Fawn Last has 2 science degrees and a PH. D and was on a tenure track as a geology professor; however, something was telling her there was more for her. She always loved cooking so she decided to learn how to cook plant based. — Although she always felt she was on her authentic path, she eventually made the courageous decision to give up academia and pursue her love of cooking. — We chat about: — ✔️ the rumblings she heard rising up inside her telling there was something more ✔️ how cooking nourishes her mind, body and spirit ✔️ how being a chef is ✔️ how she was never off her path ✔️ how cook ..read more

Guest: Kim Woods, Evolutionary Astrology Master -- What’s in the stars for 2023? ✨ My guest Kim Woods, Evolutionary Astrology Master, breaks down what 2023 has in store for us. For example, she says January & February will have stunning energy ✨which means it is a great time to streamline, re-define, connect or launch. Kim is fantastic at breaking down astrology so you understand it and make it applicable to your life. She relates each year to a movie and for 2023, she is calling it “Jerry McGuire!”  (She called 2022 "Twister!") Listen to this short, sweet and super packed episode to ..read more

Are you ready to put yourself first? Cheryl Moore works with women in perimenopause and menopause who have put themselves last for years and are ready to take SELF CARE to a whole new level. Your body is talking to you ALL time”, says Cheryl. Today she is sharing the importance of tuning into your body to navigate this amazing time of life. Cheryl shares her own story and provides information and encouragement for women in  peri-menopause and menopause. -- We chat about: -- ✔️ Cheryl’s personal story ✔️ the impact of lifestyle ✔️ what happens when women put themselves first. ✔️ why this p ..read more

Guest: Marilyn Chapman, Animal Communicator Marilyn Chapman has a passion for helping people begin and move through all phases of their healing journeys. She is a Reiki Master/ Teacher. Marilyn has a deep love and compassion for animals and today she chats with me about her role as an Animal Communicator. Yes! Marilyn can communicate with your animals living or dead. It is such an interesting conversation as she shares how she communicates with them, their role in our lives, messages, how they pick up our energy and she shares some interesting stories too.  -- About Marilyn Chapman: -- Ma ..read more

I recently had a mile stone birthday and I received an awesome card from a friend. On the cover of the card it said how to turn 50 and then I gave some advice. I thought it was such great advice and very coach like, that I thought I would turn this into an episode. So today I take you through four ways to have a meaningful birthday. I also talk about what turning 50 does for me. I love self-discovery and I love birthdays. In this episode I combine the two to help you have a meaningful birthday. This is a quick episode, but packed with ideas to celebrate your life!       ..read more

We recently lost our sweet dog Ozzie. If are a pet lover, you know that pain. We have come into this life to learn. There are many avenues that provide that opportunity. Our furry friends are no exception. What great teachers there are. There is a purpose in our pets. In this episode, I go into detail about the 10 lessons that pets teach us. I'm sure you can relate if you are a pet lover. -- Connect with Dana Lloyd: www.danalloydleadership.com ..read more

Guest: Anthony Curwen -- Today we are talking about sound healing. Sound healing therapy has been practised in many cultures for thousands of years. It has become increasingly popular in Western society as more and more people are recognizing and experiencing the benefits it has. Today Anthony Curwen, a sound healing therapist, is my guest. He shares about the power of sound healing, its benefits and How sound therapy fits into your healing. -- Connect with Anthony Curwen: -- Website: https://www.melandanth.com/ - https://www.instagram.com/melandanth/ https://www.facebook.com/melandanth/?ref=b ..read more

Who doesn't want to have a good day? But if you struggle to have a good day, you now have a toolkit in this episode on how to SHIFT out of that space, you now have a tool kit in this episode on how to SHIFT out of that space into having a REALLY good day. A lot of really good days makes for a really good life. Listen as Dana Lloyd, leadership coach, takes you through her toolkit of seven great ideas to have a really good day.  --  1.  Choose a different perspective.  .  2. What's working well? . 3. Curiosity . 4.  Gratitude  .  5.  Connect with Natu ..read more

Bill Randall has been immersed in story his entire life. He grew up the son of a pastor, his father being a natural storyteller. Bill, too became a minister in the early part of his career practicing what he now calls narrative care, listening to people’s stories. As a retired professor and gerontologist at St. Thomas University, he wants us to understand the power of our stories we age. Today we chat about how our strength lies in our stories and how to be a better listener. We talk about aging and spirituality including how he reconciled religion with spirituality. -- About Dr. William Randa ..read more

Guest: Sam McClenaghan -- About the Show: -- Say YES to life! You will be inspired to say yes to life after listening to my conversation with Sam McLenaghan. In 2020 she decided to start saying yes to life (despite a pandemic). Before 2020, She had a lot of her anxiety about doing things in life because of her weight, she says. In 2019, she finally had the weight loss surgery she was waiting for. And she started putting herself first. . Today we chat about her journey of YES. So inspiring! . In 2021, she decided she would turn her year of yes into a life of yes. She says 2021 was the worst yea ..read more