Episodes

What if you use the idea of your mortality as your greatest motivation to really live while you're alive? When my guest, Kate Manser experienced the deaths of 3 friends and colleagues in a short period of time, she became paralyzed in fear of death. Then a friend lost his life climbing Everest and she realized that he died living life the way he wanted, doing what he loved. That caused her to completely flip the way she looked at her mortality. She became filled with zeal to live. Kate shares ho...

In this episode Joyce Buford talks about the global Coronavirus pandemic and the impact it’s having on us emotionally, mentally, physically and financially, as well as on our environment. Listen in to hear: - Why we need to handle this new normal without stress, fear and anger. - Why we need to implement daily self-care strategies during this quarantine - Tips to keep you socially connected - How to survive and even thrive during this unprecedented time - How to transform your talents and gifts ...

Worrying compromise how you are able to stand up and manage your health and money during times of crisis. Our guest today, Chris Vanderzyden, CPA, CEPA shares money mindset tips and action steps you can take immediately to lessen negative financial impact when so many are facing job loss. www.joycebufordempowers.com/Chris-Vanderzyden

In this timely episode, Susan Clarke and CrisMarie Campbell of Thrive share how conflict, which is often viewed in a negative way can be used to help us build stronger relationships. Especially now when couples and families are forced to stay at home together 27/7 because of COVID-19 quarantine, emotions can run high and conflicts may arise a lot more with your partner. http://joycebufordempowers.com/podcasts/CrisMarie-Susan

On this episode of SecondWind with Joyce, Jennifer Butler, MSW, a certified Calling in “The One” coach, certified health coach, writer, and podcast host shares why it is of utmost importance to create your own internal well of joy and love after a divorce. Jennifer is dedicated to helping people fall deeply in love with themselves and awaken to their own internal power to create joy, love, and freedom in their lives. http://joycebufordempowers.com/Jennifer-Butler

Tune in to this episode to hear why it’s important to integrate your body, mind and soul and learn to trust, speak, understand and interpret your body's language with our guest Elizabeth DiAlto. Elizabeth is known for her raw, honest, and grounded approach to self help and spirituality. She is a practical mystic, the creator of Wild Soul Movement, an author, and the host of the popular Truth Telling with Elizabeth DiAlto podcast. http://www.joycebufordempowers.com/Elizabeth-DiAlto

Jess Reidell spent 15 years in corporate America and it was like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole. So when her husband asked her on her 45th birthday how it felt to be “Halfway to 90” she was forced to take inventory of her life. Jess knew there was a much bigger, deeper purpose for being on this planet and at “halfway to 90” she knew that it was time to start fulfilling it. Tune in to this episode to hear how Jess was able to break free of the corporate “golden handcuff,” overcome h...

The moment Lisa realized her life had been run by subconscious programming as opposed to truly authentic and conscious thoughts, she knew she had taught her children to think, feel and operate as codependents as well. She also knew that she needed to change that. In this episode, Lisa share why codependents attract more narcissistic others, why it is rooted in lack of self which causes us to struggle with boundaries and share tips on how we can evolve past our traumas so we can can live in peace...

Belkis Clarke-Mitcham is a spiritual life coach and motivational speaker who knows brokenness. After her divorce, she refused to die physically and emotionally. She refused to let someone else take away her power and self-worth. In this episode she shares how she was able to rebuild and take back control of her life. Today she works to women around the world who have lived through trauma to identify their prisons, break free, and unleash their unique light. A survivor of sexual abuse, Belkis has...

Alexandra Stockwell, MD is a Physician turned Relationship and Intimacy Expert who is known as The Relationship Catalyst. As a wife of 24 years and a mother of four, she believes the key to passion, fulfillment, intimacy and success in relationship isn’t Compromise-- it’s being unwilling to compromise--because when people feel free to be themselves, and know how to love and be loved for exactly who they are, relationships become juicy, nourishing, and deeply satisfying. For 20 years, this physic...

As a hospitalist Dr. Cindy Starke was tired of seeing people getting sicker and sicker and hospitals getting fuller and fuller. Most people didn’t seem to have a clue as to how impactful their day to day decisions were on their health or lack thereof. She realized that traditional medicine and working in a hospital was not helping and she felt this huge, overwhelming burden of having a secret, the key to unlocking pure health and vitality but wasn’t able to get it out and share it with the world...

When Zoilita was 16 she weighed 285 lbs. She lived in Berkeley California and went to the University library and took out all of the books on hypnosis. With her Grandmother's help she hypnotised herself to lose 155 lbs in a year. It changed her life and made her a believer in the power of the mind. In this episode she share how you can overcome challenges with stress, health and weight by using hypnosis to release subconscious blocks, change your mindset and reprogram your mind so you can achiev...

After 20 years of marriage, Tina Brown found herself suddenly single and an empty nester. She did what many of us do when our lives get turned upside down -- she spent all of her time working 9-5, overeating and watching too much TV. Then she decided to publish her memoir “A Life Not My Own” and share her story with others. She is now a successful author of several books and her stories serve as a powerful force of encouragement and inspiration for readers around the globe. http://www.joycebufor...

In this episode, Natalia Volz shines a light on a topic that many of us are uncomfortable talking about. Endings and grief - whether it’s from divorce or death is an inevitable and difficult part of life. So when Natalia found herself widowed at 48 with three children and overwhelmed with grief, she knew that she had to find a way through her pain if she was to survive and thrive again. Her experience led her to a new purpose in life. She started Passing Through Grief to help others to not get s...

We often view conflict as something to avoid at all costs. While it’s true that conflicts can be “frumpy and messy” it’s also true that not having the conversation will generally always lead to the conflict getting bigger, uglier, more difficult, and more emotional” according to my guest Charmaine Hammond, an expert in Conflict Analysis & Management. On this weeks podcast Charmaine shared some tips and techniques for navigating and resolving conflicts whether it be in the workplace or in our per...

For many years, Nicole Andrews suffered with non-specific infertility issues, digestive problems, migraines and anxiety. Unable to receive a diagnosis and get relief from traditional methods and doctors, Nicole realized that she needed to change her entire lifestyle. In this episode, Nicole shares how she was able to rid her body of the toxins that kept her feeling unwell and infertile by detoxing and incorporating healthy mind-body techniques in her life. She has created The Complete Detox Prog...

Dr. Minette Riordan is a modern day Renaissance woman: artist, writer, award- winning entrepreneur and advocate for creativity as essential to the well-being of all people and our planet. In this episode, Minette explains that creativity doesn't have to mean art, writing or music, and that all of us are inherently creative beings. She shares some of her own powerful experiences of moving through challenging transitions and how creativity plays a role in the healing process. http://joycebufordemp...

For many years, Jennifer Crisp, RN battled mysterious, debilitating symptoms and chronic pain without receiving a diagnosis. In this episode, Jennifer shares the strange set of circumstances that led her to seek the help of a naturopath in treating what he finally determined to be Chronic Lyme Disease, a condition that at the time was still not recognized as a legitimate illness. Jennifer's healing journey opened her eyes to the benefits of alternative medical practices and she now advocates edu...

Several years ago when a doctor proclaimed 'you have an autoimmune disease' and went on to describe a long list of dreadful outcomes and said 'Get real. This is your life now,' Sharon Sayler refused ownership of the diagnosis while at the same time knowing it was something she needed to overcome. In this episode, Sharon shares how her frustration with the medical community in understanding what it’s like to have a chronic and complicated medical condition led her in search for how to overcome wh...

Everyone has an inner critic ready to sabotage happiness and success. In this episode, Joyce Buford describes some of the many hidden faces of the inner critic, how each one can adversely affect your life, and several strategies to help you recognize and deal with it in yourself. Joyce also explores procrastination and self-worth issues and what you can do about them, as these are two of the most common "symptoms" of the inner critic at work. http://joycebufordempowers.com/taming-your-inner-crit...

Sometimes we have to experience deep pain and discomfort in a situation before we are forced to find a way out of it. For one woman, fire-walking played a part in that journey, opening the door to more ways that fire became an ally in her journey of healing, spiritual awakening, and self-discovery. In this episode, Kerri Hummingbird shares the incredible story of transition and transformation that ultimately led her to helping others with their own healing journeys. She says, "The work you do on...

Emotions run high during times of significant transitions such as divorce or becoming a widow, and it is essential to have sound financial advice to assist in making the major decisions that go along with them. In this episode, Adrienne Grace, founder of the holistic financial planning firm, Transitioning Finances, offers practical strategies and information that are financial game-changers for women facing these important events. With a long career in financial services, Adrienne brings wide-ra...