Stories that Empower

Ricel experienced loneliness and depression, growing up in an unstable home. Her faith and her love of sheep helped her to heal and become empowered. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: have compassion for others God works for good we can thrive in the midst of adversity there is hope you are not alone https://m.facebook.com/RicelAnnTroy https://squaretreepublishing.com/bookstore/lala...

When Jennifer was diagnosed with progressive and incurable kidney failure, everything changed for her. She knew she could either have despair or choose hope. Jennifer chose the latter. Today, she helps people with their challenges, manage uncertainty and find joy. Jennifer shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: choose hope over despair let go of the life we planned, accept the life that's gi...

Susan was laid off after many years as a writer and columnist. Initially, she was shocked, but found the courage to reinvent herself numerous times to a makeup artist, an autism therapist and an author. Susan shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: reinventing yourself is empowering be better instead of bitter reinvention can be external or internal don't deny your creativity we have to be co...

As a child, Jen was diagnosed with bone cancer. Fortunately, she was cured from the cancer. Jen chose to dedicate her life to serve others and become a pediatric physician at the same hospital where she was treated. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: strive to be a positive influence in the lives of others gratitude is key our time here is limited slow down and enjoy the moments that...

For the longest time, Janet felt that she was resilient. However, after discovering that her spouse was having an affair, she felt crushed. She sought the help that she needed for her healing. Today, Janet helps professional women that are overworked and burned out to discover that missing link, so they can become truly resilient and thrive in their lives. She shares the following nuggets of life...

John shares how life can show us a different way of living, if we allow it. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: vibration can be healing allow life to show us a different way of experience our bodies have tremendous capacities to self heal dreams are sacred we always have choice there's nothing to fear https://johndavidlatta.com tags: John, David, Latta, mystic, author, teacher and suc...

Exploring her family's mental illness has enabled Victoria understand her mental health. As someone who identifies as a neuro-diverse person, she hopes that her story can help others. Victoria shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: become all of who we are most physical or mental health are inter-generational wounds treat ourselves before we can help others some differences in neuro-diversit...

When Laura experienced challenges in her marriage, she began to ask her community their secrets to happy marriages. One of the many things that she learned is to express our pure desires with no manipulation nor control. What transpired was the start of an empowering community that supports women. Laura shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: express your desires strive to say "I would love"...

Lea shares her story as a mother of an interracial adopted son. She has found the experience to be eye-opening, viable and hopeful. Lea shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: interracial adoption is viable the most important thing is love love gets us through we are always learning strive to make decisions based on deep love tomorrow is a possibility if you love somebody, tell them today htt...

Josh gives people the hope and empowerment to move forward after experiencing personal injuries. As the CEO of Mighty, he does this by providing alternative and less traditional paths. Josh shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: help the vulnerable, when they're the most vulnerable deeply understand people's incentives https://www.mighty.com tags: Joshua, Schwadron, entrepreneur, CEO, Mighty...

Zane opens up and makes himself vulnerable, as he shares his journey of navigating mental health from a young age. He shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: embrace the unknown take time for ourselves embrace the stillness appreciate the moment that we're in find your center strive to be a kind person don't lose sight of the light https://www.linkedin.com/in/zane-landin-b2417a187 tags: Zane,...

Growing up in an unhealthy environment, Dr. Cori chose to devote her life to helping others not to suffer. She helps people spiritually and emotionally. Dr. Cori believes that we can't recover from trauma or be our best selves if we have nutritional deficiencies. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: listen to that inner voice meditation helps us understand things from a spiritual persp...

Matt strives to be a part of society and community that does a better job at taking care of people, is more efficient and sustainable. He talks about the Moneyless Society. https://moneylesssociety.com tags: Matthew, Holten, Moneyless, Society, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean,...

Dawn is a chronic lime disease warrior. Adopting a little 7lb. rescue dog, affectionately known as Mr. Monks, ended up saving her life. Dawn shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: advocate for yourself animals are therapeutic be the light in a dark time https://mrmonks.com tags: Dawn, Blair, Registered, Hospice, Nurse, Case, Manager, avid, animal, lover, Me, and, Mr, Monks, story, stories, t...

Kimberly talks about how she transitioned from an unhealthy relationship to becoming a woman that finds her power. Today, she strives to normalize conversations around domestic abuse and authentic relationships. Kimberly shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: find our power normalize conversations around domestic abuse give ourselves permission our past experiences shouldn't define us have o...

Experiencing psychedelics enabled Matt to reconnect with his mom, rethink about death, feel safe and loved and explore consciousness and spirituality. They have helped him feel that he is enough. Matt feels that psychedelics can: help us explore consciousness, spirituality and trauma help us feel safe and loved be catalysts for change make us feel that we are enough https://www.mattzemon.com/

Gillian experienced infidelity in her marriage, which led her to rupture initially. She chose to take time to heal and went on a quest. Following the advice of a professional, Gillian chose to stay in her marriage and work at it. What she noticed is that they had been missing polarity. Gillian shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: let the trauma pass come at it from place of healing underst...

Dawn felt a shift in her body and a call to something unknown. She sought therapy, which she found to be an awakening, where she let go of old beliefs that no longer served her. Through a journey of healing, Dawn now feels empowered. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: be open to receive internal messages let go of beliefs that constrict us release our minds from the captivity there's...

Amelia navigated life with PTSD and bipolar disorder. Writing has enabled her truth to come out and empowered her, where she no longer lives in silence and shame. Amelia feels there's hope to live the life that she's imagined. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: there's hope for us to live the life that we've imagined we are free to be ourselves when we accept what is, it creates a sh...

In this episode, Debbie shares the challenges of providing care for her twin sister, Judy, who was born with cerebral palsy. By accepting that she's unable to control everything, taking one step at a time and being kind to herself, Debbie was able to move to a place of self-love and compassion. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: sometimes, we can't control things when you think you c...

Hi friends, Jean Walters and I bring you another special episode of "Unlocking Your Brilliance". She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: flow with spirit honor the past grieving is about honoring cry and let go of the glue get into our sensual look look for the beauty connect with spirit learn how to listen with no judgement be present for someone else keep the playful child within us ask...

When Joe was diagnosed with an incurable cancer at 18, he was initially crushed. However, with his father's faith, he was inspired to fight and live. Joe shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: stories inspire and can displace a negative story we act beyond fear faith is transferable https://www.carusoleadership.com As a gift to my listeners, Joe invites you to enjoy his audio book for free:...

Traveling through India on a spiritual journey, Kristin encountered a young couple expressing their abundant love for their newborn baby, amidst all of the poverty and hardship around them. Her guide shared these words, which were the catalyst for her to pivot her course: "wealth is in the mind and love is in the heart". Kristin shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: wealth is in the mind lo...

When Darlene experienced numerous life challenges, she confronted each one with confidence and by being fearless. Today, she empowers others to be the best version of themselves. Darlene shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: life is too short to be someplace, where we're not happy we will be ok be the agent of change in our lives some blessings come from things that don't go the way we thin...