Motivational Quotes and Inspirational Life Stories

In this captivating podcast episode, we delve into the profound and enlightening memoir journal penned by Annette Alix Roussin. Starting as a child in a remote First Nations community, Annette's life path took her from humble beginnings to the halls of academia at the University of Manitoba, where she pursued a Master of Social Work degree. This higher education expanded her knowledge and became a crucial vehicle for her to explore the profound impacts of colonization on Indigenous communities and her own personal journey.Annette's memoir journal is a poignant narrative that reverberates with the generational effects of colonization on the mental health and well-being of Indigenous Peoples. It is a work grounded not only in her own experiences but also fortified by the insights of other Indigenous authors. Listeners will be moved by the candid accounts of how colonization deeply affected Annette's self-esteem and personal development.Through her storytelling, Annette shares her own transformative journey of reconnecting with her culture and finding healing in the face of the painful legacy of colonialism. What makes this podcast episode truly unique is its invitation for readers to immerse themselves in this sacred space and reflect on their own relationship with colonization, self-identity as an Indigenous person, and their role as Canadian citizens. Journal prompts scattered throughout the book provide opportunities for introspection and engagement, making this memoir journal a powerful tool for personal growth and societal reflection.Whether you are an Indigenous person navigating your own path to self-discovery or a non-Indigenous individual seeking to understand and empathize with the lasting effects of colonialism, this podcast episode offers valuable insights into Annette's remarkable journey and the broader implications of colonization. Join us as we unravel the pages of this compelling memoir journal, exploring the profound questions it raises about identity, healing, and the collective responsibility we all share in shaping a more inclusive and understanding future.To learn more about Annette Alix Roussin's work and acquire her book, visit her website ⁠HERE⁠ and find "I Am My Culture: My Memoir of Self Determination, on Amazon, ⁠HERE ⁠in Canada and ⁠HERE⁠ on Amazon.com.

Ale is one of those people who radiates love and authenticity. Tune in to hear about her journey in life and how it brought her to where she is now. Ale lives in Costa Rica with her children and spends her days helping others to help themselves. She is truly an inspiration. Be inspired with Ale right here!Email Ale: hola@ale.corriols.comFacebook and Instagram: @ale.corriols.com

Learn more about Very Important Friend Heal Your Life® Affirmational Yoga with Lisa. Lisa shares how she has faced obstacles, made mistakes, and moved forward with awareness. She is the real deal and always overflowing with wisdom, love, and compassion. Learn more about Lisa and her unique affirmational yoga classes ⁠HERE.⁠"At Very Important Friend Yoga, we value you. We take the time to honor each yogi in each class. There is always time for introductions and requests before the one-hour class. All classes are hybrid, both in person and on Zoom. Positive affirmations based on the  Heal Your  Life® teachings by Louise Hay are included throughout the class to encourage self-love and confidence. Feel good about yourself and in your own beautiful body."Lisa's favorite quote: "I love life, and life loves me!"

"I believe you have more power within you than you are aware of. You possess an energy technology that many different spiritual and healing traditions around the world have described and connected to. Learning to use this technology is your birthright, and I strive to create resources that will help you do so." ~Lisa EriksonLisa Erickson takes a holistic approach to illness.  In this episode, she speaks about self-guided techniques for healing trauma and owning your own power.  Lisa is a chakra-based energy worker, writer, and teacher.  In her early days, she was positively influenced by Louise Hay's work with the mind-body connection and mapping out probable causes of illness. Lisa has trained in multiple energy healing modalities as well as in mindfulness meditation instruction and trauma sensitivity. She is a member of the International Association of Meditation Instructors and the American Holistic Health Association. You can learn more about Lisa and her book, Chakra Empowerment for Women,  HERE. 

Learn how to transform "I am busy" to I am calm and I have plenty of time" with a simple meditation during this podcast.  It really works! Vanessa spent nearly ten years following the traditional route of what she should do. She worked her tail off on Wall Street, got her MBA from Stanford, and achieved “success,” but lost touch with her own inner voice…until she couldn’t ignore it any longer. The whispers became louder telling Vanessa something BIGGER was missing. She wanted deeper purpose and meaning in my life and found out how to get it.Vanessa Loder is a women’s leadership expert, writer, speaker, and energetic sparkplug committed to helping others expand what’s possible for their life and to creating a world that redefines power as we know it.Visit Vanessa's website for loads of free resources including a  free 30-day meditation challenge.https://vanessaloder.com/

Do not miss this episode! When it comes to overcoming adversity look no further than Felicia Heath. Felicia is a triple-board-certified critical care anesthesiologist, blogger, and debut author.  In this podcast Felicia shares her life story, which she has written in her memoir, Spirit of a Hummingbird. She is the daughter of Vietnamese and Chinese immigrants who met in the United States, gives us a disquieting, eventful memoir based on her early childhood on the run with her father—a notorious Vietnamese kingpin and escaped convict—and her conflicted mother. Clever and mature beyond her age, young Felicia experienced poverty and witnessed abuse as her dysfunctional family bounced around in the United States and Canada. Amid all the tumult and terror, she found ways to love her family, educate herself, navigate her world, and discover her potential. Now she must decide how to live with the past—and whether her future can include her father. Felicia now lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and four children under four! Visit Felicia's website for more information about her, her book, and check out her blog! 

Join us to learn about overcoming unworthiness, maneuvering through inner obstacles, de-stressing using creativity, and connecting to your inner wisdom.Morgan Beard received her BA in Visual and Media Studies from Duke University in 2012. She moved to New York for a job in independent film. After burning out and facing a major depressive episode while working toward licensure, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue health and happiness. Understanding better than ever what it takes to create a life worth living, she started her creative life coaching business to help others build holistically fulfilling lives. Through that process, she reconnected with her earliest passion for singing and now makes therapeutic pop music under her childhood nickname, Muunie. Her mission is to help as many people as possible experience emotional liberation.Learn more about Morgan HERE.

Aura Martinez is a Self-Discovery and Empowerment coach.  She holds a BA in Forensic Psychology and is a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner.  Aura uses her background in psychology to help others discover themselves and create greater well-being in all areas. Aura teaches us about the importance of loving all parts of ourselves and teaches mental, spiritual, and emotional hygiene.  Learn how to find the blocks that hold you back and get to know yourself even more.  "The best strategy to master in order to win in life is the inner game."  Aura Martinez.Learn more about Aura HERE.

Kellie Woolf is an amazing human being who has overcome intense adversity and has chosen to transform from survivor to thriver.  Her debut novel, Mount Hope, was written over several years and was finished after the death of her son.  It is a spell-binding, nail-biting, jaw-dropping thriller written as a love letter to the LGBTQ+ community. Kellie shares words of hope and interesting perspectives and life experiences, including being on the game show Ellen's Game of Thrones.Kellie has been a fierce supporter and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. Multiple family members on every side, dear friends, and herself belong. In this human experience, she believes three things are designed innately for everyone: faith, hope, and love."I don't care how you decorate your locker–I just care how you walk through the hallways with me."  - Kellie Woolf.Learn more about Kellie and her fictional book, Mount Hope, HERE

Steve has survived multiple traumas and lives with the painful disease of arachnoiditis.  Overcoming the HUGE obstacles in his way, Steve made history as one of the very first disabled athletes to have ever completed a triathlon. "Believe in yourself and set the boundaries to your own limitations."Learn more about Steve on Instagram Learn more about your host, Victoria Johnson

As a host, I can confidently say I learned more on this podcast than on any other I have hosted.–VictoriaJohnson Dr V and host, Victoria Johnson share a common bond in that they both follow Louise Hay's philosophies and recommend  her book You Can Heal Your Life to their clients.  Dr Veronique Desaulniers, better known as Dr V, is the founder of Breast Cancer Conqueror® and the 7 Essentials System®.  Her signature process has empowered thousands of women around the world.  This system is not just for breast cancer–you can apply it to any kind of dis-ease in your life.  From stress, burnout, or anxiety to cancer or rheumatoid arthritis, Dr V's system will bring you closer to your best health than you can imagine.  Listen in as she explains the 7 Essentials System® and pays homage to Louise Hay, a pioneer in the mind-body connection and emotional healing.Dr V is the author of the bestselling book, Heal Breast Cancer Naturally, and has worked with women in 61 countries!You can learn more about Dr V on her WEBSITE, be sure to check out the free resources.Learn more about Heal Your Life Training and your host and trainer, Victoria Johnson, HERE. 

Carolyn Coleridge, LCSW is a Psychotherapist, Intuitive and Healer for the last 25 years.  She has a Masters in Clinical Social work from Columbia University.  She works as a psychotherapist in various settings and was trained in NYC as a psychoanalytical psychotherapist.  For many years Carolyn hid her intuitive abilities for fear of judgement from her colleagues and clients.  Once she embraced her gifts she has been able to take her clients to a new level.  She is the author of three books and helps people heal their life and work with the Universe.   Carolyn has a Meditation and Healing Center Conscious Creations in Bloomfield, CT.Spiritually, Carolyn works well with empaths, lightworkers, sensitive souls and those who are open to working with their intuition.  Her gift seems to be clear information from spirit and methods to help people to find their purpose and passion.Watch Carolyn's interview on CNN HERE Visit Carolyn's website HEREVisit Carolyn's Facebook group HEREVisit Host Victoria Johnson's website HEREDo you want to start your own podcast?  Click HERE to learn more about the affordable and easy-to-use hosting platform I use! (Full disclosure, I may receive a small referral fee.) “Choose a job you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life” – Confucius.

Jen Maxfield is an Emmy Award-winning reporter and anchor who started at NBC New York in 2013. Previously, she was a reporter and substitute anchor for Eyewitness News (ABC7). In her 22-year career, she has interviewed over 10,000 people and shared their stories. But then what? After the story has aired, what happens to people forever changed by tragedy, loss, and triumph?This interview is about Jen Maxfield's new book, More After the Break; A Reporter Returns to Ten Unforgettable News Stories. The message that comes through is our ability to overcome adversity and build emotional resilience through personal healing. Jen speaks about kindness to humankind and how we can be empathetic and make a difference no matter who we are, where we are, or what we do.Jen and I talk about kindness, emotional healing, boundaries, overcoming difficult emotions, noticing negative self-talk, pushing past our comfort zone and making a difference.Here are the time-stamps to help you recognize the author's message. Enjoy!7:50 We can show kindness in our day-to-day lives12:30 We all need emotional healing13:00 Handling emotions while re-living hard times13:50 The importance of separating a stressful job life from our home life14:00 Jen teaches us to compartmentalize16:40 We overcome our fears and obstacles when we get outside our comfort zone17:50 We can overcome adversity AND initiate lasting change from the hardship18:30 When we notice our negative self-talk and push ourselves out of our comfort zone, we can make an impact on the lives of others and make a difference for humanity.I enjoyed this interview because it speaks to the people behind the story, both the interviewer and the interviewee. We all relate to the stories in the book because we have all faced adversity and learned to overcome it. We are doing the best we can. We are still here. We have a story to tell and a heart that is healing. Our collective selves know we do better and feel better when we support each other and help heal hearts worldwide. Each of us can make a difference–often just outside our comfort zone.More After the Break was released on July 12/22  and became an instant bestseller. It can be purchased from your favorite book retailer or HERE.Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, FacebookPlease remember to check out host Victoria Johnson's website and visit her on YouTube for over 100 videos to help you heal your life.Do you want to start your own podcast?  Click HERE to learn more about the affordable and easy-to-use hosting platform I use! (Full disclosure, I may receive a small referral fee.) “Choose a job you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life” – Confucius.

TAKE BACK YOUR LIFE AFTER LOSSAlison  Pena (The Bad Widow) is a grief resilience coach and author.  She and her late husband learned to live fearlessly, even in the face of death. Trust in yourself and your future possibilities after the heartbreaking death of a loved one.Move through grief on your own timelineExpand your new and existing relationshipsAllow yourself to grieve losses like a pandemic, business failure, job loss, divorce, death of a pet, damaged relationships in your circle, your own illness, or even the aging process.Learn more about Alison and her services HEREPlease remember to check out Victoria Johnson's website and visit me on YouTube for over 100 videos to help you heal your life.Do you want to start your own podcast?  Click HERE to learn more about the affordable and easy-to-use hosting platform I use! (Full disclosure, I may receive a small referral fee.) “Choose a job you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life” – Confucius.

Michele Blood had an amazing career as a rock singer in Australia and a horrific accident changed her life's path.  Listen in as she tells us how she healed her broken body with affirmations and music.   Listen to her original songs of affirmation through this special link: www.michelleblood.com/healyourlifeMichele has spoken on stages with Louise Hay, Deepak Chopra, and Dr Wayne Dyer and worked closely with Bob Proctor for many years.  Her energy and enthusiasm are infections -  and trust me - you want to catch what she has!  She is truly a high vibration being! Enjoy! Please remember to check out host Victoria Johnson's website and visit her on YouTube for over 100 videos to help you heal your life.

Dr. Steve Yacovelli ("The Gay Leadership Dude®) shares his top three strategies for being resilient in times of change.  He has worked with Fortune 500 greats like The Walt Disney Company, Bayer, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and many more.  Learn to understand the psychology behind change and benefit from Dr. Steve's 25 years of experience and leadership and communication.  Get to know the Top Dog Learning team HERE."What counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog."  Dwight D. Eisenhower. Please remember to check out host Victoria Johnson's website and visit her on YouTube for over 100 videos to help you heal your life.

Zahra is a master mindset and law of attraction coach and manifesting expert. She is the author of twelve books on these subjects and the creator of the Unlimited 40-day law of attraction workout and the Unlimited Universe Mastermind. She has offered 150 talks, on TV, in public libraries, and in private workshops. Join us as we talk about: the law of attraction, self-worth/self-confidence, self-sabotage and subconscious beliefs.Check out Zahra's website for a free e-book download!  Please remember to check out host Victoria Johnson's website and visit her on YouTube for over 100 videos to help you heal your life.

Tim James AKA The Health Hero is the founder of  ChemicalFreeBody.com and host of The Health Hero Show.  Tim is all about helping people put themselves and their health first.  His goal is to rescue one gut at a time! Tim talks about simple actions we can all take, just as he has. Tim's extreme health problems eventually led to having an organ removed.  Later, while supporting a friend diagnosed with cancer, time met a vegan doctor - Dr Brian Clement - and had his mind blown!Feeling charged with a duty to help and serve others Tim openly shares his knowledge on toxic food, food as medicine, and how to improve your health dramatically. Check out the products on his website HERE and be sure to listen to the end on how to get the most value from his site. "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." - Hippocrates Please remember to check out host Victoria Johnson's website and visit her on YouTube for over 100 videos to help you heal your life.

As a former sedentary, over-weight, smoker, David Richman knew that he needed to focus not on what others wanted out of him, but on what he wanted out of life. Through lessons learned in business and sport, David introduces the concept of the “middle of the pack” and discusses how to get more out of ourselves than ever imagined. He applies this concept to life and business and adds value to the people he works with coming from the perspective of the “middle of the pack.”David shares the steps we need to take to go from where we are at to where we want to be in our lives. To get to our destination we need to have a point A and David's plan will provide you with easy to follow steps towards clarity.  He is the author of Cycle of Lives: 15 People's Stories, 5,000 Miles, and a Journey Through the Emotional Chaos of Cancer. 100% of all net proceeds of his book go to charity.Learn about his amazing trek on a bicycle and how that trek formed the contents of the book. " I made my way across and up the United States, covering 4,700 miles, and visited the participants of my book, which chronicles the lives of 15 people who were affected by cancer, either as patients, doctors, researchers, caregivers, or otherwise. These poignant, significant, meaningful, helpful stories cover many aspects of cancer: caregiving and research, emotional and intellectual journeys, various stages of life, and more, so that combined, these memoirs will give us a complete view of the human experience as it relates to cancer."I loved recording this episode and trust that you will enjoy it as well. Please remember to check out host Victoria Johnson's website and visit her on YouTube for over 100 videos to help you heal your life.

Meet Eliza VanCort. She is a speaker, mentor, rule breaker, rule maker,author, and unapologetic space claimer.  She is also TikTok famous and a TedX speaker.  You will be captivated by her powerful message.  Eliza puts her focus on women’s empowerment, unifying communication, and dismantling racism.  Her book, A Woman's Guide to Claiming Space: Stand Tall. Raise Your Voice. Be Heard, published May 2021, and within a few days became a #1 Bestseller on Amazon. Listen in and hear Eliza speak about how every human being has the right to claim space and once we believe that, there are concrete steps to help us do it. To do this takes courage, and courage is not the absence of fear. Courage is fear meeting action.Eliza shares this quote with us: “Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage you can't practice any other virtue consistently. You can practice any virtue erratically, but nothing consistently without courage.” - Maya AngelouCheck out Eliza's website HERE Please remember to check out host Victoria Johnson's website and visit her on YouTube for over 100 videos to help you heal your life.