Most of us absorb and assimilate into cultures that surround us, but did you know you have a role to play in creating culture, too?

We don’t often think about the word, but it provides a powerful topic for anyone wishing to influence positive shift or desiring a more satisfying life experience.

In this podcast, we’ll explore some of the definitions of culture. I’ll also share two of my personal stories about how I’ve been a recipient of positive culture and how I had to become a creator of one as well.

Prepare to be inspired, empowered and uplifted as you imagine ways you can create culture in your world.

Then, listen in to University of South Florida student Sebastian Blumberg share what makes him happy from the inside out, too.

In an externalized world, we often seek life everywhere but at its source: our essence!

Discover some of the intriguing and powerful definitions for this little referenced word. Learn how it addresses and points to some of the intrinsic and desirable properties of who we truly are. If you’ve been looking to increase your sense of happiness and connect with your true life, tune in to this latest podcast which is all about your “be-ing” rather than your do-ing.

Then, listen to Guy Djoken, director of the UNESCO Center for Peace, share what makes him happy from the inside out, too.

If you’ve ever baked cookies with a cookie cutter, you’ll know exactly where this message is heading.

In this light hearted podcast, I talk about the well-intentioned but sometimes limited paths we occupy because of our upbringing and “cookie cutter” social training. As a result, many of us leave extra cookie dough on the kitchen’s cutting room table. We’ve forgotten to cook up our life with self-expressed flavorings, spices and flair.

Listen as I share a bit about zumba instructor Debbie Rivas who grew out of her own cookie cutter upbringing. Drawing upon an early but unfulfilled desire to become a teacher, she continues to grow and express her life in new and fun ways toward that end. Doing so, she’s become her own kind of cookie – a happy one.

Then, listen to author Brenda Martin share what makes her happy from the inside out, too!

Why does money carry such an overwhelming importance in our lives and our decision-making processes?

A recent conversation I had with a retired U.S. general provided inspiration for this ever-present and seemingly overwhelming question.

We’ve all fallen prey to the powerful idea that claims we need money in order to live. The all-too-familiar familiar notion shows up in ways ranging from the subtle and familiar to the highly coarse and cavernous.

In this podcast, I take up several examples of how our higher decisions yield and become compromised when weighed against the collective belief in the sovereignty and allure of money. I also consider what life might be like if we’d scale back our interest and deference to its lofty position and imagine living in more sincere and authentic ways.

If you’ve blamed others around you for compromising themselves to money or have condemned yourself for doing the same, tune in to this uplifting podcast. Regardless of past or current circumstances, there’s always room for new, brighter and happier perspectives to be gained.

Then, listen in to author and small space celebrity Felice Cohen who shares with us what makes her happy from the inside out, too.

 #Money #Mammon #Idolatry #Empowerment #Authenticity #Happiness 

We’ve all experienced some bad examples in life.

Bad examples show up as parents, teachers, bosses and other supposedly superior personalities. Their effects often remain with us, even long after those relationships have passed!

In this podcast, I share two bad examples I had in my life and how the difficulties I experienced were ultimately used for good. We’ll look into why some people we’ve expected better from flounder in their own frailties. We’ll also consider how to become beneficiaries of what we’ve learned from others’ errors.

If you have struggled with bad examples in life or ever felt like a victim, this is an empowering and thought-provoking podcast. Expect it to help you move forward in life as you change your perceptions, create new intentions and make a choice for inner happiness on the subject.

Then, listen in to Frederic Bye from Montreal, Canada as he shares what makes him happy from the inside out, too.

#Leadership #Empowerment #Influence #Happiness #EmotionalIntelligence

Whether you realize it or not, there is a beauty that is waiting to be discovered in you.

We often reduce our ideas about beauty into narrow categories that restrict our awareness and experience of beauty. But there are definitions to beauty that far exceed our imagination and beg for disclosure in and through your life.

Join me in this podcast as we take a look at fuller definitions of beauty and consider how limiting our traditional senses are to perceive it. You’ll come away with an increased consciousness and expectation of what’s yet to be manifested about true and lasting beauty.

Inspiration, empowerment and self-help for anyone seeking to better their own life experience and the experience of others around them.

Then, listen to coach and fellow podcaster Jody Flynn as she shares what makes her happy from the inside out, too.

#Beauty #Inspiration #Empowerment #Happiness

Are you choosing when to speak and when to be silent, too?

In this podcast, we explore the old adage “Silence is golden” that dates back to the early Egyptians. Using a bit of observation with life scenarios common to us all, we’ll discover new ways to inject peace into our own lives and into the lives of others as well.

Enjoy this inspiring self-empowerment episode that reminds you of your own power to positively influence the world around you.

Then, listen in as Helena from Bosnia & Herzegovina shares with us what makes her happy from the inside out, too.

#Inspiration #Empowerment #Happiness #Spirituality

In a world where we can get caught up in the heaviness of a 24/7 news cycle that draw us into anger, defensiveness and aggression, we can benefit by choosing to invest our energies in other pursuits. In this podcast, we’ll explore how you can become a focal point of energy and a force to create positive experiences that uplift both you and the world around you, too.

Personal empowerment for a happier and more peaceful life. 

Then, listen in as Christy James, a professor at Liberty University, shares with us what makes her happy from the inside out, too.

#SelfHelp #Inspiration #WellBeing #Happiness #Influence

Have you ever found yourself asking the question, “Can I do this?”

When it comes to slaying dragons and setting ourselves to task for some big life expectations, we can be extremely daunted by our own doubts and abilities.

In this podcast, we’ll learn how – and where – to find the source to do what you’re hoping to do in life. A fresh look at a Bible scripture will provide inspiration and self-help for anyone who has big things planned in their heart and in their future.

Then, listen as Leanne Penna from the American Farm School in Thessaloniki, Greece shares what makes her happy from the inside out, too.

 #Bible #Inspiration #Goals #Power #Leadership

How do you speak your truth?

When we think about speaking our truth, we imagine ourselves boisterously declaring our point of view or fighting aloud either for or against an idea or an agenda.

However, speaking our truth can also occur in nonverbal ways. At times, we can “speak” without saying a word. In this podcast, explore how we can convey our truth to others simply by our presence. Be inspired to tap into your own truth and extend it in powerful ways to the world around you.

Then, listen as Jorge Montero from Costa Rica share with us what makes him happy from the inside out, too.

#SelfDevelopment #EmotionalIntelligence #Happiness #Spirituality

Today’s special podcast is a return to my back story and why it helps me relate to you. Our life details all vary, but this unifying story helps me relate to any person who has been living beneath outer expectations and wants to move into their inner hopes for personal expression. Pressures in life may daunt us, but they also help us move forward into new possibilities. They also empower us to discover our own sense of agency. Listen in and make some of your own connections toward living happy from the inside out.

Then, meet Miranda Reshaw from Atlanta, Georgia and learn what makes her happy from the inside out, too.  

 #Happiness #Peace #EmotionalIntelligence #Authenticity #Spirituality #Mindfulness

Do you know what you really want in life? If not, this podcast will help you become more emotionally aware of what you truly desire and facilitate your focus and behaviors toward those ends.

Using results from my own Happiness Survey of individuals from 28 states and 23 countries, I share five key areas that define what most of us truly want in life. Find out what these unifying elements are that define our common pursuit of happiness. Use the list as personal inspiration or create a list of your own as you pursue your path to happiness in life.

Then, meet Dawna Harrison from Chicago, Illinois and learn what makes her happy from the inside out, too.  

#EmotionalIntelligence

Are your inner beliefs in accord with your outward behaviors? If not, this podcast is for you!

First, we’ll take up the various definitions of the word belief and explore how our inner self recognizes and resonates with our true belief systems. I’ll discuss some of the ways we ignore, suppress or resist expressing those beliefs as well as the feelings of stress this fracturing process engenders. As always, you’ll hear some of my personal anecdotes navigating along the path to personal harmony. Be inspired and empowered to express your truest and happiest self as you listen along.

 Then, listen to Jodi Flynn from Portland, Maine share what makes her happy from the inside out, too.

 #SelfHelp #Happiness #EmotionalIntelligence #Belief #Spirituality

Are you defending a dogma, a point of view or “-ism” that has become insufficient, obsolete or even discredited? If you have been struggling with an outmoded belief system established by an external authority that is no longer speaking truth to you, it may be time to step into the light.

This is a self-help episode to help you find harmony, integration and greater peace from within. Listen and let go of what you no longer can uphold as reality while increasing your happiness and emotional intelligence. Allow what truly resonates within you to help reshape your world view.

Then, listen in to Savannah Kutz from St. Petersburg, Florida as she shares what makes her happy from the inside out, too.

#EmotionalIntelligence #Happiness #WellBeing #Maura4u #SelfHelp #Peace

I'm not referring to your official job title, but to an identity that best describes the essence and fullness of who you truly are.

Most of us are accustomed to carrying limited ways of identifying ourselves, staying carefully and rigidly within the lines of social and professional constructs. Yet each of us carries attributes that make us uniquely rich in character, talents and more. As we begin to think of ourselves in outside-the-box ways, we set ourselves free to shine in full bloom and inspire others to bring out their own true colors, too.

If you are seeking a richer and more authentic life, this is a great listen for you to further manifest some of your inner dreams and aspirations.

Then, listen in to Heather Ann Havenwood from Austin, Texas share the development of her unique title role as Chief Sexy Boss.

You may be unfamiliar with the term vaunter, but you’ve definitely met a few!

If you’ve ever been turned off by braggarts whose presence fills the air with an inflated ego, you’ll find today’s podcast to be of interest. More than exploring the role of the vaunter, this podcast examines what happens to any of us when our position in life causes our pride to puff up in unattractive – and exclusionary - ways.

Excellent food for thought and an opportunity to practice some emotional intelligence. When your profile begins to rise, you’ll keep your own vaunting in check and continue to embrace and value those around you.

Then, listen to professional organizer Alison Kero who shares what makes her happy from the inside out, too.  

 #SelfHelp, #EQ #Influence #Leadership #Peace

You don’t need to hold the title of school teacher to realize that your life is teaching others about you – and life – all the time! This podcast takes a look at the disconnections that often show up between our words and professions versus our hidden motives and actual behaviors. If you appreciate the familiar expression “actions speak louder than words,” you’ll want to listen in and find out whether what you’re teaching others is something you want to truly convey!

Then, listen to Leann Penna share with us from the American Farm School in Thessaloniki, Greece about what makes her happy from the inside out, too.

Are you creating a party or still living in polarity? What are the differences between these two atmospheres and how do they affect you and others around you?

We can live in environments that are supportive, inclusive and uplifting or we can default back to the land of conflicts, opposites and opposing forces.

One environment brings us peace and joy while the other keeps us in a continual state of fear, unease and instability. Learn more and discover how you can create your own happiness – from the inside out.

Then, listen to Anthony Witt from The Champion Entrepreneur talk about what makes him happy from the inside out, too.

With one of the most central questions you can ever ask yourself, this podcast explores the social and emotional constructs that keep us from living our true self.

Discover what they are and what hurdles you might have to overcome in order to live out your fullest, happiest and most authentic self. Allow this podcast to inspire you to greater levels of influence and leadership in your life.

Then, listen to author and leadership expert Dr. William Anton talk about what makes him happy from the inside out, too.  

Here’s a look at separating our ideas, desires and intentions from those placed upon us.

Have you taken time to discover how frequent messages, close relationships and familiar atmospheres may have clouded you?

You may be assuming that you authored your own ideas when, in fact, someone else gave them to you!

This podcast provides you with self-awareness and self-empowerment to help you separate your own ideas from those conveyed to you by others!

Then, listen to Lila Zizoula from the American Farm School in Thessaloniki, Greece, as she shares what makes her happy from the inside out, too.

Are you the embodiment of the Declaration of Independence?

The official document announcing a free and independent people would eventually form the foundation of the U.S. Constitution. Find out what the Declaration of Independence has to do with happiness – and how you can apply that document’s intent to your personal life today. This podcast contains empowering content with a governmental angle.

Then, listen to mentor and coach Kristie Kennedy as she shares what makes her happy from the inside out, too.

In this podcast inspired by the holiday season, I explore what universal love feels like so that you might recognize it, too.

I share some of my earliest recognitions of this kind of love, explaining how it manifests and what it feels like when we’re on the receiving end of it.

You’ll be inspired to connect with this kind of love and possibly become a source of extending it to others.

Then, listen to my daughter Kaley as she shares what makes her happy from the inside out, too.

Have you been walking around incognito, concealing your true colors and identity from everyone -- including yourself? This podcast provides empowering content that will encourage you to step to the forefront, even if just a little bit.

Then, listen in to Elizabeth MacDonald as she shares what makes her happy from the inside out, too.  

#Empowerment #SelfHelp #Happiness #Freedom #Maura4u 

Do you know you can author your own possibilities in life? We begin with the meaning of the word possibility and then explore how your mind’s views of possibilities reflect back to you in experience. Powerful self-help for anyone who wants to gain access and control over their thought life and break through into new arenas of empowerment, creativity and more.

Then listen to today’s guest from Israel as he shares what makes him happy in life from the inside out, too.

#Visualization #Empowerment #Leadership #Happiness #Freedom #Maura4u

What are you doing with childhood memories – then, as well as now?

Referencing a seminal article entitled “5 Things Your Kids Will Remember About You” released earlier this year by the Pantheos website, I explore the power of memories and how we can become architects of new ones today. You don’t need to be a parent to appreciate the sense of meaning and influence this podcast will convey. You can become the power of memories that can change the lives of others.

Then listen to Connie Bowman, author of Back to Happy, as she shares what makes her happy in life from the inside out, too.

#Influence, #Empowerment #Happiness #ConnieBowman #Parenting #Maura4u

Do you realize that you – yes, you – are an ambassador? You don’t need an official diplomatic title to become a person of influence. This is powerful and inspiring content to help you gain awareness of your voice, ideas and ideals. This is also empowering information for you about the stature and presence you can carry as you choose to intentionally activate those ideals.

Next, listen to Brent Price, Lifestyle Income Show expert from Australia, who shares what makes him happy from the inside out, too.

#Ambassadorship #Diplomacy #SelfHelp #Empowerment #Visualization #Maura4u

#BrentPrice

An exploration of what we gain as we see things without our natural sight. In this podcast, I share how enhanced perspectives and freedom arise when traditional eyesight is removed. Helpful and inspiring content for anyone who needs a more liberated outlook.

Then listen to Guy Djoken, Executive Director of UNESCO Center for Peace share what makes him happy in life from the inside out, too.

#SelfHelp #Visualization #Empowerment #Peace #Freedom #Maura4u #Happiness

Have you ever heard the old adage, “Who died and made you king?”

A light-hearted look at how we can either overstep our own authority or unwittingly fall under someone else’s, even if neither party was ever officially appointed “king”! If you are seeking happiness that stems from a healthy view of your own worth and boundaries -- as well as those of others -- this is an enlightening bit of self-help conversation.

Then listen in to Sithara Reddy from southern California as she shares with us what makes her happy in life from the inside out, too.  

#Kings #Monarchs #Authority #SelfRespect #Boundaries #Enlightenment #Happiness

Where do you go for “proof” in life and just what kind of proof are you looking for?

An introspective conversation designed for those who are seeking human advancement and genuine leadership apart from labels, titles, etc. Tune in for this empowering self-help discussion to help you discover and discern people from a different perspective in both life and society.

Then listen in to Adnan Zukar from Sarajevo, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, who shares what makes him happy from the inside out, too.

#Mindfulness #Spirituality #Sarajevo #God

Hearing the words, “You’re grounded,” often conjures up negative ideas about punishment, confinement and separation.

But what if something so seemingly negative in life can actually work to our advantage? An inspiring look at what can be gained for our good -- if we have the eyes and perception to see things anew.

Then listen to Elena Zhukova from Nikolaev, Ukraine as she shares what makes her happy from the inside out, too.

#Grounded #Punishment #Redemption #Ukraine #Happiness #Peace

Can you look at yourself in the mirror?

We’re not focusing on vanity here or the way in which you might appear in your clothing. Instead, we’re taking a “look” at the eyes in the mirror that are peering back at you! Some thought-provoking conversation that will inspire you to look into your own mirror and see beyond the superficialities and into your more wholesome identity. Expect a more glorious and authentic “you” to smile back in return. Then listen in as my friend (Nina) Mandic from Dubrovnik, Croatia shares what makes her happy from the inside out, too!

Life presents opportunities for us to judge and be judged all the time.

But is there a better and happier way to do it? A look at judging and condemning others v. discovering the better one that resides in all of us. A powerful, self-help concept that can improve the way you feel while helping others step up to their higher self. Listen and consider a different perspective to the age-old practice of condemnation and expect some happier outcomes.

Then listen as Tiffany Cosby shares what makes her happy from the inside out, too.  

#Maura4u, #LivingHappy, #Judgment, #Condemnation, #Vibration 

Do you always believe what the authorities tell you?

You may not be aware of how frequently -- and sometimes blindly – we accept the words or advice from others without questioning the veracity or intentions of their proclamations and expertise.

Listen to three unique stories and hear several perspectives on what happens when we believe every authority. See how automatically believing every authority doesn’t always help us. This is empowering self-help for anyone on a path toward personal peace and happiness.

Then listen to Davie Bernard who shares what makes her happy from the inside out, too.

#Maura4u, #LivingHappy, #Mindfulness, #Self-Help, #PersonalGrowth #Communism #LifeLessons

What is the song of your life? We all have one, even if we can’t carry a tune.

We all have a private song that hums within us and serves as a mental backdrop to our life expectation and experiences. After listening to a story about writing the lyrics to a song from my junior high years, you’ll be inspired and empowered to discover, evaluate and possibly choose a new song of your own. Self-help for living happy from the inside out.

Then listen to John Hanfland from Brooklyn and hear what makes him happy from the inside out, too. 

 #Maura4u, #MauraSweeney, #LivingHappy, #MyMusic, #SelfHelp, #Mindfulness

How would you describe – and find – what constitutes an enlivened day for you?

Most of us try to find happiness through activities driven by social norms, familiar patterns and even our intellect. But what happens when we seek to engage and interact with what enlivens us on a different level? A cellular level? I share my own experience with several activities that bring a sense of life to me so that you can be inspired to discover what enlivens you, too. Happiness and vitality truly does come from the inside out, so enjoy this inspiring self-help podcast. Then listen as Yasna Tonovic from Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina shares about what makes her happy from the inside out, too.

#JamieMeloney #Mostar #Bosnia #Vitality #Happiness #LivingHappy #Purpose

Is it time for you to take a mental vacation?

Listen to a recent story of how “going dark” following a bout of food poisoning caused me to realize just how much of life is filled with negative news, fearful thoughts and often unnecessary stress. Get inspiration to unplug and find space for an empowering and refreshing mental break. Change our outlook, uplift your energy and improve your sense of happiness and well-being.

Then meet author and dancer Arielle Giordano who shares what makes her happy from the inside out, too.

#MauraSweeney. #Maura4u, #LivingHappy, #ArielleGiordano

Encountering a centuries-old well in Europe brought forth this latest reflective question.

You might be reminded of Capitol One’s famous slogan, “What’s In Your Wallet?” as we turn a phrase here and invite some introspection.

Listen in to what’s designed to inspire you to see beyond the material. Discover a different source of wealth that’s been hiding in your own life well.

Then meet Greg Taylor from Pennsylvania who shares what makes him happy from the inside out, too.

Self-Development, Self-Help, Mental Health Tips, How to Live Happy 

My encounter with a clever mural in the city of Mostar, Bosnia provides an impactful way for me to share how “picking our glasses” makes a big difference in our life experience.

If you’re somehow stuck in life and seeking a pleasant change of outlook, listen in.

You’ll be empowered and inspired to pick a new pair of glasses and expect to see a new and better view ahead of you.

Then listen to Marina from Hvar, Croatia as she shares what makes her happy from the inside out.

Self-Help, Mental Health Tips, Living Happy, Bosnia, Croatia  

My visit to a Renaissance era stone house in Croatia provides a great backdrop to discuss more than just this famed House of the Happy Man. It allows me to talk about how the thoughts and intents of our heart can create a broad and lasting legacy toward living happy from the inside out.

An inspiring and thoughtful way to consider creating your own happy house. Meet Detroit native Betty Norland and learn what makes her happy, too.

Self Help, Self Development, Mental Health Tips, Living Happy, Omish Croatia, Renaissance History 

Are you currently experiencing a life crusher – or a life catalyst?

If you’re experiencing loss, disappointment, frustration or any other daunting challenge, how are you processing?

A look at the way these challenges can either crush us in life or provide a powerful catalyst to move us upward, onward and to a more powerful state.

An empowering way to reassess where you are and help you see your current challenge as a pathway to greater happiness in life.

Meet Ossama El Dabbagh from Egypt who will share what makes him happy, too.

Self-Development, Mental Health Tips, How to be happy, Egypt, 

Are you doing what you want but in the wrong place?

A look at how venues we gather in can either support and uplift us or marginalize and overlook our talents and presence.

If you’ve never heard Katie Couric’s back story about starting out her career at CNN, don’t miss this excellent example and more.

An inspiring and insightful self-help podcast demonstrating how venues can make a difference when we’re desiring to live happy from the inside out.

Meet Elizabeth MacDonald from Ft. Wayne, Indiana who shares what makes her happy from the inside out, too.

Self Development, Mental Health Tips, How to live happy, Elizabeth MacDonald, 

Are you watching the world pass by or taking it boldly by the horns and becoming a force yourself?

It is in the "doing" of life that we find strength, purpose and joy. 

Some reflections on what keeps us in a spectator mode and the benefits that occur when we step out on our own. Want to become one who "does" life rather than "watches" it? Here's some encouragement to find what is within you so that you can live according to the yearnings of your soul. Be inspired and get happier by remembering: Only You Can Do It! 

Then, meet author and speaker Teresa Morrow to learn what makes her happy from the inside out, too. 

Are you measuring age by calendar years and birthdays or by the patterns of thought you've acquired inside your head?

Some reflections about how all of us -- regardless of age -- can get "stuck" in our own generation and how we might un-do those thought processes to emerge more flexible, happy and free. For listeners of ever age who want to become ageless in their own right. 

Then, meet Gina Shepro from Luxembourg who will share what makes her happy from the inside out, too!  

Giant ships are directed and controlled by a small and often unseen rudder that is hidden below the sea. If your life were to be directed by a rudder of your choosing, what would it be? How would you use it to get to your desired destination?

An inspirational and empowering podcast that will get you thinking about heading toward your destination in life!

Then meet Vesna, a nurse from Orebic, Croatia who shares what makes her happy from the inside out, too.  

Maybe you don’t know it! Stress is everywhere around us.

A look at how familiar environments affect us and a discussion about how to change your atmosphere and your world.

A self-help quote from Gandhi will empower and inspire you to greater peace and happiness - from the inside out. Meet Lee Silverstein, director of career services at Sanford-Brown College, who shares what makes him happy, too.

Is there a mocker in you?

A look at the aftermath of life for Bill Clinton’s former intern and sexual dalliance.  What were the emotional effects for Monica and also for those who contributed to her mocking? Fascinating and empowering self-help content for anyone who wants to lighten their own guilt load and bolster their own happiness.

Then, meet author, engineer and self-help engineer Chris Gorog who will share what makes him happy from the inside out. 

A Kellogg cereal campaign calling on Baby Boomers and GenX’ers to buy Frosted Mini Wheats provided the perfect segue to talk about kidults. 

Explore the possibilities of living happier from the inside out. Grow into adulthood, but rediscover and keep the kid within you.  Inspiring self-help for you to enjoy all that life offers you today! 

Meet guest Gloria Washington of Super Woman Success and find out what make her happy from the inside out, too. 

I’m not talking about your physical shoes but, rather, your “walk in life.”

Are you living and walking in accordance with your interests and personal essence? An analogous look at our walk in life through the lens of two familiar fairy tales: Goldilocks and Cinderella. Inspiring self-empowerment designed to help you more comfortably walk out your truer identity. 

Today’s guest happiness sound bite comes from student and content manager Brandon Fisher. 

What’s the difference between being a minimalist and a purist?

If you’re looking for a way to harmonize with your passions and interests, listen to a discussion about how purism can help reflect your true essence. Thoughtful content designed to simplify your life while providing room for increase and abundance. Self-empowerment and self-help content to help you find greater happiness from the inside out.

Today’s guest happiness sound bite comes from management booking and promotion agent Bruce Wawryzniak.

We’re not talking here about responding to traditional Hallmark invitations to birthday or engagement parties.

Instead, we’re tackling the subject of answering life invitations to strife, debates, problems or any other insecurity that does not serve our best interest. Listen to some invitations I’ve declined; then consider some of your own. Self-help and self-empowerment. Peace and greater happiness await you - from the inside out.

Today’s guest happiness sound bite comes from relationship coach Jody Agard at JodyAgard.com.

Did you know that there is a leader in you?

Incorporating a quote from leadership John C. Maxwell, this podcast focuses on the capacity we have to influence the lives of others. If you have yet to discover the leader in you, get ready for inspiration. Listen here for self-help information that will inspire you on your way to empowerment and increased happiness.

Today’s guest happiness sound bite comes from Katie Krimitsos, host of the Biz Women Rock podcast.  

 Have you been concentrating on what you don’t have – or what you do?

With a personal story as well as a great quote from Oprah Winfrey, learn how whether we concentrate on the former or the latter determines our experience with abundance or lack. Want more happiness? Remember what you have right now! Inspirational self-help for you and your happiness.

Today’s guest happiness sound bite comes from Janet Lee, Journey Dance facilitator and producer of Best Day Ever Productions.

Have you wondered if you knew the way to happiness and peace in life?

If you’ve ever felt like you were walking a lonely, uncertain road, tune in to this uplifting reflection. With references to Dionne Warwick’s popular 1960s hit Do You Know the Way to San Jose and a brief story of my own journey, you’ll find inspiration as you travel your own path back home to happiness and inner peace.

Today’s guest happiness sound bite comes from Jude Kelly, Communications officer for the Toronto Provincial Government and music podcaster.  

Do you view your circumstances from ground level or from up above the clouds?

A reflective piece about flying high above the clouds in the sunshine before descending into the rainy and cloudy weather of London, England.

Listen to this life analogy and see how thoughts determine our frame of mind. If you’re not seeing the sunshine in your circumstances, this podcast is for you! A brighter, happier and more joyful spirit can be yours – if you are willing to remember that the sun is always shining.

Guest happiness sound bite today comes from Jared Easley, host of the Starve the Doubts podcast.

Life at any age is a choice - and only we can choose to live life.

A discussion about getting stuck in what we believe was a previously experienced high point: high school, college, marriage, career, etc. Believing that a past era was our finest can preclude us from living anew today. Listen to inspiring self-help content that will get you hopeful about living fully and in the now. Today – and every day of your life.

Also, a little bit about the history of Helen Keller.

Guest happiness sound bite today comes from Chris Krimitsos, founder of Tampa Bay Business Owners.   

In a famous quote, actor Morgan Freeman claims Black History is American History.

A look at the celebratory month from a more unified perspective with special attribution to Tampa Bay Times columnist and bureau chief Ernest Hooper who shares some of his own twists on the subject. Thought provoking, expansive and uplifting content for those who view the United States as creating all men equal. Inspiring self-help for people of any race who desire to see beyond the surface and into the common soul.

Also, listen to Mike Abramowitz, founder of G.R.A.B. Tomorrow and find out what makes him happy – from the inside out.  

How are you planning to spend the most romantic day of the calendar year?

A look at the origins and development of the holiday and how you can use the date to convey love to others in both traditional and non-traditional ways. Inspiration, mindfulness and self-help for those living outside the box. Also, listen to Amy Bryant, author of You Can Go Home Again, share what makes her happy – from the inside out. 

There are many ways we can fall in life. How we relate to our falls often determines the level of freedom and joy we carry in life.

Join me as I share a childhood tale of falling and see if you can’t relate. Self-help and mindfulness to broaden your happiness horizons.

Also, listen to guest J.V. Crum III and author of Conscious Millionaire share what makes him happy – from the inside out. 

Looking for a brighter day and existence?

Imagine carrying such an intention where the very source of rest, peace and stability finds its way through – and to – you! Listen in and be inspired to open up your mental and emotional barriers.

Let the light and joy of Truth to join up with you.

Self-help and mindfulness designed to add to your happiness quotient.

When people see you coming their way, what do they anticipate?

The answer to this question is powerful when seeking to live happily from the inside out. We may not realize how our mind, our presence and our very intents “broadcast” to others just like a newspaper.

Powerful self-help and mindfulness for you!

The answer provides a giant key to increasing your happiness! I’m not speaking about your next meal or what you want to watch on TV.

Instead, I’m talking about the subtle thoughts that form the backdrop of our lives.

Listen to me share two personal stories about how acquired thoughts – and especially fears – can suppress and stifle our ability to enjoy a life of freedom.

Self-Help and Mindfulness for you!

Don’t imagine familiar names and faces here!

I’m referring, instead, to unwelcome friends of a more subtle type that unknowingly invade our lives and steal our happiness. Listen to a personal story. Then say good-bye to your own concepts, ideas and other unwelcome beliefs that have masqueraded as your friends for too long.

Inspiration and Self-help for your peace and inner happiness.

If you’ve ever admired twinkling lights around the Christmas holiday season and were mesmerized by the brightness emanating from within, then listen to this podcast relate those lights to you.

Nothing can be more brilliant, beautiful and inspiring than when you shine from within and let the world “see” your brilliance. A parable for your soul to remember your true spiritual nature.

Increase your happiness and bring joy to the rest of the world, too.

Are you living in your truest, biggest self or are you still conforming and confining yourself to environmental and societal smallness?

With references to Dr. William D. Anton who authored a leadership book for CEO’s, a look at why we reduce ourselves to a smaller scale.

Self-help, and inspiration to expand your vistas beyond those self-imposed boundaries.

Be big and be happy.

Are you mature enough to learn from anyone, anywhere and at any time?

My experience demonstrates how lessons in personal growth can arise from of the most surprising, and sometimes embarrassing, sources!

If you’re seeking peace in your life and really want to reach your highest self, this podcast is worth a listen!

Has a hunt for treasure been inserted into your personal DNA?

Mel Fisher and his son Kim, featured on the Discovery Channel, unearthed a fortune from a centuries-old Spanish ship that sunk off the coast of Key West, Florida. Inspiration, encouragement and a look at what makes us quest for our own personal treasure, too. 

Is it easy and natural for you to cheer for others in life?

Find out how and why it’s important to make room to celebrate the gifts, talents and accomplishments of others. Self-help that leads to your own sense of abundance while contributing to a more positive world.

A Smithsonian documentary on JFK’s final day serves as an excellent starting point for asking the question: Do we really know . . . or just think we do?

Explore the ways in which we choose to include and exclude facts and information based upon our biases and opinions. Self-help to explore your belief system and your willingness – or not – to allow all the facts and information into it.

This podcast asks whether you are launching out on your dreams today or waiting for an elusive tomorrow. 

Inspired by the Smithsonian channel’s documentary chronicling 1960s jet set stewardesses and their pioneering role during a time of cultural and technological change, it provides an excellent backdrop for the question. Inspiration and self-help for you to explore and pursue your pioneering and leadership dreams. 

In our path to becoming a better person, are we staying in our own life lane or minding everyone else in theirs?

A lighthearted look at turning pesky issues back to where they belong: in our own car and in our own mind! Listen to some self-help reflections to inspire you to add peace and happiness to your own life.

There is often a divide between things you’ve been taught or what society has established as “fact” and what is your true reality. 

A challenging look at the world as it’s been presented and sold to you and the one that’s still waiting to be rediscovered.

Inspiring content for leaders and world changers, as well as those trapped in comfort zones, fear and isolation.

Does the specter of Death or the vitality of Life inspire and magnetize you? This bold and compelling question will help you reflect upon your focus and consider your relationship with others.

Listen to a message that will inspire you to become a powerful force today, while people are still around to hear your words.

Joel Osteen’s message caused my friend to exclaim: “Maura, you have reversed the meaning of your name!” If you have yet to investigate the origin and meaning of your name, this podcast is a must.

Tune in to this empowering and transformative message that inspires you to establish your own identity through your own spirit, mind and will.

The answer to this question reveals much about your philosophy on life and whether you see yourself as a weak or empowered individual.

Listen to my “aha” moment on the subject and gain some self-help advice.

Most of us limit the idea of “living large” to the purchasing power of our wallets.

Listen to the story of one influential friend of mine whose very essence spoke of living large.

Inspiration and spirituality for those who see beyond the money.

I’m not inquiring about your ethnic roots. Instead, I’m talking about the culture of excellence you can create and share with others.

You can create, develop and disseminate your own brand of culture that speaks uniquely for you.

Inspiration and self-help for those interested in becoming more influential in life.  

Think that your life is insignificant? Think again.

Your legacy is one of your most powerful living messages, plus something that can live on even after you’re gone.

Listen as I share stories of two completely different individuals whose lives breathed the word “legacy” as they lived out their personal philosophies and spirituality.

Do you believe your “moment in time” has passed or that your proverbial sun has already set?

 Have you been carrying a limiting personal philosophy and a hopeless sense of spirituality?

Consider that there’s a new sun rising right in front of you, maybe even today. Listen and be inspired. It may change the way you view time, circumstance and a whole lot more.

An NPR poll on what people do to “de-stress” their lives reveals some top results.

Challenge your philosophy, fuel your personal spirituality and discover why getting out and getting a hobby can help improve your happiness and well-being, too.

The way you view your current challenge or situation will help determine whether it advances - or stymies - you in life.

Listen along to evaluate your own belief system and refine your personal philosophy on the subject.

Self-help designed to empower you today.

Do you reveal mere slivers of your personal identity to others - and hide the rest?

Is it possible to become more peaceful by re-examining a social philosophy that currently hides and divides you?

Listen to my personal story for some self-help thoughts.

It could lead you toward becoming a more unified personality, too.

Does your personal philosophy require you to always take sides?

Can you increase your sense of peace and well-being when the next opportunity arises to choose arguments, or even enemies?

Listen to this self-help tip and consider the topic from a fresh, new perspective.

Have you been inhibited from advancing in life because someone else impeded your path?

Take a look at what fuels - and foils - our personal growth and potential.

Self-help for those wanting to accelerate on the road toward a satisfying and happy life. Change your philosophy and super-charge your way to purposeful living.    

Is your philosophy requiring you to always be right?

Just how open-minded are you to new ideas?

A look at how clever we think we are, plus some self-help thoughts on how we might become even brighter. Listen to find out.

Most of us are asleep, but not the way we imagine.

Here’s a look at how you, too, can shake yourself from slumber and awaken to more of life.

Some inspiration and self-help for those who might not even be aware they’ve been napping.

I’m introducing the subject with diamond rings and thoughts of marriage, but there’s lots of personal philosophy and spirituality to be explored behind the idea of engagement.

What were - and are - you hoping for in your future?

How can you engage your thoughts and behaviors toward those ends? Listen and be inspired.

A philosophy bound by “I can’t” can end up defining – and even dominating – our life.

Listen to some of my experiences on exchanging an “I can’t” mentality into one that says “I can”. 

Discover how you, too, can exchange that limiting and negative mantra for something better.

Self-help aimed at having you marvel at where your personal “I can” philosophy might take you!

What makes some of us collapse and self-destruct?

Listen to some thoughts on the topic - with an eye toward creating the opposite experience.

A self-help challenge to define and live according to your own healthy philosophy on life.

Many of us have been counted among the marginalized, the oppressed or the underdogs.

When finally freed to express ourselves, will we arise into better standards and leaders?

Tune in to hear my philosophy about the good, the bad and what can be the better in life.

Being a blamer or a provider of benefits is often a function of our philosophy about ourselves and the place we hold in the world.

Listen to find out why it’s never too late to see ourselves from a generous-sized perspective.

Are you focusing on problems and limitations, or possibilities and freedoms?

Listen to a few thoughts that explore how what we focus on in life impacts our outlook and our experience.

A self-help challenge for anyone desiring to escape from a myopic funk.

Our thoughts and fears can keep us parked in the comfort zone rather than venturing out to explore new territory in life.

If you think you may be missing out on greater growth and happiness, listen in and get your motor in gear. Inspiring self-help for the timid.

Discovering and defining your goal in life is far more powerful and profound than attacking ordinary “to do” lists.

Answer this question and unlock a whole new dimension of spiritual and practical joy in your life. Some inspiration and self-help on the topic.   

What, exactly, is your identity?

Discover some of the meanings of identity that will enlighten your spirituality and help refine your personal philosophy.

Once you listen in to this self-help for the soul, you’ll view your identity in a powerful new way. 

Everyone is good at something, but we often overlook our obvious talents.

Listen to these inspiring thoughts about the benefits of following a self-help path toward growth, creativity and personal success.

What special dreams did you once cherish, but ended up storing inside a box?

Maybe it’s time for you to reopen those forgotten aspirations and bring your hidden dreams to light. Change your philosophy on limitations and be inspired by this self-help challenge.

It’s not all about the shoes, the jewelry or the outfit you just bought at the mall.

Listen and learn about how you “wear” far more than the clothes on your back. You wear a life philosophy, too.

Are you willing to forgive?

What is your philosophy on extending grace to others and yourself? If you haven’t discovered the amazing power of forgiveness and the benefits it offers, listen in. You’ll be glad you did!

Don’t let the title fool you.

“Unwelcome friends” unknowingly enter our lives and drain the life out of us. Find out who these “friends” are and where they come from. Then take this self-help challenge and bid them good-bye.

When is the last time you heard this expression?

Listen and empower yourself and others with this self-help suggestion. You’ll find that life affords plenty of opportunities to celebrate yourself and others in ways you’ve never imagined.