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Cure is polarizing. For scientists and rare disease parents, it’s seen it as the holy grail. But in disability politics, it’s sometimes seen as an ablest concept. I speak with disability rights activist Eli Clare about finding the middle ground. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts SpotifyMyInstructionManual.comkeith@myinstructionmanual.com@KeithMcArthurFacebookSelf-Help Book ClubPinterestInstagramYouTube HEREHERE

The notion of curing a rare disease can be controversial. Tom Shakespeare, a bioethicist and disability rights advocate, helps explain why. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts SpotifyMyInstructionManual.comkeith@myinstructionmanual.com@KeithMcArthurFacebookSelf-Help Book ClubPinterestInstagramYouTube HEREHERE

Siblings of kids with complex medical needs also have complicated lives. An interview with a rare disease sibling and her father about Aislinn, a child with GRIN Disorder. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts SpotifyMyInstructionManual.comkeith@myinstructionmanual.com@KeithMcArthurFacebookSelf-Help Book ClubPinterestInstagramYouTube HEREHERE

Rare Disease mom Kelly Harris talks about her daughter's GRIN Disorder Diagnosis, her biggest fears for Layla, and why it's hard for friends to understand what she's going through. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts SpotifyMyInstructionManual.comkeith@myinstructionmanual.com@KeithMcArthurFacebookSelf-Help Book ClubPinterestInstagramYouTube HEREHERE

Adam Bolt, director of the documentary Human Nature, joins Keith for a conversation about the incredible possibilities and risks posed by CRISPR Cas-9 gene editing technology. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts SpotifyMyInstructionManual.comkeith@myinstructionmanual.com@KeithMcArthurFacebookSelf-Help Book ClubPinterestInstagramYouTube HEREHERE

Keith chats with Dr. Ronni Cohn, the geneticist who diagnosed Bryson's Rare Disease. Dr. Ronald (Roni) Cohn is a geneticist and the CEO of Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts SpotifyMyInstructionManual.comkeith@myinstructionmanual.com@KeithMcArthurFacebookSelf-Help Book ClubPinterestInstagramYouTube HEREHERE

Pandemic Life sucks. But there are some silver linings. We explore them here. And Keith shares a trailer for his new CBC podcast Unlocking Bryson's Brain. [00:00] Welcome and Intro [7:31] Keith talks with Laura, Connor and Bryson about the parts of this "new normal" that we'd like to keep when we get back to "old normal." [20:47] A sneak peak of Keith's new CBC podcast Unlocking Bryson's Brain Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts SpotifyMyInstructionManual.comkeith@myinstructionmanual.com@KeithMcArthurFacebookSelf-Help Book ClubPinterestInstagramYouTube HEREHERE

We all want to live better lives. In this special episode, host Keith McArthur brings back 8 of his favorite guests to ask them to share the most important life lesson they’ve ever learned. We’ll hear from Melissa Monte, Michael Levitt, Lara Casanova, Amy E. Smith, Jeff Grace, Karen Mangia, Preethaji and Larry Bilotta. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts SpotifyMyInstructionManual.comkeith@myinstructionmanual.com@KeithMcArthurFacebookSelf-Help Book ClubPinterestInstagramYouTube HEREHERE Episode 86 Show Notes [00:00] Welcome and Intro [1:45] Karen Mangia Don't Postpone Joy Karen Mangia is author of Success With Less: Releasing Obligations and Discovering Joy. She calls herself a recovering overachiever. Karen first appeared in Episode 75: Achieve More by Doing Less. [4:10] Jeff Grace: Hard Work + Self-Delusion = Success Jeff is a Hollywood actor, director, and writer. He’s also the creator and host of the Self-Obsessed podcast. He first appeared in Episode 72: When Self Help Becomes a Cult. He interviewed me on Episode 85: New Year's Resolutions. [8:20] Melissa Monte: Love Yourself Right Melissa is host of the excellent Mind Love podcast. She also appeared in Episode 66: Escape Your Life's Prisions. [12:30] Amy E. Smith: Stand in Your Own Shoes Amy is a coach, writer, and speaker and she hosts the Joy Junkie podcast. Amy’s first appearance on the My Instruction Manual podcast came just a couple of months back in Episode 81: How To Stop Worrying What Other People Think. [14:50] Preethaji: Nurture Connections with Others Preetha Krishna — better known as Peethaji — is an Indian spiritual and philosophy teacher. She is co-author of The Four Sacred Secrets. She first appeared in Episode 77: Getting Out of Stress and Into a Beautiful State. [16:36] Michael Levitt: Take Care of Yourself First Michael is author of 369 Days: How to Survive a Year of Worst Case Scenarios and he hosts the Breakfast Leadership podcast. Michael first appeared in Episode 67: Becoming a Winner by Losing Everything. [17:54] Lara Casanova: Follow Your Heart's Footprints Lara is author of Grief, Grace and Gratitude. She first appeared in Episode 69: The Art of Grief. [21:10] Larry Bilotta: Until We're Truly Hurt, We're Not Ready to Learn Larry Bilotta is a relationship expert who first appeared on Episode 78: How To Save Your Marriage.

Jeff Grace interviews Keith about his book Winning Resolutions and the secrets of successful resolution setting. Jeff is host of the Self Obsessed podcast. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts SpotifyMyInstructionManual.comkeith@myinstructionmanual.com@KeithMcArthurFacebookSelf-Help Book ClubPinterestInstagramYouTube HEREHERE

Mike Carruthers interviews Keith about his book Winning Resolutions and the secrets of successful resolution setting. Mike is host of the Something You Should Know podcast. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts SpotifyMyInstructionManual.comkeith@myinstructionmanual.com@KeithMcArthurFacebookSelf-Help Book ClubPinterestInstagramYouTube HEREHERE Episode 84 Show Notes Mike Carruthers interviews Keith Mike Carruthers is host of the Something You Should Know podcast. In this conversation, Keith and Mike discuss:

It’s time to start planning for 2020. In this episode, Andrea Owen interviews me about my book Winning Resolutions: Achieve Your Biggest Goals and Wildest Dreams Once and For All. We talk about how to plan for resolutions success, what to do if you stumble, and how you can structure your environment for resolution success. This interview first appeared on Andrea's excellent podcast Your Kick Ass Life. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts SpotifyMyInstructionManual.comkeith@myinstructionmanual.com@KeithMcArthurFacebookSelf-Help Book ClubPinterestInstagramYouTube HEREHERE Episode 83 Show Notes [00:00] Welcome and Intro [3:30] Andrea Owen interviews Keith Andrea is author of How to Stop Feeling Like Sh*t: 14 Habits that Are Holding You Back from Happiness. She is a life coach based on North Carolina and hosts the Your Kick-Ass Life Podcast. She previously appeared on the My Instruction Manual podcast in episode 13 and episode 56. In this conversation, Keith and Andrea discuss: The Four Tendencies Giving Tuesday Please consider making a donation the CureGRIN Foundation to fund research to help find a cure for my son Bryson and thousands of others living with GRIN Disorders. Where to find Andrea YourKickAssLife.comYour Kick Ass Life@yourkickasslife

This week's episode is all about food. Host Keith McArthur reads an exclusive excerpt from his book 18 Steps to Own Your Life. And he talks to fitness contributor Kathleen Trotter about how to choose the diet that works for you. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts SpotifyMyInstructionManual.comkeith@myinstructionmanual.com@KeithMcArthurFacebookSelf-Help Book ClubPinterestInstagramYouTube HEREHERE Episode 82 Show Notes [00:00] Welcome and Intro [1:25] Fitness contributor Kathleen Trotter on How to Choose the Right Diet Kathleen Trotter is author of Finding Your Fit: A Compassionate Trainer's Guide to Making Fitness a Lifelong Habit In this conversation, Keith and Kathleen discuss: KatheenTrotter.comKathleenTrotterFitnessKTrotterFitnessKathleenTrotter [17:45] Excerpt from 18 Steps to Own Your Life

Amy E Smith is a coach, writer, and speaker who calls herself the Joy Junkie. In this conversation Amy shares a to of great advice on everything from how to stand up for yourself without being a jerk to how to worry less about what other people think. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts SpotifyMyInstructionManual.comkeith@myinstructionmanual.com@KeithMcArthurFacebookSelf-Help Book ClubPinterestInstagramYouTube HEREHERE Episode 81 Show Notes [00:00] Welcome and Intro Keith is raising funds to help cure his son's rare disease. You can support GRIN Disorder research by giving here. [2:40] Featured interview with Amy E. Smith Amy E Smith is a coach, writer, and speaker who calls herself the Joy Junkie In this conversation, Keith and Amy discuss: [40:40] Amy's Instruction Manual 1. What are the habits you maintain every day to stay happy and healthy? 2. What personal development book do you recommend? You Are a Badass 3. Favorite personal mantra / inspirational quote 4. What's your one guilty pleasure? 5. When your time comes, how do you want to be remembered? Where to find Amy TheJoyJunkie.com@TheJoyJunkieThe Joy Junkie

When you're ready to make a big change in your life, should you do it fast or do it slow? That depends! Kathleen Trotter joins us to talk about knowing your personality type when it comes to change. And mindfulness contributor Joelle Anderson joins us to talk about mindfulness tips for teenagers. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts SpotifyMyInstructionManual.comkeith@myinstructionmanual.com@KeithMcArthurFacebookSelf-Help Book ClubPinterestInstagramYouTube HEREHERE Episode 80 Show Notes [00:00] Welcome and Intro [2:30] Fitness contributor Kathleen Trotter on Knowing Your Personality Type When It Comes to Change Kathleen Trotter is author of Finding Your Fit: A Compassionate Trainer's Guide to Making Fitness a Lifelong Habit In this conversation, Keith and Kathleen discuss: KatheenTrotter.comKathleenTrotterFitnessKTrotterFitnessKathleenTrotter [12:30] Mindfulness contributor Joelle Anderson on Mindfulness for teenagers Joelle Anderson is a therapist specializing in mindfulness meditation and creator and host of the Kernel of Wisdom YouTube channel. In this conversation, Keith and Joelle discuss: Kernelofwisdom.comYouTube.com/KernelofWisdom1

This episode is all about mindfulness and meditation. Host Keith McArthur shares an excerpt from his book 18 Steps to Own Your Life on why mindfulness is a superpower. After that, he shares a guided meditation and chats with mindfulness contributor Joelle Anderson. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts SpotifyMyInstructionManual.comkeith@myinstructionmanual.com@KeithMcArthurFacebookSelf-Help Book ClubPinterestInstagramYouTube HEREHERE Episode 79 Show Notes [00:00] Welcome and Intro [2:50] Excerpt from 18 Steps to Own Your Life: "Mindfulness" [7:40] Mindfulness contributor Joelle Anderson on Guided Meditation and Mindfulness Book Recos Joelle Anderson is a therapist specializing in mindfulness meditation and creator and host of the Kernel of Wisdom YouTube channel. In this conversation, Keith and Joelle discuss: Mindfulness in Plain English10% HappierMindfulness for Fidgety SkepticsRadical AcceptanceSelf CompassionUnplug Full Catastrophe LivingWherever You Go, There You AreKernelofwisdom.comYouTube.com/KernelofWisdom1

Marriage expert Larry Bilotta shares his tips on how to save a troubled marriage. Plus host Keith McArthur shares news about his upcoming new podcast. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts SpotifyMyInstructionManual.comkeith@myinstructionmanual.com@KeithMcArthurFacebookSelf-Help Book ClubPinterestInstagramYouTube HEREHERE Episode 78 Show Notes [00:00] Welcome and Intro Keith announces his upcoming podcast with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The podcast series --- tentatively titled Unlocking Bryson's Brain -- is about Keith's son Bryson who has a rare genetic condition known as a GRIN Disorder. The podcast is scheduled to be released in March of 2020. Keith also speaks about the charitable foundation he started up with other GRIN families. You can donate or learn more at CureGRIN.com. [3:25] Featured interview with Larry Bilotta Larry Bilotta felt trapped in a loveless marriage. But he was able to turn the relationship around and now he teaches others how to do the same. In this conversation, Keith and Larry discuss: [30:30] Larry's Instruction Manual 1. What are the habits you maintain every day to stay happy and healthy? 2. What personal development book do you recommend? A Course in Miracles 3. Favorite personal mantra / inspirational quote 4. What's your one guilty pleasure? 5. When your time comes, how do you want to be remembered?

Peethaji is an Indian spiritual and philosophy teacher. She joins host Keith McArthur to talk about her new book The Four Sacred Secrets. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts SpotifyMyInstructionManual.comkeith@myinstructionmanual.com@KeithMcArthurFacebookSelf-Help Book ClubPinterestInstagramYouTube HEREHERE Episode 77 Show Notes [00:00] Welcome and Intro [2:15] Featured interview with Preethaji Preethaji is author of The Four Sacred Secrets and co-founder of the O&O Academy. In this conversation, Keith and Preethaji discuss: Soul Sync Meditation [31:55] Preethaji's Instruction Manual

Joelle Anderson joins us to talk about Mindful Listening. And host Keith McArthur speaks with Nutrition contributor Michelle Jaelin about changes to Canada's Food Guide. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts SpotifyMyInstructionManual.comkeith@myinstructionmanual.com@KeithMcArthurFacebookSelf-Help Book ClubPinterestInstagramYouTube HEREHERE Episode 76 Show Notes [00:00] Welcome and Intro [1:50] Mindfulness contributor Joelle Anderson on Mindful Listening Joelle Anderson is a therapist specializing in mindfulness meditation and creator and host of the Kernel of Wisdom YouTube channel. In this conversation, Keith and Joelle discuss: Kernelofwisdom.comYouTube.com/KernelofWisdom1 [7:00] Nutrition contributor Michelle Jaelin on Changes to Canada's Food Guide Michelle Jaelin is both a trained artist and a Registered Dietitian who is known as The NutritionArtist. She appears regularly as in newspapers, magazines and on television as an expert in healthy eating. In this conversation, Keith and Michelle discuss: @nutritionartist /nutritionartist/nutritionartistRD

Karen Mangia, author of Success With Less, shares how she learned she could achieve more by taking things off her plate. And host Keith McArthur speaks with fitness contributor Kathleen Trotter about building your own health entourage. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts SpotifyMyInstructionManual.comkeith@myinstructionmanual.com@KeithMcArthurFacebookSelf-Help Book ClubPinterestInstagramYouTube HEREHERE Episode 75 Show Notes [00:00] Welcome and Intro [XX] Featured interview with Karen Mangia Karen Mangia is author of Success With Less: Releasing Obligations and Discovering Joy. She calls herself a recovering overachiever. In this conversation, Keith and Karen discuss: [24:05] Karen's Instruction Manual 1. What are the habits you maintain every day to stay happy and healthy? 2. What personal development book do you recommend? Necessary Endings: The Employees, Businesses and Relationships that All of us Have to Give up To Move Forward 3. Favorite personal mantra / inspirational quote 4. What's your one guilty pleasure? 5. When your time comes, how do you want to be remembered? Where to find Karen SuccessWithLess.net@successwithless@KarenMangia [29:20] Fitness contributor Kathleen Trotter on Building a Fitness Entourage Kathleen Trotter is author of Finding Your Fit: A Compassionate Trainer's Guide to Making Fitness a Lifelong Habit In this conversation, Keith and Kathleen discuss: KatheenTrotter.comKathleenTrotterFitnessKTrotterFitnessKathleenTrotter

In this episode, Greg Wells, author of The Focus Effect shares how we can find focus in a distracted world. Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts SpotifyMyInstructionManual.comkeith@myinstructionmanual.com@KeithMcArthurFacebookSelf-Help Book ClubPinterestInstagramYouTube HEREHERE Episode 74 Show Notes Welcome and Intro Featured interview with Greg Wells Greg Wells is author of The Focus Effect and The Ripple Effect. Greg is a physiologist who does research at the University of Toronto and the Hospital for Sick Children. He is also the host of The Be Better Podcast. In this conversation, Keith and Greg discuss: Greg's Instruction Manual, Part II