Step behind the scenes of Portal in the Pines, the brand-new sci-fi horror film created and filmed right here in Shreveport–Bossier. David and Lauren sit down with local life strategists Ted Ferguson and Eric Gibson to talk about the wild journey of indie filmmaking, writing and producing a full-length feature, collaborating with homegrown talent, and keeping the Louisiana film industry alive.

From particle colliders and portals to local movie magic, this episode dives into creativity, perseverance, and what it really takes to bring a story from idea to premiere night at the Robinson Film Center.

Whether you love movies, support local art, or enjoy hearing people chase their dreams, this conversation will inspire you.

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Original Airdate: 11/28/2025

In this powerful episode of Strategies for Living, David and Lauren sit down with mind-body-spirit psychotherapist and author Linda Yael Schiller to explore ancestral dreaming—a transformative approach to healing generational wounds through dream work.

Together, they dive into why we dream, how dreams connect us to our ancestors, and how unresolved trauma (and deep wisdom) is carried through generations. Linda explains the six ancestral “calls,” the importance of keeping a dream journal, and how dream circles can support emotional and spiritual healing.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your dreams hold deeper meaning—or how your family story lives inside you—this conversation will inspire, empower, and open doors to inner wisdom.

A rich, enlightening episode for anyone interested in personal growth, spirituality, trauma healing, Jungian psychology, or mind-body work.

Original Airdate: 11/27/2025

Step back in time with David and Lauren as they welcome Adam Bordelon, Registrar of Voters for Avoyelles Parish and president of the historic Hypolite Bordelon Home. In this heartfelt and fascinating conversation, we explore the rich Louisiana history behind David’s great-great-grandfather’s 18th-century Creole home — now a cherished landmark on the National Register of Historic Places.

Adam shares surprising stories about the home’s origins, its move into Marksville, the unique Creole architectural details, and the efforts underway to restore and relaunch it as a living museum. From moss-and-mud walls to the tiny St. Peter’s Chapel and the upcoming “Photos with Santa” fundraiser, this episode celebrates community, ancestry, and the importance of preserving our past.

Whether you love history, Louisiana culture, family heritage, or stories that connect us across generations, this episode offers inspiration — and an invitation to help keep this landmark alive.

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Original airdate: 11/26/2025

In this powerful episode of Strategies for Living, psychotherapist Lauren Leon McMillian and Dr. David McMillian sit down with internationally best-selling author, mindset mastery coach, and quantum healer Jeremy E. McDonald to explore The Sovereign Mindset: Unlocking Your Divine Potential.

Jeremy shares profound insights from his new book, weaving together spiritual wisdom, emotional healing, subconscious programs, intuition, and practical tools for personal transformation.

Together, we dive into:

✨ The divine spark within each of us

✨ Awakening as a lifelong process

✨ Overcoming the “hidden programs” of the mind

✨ Emotional sovereignty & breaking free from people-pleasing

✨ The deeper truth behind the Law of Attraction

✨ How self-love shapes every outcome in our lives

✨ What it means to live authentically and aligned with your higher self

From mystical experiences to daily practices that rewire the subconscious, this conversation is packed with insight, inspiration, and actionable strategies to help listeners reclaim their power, heal deeply, and step into their most authentic life.

Whether you feel stuck, spiritually curious, or ready to elevate your consciousness, this episode offers hope, clarity, and transformation.

Original Airdate: 11/25/2025

Join Lauren and Dr. David McMillian on Strategies for Living as they welcome internationally known psychic detective, medical intuitive, and spiritual teacher Nancy Orlen Weber, author of Soul Detective: How to Solve the Inner Mystery of You. In this powerful conversation, Nancy shares how intuitive gifts, journaling, breathwork, and inner awareness can help us heal old triggers, restore self-trust, and awaken the “soul detective” within.

From real psychic-detective stories and early intuitive experiences to daily tools for stress relief, emotional clarity, and spiritual growth, this episode guides listeners to shift their attention from outside drama to the “kingdom within.” Whether you’re curious about intuition, exploring personal transformation, or craving inner peace, this heart-centered dialogue will inspire and empower your next steps.

Original Airdate: 11/24/2025

In this powerful episode of Strategies for Living, David and Lauren sit down with psychic intuitive, Reiki Master, author, and past-life regression hypnotherapist Karen Kubicko to explore the deeper layers of healing that take place across lifetimes.

Karen shares her personal journey—from a near-death experience to uncovering multiple past lives—and explains how past life regression can release fears, phobias, emotional wounds, and patterns that traditional therapy sometimes can’t reach.

Listeners will hear real stories of:

• Past-life memories that resolve lifelong fears
• How spiritual experiences open us to true self-understanding
• What happens between lifetimes
• Signs you’ve lived before
• The power of forgiveness to heal present-day relationships and inner blocks
• Accessing spirit guides, angelic helpers, and soul lessons
• Releasing generational and soul-level trauma

Whether you're curious, skeptical, or already spiritually open, this episode invites you to remember who you truly are beyond the body—and why healing at the soul level may be the missing piece in your personal growth journey.

Karen also discusses her books Life Is Just Another Class, 10 Signs You’ve Lived a Past Life, and her past-life regression courses that help people connect with their higher selves and live with more clarity, peace, and purpose.

✨ Dive in to explore the wisdom your soul has carried across lifetimes—and learn practical strategies for emotional healing today.

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Original Airdate: 11/20/2025

In this special holiday episode of Strategies for Living, Dr. David McMillian and P-LPC Lauren Leon sit down with returning guest Dr. Stacie Slabaugh of The Balanced Life Wellness Center for a timely and heartfelt conversation about energy healing, stress relief, biofield tuning, and why experiences—not more stuff—make the best gifts.

Stacie opens up about a breakthrough year at her wellness center and shares the incredible holiday deals she’s offering—from $15 off every service through December 31 to bonus wellness scans, stackable gift card savings, and a week of $25 PEMF/Scalar sessions at the Qi Life Center.

Together, the trio explores how energy moves through the body, why subtle energetic shifts can change relationships and mood, and how tuning, PEMF, and the Quantum Sound Lounge can help people feel calmer, clearer, and more balanced during the busiest season of the year.

Listeners also learn how energy patterns show up long before physical symptoms—and how Stacie helps clients bring the body back into balance so its own intelligence can begin to heal and restore.

Whether you're seeking stress relief, a holiday reset, or the perfect unique wellness gift, this episode is filled with insight, warmth, and practical paths toward healing and harmony.

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✨ Because what better gift is there than the gift of wellbeing?

Original Airdate: 11/19/2025

Are you ready for a healthcare experience that actually feels like care? In this powerful episode of Strategies for Living, David and Lauren sit down with Dr. Todd Flowers and Family Nurse Practitioner Courtney Brooks of Mira Direct Primary Care—a model that is redefining patient-centered medicine in the Shreveport-Bossier region.

Together, they explore why more patients are turning to direct primary care (DPC) for unlimited visits, personalized treatment, direct access to their provider, and a healthcare relationship that actually feels human again. Dr. Flowers shares how Mira DPC brings back the old-fashioned “doctor who knows you” experience—complete with house calls, longer visits, and no insurance barriers. Courtney explains why she left the traditional medical system for a model that allows real connection, real prevention, and real time with patients.

From the origin of the name “Mira,” to real stories about patient relationships and urgent care savings, this episode reveals a life-changing approach to wellness that many listeners may not even know exists.

If you’ve ever wished healthcare felt more personal, more accessible, and more supportive—this is the episode for you.

Original Airdate: 11/18/2025