Finding Purpose Through Tragedy: A Mother's Journey from Loss to Advocacy

In this deeply personal episode, host Janice Alpert interviews her son, Dr. Josh Alpert, an orthopedic surgeon who shares his journey from an embarrassing high school birth video to finding his purpose through maximizing potential. Josh discusses overcoming anxiety in medical school, the grueling path to becoming a sports medicine doctor, and how his philosophy of "taking things to the next level" has shaped both his career and family life.Email Janice: [email protected]'s Website: http://stopdiets.comIf you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive rating and review!

Join host Janice Alpert as she speaks with Australian writer and coach Dion Jensen about his remarkable journey of transformation. From losing his high-level corporate job to coming out later in life, Dion shares how multiple "catalyst moments" led him to discover his authentic self and true purpose. This deeply personal conversation explores the difference between who we are versus what we do, and how love can truly be a one-way street.Email Janice: [email protected]'s Website: http://stopdiets.comIf you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive rating and review!

Brenda Mundt shares her powerful journey from a structured dairy farm childhood in Wisconsin to discovering her true calling as a breathwork facilitator after losing her husband to COVID-19. Through grief, personal development, and an intense breathwork experience, she found healing and purpose in helping others release emotional pain and trauma.Email Janice: [email protected]'s Website: http://stopdiets.comIf you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive rating and review!

International lawyer turned world-renowned feng shui master Marie Diamond shares her extraordinary journey from a traumatic near-death experience at 15 to becoming a featured teacher in "The Secret" and mentor to spiritual luminaries like Marianne Williamson and Jack Canfield. This powerful conversation reveals how tragedy can unlock purpose and provides practical feng shui wisdom for anyone feeling stuck in life.Email Janice: [email protected]'s Website: http://stopdiets.comIf you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive rating and review!

In this deeply moving episode, Sherri Fowler shares her heartbreaking yet inspiring journey of losing her daughter, Monica, to anorexia after a 15-year battle with the eating disorder. From a normal childhood in Skokie, Illinois, through the horse show circuit, to becoming an advocate and author, Sherry transforms unimaginable grief into powerful purpose by educating others about eating disorders and keeping her daughter's memory alive.Get a Copy of Sherri's Book, A Life Half Lived: A Mother's Memoir of Her Daughter’s Anorexia Struggle: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Half-Lived-Daughters-Anorexia/dp/B0G6XXWF4VEmail Janice: [email protected]'s Website: http://stopdiets.comIf you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive rating and review!

Join us for an inspiring conversation with author and book coach Carolyn Flynn as she shares her journey from a 23-year journalism career to complete life reinvention in her fifties. When both her twin children left for college, and the newspaper industry crumbled around her, Carolyn discovered that losing your core identities can actually lead to finding your truest self. Her story proves it's never too late to build a new container for your life.Connect with Carolyn at her WebsiteEmail Janice: [email protected]'s Website: http://stopdiets.comIf you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive rating and review!

Join host Janice Alpert as she interviews Dr. Diane Dreher, who transformed a childhood of constant moves as an Air Force kid into a calling for literature and positive psychology. Diane shares her journey from finding solace in library books to becoming a professor and author of eight books, including her latest, "Pathways to Inner Peace." This inspiring conversation explores how following your heart, visualization, and staying connected to purpose can lead to extraordinary opportunities.Connect with Diane Dreher at her WebsiteEmail Janice: [email protected]'s Website: http://stopdiets.comIf you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive rating and review!

Elena Sophia Ruiz shares her powerful journey from arriving in America at 27 without speaking English to building a successful payroll and HR company over 20 years. Through personal struggles, including domestic violence and divorce, she discovered that authenticity, continuous learning, and changing her relationship with money were the keys to not just surviving, but thriving as an entrepreneur.Connect with Elena Sophia Ruiz at her WebsiteEmail Janice: [email protected]'s Website: http://stopdiets.comIf you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive rating and review!

In this episode of "On Purpose," host Janice Alpert welcomes Diana Pagano, a first-generation Mexican American who shares her inspiring journey from a challenging childhood in San Diego to becoming a successful entrepreneur and speaker. Diana recounts her experiences growing up in a family of struggling entrepreneurs, moving frequently, and the emotional toll it took on her. Despite these challenges, she found strength in her faith and a desire to create a better life for her children.Diana discusses her early career in real estate, where she achieved significant success while navigating the complexities of being a single mother. She emphasizes the importance of mindset and personal development, revealing how her passion for helping others led her to teach real estate courses focused on the psychology behind sales. As she transitioned into a corporate role with her husband’s language services company, Diana continued to thrive, ultimately realizing her calling was to empower others through her teachings.Throughout the episode, Diana encourages listeners to reflect on their own journeys and to pursue their passions without limitations. She shares valuable insights on overcoming obstacles, the power of belief, and the importance of listening to one's inner voice. Connect with Diana Pagano at her WebsiteEmail Janice: [email protected]'s Website: http://stopdiets.comIf you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive rating and review!

In this compelling episode of "On Purpose," host Janice Alpert interviews Darlene Lekowski, a survivor of sibling sexual trauma who has transformed her pain into a powerful narrative of resilience and purpose. Darlene shares her harrowing story of abuse at the hands of her older brothers from ages seven to twelve, a secret she kept for decades due to fear and shame. After the passing of her mother and the onset of her father's dementia, Darlene found the courage to confront her past, leading to a public revelation of her trauma and a legal battle against her abuser.Throughout the conversation, Darlene discusses the impact of her experiences on her life, including her struggles with PTSD, her journey through various careers, and her commitment to helping others who have faced similar challenges. She emphasizes the importance of speaking out and finding support, highlighting that it is never too late to share one's story. Darlene's upcoming book, "Shattering Silence: A Story of Survival, Justice, and the Power of Telling the Truth," aims to empower survivors and raise awareness about sibling sexual trauma. This episode is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the transformative power of truth and authenticity.Connect with Darlene Lekowski on Instagram @darlenelekowski or her website www.darlene-lekowski.comEmail Janice: [email protected]'s Website: http://stopdiets.comIf you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive rating and review!