Sailing Through Life

I know that you've gone through challenges and changes in your life and that you're trying to learn more to help yourself through that. I know you're listening to this show because you're searching for answers and direction. I have been on this journey along with all of you.  It is the evolution of your life. We have one life to live. This is your journey and it involves both t...

Have you ever felt your mood change when someone walks into a room? Without a single word spoken, you pick up on the energy. Do you feel like you're extremely aware of your surroundings and situations? Have you ever been told you are too dramatic? These all may be signs of being an empath or a highly sensitive person. My guest Graciela Moore will light the way for us and discuss what that mea...

Pack your bags. It’s time to go on your maiden voyage.  Get ready to activate your dreams and create your new life chapter.  What does your new life chapter look like? Do you know where you want to go?  You don’t need to be afraid of change. Start by practicing new ways of thinking and living and to thrive through those transitions. Get renewed and refreshed today. Amplify the joy in your life and...

In this week's episode , and in honor of Valentine's Day, we discuss relationships and how to work through the turbulent times to avoid a catastrophe. To learn ways to find calm water and peace in your life. Going through any significant health or life event challenges even the best of us. There are times we are pushed so far that something has to give. In the process of dealing with lif...

The definition of hope is the expectation, feeling, and belief that the future will be full of desired, meaningful events and outcomes. Without hope, it is difficult to imagine how or why humans would persevere. I know you will be truly moved today with my guest Caroline Rose. She has made it her mission to share her story of hope and to inspire us to continue to fight and reclaim our lives. Carol...

How far down do we have to fall to make the changes we want or need in life? What experiences do we have to go through to change how we think? Suzanne Falter found herself spiraling with overworking and a failing relationship. It finally all came crashing down after the sudden death of her daughter. This loss led Suzanne to reinventing her life through the power of self-care and with her daughter’...

When we think of success, how often do we consider the actual journey that is traveled to that success? It can be a bumpy ride. We usually need to go through the worst of times only to shine so brightly on the other side. We all have challenges in life. We've felt the hurt and sadness that have taken us to those dark places. Going there creates an opportunity to grow, to learn from those mome...

What is the secret recipe for reversing chronic disease, looking and feeling better and most important creating sustainable health habits? Eating healthy is exceptionally delicious with my guest and “healthy gal”, Lynne Bowman. She is wise and witty and has created a whole food, plant based and practical way of eating. This holistic approach is what has helped Lynne to overcome her own health issu...

Relationships - We all have them. They exist in many forms in our lives. We have relationships with people, finances, spirituality and most importantly - ourselves. With energy and excitement, my guest Chris Plourde is joining me today to shed some light on how we can better our relationships. You might be surprised what it is! By starting on the inside, you can unlock your true potential and find...

What is the treasure you have inside of you? On this treasure hunt in life, there really isn’t a big “ X ” marking it out. You have to take the journey of self-discovery to find it. I think you will appreciate the realness, the humor and the energy you will feel from listening to my guest Robert Raymond Riopel. He is an International Best-Selling Author, Entrepreneur and Trainer. In his book “Succ...

WOW! What a year it has been. This is EPISODE45!  This episode is about time and change - for Lorie and for the show. There's nothing like starting the new year with a new look.  "If you told me five years ago this would be my current life, I don’t know if I could even begin to believe it."  ⚓️Another year has passed and what would you say YOUR biggest challenge was?  ⚓️What was s...

Most of us have felt the pressure to look or feel a certain way in our lives. Do you remember the first time you realized you were different or unhappy with the way you saw yourself? If you have, start feeling more comfortable and confident with your body and yourself by joining my conversation today with Anne Poirier. After almost 40 years of combating eating and body image struggles of her own,...

We all need something to direct us on our journey. Some sort of beacon to guide us on our journey of growth. In today’s episode, my guest Dieter Randolph and I talk about what we can do to find the meaning in our lives. We all have a calling and we all want growth, happiness and freedom. At the end of your life, what will you be remembered by? Do you know your story? Take a second and check in wit...

From the beginning of her life, Penelope Joye was exposed to the sun and went through her childhood  as many of us did with long days at the beach or pool with little or no protection. She paid the price. The result was a melanoma diagnosis, not once, but twice. The seriousness of this compelled her to examine her life and find a solution to preventing future concerns with premature aging, sun dam...

What do you do when you feel like you are being pulled down in life? If you are ready to try something new, to take the plunge, dive deep inside yourself to discover who you are, you are going to really enjoy listening to my guest Megan Warren. She joins me to help us understand what it means to seize the day. She found herself stuck after divorce, a life-changing diagnosis, single motherhood, and...

It's time to celebrate, be thankful and find gratitude in your life. In this special episode, I am excited to share some news about the changes in my life and the podcast.  What do you have to be thankful for? It’s that time of year when we start to think of these things if we don’t already. I know some of you might be having a hard time with this question right now.  With the change of the s...

Find the balance in your life! Michelle Kalkan's energy and cheerful outlook shows how she has been able to bounce back and overcome the life she had to create a life she loves. After divorce, bankruptcy and cancer, she found the way to be a survivor and thriver.  Through this series of events and focusing on gratitude, she found her happy place. That is what led her to her next chapter. Mich...

This is a heartfelt and touching conversation about the reality of life. We will all go through grief and loss at some point. Life is precious. Let’s make the most of the time we have together. Even if it means having the hard conversations. The importance of end-of-life communication hit home when Lynn Sherwood's 25 year-old daughter, Lauren, was diagnosed with Small Cell Lung Cancer.  In th...

Are you tied up in knots? Feeling frustrated and stuck?  Amber Campion, a trauma-informed yoga teacher & mindfulness-based life + leadership coach, has such a peaceful and centered spirit. Through her guidance she will help us understand how to unravel those knots in your life and find your inner peace. Imagine living a more confident life. For more than a decade, Amber’s work in the field of...

Are you having trouble finding the best way to take care of yourself? Are you struggling with fitness, nutrition or life in general?   My guest today gives us hope in finding the answers. Maria Seville started Faith over Fear Fitness and Nutrition and is a fitness, nutrition & lifestyle coach. Through her 7 simple and sustainable fitness, nutrition and lifestyle habits you too can make changes...

Do you know how to live the life you desire? Learn how to be calm, have peace of mind, and find meaning in your life now.  How you ask? Float in the stillness. When you go inside yourself, be still and listen. There you will find your answers. There you will find your joy. My guest today is Erin McCullough also known as the  "Joy Slinger,". She is a thought leader & International Tea...

Martha Tettenborn’s ovarian cancer diagnosis spurred her on to look at things from a new perspective.  Inspired by her own journey, Martha decided to help others see cancer differently—as an experience that will give you strength, wisdom, and more love for your body and life than ever before, encompassing mind, body & spirit. She is a Registered Dietitian and certified Primal Health Coach with...

Have you ever avoided a problem hoping it would go away, only to find out that the fear of change is worse than the problem? If you find yourself repeating the same patterns or making the same mistakes over and over again even though you know better, join me along with my guest Carrie Leaf as we uncover how to turn your struggles into a starting point for a new life full of happiness. Carrie has b...

Brain cancer survivor, speaker and author, Matthew Newman joins me in this episode. He is someone who understands what it is like to go through an extreme challenge. Matt is such a remarkable and energized warrior.  Living in the moment and a new appreciation for life are the gifts he was given from cancer and he will never give back. He decided that this is his journey, he owns it – cancer was ju...

Candice Mason is the true definition of a warrior.  In this candid episode, listen as she shares how she turned her challenges into opportunity. She is an inspiration for anyone and has shown her strength through weathering the storm.  She was diagnosed with stage III melanoma in 2017, and again in 2019 with stage IV by accident.  She has endured multiple surgeries, including a double craniotomy,...