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In this episode of The Daily Helping, host Dr. Richard Shuster sits down with Dr. Victoria Rader, a renowned possibility coach and founder of YU2Shine, whose pioneering work in quantum personal development is transforming lives worldwide. With her expertise in blending quantum techniques and spiritual wisdom, Victoria empowers individuals to break free from limitations and embrace their fullest potential. She has authored best-selling books, developed transformative tools like the Empower-mE apps, and her teachings have been featured across prominent media outlets.
Victoria shares her inspiring journey, starting with her early experiences of deep intuition and personal challenges growing up in the Soviet Union, which led her to a profound understanding of internal freedom. From her “quantum pioneer” perspective, Victoria explains how quantum science opens doors to infinite possibilities and sheds light on the “law of receiving and giving.” This revolutionary law challenges conventional wisdom on abundance by emphasizing that genuine prosperity flows when we first receive fully, allowing us to give unconditionally.
This conversation dives deep into how self-sabotage and hidden beliefs can limit us, and Victoria offers actionable insights for breaking these patterns. She highlights the importance of embracing our unique differences and provides a free resource on overcoming self-sabotaging behaviors to help listeners take meaningful steps toward a life of purpose and abundance.
The Biggest Helping: Today’s Most Important Takeaway
If this infinite universe had a better way to fill in the place and time that you currently occupy, it would have done so. But it has not. So you, as you are, are an exact, intricate, beautiful, powerful, magnificent piece of the puzzle. Remember that and start releasing everything that's unworthy of that.
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Grab Your Free Quantum Leap Guide Today at MyGiftOffer.comLearn more at YU2SHINE.comProduced by NOVA
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In this powerful Veterans Day episode of The Daily Helping, Dr. Richard Shuster speaks with Marine combat veteran and mental health advocate Joe Smarro. Joe, a former police officer and crisis intervention leader, shares his deeply personal journey from a troubled childhood to military service and ultimately to his work as the CEO of SolutionPoint+, where he focuses on eradicating suicide among first responders.
Joe opens up about his past struggles with trauma and his mission to bring empathy and compassion into policing. His story, featured in the Emmy-winning documentary Ernie and Joe: Crisis Cops, underscores the importance of connection over authority when serving communities. Joe shares his unique "connection before correction" approach and discusses how empathy can transform crisis response, ultimately helping both first responders and the communities they serve.
The Biggest Helping: Today’s Most Important Takeaway
Not only are you loved– and I know that's like, oh, you just say that– man, woman, it doesn't matter to me. When we can understand that love is just like empathy, it's our superpower. I love you all. I love you, Dr. Richard, I just met you. Why? Because you're a person on your journey, trying to do good for other people and that's worthy and deserving. And I just wish all people would understand that you deserve to be loved, regardless of the thoughts you've had, the choices you've made, the mistakes you've made, the people you've hurt, the wrong you've done, regardless of all of it, you deserve to be loved. And you have to start by accepting that and acknowledging that and understanding that for yourself. Because when you accept your own truth of “I am worthy and I am lovable,” it makes it so much easier to connect with other people and love them as well.
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Learn more at JoeSmarro.comCheck out SolutionPointPlus.comRead “Unarmed: De-Escalation Techniques to Cultivate Courage, Compassion, & Connection”Connect with Joe Smarro on Instagram: @joesmarroFind Joe Smarro on LinkedInFriend Joe Smarro on FacebookProduced by NOVA
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In this episode of The Daily Helping, Dr. Richard Shuster sits down with award-winning journalist and international correspondent Chris Herlinger, who shares powerful stories of his humanitarian reporting, particularly from his recent coverage of Ukraine. Chris, a correspondent for Global Sisters Report and a long-time journalist on humanitarian efforts, discusses his new book, Solidarity and Mercy, which sheds light on the resilience and dignity of those caught in conflict, especially through the work of Catholic sisters in war zones.
From covering global conflicts to witnessing the faith-based efforts of religious communities, Chris brings a unique perspective to how humanitarian workers are affirming the dignity and humanity of those in need. Whether you're religious or not, the conversation is deeply moving, exploring not only the struggles of war but also the small, compassionate acts that restore hope.
The Biggest Helping: Today’s Most Important Takeaway
The war in Ukraine is a great tragedy. I mean any war is tragic, I think, but certainly this is particularly tragic because I don't think it was at all necessary and not justified. You know, this is an imperialist land grab on the part of Russia. I think something that Russia has been committed to is to sort of reimpose a Russian reality on Ukraine. The Ukrainians are very, very nationalistic. They're very patriotic. It's just a tragedy all around.
And yet, and yet in the midst of this tragedy, there's been a global, this of course was more at the beginning of the war than it is right now, but there was a global response that I think was remarkable and helped Ukrainians get to safer places. And I think that kind of global commitment is not only necessary, but I think it says something very, very good about humanity and what humanity can do. I think the work of the sisters and the work of the church continues, and the church, whatever you may feel about organized religion, whatever you may feel about the Catholic church in particular– the Catholic Church is in the world, and in Ukraine, of course, it's a minority church. The Orthodox Church is the predominant church in Ukraine, but the Catholic Church is rooted throughout the world. I think the Catholic Church does help and affirm the dignity of people in these awful situations. I think that that's a remarkable story.
And as I said earlier, it goes back to thousands of years rooted in the gospel. I think that thread that binds the current day to the past and to the gospel story is really fascinating and moving and a beautiful thing,
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Read “Solidarity and Mercy: The Power of Christian Humanitarian Efforts in Ukraine”Learn more at the Global Sisters ReportRead "Witnessing in a war zone: Stories of Christian humanitarians in Ukraine"Produced by NOVA Media
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Content warning: Sexual assault and self harm
In this energizing episode of The Daily Helping, Dr. Richard Shuster is joined by intuitive business mentor and author Kyera Kacey. Known for her candid approach to life and business, Kyera shares her journey of overcoming trauma and creating a thriving business through personal development and manifestation. With raw honesty, Kyera opens up about pivotal moments in her life, including overcoming self-harm and sexual assault, and how these experiences led her to dedicate herself to the work of transformation.
Kyera offers profound insights into the importance of personal responsibility in healing and growth, discussing how forgiveness and self-love play crucial roles in moving forward. She talks about her unique "self-love rituals" and how embracing authenticity in business has led to her success. Kyera also teases her upcoming live event, LiberateHER, and her plans for expanding her impact through retreats and speaking engagements.
Whether you’re looking to break free from your past or striving to elevate your business, Kyra’s wisdom on manifestation, conscious creation, and intuitive business strategies will inspire you to take action toward your goals.
The Biggest Helping: Today’s Most Important Takeaway
Your experience of life is your responsibility. If you don't like what you're currently seeing, you have the power to change it.
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Learn more at KyeraKacey.comRead “Rich B$tch Money Goals”Follow Kyera on Instagram: @KyeraKaceyConnect with Kyera on FacebookListen to Episode 127. The Two Decisions That Guarantee Success | with Hal ElrodProduced by NOVA Media
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Content warning: Suicide
When Rachel Kaplan was 14 years old, her first true love ended his life. Ever since then, she has pursued how to emotionally heal. Now, she has combined what she learned in a book, “Feel, Heal, and Let That Sh*t Go.” Rachel joins us on the show today.
Rachel’s book is deeply based in research and theory, but her explanations are clear enough that a child could understand. She calls her approach “emotional potty training,” where, just like poop, we need to let emotions move through our bodies and then exit in a healthy way.
We talk about numbing emotions, core wounds, sensitivity, and shame. Rachel has an incredible knack for weaving together science, spirituality, and plain-speaking. Don’t miss this episode!
The Biggest Helping: Today’s Most Important Takeaway
You have the power within you. Like you don't necessarily even need a therapist. What you need is to cultivate this relationship between these parts of you and that it's really about being willing to turn toward the pain that you're carrying and just let yourself have it, let yourself clear it. And that is the single most important / only way to feel better is to feel how you actually feel.
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Read “Feel, Heal, and Let That Sh*t Go” Listen to the “Feeling Healing Sh*t Show”Follow Rachel on InstagramSubscribe to Rachel’s YouTube Channel “The Feelings Movement with Rachel Kaplan”Follow Rachel on TikTok @thefeelingsmovementProduced by NOVA Media
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According to Pascal Bornet, Artificial Intelligence is already mastering the skills needed to be a medical doctor, lawyer, coder, etc. So what skills should humans develop to keep up and stay relevant in today’s and tomorrow’s market? Pascal joins the show today to tell us.
Pascal Bornet is an award-winning expert author and keynote speaker on artificial intelligence and automation. He developed his expertise through 20 years of working with AI as a senior executive at McKenzie and EY where he created and led their intelligent automation practices and implemented AI initiatives for hundreds of organizations around the world.
He explains there are three competencies every human needs to have moving forward: They need to be change-ready, AI-ready, and human-ready. He also dives into the three “Humics,” or abilities that humans will be better at that technology: genuine creativity, critical thinking, and social authenticity.
Tune in for an incredible conversation.
The Biggest Helping: Today’s Most Important Takeaway
You shouldn't wait. You shouldn't wait to build the three skills of the three competencies of the future. This is what is most important for us, for our kids, for our team members, for our organizations. That's the most important thing we can do.
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Read “Irreplaceable: The Art of Standing Out in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”Join the Irreplaceable AcademyRead “Intelligent Automation”Produced by NOVA Media
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When Alex first noticed it, she was 12 years old. She thought she had something in her eye, and then suddenly she couldn’t see out of it. A few months later, she was playing softball and felt like she pulled a muscle in her neck that sent pain across her body. It took five years of misdiagnoses, with progressive blindness and paralysis, for Alex to finally be properly diagnosed. She had a rare disease called Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD).
Alex joins us on the show today to share her journey with a rare disease and encourage others who are facing medical uncertainty. Today, she is the first blind woman ever to earn a yellow belt in Krav Maga and she’s a successful power lifter.
Take a listen and be sure to check out her video with Alexion Pharmaceuticals, “Rare Connections.”
The Biggest Helping: Today’s Most Important Takeaway
Have your voice heard. Really get out there and connect. Because you're not alone, there are others that are going through the journey. And just being able to share my story here with Alexion, with the movie, has been so helpful for me to be able to connect with others and grow friendships.
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Watch “Rare Connections with NMSOD”Produced by NOVA Media
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Dr. Andrew Kadar was a former UCLA gymnast, he ran 10ks, he had never smoked or been overweight. So when he suddenly had chest pain when exercising, he had no idea the health journey he was about to go on. Dr. Kadar is our guest on the show today and author of the new book, “Getting Better: A Doctor's Story of Resilience, Recovery and Renewal.”
Dr. Kadar recounts the most important lessons he learned throughout his ordeal, starting with the call to his primary care doctor’s office, through his major surgery, to the active lifestyle he enjoys again today
As Dr. Kadar points out, when you have a major illness, you have to expect the unexpected. However, thanks to his new book, now you can be at least a little more prepared.
The Biggest Helping: Today’s Most Important Takeaway
If you're having symptoms, the best way to deal with them is to take it away from yourself. And there are twin dangers there. One is denial, which is you disregard something that's important. The other is becoming a hypochondriac and thinking everything is horrible. And by taking it away from yourself, you're likely to be more realistic. You're not gonna interpret a headache as a brain tumor. And you're not gonna disregard chest pain that comes up with exercise and goes away with rest. So I think that's one thing that I would like people to remember is that if they're having some symptoms, think about how you would advise your best friend or anybody else who came to you with the same set of symptoms and what you think they should do. as the wise scores of action.
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Read “Getting Better: A Doctor's Story of Resilience, Recovery and Renewal”Learn more at GettingBetterDoc.comProduced by NOVA Media
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Rebecca Fitzsimmons is a former NCIS agent, founder of Tactical Harmony holistic leadership and mindset coaching, and author of the new book “Unleashed,” which is about leadership insights we can derive from our canine companions. She is a fascinating person and a fearless teacher. We’re thrilled to have her on the podcast today.
Rebecca walks us through what a “victory mindset” is and its four components: discipline, integrity, taking inspired action, and grace. We talk about mindfulness, introspection, and feedback.
If you have felt busy, but not productive or fulfilled, this episode is for you. Rebecca is an expert on getting your mind, body, and soul aligned.
The Biggest Helping: Today’s Most Important Takeaway
Humans are so incredibly powerful and capable of absolutely anything. The only limit is the limit that you place on yourself. And so having a victory mindset, right? Have the discipline, the integrity, the inspired action, and the grace. If you start to infuse these in your life, however slight, you're going to see change within yourself and everything around you, which is a crystallization of who you are. And that is what I would want all of your amazing listeners to really tap in to is that victory mindset. And you are capable of anything. And I mean anything that you put your mind to.
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Learn more at TacticalHarmony.comListen to the Tactical Harmony podcastProduced by NOVA Media
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Today, Preston Smiles owns four houses, nice cars, big toys, and has a beautiful wife and four kids. But his life wasn’t always like this. At age 11, Preston was in a gang, smoking weed, and living inside a dysfunctional, impoverished family. Preston joins the show today to explain how he transformed his life and how others can do the same.
Preston is an abundance and personal freedom coach. His latest book is “Spiritual Millionaire: Master the Seven Inner Laws for Abundance and Money.” On the show today, he shares with us how to align body, mind, and soul to manifest wealth.
If you’re interested in changing your approach to prosperity, this is the episode for you.
The Biggest Helping: Today’s Most Important Takeaway
You can't have what you want, but you may experience what you have. So make sure that on a day to day basis, you're actually operating from enough gratitude or you have the blinders off and you see what's really going on. Because we can all be bamboozled into the weapon of mass distraction, into consumerism, into chasing the next high. But the work is to get high on your own supply. Because from that space you get to have everything. It's all frequency. And so when I'm operating from the frequency of love and gratitude, it's easy.
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Read “Spiritual Millionaire: Master the Seven Inner Laws for Abundance and Money”Follow Preston Smiles on Instagram: @prestonsmilesSubscribe to Preston Smiles’ YouTube Channel: @prestonsmilesabundanceProduced by NOVA Media
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Bruce Fertman considers himself a “physiologian.” He studies the relationship between physical grace and spiritual graces. In this latest book, “Walking Well,” he shares what he has learned with his readers. Bruce is our guest on the show today.
For 60 years, Bruce has trained in gymnastics, modern dance, ballet, contact improvisation, the Alexander technique, Tai Chi, Akido, Chanoyu, Argentine Tango, and Kyudo. He has learned how humans can feel better, physically and spiritually, through how they use their bodies.
Bruce takes us through his newest book, “Walking Well.” Starting with the feet, the book teaches readers how to move better. He discusses proprioception, physical interaction with our environments, and how to achieve a sense of vitality.
If you want to start feeling better, check out this episode!
The Biggest Helping: Today’s Most Important Takeaway
At my age, I consider myself a young elder. And because my teachers taught into their 90s and even some into their hundreds. So I'm pretty young at 73. But I'm very ambitious for other people. I'm not very ambitious for myself. I've lived a really full life. I've had a wonderful career. So now I'm doing work. A lot of younger people are helping me in my work. I am so ambitious for them. I want them to do well. So I had a rabbi I studied with, Zalman Shachter, he wrote a book called From Aging to Saging. And I think elders need to make sure that they pass on what's valuable. And I think that's my main way of serving right now. The other thing that is important is this book, because I know- Michael and I know- so much about human movement in relation to the quality of life, that we wanna give that away as a present to people. And so that's another way that we're trying to serve.
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Listen to Episode 199: How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci | with Michael J. GelbRead “Zen in the Art of Archery”Read “House Made of Dawn”Read “The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat”Read “From Age-ing to Sage-ing”Learn more at BruceFertman.comLearn more at MichaelGelb.comLearn more at WalkingWell.comProduced by NOVA Media
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The best donors are those who are the most proactive about pursuing causes that they really care about. John Bromley’s mission in life is to help charities by helping donors reach this level of emotional investment. John is the co-founder and CEO of Charitable Impact, and he is our guest on the podcast today.
Charitable Impact is a donor advised fund. It helps connect people with causes they care about. Rather than reacting to whatever charitable campaign pops up in their lives, they can proactively invest in making the change they want to see in the world.
John has helped guide over $1.2 billion in donations, not only changing the world for the better, but improving the lives of the donors themselves. As all the listeners of The Daily Helping know, in helping others, we help ourselves.
The Biggest Helping: Today’s Most Important Takeaway
Everyone listening to this podcast cares about something changing, and I really want to encourage everyone listening just to take some time and think about what that is. Identify a short list of what that is and push yourself as to whether or not it's truly genuine. And then just take some small steps to do something about creating some change for that. And when you do, you're going to feel great about yourself and you're going to see some impact around you. You're going to meet some new friends. You're going to have some fun with life. And when you're thinking about a tool to help you get through that journey, if this is a charitable thing that we're talking about, really I encourage you to take a look at the Donor Advice Fund because it is a tool that's built for you, as the donor.
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Learn more at CharitableImpact.comFollow Charitable Impact on InstagramConnect with Charitable Impact on FacebookLink up with Charitable Impact on LinkedInFollow Charitable Impact on XProduced by NOVA Media
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Content Warning: This episode contains descriptions of kidnapping and sexual violence.
From growing up on an idyllic Colorado horse farm to being violently kidnapped in France, Cheryl Hunter has always shown a fierce will to live her best life and help others do the same. Cheryl joins us today to tell her amazing life story, and why she does what she does today.
Cheryl has been an elite, global model and TV producer for major networks including HBO, CBS, and NBC, but nothing has fit her as well as her current vocation. Today she helps people who help people. She helps healers get their message out to the whole world through major media.
Cheryl’s story is inspirational and fascinating. Prepare yourself and you will come away with a deeper understanding of life.
The Biggest Helping: Today’s Most Important Takeaway
Look at your own life and consider that everything you've previously believed is wrong with you is actually what makes you magnificent, is actually that which comprises the building blocks of your superpower.
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Read “Man's Search for Meaning” by Viktor FranklLearn more at CherylHunter.comConnect with Cheryl on LinkedInFollow Cheryl on XStay in touch with Cheryl on InstagramFollow Cheryl on FacebookProduced by NOVA Media
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This episode is a rebroadcast of an interview with John Ruhlin. John unexpectedly passed away recently. He leaves behind a wife and four young children. We’re rebroadcasting this episode to both remind us of the beautiful legacy John created, and to encourage listeners to consider donating to his children’s education fund.
John truly cared about helping people and making the world better. His “Biggest Helping” advice was to give more than is reasonable. I hope you’ll join me in following his lead as we support his family during this heartbreaking time.
The GoFundMe link is in the Resources section below.
The Biggest Helping: Today’s Most Important Takeaway
You'll never regret giving more than is reasonable in most situations. People hold back five or ten percent in relationships. We don't want to be taken advantage of. We're afraid of getting hurt. Paul lived his life the exact opposite. He would he always asked himself, what's the most I can do in the situation? And when you live life like that you show up at a huge show up at pizza shop and he'd be like what's the most I can do here I can pick up the tab for the entire restaurant it's gonna cost 800 bucks but all the I love 90% of these people I know and I love and he would just do it that's just who he was and so I picked up that mentality and do I do it perfectly? No. Sometimes I suck sometimes my wife you know thinks I'm a jerk like I'm not perfect in it but the idea of giving more than is reasonable and going all in on people like that's where you separate yourself and give that, you know, everybody says go the extra mile, give 110%. But I don't think they actually actually live it. And they're willing to do that with their time and with their pocketbook. When you do that with whatever level you're at, people notice it shocks and awes them. You become memorable in their mind. And so I would say that give more than is reasonable is the thing that I've tried to live my life around and build my life on and it's it's paid back huge dividends and it's just fun.
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Donate on the “Upholding John's Legacy: Supporting His Family” GoFundMe page.Read “Giftology: The Art and Science of Using Gifts to Cut Through the Noise, Increase Referrals, and Strengthen Retention” by John RuhlinCheck out John’s free gift-giving guide Learn more at GiftologyGroup.comProduced by NOVA Media
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Sam Bennett is a writer, speaker, actor, instructor, and productivity specialist. In her words, she has followed a trail of “sparkling breadcrumbs” to build a fulfilling life for herself. If you wish that could be you, don’t worry it can. Sam explains how in her “The 15 Minute Method” book, and as a guest on our podcast today.
The key for Sam is experimentation. Set aside 15 minutes to just do a little bit of what you want to do. Schedule it in your calendar to make sure you actually do it. See if you like what you’ve chosen to do. See if you don’t. Observe how the act of doing it changed you. Yes, even tasks like cleaning out your garage can follow this method. Break down overwhelming tasks into doable pieces.
This interview with Sam is a delight. Be sure to check out all her books, follow her on her socials, and maybe even keep an eye out for her in reruns of the Drew Carey Show and Modern Family!
The Biggest Helping: Today’s Most Important Takeaway
I have an acute awareness that we are not here for very long. We do not have an unlimited amount of time in which to make our contributions to the world, in which to do the things that we love to do. And we don't know how long it is. So if there is something that is on your heart to do, this is it. Start now. Start today.
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Read “The 15-Minute Method: The Surprisingly Simple Art of Getting It Done” by Sam BennettLearn more at TheRealSamBennett.comCheck out Sam’s Daily Practicum Follow Sam on Instagram: @TheRealSamBennettFollow Sam on Twitter/X: @RealSamBennettFollow Sam on Pinterest: @TheRealSamBennettFollow Sam on Facebook: @TheRealSamBennettRead “Delivering Happiness” by Tony HsiehRead “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen CoveyRead “The Compound Effect” by Darren HardyProduced by NOVA Media
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From his time as a psychiatrist and emergency physician, to his experience in corporate healthcare C-suites, Dr. Angel Iscovich’s wealth of knowledge about the human condition has led him to an important finding: Humans thrive with routine.
Dr. Iscovich, or “Dr. I” is our guest on the program today and author of “The Art of Routine.” He explains that routines are found throughout human physiology: Circadian rhythms, postprandial tides, the gastro-colic reflex, etc. He points out that the power of routine also appears in longevity studies and in cultures across the globe.
Dr. Iscovich then brings us to our daily lives today, especially around technology. He warns that technological innovations shouldn’t just disrupt industries, but strengthen routine-making for users. Rather than increase distractions, technology should be designed to help us stay focused on healthy routines.
If you’re looking for one man’s incredible life story and incisive insights into human nature, look no further. Dr. Angel Iscovich brings all that and more in today’s episode.
The Biggest Helping: Today’s Most Important Takeaway
Continuous striving to just change the things you do is not necessarily what your body and your mind really need, but rather routine.
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Read “The Art of Routine” by Dr. Angel IscovichLearn more at AngelIscovich.comRead “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen CoveyRead “High Performance Habits” by Brendon BuchardProduced by NOVA Media
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Holly Swenson is a registered nurse, an award winning author, a wellness blogger, mother to four incredible sons, and a perpetual student of life. She's on a mission to raise the bar for parents and infuse more joy, intention, balance, and wellness into parenting and beyond.
Holly joins the show today to discuss her book, “Stop, Drop, Grow, & Glow: Forming Deeper and More Joyful Connections with Yourself and Your Children.” She breaks down each easy-to-remember step: Stop, Drop, Grow, and Glow. She also explains her “5 Rights of Parenting” based on her nurse training of “5 Rights of Medication Administration.”
Holly packs a lot of wisdom and practical advice into this episode. Even if you aren’t a parent, you’ll learn a lot about creating deeper, more joyful connections in your life.
The Biggest Helping: Today’s Most Important Takeaway
Activate your unique gifts and then share them with the world. I wrote “Stop, Drop, Grow, and Glow” to be of service to parents everywhere. And what I found is that in being of service to others, it has really changed my life from the ground up. And, you know, for me, one of my gifts is promoting wellness and intentional living for parents and children alike and, you know, becoming an author has open doors that never would have opened had I not been brave enough to put pen to paper, you know? And so I think to share with your listeners that, you know, The world needs more people to turn on their individual light and to live their truth in a way that makes a difference for humanity. And that's your gift. They're going to vary. Everyone has different gifts. And so, you know, don't blindly follow in the footsteps of others, but be brave enough to leave your own mark. You know, I think that we can change the world one person at a time. And I believe the biggest way to start making an impact is to activate your own wellness and your own internal knowing and then start sharing your heartfelt wisdom with others.
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Resources:
Read “Stop, Drop, Grow, & Glow: Forming Deeper and More Joyful Connections with Yourself and Your Children”Learn more at liveyourglow.liveFollow Holly Swenson on Instagram: @HollySwenson_LiveYourGlowProduced by NOVA Media
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Have you ever noticed how some people are great storytellers and some aren’t? Matthew Dicks joins the show today to explain how storytelling is a skill anyone can learn and improve upon. He also shares his newest book with us, “Stories Sell: Storyworthy Strategies to Grow Your Business and Brand.”
Matthew is an international best-selling novelist, comic book writer, and humor columnist. He is a 61-time Moth StorySLAM winner and acts as a consultant for major businesses to help them tell their stories.
He shares the secret sauce with us: Figure out what the story is, pick an excellent beginning, focus on actions and thoughts, and know when to stop talking. Above all, lean into the listener’s imagination.
And yes, he tells us some good stories during the episode. Don’t miss it!
The Biggest Helping: Today’s Most Important Takeaway
I think the most important thing is that people see stories as big sort of momentous occasions in their lives. They watch movies and they see plane crashes and people jumping from building to building and bank robberies and epic romances. And I think what they fail to see is that tiny moments like the one I just described to you, where your son says something to you and it just reframes your thinking, I actually think those are the most important stories to tell. I'm a person who has died twice and been brought back to life via CPR both times. And those are not my favorite stories to tell. I would much rather tell you the story about Charlie reminding me that ice cream on a shirt is called childhood. Because I think those are the stories that relate to people the most, they're the stories people understand the most. And they're the ones that if we don't pay attention to and hold onto, it's like sand through our fingers. They just, they disappear forever. And then suddenly our son is 27 years old and we don't know where the time went. But if we recognize those moments, we hold onto them and we tell those stories, like the one I just told you, then they become permanent markers in the life of me and my son, Charlie. And suddenly it's not sand through my fingers anymore, but it's something I get to share with other human beings and remember myself. So be paying attention to the tiniest of moments because they can have the biggest meaning.
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Resources:
Read “Stories Sell: Storyworthy Strategies to Grow Your Business and Brand” by Matthew DixListen to Episode 269. Making Someday Today with Matthew DicksProduced by NOVA Media
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Rusty Rueff has built an incredibly successful career in tech, and today he invests in and advises startups. That is why it is no surprise that he thinks about life in tech terms, even spirituality. Rusty joins the show today to tell us about his new book, “The Faith Code: A Future-Proof Framework for a Life of Meaning and Impact.”
He explains that Biblical teachings can act as the source code on which you build your life. You and your circumstances might change– your apps may update– but your source code can continue to be your foundation for an intentional life.
Tune in to hear Rusty’s incredible career journey and his perspective on modern spiritual living.
The Biggest Helping: Today’s Most Important Takeaway
We pay a lot of attention in our jobs and the world around us on mind and body. Right? The corporations now for the last 45 years have helped us with our body. That's why we have corporate gyms and memberships. And all those things to take care of our body. And in the last 15 to 20 years, we've started to talk about our mind. You know, with mental health. And now you can, it's a wonderful thing. You can be expressive about your mental health that you couldn't when, you know, when I was going into the workplace. Which is fantastic. And now we have tools and things, enablers to help us. But what we haven't done is we're not paying enough attention to the spirit. And in a healthy life. In my estimation. It is an isosceles triangle. It is balanced. Mind, body, and spirit. So whatever and however you define spirit. Pursue it. Pursue it. It's the one thing actually in our lives that can get stronger while we age. Our minds will go. And our bodies will go. We can fight it. As much as we want to. But they will go. But our spirit can increase and increase and increase. And we may well be the strongest point in our spirit in the last days of our lives. So find it. Pursue it. And hold on to it. And life will be better.
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Thank you for joining us on The Daily Helping with Dr. Shuster. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to download more food for the brain, knowledge from the experts, and tools to win at life.
Resources:
Read “The Faith Code: A Future-Proof Framework for a Life of Meaning and Impact”Learn more at RustyRueff.comProduced by NOVA Media
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Robert Brace has been an elite ballet dancer, a Harlem minister, and creator of the 28-day challenge for six pack abs. As you can imagine, he has deep insights into how physical, mental, and spiritual wellness are all connected. We are thrilled to have Robert on the show today.
Robert walks us through his incredible personal journey and how that has led him to create The Brace Life community. This wellness community guides people in improving their physical movement, spiritual fulfillment, and mental acuity. We talk about neurotransmitters, community, and “soul level qualities.”
There’s a reason Robert has been selected by VeryWell.com as one of the Top 100 Voices in Wellness. He is a force for good. Enjoy our conversation.
The Biggest Helping: Today’s Most Important Takeaway
The most important thing is remembering that the body as a temple. Yes, the outer shell and that can include your body, that can include what we achieve, the things we have and things we buy. But the most important thing is what's inside that temple, is the soul that is within every single person listening to this podcast. Within that soul, there is a spirit of goodness because people at some point in their lives has done something good for other people, some cause or whatever. There's a spirit of greatness because everybody has some gifts, some talent, something that they do better than anybody else, whether it's big or small. And there was a giving spirit within everybody, right? Uh, we've sacrificed at some point, we've given of ourselves to some point. And that goodness, that greatness and that giving spirit is what resides in your soul and whatever you do, you want that to be steamed by the world. Because if that's the place you're living from, you're happier, you're fulfilling your purpose, you're changing the world in a way that you were, that you're supposed to change the world, and you'll find whatever you need to do that gives you a life purpose, right? That goodness, that greatness, and that giving spirit. And so, do whatever you can in your life, whether it's taking care of your physicality, whether it's taking care of your environment, whether it's taking care of the career that you're in. to give yourself the opportunity for that goodness, that greatness, and that giving spirit to thrive. Because that's where you'll find your true purpose and your true happiness.
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Thank you for joining us on The Daily Helping with Dr. Shuster. Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to download more food for the brain, knowledge from the experts, and tools to win at life.
Resources:
Learn more at BraceLifeStudios.comCheck out Robert’s online platform: TheBraceLife.comProduced by NOVA Media
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