SOS for your Life--Emergency Wisdom for Everyday Life
A health-focused podcast that blends personal experiences and wisdom with conversations featuring guests who share knowledge across different areas of wellness. Each episode includes a "What's your SOS" segment offering small, practical steps listeners can take right away to improve their everyday lives. The show aims to make positive change feel achievable rather than overwhelming.
Episodes
No Expiration on Reinvention: From 70 Challenge to 60 Firsts
It didn't go LIVE as planned...but this conversation was too good not to share! I'm excited to finally share my conversation with returning guest Alese Johnston, whose 70 Challenge—doing 70 new things during her 70th year—inspired my own 60 Firsts.We talk about what we've learned from challenging ourselves, getting outside our comfort zones, and proving that there is no expiration date on trying s
Don't Believe Everything You Feel--Emotional Agility in Real Life
Tammy Smith has had a long career in the healthcare industry. She is an RN, BSN, wellness expert, a Certified Health Coach, a Certified Personal & Executive Coach, and the founder of Live Well, Lead Well Coaching. Her background in nursing and whole-person wellbeing allows her to bring a practical, real-life approach to driving meaningful health outcomes. During our conversation, we talk about
How to protect your home from rodents without using poison
Our home environment is our sacred space. Over and over, I share with this audience various ways to bring peace and comfort into our homes with my knowledgeable guests. What if our home had visitors that weren't welcomed into our spaces such as rats and mice? During this episode, you will have more information about rats and what attracts them to your home from my guest, David Dorfman, the co-
Finding Presence Through Cooking and Mindfulness
For some people, gardening and art are activities that bring joy. For others, it's cooking--the creativity, the process, and the end result. One of the areas of our health is our home cooking, and after many years of cooking, sometimes the joy is gone, and the routineness becomes, well, a routine. What if you could find presence through cooking and enjoy the simple acts of chopping vegetables
The Kindness Effect--Why Kindness Matters
Being kind may come naturally to some people and not to others. Sometimes our world becomes hard, and, therefore, we become hard. But have no fear. Kindness is teachable, according to my guest, Dr. Andrea Niestas. In fact, kindness is contagious. Try it! This episode is one to watch or listen to if you are in need of a smile. You will walk away with more tools in your toolbox and come away wanting
Style in Transition--Dressing Your Changing Body
You've decided to lose weight whether on your own or with the assistance of a drug or a coach. You are seeing results. What do you do about your clothing and dressing your changing body? My returning guest and image consultant, Beth Divine, has some thoughts and suggestions for this transition. In fact, she has lost weight, found muscle, and a new mindset in her journey. She relates to her cli
Why You Need The Baer Minimalist?
Our health is more than diet and exercise. Our home environment is one area of our lives that contributes to our health. If you are living in a cluttered and disorganized space or you don't have objects that are meaningful, then you need to listen or watch this episode called, "Why you need the Baer Minimalist?". Maria Bear, owner of The Baer Minimalist, shares tips for purchasing, t
Adversity isn't the end of the story. It's when transformation begins.
Meet Annie Toro Lopez! Her story of overcoming adversity is inspiring. Diagnosed with Lupus in her 20s, she has been symptom-free for a very long time. In 2023, Annie was diagnosed with celiac disease and is living with it. Her tools are her mindset and changing her lifestyle. Does this sound familiar? Watch or listen to this episode called, "Adversity isn't the end of the story. It's
Personal Cybersecurity & AI--What You Need to Know
When we talk about health, most of us immediately think about diet and exercise. But the more I've been exploring this--especially through this podcast--I'm realizing that health is so much bigger than that. It's also our environment, our stress, and it's about feeling safe--physically, emotionally, and now, even digitally. My guest is JP Patterson, a long-time IT professional who
Redefining Joy: The Good Life Abroad
Do you enjoy traveling abroad and wish to stay longer in one place? Is Paris or Edinburgh or Barcelona calling your name? Those are just three of several locations that you can choose from at The Good Life Abroad. And joy is a practice that you can practice while traveling. Meet Andrew Motiwalla, founder of The Good Life Abroad, a company that offers immersive travel experiences for people over 55
Leveraging Coaching for Career Growth and Wellbeing
Whether you are happy in your career, looking for a change, outplaced from your employer, or are on the cusp of retirement, my guest, Peggy Hogan can assist with your situation. She is Purple Ink's Vice President of Client Services, and with over 20+ years in the business, she loves the powerful effect of helping people find joy in their career. Find Peggy:peggy@purpleinkllc.comLinkedIn: Peggy
Wired From Within: How the Brain, Gut, and Hormones Drive Energy
Join me and my returning guest, Dr. Aaron Chapa, for a fascinating conversation. We talk about the gut and how it's an extension of our skin. Food is power, he says. We talk inflammation--Inflammatory foods affect our immune system. Have you heard of foggy brain? It is real. Tune in for more tips from Dr. Chapa, a functional medicine doctor, along with his SOS. The brain, gut, and hormones are
Finding Joy Through A Dog's Love
If you find joy in having pets, you will want to tune into my next episode called, "Finding Joy Through A Dog's Love" with my guest, Jennifer Huston Schaeffer. Jennifer is the author of "Mommy's Boy: How my Doggie Soulmate's Love Rescued Me." An introvert, Jennifer became a dog owner to Benny. He became an icebreaker to help her overcome her shyness. Join me for thi
Why Should I Use feng Shui In My House?
Do you know what Feng Shui is? If you don't, you are in for a treat! Meet my guest, Karen McCormick, a Feng Shui consultant and Reiki specialist. She works with clients remotely and in person, and shows people how simple adjustments can transform a space into a calm environment. She did it for herself and later began working with others through her business, The Graceful Energy. Tune for this
The Joy of Traveling--Grow. See. Do.
I want to go somewhere! Do you have a bucket list of places you want to go? Do you enjoy planning the trip, or would you prefer to have someone else do it for you? For many, travel is pure joy, whether it's the planning or the going! Tune into this episode where I talk with Lorryn Langton, owner of Pink Pineapple Travel, a Fishers, Indiana-based travel agency. She helps people plan all types o
No Expiration on Re-Invention: The Joy of Ageing
Age is just a number. Ask my guest, Alese Johnston, what her thoughts are on ageing, and she'll tell you not to listen to advice. Be allergic to "should". Start something new every 4-5 years. You will want to meet this all-around fun person, author, and entrepreneur. It's never too late to try something new. FIND ALESE:Email: alese@fabulous70.comLinkedIn: Alese JohnstonFacebook:
Love Lab: Preparing for Retirement
Primary foods are all the things that contribute to our health, including food and physical activity. In this episode, it's our relationships. Welcome back, Becca Williams, a licensed marriage and family therapist in California, who discusses how to connect and communicate when one or two adults share a home. More people are retiring and navigating what that space looks like. Becca will share
Why? Why Me? Why Now?
How do you survive, and how do you thrive when life doesn't go the way you planned? Those are questions that my guest, Debbie Simmons, asked herself in addition to why? Why me? Why now? Debbie is a mother of nine children through the miracle of adoption and a woman whose legacy was born through loss. Her story is inspiring. She is an inspiring and interesting lady!Find Debbie:Website: thedebbi
The Emeny Within--How to Win the Battle against Inner Resistance
Are you stuck? Have you tried everything to move forward and still no such luck? Tune into this episode of SOS for Your Life--Emergency Wisdom for Everyday Life with my guest, Kam Knight. He's an international speaker (and traveler) and the author of several books. Kam provides classes on inner resistance. Get your free gift by texting FLOW to 26786!Find Kam:Email: kam@kamknight.comWebsite: ht
A Functional Medicine Approach to All Things Health
Functional medicine is getting more attention these days as people are frustrated with their health and are not receiving adequate attention and diagnosis. Are you curious about functional medicine? Do you know the difference between functional medicine and traditional medicine? More people are taking a deeper dive into their health and are making the move to functional health. Dr. Aaron Chapa, a
Reclaiming Your Energy--Navigating Burnout
Are you struggling with work-life balance? Do you long to leave your current job? Are you experiencing health challenges? If this sounds like you, and it resonated with me when I was going through burnout years ago, then you will want to tune into my conversation with Katie Hird. She reclaimed her life and is on a new journey!Find Katie:https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-hird/https://pivotal-transf
Your Nervous System is not the Enemy
What do you know about your nervous system and how it works? Do you know what you can do to regulate your nervous system? Join me and my guest, Lulu Song, for an informative conversation about the nervous system and how breath can help. She says you are three deep breaths away from a good or bad decision. Feel free to like, share, and subscribe!Find Lulu:Lulukumu_; support@lulukumu.comwww.lulukumu
Grab Your Slice of FInancial Independence
Are you drowning in debt? Do you want to be financially independent? My guest, Monica Scudieri, has been in your shoes and will share what she did to get out of $257K worth of debt and achieve financial independence in 10 years. And, she wrote a book to help others! Tune in to SOS for Your Life-Emergency Wisdom for Everyday Life for her tips.Find Monica:www.GrabYourSlice.comGrabYourSlice@gmail.com
Estate Planning: Not just for the wealthy
Have you done your estate planning? It's not something that we think about, but it's something that we should talk about. It's another one of those primary foods I talk about--finances. On this podcast, I will talk with Ellen Deeter, an attorney who spent over 35 years in bank trust departments. We talk terminology that you hear and may not know or understand. It's a conversation e
Style help isn't a luxury. It's a strategy.
Style help isn't a luxury. It's a strategy. Ask my guest, Beth Divine, a certified image consultant. She will tell you that she works with both men and women and sees a significant transformation in her clients when they wear something that makes them look and feel good. What you wear can affect your mood, confidence, and productivity. Beth has success stories to share as well as tips dres
Sleep & Dreams--The Ultimate Nighttime Duo
Do you struggle to fall asleep? Stay asleep? DO you remember your dreams? Most everyone I talk to suffers from some form of sleep deprivation or sleep quality. Sleep and dreams go hand-in-hand. Join me and my guest, Leah Bolen, for an informative conversation about both sleep and dreams. You will definitely want to hear her SOS tip!Find Leah:www.LeahBolen.com linkedin.com/in/leahbolenInstagram:@Le
Qigong--Passion for Life
Qigong is gaining in popularity worldwide, thanks to my guest, John Munro. Has over 450 instructors worldwide. Tune into SOS for Your Life--Emergency Wisdom for Everyday Life to hear more about Qigong, and how you might introduce it into your life.Find John:Website; https://longwhitecloudqigong.com/Instagram; @longwhitecloudqigong/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@QiLifehttps://www.youtube.com/@
Ayurveda for Modern Women
What is Ayurveda? How can it improve your health and well-being? It's been around for over 5,000 years. Learn more when you tune into my conversation with Hannah Levin, an Ayurveda Practitioner.Find Hannah:hannah@heartfeltwellbeing.comhttps://www.heartfeltwellbeing.com/https://www.facebook.com/groups/210410690060240https://www.instagram.com/heartfeltwellbeing/https://www.youtube.com/@HeartfeltWell
Your Menopause SOS Anwser
Menopause has often been misunderstood and stigmatized until recently. Now, menopause is increasingly viewed as a natural phase of life, focusing on wellness and quality of life. Perhaps this doesn't affect you directly, but you know someone who is going through perimenopause, menopause, or post menopause. Tune in for my conversation with Amy Benjamin, a GGS certified Menopause Coaching Specia
Leaser and Lighter Anxiety-A Chat with Coach Mak
Are you someone who has anxiety or panic attacks? Have you gotten help for it? Maybe you don't know if you are having one and want to know what the symptoms are. Many people have them. Join me and my guest, Coach Mak, for a conversation about how you can lessen and lighten the effects of these attacks. Find Mak:https://actionableanxiety.comhttps://actionableanxiety.substack.comhttps://www.facebook
Sketching a Better Life: The Magic of Art Therapy
Therapy comes in all different forms. Join me and my guest, Susan Day, an art therapist practitioner and author, for a conversation about how group creative outlets and private art sessions can release old trauma and help you through your health journey. Find Susan:Email: mindfulartstherapy.cominstagram.com/mindfulartstherapyfacebook.com/mindfulartstherapyyoutube.com/@MindfulArtsTherapyhttps://ope
Advocate for Yourself for Optimal Health
Do you want to live your healthiest life? What does that look like? Are you advocating for yourself when you go to the doctor? Do you think something's wrong, and no one can figure it out? Tune in Tuesday, May 27th, for a conversation with Shanah Bell, a Holistic Health Practitioner and IIN Nutrition Coach, where we talk about her personal experience with Celiac Disease at a young age, her love of
Love Lab: Real Talk on Couples Therapy
I talk about primary foods often. Relationships with others are one of those primary foods. They can take their toll on our health just as an unhealthy diet or no exercise can. Tune into my conversation with Becca Williams, a licensed marriage and family therapist, for her take on connection and communication.Find Becca:www.iecouplescounselilng.comIG: @rebeccarelationshipexpertrebecca@iecouplescou
Sketching a Better Life: The Magic of Art Therapy
Therapy comes in all different forms. Join me and my guest, Susan Day, an art therapist practitioner and author, for a conversation about how group creative outlets and private art sessions can release old trauma and help you through your health journey. Find Susan:Email: mindfulartstherapy.cominstagram.com/mindfulartstherapyfacebook.com/mindfulartstherapyyoutube.com/@MindfulArtsTherapyhttps://ope
Three Perspectives from Three Breathwork Facilitators
What is breathwork? Ever wondered about it? Tune in and meet my guests, Robyn Vasquez-Guttirez and Acacia Mangum, for a lively and interesting conversation about breathwork. Each of us came to breathwork for different reasons. Come and find out the benefits to this practice.Find Robyn:IG: reflectandrefine_Web: reflectandrefine.netEmail: robyn@reflectandrefine.netFind Acacia:@just.livinco https://s
Could you use a Personal Trainer?
Let's talk about fitness, strength training, and personal training with Jenny Owens-Cripe. She's passionate about fitness and educating her clients. What started out as a hobby turned into a new career. Many people have this idea that strength training will make you "bulky". Listen in and find out why she disagrees with this myth!FIND JENNY:Youtube.com/jennyowenscripeInsta - @theJennyOCFIND SUSIE:
From Heartbreak to Healing: Navigating Loss
Are you grieving right now and working on healing? The loss of a relationship? A Death? End of a career? If so, you will want to tune into this episode for tips on how you can heal. No one has the same experience. Grief and healing take time. FIND SUSIE:susan@creatingnewjoy.comLinkedIn: Susan St AngeloFacebook: Susan St Angelo Coaching LLCInstagram: @stangelosusan
Food 101
Food. We all love it and wesometimes hate it. Some of us enjoy the cooking process, the creativity, theact of doing something different, and the chemistry of creating something fromnothing. Perhaps you don’t have time or have food allergies or issues and don’twant to cook. Tune into next week’s episode called “Food 101” with my guest,Julie Robbert, a Personal Chef who helps individuals, couples, a
Creating Space for Your Well-Being
Are you or your relatives considering downsizing? Do you have collectibles that you want to sell but have no idea where to start? Perhaps there's a life transition that's coming up. Join me and my guest, Stephanie Denson of Spirit & Space, a professional organizing company, as we enjoy a conversation about our home environment. It's one of the primary foods I talk about that relates to our hea
Communicate and Elevate: The Leader's Path to Influence
Communication is the key to good relationships whether they are personal or professional. We learn to communicate at a very young age. We learn by example. We learn through failure. Join me and my guest, Alanna Levenson, a Business & Lifestyle Developer, for a conversation about communication. Since 2005, Alanna has been a trusted guide to thousands of growth-minded and purpose-driven entrepre
How to Adapt to Change
Some change we want. Other change comes at us unannounced and kicks us in the shins. It's painful. Many people don't like change. They want everything the same. If you are experiencing change, tune into my solo mini episode called, "How to Adapt to Change." I can give you a few tips that might help.
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Demystifying Mental Health Stigma
We are now talking about mental health more than ever. And that's a good thing. Tune into an episode about demystifying mental health with my guest, Alexa Sorenson, a licensed therapist. She will provide various support systems for anyone experiencing mental health issues.
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Career Crossroads: Finding a New Path
Many of us find ourselves at a crossroads in our lives. Sometimes it's something we want. And sometimes it is not. Join me and my guest, Bert Beiswanger, a long-time marketing executive, for a conversation about how he is navigating this new experience.
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New Year Same You Better Goals
Want to go into 2025 achieving your goals and wildest dreams? Tune into this podcast for my tips on how to achieve your goals for the new year. It's not complex. It's not hard. Listen and let me know what you think.
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How Hypnotherapy Can Help You Heal
What do you know about hypnosis? Is it what you see in the movies or read in a book? Tune into my fascinating conversation with Craig Meriweather, a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, where we discuss how hypnosis can heal those people dealing with childhood trauma, veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, athletes with peak performance, students with test anxiety, entrepreneurs with confiden
How are YOU sleeping?
Noone seems to be immune to a bad night's sleep. It happens to all of us. And many of us have multiple nights of disruptive sleep. I'm not expert; however, join me on this mini solo episode where I share a few tips I use and have received from sleep experts. Changing a few daytime and nighttime routines might just change your sleep patterns!
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Meet Relationship Coach Carl King
Join me and my guest, Carl King--Relationship Coach, for a conversation about how he became a Relationship Coach and how his "60-day Release and Capture Challenge" can help you rid yourself of more than just the stuff you keep in your closet! Don't forget to like, share this podcast. And if you would like to receive my weekly email newsletter, please send me an email below.
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Are You An Evening Snacker?
It's ok if you are an evening snacker. This is a no judgement zone. If you want help on controlling your evening snacking, you have come to the right place! Join me for a solo mini chat where I talk about the effects of evening snacking and ways to enjoy it without the guilty! Don't forget to like and share this podcast. And if you would like to receive my weekly email newsletter, please s
Are You Feeling Stuck In Your Career?
If you are in a career and job that you are passionate about, you are lucky! For those of you high-achievers who feel stuck, tune into today's podcast with my guest, Alice Yeh--a Certified Career Clarity Coach, for a conversation about how to find a fulfilling career and job at any age. Alice has first-hand experience on climbing the corporate ladder, laid off, and reinvented herself several t
Making New Friends At Any Age
Does the thought of making new friends scare you? Have you moved and don't know where to start? Join me for this mini solo episode where I share my own experiences with making new friends recently and offer an SOS for you! Don't forget to like and share this podcast. And if you would like to receive my weekly email newsletter, please send me your email address below.
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Why Do We Self-Sabotage and People-Please?
Are there times when you self-sabotage and people-please in your personal and/or professional lives? Join me and my guest, Nat Couropmitree, a Holistic Life Coach, for a fascinating conversation about how we can be in alignment with our body instead of our head. Know this: self-sabotage is self-protection. Don't forget to like and share this podcast. And if you would like to be added to my wee
The Self-Care Chronicles
Ready to discover the power of self-care in your daily life? Join me for a solo mini episode where I define self-care and share examples of simple examples that you can use today! And, don't forget to like and share my podcast! If you would like to join my weekly email newsletter, please send me an email to the address below:
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Budgets Don't Mean Broke with Jessica Tomac
Join me for a healthy conversation about budgeting with Financial Advisor Jessica Tomac of Edward Jones. And don't forget to like, follow, and share this podcast!
Find Jessica at: 616-662-8986
LinkedIn--Jessica L Tomac CFP®, ChFC®, AAMS™
Facebook--Edward Jones Financial Advisor Jessica Tomac
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The Circle of Life
Join me on this mini solo episode called "The Circle of Life".
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My Story My Why
Join me on this new journey called SOS for your Life--Emergency Wisdom for Everyday Life Podcast! Every two weeks I'll share a new podcast alternating between my own personal wisdom, my guests' personal wisdom, and knowledgeable guests with their own gifts to share with you. Thank you for listening and watching!
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