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Steven Washington | Recovering from Addiction

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 10:00:59 GMT

Good People,

Today, I'm joined by the Movement Master, Author, and Recovery Advocate, Steven Washington. In his "previous life," Steven had a successful career as a contemporary dancer at New York City Opera, Metropolitan Opera, and Broadway in Disney's The Lion King. To deal with the anxiety caused by performing at that level, plus a rooted sense of not enoughness, Steven relied on drugs and alcohol and became an addict. After over 20 years of sobriety, Steven sees his addiction as a blessing in disguise, an opportunity to have another life.

Steven's truth is to realize he is enough, that he has always been, and once he fully embraced that idea, he experienced a massive breakthrough and a profound transformation.

Our conversation revolves around Steven's first meeting with his truth, his recovery from addiction, and the decision to explore, learn and experience Traditional Eastern medicine and become a practitioner. We also talk about his book, "Recovering You," his love for Qigong and the energy he can generate through its practice, how complementary and different Western and Eastern medicine are, and so much more.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

About Steven's truth and how acknowledging it changed his life (3:06)
Becoming a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner (5:14)
The arduous process of writing a book and why we must be flexible with our goals (7:54)
Steven explains what Qigong is and how it changed his life (11:47)
The instrumental role of community and connection in dealing with any issue (19:08)
Eastern and Western medicine and their different approach to health (26:26)

First Impressions:

Love (28.42)
Addiction (28.47)
Truth (28:55)
Breath (28:59)
Heaven (29:04)
Hell (29:11)
Qigong (29:45)
Smile (29:50)

Resources:

Steven Washington website
Book: Steven Washington - Recovering You: Soul Care and Mindful Movement for Overcoming Addiction

Connect with Steven:

The path made clear – Oprah Winfrey

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The Holiday Truth

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 19:15:09 GMT

Throwback Episode:

This week’s Truth Prescription features the annual Holiday Truth from Dr. Seku. He delivers a quick dose of truth, sharing insight on his recent reflections about the moments when he experiences fear in his life.

Inspired from a verse from the song “Living the Light” (by, a close friend and season 1 guest, Evrythng Cost featuring Heather Hayes) that talks about the importance of owning the truth and trusting the outcome, Dr. Seku talks about those fearful moments and what he does overcome them. Tune into our last episode of 2018!

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Chris Hope - Part 2: The Truth About Being A True Professional

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 06:00:42 GMT

Throwback Episode: Good people,

Today's episode is the continuation of my conversation with Chris Hope, National Collegiate champion with Florida State University, Super Bowl champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and author of the book P.R.O.S.

In this second part of our conversation, we talked about Chris' project, the I See Hope For the Future academy, where he aims to teach young athletes to be professionals in the field and in every aspect of their lives. From how to dress and talk properly to manage their finances, Chris' idea is to be who he needs to be.

He also shared his view on the incongruence of being successful at one thing and terrible in all the rest. For him, it makes no sense being a spectacular athlete and a terrible husband, or brother, or son.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

True professionals excel in every area of their lives (4:12)
For an athlete, their body is their corporation (8:30)
How we do one thing is how we do everything (11:15)
The things young athletes need to be taught (15:42)
We tend to get caught in what we see (17:40)

Yes or BS:

Children owe everything to their parents (21:06)
Pro athletes need a coach, other than the team coach (21:48)
Jerome "The Bus" is the hardest hitting running back you ever faced (21:58)
Women are smarter than men (24:32)
Kaepernick is misunderstood (25:05)
Setting boundaries gets easier with practice (26:57)

Resources Mentioned:

Book: Chris Hope - P.R.O.S: Parents Relying on Their Seeds

Connect with Chris:

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Chris Hope - Part 1: The Truth About Boundaries

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 06:00:45 GMT

Throwback Episode: Good people,

Today I'm joined by Chris Hope, National Collegiate champion with Florida State University, Super Bowl champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and author of the book P.R.O.S.

Chris Hope's truth is about setting boundaries with his family and loved ones as a famous and wealthy professional NFL player. We had a fantastic conversation about success and fame, what happens after we reach them, and the pressure of being the family's savior. In this first part of the interview, he described the feedback he got from his family and friends after exposing profound truths about the sorrow and the pain he felt during his career, many times inflicted by his own intimate circle.

We also talked about how our culture and society influence successful elite athletes and the impact that pressure has on African American families.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

The things we do to solve problems we know of (7:11)
What we think money can fix, but it can't (9:49)
Realizing his book wasn't just another athlete's book (13:20)
Correct and then heal (16:22)
What society expects (demands) from elite athletes (19:04)
Learning the difference between feelings and emotions and how to deal with them (28:31)

Resources Mentioned:

Book: Chris Hope - P.R.O.S: Parents Relying on Their Seeds

Connect with Chris:

Instagram

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Truth Talk: What is YOUR truth? What is THE lie?

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 11:00:00 GMT

Good People,

On today’s 2019 throwback episode, I want to talk to you about the concept of My Truth versus The Truth because sometimes we hear people say, “My truth is this, or that”, but the fact is that our truth is not always the actual truth. Instead, it could be a lie or something that we tell ourselves to avoid what is actually true.

I’ve seen this happening with everyone around me, including myself, and it’s not until we delve into the actual truth, that we can start to see what’s real. Accepting the naked truth is difficult for the world, but with practice and time, we can all be set free by it.

Host: Dr. Seku Gathers

Resources:

Time stamps:

[01:41] According to a 19th century legend, the Truth and the Lie met one day. The Lie convinced the Truth to take a bath, naked, in a well, for the sole purpose of stealing her clothes. Once the Truth saw she was deceived by someone who considered a friend, she furiously started looking for the Lie, naked as she was, all around the world. People everywhere turned their gaze away, looking at the poor Truth with contempt and rage. She felt ashamed walking naked and returned to the well, never to be seen again. Since then, the Lie travels around the world, dressed as the Truth, satisfying the needs of the society.

[03:19] The truth is something universal, that no matter who you are, or where you are in the world, is going to be true. There are things about ourselves that are 100% true, that maybe we’re not aware of or we’re ignoring. For example, one unequivocal truth for me is that I was sabotaging my success, whether it would be in relationships, in business, or in my medical career. Whenever I took five steps forward, immediately managed to take five or even six steps back.

[04:46] I noticed this truth about me when I started journaling because it helped me see a pattern in my behavior and things that were happening over and over again. I recognized that this was an actual fact, and I accepted it, regardless of how I felt about it, and only then, I was able to change for the better.

[07:04] One other thing that is helpful in accepting the truth and not ignoring it by creating your personal truth, is meditation. This requires practice, patience and time – it may take years before you can get to a state where you can understand things from a deeper place, but the rewards can be fulfilling. Therapy and really good friends could also help you find the truth since these are all people who really care about you and have no fight in the game, other than to help you be better.

[08:15] Try to focus as much as you can on the actual truth of things because you can make great progress in your endeavors and the path will become clearer.

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Kimberly Spencer | What is Life Plagiarism

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 11:00:17 GMT

Good people,

Today I am joined by Kimberly Spencer - filmmaker, actor, writer, entrepreneur, coach, and podcaster. Not only do Kimberly and I have a lot in common professionally, but we were also both previous self-sabotagers that have harnessed the power within us to help ourselves and others. Kimberly’s personal experience and authenticity are refreshing. She inspires, motivates, and coaches her clients using what she has learned from her personal development to help others to find their truth.

Kimberly’s truth is that she realized she was a people pleaser and had to learn the importance of self-love. Feeling pressure to be perfect can be overwhelming and causes people to blame themselves for just being human. Throughout our conversation, Kimberly shares the story of her eating disorder, her journey to self-love, and how we can turn feelings into a choice.

In This Episode You Will Learn

What is Plagiarized Programming? (15:41)
How acting and improv school helped Kimberly heal (26:42)
How we can turn feelings into a choice (30:42)
Being a victim vs. having a victim mindset (33:08)
What is just world bias and why is it important for high performers? (34:40)
The importance of intentionality (44:14)

Connect with Kimberly

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What Makes a Great leader ?

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:50:00 GMT

Good People 2018 Throwback

On today’s episode, I want to talk to you about leadership. Specifically, what makes a great leader? It’s not somebody who is the most charismatic or knows all the best leadership theories. For me, when I think about leadership, I think about truth and spirit.

When you think of a great leader, who comes to mind? Gandhi? Former President Barak Obama? Malcolm X? With all these people, there’s one thing that they all commonly embody: they are what they preach. They live their own teachings and galvanize others to inspire them to great heights. We’re all leaders in our own way, but to be a great leader means living out what you speak out.

Host: Dr. Seku Gathers

Time Stamps:

[02:40] Lead with the Spirit of Truth: The idea behind what makes a great leader is the spirit of truth. Essentially, whatever the message is inside of a person that needs external manifestation, that message is in alignment with both their words and action. To be a great leader, you have to live what you profess, both out in the world and in the hidden places. When nobody’s watching, that’s when a true leader is created and born. If your words, deeds, and actions are in alignment no matter who’s watching, it makes that message so much more powerful.

[4:30] Be Your Own Leader: Each of us is a leader of our own life. You don’t have to be a president, CEO, or celebrity. No matter what your role is, the best way for all of us to be the greatest leaders is to make sure that the inside and outside match. When those things align, you can look in the mirror at yourself and think, “I’m going to follow that guy.”

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Gary Coichy | The Truth About Corporate America

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 10:08:00 GMT

Good People,

Throwback Episode!

Back in 2020 I had the pleasure of talking with Gary Coichy, the Head of Partnerships and CEO of Pod Digital Media, which is the first full-service agency for multicultural podcasts. He’s worked with companies like HBO, BET, Viacom, and more.

Throughout our conversation, Gary connects stories throughout his life that led him to where he is today. For his truth prescription, he talks specifically about his realization that the corporate world is cutthroat. Once he accepted that truth, then he figured out how to navigate the corporate world a little better—without getting played.

We also talked through some tips on how to get into business, how to transition from a 9-5 to working for yourself, and the importance of being both a consumer and investor. We also talked about the buying power of the African American and Latino demographics, how to build a brand, and how he built his alter ego outside of his corporate job.

Gary’s story is impressive and inspirational. It’s a packed episode. So sit back, relax, and take a listen. I’ll see you soon.

Some Questions I Ask:

Is the American Dream real or a hoax? (19:16)
What’s the best way to transition out of a 9 to 5 job to start a business? (23:50)
How do you know who’s listening to your podcast? (32:12)
How did you build the GC brand? (33:31)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

The truth about corporate America. (7:03)
What mantra inspires Gary to move forward each and every day. (12:44)
What achieving the American Dream looks like for Gary. (20:16)
How to find out what demographics are listening to your podcast. (33:12)
How GC created an alter ego to navigate his personal and professional lives. (34:20)
How to organically grow your podcast listenership. (43:50)

Connect with Gary Coichy:

Pod Digital Media

Resources:

Robin Hood

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Naz Beheshti | Become the CEO of your Well-Being

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 10:00:16 GMT

Good People,

Naz Beheshti joins us today to discuss the importance of mental health and stress management, why we should always pause for a moment at least once or twice per day, and how to be in charge of our well-being. Naz is an executive wellness coach, speaker, Forbes contributor, CEO and Founder of Prananaz Corporate Wellness Solutions, and author of "Pause. Breathe. Choose: Become the CEO of Your Well-Being."

Naz's truth is to realize the advice her mother gave her on how to deal with burnout and stress, which Naz ignored for over 10 years, was not only the solution to her problems but also the front door of a completely different life.

Our conversation revolves around Naz's truth, and the moment her mother's words became so clear to her. We delve into the 40 years long (and counting) family vacation story, Naz's struggles with exhaustion and stress, meditation techniques, and their proven positive health benefits.

Plus, we discuss Naz's book "Pause. Breathe. Choose," how corporate America understands mental well-being, the importance of "embracing" our shadows and darkness, and more.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

A vacation that changed Naz's life (4:13)
The truth Naz had been ignoring for a decade (4:56)
How meditation can help us choose how to react to things (8:01)
Sometimes, the best reaction is not to react (10:41)
Wellness is not only about nutrition and fitness (18:14)
Corporate America and mental health (19:51)

First Impressions:

Meditation (26:30)
Steve Jobs (26:34)
Fear (26:41)
Big Pharma (26:49)
Health (27:03)
Money (27:09)
San Francisco (27:15)
Health (27:33)

Resources:

Naz Beheshti website
Book: Naz Beheshti - Pause. Breathe. Choose: Become the CEO of Your Well-Being
Prananaz. Corporate Wellness Solutions website

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Shakti Durga - Meditation and Finding YOUR Path

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:59:00 GMT

2017 Throwback!

This week, we share one of the most unique stories of truth we’ve ever come across in our series of podcasts. Shakti Durga, or Kim Fraser, is Australia’s first female Guru. The name “Guru,” in traditional sanskrit means teacher, guide, expert or master. She is an author, musician and founder of Shanti Mission Harmony Centres – a school with meditations, teachings and courses that are located all around the world.

We explore the truths around:

How she went from corporate lawyer, to energetic healer, to Guru
It was when her marriage broke down that she found meditation which sparked her spiritual path
The five dimensions of self that each individual has

Another beautiful element that this podcast has is that she offers our listeners a special blessing at the end. If you want to connect with Shakti Durga, here’s how:

Store

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Truth Around Us: Conquering Tragedy and Depression in the United States.

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 09:00:00 GMT

THROWBACK 2018

On this episode of The Truth Prescription Podcast, I flip the script and land on the other side of the microphone on with Marc Clarke, who's no stranger to this show. One thing that was on both our minds were tragedies of Suicide and Gun Violence (which still exist in 2022). This episode is a reflection on our thoughts on where we are at as a country in these United States. So sit back and have a listen to this special episode of The Truth prescription, where we talk Truth and give insights into how we can heal.

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Mona Elyafi - Overcoming Addiction To Connecting With Truth

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 09:02:00 GMT

THROWBACK Episode from 2017.

Mona Elyafi made The Truth Prescription history, back in 2017, as the first ever woman on the show. And of course, representing the better sex, she has quite a remarkable story of struggle, addiction which was overcome by determination to succeed. Her formative years were spent working at some of the top PR agencies in LA such as The Lee Solters Company, Norman Winter & Associate and Harper PR to name a few. Even though Mona carries are very impressive portfolio of high profile clientele and campaigns, there’s a side to her story that not often talked about. In the first few years of her PR career, Mona developed an addiction to Cocaine which took her on quite a whirlwind of a journey. Mona experienced her first Dinah, which little did she know, in a number of years, she would be doing PR for. After selling all of her belongings and having no money left, Mona hit rock bottom which was a catalyst to her changing her life. We talk about her memoir “DisCokenected,” she shares her stories and struggles at the time of her addiction to how she got from there to running her own PR firm – ILDK Media named after her grandmother’s initials.

Connect with Mona here:

Twitter

Website

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Teru Clavel: How People Learn

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 10:00:24 GMT

Good People,

Today I had the pleasure of talking with Teru Clavel, author and speaker on the topic of comparative international education. She spent a decade raising her family in Asia and wrote a book on her experiences of putting her children through school in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Tokyo. With these unique experiences, she wrote her book, World Class, to partially document her unique experiences as well as expose some of the flaws in the United States’ education system.

In our conversation, Teru combines her personal and professional truth. She talked about the separation from her husband—which is something she hasn’t spoken about publicly before. She dives deeper, explaining some of the challenges she faced learning to live life differently and making decisions based on truth. She also describes her process of writing her book, from the birth of an idea through to the end of the publishing process. She gives some great insight into that whole process and the challenges that come along with playing in that arena.

This is a great conversation. Sit back, relax, and take a listen. I’ll see you soon. Take care.

Some Questions I Ask:

How is interior design similar to parenting? (20:28)
What are Asian countries doing better with education that the US could benefit from? (25:16)
How would you mentor the writers out there to ultimately get published? (45:15)
How did you write your book in a year? (49:20)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

Teru’s personal & professional truths. (4:53)
Why the education system in the US is so flawed. (25:31)
How the independence of children differs around the world. (36:38)
How the idea for World Class came about. (45:30)

Connect with Teru Clavel:

World Class by Teru Clavel

The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod

Resources:

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Michelle Sorro - Be your Authentic Self

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 10:00:21 GMT

Michelle Marie Sorro was a TV host on EXTRA, an author and a lifestyle strategist. Her lively, unfiltered and heart-centered podcast, The Mindset Mashup brings people closer to their best life through inspirational guests who provide tips that elevate life, business and relationships. Today on TTP, we hear about her story from how she went to UCLA to obtain a Broadcast Journalism degree to 20 years later hosting shows on HSN and currently one of the hosts on the TV Show Extra. In this episode, she talks candidly about about her shame around smoking, her belief in investing in yourself and how she wants to unveil the belief systems that we have to shield us from being our authentic selves. Throwback from 2018!

Connect with Dr. Seku

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To read my book on how to obtain "Total Body Wellness" go:

https://www.amazon.com/Total-Body-Wellness-Truth-Health-ebook/dp/B08L17LS1Y

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Farryn Weiner: The Truth About the Things We Tell Ourselves We Can't Do.

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Good people,

Today I'm joined by Farryn Weiner, an award-winning branding and marketing leader, a podcast host, and founder at FARRYNHEIGHT.

Farryn's truth actually started as a lie. As she struggled a lot with math in school, she convinced herself she was terrible at math, and because of that, she'll never be able to create a successful company. Some inner work and time later, Farryn managed to deal with her fears and discovered that she is pretty decent at math and capable of starting an incredibly successful company. We talked about her journey into becoming a successful leader, the differences between marketing and branding, and storytelling.

Farryn kindly spoke about her relationship with fear and what essentialism means to her.

Some Questions I Ask:

Tell us something in your personal or professional life where there was a truth that created a significant breakthrough for you once you accepted it (5:01)
Could you share a bit of your relationship with fear and how you manage it? (16:04)
How do you balance the emotional impact of marketing with the desire to have people interface with companies and brands that they fundamentally love? Because there's a little manipulation there. How do you stay integral? (25:43)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

About Farryn's truth that started as a lie (5:15)
The importance of accepting we can be wizards at one thing and barely decent at others (9:32)
How Farryn realized she was meant to tell stories (12:50)
Farryn speaks about her relationship with fear (15:37)
The similarities between how we build our brand and how we build our lives (23:06)

Yes or BS:

Soul cycling in the physical studio is more fun than SoulCycle at home (34:43)
Efficiency is a way to numb emotion (35:02)
A woman's relationship with her father is a determinant of her success (35:34)
The red door on The Farrynheight Podcast logo stands for the flame of creativity (35:49)
Mindfulness is being full of mind (36:20)
Anger is a useful tool in branding (36:36)
Women are more intuitive than men (37:10)
Survival shows like Naked and Afraid, and Fear Factor can help you survive life (37:40)

Resources:

FARRYNHEIGHT website
FARRYNHEIGHT Instagram
The Farrynheight Podcast

Connect with Farryn:

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Danay Lea | Helping Others AND Self-care

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 09:00:26 GMT

Good People,

Our guest today comes from a slightly different walk of life than what we are used to in the show, but he is just as exciting and valuable. Danay Lea is an advisor to the CEO at Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, former CFO of the Commercial Bank International, and a leader who thrives in the business development space.

Danay's truth revolves around the realization that helping others reach their potential and succeed is fantastic, but it can't be done at the expense of self-care. Son of an English teacher and raised in an environment where helping, teaching, and coaching others was normal, Danay developed a passion for developing people early in his life. Although he firmly believes that we should put ourselves at the service of others as much as possible, we must also pay attention to our needs and self-care.

Throughout our conversation, Danay described how his truth was revealed and how crucial it was for him to realize that sometimes, we must be selfish when thinking of our mental and physical health. He talks about the everyday struggle most CEOs deal with in their lives and compares it with what most parents deal with daily.

We also chat about how to learn more about our financial decisions, how to get better at making them, and the shortcut to financial empowerment.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

Danay talks about his truth (3:21)
Why we must be selfish when thinking of our mental and physical health (5:17)
What are the things Danay sees most CEOs struggling with (9:09)
The importance of maintaining clear communication (11:46)
Danay talks about using the information we have and taking logical steps to make important decisions (15:59)
How to reach financial empowerment (20:09)

First Impressions:

Money (23:03)
Truth (23:18)
Branding (23:26)
Leader (23:38)
Investments (25:04)
Relationships (29:26)
Danay Lea (30:43)

Connect with Danay:

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Mike Budden, not Joe Budden - Failure is a Success Key

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 09:00:10 GMT

Good People,

Today, Mike Budden joins us to talk about the hardships of the entrepreneurial journey and the advantages of seeing every situation in life, mistakes included - as a possibility to learn. Mike is a Lead Physician Assistant, a healthcare entrepreneur, investor, and founder of the Concierge Membership Service - CureRated.

Mike's truth was the realization that he cannot control people's actions. As a healthcare specialist, he knew he could influence patients to make the right health choices, but the final decision was always not his. Embracing that truth removed massive stress out of Mike's life.

Our conversation revolved around Mike's work ethic, and how working as a door manager at the hottest NYC nightclubs, put him in touch with a different perspectives on making money. We also delve into Mike's relationship with entrepreneurship; we analyze the healthcare system through the lens of hospitality, his decision to become an entrepreneur, the powerful lessons that failed entrepreneurial endeavors can teach, and the two choices we have after every defeat in life.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

A short clip that depicts a younger version of Mike, a snapshot of his 20s (3:34)
Mike talks about his truth and how acknowledging it liberated him (6:12)
Mike shares bits of his childhood and where he got his work ethic from (9:17)
Mike talks about his first foray into entrepreneurship and his experiences in nightlife working as a door manager (12:41)
Mike and Dr. Seku talk about the two options we have after failing (16:44)
Mike talks about how the idea of creating Curerated was born (19:39)

First Impressions:

Tesla (30:12)
Money (30:51)
Sex (30:59)
Real Estate (31:32)
Nightlife (31:47)
Technology (32:02)
Joe Budden (32:54)
Lennox Budden (35:15)
Mike Budden (35:46)

Connect with Mike:

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Matthew Dicks | Tomorrow is a Lie: Strategies for Life Success.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 09:00:52 GMT

Dear People,

Joining us today is the multi-awarded and international best-selling author, Matthew Dicks. Matthew's books have been translated into more than 25 languages; he is also a teacher, speaker, and columnist for Slate and Seasons magazine.

Matthew's truth emerges from a near-death experience in his 20s that made him realize he wasn't living life at its fullest. In what he thought were the last seconds of his life, he didn't feel fear, anger, or sadness; he felt regret.

Taking advantage of Matthew's talent for storytelling, we delve into the details of his awakening and the research that led to the creation of his latest book, "Someday Is Today: 22 Simple, Actionable Ways to Propel Your Creative Life."

We also talk about the importance of stories in people's lives, how they can help us heal and overcome traumas, the need to remove negative people and toxicity from our lives, and why we must be kind to ourselves when trying new things.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

About Matthew's truth and his awakening (2:13)
Matthew talks about how long it took him to heal from the traumatic experience that changed his life (5:28)
Matthew talks about the gift he got in the weirdest of ways and why he decided to write a book about it (6:46)
Matthew shares his thoughts on getting negative people out of our lives and what to do when negativity comes from a relative (10:11)
Matthew explains why we must be patient and compassionate with ourselves when starting new projects (16:31)

First Impressions:

Police Station (23:49)
Shawshank Redemption (24:01)
Challah Bread (24:39)
Cats (24:47)
Elementary School (24:57)
The eagle (25:28)
The mouse (25:44)
Matthew Dicks (26:14)

Resources:

Matthew Dicks website
Book: Matthew Dicks, Elysha Dicks - Someday Is Today: 22 Simple, Actionable Ways to Propel Your Creative Life
Matthew Dicks books

Connect with Matthew:

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Adrion Porter: Professional Branding after 30

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 10:00:47 GMT

Good People,

Adrion Porter joins us for this week’s episode of The Truth Prescription. Adrion is a brand strategist, speaker, and consultant with a wealth of experience. Prior to starting his own brand strategy and consulting firm (AP & Company), he held top positions at Cartoon Network, HBO and Citigroup. Adrion is also the host of the podcast, GenXAmplified, a personal growth and leadership show that focuses on GenXers who are at a crossroads in their careers.

Adrion shares his personal and professional truths about not taking life for granted, living it to the fullest and the importance of cultivating a vision for your life.

One of my mottos is: One Life to Live. This episode is full of gems on how we can make this one life, the best life

Time Stamps:

[8:13] Personal Truth: Adrion has a number of truths - he attributes this to constant growth and evolution; the more we learn, the more the truth reveals itself. He narrows his professional truth down to a recent revelation. Within the past 5 years, he’s experienced a number of large life events, some positive and some marked with sadness. Within a short amount of time, a number of his friends and family members passed away. Those losses taught him the value of ensuring that he takes life seriously and doesn’t take it for granted. He also learned the value of making sure that you become the best of who you are and being good to people.

[20:47] Professional Truth: Adrion talks to us about tuning into his life purpose and the evolution that led to its discovery. He studied marketing in school because he enjoyed it, it was a passion - one that eventually evolved into others. At this stage in his life and in his career, he realizes that he’s always been driven to help people become the best of who they are. As he’s gotten older, he started asking himself “ am I happy? Am I living my purpose? Am I doing what I’m meant to do?” He’s tuned in to his purpose in life, helping others amplify and turn up the volume of their best selves.

[30:15] Adrion breaks down the methodology that he created. It outlines the 5 core areas that he believes are the habits and actions taken by people with powerful brands; whether that's a CEO, parent, community leader, church leader, etc. It’s someone who, Adrion says “when people think about them, when they’re not around, they have a great feeling. They’re empowered.”

5 Point Roadmap to Career, Professional and Personal Development:

B uild

R efine

A mplify

N uture

D edicate

[41:38] We talk about legacy - how important it is to think about what we leave behind and making sure that we do today is “affecting change that will make an impact when we’re gone.” Adrion points out that we have such an opportunity, now, being in this information/social age. It’s made it possible for us to leave something behind for our generations to come. He talks about how my great-great-great-great grandchildren will be able to tap into these doss of truth and that ability to archive is important to understand, especially when thinking about the intention behind what we put out into the world. It comes down to the question, how can we create value? Adrion says that legacy is all about immediate and lasting value that’s, either, archived in content or in someone’s memory

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Ginni Saraswati - Audit Your Inner Circle

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 09:15:26 GMT

Born in Dehiwala in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Ginni Saraswati grew up as a shy girl with dreams of being a doctor – (like every good Sri Lankan girl)…but she soon discovered she wasn’t too fond of science. She knew she had to work in an industry where she could have a voice – share stories, and unleash her comedic charms and dance moves on unsuspecting audiences. Studying Creative Arts & Cinema Studies, Ginni moved into radio journalism after many years acting and writing for theatre.

We talk about:

- How she joined Australia’s first and only LGBTIQ station, JOY 94.9

- Working in Aerospace Manufacturing for a number of years

- Moving to New York to pursue her creativity as a podcaster and podcast producer

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Elisa Stancil | The Power of The Pivot

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 09:00:07 GMT

Good People,

Today I'm joined by the world-class decorative artist and author Elisa Stancil Levine. She recently published "This or Something Better: A Memoir of Resilience," a book inspired by Elisa's reaction to the big Sonoma Complex fire in 2017, which is strongly connected with her truth.

Elisa's truth is to realize at age 5 that her life was in her own hands. Abused by her step-grandfather, Elisa soon realized although there were a lot of people around to help, and she needed all of them, no one knew what she knew, and therefore, no one was going to help.

Throughout our conversation, we explore Elisa's past and the moments that marked her destiny. We learn about how she transformed rage into joy, the loss of her first baby, and her drug abuse problems. We also touch on Elisa's remarkable resilience, embracing transparency and permeability, two characteristics any abuse victim would struggle to be in touch with.

In addition, we talk about Elisa's latest book and how it came through, how she redesigned her internal world after all the trauma she went through, and how she resignified human interactions,

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

Elisa shares her truth (2:38)
Elisa talks about her decision to decide and plan where she wanted to see herself in the next 15 years (5:05)
Elisa talks about how she redesigned her internal world (12:52)
Elisa describes how she used her rage to create positive emotions (17:19)
Elisa talks about how she started suppressing her feelings through substance abuse (24:34)
Elisa talks about the big slap in the face, her reaction to the 2017 Sonoma Complex fire, and the birth of her book (35:26)

First Impressions:

The Catholic church (41:42)
Children (41:48)
Nature (41:50)
Elisa Stancil (41:54)
Affirmations (41:02)
Visualizations (41:59)
Trauma (42:06)
Healing (42:12)

Resources:

Elisa Stancil Levine's website
Book: Elisa Stancil Levine - This or Something Better: A Memoir of Resilience

Connect with Elisa:

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Tennesha Wood - Dating, Communicating & What Makes You Happy

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 09:06:00 GMT

Today’s guest is the creator and host of the Dating Relationships and Love Podcast. A former veteran and a star of the hit show #BlackLove, Tennesha Wood is now a dating coach; combining her experiences and knowledge to help others date and live a happier life.

We talk about:

· Her experiences after being on #BlackLove

· Conquering fear in pursuit of happiness

· What it’s like to be in a relationship with someone with kids

· Doing what makes you happy is a key truth

· Communication is key

Connect with Tennesha:

Podcast

https://www.mitramanesh.com/

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Mitra Manesh - The Truth About Listening

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 10:00:49 GMT

Good people,

Today I had the pleasure to speak to a real gem, a very wise woman - Mitra Manesh. She is the founder of the Innermap app, a professor in Mindful Awareness at UCLA, and a coach for 35 years.

Mitra’s truth revolves around the acceptance of death after losing a friend when she was 12 years old. We dive deep into that story and how it changed her life's path extensively and we also talk about the value of the app she created - Innermap - and how it can help people be more conscious. We get into discussing the power of a technique called 'changing the question', why coaching works and why doesn't sometimes, and the reason most people across the globe are feeling unheard.

I encourage you to close your eyes, open your ears, relax, and enjoy this conversation with Mitra.

Some Questions I Ask

How does the Innermap app differ from the other mindful apps? (12:21)
What do you love about coaching and what advice do you have for new coaches? (19:49)

In This Episode You Will Learn

The first truth that Mitra learned from her friend’s death (6:17)
That anything you make up you can access (17:04)
Why changing the question is important (26:22)
The importance of intentional listening (33:24)
How we are all unheard (34:54)

LINKS:

https://www.innermap.me/

https://www.innermap.me/lightson

https://www.instagram.com/mitramanesh_

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitramanesh/

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B. Michael - Building a Brand. Creating a Legacy.

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 10:00:16 GMT

Good People,

Today’s dose of the truth comes from fashion icon, B. Michael. B. is an artist, designer and the Co-Founder of b. michael AMERICA. B. has dressed the likes of Cicely Tyson, Beyonce, Venus and Serena Williams, Cat Blanchett and the late-great, Whitney Houston.

B. talks to us about his journey to the truth. He shares with us his experience with fully embracing who he is, both professionally and personally, and how living an authentic life, marked with artistic excellence, has created a life filled with loving relationships, professional successes and set him on a path to becoming timeless

Time Stamps:

[6:24] Professional Truth - B. always knew that he wanted to be a designer, says he was born with the blessing and jokes that he was really was born with the curse. He had a brief stint working on Wall Street but, as he says, it’s great to know what it is you’re meant to be. He knew very quickly Wall Street wasn’t for him and, after taking a leave of absence, he started designing as a Milliner for the hit show, Dynasty. As soon as he stepped into the truth, all of these great opportunities started opening up for him. Cut to years later, after a successful Fashion Week presentation, his partner noticed that he didn’t have his usual spark. That conversation led to an exploration that resulted in B. coming to the realization that he there were a number of designers with his skin hue who, when they passed away, took their legacies with him. B. wanted to be different, he wanted to be timelines. He set out on a course to create a legacy and a brand that lives beyond him.

[12:40] Personal Truth - B. is an openly gay man and in a relationship with his longtime partner, Mark-Anthony. He was previously married to the mother of his two daughters and feels very fortunate that he can be very clear and open about his personal truth. He got married very young and says the time they spent together was great, they had a lot of fun. However, as they grew up, they realized that they should have remained friends. They amicably separated, remained friends and co-parented their daughters. Much like with his work, B. has always been who he is, he just had to realize it. He talks to us about his process of reconciling with his faith and religion, and taking the courageous step to live an authentic life.

[17:03] Becoming Timeless: B. once said in an interview that he wants his pieces to be timeless, that intrigued me and I ask him how one becomes timeless in business? He says it’s important to have a business model that’s proven and sustainable, and that you have to be willing to continuously reinvent and then reinvent again until your formula is refined. B. says the timeless businesses understand the need to continually evolve.

[20:05] Relationships Versus Friendships: I ask B about his approach to relationships and how he curates and maintains a bond with those close to him?. He that says he’s learned that relationships are with the people who are there for you always, the people that are there for the everyday: the rain days, the high days and the low days. Friendships, he says is a term that’s used very loosely these days, they are with the people that you have dinner with, could also be with those that you do business with.

[25:43] Yes or BS

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Evrythng Cost - The Cost Of Being Great

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 15:17:54 GMT

2017 Throwback episode:

Evrythng Cost aka Roger “Mista Raja Greene,” hails from South Bronx, New York. Even though now he is at the forefront as an artist, the interesting thing about this super talented dude is that he has written and worked with the likes of Diddy, Maino, K-ci & Jojo,, R Kelly, Lil Kim, Akon and Barry White to name a few.

After working at UPS in New York for two weeks, he moved to Atlanta with the hope of pursuing his dreams. He began working his way into songwriting and caught the attention of P.Diddy (then known as Puff Daddy) where he was assigned to work on writing the song “Satisfy You.” After talking to his female friends, something was inspired within him and he

began to write the lyrics which when heard by JLo herself, gave him the nod of approval from Diddy for his first song.

We learn about:

- The hilarious and insightful process Roger went through to writing Satisfy You

- How the definition of success is personal to everyone

- The prospect of success doesn’t always guarantee loyalty in friends

- When you desire to be great, there is a cost to be beared

Connect with Evrythng:

Instagram: @evrythngcost

Twitter: @evrythngcost

Spotify: evrythingcost

Website: www.godspeedent.com

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Truth Bomb: Perception Being Fantasy

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 09:00:00 GMT

This week’s Truth Prescription brings, both, our 50th Episode and a quick dose of truth from Dr. Seku.

Throwback Episode from March 2019

We’ve all heard the saying that “perception is reality,” it can also be fantasy. Dr. G talks about an experience on a career panel and how the panelist’s perception was based on fantasy and possibly racial stereotypes.

He also speaks truth to facing his own perceptions and how that led him down a dangerous path of making assumptions about a celebrity guest without any real evidence.

This realization (perception v fantasy is something all professionals, business owners and entrepreneurs should ponder, as you navigate the often murky waters of life, love and commercial activity.

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Ali Muhammad - Discipline in Business and Life

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 09:15:49 GMT

Good People. I should tell you first that this interview contains explicit language. So if you have little ones around, tell them to come listen when they're 18. This interview with Ali Muhammad was the most relaxed interview I've done - and by relaxed I mean, we ordered some chicken (which he ate), got some other food and drink - it was literally a recording of a conversation over a meal.

Ali Muhammad is the Co-Host of In the Conversation Podcast so he's no stranger to the audio platform. He calls himself a professional storyteller and drops so many wise comments in our conversation. He believes being in any religion of any kind - no matter if you're Christian, Islam or Buddhist, it requires discipline. This conversation has laughs, wisdom and of course...swearing.

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Pony Gayle: Living Truth Through Creativity

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 09:35:00 GMT

Having worked on critically acclaimed shows like The Soprano’s and Sex And The City, it’s obvious that our next guest has was it takes to be a veteran producer, writer and filmmaker. On the 14th episode of The Truth Prescription, Pony Gayle joins the Doctor’s Office.

Pony is currently working on the docu-series "Outrageous," which tells real stories of people in the LBGTQ community and their allies which is on Amazon Prime. She was hearing from others that stories of different people weren’t being told so she wanted to provide a space and a show that reflected the world. Pony wanted to use film and art to educate people who aren’t LGBT to have a different experience. It was Pony’s mother, who was diagnosed with polio when she was 7; right before they developed the vaccine that suggested she take an internship at a Cable company. In this episode we talk about:

How Pony’s mother was a huge inspiration given she had achieved so much with a disability
How she came to a place of sobriety and truth
Creativity is a must in her to maintain authenticity in her life

You can connect with Pony on:

And check out Outrageous here:

Have a story of truth you want to share with us? Drop us a message through our site at https://www.thetruthprescription.com/contact

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Ardenia Brown: Changing Careers and Cooking for Celebs

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 09:00:39 GMT

Good people,

Today I'm joined by Ardenia Brown, also known as Chef Butta. Ardenia is part of my family, one of my cousins; she is the personal chef for Ahmir Thompson, Questlove, specializing in Farm-To-Fork Cuisine and Holistic Juicing using local organic wild ingredients.

Chef Butta's truth is about self-acceptance. Throughout her childhood, she felt ignored, not heard, and forced to be what she was supposed to be. She built a successful career in the music industry in Los Angeles, and one day, Ardenia had to abandon everything and come back to take care of her sick mother. Far from home, Ardenia explored and found out who she was, she found her true self, and that is how she showed up many years later in her hometown to her mother and her family.

We had a fantastic conversation about health, food, and the food industry, the "heartset" used by Ardenia to switch from the entertainment industry into a celebrity chef, how she managed to differentiate herself and cut through the noise in the food industry, and the vital relevance of family and connections.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

Ardenia shares her truth (5:26)
About the pressure families put on us rewarding what and how we are supposed to be (11:39)
How it was for Ardenia to abandon her lifestyle in LA and come back home to take care of her mother (15:06)
What turns food into good food (19:18)
About how Ardenia differentiated herself from other chefs (22:45)

First Impressions:

LA (33:49)
Western Medicine (33:49)
Eastern Medicine (34:01)
Marketing (34:13)
Garlic (34:24)
Lupus (34:30)
Juicing (34:39)
Soul Food (34:46)
Destiny (34:53)
Chef Butta (35:01)

Resources:

Chef Butta website

Connect with Chef Butta:

Instagram

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Chris Bello: Leap Outside the Box

Mon, 30 May 2022 10:00:55 GMT

Good People,

In 2018 I had the pleasure of talking to Chris Bello. Chris was born in New York, now lives in Houston, and went the traditional path. Like many people on my show, he left the traditional path to be an entrepreneur. He’s a real estate investor, a host of his own podcast called Entrepreneur Motivation.

Our conversation was a good one with a lot of synergy between us. For his Personal Truth, he talked about how he realized he didn’t have to live inside a box. When we’re born and we go through our day with everybody telling us what to do, where to go, and who to be, it puts you in a box. He realized that he didn’t need to live that way, and he can be successful in other ways.

It’s all about serving what’s inside of you. If you’ve got something side of you that’s burning, telling you to go elsewhere, then you’ve got to go for it. Don’t be afraid to step outside of the box. Find the right time for you to take that leap, and just do it.

Sit back, relax, close your eyes, and open your ears. I hope you enjoy the show.

Some Questions I Ask:

How Chris realized he didn’t want to live the corporate life. (4:05)
Talk to us about the abundance versus scarcity mindset. (13:31)
Tell us a little about productivity, why it’s important, and why a foundational schedule is important as well. (24:51)
When is the optimal time for someone to quit their job? (33:18)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

How society creates employees, not entrepreneurs. (8:58)
How Chris Bello has spread this message to 19,000 people. (16:44)
The 3-step process to move from dreaming to doing. (20:49)
How to tackle imposter syndrome through podcasting. (43:44)

Connect with Chris Bello:

Entrepreneur Motivation Podcast

FlexThetics

Resources:

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and Tim Wheeler

The Millionaire Fast Lane by MJ DeMarco

Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? by Seth Godin

The Alter Ego Effect by Todd Herman

The Miracle Equation by Hal Elrod

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Prentiss P. L. Sweets Thompson - Music, Family & Perspective

Mon, 23 May 2022 05:47:00 GMT

In today’s episode of the Truth Prescription, we’re speaking with legendary music producer, DJ, and filmmaker Prentiss PL Sweets Thompson about music, family, and the search for personal truths. He takes us back to his childhood and the early days of his career, and talks about the importance of peeling away layers to gain perspective. He also shares the most profound lessons he’s learned as a musician and filmmaker, and reveals how anyone use what they already have to make big things happen.

Topics include:

Why listening is your greatest strength
Accepting (and navigating) when things go wrong
Learning to uncover your flaws and communicate your needs
Why your true talent lies within you

Prentiss PL Sweets Thompson is a producer, arranger, keyboardist, DJ, and engineer, as well as a marketer for musical software and hardware. His greatest joy is being on the pulse of where music and technology are heading. His goal is to build the brands MF Music Marketing, PL Sweets/PROS, and Invisible Ministry, and assist those who have a passion for music and technology make their dreams a reality.

Learn more about Prentiss PL Sweets Thompson:

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Dr Chris Zaino - The Truth Behind Heroes

Mon, 16 May 2022 09:03:00 GMT

Good People. It's the first Episode of Season 2 of The Truth Prescription Podcast. And we promised you more stories, more truth this time around. Our first guest, Dr. Chris Zaino isn’t your traditional type of medical professional. He works as a chiropractor in Texas but his purpose goes well beyond his practices in the medical field.

But it’s what he does outside of his day job. The ins and out--the obstacles and hurdles; the TRUTHS outside of the workplace that led him to come into his own truth. Now, a frequent speaker, podcaster, and influencer in his field, Dr Zaino is about empowering others to live a heroic life. In a special Truth Prescription episode; reformatted for your eyes so you can really hear the truth of Chris' story.

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Chris Bernard | Mindset of an NBA Exec

Mon, 09 May 2022 09:03:00 GMT

Dear People,

Today I'm joined by Chris Bernard, Senior Vice President of Athlete Marketing and Development at The Players' Tribune.

Chris played high school and college basketball; he was an all-star player at Thomas Edison High School from Queens, NY, and later on, he played with NBA coach Steve Clifford at Adelphi University.

After college, Chris got an intern job at the New York Knicks, where he stayed for 15 years and became VP of Player Development, Marketing, and Team Operations, and also dealt with the truth that liberated him.

Chris' truth was about finding out that during his time working for the NY Knicks, he operated from fear, he was constantly afraid of making mistakes, and once he accepted that, his career changed completely.

We talked about the eye-opening conversation that led Chris to face his truth and how it helped boost his career. We delve into Crhis' transition from working with the Knicks to his current position at The Players' Tribune, his approach to marketing and branding, what makes a good coach, and how we can imprint an athlete's mindset into our personal and professional lives.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

About Chris' truth and how it changed his career (5:15)
Chris' view on marketing, building awareness, and his experience working with the Knicks and The Players' Tribune (8:21)
About athletes' hard work, pursuit for perfection, and their transferable skills (12:41)

First Impressions:

Kyrie (16:29)
Family (16:35)
Athlete (16:39)
Covid (16:44)
Marriage (16:49)
James Dolan (16:55)
Legacy (17:00)
Chris Bernard (17:05)

Resources:

The Players' Tribune website

Connect with Chris:

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Bob Cafaro - Beating An Unbeatable Disease

Mon, 02 May 2022 09:33:00 GMT

Bob Cafaro is a motivational speaker, author, and professional cellist with the Philadelphia Orchestra. At the height of his music career, Bob was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Facing impossible odds – and a fair share of naysayers – Bob accomplished the unthinkable and won his battle against the life-threatening disease. Today he shares his incredible story. Bob also talks about the personal epiphanies he experienced while fighting for his life.

Topics include:

How a short story helped save his life
His disciplined lifestyle and diet (and why it works)
Gaining new perspectives
Admiring people who achieve the impossible

Bob Cafaro has been a cellist with the Philadelphia Orchestra since 1985. In early 1999, Bob was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Six months later he was nearly blind, unable to use his hands, and he was told he would be on permanent disability. Refusing to accept his prognosis, Bob set out to cure himself of the disease. He has since continued his career as a cellist with the Philadelphia Orchestra. Today he is in perfect health and shows no signs of MS. In his new book, When The Music Stopped: My Battle and Victory against MS, Bob shares the knowledge he gained from extensive research, personal life experiences, and studying people who have accomplished the impossible.

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Todd Herman: The Superpowers of the Alter Ego

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 09:00:00 GMT

In 2019, the Truth Prescription welcomed Todd Herman. Todd is a global high performance coach and practitioner who works with professional athletes, CEOs, entrepreneurs and businesses. He’s someone who I wanted on the show because of his BS intolerance. Todd has a leadership and skills development program, 90 Day Year, that was born out of his work with athletes. The program asks you to look at your skills, the things that make you successful, and identify which one would yield the biggest impact if you laser focused on it for 90 days? Todd says that type of focus and discipline can create a years worth of results in 90 days.

Time Stamps:

[3:21]

Personal Truth: Todd grew up on a large farm and ranch in Western Canada, what he calls the middle of nowhere. He didn’t have the same affinity as his older brother did for being a farmer and always had a draw to living in a big city. Being a, self proclaimed, massive extrovert he loves being around people. As soon as summer hit, he would do whatever he could to leave the farm, spending many weeks away at camps. When he was 12, while away at a church camp, he was subjected to a traumatic experience. Filled with shame, he didn’t tell anyone. He came home, dropped his bags and jumped in the pool to drown himself. After multiple other suicide attempts throughout his life, he was lead to a breaking point. Having been so successful, for so long at managing that pain, he was finally at a point where he had to face it head on, work through it and share the truth about what happened. He did, the truth set him free and he was met with an immense amount of support and love.

[10:43]

Professional Truth: Todd has built a lot of his career on speaking and being on stages. He took a hiatus from the speaking circuit to build up his online platform when he and his wife were planning their family. He learned the importance of first impression at a young age and talks us about a speech he gave, on the topic, at a student council event. Ironically, at the end the speech, he realized that he had a very noticeable wardrobe malfunction (talk about first impression). Todd’s professional truth is that he’s able to think quickly and has a sharp tongue. He faced it down, applied his truth and received a huge standing ovation.

[14:44]

Interested and Committed: I ask Todd what happens when he knows the answers (the truth) and his clients aren’t ready to hear it? He puts the ball in their court, asking “do you actually want to know to the answer? Are you ready for it?”

Alter Ego: We talk about Todd’s book, the alter ego and the heroic self. He says his book is based on the fundamental truth of the human psyche; each one of us has used alter egos, personas and secret identities, tapping into that untethered creative imagination.

Five Pillars of Business: These are the areas of business that Todd has identified to help his clients navigate their area of focus. He’s created a comprehensive, quantifiable diagnostic that really helps his clients gain clarity about where they need to take action and what is right for them.

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Raj Jana: Coffee, Passion, Wisdom, and Gratitude

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 10:00:09 GMT

Good People,

In 2019 I had the pleasure of speaking Raj Jana. Raj is the CEO and Founder of JavaPresse, the host of the weekly podcast Stay Grounded and a business coach who specializes in branding, turning ordinary products into extraordinary commodities that people will love.

He talks to us about the truth about American Dream, the pivotal moment that changed the course of his life and how he uses gratitude to as, both, the framework for his business and the foundation of his leadership style.

What most resonated about Raj’s story is how much wisdom he’s garnered at such a young age. His message also ties into a common theme that we’ve heard since the first dose of the Truth Prescription: stay true to you. Anytime you try to follow, what I like to call, a pres-prescribed prescription for your life, it’s not going to work. We’re all unique and special individuals, with unique and special gifts to give in a unique and special way. Tune in to learn how Raj tapped in, took action and carved out his own unique and special path.

7:17 Professional Truth:

In summary, Raj’s professional truth is when you follow the American Dream it can become the American Nightmare, if the dream you’re pursuing isn’t your own. Raj came out of school and started working as a petroleum engineer, making 6 figures. On paper, everything looked great - except that he wasn’t very fulfilled and wasn’t experiencing life in the way that he wanted. All throughout high school and college, he worked hard and always had something to show for his efforts. Things were a bit different now, he realized that he’d have to wait 40 years until he’d have something to show for his career. It was through the sudden loss of his mentor that he was inspired into action. He began his company, Java Presse, in 2015, as a side hustle and when his mentor passed away, that side hustle became a primary career focus. Raj says that entrepreneurship wasn’t something he wanted; it became something that he needed.

17:00 Personal Truth:

Raj’s personal truth is about the benefits of using our relationships to discover who we are, not validate who we think we are. He talks about how being in a long-distance relationship forced him and his girlfriend to have a relationship with themselves and how much they were able to discover and explore during that time. Raj says using our relationships with others as a vehicle to create a relationship with ourselves is powerful because the way we show up in our relationships is indicative of how we show up in the other areas of our lives.

20:45 Wisdom

I really admire Raj. A lot of the wisdom that he has is something that many don’t gain until later in life, I was curious to know where that stems from. He believes it’s the result of his investing so much in himself. He has a lot of mentors and has learned to develop a strong interest in whatever he’s learning; one of those areas of interest is exploring himself and becoming more self-aware. He has a lot of curiosity about Raj, who he is, how he operates and uses meditation, journaling and visualization to tune in.

32:55 Gratitude:

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Heather Grzych: How to Get in Touch with Your Body with Fasting & Ayurveda

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 10:00:46 GMT

Good People,

In 2020 I had the pleasure of interviewing Heather Grzych, an Ayurvedic practitioner. Ayurveda is an ancient Indian medicine that has had huge impacts on her life and work. Heather is also the author of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility.

To get our conversation started, Heather shared her personal truth: she held on to all this pain and anger for the ways her father treated her. She detailed the events and thought processes that led up to her breakthrough in that moment, where during an argument she was able to disarm him and connect with him. With this, we shifted slightly to talk about the power of speaking truth in the face of negativity

Going deeper, Heather shares about her research and personal experiences with Ayurveda, what her fasting practice looks like and why she does it, and how women can naturally conceive a child through Ayurveda without having to go through heroic scenarios like surgery, implantation, or IVF.

This is a powerful conversation. So sit back, relax, and I’ll see you soon.

Some Questions I Ask:

Why is fasting important? (22:36)
Why did you decide to write your book? (36:06)
How can people get in contact with you? (43:43)

In This Episode You Will Learn:

How yoga unlocked Heather’s personal truth. (3:02)
How meditation taught Heather to recognize her father’s abusive patterns and see the truth. (14:37)
What health benefits come from fasting. (28:37)
What spiritual benefits come from fasting. (29:18)
What women will learn from Heather’s book The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility. (42:37)

Connect with Heather Grzych:

The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility by Heather Grzych

Resources:

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Michelle Miller - Honesty, Integrity and Authenticity

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 09:00:00 GMT

This week’s Truth Prescription features Michelle Miller, CBS Anchor and Host (CBS in the Morning, CBS Sunday and CBS Evening News). This fellow HBCU Alumni, a Howard University graduate, kicks off a candid conversation about her time in college, the life-changing lessons that she learned while studying abroad and the power of failure.

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Elisa Romeo & Adam Foley | The Truth About Ego & Soul

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 09:00:13 GMT

Good People,

Today's episode is a special one. For the first time in five years, I'll be co-hosting this episode about love and intimacy with my lovely wife, Carine Gathers. Together, we interview Elisa Romeo and Adam Foley, authors of "Holy love: The essential guide to soul-fulfilling relationships."

Their truth was about understanding to differentiate the ego from the soul and realizing that if they wanted to have a healthy relationship, they had to surrender who they thought they were.

Elisa is a licensed marriage and family therapist, intuitive and bestselling author of "Meet Your Soul." Adam is a certified somatic practitioner and yoga instructor. They are the founders of Holy & Human, a space created to offer support for souls having a human experience, and hosts of the Holy & Human podcast, a podcast for mystics.

We had a conversation about intimacy during uncertainty, tips on how to fight with our partners consciously, and the difference between the ego, the personality, and the soul. Elisa and Adam talked about their truth, their interpretation of the ego, and the ego's role in relationships. We also talk about how destructive a word during an argument can be, the importance of finding a method to connect with our inner voice, and more.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

The power couple's truth. Elisa and Adam talk about how they met, their highs and lows, and their truth (4:39)
The ego is an iceberg, even the good parts of it; what is visible is a small portion of it (9:37)
Your trauma hurt my feelings. About how hard and essential it is to pause in the middle of a heated argument (14:35)
About the challenges, the pandemic brought to couples' doors and how to deal with them (19:21)

First Impressions:

Love (27:05)
Children (27:12)
Marriage (27:17)
Meditation (27:38)
Possibility (27:41)
Soul (27:48)
Spirit (27:52)
Body (28:11)
Health (39:16)

Resources:

Holy & Human website
Holy & Human Instagram
Holy & Human podcast
Book: Elisa Romeo, Adam Foley - Holy Love: The Essential Guide to Soul-Fulfilling Relationships
Book: Elisa Romeo - Meet Your Soul: A Powerful Guide To Connect With Your Most Sacred Self

Connect with Elisa:

appointments@elisaromeo.com

Connect with Adam:

appointments@adamfoley.org

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Kelli Reese: Recovering Control to Get to the Truth

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 09:00:53 GMT

Kelli Reese has spent over 17 years as an executive in a $30 million company in the natural food market. She also owned a bakery in Brooklyn. Kelli then moved and settled in Tulum which is on the eastern side of Mexico. She is the author of The Destiny Roadmap: The Little Guidebook to Face Your Fears, Embrace Change, and Follow Your Heart and The Relationship Roadmap: The Spiritual Guidebook to Ditch the Uncertainty and Find Clarity in Your Marriage.

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Alex Ferrari - The Indie Film Hustler

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 09:11:00 GMT

2018 Throwback!

As a filmmaker, actor and fellow creative, I've admired this guy from afar for quite some time now. He's a true hustler and knowledgeable about all things film.

The legend himself, Alex Ferrari joins The Truth Prescription Podcast and even though he served me some truth about my geographical location. He's an author, filmmaker and fellow podcaster who lives in Los Angeles (but we won't hold that against him, will we), and I'm so honoured to have him on The Truth Prescription.

You can connect with Alex here:

Indie Film Hustle

Indie Film Hustle Podcast

Bulletproof Screenplay Podcast

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My Consciousness: I Had to Lose it All to Gain Everything

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Good People,

On today’s episode, I dive into a personal story of mine about me before consciousness. I had to find and discover my own consciousness. Being self-aware and conscious doesn't just happen. It's not something you're able to have without one day and have the next morning when you wake up. It takes time. It takes practice and self-discipline. And sometimes it takes certain circumstances to get you to that point. For me, this point happened a couple of years ago.

Through a series of events, I could have never seen coming I chose myself. My health, relationship, and career were at stake. When I looked around these three things became harder to hold onto. However, in a moment of self-reflection, I chose my own consciousness and well-being. And that choice was everything.

Host: Dr. Seku Gathers

Time Stamps:

[1:52] Back in 2007, I worked in the E.R department. Back then I didn’t know anything about consciousness. This lack of consciousness translated into my work. One night, on the fourth or fifth consecutive night of working overnight shifts, I tended to a patient in tooth pain. She appeared to be homeless. She came into the emergency room around 3 or 4 a.m. My shift started earlier that night at 7 p.m. and I was tired. Nonetheless, I wanted to help and see what I can do to relieve her pain. I performed a dental block to numb her pain until she could go to a dentist for further diagnosis. However, during the procedure, I got distracted and accidentally stuck the needle--previously used on the patient--into my own finger. I found out months later that I contracted hepatitis. I started treatment, but the treatment (and my willingness to comply with treatment regimens) worked poorly. As a result, I ignored my condition and kept on working.

[5:15] Years later I am still working. I’m working a lot. I’m working mostly to stay away from home. My relationship was not doing well at the time and work allowed me to avoid confronting those issues. However, along the way, the condition of my hepatitis worsened. It worsened to a point where I could no longer ignore it and work despite it. One day, I went from working as a doctor to be becoming a patient myself. I realized that I needed to take my condition seriously. In order to so, I needed to stop working. The effects of treatment and medicine would not allow me to do otherwise. So I left work and started treatment. I had to take 8 pills and an injection every day. I was sick as a dog. This kind of treatment felt like having the flu every day. Meanwhile, during treatment, my marriage was still in decline.

[8:56] After having a huge argument with my ex, I had an epiphany. The argument acted as a catalyst for me. I thought to myself, here I was fighting for my health and I had to ask myself (and her) if the relationship was worth salvaging. For me and my circumstances, I could die or live. It all depended on what I chose to do.

[12:07] From all appearances I had nothing. My relationship was going to end, I was no longer receiving sick time from my job, and my health was at one of it’s lowest points. I was devoid of everything. But then I decided to choose myself. I decided to choose me. I decided to take care of me and my well-being. In choosing to take care of myself, I had everything. For the first time in my life I chose me and there my consciousness began.

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Dr David Greuner: Success, Satisfaction and Suffering

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:00:00 GMT

2018 Throwback episode:

This guest is no stranger to media - he's be featured on NBC News, CBS' The Doctors and Dr Oz - Dr David Greuner is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of NYC Surgical Associates. As a new guy coming out of college, he found his niche which he has now been able to turn into a lucrative business. We talk about his truth around suffering and satisfaction and how it's paved the way to his current success.

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Damien Lemon - The Journey To Laughter

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 10:41:00 GMT

This week’s episode brings an outstandingly talented guest to The Truth Prescription airwaves. He’s been featured on the big screen’s on films like The Amazing Spider-Man and An Ode to Hannibal Buress and his podcast In The Conversation has left many of us in tears of laughter.

Damien Lemon is one of the country’s most exciting comedians. We discuss:

How life for him was not always about fun and laughter.
We learn of the loss, the struggle and the sadness Damien faced in his early teens losing his mother and stepfather.
How his path of truth lead him to the success he has today

Now, with a successful podcast, a buddying acting and comedic career, Lemon has built himself up to be one of the most promising talents to watch. Connect with Damien here.

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Heather Parady: Leaning into the Uncertainty

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 11:00:41 GMT

Good people,

On this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Heather Parady. Heather is a content coach and podcast host who teaches masterminds for those who want to start their own podcasts, and so much more. She is also the host of the Unconventional Leaders Podcast. Her business and podcast are built on saving time, preventing overwhelm, and helping people find true meaning in their work.

During our conversation, Heather combines her personal and professional truths, as this true affects all aspects of life. She delves into how she realized her personal and professional motivations were all based on seeking the external approval of others.

Now, she’s constantly working on rewiring her brain for the better, creating positive thoughts out of the negative ones.

Resources

The Path Made Clear by Oprah Winfrey

[5:25] Personal & Professional Truth: Heather combined her personal and professional truth: that many decisions in her life were (and are) fueled by response and a fear of rejection. She’s lived in fear of being alone and people not accepting the important decisions she makes, whether they relate to the personal or professional aspects of her life. Over the last couple of years, she’s made some major career shifts and taken leaps into things that are a little unconventional. Acknowledging the truth about her fear of rejection has taught her to listen to that still, small voice, and lean into things that scare her.

[8:19] Find Your Competitive Advantage: Heather talks to us about the concept that we’re all born with a sense of inferiority. In other words, we always feel that something’s a little off with us, whether it’s the way we look, how we grew up, or our relationships with our parents. Heather shares the idea, based off of psychologist Alfred Adler’s theories, that instead of fighting that thing, lean into it. Find out how it can be your competitive advantage. Use it to fuel your mission and find purpose in it. Heather believes that this thing that you think disqualifies you is actually the very thing that can qualify you to make the greatest impact. It’s what makes us human and drives connection.

[16:19] Rewire Your Brain: Heather and I talked a bit about neuroplasticity: the idea that your brain can be rewired. Your thought patterns can be rewired, changing the way you think. Of course, this is not an overnight thing; it’s more like a muscle that you have to grow and develop. Heather uses this concept to find a way to stop entertaining negative thoughts and start replacing those thought patterns with positive ones. It’s uncomfortable, but that’s an indicator that you’re really doing something right.

[25:05] Yes or BS:

Anyone can be a podcaster.
The role of wife is easier than the role of mother.
The prototypical southern gentleman is still alive & well.
College prepares you for adult life.
There is too much content on the internet.
There are just too many podcasters.
Homeschooling is better than public schooling.
Building a podcast audience is simple.

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Ellen Meredith: The Truth About Energy Medicine

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Good People,

Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Ellen Meredith, who has worked as an energy medicine healer for 40 years. She’s worked with over 10,000 clients and students worldwide, helping them hear their inner truth, activate healing, and cultivate awareness and well-being.

The first thing Ellen and I talk about was how fear affects your immunity. We talk about different types of movements, different types of location, and how all that affects your energy, and how your energy helps to connect you to your higher self or inner voice. We also discuss the importance of your day-to-day choices on your overall energy and how that affects your life’s success.

If the idea of energy medicine turns you off, I encourage you to listen in anyway. You just might be surprised.

So close your eyes and open your ears. Let’s get into it.

Some Questions I Ask:

What is energy? (4:52)
What would you say to someone who doesn’t believe all this “energy” talk? (11:25)
What are some of the biggest lies that you hear about energy medicine? (15:18)
What does an energy medicine session look like? (17:40)

In This Episode You Will Learn:

How our language is used to describe our perception of other people’s energy. (5:01)
The truth about energy medicine. (15:31)
How Ellen helps you rebalance your energies with the pace of life. (20:25)
How to channel inspiration, motivation, and positive energy. (22:18)

Connect with Ellen Meredith:

The Language Your Body Speaks by Ellen Meredith

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David Neagle: Defying the Odds to Create a Life of Success

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 10:19:00 GMT

Throwback from 2018:

David Neagle is a best-selling author, motivational speaker, and leadership coach. He joins the Truth Prescription for a conversation about success, purpose and his journey of discovery. We talk about the nearly fatal accident that transformed his life and brought him face to face with the truth, unlocking his potential and setting him on a course that would change his life and the lives of others.

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Christopher Plowman: The Birth of Insight Timer

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 10:18:26 GMT

Throwback episode from 2017:

Meet Christopher Plowman - a former CEO of TIX - a reputable sporting and event online ticket distributor in Australia. After his brother Nicholas started teaching Yoga, there was something missing in Christopher's life which then inspired him to join his brother into purchasing an app called Insight Timer for a couple of developers in San Francisco. The app has since been developed and hosts over 2 millions users (now 10 Million) who engage in different meditations and spiritual influencers from all over the globe on a daily basis.

We talk about:

How Christopher left the corporate world to pursuit a deeper purpose
How Social Media is impacting the mindfulness space
Humility is needed to acquire knowledge

Connect with Christopher here:

Insight Timer

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Joseph McClendon III: Tell, Show, Try & Do

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 11:00:12 GMT

(republished from 2020)

Good People,

Today I had the chance to interview Mr. Joseph McClendon III, a performance coach and one of Tony Robbin’s top speakers. He’s a doctor of Neuropsychology and one of the most sought-after ultimate performance specialists in the industry.

Joseph’s truth was around how he learned to get out of feeling victimized all the time. He shares about his Tell, Show, Try & Do technique in order to stay positive, shift out of a victim mindset, and navigate the negative media bombarding us today. He also shares the lessons he hopes to teach his son, and the message he hopes the world receives from him.

Some Questions I Ask:

What is asstitude? (10:00)
How can folks stay optimistic right now? (11:21)
What is the number one lesson you would teach your son? (21:24)

In This Episode You Will Learn:

5 truths Joseph’s parents taught him. (4:46)
The Tell, Show, Try, Do process. (7:46)
How Napoleon Hill’s Outwitting the Devil applies to today’s world. (18:12)
How exposure to the thing you fear helps transform how you feel about it. (23:42)
Why success is an uncomfortable procedure. (31:36)

Connect with Joseph McClendon III:

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

Resources:

Outwitting the Devil by Napoleon Hill

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Karen Gamba | Mindset of A Personal Brand Expert (And Apartheid Survivor)

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 10:00:39 GMT

Good People,

Today I'm joined by Karen Gamba, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at ExV Agency, a creative business development agency, and Founder of Women Building Women, a nonprofit that mentors and career counsels women from underserved communities.

Growing up in South Africa during the apartheid and being privileged enough to have the possibilities and the tools to succeed in corporate America, Karen developed a unique value system she then used to build her own career path and find fulfillment through her job.

Her truth is about why she wanted to get into corporate America and what made her want to leave. Other truths that set her free were the things she learned and discovered about herself in that process.

We talked about Karen's successful journey in corporate America and what made her pursue entrepreneurship, her experiences living in South Africa during apartheid. We also explore the importance of trusting and following our instincts and why it is more fruitful to visit our failures more often than our successes.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

About the weight of our parents' expectations and how they can interfere with our desires and destiny (6:40)
Why we should listen to our gut more often (9:13)
The gold is where you struggled. Where you felt you were on your knees (10:43)
How to approach personal branding properly (15:17)
How did growing up in South Africa during apartheid shape Karen's personality (20:51)
The danger to hold on too tight in our beliefs (26:25)

This or That:

New York or Hong Kong (30:07)
Communicate or wait (32:37)
Trump or Biden (33:56)
Pizza or broccoli (34:05)
Meditate or create (34:21)
Feeling or thinking (35:26)
Bath or shower (36:25)
Long day or long night (37:17)

Resources:

ExV Agency website
Women Building Women

Connect with Karen:

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Dr. Ian K. Smith: Living Your Life on Full Blast (from 2019)

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 11:00:12 GMT

Time Stamps:

[3:28]

Personal & Professional Truth: Dr. Ian talks about his third year in medical school when he was going through rotations in various disciplines. During a particular rotation, he was called into the office of one of the professors on service - a meeting he thought was going to result in a mentorship or him receiving kudos on his work. Turns out, he was told that he was carrying himself and dressing in a manner that was above his station. This was a tricky moment for Ian. He had been dressing well to present himself in the most professional light. In that moment, he had to figure out what was truly going in with the conversation and how to best handle it (he typically has a very direct approach) without jeopardizing his grade. Ian chose to tread lightly - he thanked the professor for sharing and explained that he dressed that way because he wanted to put his best foot forward. It was then that he realized the truth, he is not someone who can operate well in a hierarchy. That instance taught him, very early on, that being in the hierarchy of medicine, in a traditional sense, wasn’t his path - especially in situations where he’d have to hold his tongue for the sake of being politically correct.

[12:19]

Hard Work and Motivation: Dr. Ian explains that he’s a very motivated person. He likes to work, likes the feeling of working and likes what it brings him; he feels better when he works for it. I asked him about his Instagram post “I may not be as good as you but I will outwork you,” and he said it’s how he’s won the game. He will work and work, this is something he tries to impart to his followers, particularly those seeking weight loss transformations; you have to work hard for what you want in life. Dr. Ian says putting in that effort and yielding your result tastes so much sweeter and feels so much better.

[23:06]

Leave Something in the Tank: We talked about his writing process; he says his writing is zone like and he’s constantly in the flow. He offered a key piece of advice: he makes sure that when he’s done writing, he doesn’t stop when he runs out of ideas, he stops where he still has more to tell. This is done so that he has somewhere to pick up the next day. Dr. Ian doesn’t run his tank down to E, he leaves with about a ¼ remaining and that has stopped him from getting writers block, helping him to continue to create. His advice to young writers is to spend time just writing and then go back to make your edits. Trying to do, what his son calls, “surgery” on your writing while in the midst of creating can be challenging to the process.

[30:01]

Doctors and Artists: Dr. Ian and I share similar passions for art and medicine, this struck me when I read that he calls himself an artist and I asked when he came to that realization. At nine years old he knew he wanted to be a doctor and that he was a very creative person. He knew that his life was going to be involved in story in some form. During his first year in college his aunt, who is an avid reader, told him to pick up The Firm. That book was a game changer for him, the story was so gripping - he knew that he wanted to create story to ignite those same feelings that he had while reading the book.

Yes or BS

Dr. Ian Smith prefers wearing the goatee?
Weight loss is primarily psychological?
In life shooting your shot is always the right choice?
The number one status symbol for men is settling down and starting a family?
Dr. Ian K. Smith will produce his own program for television in 2020?
The Ancient Nine will be turned into a screenplay written by Dr. Seku Gathers?
Non Fiction is much easier to write than Fiction?
A critical key to happiness involves the act of giving?
Dating for 14 years is a recipe for a successful marriage?

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Steve Shallenberger - The Truth About Leadership

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 10:00:19 GMT

Dear People,

Joining me today is Steve Shallenberger, Founder, and President at Becoming Your Best Global Leadership, a company inspired by his best-selling book "Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders." Steve is an innovator in leadership and corporate training; he takes leadership training and team development to a new level using a results-driven success blueprint.

Steve's truth is about realizing that his life started to change after meeting the right people and reading the right books. To him, all of us are leaders; at minimum, we lead our lives, and it's up to us to make the right choices and lead ourselves to success.

We had a fantastic conversation about what makes a great leader, why leadership is so important, what we can do to lead our and others' lives to success, and how crucial it is to be always open to knowledge. Steve shared the process that led to writing his best-selling book, the traits every great leader must have, and how we can use the three high-performance habits to do what matters most. We also explore the acronym SMART, an excellent tool for goal tracking, and why sharing our goals with someone we admire and respect is a goal-achieving game-changer.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

About Charlie "Tremendous" Jones advice and Steve's truth (5:23)
What led Steve to write "Becoming Your Best," and what were the findings that led to the creation of the twelve principles (8:35)
What makes a good leader (12:23)
Why it is essential to lead from a vision (16:40)
The three high-performing habits (21:18)

One Word Mouthful:

Vision (32:21)
Writing (32:25)
Money (32:29)
Brigham Young (32:35)
Time (32:50)
Utah (32:57)
Mentorship (33:00)
Mindset (33:05)
Steve Shallenberger (33:10)
Roxane Shallenberger (33:15)

Resources:

Becoming Your Best Global Leadership website
Book: Steve Shallenberger - Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful Leaders
Book: Steve Shallenberger - Do What Matters Most: Lead with a Vision, Manage with a Plan, and Prioritize Your Time
Book: Dale Carnegie - How To Win Friends and Influence People
Book: George Clason - The Richest Man in Babylon

Connect with Steve:

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Dr. Steven Taylor - The Truth About Acceptance

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 10:00:02 GMT

Dear People,

Today I'm joined is Dr. Steven Taylor, Ph.D., prolific Author, Podcast Host, and Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Leeds Beckett University. Dr. Steven authored 13 books on psychology and spirituality, many of them already best-selling titles. In his latest "Extraordinary Awakenings," Dr. Steven shares dozens of stories from people who experienced a profound transformation, an awakening, after suffering trauma.

Dr. Steven's truth is about acceptance, as in identifying when there is no option but to accept reality, learn to be in peace with it, and stop resisting.

Our conversation revolves around Dr. Steven's discovery that after he faced his health issue and stopped running from it, the pain wasn't really that bad, and the suffering was more in what he thought he would feel than what he actually felt. We discuss the power of acceptance and how it can turn trauma into something beautiful. Dr. Stevens explained why he believes that not everyone who has traumatic experiences grows, and he shared the three steps to change trauma into truth.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

About Dr. Steven's truth (4:47)
How can acceptance be applied to our day to day life (7:55)
How can we transform trauma into something beautiful (10:24)
Three steps to transform trauma into truth (12:15)

Resources:

Dr. Steven Taylor website
Book: Dr. Steven Taylor - Extraordinary Awakenings
Book: Dr. Steven Taylor - Spiritual Science
Podcast: The Clear Light
Book: Eckhart Tolle - The Power of Now
Book: Tim Ferris - The Four Hour Body

Connect with Dr. Steven:

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Mark Anthony - The Truth About Super Intuition

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 10:00:45 GMT

Dear People,

Joining me today is the extraordinary Mark Anthony, JD Psychic Explorer, Oxford-educated Attorney, Best-selling Author, and Radio Co-Host of "The Psychic & The Doc" on Transformation Network. Mark is a world-renowned fourth-generation psychic who can communicate with spirits; he studied Mediumship at the prestigious Arthur Findlay College for the Advancement of Psychic Science in England.

As Mark put it, his aha moment in life wasn't a subtle message from the universe; it was a firehose directed to his face. No longer after his mother passed, he saw her seated next to him in his car, kindly looking at him and using her voice to talk directly into Mark's mind. His truth was to embrace he had a different calling than what he got he had.

Throughout this episode, our conversation revolves around Mark's gift, and as he remembers talking with spirits at three years old, how it was for him to deal with it in his early childhood. We also talk about Mark's parents, both psychics, their different reactions the moment they knew he was gifted too, and how they helped him navigate his Mediumship. We explored Mark's job as JD Psychic Explorer, and he explained how (surprisingly) often paranormal activities and the legal system intersect in the practice of law.

Some Questions I Ask:

What was the truth that you were either ignoring or unaware of that once you accepted it, you had a breakthrough? (3:38)
Let's talk about your last book, The Afterlife Frequency; what types of things can readers expect in there? (16:29)
You have two other siblings, yet you're the only one in the family who went public with this. How do you interact with them? (25:37)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

About Mark's gift, the encounter with his mother, and his truth (3:28)
Karma never loses an address (9:18)
Let go of the grief and sorrow, the pain and the regrets, but never let go of the love you had for that person (14:03)
There is no such a thing as a mystery (17:48)
Why Mark's father asked him to avoid talking about his gift (21:27)

One Word Deep Dive:

Spirits (36:22)
Intuition (36:27)
Soul (36:30)
John Edwards (36:35)

Resources:

Afterlife Frequency website
Book: Mark Anthony - The Afterlife Frequency: The Scientific Proof of Spiritual Contact and How That Awareness Will Change Your Life
Sign Up for Mark's Newsletter

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Kate Eckman - The Truth About Inner Work

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 10:00:47 GMT

Good People,

Joining me today is the empowering Kate Eckman. She is an Author, Certified Executive Leadership Coach, Keynote Speaker, an Agent for Social Change, and an Expert in Confidence and Performance. Kate's enthusiasm and positivity are infectious, the product of both her inner work and the influence of her family, a group of high achievers who imprinted on her the love for training, education, and being in constant improvement.

Our conversation delved into her truth, discovering how powerful she actually is and learning how to teach others to make that discovery. After a couple of excruciating experiences, Kate fell into a deep hole where she contemplated taking her own life. Gratefully, her brother came to the rescue at the right time, and she focused on her asking herself powerful questions, acknowledging the overwhelm and exhaustion we all experience, and giving herself space to heal.

Hop on and join us in this self-discovery trip, where we touch on self-development, optimism, learning to let people fall away from our lives, and changing our lives from the inside out.

Some Questions I Ask:

What was that truth in your life that you may have been ignoring, that once you accepted it, created a breakthrough for you? (3:56)
What are the things that you tell people that work with you about mental fitness? (15:57)
How do you define spirituality? (30:17)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

Just as showing up at the gym wearing a cute outfit won't get us fit, mental fitness also requires work (7:43)
Learning to ignore the snakes we find in our way (11:12)
The key ingredients for effective and meaningful leadership: Patience, Presence, Purpose, Preparation, Practice (16:26)
The importance of the pause. How crucial it is for almost everything we do (18:49)

Yes or BS:

1 - Spirit has no sides (35:01)
2 - Success can't be redefined (35:56)
3 - Heart is better than brain (38:05)

Resources:

Kate Eckman website
Book: Kate Eckman - The Full Spirit Workout

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Vanessa Alfaro - The Truth About Your Anger

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 09:00:09 GMT

Good People,

Today, I'm joined by The Empowered Communicator, Vanessa Alfaro. She is a Communication Coach, Mediator, Facilitator, and Trainer. Vanessa also specializes in healing through a healthy way of dealing with and expressing anger and rage. Her mission is to support and coach people to have meaningful conversations aligned with their integrity, truth, and heart, so they can live more open and spacious lives.

In this episode, we had a fantastic conversation about anger, its triggers, origin, how it affects our lives, and what we can do to learn how to deal with it. Vanessa kindly shared bits of her past, her relationship with rage, and the path that led her to where she is today. We also talk about giving ourselves permission to want, intergenerational anger, the importance of releasing rage energy, Vanessa's Anger Algorithm, stopping caring about what others think of us, and much more.

Some Questions I Ask:

It'd be interesting to hear about a story in your life where there was something you were ignoring, and once you accepted it, a breakthrough happened (4:10)
Could you talk a bit more about generational repressed rage? (10:29)
What advice would you give to an individual about how they can manage their anger? (15:41)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

How Vanessa discovered her truth (5:01)
A lot of us don't give ourselves permission to want, to desire more for ourselves (9:31)
The importance of awareness and transparency in dealing with our anger and rage (17:45)
Why we must always find a way to release anger's energy (21:03)
Vanessa's Anger Algorithm in a nutshell (24:33)

One Word Deep Dive:

Trust (35:06)
Forgiveness (35:28)
Light (35:52)
Meditation (36:04)
Anger (36:23)

Resources:

The Empowered Communicator website
Thinkfic
Medium

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Ginni Saraswati - Keys for Creating Remarkable Podcasts

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 09:00:27 GMT

Good People,

Today I have the pleasure of chatting with Ginni Saraswati, Podcast Producer and Content Creation specialist. She is the Founder & CEO of Ginni Media, a Podcast & Content Production company specialized in podcast strategy, production, and creation for entrepreneurs and Fortune 500 companies. Ginni is an Award-Winning Journalist, Podcast Host, On-Air Radio Show Producer, and Communications and Public Relations specialist.

Our conversation revolves around the creative process, the consistency, and the driving force necessary to create a podcast and, most importantly, maintain it over time. We exchange thoughts on the creative process behind the creative process, and I share a bit of how it works for me, how I feel comfortable creating, and what triggers my imagination. We also look at the importance of having clear goals, being honest with our why, and asking ourselves about the real truth, the driving force behind our projects and aspirations.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

Behind the scenes of the creation of The Truth Prescription Podcast (1:56)
What is one of the keys to consistency (4:49)
How can goal setting affect the creative process (11:31)
Three keys to keeping ourselves in constant growth (19:51)

Resources:

Ginni Media website
Ginni Media Instagram
The Ginni Show podcast

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Ahmir Thompson - The Truth About Questlove - Part II

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 09:00:42 GMT

Good people,

Today's episode is part two of my conversation with the musician, producer, and author Ahmir Khalib Thompson, Questlove.

In this second part of the interview, we dive deep into the four tropes in which Black artists are automatically put when they emerge in the show business. We also talked about self-confidence and Ahmir's old mentality of not believing his music or any artistic piece produced by him was good enough.

Ahmir also shared an amusing story about the origin of his artistic name, and he brilliantly answered the yes or BS quest. Before the end, he shared some priceless insights about music and the show business.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

"You are brilliant; that is unexpected." When compliments reveal prejudices and racism (3:59)
The placebo syndrome and its positive effects (7:59)
Being always ready to pivot in case the worse happens. How Ahmir's mentality took him to never aiming to success (13:27)
The difference between 'I am!' and 'Am I?' (15:57)

Yes or BS:

In hip hop, your story needs to be bigger than your talent.
There is no better pizza than Valducci's.
Questlove's vaccinated food salons will be back in 2021.
Just Blaze is a top three hip-hop producer of all time.
Self-sabotage can be cured.
Andy Warhol is like Pete Rock for painters.
The Akai MPC drum machine produces a swing that is the closest to an actual drum.
Black thought is too good to be great.

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Ahmir Thompson - The Truth About Questlove - Part I

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 09:00:39 GMT

Good people,

Today I'm joined by Ahmir Khalib Thompson, also known as Questlove. He is an accomplished musician, producer, and author. Ahmir is the drummer of the Grammy Award-winning band The Roots. Since 2014, The Roots have been serving as the in-house band for The Tonight Show. In addition, he produced records for Elvis Costello, Jaz-Z, Amy Whinehouse, and John Legend, among many others.

Ahmir's truth is about living with lymphedema, but more specifically, how he decided to deal with the condition from the beginning. Coming from a family where people wouldn't go to the hospital unless they were about to die certainly contributed to Ahmir's decision of keeping his condition a secret, hidden in plain sight, wearing baggy clothes even after losing a considerable amount of weight.

In this first part of the interview, Ahmir, using his flawless storyteller abilities, takes us through his journey of how his life suddenly changed one morning and how he decided to deal with it. We had a fantastic conversation about acceptance and how often creative and gifted people commit self-sabotage. He kindly shared his experiences as a producer, and he also talked about his directorial debut.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

Ahmir's truth and his first reactions seeing his body completely different overnight (4:28)
The body talks. Hiding Ahmir's condition started getting harder (12:30)
Superman to the fans, Clark Kent to himself. Ahmir's conflict of living two lives (18:21)
The jig is up. What happened when Ahmir's secret was no longer a secret (20:23)
After many years, Ahmir found an effective treatment that helped him (for a while) (24:30)
Ahmir finally decided to deal with his condition more seriously (34:25)

Resources mentioned:

Book: Gay Hendricks - The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level

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Wendy De Rosa: A Truth About an Overlooked Talent

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 09:00:04 GMT

Good People,

Today, I had a fantastic conversation with Wendy De Rosa; she is an international intuitive energy healer, the School of Intuitive Studies founder, speaker, teacher, and author.

Wendy's truth is the discovery of a gift after thinking there was something wrong with her. Although she was very sensitive since she was a child, it never occurred to Wendy that she had healing abilities.

Being the older of 8 siblings, Wendy had to work to help her family since she was 12. She didn't have the language to decipher her experiences as the intuitive, sensitive child she was throughout her childhood, so she ended up internalizing a lot of shame and blame. At age 19, Wendy suffered a mental breakdown; she simply couldn't deal anymore with the overwhelm and the heavy responsibilities she was exposed to. After an interview with a healing teacher who identified her talent, she understood she wasn't a hot mess; she only needed to explore and nurture her gifts as an emphatic healer.

We had a great conversation about Wendy's journey, divine interventions, bypassing the rational mind through energy, what it is like to be an empath, and guided meditation. Wendy kindly talked about the seven chakras; she explained the differences between them and where they are situated in our bodies. At the end of this episode, Wendy guides us through a delightful grounding exercise.

Some Questions I Ask:

I'd like you to share a truth, something that you either were ignoring or maybe you just weren't aware that once you experienced it created some breakthrough for you in your life. (4:12)
Could you talk a bit about how someone can know if they are, in fact, an empath? (21:29)
Could you go through each chakra and talk a bit about what they represent? (26:26)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

A pivotal moment in Wendy's life. The man with the ukulele and the halo (8:27)
Learning to feel and going through patriarchal teachings (15:30)
The different types of truths in our lives and how we deal with them (20:52)
The places we can only visit through a guided meditation (25:34)

Resources:

Wendy De Rosa website
School of Intuitive Studies
Book: Wendy De Rosa - Becoming an Empowered Empath: How to Clear Energy, Set the Boundaries & Embody Your Intuition.

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Bianca M. Forde: The Truth About the Real Purpose of Stigmatization

Mon, 24 May 2021 09:00:58 GMT

Good people,

Today I'm joined by Bianca M. Forde, Former Federal Prosecutor, Author, Global Ethics & Compliance Executive, Litigator, and Trial Attorney.

Bianca's truth is about stigma. She realized that the surest way to maintain inequity and any other injustice is to stop people from talking about it, which is achieved through stigmatization. After a racially motivated arrest, Bianca wrote her book "Prosecuted Prosecutor," a compelling memoir and call-to-action. Her book is an accurate analysis of how prosecutors can fulfill their mandates as law servants, tackling taboo subjects prosecutors can discuss, but for some reason, they don't. We talked about how stigmatization of black people, the preventive rather than reactive policies the justice system should adopt, and how she transformed pain into power throughout her arrest.

Bianca also emphasized how speaking on behalf of other women suffering from domestic violence helped her stand for herself and find her own voice and authenticity.

Some Questions I Ask:

I'd like you to tell the listeners something about your personal or professional life that you were ignoring, and once you accepted it, you had a significant breakthrough (4:18)
In your opinion, where does the legal system work, and where does it fall short? (9:42)
What would you do differently? If anything, if you were stopped by the police in a similar situation today? (16:27)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

Bianca's truth about stigma (4:37)
Why stigmatization and the things people are not supposed to talk about feels like a threat (8:19)
The system should concentrate on creating preventive rather than reactive approach to crime (12:30)
Some of the policing problems we have, and why some procedures need to stop happening (22:26)
Bianca's journey on transforming pain into power (24:01)

Yes or BS:

If it was not for the events of 11/29/19, Bianca Forde would still be a US attorney (28:42)
Trinidad makes the best Roti, not Guyana (29:19)
Police reform will never happen (29:43)
The 11 lessons in your book "Prosecuted Prosecutor" have been graciously accepted by the prosecutorial community (32:59)
Dubai is more fun than Boston (34:02)
You should think hard before taking risks (36:01)
When getting married, the ring is more important than the dress (38:31)

Resources:

Bianca M. Forde's website
Book: Bianca M. Forde - Prosecuted Prosecutor: A Memoir & Blueprint for Prosecutor-led Criminal Justice Reform
Prosecuted Prosecutor's Instagram

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Katie Duke: Removing the Bandages and Finding Our Value Instead of Scars

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:00:38 GMT

Good people,

Today, I'm joined by Katie Duke, nurse practitioner, mentor, creator, motivational speaker, and host of the top-rated Bad Decisions Podcast. She has a BS in Nursing from City University in New York Hunter College and a Masters of Science in Nursing from Columbia University in the City of New York.

In her role as a social media leader, Katie uses her experience to offer guidance on how to turn bad decisions into part of a successful story.

Katie's truth is about value. She realized that being in abusive relationships, whether in her personal life or at work, is the product of her not valuing herself. Katie understood that how we show up is what we attract and that if we find ourselves in abusive environments often, it is because we feel our value is low and that treatment is what we deserve.

Some Questions I Ask:

In terms of your trajectory in the next five years, what do you want to accomplish? And what's holding you back? (6:53)
What stops you from going in there tomorrow and resigning from your nursing position at the hospital? (11:16)
Let me ask you this, throughout the relationship, did you feel valued? (16:56)
The question is, does Katie Duke value Katie Duke?

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

Where was Katie four years ago, and where she is now (2:36)
The struggle between passion for what we do and where we have to do it (7:03)
The perks of putting the work in what we love (14:02)
The moment the truth sees the light (24:07)
Stepping into an abusive relationship every day at work (29:19)

Resources:

Concept to Creation - Online Course
Bad Decisions Podcast with Katie Duke
Katie Duke website

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Lydia Lee: Growing Wings To Fly Out of The Cubicle

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:00:51 GMT

Good people,

Joining me today is Lydia Lee, career change coach and meaningful work advocate. She guides corporate employees transitioning from a 9 to 5 job to a business they love, based on their strengths, values, and personality.

Originally from Malaysia, Lydia and her parents moved to Canada, looking for a brighter financial future. She grew up in Vancouver, where she was very successful in the corporate world; Lydia worked as a business developing manager, project sales coordinator, marketing specialist, and the list goes on.

After suffering a burnout during a business trip that ended with her flying on an emergency flight back home, Lydia started thinking about meaning and purpose in life.

Lydia's truth is about realizing there is no connection between success and overworking herself. Being a humble family in a foreign country, Lydia's parents planted on her the seed of working twice as hard to be considered worthy of an opportunity. That mandate of overproducing led Lydia into a path of exhaustion, including long years of work without a single vacation break that made her reconsider her life choices and eventually inspired her "Screw the cubicle" idea.

Some Questions I Ask:

Tell my listeners something either in your personal, professional life where you had a breakthrough after accepting something real about yourself. (4:43)
You gave me three truths here. Listen to your body. Don't follow a script or somebody else's script for your life. And then, success is not overworking. Tell me which one you feel is the most prominent. (11:49)
Did you decide to move to Bali as part of a plan to live in a country that allows you more financial flexibility? Do you recommend that to clients? Put yourself up financially first, and then figure the next move? (13:00)
If you were to choose a movie theme that identifies your process of helping people transition from corporate to out of the cubicle into the entrepreneur partnership, what would that theme be? (29:03)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

We can't separate personal from working life (5:05)
Where following someone else's path can take us (10:05)
You can get out of the cubicle; still, the cubicle might follow you (12:21)
Waiting for the right moment could take forever (15:47)
The difference between bringing the goal with us and going after it (23:40)
Reinvention happens more than once in a lifetime (29:09)

Yes or BS:

The cubicle is a safe space (35:12)
Pineapples are the best fruit to eat with meat (37:53)
All business can be location independent (38:37)
Freedom is not a destination (40:01)
Talents and gifts are the same (40:57)
Lydia Lee is going to run out and get the COVID-19 vaccine (43:39)

Resources:

Screw the Cubicle website

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Will Castro: A Custom-Made American Dream

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 11:00:17 GMT

Good people,

Joining me today is Will Castro, car customizer to the stars, reality TV star, and author of the bestseller book, Unique Hustle. Will customized cars for celebrities like LeBron James, Pamela Anderson, Busta Rhymes, Bernard Hopkins, Carmelo Anthony, and the list goes on.

Son of a single mom, Will grew up in Lower East Side Manhattan, a neighborhood where fancy boutiques alternate with dusty streets, bars, and Public Housing Projects buildings, where he sold newspapers as a kid. He got his first A-list client thanks to one of his brothers who happened to be friends with the rapper Erick Sermon. After Sermon showed up in his customized Lexus 300E at a concert at the Apollo Theater, every person wanted to know who was responsible for such a customization masterpiece.

Will's truth is related to having too many "yes-man" around him and that his arrogance and brashness was both a curse and a blessing. When he started succeeding in business, he thought that the best thing to do was to have his friends close because he knew they will have his back and never let him down. But certain situations require a no as an answer, or a harsh word, that a friend might lack. That lack of limits led Will to almost go to prison for tax issues.

Some Questions I Ask:

Could you tell listeners a story about a truth that you either ignored or you weren't aware of, and once you accepted it, you had a full breakthrough? (5:47)
Can you tell me a story about the yes-men, where a yes should have been a no? (11:49)
How do you approach customers in general and how it's changed over the years? (13:18)
How do you think that interactions between the creative and the technician go together in your business? (23:28)
Creatives, artists, entrepreneurs, everybody has to understand basic business principles. How has it changed over the years? And what's the biggest lesson you learned? (27:24)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

The result of having too many yes-men around (5:56)
The cost of not having enough educated minorities in the US (10:53)
Customer service now and back in the day (13:48)
Important lessons they don't teach in high school (18:58)
Life is more precious than anything (22:17)
The importance of having a trustworthy name in any business (28:08)

Resources:

Book: Will Castro - Unique Hustle
Worldwide Autosports website

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Obinna Obilo: Poetry - The Truth about Jobs and Passions

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:00:41 GMT

Good people,

Today I'm joined by Obinna Obilo, poetry writer and Vice President of Credit Management at BNY Mellon. His vast experience in the corporate world includes Credit Specialist roles for the Citi Group and Sr. Project Manager in Fannie Mae. Obinna is a public speaker, and author of the newly-released Memories of the Future (2020) and the previously published Within This Welded Spirit (2004).

Obinna's truth is related to his identity as a writer and his career in corporate roles. The publishing of his latest volume made him face the truth of returning to his writing self and rediscovering the passion and energy writing gives him. He also shared his thoughts on the importance of knowing our strengths while articulating them with our needs and his relationship with the creative writing process.

Tune in and find out what it looks like to merge the corporate world and literature in Obinna's head.

In This Episode You Will Learn

Obinna's truth about writing (4:29)
The importance of having advocacy and agency for a successful career (6:28)
Understanding how we articulate our value (13:10)
Obinna's favorite part of performing poetry (16:25)
The possibility of leaving the corporate world to become a full-time writer (19:54)
Memories of the future (24:30)

Connect with Obinna:

LinkedIn
Book: Obinna Obilo - Within This Welded Spirit
Book: Obinna Obilo - Memories of the Future
The Hashtag Igwe Website
The Hashtag Igwe Facebook
The Hashtag Igwe Instagram

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TJ Stouder: Enhance Your Body & Soul's Wellness

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 11:00:17 GMT

Good People,

Today I had the pleasure to talk to TJ Stouder, founder and CEO of Holistik Wellness, a company that produces CBD infused powders you can mix in your drink to enhance your sleeping, relaxation, digestion, and more.

TJ's truth was realizing that 'haters gonna hate'. TJ talks about his childhood, how hard it was for him growing up in Indiana, being the only brown kid in a Catholic School, and letting what the other kids say get to him. He shares his memories of the day he decided to stop caring about what other people said about him and how that realization at a younger age leveraged his personal development. He also talked about his relationship with his grandfather, also an entrepreneur, who taught him core values he fully embraced and applied in his life about respect and dignity. We talked about his leap of faith from 10 years working in Procter & Gamble to starting his own company.

I encourage you to open your mind and let TJ's truths flow. Enjoy!

Some Questions I Ask:

Tell us how did you realize that 'haters gonna hate'? (06:06)
What challenges did you face when you made the transition from working at P&G to starting your own company? (07:20)
What was your grandfather's impact on you in terms of connecting with people? (09:17)
How can a consumer feel confident in the purchase of your product? (11:30)
What does 'broad spectrum' mean and why it's important? (14:30)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

The truth that led TJ to amazing breakthroughs. (04:09)
Why passion should lead you in life. (08:37)
Information is key. (13:06)
When it's best to use TJ's products. (17:11)
The misunderstanding of getting high. (20:50)

Connect with TJ:

Resources:

Holistik Wellness - Website
@holistikwellness · Health/Beauty - Facebook
@holistikwellness - Instagram
HOLISTIK Wellness - YouTube

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Truth Tip #365: Truth Prescription: We can break through any barrier by first breaking our internal barriers.

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 11:00:40 GMT

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 11:00:19 GMT

Good people,

Today I had the opportunity to talk with Michael F. Schein - the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a marketing agency that specializes in making idea-based companies famous in their fields. Some of his clients have included eBay, Magento, The Medici Group, University of Pennsylvania, Gordon College, University of California Irvine, United Methodist Publishing House, Ricoh, LinkedIn, and Citrix.

Michael’s truth is that he had to learn to accept the power of his creative side even when it wasn’t popular. Throughout our conversation, we talk about the techniques that President Trump has used on Americans, ways that everyone can use the pandemic in a positive way through the power of acceptance, and how his difficult relationship with his father motivated him to be great.

I encourage you to join Michael and I and listen to this inspiring episode.

In This Episode You Will Learn

Michael’s two truths (4:39)
About the marketing tactics that President Trump has used (13:56)
How some people garner more social media attention than others (19:24)
Examples of how marketing has had to be adaptable during the pandemic (23:43)
About Michael’s turbulent relationship with his father (30:37)
How martial arts have helped Michael in his personal development (35:53)

Resources Mentioned

Book - The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.

Catch y'all soon!

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Truth Tip #335: In the workplace your race is not relevant. Ultimately your work product will supercede all.

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 11:00:12 GMT

Why the things that “stop” us are important in our journey - specifically COVID-19 (3:29)
How Nathen breaks his day up to allow himself balance (7:00)
How automating, delegating, and systemizing can create more rhythm in your life (9:27)
Nathen’s advice for listeners interested in raising capital (13:02)
How gratitude and intuition create miracles (15:02)
Why negative thoughts are helpful when we use them to our advantage (21:17)

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 11:00:41 GMT

Good People,

Today I had the opportunity to talk to Nathen Aaron: a business coach who helps people find and fund their dream opportunities. He teaches how to identify your dream life, how to raise the money to live into it, and how to stop trading your time for money with a 9 to 5 corporate job.

Nathen’s truth is that he realized that he wasn’t willing to trade his time for a check. After finding short-lived success as an 18-year-old in the music industry, he got screwed over in LA and ended up homeless for four months. During that time, he had an epiphany that finding someone to fund his dream life was actually possible.

Throughout our conversation, we also discussed what a heart-centered entrepreneur is and how to become one, and how to create a business that serves you so that you can serve the world. Lastly, we talked about business, the importance of automating, delegating, and integrating systems.

This is a captivating episode. So sit back, relax and enjoy the show. I’ll see you in the next one.

Some Questions I Ask:

How does someone work to become a heart-centered entrepreneur? (10:00)
When you were homeless, why didn’t you go back home? (20:56)

In This Episode You Will Learn:

How Nathen found a way to get his dream life funded without trading his time for money. (5:13)
What is a heart-centered entrepreneur? (10:12)
How to identify what to do with your dream life. (16:13)
What holistic, real and raw success looks like. (22:49)
How reverse engineering will help you build an effective, targeted business. (27:10)

What’s a truth you’ve accepted that created a breakthrough in your life? (7:40)
What changed in your mindset that took you from being a 2.0 student to a 4.0 student? (14:24)
What is Talent Smart? (16:24)
How could evidence-based policing have changed the case of Stephon Clark? (20:12)

In This Episode You Will Learn:

How evidence-based police training could transform policing across the nation. (5:03)
Why having a sense of purpose is essential to achieving success. (14:30)
How self-awareness and structured coaching spur growth and alignment within individuals and teams. (17:31)
Why Obed chooses not to engage in disingenuous political conversations. (28:58)

Today's truth tip: Victim to Victor: Less talking, more action.

Let that sink in for a bit.

Catch y'all soon!

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Jackie Wilson: Fitness, Focus & Passion

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 10:00:14 GMT

Good People,

Today I had the pleasure of interviewing Jackie Wilson, a fitness guru and the founder of Nova Fitness Studio in New York. Jackie is also an attorney who once represented pro-sports players from the NBA and NFL. Now, he works as a fitness coach and utilizes Electrical Muscle Stimulation to optimize the way you train to elevate the standards of your fittest self.

Jackie’s truth revolves around the importance of acknowledging to yourself what your true passion is, and no matter what point you’re at in pursuing something else, choosing the make the transition is one of the best decisions you can make. For Jackie specifically, he pursued a career in law, but his heart wasn’t in it. Fitness is where his true talents lie, and in this episode, Jackie shares how he made that transition.

Throughout our conversation, we also talk about racism in America, and how sometimes that’s different for recognizable celebrities or people with notoriety. He also explains what EMS is, how it helps you achieve your fitness goals, and why “fitness” may not truly be for everyone.

Some Questions I Ask:

How would you recommend someone with a passion for personal training to start? (12:44)
Why is fitness important? (15:53)

In This Episode You Will Learn:

How fitness boosts your mental health and immune system. (16:01)
The 2 major lessons that Jackie teaches his sons. (24:37)
Why personal training is NOT for everyone. (32:26)
Why focus is more important than gratitude. (34:48)
Why education is so essential for personal trainers. (37:10)

Some Questions I Ask:

What truth, once you acknowledged it, led to a breakthrough in your life? (6:49)
What is intimacy? (14:56)
Why do you think intimacy is so scary for people? (18:55)
How would you approach coaching a couple where one person is committed and the other is stuck in anger? (28:37)
How would you differentiate between activating and triggering your partner? (42:36)

In This Episode You Will Learn:

How becoming aware of your own negativity can lead to heightened empathy and transformation. (7:25)
The 5 main realms of intimacy. (15:27)
How to rewire negative intimate interactions with your partner and create positive outcomes. (24:24)
How venting techniques can help couples move through anger. (29:21)
How quarantining has brought people closer together. (38:38)

Good People,

In 2020 I had the pleasure of talking with Karlee Fain, a celebrity life and business coach. She works with clients every single day, ranging from celebrities to "everyday"rock stars, but her messages and work apply to anyone who wants to reclaim their time and improve their life.

To get our conversation started, Karlee shared her truth: setting boundaries around toxic relationships is essential for living a healthy life. We spent the majority talking about this, and how Karlee’s health scare in her mid-20s pushed her to take inventory of the relationships in her life, identify which ones were toxic, and how she learned to set boundaries and ultimately heal herself.

We also talked about the importance of self-care and how it’s not just a “nice” or “luxurious” thing. It’s necessary to living a full life. Karlee also shares some tips on how you can start implementing 30 seconds of self-care into your day.

Sit back, relax, and I’ll see you in the next one.

Some Questions I Ask:

What’s a truth that, once you accepted it, you had a breakthrough? (3:24)
What is a universal issue that blocks people from success? (12:42)
What’s your approach to helping people start their self-care practices? (15:31)
How can people create more boundaries? (24:09)

In This Episode You Will Learn:

How Karlee’s cancer scare in her early 20s that pushed her to take inventory of what was poisoning her in her life. (3:36)
How to know when it’s time to set a boundary. (12:49)
The foundational awareness of self-care. (17:19)
How to incorporate 30 seconds of self-care into habits you already have. (19:04)
How to start reclaiming your time through community care. (24:25)

Connect with Karlee:

FREE COURSE: Boundaries Like A Boss

Resources:

Reclaiming Time Studio

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Truth Tip #244: Be quick to act, slow to anger.

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 10:00:42 GMT

So close your eyes and open your ears. Let’s get into it.

Some Questions I Ask:

Out of all your healing modalities, which one do you like best? (12:18)
How were you able to heal from the losses you experienced? (15:38)
What does the process of reconnective healing look like? (20:24)
Do you have a daily practice that keeps you balanced? (25:29)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

The personal truth that allowed Belinda’s spine to heal & support her after being injured. (6:25)
The breathing technique that enabled Belinda to access her unconscious and clear the plaque off her soul. (10:46)
The process of Huna Healing. (22:40)
The 4 phrases that connect you with your higher self in order to heal your unconscious self. (28:24)
A Huna chant to heal trauma. (35:38)

Today I had the pleasure of talking with two guests that I’ve interviewed in the past: Duke Garone and Dr. David Greuner. David is a celebrity fitness trainer, and David works as a surgeon who deals primarily with athletes with cardiac abnormalities. I’ve brought them together today to talk about everyone’s favorite topic: weight loss.

Both Duke and David bring their unique perspectives to this conversation, and we get straight to the truth about weight loss: it’s all about your diet. The reality is, regular exercise can maintain your weight, but only extreme types of exercise can assist with weight loss. The key here is to find a diet that you like – that isn’t painful to maintain – and learn to trick your body with different schedules and workout routines. This way, you’re training your body to be in a constant fat-burning state.

So dive in, sit back, relax, and let’s go.

Some Questions I Ask:

What do you tell your clients about weight loss? (4:29)
What’s your daily routine to maintain your body? (14:20)
How did you break both of your arms last year? (19:19)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

How weight loss is different for athletes and non-athletes. (4:31)
Why intermittent fasting is so effective. (11:41)
The best way to increase your cardiac conditioning. (15:37)
Why Duke measures fitness based on recovery time. (22:55)
Why diet is the key to weight loss. (29:46)
How to eat right for your blood type. (35:35)

Connect with Duke Garone:

realfitnessnyc.com

YouTube

So sit back, relax, and take a listen. I’ll see you in the next one.

Some Questions I’m Asked:

What turned your life around? (4:57)
How did you recover from hepatitis? (10:43)
What are you doing now with your life? (20:32)
What’s your next big action step? (34:46)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

The truth that set me free. (8:17)
How life taught me patience. (13:59)
What acting school and writing films taught me. (23:09)
How to use anger as a motivational tool. (27:41)
Why learning to not care about what people think is such a difficult challenge. (30:48)

Let that sink in for a bit.

Catch y'all soon!

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Claudette Anderson: Disrupting Your Programming

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 10:00:48 GMT

Good People,

Today I had the pleasure of talking with Claudette Anderson, who has treated over 4500 people with what she called The Truth Method. She’s an author, speaker, and host of the new podcast Let’s Get Truth.

Claudette dives right in, sharing her story of how she was healed from cancer without much medical intervention. From there, we talk about the idea that you are not your brain, and you are not your unconscious programming. We get into the weeds about how each of us is programmed because of what we’ve learned, experienced, our culture, parental relationships, where we grew up, and so much more. Most of the time, the things that have been programmed or inculcated in our minds is not the truth. So, we need to stop doing things from a false sense of truth, and instead work to break through that programming.

We also talked about what she offers as a Truth Coach and how she came to that career. Then, we end with some controversial Yes or BS questions.

This episode will keep you on the edge of your seat. So close your eyes, open your ears, and I’ll see you in the next one.

Some Questions I Ask:

What’s a personal or professional truth that caused a breakthrough? (6:16)
What is the Truth Method? (20:00)
What does it mean to take a leap of strategic faith? (24:15)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

How the truth healed Claudette from cancer. (8:08)
Why the mind is like a Chihuahua. (10:02)
How to disrupt your mind’s programming. (13:38)
How science supports the Truth. (26:42)
What happens if you let yourself be controlled by the programming. (29:34)
How unforgiveness truly drains your energy. (34:39)

Connect with Claudette Anderson:

What is your personal and/or professional truth that enabled you to move forward and become successful? (14:07)
What is a social media influencer? (55:03)
What are you trying to communicate with the pictures and videos you post on IGTV? (59:18)

In This Episode You Will Learn:

Why Katie focuses on empowering women through social media. (9:12)
Katie’s professional truth: taking the high road at your lowest point is a demonstration of your strength. (15:20)
Katie’s personal truth: the only person you can change is yourself. (38:31)
Why Katie became a social media influencer. (55:10)
How Katie transformed her mind and body after leaving an abusive relationship. (59:22)

Good people! As we continue to celebrate 2020 and a new decade, everyday, I'm going to be connecting with you with a truth tip. Hear it. Feel it. Say it, every day. These tips will be short yet powerful and will come to you, daily in addition to the podcast episode every other Monday.

Today's truth tip: Just because someone is over 30, doesn't mean they are mature.

Let that sink in for a bit.

Catch y'all soon!

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Truth Tip #120: Remember the soap opera is real: You have one life to live. Maximize it!

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:00:56 GMT

Today's truth tip: Remember the soap opera is real: You have one life to live. Maximize it!

Let that sink in for a bit.

Catch y'all soon!

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Truth Tip #119: Fly as high as you can, as long as you can. Everything comes to an end.

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:00:56 GMT

Today's truth tip: Fly as high as you can, as long as you can. Everything comes to an end.

Let that sink in for a bit.

Catch y'all soon!

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Truth Tip #118: Most people don't know you. So why is there opinion so important?

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 10:00:46 GMT

Today's truth tip: Most people don't know you. So why is there opinion so important?

Let that sink in for a bit.

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David Wood: Dealing with Tough Conversations

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 10:00:24 GMT

Good People,

Today I had a great conversation with Mr. David Wood, author and keynote speaker. His mission is to help people learn the art of having tough conversations.

I brought David on the show to teach us about those tough conversations, how to handle them, and why they’re important to address head-on instead of waiting for the situation to blow over. He’s a great resource in terms of learning how to get into these uncomfortable conversations, speak your truth, and then find some synergy with the person you’re having the tough conversation with.

The truth is, these situations don’t have to be as arduous or difficult as people make it.

Throughout our conversation, David shares his story where he was scared, how he broke down his feelings and discovered the value of being vulnerable in that moment. We also go through the four steps of having though conversations: Clarify, Ask permission, Share, and Enquire. We also talked about how to handle anxiety, depression, and PTSD and how to live a productive and flourishing life.

This is a great episode. It’s time to close your eyes, open your ears, and take a listen. I’ll see you in the next one.

Some Questions I Ask:

What’s a truth that, once you accepted it, you had a breakthrough? (8:27)
What makes a great keynote speaker? (26:49)
How can someone start getting paid for being who they are? (34:34)
How do you manage your anxiety, depression and PTSD? (36:23)
What was your experience with micro-dosing? (43:06)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

How vulnerability can make you invincible. (7:17)
How one mortifying moment helped David Wood realize the value of vulnerability. (8:42)
The 4 steps to tough conversations. (18:34)
How telling on yourself helps you become a great speaker. (30:50)
Tips for managing your mental health with self-care. (36:59)

Connect with David Wood:

What was it like being a 16-year-old on a college campus? (3:23)
What advice do you have for those that want to climb up the corporate ladder? (5:57)
What’s important about women fellowshipping together and supporting each other? (18:13)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

How going to college early helped Stacie’s career progress. (3:33)
Why Stacie decided to pursue a career in law. (6:54)
Why real estate is the best vehicle to build wealth. (16:18)
What’s next for Stacie. (22:12)

I brought Stacie on the show because of her unique story: she married, divorced, and remarried the same person.

Throughout the podcast, Stacie takes us on that journey with her, explaining why she initiated the divorce in the first place, how they got back together, and how God brought her peace through this process. She talks about listening to her gut, allowing that inner voice to guide her decisions in life. Additionally, Stacie gave some tips on having success in corporate America as a minority and reverse engineering your goals.

Close your eyes and open your ears and take a listen. I’ll see you soon.

Some Questions I Ask:

What caused you to realize your need to make a decision? (6:53)
What did being “in a dark room” mean for you? (13:04)
How was your second wedding different from your first? (24:06)
Why do people remarry the same person? (26:57)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

How Stacie learned that she can do anything she puts her mind to. (5:35)
What pushed Stacie to realize she needed to listen to her gut to find peace in the center of God’s will for her. (9:25)
What couples should do between engagement and marriage to strengthen the core of their relationship. (22:03)
How Stacie learned to lean into God’s plan for her marriage. (27:03)

I brought Tiffany on the show because of her incredible story of a woman navigating the business world, becoming exceptionally successful, and then she lost it all, and eventually found success again.

Throughout the podcast, Tiffany takes us through her entire journey so far. She tells the story about how, from a very early age, Tiffany always knew what she wanted her life to look like. Whenever her gut told her she took a wrong turn, she made drastic course corrections until she finally achieved the life she was looking for. But, once she achieved all of her goals and dreams, she knew that she needed to find true meaning for her life and work.

Tiffany’s story is one of authenticity, continuous growth, and it all revolves around the idea of being who you are versus who society tells you to be.

Close your eyes and open your ears and take a listen. I’ll see you soon.

Some Questions I Ask:

Were there times when you didn’t trust your gut when making a decision? (10:38)
What was your first company? What did you do? (18:40)
If you had a daughter, what type of live advice would you give her? (31:20)
Tell us about financial freedom. (50:48)
Why did you decide to move to New Jersey? (1:03:59)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

Tiffany’s personal and professional truth. (5:21)
How Tiffany realized that who she is, is on purpose. (9:23)
What honestly happens when you achieve all your goals. (10:55)
How Tiffany went from living on top of the world to becoming homeless. (14:40)
Why Tiffany never accepts “no” as an answer. (42:34)

Why I decided to shake up my career and be an entrepreneur. (12:47)
What I learned from letting go of my first business. (20:30)
How communication contributed to my early entrepreneurial success. (21:12)
What mistakes I made as a first-time entrepreneur. (24:59)
What is pain management? (28:35)
Why I decided to scale back my pain management business. (33:35)
How Allan and Tiffany flipped their dry-cleaning business on its head. (42:40)

What makes a good connector? (12:51)
What character traits make a great manager and marketer? (22:37)
What do talent managers do? (26:11)
How can people share their messages with the masses? (27:43)
Why are podcasts important? (33:52)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

Eddie’s personal and professional truths. (5:38)
Why relationships are essential to resilience in business. (13:07)
How Eddie maintains his relationships. (19:34)
How Eddie worked his way up through the music industry. (22:53)
What motivated Eddie to start his podcast. (34:02)

Connect with Eddie Blackmon:

Resources:

Superphone

Kobalt

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Truth Tip #33: Only listen to people who have done, what you are trying to do.

Sun, 02 Feb 2020 11:00:52 GMT

Today's truth tip: Only listen to people who have done, what you are trying to do.

Let that sink in for a bit.

Catch y'all soon!

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Truth Tip #32: Get naysayers out of your house now!

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 11:00:43 GMT

Today's truth tip: Get naysayers out of your house now!

Let that sink in for a bit.

Catch y'all soon!

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Truth Tip #31: The goal is the destination, the plan is the map. Your energy determines the speed you get there.

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 11:00:36 GMT

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 11:00:01 GMT

Good People,

This week, we’re switching it up. On this episode of The Truth Prescription, I’m actually going to be sitting in the interviewee’s seat. My buddy Chris Bello interviews me on his show, Entrepreneur Motivation. We talk about a bunch of different things, including my early entrepreneurial roots, the power of a foundational schedule, podcasting, and the importance of getting really focused on what you want from life.

We cover a lot throughout this conversation. So sit back, relax, and take a listen. I’ll see you in the next one.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

What inspired my entrepreneurial motivation. (3:30)
My first business in college & what lessons I learned. (4:46)
Why I love podcasting. (21:48)
How manifesting impacts your mindset and produces results. (30:12)
Why my daily consistent schedule is so crucial to my success. (36:13)
Why being an entrepreneur provides you with security that you cannot find in a corporation. (51:44)

Let that sink in for a bit.

Catch y'all soon!

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Truth Tip #7: The truth only sets you free if you're willing to accept it.

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 11:00:42 GMT

Good people! Happy New Year. As we welcome in 2020 and the new decade, everyday, I'm going to be connecting with you with a truth tip. Hear it. Feel it. Say it, every day. These tips will be short yet powerful and will come to you, daily in addition to the podcast episode every other Monday.

Today's truth tip: The truth only sets you free if you're willing to accept it.

Let that sink in for a bit.

Catch y'all soon!

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Truth Tip #6: 90% illness has a psychological basis.

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 11:00:39 GMT

Today's truth tip: 90% illness has a psychological basis.

Let that sink in for a bit.

Catch y'all soon!

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Allan Boomer: Stop Selling Your Time

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 11:00:37 GMT

Good People,

Today I had the pleasure of reconnecting with an old college friend of mine: Allan Boomer. He is a successful franchise investor and financial planner. After college, he went off to earn his MBA at NYU Stern and then worked for Goldman Sachs for 7 years before deciding it was time to start his own firm. Now, he is the Managing Partner of Momentum Advisors and the Co-Host of The Momentum Advisors show on SiriusXM. I’ve always admired Allan and his persistent entrepreneurial spirit.

Throughout our conversation, Allan shares stories about the foundation of his success today, and how his life was transformed with a single sentence. It all boils down to just doing your best in all things, no matter what it looks like, and no matter what expectations are set out for you at the get-go.

Allan also shares some financial insights and strategies for managing money. Specifically, we talk about how to teach children about money, and how to find a trustworthy financial advisor that fits your needs as your wealth grows.

Allan’s story is inspirational and provides practical financial advice. We cover a lot in this conversation. So sit back, relax, and take a listen. I’ll see you soon.

Some Questions I Ask:

Can you tell the story about the day you decided to leave the corporate world? (14:27)
What steps should people take when searching for a financial advisor? (20:56)
How would you recommend parents talk to kids about money? (26:54)
What do you love about money management? (43:14)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

Why it’s important to always do your best and never just skate by. (6:16)
Why you should follow your dream. (11:11)
What 3 elements to look for when hiring a financial advisor. (21:05)
The benefits of putting your kids in a position to develop a love for entrepreneurship. (28:35)
How Allan combats what’s broken within the financial services industry. (44:28)

Good people,

On today’s episode, I want to reflect on the idea of giving gifts—but I’m going to flip it around a little bit. Today, I have a request: give yourself a gift. In your daily interactions, give yourself a gift based on what you want from someone else.

The truth is, we’ve got to start with ourselves first. We can’t always rely on others to fulfill our needs and desires, but we can rely on ourselves. Ask yourself, “How do I interface with myself?” Are you patient and compassionate? If you’re not, then today’s a good day to start.

Happy holidays to everyone in 2019. I’ll see you in the next one.

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Dr. Nick Molinaro: The Keys to Increasing Performance

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 11:00:37 GMT

Good People,

Today I had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Nick Molinaro. He’s worked as a psychologist for 30+ years, with a specialty in sports psychology and executive assessment and performance. He’s worked with athletes from the NFL, NBA, and he’s most known for his work with the PGA. We had a great conversation all about finding ways to unlock your true potential, mental skills training, and the erroneous beliefs around what role confidence plays in performance. Essentially, Dr. Nick says that focusing on boosting someone’s confidence is an ineffective way to actually increase performance. Focusing on grit and self-advocacy are much more effective.

We also talked quite a bit about his own personal experiences around performance and what led him to realize a method that allowed him to live up to his potential. He breaks down the basic processes that influence most of what we do, what we believe, what we feel, and how to use that understanding to set effective goals and develop grit.

We cover a lot in this short and sweet conversation. So sit back, relax, and take a listen. I’ll see you soon.

Some Questions I Ask:

What locks up people’s potential? (4:44)
What benefits come with mental skills training? (6:12)
What makes athletes great in business? (10:03)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

Dr. Nick's personal and professional truths. (3:07)
About the basic human processes that influence what we do. (5:05)
The 3 basic elements of goal setting. (9:05)
What elements make up true grit. (12:19)
How practice affects anxiety. (17:43)
The best predictor of performance. (20:36)

Yes or BS:

Golf is the most mentally challenging sport to play.
Children as more responsive to psychotherapy than adults.
Optimal performance may not always translate to winning.
Business, sport, life, and success is 99% mental.
Intention drive attention.
Performance pressure can be cured with practice.
Confidence is the main ingredient of success.

Connect with Dr. Nick Molinaro:

Performance in Mind

Beyond the Scoreboard by Dr. Nick Molinaro

Resources:

Grit: The power of passion and perseverance

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Libby Moore: Live Your Own Life

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 11:00:30 GMT

Good People,

Today I had the pleasure of talking to Libby Moore. Libby is best known for her role as the Chief of Staff to Oprah Winfrey for over 10 years. We had a great conversation and went deep on several different topics, including how your perception of money and the limiting beliefs you hold around money can become your reality—if you let it. When you focus on providing value to other people, and you focus on the process, money will often flow much more freely.

We also talked a lot about her personal experiences around self-acceptance. Essentially, she told the story of how difficult it was for her to come out as lesbian, but how essential it was to live authentically. She learned that you can’t live anybody else’s life; you can only live your own.

We definitely covered a lot in this conversation. So sit back, relax, and take a listen. I’ll see you soon.

Some Questions I Ask:

How can people access and assess their superpowers? (23:56)
What one thing do you believe contributed most to Oprah and Maury Povich’s success? (33:42)
How did you work up the courage to come out to your parents as lesbian? (36:50)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

Libby’s personal & professional truths. (5:39)
What submission to the universe practically looks like. (22:13)
How to use specific breathing techniques to combat oncoming anxiety. (24:11)
Why Oprah became so popular and beloved. (40:00)

Yes or BS:

Libby Moore will one day write sitcom comedy again.
Mistakes should be rebranded as checkpoints.
Religion can stile flow.
Intuition can be taught.
Coaching is easier than standup.
Distractions can lead us to our life purpose.
Perception is not reality.

Connect with Libby Moore:

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Robyn Spizman: Loving Out Loud

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 10:00:39 GMT

Good People,

On today’s episode, I have the pleasure of talking to Robyn Spizman, whose an author of 75 books. She’s also a radio and tv personality. Her latest book, Loving Out Loud is in stores now. In today’s discussion we talk about a range of things. Her personal truth is that loving out loud is something that can be taught. She also speaks to the healing power of words. For her professional truth, she talks about how she learned not to have a knee-jerk reaction to everything and give more in her reactions to things.

We talk about her book, what’s it all about, and what's it like to be an author. We discuss tools to help people who may be afraid to speak out. And we also talk about parenting and the three most important components of a successful parent.

We cover a lot in today’s episode. So sit back, relax, and take a listen. I’ll see you soon.

Some Questions I Ask:

What is loving quietly? Why not promote that instead of loving out loud? (20:26)
What is the process of gathering and maintaining an audience as an author?(35:51)
What are the three most important tenets of a successful parent? (42:16)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

How Robyn actively chooses to start off her morning with positivity (4:57)
Robyn shares her secret to happiness in the life she’s crafted for herself (15:58)
For Robyn, protecting her skills are important because her passions are her work.(18:00)

Yes or BS:

Receiving is just as important as giving
Crying helps to clean out the heart
You must hire a PR firm to promote a book
Raising girls is easier than raising boys
Working from home is more fun
The intent of a word is more important than the word itself.

Connect with Robyn Spizman:

David Fragioni – Facebook

Books

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Dr. Wayne Pernell: Be Who YOU Want to Be

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 10:00:40 GMT

Good People,

On today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Wayne Pernell. He’s a leadership coach, author, clinical psychologist, magician, and blackbelt. Throughout our conversation, Wayne brings up a topic that many of us have struggled with throughout our lives: doing what others want or expect of us, rather than what we want to do with our own lives. He shares with us a great story about his journey to realizing this personal truth.

Dr. Wayne Pernell struggles with people-pleasing tendencies in his professional life, too. The professional truth that he shares is that he realized he needed to develop a skill of being a great leader without needing to be liked. This is an incredibly important nuance. As a leader, you want to be able to inspire people to follow your direction, but you don’t want to become a dictator. So, finding that subtle nuance is essential.

We also jump into some questions, like how to use love and passion in our work, what makes him stand out as a leadership coach, and how exercise regimes transfer into success in business and life.

Sit back, relax, and take a listen. I’ll see you soon.

Some Questions I Ask:

What does it mean to love through your work? (16:29)
As a leadership coach, how can you help where others can’t? What’s your secret sauce? (25:31)
How do martial arts translate to great leadership? (29:01)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

How Wayne learned to be who he wants to be, even if that strays from who others want him to be. (5:34)
How Wayne learned to be a great leader through letting go of the desire to be liked. (12:15)
What 3 words guide Wayne in all of his interactions. (17:17)
What you can learn through a regimented exercise program. (29:23)

Yes or BS:

Change your posture, change your life.
Great leaders eliminate “why” from their vocabulary.
Mental rehearsal is the same as visualization.
Coaching packages should come with a money-back guarantee.
Real leaders set goals and never waiver.

Connect with Dr. Wayne Pernell:

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My Consciousness: Two Choices

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 10:00:34 GMT

Good People,

On today’s episode, I want to talk about 2 concepts that I believe are critical to self-development. The #1 priority on your path to self-improvement and self-development, and overcoming challenges, is don’t beat yourself up. Desire to be better and always appreciate where you are. In that same vein, remember to ask yourself how you can move forward from every challenge life throws your way.

Timestamps:

[1:38] As we move through life, we go through a lot of emotions every day. Anger, anxiety, depression, or a variety of emotions. When you become aware of the state that you’re in, and shift your self-improvement mindset from one of, “I’m bad, I need to change,” to “I appreciate where I am today, and I want to improve for improvement’s sake,” that’s where the real growth will kick in.

[4:17] The “why” question doesn’t matter; the “how” question is the one that will spur growth. Oftentimes, I’ve noticed that people, including myself, want to seek an explanation for “why” things are the way they are. Instead, the question to ask yourself should be, “How will I move forward from this?” The “how” is the real solution.

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David Frangioni: Focusing on Your Strengths

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 10:00:16 GMT

Good People,

On this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Mr. David Fragioni, who is a drumming aficionado and has found a way to support himself through his art. He started playing drums at the age of 2, which was the same age that he was diagnosed with retinoblastoma and lost his eye. Still, he pushed through all of his struggles, nurtured his talents, delved into business, and discovered his strengths along the way.

David takes us through his journey, sharing his personal and professional truths, as one always leads into the other. He discusses the importance of nurturing your talents and focusing on what will help you grow to be who you’re supposed to be in the world, rather than focusing on the deafening outside noise that can derail your journey.

Now, David works in music technology with world-famous musicians, including Aerosmith, Shakira, The Rolling Stones, etc. He’s consistently focused on how to continue growing and become the greatest at his craft.

Host: Dr. Seku Gathers

Guest: David Fragioni

Resources:

David Fragioni – Website

David Fragioni - Twitter

David Fragioni - Instagram

Crash by David Fragioni

Audio One

[5:29] Personal & Professional Truths: David combined his personal and professional truth: focus on your strengths inside, not what’s on the outside. Realizing this truth was a major turning point for David. He went his whole life with a prosthetic eye, and this specific breakthrough came when he was able to have some corrective surgery on that eye. Once he began focusing on what was inside, he started taking risks and finding ways to support himself, all while starving the idea that there was something wrong with him. It’s all about how you conduct yourself and the integrity that you bring.

[13:25] Focus on Your Strengths: Similarly to his first truth, David learned early on about another truth that would influence his career for the rest of his life. He knew that if he would continue pursuing life as a musician on the road to make a living, very little of his success was up to him. It was up to the lead singer to stay, to the lead guitarist to stick with the band, to everyone to get along on the road and agree on the style of music. With this realization, he knew that maybe that life wasn’t right for him, but he knew in his heart and soul that he needed to find a way to pursue his passion. Through the pursuit of being a better drummer and looking for drum technology solutions, he realized that he loved technology in music just as much as he loved drumming. Pursuing a different type of career in music required him to overcome the challenges of absorbing other people’s external perceptions of you, and instead focus on your internal strengths.

[33:14] What it Takes to be the Greatest: It takes 10,000 hours to master anything, and those 10,000 hours of dedication must be consistent. For Dave, he understood his success as consistency. Rather than focusing on working with an amazing artist at some point during the year, he focuses on the fact that he’s done it for 15 years straight, and he’s found a formula that works for him. This is how Dave perceives the path to greatness: it’s not a moment, it’s a life of consistency.

[35:54] Yes or BS:

The drummer is more important than the kit.

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Kim Allen: Adjusting Your Goals As You Go

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 10:00:29 GMT

Good People,

This week’s episode of The Truth Prescription brings great conversation and new insights into the future. I speak with Kim Allen, psychic and astrologist. She’s been called the “Human GPS system,” as she helps people figure out where their lives are headed. She’s an old family friend of mine. Let me tell you, from my experience, you really need to listen to this person.

Throughout our talk, Kim shares her story about how she came to work as a psychic and astrologist, including figuring out her own path, adjusting with reality as she goes. She discusses the importance of identifying your dreams and goals but acknowledging the realities that surround those goals. With this, she’s learned what her personal passions are, who she works best with professionally, and the value of differentiating between reality and non-reality.

Host: Dr. Seku Gathers

Guest: Kim Allen

Resources:

Kim Allen’s Website

Get Momentum Leadership Academy

[03:18] Personal Truth: As a child, Kim was told that she could do anything she wants. As an adult, she’s learned that that is just not the truth. No matter how enthusiastic her mom was about it, it’s just not reality. Kim realized that she had to identify her own personal strengths and passions, find a way to combine them and figure out what’s available in that intersection. Without this direction, many people get lost and expect more doors to be open than there are actually are. For Kim, she realized that many doors were closed to her. She believes that there are doors open for everyone, but you still have to approach those doors with reality—the truth—in mind.

[8:23] Professional Truth: Jodi regularly works with groups of psychics and astrologers. Both of these groups cultivate vastly different cultures: one was very closed off, individualized; the other was very open and provided lively conversations. Through these interactions with these different groups of professionals, Jodi realized that she actually thrives in an open, conversational, “mental” environment. She prefers to work with people who are able to base themselves in reality, defining truths from untruths.

[21:09] Yes or BS:

The Golden State Warriors will win the NBA Championship in 2020?
Donald J. Trump will be reelected President?
Harriet Tubman will one day be on the $20 bill?
The Metro Podcast Studio will have a location in Los Angeles?
Kevin Durant will come play for the Knicks?
Kim Allen will have her own TV or radio show in the next 5 years?
Recreational marijuana will be legalized in New York? New Jersey?
2020 will be a year of ____ for America?

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Jodi Womack: Creating Momentum Around What's Important to You

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 10:00:14 GMT

Good people,

This week’s episode of The Truth Prescription brings a great conversation with a lot of great energy. I speak with Jodi Womack, leadership coach/trainer, author, and co-founder of the Getting Momentum Leadership Academy. She, along with her husband, Jason created the program in 2012.

Jodi, of course, shares her personal and professional truths; shining a light on the importance of identifying the things that are important in life and creating priority around them. She shares with us how we can leverage more time in our days to set ourselves up for success, moving out of a space of constant ‘catch up.’ She also speaks to her experience as an introvert and one who’s created a career largely comprised with a lot of time spent sharing stories in front of large audiences. Something that really resonated to me throughout our conversation is the importance of understanding that if you leverage your own experience you will be undefeated and open to create an abundance of momentum.

Host: Dr. Seku Gathers

Guest: Jodi Womack

Resources:

Get Momentum - Book

6:28: Personal Truth: A Few years ago, Jodi went home to visit her parents. She hugged them and realized that her mom seemed really skinny, almost frail. She suggested that they go to the doctor, which led to 8 months of visits with specialists. Her mom was diagnosed with early onset dementia and was so thin because she was forgetting to eat. Jodi was devastated and felt terrible. She says she knew that she had to step her game up as a daughter and had to figure out what that meant in terms of taking care of her parents. In addition, when her husband accepted a new role, they relocated from California to Alabama and were even further from her parents. The truth was, she really had to decide what was important in her life and that’s helped her prioritize and realize that the things she thought were really important, that she thought she wanted pale in comparison to how she wants to show up for the people that she loves the most.

12:09 Professional: “Introverts can speak to groups.” That’s been her biggest challenge because she didn’t know she had it in her. Jodi used to work for another speaker; she managed operations and would always decline when he asked her if she wanted to introduce him. When she started hosting women’s networking events, she would hear all kinds of stories about the hardships and struggles they were having. When they returned to the following event, there would be stories about their progress and overcoming. These women were managing real life and Jodi realized that you can’t learn adulting in a book. She likes to share real stories, keep it real and let people know that there’s support available to make it through. She’s shifted the narrative and now speaks to friends, not audiences where she’s just sharing stories, not teaching; something she’d do in coffee shops with friends all of the time.

24:33: 30/30 Rule

Jodi calls it strategic planning for life and says it would be great to have learned this in high school. The 30/30 Rule is working on something for 30 minutes that isn’t due for 30 days or more. This came about because there were things on Jodi’s calendar that kept surprising her. She says that shouldn’t have been the case because the things on the calendar are the things that she’s already agreed to do. She says most people look at today and tomorrow, some look at the full week and, as a result, we never get the vision of “up and out -- getting ahead.” Many of us are always playing catch up and Jodi says there are 3 time zones: “Catch Up, Keep Up, and Getting Ahead.” The 30/30 Rule was created to help us get ahead.

30:09 Finding Mentors

Jodi says when trying to find mentors, you want to build your team. There are mentors, who you don’t pay for, who care for you and are vested in your growth. Coaches, teachers, and therapists, who you pay for, are also apart of that team of people who are helping you to think new thoughts. She says if we keep thinking the same thoughts, asking the same questions, we’ll only continue to see more of the same. Building a team helps us build that momentum. We can also leverage podcasts, books, videos to learn more about the paths we want to be taking.

40:09 Yes or BS:

Public speaking is easier than writing a book?
Change your diet and change your life?
Women make better leaders?
Getting improper rest is similar to being intoxicated?
Love, at first sight, is a myth?
Creating momentum is much easier for men?

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Josh Cary: A Self-Aware Journey From Actor to Entrepreneur

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 10:00:40 GMT

This week on the Truth Prescription, I’m speaking with Josh Cary. Josh is a business coach and host of the Hidden Entrepreneur podcast. Josh takes us on quite a journey: from his career as an actor, comedian (where he got the attention and validation he was seeking), to his first marriage (where learned the lessons of self-awareness and began picking up the pieces), into his relationship with his current wife (who didn’t let him run away from a great thing), over to the birth of his children (who brought a new level a meaning to his life) and around to his life as business coach (where he teaches his clients how to breakthrough).

Josh spent 15 years as an actor and filmmaker and today, in addition to the podcast and coaching, he’s also the CEO of a digital marketing company for pet sitters and dog walkers. In his work as a business coach, he helps other entrepreneurs find the truth, and most enjoys working with those who either:

Identify as an entrepreneur and understand that they’re extremely powerful and able, however, they’ve been holding themselves back.
Are about 3-5 years into their business and find themselves hitting a wall that they can’t break through.

We discuss how, when it comes to the truth, looking within is always a great place to start.

Host: Dr. Seku Gathers

Guest: Josh Cary

Resources:

Josh Cary - Website

1:58

Professional Truth - In 8th grade Josh was bit by the acting bug; while changing classes, a classmate passed him in the hallway and asked if he was going to audition for the school play. Wanting to fit in, he quickly responded, “yeah.” He had no idea what he was getting himself into or that there was even an audition. As fate would have it, he was cast. The play was about drug awareness and Josh landed the role as the comic relief. That role taught him how to mask feelings by using comedy as a diversion, he also liked the attention that he received. He went home, told his mom that we wanted to be an actor and had a 15-year career in acting and filmmaking.

10:00

Personal Truth: Josh talks to us about the lessons he learned from his first marriage. He and his then wife made the choice to leave New York and head to Texas; they figured since all of their problems were in NY that moving halfway across the country would make things better. Their marriage lasted 3 years and Josh eventually went back home to New Jersey to figure things out. He tried to get back into the dating scene and also started working on learning himself and his habits. He speaks about the work that he did to become more self-aware and how he began picking up the pieces.

13:56

Trying to Run from a Good Thing: While dating his then girlfriend, now wife, he tried to end their relationship. Despite her being, what he describes as, exactly what he wanted and what he needed, fear kicked in. He was so scared about taking such a mature leap. Josh says everything about him was fear, insecurity, immaturity, desperation, neediness and when he was face to face with something real, he didn’t know how to respond. Cut to today, they’re married and have two beautiful children, who Josh credit with bringing an entirely new level of meaning into his life.

20:18

“F That Noise”: Josh talks to us about his coaching framework, “F That Noise.” It’s used to help clients look within, accept their fears and move beyond them. It’s a 5 step process based on self-awareness, helping to create breakthroughs and to stop us from using fear as an excuse.

N: Name the emotion

O: Own That Emotion

I: Identify with It

S: Sit with It

E: Evolve Into Person You Want to Be (and have always been)

28: 20

Yes or BS:

The best meditation app is Insight Timer?
5AM is the best time to wake up for success?
A great leader motivates a change in others?
Josh Cary will live to be 101?
Fatherhood is easier than Husbandhood?
Josh Cary cares deeply about what other people think?

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Dave Chase: Working to Right the Healthcare Wrongs

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 10:00:53 GMT

This week’s truth comes from Dave Chase. Dave is a venture capitalist, author, serial entrepreneur and a healthcare advocate; he also created Health Rosetta. Dave talks to us about his journey and the personal/professional truth that put him on the path of working to right the wrongs within the healthcare industry. Dave believes that we have, both. the best and worst qualities of healthcare in this country. The best showing up in the brilliance and care of our doctors and nurses, and the worst being the greed and corruption that exists within the system. He shines light on a lot of the myths about the industry and shares with us his 3Cs; a cost effective approach to health care.

Host: Dr. Seku Gathers

Guest: Dave Chase

Resources:

Time Stamps:

[4:04] Professional/Personal Truth: Learning that the healthcare system is broken. Dave spent the majority of his career on the technology side of the healthcare industry. He was under the impression that our healthcare was topnotch due to all of the money that was being spent and the passion of the teams he worked with. In his late 30s, he lost 10 of his friends for reasons mostly attributed to issues with the healthcare system. The death of his last friend was particularly hard for him because he saw first hand how the system failed her. It was a wake up call that called into question how he’d been apart of the problem and figuring out how was going to contribute to the solution.

[13:20] The 3 Cs: Dave breaks down his 3Cs, concepts that can be used to help minimize health care costs:

Care Team: necessary for both professional and non professional members; our conversation focuses on the professional. Creating a stronger atmosphere of self care for doctors and nurses; with all of the challenges that arise from the healthcare industry Dave mentioned there are record rates of burnout and suidcicde among these groups. The more cared for they are, the better care they can provide.
Community: Dave noticed that zip codes are bigger indicators of health outcomes than DNA codes. He says that healthcare starts at home and moves out from there: education, environment, access to opportunity, social services and mental health treatment. These are all things that could be and should be addressed, especially since they drive 80-90% of health outcomes.
Cost: he speaks highly of an organization that invested in preventative care for its team and in the local community. He says that cost savings would allow us to put more money back into these communities, that would help drive more resources towards health instead of the hospital.

[18:59] Opioid Crisis: Dave says that employers are the “unwitting enablers of opioid addiction.” Most people impacted by the opioid crisis are working individuals and their dependents. Most of us in the US have healthcare through our jobs and these benefits are paying for the opioids. Dave gives the example of back pain, the 2nd most common reason that people go to the doctor and the number one driver of opioid prescriptions and disability. While there isn’t any evidence that opioids truly help to lower back pain, they’re more easily covered than physical therapy.

[29:00] Health Insurance Brokers: Dave talks about how every company works with a benefits broker to put together their healthcare plans. He says the problem stems from the fact that these brokers position themselves as a buyers agent when, in reality, they act as a sellers agent. There are also issues with incentives and bonuses, Dave compares it to going through a lawsuit and having the other side pay for your lawyer. The underlying cost of healthcare hasn’t increased in 5 years but somehow prices are increasing. Dave says the most efficiency occurs when employers contract directly with hospitals and cut out the middle man.

[42:04] Yes or BS

Healthcare is better in Canada?
Dave Chase is living the American Dream?
Legal cannabis is a good thing?
Democrats care more about healthcare than Republicans?
Doctors make too much money?

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Jay Harris: Chasing the Perfect Show

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 11:00:39 GMT

Who better to bring the truth than a journalist? This week we’re joined by ESPN’s own Jay Harris. For the past 16 years Jay has hosted a number of our favorites in sports: Sports Center, Outside the Lines, NFL Live, Baseball Tonight, Cold Pizza, First Take...the list goes on.

Jay’s professional career started in Steel City (Pittsburgh) where he was a news anchor at WPGH-TV and did morning radio news for WAMO-FM, along with American Urban Radio Networks.

Jay’s also a proud alumnus of Old Dominion University and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated.

Tune in for a good laugh, some inspiration, a bit of motivation and the truth!

Host: Dr. Seku Gathers

Guest: Jay Harris

Resources:

@JayHarrisESPN - Twitter
@JayHarrisEPSN - Instagram

Time Stamps:

[6:00]

Professional Truth: Jay bought up a great point; when it comes to the truth, it’s not always the case that we’re ignoring it, it’s just that we’re unaware of it. He takes us back to his Pittsburgh days when he was working in radio and the station had just hired a new Program Director. Usually, when that happens the new director will clean house and bring in their own team - Jay says that the good ones listen to their current team to assess their talents before making any changes. This particular director didn’t like the way that Jay did the news and told Jay that he needed to make changes. Jay took that advice, critically listened to himself and realized that he wasn’t as good as he could have been. He made the necessary changes, which made him better and allowed him to keep his job. He says his goal is to be better tomorrow than he was today - despite knowing that he’ll never have a perfect show, he says that he’s still going to chase it.

[9:46]

Personal Truth: Jay’s relationships have played a key role in his life. He talks to us a bit about the key ingredient to his long, happy marriage, his close relationship with his father and how he’s used his relationships as points of clarity. Jay gleaned his personal truth from his family’s experience with alcoholism. He grew up watching alcohol take a toll on some of the strongest people he knows, a result he does not drink. He says that he saw what it did to them and who is he to think that he could win that fight? He was also heavily influenced by his family’s strong work ethic - I loved hearing about how the family had to stop his 97-year-old uncle from getting on the tractor!

[14:47]

Say What You Need to Say: Jay is an eloquent storyteller; a communicator at heart. I asked him what the qualities of a good communicator are and how they translate to personal life? He says that you have to be willing to relate. Jay says what he does isn’t difficult, he just puts himself in a position to do it. In order for him to tell his stories, he has to be in that position to do so; no matter how frightening it may have been, he felt that had something that others should know, so he put himself in front of a microphone. Jay says that if you have something to say, and you’re the only source, you have to speak up - it’s not a fear that you can succumb to.

[20:23]

Yes or BS

Kaepernick will play in the NFL again?
Melo will play in the NBA again?
2a: R. Kelly will make another album again?
Jay Harris is a better writer than a public speaker?
Fatherhood is easier than Husbandhood?
Tiger Wood will win another Major?
Jay Harris wears the coolest socks on Sports Center?
Fame is a gift and a curse?
Wayman Tisdale was the greatest modern bass player in the last 20 years?
Women are smarter than men?

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Ellen Grace O'Brian: Living a Life in a Way that Lets Us Shine

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 11:00:07 GMT

Good People - this week’s dose of The Truth Prescription comes from Ellen Grace O’Brian. Ellen is the Spiritual Director of the Center of Spiritual Enlightenment in San Jose, California. She’s a Yogacharya, which is another name for master yoga instructor, who’s been teaching Kriya Yoga for 30 years.

Ellen is the host of a weekly podcast, The Yoga Hour: Living the Eternal Way and an author. She’s been featured in many publications and is the author of The Jewel of Abundance: Finding Prosperity through the Ancient Wisdom of Yoga.

She is also the founder of Carry the Vision, an organization that brings meditation and spiritual instruction to children in schools and prisons.

Host: Dr. Seku Gathers

Guest: Ellen Grace O’Brian

Resources:

Ellen Grace O'Brian - Website
Center for Spiritual Enlightenment - Website
Carry the Vision - Website
The Yoga Hour: Living the Eternal Way - Podcast
Autobiography of a Yogi - Paramahansa Yogananda, Book
The Jewel of Abundance: Finding Prosperity through the Ancient Wisdom of Yoga - Book

[4:03]

Personal Truth - Ellen goes back to the beginning of her spiritual journey. She was in her late 20s, married with children, working and had a home - having, what some would call the “perfect on paper life.” She began to notice that she was very unhappy and it wasn’t anything that she could pinpoint, just a feeling that something was missing. That feeling sent her on a journey of seeking. While trying to find that missing thing, she realized that she was disconnected from the truth of herself. She found that she was missing the connection from the truth of herself, her soul and spirit
She discovered the truth of her spiritual being is that she’s here to live a spiritual life, to thrive and fulfill her potential.

[7:01]

Professional Truth - Once Ellen discovered Kriya Yoga, a path of yoga for self and God realization, she was led into a service role. Ellen became an instrument to create space that allows others to find their teaching and truth. That became her path of transformation and eradicated any that ideas she had about her own lack; self doubt had to go in order for that work to thrive.
Ellen said “life itself is always moving in the direction of thriving, prospering and fulfilling its purpose. There’s a vast creative energy of life and when we sign up to that, we have to be willing to thrive and grow.” Surrender and Willingness became her professional truth.

[10:05]

Ellen gives us a brief overview of Kriya Yoga. She breaks it down with the definition of yoga meaning, “union or oneness, to bind back.” She says yoga is bringing your attention and awareness to awake to everything that you are.
Kriya is defined as generic term meaning “action.” Combined, Kriya Yoga means those actions that are supportive of and conducive to the higher states of consciousness.

[17:55]

Illusion of Separateness - Ellen describes this as a painful process. When life feels as if it’s a burden, when we feel suffering and are in a constant state of worry - those feeling become indicators that we’re in that space, an ego state of mind. The ego mind occurs when there’s an individual identify created that sees itself as being separate from the source. That is in opposition to understanding yourself as an expression of the larger truth of that life’s connected to everyone and everything. Ellen says a remedy for the ego state is gaining an intellectual understanding of the one reality, having an intuitive understanding of it and then a direct experience.

[22:21]

The Jewel of Abundance - Ellen’s book is a culmination of her years of practice. She calls it a deep dive into the philosophy and practices of yoga philosophy and meditation. Ellen says the primary takeaway is for us to wake up to the truth of what we are and the book provides a very practical manual for how to do that. It’s a map on how to change our mind from lack to abundance. Ellen believes that we all can,and must, live in a way that’s worthy of us - in a way that we let ourselves shine.

[26:00]

Yes or No (out of respect for our guest)
Internal abundance can translate to external abundance?
One’s religious beliefs can alter their spiritual development?
Heaven is, in fact, on earth?
Prayer only works if you believe?
The mind is our worst enemy?

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Marla Mattenson: Using a Logical Approach with Emotional Materials

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 11:00:25 GMT

Happy 2019, Good People! Our first interview of the year is with relationship and intimacy expert, Marla Mattenson. Marla’s work focuses on entrepreneurial couples, having worked with Academy Award-winning actors, professional athletes, and Grammy-winning singers. A former doula and high school teacher, Marla’s background in math and neuroscience help her to apply pattern recognition when coaching her clients on how to choose new and creative ways to view each other and their relationship. It’s what she calls a very logical approach to emotional material.

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Galen Gordon: The Truth About Knowing What You're Good At

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 10:00:28 GMT

Galen Gordon is the Vice President of Talent Management at NFL. He is in charge of on air talent and he has 68 people under his purview. Galen previously worked for ESPN where he helped rebrand shows like First Take, Numbers Never Lie, The Stephen A. Smith Show, Sports Center: Coast to Coast, amongst others. Prior to working at ESPN, he was a news network producer working at ABC and NBC. He also spent three years at CNN. Galen got his Mass Communication degree from Oral Roberts University.

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Stephanie McAuliffe: The Truth Behind Alcoholism and Addiction

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 09:00:11 GMT

Stephanie McAuliffe grew up around alcohol throughout her life.She numbed her own pain for years which meant that she did not take personal responsibility for how she thrashed through life. When she was finally brought to her knees, she turned around to face the truth of her role in everything. It was at that time that she began to set herself free. She figured that her experiences and lessons she learned from them could help others as well. As a result she wrote her book Message in the Bottle-Finding Hope and Peace Amidst the Chaos of Living with an Alcoholic.

Stephanie's LinkedIn

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Chris Broussard: Truth and Basketball Part 2

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 10:09:30 GMT

In this second part of this two-part episode, Seku continues his conversation with sports analyst, Chris Broussard about the personal and professional truths Chris has learned throughout his life.

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Chris Broussard: Truth and Basketball

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 09:00:12 GMT

In this first part of this two-part episode, Seku dives into conversation with sports analyst, Chris Broussard about the personal and professional truths Chris has learned throughout his life. From playing basketball at Oberlin College to commentating for ESPN, Chris has found Christ, found the love of his life, and figured how to balance confidence and humility in the field.

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Joanna Bateman: Change, Truths, and Comedy

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 10:00:03 GMT

Joanna Bateman is originally from Loveland, Ohio. She is a comic, she's a SAG actor and activist. She loves to say that she is emotionally available for a living. In this episode, Joanna will talk about the truths she has had to deal with in her own life that have helped her to move past and break through and become more successful.

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A Rant About The Truth About Transparency

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 10:00:09 GMT

Showing yourself in your art is a part of being creative. However, it’s not a choice that every artist chooses to make. On today's episode, Dr. Gathers talks about the OTR II concert and the music by Beyoncé and Jay-Z. Beyoncé released Lemonade in 2016 and Jay-Z released 4:44 the following year. Most recently the couple made the joint album, Everything Is Love as The Carters. The trials, tribulations, and truths about themselves and their infamous relationship are displayed throughout their music. After seeing them perform, Dr. G started to reflect, “ What does it means to be transparent in your art and how does it mean for artists to reveal their truths?” On this special episode of The Truth Prescription, we get Dr. Gathers' thoughts on the OTR II Tour and the Carters’ growth as artists.

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Joe Imperatrice - Founder of Blue Lives Matter

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 10:00:32 GMT

For those of you who have been following the Truth Prescription, you may know that one of the hats I wear is a Film Maker, Writer and Director. I wrote a full length feature called, "Code Of Silence," which explores the many facets of what a Blue Lives Matter or Black Lives Matter leader would have to deal with. The point of the story is, that regardless of what we do for a living, our cultural differences and appearances, we all bleed red and we are all human beings. Joe Imperatrice is the President and Founder of Blue Lives Matter NYC - an organisation that raises awareness and money for the members of families who have lost someone whilst serving in Law Enforcement. He talks about what inspired him to become a police offer, how he started Blue Lives Matter NYC and his future plans.

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Where I Discovered Truth: School of Hermetic Philosophy

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 10:00:15 GMT

Good People - We usually talk to one person on this podcast and we get their idea what truth is and how they've come to find this truth through the experiences in their lives. This week, I talk to two guests who discuss an approach, way of life, a science and a philosophy; Carol and David from the School of Hermetic Philosophy which was found in 1970 by Dario Salas Somer. There's over 10 branches from all of the world and David and Carol are two members of the New York Branch and we talk about their upcoming seminar on July 14th, "How Men and Women can Evolve." For more information go to www.lighthouseworkshops.com

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Dr Kevin Simon - Married to Medicine

Mon, 28 May 2018 10:00:06 GMT

He's the first medical Doctor we've had this season and he's from the same college I went to; Morgan State University or Maximum Skills University as I like to call it. Dr Kevin Simon opens up about the truth he learnt that he was in fact good at what he does. As a physician of color, doubt can easily creep in. Currently he's a Psychiatry Resident at Grady Hospital. Yesterday, he just announced on Instagram that he and his wife are expecting a baby. There's a lot of truth to his journey and I can't wait to share it with you in this special holiday weekend Truth Prescription.

Connect with Kevin:

Instagram: @drkmsimon

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Deborah Goodwin: Truth, Screenwriting & Good Films

Mon, 14 May 2018 10:00:34 GMT

Born in Manchester, England, Deborah Goodwin is a New York based writer, director and filmmaker, not to mention an award winner for Best Screenplay at the Urbanworld Festival for her family drama, "Cherrys," with her first feature film "Vampires in Venice" making its sales debut at Cannes Market 2011.

Recently, she wrote and directed the modern western film The Pastor starring Franky G, Victoria Cartagena and Ismael Cruz Cardova.

We talk about:

How sometimes you have to strip yourself away from your ego to serve the purpose of a story or film
When to allow yourself to let go from what you've become attached to
Being a professor at a college in Brooklyn

You can connect with Deborah through:

Instagram

Femme Fatale Group in NYC.

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Season One Recap - The Truth Prescription Podcast

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 10:00:21 GMT

Good People, can you believe it? It's been 1 year since we've been doing this Truth Prescription Podcast. Our first guest on April 11th, 2017 was Dr. Anthony Watkins and now we are 26 episodes in an entire year later.

Season Two kicks off on Monday with Dr Chris Zaino. I wanted to take this time to thank you, listeners, for staying with me on this journey. This season, they'll be more stories, more laughter and of course, more truth.

Dr G.

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Jimmy Myers - A Hurricane Of Truth & Broadcasting Talent Part 2

Mon, 02 Apr 2018 11:05:18 GMT

We continue to two part special of our Jimmy Myers interview. It's an apt time to interview him as he approaches 50 years in broadcasting which is a milestone for any individual.

This episode, we dive into:

His interviews with Ruben "Hurricane," Carter and other notorious individuals
Playing basketball with Barrack Obama
His journey in broadcasting and some of the challenges he faced.

I loved this interview and sharing his story of truth with you. Here's the final chapter of the two-part series with my Uncle Jimmy.

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Jimmy Myers - A Hurricane Of Truth & Broadcasting Talent Part 1

Mon, 19 Mar 2018 11:20:52 GMT

This is one of the most exciting interviews on The Truth Prescription. Our next guest paved the way for other black sportscasters and people of colour.

His innate ability to be able to talk truth with his guests, like with Ruben "Hurricane," Carter, is what inspired other greats like Denzel Washington to want to play the role in the movie.

In this two-part Truth Prescription special, we chat to the legendary radio and television broadcaster Jimmy Myers.

This episode, we dive into his journey in broadcasting from being an anchor at WBZ Boston, working for WWRTV where he won broadcaster of the year to move to FOX 25 and then hosting his own sports variety talk show called, "The Jimmy Myers Sports Exchange."

A broadcast icon in his own right but I have the unique privilege of calling this man my Godfather. Here's part one with Uncle Jimmy.

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Eljay Aguillo - The Truth Behind Joss Stone & Why He Loves New York City

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 11:18:06 GMT

Eljay Aguillo's project, "Why I Love New York City," is a photo-documentary on Instagram which is now a published book. What inspired Eljay to put this together was the journey of truth he had to go through to meet his now wife, Maria.

We talk about:

- How a defining moment of truth came in the form of a Joss Stone song

- How moving to New York City to mend his broken heart opened up an opportunity

- How a twist of fate of mixed up credit cards lead him to meet his current wife

Eljay's amazing book, "Why I Love New York City," has captured over 700 stories of love people have for the city of New York. As a fellow New Yorker, there isn't much I can find that I don't love about this city.

Connect with Eljay on:

His Personal Instagram

Why I Love New York City Instagram

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Amber Gelinas - Hot Tubs, Modelling & Reality of Truth

Sun, 07 Jan 2018 19:33:19 GMT

She’s not the first Reality TV contestant we’ve had on The Truth Prescription, but Amber Gelina’s story of accepting her truth saw it’s highs and lows.

Born to French-Asian parents, the cultural expectations that came with her heritage assumed Amber would take a conventional job in being a doctor, lawyer or an engineer (which her brother followed). From a young age, Amber knew that she was different:

“I remember dressing up in my mums silky nightgowns. I always knew I was going to be something different. I finally have acknowledged the truth.”

She left her conventional career and during this time, she lost her vision in both eyes which was later diagnosed to be Conversion disorder. This is when you have a mental or emotional trauma and it’s not dealt with properly, the symptoms can start to manifest themselves physically. During this time, Amber was on disability and ended up at a hot tub party where a casting agent found her and sparked her modelling and acting career.

It was when she moved to Australia and that she auditioned for The Batchelor in 2014 and was one of the contestants. In this episode of the Truth Prescription, we go beyond the glamour of modelling and reality television and talk about:

Overcoming the expectations and conventions cultures and family can place on us
Following your dreams is an imperative truth to accept when it comes to your health
Handling the pressures of modelling and fame
Managing an eating disorder

You can connect with Amber on Instagram.

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Holiday Rant: The Priceless Gift

Mon, 25 Dec 2017 04:52:50 GMT

It’s a Holiday special on The Truth Prescription Podcast. Some of you may feel that this time of year is when you’re really served up a dose of truth along with plenty of the festive cheer. As I try with each episode to give you a gift; a gift of truth and knowledge, I wanted to bring to your awareness a few of the things that you could think about today especially, being Christmas Day.

This short audio piece is just a reminder for all of us, especially today and in this day and time to:

Be Kind – treat others how we’d like to be treated
Slow Down, breathe it in
Be Thankful – for what you have and what you don’t have.

Do it. Now’s a good a time as any. Happy Holidays everybody.

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Corey "Homicide" Williams - Shooting Hoops Of Truth & Inspiration

Sun, 26 Nov 2017 15:06:31 GMT

He's been dubbed by Herald Sun sport as one of the most electrifying players ever to grace the Australia's premier basketball league. Former NBL MVP Corey "Homicide," Williams has been making himself a name on and off the court, especially with his motivational speeches and commentary on social media. As a basketball commentator himself on Fox Sports in Australia, Williams is no stranger to struggle in his life. From being teased during elementary school, to having poor grades in Catholic School, no matter the adversity he faced, he never gave up. Currently living between Australia and New York, Williams has his own clothing label, "The Patient Wolf," and is currently building his profile as a motivational speaker.

Corey chats with Dr Seku Gathers about:

Never giving up even when he didn't receive a scholarship the odds were stacked against him
How he found himself on the path of a commentator after playing basketball
Some motivational truths on how hard work can help you achieve your dreams

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Marc Clarke - Radio, Truth & Love.

Mon, 18 Sep 2017 12:30:43 GMT

This next guest has hosted top rated morning shows in many cities – St Louis, DC and Balitomore to name a few, has featured on many radio and television commercials and is a published author of “60 Days to the Real Me.” Even though his success’ hail on his media background and success – what Marc Clarke deems his greatest achievement is his 17 year marriage to his wife, Allison. In one of The Truth Prescriptions most hilariously truthful interviews, we go on a journey with Marc about:

How his mother’s attitude towards work was what drove him to decide to pursuit his passion and what made him happy
Changing to an upper middle class school gave him the confidence to be an excellent communicator
Losing a radio job was a pathway to meeting his wife
How he has managed to stay happily married for 17 years

Connect with Marc on:

And tune into his show The Marc Clarke Show.

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Katie Duke - The Reality Of Truth & Medicine

Sat, 09 Sep 2017 12:48:23 GMT

Throwback episode: It's your 11th dose of The Truth Prescription. Today's show has none other than Nurse Practitioner, Public Speaker and Influence Katie Duke. The intriguing thing about this guest is through all the accomplishments, a google search with her name primarily yields articles and posts surrounding a very public, personal and painful incident. On this episode, however, we get to delve deeply into all sides of Ms. Duke, discovering that even though her Instagram photos depict raw sass, life wasn't always glamorous or chic for this lady. We learn about:

How she found her truth after hitting rock bottom in a domestically abusive relationship
Going to Nursing School after working in a factory and delicatessen years after graduating

high school

How her experience on reality television only reaffirmed her strength of character
Katie's side of the story around her dismissal from a prominent New York Hospital
How she uses her popularity to empower women with education over physical appearances.

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Egypt Buck: Hustle & Hair

Mon, 14 Aug 2017 14:10:54 GMT

Good People! We're on Episode number 10. I can't thank you enough for coming along this journey with me so far and tuning into a dose of truth every other Monday.

Being our first double digit episode, we needed to bring YOU double the style and double the flair. Introducing Egypt Buck - one of New York City's most talented and promising Hair Artists. Specializing in weaving, extensions, fashion runway hair and avant garde pieces, Egypt has been featured in a number of high-profile hair shows including the Hair Oscars, Golden Scissor Awards, Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and benefit fashion shows. Even though his life may seem glamorous, Egypt's journey of accepting the truth was one that was far from that. In one of the most unique interviews, we talk about:

How $21,000 for hair school education was gifted to him
Why he slept in the AmTrak station for months
His Move to New York after battling through a domestically violent relationship
His love for hair, make up and creativity which was the drive to keep him going

Connect with Egypt on:

Natural Sisters Hair Salon Harlem

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Dr Nathalie Martinek - Research To Igniting Her Spirit

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 14:22:54 GMT

With our third female guest, hailing from Melbourne Australia – meet scientist, Dr Nathalie Martinek. Unlike most others that share the doctor title, Nathalie’s uniqueness comes from the fact that even though she has a very scientific background that is heavily predicated on research, intuitively, she has felt a constant pull from the other side of her brain that involved emotions and energy. It was Nathalie’s spiritual compass always lead her to exactly where she was supposed to be. At 6 weeks pregnant, intuitively she knew she had to move to Melbourne, Australia – where her husband was from. This began to unravel her journey of truth. We learn about:

People Pleasing: how Nathalie learnt that no amout of giving to others is going to give you the experience you want
Setting an Intention before the start of your day or the start of anything can improve, change or effect the outcome
The energetic landscape through meditation and a healing modality called Ignite Your Spirit Therapy
How health care professionals can protect themselves from energetic fatigue

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Shenekia Loud - Motherhood, Entrepreneurship, Sass & Success

Mon, 17 Jul 2017 14:11:07 GMT

There are so many hat’s our next guest wears that we can’t keep up! She's a Mother, Entrepreneur, Published Contributor, Sports Lover and Founder of one of New York City’s most successful boutique healthcare systems – The Kenkou Group. Known for providing concierge medical services, personalized health plans, Kenkou acts as advocates for clients against the ever changing landscape of health care. We’re very excited to have Shenekia Loud on the show as we delve into:

- Conflicts of Motherhood and business success

- Entrepreneurship

- How to choose your inner circle

- How to overcome trauma and heal

- Why women are smarter than men in business

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