Manifesting Joy : 52 Weeks of Hope

Eric Zimmer is on an endless quest for a greater understanding of how our minds work and how we can learn to create the lives we want to live. At the age of 24, Eric was homeless, struggling with drug addiction, and even facing jail time. In the years since, he not only found a way to overcome these obstacles to create a life worth living, he now helps others to do the same as a behavior coach, podcast host, and author.  Listen as Lauren and Eric (host of ‘The One You Feed Podcast’) discuss creating a life beyond your dreams and tools for maintaining sanity during these crazy times.

Listen to Ryan Cassata’s enlightening episode on 52 Weeks of Hope. At 26 years old, Ryan is one of the youngest trans activists and has been an inspirational transgender leader since the age of 13. He’s been speaking at high schools and universities on the subject of gender dysphoria, being transgender, bullying, and his personal transition from female to male, including surgery when he was only 18 years old. Discover how Ryan found his voice at such a young age. Not only is Ryan a powerful speaker, he's also a musician, writer, filmmaker, and actor. His energy is contagious! This episode definitely will empower you to stand up for yourself and live authentically right now.   Ryan’s been in the limelight since the age of 15 when he appeared on The Larry King Show. He’s been on Tyra Banks as well as so much more and speaks openly about trans issues. Tune in for tools from Ryan for how to feel better, be authentic, and live your dreams now. Don't miss it!

Join this extraordinary episode with Rabbi Jill Zimmerman, a visionary who went from teacher, mom, and gardener to the founder of Hineni: The Mindful Heart Community. She's been a lifelong seeker who got into Jewish mysticism that led her on a path to study mindfulness and meditation.  Jill became a rabbi at age 47 and has built a remarkable online community that manifests her vision - as you can, too. Rabbi Jill is an inclusive rabbi dedicated to a Judaism that makes a difference in people’s everyday lives; a Judaism based in community, mindfulness, and is welcoming to all faiths. Feel a true sense of connectedness as Rabbi Jill reminds us that we can always change our path, no matter what is happening around you. You'll leave feeling full of possibilities!

Have you ever felt judged? In this week's episode of 52 Weeks of Hope, IMAM Jihad Turk, born in Arizona to a Christian mom and a Muslim dad, discusses how he overcame obstacles in his life as an American kid with the name “Jihad” growing up where only 1% of our population is Muslim (when 25% of the world is actually Muslim!) Hear how Jihad ultimately embraced his religion to cure that indescribable feeling that “something’s missing.” He shows us how to bridge the gap between being misunderstood or feeling excluded to feeling loved, appreciated, and having inner peace. Today Jihad works tirelessly bringing cultures together as one. IMAM Jihad Turk is a recognizable figure on the forefront of peaceful coexistence between communities. Join us in this enlightening episode sure to bring a smile to anyone listening.

Join Reiki Master and Meditation teacher Rachel Lyle in this comforting conversation as she simplifies mindfulness practices that you can implement immediately as a way to feel centered and balanced.  Rachel discusses how after a lifelong struggle with anxiety and depression, she's now a wellness advocate using different modalities to ground, heal, and reclaim any part of your life. Rachel bridges the practical with joyful spirituality.

Successful Executive Coach Stacy Gorin joins 52 Weeks of Hope to talk about how to deal with what's happening in the world today. She shares specific tools to help us overcome our limiting behaviors so that we can reach our full potential faster. After working at IBM for decades and knowing something was amiss, Stacy got in touch with who she is and what she wanted and now thrives as a coach guiding others to reach their goals. She helps leaders during defining moments when they need it most.  Stacy doesn’t want to see anyone take as long as she did to take that leap of faith and do what they're called to do!   Learn how to POWER Up in order to live, lead, and inspire authentically today. As a coach, mom, and friend to so many, Stacy shares how to discover your unique strengths in order to excel. Our deep, raw conversation is full of insights!

Do you want to communicate better, with more confidence, and in your authentic voice? Discover how Karen went from a teenage mother to celebrity confidence coach and body language expert. Learn how she overcame stereotypes and learned to use her genuine voice. In this episode, Karen shares how to sound confident, how to communicate clearly with both your words and your body language, and most important - how to reduce that negative self-talk in your head so that you can speak and present clearly in order to get the results that you want in your life. Plus, do you ever wonder if someone is telling the truth over zoom? She'll share how. "Own, choose, and redefine what you believe about yourself." Gain self-esteem and confidence in just one episode!

Who is Lauren Abrams? Discover Lauren’s surprising journey through tough times which ultimately led to a shift where she knew everything would work out, and how you can keep going (even if you don't know how!) Now a successful employee rights lawyer, Lauren experienced a crisis that was the catapult for a quest where she interviews a person a week for a year asking them to share their messages of hope. “People would tell me the most unbelievable stories," which ultimately led to this podcast. She also discusses the shift the world is going through right now, just like a lot of us are going through personally. Community is so important, and if we all just hang in there, it really will get better. Join our 52 Weeks of Hope community! Lauren discusses why hope is always available and by listening to other people's journeys - we can feel less alone. Tune in for this uplifting, personal, resonating opening episode that kicks off the entire series.

52 Weeks Of Hope - where you’ll hear from thought leaders, activists, elders, and other visionaries who share their journeys through difficulties and uncertainty emerging knowing that we don’t have to do this life thing alone. This podcast features messages each week of how to feel happy, balanced, and worthwhile – how to make that lonely ache vanish in order to feel empowered, confident, and secure.  Through humor, transparency, and vulnerability this podcast gives you real solutions for today's issues and reminds listeners that everything and anything is possible.