What Does Real Power Feel Like?

Ilene Berns-Zare, PsyD, PCC, is a life and leadership coach, psychologist, educator, and author who helps people navigate their lives with resilience, meaning, mindfulness, and well-being. We talk about her journey from pharmaceutical sales to her calling to be a psychologist. We also cover strategies from her book, You’re Not Too Old and It’s Not Too Late, to help you see possibilities in your life, find meaning, and be more resilient at any age. To learn more, visit her website (https://ileneberns-zare.com) and blog (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/experts/ilene-berns-zare-psyd).

Sandy Weaver has succeeded in many careers, among them major radio broadcasting, professional speaking, and competitive dog sports. She was recently featured on the cover of Power Women ELITE Magazine for Women in Business as a Champion Dog Handler Expert. During our lively and insightful discussion, Sandy shared important tips for how to thrive when job opportunities are scarce and competition is high, and answer your greater calling by understanding the bigger picture of who you are. Check out SandyJWeaver.com to learn more. (My new book, "The Power of Authenticity," is available on Amazon and other online stores.)

This episode explores the concept of "learned helplessness" and how it helps explain why many of us tend to give up too soon when faced with difficult challenges. I share my reflections on living in Portland, Oregon, where the thrum of DHS helicopters disrupts the tranquility of our otherwise peaceful neighborhoods. Additionally, I delve into Carl Jung's insights on discovering our true power and examine why both the Dalai Lama and Jane Goodall advocate for having hope in an overwhelming world. For further inspiration, I recommend Jane Goodall's final book, "⁠The Book of Hope,⁠" and The Dalai Lama's new film, "⁠Wisdom of Happiness.⁠"

Lynnsey Robinson is a Certified Hypnotherapist featured in Psychology Today, Cosmopolitan Magazine, and HuffPost. In this fun and inspiring podcast, Lynnsey tells us how we can find and overcome our subconscious blocks and shift our money mindset. We also talk about what kept Lynnsey from answering her calling until later in life, even though she knew it as a child, and what you can do to follow your purpose, too. If you're ready to hear a spiritual pep talk and transform your life, this podcast is for you! Check out Lynnsey's website and Instagram⁠⁠.

It's the perfect time to answer your calling because so much within and around us is in flux in today's tumultuous world. My clients often find their purpose after experiencing a life disruption because it thrusts them out of their routines and creates space for them to grow into a greater version of themselves. This podcast explores how you can expand beyond your former limits, too, by using superheroes as role models. I also use Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung's concept of the golden shadow to help you uncover your greatest gifts and tap into the power within.

Patty Wilde, Associate Professor of English at WSU Tri-Cities, is quickly becoming a recognized leader in her field. Her new book, ⁠⁠Winning Our Wonder,⁠⁠ uses cutting-edge research to explore how stories of women who served in the American Civil War have evolved over time. Patty shares inspiring insights on how she found her calling to write and teach, better ways to tell our stories, and the importance of asking ourselves what we want to do with our wild and precious lives. You can preorder her remarkable book on ⁠Amazon⁠.

Rev. Abigail Schairer is a rising star featured in Science of Mind magazine who started her own church and created two popular retreats to empower women and next-generation leaders to thrive in today's world. We talk about how this vibrant young visionary found the courage to leave her job at Stanford to answer her calling to be a minister and how you can find your right career, too. She inspires us to find hope and create a strong vision to make the change we want to see in today's turbulent times. Check out her ⁠SisterSpirit Retreat⁠ at the Seabeck Conference Center on April 3-6 in Seabeck, Washington. 

Internationally renowned power experts ⁠Annie Blair⁠ and ⁠Carol Zahner⁠ show us how to redefine our relationship with power and become empowered leaders, regardless of how overwhelmed or marginalized we may feel. They explain⁠ how bullies are created and the difference between power-over and power-with mentalities. They guide us through a simple embodiment practice that helps us move forward whenever we feel stuck or blocked, which led me to make a breakthrough on air. Check out their “⁠Get Smart About Your Power⁠⁠” workshop beginning on February 25.

Feeling overwhelmed by our crisis-filled world? You’re not alone. Mythologist Michael Meade ⁠ suggests we may be in an apocalypse, but there’s hope. Bestselling author Diane Dreher, Ph.D.,⁠ shares insights on how to find our personal power during troubled times by learning from the resilience of those who survived the Dark Ages. They defied authority, discovered their greatest gifts, and ushered in the Renaissance, which means “rebirth” in French. Diane encourages us to take the free ⁠VIA character survey⁠ to identify our unique strengths and join communities to harness our power and make positive change.

My beautiful mother, Ingrid, passed away recently. This podcast shares the wonderful gifts I discovered she had while going through her things. It also covers why knowing what makes you different from your parents enables you to thrive as your true self. According to Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung, "the greatest burden a child must bear is the unlived life of its parents." Mythologist Michael Meade says we come into the world with our own gifts and life journeys, unique from our parents. The answer to finding your authentic purpose lies in living between these two poles.