Better, Brighter, and Beyond

In this episode, marriage and family therapist Lambers Fisher shares powerful insights on bridging cultural gaps and strengthening relationships across differences. Drawing from over 20 years of clinical experience, Lambers reveals how the same principles that help couples communicate can transform workplace dynamics and team relationships.Learn practical strategies for:Creating safe spaces where everyone feels valuedUnderstanding and meeting different needs across cultural boundariesMoving beyond "punitive" diversity approaches to genuine connectionSupporting both introverted and extroverted voices in group settingsTransforming cultural differences from challenges into strengthsWhether you're leading a team, working with diverse colleagues, or simply wanting to build stronger relationships, Lambers offers a refreshing, shame-free approach to authentic diversity. His message reminds us that at the heart of effective multicultural awareness is something beautifully simple: caring about each other's needs and creating space for everyone to belong.Join host Jessika Jake as she explores how making intentional efforts to understand and value our differences can create stronger bonds in both personal and professional relationships. This episode offers practical wisdom for anyone seeking to move beyond cultural barriers to create meaningful connections.Show notes at betterandbetterer.com/45

A couple talks about the book Superconscious Leadership. Their identity is revealed at the end. Can you guess who they are?

A long overdue catchup with Shana (Just Luv Coaching). Though our conversation was rich and meaningful, we kept it light by sharing laughs and excitement over this work that we both feel called to do. Our journeys involve continuously evolving… learning new modalities, taking classes, doing public speaking events, running women’s groups, writing books – all centered around empowering others to step into their fullest, most vibrant lives. We hope that the passion we have is contagious.Show notes at: BetterAndBetterer.com/43

I was thrilled to have the opportunity to interview the captivating Jeni Holla for this profile. Our conversation did not disappoint! Jeni's authenticity, passion and wisdom shone through as she shared enthralling tales of self-discovery from her decades of world exploration. In addition to her adventures, Jeni also provided fascinating insights into her work as an Akashic Records guide and teacher. As the Akashic Nomad, she helps others delve into their personal Akashic records to uncover past life information and spiritual guidance to illuminate their path forward. Jeni's knowledge of these cosmic records and her ability to share their empowering wisdom is remarkable. She truly walks the talk of bold living, and I believe we all have much to learn from her example. Interviewing this dynamic life adventurer was a highlight, and I look forward to hearing more of Jeni's story.Connect with Jeni: https://www.facebook.com/jenihollaadventure/Show notes will be available at BetterAndBetterer.com/42

Brad Axelrad is a transformational coach who has spent over a decade helping leaders face their fears and step into their power to create thriving businesses. He has produced over 150 live events, spoken from nearly 300 stages, and interviewed thought leaders like John Assaraf, Bob Proctor, and Don Miguel Ruiz. Since 2010, Brad has been a Founding Member of the Association of Transformational Leaders, with the mission of showing leaders how to embody success without sacrifice. Through interactive presentations and talks, Brad leverages his greatest former fear - public speaking - to now empower others to turn fear into freedom. Find Brad at: https://faceyourdragon.com/

Join me in an inspiring conversation with Jodie Solberg, a Mental Wellness and Success Coach and Certified Master Hypnotherapist. We'll explore the transformative world of hypnosis and how Jodie helps professionals heal from trauma, achieve success, and live in alignment with their values. Dr. Alfred A. Barrios' research shows the astonishing success rate of hypnotherapy – 93% recovery after just 6 sessions. If you're curious about mental wellness, overcoming anxiety, or the profound effects of hypnosis, tune in to this episode, where Jodie's expertise and passion shine through.To connect with Jodie Solberg, visit her website at www.psychedupsuccess.com. You can also follow her on social media on Instagram or Facebook.For those interested in taking their mental wellness journey to the next level, reach out to Jodie Solberg directly to book a free 30 minute explore call.Show notes at: betterandbetterer.com/40

Jes catches up with Shana Auguste (JustLuvCoaching.com) on life, goals, and their spiritual adventures. Show notes at: https://betterandbetterer.com/39

In this episode, Jes interviews Gelotologist Barry Taylor. Barry uses Laugh Therapy to enhance individuals' well-being, productivity, and overall quality of life. The healing power of laughter often has a significant influence on both physical and mental health.Show notes at: BetterandBetterer.com/38

In this episode, Self-Love Coach and Consultant Shana Auguste (JustLuvCoaching.com) and Jessika Jake (BetterAndBetterer) catch up on life as business women on opposite coasts. betterandbetterer.com/37

In this episode, Carol Robertson PhD, creator of Brain Art and Brain Sculpture and a Havening Trainer uses beautiful analogies as she discusses the neuroscience around potentiation (add "doors" or receptors to our brain cells) and depotentiation (reabsorbing those "doors"). By paying attention to the predictions that our brain is making day in and day out for us, we can start a dialogue with our brain and effect what "doors" are created or recycled.  Find Carol at: PsychosensoryAcademy.comShow notes at betterandbetterer.com/36

In this episode, Self-Love Coach and Consultant Shana Auguste shares her mission as the LUV Spreadah and swaps ideas and adventures with host Jessika Jake. The lively conversation includes topic from suicide prevention, to redefining selfish, to crystals, past lives and more. Find Shana online at www.justluvcoaching.com, and on Instagram @justluv_coachingShow notes: betterandbetterer.com/35

Tonia Cordi from Time + Space Solutions explains how your clutter is related to your F type.  https://betterandbetterer.com/34Find Tonia online:website www.timeandspacesolutions.comFBhttps://www.facebook.com/timeandspacesolutionsInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/timeandspacesolutions/LinkedIn Tonia Cordihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tonia-cordi-68941461/LinkedIn TSS https://www.linkedin.com/company/time-and-space-solutions/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@timespacesolutions7346 4 Week Class - Anxiety + The Clutter It Creates FB https://www.facebook.com/events/941849976950204/941849993616869/?ref=newsfeedWebsite https://www.timeandspacesolutions.com/classesworkshops

Visit Violeta’s website: violetadonawa.com for more info about her work. Violeta kindly provided the below links to authors she mentioned and resources for people interested in heart work that accounts for healing from social issues:Emergent Strategy by adrienne maree brown (written lower case on purpose)  https://www.akpress.org/emergentstrategy.htmlGrandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem, LMSWhttps://centralrecoverypress.com/product/my-grandmothers-hands-racialized-trauma-and-the-pathway-to-mending-our-hearts-and-bodies-paperbackGenerative Somatics: Somatic Transformation and Social Justicehttps://generativesomatics.orgDr. Aditi Paul who talks about the struggles that individuals on work visas facehttp://www.draditipaul.comShow notes: https://betterandbetterer.com/33

Betty Guadagno, host of the upcoming Explore the Extraordinary Podcast shares her NDE-like experience and her subsequent dramatic life changes. Her new podcast with IANDS (institute for Near Death Studies) is launching in 2 weeks. Find out more here: https://isgo.iands.org/webinar/explore-the-extraordinary-podcast/Show notes at https://betterandbetterer.com/32

Vincent Todd Tolman shares his amazing NDE and imparts some of the important wisdom he gained.   Visit https://betterandbetterer.com/31 for the Power Hour PDF and video version of this podcast.   Find Vincent Todd Tolman and his work online:https://thelightafterdeath.com/https://livinggodslight.com/https://www.amazon.com/Light-After-Death-Journey-experience/dp/B0BD3YV9M5

Head to betterandbetterer.com/31 for show notes, or head directly to Sachin's site: instanthealingtherapy.com Sachin Karve is a Quantum Healer. He noticed he could heal himself after having a profound experience during meditation... Then he realized he can heal others.  But he always says "It's not me (who is doing the healing)." Fascinating stuff. He also gives the best description of Energy Medicine that we've ever heard.   

In this episode I chat with Jillian Prause, Therapeutic Arts Life Coach Certified Recovery Coach, Peer Support & Outreach Professional, about inviting art into your life. Find the show notes and Jillian's challenge to you at betterandbetterer.com/29.

Author Becca Ribbing gives great advice when it comes to how to know if our jobs are working for us, setting boundaries, the great resignation, spotting crutches and being mindful of them and more! Show notes will be at: https://betterandbetterer.com/28Find Becca's book at: https://www.amazon.com/Clarity-Journal-Becca-Ribbing/dp/1733131604Becca's site: https://beccaribbing.com/

In this episode, Jes speaks with Naturopath Sarah Chopra about her specialties, including the different states our bodies can be in, depending on if our nervous system thinks we're safe or not. These states can be visualized as places on a ladder. Grab the free PDF for this episode's challenge at betterandbetterer.com/27 and find out more about Sarah online at sarahchopra.com and also @sarah.chopra.naturopath on Instagram. 

In this episode we hear from therapist Justin Martin, of Parts of Me Therapy, who uses the powerful and evidence-backed Internal Family Systems Model as he works with individuals and couples to address various scenarios, such as anxiety, depression, grief, preventing burnout, and more. Today we did into the idea of a victim mindset.... it's not what you think! Show notes will be at betterandbetterer.com/26 Find Justin and Parts of Me Therapy online at:https://www.partsofmetherapy.com/https://www.instagram.com/partsofmetherapy/

IFSGuide helps people become the best versions of themselves in a short period of time, by using IFS. What's IFS you say? During the past decade, the profound impact of IFS has not only been proven by scientific research, but also countless number of professional practitioners who have made lasting impacts within their clients. So have a listen to two of the best practitioners, Sasha Eslami and Blanca Dasi, as they explain IFS and give tips as to how this can work for you!Join their FB IFS Self Healers group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/internalfamilysystems/ where they hold free weekly calls.  Also, check out their website at ifsguide.com.  Show notes coming to: betterandbetterer.com/25

Michael Forlenza,, PhD, MPH, PCC, is a health psychologist, professional coach and IFS (Internal Family Systems) Practitioner focusing on Leadership and Development. He views healing and development as two sides of the same coin, and shares his wisdom with Jessika Jake. The modalities that Michael uses include: Professional Coaching, IFS, Mindfulness-based Practice, Conflict Coaching and Mediation, Applied Polyvagal Theory, and Restorative Practices. In this episode we focus in on IFS in particular. You can find Michael at https://www.coachingthroughstressfulexperience.com/Show notes: https://betterandbetterer.com/24

This episode features Sharee Johnson, Psychologist, Executive Coach, Owner Coaching for Doctors at SKJ Consulting, Senior Consultant for the Potential Project, and Creator of RESPOND and Recalibrate. She's a Certified iRest Meditation Teacher. She's also Australia's leading doctor coach, and in this conversation she shares her experience with coaching doctors, and gives us tips for ourselves along the way, including the top soft skills are that we can work on so that we are protecting ourselves from burnout while showing up to help those around us.

Dr Ruth Mary Allan helps unchain people from their pain, often in one visit! She's holds a Doctorate in Physics and is also certified as a Brain Health Coach, a High Performance Coach, and a Havening Techniques Practitioner. Her passions, life experiences, and educational pursuits converge as a story of hope and healing, both for herself and her clients. Get tips on how to spot unhealthy life situations and choose the things that will help get you to a better place. Listen and take Dr Ruth Mary Allan's challenge! Show notes at:https://betterandbetterer.com/22

Greg Hendricks is a former professional basketball athlete having played overseas in 6 different Countries, as well as coached in the NBA as a volunteer assistant with the Seattle Supersonics. His is an author and a pastor at The Rock Church in El Cajon. In this episode he talks about The Third Option, HONOR, and exactly how to have awkward conversations about important issues. Show notes: https://betterandbetterer.com/21 this podcast launches. 

In this episode, Jessika interviews her Jen Sincero "badass" talking button. Show notes online at betterandbetterer.com/20. Flagging as 'explicit' because of some cursing. 

Mary Kay Morrison's lifelong work as a speaker, author, and educator includes integrating what we know about applying cognitive research on both the emotions (particularity humor) and movement to learning, stress reduction, and maximizing life. Mary Kay is founder and director of Humor Quest and serves as Past President of the Board of Directors for the Association of Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH). She talks to us about joy-flow, humergy, healthy humor vs the not-so-healthy kind, impact and intent, other aspects of her work, and gives us advice (on, for example, what to do if you are on the receiving end of "bully" humor).Show notes at:https://betterandbetterer.com/17

In this episode Jade and Michael explore topics that plague some of our minds and what a possible solution can be. This is Dr. Michael Sapiro's second visit to the show. Michael Sapiro, PsyD is a former Buddhist monk turned clinical psychologist, Dharma teacher, meditation researcher, and overall splendid human being. He is on faculty at Esalen Institute and is a Fellow at the Institute of Noetic Sciences where he engages in research on the topics at large (meditation, transformation, and consciousness). He completed his postdoctoral fellowship in advanced psychology at the Boise VA Medical Center where he specialized in rural health, PTSD, and combat trauma. Dr. Sapiro teaches nationally on the art and science of transformation, expanded human capabilities, self-care, and meditation for personal and community growth. Materials pertaining to his most recent keynote can be found in the link below. The ACORNS method referenced above can be found at: https://betterandbetterer.com/18

In this episode, Jade interviews coach and author Nikki Buckstead. You may be familiar with the Amazon best seller she co-authored with Jack Canfield, The Recipe for Success. Nikki has a passion for empowering people to live their best life, in both their personal and professional lives. She focuses on helping them discover a healthy work-life balance and cultivate an attitude of self-care and well-being, live authentically and with purpose. Show notes at:https://betterandbetterer.com/16

Julie Bear Don’t Walk's expertise in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine helps people feel better (and betterer!) in their bodies and their lives. As a healer, mother and wife, Julie understands that life and health are creative processes, continually evolving with the different phases of our lives. As a licensed acupuncturist and integrative health practitioner, she partners with her patients to find their best path to wholehearted health. In this episode she talks with Jessika Jake about acupuncture (what is it, what are the benefits, who can it help?) along with how she uses Traditional Chinese Medicine alongside Eastern lab results to help with conditions like unexplained fatigue, brain fog, etc. She gives great insight into listening to your body's signals (while having compassion for the message), loving kindness, "microbits of selfcare," and setting micro-intentions/daily goals. Take her 2 week challenge! Show notes at: https://betterandbetterer.com/15

In this episode, Jes speaks with Holistic Life Coach, Kate Dreyfus of Evolve and Empower. Former international matchmaker turned Love Coach, Kate has actionable tips to help make your relationships better, thereby enhancing your wellbeing. Pop by betterandbetterer.com/14 to grab the PDF for the 2 Week Challenge that she poses to all of us!

In this episode Jade interviews Michael Sapiro, PsyD, a clinical psychologist, Dharma and meditation teacher, former Buddhist monk, and a Fellow at the Institute of Noetic Sciences. He teaches nationally on the art and science of transformation, expanded human capabilities, self-care, and meditation for personal awakening and collective transformation. Show notes at: https://betterandbetterer.com/13

In this episode, Jessika speaks with acclaimed Client Engagement Specialist Holly Slone O'Donnell or Slone Solutions, LLC. Holly tells us about the DISC Model, how to identify yourself and others as Dominant, Influential, Steady, or Conscientious, and how being a flexible communicator can help conflict resolution, help us avoid conflict, and have better (and betterer) connections with others. Show notes at: https://betterandbetterer.com/12]( https://betterandbetterer.com/12)

In this episode, Career Success Speaker & Confidence Coach Cornelius Simon talks about confidence. The two big barriers to confidence that he sees all the time are: fear of rejection and fear of failure. These often manifest as a lack of consistent, repeated action. Keep doing it. Keep doing it. Keep doing it. Cornelius explains how shifting focus from external validation and outcomes to an inner dialogue makes all the difference. Doing your "imperfect best" and not comparing yourself to others is key. Other insights: Think of confidence as "your belief in yourself that you will have a positive outcome" Do things that rate at least a 7 on the "Belief Scale" (set yourself up to success) We get wrapped up in particular identities (eg career, military) and need to step out of our comfort zones when change happens We gain confidence for doing it Don't think "failure" think "setback" Adopt an Achievement Mindset -- this helps you focus on action Choose a worthy goal that is believable to you Listen to this episode to find out more and to hear about Cornelius's challenge for you! Show notes at: https://betterandbetterer.com/11

Liana Vizcarrondo is a Beachbody Coach and a handbag designer for Tommy Hilfiger. In this episode she gives us 5 tips regarding how to get out of our comfort zones! Are you ready to take her challenge? We are also doing a RistRoller.com giveaway with Liana! https://betterandbetterer.com/10

Author/Coach Ethan Freckleton speaks about the importance of understanding your own list of intentions and referring to it when you are being asked for your time, blocking off time on your schedule to charge your own battery, and advises on getting through transitions (job loss, divorce, etc). Show notes at: https://bettererandbetterer.com/9

Aneesh Chaudhry is a certified personal trainer, certified Brain Health Coach, and owner of SoulPhysio Wellness LLC, located in Southern California. In today's episode Aneesh discusses his story and gives us tips on controlling ANTS (automatic negative thoughts) and meditation. Visit BetterAndBetterer.com/8 for show notes!

Great talk with Lainie Ishbia from trend-able.com -- where your disability is not an accessory. Hear Lainie's story and philosophies, and take her self-care challenge (free self-care calendar download).

Jes had a chance to speak with the awesome Katie Farina of Katie's healing kitchen. Her food is AMAZING. Katie graduated from the Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts, a Professional Chef Training Institute. She is passionate about harnessing the power of food to heal disease. Through the years she's done it all – taught cooking classes, waitressed, cooked in a macrobiotic restaurant and helped disadvantaged youth through food. Her lifelong goal is to inspire others to make the connection between the food they eat and its effect on their body, the environment and the world. Are you ready to be inspired? betterandbetterer.com/6 for show notes & this week's challenge (PDF) PLUS links to where you can find Katie!

In this episode, Jes interviews Jen Polite, a New York City Psychotherapist who is works with those seeking personal growth and change on their journey to manage issues around anxiety, depression and situational stress. She makes self-care fun and personalized, and offers up a worthy 14-day challenge to our listeners. https://betterandbetter.com/5

Tara Grieb from ZilchZeroWasteGoods.com talks to us about environmental wellness -- specifically about how we can have a safer home environment by using natural cleaners, as well as ways we can be nicer to the environment by using "unpapers" and such! Try out her 1 Week Challenge.

In this episode I talk with Arthur Woods, co-founder of Imperative. By putting some guardrails around what we even mean by the word "purpose" and by conducting about a decade's worth of research on the topic -- we're talking the largest body of global research -- he and his colleagues have found that the things that generate purpose for you tend to stay the same throughout your lifetime (hence, North Star). We talk about the 3 dimensions that constitute your North Star, how to define success, what to ask instead of "What do you do?", how we should talk to our kids, and more! https://betterandbetterer.com/3

Jerin Jones, improv enthusiast shares her expertise with us, covering how improv relates to life, work, and health. She gives us so many games to try out, alone or with others. Visit https://betterandbetterer.com/2 for show notes and free download of Improv Games.

Nicole is a certified SCRUM Master, multi-sport athlete, & the Managing Director at Tearado Tech. Her mantra is busy ≠ productive. She has a knack for inspiring teams of varied personalities & cultures to engage in new productive & healthy practices. Nicole leads Tearado Tech, where they are inciting healthier, more productive living for busy people with the first Smart Tea Flask & the sustainable teaware collection. In this episode Nicole shares actionable gems of wisdom that you will want to adopt, & she has an important challenge for us all as well! And yes: She'll be telling you why you need to stiff-arm the malarkey!Lots of show notes & links are @ https://betterandbetterer.com/1