Ian Fee was immersed in a culture that celebrated excessive drinking from an early age. He had his first sip of alcohol as a toddler, was a bartender at 13, and attributed his business success to martini lunches and wining and dining his clients. Yet he found the courage and determination to make a conscious choice to embrace sobriety without sacrificing the enjoyment of life. Ian is a successful author, entrepreneur, and the creator of Make It Great (MIG).

Website: makeitgreat.me

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-fee-6391b112/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Make-It-Great/100034784122106/

Link to Book: https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Ride-Sobriety-Transformation-Oblivion/dp/B0DHYR1YST/

Some of the highlights Ian shares:

• First sip of alcohol at age 1
• Bartender at age 13
• Used booze to build his business success
• Alcohol consumption is a highly accepted business practice
• Having all the appearances of success, but leaving a wake of destruction
• How drinking negatively affects marriage relationships
• How drinking negatively affects relationships with children
• Realizing that something needed to change
• "Aversion therapy" to overcome a drinking habit
• Started therapy to save his marriage and to be a better father, but soon realized that he needed to do it for himself
• Losing 85 pounds and getting healthy
• I feel like a million bucks
• How journaling, gratitude, breathwork, and exercise help
• Forgive your younger self. Believe in your current self. Create your future self.
• Learning self discipline
• I had signs, but I didn't see them
• Improving intimate relationships
• Joy is continued happiness over and over again
• How his former "party-hard" life was an attractive counterfeit for true joy
• Gather people around you who help you become your best self
• You can still be the life of the party when you're sober
• And more

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🎙️ Embracing the Newborn Journey with Dr. Joanna Parga-Belinkie

In this heartwarming and insightful episode of Linda's Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life, we're joined by Dr. Joanna Parga-Belinkie, a neonatologist at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, associate professor of pediatrics, spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics, co-host of the podcast Pediatrics On Call, and author of The Baby Bonding Book: Connecting With Your Newborn.

Together, we explore how to care for your newborn not just with skill—but with joy, compassion, and confidence.

Dr. Joanna shares her wisdom and experience to help new parents navigate one of the most intense and beautiful seasons of life. Her mission? To help families embrace the newborn period—rather than rush through it.

👶 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why the first year of life is so critical for brain development
• The importance of a safe, stable, nurturing relationship
• Why you are enough—even when you’re tired, messy, and figuring things out
• How to survive (and grow through) sleep deprivation and postpartum blues
• Realistic tips for feeding, soothing, and building trust
• How to build your support network and manage expectations
• Why progress, not perfection, is the goal in parenting
  
  

✨ “What does your baby need? She needs YOU.”
You don’t have to be a perfect parent. You just have to show up, again and again, with love. This is a relationship built over time—and it's okay to learn as you go.

Dr. Joanna reminds us that parenting is a long game and that joy can be found even in the messy, sleepless moments.

🎧 Whether you’re a new parent, expecting, or supporting someone who is—this episode is full of reassurance, wisdom, and hope.

👉 Learn more and connect with Dr. Joanna at jpbelinkiemd.com

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Become the champion of your own story as you overcome life’s challenges and unlock your full potential!

Dr. Pamela Ellis is the Education Doctor. She helps college bound students navigate the college admission process, earn scholarships, and find a college that is a perfect fit for success. Dr. Ellis is a consultant, award winning author, highly sought after speaker, and CEO. In the past 5 years, 95% of her students have been admitted to their top choice colleges, receiving an average of $75,000 in scholarships. Her mission is clear: to guide students and parents through the complex college preparation process, ensuring a successful and affordable educational journey. You can reach Dr. Ellis at her website https://compasscollegeadvisory.com

A gift for you: Message "Blueprint25" to Dr. Ellis on LinkedIn to receive her "College Blueprint," a roadmap and communication guide for high school students

Some of the highlights Dr. Ellis shares:

• As a grade school student, a teacher told Pamela that she'd never amount to anything. Pamela chose to prove that teacher wrong and help other students succeed and "amount to something" as well.
• The 5 criteria for a "great fit" for college
• Academic - what is the student interested in studying and what is their learning style?
• Social - how does the student make friends and what activities do they enjoy?
• Financial - what makes a college affordable for that student?
• Vocational - what are they interested in doing after college?
• Cultural - find a place where the student feels celebrated not tolerated
• How to reduce the financial burden of college through scholarships
• Don't procrastinate college prep until a student's senior year
• Learn how to build a portfolio for scholarships
• Discover the wide variety of scholarships available
• Where to find access to data bases of available scholarships
• What does your child need to thrive?
• Boost math and writing skills
• How a positive mindset for the student and parent enhances success
• Allow the student to take ownership for college admission and applying for scholarships
• Helping students learn life skills like self-advocating and making new friends
• And more

Thank you for supporting Linda's Corner! Please take a moment to share this episode, subscribe to the podcast, and leave a rating and review. Visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpodcast.com, and follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest @lindascornerpodcast.

Discover free resources to increase happiness, build confidence, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety at the Hope for Healing website: hopeforhealingfoundation.org.

For a transformative experience in deep inner healing, visit healingbreathworkdetox.com—a digital platform offering life-changing results.

Become the champion of your own story as you overcome life’s challenges and unlock your full potential!