Jonathan Robinson, author and speaker on personal development and happiness, discusses topics such as midlife crisis at a young age, the benefits of curiosity, the importance of gratitude, uncovering blind spots, taking responsibility for experiences, navigating destructive energy, eliminating labels, and feeling connected and grateful.

Renowned musician and author Flicka Rahn discusses the transformative power of music, exploring topics such as healing through music, indigenous music patterns, chakra sounds, and the science of Cymatics. They also dive into the effects of different tunings and vocals on healing, as well as upcoming projects and collaborations in the world of sound therapy.

Carol interviews Ayelet Baron, a global futurist and Forbes Top 50 Female Global Futurist. Ayelet shares insights on creating harmony with our environment, questioning everything and learning from failure. She emphasizes the power of community and our ability to create. Ayelet's mission is to bring health to the individual and community's body, mind, and soul.

A conversation about the power of Gratitude to improve your life so that you rise up to your best self every day. Join us in this episode of the Hearts Rise Up podcast with founders Carol Chapman, Concetta Antonelli, and Ann Serrie as we explore how a Gratitude Practice can be a motivator when you consider that the secret to having it all is knowing you already do. They talk about the benefits of gratitude in their lives, share the scientific research that shows how gratitude improves all areas of our lives and offer some simple ways to create your own practice. Show Notes: Count your blessings all the time. Gratitude morning & evening practice. Research shows Gratitude improves physical, mental and emotional health. Raise your vibration with a Gratitude Practice. Appreciative Inquiry. The magic of a smile. Gratitude in action. Heart Resonance Primer and Hearts Rise Up on Mighty Networks Social Media: https://heartsriseup.com/ Facebook Instagram Additional Resources: From Positive Psychology.com : What is Gratitude and Why Is It So Important by Courtney Ackerman What Oprah Knows for Sure About Gratitude by Oprah Winfrey From Journal of Applied Sports Psychology : Gratitude Enhances Athletes' Self Esteem: The Moderating Role of Trust in Coach The Book of Delights by Ross Gay Simple Abundance by Sarah Ban Breathnach Quotes Referenced: Oprah Winfrey - "I practiced being grateful. You then radiate and generate more goodness for yourself and it changes your personal vibration." Sansone & Sansone, 2010 - Definition of gratitude: "The appreciation of what is valuable and meaningful to oneself and represents a general state of thankfulness and/or appreciation."  

In this interview, Carol learns how Deb Schell turned her life around and found a sense of calm that she has shared with many others through her Find Calm Here Community. Self-examination helped Deb find the courage to ask hard questions that opened her eyes to finding a path to calm and happiness. In doing so, she realized that her environment and past habits were holding her back from feeling empowered. Deb explains how the elements of Clarity, Awareness, Learning, and Motion helped her manage stress, leave the corporate world, find financial freedom, and create an environment of calm.   Show Notes: Waiting vs. Starting – "Stop wishing and go create!" Stepping into confidence Honoring self over people-pleasing Physical environment – clutter and placement Paying attention to relationships The power of choosing a word for the year The road to sharing the Find Calm Here message Creating a welcome warm space Website/Community: Website: FindCalmHere.com  Deb has created the Find, Calm Here Community where members are welcomed warmly and offered monthly interactive meetings in an atmosphere of wellness and encouragement for living a life of Calm and Empowerment. Find Calm Here Community on Mighty Networks  Virtual Events Podcast Find Calm Here Podcast Quote Referenced: Maya Angelou - "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."  

An Interview with Johan Versteegh – Life and Digital Wellness Coach and the co-founder of Social Media Breakup, who knows firsthand about the downsides of screen addiction and how to recover using his "6 Step Formula Series". A few years ago, Johan Versteegh suffered from cell phone and social media addiction. When he realized and accepted the adverse effects on his life, he knew he had to find a way to unhook himself from screens. He knew that he couldn't totally abstain from technology; after all, he worked in the IT industry! Accepting that there was a way to take charge of his screen time rather than feel driven by it, he began to explore ways to first disengage from mindless interaction with his devices and then reengage with them mindfully.                                   As Johan began to heal himself, he realized others were struggling with the same addiction. After gaining clarity about his life purpose, he became a Life and Digital Wellness Coach and eventually created Social Media Breakup. His mission is helping individuals and families recover from phone and social media addiction enabling them to become better versions of themselves. Show Notes: Social Media Breakup The Uncomfortable Zone Screen addiction Digital Wellness "I don't want to die stupid." "Disconnect so you can reconnect." Google Dementia Digital Citizenship - online etiquette Digital Detox "Outsourcing your happiness." "Improve the story you tell yourself about yourself." "Transform your device into an ally instead of an enemy." Social Media: Website: https://www.socialmediabreakup.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/phonebreakupInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/techbreakup/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTmNvzsYPKkSegM8C-cVy4w/videosFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/socialmediabreakup Books & Movie: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One by Joe Dispenza Ready Player One - a 2018 science fiction action-adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg, from a screenplay by Zak Penn and Ernest Cline based on Cline's novel of the same name. Special Offer: Access Johan's Udemy Course "Break Free From iPhone, Screen, Social Media, Tech Addiction" for FREE by sending an email to Johan@socialmedia.com .

Join us in this episode of the Hearts Rise Up podcast with founders Carol Chapman, Concetta Antonelli, and Ann Serrie as we discuss what's been happening in our lives during the ongoing Pandemic. Working through this crisis's emotions reminds us of author Elizabeth Kubler Ross and the stages of grief.  Accepting change and uncertainty is challenging, but we strive to look for the positive in what we are experiencing, tap into our inner light, and look for the light in others. In this way, we find "resonance" with the current reality, putting ourselves in phase with a higher vibration. Show Notes: Recognizing and managing emotions Learning points that teach us about ourselves Tools and behaviors that have served us Adapting to a more virtual world "Hanging out in what feels uncomfortable." "Letting go of the oars" - flow. Methods to shift your energy away from stagnation and fear Being in partnership with the divine What's different? Heart Resonance Primer and Occupy Sanity Tools Social Media: www.HeartsRiseUp.com Facebook Pinterest Instagram Books: On Death and Dying - Elisabeth Kubler Ross  

An Interview with Jeanne Sharbuno – seasoned coach, team facilitator, fun ballroom dance instructor and author of “52 Ways To Live Success…From the Inside Out: Bite-Size Coaching for Success-Minded People.” Confident that she was making a place for herself in the corporate world, Jeanne Sharbuno faced a life-defining moment when she was laid off for the third time in four years. She vowed never to be at the mercy of another corporation for her livelihood. Thus began the journey that took her “From Corporate Misfit to Ballroom Dancing Queen.” She shares how listening to her heart, and intuition, led her to create success from the inside out. Jeanne and Concetta explore how following our inner guidance enables us to discover what the heart wants. We learn how becoming a coach empowered Jeanne to embrace her vocation and prepared her to help others from the inside out. Once again, by listening to an internal nudge, she discovered her avocation: teaching Ballroom Dancing. As she notes, she was guided by her "inner Ginger Rogers" which led her to uncover her bliss. She shares ways to fine-tune our inner listening skills. Learn Jeanne's success formula as she explains the importance of having a coach in your corner. Jeanne continues to model how listening to your heart is living from the inside out with her unique ability to connect with and inspire people at all levels. She enjoys guiding people in answering that question "What's next?" As a train-the-coach trainer for Best Year Yet® Worldwide, she is passionate about training and mentoring new coaches to be the best possible coaches for their clients.    Show Notes "Success happens from the inside out" Being a "corporate misfit." "Everyone should carefully observe which way his heart draws him – then choose that way with all your heart." - Hasidic Saying Listening from the inside to inner nudging and intuitive knowing Being yourself is being spiritual Flow Activities create a state where time stands still Body Wisdom Answers can come in different ways Navigating obstacles   Thinking in ways that support us rather than sabotage us Accountability = keeping promises to yourself Shifting limiting paradigms Role of Dance - Joy, A Flow Activity   Social Media: Website: JeanneSharbuno.com Special Report on the Home page: "How to Achieve More in 1 Week Than Most Do In 12." Blog articles on website include: “4 Tips to Inspired, Effective Goal-Setting” “How to Blast Out of Overwhelm So You Can Be Laser-Focused" and Free Offers: Free excerpt of eBook: “A Taste of 52 Ways to Live Success…from the Inside Out!” Under the Book Tab on Jeanne's website. Scroll down the page and find it the on left hand side. Offer for our listeners: The First 3 people who email Jeanne at coach@jeannesharbuno.com will receive a FREE 30-minute session. Facebook: Business Success with Ease

In this interview, Carol learns how, at a low point in her life, Melissa accidentally discovered mindfulness. She describes how, over a decade ago, with a divorce looming and thousands of miles from home, Melissa attempted to bend herself into a pretzel in her first yoga class. She was sore for a week, but it was just what she needed to guide her through a difficult time in her life.  The yoga experience launched her into what she would later understand to be mindfulness – helping her become more aware of her body, thoughts, and emotions. It also ignited a passion for being present for others through her entrepreneurial pursuits.  As a logo, website, and user experience designer, Melissa has built her business and her reputation on bringing simplicity, clarity, and meaning to each project, all values that emerged from her gentle introduction to mindfulness.  Today, she is the co-founder of Nobody Life with her husband, J. A., and strives to raise her daughter and live each moment with the same level of awareness she first started practicing over a decade ago. Show Notes: A Gentle Introduction to Mindfulness Creativity in the Moment Learning to Notice Things Sitting with Yourself – Reflecting and Letting Things Pass Breaking Apart Expectations Mindfulness and Working with Clients Intuition Doesn’t Lie The Nobody Life Community Social Media: Website:https://nobodylife.com/       Free Offer - Mindfulness Quickstart Guide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissaplosker/ Facebook: Nobody Life

Alberto Roman is an artist, musician, philosopher, Shaman, and Transformational Healer.  He is a magical being who offers a unique perspective on the world – both inner and outer. Alberto is a humble explorer of consciousness and has a heart of compassion. In this interview with Carol Chapman, the topics are varied; growing up in Costa Rica, discovering the Shaman’s path, healing as an occupation, art, and music. Alberto reminds us that as we are in tune with our inner muse, we will more easily recognize opportunities as they come. He tells Carol how this has happened to him and brought him to some of the world’s most beautiful places. Listen in as he shares his tales of the "Big Bright".  Show Notes: Growing up in Costa Rica Ways of being on this planet Modes of Perception Relationship with loss Being like Ferdinand The Bull The tangible States of Service The “Big Bright” of Realization Performance Art and High Magic Pura Vida – Pure Life Stay Humble! Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/alberto.roman1 Multi-Media: Books Mentioned – The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf The Shaman and Ayahuasca: Journeys to Sacred Realms by Don Jose Campos (Author), Geraldine Overton (Editor), Charles Grob (Foreword), Alberto Roman (Translator)  Documentaries mentioned – The Shaman and Ayahuasca: Journies to Sacred Realms – Documentary directed by Michael Wiese. Featuring: Don Jose Campos, Pablo Amaringo, and Alberto Roman Talking with Spirits: Journeys into Balinese Spirit Worlds - Documentary directed by Michael Wiese. Featuring: Dr. Luh Ketut Suryani, Nyoman Sumandhi, Wayan Dibia, Alberto Roman, and Dewa Nyoman Batuan Alberto’s Music – Podomatic