HIListically Speaking with Hilary Russo

He considers himself a podcast junkie. Fortunately, his obsession is working out pretty well for him. But, for Alan Seales, "tuning IN" to his own frequency was a must if he wanted to tune OUT the demons of life's demands. Alan is not only the co-founder and CTO of the Broadway Podcast Network and executive producer/host of The Theatre Podcast, he's also the man behind Talks at Google, a family guy and oh yeah… the producer of HIListically Speaking. There's a lot of juggling happening here. And even for the guy BPN calls, "The Podcast Dad", it isn't always easy. When it comes to one's emotional well-being, finding balance in a fast paced world requires practice and a lot of patience. Mental health is definitely a topic that needs more discussion. It's why both Alan and I created the space for those conversations to happen. It's why, after almost two decades of friendship that began on stage, we found a new platform that pairs our passion with our purpose. It's why we're both here. On this episode of HIListically Speaking, Alan shares more about his own mental health battles, how his podcast came to life and what he's hoping to achieve as the theatre turn tech guy who found a new spotlight for stories to be told when the curtain falls. For more about Alan Seales visit: Broadway Podcast Network The Theatre Podcast Find him on Instagram or Twitter If you have a great story to tell or just want to connect, I'd love to hear from you. - Hilary HIListically Speaking with Hilary Russo is created/Hosted by Hilary Russo, produced by Alan Seales, with music by Lipbone Redding. Connect with Hilary Instagram: @HilaryRusso Twitter: @HilaryRusso Facebook: @HilaryRusso Website: www.hilaryrusso.com

It's been said, "Music and rhythm find their way into the secret places of the soul". That pretty much explains musician, world-traveler and my heart-centered friend, Lipbone Redding. He's the guy many of you have been asking about. The man behind the music in every episode of HIListically Speaking. His friendship and music are a gift. In fact, we have something special for you. Music and conversation are not the only takeaways on HIListically Speaking. Keep reading! So who is Lipbone? He's a one-man orchestra weaving his own stories with funky rhythms, catchy melodies, soulful singing, inventive guitar playing and brash humor. His travels have been a huge part of his transformation. His creativity, the healing and growth. And frankly, our gain. Lipbone always comes from a place of love, kindness, compassion and gratitude. There really is no better symphony. He's traveled the world making friends and music. I'm one of them. Over a decade later, here we are. I invite you to sit back, relax and learn more about the mindful music maker...Lipbone Redding. A GIFT TO YOU: If you subscribe to the HIListically Speaking podcast and join my Thrive Hive the week this episode launches, you'll have a chance to receive a signed copy of "The Lipbone Essential Traveler". A companion booklet that emphasizes the importance of the journey...no matter where you are in life. Join The Thrive Hive www.hilaryrusso.com/thrivehive For more about Lipbone, visit https://www.lipbone.com/ If you have a great story to tell or just want to connect, I'd love to hear from you. - Hilary HIListically Speaking with Hilary Russo is created/Hosted by Hilary Russo, produced by Alan Seales, with music by Lipbone Redding. Connect with Hilary Instagram: @HilaryRusso Twitter: @HilaryRusso Facebook: @HilaryRusso Website: www.hilaryrusso.com

Imagine putting the YAY in every day of your life. Our thoughts do have power. But, let's get real, waking up with butterflies and unicorns dancing around our head isn't always the case. It takes work to change those ol' Negative Nelly habits. My guest on this week's episode of HIListically Speaking can write a book about that. Actually…she did! Get to know how magazine maven Meaghan B. Murphy is living a fully charged life during our conversation. She shares her own personal trauma to triumph story. Including how she changed her charge from negative to positive and lives the YAY everyday. From battling an eating disorder and a pessimistic attitude to discovering the power of daily gratitude to thrive personally and professionally. By the way, if she looks familiar, she should. Meaghan is a positivity junkie with regular appearances on "Live with Kelly and Ryan", "The Today Show", "Dr. Oz" and even the show where we met, "Daily Burn 365". She's worked for over 25 years in the magazine biz and continues to use her high energy approach to spread joy and all things YAY. Recently, she became the Content Director at Women's Day. And with her soon to be released book, "Your Fully Charged Life", Meagan is all about keeping it positive. The best kind of charge there is. Time to get a jolt! For more YAY from Meaghan, follow her on Instagram @meaghanbmurphy If you have a great story to tell or just want to connect, I'd love to hear from you. - Hilary HIListically Speaking with Hilary Russo is created/Hosted by Hilary Russo, produced by Alan Seales, with music by Lipbone Redding. Connect with Hilary Instagram: @HilaryRusso Twitter: @HilaryRusso Facebook: @HilaryRusso Website: www.hilaryrusso.com

They can come across beguiling and charismatic. But that likable facade soon fades. If you know this type of person, you may be in the presence of a narcissist. And if you're involved with one…hold on to your friggin' hats. Because a narcissist's criticism, demands, and emotional unavailability thrive on lack of confidence and low self-esteem. Their fuel is your fall. They shine by making you small. It may sound like the lyrics to a country song, but, it's just how they roll. Yes. I've been there and I won't make that mistake twice. But, so has my guest, Ronia Fraser. Ronia is not only a fellow Havening Techniques™ practitioner, she is an internationally certified and award-winning Trauma Recovery Coach, author and speaker and one of the leading experts in the field of Narcissistic Abuse Recovery. In fact, Her Road To Recover Me™ - Kickstart Program has made a significant positive impact on the mental health of abuse survivors. To be honest, she's a bloody rock star. I couldn't wait to have Ronia on "HIListically Speaking". Not only to share her own personal journey from trauma to triumph, but to reveal the red flags you need to look for in order to release the toxic and the empowering words that will help you recover and be resilient. So listen, learn and let's rock-n-roll! Reach out to Ronia and download her free e-book "How to Heal from Narcissistic Abuse - Your 5 Step Strategy to Recover The True You". Website: www.roniafraser.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/rocknrollcoachroni Instagram: www.instagram.com/rocknrollcoachroni If you have a great story to tell or just want to connect, I'd love to hear from you. - Hilary HIListically Speaking with Hilary Russo is created/Hosted by Hilary Russo, produced by Alan Seales, with music by Lipbone Redding. Connect with Hilary Instagram: @HilaryRusso Twitter: @HilaryRusso Facebook: @HilaryRusso Website: www.hilaryrusso.com

Imagine if you were given the tools to nourish, detoxify and heal your body from the inside out. To look and feel younger. To create the space for optimal health. Joyce Rockwood, CCH not only believes this can happen, she knows it can. But, it wasn't always easy. From facing her own personal traumas, she uncovered the beauty of healing oneself and now provides the essential tools for others to do the same. And let's be honest, you don't get the name "The Rinse Princess" for nothing. I've known Joyce for over 25 years and she has been my go-to on my own holistic journey. She is also part of the reason I do what I do today. Her wealth of experience comes from her work (and passion) as a certified gravity colon hydrotherapist, gut health coach, doTERRA Essential Oils Specialist, and Thai Yoga Body Practitioner who has owned and operated two highly successful holistic wellness studios in NYC. She was also the Director of Colon Hydrotherapy at The Springs in LA. On this hilarious episode of HIListically Speaking, Joyce shares her own transformational journey, as well as how the two most powerful aspects of healing successfully that are usually overlooked. Expect to laugh with two old friends as we hold space for holistic healing that begins within! For more information on Joyce, visit joycerockwood.com or just call her parents! They're her #1 fans! If you have a great story to tell or just want to connect, I'd love to hear from you. - Hilary HIListically Speaking with Hilary Russo is created/Hosted by Hilary Russo, produced by Alan Seales, with music by Lipbone Redding. Connect with Hilary Instagram: @HilaryRusso Twitter: @HilaryRusso Facebook: @HilaryRusso Website: www.hilaryrusso.com

When you hear or see the word warrior, what comes to mind? For Chris Poirier-Kim, he'll tell you that a true balanced warrior goes beyond the physical. It also means you embody the mental and spiritual, as well. Chris or CPK is a 2x Tae Kwon Do Champion and if he looks familiar, you may have seen him on the TV show American Ninja Warrior or as one of the trainers on the live-streaming fitness show, where we met, Daily Burn 365. While his job is to make people fitness ninjas, you'll walk away with much more than good sweat. So, prepare yourself for a positivity boost. On this week's episode of HIListically Speaking, Chris shares his own story of how the warrior spirit exists in everything he does. From his journey as an athlete to his adoption advocacy and activism for human rights. This deep conversation will open your heart and mind to find your own warrior within. For more information on Chris, visit cpkfitness.com HIListically Speaking with Hilary Russo is created/Hosted by Hilary Russo, produced by Alan Seales, with music by Lipbone Redding. Connect with Hilary Instagram: @HilaryRusso Twitter: @HilaryRusso Facebook: @HilaryRusso Website: www.hilaryrusso.com If you have a great story to tell or just want to connect, I'd love to hear from you. - Hilary

Rudyard Kipling said, "Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind". And Judith Simon Prager, PhD knows this all too well. She has helped train doctors, nurses and first responders around the world using Verbal First Aid™ and consults for major hospitals on pediatric surgery and prenatal issues. Her book The Worst Is Over: What To Say When Every Moment Counts, has been hailed as "The 'Bible' for crisis communication" and her second book Verbal First Aid™: Help Kids Heal from Pain and Fear—and Come Out Strong has been called "a must for parents". On this episode of HIListically Speaking, Judith shares inspiring stories behind the power of using the right words to calm, relieve pain, promote healing, and even save lives. She also opens up about the special role animals play in healing, from her book What the Dolphin Said, if just give them a chance to be heard. Her latest project Getting Through: Resources and Emotional Support Tools for the Time of Covid 19 is a beautiful offering when we need it the most. It's a conversation the will touch, move and inspire you to take more time to listen and choose your words wisely. You can find out more about the Getting Through resources website at https://toolkit.judithprager.com For more information about Judith and her books, visit Judithprager.com HIListically Speaking with Hilary Russo is created/Hosted by Hilary Russo, produced by Alan Seales, with music by Lipbone Redding. Connect with Hilary Instagram: @HilaryRusso Twitter: @HilaryRusso Facebook: @HilaryRusso Website: www.hilaryrusso.com If you have a great story to tell or just want to connect, I'd love to hear from you. - Hilary

When you see the book title, Autobiography of an Orgasm, you definitely take notice. And for Betsy B. Murphy, it was just one piece of her journey into self-discovery retrieving hidden parts of her story. As a writer, performer, mother, grandmother, guide to women, and fellow SMU graduate, Betsy believes that sometimes moving forward means first going back to reclaim the lost parts of ourselves. In addition to Autobiography of an Orgasm, Betsy has also written Beyond O, Write On: A Daily Writing Practice for Anyone with a Story to Tell, and the soon to be released Chasing Temples (August 2020). In this episode of HIListically Speaking, Betsy opens up about the chapters in her life that allowed the goddess to bloom. From sexual discovery to the beauty behind Qoya and letting go to make way for the gifts that still lie ahead. It's a titillating and spiritual hour that will have you asking yourself some very important questions about your connection to self, to your relationships and to a much higher power. Get ready to explode! You can find out more about her books, solo shows, and where Betsy is teaching at betsybmurphy.com HIListically Speaking with Hilary Russo is created/Hosted by Hilary Russo, produced by Alan Seales, with music by Lipbone Redding. Connect with Hilary Instagram: @HilaryRusso Twitter: @HilaryRusso Facebook: @HilaryRusso Website: www.hilaryrusso.com If you have a great story to tell or just want to connect, I'd love to hear from you. - Hilary

Healing comes in many forms. And for author, producer, journalist, and host, Carole Mac, that meant facing the grief, finding the growth and focusing on the good things in life. From divorce and loss of her infant son TJ to Leigh's Syndrome, a mitochondrial disease, to overcoming rejection and a major career change, Carole made it her mission to enhance joy, fun, and inspiration through food and wine. Her host of shows feature the world's best chefs, sommeliers, and winemakers. And her latest series Somm School Insider follows her journey inside the Sommelier Society of America. She has been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, USA TODAY, GLAMOUR, and Thrive Global. And her Amazon bestselling children's book The Gift of the Ladybug has raised over $25,000 for children with life-threatening illnesses. On this episode of HIListically Speaking, this "Venus of the Vine", as Hilary affectionately calls her, opens Carole's heart to share her inspiring story. By the end of the episode, you'll want her as your travel partner. And if you listen closely, you can almost envision the huge smile that radiates her zest for life and love of all things positive. For more about Carole Mac, Somme School Insider and The Gift of the Lady Bug, visit Wine4Food.com and carolemac.com Follow her on Instagram: @carolemac HIListically Speaking with Hilary Russo is created/Hosted by Hilary Russo, produced by Alan Seales, with music by Lipbone Redding. Connect with Hilary Instagram: @HilaryRusso Twitter: @HilaryRusso Facebook: @HilaryRusso Website: www.hilaryrusso.com If you have a great story to tell or just want to connect, I'd love to hear from you. - Hilary

When you're called The Gratitude Guru by USA Today, you must be doing something right. Chris Schembra may be considered the host with the most, but the personal journey of this former Broadway Producer turn Chief Question Asker comes with deep rooted pain and personal growth. From his small Brooklyn apartment all the way up to Fortune 500 companies, his 7:47 Club has created a gateway for gratitude where over 300 dinners and events with more than 100 companies has sparked 400,000 relationships. Through authenticity, empathy, vulnerability and safety, his dinners inspire community. His book "Gratitude and Pasta: The Secret Sauce of Human Connection" is rated the #2 book of 2020 to create Human Connection. It's also the perfect recipe for anyone who wants to "set a date". And if you're lucky enough to attend one of his 7:47 dinners, you better be on time and be prepared to share. The experience will fill up more than your belly, it will stick to your soul. In this episode of HIListically Speaking, Chris Schembra talks about the scars of suicide, jail, depression and rehab and how food sparked a new awakening on living life powerfully. From being lonely, unfulfilled, disconnected and insecure, he found the laughter in life again through connection. And if you hang around long enough to listen to the full episode, and you may even witness some fowl play. Find out more about Chris, "Gratitude and Pasta" and the 7:47 Club at www.747club.org HIListically Speaking with Hilary Russo is created/Hosted by Hilary Russo, produced by Alan Seales, with music by Lipbone Redding. Connect with Hilary Instagram: @HilaryRusso Twitter: @HilaryRusso Facebook: @HilaryRusso Website: www.hilaryrusso.com If you have a great story to tell or just want to connect, I'd love to hear from you. - Hilary