The Roller Coaster of Midlife

"I close my eyes and I can see, The world that's waiting up for me, That I call my own" - A Million Dreams . Do you take the time to dream? Are you intentionally living life or are you letting it just happen to you?  Join me for this episode where I explore the lessons learned from the movie The Greatest Showman, a movie based on P.T. Barnum. Your support of The Roller Coaster is always appreciate...

Recognizing our own self-worth can be a challenge. I know that it’s something that I’ve struggled with. Whether it’s asking for a raise, discussing salary in a job interview or getting paid what you're worth as an entrepreneur or consultant, communicating your worth is key. Joining me today is Aleya Harris to chat about how we can recognize our self-worth and effectively communicate our value mess...

Oh the stories that we tell ourselves. We can have big dreams, full of possibilities one minute and then the next, we’re telling ourselves all the reasons why we can do it. Our brains are so good at keeping us safe, they can come up with a million reasons why we shouldn’t try something and zero reasons why we should. Join me for this episode where I chat with Megan Johnson, who helps people to rec...

Our next pandemic is swiftly engulfing people of all ages and this isn’t something that can be resolved with a jab, pill and mask. The WHO reported that over 264 million people globally suffer from depression. We’re taught how to read and write, we learn math, geography, science and history. But where do we learn about self-discovery, purpose and happiness? Myles Munroe said “The greatest discover...

As far as we’ve come, we still have to admit that we are not all treated equally. Labels such as race, gender, sexual orientation and economic status continue to silently create a divide and conflict. Join me for this episode where I chat with Sonia Lewis, who at the age of 7 decided to no longer recite the Pledge of Allegiance because she didn’t see Liberty and Justice for all. Today, Sonia conti...

Join me for episode 126 where I share an update on my listeners, give a few shoutouts and chat about Necture Growth Network .  Your support of The Roller Coaster is always appreciated, please make sure to SUBSCRIBE! If you REALLY like what you hear, leave a comment, and share it with your friends! You can find me on: www.therollercoasterpodcast.com Facebook @therollercoasterpodcast Instagram @the_...

What would you do if you were faced with bigotry and discrimination? Would it hold you back, make you retaliate or change who you are? Join me for this episode where I chat with Madonna Hanna who was a pioneering woman in the segregated east coast fashion industry during the 70’s, she never let anyone or anything stop her from being the best she could be. From the runways to an Executive in this i...

It’s easy to let your age be your excuse. How many times have you heard someone say I’m too old to start again, to chase my dreams, launch a business or fall in love. But we hear stories every day of people getting married in their 80s, starting a business in their 70s and following their dreams in their 60s. Joining me today is Michelle Johnson who went from being a broke, single mom at 25, to a...

We all grew up with the fairy tales that ended with Happily Ever After but these stories left out the part where marriage, like any relationship takes work. Join me for this episode where I chat with Veronica Williams, Certified Coach, Keynote Speaker and Certified Relationship Facilitator, about love and marriage. Connect with Veronica www.allianceseminars.org and Facebook @allianceseminars Your...

We’ve spoken before about the mysterious list of shoulds, you know – all the things that society tells us will make us happy, only to find out it’s a big lie. Join me for this episode where I chat with Liz Pessaran, a Licensed Family and Marriage Therapist, about her “should” story and how our real quest should be to uncover our purpose. Connect with Liz lizpessaran.com , on Facebook @lizpessaranl...

I’ve had a thought that’s been bouncing around my head for several months. It feels like every time we turn around a new societal label is being defined or a particular group is begging to be heard. I don’t say this in judgement or that it’s not justified. But are the efforts to be seen, to be heard, is it creating w paradigm of me over you? This struggle inevitably creates conflict. I can’t help...

Habits, what exactly are they? How do they shape our days and our life? Good habits are important and over time they strengthen and become automatic. Our habits influence how we think, act and feel. Join me for this episode where I chat with Ashley Parker, a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, about how the things we do every day matter. Connect with Ashley splashofash.co Facebook @asplashofashh and...

Ayurveda is an ancient medicinal system that originated from what’s now known as India over 7,000 years ago. It focuses on creating balance between mind, body and soul, creating a holistic approach to overall health. Join me for this episode where I chat with Victor Brier, an Ayurvedic Practioner to unravel the mysteries of this ancient practice. Connect with Victor https://www.iiayurveda.com Your...

FIRE – Financial Independence, Retire Early) is a movement that is a lifestyle that focuses on gaining financial independence and retiring early. It’s not necessarily about sitting around on a beach, it’s about having the freedom to choose how you spend your time. It’s about deciding if you will work full-time, part-time or freelance. Join me for this episode where I chat with Diania Merriam who i...

One of the best things that we can do for ourselves is to be able to look at our past pain and trauma to unlock its hidden gifts, uncover lessons to find meaning and purpose. Join me for this episode where I chat with Zack Rutledge, a Clinical Therapist in grad school, personal trainer and nutrition specialist to chat about how he turned his own experiences with depression into a book The Official...

What is self-love and how can you build it into your life? Join me in this episode where I explore more about self-love. Your support of The Roller Coaster is always appreciated, please make sure to SUBSCRIBE! If you REALLY like what you hear, leave a comment, and share it with your friends! You can find me on: www.therollercoaster.com Facebook @therollercoasterpodcast Instagram @the_roller_coaste...

Challenges like bullying, self-hatred and feeling like a failure can stop you in your tracks, keeping you stuck. How we see these challenges and chose to act can define who we become. Join me for this episode where I chat with Michael Mojo, founder of the Mojo Human Performance Institute, and is a mindset and performance coach. Michael overcame learning disabilities and many life challenges throug...

You have a lot of life to live between now and retirement. Do you have a plan? Or, are you living on a wish and a prayer that magically, it will all work out? Maybe you’ve thought about talking to someone or does the very thought of that scare the crap out of you? Join me for this episode where I chat with Lisa Brumm of My Financial Girlfriend to open the conversation about money in a shame-free z...

When people hit rock bottom, they can be faced with the question if they actually want to live or die. It’s in those fragile moments that we can realize what is really important to us. Join me for this episode where I chat with Nik Sheasby, who after nearly drinking himself to death, found the power to get sober. He now focuses on making beautiful ripples in the world with the Beautifully Human Po...

If your shoes are untied, you will trip. If they stay untied, you will fall. Life is all about how we act and react to what comes our way and we ultimately get to choose how we feel. Join me for this episode where I chat with Carenda Deonne about challenging our thoughts, taking risks, and becoming a new you. Connect with Carenda www.carendadeonne.com and on Facebook @carendadeonne and Instagram @...

When you start the self-improvement journey, you’ll find that you open up to a whole new world. You learn about yourself, sometimes it’s revealed slowly and other times you’ll get a “holy crap” moment when you see things through a completely new lens. One lesson that stands above all the others, you need to act in support of yourself.  Join me in this episode and the final part of the self-improve...

It’s easy to see someone based only on their outward visible success. Often that success is built on a foundation of overcoming challenges. Join me for this episode where I chat with Sylvia Hubbard, who has faced homelessness, poverty and bankruptcy, to share how she pulled herself up despite her circumstances. Sylvia continues her success as an award-winning romance suspense best-selling author....

Happiness and money are probably the two most sought-after aspirations. Who doesn’t want to be happy and financially secure? Join me for this episode where I chat with Mike Duffy, author and philanthropist to chat about how we can start living our best life – starting now! Connect with Mike www.mikeduffyspeaks.com Your support of The Roller Coaster is always appreciated, please make sure to SUBSCR...

If you’re not reinventing yourself then you’re likely falling behind or getting stuck. Look at how musicians and actors redefine themselves to explore and engage with different people. Join me for this episode where I chat with Randy Gage, a thought-provoking critical thinker who helps people approach life differently. Randy is the author of 13 books and has spoken to over 2 million people in 50 c...

Understanding our strengths can help us gain clarity in our thoughts, vision and pursuits. We can let our natural strengths shine to guide us on our path of self-discovery. Join me for this episode where I chat with Angela Howard about her Freedom Model and how we can shift our perspective and action so that we can live our best life. Learn more: www.wildheartexpressive.com  Connect with Angela on...