Positivity Life With Rick & Teresa Starr

Richie Norton is the bestselling author of The Power of Starting Something Stupid as well as the #1 Amazon download Résumés Are Dead and What to Do About It. He is an international speaker and consultant for the corporate growth and personal development industries, a social entrepreneur, and CEO and Founder of Global Consulting Circle. He is also the owner of Prouduct Inc. a company that helps source products for companies so they can focus on their business.

Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson is a tenured psychology professor who has served on the faculty of colleges and universities across the globe. Her Ph.D. is in Brain and Cognitive Sciences, and she specializes in the psychology and neuroscience of weight loss, willpower, and food addiction. She is President of the Institute for Sustainable Weight Loss and Founder and CEO of Bright Line Eating Solutions, a company dedicated to helping people achieve the vibrant health and zest for life that accompany permanent weight loss.

Today’s podcast is part two of an interview with Aaron Kennard, author of The Positive Thinking Secret, and Affirm Your Truth: A 30-Day Mental Transformation from Stressed, Anxious, or Depressed – to Happy, Hopeful, and Full of Peace, and host of the fantastic podcast, The Truly Amazing Life Show. Aaron’s message is that life is meant to be experienced and lived fully today. Yet that seems to be the hardest challenge most people face. Always searching and grasping for more happiness in the future sometime. Aaron’s goal is to help others live a Truly Amazing Life. But contrary to popular belief, that is a matter of habit. Developing the essential habits of happiness and fulfillment is the best way to overcome depression, despair, distraction, drifting, mediocrity, and a host of other painful states – and to live a life of fulfillment and joy every single day. Aaron’s entire focus is to create systems & tools that you can implement to help you develop life-altering habits. When not writing, Aaron can be

Today’s podcast is with Aaron Kennard, author of The Positive Thinking Secret, and Affirm Your Truth: A 30-Day Mental Transformation from Stressed, Anxious, or Depressed – to Happy, Hopeful, and Full of Peace, and host of the fantastic podcast, The Truly Amazing Life Show. Aaron’s message is that life is meant to be experienced and lived fully today. Yet that seems to be the hardest challenge most people face. Always searching and grasping for more happiness in the future sometime. Aaron’s goal is to help others live a Truly Amazing Life. But contrary to popular belief, that is a matter of habit. Developing the essential habits of happiness and fulfillment is the best way to overcome depression, despair, distraction, drifting, mediocrity, and a host of other painful states – and to live a life of fulfillment and joy every single day. Aaron’s entire focus is to create systems & tools that you can implement to help you develop life-altering habits. When not writing, Aaron can be found skiing, running, bi

Our special guest, Bruce Van Horn describes himself as the following: "A Dad, a writer, a coach, an entrepreneur, a speaker, a runner, and a lot of other things as life demands!" Bruce is also a stage 4 cancer conqueror. He hosts a popular weekly podcast called, "Life is a Marathon." Bruce's book,Worry No More! is an International Bestseller! His personal motto is: “Life is a marathon, so let’s train for it!”

Sebastien Gendry is an international expert in laughter for wellness and wellbeing. He has over 11 years of full-time experience working with thousands of people on four continents. He has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show, 60 minutes, ABC Good Morning America, National Public Radio, and many more national media. He is the creator of the Laughter Wellness method, an interactive practice focused on developing a positive attitude and designed to improve physical, mental, emotional and especially social wellbeing and integration.

Today’s Quick Wins episode is about getting outside to exercise. Exercising outside daily is a great habit – one that can increase longevity and overall health and wellness. So start today and build a new habit of getting energized through daily exercise (outdoors, whenever possible).

Margot Freitag is a certified whole foods plant basednutritionist, and the creator and owner of Taiga Whole Health. Shespecializes in nutrition education and the therapeutic use of awhole foods, plant-based diet for sustainable weight loss, theprevention and reversal of chronic disease, improved athleticperformance, and shorter recovery times from injury. Margo created the Taiga Plant-Based Primer, a full 30 dayPlant-Based Nutrition immersion, designed to educate people andhelp them recover their health and restore their vitality.   Margot is also an accomplished triathlete and runner and, needlessto say, she’s a passionate advocate for health and wellness.

Kami McBride demystifies the world of herbal medicine and has helped thousands of people get comfortable using herbal medicine and natural remedies to protect their family’s health. She empowers people to take care of common ailments, avoid the damaging effects of over the counter medications and feel confident they are doing the best they can to care for themselves naturally.  Over the past 25 years Kami has helped thousands of people unlock the secrets of their spice rack and learn just how simple it is to use common kitchen herbs and spices to prevent illness and become skillful in using natural home remedies as their primary wellness strategy.Kami has also developed herbal curriculum for the University Of California San Francisco School of Nursing and for the Integral Health Department at the California Institute in Integral Studies.

One of the best exercises you could ever do is one of the very first exercises you learned as a child. It didn't require a qualified trainer or any expensive classes. In fact, except for a little encouragement from a loving parent, your were self taught. That exercise is WALKING!!!Today, Steven R. Talbot, an expert on vascular health, will share why the simplest exercise you can do is one of the most important for your health.Steven R. Talbot is a Registered Vascular Technologist with over 30 years of experience in the field. He is currently the Technical Director of the Vascular Lab and also a Research Associate in the Division of Vascular Surgery at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.Steve was awarded the Pioneer Award by the Society for Vascular Technology for being the first to identify the role of ultrasound in the diagnosis of venous disease. He has spent much of the last 30 years writing and lecturing on the subject.Steve is also currently serving as the Editor of the Journal

Dr. Lynn Wicker is a certified speaker, trainer and success coach. Having devoted 30 years to teaching and leading in the public education arena, she brings a unique vantage point to what she likes to call her “adding value lifestyle.” Lynn is an expert in the field of education, and Author of the book, Raising Kids That Succeed." She also draws upon her personal story and insights gained through tragedy and triumph as a parent of twin sons born with severe cerebral palsy. Her personal journey, which drew heavily upon her strong faith has inspired and helped many parents to face some of life’s greatest challenges. Lynn provides a new way for parents to see themselves, by first seeing themselves as individuals who can then have a greater impact on their children. Her passion and purpose in life is to inspire individuals to find their own successes in life and live purposeful lives.

Dr. Colleen Georges is a Positive Psychology coach, speaker, educator, and bestselling author who helps people to see all the good in themselves, others, and life while discovering and leveraging their strengths, passions, and purpose.

Trauma can cause great pain.  But it also can also be a powerful force for change and good. In today's podcast, we share 5 simple questions that can help in the journey from victim to victor over the pain of trauma.

Carin Rockind is a leading happiness and life purpose expert, media personality, and the creator of PurposeGirl LLC, a movement to empower purpose-driven living. As an international speaker, coach, and happiness expert Carin inspires people to live inspiring lives. She teaches people how to transform pain into purpose and claim their purpose in the world. Carin is “happiness guru” for SiriusXM Stars radio. She’s been featured on NBC, CBS, PBS, NPR, Martha Stewart Radio, Huffington Post, and Fortune.com.

In this episode Rick and Teresa discuss “10 Strategies to Help You Overcome Fear, Anxiety & Panic” Teresa shares her personal story and how these strategies helped her. These steps are based on scientific research as well as recommendations from previous Positivity Life Podcast guest, Barry McDonagh (anxiety expert and author of DARE and creator of Panic Away – a program that has helped over 80,000 people across the world). 

Barry is a native of Ireland. He is the creator of the Panic Away Program, a product that has helped people all over the world to overcome their panic and anxiety disorders.  As a former panic attack sufferer himself, Barry became frustrated with conventional methods for treating anxiety, because they simply were not working for him so he developed his own techniques. Barry understands first hand the plight of the panic sufferer because he has been there himself.  Barry first published Panic Away in 2001 and has sold over 80,000 copies, world-wide in over 32 countries. Panic Away has become one of the most successful courses for treating panic attacks and general anxiety today. Barry has recently released his new book called, “DARE, The new way to end anxiety and stop panic attacks fast.”

Dino Watt, The Relationship Expert helps high-income producers by replicating their business success into their personal relationships. His systems have been proven to create more happiness in marriages, more peace in the workplace, more freedom from the many stresses in life and more revenue in business.  Dino has been privileged to travel the country helping people understand that when they strengthen their relationships they will gain more of what they want in all areas of their life. 

Mike Schlappi, Hall of Fame Gold Medalist, Author of SHOT HAPPENS, Professional Speaker, Husband and Father of five, inspires with life enriching workable strategies, tools, and mindsets. He challenges individuals of all ages that, despite difficult circumstances, you can take response-ability and be empowered. His engaging presentations have entertained and inspired audiences worldwide. From students to chief executive officers, from the classroom to the board room, from rookies to Olympic athletes, from small gatherings to large corporate events, Mike shows audiences “If You Can’t Stand Up, Stand Out!”

Welcome to Positivity Life, where we explore pathways to your optimal health, happiness, and personal potential. Our goal is to bring you inspiration, motivation, and actionable advice from the best coaches, experts, authors and mentors on the planet.