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Guest: Sarah Syed Don’t miss this wonderful episode with our guest, Sarah Syed, a globally recognized 18-year-old technology inventor, climate activist, and founder of You Are the Change, an international youth-led organization focusing on youth mobilizing action and mindsets to become sustainability leaders. Sarah has been recognized as a Top 25 Under 25 Environmentalist in Canada and named one of the Top 20 Under 20 in the World by Diversity in Action. This is a truly inspiring conversation as Sarah shares her passion for taking action to make a difference and how, on her journey, she uncovered a profound truth: that the heart is essential for real change and progress. She has spoken at the United Nations to world leaders about the importance of leading with the heart and how the world has reached a critical juncture where our heart must be the captain of our ship of activism to guide us toward sustainable solutions, not just surface-level actions. As a passionate advocate for climate change, she astutely observes the disconnection between humanity and nature, emphasizing the need for the heart’s wisdom to reconnect us with each other and with our planet. She talks with Deborah Rozman, our host, about the changes that young people she works with are committed to and how the compassionate power of the heart is what will enable us to all work together to create the changes we want to see. The episode closes with a heart meditation, creating a reservoir of energy we can each draw from to bring more heart to positive change initiatives we are involved in or passionate about.   About our guest: Sarah Syed is an 18-year-old climate activist, innovator, poet, and founder of You Are the Change, an international youth-led organization focusing on youth mobilizing action and mindsets to become sustainability leaders.  Combining her interest in the climate tech space with climate activism, Sarah has done research on biodegradable plastics made from food scraps, polymers to aid in cleaning up oil spills compared to bioremediation, and worked on a biomass bio-sorbent made from orange and pomegranate peels with an additional polysaccharide aerogel component to remove 98% of oils, heavy metals, and organic compounds from water. She has also worked on increasing solar energy output using nanomaterials to decrease water loss in agriculture. Some of her current projects revolve around cellular agriculture and carbon capture. Sarah’s work has been recognized by parliament members, and she was named a Top 20 Under 20 Youth in the World, Top 25 Under 25 Environmentalist in Canada, Ontario Junior Citizen, National Nature Inspiration, and won second place at national and international science fairs. She has been featured in The Toronto Star, North York Mirror, The Weather Network, and the “Top of the Class” podcast.

Guest: Dr. Scott Noorda Dive into an enlightening conversation as we sit down with Dr. Scott Noorda, a dedicated longevity physician who draws on functional medicine’s approach to cultivating resilient brain health. Drawing from his extensive experience working closely with Alzheimer’s patients in memory care, Dr. Noorda sheds light on a topic close to many hearts: Alzheimer’s disease and brain health. Amid the shadows of uncertainty, he shares hope, revealing there’s more we can do than we might think to prevent Alzheimer’s. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, Dr. Noorda dismantles the notion of accepting brain decline as inevitable. Having witnessed a family member’s battle with Alzheimer’s, he embarked on a mission to specialize in brain health, arming himself with knowledge and strategies to empower everyone to take charge of their brain’s vitality. In an intimate heart-to-heart with our host, Deborah Rozman, Ph.D., Dr. Noorda unveils his own daily rituals, painting a vivid picture of how each of us can craft a routine that fuels our brain’s resilience. The discussion delves into the profound impact of stress on brain health and showcases the transformative potential lying within our very own hearts. With wisdom and simplicity, he offers practical suggestions on unlocking these benefits and integrating them into our lives. The episode closes with a heart meditation to help us align with our heart’s guidance about the areas we need to give more care and attention to for improved wellness and energize our commitment to follow through on it. About our guest: Dr. Scott Noorda, D.O., calls Utah home with his wife and their five children. Dr. Noorda believes that health is not one-size-fits-all, and each individual’s unique personal history, genetics, biological systems, stressors, toxic load, diet, and overall lifestyle must be considered when formulating disease prevention and treatment protocols. Dr. Noorda is board-certified in family medicine and did postdoctoral training with the Institute for Functional Medicine. He is passionate about brain health and utilizing precision medicine. He spent several years working with Alzheimer’s patients in memory care units before setting up a functional medicine clinic and developing a step-by-step program to improve brain health called the Brainlift Program. He is also the creator of the Brainlift Neuroprotective Program. 

Guest: Gary Zukav In this episode, Gary Zukav, author of four consecutive New York Times bestsellers, including the widely popular The Seat of the Soul, shares his wisdom on the topic of aligning your personality with your soul or higher self, embracing your authentic power, and stepping into a vibrant life of purpose and love. Gary and podcast host Deborah Rozman, Ph.D., talk about the authentic heart power fueling a transformational consciousness emerging in millions of people. Throughout the episode, Gary discusses evolving from perception through our five senses to multisensory perception and the significant role our hearts play in this awakening. Gary and Deborah explore why it’s important to recognize the parts of our personalities rooted in love and the insecure or fear-based parts that prevent us from accessing our authentic soul-self. Gary offers genuine encouragement about how we can direct our attention toward nurturing the loving aspects while compassionately challenging the fear-based aspects. They encourage us to embrace our authentic heart power, granting us greater agency over life experiences and inspiring responsible, heart-directed choices in our actions and interactions. This deeply inspiring episode closes with a heart meditation to help us connect more with our authentic power and ask our heart’s guidance for clarity or direction in our next steps for living a more authentic life. About our guest:Gary’s gentle presence and wisdom have inspired millions. He is a teacher and author of four consecutive New York Times bestsellers, including the globally popular The Seat of the Soul. He is the founder of The Seat of the Soul Institute with Linda Francis, his soul partner. Gary has been a frequent guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show, with over 30 appearances.  Conveying complex insights in a language all can understand, Gary is dedicated to an unprecedented transformation in human consciousness. He is a Harvard graduate with a degree in international relations, a former US Army Special Forces (Green Beret) officer with Vietnam service, a member of the Club of Budapest, and a recipient of the World Business Academy Pathfinder Award for his contribution to the ongoing evolution of knowledge and consciousness within the global business community and the Einstein Award from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine for his contributions to the psychosocial growth of humanity.

Guest: Leah Smart Picture a time when everything seems to be in place—a job, home, and a loving relationship. It should be the recipe for a fulfilling life, right? But what if there’s an unexplainable sense of something missing – a feeling that lingers and leaves you questioning why? In this captivating episode, our guest, Leah Smart, author and host of the In the Arena podcast on LinkedIn, takes us on her personal journey through this mysterious terrain. Together with our insightful host, Deborah Rozman, they unravel the enigma of what’s behind a nagging sense of emptiness. Leah shares her “something’s missing” experience and a pivotal realization that led her to an unexpected path of transformation. Leah’s mission now is empowering women to create more fulfillment for themselves. In this conversation, Leah and Deborah talk about the hyper-individualistic society surrounding us and its role in perpetuating a longing for something more. This episode is particularly relevant for the millions of millennials seeking their way amid a cacophony of societal pressures and expectations. As a millennial herself, Leah’s inspiring story and profound insights from her inward journey to the heart will surely ignite a spark in your own heart, no matter your age. To close the episode, Deborah guides us through a heart meditation—a powerful tool to infuse heart energy into the missing pieces of our lives and illuminate our next steps. Tune in and let your heart be inspired! About our guest: Leah is an author and the host of the In the Arena podcast on LinkedIn News. Leah works to empower millennial women who are feeling a bit lost, helping them tap into their authentic power, so they can author the life they truly want.  Leah studies positive psychology, blending what we know scientifically about the experience of being human with the metaphysical understandings that have surrounded us all along. Leah is also a serious runner, a dog mom (to Piper the Goldendoodle), and a globetrotter.

Guest: Abdul-Karim al-Jabbar Our guest is Abdul-Karim al-Jabbar, a former football player for the NFL’s Miami Dolphins (where he once led the league in touchdowns) and now a fitness and health coach.  In this episode, released during Men’s Health Month, Karim talks about the outdated narrative so many athletes are taught: “Don’t complain; suck it up,” and its effect on mental and physical health.  We delve into Karim’s story of how he discovered that real strength involves identifying what you really feel and having the courage to share it — to be self-honest first and then honest with others. In this captivating conversation, Karim opens up to host Deborah Rozman, revealing his profound wake-up moments that shattered his self-denial and illuminated the value of heart vulnerability and following his heart. His story serves as a testament to the true meaning of strength, dismantling stereotypes and offering a fresh perspective on what it means to be strong. Hear why Karim learned to listen to his heart’s intelligence and the profound impact it had on his life. This episode will inspire you to reconsider societal expectations and embrace your own heart-directed journey of fitness, health, and true self-care. The episode closes with a heart meditation to help us hear our own heart’s promptings of our next steps to better mental, emotional, and physical fitness.  About our guest:  Abdul-Karim al-Jabbar is a “wholistic” coach certified in personal training, precision nutrition, and HeartMath®. He is a former NFL professional football player for the Miami Dolphins and now works with executives and their families, often three generations (children, parents, and grandparents). Karim founded the National Center for Wholistic Coaching, where he teaches trainers to become wholistic coaches and empower their clients with tools for physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health and fitness using twenty-one measurable principles covering three primary objectives: excellence, wellness, and character. 

Topic: Dare to LoveGuest: Dr. Patricia Van Pelt-Scott At this time on the planet, there is increased separation, polarization, and emotional reactivity. Imagine being a congresswoman, having to navigate all the political maneuvering. How would you handle opposing political and social views from yours? This episode is an eye-opening conversation about what can happen when we choose the power of love, compassion, and justice instead of suspicion and fear — even in the face of being misinterpreted.  Our guest, Illinois State Senator Patricia Van Pelt-Scott, Ph.D., talks with host Deborah Rozman, Ph.D., and shares how she faced a showdown — being shouted down on the senate chamber floor — and had to make another choice. What happened when she chose non-judgment and sincere listening? Dr. Pat describes how she had to learn to appeal to the humanity in others first to uncover ways they could collaborate on new ideas. She offers us practical advice on how to better handle separation and polarization in society, perhaps even in our own families. Her story is dynamic and inspiring: If we want to change the divided world around us, we must have compassion, release judgment, and sincerely listen.  We close with a heart meditation that we can use anytime to step into our heart’s intention for guidance on how we can dare to love more. Listen to this episode now for an empowering discussion on what can happen when we dare to love. About our guest: Dr. Patricia Van Pelt-Scott is an Illinois State Senator, serial entrepreneur, author, real estate developer, certified public accountant, founder of The Season For Love Inc. and Diamond VII Enterprises LLC, and co-founder and past president of WaKanna For Life LLC. Before that, she served as the founding CEO of a successful social movement organization where she served for 15 years.  Dr. Pat teaches “The Advanced Life Series On Wealth, Health, and Love and Soulmate Attraction For Christian Singles.” Her goal in life is to advance civilization and help solve world problems.  Currently, she is on tour with her “Getting To The Top – Opening New Pathways To Your Ultimate Success” live conference. Dr. Pat received her doctorate in management of non-profit agencies after completing a dissertation on the study of social movements and revolutions. 

Guest: Kimberly Snyder We hear more people talking about “becoming your best self” or your “true self,” but what does this really mean, and how do we get there? In this episode, our guest, Kimberly Snyder, author of You Are More Than You Think You Are, delves into what it means to become our true self and why our heart is the connection point.  In this episode, our host, Deborah Rozman, and Kimberly discuss some of the common blocks that prevent us from becoming our best selves. Also, Kimberly shares what she considers to be the four cornerstones of true health that can work together to open the heart to connect more with who we truly are.  Deborah leads listeners through a guided heart meditation to support becoming your best self. About our guest: Kimberly Snyder is a multiple New York Times bestselling author. She has authored six books, including Radical Beauty, which she co-authored with Deepak Chopra. Her latest book, You Are More Than You Think You Are: Practical Enlightenment for Everyday Life (Hay House), was recently published in paperback (Jan 2023). She is also the founder of Solluna®, a holistic lifestyle brand that offers supplements, meditations, and courses; Practical Enlightenment Meditation™; and is the host of the top-rated Feel Good podcast on the Podcast One Network. Kimberly has also worked with many top celebrities, such as Drew Barrymore and Reese Witherspoon, to help them feel their best. 

Guest: Dr. Tara Scott In this episode, our guest Dr. Tara Scott, known on Instagram and TikTok as the Hormone Guru and founder of Revitalize Medical Group, talks with our host Deborah Rozman, Ph.D., about the connection between today’s stress and hormones. She addresses important questions: Is stress accumulation contributing to hormonal imbalances and depression in teenage girls, infertility and menopausal problems in women, or causing low testosterone in men? Is there a link between stress and endocrine imbalances in insulin, glucose, thyroid, or cortisol levels? Should physicians do more to include stress assessments during hormone balance evaluations?  Dr. Scott shares with us her answers to these questions and how she works with patients to get the right tools to help them rebalance their hormones. “Don’t wait until you’re having chronic health issues,” says Dr. Scott. She wants people listening to hear that addressing stress and hormonal health is a priority. She offers suggestions for better protecting yourself now from stress-related diseases you could otherwise face later in life — and why heart-based techniques such as those offered by HeartMath® are a key part of her practice.   The episode closes with a heart meditation to help increase our heart rhythm coherence and synchronize the rhythms of our heart and brain by radiating love throughout the body. This can support our awareness of self-care, health, and self-empowerment.  About our guest:  Dr. Tara Scott first became involved with hormone and integrative medicine while practicing as an OB-GYN. Her empathy for patients experiencing hormone-related issues led her to become trained and certified by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. The evidence-based practices she employed helped many patients conquer chronic wellness issues, and word quickly spread. It soon became clear that a practice devoted strictly to evidence-based regenerative medicine, highly focused on hormone-related issues, was needed in the medical community. Revitalize Medical Group was born. Dr. Scott is passionate about educating the medical community on the advances in evidence-based hormone therapy. She is a national speaker on the subject and has an extensive list of credentials, which include being a member of the Fellowship of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG) and a member of the Fellowship in Anti-Aging, Regenerative and Functional Medicine (FAAFM).

Guest: Neale Donald Walsch In this episode, our guest Neale Donald Walsch, globally acclaimed speaker and best-selling author of the Conversations with God book series, joins us for an extraordinary conversation about the heart. Neale and our host, Deborah Rozman, explore questions such as: What’s the difference between the heart and the soul? Is the heart the coupling between our human self and our soul self? Neale describes people as 3-part beings: the mind, the body, and the soul. However, in this exploration, Neale and Deborah discuss the heart as part of this equation, and the conversation expands our understanding to include the energetic or spiritual heart — making us all 4-part beings. The heart is how we connect with something greater than ourselves. As science is trying to better understand this connection, what we do know is that the body is a kind of receiver of energetic information. And at the core, it is the heart that is helping us to understand and decode the information we receive energetically — which we call the heart’s intuitive guidance. Since the heart is also capable of broadcasting energetic information, the question is asked, what information are we broadcasting and to whom?  We broadcast our feelings and emotions through the heart’s energetic field. That’s how we pick up on each other’s vibes (vibrations). We broadcast higher heart feelings such as love, care, compassion, and kindness, as well as feelings of heartache, anxiety, fear, and resentment.  To get our heart and mind aligned and receive intuitive guidance from soul/spirit/God, do we have to choose to open our hearts to love and care and have compassion for each other? This question is discussed, and the conversation wraps up with an exercise and a heart meditation we can each use to invite our mind to align more deeply with our heart and intuitive guidance. About our guest: Neale Donald Walsch (nealedonaldwalsch.com) is a modern-day spiritual messenger whose words continue to touch the world in profound ways. With an early interest in religion and a deeply felt connection to spirituality, Neale spent the majority of his life thriving professionally yet searching for spiritual meaning before experiencing his now-famous Conversations with God series of books that have touched millions and inspired important changes in lives across the planet. Having traveled the world extensively, Neale says there is a hunger among the people to find a new way to live in peace and harmony. His latest book, The God Solution: The Power of Pure Love, was released in 2020. Neale has created several Conversations with God outreach projects (www.CWGPortal.com) that are dedicated to helping the world move from violence to peace, from confusion to clarity, and from anger to love.

Topic: Adding Heart to Parenting — Why It’s So Important NowGuest: Dr. Jorina Elbers Our guest for this episode is Dr. Jorina Elbers, a pediatric neurologist with a special interest in trauma-informed medicine and the mother of two adventurous and energetic boys. Jorina joins Deborah Rozman, our Add Heart® Podcast host, to talk about one of the world’s biggest personal growth opportunities: parenting. Today’s stressful world and all its unpredictable changes often create challenges in our home life. Many of today’s issues are adding mental and emotional strain on parents. Our children and grandchildren feel these stressors too, which can lead to an increase in undesirable behaviors, such as acting out, talking back, not listening, etc. As their patience is tested, many parents try to correct and control their kids’ attitudes and actions—without a lot of success. Jorina, who is also the program director for the Trauma Recovery Project at the HeartMath Institute, shares with Deborah how she and her husband, Owen, have found that by focusing first on their own emotional self-regulation, then tuning in to their heart for intuitive direction, their communications with their boys have become much more effective. Jorina shares with listeners a couple of powerful heart tools she uses to manage her personal energy and shift into a heart-coherent place, which enables her to reduce over-reacting to her children’s undesirable behavior. She says many parents are told to just breathe to avoid reacting. However, if we don’t add heart coherence to a situation, we often end up lecturing a child, which shuts down communication. Learning how to shift into heart coherence is key for increasing a parent’s ability to respond in a way that empowers them in adverse situations—and kids do take notice. Jorina and Deborah also discuss how we can allow children to experience intense emotions in a healthy way. Rather than scolding their behavior, using heart-directed practices can validate their emotions, which helps to defuse their energy and allows for a deeper heart connection and communication to unfold, uncovering what’s really going on. Jorina says, “When we elevate our personal energy first, get into a heart-coherent space, we can then also help our kids to elevate their energy. When you have kids and parents working together in this way, the connection and communication can be very deep and rewarding.”   The episode closes with a guided heart meditation to help us energize our commitment to elevate our own energy first and better help our children. About our guest:Dr. Jorina Elbers is a pediatric neurologist with a special interest in trauma-informed medicine. She was recently an assistant professor at Stanford University and is currently the program director for the Trauma Recovery Project at the HeartMath Institute, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. She has published over 25 peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters and created trauma-sensitive programs for health practitioners, first responders, refugees, and parents.