Having strong relationships is one of the predicators of wellness, happiness, and longevity. And our connections flourish when we take time to get to know ourselves, and others, better. Here are three ways to strengthen the relationships you have, and nourish the ones that might need some work: 1) Be kind Kindness is like a magnet. People like to be around others who are kind because they feel cared about and safe with them. The age-old Golden Rule, “Do unto others as you would want them to do to you” still rings true today. It’s also reciprocal. When we practice being kind not only do we feel better, but we help others feel good, too. And this just increases opportunities for positive connections throughout our day, which, in turn, contributes to our own health and well-being. 2) Identify Nourishing (and Depleting) Relationships Take an inventory of your relationships to a get a sense for who’s nourishing you and who’s depleting you. See if you can spend more time with the nourishing people make stronger connections there. Try to spend a little less time with those who deplete you. This isn’t always possible, of course (ie: family members, coworkers, etc.), so in those cases, see if you can change your relationship a little bit by recognizing that those people may be dealing with some instability in their lives. Practice sending them some kind intentions reference Love + Kindness Meditation and see what comes up: “May they be happy, may they be healthy, may they feel safe, may they be balanced.” 3) Practice “Just like me” DNA research has revealed that regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race, humans are 99.9% the same.  As you go through your day and encounter someone who you think is different from you, silently say, “Just like me,” and see what you notice. You may just experience the awareness that each of us wants the same things: to feel cared for and understood, and to experience a sense of belonging.

Orly Wahba is the Author and Founder of Life Vest Inside helping people around the world incorporate kindness in their everyday lives. She’s an educator, entrepreneur, author, speaker and community activist passionate about inspiring and empowering people to be the best they can be.   Life Vest Inside is a non-profit founded to empower the masses to engage in acts of love and kindness. Life Vest Inside gained international acclaim when Orly’s award-winning film Kindness Boomerang went viral. Orly is the most inspiring, influential lightworker I’ve met in a long time.   I feel so privileged to have Orly on this podcast and share her love, light, and kindness with you. Orly graciously shared her ideas on living kindness, being kind to yourself, creating our ultimate legacy, and so much more goodness.   Radically Kind Orly   Leaving her middle school teaching job to start a kindness non-profit Making a promise to herself as a teenager that’s guided her life ever since Realizing that the more she gave, the more fulfilled she felt   Radically Inspired Clarity   When you understand your own value, you’ll be able to see the value in others. It’s easy to be kind to others, but you have to love yourself too. You can’t give it outward until you can inward. There are no superfluous people in the world. If you’re here, there’s something only you can do. Kindness is small shifts. Get inspired and make a small shift. Then, you can take ownership of kindness in your life.   Orly Wahba Answers…   How can we begin to overcome our fear of feeling like we don’t matter? What are you looking forward to in the coming months? How do you feel radically loved? Radically Loved Quotes   “It’s when we give to others that we get to see where our real value lies.”   “The common thread is kindness. Because of that we can actually rejoice because of our differences.”   “Inspiration is awesome, but if you don’t channel it properly, it will fade and you will lose it.”   “The stronger we become, the more likely we are to help someone else.”   A Little More About Our Guest Orly began her career in Kindness as a Middle School educator at the Yeshivah of Flatbush in Brooklyn, NY, teaching the children to embrace unity, build their self-esteem, and use the power they have to influence the world for good. Yearning to make a larger impact with her philanthropic work Orly founded Life Vest Inside in 2011, a non-profit organization with a mission to inspire, empower and educate people of all backgrounds to lead a life of kindness. Orly has spoken at TED and has been featured on The Today Show, CBS, NBC, Bloomberg TV, Adweek, IBTimes, Parade Magazine and many more. Orly was recently appointed as the CEO of Kindness USA, whose goal is to increase kindness perception within the US from 25% to 80% by the year 2027. Learn more at  www.lifevestinside.com and find her book at www.kindnessboomerang.com

What to do in the heat of the moment , When passive aggression emerges in the middle of a conflict, here are seven steps to take. 1. Chill out. Attempting to begin a dialogue when one or both of you are in a very negative head space will cause the person who behaves passive-aggressively to shut down or to escalate the situation. Take a minute to chill out and calm down before approaching each other and the issue 2. Talk it out. Don’t try to guess or assume you know what your partner is feeling or thinking. Instead, ask your partner how he or she feels. 3. Brainstorm. The work of being in a successful relationship takes two people. As often as possible, come up with ideas for solutions to your issues together. Make your list of options as long and as wide-ranging as possible. 4. List pros and cons. Once you’ve finished brainstorming a list of possible solutions, talk through the pros and cons of each idea on the list. 5. Win-win. The best solution is the one where both of you win the most and lose the least. 6. Execute the plan. Take your win-win solution and execute it. It may take some time to see if it works. Make a plan in advance for when you’ll come back to evaluate. 7. Evaluate. Did your solution work? If not, try one of the other solutions on your list for another trial period.

Michael Catherwood is an American radio personality, best-known as Psycho Mike for his prior work at Kevin and Bean on KROQ-FM and his current job as the co-host of Loveline with Dr. Drew. Mike has been a dear friend of mine for over a decade.   I’ve always looked up to Mike and his dedication to working on himself and his career. I’m excited to have him as a guest to share with you his story and insights.   On this episode of Radically Loved, we talk about how Michael changed his life and career perspective, what it’s like in the entertainment industry, being honest, and what’s happening with the next generation.   Radically Evolved Michael   Being consumed in an addictive lifestyle as a musician Becoming a radio guy and finding a new high Coming up against obstacles in the entertainment industry   Radically Inspired Clarity   Opportunities will come knocking on your door, but you have to create a world where you’ll be able to hear the knocking. You have to divorce yourself from what society wants you to be and really study what makes you happy and what feels fulfilling.   Michael Catherwood Answers…   How did you go from a place of feeling stuck and hopeless to creating this amazing life? Why do we have a hard time being honest with ourselves? How important is it to do things that make us feel uncomfortable?   Radically Loved Quotes   “I could’ve been disappointed that I didn’t go on to write songs, but it was a matter of shifting my perspective on life.”   “My only goal was to not be a loser. I never had any concrete idea of being a success. It was a survival mechanism.”   “Instead of running away from the fire, you have to force yourself to run toward it.”   “Identify what brings you happiness and shoot for that.”   A Little More About Our Guest   In 2003, Michael started working behind the scenes with Los Angeles radio station, KROQ. He later successfully applied for a position on the Kevin & Bean Morning Show and began his career as Psycho Mike. In 2010, Michael became the co-host of Loveline with Dr. Drew Pinsky. Find Mike on Twitter or Instagram.

1. It’s your brain.  Bad Habits is simply what our brains do. They’re designed to create neural pathways that provide the best results. So, when a desire triggers a reaction that in turn satisfies that initial urge, the brain takes note. The next time that desire arises, the brain calls up the circuitry that got the job done before. When an urge is satisfied—whether for soothing, attention, or any other response—we experience a rush of dopamine, the neurochemical associated with feeling good. After a few blasts of dopamine, we start to crave more, which then drives us to indulge in the triggering behavior, be it eating fast food, checking your phone, or lighting up a cigarette. Voila! You have a habit.   2. Will, want, won’t Recognizing bad habits —the trigger, the impulse, the brain’s learned way to satisfy that need—is just part of the process of unwinding them. There also needs to be an intention to do things differently, tied to something that deeply matters to you.   3. Remember HALT When you get clear on your want—the deeply personal reason for wanting to make a habit change (hint: “I should” isn’t one of them)—then begins the work of strengthening your ability to choose differently (aka, willpower). But as anyone who has tried to diet or commit to exercise knows, saboteurs to our will abound. This is when psychologist Christopher Willard recommends employing the acronym HALT. Hungry, Angry/Anxious, Lonely, Tired   4. Try compassion - Research shows that when we criticize ourselves, it actually short-circuits the brainpower we need to unwind old habits and adopt new ones. Criticism (self or external) causes the same fight-or-flight impulse, limiting access to the higher functions of the brain, like being able to see the bigger picture, explains life coach and mindfulness instructor Carley Hauck. “Criticism makes us feel more anxious, more depressed, and more afraid of failure.” If you regularly tell yourself you “can’t” or that you’re not enough in some way, try using a more compassionate and understanding tone instead. Once we can be compassionate in our thinking, we can figure out the next best step to take toward the change we want.    5. See it, and believe it- Mindfulness helps build the ability to resist giving in to urges that foster unhealthy habits. Visualize the circumstances that typically trigger an urge. Notice what thoughts and feelings arise in the body. See if you can identify where you feel that urge physically, but don’t engage it. Instead, relax the body and tune in to your breathing, in and out.   

Danielle LaPorte is my absolute hero. She is the high priestess of entrepreneurship, consciousness, and self-empowerment. Her new book, White Hot Truth: Clarity for Keeping it Real On Your Spiritual Path from One Seeker to Another, launches May 16, 2017 and I can honestly say that this book is literally what the world needs at this exact moment. It has changed my perspective on so many things and opened the door to discovering a new way of being.

1) Name it to tame it. Instead of denying that you’re afraid, look fear in the face. Give it a name. For me: Fear of not being or doing enough.   2) Comfort yourself. Start by exhaling deeply, which is the key to calming the nervous system.   3) Take a baby step. Break the behavior you are avoiding doing into an action step so small that it no longer feels worth resisting. I’m going to go meditate for three minutes. I know I have three minutes, and that doesn’t feel so scary, after all.    

Not only am I a fan of Andrea’s podcast, The Peaceful Power Podcast, but I’m also a big fan of her and what she’s doing in the world. Andrea Claassen is a certified personal trainer and 230 hour yoga instructor. She’s helped hundreds of women meet their fitness goals and find their favorite form of movement.   I met Andrea at Lori Harder’s bliss project and we really hit it off. I resonated with her and her story. Through her own experience with the birthing process, Andrea helps prepare women for having a baby and the post birth healing process.   Andrea shares her insights on becoming a mother, dealing with postpartum, and having a support system.   Radically Strong Andrea   Becoming a mom and gaining a completely new perspective Incorporating Ayurveda during pregnancy and postpartum Going undiagnosed with a tear for weeks after delivery Finding an identity evolution as a new mother   Radically Inspired Clarity   Knowing who can help you out is key as a new parent. Know and ask for help from your support system. Early lighter dinners give your body time to digest your food and make you feel healthier every day. Notice how eating later affects your body.   Andrea Claassen Answers…   How has your Ayurveda practice changed your life? What advice do you have for someone who fears losing freedom with a baby? What has been the biggest topic that yogis need to focus on?     Radically Loved Quotes   “You’re never going to become that same person that you were before because you have to take care of this person.”   “How can we make this as easy as possible and take some time for you?”   “Yoga class is my time to just be on my mat and be me.”   “I feel radically loved every day because I think God is all-encompassing.”   A Little More About Our Guest   Andrea Claassen is a certified personal trainer, 200 hour registered yoga teacher, and mindset shifter. Her mission is to help women learn to lift heavy, incorporate yoga, and find their favorite form of movement. She does this by teaching her Peaceful Power Practices centered around fitness, yoga & Ayurveda. Andrea believes training is so much more than working out it truly is about helping you evolve your identity. www.andreaclaassen.com/  

Preetha Ji Rou is the Co-Founder of One World Academy, a wisdom and meditation school for transforming your consciousness and the way you experience life internally and externally. Preetha and her husband, Krishnaji, help individuals live in a beautiful state and create a beautiful life.   The focus of our civilization has been external, but Preetha’s focus is on balancing this external focus on achievements with a beautiful internal state.   Our conversation touches on the separation of suffering, shifting consciousness, and our familiarity with suffering. Preetha introduces the idea of a beautiful internal state and how it can impact everything.   Radically Wise Preetha   Revolutionizing one’s consciousness to feel connected Understanding that thinking is habitual and old Shifting consciousness to change your state   Radically Inspired Clarity   Bring attention to your state. What is the exact emotion you are experiencing? If we spend a lot of time seeing suffering, we come to think it’s the only way to live life.   Preetha Ji Rou Answers…   Can we affect the breath, mind or consciousness individually? Do you ever encounter students who are stuck in the state of suffering? How do people who haven’t experienced connection experience a beautiful state? How can we feel more connected in our inner state now?     Radically Loved Quotes   “If you focus on your internal experience of life and bring a shift to it, your external life will be so much more beautiful.”   “We want to feel whole. All our effort is to bring about this wholeness.”   “Only in a beautiful state can you create what you want to create.”   “Bring attention to the state from which you live your life.”   A Little More About Our Guest   In 2009 Krishnaji and Preethaji started One World Academy, a Wisdom School for Enlightenment. It is based in a new tradition where the focus is on knowing oneself and discovering that we are connected to all that exists. Krishnaji and Preethaji are enlightened world teachers whose vision is to free individuals of all forms of unhappiness. Their teachings challenge every justification for living in sorrow and inner isolation. They push you beyond unconscious psychological conformity and educate you to set yourself free. www.oneworldacademy.com/ Below you will find the link to the incredible spiritual gift of The Great Soul Sync Practice.  Doing this practice will awaken you to a beautiful inner state of being and infuse your consciousness with the power to manifest your intentions. Please practice it every morning and share it with your loved ones if they need it too. The Great Soul Sync Intro - The Great Soul Sync Practice - The Great Soul Sync Instrumental          

Agapi is a powerhouse of energy. She’s an incredible author, teacher, and wellness teacher and I am so excited to have her as a guest! Her latest book, Wake Up to the Joy of You: 52 Meditations and Practices for a Calmer, Happier Life, has sage advice for people who are struggling with feelings of fear and unhappiness. She takes readers on a journey and inspires them to let go of what doesn’t work and instead create the lives they really want. Our amazing guest shares her thoughts on creativity, being enough, and experiencing emotion. She tells us about living with reverence, how we block our souls, and challenging our thoughts. Radically Wise Agapi Feeling tested by life and training as an actress Having her epiphany and finding her own path Experiencing a tsunami of love speaking from her power Radically Inspired Clarity Become ruthless about not giving up to the part of yourself that wants to take you down. We all feel like we aren’t enough. In the miracle of life we are enough and the rest we are in process. Agapi Stassinopoulos Answers… How important is it that we are surrounded by people supporting us? How can we begin to change our negative thought patterns? What is the common thread between your books? What advice do you have for those of us struggling with how the world is? Radically Loved Quotes “The process of becoming takes a lot of time, understanding, and compassion.” “When you are a person who wants to create, you can’t wait for anyone to give you permission to do that.” “Life is an interactive experience. You find you and then you interact with other human beings.” “The only way to wake up to your joy is to not numb yourself to your negative feelings.” A Little More About Our Guest Agapi Stassinopoulos is a bestselling author and speaker who inspires audiences around the world. In her previous book, Unbinding the Heart: A Dose of Greek Wisdom, Generosity, and Unconditional Love, she shares the wisdom from her life’s adventures and experiences. Agapi was trained in London at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and then moved on to receive her master’s degree in psychology from the University of Santa Monica. She is currently conducting workshops for Thrive Global, a company founded by her sister, Arianna Huffington, to help change the way we work and live. She divides her time between New York and Los Angeles and was born and raised in Athens, Greece. www.unbindingtheheart.com

  Hello Everyone! I wanted to share some BIG NEWS with you all! Yoga Journal, an Epic Journey! Sharing Your Goals with your friends will keep you on your path. Dedication and Hard Work Pays Off, Remember to share with your friends!

I am so excited to be here with Brant Williams. He is an actor, trained yoga teacher and dedicated yoga student. Brant and I are on an epic journey with Yoga Journal and the 2017 Live Be Yoga Tour. We’re going to 22 cities to experience unique yoga cultures around the nation and we are so thrilled.   We share what it’s been like on the Live Be Yoga Tour so far and what we’re most excited about. You’ll get a behind the scenes look at our journey on the Tour and the fun story of how Brant met his special someone. Brant shares his thoughts on hitting reset, creating deep relationships, and unplugging.   Radically Intrepid Brant   Earning a degree in Musical Theater and moving to NYC Becoming a yoga teacher and giving it up to be a student Being a part of a yoga class at a high school in Manhattan   Radically Inspired Clarity   Even if you begin your relationship on Tinder or online, taking the time to meet in person with eye contact is paramount to a lasting relationship. Taking that time to unplug and go inside helps unblock things and helps things run smoother.   Brant Williams Answers…   What is your number one reset when you get overwhelmed? How do we create meaningful relationships in the digital age? What has been your most profound finding about yourself?   Radically Loved Quotes   “Not only can we explore the different yoga cultures within each city, but within the United States.”   “We all come to practice for different reasons, but at the end of the day, isn’t it to just come back to who we are?”   “It doesn’t matter how independent you are, there still needs to be that touch and connection.”   “Don’t be scared to dream big.”   A Little More About Our Guest Brant grew up in Canyon City, Colorado with his younger sister. The most inspiring person in his life was his mother, she worked hard waiting tables and going to college as she raised two kids. As a child, he wanted to be a search and rescue for the Coast Guard but years later would discover he had a hidden talent for acting and singing. With new aspirations of pursuing musical theatre, he went to the University of Northern Colorado to become a singer and actor. After graduating from UNC, Brant moved to New York City for a few years before packing up the U-Haul to make the big move to Los Angeles. An avid yoga practitioner through his college years, Brant wanted to dive deeper into his practice amid the transition to the West Coast. He completed his first Yoga Teacher Training with CorePower in Los Angeles and began teaching soon after. Connect with Brant on Instagram and www.orderfirepickup.com. Keep up with us on the Live Be Yoga Tour on Instagram and LiveBeYoga.com.

Hello Everyone! I wanted to share some BIG NEWS with you all! Yoga Journal, an Epic Journey! Sharing Your Goals with your friends will keep you on your path.  Dedication and Hard Work Pays Off, Remember to share with your friends!

LaRayia Gaston is the incredible creator of Lunch on Me. This fun, interactive, non-profit creates a strong community and create strong bonds between the homeless and the housed by providing fresh, organic foods for everyone in need. Love without reason is the heart of everything they do.   This girl is so incredible and she has the most amazing people working with her. She blew me away when I met her at Wanderlust. I saw the love, dedication and passion she has for this community, and I was floored.   LaRayia is one of the most inspirational people I’ve ever met. We spend time talking about her story and her insight into why we need to give, the importance of acknowledgement, and truly experiencing community.   Radically Connected LaRayia   Working as an art director and giving her art purpose Creating a non-profit to end starvation in America Keeping volunteer work a secret and getting inspired when she shared it Setting her own standards for a non-profit and living up to it   Radically Inspired Clarity   Instead of simply having gratitude about what you have, do what you can to help those who don’t have what you do. Little things won’t get to you when you keep in perspective what extreme hardships others are going through.   LaRayia Gaston Answers…   What inspired you to take on starvation in America? How many people do you feed and how often? What have you learned the most since starting this non-profit? How has this impacted your life and how you view your life?   Radically Loved Quotes   “I think everything in my life pushed me to this place.”   “It’s just common sense to me. Someone’s hungry, I have enough to share.”   “Acknowledging everyone has changed my life. I want to be open and acknowledge anyone in my space.”   “My problems aren’t real problems, even hard things.”   A Little More About Our Guest   LaRayia has been volunteering and feeding the homeless for over 12 years. While serving, she’s experienced some of the most life altering moments. Her direct human encounter in poverty and starvation has taught her so much about life, people, community, love and tragedy. One of the most important things about LaRayia’s movement is that "Starvation being alive and well in America is only due to the neglect in redirecting food, that is often treated as waste" In order to make change happen, people have to be educated on the problem. Her mission is to integrate an interactive way to help, by using social media to bring communities together for the greater good. She’s here to end starvation, starting with America.  www.LunchOnMe.org  

Hello Everyone! I wanted to share some BIG NEWS with you all! Yoga Journal, an Epic Journey! Sharing Your Goals with your friends will keep you on your path.  Dedication and Hard Work Pays Off, Remember to share with your friends!

Tara is a powerful voice in the world of sustainable living. She is the bestselling author of Cured by Nature, a soul singer and global motivational speaker. She is an incredible leader, certified lab analyst and environmental technician which shows just how smart she is. In 2012, Tara started The Organic Life, where she shares her wellness journey. Her bohemian spirit, talent and drive has generated an engaged and inspired following. Tara is also an agency model, actress, and regular contributor to Mind Body Green, Popsugar, Livestrong, and so much more. Tara is literally a soul sister. She shares her inspirational story about reclaiming her life after living with addiction and learning to become healthy from the inside out. She shares her insight and expertise into natural living and even talks about how she feels about social media today. Radically Natural Tara Going on medication at a young age after seeing her mom relapse Coming off 10+ pharmaceutical drugs cold turkey Studying genetics in college and becoming a scientist Radically Inspired Clarity Just because someone else has done it before, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it. Nobody has lived your unique story. The best way to feel better and worthy and valued is to go help someone else. They will immediately value you and you’ll have immediate self-worth. Tara Mackey Answers… How important is it for us to begin to identify what our limiting beliefs are? What impact does routine have in our ability to sustain our health? How do you manage self care and work? Radically Loved Quotes “The more you create empowering beliefs, the more empowered you will feel.” “The fact that you can create something means you should.” “Everyone’s just doing what their phone is telling them to do. It was this realization to me that I have to stay present.” “I have to go experience real life before I stare at a screen.” A Little More About Our Guest Tara was born and raised in New York City. She studied biology and worked at Weill Cornell Medical College in NYC before moving to California in 2011 to pursue her passions in health, acting and music. Tara began her blog, The Organic Life, in 2012 to share her wellness journey. Mackey landed a book deal through The Organic Life blog, and her first book, Cured by Nature, became an instant #1 bestseller. Tara has been honored as Woman of the Year and inspires people to make bold and brave moves, take actions to live their dreams and create lives they only once imagined. www.theorganiclifeblog.com Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Radically Loved Updates and listen on iTunes to make sure you never miss an episode!

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I cannot wait to introduce you to our guest. Lauren Handel Zander is a life coach, university lecturer, public speaker, and the Co-Founder and Chairwoman of Handel Group®, an international corporate consulting and private coaching company based in New York City. Lauren has created these groundbreaking methodologies she uses in the Handel Method®, which I am a huge fan of practicing and studying.   Lauren is also the author of Maybe It’s You: Cut the Crap, Face Your Fears, Love Your Life, a no-nonsense, practical manual that helps readers figure out not just what they want out of life, but how to actually get there. She has spent over 20 years coaching thousands of private clients from entrepreneurs to families and Fortune 500 CEOs.   Lauren is an incredible woman. If you want to talk about really creating the life you want, you have to talk to Lauren. In our conversation, Lauren shares how to create change immediately, how our past affects our present and so much goodness about transformation.   Radically Grounded Lauren   Taking 20 years to write her book and share her voice authentically Helping people design their own lives for decades Having radical love for people and all their struggles Playing the make a difference game to never stop working on herself   Radically Inspired Clarity   Start with personal integrity and being able to keep a promise to yourself. You’ll be able to dive deeper once you build your confidence and prove that you can change. If you don’t solve things from your past, they will pop up in your future unexpectedly. The more you face those issues, the more it will do for your current reality.   Lauren Zander Answers…   What continues to fuel your curiosity to do what you do? How are you able to work with people in a confrontational and loving way? Why do people have a hard time being honest with themselves? Is there a difference between settling and compromise?   Radically Loved Quotes   “I can’t think of anything better than hearing an individual’s life story. That is God coming through.”   “I care way more about your ability to keep your promise to yourself than to pick up your kid from school on time.”   “There’s a gradient to change and that’s my problem.”   “You have three competing voices: head, heart, and hoo-ha.”   A Little More About Our Guest   In the early 2000s, Lauren created a groundbreaking methodology, The Handel Method®, which is supported by top educators and psychologists, and has been taught in over 35 major universities and institutes of learning across the country including MIT, Stanford Graduate School of Business, and NYU. With her unique, honest and irreverent approach, Lauren is a contributor for several publications and media outlets, including: The New York Times, BBC, Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Self, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Vogue, Ebony, Cosmopolitan, and The Huffington Post. She has appeared on television and in film, starring in A&E’s Biography Channel TV Special, “Celebrity Life Coach,” as well as the critically acclaimed feature documentary, “My Own Man,” produced by Edward Norton. She has been an expert on The Dr. Oz Show, The Meredith Vieira Show, The Dr. Drew Show, MTV’s True Life and Businessweek’s “Coaches Corner.” www.handelgroup.com Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Radically Loved Updates and listen on iTunes to make sure you never miss an episode!

I’m really excited about this episode. Lori Harder is a leading expert in the field of fitness, transformational work, mindfulness, and self-love. As a self-made millionaire, successful entrepreneur, network marketing professional, author, ten-time cover model, and three-time fitness world champion, she offers a carefully curated set of practical tools to promote sustainable health, spiritual well-being, and financial freedom. Through her books, unique coaching methods, and programs, she has helped countless people connect with their soul, transform their bodies, empower their minds, gain financial independence, and fall in love with themselves and their lives.   If there’s anyone that’s creating a deep sense of female empowerment in the world, it’s this woman. I recently attended her Women’s Empowerment Weekend in L.A. and it was such an incredible event. There were so many women who came together from around the world to have a transformational experience. I had the best time and I feel so lucky and fortunate to call her a friend of mine.   Lori and I talk about her incredible story and the transformation that she brought to her own life. She shares how important your tribe is to your life and what you can do right now to love yourself more.   Radically Transformed  Lori   Growing up isolated in a small town and being criticized constantly Exercising from the age of eight and getting obsessed with fitness Getting into fitness competitions in order to transform her body Finding that competition wasn’t as satisfying as she thought Learning to love herself and earn her happiness   Radically Inspired Clarity   Life can be so much more beautiful when you surround yourself with amazing people. That’s where Lori found a whole new level of fulfillment. If you still have a question mark around you, that may be a sign you need to expand your tribe. Understand that life has seasons. Falling in love with your journey will also help you fall in love with yourself.   Lori Harder Answers…   Were you always a self-starter or was that born in a moment? What is the best advice you have for someone who is struggling with self-love? What technique works best to detach from a narrative that’s not loving? Can you tell us about the importance of building a tribe in a happy life?   Radically Loved Quotes   “If I want to grab that better thought, I need to be moving right away.”   “It’s a habit for me to get uncomfortable because I know that that’s where the biggest rewards are.”   “How could I love myself healthy instead of hating myself thin?”   “No matter what you’re thinking or doing, you have the choice to change it.”   A Little More About Our Guest   Throughout her career, Lori has regularly appeared on the covers of and published articles for Oxygen Magazine, STRONG Fitness Magazine, Health & Fitness Magazine and Prosper Magazine. She has also been featured on NBC, Fox, and TLC networks.   Lori has also helped dozens of people reach six figure or more salaries through her network marketing business (Isagenix), and she has helped hundreds of others to start their own home-based business. Most recently, Lori has taken her passion for human potential and created The Bliss Project and Bliss Habit, a women’s empowerment retreat and online course that has thousands of women per year taking this breakthrough curriculum. www.loriharder.com Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Radically Loved Updates and listen on iTunes to make sure you never miss an episode!

Have you found your purpose? Mastin Kipp is a number one best-selling author, speaker helping people discover and live their purpose. He has been featured on the Emmy Award show, Super Soul Sunday, and recognized as a “thought leader for the next generation” by Oprah Winfrey.   Every single person who’s looking for more purpose and grace should read his book, Daily Love. It has such a beautiful message and it really speaks to people who are looking to find a higher power.   I was so excited to have this conversation with Mastin and be able to share his wisdom with you. We talk about his incredible journey and how we can follow through on our own spiritual journey. Mastin also shares his point of view as a teacher and how we can learn more from the people we work with.   Radically Purposeful Mastin   Working in a successful career in L.A. and still feeling stuck and purposeless Deciding to give his life to God for one year to see what would happen Helping people discover the hidden blocks that keep them from getting to the next level   Radically Inspired Clarity   Your environment is important. If you’re in an environment of negativity and people who don’t believe in you, that’s going to rub off on you. Pair that with a growth mindset and you’ll be better able to change. If a client triggers you, there’s work for you there. As a teacher, you have to learn that you aren’t always right. Accept that you’re imperfect and you’re learning.   Mastin Kipp Answers…   Does a spiritual journey require us to be fully committed? Or can we do it halfway? How do we begin to identify that we’re in an environment that’s keeping us where we’re at? What are you working on in your life that you’re most excited about? Why is having a routine so important and why does it matter?   Radically Loved Quotes   “I’m a big believer in 1% Meditation and 99% implementation.”   “You don’t want to miss the methods because of the master. Take the goods and leave the rest.”   “Make a decision that you can’t come back from.”   “Most people who are healthy don’t use willpower to get to the gym, they crave it. You have to get to the point where you crave it.”   A Little More About Our Guest   Mastin has built a highly successful international personal development company that helps people create rapid change, connect to who they really are and how to live their lives with passion and purpose. Through his writing, online courses, in-person seminars and international retreats, Mastin has worked with over two million people in over 100 countries around the world. Oprah recently also named Mastin “one of 100 awakened leaders who are using their voices and talent to elevate humanity,” alongside other teachers such as Tony Robbins, Caroline Myss, Deepak Chopra, Dr. Brené Brown, Marianne Williamson and Eckhart Tolle to name just a few. www.mastinkipp.com/   Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Radically Loved Updates and listen on iTunes to make sure you never miss an episode!

“Until we know ourselves a little better, we can’t create boundaries.” – Jill Willard   Jill Willard was born with the unique ability of predicting the future and intuiting the experiences of others. In addition to giving readings for clients, she has worked with corporate executives, pro athletes, and thought leaders on honing their intuitive skills.   She is such an incredible teacher and intuitive being. I cannot wait for you to listen to our podcast.   We talk about how to get out of lack and negativity to access our intuition, what to do when people don’t believe in intuition, and how to tell when what you’re thinking is coming from your intuition. If you’ve been wanting to learn more about intuition and how you can use it in your own life, Jill has incredible wisdom for you.   Radically Intuitive Jill   Being an intuitive, intellectual child growing up in a normal family Recognizing that the people who are loud against woo-woo are the most scared Getting inspired to write her book and teach people how to open up to intuition   Radically Inspired Clarity   You change yourself when you let go and forgive. Write a list and get it out. The more you grow the space within you, the more you have to access. If you can pause, center yourself, breathe deep, and ask you can tell if what you’re thinking is intuition or noise.   Jill Willard Answers…   How does the lack mentality affect our intuition? What are some ways that we can begin to get out of a negative mindset? How do feminine and masculine energy apply to being intuitive?   Radically Loved Quotes   “If you want a healthy environment and society, you have to take care of women and the feminine side.”   “Your body knows, so let it come. Let it grow and hear it.”   “Until we know ourselves a little better, we can’t create boundaries.”   “Compassion is hard. Gratitude is hard. We can’t do these things if we’re doing them from a logical, angry way. That’s what we’re going to get back.”   A Little More About Our Guest   Jill Willard has a keen sense of what’s going on. As a gifted Intuitive, medium and leader in meditation practice, Jill’s ease and grace have many coveting her golden rays of wisdom. She is the author of Intuitive Being (HarperElixir, 2016), and has been featured on Gwyneth Paltrow’s GOOP, Women’s Health Online, Mindbodygreen, and Atomic Moms. Her newest venture, IM, offers tools and tips on meditation and being here in presence. Jill has been an Intuitive all her life. She came forward with her stunning gift to help open, support, and teach intuition. Her work helps explain the chakras, or energy centers that when balanced, are key to health, vitality, and peace.  www.jillwillard.com Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Radically Loved Updates and listen on iTunes to make sure you never miss an episode!

Henry Ammar is the founder and CEO of MakeItHappen.Life. He is an award-winning empowerment coach, impact entrepreneur, a creative, and a visionary leader with in-depth experience in the personal development, business leadership, entertainment, real estate, and education industries. Henry has lived many lives and is so full of incredible wisdom because of that. It was a privilege to have this conversation with him. I really look up to Henry and everything he’s doing. I cannot wait for you to listen to what he has to say. We talk about the amazing journey of Henry’s life and how he was led in so many different directions. Henry also goes in-depth about how we can respond to the prompting we receive to be guided in our lives. Radically Guided Henry Growing up with limiting beliefs and wanting different for himself Going into the music industry for 6 years and leaving to learn business Surrendering and following his heart to USC to go back to music Ending up in the pinnacle of real estate development Being led by divine guidance to speak and change lives Radically Inspired Clarity Everything that we do, we believe we’re doing for our benefit. Whatever our beliefs are, our subconscious is doing that because it thinks it’s benefitting us. As soon as you feel like you’re done, take action and let your body realize that this is your new identity. Henry Ammar Answers… How do I recognize signs in my own life? What do you need to do to unlearn your limiting beliefs? When can we expect these practices to start working? How important is the tone of our internal dialogue to our self-development? Radically Loved Quotes “Everybody should own their gifts. If you don’t own it, you can’t give it back.” “Honor what you think is right in the moment.” “I believe life could be one big bootcamp for me to grow.” “We tend to sleepwalk throughout the day when life is meant to be lived.” A Little More About Our Guest As a keynote speaker and empowerment coach, he has positively impacted tens of thousands of lives internationally. In his professional career, Henry has performed on a Grammy award winning album and traveled the world sharing the stage with legends. Henry went from creating music to creating businesses growing them locally from Los Angeles to international successes in just one year. He went on to graduate Magna Cum Laude from the University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business. Upon graduating, he put his knowledge to use by overseeing the investment and management of over $2 billion dollars in real estate in just three years. Henry’s true passion lies in the privilege to use his leadership, strengths, and successes to positively impact individuals, businesses and community. www.makeithappen.life

Michelle Fanucci is a journalist at CBS NEWS, currently serving as a field producer of the award-winning crime and justice series “48 Hours.” I was able to experience Michelle’s journey through social media and I want everyone to know what an impact Michelle has had on my life.   We met in New York about 7 years ago. I was in the apex of my life. I had a different career then, but I was on the verge of moving into the space I am now. At the time, Michelle and I connected and we’ve kept in touch ever since. I am so excited to share her with you!   In this episode, Michelle shares her story of finding peace in a stressful career, the struggle to be present, the power of what you think, and more.   Radically Strong Michelle   Being groomed as a producer on the Today Show before she graduated Ending up in the hospital from working herself too hard Falling in love with yoga as a means to recharge each day Going through a traumatic brain injury as a young girl   Radically Inspired Clarity   We’re constantly disengaged thinking about the past or the future. It’s a struggle to remember to be in the moment. Whatever you say to your mind, that’s what will be. We forget how powerful our minds really are. Be conscious of what you’re telling yourself every day. If you follow who you are and what feels right with your soul, there’s always going to be magic and art.   Michelle Fanucci Answers…   How important have mentors been in your life? What would you say to someone who’s struggling to find their calling? What makes you happy?   Radically Loved Quotes   “You’re not defined by the story you bring in, but who you are as a person.”   “Are you breathing as you’re scrolling? Or are you holding your breath and just scrolling and scrolling and scrolling?”   “Even if you say it and you don’t believe it, eventually some part of you will believe it.”   “Everyone has a gift. Everyone has many gifts. You have to start with what makes you happy.”   A Little More About Our Guest   In 2016, Fanucci traveled to Brussels to document one man’s remarkable eight-month journey of recovery after nearly being killed in the terrorist bombings at the Brussels airport. The 48 Hours documentary, “The Long Road Home,” gave a powerful and unprecedented look at what it takes to survive an attack and put a life back together – including the setbacks and incredible highs. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-long-road-home-48-hours-live-to-tell/   Fanucci also covers national and international breaking news specials for CBS News, such as those done in the aftermath of the Paris terrorist attacks and the Dallas police shootings.   Fanucci got her start as an intern in morning news at TODAY show in 2006 where she worked her way up, producing live segments for the broadcast. She also worked for “Dateline NBC” and “Nightly News with Brian Williams.” She was an intern for the White House in 2004. Fanucci has received two Daytime Emmy’s as part of TODAY’s Outstanding Morning Program in 2010 and 2011. She received an Emmy nomination for her work on NBC’s primetime documentary, “Our Year of Extremes: Did Climate Change Just Hit Home?” with Ann Curry in 2014. In 2015, she earned an Emmy nomination for her work on 48 Hour’s primetime special report on the Paris terrorist attacks, “Paris Under Attack.”   Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Radically Loved Updates and listen on iTunes to make sure you never miss an episode!

This woman is incredible. She started her own yoga studio and now has created such a thriving wellness business. In Retox, health expert Lauren Imparato strips yoga down to its anatomical principles, offering practical tips for fast relief, drawing from a variety of disciplines – from psychology to nutrition to Tibetan philosophy. Most often you just need an anxiety buster you can do while running down the street, a yoga pose you can do at your desk, or a way to debloat what feels like an alien baby in your abdomen. Lauren Imparato’s Retox isn’t about changing who you are or denying life’s pleasures; it’s about tailoring sensible, scientifically based health practices to the life you already live. In this episode, you’ll hear how to create change in your life, how to know if entrepreneurship is right for you, and if making your passion into your profession is a good idea. We also talk about Lauren’s former life in the corporate world and what’s she’s looking forward to today. I am honored to have had this conversation and share it with you.   Radically Real Lauren   Getting hired on the trading floor of Morgan Stanley and still living a ‘healthy’ life Finding yoga through a boyfriend and ultimately creating a toolkit for modern living Deciding to go to a yoga teacher training after being promoted and having a successful career   Radically Inspired Clarity   It all plays out how it’s supposed to play out. As hard as it is in the moment, all our experiences work to our advantage. Everybody enters transformation in a different way. If you’re being called to sit back and chill or take a trip, let yourself do that because you don’t know where it will take you.   Lauren Imparato Answers…   What advice can you give about creating change in your career or lifestyle? What separates someone who has the ability to be an entrepreneur and someone who thinks they should be an entrepreneur? What’s the difference between a good hustle and a bad hustle?   Radically Loved Quotes   “There’s so much wellness that it’s hard to understand what to do. How do you keep it all together within the context of your real life?”   “Never discount your current experience because it will have a positive impact on your next experience.”   “A lot of people can kind of figure out what to eat, but it’s really the mental stuff and their career and personal life that they’re struggling with.”   “No matter what is going wrong in your day. You have to be thankful.”   A Little More About Our Guest Author of International Best Seller, RETOX, profiled on Dr. Oz, named one of the 100 Women in Wellness and Elle’s This is 30, Lauren never anticipated that yoga and the wellness world would be part of her daily, professional life. In fact, she hated them. Lauren turned to yoga only as an experimental diversification of her Manhattan treadmill workouts. She soon learned, though, that with regular practice on and off the mat, yoga and its underlying philosophies can change you from the inside out as well as the outside, in. Lauren has become revered as one of the globe’s top lifestyle, wellness, and yoga experts.  She has led classes for tens of thousands on the Great Lawn of Central Park, in Times Square, Madrid, Barcelona, Panama, opening weekend in Ibiza, the Cannes Film Festival, and more.  Profiled on the cover of Marie Claire, CNN, Vogue, Bloomberg, Fox Business, SELF, New York Magazine, The Financial Times, New York Times, Marie Claire Spain, NY1 Television, TVE, BBC, The London Financial News, The Telegraph, Dr. Oz, and Poder, just to name a few. Find RETOX on Amazon. More about Lauren at www.retoxnow.com Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Radically Loved Updates and listen on iTunes to make sure you never miss an episode!

Nitika Chopra is the passionate, colorful and inspirational voice behind Your Bella Life, the online lifestyle magazine she founded in 2009. Nitika believes that love and happiness are possible in every moment, and she has dedicated her life to helping others embrace this mindset.   With Your Bella Life, Nitika’s dream of empowering women to find affirmation in every moment is coming true. Nitika is a certified life coach, a go-to resource for young women around the globe.   I had the honor and pleasure of speaking with Nitika about her story and how she inspires women around the world. Nitika is a dream and an incredible person. Her words will motivate those of you who are in the process of visualizing your dreams, dealing with loved ones who don’t support you, or craving more happiness in your life.   Radically Empowering Nitika   Feeling that she was meant to share the lessons she learned Meditating on her career and getting an answer that seemed impossible Being bullied throughout her life and gaining the greatest weapon against bullying Inspiring vulnerability and authenticity through her work   Radically Inspired Clarity   Allow yourself to play with your dreams. Create vision boards have fun about how amazing your life can be. Create an energy bubble where your dreams can grow. Surround yourself with loved ones, even just 2 people you can count on is so important. Take a time out. If you notice that you’re trudging through the day, take a moment to love yourself, rest, and stop pushing so much.   Nitika Chopra Answers…   How important is it to be around like-minded individuals? What advice would you give to someone who has an unsupportive partner? What daily rituals do you recommend for our listeners?   Radically Loved Quotes   “That vibration and energy and possibility is infused into this tangible board.”   “You’re going to have opposition no matter who you are. When we follow our dreams, we challenge other people’s ability to follow their dreams.”   “Happiness and moving forward is more about commitment to happiness than anything else.”   “Other people’s tools might be marching. One of my tools is to be honest and vulnerable in a way that inspires people to be vulnerable in their lives.”   A Little More About Our Guest   Nitika Chopra is a certified life coach, wellness entrepreneur, go-to resource for young women around the globe, and a motivational lifestyle guru. Nitika is on a mission to inspire radical self-love. She began her journey as an entrepreneur as the founder of the popular online magazine Bella Life in 2010. She is also the host of the talk show Naturally Beautiful on Z Living which focuses on a holistic approach to beauty from the inside out. Nitika is a passionate, colorful, and inspirational voice supporting people in their journey to access more self-love by creating a lifestyle reflective of it.  www.nitikachopra.com   Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Radically Loved Updates and listen on iTunes to make sure you never miss an episode!