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As we travel on our recovery journey, it becomes a big part of our identity. It’s what we are now.Successful recovery is about a personal transformation. One in which we enter a new world, cultivate new social connections, lose old habits and acquire new ones. As we travel on our journey, recovery becomes a big part of our identity. It’s what we are now. For many of us, our community centers on gatherings and places where recovery is the focus. Kurt Rasmussen discusses how he is working to build and support the recovery community by creating and maintaining digital tools that can facilitate connection.

Just as we take care of ourselves by exercising and eating right, it’s important that we consider how to keep our brains functioning at peak condition throughout our lives.Whether we like it or not, we’re all going to get older... and aging can have an impact on our bodies and our brains. Just as we take care of ourselves by exercising and eating right, it’s important that we consider how to keep our brains functioning at peak condition throughout our lives. Dr. Kristen Willeumier is a Los Angeles-based neuroscientist who has devoted her distinguished career towards researching the brain-body connection. She discusses how we can maintain our cognitive function as we age.

Most of us probably don’t believe the idea that “you can have it all.”Most of us probably don’t believe the idea that “you can have it all.” We assume that having a powerful career means your family life suffers, or that spending time with your family means you won’t advance in your career. Colleen Hauk is living proof that you really CAN have it all. Colleen is a certified executive coach who is dedicated to helping high-performers find fulfillment in their personal and professional lives, just like Collen herself has in her own life. She explains the three steps we all need to follow to truly have it all.

We all want to be liked, but what do you do when -- despite your best efforts and intentions -- someone just doesn’t like you?We all want to be liked, but what do you do when -- despite your best efforts and intentions -- someone just doesn’t like you? It’s not an easy situation to manage, but Personal Development Expert Bizzie Gold has some answers. She joins host Erica Spiegelman to offer some insight into how we can navigate this dynamic. Bizzie explores how we can shift our communication style and the way we give and receive energy so that we can cultivate the relationships we want and live the life we were meant to live.

Twenty years into the opioid epidemic, only one in five of the 2.4 million Americans with opioid use disorder (OUD) receive treatment.Twenty years into the opioid epidemic, only one in five of the 2.4 million Americans with opioid use disorder (OUD) receive treatment, and less than half of them receive effective, evidence-based treatment. Dr. Adam Bisaga is an addiction psychiatrist, clinician, researcher, and professor of psychiatry at Columbia University and the author of Overcoming Opioid Addiction. Dr. Bisaga discusses why opioid use disorder is different from other types of addiction -- and therefore requires different treatment -- as well as why it should be treated as a medical rather than a criminal problem.He also explains what adopting a system of medication-assisted treatment would mean for us as a society.

Talking about money can be really difficult and can bring about feelings of fear and shame. It doesn’t have to be that way.Talking about money can be really difficult and can bring about feelings of fear and shame. It doesn’t have to be that way. Brittney Castro is the founder and CEO of Financially Wise Women, a Los Angeles-based financial planning firm whose mission is to teach women and couples the art of managing their money the fun and simple way. Brittney shares how her casual and compassionate approach is the key to helping her clients live the life of their dreams.

How can we cultivate meaningful relationships that enrich our lives?In a world where it’s easy to pick up thousands of friends and followers from all around the world, how can we cultivate meaningful relationships that enrich our lives? Lori Hader is a leading expert in the field of transformational work, mindfulness, and self-love. Lori joins host Erica Spiegelman to explore ways to break through the online world and make real-life connections, and discuss the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of having a strong circle.

When it comes to food, labels are a big deal.When it comes to food, labels are a big deal. Whether we’re labeling ourselves as vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores, or examining nutrition labels to make sure we’re eating the “right” food, all of these labels have made it hard for us to actually enjoy the important practice of nourishing ourselves. Swami Nathan is the founder and CEO of the Amazing Protein Company, whose motto is “Better food for a better world.” Swami discusses how moving beyond labels is the key to true nourishment of our bodies, minds, and souls.

Writing doesn't have to conform to stereotypical expectations.When you imagine a top-notch detective who can outsmart criminal masterminds, do you imagine a man or a woman? The world of thriller fiction predominantly features alpha male characters, but author K.J. Howe is rewriting the rule book. Her protagonist is a strong female operative... who happens to have type-1 diabetes. K.J. joins host Erica Spiegelman to discuss why it’s so important for books to feature characters who don’t conform to people’s expectations. She explains how she shatters stereotypes in her own life as an avid traveler and an expert on the murky world of kidnap-and-ransom.

Creativity can help unlock your potential.Words have the potential to change lives, and no one understands that more than Kim Dower. A widely published poet, Kim is also the City Poet Laureate of West Hollywood, a role that allows her to use the written word to celebrate the diversity and vibrancy of that community. Kim also helps aspiring poets tap into their memories and dreams to unleash their creativity and works with authors to promote their work. Kim joins host Erica Spiegelman to discuss the remarkable power of words and how the way we use them can help us tap into and unlock our potential.

They say that well-behaved women rarely make history. How can women shake the stereotype that being assertive makes them difficult?It’s been said that well-behaved women rarely make history. But, it can also be challenging for women to shake the stereotype that being assertive makes them difficult. Award-winning author Karen Karbo celebrates women who may be seen as difficult but are in fact spirited rule breakers who charted their way with little regard for social or cultural expectations. Karen’s book, In Praise of Difficult Women, can serve as an inspiration for all of us who seek to live an authentic life on our own terms.

With 24-hour news in the palm of our hands, it’s easy to get trapped in a cycle of anxiety.With 24-hour news in the palm of our hands, it’s easy to get trapped in a cycle of anxiety. Dr. Crystal Jones is a multifaceted healing facilitator, who has helped thousands of people cultivate a narrative of wellness and peace in the midst of turmoil. Dr. Jones discusses how we can achieve balance and stay centered, even as everything around us competes for our attention.

The human brain powers every single physical and emotional sensation you experience, which is why it’s so important to make sure you keep your brain functioning at peak level.The human brain is simply amazing. It powers every single physical and emotional sensation you experience, which is why it’s so important to make sure you keep your brain functioning at peak level.Jamie Stern is a leading expert in neurofeedback therapy, an innovative, drug-free treatment method that can help people heal from PTSD, depression, anxiety, addiction, eating disorders, and other complex health issues. Jamie explains the basics of neurofeedback therapy, discusses her work with veterans, shares her own personal experience of how neurofeedback therapy helped treat her chronic migraines and motion sickness.

No matter how much we plan or prepare, life is filled with uncertainty. What would happen if you embraced the uncertainty?No matter how much we plan or prepare, life is filled with uncertainty, which often evokes feelings of anxiety or depression. But what would happen if you embraced the uncertainty? Mel Schwartz offers a revolutionary approach to living the life you choose. Shaped by Mel’s work in quantum physics, he helps us explore how our addiction to the outdated notion of certainty affects our lives. He also shares lessons from his recently released book, The Possibility Principle: How Quantum Physics can Improve the Way You Think, Live, and Love.

Have you ever tried something once, hated it, and resolved never to do it again? For many people, that’s a natural reaction.Have you ever tried something once, hated it, and resolved never to do it again? For many people, that’s a natural reaction. Chidimma Ozor took a different approach. Ten years ago she tried a yoga class and hated it. Fast forward a month and, after a significant spiritual experience, Chidimma tried yoga again and it opened up a completely new path in her life. Chidimma is now a certified yoga instructor and a “wellness warrior,” who yearns to inspire change in others. She joins Erica to discuss her work as founder of theTYPEAhippie and share how she helps her clients face their lives empowered and ready to thrive.

So many people battle anxiety, and may feel hopeless about moving through it.So many people battle anxiety, and may feel hopeless about moving through it. Did you know that anxiety is NOT a random, unknown, or uncontrollable disease or illness that you develop, inherit, or contract? Rather, it is often the byproduct of unfulfilled emotional needs, unmanaged thoughts and emotions, or trauma. Luca Bosurgi shares how he has helped thousands of people overcome anxiety and find true happiness through his unique mind training program CognitiveOS Hypnosis.

Most of us probably don’t believe the idea that “you can have it all.”Most of us probably don’t believe the idea that “you can have it all.” We assume that having a powerful career means your family life suffers, or that spending time with your family means you won’t advance in your career. Colleen Hauk is living proof that you really CAN have it all. Colleen is a certified executive coach who is dedicated to helping high-performers find fulfillment in their personal and professional lives, just like Collen herself has in her own life. She explains the three steps we all need to follow to truly have it all.

For some athletes, using painkillers is the norm, but it can get out of control... and quickly.Playing a sport professionally requires discipline and hard work, but it can also take a tremendous toll on your body. For some athletes, using painkillers is the norm, but it can get out of control... and quickly. Randy Grimes is a former professional football player whose career spanned 10 years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Randy spent over 20 years battling an addiction to pain pills that he developed while in the NFL. Randy shares his story and discusses the work he does helping athletes —- and anyone struggling with addiction —- find a path to recovery and freedom from addiction.

Co-founders of The Wellness Universe, Anna and Shari share why they believe that supporting, empowering and celebrating wellness professionals are the keys to health and world peace.As we develop more and more tools to stay connected with people around the world, how can we use these tools to create a global connection of people who are committed to supporting and promoting health and well-being? Anna Anna Pereira and Shari Alyse are working every day to make that happen. Co-founders of The Wellness Universe, Anna and Shari share why they believe that supporting, empowering and celebrating wellness professionals are the keys to health and world peace.

Did you know that more than 29 million people in the United States have diabetes?Did you know that more than 29 million people in the United States have diabetes? Farid Ibrahim used to live life by the motto “work hard, play hard,” which landed him with a type-2 diabetes diagnosis at the early age of 32. His drive for success coupled with a lifestyle of addiction and over indulgences caused such severe symptoms that he was on the cusp of vision and kidney damage. Today, Farid has completely transformed his life and is in such good health that he was able to pass the rigorous medical exams required for his glider pilot’s license. Farid shares how a diagnosis can be the catalyst to completely transform your life.