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Latest EpisodeTuesday, May 23, 2023

Terry Tucker - Cancer Warrior, Motivational Speaker, Author and International Podcast Guest

Season 2, Ep. 38
In this week’s episode, we are absolutely awestruck by the story of the incredible Terry Tucker – a Cancer Warrior, Motivational Speaker, Author and International Podcast guest. We can't get over how absolutely inspiring Terry's story is and his past and continued efforts to motivate and help others. In this episode we learn about how he continues to lead "an uncommon and extraordinary life," his time at The Citadel in Laura and Todd’s hometown of Charleston, SC, his stint at Wendy’s as a marketing exec and his time in law enforcement as an undercover narcotics officer and SWAT hostage negotiator (including the craziest experiences on the job). We learn all about the lesson’s Terry learned from taking care of his dad and grandmother while they were dying of cancer, how losing a limb made him realize he was so much more than the sum of his parts, his own ongoing battle with a rare form of melanoma and the 4 truths that he follows to help him through his treatment. In this episode he also shares his advice for those who have received a diagnosis (including advice for their loved ones), what inspired him to become a motivational speaker and author, tapping in to our own resilience, and how to stop living in fear and start living with love. We are still reeling about what a truly amazing person Terry is and how lucky we were to speak with him. Episode 38 with Terry Tucker, Author of Sustainable Excellence: Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon And Extraordinary Life is certainly not one to miss!Terry’s WebsiteTerry’s Book: Sustainable Excellence Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary LifeLinkedinInstagramBIO: Terry Tucker is a motivational speaker, author, and international podcast guest on the topics of motivation, mindset, and self-development. He has a business administration degree from The Citadel (where he played NCAA Division I college basketball) and a master’s degree from Boston University. In his professional career, Terry has been a marketing executive, a hospital administrator, a SWAT Team Hostage Negotiator, a high school basketball coach, a business owner, a motivational speaker, and for the past eleven years, a cancer warrior (which has resulted in the amputation of his foot in 2018 and his leg in 2020). He is the author of the book, Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life. Terry has also been featured in Authority, Thrive Global, and Human Capital Leadership magazines.
Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Terry Tucker - Cancer Warrior, Motivational Speaker, Author and International Podcast Guest

Season 2, Ep. 38
In this week’s episode, we are absolutely awestruck by the story of the incredible Terry Tucker – a Cancer Warrior, Motivational Speaker, Author and International Podcast guest. We can't get over how absolutely inspiring Terry's story is and his past and continued efforts to motivate and help others. In this episode we learn about how he continues to lead "an uncommon and extraordinary life," his time at The Citadel in Laura and Todd’s hometown of Charleston, SC, his stint at Wendy’s as a marketing exec and his time in law enforcement as an undercover narcotics officer and SWAT hostage negotiator (including the craziest experiences on the job). We learn all about the lesson’s Terry learned from taking care of his dad and grandmother while they were dying of cancer, how losing a limb made him realize he was so much more than the sum of his parts, his own ongoing battle with a rare form of melanoma and the 4 truths that he follows to help him through his treatment. In this episode he also shares his advice for those who have received a diagnosis (including advice for their loved ones), what inspired him to become a motivational speaker and author, tapping in to our own resilience, and how to stop living in fear and start living with love. We are still reeling about what a truly amazing person Terry is and how lucky we were to speak with him. Episode 38 with Terry Tucker, Author of Sustainable Excellence: Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon And Extraordinary Life is certainly not one to miss!Terry’s WebsiteTerry’s Book: Sustainable Excellence Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary LifeLinkedinInstagramBIO: Terry Tucker is a motivational speaker, author, and international podcast guest on the topics of motivation, mindset, and self-development. He has a business administration degree from The Citadel (where he played NCAA Division I college basketball) and a master’s degree from Boston University. In his professional career, Terry has been a marketing executive, a hospital administrator, a SWAT Team Hostage Negotiator, a high school basketball coach, a business owner, a motivational speaker, and for the past eleven years, a cancer warrior (which has resulted in the amputation of his foot in 2018 and his leg in 2020). He is the author of the book, Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life. Terry has also been featured in Authority, Thrive Global, and Human Capital Leadership magazines.
Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Jimmy Hays Nelson - Storyteller, Business Coach, Trauma Survivor

Season 2, Ep. 37
This week, Laura and Todd get motivated with Jimmy Hays Nelson, aka The Coach Jimmy, a motivational speaker, storyteller, and business coach. Jimmy travels the world speaking to thousands of people about how their story can change the way they do business, how it affects their relationships and how it can frame your mindset. We talk about how Jimmy started out in performance, and he was damn good at it, but it didn’t feel like his passion. In fact, he was overweight and depressed. So he made a change, something he hopes we all can do when we feel like we’re in a rut, stuck or just looking to take ourselves higher in life and for Jimmy that all starts with a story. He explains how Beach Body, therapy and EMDR have all helped him overcome his own trauma, while he helps others to use storytelling to take them to to the next level. We talk about the importance of physical exercise, how "faking it until you make it" really can do wonders, how to start investing in yourself (the only person you can control) and that adversity is necessary in life. We also get in to the downfalls of being a one hit wonder, burnout, taking back your power and how there really is no such thing as a finish line. We had SUCH a blast talking to Jimmy, so check out Episode 37 with Jimmy Hays Nelson to get that motivation flowing now!Links:Jimmy’s Websitetextcoachjimmy.comJimmy’s SpeakingInstagramJimmy’s BlogTwitterFacebookJimmy’s YoutubeContact
Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Joelle Maletis - PTSD & Trauma Expert, LMFT, TED-Ed Video Author, Speaker, CEO and Coach

Season 2, Ep. 36
In this week’s episode Laura and Todd welcome back Joelle Maletis, PTSD & Trauma Expert, LMFT, TED-Ed Video Author, Speaker, CEO and Coach to talk about Burnout. Joelle is focused on helping others to create a meaningful and balanced life. We can all relate to feeling stressed out from time to time, but what’s the difference between just feeling stressed and true “burnout?” In this episode we take a deep dive in to the signs of burnout, the difference between good and “prolonged” bad stress, and the physical symptoms and effects of burnout. Joelle emphasizes the importance of giving ourselves time to rest, something easier said than done, but as she warns, if we don’t address the issue it could turn into something much more sinister like heart problems, an anxiety disorder or fibromyalgia. We also discuss the different forms of burnout such as toxic friendships, caretaking and compassion fatigue, and parenting burnout, the difference between guilt and shame and how and when you know it’s time to “let go.” Ultimately, Joelle teaches us some ways to prevent burnout before it happens and again, gives us all the reasons why it’s OK TO TAKE A BREAK! So, join us in Episode 36 and learn how you can prevent and treat burnout!Joelle’s WebsiteSelf-Love CalendarJoelle on InstagramJoelle’s Ted-Ex Video on Post Traumatic Stress DisorderJoelle’s Tik TokJoelle’s Linkedin
Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Jonathan Lovitz - Director of Public Affairs & Senior Advisor for Economic Development at the US Department of Commerce, LGBTQIA+ Rights Advocate, and Small Business and Public Policy Advocate

Season 2, Ep. 35
This week, Jonathan Lovitz, Director of Public Affairs & Senior Advisor for Economic Development at the US Department of Commerce, LGBTQIA+ Rights Advocate, and small business and public policy advocate takes time out of his very busy schedule to sit down with Laura and Todd to talk about advocating for the rights of others, the importance of mental health in advocacy and working together to overcome the divide we have in America today. Jonathan tells us about how he transitioned from performance (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Jesus Christ Superstar and a news anchor for Logo TV) to advocacy and politics and how both really aren’t that different from each other. We also learn the true story behind Jonathan’s refusal to serve on a New York City jury, citing the lack of equal protections and marriage equality for LGBT citizens in the state, something that led to multiple appearances on MSNB, NPR and MSNBC and thrust him into the advocacy spotlight. We learn what it’s like to live out his dream working for the President at the Chamber of Commerce writing, lobbying and building programs that create jobs and equal opportunities for disenfranchised members of society, the emotional toll it takes on him and others to lead these movements and how he handles attacks and projection from others. Despite the accomplishments that have been made in the LGBTQIA+ community, recent events have made it quite clear that the work is nowhere near done and Jonathan emphasizes how important it is for everyone, including women, people of color, veterans, immigrants and the disabled, to link arms as one and fight the good fight for equality, because we are all in this together. We talk about how it has become apparent that there are people in power dedicated to reversing progress made by our disenfranchised communities and Jonathan is here to re-assure those on both sides of the aisle that a scarcity and individualistic mindset will not serve anyone; in fact there is enough pie to go around for everyone! We thoroughly enjoyed having Jonathan on the show and look forward to all of the amazing things we know he will accomplish in the future, so make sure to listen to our mind-expanding interview with Jonathan Lovitz!Links:Jonathan’s WikipediaJonathan’s IMBDJonathan’s InstagramJonathan’s LinkedinBallotpediaLGBT Chamber of Commerce ArticleU.S Economic Development AdministrationUS Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Dr. Lisa Smith - Professor, Author, Hypnotherapist and Advocate for Victims of Sexual Assault

Season 2, Ep. 34
In this week’s episode of Next Page, we have the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Lisa Smith, an Author, Psychology Professor, Hypnotherapist and Advocate for Victims of Sexual Assault. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and with an American getting sexually assaulted every 68 seconds, 1 out of 6 women in America being victims of attempted or completed rape and 84% of victims being under the age of 18, it’s more important than ever to talk about how we as individuals and a culture can help the fight against sexual victimization. In this episode we learn how Lisa became an advocate, a professor of psychology and an author of adult and children’s books on sexual assault and America’s Rape Culture. We talk about her book “Blaming and Shaming of Defenseless Victims,” which shines the light on the victim blaming culture we live in today and how as a society we protect the powerful, while silencing the victims. Dr. Smith also educates us about the signs of grooming, the myth of stranger danger, and why blame shifting, underreporting and misguided attempts to keep family units together exacerbates and creates opportunities for sexual assault. We break down the different stages of grooming, how to prevent your kids from becoming victims, the power of children’s voices, the #kidstoo movement and how to forgive yourself and move on from experiencing Sexual Assault yourself. Lisa, a practicing hypnotherapist also lets us in on how hypnosis can help those who have repressed sexual trauma, how to tell someone is lying through body language, and how teaching diversity and cultural sensitivity helps to reduce unconscious stereotypes and racism. Thanks to Dr. Lisa Smith, an inspirational advocate against sexual victimization, this episode is FULL of practical information and straight-talk about the victim blaming world we live in today. Be a part of the solution by listening to this powerful episode and visiting right2consent.com!Links:Right2ConsentLisa’s InstagramLisa’s Facebook Dr. Lisa Smith's Books:The Blaming and Shaming of Defenseless Victims in America's Rape CultureOvercoming Trauma Using the Breath of Life Lisa’s Good Mental Health for Kids SeriesAaliyah Can't Tell Her SecretChad Keeps A Secret
Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Ryan Hagan - Singer, Songwriter, Energy Medicine Practitioner, Hypnotherapist, NLP Practitioner, and Holistic Wellness Coach

Season 2, Ep. 33
In this week’s BRAND NEW episode, Laura and Todd learn ALL the things from Renaissance Man, Ryan Hagan - singer, songwriter, meditation teacher, energy medicine practitioner, Reiki master, hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner, psychic medium, and holistic wellness coach. After moving to Nashville for a corporate job through a crazy twist of fate involving the show The Home Edit, he ended up connecting with some powerful people in the biz who helped him get his music career off the ground. Before he knew it his songs were flying to the top of the charts in the UK and around the world. But music isn’t Ryan’s only passion, in fact it is one of many, including working with and helping others with their mental health. In this episode we learn all about Ryan’s practices in energy work, the Narcissist/Empath connection, how anxiety affects your body, Carl Jung and Shadow Work and how blame shifting works. We also learn how Ryan was raised in the Baptist church, forcing him to come out “of the closet” as both gay and a spiritual guide and coach, how he developed his intuitive abilities at a young age and how he uses music to heal. We cover so much in this episode with Ryan and just couldn’t get enough of his positive attitude and energy. Episode 33 with Ryan Hagan is NOT one to miss! Ryan’s MusicApple MusicRyan’s InstagramRyan’s LinktreeMeet Ryan – Music MediumRyan’s Services
Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Ray Murphy - Marine Veteran, Founder of Warriors Healing Network, Advocate for Ayahuasca Treatment for PTSD

Season 2, Ep. 32
In this week’s episode of Next Page we sit down with Ray Murphy, US Marine Veteran, Founder of Warriors Healing Network, K9 Dog Trainer and Advocate for Ayahuasca Treatment for PTSD. Ray grew up in a violent household where he suffered physical abuse, however he escaped at 17 and joined the Marine Corp. While in the military, he spent most of his time with the a scout sniper platoon, where he learned self-reliance and confidence. After he left the military, he began BASE jumping because he grew tired of sky diving. However, these “big boy games” caused him to lose over 33 friends in the process. Ray tells us all about how the trauma of his losses and eventually the death of his dog created trauma stacking, of which he could not recover. He was diagnosed with CPTSD, however conventional measures and even ketamine didn’t work, so he tried psychedelics, Ayahuasca Treatment in particular. Ray enlightens us about what Ayahuasca is, how it works and the ceremony and spiritual aspect of the treatment. According to Ray it isn’t for the feint of heart, but once he completed a week of treatment, he felt lighter and finally learned to thank his traumatic experiences. We learn why he created the Warriors Healing Network and about his mission to send veterans who also haven’t seen progress through traditional methods down to Costa Rica to receive the same treatment. So far they have sent two individuals (one of which was on the verge of suicide) and attained success with both. We also discuss how the mental health systems within the military are meant to keep you sick and how military personnel are treated as investments who are abandoned once they become unwell to deal with their mental health issues on their own. Ray's mission with the Warriors Healing Network is to help as many veterans and police man as he can, but he needs OUR help! We learned SO much in this amazing convo with Ray and can't thank him enough for his service to this country and to his fellow veterans. We want to do whatever we can to help his mission to helps others, so don't miss this episode, make sure to check out the links to their upcoming events and donate to the cause through the links in the shownotes!Warriors Healing NetworkWarriors Healing Network InstagramWarriors Healing Network FacebookMay 5th – Veteran & Police Suicide Awareness Dinner with Eddie GallagherPipe Hitter FoundationRythmia Life Advancement CenterPodcast Interview with Holy City SinnerHigh Risk Deployment Police K9