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If you’ve felt pulled off track, swirled in emotions, or on an emotional railroad train to nowhere then do we have the show for you. Today we’ll be talking with coach and uber-famous radio show host Fire it Up with CJ. Today we’ll be talking about our emotions, and in particular, out of control emotions, where they come from what to do with them, and how in the world to let them go. Plus we’ll talk about post-offices, cashier lines, and why exchanging those mangos, might not be as easy as it seems. Questions and Topics Include: What to do when you’re spun out or your emotions are out of control. How to let food be thy medicine to help you get ‘grounded’ What’s a pattern interrupt? What emotions visit you frequently, what it means, and what to do about it How our emotions are gifts How to strengthen your intuition and make quick decisions How to use muscle testing on a daily basis What’s the gift of ‘I don’t know’ and what’s the ‘gift of maybe’? What plateau’s are never what you expect them to be What are dif

If you’ve ever found yourself negative, chastising, berating, or picking on YOURSELF and getting in your own way, then do we have the 180 show for you! Today we’ll be talking with Melissa Ambrosini, TV Star, Dancer, Model, and Author of Mastering Your Mean Girl and silencing your inner critic, and becoming wildly wealthy, fabulously healthy, and bursting with love. And that’s just what we’ll talk about, the mean girl and mean boy inside of each one of us, how we can silence them, kick them out of our lives, and generate the success, happiness, and love we desire. That plus we’ll talk about your internal GPS, meeting your soulmate, bunjee jumps and bikinis, why you want to ban the B word, and why caterers cancelling at the last minute, may be the greatest wedding gift in the world! Questions and Topics Include: How did you end up dancing at the Moulin Rouge in Paris? What is Operation Self-Destruct? How she heard about Self-Love from Louise Hay What was Melissa’s first step to heal the mean girl or mean boy i

If you feel like you’re being pulled in too many directions, have too many competing demands, or are working yourself to the bone, but not getting where you want to go, then do we have the show for you! Today we’ll be talking with Greg McKeown, author of one of my all-time favorite books, the NY Times best-seller Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. Today we’ll talk about the power of less, of letting go of everything that doesn’t serve you and focusing all your efforts on just what’s essential. That plus we’ll talk about the how to go in monk mode, why we all want to go fly a kite, why sleep is the new status symbol, what a dinosaur covered in pink flamingos has to do with anything, and why from here on out, there’s no more Yes. It’s either Hell Yeah, Or No! Questions and Topics Include: What is the power of less? How’d Greg go from Law School in London to Essentialism Question: What would you do if you could do anything? What his dad said to Greg when he told him he was thinking of quitting law

If things feel too complicated to you today, whether it’s your work, your homelife, or even your spiritual or meditation practice, then do we have the show for you! Today I’ll be talking with Brad Warner, a Soto Zen Priest, punk bassist, film-maker, Japanese monster-movie marketer and author of Sit Down and Shut Up, Hardcore Zen, Zen Wrapped in Karma Dipped in Chocolate, and his latest, Don’t Be A Jerk. Today I want to talk with Brad about simplicity, about what zen really is, what it means, and how in the world it can help today, more than ever. And what in the world it means like to meditate like a Buddhist. That plus we’ll talk about the Flintstones, Loch Ness monster, Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny, and why Star Trek really was WAY cooler than Lost in Space. Questions and Topics include: Do you have a Godzilla collection? How’d you become a monster movie marketer? How and when Brad Warner got into Zen Buddhism How Brad lived in Kenya while he was growing up. How Brad got into punk rock Why a Zen Buddh

If you ever felt you’re aging too quickly, get cold after cold, or your immune system just isn’t what it used to be, or how you think it can be, then do we have the anti-aging, health-boosting show for you! Today we’ll be talking with New York Times Best-Selling author and Longevity expert Dr. Mark Liponis co-author of Ultra-Prevention and best-selling author of The Hunter Farmer Diet Solution and Ultra-Longevity. Today I want to talk with him about ultra-longevity, and ultra-health, how boosting our immune system can help us live longer, healthier, and more energized lives! That plus we’ll talk about the power of dance, developing a dream mantra, the power of music-therapy, and why we all need our vitamin L – Love that is. Questions and Topics Include: Why is Hook a favorite movie? What got him into holistic medicine? What is Canyon Ranch and how did Dr. Mark Liponis end up there? What Dr. Liponis and his wife have learned by volunteering in Laos. What is Immune System 101? What is the innate intelligence o

If you’ve ever wanted to feel better about living, feel great about life, leaves worries, guilt and heart-aches behind, then do we have the show for you! Today we’ll be talking with Alan Cohen a contributing writer for the Chicken Soup for the Soul series and the author of 24 popular inspirational books, including the best-selling The Dragon Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, the award-winning A Deep Breath of Life, and the classic Are You as Happy as Your Dog? Today we’ll be talking about his latest book, A Course in Miracles Made Easy. We’ll talk about moving from fear to love, how to go from a place of worry and concern, to one of joy, abundance, and happiness. And how to truly be at peace in the moment, no matter what arises. That plus we’ll talk about, Pete the Duck, authority figurines, lifestyles of the rich in spirit, and why God has memory issues. (Plus a Guided Meditation) Questions and Topics Include: When was Alan first exposed to Course in Miracles? How A Dragon Doesn’t Live Here Anymore was written at

If you’ve ever felt anxious, moody, stressed out, your relationships are falling apart or you feel all alone, then do we have the show for you! Then do we have the show for you! Today we’ll be talking with Dr. Amy Banks, psychiatrist, and relationship expert about her latest book, Wired To Connect: The Surprising Link Between Brain Science and Strong, Healthy Relationships. Today we’ll talk about how to strengthen our brain for better relationships, more success in life, and greater happiness, in all that we do. Plus we’ll talk about the smart vegus, Uncle Mitty the frog, rabbit’s playing dead, Italian monkeys,supermirroring and what Mr. Yuck has to do with anything? Questions and Topics Include: What do Italian Monkeys Have to Do with Anything??? What are mirror neurons? Why the theory of separate self is gone What happened to Uncle Milty the tadpole Why Western cultures have the greatest difficulty due to the value of separation and independence Why healthy interactions may be more important than quitting

If you’re exhausted with trying to drive the ship, do it all on your own, by disappointment after disappointment, or simply feel like you’re pushing a boat uphill, then do we have the show for you! Today I’ll be talking with the coach and uber-famous radio show host CJ Liu, of Fire It Up With CJ about letting go of your ego, and truly freeing yourself. We’ll talk about what the ego really is, why it’s gone awry, and what we can do help it work with us, rather than against us. That plus we’ll talk about overcoming anxiety, getting in the flow, and why you don’t want to stay in fear, when you’re swimming with the sharks. Questions and Topics Include: Why you don’t want to push a boat uphill What’s going on with CJ’s Ego What’s a brain gap and why doesn’t the ego like it? How events radical change our lives – and our memories How you clean out the toxic junk in your mind What is the power of intention? How to move past the ego or reconnect with your higher self Why we identify with our ego and grow so attached

Today we have a very inspired entrepreneur, artist and athlete, who will be talking with us about overcoming hurdles, chasing your dreams, and doing what it takes to succeed. He should know, he’s built over 20 companies worth over 100 million dollars (combined). His name is Mike Stemple, and I’m proud to call him my friend, and our first mentor, when we were putting our first company RunBare together, what feels like eons ago. Mike has a knack for cutting through the B.S. and getting at the core of what it takes to succeed. He’s done this with dozens of startups, while running ultra-endurance races, and in his own way, with his artwork as well. If you’ve ever driven i-25 through Denver, you’ve likely seen his Denver Bronco’s mural on a prominent building. I think though, what impresses me most about Mike is his inability to quit, hear no, or get discouraged, no matter what. To make 20 million dollar companies, means being willing to fail, and fail a LOT, something Mike knows a lot about too. But he knows how

If you’ve ever felt failure, loneliness, rejection, loss or trauma, guilt, low self-esteem or almost any other emotional difficulty you can think of, then do we have the show for you! Today we’ll be talking with Guy Winch, PhD, Clinical psychologist, speaker (he’s got a top viral ted-talk) and the best-selling author of a book that’s in 20 different languages worldwide, Emotional First Aid: Healing Rejection, Guilt, Failure, and Other Everyday Hurts! And that’s just what we’ll be talking about today, how to heal your emotional wounds, or at least patch them up before they get inflamed infected, or fester out of control... That plus we’ll talk about social snacks, loneliness and cigarettes, David the Yankees Guy, and why you might not want to show a woman your elmer fudd underwear collection. Questions and Topics Include: How to heal your emotional wounds Why Guy Winch wanted to help patients immediately who came in with emotional wounds, rather than wait until things got worse Why we’re very clear how to res

If you’ve ever struggled to find your life purpose, feel completely stuck or wonder why you keep repeating pattern after pattern after pattern, or why you feel like you keep being a victim, then do we have an illuminating show for you! Today we’ll be talking with Rob Schwartz, a pioneer in the field of pre-birth planning, the study of how and why we plan our own lives and the author of two groundbreaking books, Your Soul’s Plan: Discovering the Real Meaning of The Life You Planned Before You Were Born, and Your Soul’s Gift: The Healing Power of the Life You Planned Before you were born. And that’s just what I want to talk with Rob about today, about understanding our life’s plan from before we were born, and how we can move past our stuck patterns to live our greatest lives. That plus we’ll talk about whales, elephants, horses and more, and why in the world our pets are here. Questions and topics include: What is a spirit guide? Rob’s first experience listening to a medium How it triggered an awakening or a

---An Interview with John Gray, World's Number One Best-Selling Author of Men are From Mars, and Staying Focused in a Hyperactive World - Natural Solutions for ADHD, Memory, and Brain Performance--- If you’ve wondered why so many of us and our kids are diagnosed with ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and given prescription drugs today, or if you suspect you may have ADD yourself…and what in the world to do about it, then do we have the show for you! We’ll be speaking with John Gray, author of the Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, the ground-breaking best-selling non-fiction book of all time and of Staying Focused in a Hyper World. This is a fascinating topic to me, I coached kids and adults with ADD for over ten years, and I once wrote a best-seller on it myself - College Confidence with ADHD. Yes, I was once called the worst student my teachers ever had, and was put on Ritalin years before they even had the term ADD. Today we’ll talk about what ADD really is, if you or your kids may have it, and what i

If you’ve ever struggled to get things going, get unstuck, improve your relationships, or simply kick your life into a higher gear, then do we have the show for you! Today I’ll be talking with CJ Liu, coach and host of the super-popular Fire It Up With CJ Show. Today we’ll talk about the importance of self-love. What it looks like. How you grow it. Why you want to practice it. And when you want to do it…if not all the time. That plus we’ll look at how silly it sounds, how crazy it looks, and why you might not want to do it, in the middle of a business meeting. Questions and Topics Include: How CJ Liu had a brain scan during a meditation at a Joe Dispenza retreat How her heart rate (HRZ –heart rate variability) was measured by Heart Math How CJ Liu had a kundalini awakening experience A little bit about seeing auras How Michael stayed alive during a near-death experience by focusing on light and love (self-love) Why in the toughest times you need to let go of negative thinking and focus 100% on self love. Wh

If you’ve ever wanted to feel more empowered, stronger on your own two feet, live your passion, or shine brighter than you’ve ever shined, then do we have the show for you! Today I’ll be talking with Pamela Alejandra Galaz Valdez, artist and founder and creative director of The Healing Love Art tour. Today we’ll be talking about empowering you through self-expression, what this means, how to do it, and how it can help you live your greatest life. That plus we’ll talk about kids, books, Earthing, and what in the world imaginary 7 year olds, running barefoot through the dirt, has to do with anything. Questions and Topics Include: What happened on November of 2008? What Pamela chose to do after 6 years of unsuccessful treatment for cancer What happened when she was told she had only a year to live How she broke her wrist in 7 places, and what she did with her left hand only to change her life and raise funds for treatment How she began to heal through the power of art What is Pamela’s prescription for overcomin

If you’ve ever heard that thoughts are things, and that we create our reality, but wonder what in the world that has to do with your day to day life, then do we have the show for you! Today we’ll be talking with Dianne Collins, a consultant to entrepreneurs,, executives and celebrities, and award-winning writer of Do You Quantum Think, a new favorite on our 'new' reality. I want to understand what Quantum Thinking really is, how do we practice it, why do we want to, what it means for our lives, and why it’s more important now than ever. That plus we’ll talk about living fully dimensionally, what holographic really means, and what we can all learn from King Tut. Questions and Topics Include: How Dianne Collins ended up hanging with Deepak Chopra, Doreen Virtue, Russell Targ (physicist, originator of laser and author of Miracles of Mind) and shaman for Solstice 2000. What was the Mayan prophet sharing about why it’s so important to embody this wisdom for now. How we exist in quantum fields What is Quantum Thin

We all know thoughts create things, and that changing our thoughts can change our reality. We've known it since Napoleon Hill and Think and Grow Rich. But while people have written hundreds of books on it over the last 30-50 years, none of them address the core belief...or how to change our beliefs! Kimberly Heart, ultra-successful career coach to Fortune 500 and 100 CEO's, top exec's, and entrepreneurs does just that, diving into our subconscious and how to rewire our hearts our minds, and our lives! This is a talk about changing yourself to attract everything you desire into your life. Whether that’s healthier relationships, a better job, the love of your life, greater happiness, everything all starts on the inside. So she shows you how to recognize and begin the process of change…AND how to do it without needing a cosmic hit with a 2x4. In our society we hold up people who martyr themselves for change, she talks about how kind, gentle, and loving change can be for yourself, and that it doesn’t require pain

If you’ve ever felt stressed, worried, freaked out, or burdened with concerns you just can’t let go of, or if it feels like a saber-tooth’s about to jump out at you, and there’s no where to hide, then do we have the destressifying show for you! Today we’ll be talking with Davidji, a true expert in the field of stress management, and authors of the Secrets of Meditation and his best-selling book Destressifying: The Real-World Guide to Personal Empowerment, lasting fulfillment, and Peace of Mind. Today we’ll be talking about destressifying your life, getting you out of the fight or flight, I’m about to be eating by a tiger-mode, and help you discover a path of de-stress, greater ease, and far more peace, no matter what you’re doing. That plus destressifying at work, on the phone, on an airplane, and even before the TSA… Questions and Topics Include: How he left Zen after only two weeks. What happened to Davidji after 9/11 How he went to study with (and later work for) Deepak Chopra. Why it doesn’t take 20 year

If you’ve ever gone through dark times of despair, a lack of hope, or even incredible desperation, then do we have the illuminating show for you. Today we’ll be talking with Mirabai Starr, best-selling author, poet, teacher, translator of many mystic greats, including Saint John of the Cross’s Dark night of the soul, and the author of one of the most touching memoirs I have ever read, Caravan of No Despair. Today we’ll be talking about transformation, making it through the dark times, and what a Dark Night of the Soul really means. That plus celebrate the life of Jenny, Mirabai’s daughter who left her too young, but who’s spirit more than carries on, plus talk about Ram Dass, Dog Angels, the cloud game, monkeyshines, and why you want to be careful of what they put in the fruit punch! Questions and Topics Include: What happened to her brother Mattey at age 7. How her family set out on a Caravan on No Despair – written about by the poet Rumi. How six months living on Mexico coast (Yucatan Peninsula) and how it

Get smarter at any age! If you’ve ever wanted to have a sharper mind with greater focus, better memory, more patient, creativity and resilience, then this interview with Dr. Michael Merzenich, the “father of brain plasticity” is for you! Learn how to exercise your mind and get it sharper than ever. Learn how to keep your mind strong into your golden years, and for seniors, how you can roll back the clock, and get a smarter brain at any age. And for parents, key tips to help your kids grow up smarter, and more engaged than ever! Dr. Michael Merzenich is the pioneer in brain plasticity, or the ability to change the brain. According to him, the brain is not fixed as we’ve been taught, but can work better if we work on it. And not just a little, but huge changes. This means you could change careers, become an entrepreneur, or a singer, or do something completely outside your comfort zone and brain-power if you want. You can change your mind to be able to do anything. Your IQ is not fixed. Your memory is not fixed

If you’ve ever wanted to find more purpose, meaning, or direction in your life, or to live a life in full bloom, then do we have the purposeful show for you! Today we’ll be talking with Elizabeth Murray, best know for her work tending Monet’s gardens for over 30 years and for the beautiful book Living Life in Full Bloom. Today we’ll be talking with her about Life Mapping the process of matching your passions with your skills and talents to help you get on track and make a difference in your life, your families life, and in the world! So today she’ll take you through the process, help you uncover your dreams, reignite your passions, and begin to see how you can get where you want to be! That plus we’ll talk about bird feeders, binoculars, feather collections (yup, I’ve got one) and how in the world you might make bird-watching, or any other feathery habit a colorful part of your life! Questions and Topics Include What is life-mapping? How do we live on purpose? Why working “hard” isn’t the answer What is life