Lifestyle #20

Secrets To A Gold Medal Life

Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton is the most recognized male figure skating star in the world with over 70 titles and awards including four consecutive World Championships plus induction into the US Olympic and the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame.  But even a top athlete like Scott had challenges, including cancer and brain tumors. In this episode, Scott shares how he overcame these challenges and other concepts from his new book Finish First: How Winning Changes Everything.   Free Offer: Balance Magazine: Super Foods That Fight Cancer     Offer Code: CANCER-M-F-401   Offer Description: Discover super foods that fight cancer—naturally! Learn 6 tips for fighting back when cancer strikes.

Lifestyle #19

Faith In Times Of Struggle

Sergio and Sandra Amaral have two sons. Ten years ago, when their older son Gabriel was 19 he had a brain hemorrhage due to a rare disease called Artery Vein Malformation (AVM). Tragedy often brings couples closer or tears them apart. They share their journey through this tragedy, how they were imp acted by their trust in God, and how their choice to work together for Gabriel has made their marriage stronger.   Free Offer: “Responding to Life’s Challenges with Resilience and Strength” Offer Code: LIFE-T-F-401   Offer Description: Resilience doesn’t simply mean “bouncing back” from a trauma, loss, or disaster. It also means being proactive whenever possible and planning for or preventing such circumstances. CareNotes author Mary Kendrick Moore helps readers call upon the strengths and abilitie s needed to respond helpfully and hopefully to life’s challenges in sections titled: “Acknowledge your loss and fear,” “Believe in your ability to foster resilience,” “Exercise your brain,” and “Find support among those you trust.”

Lifestyle #11

Pushing Past Limits

Imagine skiing down a slope, feeling the breeze against your face, smelling the pines and experiencing the adrenaline rush as you glide across the snow.  Now imagine that you are blind and doing this – sounds intimidating right?  Well the President of Extreme Mobility Sports Inc., Mr. Bradon Schwartz; and Mr. Alvin Chea from the multi-Grammy Winning vocal group Take 6; along blind Crossfit competitor Corey Reed; and Alyssa Hicks explain how rising to the challenge is a liberating and inspiring experience for those that are visually challenged.   Free Offer: “Responding to Life’s Challenges with Resilience and Strength” Offer Code: LIFE-T-F-401   Offer Description: Resilience doesn’t simply mean “bouncing back” from a trauma, loss, or disaster. It also means being proactive whenever possible and planning for or preventing such circumstances. CareNotes author Mary Kendrick Moore helps readers call upon the strengths and abilities needed to respond helpfully and hopefully to life’s challenges in sections titled: “Acknowledge your loss and fear,” “Believe in your ability to foster resilience,” “Exercise your brain,” and “Find support among those you trust.”

Lifestyle #17

Happiness Over A Lifetime

What creates happiness over a lifetime? Does it change throughout? Our guest today, Harvard psychiatrist George Vaillant and author of Triumphs of Experience: The Men of the Harvard Grant Study, has answers to those questions and more. Free Offer: “Joy-The Secret of Being Content” Offer Code: JOY-T-F-401 Offer Description: Find out what real joy is in the Touch Points pamphlet, “Joy-The Secret of Being Content.”

Lifestyle #15

5 Ways To Be Happy

Today’s guest, Patricia Lorenz, author of the book The 5 Things We Need to be Happy has a list of Five Ways to Be Happy, but there is something that’s not on the list that may surprise you. Free Offer: CareNotes pamphlet “Discovering the Healing Power of Laughter” Offer Code: LAUGH-T-F-401 Offer Description: When we feel as though we’re drowning in our misery, our God throws us a rope-our sense of humor. The author reminds us that in the light of humor, our problems may not disappear but our load will seem less burdensome.  Written by Terry Loncaric (www.onecaringplace.com)

Lifestyle #09

Serve & Protect

We’re used to hearing about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder when talking about victims of rape or military veterans suffering from trauma from battle. But there is another group that regularly experiences it. Rob Michaels, the founder and CEO of Serve & Protect is here today to explain why many first respondents are dealing with PTSD. Also, joining us today is Simon Chan, a veteran that survived a traumatic incident who is now a trauma therapist. Free Offer: (1) CareNotes pamphlet “Coping With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder” (2) Web article “First Responders PTSD Symptoms” Offer Code: COPING-T-F-401 Offer Description: (1) Though this CareNote is written by the Staff of the National Military Family Association, the information contained within can be of help to anyone who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Whether due to the experiences of combat, abuse, loss, or other trauma, PTSD can disrupt a person’s livelihood, relationships, and general well-being. This CareNote offers both the sufferer and his or her loved ones a thorough overview of the disorder and provides proven resources and avenues for getting help. (www.onecaringplace.com) (2) Web article from www.goodtherapy.org/blog/when-helping-hurts-traumas-effects-on-first-responders  

Lifestyle #08

Life Without Limits

Today’s show will make you think differently about what you can accomplish and we know you’ll be inspired by the time it’s over. A life without limits, seems easier said than done to live that way, right? But not so for our guest today, Nick Vujicic, bestselling author of Life Without Limits: Inspiration for a Ridiculously Good Life. More Information:  Additional resources available – Books: Love Without Limits, Raising The Perfectly Imperfect Child, Stand Strong, Life Without Limits   Free Offer: CareNotes pamphlet “Responding to Life’s Challenges with Resilience and Strength” Offer Code: LIFE-T-F-401 Offer Description: Resilience doesn’t simply mean “bouncing back” from a trauma, loss, or disaster. It also means being proactive whenever possible and planning for or preventing such circumstances. CareNotes author Mary Kendrick Moore helps readers call upon the strengths and abilities needed to respond helpfully and hopefully to life’s challenges in sections titled: “Acknowledge your loss and fear,” “Believe in your ability to foster resilience,” “Exercise your brain,” and “Find support among those you trust.” (www.onecaringplace.com)

Lifestyle #03

2 Weeks to a Younger Brain

It happens slowly. We start to forget our keys, forget a name or we come home from the market without the most important item we went for. Everybody does this sometimes. But according to our guest today, you can reverse this downhill slide in as little as two weeks. Memory doesn’t have to disappear as we age, according to Dr. Gary Small, author of 2 Weeks to a Younger Brain. Free Offer: Web articles by Dr. Gary Small Offer Description: Web articles “Sleep Helps Protect Your Brain,” Keep Walking To Stay Mentally Sharp,” and “Never Forget A Name Again” by Dr. Gary Small Offer Code: 2WEEKS-T-F-401

Lifestyle #15

Healing the Mind

Sometimes we can be our own worst enemy. What we think and believe can actually hurt us and prevent us from being who we want to be, who we were meant to be. In this episode we’re going to examine our brain and learn how to think and believe in a healthy way; God’s way. Join our guests, Dr. Timothy Jennings, an international speaker and psychiatrist with guest Luann Serafine. Dr. Jennings is the author of a life-changing book called “Could It Be This Simple? A Biblical Model For Healing The Mind.”

Lifestyle #10

Conflict Resolution

Conflict happens in everyone’s life. We all have disagreements from time to time with a spouse, family member, maybe even a friend. But how do you find a resolution to that argument? Today we’ll offer you some ways to find a win-win, and possibly avoid that argument altogether. Our guest, conflict resolution expert, Thomas Kosakowski, Ombudsperson from UCLA Health Sciences, shares how to deal with conflicts in the workplace.

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