Living The Next Chapter: Authors Share Their Journey

Episode 354 - Daniel Voigt Godoy - You're Not Your Job - Going Above and Beyond for YourselfYou're Not Your JobLeaving the rat race by overcoming self-doubtDo you feel like a square peg in a round hole sometimes?Do you feel like what you're doing is not really meant for you?Would you rather be doing something else entirely but don't know where to start?In our lives, we don't ask ourselves enough questions. We follow the lead of others because they seem to know what they're doing. Along the way, you may lose track of who you really are. You mistake your identity for your job. Deep down, however, you know you were not meant to be living like this. You even have a plan to switch gears. But you never do.Looking for answers? Try asking questions instead!Daniel has been through the journey of switching careers. He's not offering you answers, though.His goal is to help you ask yourself LOTS and LOTS of questions to get where you want to be. This helpful book is what he wishes his past self had at his disposal.About the authorDaniel is a data scientist, developer, writer, and teacher. He has been teaching machine learning and distributed computing technologies at Data Science Retreat, the longest-running Berlin-based bootcamp, since 2016, helping more than 150 students advance their careers.Daniel is also the main contributor of two Python packages: HandySpark and DeepReplay.His professional background includes 20 years of experience working for companies in several industries: banking, government, fintech, retail, and mobility.https://dvgodoy.com/___Support the showhttps://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe

EPISODE 353 - Joel Salomon - The 9 Money Rules Millionaire’s Use and His TedX TalkJOEL SALOMONJoel Salomon is a prosperity coach who helps others overcome obstacles standing in the way of their financial freedom. In 2019, Joel published The 9 Money Rules Millionaires Use: Only The Unconventional Oneswhich was a bestseller in both self-help and personal finance. In 2018, he published Mindful Money Management: Memoirs of a Hedge Fund Manager, which immediately became a bestseller.Joel is an award-winning speaker and frequent podcast guest. He has led 9 workshops teaching the concepts of how to overcome limiting beliefs. He has spoken at numerous Rotary and Lions’ Clubs in the New York Metropolitan area and at Mercy College’s MBA program, as well as at Mike Dooley’s Infinite Possibilities Training Conference in New Orleans in March 2018.He appeared on TV with CEO Money and has also been a guest on more than 20 podcasts including Every Day is a New Day Show, Thrive Loud, the Award-Winning Nice GuysPodcast, The Financial Survival Network, and Think, Believe, Manifest. Joel has also been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Newsday, U.S. News and World Report, and interviewed in Forbes and on Bloomberg Radio.In 2012, he achieved a decades-long dream with the launch of his own hedge fund, SaLaurMor Capital (named after his two daughters, Lauren and Morgan).Salomon’s financial experience includes managing a $700 million long/short equity and credit portfolio for Citi. Salomon generated positive returns every full year during his time at Citi, including 2008, when the market suffered 40 percent losses and financial stocks—the only ones he was managing—collapsed 57%.Salomon has been a Chartered Financial Analyst since 1995. In 1992, he was named a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries. He is also an Advanced Communicator Gold Toastmaster and a Certified Infinite Possibilities Trainer & Trailblazer.When not helping others achieve their financial dreams, Salomon enjoys table tennis, bowling, and skiing. He is also an avid traveler and has visited over forty countries and five continents.The Book: The 9 Money Rules Millionaires UseThe 9 Money Rules Millionaires Use is fabulous, enlightened reading, filled with gripping personal stories – my favorite way to learn – written by someone who has walked the talk and who wants to help others do the same. I could not more highly recommend reading this one as soon as possible.Mike Dooley NY Timesbestselling author of Infinite Possibilitieshttps://www.salaurmor.com/___podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Support the showhttps://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe

Episode 352 - Tammy J Cohen - Text Messages to My Sons - You Are BulletproofTammy Cohen has been partnering with top-tier corporate executives and entrepreneurs to develop their personal and professional brands for more than 20 years.Today, she understands her role as a connector and sees opportunities for women to thrive and grow exponentially, which is why she founded the Women Beyond the Table, a business network with a soul.Tammy added podcaster by launching the Beyond the Table Podcast, leveraging her ability to connect with audiences by sharing her guest’s stories and wisdom.In her consulting work, Tammy connects her clients to their mission, vision and core values statements and utilizes her networks to develop brands. Tammy is a frequent podcast guest and speaker on topics ranging from branding to leadership.When she is not helping brands stand out or women to thrive, Tammy lives in Manhattan with her husband and 3 sons and owns Eighteen Restaurant on the Upper Eastside.  Text Messages to My Sons is Tammy’s first book where she connects deeply with her family in a world of devices.  It is a must read for anyone looking to build a deeper connection.Tammy J CohenContact:  tammy@tcbrandconsulting.com@textmessagestomysonsFB text messages to my sonsThe Book: Text Messages To My Sons - At the start of 2020, I began to immerse myself in a learning journey incorporating good health, spiritual and emotional intelligence, and personal growth. I needed to share this with my three sons, who are everything to me.One motivating factor was the wild statistic that in 2017, people were on their phones 70% of the time, and by 2021, it was continuous.While my kids were growing up, I texted my sons mostly with nagging reminders, questions, commands, and sometimes, even reprimands. They would text me what they needed or wanted me to do for them. That was our communication.  I do not consider phones and devices evil; what you do with them makes the difference.  So, at the beginning of 2021, I started text messaging each of my sons daily with messages of love, inspiration, observation, and gratitude. I shared what I was learning, including advice and quotes from renowned mentors, creators, and thinkers. What was fantastic was that my sons read the texts and responded with love and acknowledgment back to me.As I shared with friends what I was doing with my sons, their response was remarkably consistent: “THIS IS AMAZING, YOU HAVE TO PUT THIS IN A BOOK, WHAT A GIFT!” And so, I did ! “Text Messages to My Sons” is available on Amazon. It’s there as a gentle guide to expand the depth of your loving relationships with family and friends.https://tcbrandconsulting.com/___Support the showhttps://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe

Episode 351 - Cliff Garstang - Writing on Location, Writing From A Point of View, Celebrating Your Book LaunchAbout the AuthorClifford Garstang is the author of five works of fiction including the novels Oliver’s Travels and The Shaman of Turtle Valley and the short story collections House of the Ancients and Other Stories, What the Zhang Boys Know, and In an Uncharted Country. He is also the editor of the acclaimed anthology series, Everywhere Stories: Short Fiction from a Small Planet. A former international lawyer, he lives in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.The Last Bird of ParadisePublication Date: February 22, 2024Available for Pre-order from Black Rose Writing, Amazon.com, Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, and your favorite independent bookstore.The Last Bird of Paradise by Clifford GarstangTwo women, nearly a century apart, seek to rebuild their lives when they reluctantly leave their homelands. Arriving in Singapore, they find romance in a tropical paradise, but also find they haven’t left behind the dangers that caused them to flee.In the aftermath of 9/11 and haunted by the specter of terrorism, Aislinn Givens leaves her New York law practice and joins her husband in Southeast Asia when he takes a job there. Seeking to establish herself in a local law firm, Aislinn begins to understand the historic resentment of foreigners who have exploited the region for centuries. Learning about the turmoil of Singapore’s colonial period, she acquires several paintings by an English artist during World War I that she believes are a warning to her. The artist, Elizabeth Pennington, tells her own tumultuous story through diary entries that come to an end when the war reaches the colony with catastrophic results. In the present, Aislinn and her husband learn tragically that terrorism takes many shapes when they are ensnared by local political upheaval and corruption.In a lyrical blend of historical and contemporary drama, The Last Bird of Paradise explores the consequences of power imbalances—both domestic and geopolitical—against a lush, tropical backdrop. Clifford Garstang, author of the award-winning novel Oliver’s Travels, once again draws on his decades of experience in Asia to tell an unforgettable story of romantic intrigue.https://cliffordgarstang.com/___Support the showhttps://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe

Episode 350 - Leah M Forney - The Power of the Pen, Community and MemoirsLeah M. Forney is a native of Queens, New York who is currently residing in Maryland. She learned early on the importance of having a relationship with Jesus Christ from her maternal grandmother who raised her in the church. She is a Sexual Assault Thriver and Advocate. She is a well sought after professional speaker. She has lend her voice and story to numerous projects over the last 5 years in business. She has released nine books over the last 6 years. She is the podcast host of the Internationally Recognized,  Hey Queen, Thrive!She is an award winner of I am H.E.R. International Awards Woman on the Rise. She has been nominated for 13 industry awards such as ACHI, InspireU, & Sweat pants & Chill Retreat.  She has been blessed to be featured on over 200  different media publications including but not limited to internationally streamed Born Unbreakable podcast. She has been blessed to land 2 partnerships with state and national organizations to lend her voice in the fight to end sexual violence. For the last decade, She has trained and spoken to law enforcement, attorney general's victim advocates, and countless other organizations and schools on the importance of addressing sexual assault effectively. You can follow Leah on many social media sites.as Leah M. Forney ​https://www.leahmforney.com/Support the showhttps://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe

Episode 349 - Kerry Kriseman - Accidental First Lady - On the Front Lines (and Behind the Scenes) of Local PoliticsHello, and thank you for visiting. I’m a St. Petersburg native, and a graduate of University of South Florida (Go Bulls!) with a B.A. in Mass Communications/Broadcasting. I’m also a former political spouse.After years of being asked, “How do you do this?” I decided to tell my story of political spouse life with Accidental First Lady: On the Front Lines (and Behind the Scenes) of Local Politics.Since publishing my book, I’ve had the honor of helping others start their author journeys. I’ve taught memoir writing with Keep St. Pete Lit, and next year, I’ll teach a 4-part memoir class at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Eckerd College. To reach aspiring writers everywhere, I’m designing an online class: Memoir Magic: Crafting, Publishing, and Promoting Your Life Story. I’d love to add you to my Founders Group of students.  About the authorKerry Kriseman is a St. Petersburg native. She is a graduate of the University of South Florida with a B.A. in Mass Communications/Broadcasting. Kerry worked in print media for the St. Petersburg Times (now Tampa Bay Times) in various positions in the Newsroom and Marketing Department from 1988 to 1998. She has been the Public Relations Manager for Creative Clay, a St. Petersburg, Fla., non-profit since 2008.Kerry is the author of Accidental First Lady: On the Front Lines and Behind the Scenes of Local Politics, published by St. Petersburg Press. The memoir recounts her 22 years as a political spouse to her lawyer-turned-politician husband, Rick Kriseman, St. Petersburg Mayor from 2014-2022. Political life afforded Kerry remarkable travel experiences, such as travel to Morocco, Scotland, and Qatar. However, she also finds her hometown of St. Pete engaging, with its world-class museums, local arts districts, diversity, and vibrant neighborhoods. Equally as enjoyable as travel are Kerry’s passions: dogs (her own Labradors and the guide dog puppies they raise), volunteering in several capacities, enjoying wine, trying new recipes, and challenging her baking skills with her new Kitchen Aid stand mixer. https://www.kerrykriseman.com/Support the showhttps://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe

Episode 348 - Dwight Dale Miller - Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Heart - Writing in Flow StateAbout DwightDwight Dale Miller, known as The SoulHacker, is dedicated to helping individuals overcome all obstacles, awaken, heal, and thrive while living their best lives. His transformative journey as a renowned healing guide, life coach, author, and numerologist began with a powerful commitment to making a positive impact.  New inspirations were given to him when he surrendered his life to being of service.  After working with Dwight, the way you see and live your life is completely transformed as your awareness, vibration, and personal power have skyrocketed.Dwight's own challenges, including his father's cancer battle, failed marriages, facing his newborn son being far away from him, being whipped as a child, and a life-changing car accident, fueled his passion for healing and serving others. Dwight Dale Miller has written many self-help books and fiction novels, and is also an abstract painter. Dwight offers practical steps to awaken, release resistance, and unlock an extraordinary life via one-on-one coaching, live group programs, events, sessions, retreats, and speaking to groups large and small.Dwight's expertise in multiple healing modalities and his commitment to being of service led him to create the powerful Wildlight Healing System, which he downloaded from the universe in 5 minutes.  This system is so easy a child can do it.  His healing background and training include Reiki, MariEl, Matrix Energetics, The Emergence Process (a mind-body technique), mental, emotional, and subconscious healing, numerology, hypnosis-level meditations, and visualizations. Dwight feels energy and is intuitively guided as to what resistance his clients need to release.  He uses coaching principles, advanced meditations, and energy modalities to facilitate profound transformations.Dwight’s unique path and gifts enable his clients to hack into their Soul power.  Imagine being guided through one of the most advanced healing processes in the world, where you literally partner with your Soul to heal and release all resistance you have from every version of yourself.  Dwight calls this “healing your multiverse”.  All layers are healed simultaneously as you and your Soul become free from all karma, lessons, energetic blocks, subconscious programs, thoughts, belief systems, agreements with other Souls, and the Akashic records.   Join Dwight on the ultimate journey of self-discovery, healing, and realizing your fullest potential. Unlock your incredible inner power with The SoulHacker and author of The Formula For Lasting Happiness.https://www.dwightdalemiller.com/___Support the showhttps://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe

EPISODE 347 - Dawn Williams - The Innocent Ignorance Surrounding Infertility - We talk to the author of Free To ConceiveDawn Williams is a mom, author, and fertility guide who is passionate about helping women who are longing to conceive. Also known as Your Fertility Angel, she will help you find inner peace on your path to motherhood.Dawn Williams knows the pains, sorrows, and challenges of the conception journey first-hand. Her exclusive Five-Point Superstar method to overcoming fertility challenges considers more than just the physical reasons that impede conception. In particular, Dawn will help you bring your mind, body, and spirit back into alignment to create the ideal conditions for conception and motherhood to flourish. Her compassionate approach will allow you to transform your relationship with fertility and achieve lasting lightness and joy.Dawn believes extraordinary life emerges when we step into our true selves. She has a master’s degree in counseling psychology and resides with her beloved husband, daughter, and three dogs in Eastern Pennsylvania.Book: Free to ConceiveHow to Reclaim Your Fertility and Restore Your Inner PeaceWhat if you knew there was a path through your infertility?Dawn Williams is a mom, author, and fertility guide who is passionate about helping women who are longing to conceive. Also known as Your Fertility Angel, she will help you find inner peace on your path to motherhood.Dawn Williams knows the pains, sorrows, and challenges of the conception journey first-hand. Her exclusive Five-Point Superstar method to overcoming fertility challenges considers more than just the physical reasons that impede conception. In particular, Dawn will help you bring your mind, body, and spirit back into alignment to create the ideal conditions for conception and motherhood to flourish. Her compassionate approach will allow you to transform your relationship with fertility and achieve lasting lightness and joy.https://yourfertilityangel.com/___podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Support the showhttps://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe

Episode 346 - Anna Schmidt - The Darkness Around Us - Demystifying the Dark RealmAnna works as a paranormal specialist, energy worker and house healer with a lifetime of experience working with the invisible realms around us. She has a kind, compassionate nature reflected in her work, and most of all, she uses a respectful approach towards assisting all energetic beings. In return, Anna witnesses paranormal experiences no other human has been allowed to see until now.The Book: The Darkness Around Us - What are dark energy beings, and why are they here?- How do they affect us and our homes, and what to do about it?- How do we respectfully remove them from our home, and where do they go?How to recognise paranormal addiction and what to do about it!In your hands, you have a handbook like no other. This book aims to educate the reader by demystifying the Dark Realm and its inhabitants. As we live in a shared environment filled with invisible energy beings, awareness of their tactics and intentions is essential for maintaining our well-being and harmonious surroundings. You will read page after page of helpful information and more than 110 real-life experiences, which I have collected over 30 years of my personal and work-related experiences with dark energy beings. They are not as scary as you think! When you have the knowledge and clear understanding of what is out there, you improve your self-awareness and make more appropriate life decisions. You consciously choose to raise your vibration and create more positive emotions, therefore avoiding dark energy presence within yourself and your home.https://www.amazon.com/Darkness-Around-Us-Anna-Schmidt/dp/1922337021Support the showhttps://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe

Episode 345 - Rod Jeter - A Relationship Game and Book to Get Couples Talking - YBAngryYBAngry Relationship GameWhy be angry? No more arguing. The YBAngry relationship game makes communication with the one you love fun and easy. If you can count to fourteen, you can play YBAngry to ENJOY resolving most any disagreement with the one you love, in just minutes... NO FUSS NO DRAMA (Patent Pending). Issues lasting from several months to over 50 years, all resolved in minutes, playing YBAngry for the very first time. Why be angry?How It All Began"Couples Coaching With Instant Results".A couple of years ago, Rod and his wife were kicked out of marriage counselling. It was just the fifth of what was supposed to be twelve sessions. Admittedly, it was clearly Rod's fault. He was being stubborn. Never the less, he was moved to find a way to help couples see better results, FASTER. Rod created a game to help couples stay together, one issue at a time. Simply, by resolving their disagreements in just minutes. It is literally, "Couples Coaching With Instant Results."Rod's game approach helps couples overcome seemingly insurmountable disagreements that have lasted decades, in just minutes - NO FUSS NO DRAMA.https://ybangry.com/___Support the showhttps://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe

BONUS - Dave's Book Suggestion for April 2024 - Jamie Kern Lima  - Worthy, How to Believe You Are Enough and Transform Your LifeWhat has self-doubt already cost you in your life? WORTHY is how you change that. Imagine what you'd do, if you FULLY believed in YOU! When you stop doubting your greatness, build unshakable self-worth and embrace who you are, you transform your entire life! WORTHY teaches you how, with simple steps that lead to life-changing results!"In life, you don't soar to the level of your hopes and dreams, you stay stuck at the level of your self-worth. In your business, leadership, relationships, friendships and ambitions, you don't rise to what you believe is possible, you fall to what you believe you're worthy of. When you build your self-worth, you change your entire life. WORTHY teaches you how. I wrote WORTHY for YOU if you have some self-doubt to destroy and a destiny to fulfill!"—Jamie Kern LimaAuthor Jamie Kern Lima's first, instant New York Times bestselling book Believe It, captured her journey of going from Denny's waitress to billion-dollar entrepreneur by learning to believe in herself. And now her second, much-anticipated, upcoming book Worthy, is the playbook for how YOU can believe in YOU! If you've ever struggled with self-doubt, felt like you don't have what it takes...or that who you truly are isn't enough, even if you're really good at hiding it from the world, WORTHY is for you.If you've been underestimating your talent and gifts, or battle imposter syndrome, WORTHY is for you. If you've been letting fear of failure and rejection hold you back, WORTHY is for you. If you've learned to please others so much that you end up betraying yourself, WORTHY is for you. If you're ready to get unstuck and fully believe in YOU, WORTHY is for you! When you change what you believe you're worthy of, you change your entire life.Imagine...what would you do if you had zero self-doubt and unshakable self-worth? What would you do if you fully believed in YOU?Audio Book link - https://amzn.to/43xRvlbPaperback Version - https://amzn.to/3PG8BaGHow to Find Your Purpose and Achieve Your Dreams With Jamie Kern Lima | The Mel Robbins Podcasthttps://youtu.be/L4egtvSr_SI?si=fvDjdnk7Dobh_Svu___Support the showhttps://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe

Episode 344 - Regina LaFrance - Author of Shayla - Rescuing the inner childAUTHOR Author REGINA LAFRANCE has come a long way since her native homeland, a small village in Portugal. A place she called home until tragedy struck. Her semi-autographical novel, SHAYLA, is a depiction of what happened and draws from her direct experience—deep-rooted wounds and trauma that has followed her into adulthood. SHAYLA is Regina’s sharing, and hope, for others who have been molested and suffered from abuse. Passionate in her perseverance and resolve of this issue, Regina speaks to the realities of child sexual abuse—escalating at an alarming rate. Her intention for writing this book is to increase awareness, and her public outcry, to parents raising children; in her mission to identify when a child is in fear of speaking up. And to prevent the unthinkable from happening to our precious young and innocent. Shayla’s concept of “play” by any youthful standard was about to be forever shattered.Her predator would force her to do her duty, and the unthinkable.  Too young, too weak, too late... Her chastity taken away from her, she was out for revenge. Shayla knew what she had to do next. She would run away from her haunted past. Until it caught up with her future.Inspired by real events, this incredible story could have been prevented... if only her parents would have listened.https://www.lafrancemedia.com/____Support the showhttps://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe

Episode 343 - Chris Mitchell - Success Balloons, Self-Confidence, I Am Me86% of the disabled communitystruggles with self-confidence!Through my signature coaching program, I can help you discover, develop and grow the self-confidence necessary to succeed as a self-employed person with a disability.https://thechrismitchell.com/cheatsheet/Is YOUR lack of self-confidence holding you back from being a successful self-employed person with a disability?Then you need my free cheat sheet with your first three steps to self-confidenceThis cheat sheet will give you 3 things you can start doing today to develop and grow your self-confidence.Look, I get it.  I know that being a person with a disability can do a number on your self-confidence.  You may have experienced people telling you no just because you are a person with a disability.  I know that people have told me I could not do things because I am a person with a disability and encountered many barriers that stood between me and my goals.Despite it all, I am a successful self-employed person with 3 major disabilities: a physical disability, a visual impairment, and a neurodiverse diagnosis of ADHD.  I have started and ran three businesses out of my home and been in Entrepreneur magazine.  If you would ask me what my secret to success has been, I would have to say that it was having self-confidence in myself and my abilities even when others or society doubted my abilities.I want to see you have the self-confidence you need to become successfully employed or a successful self-employed person with a disability and that starts with you taking your next three steps to self-confidence.https://thechrismitchell.com/____Support the showhttps://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe

Episode 342 - Phebe Trotman - Borrow Gratitude and Never Quit on a Bad DayAbout the authorPhebe Trotman is a heart-centred entrepreneur and accomplished soccer player. She has achieved many accolades as a soccer player, including being inducted into several sports halls of fame, winning championship titles, and being recognized as an exceptional athlete. Phebe has also excelled in her career as a network marketer, earning top awards and recognition within her company. She is passionate about personal growth and empowering others to reach their full potential.Six simple words. One short phrase. Yet the meaning behind this saying, if you live by it, will change your life.Never Quit on a Bad DayThe Never Quit on a Bad Day™ book series will inspire you to push through the tough days. Everyone has frustrating moments and days. The people in this book also faced challenges and struggles, but they didn’t quit. You’ll read about some of the bad moments, days, and seasons thriving business leaders, couples, athletes and entrepreneurs have persevered through to get to where they are now, which can help you learn how to keep going on your challenging days.This book won’t just to inspire you to keep going on the difficult days, it will also give you tools, ideas, and tips to help you push through those tough days, and remind you just how resilient you really are!____Support the showhttps://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe

Episode 341 - Taylor Duran - A Fantasy Story That Addresses Trauma and Recovery Through StoryMy name’s Taylor Duran, and I’m from San Antonio. I love playing pool, spending time with family and writing unique stories that are relatable. I attended the University of Texas at San Antonio, on and off for five years, and have nothing to show for it. That’s okay, because college isn’t for everyone.I fell into my book series without warning and without prior knowledge of my writing abilities. I am writing a fantasy book series about overcoming the effects of trauma in one’s mind in a realistic and honest way. As much as this series is about fantasy, it’s even more so about the mental health journey.Often, in our darkest places, a single ray of hope in the face of adversity shines its brightest. This line is the reason it’s being written, for hope, and to end the stigma.I am most proud of the readers’ take-a-way of my novel. Those who’ve read it end up laughing, crying, and rooting for my main character. I am proud of what this is going to do for the world, and what it stands for. This journey from feeling broken, to becoming comfortable being uncomfortable, then to being okay with being vulnerable is difficult.I was in so much pain for so long; I learned to love it. I yearned for it. When I started my journey, it was scary, and unbearable to me. The closer I came to being healthy and letting my pain go, the more my fears took control. The questions I had playing on a loop in my mind were.One of my all-time favorite quotes is “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born, and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain.I believe we all have a purpose for being born, a calling to make an impact. However small or large that impact is, doesn’t matter, just that we live up to it. My freshman year in high school I was hit with my purpose, to affect great change in the world. Sadly, I didn’t know how I was going to achieve that.Life had been kicking me so hard around that time, to the point I wasn’t capable of being the man I am today. It prevented me from growing, and flourishing into a healthy person. For years, I wallowed in my own mental pain, until it came to a head when I contemplated suicide. Realizing these thoughts, I checked myself into a behavioral health facility and began the healing process. It was in that facility, in October 2021, I found my passion for writing a story. Not only writing it, but making it easy for the readers to identify with my main character’s struggles.Website: https://www.officialtaylorduran.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anenlightenmentseries/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enlightenmentseriesLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-duran-401845100/Other: https://www.writersrepublic.com/bookshop/kayla-find-me-enlightenment-series___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/____Support the showhttps://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe

Episode 340 - Tammy Vincent - Surviving an Alcoholic Family - free your inner child, life filled with joy and purposeMeet Transformational Life Coach, Best-Selling Author and Speaker, Tammy VincentChildren of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families Feel Unworthy, Unloved, Unheard. I walk with you until you have recreated the best version of yourself possible. Hey there! I'm Tammy, and I'm honored to connect with you on this journey of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment. As an adult child of two alcoholic parents, I intimately understand the challenges and struggles you might be facing. But let me tell you, there is hope, and I'm here to guide you towards a brighter, more fulfilling future.Growing up in a home filled with addiction and chaos, I experienced firsthand the profound impact it can have on a child's life. The wounds ran deep, affecting my self-esteem, relationships, and overall well-being. However, I refused to let my past define me. I embarked on a courageous journey of self-work, determined to break free from the chains of my upbringing.Through years of personal growth, introspection, and professional training, I've transformed my own life. Armed with a Master's in Education, NLP certification, and expertise in addiction counseling, I've honed my skills to become a compassionate and effective coach. My mission is to empower individuals who are navigating similar challenges, providing them with the tools and guidance to reclaim their lives.https://www.tammyvincent.com/____Support the showhttps://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe

Episode 339 - Trunnis Goggins II - We Explore Purpose, Passion, Planning, and Persistence for ultimate personal developmentWelcome to "The 4Ps of You" podcast, your gateway to a transformative journey of self-discovery and personal growth. I'm your host, Trunnis Goggins II, and I will be guiding you towards unlocking your full potential. In this podcast, we'll embark on an exploration of the four fundamental pillars that shape your path to success: Purpose, Passion, Planning, and Persistence.Throughout this series, we'll delve into the profound impact of each of these principles on your journey. We'll uncover how understanding your Purpose can set the stage for remarkable achievements. We'll explore the vital role Passion plays in igniting innovation and driving dedication. We'll dive into the strategic art of Planning and discover how it can turn your dreams into actionable steps. And we'll uncover the unwavering power of Persistence in overcoming obstacles and achieving greatness.https://www.the4pspodcast.com/____Support the showhttps://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe

Episode 338 - Elizabeth Kipp - Chronic Pain, Get Out of Your Head and Into Your HeartElizabeth Kipp is a Chronic Pain Specialist, Yoga-Informed and Trauma-Informed Addiction Recovery Coach, Ancestral Clearing® Practitioner, Yoga and Meditation Teacher, and international best-selling author of “The Way Through Chronic Pain: Tools to Reclaim Your Healing Power.. She focuses on helping people realize the power of their inherent healing.Elizabeth healed from over 40 years of chronic pain, including anxiety, panic attacks, and 32 years of addiction to prescribed opiate and benzodiazepine medication. She now works to help others achieve the same healing that she experienced directly from the work she teaches. In addition, Elizabeth offers one-on-one and group sessions in stress and chronic pain management and addiction recovery, Ancestral Clearing®, trauma-informed yoga, and meditation. Her website is https://Elizabeth-Kipp.com.Elizabeth has a diverse background in plant sciences, agriculture, ecology, environmental studies, and remote sensing. She holds a B.S. in plant science with an emphasis on agriculture., soil science, and plant ecology from the University of Delaware.She pursued an M.S. in environmental studies at the University of Kansas with an emphasis on remote sensing, ecology, and environmental resource analysis.Elizabeth was engaged in basic and applied research in remote sensing from 1979-1982. At that time, she worked with the Kansas Applied Remote Sensing (KARS) Program, which was funded by a grant from NASA and under mandate from the Carter Administration.Elizabeth has authored and co-authored a number of peer-reviewed research papers. In addition, she was an editor with over 35 years of experience.Elizabeth serves people suffering from chronic pain or who are in recovery from it. Since addiction is so closely relate to chronic pain, she also serves the addiction recovery community as a Yoga-Informed and Trauma-Informed Recovery Coach, trained intensively by Tommy Rosen of Recovery 2.0.Ancestral Clearing® is an integral part of the healing work she offers to help people release the effects of intergenerational trauma.Elizabeth works in person, over the phone or online around the world. She appears on panel discussions, summits, and other speaking engagements in her areas of expertise.https://elizabeth-kipp.com/___Support the showhttps://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe

Episode 337 - JR Byers - Contemporary, Paranormal, and Historical Romance NovelsAbout the authorJ.R. Byers lives in Jacksonville, Fl with her husband, daughter, and Five dogs. A new author, she writes contemporary, paranormal, and historical romance novels, and credits her love of writing to the very first romance novel she read at the age of Twelve. Book: Finding Emmaline (A Blackwood Series) - Aberdeen, Scotland. 1744William Blackwood had it all.The oldest son of a wealthy whisky merchant, the devastatingly handsome bachelor was more than content with his life.He had a wonderful family, good friends, and the freedom to do as he pleased.The gentleman bad boy known affectionately as The Prince of Aberdeen, the ladies loved him. And he loved them.When Emmaline Bissette, his childhood friend, walks back into his life, his whole world changes. Suddenly, the thought of spending a lifetime with one woman doesn’t seem so mundane as he once thought, and the idea of marriage and a family of his own becomes rapidly appealing.But when tragedy strikes, his love is cruelly taken from him, and William is left grief stricken and alone.Devastated by his loss and racked with guilt over the circumstances of her death, the handsome widower leaves Scotland behind in the hopes of escaping the painful memories.Vowing to never love again, William has kept his heart guarded for nearly three centuries.But now, he yearns to go home, back to his beloved Scotland.Where fate, it seems, is not quite done with him just yet……Book:  Kane's Reckoning (A Blackwood Series) - When Emily Snow travels to Scotland to meet handsome entrepreneur Kane Blackwood, she had three objectives.Return the man’s painting.Have a holiday.And see the sights.It was a dream come true, a chance of a lifetime. And one she couldn’t pass up.After meeting the devastatingly attractive businessman in person, however, she realizes that Kane Blackwood, with his dark, good looks, and sexy Scottish charm, was everything she looked for in a man.But when secrets are revealed that shatter her entire existence, can she accept the past, and embrace a destiny that had been foretold long ago?Or should she walk away forever…?https://jrbyers52.wordpress.com/_____Support the showhttps://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe

Episode 336 - Mike Van Pelt - True Man True Ways - A Roadmap of Discovery to the Masculine HeartMike Van Pelt Men's Mentor & Life CoachI help men unpack the goodness that’s already in their heart and discover the True Man inside of them.  "In Him lie hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." Collossians 2:3Christ is in us, all the treasures and wisdom are inside of you, my role is to listen, pray, ask powerful questions, and keep you accountable to do the things you say you'll do.But...We live in extraordinary times! Men are now more afraid than ever to be masculine, free, and alive.  Many men live isolated, lonely, and unconnected lives.  We hide behind the veil of status symbols hoping the truth will never come out. Ultimately, our social lives, and intimate relationships with family and God suffer.  Does that sound familiar? | When we live without purpose and clarity we live in a world of confusion and doubt.  Does that sound like you?The Book: True Man True Ways: A Roadmap of Discovery to the Masculine HeartMy goal in True Man True Ways: A Roadmap of Discovery to the Masculine Heart, is to give you roadmap to help you maneuver through the challenges of life and some rest stops to think about the purpose and direction of where you want to go. Of course, having directions, a map, a GPS, a way to get you where you're going is important.https://truemanlifecoaching.com/____Support the showhttps://livingthenextchapter.com/Want to support the show and get bonus content?https://www.buzzsprout.com/1927756/subscribe