Ying interviews Ysaye Barnwell, exploring how she builds vocal community in her workshops, seminars, and group sings. Sh...

Interview Series by Dr. Joel Ying. “People of passion and purpose, doing interesting things, living their present moment.” LivingthePresentMoment.com/podcastshow “The shortest distance between two hearts is a story.” ~ Geraldine Buckley Dr. Joel Ying interviews Geraldine Buckley on her personal journey into the world of storytelling, from England to America, through prison (as a chapla...

Interview Series by Dr. Joel Ying. “People of passion and purpose, doing interesting things, living their present moment.” LivingthePresentMoment.com/podcastshow … Guest: John Kralovec  gives a insightful interview on the Shamanic teachings of the Ancient Maya of South America. “We have forgotten who we are. We have forgotten why we’re here. We have forgotten how to l...

Interview Series by Dr. Joel Ying. “People of passion and purpose, doing interesting things, living their present moment.” LivingthePresentMoment.com/podcastshow … Guest: Molly Larkin is a spiritual teacher, author, and workshop facilitator. Find her online at  mollylarkin.com . On this interview, she shares with us her experiences with Bear Heart, a Native American Shaman, that...