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Dr. Saran Heron talks with Phoenix Rose, an award-winning author celebrated for her influential book, "Walking in ALOHA; 5 Steps to Living Your God Potential Life" which encourages embracing God's full potential for your life through the principles of Affirmations & Actions, Leadership & Love, Overcoming Obstacles, Health & Healing, and Acute Awareness. As a devout Christian, Phoenix's...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Jennifer Lebedev, an online English language teacher, and her YouTube channel has gained a global following. She is a textbook author, a conference presenter, and an award-winning blogger for teachers. YouTube veteran more than 15 years, she has tales and insights to offer. Through her book Being a YouTuber: One Creator’s Bumpy Road to 1M Subscribers, Jennifer is spreadi...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Corey Poirier, a 5-time TEDx Speaker, the founder of bLU Talks, a Wall Street Journal / USA Today Bestselling Author, a 2022 Success Magazine Emerging Entrepreneur. He is also the host the popular Let’s Do Influencing Show who has spoken on-site at events at Harvard, Columbia, Oxford, Stanford, UCLA, Cambridge, and Microsoft. A columnist with Entrepreneur and Forbes maga...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Jared Dillian, the editor of The Daily Dirtnap, a daily market newsletter for investment professionals, continuously published since 2008. Jared is the founder of Jared Dillian Money and has previously contributed to Bloomberg Opinion, Forbes and TheStreet.com. From 2019 - 2021, he was the host of The Jared Dillian Show, a nationally syndicated radio show on personal fin...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Philip Blackett, an author, consultant and entrepreneur who previously has worked with FedEx, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, and Chick-Fil-A. He got his Master of Divinity degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, his MBA from Harvard Business School and his bachelor’s degree majoring in Political Science and Economics from the University of North Carolina...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Dr. Stephen Sideroff, an internationally recognized psychologist, executive and medical consultant and expert in resilience, longevity, optimal performance, addiction, neurofeedback, and mental health. He has published pioneering research in these fields. He is an associate professor in the departments of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences and Rheumatology at UCLA’s...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Dr. Thomas E. Brown, who earned his Ph. D. in Clinical Psychology at Yale University and then served on the clinical faculty of the Department of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine for 20 years while operating a clinic in Connecticut for children and adults with ADHD and related problems. In 2017, he relocated to California where he opened the Brown Clinic for Attenti...

Oddette Staple-Brown is the owner and creative behind the brand Oh D’Luxe Candle Company, an eco-friendly, non-toxic, and sustainable candle and home fragrance company located in Bridgeport Connecticut. Oddette holds an undergraduate degree in Business Administration and a graduate degree in Human Resource Management. She has a background in accounting, payroll, and human resources, but her true p...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Dr. Shila Patel, who was born in Kenya, went to Zambia - where she completed high school. Next to the United Kingdom to pursue higher education. She was a licensed, practicing psychiatrist for over 25 years working with children and adults. Author of 3 books, she is passionate about helping others and leaving a legacy behind, while giving others hope. She will provide gu...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Dr. Sarah Michaud, a clinical psychologist who has worked in the field of addiction, recovery, and codependency for over thirty years. Author of the book CoCrazy: One Psychologist’s Recovery from Codependency and Addiction Memoir and Manual to Freedom. She was NYC Big book winner in 2022. She co-hosts the YouTube channel Leaving Crazy Town with her friend Finn, who is an...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Merchita Vassell Carridge, a Registered Professional Nurse, pastor, wife, and mother. Merchita received her BSN in Nursing from Lehman College, Master of Science in Nursing – Education from Molloy University, and Master of Science in Education with a specialization in Postsecondary and Adult Education from Capella University.  Merchita has worked as a RN including a not-...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Dr. Margarett Alexandre, an associate professor at York College Department of Nursing, School of Health Sciences and Professional Programs, of the City University of New York (CUNY). As a Jonas Scholar and member of the New York Academy of Medicine, she earned her PhD at the CUNY Graduate Center. Dr. Alexandre received a master's in nursing and a certificate in gerontolo...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Allen Daugherty who is a Registered Professional Nurse, he has worked in the medical field for almost 50 years, first as a U.S. Air Force medic then as an RN and certified dialysis nurse. Allen believes that "The American health-care system is designed to focus on diseases after they happen, and so he dedicates his time to educate others on how to change one’s mindset to...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Edie Summers, a consultant, wellness coach, and speaker on holistic well-being and leadership, with close to 30 years of experience. She works in the wellness sector, with startups or companies helping to move the needle on health and well-being.  She is the author of the book "The Memory of Health" which helps people improve energy from chronic illness, burnout, or impr...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with John Nicholas, author, speaker, and coach, who helps groups and individuals harness the power of their unique history, dreams, and DNA to achieve epic results. Brown University, and Fuller Seminary and Arrow Leadership Program graduate, former pro football player, pastor and co-founder/partner of award-winning sports media and real estate companies. He’s appeared on ABC...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Melody Krafft, a speaker, psychologist, author, obtained her degree in Education in Psychology, earning her Master's degree at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. She talks about how to bring more joy and confidence into your life, starting today. She will provide advice on how to rise above all anxiety, stress, fear, self-doubt, and move past those emotions. Do...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Dr. Doug Slakey, an internationally recognized transplant surgeon, educator, healthcare professional, and administrator. He is also a professor of surgery at the University of Illinois, Chicago, and the President of Process Health Consulting, a healthcare consultancy. He shares key elements of how care should be provided. Despite knowledge, and training, patient care rem...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Dr. Frank DiMaio earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Providence College, a Master of Science degree from Troy State University and Doctorate from New York Chiropractic College. He is a transformative speaker who shares his tools to move forward from emotional lack surrounding trauma and grief. He is a published author, Artist, Educator who empowers individuals a...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Dr. Marcia Chang Vogl, an ordained minister and the Director of Bethany Projects with Hidden With Christ Ministries. She creates and implements workshops for groups of five to fifty people concerning spiritual issues. She leads prayer meetings, seminars, and retreats (by invitation), in addition to private prayer counseling sessions regularly. She is a former public-scho...

Dr. Saran Heron speaks with Dr. Adriana Popescu, a clinical psychologist, empowerment coach, speaker, author, and podcast host with 25 years of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in treating addictions and trauma and has directed a number of treatment programs in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is the Founder/CEO of Firebird Healing, a trauma healing program, and the Clinical D...

Dr. Saran Heron speaks with Dr. Karyne B. Wilner, a licensed psychologist for 40 years with private practices in Newport, RI and Newtown, CT. She currently directs the Core Energetics Academy in Newtown, CT and was formerly Assistant Director of the International Institute for Core Energetics, Senior Director of the Brazilian Institute, and Associate Director in Australia. She shares how to releas...

Dr. Saran Heron speaks with Laura Pickett, Founder/CEO of Laura Pickett Ministries, and the Pastors' Wives Empowerment Network (PWEN); Co-Pastor of Destiny Faith Church (DFC); Co-Founder and President of Pickett Outreach Ministries (POM); a Wife, Mother, Minister, Author, Psalmist/Recording artist and more, who has had her own person struggle to lose weight for 12 years and lost a total of 80 poun...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Jennifer Maag, a licensed massage therapist, and her son, Alexander Maag, who are the co-authors of the critically acclaimed book "Take on God," which explores how to transform our inner battles into healing tools to live our best lives. She believes we've all had past lives, and they have a profound impact on our current lives. As well as self-esteem you’re born with co...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Dr. Winifred Bragg, CEO of the Spine and Orthopedic Pain Center in Norfolk, Virginia, and the Creator of The BraggFactor®, a system that teaches students, entrepreneurs, and other professionals how to own and communicate their value. She has written a 4-part Best-Selling series on TheBraggFactor which includes Dreams Without Goals are Nightmares, How to Create a BRAGG Bo...

Dr. Saran Heron talks with Stephanie Bailey, a Certified Master Life Coach, the CEO of Miss-Adventures, LLC, three-time #1 Bestselling author, and #1 New Release. Her mission is to empower women on all aspects of love. She strongly believes in the power of prayer and affirmations to ignite and create the love, health, wealth, success, family, abundance, relationships, and prosperity we want in our...