Integrity. The talk about it these days seems to be about which profession or person is lacking it. From your lawmaker to your car mechanic, it seems as if we’re always bemoaning a lack of integrity. This episode of The Dr. Denise Show series On Staying Sane starts at **AN ** interesting place in its discussion on integrity — within ourselves! It starts from within, Dr. Denise explains, whether it be a simple smile, self-care or achieving a “body, mind, soul balance” — you’ll learn how to walk the walk. We’ll hear why Dr. D eschewed subscriptions, sponsorships and advertisements all to bring the highest of integrity to her message of mental wellness. It’s a behind-the-curtains look at Integrity in Action!
“Absolutely NOT.” (my answer in a recent zoom meeting in vetting a business situation in trying to collect my judgment with Ex NFL player)
Many of us have experienced fraud in business, personal and our social lives.
I wanted to wrap up the Rocking a Betrayal series in 2022 with Author and Love Fraud Founder Donna Andersen as she is a champion of helping 10’s of thousands of victims through her seminars, books, platform and now Ted Talk.
This episode is filled with vulnerable shares and tips, tools and more in ways to avoid fraud as well as to heal from your own fraud.
Here it is:
Donna Andersen is creator of Lovefraud.com, a website that teaches people to recognize and recover from sociopaths. She is the author of eight books, including Senior Sociopaths — How to recognize and escape lifelong abusers (May 2022), Red Flags of Love Fraud—10 signs you’re dating a sociopath, the Red Flags of Love Fraud Workbook and the four-part Best of the Lovefraud Blog series. She learned about sociopaths the hard way, by marrying one, and tells the whole outrageous story in her first book, Love Fraud.
Donna founded Lovefraud Education and Recovery, a nonprofit that offers webinars to help survivors and professionals identify, escape and recover from sociopaths, including narcissists, psychopaths and other manipulators. She is co-author of two scientific papers and has presented research to the Society for the Scientific Study of Psychopathy.
Donna has appeared on Investigation Discovery TV shows including Love, Honor, Betray; Deadly Women and Who the Bleep Did I Marry? She also appeared on Insightin Australia, ABC News 20/20, My Life is a Lifetime Movie, Handsome Devils and The Ricki Lake Show. She has been interviewed for multiple radio shows, print articles and online articles. She graduated from Syracuse University with degrees in psychology and journalism. Donna is happily remarried, proving that recovery from betrayal is possible.
It is such an honor to have Kirk as a guest to hear about his new podcast and his gratitude for his journey from chaos to cured.
Are you ready to be inspired and walk away with some mental health hacks, tips, tools and more?
Listen here:
Kirk Patrick Miller is an award nominated author and violinist. Suffering with bipolar one, ADHD, OCD, and generalized anxiety, his life was upended when he refused to give in to the diagnoses he was labeled with. After becoming the first medically documented case of full remission from bipolar, due to his unique endocrine treatment method he was asked to write his memoir, “Chaos to Cured.”
Now, ten years after writing his memoir he stands as a testament to hope and perseverance. Stable and successful, Mr. Miller runs a music institute, is a professional painter, author, speaker, and radio personality.
His desire to help others find hope comes from being granted a second chance he believes everyone deserves. First and foremost he stands against shame and judgment of any kind.
Mr. Miller believes that each and every individual can attain their potential with work, faith in themselves, and the understanding that what is often seen as a weakness is actually our greatest source of power. He stands firm in his belief that the key to living a fulfilling life is in accepting and loving the person we are, all while turning our hardships into wisdom, love, and compassion for all.
It is an honor to have Dr. D back for a vulnerable share on her transformative year in alchemizing her physical suffering while establishing her intentional leadership coaching and organizational strategy vision, ALIKI Consulting .
I truly did not realize the magnitude and level of pain my dear friend had been through in 2022 and I am RELIEVED that she is coming out stronger and with a whole new set of tools to inspire and share with all of you.
Tune in to this authentic interview:
Dr. Denise Berger (Dr. D) helps individuals, teams, and organizations achieve growth with purpose. She brings together practice-based, hands-on experience – having run a global Fortune 500 business group, with strategy consulting expertise – in the areas of social responsibility, risk management, international business, leadership development and DEIB progression, and academic research-based knowledge and wisdom. As a graduate-level educator of leadership and service in Pepperdine’s Social Change & Entrepreneurship program, Dr. D develops curriculum and teaches contemporary theories and practices in collaborative, agile and inclusive leadership. As an organizational effectiveness expert Dr. D focuses on inclusive culture, leadership and talent development, and outcomes-based strategy. Dr. D spent over 20 years in corporate America, received a MBA in Marketing and International Business, and received her Doctorate in Organizational Leadership, with a dissertation focus on how the largest U.S. Global Fortune 500s do CSR “the right way” and why. Dr. D is a partner at Social Justice Partners LA. She has coached many non-profits, including CNN Heroes and TedTalk speakers. She is on the board of the Environmental Charter School and Open Temple. Finally, Dr. D. is a PQ® (Positive Intelligence) Coach for leaders looking to have greater impact in the world. She also happens to be a jewelry designer and founded alikidesigns.com.
Thank you Aliki Designs and Dr. Denise Berger for your devotion to corporate social responsibility, for our interview and our collaboration.
“Gratitude abounds on The Dr Denise Show podcast. Check it out. And don’t forget to holiday shop! Our Aliki One line was co-created with Dr Denise (McDermott) and 21% of the price you pay goes to Lama Tenzin’s orphanage in India. Shop now at https://alikidesigns.com and use promo code holidayfriendship2022 to get 25% off these and any other designs this month! #alikiwear #alikiclasp #friendshipbracelets #holidaygifts #giftsforher #giftsforhim #giftsforthem #ad #gratitudeandgrace” @alikidesigns (IG & Facebook)
As many of us are coming off the Thanksgiving holiday and going into December I am finding a “less is more” approach to finishing 2022 strong and with intention.
How are you taking care of yourself? Who is in your trusted inner circle? How are you showing up for yourself and loved ones?
Every day is a chance to hit reset and to do a life review.
After an amazing time with family last week I have an even DEEPER clarity of how I want to prioritize my time for optimal mental, physical & spiritual health.
Many people are experiencing the fall flu, seasonal sadness, financial strife, hopelessness about world events and in general feeling “off.”
The Sssh Yourself episodes are ironic now as I needed to take a pause from recording as I had patient, personal and family emergencies in the last few weeks.
Today as I rallied to see clients while on the mend I wanted to share with all of you that while in CRISIS mode the POWER of GRATITUDE saves the day.
Let’s face it the stress of every day life is real, especially for our children in these unimaginable times of mental health crisis and the rise in school shootings around the world.
This is a vulnerable share show recorded on 11/5/22 right after an open forum zoom meeting with my son’s school administration after a school threat this past week. Thankfully everyone’s safe and mental health counseling was available for everyone.
I chose to keep my son home as he was also fighting off a cold and it gave me a lot of time to allow him to unpack his feelings and for us to get closer in these trying times that all of us are experiencing.
The Spirit of Everyday Magic is what comes to mind as I introduce the next guest.
Why?
Christine Blanchette discusses her “running appointment” with herself as the foundation to reaching her AUTHENTIC SELF.
Her devotion to self care, deep play, and her creative curious approach to LIFE as been the embodiment of her UNIQUE Intuitive Golden Thread in all the hats she wears as a Writer, Host, Producer, Coach, Daughter, Friend and Creator.
Ready to be INSPIRED?!
Meet Christine:
“Be who you are there is no-one like you.” Christine Blanchette
Christine Blanchette is a nationally published health and fitness/lifestyle writer. She writes a weekly column in Quebec’s second largest English language newspaper, The Sherbrooke Record and freelances for other notable publications. In addition, Christine is the creator, producer, and host of Run With It, which is Canada’s only running, fitness and health show, airing on Novus (TELUS) TV and YouTube channel. Christine’s other show on Novus (TELUS) TV and YouTube channel is The Closing Act, which profiles musicians, and other movers and shakers in the entertainment industry.
Christine is a regular contributor for Livid Magazine, NY City, and has written stories for The Seattle Times, The Vancouver Sun, Snowshoe Magazine, Canadian Running Magazine, Huffington Post, Women’s National Post, Optimyz Magazine, iRun Magazine and Get Out There Magazine. When she isn’t busy hosting and writing she is running instructor at the University of British Columbia.
Dr. Denise teams up with Cathleen O’Toole to take a deeper dive on The Power of the Shhh! In how to “Shush Yourself,” you’ll hear dozens of ways to bring calm and peacefulness into your life. From a coffee mug to lighting in your home, it’s not as hard as you might think to reduce chronic stress that leads to inflammation. Dr. Denise also details other physical benefits one can get from quieting the mind and the ripple effect this technique can have on your entire circle of loved ones.
This episode targets your mind, body and spiritual health:
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