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Suzanne Giesemann knew how to live in a left-brained world as a Navy commander and aide to the head of the US military, but the death of her pregnant stepdaughter catapulted her on a journey leading to a very different destination. Suzanne believes that seeing from the eyes of the soul is the key to a joy-filled life. She discusses how we live from the soul’s perspective where she contends the highest answers lie. Suzanne is a spiritual teacher and author who was recognized on the Watkins list of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People. She is the host of the Messages of Hope podcast and author of multiple books including, The Awakened Way: Making the Shift to A Divinely Guided Life. Follow CYACYL: Website: www.cyacyl.com Digital: www.cyacyl.com/digital Upcoming shows: www.cyacyl.com/shows Facebook: www.facebook.com/changeyourattitudechangeyourlife Music: www.purple-planet.com

Have you ever wondered what your dreams mean and how they can shed light on your inner world? According to Theresa Cheung, you can decode their profound meanings and gain valuable insights into your waking life. She talks about how you can learn to understand the messages hidden within your dreams. Theresa is an expert in dream analysis and author of the book, The Dream Dictionary from A to Z. Follow CYACYL: Website: www.cyacyl.com Digital: www.cyacyl.com/digital Upcoming shows: www.cyacyl.com/shows Facebook: www.facebook.com/changeyourattitudechangeyourlife Music: www.purple-planet.com

If you are an entrepreneur, you may be frustrated when trying to grow your business. You may even be struggling to keep it alive. But with the right elements, your small business today might just become a powerhouse tomorrow. Performance coach, Eric Cogorno, took his business from $80,000 a year teaching one-on-one golf lessons by the hour, to a multi-million dollar golf instruction brand. In the process, he transformed his entire lifestyle and now has the freedom to work whenever and wherever he chooses. Eric discusses how he experienced tremendous business growth by developing personal relationships that ensure success. Eric is the founder of Cogorno Golf. Follow CYACYL: Website: www.cyacyl.com Digital: www.cyacyl.com/digital Upcoming shows: www.cyacyl.com/shows Facebook: www.facebook.com/changeyourattitudechangeyourlife Music: www.purple-planet.com

Many people today are struggling with anxiety, depression, and burnout. Dr. Greg Hammer contends that there is a path toward personal resilience that can be implemented by anyone, anywhere, in just a few minutes a day. He talks about his GAIN method for self care that he says can improve mental, emotional, and physical health. Dr. Hammer is a Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, Physician, Best-Selling Author, and Mindfulness Expert. He is the author of the book, GAIN without Pain: The Happiness Handbook for Health Care Professionals. Follow CYACYL: Website: www.cyacyl.com Digital: www.cyacyl.com/digital Upcoming shows: www.cyacyl.com/shows Facebook: www.facebook.com/changeyourattitudechangeyourlife Music: www.purple-planet.com

Changes to your body and brain are normal as you age. And while it may feel like it’s out of your control, research shows that there are things you can do to help slow any decline in memory and lower your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or other brain issues. Dr. Tommy Wood discusses how you can improve focus and cognition at any age. Dr. Wood is an assistant professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Washington and the co-host of Better Brain Fitness Podcast. His forthcoming book is Future Proof Your Brain. Follow CYACYL: Website: www.cyacyl.com Digital: www.cyacyl.com/digital Upcoming shows: www.cyacyl.com/shows Facebook: www.facebook.com/changeyourattitudechangeyourlife Music: www.purple-planet.com

Hearing the words, you have cancer, is a major fear for most people. A cancer diagnosis is shocking and scary. Dr. Dominic Brandy heard those words when he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. He talks about his healing journey and how we can learn to prevent, survive and even thrive with cancer. Dr. Brandy is a medical doctor, author, speaker, and cancer coach who has been practicing medicine for over 40 years. He’s the founder of Natural Insights Into Cancer, and author of the book, Beat Back Cancer Naturally. Follow CYACYL: Website: www.cyacyl.com Digital: www.cyacyl.com/digital Upcoming shows: www.cyacyl.com/shows Facebook: www.facebook.com/changeyourattitudechangeyourlife Music: www.purple-planet.com

When we experience a difficult time, we may believe that finding joy is too hard, too much to hope for, and only for those who are resilient enough. According to Dr. Tanmeet Sethi, joy is an innate human right accessible to all. Dr. Sethi helps us rediscover joy, not as a destination or solution, but as a practice for healing. Dr. Sethi is a board-certified integrative family medicine physician and clinical associate professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine. She has spent the past 25 years working on the frontlines of the most marginalized communities, as well as globally with victims of school shootings, survivors of hurricanes, citizens impacted by police violence, and psychologists in Ukraine under attack. Dr. Sethi is the author of the book, Joy is My Justice: Reclaim What Is Yours. Follow CYACYL: Website: www.cyacyl.com Digital: www.cyacyl.com/digital Upcoming shows: www.cyacyl.com/shows Facebook: www.facebook.com/changeyourattitudechangeyourlife Music: www.purple-planet.com

When we experience a difficult time, we may believe that finding joy is too hard, too much to hope for, and only for those who are resilient enough. According to Dr. Tanmeet Sethi, joy is an innate human right accessible to all. Dr. Sethi helps us rediscover joy, not as a destination or solution, but as a practice for healing. Dr. Sethi is a board-certified integrative family medicine physician and clinical associate professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine. She has spent the past 25 years working on the frontlines of the most marginalized communities, as well as globally with victims of school shootings, survivors of hurricanes, citizens impacted by police violence, and psychologists in Ukraine under attack. Dr. Sethi is the author of the book, Joy is My Justice: Reclaim What Is Yours. Follow CYACYL: Website: www.cyacyl.com Digital: www.cyacyl.com/digital Upcoming shows: www.cyacyl.com/shows Facebook: www.facebook.com/changeyourattitudechangeyourlife Music: www.purple-planet.com

Society gives us very clear messages about what we’re supposed to look like, and when we don’t conform, we are left feeling ashamed, insecure, angry and frustrated. Kara Richardson Whitely works to raise awareness about the importance of embracing diverse body types. At more than three hundred pounds, Kara climbed Mount Kilimanjaro bringing her from the depth of self-doubt to the top of the world. Her difficult trek speaks to every woman who has struggled with negative self-image. Kara talks about her journey of intense passion, endurance, and self-acceptance. Kara is the founder and CEO of The Gorgeous Agency, an outdoor adventurer and influencer, and author of the book, Gorge: My Journey Up Kilimanjaro at 300 Pounds, which is soon to be a movie produced by and starring This Is Us actress, Chrissy Metz. Follow CYACYL: Website: www.cyacyl.com Digital: www.cyacyl.com/digital Upcoming shows: www.cyacyl.com/shows Facebook: www.facebook.com/changeyourattitudechangeyourlife Music: www.purple-planet.com

Mental health challenges are real and they’re common. It has been reported that 1 in 5 adults experience some form of mental illness in a given year, and nearly 1 in 5 children have some type of serious mental illness. Kay Warren discusses how we can support individuals struggling with mental health challenges and their loved ones. Kay cofounded Saddleback Church with her husband, Rick Warren. After the death of her son, Matthew, who lived with serious mental illness for most of his life, she founded Saddleback’s Hope for Mental Health Initiative as a way to support individuals and family members of loved ones with mental illness and suicidal ideation. In 2019, Kay started BREATHE, a ministry to support parents of children with serious mental illness. BREATHE events include weekend respite retreats, online retreats, and free Zoom calls with mental health professionals. Kay was a board member of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention and is active in mental health/suicide prevention efforts in Orange County, Ca. She is the author of several books including, Choose Joy: Because Happiness Isn't Enough. Follow CYACYL: Website: www.cyacyl.com Digital: www.cyacyl.com/digital Upcoming shows: www.cyacyl.com/shows Facebook: www.facebook.com/changeyourattitudechangeyourlife Music: www.purple-planet.com Show less

Chuck Hogan, believes that you can do your best and not be your best. But … if you are being your best, you will always do your best. He talks about how you can live your best life by reaching your full potential at home and at work. Chuck is managing partner at Your Best Life, an organization that helps people elevate finance, family, fitness and faith. His background of sales, business and relationship building enables him to guide entrepreneurs, CEOS, and other top executives to new heights. Follow CYACYL: Website: www.cyacyl.com Digital: www.cyacyl.com/digital Upcoming shows: www.cyacyl.com/shows Facebook: www.facebook.com/changeyourattitudechangeyourlife Music: www.purple-planet.com

Have you ever wondered why you make yourself invisible, procrastinate, or please others to get their approval? According to Dr. Friedemann Schaub, our subconscious employs these types of survival patterns to protect us. But, living in a survival mode has significant downsides. Dr. Schaub discusses how to break free from the six most common survival patterns - the victim, the invisible, the procrastinator, the chameleon, the helper, and the lover - by engaging the subconscious, the part of the mind that created them in the first place. Dr. Schaub is a physician, researcher, personal development coach, and the author of the award-winning book, The Fear + Anxiety Solution. His new book is, The Empowerment Solution: Six Keys to Unlocking Your Full Potential with the Subconscious Mind. Follow CYACYL: Website: www.cyacyl.com Digital: www.cyacyl.com/digital Upcoming shows: www.cyacyl.com/shows Facebook: www.facebook.com/changeyourattitudechangeyourlife Music: www.purple-planet.com

Change is the one constant in life and when it happens it can often knock us off our foundation. Jeanne Collins faced an array of challenges including divorce, drastic career shifts, and motherhood. She explains how embarking on a total "redesign" inside and out, resulted in a life more satisfied and successful than she could have dreamed. Jeanne is an award-winning interior designer who focuses on projects that combine sophistication and balance with inner and outer wellness. She was recently nominated as an HGTV Designer of the Year. Jeanne the author of the book, Two Feet In: Lessons from an All-In Life. Follow CYACYL: Website: www.cyacyl.com Digital: www.cyacyl.com/digital Upcoming shows: www.cyacyl.com/shows Facebook: www.facebook.com/changeyourattitudechangeyourlife Music: www.purple-planet.com

Society sends clear messages about what a person is supposed to look like and when we don’t conform, there is a discrimination that takes place that we seldom talk about. Kate Manne sheds light on the social stigma of obesity and teaches us how to face and combat fatphobia. Kate is an associate professor of philosophy at Cornell University. Before that she was a junior fellow at Harvard Society of Fellows. She did her graduate work at MIT and is the author of the books, Down Girl and Entitled. Her new book is Unshrinking: How to Face Fatphobia. Follow CYACYL: Website: www.cyacyl.com Digital: www.cyacyl.com/digital Upcoming shows: www.cyacyl.com/shows Facebook: www.facebook.com/changeyourattitudechangeyourlife Music: www.purple-planet.com

Gary Zukav says that every experience you have offers the opportunity to align your personality with your soul. The decisions that you make and the actions that you take are the means by which you evolve. He discusses how we can transform every day experiences into fulfillment, meaning, and joy. Gary has inspired millions to realize their soul’s greatest potential. He is the author of the legendary number one New York Times best seller, The Seat of the Soul, and co-founder of The Seat of the Soul Institute with Linda Francis. Gary challenges us to see the depth of our potential in the world and act on that awareness. Gary appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show 34 times. Follow CYACYL: Website: https://www.cyacyl.com Digital: https://www.cyacyl.com/digital Upcoming shows: https://www.cyacyl.com/shows Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/changeyourattitudechangeyourlife Music: www.purple-planet.com

Despite our changing world, the majority of leaders still utilize a command and control style of leadership. But according to Stephen M. R. Covey, the old “command and control” model is no longer conducive to organizational success. He discusses a leadership style that he contends will allow for increased productivity and improved company culture. Stephen is the New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Speed of Trust, which has been translated into 22 languages and has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. He is also the author of the newly released, Trust & Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others. Stephen is the former president and CEO of the Covey Leadership Center. He co-founded and currently leads FranklinCovey’s Global Speed of Trust Practice, and serves on numerous boards, including the Government Leadership Advisory Council. Music: www.purple-planet.com Show site: www.cyacyl.com

Have you ever wondered if there more to life than the daily cycle of work-home-sleep-repeat? Tom Rapsas did and it led him on a spiritual quest. After studying the teachings of Jesus, Buddhism and Hinduism, and devouring self help books and human interest stories, Tom came to the realization that wisdom is not found in a single magical book or from a particular religion or teacher, but rather from many sources. He shares some of the spiritual lessons he’s learned with the hope of inspiring others on their journey. Tom is a spirituality blogger who writes the Wake UP Call column for Patheos.com. He is the author of the book, Wake Up Call: Daily Insights for the Spiritually Curious. Music: www.purple-planet.com Show site: www.cyacyl.com

Breakthroughs in aging science are happening every day and as a result, we are learning more about our ability to live longer, younger, and better. Dr. Michael Greger dove into the top peer-reviewed anti-aging medical research and realized that diet could regulate every one of the most promising strategies for combating the effects of aging. According to Dr. Greger, we don’t need Big Pharma to keep us feeling young — we already have the tools. He discusses how to help avoid the diseases most commonly encountered in our journey through life. Dr. Greger is a physician, bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition. He is a founding member and fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Three of his recent books — How Not to Die, The How Not to Die Cookbook, and How Not to Diet — all became instant New York Times bestsellers. His new book is, How Not to Age: The Scientific Approach to Getting Healthier as You Get Older. Music: www.purple-planet.com Show site: www.cyacyl.com

In today’s fast paced world, achieving personal growth and financial success can be challenging. Reverend James Parker interweaves spiritual insights with practical financial wisdom to help us develop the mindset, habits, and practices that are necessary to reach our deepest desires. Reverend Parker is the senior minister and CEO of Unity Chicago and the author of the book, The Wealth Spark: Igniting Your Path to Abundance and Success. Music: www.purple-planet.com Show site: www.cyacyl.com

Lorna Byrne has been seeing and talking to Angels since she was a baby. She returns to the show to offer us a unique insight into the angelic help that is around us and available to us all the time. As Lorna says, "All you have to do is ask." Lorna is a spiritual teacher, international bestselling author, and philanthropist. She has dedicated her life to reminding humanity of the spiritual potential within us all. She is the author of seven best-selling books, including Angels in My Hair, A Message of Hope from the Angels. She is founder of the Lorna Byrne Children’s Foundation, and the Seraph Foundation. Lorna has been featured worldwide by CNN, NBC Today, BBC, The London Times, The Economist, and many others. Music: www.purple-planet.com Show site: www.cyacyl.com