Never Ever Give Up Hope

Finally diagnosed with Multiple Personality Disorder after a lifetime of mystery about who she was and why she was suffering, Irene McKain's memoir follows her path from the frightening abuse of her childhood to the exhilarating light of healing and transformation. Irene had 15 different personalities. Each one distinct and separate from another. This is not a subject we hear much about, but those who have lived through the pain of not knowing who they are.....it is very real! Through the publication of I Was More Than One, Irene shares the fact that mental illness is indeed an illness, not some crazy condition. It is treatable, and people who suffer from such an illness can lead normal lives. Her book is raw, honest, and a beautiful account of hurt turned into healing. Irene's interview will answer your questions surrounding multiple personalities. There is hope.....there is always hope -- no matter how dire the situation

Carrie Kohan is a national child advocate, federal government witness, and public spokesperson who changed the face of a country. In addition to changing Canadian law, Carrie founded Project Guardian and Mad Mothers Against Pedophiles (MMAP) in 1998. What MADD did for drinking and driving, Carrie wanted to do for pedophilia and the protection of children, by educating the public and change the laws. Be that advocate Your cause needs a voice When Carrie Cohan began her journey as a child advocate, pedophilia was a taboo subject. No one wanted to acknowledge or talk about it. As a lobbyist and advocate, she was instrumental in changing fourteen laws in Canada that now protect children from harm. Her legacies include Amber Alert, the Provincial and National Sex Offender Registries, the Child Protection Act (online sexual exploitation), amendments to the divorce act and immigration laws. She is the namesake of the "Carrie's Guardian Angel Law" which asks for a 20-year minimum sentence for serial predators and pedophiles. The Five Lessons of Life is a true story of how two near-death experiences changed Carrie Kohan's life forever. Listening to Carrie's interview will give you goosebumps. She is not a lawyer and, in fact, has a learning disability but she has lobbied against some of the top lawyers in Canada - and won.

Small town drama makes Hollywood look like a walk in the park. For those going through a divorce in a small town and are ready to feel confident, capable, and competent, now is the time to take action. Denise Anderson is a certified life coach, mentor, speaker, and author of Small Town Divorce, A Road Map Through Devastation, Despair, and Drama. The lessons Denise learned while going through a dramatic divorce helped her create a simple path to personal power and growth. She discovered a commonality amongst people that holds them back and keeps them imprisoned in their own minds. Her first book describing the nuances of divorcing in a small town lays the foundation for the experience she evokes during her workshops and public talks. Denise Anderson has helped hundreds of clients go beyond their current life situation and painful past to a more fulfilling, purposeful and passionate place. Do other people's opinions and judgments have a positive or negative effect on you? What other people think is one of the biggest concerns people face when trying to move forward and live life. Even though these concerns can be in our subconscious, they affect us and our decisions. Denise is accepting applications from people who are experiencing intense fear and drama or having great difficulty moving forward. She is offering personal and professional one-on-one coaching. She is also available for corporate or public speaking events connecting to large audiences and speaking directly to their current concerns and apprehension. Enjoy Denise's interview full of passion, energy, and spunk along with compassion with empathy for what you may be going through:

Have you ever put on your "I'm OK" mask to get through your day? There is a better way that helps rather than drains your energy. Liana Allison is the Australian-based founder of The Institute of Empathic Leadership and an international award-winning Empathic Leadership Coach. The Institute of Empathic Leadership is a powerful new kind of experience-based emotional intelligence coaching. Liana had a wake-up call in the form of an emotional and physical breakdown. She had to find a way to live the life that supported me and discovered the power behind Emotional Mastery. This has given her fulfillment and the joy of living a life by her design. Liana now shares this with other people around the world, helping them learn to understand their own emotional language, use their emotional software and feel confident going after anything they want in life. Listen to her compelling interview to learn how to relate to your emotions whether they are 'negative' or positive ones:

Stress is everywhere and in everything we do. Dr. Pete Alexander gives us some fast, effective tools to help deal with stress in all phases of our lives. Professor Pete Alexander is a results-based coach helping hard-driving leaders overcome their self-imposed barriers to success in business and life. A recovering, hard-driving leader with over 30 years of sales, marketing, and entrepreneurial experience, Pete successfully battled the negative effects of stress head-on and developed the LIGHTEN™ stress relief model that motivates his peers to take action in only a few minutes per day. Livelihood Imagination Genius (unconscious mind) Health Time - take action Environment Network of relationships Dr. Pete is no stranger to stress: Growing up in an alcoholic and dysfunctional home he learned coping skills no child should need to know. At 13 he was seduced by a 46-year-old friend of his mother. At 14 he tried committing suicide with the encouragement of his mom and stepfather. At 23 he found his stepfather's body after he committed suicide. In 2008 he had a perfect storm of stressful activities that resulted in the diagnosis of stress-induced diabetes. In 2018 he was admitted to ER with a severe case of diabetic ketoacidosis. This was the turning point in his life. He learned the KEY to stress management: Get a handle on stress before it does permanent damage

Jacqueline Carlisle is the editor-in-chief/creative director of Thinkmag an online digital glossy for sustainable living. Thinkmag is an online digital glossy for sustainable living featuring quality craftsmanship in design and service for all facets of a greener lifestyle. Stunning global editorials take you to beautiful destinations where reducing waste is paramount and luxury is compulsory. Jacqueline overcame the effects of an abusive marriage and several deaths in her family by taking those negative events and creating something positive. Her creations are a MUST see -- they are exquisite and all eco-friendly.

Dr. Thomas Caulfield kept a secret journal for two decades which documented the legendary journey of his deaf son, Christopher, and his family's valiant attempts at helping Christopher be the best he could be. That secret journal was kept to present to his son as a gift when he was older. Dr. Caulfield never imagined that this journal would someday help others learn from their experiences and help face their challenges. As you listen to this interview realize that this is not an ordinary story of the struggles parents face when faced with devastating news about their child. This family and specifically their son Christopher is changing the world for people who are deaf. Amazing story Ephphatha is the legendary journey of Dr. Thomas Caulfield's Deaf son, Christopher. When they learned their son had so little residual hearing - the ability to sense any sound—that even the best hearing aids in the world would have been ineffectual for him, Dr. Caulfield and his wife were devastated. They began to lose all hope for Christopher to learn to speak or hear even just a little. The school medical personnel, however, proposed a solution. "Are you familiar with cochlear implants?" they asked. They then explained all about this revolutionary device that had helped hundreds of Deaf people to hear for the first time. Ephphatha is a powerful word meaning "to be opened." Although some people were less than helpful with Christopher's progress, the real heroes came into his life via family, medicine, and education. With those special people helping him, his path could 'be opened.' As you read Ephphatha you might find yourself laughing and crying at the same time. Sharing extremely intense emotions, this is a heartwarming chronicle of overcoming obstacles, making sacrifices and keeping the faith that this was the path they were meant to take. "So as you read, please remember that for all this to have happened it required people, including me, to "be opened." I might not have set any records being invited to birthday parties when I was growing up. And, yes, both kids and adults were unkind to me. However, my support came from those who did open up. In them, I learned an incredible life lesson. And that is, everyone has the right to be understood. I will remember that forever!" Christopher Caulfield New York City Big Book Award® announces the 2019 Winners & Distinguished Favorites! EPHPHATHA: Growing Up Profoundly Deaf and Not Dumb in the Hearing World: A Basketball Player's Transformational Journey to the Ivy League by Dr. Thomas M. Caulfield

Mary Jane Black is an author and a literacy specialist for the State of Texas. Her debut memoir tells her inspiring story of finding love later in life, in the midst of abuse and pain. "She Rode a Harley" details the kick-ass adventures of a woman whose second husband, a biker since he was 13, taught her how to save herself by believing in her own strength, power, and individuality. Mary Jane writes courageously, as though her time spent riding Harleys has transferred to the page, with smooth, gliding transitions and powerful, engine-revving scenes. In her interview here, Mary Jane will encourage anyone who has loved and lost and how to be strong no matter what direction your life takes:

Katherine Appelo is an Italian-American poet, blogger and songwriter. Her passion is to help others make a positive impact by using their talents even when they may be physically suffering from chronic illness. Many people find it difficult to be productive when they live in chronic pain, especially from fibromyalgia. Katherine shares how to 'give back' when life seems to be crashing around you. She shows us how to heal during times when circumstances may be out of our control. On her website, Katherine Appelo Inspiration, she gives samples of her poetry and songs to inspire, coach and reflect on life. You will enjoy her interview.

Dr. Joanne Lefebvre is a veterinarian promoting intuitive medicine. Dr. Joanne's first book, "Animal Teachings from Hayley's Angel's Methods" is a guide for better living for both animals and humans. During her years of practice, she helped over 10,000 pets when it was their time to pass. She created a very successful in-home end of life care/euthanasia service and, sadly, became a prisoner of it. The stress involved with watching so much anguish and suffering was overwhelming. She fired herself and closed down the service. She moved across the country to regain her balance and save her life -- the hardest challenge she ever faced. Dr. Joanne explains what animals teach us and how to live our lives as they do. She shares these lessons in her book and in her interview: