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In this episode, I sit down with Cristine Hull, an integrative mental health expert with a master's in psychology and a doctorate in natural medicine.   As an author and practitioner who has supported thousands through chronic conditions, Cristine explores how to shift away from traditional Western pathologizing toward a holistic wellness model representing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual facets of transformation.   In this episode, we discuss: Tracking emotions and moods through journaling from a young ageTransitioning from substance abuse counseling into school psychology and private practiceExploring emotional intelligence and its impact on preschoolers and leadershipUtilizing the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and tapping for emotional releaseCombining the vital body and consciousness through quantum medicine principlesReleasing the mind from captivity by integrating Buddhist mindfulness practicesMerging Eastern principles and higher consciousness through A Course in MiraclesIdentifying physical, emotional, and spiritual causes of seasonal depressionUsing a 28-day gratitude tool to shift mindset and lift moodRaising personal frequency and finding alignment with true purpose  About Cristine: Cristine Hull is an Integrative Mental Health Expert with a Master’s in Psychology and Doctorate in Natural Medicine. She has managed a private practice and now offers certifications in mind-body solutions. As both an author and a practitioner, Cristine has supported thousands to find holistic solutions for chronic conditions. Her dream is to see a more accountable model of mental health, representing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual facets of real change.   Get Cristine’s book! The Gift of Gratitude https://a.co/d/0gIb55SE https://www.cristinehull.com/my-journey/https://www.youtube.com/@hhwholenesshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cristinehullphd/https://www.instagram.com/cristine.author/   -----   Connect with Candice Snyder! Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdr Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/   Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/ Go to FusionaryFormulas.com and use code PASSION at checkout for 15% off your first order.  Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation

In this episode, I sit down with Julianna Burmesch, a former school principal, speech pathologist, early brain development trainer, parent educator, and child advocate.   Drawing from her memoir, Life with Less of Me, Julianna explores the profound impact of adverse childhood experiences and unresolved trauma on long-term physical and mental health.   In this episode, we discuss: Growing up amid alcoholism, mental health struggles, and domestic stressHow early childhood trauma alters brain development and triggers the nervous systemRecognizing triggers and managing emotional states in daily lifeDrawing connections between childhood adversity and adult health challengesFinding healing through trauma therapy, cognitive behavioral work, and EMDRThe importance of parental support, early intervention, and universal childcarePracticing unconditional positive regard and finding a path to forgiveness  About Julianna: Julianna Burmesch is a former school principal, speech pathologist, early brain development trainer, parent educator, and child advocate. In writing her memoir, Life with Less of Me, she wants to help people understand the effects of adverse childhood experiences and unresolved trauma on one's long-term physical and mental health. Julianna is a mother, grandmother, potter, and occasional jewelry artist. She lives in Wisconsin with her husband, John, and her beautiful dogs, Bella and Ruby. Book-Life with Less of Mehttps://a.co/d/0eXsDsax Website: https://www.juliannaburmesch.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568035880501LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianna-burmesch-69476674/   -----   Connect with Candice Snyder! Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdr Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/   Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/ Go to FusionaryFormulas.com and use code PASSION at checkout for 15% off your first order.  Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation

In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Galli, an author and columnist who writes about love, loss, and healing. With a series of major life events, including her brother's tragic death, her son's terminal illness, her daughter's autism, divorce, and a rare case of transverse myelitis resulting in paralysis, Becky explores how to build resilience and live fully within our limits.   In this episode, we discuss: Navigating profound family losses and finding personal anchorsManaging special needs parenting alongside major life transitionsRedefining life, identity, and goals after sudden paralysisProcessing grief authentically while choosing an optimistic pathFinding power in daily journaling and morning self-assessmentsEmbracing uncertainty and looking for solutions within limitationsCo-founding Pathfinders for Autism to support other familiesKey takeaways from her memoir Rethinking Possible and daily reader Morning Fuel  About Becky: Rebecca (Becky) Faye Smith Galli is an author and columnist who writes about love, loss, and healing. Surviving significant losses—her seventeen-year-old brother’s death; her son’s degenerative disease and subsequent death; her daughter’s autism; her divorce; and nine days later, her paralysis from transverse myelitis, a rare spinal cord inflammation that began as the flu—has fostered an unexpected but prolific writing career. In 2000, The Baltimore Sun published her first column about playing soccer with her son—from the wheelchair that launched her From Where I Sit newspaper column. Her website (BeckyGalli.com) houses over 400 published columns. Her books, Rethinking Possible – A Memoir of Resilience (2017) and Morning Fuel – Daily Inspirations to Stretch Your Mind Before Starting Your Day(2024) reflect what she believes: “Life can be good—no matter what.” She continues to write Thoughtful Thursdays—Lessons from a Resilient Heart, a column for her subscriber family that shares what’s inspired her to stay positive. A Morehead-Cain Scholar at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, she was formerly employed by IBM, where she was the recipient of the Golden Circle award for marketing excellence. Becky resides in Lutherville, Maryland, outside of Baltimore.   Morning Fuel: Daily Inspiration to Stretch Your Mind Before Starting Your Dayhttps://a.co/d/01hu9M6q Rethinking Possible: A Memoir of Resiliencehttps://a.co/d/0iqeIBsG CONNECT:https://rebeccafayesmithgalli.com/https://www.facebook.com/chairwriter/https://www.instagram.com/chairwriter/https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-faye-smith-galli-061501a/   -----   Connect with Candice Snyder! Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdr Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/   Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/ Go to FusionaryFormulas.com and use code PASSION at checkout for 15% off your first order.  Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation

In this episode, I sit down with Magdalena Grace, a woman soul liberation guide, change-maker, and podcaster dedicated to helping people transform pain into purpose. With a deeply personal journey through childhood trauma, severe financial loss, and a dark night of the soul, Magdalena breaks down how she reclaimed her sovereignty and now guides others through deep healing and personal reinvention.   In this episode, we discuss: Overcoming childhood adversity and extreme career lossNavigating the dark night of the soul and confronting deep-seated traumaUtilizing the Lotus Throne method for somatic and energetic healingRebalancing the divine feminine and masculine energies withinHealing generational patterns and ancestral woundsTransitioning through divorce and rediscovering authentic personal power  About Magdalena: Magdalena Grace is a Women's Soul Liberation Guide (and a few woke men!), Podcaster and Changemaker. Magdalena believes you deserve to live life well and live life abundantly-helping you turn pain into purpose, fear into love, suffering into sovereignty, grief into gratitude, as well as divorce into deliverance. Events and podcast channel at www.MagdalenaGrace.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MistyMagdalenaGrace LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/magdalenagrace/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mistymagdalenagrace Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mistymagdalenagrace/   -----   Connect with Candice Snyder! Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdr Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/   Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/ Go to FusionaryFormulas.com and use code PASSION at checkout for 15% off your first order.  Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation

In this episode, I sit down with Becca Pearce, former state official, former CEO, author, speaker, and president of Extend Coaching and Consulting. With over 12 years of experience navigating profound personal and professional shifts, Becca helps high achievers find the courage to step away from expectations and redesign a life grounded in alignment, optimism, and true purpose.   In this episode, we discuss: Navigating a high-profile public career loss and rebuilding identityFacing a major health crisis and confronting the reality of limited timeDisconnecting self-worth from titles, power, and corporate achievementReclaiming personal presence, family priorities, and everyday momentsTransitioning from executive leadership to individual coaching and consultingUnderstanding the four distinct phases of the personal change processProcessing unwanted identity shifts through optimism and constructive angerEmbracing vulnerability as an essential tool for approachable leadershipRedefining success around personal happiness and core valuesKey takeaways from her book, You Don't Have to Achieve to be Loved  About Becca: Becca Pearce understands firsthand how hard change can be. Two life-altering events forced her to realize that what she once wanted no longer felt right. The resulting journey reshaped her path, upending everything she had believed about success and happiness. Over the last twelve years, Becca has learned the value of vulnerability, the importance of optimism and the imperative to find the life you want to live now because we're never promised tomorrow. A former CEO and state official, she is now the president of Extend Coaching & Consulting, a firm dedicated to helping people find the courage to live the life they've been dreaming of. Get Becca’s Book, “You Don't Have to Achieve to Be Loved”(on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1962956679 ) https://morebeccapearce.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/beccapearce/   -----   Connect with Candice Snyder! Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdr Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/   Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/ Go to FusionaryFormulas.com and use code PASSION at checkout for 15% off your first order.  Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation

In this episode, I sit down with Jackie Roby, executive leadership advisor, founder of Inspired Journey Consulting, author, global speaker, and Chair of the Global Wellness Institute's Inclusive Wellness Initiative. With 20 years of sales and marketing experience in the travel and hospitality industry, Jackie helps organizations spot the hidden costs of high performers who choose palatability over speaking up, exploring how individuals can succeed without losing themselves.   In this episode, we discuss: Embracing identity and navigating assimilation expectations growing upOvercoming career fear and offering bold advice to college graduatesTransitioning from a 20-year corporate career into entrepreneurshipDefining "palatability culture" and its impact on leadership pipelinesIdentifying subtle signs of burnout and silence in high-performing teamsHarnessing AI intentionally while preserving individual human brillianceImplementing practical "power moves" to reclaim personal empowermentExpanding inclusivity and accessibility through the Global Wellness InstituteRedefining purpose, continuous learning, and everyday legacy  About Jackie: Jackie Roby is an Executive Leadership Advisor and founder of Inspired Journey Consulting. She helps organizations spot the hidden cost of high performers who've learned to make everyone else comfortable instead of speaking up, and what that costs in retention and leadership pipeline. Her book, Palatable, Profitable, and Dying Inside, comes out this October. She chairs the Global Wellness Institute's Inclusive Wellness Initiative and has spoken internationally, from Dubai to Ibiza to Mexico. New Book - Palatable, Profitable, & Dying Inside: Why Success Shouldn't Require You to Disappear and How High Performers Succeed Without Losing Themselveshttps://a.co/d/022ShC0F https://inspiredjourneyconsulting.com/speaking/https://www.instagram.com/inspiredjourneyconsulting/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-roby/   -----   Connect with Candice Snyder! Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdr Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/   Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/ Go to FusionaryFormulas.com and use code PASSION at checkout for 15% off your first order.  Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation

For this special 300th episode of Passion, Purpose & Possibilities, the microphone turns inward for a heartfelt reflection on the journey so far. After 300 conversations with inspiring guests from around the world, this episode explores the lessons, connections, and moments of humanity that have shaped the podcast. It’s a celebration of gratitude, possibility, and the remarkable people who continue to remind us what matters most.   Random Opportunities of Kindnesshttps://www.rokindness.orghttps://www.instagram.com/rokindness/https://www.linkedin.com/company/rokindness/   Paisley's Fashion Foresthttps://paisleysfashionforest.infohttp://www.paisleysfashionforest.comhttp://www.selfworthinitiative.nethttps://www.facebook.com/paisleysfashionforesthttps://www.facebook.com/deborah.weed.1   -----   Connect with Candice Snyder! Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdr Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/   Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/ Go to FusionaryFormulas.com and use code PASSION at checkout for 15% off your first order.  Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation

In this episode, I sit down with Marilyn Raichle, author of Don't Walk Away, founder of The Art of Alzheimer's, executive director of Maude’s Awards for Innovation in Alzheimer’s Care, and advocate for people living with dementia. With a background in performing arts and a Master's in Public Administration from Harvard, Marilyn reframed her approach to dementia care after becoming a care partner for her mother. She explores how shifting from a "caregiver" mindset to a "care partner" connection fosters dignity, joy, and purpose.   In this episode, we discuss: Transitioning from a performing arts and government background into dementia advocacyChoosing active partnership over "walking away" from family members with memory lossDiscovering latent artistic talent and using creative output to bypass fear and stigmaFinding everyday moments of purpose, inclusion, and joy within memory careReframing interactions to prioritize listening, smiling, and presence over memory testsHighlighting enduring personhood and honoring individual identities through cognitive declineLaunching Maude’s Awards to recognize and fund innovative Alzheimer's care solutionsAdvocating for systemic cultural shifts in how society views and supports aging populations  About Marilyn: Marilyn Raichle, author of Don’t Walk Away, grew up in the shadow of Alzheimer’s. Nearly everyone in her father’s family and many in her mother’s developed the disease. Her mother Jean told her, “When we get Alzheimer’s, walk away. There is nothing you can do, so live your life and don’t sacrifice it for us.” Instead, Raichle became transformed, embracing the value and joy of people who are living with, not suffering from, dementia. She began her career in the performing arts. She founded the Seattle International Children’s Festival, introducing children to world culture through the performing arts. In 2007, she received a Master of Public Administration from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. Upon returning to Seattle, her career was upended when she became the family caregiver for her parents, both of whom were developing dementia. It was a rocky journey, at first reluctant and ultimately joyous. In 2010, inspired by her mother’s newfound artistic ability, she founded The Art of Alzheimer’s, celebrating the creativity of people living with dementia and the power of the creative arts to enrich and empower their lives. She is now the Executive Director of Maude’s Awards for Innovation in Alzheimer’s Care.   Don't Walk Away, A Care Partner's Journey - bookhttps://a.co/d/0iNgz3fb Maude's Awards for Innovation in Alzheimer's Carehttps://maudesawards.org https://dontwalkaway.net/https://www.linkedin.com/in/marilynraichle/https://www.facebook.com/marilyn.raichlehttps://www.instagram.com/raichlem/   -----   Connect with Candice Snyder! Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdr Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/   Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/ Go to FusionaryFormulas.com and use code PASSION at checkout for 15% off your first order.  Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Meghan Waldron, professional writer, university advisor, founder of Smart Solutions Tutoring, and co-host of the Women in Change USA podcast. With nearly two decades of experience in K-12 education and higher ed, Meg breaks down how personal writing and reflection help students and leaders uncover their true purpose while building resilience through life's biggest transitions.   In this episode, we discuss: Turning early vocational sparks into a lifelong career in teachingOvercoming early career challenges through strong support systemsGuiding pre-med students to discover their "why" through personal essaysNavigating career pivots while staying true to your core missionBalancing entrepreneurial projects with full-time professional stabilityBuilding empathy and grit through single motherhood and health challengesUsing writing and storytelling as anchors for personal healingChampioning female leadership and mentorship through Women in Change USAPushing past personal and physical limits through experiential travel  About Dr. Meghan: Lifelong Dreamer Dr. Meghan Waldron inspires students to share their stories, building confidence through hands-on writing, reflection, and honest feedback. More recently, she is encouraging female leaders to do the same through her work with Women in Change U.S.A. Dr. Waldron is a professional writer, and after nearly two decades in K12 education, she now advises and adjuncts at a Virginia University. When not working, Meghan is often found camping or climbing mountains (literally and figuratively) with her sons. www.smartsolutionsva.comwww.womeninchangeusa.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghan-waldron-ed-d-11b213255/https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/women-in-change-usa/posts/?feedView=all https://www.facebook.com/rvawriteshttps://www.facebook.com/womeninchangeusa https://www.instagram.com/women_in_change_usa/   -----   Connect with Candice Snyder! Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdr Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/   Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/ Go to FusionaryFormulas.com and use code PASSION at checkout for 15% off your first order.  Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation

In this episode, I sit down with Bob Campana, serial entrepreneur, author, helicopter pilot, and founder of the Redwood Cafe. With over 40 years of experience across hospitality, travel, real estate, and aviation, Bob breaks down what it takes to rebuild after failure and shares hard-earned lessons from his book, Don't Look Down: The Improbable Adventures and Battle-tested Lessons of a Serial Entrepreneur.  In this episode, we discuss: Transforming early global travel experiences into an entrepreneurial mindsetBuilding a hot tub business from recycled World War II pipeline woodManaging memory moments and moments of truth to build customer loyaltyUsing thoughtful communication to elevate travel experiences and build anticipationApplying the "rocking chair test" to guide life decisions without regretsFostering real human connections within the hospitality industryMoving an entire restaurant building to launch a new, massive project at age 72Overcoming self-doubt by amplifying positive inner dialogue  About Bob: Robert “Bob” Campana is a California builder, landscape designer, real estate developer, restaurateur, and all-round serial entrepreneur. Born in San Francisco, he grew up in the Sierra Nevada foothills. At age twenty, he quit his job on a backwoods survey crew to travel the world, a journey that changed his life. Returning to California, he started a small business manufacturing and installing redwood hot tubs and eventually grew the company into one of the state’s premier swimming pool builders. He later launched and acquired several other successful ventures, including Modesto’s popular Redwood Café, which Yelp calls “one of America’s most romantic restaurants.” In 2022, he created Redwood Café Tours to develop luxury small-group adventures in Europe, Asia, and Oceania. An experienced helicopter and airplane pilot, he travels the world and celebrates life with his wife, Lynna.   BookDon’t Look Down!: The Improbable Adventures and Battle-Tested Lessons of a Serial Entrepreneurhttps://a.co/d/012zNJwj https://www.bobcampana.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@GetBack2Workk https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-campana-entrepreneur/   -----   Connect with Candice Snyder! Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdr Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/   Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/ Go to FusionaryFormulas.com and use code PASSION at checkout for 15% off your first order.  Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation

In this episode, I sit down with Dane Johnson, a board-certified nutritionist, founder of Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle, and one of the most successful Crohn's and colitis coaches in the world. After overcoming a life-threatening battle with inflammatory bowel disease using natural practices, Dane transformed his personal triumph into a mission to help thousands across the globe find their unique answers to IBD while building a supportive community of healers and doctors.   In this episode, we discuss: Overcoming severe IBD through natural recovery practicesRebuilding physical health, mental fortitude, and spiritual resilienceUsing patient-zero self-study to test naturopathic principlesEstablishing core daily habits by removing inflammatory stressorsCommitting to a 28-day trial for intuitive body feedbackAddressing five key gut health imbalancesSupporting daily gut healing with simple, low-cost herbal teasReframing diet mindsets around "celebration meals" instead of "cheat days"  About Dane: Dane Johnson is the founder of Crohn's Colitis Lifestyle, inspired by his life-threatening battle with Crohn’s/Colitis, which he reversed using natural practices. As a Board-Certified Nutritionist and one of the most successful Crohn’s/Colitis coaches in the world, he has helped thousands around the world find their unique answer to IBD while building a community of supporters, doctors, and healers!   https://crohnscolitislifestyle.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/danejohnson1/ https://www.instagram.com/crohnscolitis_lifestyle https://www.facebook.com/CrohnsColitisLifestyle   ----- Connect with Candice Snyder! Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdr Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/   Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/ Go to FusionaryFormulas.com and use code PASSION at checkout for 15% off your first order.  Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation

In this episode, I sit down with Kimberly Sutton, a Texas storyteller, journalist, photographer, pastor’s wife, mentor, and author of Just Call Me Pearl: From Pressure to Purpose: How Faith, Grace, and Resilience Created Something Precious. With a rich background in journalism, public relations, and government service, Kimberly shares how turning life’s hardest seasons into grace transformed her own path to purpose, and how she now guides others to discover hope in the midst of adversity.   In this episode, we discuss: Discovering a passion for journalism and telling people's storiesThe powerful metaphor of how pearls are formed under intense pressureOvercoming self-doubt and fear of rejection to write vulnerablyUnderstanding the choice to forgive family and releasing personal angerReframing service and shifting expectations in personal relationshipsLearning to set healthy emotional boundaries and gaining permission to say noBuilding a structured morning writing routine around real-life demandsUsing life's painful seasons to point others toward hopeEncouraging and mentoring aspiring writers to tell their own stories  About Kimberly: A Texas storyteller with a journalist’s precision, a photographer’s eye, a pastor’s wife’s heart, and a mentor’s calling — writing to help people transform their grit into grace. A woman who turns her experiences into wisdom, and hardship into hope — and teach others to do the same. Upcoming book called "Just Call Me Pearl - From Pressure to Purpose: How Faith, Grace, and Resilience Created Something Precious" www.justcallmepearl.comhttps://www.facebook.com/KimberlyMorganSutton/https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlymsutton/https://www.facebook.com/KimberlyMorganSuttonhttps://www.instagram.com/just_call_me_pearl_now/   -----   Connect with Candice Snyder! Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdr Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/  Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/ Go to FusionaryFormulas.com and use code PASSION at checkout for 15% off your first order.  Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation

In this episode, I sit down with Rob Schwartz, a writer, music and film producer, tech company partner, former Asia Bureau Chief for Billboard Magazine, and the editor of The Wisdom of Morrie, a book written by his father, Morrie Schwartz. With a rich career bridging media across the US and Asia, Rob shares the profound personal and intellectual influence of his father (the subject of the famed bestseller Tuesdays with Morrie) and how Morrie's legacy continues to offer guidance on human connection, aging, and living a fulfilling life.   In this episode, we discuss: How growing up with Morrie shaped Rob's view of human dynamicsBridging academic sociology with practical empathy in the classroomUncovering Morrie's hidden manuscript years after his passingChallenging societal ageism by keeping older adults engaged and valuedWhy finding joy and humor is vital in later lifeCultivating a personal spiritual connection outside rigid boundariesStructuring meaningful routines through meditation and new pursuitsBuilding deep relationships to combat modern isolation and lonelinessInsights from decades spent living and working in JapanAdvancing global mental health advocacy through the One Humanity FoundationAbout Rob: Rob Schwartz is a writer, music & film producer, and executive who has been active in the US and Asia for more than 25 years. He edited, wrote essays for, and published The Wisdom of Morrie, a book by his father, Morrie Schwartz. Rob is a partner and Chief Strategy Officer for the 3D, immersive environment, tech company Moshpit XR. Rob was Asia Bureau Chief of Billboard magazine from 2008-2021 while he resided in Tokyo. He produces film and is now working on an American anime series. He works with the mental health collective One Humanity Foundation.   Book: The Wisdom of Morrie: Living and Aging Creatively & Gracefully https://wisdomofmorrie.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-schwartz-544703/    -----   Connect with Candice Snyder! Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdr Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/   Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/ Go to FusionaryFormulas.com and use code PASSION at checkout for 15% off your first order.  Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation

In this episode, I sit down with Farla Efros, a retail turnaround specialist, former president of HRC Retail Advisory, interim CEO of True Religion, go-to expert on BNN Bloomberg, and author of F**k Cancer: Commanding a Comeback When Your Body Has Turned on You. With a career built on walking into corporate chaos and driving transformations, Farla faced her biggest turnaround yet in 2023 with an aggressive breast cancer diagnosis. Together, we explore how she applied her executive strategy, data-driven mindset, and dark humor to become the CEO of her own health, navigating loss, treatment, and personal resilience. In this episode, we discuss: How a background in retail turnarounds prepared Farla for her diagnosisTreating her health journey like her most critical consulting projectBuilding childhood resilience by skipping grades and facing early adversitySetting an aggressive "North Star" goal with her medical teamApproaching medical appointments with agendas and objective-driven meetingsNavigating grief from family losses while undergoing active cancer treatmentsWhy hope is not a strategy when advocating for healthcare needsAssembling a personalized executive board of medical and wellness specialistsPractical steps for medical advocacy, specific tests, and health preparationGrieving a former career while finding new purpose through The Healing Rebel Protocol  About Farla: Farla Efros is President of HRC Retail Advisory, part of Accenture retail strategy, former Interim CEO of True Religion, and author of F*ck Cancer. After receiving an aggressive cancer diagnosis on a client call, she applied 30 years of Fortune 500 turnaround strategy to her own treatment. Now she teaches patients to bring "CEO Energy" to the exam room through her Healing Rebel Protocol.   Book: F*ck Cancer: Commanding A Comeback When Your Body Has Turned On You https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYTFD9JN   Website: https://farlaefros.com/  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/farla-efros-93b641b Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehealingrebelca Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Healing-Rebel-CA/61575491335248/  ----- Connect with Candice Snyder! Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdr Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/ Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/ Go to FusionaryFormulas.com and use code PASSION at checkout for 15% off your first order.  Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation

In this episode, I sit down with Andi Simon, a corporate anthropologist, founder of Simon Associates Management Consultants, award-winning author, global keynote speaker, and host of the On the Brink with Andi Simon podcast. With over 20 years of business executive experience and a PhD in anthropology, Andi breaks down what happens when work ends but life continues, exploring why retirement has become one of the most misunderstood and emotionally complex transitions.   In this episode, we discuss: How anthropology led Andi to appreciate human culture Bridging anthropology and business to help leaders navigate change Helping stalled organizations learn new ways to see and think Living in a senior community to study retirement expectations Why purpose requires asking who you matter to Redefining personal identity beyond a corporate title Structuring daily routine and community outside the workplace Planning deliberately for time, health, and fulfillment in longevity Key takeaways from her book, Rethink Retirement Applying curiosity, courage, and creativity to personal reinvention About Andi: Andi Simon, PhD, is a corporate anthropologist studying what happens when work ends but life doesn’t, and why retirement has become one of the most misunderstood and emotionally complex transitions of our time. She’s the founder of Simon Associates Management Consultants (SAMC), an award-winning author, and a global keynote speaker who helps leaders see culture and identity more clearly, turning observation into innovation and designing smarter transitions for people and organizations. Book:https://www.andisimon.com/the-books/ Website: https://www.andisimon.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andisimon/ Podcast: https://www.simonassociates.net/category/podcast/ Book: https://www.andisimon.com/the-books/ ----- Connect with Candice Snyder! Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdr Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/ Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/ Go to FusionaryFormulas.com and use code PASSION at checkout for 15% off your first order.  Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation