Nothing Off Limits

The wonderful Lisa Schoenthal and I recorded this episode of NOL way back in May, and it felt right to release it this Thanksgiving weekend.  Listen as Lisa and I talk about the awesome, huge subject of *love*, with a focus on determining whether it's really love or just a love lesson along the way. Lisa's bio: Lisa is a lifestyle and relationship mentor, certified health and wellness coach, and yoga instructor who is accessible and warm. Dedicated to empowering others, Lisa has created inspiring programs to promote personal growth with passion and communities with purpose. She incorporates mindfulness, movement, and nutrition into her group and individual coaching, seminars and travel adventures. I’ve personally called up Lisa when I’ve hit crossroads with my relationships, and her advice has been invaluable to me along the way.  She’s so awesome, and I know you'll love her too. Lisa authored the book “The Men We Meet – 15 Key Lessons Learned In Love”.  You may recall her generosity in giving 10 free copi

Wess Haubrich, a self-trained visual artist and photographer from Quincy, IL, joins NOL to share how expressing emotions through art can effectively manage anxiety, depression and chronic migraines...all without medications.  He shares his journey through mood swings, depression, chronic pain and an addiction to Dilaudid, how he kicked it, and how anyone - even those who think they aren't artistic - can take real control over their own addictions, depression and/or anxiety through art. Wess and I discuss: his influences of film noir, crime scene photography, gothic literature, southern gothic what art brut is, and the advantages of self-training vs. formal art education understanding the rights you have to your art and successfully promoting your art his experience with the 12-step program for his former addiction his natural foray into film making I really enjoyed this conversation with Wess, and I hope it gets you thinking about the healing power of art too. To view and/or purchase Wess' in

This week we turn to music, one of my favorite topics, with the incredible Damien Horne. His manager reached out to me shortly after the NOL launch, and when I heard his story, I was super excited to get him on the show. Damien's story is impactful, not only for hopeful musicians, but for anyone who needs a boost of motivation and inspiration!  Damien has a way of making everyone feel special, and it's because he believes they are. Damien has a real knack for tapping into people’s gifts and talents and inspiring them to reach their fullest potential. In fact, if you were to ask Damien what his purpose in life is, that’s probably what he’d say: to make others believe that they can fulfill their own purpose in this world. Whether it’s through his songs, his public speaking platform or simply via a one-on-one conversation, you’ll walk away from him feeling like anything is possible. Damien’s credentials are loaded. Although he was homeless in two different cities (LA and Nashville), he has shared the stage wit

Mistress Amanda La Fatale is a working Latina kinkster who has a deep passion for BDSM.  She resides in the Bronx and has been living within this lifestyle in NYC for the past 10+ years. She is also transitioning toward becoming a fetish life coach, as her mission is to help others accept themselves and introduce them to their personal wants & desires within a healthy environment. She is currently on a BDSM world tour whereby she visits major cities and countries to learn about their various levels of sexual expression across the world, and to spread knowledge of the health & acceptance of BDSM practices. The final result of this tour will be a documentary to help purge society from Suppression of Sexual Expression within the BDSM realm. Note:  Domina is a Latin word which means 'Mistress'. WEBSITE:  http://amandalafatale.com/ Instagram/Twitter/Fetlife:  @AmandaLaFatale We talk about: At what age she knew she was into kink How she discovered the community and started working in it Her views on

Michal Daveed is the Media Representative for The Eulenspiegel Society (TES), the oldest BDSM community in the United States. She also teaches classes at TES and elsewhere on kink, particularly about erotic hypnosis.  Personally, she is a New York-based submissive who has been in the BDSM Scene for about four years. In her vanilla life, she is a writer. In this very informative episode, we talk about: the history of TES and how membership works, the myths about BDSM the community and who is typically attracted to it the types of classes they offer (caning, anyone?), social events such as munches, how to find a play partner you trust, negotiating play play/scene etiquette, safe words, erotic hypnotism the emotional value of being part of the community how kink can be a creative expression

Midori is a renowned educator and writer on sexuality. Dubbed “the super nova of kink” by Dan Savage, she emerged from the Sex Positive Movement in San Francisco in the early 1990’s, soon becoming a much sought after international presenter on sexuality, personal fulfillment and kinky adventures. Her reputation as authority and leading expert on alternative pleasures stem not only from her unique and entertaining process of teaching concrete skills, but in her ability to deconstruct and distill complex matters of desire into surprisingly accessible lessons with eloquence and humanity. She’s known for tackling challenging topics with fresh and relevant insights. She calls this her “head-heart-hands” method to create a space where people are allowed individual self-exploration. Fundamentally she is motivated by helping people to create authentic and intimate relationships while emphasizing self actualization, shame reduction, acceptance and justice. Her writing is extensive, ranging from numerous articles, co

Michael Aaron, PhD, LCSW, CST, is a nationally certified sex therapist and clinical sexologist, specializing in working with sexual minorities, alternative/kink/polyamory lifestyles, sex workers, discordant desire and infidelity in couples, sexual dysfunction and anxiety, gender orientation confusion, and sexual compulsivity.  He is certified as a sex therapist by AASECT and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Sexology.  He has been interviewed in numerous media outlets, podcasts and magazines, including the NYT, WSJ, Cosmo, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Men’s Fitness, Prevention, and Vice.com.  He is a member of the Advisory Board of Men’s Fitness magazine and is the author of the book "Modern Sexuality, The Truth About Sex and Relationships", where he presents an overwhelmingly strong case for sexual diversity and the exploration of a variety of sexual expressions from a normative standpoint, helping readers understand that their own desires and those of others can happily exist on the same continuum.

Internationally-recognized clinical psychologist, author and addiction recovery expert Dr. Allen Berger joins NOL for a second time to talk addictions. His colleague, author & friend Dan Griffin, also a recovery expert and Senior Fellow at The Meadows (with a focus on working with men), joins him. In this super informative episode, the men explain the brain science behind addictions, how to know if you have an addiction, and the stages in the process of recovery. Show Notes Points covered in the episode: - Addiction as an illness, a brain disease - Causes of addictions - Addictive personality traits - How to know if you have an addiction - Process-focused recovery counseling and what it is - Addiction shame vs. “man rules” - How relationships with others change when in recovery - Sobriety self-righteousness Allen’s website: www.abphd.com Email: abphd@msn.com Dan’s website: www.dangriffin.com Email: dan@dangriffin.com Additional resources mentioned: For books by Dr. Allen Berger, inc

To round out Millennial Month on NOL, Cameron R. Brown joins the show all the way from Australia. Cameron has turned his dream and passion for helping others into a socially conscious company that has impacted millions of lives around the world. As founder of The Thriving Collective, Cameron helps people dream big, live fully, and use their unique talents and strengths to make a positive impact. Through the talks he gives, people he coaches and music & videos he creates that have an audience in 195 countries, Cameron discusses topics including the pursuit of happiness, creative thinking, social isolation and living an extraordinary life. He also facilitates quality introductions and creates events & experiences around the world that allow remarkable people to connect with one another, experience new adventures and develop personal, business and philanthropic opportunities. Cameron loves helping good people thrive, because when good people thrive, they do more good, and that’s what can truly change the world.

Three Millennials, ages 21, 25 and 33, join NOL to answer questions about their generation, such as why they are perceived as entitled, how they use technology, how they approach relationships, and much more, in order to help the older generations understand them better. Topics covered: -Millennials’ reputation for acting entitled or not caring -the level of competition they have within their generation -famous Millennials who they think give their generation a bad rap -phone calls vs. texting - the use of emojis - different approaches with social media depending on their age range -Millennials’ approach to relationships -the music industry and what’s considered old to them -latest phrases and sayings (keep in mind that this was recorded in July, so “everything” is missing) -hashtagging -views about the generation below them Thank you to MacKenzie Bennett, Ryan Peterson and Major Lattimer for being representatives of their amazing generation in this panel discussion! Show Notes The Mil

Angus Nelson, speaker, coach and facilitator, has worked with executives of the world’s largest companies, such as Walmart, Whole Foods, Coke, BMW and more. In this show, he explains to NOL listeners the Millennial Mindset at work and changing the way you lead to engage and encourage their development. Show Notes Angus’ website: www.angusnelson.com Download your FREE e-book from Angus called “How To Network With Effectiveness and Credibility” www.angusnelson.com/nothingofflimits   In-episode product mention www.alphanol.com Get rid of the brain fog at work with Alpha Levo! It’s all-natural and doesn’t have caffeine as an ingredient. It increases your memory and learning…some of my friends are telling me that it helps them get over their hangovers faster too! (This is NOT proven, but it's what they are telling me, and I had to share it) Get 5 FREE bonuses with your supplement purchase, including Billionaire Productivity Hacks, FBI Persuasion Techniques and Age-Reversing recipes to try in your k

Millennial public speaker, author and marketer at heart B.J. Mendelson kicks off Millennial Month on NOL! B.J. shares how his financial struggles during The Great Recession led him to build a national breast cancer outreach tour. B.J. took the advice given by prominent social media marketers, and despite landing a major sponsor, the tour failed using the recommended social media tactics. B.J. decided to try a second tour for Wounded Warriors Family Support, and this time he used more traditional approaches he knew would work. It was a huge success and has continued to run every year for the last five years. B.J. went on to write a book called ‘Social Media Is Bullshit’ based on his experience. He later earned media attention for taking on prominent social media experts and companies, appearing on MSNBC, CNBC, CNN, Yahoo! News, the CBC, TechCrunch, The Huffington Post, and numerous other national outlets.   B.J. has made presentations at South by Southwest, Social Media Week: Chicago, The Do Lectures in the

Love Coach and Intuitive Kavita J. Patel shares her unique approach to helping clients find their personal Love Blocks and release them through the process of examining the influences of their parents or those who raised them. Michelle shows zero fear when she openly examines her own icky influences in order to inspire listeners to let go and get on with their healing too.   Show Notes Kavita’s website: www.kavitajpatel.com Go to the site and grab the 4 Love Types quiz. Find out if you are The Fixer, The Nurturer, The Idealist or The Doubter   In-episode ad mention www.BootyParlor.com (Note: NOL is not affiliated with Booty Parlor but is advertising their products as a hats off to previous NOL guest Dana B. Myers, co-founder and because the products are awesome!)

Author Monica Bloom rejoins NOL to explain how Ayurveda can improve not only the body, but also the mind. She also explains what the heck panchakarma is.   Show Notes  Vata’s Vices http://heymonicab.com/vatas-vices/ Pitta’s Vices http://heymonicab.com/pittas-vices/ Kaphas’s Vices http://heymonicab.com/kaphas-vices/ For a 15% discount on her book In Your Elements: An Ayurvedic Handbook to Customize and Transform Your Life”: (by the way, the link expires soon! This offer doesn’t last forever!) https://www.createspace.com/5492389 Type in the special code for NOL listeners: 2LMPTMKS   In-episode ad mention Alpha Levo IQ All-natural supplement with Vitamin B6, B12, folate, zinc and more. Enhances memory and focus! Get 5 FREE bonuses with your first purchase AND help support the production of this podcast! www.alphanol.com

In this Part 1 of 2 NOL health series, Author Monica Bloom teaches us about Ayurveda and how this ancient ‘science of life’ can help you feel better and transform your health and your life. Using her signature fun and creative approach to sharing this information, she teaches us about the 3 body types: vata, pitta & kapha. Learn about how eating the right foods for your body type can give you more energy, better sleep and more.   Show Notes  Monica's website:  www.heymonicab.com If you’d like a copy of her book called “In Your Elements: An Ayurvedic Handbook to Customize and Transform Your Life, listeners of the NOL podcast can get a special 15% discount by using this unique e-store link: https://www.createspace.com/5492389 15% Discount code: 2LMPTMKS   In-episode ad mention Alpha Levo IQ – all-natural neurocognitive enhancer with Vitamins B6, B12, Folate, Ginko Biloba and Huperzia Serrata. Get a 30-day supply and 5 free bonuses by visiting alphanol.com   Please sign up for the NOL weekly newslett

Inner Matchmaker/Life Coach Ray Hippolyte explains how to change our self-defeating patterns, become the best version of ourselves, and attract the career and relationship of our dreams. To learn how you can have it all, listen to this episode as Ray guides you through 3 important steps to outing your inner awesome. Personal note:  As mentioned in the episode, Ray works predominately with gay men, however you don't have to be gay to work with Ray!  (That's one awesome marketing tag, dang it.  Well, there's my backup career!) Seriously, I have worked with Ray one-on-one, and he has greatly impacted my career journey and helped me leap into entrepreneurship with greater confidence.  He worked with me to let go of deep-rooted limiting beliefs that I picked up earlier in life that influenced my approach to my creative work and kept me questioning myself along the way.  I don't do that anymore.  I feel more creatively free than ever.  So, I encourage you to reach out to Ray to be inspired, to have your eyes open

Cancer coach and certified life coach Natalie Olson discusses her two-time cancer journey from both the genetic and environmental stressor perspectives. She explains what chemotherapy does to the body, why she made the decision not to do it a second time around, and which alternative therapies have been keeping her cancer at bay. She also shares great tips and resources to listeners and their family members or friends who may be struggling with cancer.   Show Notes Natalie’s website: www.natalieolson.com Natalie’s stress resources: www.natalieolson.com/stress-resources Natalie’s (read-it-vs-listen-kind-of-book) book recommendation: https://www.amazon.com/Waking-Warrior-Goddess-Christine-Horners/dp/1591202159 Recommended app to reduce stress: The Calm App – download today! https://www.calm.com/   In-episode ad mention Get a FREE 30-day trial and a credit for a ONE FREE AUDIOBOOK download by using the NOL link www.audibletrial.com/NOL Michelle’s audiobook recommendation: The Secret of Healing – De

Welcome to the first "NOL Random Rant"!  This temporary and periodic shift in the NOL format mixes things up a bit by giving NOL listeners the opportunity to have THEIR voices and opinions heard on the show! As you may know, the topics are provided in advance via the weekly newsletter and on social media, and the first topic provided was Road Rage:  Things Drivers Do that P*ss Me Off! Listen to handpicked NOL listeners gripe about seriously UNsafe things that happen to them on the roads.  You will probably relate to many of their experiences!   If you're wondering how this episode can provide value to you...well, these rants are meant to highlight the crappy stuff that happens on the road in order to promote expanded self-awareness (how are you behind the wheel? do you cut people off?), and ultimately encourage better experiences on the road and greater safety to all!  Enjoy the fun combination of "steadily-getting-worked-up" rants, to listeners who simply (yet generously) provided solid road safety tips for

Dr. Gregory Vipond, a Southern California-based board certified facial plastics surgeon, shares information on the differences between cosmetic doctors, i.e. general plastic surgeons, facial plastics and cosmetic surgeons, how to choose the right provider for you, trends, e.g. Botox/Dysport, fillers and non-invasive surgeries, and whether or not you should consider purchasing at-home gadgets.   Show Notes Dr. Vipond’s websites and contact: www.vipfacialartistry.com www.drvipond.com Recommended resource website from Dr. Vipond: www.RealSelf.com   In-episode ad mention The Cize workout - Visit www.ladyfoxentertainment.com/resourcespartners/ for a special deal on this super fun dance workout led by Shaun T.  NOL listeners get 4 FREE bonuses and 2 FREE gifts by purchasing through the Ladyfox Entertainment Resources page link.  Get your groove on and get those abs!  Summer isn't over yet!

In Part 2 of this NOL Music Series, Billy Vera talks about his journey into acting (hint - Jon Voight!), how a well-known hit television show starring Michael J. Fox called 'Family Ties' boosted his career, his days with Capitol Records, getting discovered as a voiceover talent via his pro bono work at KCRW, winning a Grammy, snagging a star on the Walk of Fame, and much more, including his Big Band, his book Vintage Neon, his upcoming autobiography, and his still-in-production documentary starring heavyweights such as Dolly Parton and Dionne Warwick. Show Notes - Part 2: For more information on Billy and his upcoming gigs and releases, visit: www.billyvera.com Wiki:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Vera The famous scene on Family Ties when 'At This Moment' plays:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8h3JY49JTfk Get the Big Band Jazz CD:  https://www.amazon.com/Big-Band-Jazz-Billy-Vera/dp/B00YJKRHXK Get the book Vintage Neon:  https://www.amazon.com/VINTAGE-NEON-Los-Angeles-1979/dp/1532932871/ref=sr_1