Secondwind

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-critic/

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 the inside, that’s what makes your world beautiful." http://www.joycebufordempowers.com/Kerri-Hummingbird

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-ranging knowledge to assist clients in creating financial peace of mind. http://www.joycebufordempowers.com/Adrienne-Grace

Depression can be an insidious life challenge that sneaks up on you without warning. It can last for days, months or even years without proper treatment. Learning how to recognize the symptoms in yourself or someone else can mean the difference between living in misery or getting back to a place of hope and happiness. Jillian Wheeler has had more than her fair share of trauma and tragedy and has overcome significant depression going back to childhood. With her own experience plus extensive training, she is now helping others beat depression and create joyful lives. http://joycebufordempowers.com/Jillian-Wheeler

These days, technology and the way we do business are both changing rapidly. It can be a challenge to keep up and especially when your personal life is hit with major transitions. Ellen Violette takes us through some of her incredible roller coaster journey of ups and downs, including achieving great success as well as losing absolutely everything. Bouncing back depended upon her ability to be resilient and to focus on her strengths, passions and natural abilities. She shares some of her strategies to help listeners who are experiencing transition so that they can be more resourceful and creative in finding solutions and moving forward. http://joycebufordempowers.com/Ellen-Violette

No matter what kinds of challenges you are facing, you've always got the power to create a better life. The journey begins with healing the wounds of your past and allowing them to reveal their wisdom as you move forward into the future. Surviving childhood in a war-torn country and refugee camps, Rukshana Triem has had more than her share of hardships. Ultimately, this led her to create an empowered and successful life that includes helping others do the same. http://joycebufordempowers.com/Rukshana-Triem

Lana McAra knows that releasing the pain of the past can be gentle and easy with the right information and guidance but it took many years for her to discover this. After 30 years of marriage and having seven children, Lana had a defining moment that soon had her packing her bags and beginning a new life. In this episode, she shares what pushed her to leave her marriage, and how she rebuilt her life, culminating in creating a powerful and permanent process of healing for herself and others. http://www.joycebufordempowers.com/Lana-McAra

Whatever the reason for downsizing your home and moving, it's bound to be an emotionally charged event. Having experts assist you with countless decisions and organizational challenges while navigating a minefield of feelings can make the difference between it being a disastrous experience or a manageable, positive one. Sharon McRill and the Betty Brigade help clients every step of the way, ensuring that all relevant tools, resources and services are used to ease the process as much as possible. Clients often call them "angels", summing up the magnitude of the benefits the company provides. http://joycebufordempowers.com/Sharon-McRill

It's easy to find yourself deep in a relationship with a narcissist and you might not recognize it. Drawing on her personal and professional experience, Joyce Buford highlights many of the key points and questions raised in her recent four-part series on dealing with narcissists. Learn some of the warning signs and how to avoid falling into a narcissist's toxic, destructive trap.

Author, Coach, Speaker and Radio Host Sandra Beck has had more than enough experience being on the receiving end of a narcissist's behaviour. In this fourth episode of a four-part series, she shares information to explain and help you understand your feelings and responses to having been in a relationship with a narcissist. http://www.joycebufordempowers.com/Sandra-Beck-Pt-4

Author, Coach, Speaker and Radio Host Sandra Beck has had more than enough experience being on the receiving end of a narcissist's behaviour. In this third episode of a four-part series, she shares several tips on how to take care of yourself during the transition and challenges of leaving a narcissist. http://www.joycebufordempowers.com/Sandra-Beck-Pt-3

Author, Coach, Speaker and Radio Host Sandra Beck has had more than enough experience being on the receiving end of a narcissist's behavior. In this second episode of a four-part series, she shares several tips on how to handle living with or dealing with a narcissist in your family and in particular, in terms of co-parenting. http://www.joycebufordempowers.com/Sandra-Beck-Pt-2

Author, Coach, Speaker and Radio Host Sandra Beck has had more than enough experience being on the receiving end of a narcissist's behavior. In this lively first episode of a four-part series, she shares some of the red flags and characteristic traits that identify just such behavior, as well as how it can impact the lives of others. http://joycebufordempowers.com/Sandra-Beck-Pt-1

Joyce Buford is an authority on dealing with facing and overcoming life challenges and transitions. In this episode, she discusses some little-known truths about forgiveness, including how adversely it can impact our health and our happiness when we do not allow ourselves to let go of painful incidents. http://joycebufordempowers.com/Joyce-Buford-Forgiveness

After experiencing several significant losses, Cynthia Isaac found her way from surviving to thriving. She shares some of the most important tips that she learned through her own healing journey and that can help others to heal, too, and to live their best lives. http://joycebufordempowers.com/Cynthia-Isaac

After leaving a highly successful career, Nancy Fox was eager for a fresh start and a new challenge. Turning her life purpose and considerable business skills into a profitable business, as an accomplished business development and strategic coach and trainer, Nancy now shows Over 50s how to do the same. In this episode, we learn some powerful first steps to getting started on that journey.

Dr. Rhoberta Shaler is an expert in the field of difficult and toxic relationships. As a consultant, mediator and speaker, she shares her extensive knowledge, assisting people in identifying and getting out of relationships that are a vicious cycle of crazy-making behavior. In this episode, learn how to recognize if you're in a relationship with a "Hijackal®" and first steps you can take to deal with it. http://www.joycebufordempowers.com/Rhoberta-Shaler

No matter how many challenges Life throws at us, we have always got the power to use them to our advantage. Combining a vision of a better life with the determination to keep pushing forward no matter what, anything is possible. Today, Lorna Blake shares her incredible story of growing up in extreme hunger and poverty to living a joyful, fulfilling life as a wife, mother, and an inspiring leader. http://joycebufordempowers.com/Lorna-Blake

Rhonda Noordyk has an extensive background as a successful financial advisor. In this episode, she explains the importance of women having the right information and knowledge to navigate the financial side of divorce. Offering a wealth of tips, tools and resources, she assists women in building confidence and creating a sense of empowerment to help them create solid financial foundations for the future. http://joycebufordempowers.com/Rhonda-Noordyk

Although many schools and places of business claim to have firm anti-bullying policies, the truth is that bullying is still a significant problem. This is made worse by the fact that it isn't always obvious and can adversely affect life choices and happiness. Lotte Vesterli, author of "Life After Bullying - Three Steps to Inner Peace," was bullied in childhood but it would be years before she understood its impact on her life. After her own healing journey, she now works to help others recognize the effects of bullying so they can reclaim their lives. http://joycebufordempowers.com/Vesterli