Chances are, you have lost at some point in your life, whether it was a loved one, a job, a pet, some personal defeat, or perhaps your sense of self. There are times in life when we need a helping hand to keep going. Today, my friend and success coach Melissa Galt will be interviewing me on my personal journey and how I kept going after my worst nightmare became a reality and I lost the two people most important to me. We will be discussing my memoir; Keep Going: From Grief to Growth; a book about love, living in the present, uncovering joy in the moment, the strength of our soul and the power of perseverance. I invite you to join us and be inspired to keep going in your own life. You might discover the life you crave is much closer than you think.

During December, life can get a little crazy. Holiday parties, both professional and personal, cover the pages of your calendar. Perhaps you are busy baking or shopping for the perfect gifts for loved ones. Maybe you are finding family obligations a bit overwhelming. The holidays are meant to feel magical but maybe you are missing out on the joy as you strive to be the person everyone expects you to be. The holidays often bring up many emotions, from jubilation to feeling jilted. If you are stuffing your emotions down with the stocking stuffers, listen in with today's guest, Judy Keating. Judy is the creator of Inner Life Coaching and she's got you covered with ten tips for genuinely enjoying December and easing into the New Year. Reconnect to being who you really are, your authentic self. You may just find it's the perfect gift you can give yourself this season.

Take a moment and listen. What have you been telling yourself today? Would you speak that way to your best friend? If the answer is ‘no’, perhaps it is time to make a shift. On the show with me today is Hollie Holden, mum and writer of the Notes for Living and Loving blog. Hollie shares some spiritual truths about self-love, self-kindness, true purpose and conscious parenting by using real, down-to-earth and accessible metaphors. Hollie shares from her own life-in-progress to illustrate and illuminate the truth about who we are and how loved we are. Discover how to locate your bliss garden and perhaps become your own best friend.

The holidays are often a time for indulgence in rich foods and a reluctance to exercise. After all, you can start the New Year with a detox and healthy regime, right? The holidays can be stressful and turning to rich foods for comfort against that and the cold weather is totally understandable. But what if you could enjoy indulgent treats that were actually good for you? And easy to make? Suddenly the holidays feel less stressful already. This week's guest is Karen Devlin, founder of SiciLean™. Karen's sharing some of her favorite seasonal recipes to wow you and your family and she's got some top tips for keeping sane this holiday season, in body and in mind. Join us and find out how easy, delicious and nutritious the season can be!

What makes you grateful? That is what my guest Anne Kubitsky wants to know. It all started one crisp, fall day in October 2011 when she printed 500 blank invitation postcards and distributed them locally in post offices, parks, cafés, community centers, libraries, and anywhere she could think of. She thought it might be fun for people and wondered if anyone would respond. To her delight, people did. Soon she was getting handmade postcards from all over the world, and now she has thousands of responses. In fact, she got so many postcards that she put together a number of exhibits and installations. She had the chance to share the cards in the media. She made some wonderful new friends. And she unexpectedly went through a lot of healing. Upon meeting Anne in December 2011, Diana Lyn Cote decided to paint a glimmer of gladness on a postcard every day of 2012 (a leap year), calling the collection her “Leap of Faith.” She is now selling these postcards to benefit the project.

So often in our busy lives we neglect the person we should be treasuring the most: our self. If you are taking care of everyone around you but your own reserves are depleted, this is your opportunity to get back in alignment and raise your vibration. Join me today with my guest, Sarah West. Sarah is a visionary, teacher, and healer passionate about uniting you back to your true source of love, stillness, tranquility, and peace. Whether you are feeling stressed, scattered, or exhausted from an insane schedule, Sarah's mystical opera will lull you back to the heart of yourself and evaporate the separation to Source so you can dissipate into unity, gain greater peace of mind, and experience greater joy.

Do you sometimes feel sluggish but don't know why? And other times you have more energy and greater productivity for no apparent reason? You've checked your diet and your schedule but it just doesn't add up. Well, it could be the moon. Yes, the moon. Tune in with my guest Ezzie Spencer to learn more about the lunar cycles, what your moon sign means, and how you can use it to your advantage to make your life more productive while also making it easier and more enjoyable. Sound like fun? It is! Discover how to powerfully set an intention at the New Moon and learn how to track the lunar cycles and watch your intentions manifest. Ezzie shares lots of great tips on how to make this a powerful process that you can easily add into your busy schedule. If you crave more control over your life, you don't want to miss this!

Green smoothies are gaining momentum in mainstream society as an elixir for increased energy and greater overall health. Filled with fruits, vegetables, and lots of leafy greens, more and more people are now making their own smoothies. Whether you are considering adding these into your daily diet, or you are a seasoned smoothie-maker in search of more inspiration, join me and my guest, Madeline Eyer, owner of Consciously Raw. Madeline is a Certified Raw Food Coach, energy practitioner and author of Essential Green Smoothies – a beautifully illustrated recipe book containing delicious smoothie recipes filled with fruits, veggies, and pure essential oils.

Are you holding on to expectations and outcomes? Pushing forward and frustrated with the results? What if you let go and life became easier, less stressful, more successful and much more fulfilling? Join me on the show today with my guest, Heather Strang, BodyTalk practitioner and author of the Quest series. Heather’s business is 100% Spirit-led. We’ll be discussing the delicate balance of action and allowing, and how to create an abundant life with a lot less stress and a whole lot more joy.

The adventure of life comes with some tragic twists and turns. At times, you might find your worst fears have become reality; like the loss of a loved one, a life partner. Widowhood leaves you wondering what to do next. It feels like the end of the road, but it is not. It is a new, uncharted path, and you don’t have to walk it alone. Join me and my guest ‘Widow Chick’ Catherine Tidd, founder of theWiddoahood.com and author of Confessions of a Mediocre Widow: Or, How I Lost My Husband and My Sanity. We will be chatting about love, loss, and the importance of laughter. We will also be sharing support available to you as you forge your way through life's transformations, finding humor and joy along the way.

Do you find yourself avoiding certain areas of your home? Feeling disorganized and overwhelmed, but not sure where to start? Clearing clutter seems like a big job that you don’t have the time or energy to handle at the moment. If your closets are bursting with clothes you don’t wear and your cupboards are crammed with stuff you rarely use, it may be having a more profound effect on your life than you think. Join me this week with LuAnn Cibik, Feng Shui and Interior Alignment (R) Practitioner. LuAnn will be sharing her wisdom on how to easily and effectively create more beauty in your home and your life, helping you alleviate problems that exist because of an imbalance between yourself and your environment. Whether this imbalance is affecting your health, your energy, or your mental focus, proper adjustment using the principals of Feng Shui can help. Listen in and start creating a comfortable home that reflects who you are and who you want to be.

Discover Mindfulness with Shamash Alidina – The UK’s most well-known mindfulness author, coach and trainer. Are you overwhelmed? Overworked? If you are often left wondering where the time went and wanting more peace and calm in your life, join me this week with my guest, mindfulness coach and international bestselling author, Shamash Alidina. We’ll be talking about actions you can add into your daily life to give both your brain and your body a boost. Learn how mindfulness can help you overcome stress, anger, anxiety, depression and more.

Are you eating your meals with a side of guilt seasoned with condemnation? Do you think everything that tastes good must be bad for you? Got some cravings you just can’t curb, no matter how hard you try? Find out how to infuse your food with joy and gratitude and make mealtimes magical. Join me this week with my guest, chef and co-author of the The Mystic Cookbook, Meadow Linn. We’ll be unlocking the spiritual secrets behind cravings and learning how to increase abundance and inspire peace according to your food choices. Whether you are cooking for yourself or for a family, Meadow will be sharing her gifts to guide you through the grocery store with greater effectiveness and ease. We’ll also be discussing some easy and delicious recipes to get you excited to keep going! Set aside your guilt and join us for a tasty hour and discover the secret alchemy of food. This show is calorie-free, fat-free and full of fun to nourish your body, mind and soul.