The Transformational Storyteller

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In Episode 23, Daralyse talks about the importance of the plot points in our lives and how our interpretations determine our outcomes. She talks about how having flexible goals has shifted the course of her life and invites viewers and/or listeners to approach their lives from a place of curiosity and possibility. Then, she reflects on the triumphs and tragedies of this season's guests and how their attitudes have determined the trajectory of their lives. Although this is the final episode of the season, it is just the beginning of an ongoing journey of using stories to transform lives, and transforming stories to improve lives. Helpful links: www.daralyselyons.com www.amazon.com/shop/daralyselyons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0dpI9NNPwM&feature=youtu.be Season sponsors: Loving Healing Press - www.lhpress.com Coupon Code: Daralyse Just Strong - www.juststrong.com Coupon Code: Daralyse10 Kismet Cowork - www.kismetcowork.com - Mention The Transformational Storyteller Podcast for $25 off your first month's membership The Renfrew Center - www.renfrewcenter.com

Ever since Ed Eisen was seven years old, he knew that the real heroes weren't the ones who displayed superhuman powers. They were the everyday people who worked tirelessly to make a difference. That's why Ed didn't aspire to be Superman in a cape, he wanted to be Clark Kent, with a notepad and glasses. Like his childhood hero, Ed would eventually become a reporter and would use his journalistic talents to right social wrongs. In this episode, Ed opens up about some of his most interesting assignments. This is a story about using curiosity and persistence to inspire change. Helpful Links: https://www.daralyselyons.com https://www.amazon.com/shop/daralyselyons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t40Hx4bjwmw&feature=youtu.be Guest contact: https://www.edeisenshow.com/

Bobbi Block has had a lifelong love of acting. From as far back as she can remember, she's been bringing characters to life. It wasn't until discovering comedy improv, however, that she could express the full spectrum of her emotions. A self-described “recovering control freak,” she has found a level of freedom and flexibility through comedic improvisation that has translated into every area of her life. Bobbi now uses the fundamentals of improv to help others acquire more effective ways of navigating the world. This is a story about listening to one's self and others and embracing all life has to offer. Helpful Links: https://www.daralyselyons.com https://www.amazon.com/shop/daralyselyons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2t_zU6gkigI&feature=youtu.be Show sponsors: Loving Healing Press - https://www.lhpress.com Coupon Code: Daralyse Guest contact: https://www.tongue-groove.com/ https://bobbiblock.com/

Jennifer Robinson, Esquire was crossing the street when a truck veered out of control and hit her. After that, her whole life changed. Jennifer suffered a slew of physical and mental disabilities, was forced out of her law career, and plunged into a depressive abyss. It took a long time but eventually she defied her treatment team's expectations for her recovery. She's improved beyond their hopes but still not to her satisfaction. She continues to strive for better, which explains why, after leaving the law, she launched a career as a coach, consultant and public speaker. Jennifer refuses to let her life be defined by trauma and instead focuses on building meaningful relationships and on going for her goals. This is a story about starting over. Helpful Links: https://www.daralyselyons.com https://www.amazon.com/shop/daralyselyons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1RvEaPspWc&feature=youtu.be Show sponsors: Loving Healing Press - https://www.lhpress.com Coupon Code: Daralyse Just Strong - https://www.juststrong.com Coupon Code: Daralyse10 Guest contact: https://www.purposefulnetworking.com/ jennifer@purposefulnetworking.com https://www.instagram.com/areyounetworked/ https://twitter.com/AreYouNetworked

After years of striving to achieve success, Jenn Masse realized she'd been ignoring her internal alarm. Sure, from the outside, she had an enviable life, but, inside, Jenn was empty. She began to explore the connection between energy and emotions and, pretty soon, she'd transformed her life. By connecting with her core, she discovered her purpose. Jenn left her corporate job, became a core energy coach, and now helps others to up-level their energy. This is a story about doing what it takes to move from “good enough” to great. Helpful Links: https://www.daralyselyons.com https://www.amazon.com/shop/daralysel... https://youtu.be/Dr4ntHJp_60 Show Sponsor: Loving Healing Press - https://www.lhpress.com Coupon Code: Daralyse Guest contact: https://conshycoaching.com/ https://www.instagram.com/conshycoaching/

Ever since the fourth grade, Salaah Muhammed has been challenging hypocrisy and taking a stand against injustice. He refers to himself as a “disruptor” and, yet, when you hear his story, it will become clear that he's actually attempting to repair a broken and inequitable system. The creative mind behind a groundbreaking political and social justice podcast, Salaah engages people in relevant discussions about the things that most impact their lives. He talks about the thing we've all been told not to talk about: politics. This is a story about making a tangible difference and refusing to settle for the status quo. Helpful Links: https://www.daralyselyons.com https://www.amazon.com/shop/daralysel... https://youtu.be/0IiHgybu-GY Show Sponsors: Kismet Cowork - https://kismetcowork.com/ (Mention The Transformational Storyteller Podcast for $25 off your first month's membership) Just Strong - https://www.juststrong.com Coupon Code: Daralyse10 Guest contact: https://salaahscorner.com/

Faatimah always knew she was destined for more. She loved people and wanted to help them. First, she had to help herself. Faatimah grew up in a traumatic environment. She didn't feel safe or supported and when the opportunity to leave home arose, she took it. But, even after she did, she struggled with inner turmoil and trauma she perpetrated against herself. In Episode 17, she talks about her personal struggles and how community and connection enabled her to find her purpose as an advocate, a mentor, and a missionary. This is a story about embracing difficult choices. Helpful Links: https://www.daralyselyons.com https://www.amazon.com/shop/daralysel... https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WaqpsFV4dI Show Sponsors: The Renfrew Center http://renfrewcenter.com/ Loving Healing Press - https://www.lhpress.com Coupon Code: Daralyse15 Guest contact: curryfaatimah@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/teems.curry/

Do we have a single path? Not according to D.Rey, former professional basketball player turned media personality. After an injury forced him out of basketball, D.Rey made an almost effortless pivot. He discovered his second love - interviewing and inspiring others. In Episode 16, this TV talk-show host occupies the other side of the interview divide and opens up about his path and his purpose. This is a story about being open to possibilities. Helpful Links: https://www.daralyselyons.com https://www.amazon.com/shop/daralysel... https://youtu.be/NX32ep612YM Show sponsors: Loving Healing Press - https://www.lhpress.com Coupon Code: Daralyse Just Strong - https://www.juststrong.com Coupon Code: Daralyse10 Guest contact: https://www.staytunednetwork.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thestaytunednetwork/ https://www.instagram.com/d.rey44/

From the outside, Davita Garfield's life looked great. But, behind her mask, Davita was tormented by emotions and experiences that she couldn't bring herself to talk about. It was only when she got sick of feeling sick that she started to open up about her symptoms, some physical, others psychological. She would not be alive today if she hadn't developed the courage to share that her outsides didn't match her insides. This is a story about the miracles that can happen when we are brave enough, and vulnerable enough, to remove our masks and let ourselves be seen. Helpful Links: https://www.daralyselyons.com https://www.amazon.com/shop/daralyselyons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krhm-miAuJM&feature=youtu.be Show sponsors: Loving Healing Press - https://www.lhpress.com Coupon Code: Daralyse Just Strong - https://www.juststrong.com Coupon Code: Daralyse10 Guest contact: https://www.davitagarfield.com/ https://www.instagram.com/davita_empowermentnow/ https://www.facebook.com/empowermentnowDaVitaGarfield

When you lose your health, you lose everything. Or, if you're Julie Palumbo, you use your physical challenges as a catalyst for discovering your best whole self. Julie was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease in 2008. After several years of feeling as if she'd lost her "Julieness," she healed herself. Now, she works to empower others to practice self-care and live their best lives possible. In this episode, she talks about the value of learning to love her body. This is a story of empowerment. Helpful Links: https://www.daralyselyons.com https://youtu.be/Bwg_FfN9kvs Show sponsors: Loving Healing Press - https://www.lhpress.com Coupon Code: Daralyse15 Just Strong - https://www.juststrong.com Coupon Code: Daralyse10 Guest contact: https://www.bestwholeself.com/

In the midst of pain, we can give birth to passion. That was certainly true of Kimberly J, the visionary behind My Ar Belle. Kimberly had been wanting to create a business for a long time, but it wasn't until her relationship failed that she allowed herself to strive for what she wanted. She has become a true creative, making art out of trees. Hers is a story of empowerment, with a spiritual and supernatural twist. Helpful Links: https://www.daralyselyons.com https://www.amazon.com/shop/daralyselyons https://youtu.be/4rk6KVULDks Show sponsors: Just Strong - https://www.juststrong.com Coupon Code: Daralyse10 My ArBelle - https://www.myarbelle.com/ Mention The Transformational Storyteller Podcast for 10% off Guest contact: https://www.myarbelle.com/ https://www.instagram.com/myarbelle/

We have limitless potential, but a limited amount of time. No one knows that better than Miriam Horrocks-Isenberg. After losing her husband on 9/11, Miriam had the choice to remain mired in resentment or to let go of judgment and choose to live in love. She discovered that love generates more love and that by pursuing her calling she could add value to the world even in the midst of her pain. In Episode 12, Miriam offers her 5 principles for living and provides concrete suggestions for releasing resentment. This is a story about living fully in the moment and remaining connected to one's vision. Helpful Links: https://www.daralyselyons.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g28rX91OfnI&t=554s Show sponsors: Loving Healing Press - https://www.lhpress.com Coupon Code: Daralyse15 Kismet Cowork - https://kismetcowork.com/ (Mention Daralyse for 15% off your first month's membership) Guest contact: Miriam@isenrockstalks.com

What happens when you find your creative soul mate? After being “set up” by their respective wives, P@$$i0n P and Milez Milez Miyamoto have been divinely inspired to make music together. In Episode 11, both men share about the artists that have influenced them, the ways they support one another, and their gratitude for each other and the process of doing what they love. This is a story of giving birth to one's dreams. Helpful Links: www.daralyselyons.com https://youtu.be/cy8Or1bcuB8 Show sponsors: Just Strong - https://www.juststrong.com Coupon Code: Daralyse10 Loving Healing Press - https://www.lhpress.com Coupon Code: Daralyse15 Guest contacts: https://www.instagram.com/passion_p_ftw/ (@passion_p_ftw) https://www.instagram.com/milezmiyamoto/ (@milezmiyamoto)

What happens when you hit bottom? Do you give up, or do you find hope? As an advocate for men and women struggling with mental health challenges, Kirstin Day offers a message of empowerment. In Episode 10, she discusses how she overcame an eating disorder and how she now uses her personal experiences to help others. Day believes that strength is beautiful and that being strong requires honesty. This is a story about becoming vulnerable enough to find support and let go of self-hatred. Helpful links: https://www.daralyselyons.com https://www.amazon.com/shop/daralyselyons https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnesota_Starvation_Experiment Show sponsors: The Renfrew Center http://renfrewcenter.com/ Just Strong - https://www.juststrong.com Coupon Code: Daralyse10 Guest contact: https://www.instagram.com/strength_is_beautiful_/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Organization/Strength-Is-Beautiful-1601318283427864/

How did a guy who'd never been camping before win “Survivor”? Wendell Holland, a viewer of the show for decades, lives his life according to the philosophy of the 5 Ps: “Proper preparation prevents poor performance.” He believes that the key to manifesting dreams is being prepared. In Episode 9, he discusses his experiences on the show and the life experiences that led him to develop the necessary skill set for attaining his vision. This is a story about risk, tenacity, and humility. Helpful links: https://www.daralyselyons.com https://www.amazon.com/shop/daralyselyons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzskWyHnxBk&feature=youtu.be Show sponsors: Just Strong - https://www.juststrong.com - Coupon Code: Daralyse10 Kismet Cowork - https://kismetcowork.com - Mention The Transformational Storyteller Podcast for $25 off your first month's membership Guest contact: @BeveUnlimited https://www.wendellholland.com

Zach Medina and David Feinman met while still in high school. Since then, they've been inseparable. As roommates and business partners, Zach and David understand that they each have strengths and weaknesses and that the value of their connection exists in knowing how to do what they do well and delegate what they don't. In Episode 8, this dynamic pair discuss how by working together they've been able to create far more than they ever could have created alone. They talk about the practice of radical responsibility and how hard work leads to freedom. This is a story about living fully. Helpful links: https://www.daralyselyons.com https://www.amazon.com/shop/daralyselyons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXhNnj-XGBw Show sponsors: Just Strong - https://www.juststrong.com Coupon Code: Daralyse10 Kismet Cowork - https://kismetcowork.com/ (Mention The Transformational Storyteller Podcast for 15% off your first month's membership) Guest contact: https://flixation.co/ https://www.viralideasmarketing.com/

In Episode 7, you'll meet Jennifer Kreatsoulas, PhD. Jennifer is a talented yoga therapist who helps people reestablish a connection with their intuition by connecting with their bodies. She believes that we must include our bodies in the process of healing our minds and provides her clients with the tools and resources to become aware of the messages their bodies are attempting to communicate. Through compassion, love, and gentle movement she empowers people to become kind to themselves and others. This is a story about paying attention to the voice within. Helpful links: https://www.daralyselyons.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ce8f44ME31Q&t=1308s https://www.amazon.com/shop/daralyselyons Show sponsors: The Renfrew Center http://renfrewcenter.com/ Just Strong - https://www.juststrong.com Coupon Code: Daralyse10   Guest contact: https://www.yoga4eatingdisorders.com/

In Episode 6, you'll meet Paul Isenberg, a man for whom family is everything. The Founder and CEO of Bringing Hope Home, a non-profit organization that provides "unexpected amazingness" to families with cancer, Paul recognizes that even in the midst of pain, there is love and connection to be found. Here, he speaks candidly about his personal and professional experiences and emphasizes the redemptive power of love. This is a story about the power of giving and receiving. Helpful links: https://www.daralyselyons.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ci8IrflT-RY https://www.amazon.com/shop/daralyselyons   Show sponsors: Just Strong - https://www.juststrong.com Coupon Code: Daralyse10 Kismet Cowork - https://kismetcowork.com/ (Mention The Transformational Storyteller Podcast for 15% off your first month's membership) Guest contact: http://bringinghopehome.org/