Ruthless Compassion With Dr. Marcia Sirota

Emily Esfahani Smith writes about culture, relationships, and psychology for the Atlantic, New Criterion, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, Daily Beast, and other publications. A native of Zurich, she grew up in Montreal and lives in Michigan. The author lives in Ann Arbor, MI. You can find out more about Emily on website: http://emilyesfahanismith.com/ Twitter: @EmEsfahaniSmith

On today's episode we discuss the 4 elements of mental toughness. LaRae Quy was an undercover and counterintelligence FBI agent for 24 years. She exposed foreign spies and recruited them to work for the U.S. Government. As an FBI agent, she developed the mental toughness to survive in environments of risk, uncertainty, and deception. As a former FBI agent, she speaks and consults on how to develop mental toughness to create breakthroughs in business and life. She offers no-nonsense FBI practices to help others develop the mental strength to manage their emotions, behavior, and thinking so they can set themselves up for success. Her clients are diverse but they share the same desire to empower themselves to build the mental strength needed to keep moving toward their goals and calling in life. Their shared belief is that they have the power within themselves to achieve greater personal accomplishments. She is the author of “Mental Toughness for Women Leaders: 52 Tips To Recognize and Utilize Your Greatest

Megan Bruneau, M.A. RCC is a mental health therapist, wellness coach, writer, and host of The Failure Factor podcast. After struggling with perfectionism, eating disorders, depression and anxiety for most of her life, Megan discovered a liberating way of relating to herself and the world. She now helps her clients and readers do the same. Megan's work has been featured in The Huffington Post, Forbes, MindBodyGreen, Entrepreneur, Elephant Journal, Thought Catalog, Bustle, Psych Central, Gaia, and more. Follow her on here:https://oneshrinksperspective.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/meganbruneauma Twitter @MeganBruneau Instagram @meganjbruneau YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5EC_tOiVRKk3ftpqTdviuw

Why are powerful women perceived as unlikeable? Listen to todays episode with writer Laurel Raymond and find out! Laurel Raymond is a reporter for ThinkProgress.org, a digital news site based in Washington DC, where she is currently covering the 2016 US election. Before working at ThinkProgress, she worked in the US Senate and served as a Fulbright scholar at a university in southeast Turkey. She has also been a guest on Forward Thinking Radio and the BBC’s radio network. Find more on Laurel here: @RayOfLaurel

Transforming adversity into triumph with Holly Bertone. Holly Bertone, CNHP, PMP President and CEO of Pink Fortitude, LLC Holly Bertone, CNHP, PMP, is an author, blogger, healthy living advocate, and breast cancer and Hashimoto’s survivor. She is the President and CEO of Pink Fortitude, LLC. Holly is a Certified Natural Health Professional and is enrolled in a Naturopathic Doctorate program. She holds a Masters Degree from Johns Hopkins University, a Bachelor’s Degree from Elizabethtown College, and is a Project Management Professional (PMP). Her accolades include: 2016 Speaker at the Healing Hashimoto’s Summit 2015 Inspire Award from the Tigerlily Foundation 2015 Rookie of the Year Health Activist Finalist for WEGO Health 2014 Woman of the Year from the National Association for Professional Women Accepted into the National Cancer Survivor’s Day Speakers Bureau Ambassador for the Tigerlily Foundation and the National Breast Center Foundation Holly is passionate about reaching out to breast cancer survivor

Change your diet, change your life on today's epidoe! Amie Valpone – HHC, AADP, a Culinary Nutritionist, Professional Recipe Developer, Food Photographer, Celebrity Chef and Writer specializing in simple ‘Clean Eating’ recipes. She has continuing education certifications from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and Columbia University as well as the Drugless Practitioners of America. Her new cookbook, Eating Clean: The 21-Day Plan to Detox, Fight Inflammation, and Reset Your Body is on sale now. After healing herself through a set of life-changing diagnoses early in my professional career, she was forced to change the way she lives, eats and ultimately the way she makes a living. Today her sole desire is to help you and your body feel as amazing as possible through various simple yet life-altering changes to your nutrition and lifestyle habits. To find more on Amie: http://thehealthyapple.com/

On today's episode, Dr. Maryska Taylor discusses healing the whole person with love. Dr. Maryska Taylor, ND is a highly sought after Naturopathic Doctor in Toronto, whose mission it is to help women emerge into their authentic selves, love themselves and heal themselves so they can do what they are meant to do in the world. Through her blend of eastern and western medicines along with her keen interest in functional and mind-body medicine, Dr. Taylor approaches each case by looking at whole person - mind, body, spirit - and creating a treatment plan tailored to the individual. Maryska graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto. She is licensed through the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy-Naturopathy and is a professional member of the Canadian and Ontario Associations of Naturopathic Doctors. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Dalhousie University and a Masters of Theological Studies from McMaster University. She has been a DONA-trained doula since 2008 and

Jon Westenberg has built a career as one of the leading bloggers on creativity. He guides hundreds of thousands of writers, founders and artists through building businesses, becoming freelances and embracing their creative inner-weirdo. Find more about Jon here: http://jonwestenberg.com/

"Work Life Balance is not a trend, it's a lifestyle" - Deborah Crowe As the CEO of a successful medical case management practice for 23 years, I recognized the growing need for further supports for professionals and families dealing with catastrophic illnesses and the need for stress management. Leading with this new vision, I have evolved into a Work Life Balance Specialist and I've created a model for revitalization, stress management and leadership success. I provide coaching to women, men and couples and I absolutely enjoy working with companies (small to large) to assist with their EAP programs and work with their HR department to reduce and eliminate short-term disability claims and get balance back to employees and be the mediator between the employer and employee. My ultimate goal is to get ahead of the curve and educate employers about the importance of work life balance so that employees do not become so stressed, receive a medical diagnosis and go off work on short-term disability. I also prof

On today's episode is Cheryl Costello shares her journey of discovery and encourages all of us to live with more love. Cheryl Costello is the force behind thelovinginstant.com, capturingtheinfinite.com, thefindingheartsproject.com and the soon launching applyitnow.com but is far more than the one who finds hearts in our communities, captures the beauty of the world around us and makes leadership skills accessible for everyone. She has worked with Fortune 500 and Financial Post 500 companies and is an activist who has given LGBTTIQQ2SA individuals a powerful voice, having spoken on numerous panels, and is a sought out authority on LGBTTIQQ2SA issues, Intersectionality and the power of young women in leadership. Notably, she was a Keynote speaker at World Pride 2014 (the biggest Pride event in North America’s history). Her guiding vision is to leave the world a little more kind and a lot more filled with love, so that people know how good it can get and just how much life there is their living; She is currentl

In Episode 12 we are cooking up great things with Lisa Ann Marchesi! Lisa Ann Marchesi was born into a family of Sicilian roots and started cooking in the kitchen at a very young age. She derived her culinary skills from her grandmother who guided and curated her expertise in a variety of Italian cuisine dishes. After years of being inspired to cook, Lisa Ann became the go-to chef in her family and used her culinary history to create and produce her signature certified pure olive oil product line, Bella D’Oliva. Bella D’Oliva olives are sourced from the Sicily and Puglia regions of Italy and are rich in nutrients, antioxidants, and good for the heart. After losing her grandfather and great uncles to heart disease as well as her grandmother to breast cancer, she decided to invest her time in a healthy product with uncompromising quality. Lisa Ann is currently one of the top 20 contestants on the 3rd season of Hit FOX television show, MasterChef, where she will showcase her cooking skills in the kitchen in f

Hey Listeners! We are so sorry for the delay on episode 11! We had a bit of technical difficulties but everything is up and running again! Thank you for your patience! On today's episode Lisa Berry discusses how you can shift your mindset to embrace new and wonderful possibilities for a healthier, happier and more loving future. Lisa Berry is an expert in breathing life into the dreams of those wanting to live vibrantly, energetically, happy and fulfilled while standing confidently and strongly rooted in their personal power. Turning up the natural light of hundreds of clients by helping them move through inspiration, motivation, and creation, Lisa fulfills her commitment as a Transformational Life Coach and Holistic Nutritionist. By supporting and taking each client through their " Stuck, Stagnant, or need a Shift " place in life, they experience their most desired result of what success means to them. As a soul beaming with light and celebrating life with others, Lisa recognizes her mission to find, help

On today's episode we talk with Michael Ballard on how to bounce back from adversity and finding your flow! Michael specializes in developing and delivering programs that help people, organizations and communities understand, assess and develop their resiliency factors. These are essential skills for the success of individuals, families, organizations and community’s. His broad and varied experience includes working across North America, Bermuda, to Singapore. Clients have included IBM, Bell, Centennial College, Shouters Church, Ontario Hydro, Council for the Status of Women, and Alberta Literacy. He can be Reached at ResilientMichael@GMail.com

On today's episode, Gillian discusses using yoga, meditation and breathing to discover your true purpose. Gillian is a self-care teacher, helping to empower people to take responsibility for their experience and create a better life. She shares her message of holistic health, yoga and self-love through coaching, workshops, international retreats and her online courses. With an intent to inspire positive change in as many people as possible, Gillian's work been featured on RogersTV, CHCH, CityLine, MindBodyGreen, BodyRock, DavidWolfe.com and Elephant Journal. Find more of Gillian B here: http://www.gillianb.com/

On today's episode Dr. David Brady talks how many people diagnosed with Fibromyalgia actually have other disorders, and how all of these can be healed. If you are interested in signing up for the Free Fibro-Fix Summit from June 20-27, please do so here: https://qt247.isrefer.com/go/FIBRO16reg/DrSirota/ Dr. David M. Brady has over 25-years of experience as an integrative practitioner and academic. He is a licensed naturopathic medical physician in Connecticut and Vermont and a board certified clinical nutritionist. Dr. Brady is also a prolific author of medical papers and research articles on fibromyalgia and has dedicated a large part of his professional career to helping people recover from this mysterious disorder. He currently serves as the Vice Provost for the Division of Health Sciences, Director of the Human Nutrition Institute, and Associate Professor of Clinical Sciences at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut. He maintains a private practice, Whole Body Medicine, in Fairfield, CT and is also

In this episode, David Hopkins talks about the value of reading, in developing empathy and a social conscience. David Hopkins is a writer. His work includes the short story collection We Miss All the Great Parties and the burlesque memoir The Wild and Wayward Tales of Tammi True. David has been a regular contributor to D Magazine and Smart Pop Books. He has also written comic books and graphic novels in a variety of genres. For twelve years, he taught English and Creative Writing at Martin High School where he served as a writing coach for interscholastic competitions. Find more from David here: http://thatdavidhopkins.com http://medium.com/@thatdavidhopkins http://twitter.com/davidhopkins

On today's episode, Carol Schulte talks about 'Living Big', she also has a free online course for Ruthless Compassion listeners, so go here and check it out: http://bit.ly/1suOQWl International speaker, personal development trainer and certified coach, Carol is on a mission to empower people to live BIG lives (how many folks can say they’ve lived in an Ashram, shaved their head, or bungee jumped in their birthday suit?) no matter what life throws at them. She holds a BFA in Theatre Performance and an MA in Communication, and believes your voice and story have the power to inspire action and instigate change. Carol is the creator of ‘Spark your G.E.N.I.U.S.’ and the initiative ‘Women Living BIG’, and is committed to helping women get out their comfort zones so they can excel in their career, start and grow their own businesses, and achieve their potential by taking real action. She has lived, worked and/or volunteered in Thailand, India, Peru, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, the US, the UK, visited 30 countr

In this episode, Dr. Marc DuPere talks about body dysmorphic disorder and the role of cosmetic surgery in personal transformation. Long before joining the ranks of Toronto plastic surgeons, Dr. Marc DuPéré was trained in Montréal at the prestigious McGill University Faculty of Medicine from 1991 to 1996 where he was, notably, mentored by Dr. Bruce Williams, a Canadian and North American pioneer in Plastic surgery and a key figure in Dr. DuPéré's choice of vocation and profession. He then attended the world renowned University of Toronto, where he completed his Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in plastic surgery. In 2002, he pursued further training in cosmetic plastic surgery in Paris, France. During this fellowship, he had the opportunity to work with internationally recognized plastic surgeons such as: Dr. Daniel Marchac, specializing in facial plastic surgery; Dr. Gilbert Aiach, a nasal plastic surgeon and president at that time of the French Society of Aesthetic Plast

In this episode, Artist Jeff DeBoer discusses the “Hero’s Journey,” and how creating art is really about creating yourself. Jeff de Boer, RCA, ASA, is a Calgary-based multi-media artist with an international reputation for producing some of the world’s most original and well-crafted works of art. With an emphasis on metal, he is best known for such bodies of work as suits of armour for cats and mice, armour ties and sword-handled briefcases, rocket lamps and pop culture ray guns. In the last decade, Jeff has moved towards producing large-scale public works, ranging from giant wind-up tin toys, figurative pieces and sculptures incorporating technology. Check out Jeff's website here: http://jeffdeboer.com/

In this episode, Dr. Theresa E. Larson talks about letting go of perfection and embracing self-acceptance. Theresa Larson was born and raised in a log cabin on the outskirts of Seattle, fostering a love of the outdoors and an active lifestyle. After losing her mother to cancer at the age of 10, Theresa developed a resilient perseverance and determination that led to a collegiate scholarship and semi-professional softball career, top awards as a fitness competition contestant, and an appointment to Lieutenant in the Marines, where she led an entire platoon while deployed in Iraq. Her service was cut short when she was voluntarily evacuated due to an ongoing struggle with bulimia nervosa. Theresa’s journey to wellness required the bravery to ask for help, to take care of herself first, and abandon the idea of “perfect”. She is now a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the founder of Movement Rx, a physical therapy and wellness company that offers support to wounded warriors and individuals with health and movement