Living Well with Ann Beal

Happy St. Patrick’s Day and week! This week as we celebrate shamrocks, leprechauns, and all things Irish, I want to talk about something even more magical than a pot of gold something that truly brings good fortune into our lives. And that is giving. There’s an old Irish saying: "It is in the shelter of each other that the people live." This simple truth reminds us that life isn’t about luck alone...

Robert Smith, CEO of SWORD, warns us and informs us about what we know about Congress passing of The Corporate Transparency Act and what small businesses must do to fight it.  Listen in to hear what you can do and what you must do. Required Compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act is Near We are less than 2 months from the January 1, 2025 date of required compliance with the Corporate Transp...

Join host Ann Beal on a powerful Veterans Day (or Memorial Day) special of Living Well with Ann Beal as she chats with Jeff Meek, renowned World War II historian, author of They Answered The Call: World War II Veterans Share Their Stories, and dedicated preserver of America's Greatest Generation. Jeff has conducted hundreds of veteran oral histories since January 2007 many archived as national tre...

Welcome to Living Well with Ann Beal your go to wellness podcast for holistic living, personal growth, and empowerment! Hosted by licensed professional counselor (LPC), certified life coach, and international speaker Ann Beal, this uplifting show brings her acclaimed TV and radio experience to podcast form. Ann blends the energy of a dynamic talk show with practical health and wellness insights an...

Janet Perez Eckles, author and speaker, smiles big and her feet tap to the rhythm whenever salsa, flamenco or any upbeat melody plays. She shares her incredible life story from being born in Bolivia, immigrating to the US and then losing her eyesight. Did that stop her incredible journey to success? Most people would think that it would be too hard or devastating to accomplish any of the things Ja...

Host Ann Beal welcomes Jason Malewiski a dedicated Department of Defense professional, Navy veteran, loving husband to Krystal for over 18 years, and proud father of 5 for an empowering conversation on the power of one person's initiative to change lives. As volunteer Executive Director and co-founder of Servolution Network in Azle, Texas, Jason sparked a true 'Revolution through Serving.' In the...

Discover an inspiring conversation on Living Well with Ann Beal with Terri Chapman, Director of the Global Sign Languages Team for SIL International. Terri shares her remarkable journey living her passion as a sign language translator and leader in worldwide Deaf ministry, including pioneering Sign Language Bible development and translation projects across the globe. She opens up about overcoming...

Join host Ann Beal on Living Well with Ann Beal for an uplifting conversation with author Sherrill Eugene Stepter about building stronger, more joyful family connections using timeless spiritual tools from his book GPS from Above: God's Powerful Spirit. Sherrill shares practical insights drawn from a careful study of the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22–23 love, joy, peace, patience, kindness...

Host Ann Beal teams up with Dr. Jim Slaughter relationship coach, stress & anger specialist, licensed marriage and family therapist, and author for a practical, uplifting episode on making your family vacation truly happier and more satisfying. Dr. Slaughter shares proven keys to success: intentional planning and preparation through open communication, mutual understanding, and effective confl...

Join host Ann Beal for an inspiring episode of Living Well with Ann Beal featuring Janice Montgomery Albokai-Strauser host of the radio show The Female Entrepreneur, tenacious sales and marketing professional, business coach, and media entrepreneur at the top of her game. Janice shares her remarkable journey: growing up in Alabama and integrating a high school in the 1950s, living in California am...

In part 1, Kelly McElreath, The Survivor Coach, courageously shared her own devastating journey through the loss of two children, the death of both parents, breast cancer, infidelity and divorce, major addiction struggles, and an attempted suicide. She revealed the hard truth many survivors know too well: the aftermath of tragedy can feel just as heavy—if not heavier—than the events themselves, ev...

Have you ever survived a tragedy or series of devastating losses, only to find that the real struggle begins after the crisis passes—when everyone else assumes you're "just fine" because the worst is supposedly over?  In this raw, compassionate, and deeply validating episode, Ann Beal welcomes Kelly McElreath, known as The Survivor Coach, who has endured an extraordinary list of life-shattering ev...

Distractions are everywhere—social media pings, endless to-do lists, urgent-but-not-important tasks, self-doubt, comparison, procrastination, or even well-meaning obligations—and they quietly sabotage the dreams and goals you hold most dear. In this eye-opening and empowering episode, Ann Beal teams up with Dr. Jim Slaughter, licensed marriage and family therapist and life coach, to act as your pe...

What does it really take to become a police officer, and what is daily life like for law enforcement in one of Texas's major cities today? In this candid and eye-opening episode, Ann Beal sits down with Lieutenant Bryan Stevens of the Fort Worth Police Department, currently serving in the Gang Division. With 23 years of experience in the criminal law field, Lt. Stevens shares his personal journey—...

Ready to stop feeling overwhelmed by your kitchen, pantry, and daily habits—and finally organize your entire life around real, sustainable health and wellness? In this hands-on, "show and tell" style episode, Ann Beal welcomes Monica Brown, a dedicated mother and wellness advocate who has mastered the art of creating a health-focused home environment. Monica shares her practical, family-tested wor...

Have you already given up on your health and weight loss resolutions for the New Year? You're not alone—many people start strong but lose momentum quickly. In this motivating and practical episode, Ann Beal welcomes back Kristin Archer, a health and wellness advocate, writer for Living Naturally First magazine, and founder of TheHealthRevolution (thehealthrevoilution.com). As a mother who successf...

Many people go through life feeling frustrated, unfulfilled, or even resentful because their deepest needs—emotional, relational, physical, or spiritual—aren’t being met, yet they don’t know how to change that. In this empowering and practical episode, Ann Beal sits down with Dr. Jim Slaughter, a licensed marriage and family therapist with decades of experience helping individuals, couples, and fa...

What drives someone to expose major social and environmental issues through powerful filmmaking, open a pioneering organic grocery store, and even run for Congress—all while staying deeply committed to natural, locally grown food and community wellness? In this fascinating and inspiring episode, Ann Beal sits down with Aaron Woolf, an acclaimed producer/director whose award-winning documentaries a...

Are you tired of starting over with the same goals year after year—weight loss, better health, more energy, or finally feeling like yourself again—only to fall back into old patterns? In this motivating and deeply relatable episode, Ann Beal welcomes Kristin Archer from thehealthrevolution.com and Living Naturally magazine. As a busy mother of 5, Kristin knows exactly what it’s like to put everyon...

Join host Ann Beal on Living Well with Ann Beal for a profoundly moving and faith-affirming conversation with the Beam family—Christy Beam, Kevin Beam, and their daughter Annabel—sharing their extraordinary true story that inspired the bestselling book and major motion picture Miracles from Heaven. The Beams recount the heartbreaking journey of their young daughter Annabel, who was diagnosed at ag...

What happens when a Yale graduate turns his focus from traditional career paths to exposing the flaws in America's food system and sparking real change? In this inspiring and eye-opening episode, Ann Beal welcomes Curtis "Curt" Ellis, an acclaimed American filmmaker, social entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for sustainable agriculture and healthy food access. Curt shares his remarkable journey...

Ten years ago, Carla Rhodes faced a cascade of severe health issues that threatened her life and well-being. Desperate for real solutions beyond conventional medicine, she embarked on a transformative journey of self-healing that completely changed her path. In this powerful and hope-filled episode, Ann Beal welcomes Carla Rhodes, owner of Happy Tree Yoga in Azle, Texas, who openly shares the exac...

What does it take to turn a passion for health, wellness, and community into thriving local businesses serving thousands? In this inspiring and informative episode, Ann Beal welcomes Annette Lee, the owner of Haslet Feed and Farm Market and North Richland Hills Farmer's Market—two standout destinations in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex suburbs. Annette shares her remarkable journey of building bo...

What if you could wake up each morning knowing you have the power to make it a great day—no matter what challenges come your way? In this uplifting and practical episode, Ann Beal is joined by Dr. Jim Slaughter, a licensed marriage and family therapist with decades of experience helping people take charge of their emotional and mental well-being. Together, they reveal four simple, proven tools tha...

A young woman found herself behind bars, facing the consequences of a troubled past that seemed to have stolen her future. But in the midst of prison, everything changed when she joined a Bible study through a prison ministry. What began as a simple gathering became the turning point of her life—a divine encounter with Jesus Christ that brought forgiveness, hope, and a complete transformation. In...