Retired professor Loretta Graziano shares her journey from social anxiety to understanding the mammalian brain that drives human behavior. After decades of research into animal behavior and neuroscience, she reveals how our emotions are controlled by ancient brain systems, why happy chemicals aren't designed to be on all the time, and how we can rewire our brains for better relationships and personal satisfaction.

Connect with Loretta Graziano: Website: https://innermammalinstitute.org/ Free 5-Day Happy Chemical Jump Start (newsletter signup) https://InnerMammalInstitute.org/newsletter 50% coaching discount for podcast listeners https://InnerMammalInstitute.org/coaching

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Writer and poet Cyndee Dhalai shares profound insights on grief and loss after facing multiple losses including illness, widowhood, and death of loved ones. She challenges conventional wisdom about grief stages, explaining why we "manage" rather than "heal" from loss. Cindy offers practical strategies for honoring memories while creating space for continued living, and explores love as the most courageous act we can perform.

"Pieces of Me: Touch My Soul" by Cyndee Dhalai "Grief is Price you pay for Love, Run into the fire Discover Me in the ashes" by Faialian

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Business coaches Sharon and Hank Yuloff help overwhelmed entrepreneurs as their "easy button." Sharon shares her background as a child abuse survivor and how it informs their coaching approach, while Hank tells how his mother's Thanksgiving question launched their business. They discuss working with your spouse, why perfectionism is often a trauma response, and building a thriving business while maintaining their relationship.

Connect with Sharon and Hank Yuloff: Website: howtogettherefaster.com (for free consultation) Books: "Partners in Everything" and other business resources

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Dr. Nicole Bradford, founder of Maintain the Flame, shares her powerful journey from conformity to authenticity. She opens up about breaking free from family expectations, standing up for her values, and creating healthy boundaries as an adult. Nicole introduces her transformative MAINTAIN method - eight strategies for designing the life you desire.

Connect with Dr. Nicole Bradford: Website: maintaintheflame.net Book: "My Soul is Not for Sale" (Available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble)

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Britton and Carolee as they share their incredible transformation from sixth-generation Mormons to world-traveling spiritual seekers. After hitting rock bottom with infidelity and betrayal trauma, they discovered that traditional church healing methods weren't working. A single mushroom ceremony changed everything, opening their eyes to the indoctrination they'd never seen before.

Their story is one of courage, shadow work, and choosing themselves over cultural programming. They sold everything, traveled the world with their four children, and discovered astrology, manifestation, and ritual moon work. From Utah to Bali to Egypt, their 18-month pilgrimage led them to Colorado where they now help others break free from limiting beliefs.

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What would you do if you lost everything at your most vulnerable moment? Wendy Alexander faced this reality when her abusive relationship ended while she was four months pregnant. With no money, massive debt, and a baby coming, she had to completely rebuild her life from scratch.

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