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Beyond Curious ®#272: The Fourth File: The Power Up That Reveals Your “Unforgettable” Big Idea… w/ Michael RoderickToday we’re opening up The FOURTH 4% File — part 4 of an 11 part Beyond Curious series where I surface the most powerful, high-impact insights buried inside the 334+ hours of published episodes on this show.In this file, I’m introducing you to someone that has impacted my life in a BIG way… the brilliant Michael Roderick.I could spend several hours telling you about how awesome Michael is.In fact, I actually did do that earlier this year…In September, I reached out to 300+ people to throw him a massive virtual surprise party, jus...
2025-12-301h 26
Beyond Curious ®#254: BC Time Machine: Conscious Storytelling w/ Michael Hauge, Jude Charles, & Britt LefkoeOne of my core values is something I call conscious storytelling.I believe the stories we tell — both internally to ourselves and externally to the world — create our reality.Change your story, and you can change your reality.That’s why in this Beyond Curious Time Machine episode, I wanted to hit both sides of storytelling:How do we tell more magnetic external stories that attract the right people and opportunities into our lives?How do we rewrite the internal stories running in the background of our own lives?To do thi...
2025-08-2638 min
ASIAN AMERICA: THE KEN FONG PODCASTEP 545: Michael Luo On "Strangers in the Land: Exclusion, Belonging & the Epic Story of Chinese in America"Michael Luo is an executive editor at The New Yorker and writes regularly on politics, religion, and Asian American issues. His first book, "Strangers in the Land: Exclusion, Belonging, and the Epic Story of the Chinese in America," is a well-researched history of Chinese Americans from the Gold Rush until the 1960s. Using his skills as a former investigative reporter, Luo manages to bring back to life the myriad Chinese Americans who struggled, suffered, and even were murdered in their persistent efforts to make this strange new land a new home for themselves and for those who would one da...
2025-07-2052 min
The PEAK Potential SUCCESS Show - Today is the day to unlock your PEAK Potential!EMBRACE CHANGE - Author/Speaker/Change Expert - MICHAEL LOPEZMICHAEL LOPEZ - Author/Speaker/Change Expert w/ Fong - PPSS#267 - EMBRACE CHANGEInterviewing Author/Speaker/Change Expert - MICHAEL LOPEZ. We discuss about elements of change, handling change, and WHAT IS SUCCESS LIKE...? Get ready to unlock your PEAK Potential!PLEASE LIKE FOLLOW SUBSCRIBE COMMENT SHARE AND ENJOY!Follow the show on SpotifySubscribe at yourareatv:Or Subscribe to MillionaireFlix TODAY!
2025-06-0441 minBeyond Curious ®#229: Scaling A Dell Division To $1.5 Billion In 11 Months, Climbing The Inside Of The Great Pyramids, Taking Russian MIGs To Space & Other Normal Things… w/ Paul KirchoffHere’s a small taste of some of the crazy adventures discussed in today’s episode:Building a social network with members including space shuttle captains, members swimming oceans, skiing down from the summit of Everest, winning world cups, & olympic gold medalistsGrowing a division of Dell Computer from 0 → 1.5B in 11 monthsBeing connected with some of the most influential people in the world (he once made an intro between Martin Luther King III and the founder of Earth day if that says anything)OH…And that doesn’t even include the crazy adventures he’s created for...
2025-03-041h 16Beyond Curious ®#228: How To Make Your Ideas More Intriguing To Amplify Your Impact… w/ Michael RoderickMichael Roderick is the most interesting thinker that I personally know.His superpower to…“Think about his thinking” Help OTHERS think about their thinkingPosition his thinking to make people want to collaborate with him… is honestly pure magic.I’ve known him for ~5 years and I’m incredibly grateful to call him a close friend, mentor, and thought partner.Not only have I taken multiple programs of his, but we have a weekly session where we help each other think through our ideas.Michael was a guest way back on episo...
2025-02-251h 18Beyond Curious ®#216: How To Leverage Behavioral Neurology To Develop Transformational Relationships With Your Dream Clients… w/ Michael LiebowitzImagine standing on a first-grade playground, observing as kids tease one another. You’re just six years old, and your mind can’t seem to grasp why people treat each other this way. Fast forward a few decades, and that childlike curiosity transforms into a lifelong quest to decode human behavior… That’s the start of Michael Liebowitz’s story, and I’m BEYOND excited for you to learn from him today!Michael is a messaging badass leveraging behavioral neurology, linguistics, a lot of strategy, and a sense of humor.In other word...
2024-12-031h 14
The Future Law Podcast3.19 Ivan Fong, Chief Legal Officer of the 3M CompanyIvan Fong brings more than three decades of experience with law and technology to his role as Chief Legal Officer of the 3M Company, in private law practice, in-house roles, and government service. Host Mike Madison catches up with Ivan for a look back and look forward at what it takes to succeed in the legal profession when you’re facing an uncertain environment.
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2024-09-1633 minBeyond Curious ®#203: The Beyond Curious Time Machine: The Art & Science of Transformational Relationships w/ Blake Fly, Jon Levy, and Michael RoderickWe’re back at it again with another Beyond Curious “time machine” episode!In this format, we curate clips from past episodes around one topic.In this episode…Transformational relationships.Anything you want in life can be accessed through a relationship, and I’ve curated some of the best wisdom on the show on this topic.We’ll for sure be doing more on this topic…Not only because it’s so important, but there are also so many other guests that have shared magical insights on this topic!
2024-09-0344 min
Breakfast Leadership ShowThoughtful Thursdays: Interview with Eric FongDecades of experience, over 100 cases tried to a jury with monumental failures and success, Eric uniquely tries civil and criminal cases with equal passion and sophistication. Landmark cases include creating the constitutional right to Intimate Association (Eric protected the rights of low-income housing residents against oppressive “crime control” measures) and his historic $91,000,000 verdict is the largest compensatory damages verdict for one person in Washington State. As George Clinton's lawyer, the iconic funk musician/artist, Eric's unique view into the entertainment industry crafted a result that allowed him to maintain his collection of music and is the lead attorney on the...
2024-06-0627 min
Beyond Curious ®#168: EPIC "Accidental" Episode: Here’s What Happens When You Connect A Hollywood Storytelling Legend With A World Class “Liquid Storyteller”... W/ Michael Hauge & Ryan CastelazWhat happens when you connect a Hollywood storytelling legend to a world-class "liquid storyteller"... and then sit back and listen?
MAGIC.
I think a new format for Beyond Curious just emerged...
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Michael Hauge has been one of Hollywood’s top story experts since 1985.
He consulted for Will Smith to help create I Am Legend... and has worked on projects starring Julia Roberts, Morgan Freeman, Alec Baldwin, Chris Pine, Reese Witherspoon, Tom Hardy, Tom Cruise, and many others.
Ryan Castelaz is a "liquid storyteller" and the founder of Discourse Coffee, which Growler Magazine called “the most gonzo, balls-to-the-wall, experimental coffee hous...
2024-01-021h 38
The Nick Fong PodcastEp. 101 Luxury Real Estate InsightsGet ready to step into the world of real estate with The Nick Fong Podcast! In this episode, Nick sits down with Michael Hopkins, a real estate expert with Ronival Real Estate, to bring you insights and tips that will take your real estate game to the next level.
Michael shares his insider knowledge and experiences in the real estate market, discussing everything from the current state of the luxury market to the unique challenges of working with high-end clients. He also offers practical advice for professionals looking to succeed in this competitive field.
Whether...
2023-03-3119 min
Beyond Curious ®#92: 7FM Time Machine #7: Get The Best Wisdom From 5+ Hours Of Interviews In 30 Minutes or Less... w/ Ron Friedman, Michael Roderick, Bob Regnerus, Tony Banta, & Neil MooreWant the best wisdom from 5+ hours of interviews in 30 minutes?That’s exactly what we’re doing in today’s episode!We pulled 5 clips from past episodes that highlight incredible wisdom… and created an entire episode out of it!You’ll get wisdom from:- A social psychologist who specializes in human motivation- A former broadway producer who helps thoughtful givers become thought leaders- One of the top Facebook Ad experts in the world… who is known for the CRAZY result...
2022-07-2627 min
Beyond Curious ®#84: Here’s How To Make a POSITIVE Impact… By Using Success Principles Used By Propagandists & Cult Leaders w/ Michael F. ScheinWhat if you could master the art and science of using shameless propaganda…… for creating a bigger and more positive impact in the world?Michael F. Schein can teach you how.In today’s episode, you’ll learn:1. Why Shep Gordon — American Talent Manager who’s managed talent like Pink Floyd, Pointer Sisters, Alice Cooper, etc — paid a driver to have their truck that had a picture of Alice Cooper posing naked with only a boa constrictor covering his genitals “break down”…2. How bacon an...
2022-05-311h 09
Impact at ScaleEP 27 - Chris Fong - co-Founder of FefiFo - How Technology Can Move Farmers from Subsistence to ProfitabilityThe Social Innovation Podcast had an incredible conversation with Chris Fong, a co-Founder, and Chief Innovation and Strategic Growth Officer at FeFiFo. At FeFiFo, Chris is spearheading co-farming as a new model to disrupt and democratize the US$159b contract farming industry with a mission to make sustainable, profitable, smallholder farming commonplace.
Chris is passionate about affecting change for the better through process and technology innovation. He has strong business acumen and is also familiar with a wide spectrum of technologies both mainstream and emerging. In particular, he is interested in technology-driven innovation that decentralizes and disintermediates e...
2022-01-3031 min
CHECK YOUR HEAD: Mental Help for MusiciansMichael Murphy (Written By Wolves): Living w/ Anxiety & Perfectionism Recovery w/Mari Fong (Life Coach for Musicians) & Kat JensenMari Fong interviews Michael Murphy, lead singer of Written By Wolves, and musician health expert Kat Jensen. Michael Murphy shares his story and solutions for anxiety and depression, where his goal to always be “the best” started to have a negative affect on him and his family. Michael explains why songwriting is easier than traditional therapy, and how making lists has worked wonders for him. We play a clip of “Help Me Through the Night” inspired by Michael’s anxiety. Written By Wolves dropped the “The Collab Project” EP made as a mental health initiative featuring collaborations with Kellin Quinn of Sleep...
2021-10-071h 01
HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 81 - How To Embrace Pain To Avoid Suffering with Brian BogertIn this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Brian Bogert and talk about his life and how you can learn to embrace your pain to avoid suffering.
Brian Bogert is a human behavior and performance coach, speaker, business strategist and philanthropic leader who helps people make their best even better.
His revolutionary strategy—embrace pain to avoid suffering—has helped individuals and companies break beyond their normal to achieve the success in life and business that they’ve always wanted.
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps...
2021-08-2640 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 80 - How Trauma & Adverse Childhood Events Impact Our Relationships with Riana MilneIn this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Riana Milne and learn about the many different types of trauma and how they can impact our relationships.
Riana Milne MA is a Certified, Global Life and Love Trauma Recovery Coach, a Certified Clinical Trauma Mindfulness Coach, #1 Bellselling Author, the Host of her Podcast "Lessons in Love & Life," an Educational Speaker, and Licensed Mental Health Counselor for over 21 years living in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and...
2021-08-1939 min
Beyond Curious ®#43: From High School English Teacher → Broadway Producer In Two Years & How YOU Can Gain Access To Anyone w/ Michael RoderickMichael Roderick was a high school English teacher for almost 8 years when he decided to do a 180 in his career…And in under two years, Michael became a Broadway producer.His secret?Relationships.Michael is a master connector and over the years he’s developed a TON of content on how to connect with just about anyone.In today’s episode, Michael “spills the beans” on his top strategies so that you can get the connections YOU need to gr...
2021-08-171h 25HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 79 - Our Personal Experiences with TherapyIn this episode of HappyTalks, we talk about some of our personal experiences and thoughts about therapy.
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She has given several talks around the country for healthcare providers, corporations, women’s conferences and for the general public.
Donovon Jenson is a s...
2021-08-1233 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 78 - Discover Yourself & Connect With Nature with Walker BrandtIn this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Walker Brandt and discuss her life and how she has found a way to connect with nature to discover herself.
Walker Brandt is a professional actor, model, spokesperson, and new author, she has worked internationally in the entertainment industry for over 25 years on blockbuster films, TV shows, and over 2000 advertising campaigns and commercials for global brands. What most didn’t know about her until March 2020 when Walker's first book AWAKEN - Discovering Yourself Through the Light of Your Innocence was released, was what she overcame while on her path to su...
2021-08-0542 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 77 - How To Monetize A Podcast As A Nice Guy with Doug SandlerIn this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Doug Sandler as we discuss podcasting and tips in how to be successful with it.
Doug Sandler is an entrepreneur and podcast industry leader. His book, Nice Guys Finish First is a #1 ranked Amazon Best Seller. As a podcast host, Doug has interviewed, Gary V, Arianna Huffington, John C. Maxwell and dozens of celebs. Doug is a nationally recognized speaker, writer, and founder of TurnKey Podcast Productions, providing podcast production, editing and launch services. His Nice Guys podcast, with over 1,200 episodes has been downloaded 3.5 million times, in more than 175 countries...
2021-07-2942 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 76 - Preventing Violence with Sabrina OssoIn this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Sabrina Osso and talk about some of the main things surrounding what to look out for and what to do when faced with violence.
Sabrina Osso is Founder and CEO of OSSO SAFE...Feel Safe Where You Live, Work, and Play. She is a TEDx Speaker, Real Estate Agent, and Consultant. Sabrina’s personal and professional experience with the subject of violence allows her to bring a unique and holistic approach for employers, landlords, tenants, students, and teachers. Sabrina has been hired for numerous speaking engagements throughout NY/NJ, including ra...
2021-07-2244 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 75 - How Travel Promotes Wellness with Linden SchafferIn this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Linden Schaffer as we discuss some of the different benefits that one can experience from travelling.
Linden Schaffer is a wellness travel expert, consultant, and the founder of the first U.S. wellness tour operator, Pravassa. As the best-selling author who penned Living Well on the Road: Health and Wellness for Travelers and the winner of the prestigious British Airways Face of Opportunity contest, Linden's work has been featured in Fast Company, Travel & Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, and The New York Times among others. She has contributed to columns in T...
2021-07-1539 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 74 - How Yoga Can Help Heal Trauma with Beth ShawIn this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Beth Shaw and discuss the various different benefits to yoga especially how it can help with trauma.
Beth Shaw, author, visionary and entrepreneur is the founder and President of YogaFit©, Inc., the largest yoga fitness educational school in the world. Since YogaFit’s inception in 1994, author, entrepreneur and visionary Beth Shaw has been at the forefront of mind body fitness education. YogaFit has touched the lives of millions via our network of over 250,000 Yoga, Fitness and Wellness students worldwide. Through our robust karma community service program, yoga has been offered to...
2021-07-0838 min
Beyond Curious ®#37: Listen If You Want To Witness A Hollywood Storytelling Legend TRANSFORM A Story In 67 Minutes… w/ Michael Hauge (Part 2 of 2)Last week, we learned TOP storytelling secrets from Hollywood LEGEND, Michael Hauge…Towards the end of the interview, I did something that I was scared to do:I asked the story master himself if he’d be willing to give feedback on my story LIVE on the podcast recording.Not only did he say “yes” and work some Hollywood magic on my story...But after we finished recording, he told me that if I implemented his feedback, he would come back AGAIN to help take the story to the next...
2021-07-061h 14HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 73 - Dealing With Multiple Sclerosis with Wendy BjorkIn this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Wendy Bjork and discuss her life after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and different ways she has been able to deal with it.
Wendy Bjork aka The MS Warrior Queen™, has dealt with Multiple Sclerosis for over 30 years. She realized early on in her diagnosis that having a positive mindset was key in keeping the illness from taking completely over.
After years of experiencing all different levels of exacerbations and permanent damage to her nervous system, she decided a few years ago to begin a journey to healing ho...
2021-07-0123 min
Beyond Curious ®#36: Hollywood’s “Secret Weapon” Reveals Insider Storytelling Strategies After Consulting On Projects Starring Will Smith, Julia Roberts, Tom Cruise & Many Others… w/ Michael Hauge (Part 1 of 2)Question:What do the five names below all have in common? 👇Will Smith. Morgan Freeman. Julia Roberts. Tom Cruise. Alec Baldwin.Yes, they are all movie stars…But here’s what they also share:They all have been impacted by Michael Hauge.Michael has been one of Hollywood’s top story experts since 1985.He’s coached screenwriters, producers, stars, and directors on projects for every major studio and network...
2021-06-291h 23HappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 72 - Overcoming Chronic Illness with Aunia KahnIn this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Aunia Kahn and discuss her life with chronic illness and how she was able to overcome it.
Aunia Kahn is a multi-faceted creative entrepreneur and a globally awarded, collected, and exhibited figurative artist/photographer, graphic/web designer at Auxilium Haus Design, the host of the Create & Inspire Podcast, a published author, as well as a teacher and an inspirational speaker. Her work has been in over 300+ exhibitions in over 10 countries; at places such as San Diego Art Institute, Los Angeles Center for Digital Art, iMOCA, St. Louis Art Museum, Contemporary...
2021-06-2434 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 71 - Owning Your Choices To Live An Empowered Life with Kimberly SpencerIn this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Kimberly Spencer and discuss how you can own your choices to live an empowered life.
Kimberly Spencer is an award-winning high performance, trauma-informed coach and trainer, Amazon best-selling co-author, international motivational speaker, and the founder of CrownYourself.com, helping visionary leaders transform their self-limiting stories, build their empire, stand out fearlessly, and make the income and the impact they deserve.
From her entrepreneurial beginnings at five selling bags of glitter-water to her neighbors, to becoming an award-winning screenwriter, certified Pilates instructor, Miss Congeniality, and six-time WEGO Health Activist...
2021-06-1743 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 70 - Benefits of Running with Karishma BaliIn this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Karishma Bali and discuss the topic of running and it's various benefits for you and your life.
Karishma Bali has lived in Europe and Asia for her studies, has completed several startup internships nationally and internationally, has consulted, been a professor of entrepreneurship and is a published author in her series on academic strategy. She has also developed and led many research projects, of them is notable a project presented to the Harvard Undergraduate Research Symposium. Karishma is bilingual, has a tri-city Master’s in Global Entrepreneurship from the University of...
2021-06-1032 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 69 - Difference between Alzheimer's & Dementia with Lisa SkinnerIn this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Lisa Skinner and discuss everything around Alzheimer's and Dementia as well as how to cope with it close to you.
Lisa Skinner is a behavior specialist with an expertise in dementia, and the author of the award-winning and 2x bestselling book, "Not All Who Wander Need Be Lost"
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of A...
2021-06-0342 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 68 - Uncovering Purpose with Hand Analysis with Jayne SandersIn this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Jayne Sanders and discuss her career and how she uses hand analysis to uncover a person's purpose.
Scientific Hand Analyst and Purpose, Law of Attraction, & Spiritual Life Coach featured in a FORBES article about her work, Jayne Sanders helps leaders, business owners, and managers love their lives and their work. After an MBA and many years in the corporate world, Jayne did a complete 180 and now reveals your innate purpose, special gifts, and blind spots, then guides you into the inspired meaning, passion and fulfillment you crave in life and...
2021-05-2734 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 67 - Mindful Eating with Dr. Michelle MayIn this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Dr. Michelle May and discuss various aspects of her career as well as everything around the topic of mindful eating.
Michelle May M.D. is a former family physician, a recovered yo-yo dieter, founder of Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating Programs and Training (www.AmIHungry.com), and author of the Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat book series. Her passion is teaching mindful eating to help individuals resolve mindless and emotional eating and senseless yo-yo dieting to live the vibrant life they crave. She is a Certified Professional...
2021-05-2041 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 66 - Unsatisfied Or Lost With Your Career? with Lindsay GordonIn this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Lindsay Gordon and discuss different tips for if you are finding yourself lost or unsatisfied with your current career.
Lindsay is a career coach for analytically minded people who want to stop doing what they think is "right" in their career and start doing what's right for them. She helps people get clarity about what's right for them in a job and why, confident about their skills and abilities, and able to communicate that to interviewers, managers, and colleagues.
Lindsay started her career working as a recycled water...
2021-05-1337 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 65 - How Creativity & Art Creates Joy & Growth with Shane ManierIn this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Shane Manier and discuss her life, career and how creativity and art creates joy and growth in your life.
Shane Manier is a Creative Coach, Visual Artist, Tedx and Key Note Speaker, Trauma Informed Care Instructor, Poetry Mentor and National Spoken Word Poet based in the Charlotte Metro Region of NC. She is the founder of Guerilla Poets, a nonprofit art collective with branches in the US and UK. She is currently the Spoken Word and Arts Teaching Instructor for The Harvey B. Gantt Center, Henderson High School and Playing...
2021-05-0645 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 64 - The Benefits Of Using Your Non-Dominant Hand with ST RappaportIn this episode of HappyTalks, we interview ST Rappaport and discuss her methods of utilizing your non-dominant hand for many different benefits.
ST Rappaport is Relationship Photographer and host of the LifePix Relationships Podcast. ST utilizes her experience and expertise working with individuals, couples and experts in the field, on her mission to help as many people as possible overcome challenges and live the best life possible.
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit...
2021-04-2943 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 63 - Finding Your Voice & Developing the Whole Person with Melanie VeazeyIn this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Melanie Veazey and discuss her life, career and different ways to help in finding your voice and developing as a person.
Melanie Veazey has been coaching, teaching and training for over 30 years. She is a proud graduate of one of the top theater training schools in the country, Carnegie Mellon University, where she earned her BFA in musical theater. Melanie spends time getting to know her clients so that she truly understands what makes them tick. She has an innate sense of how to approach any issues or difficulties and...
2021-04-2239 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 62 - Parenting With Emotional Intelligence with Dr. Ty AllerIn this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Dr. Ty Aller and discuss parenting and how to use emotional intelligence.
Dr. Ty B. Aller is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Northern Utah where he works primarily with adolescents and their families. Dr. Aller has training in varying forms of cognitive therapy including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Dr. Aller is most interested in finding ways to support individuals natural strengths to help create lives that are more fulfilling through ACT.
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and...
2021-04-1533 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 61 - How To Evolve As A Leader with Stephen JosephsIn this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Stephen Josephs and talk about different ways to personally evolve yourself as a leader.
Stephen Josephs has been mind-body practitioner for over 55 years and has been an executive coach for over 40 years. He helps senior executives shape their culture and bring out people's best work in ways they haven't thought of before. He is a catalyst for helping them drop their ego and lead from the heart.
In this episode of HappyTalks, we discuss how to create healthy habits from eating clean and exercising to meditation and other...
2021-04-0846 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 60 - Overcoming Adversity with Suzan Nguyen & Patrick HubbardIn this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Suzan Nguyen & Patrick Hubbard and talk through their stories and different ways you can overcome adversity in your life.
Suzan Nguyen is the Author of 'One Arm but Not Unarmed', Happiness Coach, TedX Speaker, Entrepreneur and Instructor. Patrick Hubbard is a digital artist and photographer and he has teamed up with Suzan to bring some very special projects together called the Be Better Group and Be Better Life Academy. Patrick and Suzan share a common purpose of helping people Be Better.
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2021-04-0134 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 59 - Difference Between Training & Working Out with Chris BacaIn this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Chris Baca and discuss his life and career as a Personal Trainer and the differences between training & working out.
Chris Baca is a certified NPTI Personal Trainer, Certified Level 1 CrossFit Coach and Trainer. He has 11 years of experience coaching Functional Fitness. He is the owner and head coach of West Sacramento Strength And Conditioning. Before fitness industry, was in the Coast Guard, Life Insurance Sales, retail management, and many other jobs.
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy prof...
2021-03-2539 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 58 - Diversity & Inclusion with Dr. Maya Rockeymoore CummingsIn this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings and talk about diversity and inclusion in today's world and where things need to improve and change.
Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings is the Founder, President and CEO of Global Policy Solutions LLC, a strategy firm that helps corporate, philanthropic, governmental, and nonprofit clients meet their strategic objectives. She is also the immediate past board chair of the National Association of Counties Financial Services Corporation and has served on a number of nonprofit boards including the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (past board chair...
2021-03-2142 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 57 - Substance Abuse with Joe BoothIn this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Joe Booth and talk about his life and his opinions on addiction and substance abuse.
Joe brings a unique blend of professional experience in technology, education, and mental health. He received his Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Sacramento State in 2005, and went on to run corporate Learning and Development programs for global software companies. Joe is currently Founder and Executive Director of Class Five Mind, a substance abuse recovery platform that blends technology with mindfulness and holistic wellness. He's also the author of From the River: A Guidebook to Sobriety...
2021-03-2144 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 56 - Overcoming A Crisis with Mark WilkinsonIn this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Mark Wilkinson and talk about his life and his full story about how he overcame a crisis as well as tips for anyone going through something themselves.
Mark Wilkinson has come from being an International house music DJ and record producer (having been a resident DJ at the world famous Ministry of Sound in London, playing music in 65 different countries across the world and achieving a UK Top 10 hit!), to now being a multiple business owner, coach, motivational speaker and author.
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor...
2021-03-2141 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 55 - Confidence with Shawn ButtnerIn this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Shawn Buttner and talk about his passion for coaching confidence to many different people in different situations.
Shawn Buttner is a Certified High Performance Coach, helping professionals and entrepreneurs prevent burnout through holistically leveling up their lives.
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help peop...
2021-03-2135 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 54 - FatigueIn this episode of HappyTalks, we talk about fatigue, how to deal with it and different ways of getting out of habits that may cause it.
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She has given several talks around the country for healthcare providers, corporations, women’s conferences and fo...
2021-03-2141 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 53 - How Dance Improves Both Happiness & Leadership with Megan Taylor MorrisonIn this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Megan Taylor Morrison and talk about her life and how she has effectively used dance as a method to improve her overall happiness and leadership and more.
Megan Taylor Morrison is a best-selling author and business coach with a passion for swing dancing, travel and making tamales. Meg works with entrepreneurs and changemakers across the globe. Her clients include award-winning artists, executives across various industries, and leaders in Fortune 500 companies, large governmental agencies and multinational nonprofits. As the founder of the adventure travel companies PACK Retreats and Dance Adventures, Meg...
2021-03-2140 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 52 - How to Lose Weight and Keep it Off with Dr. Helene PulnikIn this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Dr. Helene Pulnik and talk through her methods of helping people ditch their cravings and ways to lose weight and keep the weight off.
Dr. Helene Pulnik is a Naturopathic Doctor, and weight loss and emotional eating expert. She helps people break free from yo-yo dieting and stress eating so they can optimize their health, have more energy, and feel great about themselves again using her 3-Step holistic process, called the Beyond Weight Loss Transformational Program.
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Do...
2021-03-2125 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 51 - Donovon Releases His New Book, Mindscaping! A How-To Guide to Being Happy!Donovon releases his new book, Mindscaping! And in this episode of HappyTalks we discuss what to expect and some important information about the book!
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She has given several talks around the country for healthcare providers, corporations, women’s conferences and for the ge...
2021-03-2126 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 50 - BurnoutIn this episode of HappyTalks, we talk through different situations where you may feel burnt out and how to get going again.
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She has given several talks around the country for healthcare providers, corporations, women’s conferences and for the general public...
2021-03-2133 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 49 - How To Navigate Through Major Life Decisions with Your PartnerIn this episode of HappyTalks, we talk about different major life decisions that you may encounter and the best ways to navigate your way through them, especially with your partner.
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She has given several talks around the country for healthcare providers, corp...
2021-03-2137 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 48 - Ways To Stop Feeling GuiltyIn this episode of HappyTalks, we discuss various different ways in how to stop feeling guilty for a range of different things.
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She has given several talks around the country for healthcare providers, corporations, women’s conferences and for the general public...
2021-03-2126 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 47 - How To Create More Engagement At Work with Dan NegroniIn this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Dan Negroni and discuss the importance of and how to create more engagement at work.
Dan Negroni is a hyper-growth CEO and bold impact coach who guides companies in bridging the gap between managers and their millennial workforce and creating “next gen” workforce cultures to increase employee engagement, productivity and profits. He is a serial entrepreneur, experienced business leader, attorney, master coach of CEOs and millennials, Inc. Top 100 leadership speaker, and Amazon best-selling author of Chasing Relevance: 6 Steps to Understand, Engage and Maximize Next Generation Leaders in the Workplace. For more...
2021-03-2140 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 46 - Content Creation Tips & ExperienceIn this episode of HappyTalks, we discuss everything around the topic of content creation including our experiences and tips to be successful along the way.
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She has given several talks around the country for healthcare providers, corporations, women’s conferences and for th...
2021-03-2139 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 45 - How Stress Affects Mood, Hormones and Energy with Dr Erin KinneyIn this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Dr. Erin Kinney and discuss everything about stress and its effects on your mood, hormones and energy.
Dr. Kinney is a Naturopathic Doctor and prominent speaker who charts customized healing paths for women to improve their mood, balance their hormones and increase their energy. Her patients come to her from all over the country for help finding the root causes of adrenal fatigue, hypothyroidism, PCOS, PMS, perimenopause, menopause and all the associated symptoms that can occur when hormones are out of balance. Her diagnosis, treatment protocols and teachings help women...
2021-03-2137 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 44 - BullyingIn this episode of HappyTalks, we discuss everything around the topic of bullying.
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She has given several talks around the country for healthcare providers, corporations, women’s conferences and for the general public.
Donovon Jenson is a software engineer in the...
2021-03-2145 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 43 - Improve Your Sleep with Doron LazarusIn this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Doron Lazarus and discuss various ways to improve your sleep.
Doron Lazarus is the founder of Executive Sleep Consulting, a firm dedicated to helping busy professionals gain the sleep they need to thrive in the competitive world. Doron is a graduate of UCLA where he studied neuroscience and psychology. His passion for sleep was born out of his own struggle with insomnia. His first sleep client was himself, as he dug in deep to actually rewire the way his mind thought about sleep from the inside out. This technique soon...
2021-03-2141 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 42 - Self-ReflectionIn this episode of HappyTalks, we discuss everything around the topic of self-reflection.
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She has given several talks around the country for healthcare providers, corporations, women’s conferences and for the general public.
Donovon Jenson is a software engineer in the...
2021-03-2134 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 41 - How To Be Successful with Mitch GonsalvesIn this episode of HappyTalks, we talk about success and how to be successful through your life and business.
Mitch Gonsalves is the Founder & CEO of Executive Advantage that helps High-Ticket B2B Service-Based Companies grow to $1-5M using Automation, LinkedIn & Commission-Only Sales Teams
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help...
2021-03-2139 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 40 - ProcrastinationIn this episode of HappyTalks, we talk about procrastination and ways to stop yourself from procrastinating.
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor specializing in anxiety and stress management who helps people develop more awareness of their minds and bodies to give them the power to heal themselves. She practices in both the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as virtually in order to have a larger global impact. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She strongly believes that the mind-body connection is...
2021-03-2037 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 39 - Difference Between ADHD & Anxiety with Dr. LeGrand PetersonIn this episode of HappyTalks, we interview Dr. LeGrand Peterson and talk about ADHD and the difference between it and anxiety.
Dr. LeGrand Peterson is a Naturopathic Doctor that focuses on treating patients with ADHD both children and adults. He is the founder and CEO of Nature's Health Clinic and runs an ADHD YouTube Channel called Optimal Mind Performance. You can find his channel in the description below. www.youtube.com/optimalmindperformance
Dr. LeGrand also haas a FREE ADHD Health Guide To A Healthier you which you can download in the description with this link...
2021-03-2033 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 38 - How to Take Care of YourselfIn this episode of HappyTalks, we talk about how to take care of yourself and your general wellbeing.
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor specializing in anxiety and stress management who helps people develop more awareness of their minds and bodies to give them the power to heal themselves. She practices in both the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as virtually in order to have a larger global impact. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She strongly believes that the mind-body...
2021-03-2038 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 37 - How to Get Into the Money Mindset with Courtland McPhersonIn this episode of HappyTalks we interview Courtland McPherson and discuss the importance of money and understanding money in general along with getting into the Money Mindset.
Courtland McPherson, is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in help men (and others) get unstuck in work, relationships and life! Today is going to talk about our money stories and how they hold us back and how to design a money mindset that aligns with who you are.
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor specializing in anxiety and stress management who helps people develop more awareness...
2021-03-2039 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 36 - How to Get Into the Performance Mindset with Michael CeelyIn this episode of HappyTalks we interview Michael Ceely and talk about how to get yourself into the performance mindset.
Michael Ceely is a licensed marriage and family therapist in the San Francisco Bay Area, and owner of Ceely Counseling in Berkeley, California. His approach to therapy is about creating momentum and teaching practical skills that can be applied in the real world. He is also the founder of Men’s Therapy Directory, a website dedicated to helping men create positive change. Besides his therapy practice, Michael works with athletes, providing mental performance coaching through his company Ce...
2021-03-2037 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 35 - How to Deal with Working From Home Indefinitely with Mary PatryIn this episode of HappyTalks we interview Mary Patry and talk about ways to deal with the impact of working from home indefinitely, due to this ongoing pandemic.
Mary Patry is an executive coach focused exclusively on helping the IT executive and their direct reports address barriers to success based on their own circumstances.
Mary founded ITeffectivity LLC in 2013 with the mission of helping IT leaders define and achieve success as they define it. Her vision is for business to recognize IT leader's contribution to innovation and success of the company. . Her qualifications are based...
2021-03-2037 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 34 - How to Be Happy With YourselfIn this episode of HappyTalks, we talk about different ways to try and be a lot happier with yourself.
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She has given several talks around the country for healthcare providers, corporations, women’s conferences and for the general public.
Donovo...
2021-03-2028 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 33 - How To Have A Positive Mindset When Everything is NOT Working Out How You'd LikeIn this episode of HappyTalks, we talk about ways to stay positive when everything is not working out the way that you'd like it to.
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She has given several talks around the country for healthcare providers, corporations, women’s conferences and for th...
2021-03-2029 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 32 - How to Manifest and Attract What You Want in Life with Lindsay HoffmanIn this episode of HappyTalks we interview Lindsay Hoffman and discuss her life, experiences and how to manifest and attract what you want in life.
Lindsay Hoffman is an entertainment reporter & host and her work has been featured in: InTouch Weekly, Life & Style Magazine, Closer Weekly, Fab TV, The Red Carpet Report & more! From court cases to red-carpets, Lindsay has broken national best-selling cover stories and covered all sorts of major events such as: The Oscars, Emmys and Grammys. She has interviewed high profile celebrities from Oprah to George Clooney. She also has her own company where s...
2021-03-2050 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 31 - How to Be Happy For Others When You're Not Where You Want To Be In LifeIn this episode of HappyTalks, we discuss ways to be happy for others when you personally are not where you want to be in life.
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She has given several talks around the country for healthcare providers, corporations, women’s conferences and for th...
2021-03-2032 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 30 - How to Tap Into Your Authentic Masculinity with Xander ReynoldsIn this episode of HappyTalks we interview Xander Reynolds and discuss his projects and different ways in how to tap into your authentic masculinity.
Xander Reynolds is a fashion film director and mens relationship coach. He is the founder of Infinite Social which is a community of men focused on building authentic relationships and living a more disciplined life.
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She...
2021-03-1943 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 29 - How To Access The Power Of Intention with Lauren BalukjianIn this episode of HappyTalks we interview Lauren Balukjian and discuss how to access the Power of Intention.
Lauren is a leadership coach and experienced facilitator who is passionate about empowering others to live a courageous life. Her mantra is "Conceive it, Believe it, Achieve it." and she's here today to tell us how the power of intention setting is the foundation to making all dreams possible. Next month Lauren is leading a seven-week, self-discovery journey for a select group of women looking to gain clarity, connection, and confidence in their lives. It is a virtual experience...
2021-03-1945 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 28 - How to Shift Your Energy to Have a Great Day with Stu ZimmermanIn this episode of HappyTalks we interview Stu Zimmerman and discuss different ways to shift your energy in order to feel better and have great days.
Brought to his emotional and physical knees by the terminal cancer of his wife Teri, Stu Zimmerman left the financial world to explore wealth beyond money. Utilizing the media as an agent for transformation, his conscious media endeavors include co-authoring the “Inner Security and Infinite Wealth” book, hosting the nationally-syndicated “Inside Wealth” radio program, creating and producing the conscious business video series “Inner Espresso” and co-hosting the award-winning “Get Conscious Now!” television progr...
2021-03-1938 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 27 - How to Break Free From Imposter Syndrome with Kristin TaylorIn this episode of HappyTalks we interview Kristin Taylor and discuss How to Break Free From Imposter Syndrome.
Kristin Taylor was trained as a Narrative therapist and now works as a Life and Executive Coach. She supports clients in becoming liberated from the limited thinking habits, beliefs and personal narratives that are shaped by unprocessed emotions. Her coaching specialty focuses on reversing Imposter Syndrome. She taps into the intersection of neuroscience, mindfulness and story to support clients in living more courageous and fulfilling lives. She is the author of reMIND and reMIND the Basics which serve as...
2021-03-1939 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 26 - Pursue Your Passion at Any Age with Denise EricksonIn this episode of HappyTalks we interview Denise Erickson and talk about her career and experience in keeping a high level of passion throughout her life.
Denise has spent over 35 years as an HR leader providing strategic and organizational development consulting and coaching to C-suite executives, primarily in the financial services and health care sector. Most recently she served the Chief of Staff to the Chief Human Resources Officer at Kaiser Permanente where in addition to serving as coach and confidante to HR’s executive leadership team, she led the redesign and implementation of HR’s service deli...
2021-03-1945 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 25 - How to Invite Juicy Love Into Your Life with Jimmy AllenIn this episode of HappyTalks we interview Jimmy Allen and talk about his various projects and work, including How to Invite Juicy Love Into Your Life.
Jimmy Allen is Love and Relationship Coach. He had the privilege of studying with Katherine Woodard Thomas who is the author of the New York Times bestselling Calling in the “One”. When he discovered her coaching program, he knew instantaneously that this was what I was meant to do. . As a Love and Relationship Coach, his purpose and mission is to disrupt people’s patterns in love so they can get out of...
2021-03-1957 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 23 - How to Deal with AngerIn this episode of HappyTalks, we talk about different effective methods of dealing with anger.
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She has given several talks around the country for healthcare providers, corporations, women’s conferences and for the general public.
Donovon Jenson is a softwa...
2021-03-1849 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 22 - How To Spread Kindness with Liz BuecheleIn this episode of HappyTalks we interview Liz Buechele. Liz discusses her various projects including The Smile Project and more.
Liz Buechele is the founder of The Smile Project, a nonprofit organization designed to spread joy in communities and educational institutions through SPARK kindness clubs, Birthday Givebacks, service projects, and more. In 2011, Liz started writing down one thing that made her happy every single day... and she hasn't stopped since. Liz has a professional background in the nonprofit industry and is passionate about youth empowerment and kindness. She enjoys writing, running, traveling, and watching the pups at...
2021-03-1846 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 21 - How To Create Pleasure And Intimacy with Dr. Rachel AllynIn this episode of HappyTalks we interview Dr. Rachel Allyn. Rachel discusses how important it is for everyone to be able to be happy with themselves and create pleasure and intimacy where it is needed most.
Dr. Rachel Allyn is a licensed psychologist and pleasure expert, as well as TedX speaker and certified yoga teacher specializing in mind-body medicine, particularly as it intersects with relationship & intimacy therapy. She has a book coming out with Shambhala Publications on body-based methods to have more healthy pleasures in your life, given America's fraught relationship with the body and with pleasure, an...
2021-03-1845 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 20 - How To Love And Accept YourselfIn this episode of HappyTalks, we talk about different tools and the importance of loving and accepting yourself.
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She has given several talks around the country for healthcare providers, corporations, women’s conferences and for the general public.
Donovon Jenson...
2021-03-1637 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 19 - "Crucial Conversations" Review - How to Have Difficult ConversationsIn this episode of HappyTalks, we discuss the book "Crucial Conversations" and give our thoughts surrounding it.
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She has given several talks around the country for healthcare providers, corporations, women’s conferences and for the general public.
Donovon Jenson is a s...
2021-03-1642 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 18 - How To Develop Social Skills As An IntrovertEngaging in small talk isn't everybody's cup of tea, maybe even causing anxiety for some. It can be awkward and/or uncomfortable, but regardless, most of us have to take part of it in our every day to day living. In this episode of HappyTalks, we discuss how to make that process easier and more comfortable.
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amou...
2021-03-1635 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 17 - How To Not Let Other People’s Fears & Anxieties Get To YouWhat to do you do when other people’s anxieties and frustrations are dumped on you? How does that impact your day or even week? In this episode of HappyTalks, we discuss how to not let the fear of other's get under your skin.
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-l...
2021-03-1637 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 16 - How To Create Healthy HabitsIn this episode of HappyTalks, we discuss how to create healthy habits from eating clean and exercising to meditation and other goals.
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She has given several talks around the country for healthcare providers, corporations, women’s conferences and for the general public...
2021-03-1640 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 15 - How to De-Stress Using Emotional Freedom Technique with Nancy BannerIn this episode of HappyTalks we interview empowerment coach, Nancy Banner. Nancy discusses how she helps late blooming boomers think MUCH bigger for themselves and unleash their potential and rock the shit out of whatever time they have left here. Nancy also demonstrates the power of tapping with the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT).
Nancy Banner was born a baby boomer, where she followed the rules of the generation, striving for career “success”, only to find that her dreams and “the formula” were not aligned. The more she tried to be a “good girl”, the more she rebelled. The more she r...
2021-03-1435 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 14 - How To Connect Deeply With Yourself And Others with Tom GlaserIn this episode of HappyTalks we interview psychologist, life coach and author Tom Glaser. Tom discusses how to connect deeply with yourself, others, and your passions by demonstrating his "Conversation Sparks" process based on his book Full Heart Living. He also discusses how we can build resilience following trauma, especially now as we are all going through this collective pandemic trauma.
A psychologist and life coach with over 30 years of experience, Tom Glaser, MS, is author of the Amazon.com bestseller Full Heart Living: Conversations with the Happiest People I Know. An associate at Partners in Resilience, he...
2021-03-1440 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 13 - How To Stay Well During Times Of Uncertainty with Laura LavigneIn this episode of HappyTalks we interview founder of the Center for Happiness, Laura Lavigne! We discuss How to Stay Well During This Time of Uncertainty, How to Connect with Your Essence, and the Importance of Community.
Laura Lavigne is the Founder of the Happiness Sprinkling Project and the Center of Happiness in Anacortes, two organizations that share the common mission of providing joy, growth, connection and kindness to the world community. She is a TEDx speaker, the author of several books, a happiness coach and a founding member of the International Association of Coaches. She lives o...
2021-03-1437 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 12 - How To Enhance Your Relationship with Dr. Joylyn ManiaciAre you struggling in your relationship or marriage? Does the COVID-19 lockdown add another layer of stress and difficulty to your relationship? In this episode of HappyTalks, Dr. Alice and Donovon interview their first guest for their show, Dr. Joylyn Maniaci and discuss ways to enhance the quality of any relationship.
Dr. Joylyn Maniaci is an expert in communication and relationship dynamics. She is the creatrix and founder of the HAPPINESS clinic. Combining her personal experience with abuse, eating disorders, depression and suicide with her training in naturopathic medicine, psychology, crania-sacral therapy, athletics, and various energetic modalities s...
2021-03-1440 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 11 - How To Improve Your Self EsteemDo you question your self worth? Do you not feel good enough at certain things? In this episode of HappyTalks, Dr. Alice and Donovon talk about how to improve your self-esteem.
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She has given several talks around the country for healthcare provi...
2021-03-1449 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 10 - Death By AssumptionsHow are making assumptions impacting your life? In this episode of HappyTalks, Dr. Alice and Donovon talk about the negative consequences of making assumptions has on our relationships with people and ourselves.
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She has given several talks around the country for healt...
2021-03-1141 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 9 - How To Manage Time EffectivelyAre you often feeling overwhelmed and stressed because there's too much to do and not enough time to do it? In this episode of HappyTalks, Dr. Alice and Donovon talk about how to manage your time more efficiently so you can feel more productive and thus happier!
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help...
2021-03-1135 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 8 - How to Effectively Resolve ConflictsIn this episode of HappyTalks we discuss how to resolve conflicts effectively. Conflicts and disagreements are a part of everyone's life to some extent.
The ability to resolve it effectively and efficiently can improve our relationships with others, as well as increase our own sense of happiness and inner peace.
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and he...
2021-03-1135 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 7 - Stop Calling it Social Isolation or Social Distancing! How to Socialize While Keeping a DistanceAs we are being advised or mandated to shelter in place and stay at home in social isolation due to COVID-19, we might be experiencing a sense of loneliness and disconnection. I really dislike the term "social isolation" because it sounds very depressing, like every person is in it for themselves in solitude. I think the more appropriate terms should be "physical distancing," and "temporary home bound." Because just because we need to stay physically away from each other, doesn't mean we can't socialize through all the MANY forms of technology available to us. Now might be a better time...
2021-03-1138 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 6 - How Do You Define Happiness?In this episode we discuss how we each personally define happiness and what that means to us.
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She has given several talks around the country for healthcare providers, corporations, women’s conferences and for the general public.
Donovon Jenson is a soft...
2021-03-1132 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 5 - How To Address FearGiven the current public health crisis in the world around the coronavirus (COVID-19), many people are experiencing a lot of fear and distress, and maybe even panic to some extent.
It is a legitimate concern for our community and the necessary precautions should be taken such as hand washing, coughing into elbows/tissues, not touching your face, wiping down surfaces, and staying home if you exhibit symptoms or if you are in a high-risk group such as being over the age of 60 or have a compromised immune system or other health concern. And we suggest you following t...
2021-03-0936 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 4 - What Do You Do When You Experience Lows Or Feelings Of DepressionIn today's episode, we discuss our own experiences when we've felt depressed and low and how we've developed tools over the years to handle them more effectively to be able to get back to feeling happy!
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She has given several talks arou...
2021-03-0935 minHappyTalks with Dr. Alice and DonovonEp. 3 - Why Consider Therapy?In this episode of HappyTalks, we talk about fatigue, how to deal with it and different ways of getting out of habits that may cause it.
Dr. Alice Fong is a naturopathic doctor, known as the “Virtual Stress Doc,” and she helps busy professionals break free from stress, anxiety, and burnout without having to quit their jobs using a 5-step holistic approach. She is the founder of Amour de Soi Wellness and her mission is to help people discover self-love and happiness. She has given several talks around the country for healthcare providers, corporations, women’s conferences and fo...
2021-03-0934 min