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Dr. Sue Hwang is a board certified radiation oncologist who specializes in the treatment of breast cancer. She serves as a section leader of breast radiation oncology at the AdventHealth cancer Institute in Orlando, Florida and is an associate professor of radiation oncology at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine. Since being diagnosed with breast cancer and besides writing From Both Sides of the Curtain: Lessons and Reflections from an Oncologist's Breast Cancer Journey, Dr Hwang launched an Instagram page @breast_cancer_360 to document her journey and increase breast cancer awareness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Madi Murphy is the co-founder of CosmicRX, a moon-powered community helping millions of people learn the art of birth chart interpretation and delivering digestible doses of cosmic know-how directly to your phone and email inbox. Madi works as a leadership coach, was named one of the top 100 wellness luminaries by Well +Good, and was chosen as one of Kripalu's first ever New Visionaries. She has been quoted regularly in Refinery29 and her work has been featured in Vogue, The New York Times, Oprah Magazine, and Marie Claire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oscar and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Paola di Florio is a vanguard in the "Conscious Cinema" movement and founder of Counterpoint Films, whose mission became to produce and distribute media that "Awakens the Human Spirit" which she runs with her husband and business partner, author, screenwriter, producer Peter Rader. Besides, My Father, The Healer - their films include: Autobiography of a Yogi (which became one of the top-grossing indie docs of 2014-15) and Infinite Potential, a rich exploration of science and spirituality. Learn more at thisiscounterpointfilms.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The wonderful Dr. Ellen Hendriksen (she/her) is a clinical psychologist who will help you calm your anxiety and be your authentic self. She serves on the faculty at Boston University's Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders (CARD) and earned her Ph.D. at UCLA, completing her training at Harvard Medical School. Jean and Alison speak with Ellen about her new book How To Be Enough: Self-Acceptance for Self-Critics and Perfectionists. Learn more at https://www.ellenhendriksen.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jean and Alison have a beautiful conversation with Farrah Dodes and Corey Berry about PFLAG ​ - the nation's largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them. Learn more at www.pflag.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Linda Ugelow has been a performer for over 35 years. With a master’s degree in expressive therapies and movement studies, she has been helping people get comfortable in their skin for decades. Her new book, Delight in the Limelight: Overcome Your Fear of Being Seen and Realize Your Dreams is a "journey of reclaiming the confident free self-expression that you dream of when you speak, whether that’s on stage or on camera or in the meeting room.” Learn more at lindaugelow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonnie Yee describes herself as a Guide, Teacher, Channel, and most important a Friend to all who wish. Bonnie’s journey has been unfolding for many years, even before she was aware. Then sudden life changes thrust her onto an accelerated path of spiritual wakening and it became obvious this was her mission. Excited about her new awareness but also feeling rather isolated in this knowing, she asked for guidance. What came next surprised her - She was told to provide a safe space for assisting others on their journeys. This has now evolved into opening the Oasis of Light - Quantum Healing Center. Learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Schettini, also known as The Inner Monk is a former Buddhist monk, TEDx speaker, and mindfulness teacher whose life story is full of courage, transformation, and deeply practical wisdom. Stephen’s journey began in emotional chaos, born into a family of circus performers, before he sought clarity and peace through eight years in monastic life in India. Eventually, he left the monastery not to abandon the teachings, but to translate them into real-world guidance for people navigating life’s complexity with compassion and grace. Learn more at https://schettini.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jean and Alison spoke with Nancy Allen & Marlene McGuirt last year and they have since become friends. Nancy and Marlene, from the WeSPARK Cancer Support Center, share how WeSPARK enhances the quality of life for cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones by providing free programs and services, thereby alleviating the physical and emotional side effects of a cancer diagnosis. Learn more at www.wespark.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jean and Alison spoke to Henry Shukman back in 2024 and was so taken with him, he has become an insidewink classic. Henry Shukman is an authorized Zen Master in the Sanbo Zen lineage, and is spiritual director emeritus of Mountain Cloud Zen Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico. His book Original Love is "a manifesto, a map, and a manual, an essential guide for spirituality in the twenty-first century replacing the concept of original sin with original love as the true foundation of our life.” Learn more at www.henryshukman.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jean and Alison had a great conversation with Carla Ondrasik about her new book - Stop Trying!: The Life-Transforming Power of Trying Less and Doing More. Carla is a former vice president at EMI Music Publishing turned motivational speaker, coach and author, who uses her 20+ years of evidence-based research to help you accomplish everything you’ve been trying to do. Stop Trying! illuminates the deception in a mindset built on trying, which can lead to anxiety, procrastination, perceived loss of control, fatigue, fear of failure, lack of follow-through, and overall life dissatisfaction. Learn more at https://www.carlaondrasik.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jean and Alison had the immense pleasure of speaking with Audrey Graves - the Braille Institute’s 2025 Teacher of the Year. For the last 20 years, Audrey has been teaching students with visual impairments at the Nebraska Center for the Education of the Blind (NCECBEV). She has taken on many roles in the education field, ranging from teacher to principal at NCECBEV. She is currently an outreach consultant. Her passion for and love of her students is so inspiring! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jean and Alison have a wonderful conversation about resilience and healing with John Tsilimparis, MFT, about his book - "The Magic in the Tragic: Rewriting the Script on Grief and Discovering Happiness in Our Darkest Days." John is a distinguished psychotherapist, mental health consultant, writer, podcast host, and former adjunct professor at Pepperdine University and UCLA. He is also the author of "Retrain Your Anxious Brain." Learn more: johntsilimparis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jean and Alison speak with Cindy Drummond and Sarah Dube - volunteers with the LA Animal Rescue. The LA Animal Rescue is a small but mighty team of dedicated volunteers and fosters committed to creating happy endings for each of the homeless and abandoned animals who come into their care. For their own wellbeing and through the generosity of sponsors, some animals live out the remainder of their lives with the rescue. However, most are safely rehomed to fully vetted and committed families. The rescue does not discriminate based on breed, age, health, or size of the animals they receive, nor do they focus on the previous family or circumstances. Instead, they choose to focus on each animal’s future, ensuring them a safe and healthy place to grow and thrive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bonnie has been teaching dreaming and imagery to individuals and organizations around the world for over twenty years. She talked with Jean and Alison about her in-depth, amazing new book The Secret Mind: Unlock the Power of Dreams To Transform Your Life. Bonnie holds a PhD in psychology, is a PCC ICF credentialed coach, a certified practitioner from the School of Images, and is a 2025 Forbes Coaching Council Member and Contributor. Bonnie is an Executive Coach and Senior Fellow at George Washington University’s Center for Excellence in Public Leadership and she also co-hosts the One Humanity Lab’s podcast. Learn more at institutefordreamingandimagery.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anne L'Hommedieu-Sanderson is the Executive Director/Co-founder of ThinkerAnalytix and Associate Prof at Harvard in their Department of Philosophy. She taught English and Theology in public and parochial high schools for 20+ years and is a US Department of Education Presidential Scholar Teaching Award recipient. Here are steps to register for the course that Anne discusses in the podcast: Visit this link: https://course.thinkeranalytix.org/login?group=thinkARGUMENTS+Demo+Spring+2025&groupcode=G32cbb2e On the right-hand side of the page, fill out your information and click “Register.” You will land on the course homepage. Click the menu button on the top left of the page (three horizontal blue lines). If you’d like to take the new DIAGNOSTIC module, click DIAGNOSTIC. If you’d rather start with the course lessons, scroll down and click “HOW WE ARGUE.” The course will guide you from there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kathleen has had a long, successful career as an actor. After 11 ½ years as Ellen Shepard on ALL MY CHILDREN, Kathleen garnered 2 Emmy nominations and an Emmy Award. She was also the leading role of Claudia Whittaker on the popular KNOTS LANDING for its last three seasons. After years of practical experience, and ongoing academic/technical training in the entertainment industry, Kathleen turned toward her Spiritual calling and earned a degree in Spiritual Psychology that prepared to accept new and greater challenges. She currently coaches others on Emotional Fitness and Spirituality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prolific journalist, author, speaker, and friendship expert, Anna Goldfarb approaches her favorite subject from a place of empathy and experience with rapid-fire, funny, curious, and heartfelt prose as read in numerous articles bearing her byline and, most clearly, in her book Modern Friendship: How to Nurture Our Most Valued Connections. Her writing has appeared in The Atlantic, TIME, Vice, The Cut, Vox, The Washington Post, and The New York Times. She’s also been quoted as a friendship expert in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Goop, Real Simple, Oprah Daily, and Refinery29. annagoldfarb.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jean and Alison had the privilege of speaking with Los Angeles County Fire Captain Aleksander Edwards. Edwards, a 13-year veteran with the fire department, talks about a fireman’s schedule, entering the department and losing his home in Tahitian Terrace during the Palisades Fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carson Tueller is a coach, speaker, and writer whose transformational work explores our notions of freedom, identity, and radical self-discovery. His work began when the trajectory of his life changed at 23 years old - not only did he come out and leave his lifelong Mormon faith, but he was also injured in an accident that left him paralyzed. Carson took what seemed to be an insurmountable challenge, and turned it into the foundation of his thought leadership and work in transformation. Carson's mission lies in empowering individuals on their own unique journey to freedom and self-discovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices