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Linda's Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life

Author: Linda Bjork

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Welcome to Linda's Corner:  Inspiration for a Better Life 
Are you seeking inspiration and transformation in your life?  Look no further!  At Linda's Corner we tackle everyday challenges like relationships, parenting, weight loss, health, and finances, and we also dive deep into heavier topics like depression, anxiety, addiction, abuse, grief, and childhood trauma.  Listen to stories of real people overcoming real challenges, just like yours.  With the wisdom of experts and the courage of overcomers, we provide the help and encouragement you need to thrive.  Join us today for a healthy dose of hope, healing, and happiness.  Subscribe to Linda's corner today on your favorite podcast platform!  

Visit our website for access to over 240 past episodes organized by topics at https://lindascornerpodcast.com.  Also check out the Hope for Healing website for more free resources at https://hopeforhealingfoundation.org. 

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🎙️ Embracing the Messiness of Becoming with Meghann Dawson What if the very messiness you’ve been trying to hide is actually the pathway to your healing? In this deeply moving and hope-filled episode of Linda’s Corner, I’m joined by Meghann Dawson, a certified empowerment coach, transformational speaker, and host of the Becoming is Messy podcast. Meghann has lived through profound and layered trauma—including medical trauma, chronic disease, family violence, parental alcoholism, psychological...
Overcoming Grief Through Creativity and Purpose Guest: Ksenia Merck Grief can arrive in waves—unexpected, overwhelming, and deeply personal. In this moving episode, we sit down with Ksenia Merck, an artist, architect, creative storyteller, and publisher, who shares how she navigated profound loss and transformed grief into a meaningful act of love. After the heartbreaking loss of her mother, Ksenia was soon faced with another devastating blow when her husband, Bill, was diagnosed with cancer ...
Beating Obesity: A Compassion-Based Approach to Lasting Change Guest: Jonathan Boulware In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Jonathan Boulware—Behavior Change Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer, Health Coach, and author of Take Control of Your Body Before It Takes Control of You—shares a compassionate and practical approach to beating obesity that goes far beyond willpower, diets, or quick fixes. Jonathan opens up about losing his mother to obesity-related health complications an...
Rewiring the Brain for Personal Transformation with Donna Parker What if healing, growth, and personal transformation were not only possible—but built into the design of your brain? In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Linda’s Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life, Linda sits down with Donna Parker, a global coach, Marriage and Family Therapist, EMDR practitioner, Demartini facilitator, podcast host, and the founder of Evolve Coaching. Donna brings over 25 years of clinical experience a...
Next Level Healing: Transforming the Subconscious for Lasting Peace with Dr. Tara Perry True healing doesn’t happen on the surface—it begins at the root. In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Linda is joined by Dr. Tara Perry, a renowned hypnotherapist and Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine who specializes in Rapid Inner Transformation. With over 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Perry helps people uncover the root of their biggest blocks, reconnect with their authentic selves...
What if the very moment that nearly broke you became the foundation for your greatest strength? In this powerful and inspiring episode, Linda sits down with Nick Prefontaine, named Top Motivational Speaker by Yahoo Finance in 2022, to talk about how to rise, rebuild, and truly thrive after life-altering adversity. At just 14 years old, Nick suffered a traumatic, life-threatening snowboarding accident that left him in a coma. Doctors told his parents he would never walk, talk, or eat on his ow...
Invisible Scars: Surviving, Healing, and Finding Your Voice with Christopher Carazas Some of the deepest wounds are the ones no one can see. In this powerful and vulnerable episode, we explore invisible scars with survivor, storyteller, and global development and social impact leader Christopher Carazas. Christopher shares his deeply personal journey of being diagnosed with autism as an adult—and how years of masking his true self left him feeling like he never truly belonged. Instead of rec...
Taking Control of Autoimmune Thyroid Health—Naturally Guest: Dr. Eric Osansky Website https://savemythyroid.com/ Save My Thyroid Podcast https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/save-my-thyroid-healing-tips-for-w0b-vGl4iJZ/ Books Natural Treatment Solutions for Hyperthyroidism and Graves’ Disease https://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/my-books/reverse-hyperthyroidism-and-graves-disease/ Hashimoto’s Triggers https://www.naturalendocrinesolutions.com/my-books/hashimotos-triggers/ In this episode...
Common Wisdom: The Science of a Meaningful Life with Dr. Laura Gabayan – Physician, Researcher, and Author 🧠 Want to know your Wisdom IQ? Take Dr. Gabayan’s free quiz on her website: https://lauragabayan.com 🎧 Episode Summary: What is wisdom—and can it be measured, studied, and strengthened like any other skill? In this enlightening episode of Linda’s Corner, Dr. Laura Gabayan, a world-renowned physician and expert researcher, shares groundbreaking insights from her Wisdom Research Project, w...
Healing Our Hearts: Literally and Figuratively with Steve Larsen – Entrepreneur, Author, Car and Motorcycle Enthusiast, Heart Warrior, and Resilient Father Guest Website: https://stevelarsen.net 🎧 Episode Summary: What does it mean to truly heal a broken heart—both physically and emotionally? In this deeply moving episode of Linda’s Corner, we welcome Steve Larsen, a serial entrepreneur, car and motorcycle enthusiast, and author of My Heart Has Been in It from the Start. Steve’s story is...
Soul Custody: Sparing Children from the Hidden Toll of Divorce with Pamela Henry, author of Soul Custody. Guest Website: https://soul-custody.com Episode Summary: Divorce doesn't just end a marriage—it reshapes the emotional world of everyone involved, especially children. In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Linda’s Corner, host Linda Bjork welcomes Pamela Henry, an expert in early childhood education, family systems, and shared custody parenting. She’s also the author of S...
Reclaiming Your Life: Healing Chronic Pain and Illness with Lori Clemmons Episode Summary: In this transformative episode of Linda’s Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life, we welcome Lori Clemmons—compassionate wellness coach, certified clinical trauma specialist, NLP master practitioner, hypnotherapy expert, and survivor of chronic illness. Lori shares her remarkable journey of living with chronic illness and pain for over 27 years, including being bedridden for more than a year and homeboun...
Estate Planning & Widowhood: What You Don’t Know Until You Do Guest: Pam Baker – Founder & CEO of Widows Who Wine Website: www.widowswhowine.com Episode Summary: When the unimaginable happens, are you truly prepared? In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of Linda’s Corner, host Linda Bjork speaks with Pam Baker, a widow, author, and the founder of Widows Who Wine, a support community and app designed to help widows connect, heal, and thrive. Pam lost her husband Jon to an aggress...
The Art of Conscious Conversations with Chuck Wisner Episode Description: What if the key to improving your relationships, teams, and leadership was simply learning how to have better conversations? In this episode of Linda’s Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life, we explore The Art of Conscious Conversations with Chuck Wisner—author, thinker, coach, and advisor to leaders at companies like Google, Apple, Tesla, Rivian, and more. Chuck has spent over three decades helping individuals and orga...
Fasting Mimicking for Longevity, Weight Loss & Hormonal Balance with Renee Fitton Have you ever wondered how to get the powerful benefits of a 5-day water-only fast—without having to give up food entirely? In this fascinating episode, we’re joined by Renee Fitton, longevity dietitian and Director of Education at L-NUTRA, to explore the science and strategy behind fasting mimicking. You’ll learn how the Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) delivers the same biological benefits as prolonged fasti...
Episode Title: Breaking Free from Alcohol Dependency with Hamza Najam of BreatheSober Episode Description: In this powerful and deeply honest episode of Linda’s Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life, we welcome Hamza Najam, founder and head coach of BreatheSober, as he shares his incredible journey of overcoming alcohol dependency—not through willpower alone, but through rewiring the nervous system with breathwork. Hamza opens up about how his relationship with alcohol started off manageable,...
Creating a Life of Legacy with Rabbi Daniel Cohen Episode Description: What does it truly mean to live a life of legacy? In this inspiring episode of Linda’s Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life, we’re joined by Rabbi Daniel Cohen—motivational speaker, author, personal development mentor, and co-host of the nationally syndicated radio show The Rabbi and the Reverend. Rabbi Cohen’s powerful message transcends any single faith or philosophy and speaks to the heart of what it means to live with...
🎙️ How Not to Die in the Hospital: Taking Charge of Your Healthcare with Dr. Julie Siemers 💡 Episode Summary: In this eye-opening episode of Linda’s Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life, I’m joined by patient safety expert, nurse leader, and TEDx speaker Dr. Julie Siemers. With over 40 years of experience in nursing care, education, and executive leadership, Dr. Siemers is on a mission to reduce preventable harm in healthcare—and to empower YOU to become an active, informed participant in yo...
🎙️Turning Challenges into Opportunities with Kijuan Amey 💫 Episode Summary: In this inspiring episode of Linda’s Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life, I’m joined by motivational speaker, author, and U.S. Air Force veteran Kijuan Amey. Kijuan is the founder of Amey Motivation LLC, vice president of a chapter of the Blinded Veterans Association, and an ambassador for the Air Force Wounded Warriors program. After surviving a devastating motorcycle accident caused by a distracted driver, K...
The Science of Trauma & Joy with Dr. MaryCatherine McDonald - Trauma Researcher, Speaker and Author 🧠 Episode Overview: In this compelling episode, we’re joined by Dr. MaryCatherine McDonald, a trauma researcher affectionately called the “Brené Brown of trauma.” Dr. McDonald brings a deeply compassionate, science-backed perspective on trauma and healing—reframing the trauma response not as a weakness, but as a strength-based adaptation. We explore why joy can actually feel threatening to...
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