The Prosperity Show Podcast

I have been doing this podcast for more than 10 years and it feels like time to find new ways to express myself and connect to people. In this episode I say my goodbyes and tell what’s coming up in the future. Here are the links to the things I mentioned: The Money WorkshopThe new newsletter on LinkedIn I will let you know about the membership site via my email list or LinkedIn in about a month. In the meantime, you can get in touch with me via LinkedIn or joan@prosperityplace.com

When most podcasters talk about money and emotions, they talk about how people feel about their money. My approach is quite different in that I look at the emotions you are acting out through your money. In this episode, I talk about how what you feel when dealing with money is never about money – and what it is about. Highlights:

Small business owners and many practitioners have trouble talking about money. Yet, if you want to be comfortable financially, then you have to learn how to talk about money with potential clients, vendors, and financial practitioners. Highlights Links To set up a time to talk to me click here.

Because of everything that’s going on in the world right now, many people are experiencing stress and its side effects on the body and mind. In this episode, I discuss the causes of toxic stress and offer a few suggestions for dealing with it. Highlights Having body work done is a way of reducing some stress.

I have known therapist Doug Foresta for a long time and we have been talking about how many therapists have money issues. In this episode we talk about that and an event we're planning to help people in the helper professions. Because we had such a rich conversation, I’m going to include most of the called transcript under the Highlights. Highlights Links If you are interested in learning more about the program Doug and I are putting together, sign up for my list at https://ProsperityPlace.com/joinnow Here’s the Transcript Hi, everyone. Joan Saskin here. And welcome to the Prosperity show, where we explore a holistic and often alternative path to business and financial success, personal fulfillment, and peace of mind. And today, I have a special treat for you all. A good friend of mine with whom I'm putting a project together, we're going to talk a little bit about, so I want to get right to the interview. And so my guest is Doug Forrester, who is psychotherapist. How do you call yourself? I call myself a therapist. I'm a licensed clinical social worker, but. I'm a therapist. Okay. A therapist who is really smart and knows how to do therapy. And I met Doug years ago, and he's been listening to the podcast and following my system for more years than anyone else, and we've decided to do something. So, Doug, welcome to the prosperity show. Oh, it's such an honor to be here with you, Joe. Thanks for having me on. So what was it about what I do that attracted you? Yeah, it's a great question. I think my whole life, so, yeah, I mean, I go back to, like, it was either 2008 or 2009 when I started, when I really started following you. And so my whole life, I kind of have always had struggles with money, but, yeah, I mean, emotional stuff around money, and it was something about the way that you broke things down differently than anyone had ever done. You know, it was. It was always like, practical advice, you know, do this, do that, but, you know, save, you know, save more than you spend, but, I mean, everybody knows that. But I knew there was something else. There was something else because it's like, well, why am I having so much trouble? Why am I having so much anxiety around money? And so there was just something about the way that you spoke about things, the way that you used the combination of humor, and it just made sense to me, and it just resonated for me. All of a sudden, it was like, oh, yeah, that's me. Were you a therapist at the time? I wasn't practicing very much therapy at the time. I had a full time job working for the state, so I had, like, a state job with a pension and all that stuff. But I was always stressing about money. I always remember racing to the bank to try to desperately put $20 in so I don't overdraft. I don't think anyone else can relate to that. All right. You said what you liked about what I was doing, but it must have been the emotional piece that also attracted you. No, I mean, that's exactly it. It made me feel like, oh, okay, I see what's going on here. And it made me reflect on my own sort of family origin and stories that I had about money. So, yeah, absolutely. That's what really drew me in. It just made so much sense to me, and it spoke to. And Doug had a podcast called stand out and be heard, which is a lot of people's issue. He's not doing that anymore, but he's done a lot of different things along the way, and we hadn't talked in about five years, at least. And then he ordered something from me, and I said, let's talk. And here we are. And we've been looking at the market, because you have to do that in order to know what to do next. So tell the story of what we've decided to do. Absolutely. Well, in full disclosure, you've helped me tremendously. And what were talking about as a therapist, I see that a lot of therapists, when money is brought up in therapy session, a lot of therapists ignore it or they manage to conveniently not talk about it. Why? Because we're...

In this episode, I discuss the problems caused by unrealistic expectations with an emphasis on how subconscious expectations affect your life outcomes. You will also learn more about how habitual emotions are the creative force behind your life stories. Highlights Links Click here to learn more and register for the Money Energy Activation. Interview with Dr. Daniel Lieberman that I mentioned

The beginning of a new year is a great time to introduce some change in your life. In this episode, I discuss why it’s necessary to make changes gradually and I offer some tips on some easy changes to make to get yourself going. Highlights Links Iris Apfel’s Instagram page I would love to know what changes you are considering making and if you need any help in charting a course for yourself in the new year. Click here to set up a time to talk to me. You can also send an email to Joan@ProsperityPlace.com

The new year is a time of change. You can ignore this or use the energy of change to move your life forward. In this episode, I offer some suggestions for getting to know yourself better, to follow your intuition and to be who you want to be. Highlights Links Henry Lopez’s Course Click here to set up a time to talk to me about how we might work together.

Henry Lopez is a serial entrepreneur, small business coach, and consultant who helps people start, run, and grow a small business. He also hosts the popular podcast, The How of Business. Highlights Links Henry Lopez’s website Henry Lopez on LinkedIn Henry Lopez on Facebook Henry Lopez on YouTube

Elizabeth Ralph is a high-level wealth strategist and intuitive investor who retired at the age of 39 to teach others how to reach financial freedom through non-traditional ways. She is the founder of The Spiritual Investor and the host of The Spiritual Investor podcast, the place where entrepreneurs transform from unsure investors to effortless wealth creators. Formerly a financial executive and energy trader, Elizabeth shifted her focus entirely in 2012 while feeding Cheetos to a kangaroo on a beach in Australia. She realized that to fulfill her purpose of saving unwanted horses from slaughter she needed to break free from the confines of the corporate world. So right then and there, she decided to go “all-in” and set up a strategy to achieve financial freedom within 10 years. Since then, Elizabeth has helped countless spiritual entrepreneurs to create their own strategies for financial freedom through The Spiritual Investor framework. Highlights Links Elizabeth Ralph’s website Elizabeth Ralph on Instagram

In this episode, I am interviewed by my friend, Greg Harrington. We decided to do this after having a long discussion about aloneness, which was the topic of the previous podcast episode. We talked about that and then talked a lot about getting in touch with instructions from yourself. Highlights Links Buried Feelings of Aloneness Can Affect Your Finances – TPS578

In today’s episode, I share something I went through recently that I hope will help you understand something about yourself. It’s about one of the five main feelings that people act out through their money – aloneness. Highlights Links Download a free PDF of Build Your Money Muscles Click here to be notified of the groups that will start early next year.

In this episode, I talk about finding inner peace in turbulent times such as we are in now. Techniques are suggested for reducing anxiety and finding that peace within. Generated by Claude.ai Highlights: Links To be notified of the new opportunities that will soon be announced on Prosperity Place, click here.

It’s amazing to me how many small business owners don’t know how to manage their money. This affects their ability to make good business and financial decisions. In this episode I address this issue and offer some solutions. Highlights Links Download the Cashflow Spreadsheet Stripe Mint QuickBooks PayTraqer

Dr. Saul Shaye was a chiropractor for 18 years before closing his chiropractic practice in 1993 to follow his inner guidance to become a full-time spiritual healer. For 19 years, he worked with the National Football League as a spiritual healer, and helped over 100 players and coaches with the Green Bay Packers, the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Kansas City Chiefs. Saul is the former Vice President of The Spiritual Healers Association of America and is the author of three books – He Who Walks on Two Worlds, Double-E Diet, and The Bigger Little Book of Miracles. He has also lectured in eight countries and over 250 Unity churches in the United States, Canada, and Britain. Highlights "There is a River" Links Saul Shaye’s website Saul Shaye on LinkedIn YouTube videos with Saul

Lately, because I’ve been doing more energy activations, I want to learn more about the science and the different forms of what’s often called energy healing. In this episode, I talk about how I combine both energy healing and ChatGPT in my quest for information. Here is a summary of the key points from the transcript: Links Click here if you want to chat about my Energy Activations Download the “conversation” I had with ChatGPT. The Energized Tibetan Crystals Article: The Truth about the Power of Crystals & Stones The MetaMind Circle

In this episode, Joan Sotkin talks about the connection between food, depression, anxiety, and overall well being. She shares her personal story of overcoming depression by changing her diet and lifestyle. Joan discusses how eating sugar and processed foods can negatively impact mental health, referencing various studies that show links between diet, inflammation, and conditions like depression and anxiety. She talks about the importance of meeting your body’s needs through healthy nutrition, exercise, and self-care. Overall, Joan encourages listeners to evaluate whether their current habits and lifestyle are serving them and to make changes if needed. She believes taking care of our physical and mental well being is an inside job and that we have the power to create better feelings and life experiences through the choices we make each day. Highlights Links Back to Eden by Jethro Kloss Sugar Blues by William Dufty Nourish Yourself for Health and Happiness by Dr. Harold Harper and Joan Sotkin. Scroll to the bottom of the page for the download. Article Links 2023 Alterations in Alcohol Consumption Echo Depression Symptom Changes Summary: A new study uncovers a correlation between changes in alcohol consumption and the ebb and flow of depression symptoms. How inflammation in the body may explain depression in the brain Depression: Ultra-processed food consumption tied to higher risk 2022 Depression Linked to Consuming an Inflammatory Diet and Increasing Risk of Frailty – Neuroscience News 2017 World’s First Clinical Trial Finds Diet Works for Depression