Soul-R Powered

When we had Alex Terranova on the podcast in the summer of 2021, we spoke briefly about an experiment where he was opening up an all expenses paid two week trip to Tulum, Mexico for a friend's wedding. And I think it's safe to say that the experiment was a success.

Alex and Evin Rose had a truly great time in Mexico, and their relationship has grown to the point where they recently moved in together. 

I found this conversation fascinating on a personal level, but I also found their story inspiring as well. 

Alex and Evin have also started a new love adventure coaching program that's certain to create some of their own success stories. 

About Alex and Evin:

Evin Rose is a Self Love and Dating Coach who has helped hundreds of women take an empowered approach to creating the love they desire and deserve.  Alex Terranova is a Personal and Professional Performance coach, 2x author, and podcast host who works with people who "have it all" to create fulfilment, joy, and thriving businesses and relationships.  Evin and Alex have taken the unique way that they met and fell in love and created Your Love Adventure, a bold, fun, and heart-centered new approach to modern dating!

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Pronoia is the belief that the Universe is conspiring with us. When I first saw this word I thought it was an obscure Def Leppard album title. During this podcast I got a beautiful lesson on how powerful this concept really is. 

My guest is Kristina Crooks, an ontological coach and the CEO of Empowered Human. And in our conversation, she takes me (and our listeners) through a crazy powerful lesson on pronoia and the way this concept affects your psyche. 

And after we finished recording, I received one of the single most beautiful text messages I have ever received. 

So draw yourself a bath and follow along on an incredibly powerful journey.

About Kristina Crooks:

Kristina Crooks is an Ontological Coach and founder of Empowered Human LLC. She helps leaders, creatives and individuals align their inner being with their outer doing so that they can be the architect of their life, make big decisions, and take inspired action. She has been coaching privately for nearly 5 years and was personally trained by an Executive Coach and Ontologist with 30 years experience coaching CEO’s and Tech Founders. Her vision is to create a well recognized brand known for consulting, coaching and speaking that empowers people to be bold and lead with courage, vulnerability, and playfulness.

Happy New Year from Soul-R Powered! 

As we begin year 3 of this podcast, I wanted to feature a conversation about simply what it means for men to step up and be masculine leaders in this new year and in the world. And what better guest to talk about those two things than my friend Davidson Hang - the lead author of Amazon bestselling book Redefining Masculinity. A book of which I'm a contributing author. 

We go wide with this one. It's always a great time connecting with one of the deepest guys I know. And sharing openly about what it means for both of us to be a man in today's world. 

About Davidson:

Davidson is a Senior Transformation Consultant at CoachHub.

We discussed what it means to be a man in today's society. Lessons from his most recent Tony Robbins Date with Destiny adventure.

We published a book together called Redefining Masculinity.

These are his Podcast links.

The Davidson Hang Podcast where he interviews interesting people about Mental Health, Wellness, High Performance and Coaching

I've been looking to feature more voices in the recovery world on this podcast. And as intentions usually work, then was when recovery writing coach Robin Clare came into my life. 

In this conversation, Robin shares how writing and storytelling have supported her in her own recovery process. And she also shares her spirit guides lead her to understand and uncover her own stories of recovery. 

About Robin:

"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." - African Proverb

My guest on this episode epitomizes what it means to work together. Dr. Davia Shepherd has built an empire with her chiropractic practice, and through her, Ladies Power Lunch networking organization - primarily through collaboration.

In her new book "Grow Smarter" - Dr. Davia writes how the magic of a powerful collaboration helps to create real magic in the world.

My biggest takeaway from this book - and our conversation - is how it helped me to recreate my own relationship to competition.

This is a powerful conversation with a powerful lady, and I'm excited to share it with you.

About Davia:

In our latest episode of "The Great Pause" Revisited, we catch up again with the self-care queen Kristi Sullivan. 

In this conversation, we speaking about how Kristi's own self-care has evolved since last year, how what she coaches and teaches has evolved, and how her own author career has evolved since the Covid-19 pandemic visited us.

Oh, and we ended up talking about Human Design because it's so very fascinating. I need to dig more into that...

About Kristi:

Kristiana H. Sullivan is a wellness advocate and self-care expert with a passion for health, wealth and happiness – and helping women thrive in these areas. She began her journey nearly two decades ago as a yoga teacher (RYT200) and entrepreneur while culling her communication skills at nonprofit environments in Connecticut. During COVID, Kristi took her business online and now hosts a virtual membership community to connect busy women to resources and support for curating daily self-care rituals that fit their lifestyle. In addition to hosting wellness webinars, she teaches workshops and does readings about Human Design and the art of aligning with your true self for manifesting abundance and authentically living your best life. Kristi encourages her clients and students to be inspired and empowered, and also enjoys sharing her marketing background to guide like-minded, holistic practitioners to change the world. She is a co-author of The Ultimate Guide to Self-Healing, Volume 2; The Great Pause: Blessings & Wisdom from COVID-19; and Transformation 2020 (all written and published on Amazon during the 2020 pandemic). She has been a speaker on various podcasts and webinars, including for the University of Hartford's Women's Entrepreneurial Center, the Women in Business Summit, Ladies Power Lunch, and B.I.G. and will soon be launching a video series on WellWorld.TV.

Over the next few months, I'm going to be featuring a "where are they now" series of conversations with authors in The Great Pause. And my first conversation is with financial advisor Jackie Baldwin.

During this conversation, Jackie shares how her clients have been able to ride the storm of the covid-related economy, and how her love of the Connecticut River has inspired her solo authorial debut.

Oh...and I may actually have at least a conceptual understanding of cryptocurrency...y'know, as a concept. 

I love this conversation. Jackie's presence is so real and authentic. And I learned a lot during this conversation. And I hope you do as well.

About Jackie:

Jacqueline A. Baldwin, CLTC®

Investment Advisor Representative at B & L Financial Architects a General Agency with the companies of OneAmerica ®

Jackie is passionate about eradicating financial vulnerability.

Her specialty is advising women who feel financially unprepared for the big what if’s in life so they can feel confident knowing they have solutions for weathering any kind of storm.

Jackie felt financially vulnerable throughout her former marriage. After years of being kept in the dark, the dreadful state of the marital finances was fully revealed during the divorce process. Jackie vowed that she never wanted to feel that level of vulnerability again. From this experience, her desire to help others to feel safe, secure and enlightened was born.

Great confidence comes from knowing that with Jackie’s guidance, her clients can not only survive the great what if’s in life that come their way including economic challenges, they can thrive and experience a vibrant future.

A registered financial services professional since 1986, Jackie serves on the Board of Directors of the Society of Financial Service Professionals, Hartford Chapter as President. She holds the Certified in Long-Term Care (CLTC) designation and is registered to do business in the following states: AK, CT, FL, MA, MO, NY, PA, TX, VA. Jackie carries the following licences and registrations: Life & Health License, FINRA Series 6, 7, 24, 63 and 65.

I love having conversations like this...

Lori Raggio is a best-selling author and spiritual life coach. And in this conversation, we speak about intuition, connecting with spirit, and trusting our gut.

This is truly a soul-r powered conversation. Don't miss this!

About Lori:

Lori Raggio, MBA, Founder and CEO of Inspire Greatness Coaching and Consulting, LLC, serves as the creation catalyst, soul activist, and intuitive transformation alchemist helping women leaders remove their armor, find their authentic self, and live aligned with their passion and purpose.

She is a compassionate, innovative, strategic, and results-oriented leadership coach, human capital consultant, and transformational retreat leader. She is powered by purpose, driven by insatiable curiosity, and guided by Source to partner with women leaders to explore who they are becoming and courageously support them to intentionally impact the world by leveraging their talents and gifts in alignment with their heart and Soul.

Email: Lori@inspiregreatnesscoaching.com

About Ryan:

http://www.royalheartscoaching.com/great-pause/redefining-masculinity - To order an autographed paperback of Redefining Masculinity from me

http://www.royalheartscoaching.com/great-pause/qkvtyxh02p59v5igv9i3elzcdohpdp - To order a paperback of The Great Pause

In today's episode, I share a brief story about a heartbreaking NCAA Tournament loss by my Crimson Tide helped me feel like a kid again.

http://www.royalheartscoaching.com/great-pause/redefining-masculinity - To order an autographed paperback of Redefining Masculinity from me

http://www.royalheartscoaching.com/great-pause/qkvtyxh02p59v5igv9i3elzcdohpdp - To order a paperback of The Great Pause

I've been incredibly blessed to be able to share my story in two different Amazon bestselling books. And Redefining Masculinity is the latest.

Here's a portion of my chapter called The Measure Of A Man. It's a difficult story to share, and I hope you get a ton of value from hearing my story and reading this book.

Paperback available 4/12/2021! Get those pre-orders in now!

http://www.royalheartscoaching.com/great-pause/redefining-masculinity - To order an autographed paperback of Redefining Masculinity from me

http://www.royalheartscoaching.com/great-pause/qkvtyxh02p59v5igv9i3elzcdohpdp - To order a paperback of The Great Pause

This past summer, I interviewed April Goff Brown before the release of The Great Pause. And during that conversation, we spoke about a project she was putting the finishing touches on - a children's book. 

And it's here! And truthfully, it's taking the children's literature world by storm.

In this conversation, April and I speak about her inspiration behind the Mom's Choice Award-winning I Hug You In My Heart, what kicked her into high gear around writing children's literature, and the impact of this story for grandparents and grandchildren in this time of Covid-19.

Go get this book! 

https://www.agbauthor.com/ - April's author website

About Ryan:

http://www.royalheartscoaching.com/great-pause/redefining-masculinity - To order an autographed paperback of Redefining Masculinity from me

http://www.royalheartscoaching.com/great-pause/qkvtyxh02p59v5igv9i3elzcdohpdp - To order a paperback of The Great Pause

For this episode, I wanted to look back on where we've come in the past year. 

We've come a long, long way in the past year. But we can't stop being vigilant or careful. We can get to the goal line, but we can't stop moving forward. 

About Ryan:

http://www.royalheartscoaching.com/great-pause/redefining-masculinity - To order an autographed paperback of Redefining Masculinity from me

http://www.royalheartscoaching.com/great-pause/qkvtyxh02p59v5igv9i3elzcdohpdp - To order a paperback of The Great Pause

At least four of my previous guests on this podcast have said to me, "Ryan, you have to meet Laura Di Franco." And what do you know? Here she is!

Laura Di Franco is...well...she's a badass. She's a health and wellness coach, the publisher of 20 (and counting) books on health and wellness, including 13 Amazon bestsellers. Oh, and she's also a third-degree black belt. So she's also got that going for her...

In this conversation, we speak about the ultimate healing power of sharing your story and why coaches and service professionals have a responsibility in this day and age to be brave.

About Laura:

Boy, am I in a far different place than I was back in March of 2020...my LAST birthday!

In this episode, I share a few pre-birthday reflections about my growth, my transformation, and my healing over the past year. 

http://www.royalheartscoaching.com/great-pause/redefining-masculinity - To order an autographed paperback of Redefining Masculinity from me

http://www.royalheartscoaching.com/great-pause/qkvtyxh02p59v5igv9i3elzcdohpdp - To order a paperback of The Great Pause

When my guest Davidson Hang approached me with this idea for this book, I jumped on it with both feet. It was really right up my alley.

In Redefining Masculinity, I am one of nine transformed men who share our stories about what it means to be men in this world. Different ages, races, and demographics - we all come together to share our stories of gentle masculine power.

In this podcast, Davidson speaks about his motivation for creating this book as well as how his Vietnamese heritage influenced how he views masculinity.

This is a powerful conversation with a powerful guy. 

I love stories. I love sharing, telling, and creating stories.

The best episodes of this podcast have been with powerful people sharing powerful stories.

And as much value as I've gotten from creating this podcast, I'm still a writer at heart. And what better way to combine my two great loves, and the impending 100th episode of this podcast, than by creating a book.

"From Triumph To Tragedy" will highlight ordinary men and women who have turned a gut-wrenching heartbreak into a soul-led mission to change their world. To find out more about how to participate, hit the link below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13dkEhNvFVPKDMZox81qXiHfC3DDyiF5KV8qlnx7IdUk/edit?fbclid=IwAR1OA7n2TZSNKcmVlPdntmxBT4xU18tGVVseh5oxfKlQvkIHouVdos2_jrI - To apply to write for From Tragedy To Triumph.

http://www.royalheartscoaching.com/great-pause/redefining-masculinity - To order a paperback of Redefining Masculinity

http://www.royalheartscoaching.com/great-pause/qkvtyxh02p59v5igv9i3elzcdohpdp - To order a paperback of The Great Pause

Ever wake up in the morning after being in bed for seven or eight hours and feel like you haven't slept a second?

Ever feel like you can't get enough rest?

Have you ever considered how out of whack your sleep hygiene is?

Join me and health coach Kelly Meyerson for a truly fascinating conversation about the science of sleep and how you can have the best night of sleep of your life.

And some of the practices Kelly suggested to me during this interview are already starting to yield some results. Just to let y'all know.

About Kelly:

Kelly is an author, poet, speaker, and coach who will cultivate space for you to emerge from stress and overwhelm to lead and savor the life of your dreams. A sensory-trained occupational therapist and holistic entrepreneur, she brings a wealth of experience and fun science to inspire her clients. Most importantly, she’ll get you the best night of sleep ever!

CW Depression...

Life has a way of slapping you upside the head. As it has me lately. 

But there's a way out. There's only one way out.

And that's to go right through...

Mind, body, and soul.

About Ryan:

On episode 60 (HOLY $%(* EPISODE 60) we take a look at the view from within...

Donna Martire Miller and Joe Bologna have put together a truly breathtaking book called The View From Within: Spiritual Pathways to Happiness. With photos from Joe and the words of Donna, they've traveled the world to speak with and share the stories of figures from many of the world's religious and spiritual practices. 

To me, the most beautiful lesson I took away from "The View From Within" is that no matter how our beliefs and our practices look, we're all after the same thing...peace.

Also, Joe and I are co-authors in another little Amazon bestseller "Redefining Masculinity." No big deal.

This is a delightful conversation punctuated by a really beautiful love story.

shorturl.at/hnvw3 - to order The View From Within

shorturl.at/cuEP1 - to order Redefining Masculinity (paperback coming)

About Ryan:

On this episode, I wanted to talk a little about self love. 

What does it mean?

Why is it so important?

What does it look like?

In this episode, I share a short story about how I'm showing my Self love. 

How do you show your Self love?

About Ryan:

If I was a guy who believed in coincidences anymore, I'd say our guest in this episode was a total coincidence. I'm a man, and I need peace.

Our guest is men's coach Steve Strother of Finding Men's Peace. Steve left a career in the corporate world, Steve found peace and connection in coaching. 

And the biggest thing I took away from our conversation was how crucial, and how individual wellbeing is to each and everybody.

I find this an enlightening conversation, and I hope you do as well.

About Steve:

Steve Strother is the founder and coach for men at Finding Men’s Peace.  Steve has a passion for helping men live better lives in deeper connection with peace, joy, and their own inner strength. Steve helps men connect to their authentic selves through a process of learning and discovering aspects of masculine archetypes, masculine and feminine energies, building inner strength, following joy as a spiritual practice and more.  He does this through group teaching and coaching programs, 1:1 coaching, workshops and eventually retreats (when that can happen again). For men who are curious about how to move out of a place of frustration or overwhelm in their lives, and men who are feeling the urge/calling to make a change in their lives, Steve is here to help!

Website: https://peacefulmen.com/

CW: Depression and Suicide...

LIving a soul-r powered life is not easy. Sometimes life can get dark. Life can get really scary.

And I'm not ashamed to admit that I've been in a very dark place lately. My output here hasn't been how I want it. My writing has been sporadic. And my depression has been deep.

In this episode, I share vulnerably about what we can do to move past this.

Be gentle...

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What does boldness mean to you? What does it mean to be bold?

Join me and my guest Jenn Shull on a conversation that answers that question...for us. But this is a truly fascinating and wide-ranging conversation about what it means to live that bold life.

About Jenn:

Jenn Shull is a professional ontological coach and certified yoga teacher. Her business, The  Bold Thing, empowers people to realize and actualize their bold vision. Through deep work, shifts in the mindset and alignment occur. With a radical mindset and an open heart, anything is possible. Connect with Jenn for a radically life-changing experience.

Since Hank Aaron passed away, I have found myself reflecting often about why he was so important to me. 

He was retired from baseball before I was even born, so I never got the privilege to see him play. 

But I can read.

The mere fact that he got better than three thousand pieces of mail every day - most of them filled with hate in racist invective - and never grew bitter and angry - that speaks to a man's character more than anything.

Here's a solocast about what it means to live with strength of character. 

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Imagine the double-whammy fighting your own cancer battle and getting a phone call from your mother who needs your help after she has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's and dementia. 

That was the dilemma our guest Barbara Milton Jr. was faced with after her mother Barbara Sr. was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. And Barbara Jr. has turned a deathbed promise to her mother to share her story into an incredibly powerful memoir called "Heeding The Caregiver Call." 

In this magical conversation, Barbara shares vulnerably and earnestly about her own struggles during her mother's illness. But she also shares some of the lighter moments of their journey - Barbara shares a story about a video chat smartphone app that was particularly charming.  And she shares openly about issues of race, LGBT issues, and socioeconomic issues, all the while she re-meets her mother for the first time as she says goodbye.

It's a remarkable book, and this is a remarkable conversation with a remarkable woman.

A percentage of book sales go toward https://www.actnowfoundation.org/ - the Act Now Foundation of New Jersey

"Heeding the Caregiver Call" can be ordered at https://www.drbarbaraemiltonjrlcsw.com/

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Happy 2021!

2020 sucked. It did, it sucked donkey donuts. But the legacy of 2020 doesn't have to be donkey donuts.

I believe that if we take the lessons of 2020 and mold them into the image we want, the human race could be standing on the edge of another renaissance age. Let's take our new year's resolutions (which are BS), get support, and create magic, we can be standing on the edge of an all-new renaissance. 

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In this episode, join us for a brief guided meditation on trust, keeping the faith, and learning how to get through anything. Feel free to return to this meditation whenever you need a boost of confidence and faith.

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Faith? What does that word mean to you?

In this episode, I share what this concept and this word have meant to me over the years. And especially what Faith, and not losing faith, has meant to me during this terribly challenging and difficult year. 

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On Episode 50 (holy $%(^) of Soul-R Powered, we welcome a lady who has the multi-faceted literary career that I'd love to have. 

Hailing from the small Southeast Alabama town of Ariton, Angela Jackson-Brown always knew she was a storyteller. She always knew she was a writer. And she always knew that writing was her life's calling.

In this conversation, we speak about her writing process, the publishing process, the deep influence of several special teachers, and the boundless support of her father.

It's a fascinating conversation that I took tons of value from. And she will be back!

About Angela:

Angela Jackson-Brown is an award-winning writer, poet, and playwright who teaches Creative Writing and English at Ball State University in Muncie, IN. She is the author of Drinking From a Bitter Cup, House Repairs, and the soon to be released novel, When Stars Rain Down (Thomas Nelson/Imprint of HarperCollins, April 2021). For more information about Angela, go to her website: www.angelajacksonbrown.com.

Ryan's Links:

This podcast recently crossed a huge milestone. We recently hit 1000 total downloads. While that number pales in comparison to Joe Rogan's 190 million downloads per month, it's nothing to sneeze at.

In this episode, I share a few ways you too can use your voice and spread your message using the power of the podcast.

To sign up for your free sample coaching session for 2020 Bounceback (or the podcast message coaching) - a $100 value- https://calendly.com/ryan-646/60min?month=2020-11

To sign up for my 2020 bounceback coaching program ($1600 in full, or four payments of $400) - simply email ryan@royalheartscoaching.com.

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2020 hasn't been easy...y'know, to say the least. From the pandemic, to the social injustice, to the election, job loss, job instability, and financial insecurity, it's affected us all. Every last one of us.

But with today being a day of Thanksgiving, I wanted to take a look at just how much we all have to be thankful for. And this episode, I reflect on a few things I'm terribly grateful for.

PS. Thank You Earth, Wind, And Fire...

To sign up for your free sample coaching session for 2020 Bounceback - a $100 value- https://calendly.com/ryan-646/60min?month=2020-11

To sign up for my 2020 bounceback coaching program ($1600 in full, or four payments of $400) - simply email ryan@royalheartscoaching.com.

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Let's face it, 2020 has chewed us all up and spat us out. We've been challenged, hurt, and beaten down. It's been difficult, and it's been a complete mess.

But I have found a level of resilience I never thought I could muster. And I've found it by taking on four simple practices. 

Practices I'd love for you to take on in your own lives. 

To sign up for your free gift (a $100 value) https://calendly.com/ryan-646/60min?month=2020-11

To sign up for my 2020 bounceback coaching program ($1600 in full, or four payments of $400) - simply email ryan@royalheartscoaching.com.

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Marianne Williamson once wrote "...only love is real, and nothing else exists." Join us for a conversation with the absolutely delightful Michele Kean about how true this is.

Michele is a massage therapist, reiki master, meditation teacher, marriage officiant, and author.  She's the author of the adorable new children's book Rio And Silas With Love, as well as a co-author with me in The Great Pause. 

In this conversation, Michele speaks about how a broken ankle, with the pain and the physical therapy, helped to her fall deeper in love with herself.

Of this conversation, what stood out most to me were the life lessons she learned from fostering a stray mama dog and a litter of puppies.

Michele's Links

https://www.getwedct.com/ - Michele's Reiki/Marriage Officiant website

https://www.facebook.com/michelewithlove/ - Michele With Love

https://rb.gy/rnmw4w - Michele's Amazon Page for Rio And Silas With Love

Ryan's Links:

Election campaigns - especially national campaigns - bring out the worst in humanity. From what the candidates say about themselves and about their opponents, to the added fear and anxiety of social media, to say nothing of the Covid-19 Pandemic, we're all scared. 

But I believe we can heal. We can heal our hearts and our souls simply by taking some simple practices.

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An old friend of mine once said something to me that's stuck for several years. "Ryan, everything is energy." My friend is absolutely right, everything is energy. Negative energy can affect your health, your wealth, and your happiness.

In this episode, I speak with Jacqueline Kane. Jacqueline is a medical intuitive who supports women in discovering the crucial hidden links between their physical pain and finances, and their ability to live a full life. Join us for a truly fascinating conversation about ancestral trauma, and simply how vibes...are real.

About Jacqueline:

Jacqueline Kane, Medical Intuitive, supports women in discovering the crucial hidden links between their physical pain and finances, and their ability to live a full life. With over 20-years in private practice as a healer, and over 35-years in health care, Jacqueline has merged her innate wisdom with a multitude of healing modalities to create a unique, results-oriented method of healing. If you’re ready to reach your health and wealth goals today visit http://jacquelinemkane.com/, or email jacqueline@jacquelinemkane.com.

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In this solocast, I share some reflections and lessons I've had about my life during my journey toward Self-love. Some of those lessons have been hard, some have been fun, but they've all been important.

Subscribe, review, and share this episode with a friend.

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In this solocast, I ask a pretty pointed question. What is your superpower?

As soon as you learn, understand, and embrace your superpower, that's the day your life will start to unfold beautifully in front of you. 

In this episode, I share a pretty vulnerable story from my childhood. About the day I felt someone die from 200+ miles away.

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If you dissect two human beings, chances are their internal components would look quite similar. But no two human beings are wired the same. 

Join me and my repeat guest Kristi Hoffa Sullivan for a conversation that completely blew my mind. Kristi is an author in Transformation 2020 - A Ladies' Power Lunch Anthology and writes about how the concept of human design helped to transform her own life.

And be advised, there's a "well dang, I had no idea" moment in this conversation for ME, but it makes so much sense.

About Kristi:

Kristiana H. Sullivan is a wellness advocate and self-care expert with a passion for health, wealth and happiness – and helping women thrive in these areas. She began her journey nearly two decades ago as a yoga teacher (RYT200) and entrepreneur while culling her communication skills at nonprofit environments in Connecticut. During COVID, Kristi took her business online and now hosts a virtual membership community to connect busy women to resources and support for curating daily self-care rituals that fit their lifestyle. In addition to hosting wellness webinars, she teaches workshops and does readings about Human Design and the art of aligning with your true self for manifesting abundance and authentically living your best life. Kristi encourages her clients and students to be inspired and empowered, and also enjoys sharing her marketing background to guide like-minded, holistic practitioners to change the world. She is a co-author of The Ultimate Guide to Self-Healing, Volume 2; The Great Pause: Blessings & Wisdom from COVID-19; and Transformation 2020 (all written and published on Amazon during the 2020 pandemic). She has been a speaker on various podcasts and webinars, including for the University of Hartford's Women's Entrepreneurial Center, the Women in Business Summit, Ladies Power Lunch, and B.I.G. and will soon be launching a video series on WellWorld.TV.

Ever heard of a "Happiness Professor"? Well, you're about to!

My guest is another one of the authors from "Transformation 2020 - Ladies' Power Lunch Anthology" - Donna Martire Miller. Donna has lived quite the fascinating life. She's been a touring musician, she's an author, and she's studied happiness and has taught it on a college level. 

Join us for a fascinating conversation about happiness, choices, spirituality, and a truly mind-blowing anecdote about Bonnie Raitt.

Donna has an easy-going presence and radiates what she teaches. And I cannot wait to get my hands on the books she's working on.

Donna's Information

I wanted to do something a little different here on this episode. I wanted to give the listeners a little inside baseball at what goes into an actual life coaching session. Previous show guest Davidson Hang was more than willing to be my guinea pig for this.

My intention with this is to show you just how powerful a coaching session can be to jumpstart your life in a powerful way. 

And as I mentioned, Davidson and I are creating an 8-week men's coaching group designed to support you in re-defining what being a man means for you. The link to sign up will be below. 

This group is open to men only, so if you have someone who could get a ton of value from this group, drop me a line at ryan@royalheartscoaching.com.

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There's a giant irony about this episode. I had Kacey on this podcast to speak about her contribution to the book Transformation 2020 - from the creator of The Great Pause, Elizabeth B. Hill. This book features lady spiritual leaders writing about their own personal transformations. I'll include a link to purchase this amazing book below.

But the irony is this. After spending an hour speaking with Kacey about her transformation, I learned unexpected lessons about my OWN personal transformation! Lessons that taught me "well dang, maybe I am further along than I thought."

Kacey Cardin is a coach, singer, and coaching trainer. And when I first met her, she intimidated me a little bit. Small in stature, but huge in presence,  Kacey projects an air of confidence and having her s*** together.

However during this conversation, she shares deeply and vulnerably the foundational traumas and lessons she learned from those traumas, to help her transform into the leader she is today. 

It's a deeply personal and vulnerable conversation and I'm honored that she chose to have it on this podcast with me. 

Connect With Kacey:

Part of my intention with this podcast was to feature stories of people who have overcome circumstances to live a soul-centered, soul-r powered life. And overcoming circumstances is absolutely the Amla Mehta story.

Amla is a motivational speaker, author, and a rare powerhouse.

Diagnosed as a teenager with an ocular condition so rare that only 200 have been affected, Amla has been steadily going blind for better than 30 years. Thanks to years of therapy and an unquenchable human spirit, Amla has had a spiritual awakening and has turned her pain into power.

After listening to this episode, I challenge you NOT to be inspired and motivated to examine your life with new perspective. 

Amla's Bio:

Amla Mehta is a motivational speaker and author who talks and writes about living authentically, embodying self-love, and speaking your truth. As a legally blind woman, she is an advocate and activist on behalf of all people living with disabilities, whether they have mobility, hearing, vision, cognitive or other challenges.

Amla is the author of Eye With a View, an inspiring book that portrays twelve true stories  based on themes like The Art of Acceptance. Amla even provides three tips and tools at the end each story based on a universal theme such as, facing loss. Because everyone encounters some form of hardship within their life. Ironically enough, with less eyesight Amla shares incredible insight.

Imagine something with me. Imagine being on top of the world, making a very healthy income, and being completely miserable. 

This was the quandary facing our guest - Tommy Breedlove. With a high-level job in a prominent Atlanta-area financial services company, Tommy was on top of the world. But his relationships were in deep trouble, especially his relationship with himself.

Listen how a week-long transformational retreat helped him find his true calling. And how it led him to author the USA Today and Wall Street Journal  bestselling book Legendary.

And on a personal note, during our conversation, I was completely blown away by Tommy's vulnerability and his candor. That alone was a tremendous value for me and I hope it is for you as well.

Connect with Tommy

https://tommybreedlove.com/ 

https://www.amazon.com/Legendary-Tommy-Breedlove/dp/1642795534/ref=sr_1_2?crid=38Z6S88ZONNMT&dchild=1&keywords=legendary+tommy+breedlove&qid=1599141589&sprefix=legendary+tommy+b%2Caps%2C138&sr=8-2 

https://www.instagram.com/tommybreedlove/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/legendarybook/

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Well, it's here! The Great Pause made its debut on August 18, and within 48 hours, the e-book had skyrocketed to the tops of 5 different Amazon bestseller lists. It's been a magical experience that I'm blessed beyond belief to share with you.

Here's my chapter from the book. I'm one of 25 brilliant souls who have contributed to this amazing book. And I'm blessed to share it with you.

Here are how you can obtain your very on copy of this book.

Continuing our author interview series for The Great Pause (Coming in August, 2020 - presale coming soon to royalheartscoaching.com) we have yet another conversation about getting reconnected to what's truly important in our lives.

Jackie Baldwin is one of 25 authors contributing to The Great Pause. She's a financial coach by day, and a passionate storyteller by night. And in this conversation and in her chapter, Jackie shares her story about getting reconnected with what's important in her life. But more than that, it's about filling her dash (the one between the two dates on her tombstone) with love, connection, and purpose. 

It's another uplifting conversation with one of my fellow authors in The Great Pause. And when I say this book is going to be special, I believe I undersell it.

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So Ian shoots me a text like "I've got this idea." I was wide open, even though I had no idea what it was going to look like.

Join my Caribbean brother from a different mother and high-performance CEO Ian Charlery and myself for a wide-ranging conversation on life, love, balance, and what it means for men to lead with love and from the heart in these scary times.

Even though I didn't know what it would look like, I want this to be a regular feature and I hope you get the value from this conversation that Ian and I had having it.

Imagine with me, while you're on deployment in Iraq, you get a Dear John letter from your wife asking for a divorce. That, and several other mental health matters were what met my guest as he adjusted to life away from the Military. That was the sucker punch my guest took while he was serving his nation.

Anthony Treas is a men's coach who specializes in helping men find fulfillment and peace in their lives. In this wide-ranging conversation, we speak about the importance of men's mental health, and how bringing more of our selves to our lives and relationships can lead to a richer, more fulfilling life.

Oh, and my appearance on Anthony's podcast back in January 2020 was the impetus to the creation of Soul-R Powered.

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Continuing our series of author conversations with my fellow authors from The Great Pause (Coming August 2020), we speak with Denise M. Simpson - the courageous heart coach.

After a career in the corporate sector, Denise found herself against her breaking point, leading her to the coaching and healing realm. And when the pandemic hit, she was hit with a scary proposition - maybe I have Covid? This scare helped her to find some answers to some burning questions she had in her own life, and to evolve into a deeper, more present version of her Self. 

As a fellow ontological coach, this was one of those conversations that I could have had for hours. And I pray you get as much out of it as I had having it.

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Continuing with my series of The Great Pause author interviews, I speak with Dad, Grandfather, and Superhero Coach, Michael Eck.

Imagine with me....imagine living in a time where a global pandemic is the least of your health worries. 

Michael isn't simply a cancer survivor. The man is a fighter! He's a warrior! Even with the litany of health issues he lives with, going to the hospital after getting stung by a stingray may have saved his life.

This is an inspiring conversation from an inspiring man. And his chapter in The Great Pause is one you don't want to miss!

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"Love is the only thing that's real. Everything else is an illusion." - Marianne Williamson

Continuing our series of author interviews before the release of The Great Pause (coming August 2020) I speak with my friend Kathleen Troy. 

Kathleen is the owner/operator of Second Spring Coaching, as well as being successful in the NYC beauty industry. When the Covid-19 Pandemic has led to a surge in divorce in the United States, Kathleen has found herself falling deeper in love with her husband during The Great Pause. With a marriage as strong as ever after more than 30 years!

It's a powerful testimony of connection to what's important in life. 

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Continuing our series of interviews of my fellow authors from The Great Pause, I speak with April Goff Brown.

A "creative-preneur"  - April found her easy-going life turned upside down during the Covid-19 Pandemic when she suddenly became the primary educator for her seven year old granddaughter. In this conversation, April shares a poignant story about the importance of simply getting reconnected with what's important.

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Continuing our author interview series from The Great Pause - Blessings And Wisdom From Covid-19, we turn to Dr. Davia Shepherd.

Dr. Davia is a holistic physician, an essential worker to be sure. She used the pandemic to take a deeper look at herself, her inner guide, her inner beacon, to bring a deeper level of care and support to her patients. 

Continuing our series of author interviews ahead of the launch for The Great Pause we speak with my dear friend and repeat guest Ian Charlery.

Ian is a Dad, Husband, Son, and Entrepreneur. When Covid-19 hit the Cayman Islands (where Ian's from) shut down. They locked down! There was no business for his cleaning company.

Instead of laying people off, he made another choice. A choice to serve his people.

Taking lessons from Marcus Aurelius, and his amazing Mom, Ian chose to serve.

A major theme I've taken from these podcast episodes around The Great Pause (the title of our amazing new tales from Covid-19 collaborative book) is the idea of slowing down. Slow down, take your time, and let your truth come out. But sometimes you simply need to pull out your compass and redirect your ship to a near heading.

This is where my guest Christine Mola comes in. When the Pandemic hit, Christine found herself needing to figure some things out. As someone working in the hospitality and event planning space, few industries got hit harder than that with closures. 

In this conversation, Christine shares a powerful story of finding your way through stormy waters. Uncertain, transformational waters. 

This isn't an exaggeration, but this episode has one of the most powerful interviews I've ever conducted. 

Barbara Milton is a survivor. Of cancer, discrimination, and uncertainty. And in our conversation, she shares an incredibly moving and powerful story about reconnection, rebirth, and redemption. And most of it, was as she cared for a mother she never truly knew, seeing her slip away in the latter stages of Alzheimers. 

This is an episode you do NOT want to miss.

"For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is Freedom." 2 Corinthians 3:17 NLT

What comes up for you when I say this word - "surrender?" Do you think white flags and quitting, or do you think of allowing?

Continuing our Tales From Covid-19 series, this was the question that my guest Melissa Molinero asked herself. And the way her answer revealed itself to her was truly powerful and beautiful. And it revealed a purpose to her in a crazy powerful way.

Don't miss this one!

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In our Tales From Covid-19 series, I speak with intuitive eating coach, Elizabeth Hall. And I have to say, I really learned a lot about myself - as well as what an intuitive eating coach is - by speaking with Elizabeth.

In this episode we talk about how the Covid-19 pandemic has taught her about how important it is to have a positive relationship with food and our bodies. It's a very powerful episode - and one in which I learned a lot about myself.

Don't miss this one!

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In our Tales From Covid-19 Series, we speak with Kristi Sullivan.

I implore everybody at the end of every episode to wash your hands. In other words, this pandemic has taught everybody how important and crucial self-care really is. The self-proclaimed "Self-care queen," Kristi shares practical and important ways that we can take care of ourself with a world at pause. 

About Kristi:

Kristiana H. Sullivan is a self care expert with a passion for health, wealth and happiness – and helping women thrive in these areas. She began her journey nearly two decades ago as a yoga teacher (RYT200) and entrepreneur while culling her communication skills at nonprofit environments in Connecticut. During COVID, Kristi took her business online and now hosts a virtual membership community to connect busy women to resources and support for curating daily self care rituals. In addition to hosting wellness workshops and webinars, she also teaches audiences about Human Design and the art of aligning with your true self for manifesting abundance. Kristi encourages her clients and students to be inspired and empowered, and also enjoys sharing her marketing background to guide like-minded, holistic practitioners to change the world.

In our "Tales From Covid-19" series, I speak with fellow Accomplishment Coaching alumnus Davidson Hang. 

In many ways, Davidson is your typical New York City young, white collar, professional. Pedal to the metal, grinding 48/14, go go go go! But when Mother Nature and Covid-19 hit the pause button on the world, he wasn't sure what to do with himself. 

This is a fascinating and very human conversation with a young man who learned a valuable lesson about just what it means to reconnect with what's important in his world.

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When we watch the news of the coronavirus pandemic, it's easy to find ourselves in thought spirals when we look at the raw numbers of cases and of fatalities from Covid-19. It's sometimes difficult to remember what . What lessons have this pandemic taught us, and why is this happening for us?

This is why I'm so excited to share this conversation with my friend Elizabeth Hill. Liz is a social worker as well as a fellow author and coach. Not only does she share some deep insights on what the pandemic has meant for her, but she also shares about an incredibly awesome writing project that has developed from this pandemic. A project that I'm honored to be contributing to.

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As I watch the news of what's been going on with the civil unrest, something has become quite apparent to me...we're all completely terrified. But more than that, I feel like we're afraid and scared to shake hands with our shadows. With the stuff that scares us.

That's the conversations we have on this episode. 

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Our Nation is on fire right now. People are terrified. They're angry. And they're rioting. 

Tensions are at an all-time high. And for good reasons.

This episode, I share my real, vulnerable feelings about the tensions and the fears going on in our nation. And what we can learn from it.

This is a must listen.

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What does the word "Responsibility" mean to you? What does it mean to be responsible for who you're being?

In today's episode, we take a look at what it means to take responsibility for who we're being. Not to take blame for your mistakes, but to be intentional for who you're being. Take responsibility for your feelings and emotions.

Be intentional with how you love yourself.

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I have a question for you - do you like who you were as a child? 

Listen for my answer as I dive in with some pretty vulnerable sharing on this episode. 

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Back in Episode 10, my guest and I spoke about how scary the job market is right now. The uncertainty, the fear, and the anxiety of now 26 million new unemployed over the past 5 weeks. But we also spoke about how innovators will come from this.

Ian Charlery is one of those innovators. A true renaissance man, Ian is a serial entrepreneur who brings passion, love, and innovation to his projects. His company has gained the attention of the government of the Cayman Islands because of this soul-centered leadership.

Ian is a fascinating, deep, and interesting guy. To say nothing of being a dear friend to me. This is an enlightening conversation and I hope you take something valuable away for yourself.

"Because we get better..." That's a line from a beautiful episode of The West Wing that illustrates just how important healing is. From your physical wounds, to your internal soul-level wounds. Healing has been very big in my space lately, and here's an episode illustrating my own healing journey. The day this journey ends will be the day they lower me into the ground.

This is a must-listen. Listen, share, and give us 5* reviews if you took value. 

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Fears about Covid-19 have spiked unemployment numbers to levels unseen since the Great Depression. People are scared, anxious, and worried about where their next paycheck is going to come from.

What better time than now to re-create your professional life into something that feeds you soul, AND keeps your family fed?

My guest is New Jersey career councilor and life coach Melissa Molinero. In this episode, Melissa provides valuable information and guidance to those battling unemployment, and job uncertainty in the face of a global pandemic. And how job seekers can use this time to create the professional life of their dreams.

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Be still....

Listen...

Your truth is calling out for you...

Are you still?

Be still and find your inner God...

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Dictionary.com defines the word "shame" as "a painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior." 

Of all the emotions known to humankind, shame drags us down like an anchor. Shame is a disease. And the only way to rid ourselves of shame and to become more soul-r powered, is to speak about what shames us.

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It's a surreal time we're living in right now. Fear, anxiety, and uncertainty swirl the air. To say nothing of the virus.

But what better opportunity to tap into our higher gifts? What better opportunity do we have to dig deeper into our inner healing? To find our souls again.

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Take 15 minutes to get reconnected with your inner prince or princess. 

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What's the most creative creature in the world? A child at play!

Who we were as children teach us more about our truth than anything. And in this podcast, I share a few ways that that you can reconnect with your own inner child to recover the truth of who YOU are. 

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It's a scary time to be alive right now. Uncertainty, anguish, fear, and trepidation are the name of the game. We don't know where our next meal is coming from. We don't know if we're going to have a job. We don't know much.

We're scared. We're worried. And we're anxious. But let's take that fear and anxiety and transform it into becoming a warrior for the light against this enemy!

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We're living in unprecedented times. With the world shutting down due to this Coronavirus, many of us are going a little crazy. 

How are we keeping up with our wellbeing? 

Let's never take sports, music festivals, and movies for granted again.

March 12, 2020 is my 43rd birthday. The older I get, the more reflective and introspective I get. As I write this description in a hotel room after I was kicked out of my living situation, I find myself wondering how I'm still here.

There's beauty in the breakdown. And I firmly believe that 43 is going to be my best year yet.

You can't stop me. You can't even hope to contain me.

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There's beauty in the surrender. There's beauty in validating yourself.

That's the lesson of Episode 2 with executive coach and author Christopher Salem. Chris shares some personal anecdotes about his journey to growing present. And about how to find a better work/life balance in today's ADD world. It's a fascinating conversation, and I'm excited to share it with you.

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