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The Empowerment Show
by Melissa Heisler
Be uplifted and inspired by personal stories of empowerment. Each week brings new stories of courage, support, and overcoming challenges.How do you become empowered? Discover new personal choices from inspiring and practical guides. How can their personal stories inspire you?Melissa Heisler interviews guests from around the world uncovering their journey to empowerment. What did they overcome? How did they find the courage, determination, the stamina? How do they now empower others?Melissa’s guests come from the world of entertainment, business, government, health and the wider world; wherever individuals need, teach, and inspire empowerment.Listen to the shows below anytime to receive information, inspiration, and an ability and desire to make changes in your life and the lives of others. www.itsmylifeinc.com/empowerment
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Treating Your Body Right – Robin Westen on The Empowerment Show
“My body is not me. Its mine.” Dahn Yoga How are you treating the vessel carrying you around? Are you giving it love and care or are you filling it with no so good things? In this episode we learn the importance of conscious eating and taking the time to cleanse our digestive system. Caring for…
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Following Your Dreams with Melissa Pettignano
At 26 Melissa Pettignano is launching her second book and her first album. She is a shining example of how a positive attitude and a deep faith can help us move mountains. The Empowerment Show host Melissa Heisler and Melissa Pettignano discuss how to be a driving force to bring good into the...
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A Shocking New Take on Disabilities – Jane Hash on The Empowerment Show
Plain Jane: The Shockumentary is no normal documentary about a woman with disabilities. Because Jane Hash is no ordinary woman. Jane was born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, a condition which is manifested by extremely brittle bones. At birth, Jane had twenty-six broken bones and was not expected…
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Moving Beyond Childhood Abuse – Robin Marvel on The Empowerment Show
Robin Marvel had a troubling childhood including domestic abuse, parental kidnappings, drug abuse, and homelessness. She never learned to have self-worth. Robin turned to alcohol and partying when she was fifteen years old to receive validation and attention. This led to a teenage pregnancy which...
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What To Do When You Don’t Fit In - Lifeworks Psychotherapy on The Empowerment Show
At one time in our life or another we feel like we don’t fit in. We feel like an outsider, like we don’t belong. We don’t feel understood and, even worse, we begin to feel like there is something wrong with us. It does not matter if you feel excluded due to your ethnicity or religion, or if you...
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The Energy of Emotion – Donna Scott-Nusrala on The Empowerment Show
Ever have someone walk into the room and you can feel their anger – or their joy? Do you know people who seem to always have great opportunities just happen to them? And others who always get the short end of the stick? Could your life be affected by what you are unconsciously projecting? In…
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Neil Findlay is Making the World a Better Place – Learn How You Can Too on The Empowerment Show
Neil Findlay says he is just, “An ordinary person out there doing some stuff.” But he is so much more than that. Both Neil and his wife have dedicated some of their working years and now their “retirement” to helping children around the world. They are both an inspiration for what we can all...
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Individual and Collective Responsibility for Inclusion – Elizabeth Williams-Riley on The Empowerment Show
As I was working on this show and post, a Sly & The Family Stone song came on the radio There is a blue one who can’t accept the green one For living with a fat one, trying to be a skinny one And different strokes for different folks At the same time I was alerted to an anti-Gay Christian group…
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Feminine Leadership with Eliana Gilad on The Empowerment Show
Our current society is based on one and then the masses. There are rating systems, popularity contests, gurus and their followers. The culture has taught us to doubt ourselves and to look for answers and expertise outside of ourselves. We believe that there is just one top position and that is…
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Thriving Through Transition - Sue Bock on The Empowerment Show
Breast cancer thriver, Sue Bock, joins The Empowerment Show to talk about how to make the most of life’s transitions. Sue supports people going through transitions like empty nesters, divorce, sandwich generation, and cancer survivors. What they all have in common is intense stress and feeling...
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Messages from a Near Death Experience with Neva Balduff on The Empowerment Show
After a back surgery, Neva Balduff’s blood pressure dropped very low and doctors told her family things were grave. But not for Neva because she was not in her body. Hearing the words, “Let it go, let it go, set it free, set it free,” Neva then ascended into the sky. She did not experience a…
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Making Changes in our Society Kirk Lee Rhoads on The Empowerment Show
In this talk Kirk Rhoads focuses on managing addictions, the importance of a community, and what we can do to reduce the amount of sexual trafficking occurring. Kirk was born in Columbus, Kansas in a family of 5 with a Christian background. His parents’ separation and divorce led to his interest…
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Successful Professional Pitches with Joie Gharrity on The Empowerment Show
Do you have a hard time explaining your business? Do potential customers have a hard time finding the value in your service? Do you have difficulty answering the question, “why you”? Listen in as Joie Gharrity founder of No. 113 BRANDING explains the importance of a professional pitch and how to...
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Medical Issues Lead to a Writing Career - Devon Volkel on The Empowerment Show
A young mother experiences a difficult birth and illness of her first child and then a difficult choice when her own illness affects her next pregnancy. Learn how writing became a saving grace and sense of hope during this difficult time. Devon Volkel is now a 30 year old stay at home mom to a...
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Women in Film – Cathryn Michon & Muffin Top the movie on The Empowerment Show
The other week I spoke to a group of entrepreneurs. I felt great about the talk, until I saw pictures of the evening posted online. At just under five foot tall, I am officially in the overweight category of my BMI. Usually I am ok with my body, and then sometimes I see a picture. Cathryn Michon...
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Empowering You to Empower Yourself – Melissa Heisler on The Empowerment Show
Empowerment means the power of choice. Empowerment is about courage. It is the belief that we are in control of our experience. Empowerment is not about labeling good or bad, but about actively choosing what makes us happy in each and every moment. The journey to empowerment and great health is…
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Expanding Children’s Creativity with author Donna Scott-Nusrala on The Empowerment Show
When is a children’s book not a children’s book? When on the surface it is fun and engaging, but below the surface it promotes creativity, scientific knowledge, and being in touch with the senses. Listen in to this fun conversation with author Donna Scott-Nusrala as she leads us through her...
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What We Can Do to Prevent and Heal from Child Abuse with Ginger Kadlec on The Empowerment Show
What are the signs of child abuse? How can you prevent child abuse? What should you do if a child tells you there is abuse? How to deal with shame of the child and guilt of the parent after abuse? There are staggering statistics that one in four girls and one in six boys have been sexually abused...
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Healthcare System Loop of Self-Destruction Anatoliy Pak on The Empowerment Show
There is a lot of talk these days about the healthcare system and what can be done to provide more insurance to individuals in need. But what if the concept of insurance was actually one of the problems with the United States healthcare system? What if the problem was seeing Western medicine...
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Healing Vertigo and Vestibular Disorders with Dr. Michele Kehrer on The Empowerment Show
There are so many who suffer in silence. They are afflicted by a pain that others can not see, yet it is debilitating. Their eyes and nervous systems can be affected. They can be nauseous to the point of throwing up. These individuals have vertigo, dizziness, and other vestibular disorders. Their...
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The Reluctant Leader - From Stuck to Unstoppable: Rae Luskin on The Empowerment Show
From an early age Rae Luskin allowed her life story to be written by someone else. All she heard and believed where what her family, society, and the media told her: “Don’t aim too high.” “Be happy you have a job.” “You can’t be too thin.” “Don’t tell anyone you were abused.” “You have the…
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Between Doors – Uncovering What’s Next in a Mid-Life Career Crisis: Rikk Hansen on The Empowerment Show
There are so many wise old sayings out there that are powerful – and that can also trigger many of my clients. One of them is when one door closes another door opens. It is a true statement. It can be a powerful to believe. It can give hope. It can also be angering when the time between the one...
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Light Up a Room – Authentically: Catherine Johns on The Empowerment Show
We all know someone with charisma pouring out of every pore. The moment they walk into the room, their energy and presence are immediately felt by everyone. They walk the earth with a spotlight on them at all times. Then there are the rest of us. The introverts, those of us that are shy, the...
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Overcoming Challenges with a Fighting Spirit - Paul Delger on The Empowerment Show
Sometimes our challenges seem insurmountable. Between a tyrannical boss, needy children, and inattentive spouse we feel like we have daily battles to fight. However these are all external battles. What if our battle was with our own body? Imagine being born with cerebral palsy and being…
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Empowering Those with Disabilities – Debra Ruh on The Empowerment Show
Debra knew that her daughter Sara was bound for great things. But no one else seemed to agree. Not the doctors who said she would never speak or walk. Not her teachers who thought her best hope was becoming a bagger at a supermarket. Debra and Sara knew differently and now Sara in her 20’s has…
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First There Was Sound – Healing through Ancient Music with Eliana Gilad on The Empowerment Show
Eliana Gilad joins us from Jerusalem especially for Christmas week to share with us the power and history of sound. Eliana is a motivational speaker, teacher, composer, performer and founder of Voices of Eden Ancient Healing and Transformational Music. She is dedicated to her life’s work to…
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Leading an Inspired Life – Susyn Reeve on The Empowerment Show
Are you leading an inspired life? A life where you are fulfilling your passion and purpose. A life where your unique gifts support and give to others. Susyn Reeve hopes so and if you are not, she can show you how. With 40 years of experience as a Leadership & Executive Development Coach & Mentor...
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HerStory – Barbara Joan Zeitz records women’s history - The Empowerment Show
Each time a girl opens a book and reads a womanless history, she learns she is worth less. – Myra Pollack Sadker As I was browsing The National Women’s History Project website, I ran across this quote. It was so powerful to me – especially in light of the incredible story of Mala Yousafzai. Mala…
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Supporting Women Business Owners - BIG Networking on The Empowerment Show
More and more women are taking the leap and starting their own business. It could be a brand new idea, a franchise, a direct sales business, or some other configuration but women are stepping out from the “My Girl Friday” role and into being their own boss. It is amazingly powerful and...
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Reality Versus Illusion - Paranormal Magician Joe Diamond on The Empowerment Show
You may be asking yourself, "What is a magician doing on The Empowerment Show?" The answer is that Joe Diamond's magic empowers us to open our minds, awareness, and sixth sense. Joe's brand of magic blends technique with showmanship, but his special ingredient is a touch of intuition. During...
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Wellness versus Illness - Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Day on The Empowerment Show
Back in the day, Oriental doctors were only paid when their patients were well. Individuals would come to the doctor on a regular schedule to receive acupuncture and herbs to help them maintain their health. If they fell ill, the doctor would then work for free until the patient was well again....
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From the Ashes - Rebuilding You on The Empowerment Show
“From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring; Renewed shall be blade that was broken, The crownless again shall be king.” - J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring For those who know me, they know my story of a physically illness being the catalyst to my path to...
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No Time for Tears: Moving forward from the pain of abuse
On The Empowerment Show I like to keep the stories positive and helpful. But life is not always positive. Many of us have suffered amazing amounts of pain, suffering and abuse. That is unfortunately Stacey Giovanni’s story. Stacey is the survivor of childhood abuse, sexual assault, and domestic...
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Personal Branding for your career or business with Joie Gharrity on The Empowerment Show
This week I had the honor of working with a local networking group. Together we uncovered the group’s personal brand. There are so many networking groups out there, this group wanted to stand out. They wanted to really promote what made them special. The key to finding what made them special was...
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Financial Self-Care with Rebecca Bloomfield on The Empowerment Show
Women are known for taking care of others. Our biology is based on bringing others into the world and nurturing them. There is such a blessing to that experience. Whether it is our own children or raising a child for another, it is an amazing experience and responsibility to care for another....
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The Power of Education for Environmental Projects with Nancy Pearlman on The Empowerment Show
My first conscious memory that we had a responsibility to the environment was in the form of two public service announcements. The first was a Native American crying by the side of the highway telling me not to litter. The other was Smokey the Bear telling me that, “Only you can prevent forest...
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Importance of Sustainable Food - Kimberly Burnham on The Empowerment Show
“There are roughly the same number of Americans who are obese as those who don’t know where their next meal will come from.” Kimberly Burnham said that and it blew my mind. Obesity is the result of a wealthy culture who can indulge in opulent meals. But the United States’ obesity problem is also...
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Your Body Can Heal Itself - Dr. Midge Dempster on The Empowerment Show
One of the first times I remember recognizing my body’s capabilities was when I learned about broken bones. When someone breaks an arm, I assumed they went to the doctor and the physician fixed them. In fact, what happens is the doctor simply sets the arm and keeps it immobilized so the bone can...
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Communication is Hard - Brian King on The Empowerment Show
Communication can be difficult. Misunderstandings, misconceptions, and assumptions abound. We hear what we want to hear and not what is said. We react with our past emotions and memories versus reacting to the truth of the moment. We misinterpret and we get hurt. We feel fearful of speaking our...
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Over 40 But Not Dead Yet - A film by and about women
My guest on The Empowerment Show in June was Danielle Girdano. One of her many accomplishments is that the Dallas Business Journal named her in the 40 Under 40 Business Professionals for 2013. I am very happy for her and she deserves the distinction. When I heard she was recognized I thought…
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Who the Hell Am I to Start a Business? Tara Truex on The Empowerment Show
I love the title of this new book by Tara Truax because so many aspiring entrepreneurs have probably felt that way one time or another. Who the Hell Am I to Start a Business could refer to the fear first time entrepreneurs feel. Perhaps someone has a great idea but is not sure they can make it a...
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A Catalyst for Change - John Bader author of The Responsive Universe
After the loss of his unborn child, John Bader himself was lost. As he writes in his book, The Responsive Universe: "Like the wind causing chaos on the ocean before my eyes, my mind was in an uncontrollable tailspin. Just days ago, I had witnessed my wife give birth to my lifeless son. A small...
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Overcoming Fear in Your Personal and Professional Life with Dale Spencer on The Empowerment Show
Is there something you are afraid of? Is there something you are afraid to face? Dale Spencer had to face his fears, in order to recreate his life. Dale was leading the life of an average college student when at the age of 20 an unforeseen injury changed his life forever. Left paralyzed, Dale had...
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Mind-Body Medicine with Dr. Archana Lal-Tabak
After a being misdiagnosed by thirty (30) doctors and experiencing side effects from the fourteen (14) medications, Dr. Archana Lal-Tabak took back her health and completely healed naturally. Today she now helps others return to health using modern and ancient techniques. We do not need to be a...
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Surviving Domestic Abuse – Tom North
In 1968 a film came out with Lucille Ball and Henry Fonda about two widows with eight and ten children respectively coming together and making a large merged family. It was a box-office success. And it was based on a real family, but it wasn’t the real story. True North by Tom NorthTom North…
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A Purpose to Empower - Sheila Flaherty author of East of Mecca
Imagine leaving the United States for a grand adventure. Then learning what you really signed up for was more like a prison sentence where all your rights were revoked. This is what happened to Sheila Flaherty, a psychologist, who lived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for a year when her husband…
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Vulernability and Empowerment - Deliciouis Dames founder Revecka Jallad
The other day a client of mine told me about a Facebook page, Delicious Dames Community Group, where she had been lurking for a few months. She finally had the courage to share her personal story about her eating disorder and weight loss. It was a big risk for her as she assumed there would be...
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Take Back Your Health - Danielle Girdano president of D'Fine Sculpting and Nutrition
“I was 29 and wheezing going up stairs!” Danielle Girdano was morbidly obese, smoking two packs of cigarettes a day and getting almost no physical activity. When Danielle realized that the XXL shirts and shorts were becoming too tight on her 5’4” frame she realized she needed to make a life…
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I Will Not Refuse - Gail Mooney & Erin Kelly producers of Opening Our Eyes
I watched a wonderful film the other day, Opening Our Eyes: Global Stores about the Power of One. The movie shows individuals all across the world and close to home who are making a difference. Whether they are opening orphanages and schools in Nepal, providing clean water in Peru, or helping the...
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A New Way of Doing Business - Tropical Smoothie Cafe and Camp Sunshine
Social Enterprise has much been on my mind lately. The concept is so foreign to the Wall Street “Greed is Good” I grew up with in the 1980’s. Social Enterprise is where for-profit business is blended with a non-profit giving back element. Sometimes it takes the form of a non-profit which creates…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Be uplifted and inspired by personal stories of empowerment. Each week brings new stories of courage, support, and overcoming challenges.How do you become empowered? Discover new personal choices from inspiring and practical guides. How can their personal stories inspire you?Melissa Heisler interviews guests from around the world uncovering their journey to empowerment. What did they overcome? How did they find the courage, determination, the stamina? How do they now empower others?Melissa’s guests come from the world of entertainment, business, government, health and the wider world; wherever individuals need, teach, and inspire empowerment.Listen to the shows below anytime to receive information, inspiration, and an ability and desire to make changes in your life and the lives of others. www.itsmylifeinc.com/empowerment
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