Greg McLaughlin is an author, life coach, and consultant dedicated to helping individuals realize their potential through self-belief and the right mindset. With extensive experience in guiding people in different situations and understands how people behave and why it’s important to deal with underlying issues. He is committed to inspiring others to adopt principles and strategies to become happy and healthy. Greg is also co-author of the book “The Lightbulb Moment” with Pat Mesiti and runs Peak Mastery Coaching.

Are you constantly searching for ways to improve your life and achieve success? In this episode, Greg McLaughlin shares his valuable insights on personal mastery, derived from his extensive experience as a manager, mentor, and life coach. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the root causes of problems, effective communication, and empathy in transforming relationships and achieving true fulfillment.

Resources

• http://peakmasterycoaching.com/

Talking Points

• The Journey of Self-Discovery – Greg highlights the significance of addressing the root causes of behaviors and problems to find lasting solutions and personal growth.
• Impact of Empathy in Relationships – Greg discusses how putting yourself in someone else’s shoes and creating a safe environment for open communication can lead to stronger, more meaningful relationships.
• Balancing Life Goals and Personal Fulfillment – Greg shares his experiences and strategies for setting realistic goals, focusing on what truly matters, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Join us in this enlightening conversation to learn how to navigate life’s challenges, prioritize your well-being, and achieve personal mastery. Check out this episode to gain Greg’s insights on living a fulfilling life and reaching your true potential.

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Karyn Bond is a relationship recovery coach who helps people overcome narcissistic and toxic relationships. She draws from her own experiences with a narcissistic mother and relationships with narcissistic men. Karyn underwent her healing journey, where she realized she was subconsciously attracting these toxic people and contributing to unhealthy relationship dynamics. Through counseling and self-research, Karyn gained insights into trauma bonding and how to overcome it. She now runs an 8-step recovery program and offers coaching, webinars, and support groups to help others identify narcissistic manipulation tactics, set healthy boundaries, improve self-esteem, and break free from toxic cycles so they can prioritize their well-being and happiness.

Are you constantly questioning yourself in your relationships, wondering what you’re doing wrong as fights and arguments seem to come out of nowhere? Perhaps you feel emotionally drained with certain people around you.  If pleasing others has become an endless chase with no way to ever feel good enough, you may be dealing with narcissistic abuse. In this episode, Karyn Bond shares how she was finally able to break free by gaining a deeper understanding of narcissism, setting clear boundaries, and prioritizing self-care

Resources

• https://talktokaryn.com

Talking Points

• Impact On Mental Health Of Narcissistic Relationship – A narcissist is self-centered and manipulative in relationships. Ultimately, the narcissist needs you to be dependent on them and fulfill their needs for admiration.  This can make you feel like you’re going crazy and erode your self-esteem. 
• Break From These Toxic Relationships – Karyn had multiple toxic relationships because of her childhood trauma and felt emotionally drained. She learned about trauma bonding and worked on herself to stop the cycle.
• Setting boundaries with toxic people – Karyn realizes that she is contributing to toxic relationships by not setting boundaries and allowing abuse. She learned that boundary setting is crucial for maintaining distance in toxic relationships, even when communication is necessary for shared responsibilities like co-parenting.
• Identifying And Healing From Narcissistic Abuse – Karyn describes an 8-step program that first explains what narcissism is, then helps you recognize its effects in your life, and finally guides you through healing by learning to value and prioritize yourself.
• Finding Joy in Life – Engaging in enjoyable activities boosts self-esteem and strengthens relationships. Maintain personal hobbies alongside shared activities.

Check out this episode to learn Karen’s insights on recognizing manipulation tactics, stopping the cycle of self-blame, and empowering yourself to choose a happier path forward.

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Meet Thea Boughton, an entrepreneur and business consultant with vast business consulting experience. She is passionate about aiding new businesses to launch and prosper. Thea’s expertise in evaluating business ideas, market research, and business planning has guided many entrepreneurs to success. Her journey highlights the significance of resilience, market insight, and a positive mindset in achieving business growth.

Starting a business isn’t just about having an amazing idea – it’s about in-depth market research, tactical planning, and maintaining a positive mindset! In this episode, Thea Boughton shares her entrepreneurship adventure and her wisdom on business consulting. From her journey with import-export ventures to helping startups find their way, Thea dishes out priceless advice on sidestepping common trip-ups and how crucial it is to stay positive. Her story is a shining example of the magic that comes from never giving up, always being open to learning, and embracing strategic thinking to achieve business success.

Resources

• Book: The Lightbulb Moment

Talking Points

• Introduction to Thea Boughton. Thea shares her background and current focus on business consulting.
• Common Pitfalls in New Businesses. Discussing the importance of market research and planning.
• Mindset and Business Success. Thea highlights the importance of maintaining a positive mindset and continuous learning.
• Final Advice. Thea shares her top tips for aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners.

Explore the full episode to unlock insightful strategies and personal stories, and stay tuned for more tips and sessions with Thea Boughton. With the right support and mindset, business success is within reach.

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Cherie Zahra is a health and wellness advocate. She grew up experiencing debilitating migraines as a child, which led her on a personal journey of seeking alternative treatments and making lifestyle changes to improve her health. Through attending health seminars and educating herself, Cherie discovered the importance of reducing toxic overload and making healthier choices in personal care and home-cleaning products. She is passionate about inspiring others to take control of their health through self-education, supplementation, exercise, and making small, sustainable changes to their diet and lifestyle.

Are you tired of feeling drained and unwell but unsure of where to even start prioritizing your health? In today’s fast-paced world, it’s all too easy to neglect our wellness without even realizing it. But worry no more, as there is a simple, sustainable way to take control and set yourself up for long-term success. In this episode, Cherie Zahra, inspired by her own wellness journey, will share the importance of taking control of one’s health and wellness through conscious consumption.

Resources

• Right Into Clean & Healthy (Facebook group)
• Modere: Life By Design (wellness products)

Talking Points

• Current Healthcare Problems Worldwide, Cherie shares her personal story of overcoming debilitating migraines through health and wellness choices. She advocates for self-education and self-healing rather than relying solely on doctors.
• Cause of Migraines And Alternative Treatments, in her childhood, Cherie experienced debilitating migraines that were unresponsive to medication and lasted for days. She found relief through chiropractic care and lifestyle changes, including exercise and reduced stress.
• Buying Safer Brands and Taking Nutrition, To counteract environmental pollutants and improve long-term health, Cherie recommends being mindful of the brands of the products you buy.
• Making Healthier Choices In Personal Care Products, Cherie discovers toxic ingredients in personal care products and cleaning supplies. We must make eco-friendly choices for healthier living. 
• Cherie’s Goal And Advocacy For People, Cherie aims to inspire others through their journey and promote the importance of self-care and education. She encourages listeners to take action and educate themselves on healthy living.

Check out this episode to learn more about how you can take control of your health, as well as the people around you, to live life enjoyably. Tune in to hear Sherie’s story and get the natural, no-nonsense advice that could transform how you view your well-being forever.

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Gai Carman, a life coach with a history of overcoming ADD and ADHD, translates her experiences into lessons to inspire positive change. She’s committed to supporting single parents and individuals facing similar struggles. Gai believes hard experiences serve a greater purpose and offer practical advice to parents raising teenagers in today’s digital world. She also advocates for those with ADD and ADHD, promoting holistic well-being strategies rather than relying solely on medication. Guided by the principle “You are fearfully and wonderfully made,” Gai empowers individuals to embrace their potential and approach life with self-awareness.

There will be good times and bad times as a parent, but raising kids can be especially hard. Kids go through big changes in their bodies, emotions, and minds during childhood. On top of these problems, dealing with conditions like ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) can make being a parent even harder. It’s important for both parents and kids to understand these dynamics and look for effective ways to deal with them. In this episode, Gai Carman, inspired by her journey of overcoming the challenges of ADD and ADHD, will share life lessons, practical advice, and motivational strategies to empower listeners to navigate their paths toward success and fulfillment.

Resources

• chatwithgaicarman.com

Talking Points

• Helping Others and Teaching. Gai reflects on the meaningfulness of helping and teaching others, highlighting that the struggles and experiences one goes through can serve a purpose for others.
• Challenges of Parenting Teenagers. Gai discusses the challenges faced by parents of teenagers, such as attitude problems and lack of appreciation. She encourages parents to understand that struggles are part of helping their children develop into independent adults.
• Personal Transformation and ADHD. Gai shares her personal journey with ADHD, highlighting the importance of not letting labels define one’s potential. She encourages seeking positive influences and continuously learning.
• Encouragement and Self-Worth. Gai encourages people to remember that they are “fearfully and wonderfully made” and to hold their heads high through their journeys.

Check out this episode to learn more about personal growth, effective parenting, and holistic health. Tune in to hear Gai’s story and get inspired by her practical advice and motivational insights on overcoming life’s challenges.

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Malcolm Kleu, co-author of “The Lightbulb Moment,” will be the speaker at this meeting. Originally trained as a mechanical engineer, he transitioned to farming, built a robust trading system based on technical analysis and trend following, and now owns an olive farm with over 1,000 trees. Malcolm has a long-standing interest in the stock and forex markets. He had a successful investment run from 2003-2007 but suffered significant losses during the Global Financial Crisis as he struggled to identify the right time to sell. This experience was an important learning opportunity for him. Since then, he has dedicated himself to studying trading strategies and technical analysis, creating a unique system of his own. His story is worth hearing because it demonstrates the importance of continuous learning, emotional intelligence, and resilience in the face of adversity.

Are you interested in knowing how to move through the stock market confidently? In this episode, we learn more about Malcolm Kleu’s interesting life. He used to be a mechanical engineer but now farms and knows a lot about the stock market. Find out about the mental and emotional sides of dealing and learn a lot from his unique point of view. Malcolm’s life shows how important it is to be able to change and understand other people’s feelings, from the highs of huge market gains to the lows of big financial losses. Listen here as we talk about how his experiences have changed him and how he has been successful in trade.

Meet Malcolm Kleu: The engineer-turned-farmer who mastered the stock market. What makes him an inspiration? His ability to combine technical analysis with emotional intelligence and practical experience to guide others through the complexities of trading.

• Learning and Combining Approaches, Malcolm discusses learning from others’ mistakes and combining different approaches
• Managing Trading Emotion, Malcolm discusses managing emotions like fear and greed in trading
• Market Extreme Moments, Malcolm shares a surprising moment of buying/selling at market extremes
• Importance of Health in Trading, Malcolm emphasizes the importance of mental and physical health for trading

If you want to start trading stocks, Malcolm’s last words of advice stress how important it is to trust your gut, learn from others, and be aware of how you’re feeling. 

Watch the whole episode to learn more about Malcolm Kleu’s trading methods and personal journey, and stay tuned for his free introductory training on how to master the most important trading indicators. The goal of this course is to give you the skills and information you need to confidently navigate the market.

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Karen Rongonui is a dedicated healthcare worker and dementia advocate. She co-authored Pat Mesiti’s book “The Light Bulb Moment” and has extensive experience in the healthcare and disability fields. Karen is deeply committed to helping those affected by dementia, drawing from her personal journey of caring for her mother as her dementia advanced. By sharing her story, Karen aims to raise awareness and understanding of dementia, offering guidance and support to others facing similar challenges. She will share her d personal experiences and insights on how to recognize early signs of dementia, navigate medical red tape, and create a care plan.

Dementia is a devastating condition that affects millions of families worldwide. Many caregivers struggled to identify the signs that something was wrong. How can we separate normal aging from a serious problem like dementia? At what point should our loved ones be evaluated by a doctor? In this podcast, Karen discussed the importance of support, understanding, and early detection in managing dementia.

Resources

https://chat2karenron.com

Talking Points

Karen aims to raise awareness and understanding of dementia, offering guidance and support to others facing similar challenges.

• Learn to listen and be observant. Karen shares her experience with dementia awareness, highlighting the importance of listening and being observant.
• Process for getting tested for dementia. A person with dementia cannot remember simple things like repeating words or following instructions. Karen helps her mother by keeping her active and engaged in activities like crossword puzzles; unfortunately, her condition gradually worsened. 
• Karen’s Memories With Her Mother. Karen says her mother shares her happy and fun memories as if she relives her past.
• The Care Plan Dementia Patients. Karen encourages elderly loved ones to go to the doctor, even if they resist or make excuses. The care plan helps family members manage their loved one’s dementia care.
• Dementia care, support groups, and coping strategies. Karen shared their experience with dementia diagnosis and the initial panic and negative thinking that came with it.   
• Dementia support and the importance of listening to others. Karen offers support through chat and social media for those with dementia and their caregivers.

Tune in to learn more about dementia and to prepare for what may lie ahead with our own aging loved ones. This story of resilience in the face of heartbreak will leave you both educated and inspired. Karen offers hope – you are not alone, and there are people who want to help.

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Vicki Stanford is a passionate advocate for natural health and wellness. After experiencing gradual aging symptoms and a health crisis in her 40s, she dedicated herself to mineral and hormone balancing through diet and lifestyle changes. As a result, Vicki has unique expertise in helping others navigate lifestyle shifts to prevent disease and regain vitality. Through her website and advice, Vicki empowers people to take control of their health by making sustainable improvements to nutrition, digestion and whole-body wellbeing.

Are you tired of feeling achy and sluggish as you get older? Frustrated by confusing and sometimes contradictory health advice out there? In this podcast, Vicki Stanford shares her journey from gradually declining health to discovering natural remedies that helped her feel like a new person. She discusses how deficiencies in important minerals like magnesium and MSM contributed to her joint pain and stiffness. Vicki also opens our eyes to the pervasive unhealthy ingredients in most processed foods due to lax regulations and food industry priorities that sacrifice our well-being for profits.

Resources

• https://vickistanford.com

Talking Points

Vicki Stanford is a passionate advocate for natural health and wellness.

• Discovering the impact of mineral deficiencies on health Vicki discusses the importance of minerals like iodine and magnesium for overall health, citing benefits such as improved bone density and reduced calcification in veins and brain.
• Understanding your body’s needs Advocating for personalized approaches and lifestyle changes for hormone balances.
• Breaking unhealthy food habits. Emphasizing the ease of falling into bad habits, stressing the need for mindfulness, planning for healthier choices and challenges in accessing unprocessed foods due to additives and preservatives.
• Small changes for big health improvements. Vicki recommends beginning with organic produce from the “Dirty Dozen” list and making incremental changes; cautions against abruptly transitioning to a raw food diet, citing potential gut shock..
• Enhancing digestion through food preparation. More health benefits from lightly steaming cabbage family vegetables like broccoli and cabbage instead of consuming them raw; research beneficial foods and their preparation methods
• Making health a priority. Prioritize health, taste, and cost in food choices; ensure nutritional value and avoid harmful ingredients.

Tune in to the full episode to learn more about practical strategies for improving your health through small, sustainable lifestyle changes rather than drastic overhauls! Take proactive steps towards feeling your best without unnecessary medications or expensive treatments. Go forth with knowledge and make choices that support your health and vitality for many years to come

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Victoria Goddard is an entrepreneur, researcher, world adventurer, and traveler from Australia. She co-authored Pat Mesitis’s book Speak Up, Step Up, Stand Out. Despite her age of 60, she still feels like she is at the beginning of her journey. She has a psychology degree and uses practical coaching strategies to help people overcome obstacles. She is currently focused on property development and writing a coaching program to help others based on goal-setting principles, mindset, and overcoming negative self-talk.

Are you frustrated with your current situation? Are you stuck in a career or situation that doesn’t fulfill you? You’re not alone. According to psychologist Victoria Goddard, negative self-talk and a lack of a clear plan are two of the biggest obstacles that prevent people from achieving their goals and living happier, more fulfilling lives. In this discussion, a life coach, Victoria Goddard, shares powerful strategies for overcoming negative self-talk, setting clear goals using reverse engineering, and tapping into the power of synchronicity to manifest your desired outcomes.

Talking Points

• Passion, focus, and personal development with Victoria Goddard (1:02) – The secrets to success in life even at the age of 60. Victoria enjoys personal development coaching, property development, and entrepreneurship.
• Practical goal-setting and overcoming obstacles (3:34) – People have more choices than they realize but must take responsibility. Reverse engineering is key to breaking down a large goal into manageable steps.
• Synchronicity for personal growth (9:20) – Victoria believes in the power of synchronicity, where the mind and actions align to manifest desired outcomes.
• Negative self-talk and its impact on behavior and relationships (17:34): Negative self-talk can hold people back from achieving their goals. Be authentic and do what you want rather than live a life that doesn’t align with your desires.
• Overcoming negative thoughts (21:38): Questioning negative thoughts can improve relationships and well-being. Practice yoga and meditation.
• Enjoying and customizing problem-solving for personal success (31:35) – Enjoy what you do and be good at it for success.

Tune in to the full episode to learn more about the importance of following your passions, the value of having a plan and manifesting desires to achieve goals, challenging negative thoughts to achieve a positive mindset, and more! Let us help you get unstuck and stay motivated to achieve what you truly want!

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Meet Lynda McCallum, a former hoarder turned minimalist, who turned her personal struggle into a beacon of hope for others. She battled her hoarding addiction with the help of therapy and friends, learning to detach herself emotionally from possessions. Lynda’s expertise in decluttering and emotional healing guides others through similar challenges. Her journey highlights the transformative power of recognizing and addressing deep-seated emotional attachments. Lynda’s approach is a testament to the effectiveness of minimalism in fostering mental well-being. Her extraordinary journey and dedication serve as an inspiration to anyone looking to overcome their own battles with clutter and hoarding.

Hoarding is like a puzzle of the mind, where a person finds it hard to part with their personal items, no matter their actual worth. In this episode, we dive into the fascinating journey of Lynda McCallum, a recovering hoarder who shares her experiences with clutter as a form of comfort and security. Discover the emotional triggers and the process of seeking help. From recognizing her addiction to taking proactive steps towards decluttering, Lynda’s story unfolds as she learns to let go of possessions and embrace minimalism, ultimately finding freedom and a renewed sense of self.

Talking Points

Meet Lynda McCallum: A recovering hoarder and declutter coach. How did she overcome hoarding?

• Hoarding and Clutter with a Recovering Hoarder (0:01): Lynda McCallum, recovering from hoarding, shares her struggle with clutter, which provided her a sense of comfort and security.
• Hoarding as an Addiction, Recognizing Triggers, and Seeking Help (4:33): After Lynda became aware of her hoarding issue, she realized that her hoarding was an addiction fueled by a cycle of fear and the need for security.
• Decluttering and Organizing with a Friend’s Help (11:07): Her friend’s approach involved asking probing questions about each item’s emotional value, helping Lynda move past grief and keep only those items that truly brought her joy.
• Decluttering and Hoarding, Emotional Attachment to Possessions, and Finding Freedom Through Minimalism (16:29): Lynda discusses the emotional breakthroughs she experienced during decluttering. She talks about releasing control over her belongings.
• Hoarding and Clutter, with Tips for Overcoming It (23:34): Lynda outlines a step-by-step method for overcoming clutter and hoarding on her website.

Lynda’s advice is invaluable for those struggling with similar issues.

Explore the full episode to unlock insightful strategies and personal stories, and stay tuned for Lynda McCallum’s next tips and sessions. Hoarding truly can be overcome with the right support and mindset.

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