The Best of How To Live a Fantastic Life

Originally Published April 10, 2023:  Tune in to hear Daryl Tanner show us how setting realistic expectations can make a big difference in how we see things, get along with others, and feel. He's learned allot by working with young adults and singles, and he sharers some simple tips for dealing with life's ups and downs and finding more happiness. Highlights: Learn how to cultivate healthy relatio...

Originally Published June 24, 2022:  Join Dr. Allen Lycka in an enlightening conversation with Dane Dormio, a martial arts scientist and mind-body mastery mentor. Dane discusses his journey from a spiritual awakening in 2004 to dedicating his life to understanding flow states and peak performance.     Dane shares insights from his background in Kung Fu Shamus and Qigong, explaining how internal ma...

Originally Published April 1, 2022:  Join Dr. Allen Lycka as he interviews Cathy Derksen, founder of Inspired Tenacity, a company dedicated to helping women achieve wealth and success on their own terms. Cathy shares her journey of reinvention after facing major life challenges, transitioning from a toxic corporate environment to empowering women through financial planning and coaching.   Discover...

Originally Published June 6, 2022:  In this episode, Dr. Allen Lycka welcomes in Carrie Lynn Hotson, an experienced Human Resources leader and author of the book "Knowing Who You Lead" to talk about the importance of effective leadership in today's business world; particularly in understanding and engaging with employees to improve retention and organizational success.     Carrie shares insights f...

Originally Published April 28, 2022:  Join us for a deep dive into the world of impostor syndrome with Carolyn Herfurth, co-founder of the Impostor Syndrome Institute. Carolyn has over 30 years of experience helping individuals and organizations overcome impostor syndrome and today she and Dr. Lycka discuss what it is and what it isn't, its causes, and how individuals can overcome it.   Carolyn ex...

Originally Published on Sept. 28, 2022 Today we delve into the remarkable story of Carlos Acosta Rodriguez, who survived a near-death car accident that drastically changed his life. Carlos shares the harrowing experience of the accident, his journey to recovery, and the profound lessons he learned along the way. Despite facing bankruptcy and physical challenges, Carlos found strength in his faith...

Originally Published on June 21, 2022 . Today's episode features a remarkable guest, Bracha Goetz, an author with a Harvard education who has written 40 books nurturing children's souls, and how her own experiences led her to write a memoir helping adults beat overeating in a happy and spiritual way. Join us as we explore the power of literature in shaping lives and fostering gratitude, spreading...

Originally Published October 6, 2022 Get ready to navigate the wild rollercoaster of parenting! Join us for a dose of parenting wisdom from none other than Carl Pickhardt, renowned for his practical and insightful books that are lifelines for parents everywhere. From his personal journey as a Harvard-trained psychologist to his expert advice featured in Psychology Today, Carl brings a unique blend...

Originally Published September 28, 2022. Get ready for a breath of fresh air as we dive into Brittany Heyden's journey from battling allergies to confronting severe respiratory asthma symptoms. When traditional medication fell short, she turned her focus to the air quality in her home, only to find her health still deteriorating. Join us as Brittany shares her enlightening story, advocating for ad...

Originally Published March 30, 2022   Donna Kaz is a multigenre writer, director/choreographer and activist who once had a very loving and very violent relationship with the actor William Hurt. She bravely and openly shares her story and has important advice for anyone in an abusive relationship. Find your Community. She regularly blogs about feminism, art and the invisibility of the aging.     Ab...

Originally Published March 24, 2022 Tune in and explore the fascinating journey of Sharon Hart-Green. Sharon transitioned from teaching Hebrew and Yiddish literature at the collegiate level to crafting her own captivating historical fiction. Dr. Lycka delves into the rich tapestry of her   background growing up in Canada and becoming a popular speaker in not only Canada but the United States, Grea...

Originally Published March 29, 2022. Let's delve into the extraordinary world of writing in the Information Age. Today, we are lucky to have Dennis Welch with us; a man whose words carry weight and wisdom in the realm of communications and song writing! Dennis Welch isn't just a communicator; he's a luminary in the field of writing. Hailing from the upper echelons of the country's finest wordsmith...

Originally Published March 18, 2022. If you   are fascinated by the paranormal you are in for a treat today. Imagine having foreknowledge of an event so strong that you can't deny it. Courtney Marchesani shares openly about the intuitive experiences that changed her life and how they led to the work she does today in Understanding Sensitivity.   About Courtney Marchesani : Courtney Marchesani, M.S...

Originally Published June 17, 2022. In her book Deborah S. Greenhut writes " Every caregiver must reckon with the question of how much to give…" So, what do you do when your husband is a Hoarder? That was just the beginning.  Hear her amazing story . A little background on the disorder; hoarding is when people find it really hard to throw away things because they believe they must keep everything....

Originally Published Apr 07, 2021: After being beaten and abused for years, and nearly dying during childbirth, Rustie MacDonald came back strong. It was a decision made from a place of desperation – the type of moment where there are two choices: die, or live. Literally. Mix that with being raised in poverty – not associated with drug abuse but by having a young mother with few choices. Now after...

Originally Published Mar 31, 2021 - In this episode we follow the journey of Melisa Lynn Lyons, a woman misdiagnosed who then had a massive stroke, surgeries, the loss of vision in one eye and paralysis on her right side. She nearly lost her life during surgery. Melisa came back with a vision to change the world, after incredible personal struggle that followed near death. Years later she has beco...

Originally Published Mar 25, 2021: Naveed Khljie created a successful mobile mechanic business but in an effort to serve more people he moved into a shop with the help of a partner and it failed. He had truly become that business. It was who he was, and his biggest fear was losing it and in doing so himself along with it.     With the love of his family and friends he was able to rise above and ch...

Originally Published Mar 17, 2021  How has COVID-19 affected your business and personal life? If you are lacking resilience, don't know how to shift to our new normal; you are not alone. Get inspired by our guest Connie Pheiff as she takes us on a journey of taking advantage of the new virtual world to grow. She is the light we can all aspire to in how to Dream Big. She will reveal her dream and h...

Originally Published Mar 04, 2021 This week we will be exploring a subject often ignored – men and vulnerability in relationships. Travis Belanger will be telling us about his journey that started in divorce in the early 2000's and what he learned along the way. Now he helps men get in touch with themselves and be able to show up in their relationships of all types in being able to show emotion in...

Originally Published Feb 25, 2021 We are excited to present Trent Denson and his podcast "Spread the Positive". Today Trent will share with us what makes up the positive impact we can all have on society and beyond. We will talk about those little moments that can have a really, really profound impact on people within it. Time and again we hear about things like the best cure for depression being...

Originally Published Feb 18, 2021 Dr. Richard Shuster has had an amazing journey from a lucrative career securing medical records for the Army, to a near-death experience to now helping people change their lives in less than five minutes…what? Yes. Today we will learn how an international podcast Dr. Shuster started called "The Daily Helping" where he learned from experts and thought leaders on ho...

Originally Published Feb 11, 2021   Rochele Marie Lawson takes us on her personal discovery of what it means to live a life of wellness, through her life changes and trials. In this episode of How to Live A Fantastic Life, we will learn what it means to dig deeper and holistically live our lives to the fullest. As a child, she lived through the stress that created a life of illness that she later...

Originally Aired on February 4, 2021 . In this episode we talk with Mari Mitchell, about her journey from being who others wanted her to be – literally becoming that person and abandoning her own self. She will take us on her journey of realization, when she hit bottom and what brought her back to being who she is today, and how we can do the same. Mari dug deep and went back to when she was a chi...

Originally Aired on Jan 28, 2021. On this episode we will hear about the courageous journey that Meridith Alexander took with her daughter Schuyler; A near death experience her daughter had – being crushed by a huge boulder in South America in 2016 – all the way to today. That journey inspired her bestselling book,  The Sky is The Limit  and really, the limit is where it all begins. Tune in and le...

Originally Aired Jan 21, 2021 Today deep dive with Ilyse Rothman on how to recognize, release and re-story, our lives. And what that means is, first, we have to recognize who we are in relationship to what's happening in the world around us. Ilyse will help us analyze our perspective, and talk to us about how we are looking at the reality we are the "star" of. Let's learn together from her some id...