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It's time to talk business again!  Results Coach Olivia Charlet joins NOL to talk about how to make more money and stay motivated 99% of the time, how to be your authentic, true self at work – even in a corporate environment, and how to find the right clients, audience or “tribe” for you. Olivia believes in being 100% yourself while doing business, and her mission in life is to uncover and unravel your deepest power and Zone Of Genius. Olivia helps clients get totally aligned with their truth and calling, and take massive, inspired action. She is real, inspiring, encouraging, and I love our conversation!  It's one of my favorites. For more information about Olivia and her services, please check out her website at www.oliviacharlet.com In the show, we discuss the following and more: How to tap into your unique, authentic self How to tell if someone is being their true self with you How to stay authentic at work How to get into alignment with your true desires, or “cravings” Shortcuts to stay motivated

Allan Wich, a retired hotel and hospital designer and entrepreneur for over 20 years, joins NOL this week to talk about how his longtime heart problems - and brushes with death - ultimately caused him to shift his perspective on life and why he now focuses on giving back, living with joy and serving others. Even if you haven’t died and come back to life the way Allan has, you will learn how you can use Allan’s story and experiences to let go of your past, stop making excuses, embrace your own gifts and genius, and make positive choices and impactful changes going forward in your life. In the episode, we discuss both health and wellness as well as how he applies his experience to business and inspiring others. Allan has been featured all over the media, on a variety of tv stations, at universities and much more. He and his Co-Founder Christopher Cumby, developed Think BOLD Be BOLD Ventures and Think BOLD Be BOLD Media - business incubators to aid in the development of emerging and tenured entrepreneurs. Tog

Author and journalist Brad Wetzler joins NOL to share his personal inspiration behind writing his upcoming nonfiction book about the art and science of spiritual awakenings. We discuss the interesting phenomenon of Jerusalem Syndrome and the profound effect holy places can have on some people, a few of his stories and experiences with self-proclaimed messiahs in Jerusalem, his research surrounding the connection between faith and mental illness, how the wiring in the brain changes as a result of regular spiritual practice, Brad’s personal shift from neutral journalist to spiritual author, and much more. About Brad: Brad is an author and journalist with twenty-plus years working at the highest levels of publishing. He's written hundreds of articles and essays for top publications including The New York Times Magazine and Book Review, Newsweek, GQ, Wired, National Geographic Adventure, Men’s Journal, George, and Outside, where he remains a contributing editor. His book Real Mosquitoes Don't Eat Meat (This and

Artist, author and entrepreneur Marnie Grundman graciously joins Nothing Off Limits to dispel myths about runaways. If you've ever thought that runaways are just brats looking for attention, you will hear information that could prompt you to change that assumption.  Many are horribly abused and are running away from continual suffering, as you will hear through Marnie's story. Marnie wrote MISSING: A True Story of a Childhood Lost, and this is her personal experience of her own childhood stolen from her through abuse, how she lived on the streets for years, and how she ultimately rose up against all odds to become the empowered woman she is today - what she calls "sur-thrival". To pick up your copy of this riveting book, visit: www.marniegrundman.com or https://www.amazon.com/Missing-True-Story-Childhood-Lost/dp/0995192006    

Dr. LeslieBeth Wish joins NOL to share important information about incest and to provide resources for incest survivors. Dr. Wish earned her Doctorate in Adult Developmental Psychology from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. She also earned a masters degree in Clinical Social Work and Management from Bryn Mawr College, and a masters degree in English Literature from Ohio University. Her three-year post-graduate training in Family and Marital Systems is from Georgetown University’s Family Center, under the esteemed Dr. Murray Bowen. She earned her undergraduate degree in both History and English from Carnegie-Mellon University. She lived and studied family and childcare practices in Moscow, Russia, during the Soviet Communist years. Her work as the Clinical Director of the New England Institute of Family Relations, the first sexual dysfunction clinic in New England, and her research-based book, Incest, Work and Women, earned her national esteem as a pioneer in sexual dysfunction and women's love and ca

Have you ever wondered why you keep attracting the wrong types of people or just can’t seem to keep the sexual spark alive in your long-term relationship or marriage? Well, maybe the answer is in sexual polarity. When I reached out to David Deida’s office seeking a sexual polarity expert, I was thrilled to hear from Londin Angel Winters and to experience her personal passion for the topic. In this episode, her life partner, Justin Patrick Pierce joins her to share the art and science of attracting the right partner and creating the relationship of your dreams. Londin and Justin are intimate partners, business partners, and co-teachers of an experience they created, called the Yoga of Intimacy. Each with a professional background in exercise science, and trained in the esoteric art of sexual yoga, Londin & Justin offer a unique perspective that unites the science of the body with the mindfulness of deep, spiritual practice. They facilitate workshops and teach clients from around the world in the art of sacred

Heather Ann Havenwood joins NOL this week to talk about the misconceptions that guys have about girls, and how they can better choose who to date. Although this one is tailored to the boys, women will definitely benefit by listening as well! Heather is a serial entrepreneur and is a nationally known dating, seduction and attraction expert.  She's helped thousands of men over the age 35 discover the absolute truth about women, and how to attract the women of their dreams, no matter their age, weight or income. Heather Ann currently is the Author of…Sexy Boss: How the empowerment of women is changing the Rule Book for sex, money and success and The Game of Dating and How to Play it: A rule book for divorced men stepping back into the game. Visit her websites at heatherhavenwood.com, datingtriggers.com (warning, Daddys - it’s edgy) or justdateyoungerwomen.com (same) We discuss: 1. How Heather got into coaching men about their dating lives 2. How to tell the difference between “crazy” women (normal) vs. “ps

Christine Baumgartner, Dating and Relationship Expert and owner of The Perfect Catch, joins NOL to share tips on how to find a great life partner! She is a delight to listen to, and she’s really passionate about her work. You’ll really hear this come through as she tells her own story of finding love. Christine works with singles who are ready to do the work to stop past patterns and truly transform their love lives! Her clients say that working with Christine helped them attract the committed relationship they were looking for. Her 8-week “Transform Your Dating Life” system will help you: 1. Clarify what you want and need from a partner so you’ll begin choosing dates you’ll enjoy going out with, 2. Finally feel comfortable and confident in your dating relationships, and 3. Learn what’s been keeping you from attracting the right type of man or woman, so you’ll stop wasting your time going out with the wrong types of people. NOL listeners are being generously offered a free consult with Christine. Go to w

As a nod to the Valentine’s Day holiday, we’re going to talk about – you guessed it – relationships. We take a unique approach, however, and we discuss how movies – yes, movies - can actually teach us valuable lessons about love, romance & sex. Whether you are married or single and dating, today our guest will help reveal how to keep the love you have or find the love you want. Leslie C. Halpern is an award-winning poet, essayist, book reviewer, movie reviewer, and entertainment journalist. She wrote the nonfiction books 200 Love Lessons from the Movies (2016), Passionate About Their Work (2010), Reel Romance: The Lovers’ Guide to the 100 Best Date Movies (2004) and Dreams on Film (2003), plus the “Funny Children’s Poems” book series. An entertainment journalist since 1984, she worked 13 years as a stringer for The Hollywood Reporter, 5 years as film correspondent for the Orlando Sentinel, and 7 years as indie film columnist for Markee Magazine. More than 4,000 of her articles have appeared in publications

As I kick off Love & Relationships Month on NOL, I’m starting with the topic of cheating, i.e. how to know if your partner is seeing someone else behind your back. Being in a relationship that seems happy is no guarantee, unfortunately. Ruth Houston is my guest for this special episode. Ruth is an Internationally-recognized infidelity expert and the author of Is He Cheating on You? 829 Telltale Signs which documents practically every known sign of infidelity, including the subtle signs people usually overlook. Ruth has been researching infidelity for over 20 years, and her expertise encompasses both male and female infidelity. Ruth is frequently called on by the media to comment on celebrity infidelity, high profile infidelity court cases, and popular infidelity issues in the news. She has appeared as a guest on well over 500 radio and TV news and talk shows all over the world. She has a variety of websites, including www.InfidelityAdvice.com , www.RealLifeInfidelity.com , www.InfidelityNewsAndViews.com an

In Part 2 of this 2-part series with Claudia Hehr, internationally-known animal communication expert, we discuss tips on improving the physical and emotional health of our animal companions and how to manage the loss of an animal family member. Specifics covered in this show: 1. Considering not only the physical health but also their emotional health 2. Indicators of strong health 3. Indicators of physical or emotional issues 4. Making good food choices for your animals, including snacks 5. The benefits of an organic diet 6. Taking into consideration the type of water you give your pet, as well as the type of bowls 7. Bedding choices and laundering pet beds 8. Choosing toys - and why tennis balls are not a good choice 9. Exercise considerations based on size, breed and age 10. Whisperers vs. pet psychics 11. Helping your animals stay happy by giving them tasks they enjoy, e.g. dogs who naturally love to search and rescue 12. At what point to contact an animal communicator when adopting a new comp

Claudia Hehr is an internationally known animal communication expert and author. In Claudia's words, “Animals are just like us, souls in a physical body who have feelings and emotions and can think, rationalize, and communicate, only the outer is different. We are all one, and through telepathy we can all communicate with each other.” Claudia is truly “The Voice of the Animals”™. For almost two decades now she has been helping clients all around the world who come to her to find out what their animal companions need. By using her ability to communicate with animals telepathically, she assists in areas as diverse as behavior issues, wellness issues, traumas, fears and many other areas, and also reconnects people with their animal family members who have left their physical bodies. Claudia’s other incredible ability is to identify the higher purpose and therefore the true meaning of circumstances and events for many animals and the guardians in their lives. Claudia has appeared on television networks like Di

Rick Clemons and I discuss the masks we all wear and what kind of work you need to do in order to truly be yourself and to live in full authenticity. Rick invites the listening audience to step into their vulnerability, and to learn 8 key steps for creating a personal revolution that empowers you to step out, step up, and step into living your powerful truth, staking your claim as your own superhero. About Rick Clemons: Rick is a Certified Life Coach, Fellow Podcaster, Author and a new friend of mine, whose humor, candor, and raw truth inspires entrepreneurs, small business owners, and students to step out of their life’s closets, tap into their confidence, and own their uniqueness in the world . His enthralling keynote speeches and interactive, intimate group experiences invite participants to dig deep into the truth of who they are, find their gifts, build confidence, embrace their uniqueness and own their purpose for being on the planet. Clemons is regularly featured in Huffington Post, Your Tango, Yahoo

Deb Crowe, a former medical case manager turned life coach, motivational speaker, disability specialist and work life balance expert, joins NOL to share tips on how best to achieve work/life “fit”. Her energy is inspirational, and I think you’ll enjoy listening to the tips she shares for achieving a life of less stress, more resilience, healthier boundaries, and more quality time for family and friends. Perfect at the top of this new year! Deb is a featured author in Book 5 of the Change book series, a #1 book series in the world, and she will be a speaker at the Soul Women On the Go Conference next year. You can visit her website for more information at www.debcrowe.com Specifics that we discuss in this show: 1. Deb’s burnout with the medical industry, and how Erin Brockovich literally played a role in her decision to change her life 2. The cliche of “balance” and letting go of perfection 3. Deb’s definition of work/life “Fit” 4. How different generations view it - and how companies need to start pay

Happy New Year! It’s a time of resolutions, typically related to our health & wellness.  We start working out more, dieting, and preparing to get our bodies back for swimsuit season.  Well, in this NOL 2017 kickoff episode, we’re not going to simply talk about eating right and getting back in shape  You’re also going to learn how to gain control over not your business and your relationships. Ava Diamond earned her Masters in Clinical Social Work from Columbia University over twenty years ago and expanded her training intensively across many different areas including emotional intelligence, trauma and addiction recovery, family systems, motivation and mentalization.  She has taught at Yale University School of Medicine, and she writes articles for addiction treatment mags/websites as well as fitness/women’s magazines, speaks in community forums, and co-hosts radio shows. She took what started as a bodybuilding hobby and transformed it into the competition arena and earned her Pro card at age 47.  This, combi

In this special, final, holiday-inspired episode of 2016, Michelle bravely takes off her typically-neutral host hat and openly shares her personal (and sometimes prickly) musings about 2016, including: the exciting roller coaster of launching Nothing Off Limits podcast, how it's totally okay (and you're not alone) if you're not exactly jolly this year things she's learned this year (it's probably not what you expect), things she's grateful for (again, likely things you won't expect), and what to expect from NOL in 2017. Oh, and there's a call-to-action that will cost you zero dollars but would be an amazing gift to show your appreciation and support for the show. :) Share in the possibility of a laugh as 2016 comes to completion and Michelle flatly expresses how awesome that truly is!  Thanks so much for listening these last 6 months - much more to come in 2017!! Happy/Merry whatever you celebrate!  

Earlier this year, I became very interested in learning more about Transcendental Meditation. After some quick outreach, I was referred to this week’s NOL guest, the delightful Kathy Brooks, who is one of the co-directors of the Washington, DC TM Center.  Kathy has an MA in SCI (Science of Creative Intelligence), and she has been a full-time certified teacher of the Transcendental Meditation (TM) program for 40 years this year. She has taught hundreds of people the TM technique in various places, both in the US and in India.   Before serving as co-director of the Washington, DC TM Center, Kathy also served on the faculty and a variety of administrative positions at Maharishi University of Management (MUM) in Fairfield, Iowa for 30 years. MUM is a unique Consciousness-Based educational institution accredited through Ph.D. that offers standard academic disciplines along with a focus on the development of consciousness. The students, faculty and staff practice the TM technique.   For more information, please

Morris Chang is a Physician Sleep Specialist with Swedish Medical Group in Seattle WA.  He joins NOL to discuss various common sleep disorders, such as insomnia and sleep apnea, and explains why many people fail to seek early treatment.  You will also learn why paying more attention to the amount and quality of your sleep is so important to your overall health. Dr. Chang is a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine, a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, a Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology.  He was also the recipient of numerous “top doctor" awards from Seattle Magazine and Seattle Met Magazine, and was formerly Medical Director of both the Highline Sleep Center and Auburn Regional Medical Center Sleep Disorder Center. Here are just a few of the topics we discuss in this illuminating health episode: -how to know if you have a sleep disorder -the dangers of sleep deprivation -whether or not it’s possible to “

In Part 2 of this special NOL music series, well-known rock and metal bassist and Rudy Sarzo continues his story of his time playing with Ozzy, and what came after that.  You'll get a true feel for Rudy's spiritual depth and genuine warmth in this episode, and if you're an up and coming musician, be sure to listen through to the end, as Rudy graciously provides valuable career advice to those who want a career in the music business. Some topics we chat about in this episode: Why he left the Ozzy band Losing his dear friend Randy Rhodes Why he wrote his book Off the Rails, and the personal experience of writing it The story behind joining Whitesnake What it was like working with some of the top band managers in the world, from Sharon Osbourne to Trudy Green to Wendy Dio Memories of Ronnie James Dio Why he got into doing CG work for a while, and what he did to get his joy of playing the bass back His upcoming projects (The Guess Who!) and continued advocacy for animal rights What he want

Rudy Sarzo, one of the world’s top rock metal bassists, joins NOL to share how he became a prolific, professional recording and performing artist with a career spanning over 35 years. Rudy has played with Ozzy Osbourne, Quiet Riot, Whitesnake, DIO, Blue Oyster Cult and many other bands.  He's as busy as ever, with shows coming up in December with The Guess Who! I was honored to meet and sing with Rudy in 2008 here in Los Angeles.  I must say, Rudy is an incredibly solid, upstanding, family-oriented man, and he is certainly one of the most ridiculously-talented yet humble musicians I’ve ever been blessed to meet. I encourage you to visit his website at www.rudysarzo.com and to connect with him on Facebook and Twitter. Also, don’t forget to pick up his book!  Rudy authored "Off the Rails”, which chronicles his time with Randy Rhoads during their Quiet Riot and Ozzy years.  We barely scratch the surface of Rudy’s career adventures in these episodes, but here are a few things you can expect to hear about in th